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hello, jennifer hudson. she's in the green room in studio 57. she doesn't have her mic on so she can't hear. the oscar and grammy winner is earning high praise for her broadway role in "the color purple." jennifer hudson ahead on "cbs this morning." jane loves to treat herself. so she loves new light & fit crunch. greek nonfat yogurt with delicious toppings like chocolate and almonds. now that's a treat! light & fit crunch. feel free to enjoy. ♪ > in >>> in our morning rounds a quadriplegic man is able to move his hands again thanks to groundbreaking technology. it's the first of its kind system that uses the paralyzed patient's brain waves to guide his muscles. now we first introduced you to this extraordinary research back in 2014. adriana diaz talked with a patient and the teen reaching out to the future. >> relax. >> reporter: when we first meet ian two years ago, this flick of his finger was a scientific breakthrough. he hadn't moved his hand since severing his spine in a divering accident six years ago. until he did what no quadriplegic

>> i am. >> how was it to meet jennifer hudson? >> she is so amazing. >> you can join her for a conversation at facebook.com/cbs this morning. ahea hi dad. uh huh. yeah...sorry about that. ♪ think about it ♪ there must be higher love ♪ down in the heart what do you think? ♪ and in the stars above hi ted, glad you could join us, we think you're going to like these numbers. ♪ bring me a higher love ♪ i could rise above ♪ all that all that matters ♪ ♪ on "cbs this morning" >> can i ever do that again after watching that? pa that was jennifer >>> good morning, i'm jim ton van. search continues this morning for the driver involved in the deadly hit and run crash. a 35 year-old man was killed when his motor scooter was hit by a suv the at about 9:30 last night near aramingo and lehigh avenues. police located the suv a short distance away a half an hour later. the authorities are searching that vehicle for clues that may lead them to the driver. now lets toss it to katie for the weather. >> jim, weather is just so stella

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but it all worked out in the end for hudson. ♪ >> jennifer hudson! >> reporter: that performance won her an oscar. she may not be an idol. but there's no better consolation prize. who doesn't love carrie underwood taking a smoke break. ♪ sometimes i need a smoke break ♪ >> reporter: mostly belting out powerhouse anthems like "before he cheats." ♪ before he cheats >> reporter: 11 years ago she was just another contestant on season four. ♪ cause i can't make you love me ♪ >> going to l.a. for me for "american idol" was so scary. i was crying like in the car on the way to the airport. not only was i flying for the first time, i was flying by myself. >> reporter: simon cowell knew talent when he heard it. >> i will make the prediction, not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous "idol" winner. >> reporter: he was right. carrie underwood has gone on to sell more than 58 million albums and win 13 grammys. >> i love that she's gone on to be a big star and he had predicted that, simon. >> reporter: cowell's s

tributes are pouring in from around the world this morning from jennifer hudson on broadway to james cordon at the desk of "the late, late show." >> i don't know where to start when i talk about prince as an artist. purple rain purple rain >>> and prince's last performance. why the fans lucky enough to see it alive said it was more like a church service than a concert. the studio 57 newsroom here in new york. i'm anne-marie green. overnight, the outpouring of grief and tributes to prince moved from coast to coast. medical examiners plan to perform an autopsy on the music superstar today. prince's unexpected and unexplained death yesterday shocked the music world and shocked his fans. he was only 57 years old. prince had been touring up until his death but recently canceled several shows. mark albert is in chanhassen, minnesota, and begins our coverage. >> reporter: crowds gathered here all through the day, all through the night to pay their respects. some people came in tears. some people came to comfort others with hugs. many people brought flowers. some of them purple flowers to pu

what a rank on jennifer hudson. >> man, 75 octaves i guess she has. >>> his purple behindness graced his presence in our studios. >> prince made a number of appearances on abc's "the view" including four years ago in 2012 during which he gave us a brief glimpse of his sense of humor in an exchange with our very own barbara walters. >> when you go on stage, you're a different person. but off stage, you're very quiet and mysterious. what is that all about? >> i'm just that way around you. >> so rarely got to see his personality. people loved t we have made it to the weekend! but for the first time in more than a week-- you will need to take off those sunglasses and pull out an umbrella today. good morning washington. washington. toss to josh good friday morning! we are going to start off cloudy, but at least temperatures are mild and they will stay that way for the day. rain will develop west of the metro area by during the day. in general we will see scattered activity, so there will be many dry hours during the day. the most likely timeframe for rain will be this afternoon and throug

what a rank on jennifer hudson. >> man, 75 octaves i guess she has. >>> his purple behindness graced his presence in our studios. >> prince made a number of appearances on abc's "the view" including four years ago in 2012 during which he gave us a brief glimpse of his sense of humor in an exchange with our very own barbara walters. >> when you go on stage, you're a different person. but off stage, you're very quiet and mysterious. what is that all about? >> i'm just that way around you. >> so rarely got to see his personality. people loved that moment. during the same appearance he also discussed bruce spring scene. but she just can't see it. so excedrin worked with me to show my mom what i experience during a migraine. excedrin relieves my pain and symptoms. but their dedication to migraine sufferers doesn't stop there. oh my god... i'm so sorry, honey, that you go through this. now i finally feel understood. experience more stories at excedrin.com you think it smells fine, but your passengers smell this... eliminate odors you've gone noseblind to for up to 30 days with the febreze

but it all worked out in the end for hudson. ♪ >> jennifer hudson! >> reporter: that performance won her an oscar. she may not be an idol. but there's no better consolation prize. who doesn't love carrie underwood taking a smoke break. ♪ sometimes i need a smoke break ♪ >> reporter: mostly belting out powerhouse anthems like "before he cheats." ♪ before he cheats >> reporter: 11 years ago she was just another contestant on season four. ♪ cause i can't make you love me ♪ >> going to l.a. for me for "american idol" was so scary. i was the way to the airport. not only was i flying for the first ti he had predicted that, simon. >> reporter: cowell's signature snarkiness was a trademark. >> amazingly dreadful. >> reporter: chemistry part of the early success. >> i will bow to the god of paula abdullah. >> reporter: paula abdullah got a spinoff reality show "hey paula." the star's odd behavior led some viewers to question whether she had a substance abuse problem. >> i am exhausted! >> reporter: allegations she addressed on "nightline" in 2009. >

the show that brought us superstars like kelly clarkson, jennifer hudson and carrie underwood signs off one final time. it's 5:30 on the east coast, 2:30 out west. this is "way too early." >>> hey there. good morning. it's friday, april 8th. i'm alex witt. the debate over which democratic presidential candidate is qualified to hold the oval office spanned hours yesterday and signal changed in tone and what had been a collegial campaign. hillary clinton called her opponent's remarks about her qualifications silly, and senator sanders pledged to keep fighting back when attacked. >> came right out and said, he doesn't think you're qualified to be president. >> well, that'll be up to the voters of new york and the other states that would be passing judgment in the weeks ahead. i think it's kind of a silly statement. but he's free to say whatever he chooses. >> is he qualified to be at the? >> here's what i believe. i believe that voters will be looking at both of us. but i will take bernie sanders over donald trump or ted cruz any time. >> you made a comment about hillary clinton being unqu

golden globe and grammy winner jennifer hudson and the cast of the musical, the color purple singing purple rain. hudson is an american idol star. the cast got to meet prince earlier. >>> the widely popular musical hamilton took to the stage with heavy hearts and this was their interpretation of let's go crazy. >>> it is about the life of alexander hamilton. the creator of the show tweeted stay away from your computer, walk around, blast some prince. it is the only thing that has saved my day and it may save yours. it was retweeted thousands of times and liked thousands more. >>> one last vine and this is from last night's warriors game and they lost by a point and everybody is bummed about that. they wanted that last second shot but the players if you watch this didn't seem happy about that particular shot here is james harden making the basket. >> and look at the reaction from his teammates. dwight howard and cory brouwer asking like warriors fans, more anger than excited. >> looking at the clock. 00.0 on it but that is my assumption that they saw 2- point whatever it was leaving t

that is jennifer hudson and the cast "color purple," paying tribute to prince encouraging the audience to join in but i would rather just hear her. we are bringing you full coverage of the passing of prescription. >> amendment done say day delivery service is available in director city you would expect all neighborhoods taking part. but that is not always the case. in certain cities amazon does not deliver to some zip codes those in minority urban neighborhoods and saying income inequality could be a part because some excluded zip codes have incomes below the national average. democrat graphics play no role in drawing the machine for delivery according to amazon. >> yes! yes! >> well, what he means is, oh, no, despite his cheering this is a big problem. this parachute drop of united states army humvees during a training mission in germany went really wrong not once but three times the arm said three humvees slipped from the parachute rig and plummeted hundreds of feet to the ground. the impact destroyed the three vehicles. imagine in anyone with have been in the surveillance video. no

hudson. >> what's up next for you? >> i wa to do some theater. i want to be on stage. >> as for that dream, the rest is history. >> it's a blessing a lesson for other when i didn't have the faith, the rest of the world did. >> turned into an oscar. >> by theway, more details leaking about tomorrow night's finale. jennifer lopez will perform her new single"aunt jejemima." a lot of people are wondering who she's talking ask meghan trainor. she twroet song. starts at 6:00 p.m. pacific and you can watch on our facebook page. when we comeeback, we remember country g next on kron-4 news at eight: a sexual harrassment scandal rocking u-c berkeley. we are now learning how big the problem is. and talking to an alleged victim. a man wanted by police for a violent robbery and high speed chase.while three children were in the car. i'm pam moore. the news -- at eight -- is next. now at eight. six tenured faculty members accused of harassment and none of them were fired. tonight we reveal new accusations on the u=c berkeley campus.

hudson. >> what's up next for you? >> i wa to do some theater. i want to be on stage. >> as for that dream, the rest is history. >> it's a blessing a lesson for other when i didn't have the faith, the rest of the world did. >> turned into an oscar. >> by theway, more details leaking about tomorrow night's finale. jennifer lopez will perform her new single"aunt jejemima." a lot of people are wondering who she's talking ask meghan trainor. she twroet song. starts at 6:00 p.m. pacific and you can watch on our facebook page. when we comeeback, we remember country g le. they can it out at etonline.com. >> travel considerations provided by -- >>> as you know, at the of each show, we usually celebrate the bitetto days of the but it's a little bittersweet this time, because merle haggard passed away today on this, his 79th bir >> you don't have to be a country mu to know merle haggard. his stuff is the stuff of legends. >> still has such admiration from young country music stars. miranda lambert talked the other day after she

the cast of "color purple" led my jennifer hudson performing nothing other than "purple rain ♪ ♪ purple rain ♪ >> wow. how cool was that? it was a writer who said death ends a life, not a relationship. for those who loved

the cast of "color purple" led my jennifer hudson performing nothing other than "purple rain ♪ ♪ purple rain ♪ >> wow. how cool was that? it was a writer who said death ends a life, not a relationship. for those who loved prince and his music, that relationship will live until the end of time. thank you for watching abc news.

nbc just announced jennifer hudson and harvey fierstei star in a live tv version on december 7th. >> i got more casting news coming up for you in our "celebrity roll call." why does brad pitt cry? which hit movie is angelina bringing back? and is sarah michelle gellar doing a cruel intentions sequel? >> better, badder. can you say bitchier? >>> and later we look back at kelly ripka's love story. the man her side with all the live chaos. the day i met h >>> the duo try to steal back their snatched kitty. keanu. >> cats do >>> brad pitt teary eyed on the set of his new movie "allied." another world war ii epic, shooting the emotional seen in southern england. angelina jolie stepped out looking flawless in gray 50 miles away in london. and you see that laser focus o her face? well, maybe it's because locked in after just signing a big-buck sequel. that's right. angie conjures up a maleficent return. jolie was covered up leaving a late dinner last night head to toe in gray as it was revealed horns back on for a sequel. and check out neil patrick harris as count olaf. oh, yeah, that mean-

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here is a little bit of jennifer hudson and the cast of the color purple paint tribute last night. >> we want to keep him alive. jummy: the cast of hamilton also pay tribute to prince democrat donna edwards knows what it's like to struggle. divorced and without a place to live. raising her son alone. going without health insurance to put food on the table. but donna persevered. then she put that strength to work for us. protecting women from domestic violence. taking on the nra. rejecting wall street's cash. powerful interests don't want democrat donna edwards. that's a powerful reason why we do. women vote! is responsible for the content of this advertising. i'm chris van hollen, and i approve this message. narrator: an attack ad from the campaign for donna edwards. so untrue. so outrageous that president obama said, "pull it down." the obama white house called the ad on chris van hollen and the nra "misleading." the sun says van hollen and president obama have the exact same position. the post praised van hollen as a "leading champion on gun safety," donna edwards. wil

the cast of "color purple" led my jennifer hudson performing nothing other than "purple rain ♪ ♪ purple rain ♪ >> wow. how cool was that? it was a writer who said death ends a life, not a relati his music, that relationship will live until the end of time. thank you for watching abc news. hi, daddy. hi, daddy. hey, guys! hey! oh! tickle monster! ( laughter ) what's up? daddy, we're going outside, okay? all right. don't throw rocks. wait, wait. did you two clean your room? daddy said we could go outside. oh, nice try. that room is a disaster area, and i asked you two to clean it half an hour ago. maybe they can go outside and finish up a little later. no, ray! what are you doing? you two get upstairs and clean your room right now! mommy's mean! ray, can i speak to you in the kitchen for a minute? ma, can i go outside? democrat donna edwards knows what it's like to struggle.

the cast of "color purple" led my jennifer hudson performing nothing other than "purple rain purple rain >> wow. how cool was that? it was a writer who said death ends a life, not a relationship. for those who loved prince and his music, that relationship thank you for watching abc news. all across america families are coming back to time warner cable for a whole new experience. that's because we've been working hard to give you better service, and it shows. we came back for internet speeds so fast even the kids are impressed. oh she's impressed. we're catching up on movies and shows on demand just as fast as we can watch them. 100 meg ultra-fast internet, popular hd channels and unlimited calling. twc's home wifi is so strong we can use all our devices at the same time. so we can all watch whatever we want. and that's kinda cool. call now. for $89.99 a month you'll get internet, tv and phone. there's no contract, no risk and our money-back guarantee. come back today and we'll give you free installation with our exclusive one-hour arrival window. feels good to be back. come back today. y

. >> reporter: on broadway, jennifer hudson and the cast of the color purple paid tribute as did other shows, like hamilton, all of them in celebratory style. there was a block party in brooklyn drawing countless new yorkers who were trying to ease the loss of someone they've never met yet an icon who helped us get to know ourselves better. >> [inaudible] >> it makes you feel overwhelmed that you know he is leaving this earth and nobody will ever forget him. >> reporter: along with the grand gestures, there were quiet signs to be found. a subway mosaic to reflect on in soho and this shot on social we went to verify it and it wasn't there. perhaps we'll call it a photoshop tribute. with a heart warming emotional scene, we asked people what they will do a week from now, a year. they hope it can be encapsulated or in a memorial or concert series. steve: for the latest on his death, go to fox5ny.com. >> a warm, muggy day to end the workweek. keep the umbrella handy this evening. steve: we crossed over into tropical territory today. nick: a big difference from the last couple of days. the h

especially cary and latoya andnd jennifer hudson. hso it was such a wonderful celebration of the history oftoy those contestants and all thatla talent. >> the winner of money idol season 15 is -- trent harmon! >> it was also a night to crowno the very last champ ass 25-year-old trent harmon became the night's big winner.in >> instead of being so excited it was strange. str you know, so much decompressioni left my body, it was like i gotg to relax for the first time inei the year.ea >> it was just testament to how strong trent got.rong tre i think in the last fewnt weekss because la'porsha was -- she was always phenomenal from the beginning, but trent i think thi show sometimes is about seeingg the evolutio we love to see that. t we saw it in spades with trent.t >> over the 15 season, more than 1 million hopeful contestants ct tried out in 46 cities. c many went on to record albums scoring 459 billboard numberumbe ones. 250 million i tune down loadsn l and crow 88ing several superever stars including cary underwood,, kelly clarkson an

ahead, jennifer hudson's emotional tribute. and on monday, comedian larry wilmore from "the nightly show" is coming back to studio 57. he's hosting this month's white house correspondents apartment buildings burned san francisco's mission district. >>> good morning. it's 7:26. i'm michelle griego. 27 people need a new place to stay after two apartment buildings burned in san francisco's mission district. the fire broke out yesterday morning at 17th street. no one was hurt. >>> the vta is celebrating earth day by offering free rides all day. that includes all buses and light rail trains and if you take a selfie on board you could win a $50 gift card. >>> coming up on "cbs this morning," remembering the life of prince. legendary singer and songwriter stevie wonder joins the conversation. >>> stay with us. traffic and weather in just a moment. ,,,,,,,, >>> good morning from the traffic center. no "friday light" today. it's busy. let's go to the south bay. northbound 280 at saratoga an accident there. backup on 280 through there. d

. >>> jennifer hudson is in studio 57, all that and more, news is back in the morning, we will see new about ten minutes. >> thanks, charlie, we will be watching. >>> meanwhile get your co-workers and friend together and invite them out to lunch. you can help make a real difference today. philadelphia is celebrating dining out for life. for more than 200 restaurant and food trucks across the delaware valley, they are helping to join fight against hiv aid. brook is live outside our studios with one of the food trucks participating to day, brook. >> reporter: hey there, jim. this is the 26th year for dining out for life, fourth year for food truck pop up. this is a big day just for you out around lunchtime. i'm here with verna, shawn, we have a whole team out here. verna you organized this entire day, tell me about that. >> this year we have 15 food trucks on locust street between 13th and broad. this is by far the biggest. it will be the best. >> it will be the best. so tell me about tonight, i know, you can also if you like you can go out to dinner and there are restaurants participati

purple rain purple rain >> jennifer hudson and the cast belted it out. prince once called her to invite the cast to one of his events. we put together a slide show of prince on our website, for continuing coverage of his death and the reaction around the world. more on the news 4 new york app. >>> let's turn to the weather, erica grow standing by with showers headed our way. >> you see them behind me on storm tracker radar. a live look now of just some light spotty showers moving along i-80 to the northeast extension of the pennsylvania turnpike, not moving into the immediate tristate just yet. as we widen the view, there is plenty more rain on the way. slowly creeping its way toward us. the timing of the arrival of the rain is why it is problematic for us. not only because it looks to arrive for that evening commute, but also we're going to increase the heat and humidity in front of this. already 77 degrees in newark. 75 in emerson. 76 in long branch. and the dew point has increased dramatically. so we have a warm and humid atmosphere, we'll time out th

nbc just announced jennifer hudson and fierstein will star in a live tv version onn december 7th. >> more casting news coming up in our "celebrity roll call." why does brad pitt cry? which hit movie is angelina bringing back? and is sarah michelle gellar doing a sequel? >> betttr, badder. can you say bitchier? >> and we look back at kelly ripa's love story. the man by her side through all the live chaos. >>> the duo try to steal back their snatched kitty. keanu. in theaters friday. lips appear to age faster than other skin. no worries. now, there's chapstick® total hydration. its 100% natural, age defying formula is clinically proven to provide healthier, more youthful looking lips. chapstick® put your lips first® >>> brad pitt teary eyed on the set of his new movie "allied." anher world war ii epic, shooting the emotional seen in southern england. angelina jolie stepped out looking flawless in gray 50 miles away in london. and you see that laser focus o her face? well, maybe it's because locked in after just si

jennifer hudson gathered for an inspiring tribute to the legend. ♪ ♪ purpose rain purpose rain >>> you will always live on through his music. prince said he invited the cast to the event and reiterated that sentiment and said he will was always there for his fans. once the news broke fans started making their way over to his home and recording studio to pay their last respects. take a look, you can see it right there. a rainbow appearing over the home. we'll have a live report from the estate in the next half-hour of "action news." of course, good morning will continue our live coverage of the life and death, prince rogers nelson at 7:00 a.m. >>> coming up on "action news," a texas family looking for their stolen poodle finds their pet, but looking different from the day it disappearance. >>> another dog helps police locate a lost toddler in missouri. we'll tell you how when "action news" continues. now organ "action -- now on "n news," a difficult day for students in delaware after losing a classmate killed in school. >>> the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast is looking out for

the new york will pay tribe but -- billboard, watch jennifer hudson's powerful performance, as broadway pays tribute to prince. hudson led the cast in a rendition after the show last night. ♪ purple rain purple rain >> good voice. >> chills. oh, my god. >> that was absolutely beautiful. >>> well, finally, we leave you with a look back from the music of the legendary prince. we'll be listening to it for decades to come. i'm alex witt for "early today." we hope you enjoy your weekend. ♪ tonight i'm going to party like it's 1999 ♪ ♪ she wore a raspberry beret the kind you buy in a second-hand store ♪ ♪ i would die for you if you want me to ♪ ♪ purple rain purple rain ♪ purple rain purple rain ♪ why do we scream at each other this is what it sound like when doves cry ♪ a sinkhole---- the size of a swimming pool--- opens up in pacific heights. the scene is secure....but getting around parts of san >>. >> a sinkhole the size of a swimming pool opens up in pacific heights. the scene is secure, but getting around parts of san francisco could be bumpy this morning. >> and r

. >>> a start-up creating diamonds in a laboratory and singer and oscar winner jennifer hudson joins us in the studio. that is the "cbs morning news" for this thursday. thanks for watching. have a great day. >>> it's 4:30, 45 degrees on this thursday morning, april 14th. a warmer day today with lots of sunshine. good morning, everyone, i'm chris wragge >> and i'm mary calvi. welcome to cbs 2 news this morning. we'll have traffic and weather

hudson. >> what's up next for you? >> i want to do some theater. i want to be jennifer holiday. >> as for that dream, the rest is hi ♪ yes, you are >> it's a blessing and a lesson for others. when i didn't have the faith, the rest of the world did. keep the faith, you see. >> yeah. it turned into an oscar. >> didn't it? by the way, more details leaking about tomorrow night's finale. jennifer lopez will perform her new single "ain't your mama." a lot of people are wondering who she's talking about. maybe you should ask meghan treanor because she wrote the song. >> it starts at 6:00 p.m. pacific and you can when we come back, we remembe country great merle haggard. time magazine called chris van hollen "a hero to environmentalists, education groups, and gun control advocates" for his accomplishments as a young legislator. now a respected leader in congress and key ally of president obama, protecting planned parenthood and social security... chris van hollen is the only candidate who fought the wall street banks and the

hudson. >> what's up next for you? >> i want to do some theater. i want to be jennifer holiday. >> as for that dream, the rest is hi yes, you are >> it's a blessing and a lesson for others. when i didn't have the faith, the rest of the world did. keep the faith, you see. >> yeah. it turned into an oscar. >> didn't it? by the way, more details leaking about tomorrow night's finale. jennifer lopez will perform her who she's talking about. maybe you should ask meghan treanor because she wrote the song. pacific and you can watch on our facebook page. country great merle haggard. >>> plus, colt coldplay's chris martin wishes his son moses happy birthday in the most epic way possible. check it out at etonline.com. provided by -- >>> as you know, at the end of each show we usually celebrate the birthdays of the stars but it's a little bittersweet this time because merle haggard passed away today on this, his 79th birthday. >> you don't have to be a country music fan to know merle haggard. his stuff is the stuff of legends. he

and jennifer hudson has signed on. "hair winning musical. it tells the sale of a teenager's dream to dance on a nationwide show in baltimore. a nationwide search is on to find that teen. it will air december 7th right here on nbc. >> my counter's i'm chris van hollen. my entire public life i've worked to bring people together for the common good. sometimes that means taking on and beating powerful special interests... like big oil, the nra and wall street. and i've done that. but sometimes it means finding common ground to get things done for marylanders. that's especially important now-- when so many seek to divide us. we must ensure that every child can succeed and build an economy that works for everyone. i approve this message because together we can get more things done. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> steve: from studio 6b in rockefeller center in the heart of new york city, it's "the tonight show starring jimmy fallon." tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- ricky gervais. ariana grande.

. >>> headliners for live production of hairspray, jennifer hudson have joined the production. notable he played it in the broadway production. >>> jimmy fallon's lip sync's battle, they have lip sync conversations too. >> hey, speaking of that, do you recall that long ago when you walk on the sidewalk. >> yeah, that was like 20 minutes ago, we were walking in the -- i just said that. stop copying me. >> hey -- i'm not trying to be -- is it too late to say sorry? >> sorry. >>> i'm dara brown, this is "early today." 'kay, babe, i think we should head north, past the park. 'kay. oh, hit up jimmy's for some chicken and waffles. oh, and those truffle fries. truffle so good. it's less than a mile. come on, we can do better than that. okay, uh... ooh, juanitas! oh yeah, those chimichangas. oh, with the mangoguac. stop it! 3.5 miles. oh... so worth it. yeah, we got this. 3 point nothing. hey! yeah? baby. oh! yep. thought you had him. (vo) fitness in real life. now that's the good stuff. >>> leading the news in the baltimore sun, offering to by tribune publishing for $18 million. inclu

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. >>> a start-up creating diamonds in a laboratory and singer and oscar winner jennifer hudson joins us in the studio. that is the "cbs morning news" for this thursday. thanks for watching. i'm anne-marie green. have a great day. >>> struck, dragged, and left for dead, police searched for the deadly driver in a hit and run where we're live with the major clues investigators found overnight. >>> kobe bryant, farewell, the pride of the lower merion finishing his 20 year career in style, it was just one part of the the historic night for the nb a a. >>> and donald trump spent the day campaigning in pennsylvania, we will tell you what he a said about the joe paterno statue. >>> today thursday april 14th, good morning, i'm jim donovan. >> i'm brook thomas. we will get your day started with the check of weather and traffic with katie and meisha,