England patriots videotaping scandal. The punishment reportedly handed down. Seven years to the day after the deadly shooting at their school, the newtown, connecticut, High School Football team wins the National Championship and their big appearance on national tv last night. The gift that keeps on giving, the holiday fruitcake thats been around for nearly 150 years. Good monday morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. Im kenneth moton. Im darla miles in for janai. We begin with a messy morning commute. 25 million americans are under Winter Weather alerts. Looking at the radar, a massive storm is bringing snow, ice and rain from missouri to the east coast. And in the south new concern about possible tornadoes as this storm expands. This morning, a mixed bag of Winter Weather from missouri to maine. A massive stormg trekking across the country making Holiday Shopping treacherous and forcing businesses to close early with just over a week before christmas. In ohio overnight, large flakes started flying at this mall near columbus as rain fell just to the south. According to the National Weather service, all of the states 52 counties should see snow, sleet and rain. Its expected to be a rough monday morning commute in major American Cities like pittsburgh, philadelphia and baltimore. The slowmoving storm has already closed highways in three stays and already blamed for at least four deaths. Abcs rob marciano says other big concerns are possible tornadoes in the south and significant icing in new england. So lets time this out. There is a Severe Weather component to this in the south, louisiana, mississippi, alabama could see some tornadoes and then by Tuesday Morning were still looking at an icing situation north of i80 and north of i95. Could see three to six inches of snow but im worried about friesen rain through hartford and state college. Kansas, the pregame warmup between the chiefs and broncos included a snowball fight and then snow angels after the touchdowns. Time for more snow angels. Well take a closer look at your forecast in less than five minutes. Now to the other big story this morning, the looming impeachment of President Trump just days away. Democrats looking ahead to the trial in the senate hoping to hear from at least four key witnesses including former National Security adviser john bolton. Meanwhile, one democrat in congress who opposes impeachment is now expected to jump ship and become a republican. Abcs ines de la cuetara has the new details from washington. Ines, good morning. Reporter good morning, kenneth and darla. As the impeachment process in the house wraps up, lawmakers are now turning their focus to the Impending Senate trial debating the terms for what will likely become the next partisan battleground. With the full house set to vote this week to impeach President Trump, lawmakers in the senate are looking ahead to an all but Certain Senate trial. In a letter Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer outlining his partys offer for a fair, bipartisan process pushing for testimony from white house officials who have direct knowledge of what happened in ukraine. Mick mulvaney, john bolton, Michael Duffey and robert blair who all refused to participate in the house investigation. I have clearly made up my mind. Im not trying to hide the fact that i have disdain for the accusations and the process so i dont need any witnesses. Reporter democrats slamming republicans for saying they are in total coordination with the white house and arguing senators are supposed to render impartial justice. I hope that the senators will insist on getting the documents, on hearing from the witnesses, on making up their own mind. Reporter meanwhile a group of freshmen House Democrats are encouraging House Speaker nancy pelosi to appoint independent congressman justin amash as an impeachment manager to help argue the democrats case in the senate hoping the libertarian will appeal to a broader portion of the public. As for President Trump, hes venting about impeachment on twitter calling pelosi crazy and writing, her teeth were falling out of her mouth during a press conference. The house vote is expected to be held on wednesday. Impeachment is expected to pass along party lines but not all democrats are on board. There are some lawmakers who are running for reelection in trump districts who find themselves in a tricky position, and you have at least one of them, congressman Jeff Van Drew from new jersey, speaking out against impeachment and even considering switching parties and that caused five of his staffers to resign. Definitely a lot of politics at play. Ines, thank you. The military has launched an investigation into hand gestures at the stands at saturdays Army Navy Football game in philadelphia. At least four students from west point and the Naval Academy were spotted making hand signs that could be associated with white power. It happened on live tv during a pretaped interview on espn. The Naval Academy says based on the findings of the investigation, those involved will be held accountable. We turn to the murder of that College Student here in new york. Hundreds of people attended a vigil last night for tessa majors who was allegedly stabbed by a group of boys, and now were learning more about the moments before her death. [ crowd chanting no more ] reporter hundreds coming together in Morningside Park to remember tessa majors, gathering on the same steps where she was attacked. New york should have been a place to learn and grow and instead it became the place where her life was stolen away from us. Reporter these mothers all lost children to violence. They live in the neighborhood rocked by this tragedy. We understand the grief and we were here just to show the support. We came out to support tessa. Reporter police say majors was walking in the park early wednesday evening when she was confronted, robbed and stabbed. Authorities say she managed to stagger up the steep staircase but later died at the hospital. This area has always felt safe to me, and im absolutely outraged, and i just want to send a message of peace, love and light to the family. Reporter over the Weekend Police questioned a 14yearold in connection with the murder releasing him without charges. Another teenager is in custody. A 13yearold charged with felony murder. The juveniles name has not been released. Investigators say that teen did not kill majors but participated in the deadly robbery and he implicated two other teens in the crime in his statements to police. We really dont know the full story until we identify and arrest the two other individuals and even then we may not find out. Reporter majors loved music. She played bass guitar and sang in her band called patient zero. The owner of a music shop the College Freshman frequented in her hometown of charlottesville, virginia, organized a tribute to majors on sunday. When you saw her you knew thats what she was meant to be doing. She was a great performer. Reporter this morning the new York Police DepartmentUnion President is sharing new details about the investigation. What im understanding is she was in the park to buy marijuana, and you think about that, we dont enforce marijuana laws anymore. Were basically hands off on the enforcement of marijuana, so here we have a student murdered by a 13yearold, and we have a common denominator of marijuana. You know, my question to the people of new york city is, why is this happening . And its important to note the nypd has not said why majors was in that park. New york mayor bill de blasio called the claim that she was buying marijuana heartless and said its an example of victim shaming. Turning back to the weather, lets take a closer look at your monday morning forecast. Good morning. Were tracking a complicated winter storm across the midatlantic as we head into our monday, perhaps a tricky morning commute with snow and ice to places just north of d. C. Working into pennsylvania. Another swath of snow across Southern Illinois into Central Indiana where we had several inches of snow already yesterday. South of that, perhaps severe storms into the Mississippi River valley. But on the wintry side of things, ice a big threat across the alleghenies of pennsylvania into southern new england where we could see up to a quarter of an inch of ice. Im Accuweather Meteorologist adam del rosso. Coming up, the big scare outside a National Park when a bear climbs onto a car. But first allegations of sexism against a president ial candidate, former new york mayor Michael Bloomberg. Later the new England Patriots videotaping back now with a bear trying to hitch a ride on a car. It happened on a road heading to kings canyon National Park east of fresno, california. The car was stopped in traffic. The driver edged forward. The bear slid off. No one was hurt. Now on to a desperate search under way in texas for a mother who vanished with her 2weekold baby. 33yearold Heidi Broussard and her infant daughter were last seen thursday. She dropped off her son at school in austin but never came back to pick him up. Police believe broussard and her baby returned home before they went missing and now her fiance is pleading for her safe return. She would never disappear. She is an amazing mom. She would never we have a 6yearold son named silas, beautiful kid. She would never leave him. I just want her home safe. It doesnt have to be here. Just drop her off somewhere safe. Shane carey says nothing was missing from their home, and there were no signs of a struggle. President ial candidate Michael Bloomberg is being forced to deal with allegations that he made lewd and sexist comments in the past. Among the accusations, a female employee claimed in a lawsuit that bloomberg told her to kill it in response to her pregnancy announcement. Bloomberg denied that allegation. His Campaign Says bloomberg now realizes some of what he has said is disrespectful and wrong. At least 17 women have taken legal action against his company. Three named him specifically. None of the cases made it to trial. Three remain active. At the movies now, frozen ii is the icing on disneys cake this year. The movie just skated past the 1 billion mark worldwide making it disneys sixth movie this year to hit that milestone. Thats six movies. The others were avengers endgame, aladdin, toy story 4, the lion king and captain marvel, and no other studio in history has ever had five billion dollar hits. Ooh, 5 billion. Well, coming up, a Major Jewelry heist near Kensington Palace in london. Also, breaking news overnight, a big reversal by the Hallmark Channel after dropping a commercial that shows two women kissing. And why hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein claims hes done more for women than anyone in history and how his accusers are responding. How did you know . Mom. That was taken at the farm. It was in this small little village. In connemara . Right connemara it is. Honestly, we went there oh, oh look at that look at that. Introducing a razor that works differently. The Gillette Skinguard has a guard between the blades that helps protect skin. The Gillette Skinguard. Yeah right. Iand the earth is flat. Ahhh treat your cough seriously with robitussin cf max. Nothing lasts longer and treats more symptoms for your cough, cold and flu. Robitussin. Because its never just a cough. Aso this Holiday Season treatr yhim the best. Show them love this holiday with tasty blue buffalo treats. Available wherever you buy pet food. 50 Million Pounds gone in 50 minutes. Thats the claim of british heiress Tamara Eccleston who says thieves stole all of her jewelry in less than an hour. The gems were worth about 67 million u. S. Dollars. Her home is in a ritzy neighborhood near Kensington Palace with 24hour security guards and checkpoints. We turn now to the breaking news overnight about the Hallmark Channel. The Cable Network admits it made the wrong decision when it refused to run commercials that feature two women kissing. Will ganss explains why hallmark has changed its mind this morning. Take a look. Reporter this morning a change of heart from the network that calls itself the heart of tv. Were here to help you have the best christmas ever. Reporter after the Hallmark Channel pulled this ad featuring a samesame sex couple kissing on their wedding day. We do. Reporter a conservative group called one million moms took issue with the campaign and more than 40,000 signed the petition saying the ad didnt align with the Networks Family friendly content. It prompted social media backlash when they pulled the ad. Ellen degeneres tweeting isnt it almost 2020 . What are you thinking . And president ial candidate mayor Pete Buttigieg saying, being Family Friendly means honoring love, not censuring difference. The Company Behind the ad, zola, a popular wedding service, telling abc news it had an agreement with hallmark to air six commercials including this one. Do you think zola could have made planning your perfect wedding easier . Reporter initially hallmarks Parent Company stood by their decision saying in a statement, the ads were distracting from the purpose of our network which is to provide entertainment value, but this morning theyve changed their mind and will reinstate the commercial. Hallmarks ceo mike perry saying in a statement to abc, our mission is rooted in helping all people connect, celebrate traditions and be inspired to capture meaningful moments in their lives. We are truly sorry for the hurt an disappointment this has caused. The network working with glaad, the lgbtq rights group, to make their decision. Zola saying in a statement overnight, they are, quote, relieved to see that decision was reversed. We are humbled by everyone who showed support not only for zola but all the lgbtq couples and families who express their love on their wedding day and every day. All right, will, thank you. Dozens of women who accused Harvey Weinstein of Sexual Misconduct are reacting with anger after weinstein spoke to the new york post. The former movie mogul says he feels like a forgotten man and says hes made more movies directed by women and about women than any other filmmaker in history. The interview comes days after a 47 million civil settlement that made headlines. A lawyer for weinsteins accusers released a statement saying, weinsteins latest Public Relations stunt on the eve of his criminal trial provides even more motivation to continue to prosecute the claims that will expose him for who he is. In sports the new England Patriots producer responsible for the controversial video of the Cincinnati Bengals sideline has reportedly been suspended. He says the video was intended only for a documentary, not for the football staff. Fox sports aired some of the footage sunday. The league is expected to penalize the patriots for recording the video. The Buffalo Bills are heading to the playoffs after beating the steelers, 1710 last night. This is the first time the bills have won ten games in a season since 1999. A stunning upset sunday, the falcons beat the 49ers. Replay confirmed. This catch by julio jones with two seconds left was a touchdown. That means San Francisco drops down to the wild card position in the playoff race. Up next in the pulse, the oldest fruitcake in america. Also ahead, a special message from tom hanks to his movie mom. Plus a real home run. The price tag for a bat once held by babe ruth. These are real people, not actors, whove got their eczema under control. With less eczema, you can show more skin. So roll up those sleeves. And help heal your skin from within with dupixent. Dupixent is the first treatment of its kind that continuously treats moderatetosevere eczema, or atopic dermatitis, even between flare ups. Dupixent is a biologic, and not a cream or steroid. Many people taking dupixent saw clear or almost clear skin. And, had significantly less itch. Thats a difference you can feel. Dont use if youre allergic to dupixent. Serious allergic reactions can occur, including anaphylaxis, which is severe. Tell your doctor about new or worsening eye problems, such as eye pain or vision changes, or a parasitic infection. If you take asthma medicines, dont change or stop them without talking to your doctor. So help heal your skin from within, and talk to your eczema specialist about dupixent. I feelbusiness cards. New logo. Outdoor sign. You always get me. Get free next business day shipping or. 1 hour instore pick up. Shopping season solved at office depot officemax. Or officedepot. Com. Same time next week. Yes [coughs] kim is now demonstrating her congestion. Save it, slimeball. Ive upgraded to mucinex. We still have 12 hours to australia. Mucinex lasts 12 hours, so im good. Now move kim nooooo mucinex has a patented tablet that lasts 3x longer, for 12 hours. Time to check the pulse, and we begin with triumph on a day remembering a tragedy. The newtown, Connecticut High School played for the state football championship saturday exactly seven years after the sandy hook shooting in their town and the nighthawks came up with a miracle finish tied on the final play. Jack street launches the ball towards the end zone and riley hauls it in. Newtown won 137 giving town a reason to smile and the team going on national tv during sunday night football. Its a very emotional time and what happened the other day winning the state championship and the way the kids executed on the field and how it ended has been a wonderful thing. Moments like that bring people together and put a lot of smiles on peoples faces. Wow, just incredible. It is newtowns first state title in 27 years. Great news there. Now to a special moment at the Kennedy Center honors that aired last night involving tom hanks. Yeah, he reprised his role of forrest gump to honor sally field who, of course, played his mom in the classic movie. [ applause ] hi. Hi, momma. [ laughter ] but was jenny there . Meanwhile, last night, earth, wind and fire became the First Black Group ever inducted. Other honorees were linda ronstadt, sesame street and director Michael Tillson thomas. And next big bucks for a bat once used by babe ruth. Back in 1929 he swung this bat to hit his 5500th career home run and hung on to it for more than a decade before he signed it and gave it over to a friend. It was in that mans family until this past weekend when it sold at auction for just shy of 1. 1 million. Not too bad. Yeah, not bad at all. Finally many families have traditions and heirlooms, but some are saying a michigan familys heirloom is nutty as the fruitcase itself. Yeah, because it is fruitcake. It was baked in 1878 and is now owned by the bakers great, great granddaughter. But thats not even close to the cake record. A 4100yearold cake was found inside of a tomb in egypt and that is now inside of a museum. I heard it was better than some of the fruitcakes we get now. Have you ever had a fruitcake . No, never. See, you cant even talk. Not even never. Grandma never gave me one. It seems like it would be hard, nasty. Dont want it. Thats what im getting you for christmas now. How about some pound cake . Youre a texan. I can do my pound cake is legit. With the freestyle libre 14 day system just scan the sensor with your reader, iphone or android and manage your diabetes. With the freestyle libre 14 day system, a continuous glucose monitor, you can check your glucose levels any time, without fingersticks. Ask your doctor to write a prescription for the freestyle libre 14 day system. You can do it without fingersticks. Learn more at freestylelibre. Us you can do it without fingersticks. Seaonly abreva cany to help sget rid of it in. As little as 2 1 2 days when used at the first sign. Abreva starts to work immediately to block the virus and protect healthy cells. Abreva acts on it. So you can too. Nivea essentially enriched body lotideeply nourishes skin,um, for a softness like never before. Because soft. Can be powerful. Just like you. Nivea. So chantix can help you quit slow turkey. Along with support, chantix is proven to help you quit. With chantix you can keep smoking at first and ease into quitting so when the day arrives, youll be more ready to kiss cigarettes goodbye. When you try to quit smoking, with or without chantix, you may have nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Stop chantix and get help right away if you have changes in behavior or thinking, aggression, hostility, depressed mood, suicidal thoughts or actions, seizures, new or worse heart or blood vessel problems, sleepwalking, or lifethreatening allergic and skin reactions. Decrease alcohol use. Use caution driving or operating machinery. Tell your doctor if youve had Mental Health problems. The most common side effect is nausea. Talk to your doctor about chantix. Making news right now, we have breaking news. Police issued an amber alert for a 2yearold girl they say was abducted by her father and he is considered armed and dangerous. This is not the way raiders fans wanted to go out. A loss in their last home game before they move to las vegas. And the bay area is sparkling like a jewel right now with a Crystal Clear sky. Hi, lisa, good morning. Thats right. We had a Beautiful Day yesterday. With those clear skies we dropped off considerably into the 30s. So we have the light northerly winds, we have this to look forward to with temperatures climbing through the 50s to the upper 50s today with plenty of sunshine in our east bay and this will hold for the entire bay area today. A couple of dry days ahead before we return to the rain. It will be a light rain well talk about that and another chance of rain coming up at the end of the week. Right now checking in with 880 near the coliseum, smooth ride down, headlights moving southbound for us. No problems that im seeing across the board right now. Nice and quiet on the golden gate bridge. Live look here for you all. Lets check in on the drive times. We have tracy to dublin, 35 minutes. Dublin to mission boulevards, 14 minutes. We are following two breaking news stories in the south bay. One of them is an amber alert for a 2yearold girl. The other is a Large Police Presence and investigation near san jose state. Abc7 News ReporterJulian Glover is near 11th and reid streets in san jose. We will talk to the expanding Police Investigation behind me in a second, but first up, we want to get to that amber alert for the safe return of 2yearold bethany corranda. That activated within the last couple of hours. Heres a picture of her on your screen. Only 2 years old. Brown hair, brown eyes. She was taken by her father, 24yearold victor magana. Reports are that he is armed and dangerous. He is said to be 54 140 140 140 he has california plates 7xjx025. All of this information on our website. Police activating that amber alert across several counties for the safe return of that 2yearold. They believe she was taken by her father at around 11 00 or 10 00 last night. The investigation behind me at south 11th and reid streets, blocks away from san jose state university. We dont have much confirmed information, but they have been out here for several hours. The san jose Police Department releasing Little Information as to what is unfolding now. What theyre looking into and what theyre investigating at the home behind me. They have been here for several hours. Two breaking stories out of san jose, one the active police state investigation blocks away from san jose state investigation, and the other is that active amber ale