>> reporter: presidential hopeful herman cain tries to knock down the sexual harassment allegations that could derail his campaign. >> those accusations are totally false. >> reporter: cain does however admit in the 1990s when he ran the national restaurant association the trade group investigated allegations made against him by two female employees. >> and it was concluded after a thorough investigation that it had no basis. >> reporter: whether there was basis or not the association paid the women cash settlement. hours after cain said he didn't know about the payment he changed his tune. in an interview with fox news cain spoke about the settlement with the association reached with the women. >> maybe three months salary, something like that, just trying to recall it. i don't remember, it might have been two months. >> reporter: news of the allegations was first reported by politico. cain has soared to the top of the republican presidential field but the controversy could be the first real test of his candidacy. >> most people have not yet tuned into the presidential race so this is the first big story that they will have heard about cain. and if it's the one that sticks that will be difficult for him to shake. >> reporter: cain called the controversy a witchhunt. he says of 40 years of being in business he's never harassed anyone. rob? >> we'll see where the scandal goes from here. thank you. in other news jetblue is apologizing for its performance during last week's big snowstorm. this video was posted onlining a acknowledged the airline kept passengers on flights longer than it should have. in one case more than seven hours. lisa stark has the details. >> reporter: there is what greeted passengers when they escaped their plane, a foot of snow and a long walk. >> we have been here now for 7 1/2 hours. >> reporter: that was the captain of jetblue504 with 123 passengers. one of the planes stuck on the snowy tarmac at the hartford, connecticut, airport. >> chaotic, uncomfortable, disorganized, just a mess. >> reporter: andrew carter was on that flight, normally equipped two-hour jaunt from ft. lauderdale, florida, to newark, new jersey. but the plane couldn't land at newark after the airport lost critical navigation equipment. the pilots low on fuel diverted to hartford airport 100 miles away. jetblue says that airport was overwhelmed with two dozen other diverted flights. inside the plane snacks and water ran out, toilets backed up. >> i had a paraplegic onboard that needs to come off, i have a diabetic on here that's got an issue, i just got a get help. i don't care, take us anywhere. >> reporter: the nightmare experienced before during another storm in 2007 which helped convince the government to ban long tarmac delays. lisa stark, abc news, reagan national airport. this morning a million and a and a half are still without pour after the storm. the governor says the damage in new jersey could be worse than after hurricane irene. 60 extra utility crews from southern states are on the way there and with down power lines and dark streets halloween trick or treating had to be postponed or even canceled for many children. but in some towns there were creative solutions. in paramas, new jersey, they put on a nearby party. in nearby wayne parents organized a trunk or treat, lots of candy in a single parking lot and in many cases kids went to stores at the mall. >> i like that. in other news now we'll find out today the michael jackson's doctor conrad murray will take the stand in his own defense in the involuntary manslaughter trial. he told the jury yesterday he'll make his decision after talking to attorneys. yesterday the defense' strong witness was threatened by the judge with contempt of court and $1,000 fine stemming from answers he gave during a scathing cross-examination by the prosecutor. a suspect with a criminal record is now behind bars in mexico charged with killing a u.s. flight attendant. the victim nick and his suspect went into a hotel room together. he was later found in that room beaten and strangled a belt. the man admits punching him but insists he did not kill him. secretary of state hillary clinton is staying close to her home because her mother is ill. clinton had been scheduled to leave on an international trip last night. clinton's mother is 92 years old. congress hasn't gotten much done about jobs or the economy lately but tonight the house will vote on a pro poll is a to reaffirm the u.s. motto "in god we trust." it will be introduced under special track rules requiring a 3/4 majority so this proposal could fail to past. >> good to see they are tackling the big issues on capitol hill. for this morning's weather from around the country, the central northern iraqis will see rain that will eventually turn to snow. it will be clear across the middle of the country and along the middle coast as well. showers in southern florida from the carolinas to new england. >> temperatures in the northeast will be seasonal in the 50s, some above average. readings near the great lakes and the central plains, 77 in dallas, of 66 in atlanta, 62 in chicago and 54 right here in new york city. and coming up this morning after the break, new recession fears this morning. could be some bad news for the u.n. beaches closed after a close encounter with jaws. another great white spotted on a california coast. and the late-night plane crash with a major sports figure onboard. hey, your high speed internet here, at home... ...and on the go... ...with some really big news. it's b-i-g -- big. high speed internet from at&t at home... ...includes wi-fi access on the go. woo-hoo! 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"monday night football" from kansas city. the chiefs, hosting the chargers. fourth quarter, we go. chargers leading, 20-12. how about curtis brinkley, backup running back. going over the top. ruling on the field is a touchdown. stretches over the goal line. chargers down 20-18. next play, chargers go for a two-point conversion. to brinkley. and again, he converts. so, we are tied up at 20-20. after the punt, chargers at third and 18. on first down to patrick crayton for the first down. chargers on the drive, in field goal range. rivers fumbling the snap. are you serious? the chiefs recover. look at it right there. philip rivers leads the nfl in turnovers. however, the chiefs get one more chance in regulation. ensuing drive, matt cassel, looking. picked off by eric webber, the safety. so, the game is heading to overtime. chiefs driving in o.t. crucial third and 14. it's a long conversion, what they need. cassel, for the first down. chiefs driving. now in field goal range. that sets up this. from 30 yards out. he had a game-winner last halloween. does it again. chiefs win 23-20. and now, the chiefs, raiders and chargers are all tied atop the afc west. that is your espn news update. i'm don bell. >> good game last night. another contestant on abc's "dancing with the stars" will be sent packing tonight. everyone got into the halloween mood last night, though, with some extravagant makeup and a lot of costumes. >> yeah. they performed their individual dances as well as a team dance. after their scores were added together, ricki lake held first place. rob kardashian was in second. >> nancy grace came in last, after the judges criticized her timing. we'll have to tune in tonight to see who gets sent home. coming up next this morning "the pulse," was kim kardashian's marriage just about all the money? >> it won't go away. and rick perry's viral video. we'll show you the campaign speech that has people talking for all of the wrong reasons. ♪ it was the best day [ whooping ] ♪ it was the best day ♪ it was the best day ♪ ♪ it was the best day ♪ 'cause of you we make a great pair. huh? progressive and the great outdoors! we make a great pair. right, totally. that's what i was thinking. all kinds of vehicles, all kinds of savings. multi-policy discounts from progressive. call or click today. welcome back, everybody. time to check "the pulse," starting with the story everyone seems to have an opinion about this morning. kim kardashian's divorce after just 72 days of marriage. >> yeah. she cited irreconcilable differences. the soon-to-be pro pro basketball player, kris fris is devastated. >> that's howard bragman. he says divorce may have been part of the plan all along because it makes for good television. >> these numbers are shocking. according to one report, the televised wedding netted the couple $18 million. that means they earned about $250,000 for every day they were married. >> and part of the issue -- part of the problem, they say he wanted her to move to minnesota. but she said i'm a hollywood way. no way. who knows? that's love hollywood style, folks. more than a few eyebrows are being raised over a rick perry video that's gone viral. >> the 25-minute video shows perry rambling and making jokes during a new hampshire speech last week. it's pretty clear he was off-script. >> you know what i mean? like 9% it's expansion. pay the lawyers. pay the accountants. all that money is gone. or -- that. and they declared victory or death. we're kind of into those slogans, man. it's like victory or die. victory or death. bring it. >> all righty then. >> bring it. the appearance was so bizarre, that some people questioned whether perry was drunk. but a spokesman says the governor is passionate about the issues he talks about. >> interesting moment. all right. got some other weird news. britain is buzzing over an unflattering book about the royal family. >> amazing details. no royal is off-limits in this book, including the next king, prince charles, who is said to have 120 people on his domestic staff including, guess what? three people that are charged with dressing him. one is assigned to iron the prince's shoe laces when he takes off his shoes. >> who knew that job existed? >> unbelievable there. a lot of details coming out about the royals. it must be nice. 120-person staff. >> shoe lace ironer. >> yes. we don't have anything like that. >> not at all. for some of you, now, your local news is coming up next. >> and for everyone else, the high-tech tool making a huge difference for autistic kids. >> stay with us, everybody. 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