Wanders into a home. Good thursday morning, everyone. Were going to get started with the latest twists and turns on the road to the white house as ted cruz looks to give his campaign a much needed jolt. Cruz announced former rival Carly Fiorina as his running mate after getting crushed by donald trump in the northeast. Trump delivered a script on Foreign Policy but later at a rally he ripped into cruz. Its your voice, your vote. We get the latest from abcs kenneth moton. Good morning, kenneth. Reporter good morning. Ted cruz fresh off his tuesday night losing streak made a bold and unprecedented move, today he will hit the trail with his new running mate, who i can tell you she says shes ready to take on donald trump again. The political surprises just keep coming. A new relationship has started. Cruz and carly. Cruz cant win. Whats he doing picking Vice President s . Reporter overnight donald ted cruzs unusual move. My Vice President ial nominee, Carly Fiorina. Reporter if he gets the gop nomination at a contested convention. I am prepared to stand by his side and give this everything i have. Reporter she went after him about comments he made about her face. He went from criticizing president obama to standing with bobby knight. If we win indiana, its over. Im not playing games with indiana. Reporter after indiana votes Hillary Clinton is hoping its also over for bernie sanders. The delegate math is not with sanders who rallied thousands of screaming fans at Indiana University hours after he announced the layoffs of hundreds of campaign staffers. Next tuesday let us have the highest voter turnout in indiana history. Delegates behind trump and mathematically out but hoping his vp pick and even his Shaky Alliance with rival john kasich will give him some momentum in these remaining primaries. Kendis and diane. All right, well see how it plays out. Kenneth moton love in washington, thank you. That Severe Weather thats been hammering nearly a dozen states from texas to west virginia. Some 15 million americans were in the path of a massive storm system thats finally moving out of the plains and heading east, but not before spawning at least six reported tornadoes. In omaha, nebraska, a funnel cloud caught on camera followed by a large hail blanketing roads, some of those hailstones as big as tennis balls. Where is the danger now . Accuweathers Justin Povick joins us with the latest. Good morning, justin. Thanks, good morning to you. Looks like wet weather chances are ramping up again for the northeast later on in the afternoon. York city, philadelphia and d. C. The dry air will hold, though, into north of new england. Thunderstorm chance returning to the south plains later on this afternoon into tonight, again, thats from dallas on westbound, large hail, damaging winds and very heavy rain possible. Diane, kendis, back to you. We have breaking news from north korea now. Whats believed to be a missile could one day reach u. S. Bases in asia. Has crashed during a test launch. Its the second failure of this kind in the last few days. An american flight had to make an Emergency Landing after a midair collision with the bird. Strong enough to leave a crater on the jets nose. That measured two feet across. Bird strikes as you know fairly common. This one seemed more serious than usual, so the pilot decided to warn air traffic controllers. It looks like we sit some birds after takeoff. The damage to the airbus a321 nose but a new plane was brought in to resume the flight carrying 150 passengers and 6 crew members none of whom were injured with the strike. On the ground the Agency Charged with teaming Airline Passengers safe is being accused of waging an internal campaign of fear and intimidation. Three employees told a House Committee about poor leadership, ignored security warnings and retaliation against employees who speak up. They also accuse tsa top brass of discrimination and racial profiling. We have low morale, a lack of trust, and field leaders who are fearful to speak out and for good reason. If you tell the truth in tsa, you will be targeted. I call it the lord of the applies. You either attack or be attacked. The tsa cant comment on many of the specific allegations because of the pending litigation but did defend itself against some of the complaints saying that it encourages employees to speak up if they see evidence of security failures. The man once second in line heading to prison for 15 months. Forger House SpeakerDennis Hastert was sentenced in a hush money case in which he tried to cover up his sexual abuse of at least four teenagers who he was a High School Wrestling coach before impoising the stifrer than expected prison term he was called a serial child molester. The president is visiting flint, michigan, at the request of an 8yearold. She is nicknamed little miss flint for speaking out about the lead tainted water. I am one of the children affected by this water, i know this is probably an odd request but i would love for a chance to meet you or your wife, she wrote. The president wrote back saying he was proud of her for using her voice. She was clearly excited there. A u. S. Army captain is making military history today. Kristen griest has become the commanding units made up of 300 soldiers and organizing combat missions. She broke a barrier of one of only two women to graduate from army ranger school. How one minute of exercise can be good. Survival story. A pilot crashes his plane and it bursts into flames. His lucky escape kath caught on camera. Hero dad grabs his son when coaster. Hey what are you here for . You getting poked, prodded or pinched . . Uhhh yeah, colon cancer screening. Hey me too, second time. Its a piece of cake that sounds good right now. Its no big deal. Thats what everyone tells me. Today there is more than one way to screen for colon cancer and its easier than ever. If youre 50 or older talk with your Healthcare Provider and choose the best test for you if youre 50 or older well, this dramatic scene caught on camera, a bolt of lightning appearing to strike a British Airways jet over west london. A passenger on board that plane loud noise followed by a bright light. The plane landed safely. The legal battle is heating up over the disappearance of two florida boys who vanished during a fishing trip nine months ago. The parents of 14yearolds perry cohen and Austin Stefanos could head to court over stefanos recently recovered iphone. The cohen family wants experts to examine the phone before its turned over. Their Attorney Says theres evidence that the boat was disabled before the storm hit and they wanted to make sure theres no foul play. Meanwhile, off the coast of texas, the coast guard rescued two boaters who had been missing in galveston bay. The two were out at sea for three days after their boat capsized. They were finally spotted clinging to an oil platform. Neither man had been wearing a life jacket. Scientists at nasa helping Public Health officials pinpoint the spread of the zika virus and came up with a map of the u. S. Tracking the likely movements of mosquitoes carrying the virus using factors like temperature, level and found the risk of zika will likely increase in the south and east over the next few months as the temperatures warm up. With zika fears overshadowing the upcoming olympics, south koreas Olympic Committee is showing off its zikaproof uniform for its athletes. Infused with mosquitoproof repel apartment includes long pants, sleeved shirts and jackets. The athletes wont be able to wear them during the competitions, though, because of strict olympic rules but will however be allowed to use bug spray. Interesting to see what they would have used during the swimming competition if they did have that. When we come back, the break in a murder case gone cold. A woman identified after decades and possibly connected to the manson murders. He gained fame while playing george w. Bush on saturday night live. Now will ferrell will play a screen. Crowd uno. Dos. Tres. Cuatro. Cinco de mayo fresh avocados from mexico are there for you all year, especially on cinco de mayo. Avocados from mexico when youre getting paid to get healthier, nothing can stop you. Reach your spring weight goal and Weight Watchers will pay you up to a hundred dollars. Hurry, offer ends may 2nd. Look like this. Feel like this. Look like this. Feel like this. With dreamwalk insoles, turn shoes that can be a pain into comfortable ones. Their soft cushioning support means you can look like this. And feel like this. Dreamwalk. Before i had the shooting, burning of diabetic nerve pain, these feet learned the horn from my dad and played gigs from new york to miami. But i couldnt bear my diabetic nerve pain any longer. 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For a look at your morning Road Conditions wet roads will stretch from the gulf coast up the east coast and into the great lakes region. Flooding conditions into the Central Plains and mountain snow over the rockies. If youre flying, airport delays are possible in dallas, atlanta, charlotte, and chicago. A jetblue pilot is out on flying while intoxicated. Were talking about Dennis Murphy accused of being under the influence while operating a passenger jet from new york to orlando then serving as a copilot on the return trip when he was randomly tested his blood alcohol level was allegedly nearly three times the limit for pilots. The incident took place a year ago but was only now arrested. If convicted he could face up to 15 years in prison. A fiery plane crash was caught on camera in alabama. But the pilot lived to tell about it. The twin engine cessna fell from the sky and crashed through a tree. Everyone assumed the pilot didnt make it but rescuers pushed through the smoke and found him alive. Amazingly he walked away with just a few minor burns on his hands. Jane dough from a 47yearold cold case has been identified. Investigators are now looking into whether her murder may be connected to charles manson. She was 19 when she moved from montreal to los angeles. Her body was discovered in from one of the manson murder scenes and like other manson murders, she was savaged stabbed 150 times. Now to the investigation into princes sudden death. Law enforcement sources tell abc news that prescription drugs were found in princes possession and at his home. The Sheriffs Office says if the medication played a part in the singers death, the dea may get involved. Prince was reportedly in an Outpatient Program to help him deal with chronic hip pain and move away from prescription painkillers. A Health Crisis unfolding on harvard university. There are now 40 confirmed cases of the muches and many of those infected were vaccinated. Students are being urged to use common sense to prevent spreading the infection including keeping their hands clean, covering their mouths when coughing and sneezing and not sharing cups or utensils. A new study finds spanking is harmful to children causing mental problems. Experts now say the more children are spanked, the more likely they are to defy their parents and experience increased antisocial behavior. Well, they also say children who were spanked are more likely to inflict physical punishment on their own children. It wasnt from spanking but a look of terror, you could see it on one little boys face. It happened the moment the boys seat belt failed on a roller coaster at wonderland park. After the park end after the ride ended the park employees admitted they had had trouble with that seat belt before. Wonderland park says its removed that seat car all together and ensure all belts are working. What a horrifying experience that must have been for that kid. And dad. Is that dads phone . Did dad do that and not drop his phone . And save the kid. Hero dad. Time for sports and time for us to Start Talking about football again. Thats right. And the Golden State Warriors are moving on with last nights nba playoff highlights. Lets go over to our guys at espn. Good morning, america. Hes stan, im neil. Riley curry texted me an said she wanted stan to do her highlight. Rockets and warriors, no, her daddy is steph curry out of this one. The rockets werent in it for very long either. Klay thompson knocking down the three over james harden, harden, 35. Theres curry on the bench. Got a knee problem. Ankle problem. Hell be back hopefully in a couple of weeks. Thompson knocking down another three. He had 27 for the game. Thats way out there in curryland. Hit seven triples in the game and warriors win and get the series and get the winner of clippers blazers. Everybody would dr. Thought the clippers didnt stand a chance without chris paul and blake griffin. You were wrong. Game by ten, the clippers were in it until the Fourth Quarter when Damian Lillard apparently thought the game started late. Because he didnt Start Playing till way late. Doc rivers and the clippers did a good job bottling him up for the first three quarters but in the Fourth Quarter, lil went off and the blazers are one game from sending the clippers off. The hornets with a Third Straight win over the heat so they lead that series, 32. Thats it. Back to you. All right, thanks so much. Up next in the pulse, get fit in just 60 seconds . Experts are revealing the oneminute workout thats as good as 45 minutes of exercise. And surprise guest. A massive alligator makes himself at home. For something utterly unique. Go to your jewelry wardrobe. 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Tennessees republican governor has signed a bill that allows private Mental Health counselors to refuse patients based on religious or personal beliefs. Opponents say it discriminates against gay, lesbians, and transgendered people. After slamming a dozen states across the nations midsection a severe storm system is slowly moving east with fierce Straight Line winds that could reach up to 80 miles an hour. Todays weather, rain stretches from the gulf coast to the east coast and into the great lakes with more severe storms for the southern plains. Well, we told you earlier about history being made today. The first woman to become an infantry officer in the army. But theres another woman breaking down barriers and shes not even a woman yet. Just 17 years old from is ready to fight. Gabe cohen from our station in seattle has that story. Reporter a longtime dog trainer Laurenne Ross knows discipline. You got to know how to put your personal life away. Reporter qualities shell need for her next tralg. Should be the army. Reporter training for battle. I am the second woman in the infantry enlisted in the infantry. Ever . Ever. Reporter the u. S. Army announced they would open all combat positions to women. Around the time this 17yearold arrived at their office. The second i told lauren she was all over it. He was like, you sure . Oh, yeah, im sure. Hes like okay. Its one of the toughest jobs in the army. That is the bottom line im not worried at all because i can do it. Reporter shes never been one to shy away from a fight and earned her black belt at 10 years old. I definitely am a girl at times but you know other times i can be a total dude. Reporter she knew service lay ahead when the military from the army. Now she becomes just the second woman ever enlisted in the infantry and the first from washington. People started sharing things on facebook. Theyre like youre a big deal now and i was like, oh okay. I was like, right. Cool. Reporter but theres also been backlash. Basically that im a woman that i cant do it. I will make america proud. Reporter by making history on the front lines. Its time. Its time. And i think shell do really well. Its a big job. You know, its definitely groundbreaking because i can do it. Reporter gabe cohen, como news. She can. Inspiring, isnt it . The fact that both of these are going on at the same time is really interesting that you have one woman, one of only two to be an army ranger and now in the infantry. And her so young. 17 years old. America this mornin developing at 4 30, a car veers off the road and crashes into a building in new jersey and the damage is affecting dozens of people this morning. Mayor de blasios political allies, the growing scandal at city hall. Imagine watching your children sail away on a cruise ship because you missed the boat. The dramatic new video. That is horrible. Really bad. Good morning im lori stokes. And thanks for joining us