So was i. From the heart of new york city, thanks for watching. Well see you next time. Herbal, saying they would make her feel good and take the edge off, calling them Three Friends to help her relax and asked her to taste the wine. Within minutes, she began experiencing blurred vision and difficulty speaking. Cosby then telling her to lie down, according to the criminal complaint, and assaulted her while she remained frozen and paralyzed. Criminal charges were not filed at the time. Constand later filed a civil but that ended in a confidential settlement. Depositions from that case were unsealed this past july. There, cosby insists the pills were benadryl, describing the encounter with constand as consensual. Still, it was those depositions that led prosecutors to now file criminal charges. Reopening this case was our duty. Reporter authorities in pennsylvania brought the felony charge as the 12year statute of limitations will run out next month. Lawyers for other accusers hope this will help their cases, as well. More than 50 women have accused bill cosby of Sexual Assault, drugging or rape which he has consistently denied. This is a stunning development. Clearly now, they believe they have new evidence and new ammunition that they think can convict bill cosby. Reporter cosby was released on 1 million bail. His mug shot was taken. He was fingerprinted. Had to surrender his passport and was ordered not to contact the victim. Statement to abc news saying, make no mistake, we intend to mount a vigorous defense against this unjustified charge. The judge ended cosbys Court Appearance at this courthouse by saying good luck, sir machine and he answered thank you. His next Court Appearance, january 14th. Ryan smith, elkins park, to another criminal investigation this one launched into the blue bell creamerys handling of a deadly listeria outbreak. Capitaled ice cream was linked to at least three deaths and dozens of illnesses. Investigators want to know what blue bell executives knew about the outbreak and how they responded to it. Listen to this. A maryland father feeling pressure at macys complained to the store and made a difference. He went to the store with a crying 4monthold daughter child with a dirty diaper. Anthony left the store without spending money because he was unable to find a changing table in the mens restroom. Frustrated he decided to write a the store made changes and sent due a gift card. Okay. Sent him a gift card and also. Made a change. You should be able to change your kid in the mens room. Fathers have kids, too. Yes. A woman in new york city is trying to reunite a wedding ring with its owner. Jean remeny ordered a pair of mens jeans for her husband as a christmas present. While trying on the jeans, her husband found the ring in one of the pockets. Its either white gold or sterling silver with a date engraved on it. Its a mystery how the wedding band ended up in the pocket. Thats incredible. Maybe theres a husband trying to lose his wedding ring at the time. Oh, wow. Conspiracy theory. You never know. Neiman marcus is working to figure out what happened. And. How it got there the. Coming up, getting healthier in the new year and overcoming problems from sitting too much. Comments from donald trump to bill and hillary clinton. The campaign conflict growing on this holiday. Carrie fisher responds to harsh comments about her appearance as she gets even more star wars attention. It is 24 degrees in great falls today. By the way, tickets are Still Available for tonights masquerade ball taking place at 7 00. 40 per couple. Where . In great falls . Yeah. Why dont you . Announcer world news now weather brought to you by lysol. M bag stink neutralizer. And the prevent mold and mildew on the shower curtain for up to 7 days spray. Its also the odor causing bacteria fighter. And even the athletes foot fungus killer. 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Some motorists were rescued from their vehicles. Temperature at the north pole yesterday was above freezing. And by the way, a typical temperature is 20 below zero. Wow. Its because after the same storm though thats been slamming the southern u. S. As well as the United Kingdom for the past few days. Its been pushing warm air north into the arctic if you can believe the warm temperatures. Probably part of the reason those folks in air canada plane encountered some turbulence there, as well. Things are all right. Now to the political heat turned up in the race for the white house as donald trump unleashes a new assault on the clintons. As trump insists that former president clinton is fair game bringing up monica lewinsky, some critics point to what trump himself once said about that in the past. Heres abcs cecilia vega. Reporter theres just one word to describe it. We view this as war. Dont we view this as war . Reporter in Donald Trumps direct line of fire . Hillary is a disaster. Hillary doesnt have a clue. She has lower energy than jeb bush. I just have to turn off the television so many times. She just gives me a headache. Frontrunner who once called former president bill clintons infidelity totally unimportant they tried to impeach him, which was nonsense. Reporter now hurling his harshest words yet. And she wants to accuse me of things . And the husbands one of the great abusers of the world . Give me a break. Reporter this heated battle reaching fever pitch. In South Carolina, Trump Supporters showing up by the thousands. Trump opening up his private plane, trump force one. Try not to scratch the woodwork. Watch the ceiling, please. Reporter but the twicedivorced billionaire opening up his own private life to scrutiny, too. Are your own personal indiscretions fair game in this campaign . Yes, they would be. Reporter the clintons not commenting and this may be just the beginning. Bill clinton goes out for his first solo trip campaigning on behalf of his wife in New Hampshire on monday. Donald trump has a Campaign Event just 20 miles away on the very same day. Cecilia vega, abc news, new york. That trump in defense of his nice words for president clinton in 2008, he said those where is his obligation as a world class businessman. All around good guy then. Yeah, so what does that make him now . By the way, should point out starting in the new year, trump says hes going to spend 2 million every week on campaign ads and curious to see who he attacks. So many of his rivals are gaining some momentum including ted cruz, as well. Coming up, do you sit too much. Probably. We sit a lot. Many medical experts say yes. Thats not always healthy. Expert advice for the new year. Next. Youd be surprised how easy it is to get a good lowcost health plan choose yours today, you might even get help paying for it go to nystateofhealth. Ny. Gov tt2watz f4 bt q6]h tt2watz f4 a q q, tt2watz f4 bm qz tt4watz f4 dztq ajl tt4watz f4 entq 1n, tt4watz f4 gzt it tt4watz f4 hnt 8g8 tt4watz f4 iztq r. tt4watz f4 jntq tt4watz f4 lzt x3\ so what was it like for her when steve harvey got it kind of wrong and another woman was crowned Miss Universe until the crown was placed on her head . Now for the first time, miss philippines tells all. Live monday only on good morning america. Get on your feet, the weight is off your shoulder get on your feet okay. So as we begin the new year and pledge to make changes in our lives, it is time to take a closer look at this. Of us work huddled over our computers sitting for hours on end which can lead to a number of health problems. Joining us now, alexia pozniak and the open ares of life cycle wellness. You saw my beautiful posture there. We want to talk about sitting disease. What exactly is sitting disease . Its used to describe a cascade of negative effects theyre linking to extended periods of sitting. The average american sits for eight to ten hours a day. Eight to ten hours a day. They get in their car, commute to work, sit behind a desk eight hours, maybe more, commute home, sit at the dinner table in front of the tv, in bed, theyre done. Those eight hours thats just their facebook time not necessarily work, right . Exactly. Work on the side. How do we combat this . I know that life cycle that you guys go in and try to help people out with this. Sure. Some of the symptoms associated increased risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, musculoskeletal symptoms, as well. Thats where yoga poses come in. All from sitting you have these problems. All from sitting extended periods of sitting. All right. So what are some things we can do in everyday life . Theres some simple and effective poses that you can do the an your work station. Im here. At the office. This is me sweating away on the scripts as i do every night. Exactly. So youre not realizing that youre creating this and your posture is affected. You want to take a breakthroughout your workday. And just take a moment, connect, breathe, and realize where youre holding your tension within your body. Its in the reena readses. All in the scripts. Researchers say to combat sitting disease, every 20 minutes that youre sitting, get up for eight minutes. You can stand whether its taking a Conference Call or just of activity so that could be Walking Around the office, walking to the bathroom, 2082. Is there one other really quick tip . Yes, so the seated twist. We didnt get to that. Each direction. Yep. And the other direction. Yeah. All right. And then just some simple head, neck and shoulder rolls. Drop the chin to your chest and just start to work your head, neck and shoulder roll. Straightforward. Okay. So to each side and let the weight of your head drop so that the neck can lengthen, the jaw can relax and breath right through that. Little movements can make a big difference. I feel a lot more relaxed in two seconds. Right. But those reena scripts stres stress me out all the time. Thank you so much. Alexa and ginger from life cycle wellness. Youre watching world news now. Would that help . Important message for residents age 50 to 85. Write down this number now. Right now, people are receiving this free information kit for guaranteed acceptance Life Insurance with a rate lock through the Colonial Penn program. If you are on a fixed income, learn about affordable whole Life Insurance that guarantees your rate can never increase for any reason. If you did not receive your information, call this number now. Your acceptance is guaranteed, with no health questions. Stand by to learn more. 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I pinky promised my little girl a Fabulous Garden Party for her birthday. So i mowed the lawn, put up all the decorations. I thought i got everything. Almost everything you know, 1 in 10 houses could get hit by a septic disaster, and a bill of up to 13,000. But for only 7 a month, ridx is scientifically proven to break down waste, helping you avoid a septic disaster. Ridx. The 1 brand used by septic professionals in their own tanks. Lysol disinfectant spray kills 99. 9 of bacteria on more than just the trashcan. Its the pungent gym bag stink neutralizer. And the prevent mold and mildew on the shower curtain for up to 7 days spray. Its also the odor causing bacteria fighter. Discover more ways you can use lysol disinfectant spray to help keep your home healthier. So kendis, i dont know about you, but many of us just couldnt get over how great Carrie Fisher looked repricing her role as Princess Leia in the new star wars movie the force awakens. The star has been catching heat over her body image and now that shes taking on what some say is a double standard in hollywood. That iconic gold bikini from return of the jedi and that pose on the poster for the original 1977 star wars blockbuster made Carrie Fisher and her alter ego Princess Leia the far away galaxys ultimate sex symbol. Now nearly 40 years later, the star wars her row enfacing backlash on social media. Her age and appearance onstar wars the force awake ands under intense scrutiny. One critic tweeting age punched her in the face. Another saying she looks old and unhealthy. Never one to shy away from touchy subjects, she opened up to me earlier this month about slimming down to reprice the role of leia in the force awake nz. You physically transformed for this role. Yes, i did. They told me to lose weight and in the first one, too. Was that that big of a deal. Even admitting to Good Housekeeping uk for women in hollywood, looks to matter. Im in a business where the only thing that matters is weight and appearance. That is so messed up. Shes been vocal in saying hollywood is harder on aging actresses than it is on actors. I dont know who you are or where you came from. From now on, you do as i tell you, okay . Many joining fisher in the fight against online haters posting comments you were my hero as a girl and now as a woman and carrie fish ser like a fine wine. She only gets better with age. Amy robach, abc news, new york. Wow. She looked great. Critics say it was mark hamill who was virtually unrecognizable. Listen to the critic its, not the internet trolls. I wonder what you would look like in that role. Is that me . Youre unrecognizable, as well. Unrecognizable. Are you chewy . Yes. I like it. Thats the news for this half this morning on world news now, major developments overnight in the affluenza teen case. Ethan couch and his mother fugitives for weeks are moving closer to facing justice. New details about how police in mexico captured them. Comedian charged bill cosby faces a judge after numerous complaints of Sexual Assault. How one womans complaint landed him in court. Take nothing chances on new years eve, a Million People crowding new yorks times square. The police have new security tactics. And later today begins the College Football semifinals. The nations four best teams compete for the National Championship. On this thursday, it is december 31st. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. Good morning on this new years eeb. Im Lauren Lyster in for reena ninan. Give her a warm world news now welcome. Thank you, thank you. Just you clapping . Oh, yes, yes. A very warm welcome indeed. Youve been all over the place recently with abc . Yeah, i was just in the dallas area and San Bernardino before that obviously a horrible store there but im happy to be with you, kendis. Thats what they all say. Okay. Ladies love kg. All right. Words never spoken before. Of course, well start this half hour with the socalled affluenza teen. It could be days before he is returned to texas. Yeah, ethan couchs deportation delayed by a judge in mexico. The 18yearold seen here being moved from a Detention Center in guadalajara to a larger facility in mexico city. To u. S. Soil after leaving mexico for los angeles last night to be turned over to federal marshals. Abcs matt gutman with the latest. Reporter another legal reprieve for ethan couch and a Mexican Court staying his deportation to face a texas judge for alleged probation violations. The teej fugitive hiring lawyers here who have managed to keep them in this Detention Center for at least another three days. They could pay them as much money as they want to, to drag this thing out as long as they want to. Reporter but his mother not as lucky. Tonya couch considered by police an accomplice in his escape bundled off to the u. S. The case were filing against her for assisting him and hindering apprehension is a felony punishable by two to ten years. Reporter his american legal team invoking an affluenza argument for a drunk driving crash that killed four saying he was too spoiled to know right from wrong. It seemed to work. Exclusive video shows the affluent family strolling into a low end grocer. Ton yap chatting with the butcher. Theres ethan. His blonde hair and goatee died black talking with the butcher, paying with pace sos for chicken and casually flipping up his hand to wave goodbye. Thank you. Two hours later, Mexican Police swooped in. Abc news has learned the pair had burner phones one of which may have burned them. Authorities say an order to Dominos Pizza tipped them off to their location. We watched as ethan was moved to an undisclosed location. Immigration authorize are telling us he will remain in mexico from three days up to a couple months. Matt gutman, abc news, guadalajara. For the first time, bill cosby is facing criminal charges for alleged sexual misconduct. The median is charged with aggravated indecent assault 1 years ago. It allegedly happened in his was in a pennsylvania courtroom yesterday. Prior cases have been civil lawsuits or the charges didnt stick. This time, a prosecutor feels he has a case. Mr. Cosby urged her to take pills that he provided to her. And to drink wine. The effect of which rendered her unable to move, respond to his advances, and he committed aggravated indecent assault upon her. The statute of limitations would have run out next month. A frail looking cosby was released after posting 10 of his Million Dollar bail. Hes due back in court in two weeks. The woman in this particular case had previously sued cosby and settle the civil lawsuit out of court. More than 50 other women have said cosby sexually abused them and many are saying these overdue. More now from busy ans linsey davis reporter a host of women who claim to have been assaulted by bill cosby, even decades ago, may suddenly feel vindicated. Now, its time for him to be sorry. Reporter it was andrea constands case that prompted 13 other women to come forward to her attorneys with their own allegations of Sexual Assault, offering to testify on her behalf. Now prosecutors could turn to those accusers to strengthen their criminal case. Since their cases were never prosecuted, pennsylvania law allows them to testify as witnesses in a Sexual Assault case. In a deposition for constands case released over the summer, when cosby was asked if he used quaaludes to illicit consensual sex in the past, he said yes. And since then, the number of women accusing cosby of Sexual Assault, drugging or rape has risen to more than 50. The 78yearold has long denied the allegations. I have been in this business 52 years, and i have never seen anything like this. Reporter erl this month, the favorite dad fought back filing a counter suit against seven of his accusers who had filed defamation suits against him. We are taking steps in order to right a wrong. Reporter the statute of limitations for pressing criminal charges has expired for several of the accusers but several civil suits are in the works. This hotel was where he was deposed in the constand case. Several alleged victims are hopeful the prosecutors will be able to use that case to put cosby behind bars. Linsey davis, abc news, philadelphia. The friend of one of the shooters in the San Bernardino massacre has been indicted on federal terror charges. Those charges against Enrique Marquez include con sparing in previously planned attacks and making false statements when i he bought the guns used in the shootings. Hes being held in federal custody without bond. They foiled a plot by i was in the capital city of ankara. Police found suicide vests armed with bombs during a raid on a home there. Two suspects with in custody. New years fireworks have been canceled in belgium over fierce about terrorism. Earlier in the week, Police Arrested two people suspected of planning attacks in brussels during the holiday. Police found isis propaganda during their investigation of the two men. Troubles in the sky as turbulence hits an air canada flight heading from shanghai to toronto. At least 21 passengers were injured. The flight was diverted to calgary so the injured could be treated. More than a dozen people were taken to hospitals but no one was seriously hurt. There were 332 passengers on the jet along with 19 crew members. Now to the flooding in the midwest which has killed more than 20 people. Mississippi and other rivers expected to crest today but major highways are closed. Many people have been told to evacuate. Its the worst flooding since 1993, but that was in the summer. A flood in the winter is really dangerous. Its really cold out there. Its going to be awhile. In a phone call with governor nixon, president obama pledged federal help. No rain or snow in the flood zone today but temperatures are cold. Heres Justin Povick at accuweather. Thanks and good morning to you, as well. On this final day of 2015, we are concerned about some brutal cold over the northern portion of the country. More so icy conditions over the southwest and some soaking showers in to the southeast. Lets break it down here more in depth. Were concerned about lakeeffect snow which could be very heavy over the course of the next coup of days off all of the great lakes. Kendis and lauren, back to you. Our thanks to justin there. In russia, ringing in the new year with. What else. An underwater christmas what else . Divers braved the frigid temperatures to decorate a tree. This is similar to the tree in your living room but with bulbs and garlands but this is 33 feet beneath the waters of a chilly lake in siberia. They dressed in festive costumes like santa claus and some were in tutus. They dance around the tree and drink plenty of wine obviously. How do they do that. Why not vodka . Youre in russia. Im not clear how they drink the wine under there. The tradition dates back 20 years. The water is very cold. Its beak freeze. Its about 35 degrees fahrenheit. Its really cold. Im sure they have a couple wet suits on and all that. Thats how you celebrate new years in that part of russia. Siberia. Okay. Coming up in the mix new research about new years resolutions and successfully making them stick. Also ahead, keeping the crowd safe. Yorks times square. Todays College Football excitement. The bowl games you have to see. Our own football commissioner is here with this preview. And with 20,000 instagram followers isnt it time you checked out our behind the scenes picks . Youre watching world news now. I pinky promised my little girl a Fabulous Garden Party for her birthday. So i mowed the lawn, put up all the decorations. I thought i got everything. Almost everything you know, 1 in 10 houses could get hit by a septic disaster, and a bill of up to 13,000. But for only 7 a month, ridx is scientifically proven to break down waste, helping you avoid a septic disaster. Ridx. The 1 brand used by septic lysol disinfectant spray kills 99. 9 of bacteria on more than just the trashcan. Its the pungent gym bag stink neutralizer. And the prevent mold and mildew on the shower curtain for up to 7 days spray. Its also the odor causing bacteria fighter. And even the athletes foot fungus killer. 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About 60,000 police and troops are patrolling france and Paris Police Say 80 of citys officers are on duty. Theres new vigilance here in new york city, as well because of the threats. Nonetheless, the countdown to 20161 on with a Million People expected to cram into tiles square right here in new york. And theres an unprecedented effort to keep everyone safe. Heres abcs gio benitez. Reporter security sitening ahead across the nation, following worldwide threats by isis and other terror groups. In new york city, an estimated 1 million revelers expected to pack into about 20 blocks in an around times square. We are not aware of any threat at this time that we deem credible. Reporter but they are not the nypd deploying 6,000 heavily armed officers throughout times square, more than ever before. And the Police Presence wont just be down there in times square. The nypd will have helicopters in the air and officers on rooftops monitoring the festivities below. About 20,000 smartphones were handed out to officers this year, so they can share information or pictures quickly about potential threats, helping them keep everyone here safe. And with these security measures, authorities here say new york city, on new years eve, will be the safest place in the world. Gio benitez, abc news, new york. And it wont be as cold as in previous years. I was just in times square last night. I was Walking Around. As you take a look now, it is fairly quiet right now. Last night it was packed with a whole bunch of people and the vendors. You stole some of their hats. Why couldnt i have just bought it . I stole their hats. Oh, my word. Welcome. Already. Its already marked up for 2016. Were almost ready for 2016. This is what it will look like in just about 20 hours from now. Jacks not ready. Jack, you ready . Youd Better Believe i am, baby. He is ready. Now my hairs going to be all messed up. 2015. You look beautiful in these. Face. Thats what im saying. Coming up in our next half hour, an the hot new trend in tv. The True Crime Series. You had to take the glasses off, didnt. You unlike crime dra maz of the past, this new breed is subjective and more activism with plenty of criticism. Our own football commissioner the College Football season started over labor day weekend, and it is now the morning of new years eve and the seasons final acts are about to play out. So here to talk about the big games coming up today and all jacked is jack sheehan. Jack, whats going on, man. What is going on is year number two of the College Football playoff. Lets get into it. The nations number one team, clemson, the clemson tigers. Last time we saw clemson, they were beating up on the university of North Carolina in the acc title game. Clemsons got the participations longest win streak. 16 games led by heisman finalist desean watson, the quarterback not to mention coach dabo sweeney. Hes a colorful character. Clemson never trailed in a game in the Fourth Quarter this year. Because theyre taking on oklahoma. The oklahoma sooners. Last time out they absolutely destroyed oklahoma state. Oklahoma is the big 12 champions. Okay. Seven straight wins since dropping one against texas. A lot of people calling them the most balanced team in the College Football playoff. Well see about that. This is the fifth ever meeting between clemson and oklahoma. Theyre 22. Last year, they played in a bowl game. Clemson won that one, 406. That wasnt even close. Yeah. The experts in the desert say oklahoma though are the favorites. Moving on, alabama. The only repeat player in this years College Football playoff. Theyre 121. Scc champions. Last time out we saw them beat up on florida. Alabamas led by none other than Heisman Trophy winner derek henry. A pretty good player. Theyre also pretty good on defense. Number two overall in the they are taking on Michigan State. Michigan state spartans big 10 champions 121. We remember a 22play drive where they won the game against iowa. But really, Michigan State is best remembered for the most memorable play of the College Football season. Michigan trying to get off a punt here. Lets just say it didnt happen. Michigan state returning that ball for a touch down. Win that game. Alabama big favorites in this bowl game, 8 1 2, 9 1 2 points. Clemson, oklahoma 4 00 today on espn followed by alabama and Michigan State 8 00. Another big matchup tomorrow, ohio state, notre dame. Two teams that and waed to be in the playoffs. Theyre not. The buckeyes are 111. Last time out, we saw them destroy michigan 4213. Well see what happens with this one. Irish 102. They came up a little short against stanford. Whole season. Soldiered on throughout. Kendis, lets be honest. The commish is a notre dame supporter. Cant we be impartial . For this one no we cant. Irish burn the boats. The commish says go irish. Ohio state, notre dame havent played in a decade. Oddly named games coming up on saturday, kansas state and arkansas, oregon and tcu on espn. The best most oddly named Football Game this bowl season, the tax slayer bowl. The tax slayer bowl. Penn state versus georgia. Penn state 75, georgia 93. The last time these two teams played penn state won the National Championship in 1983. So. Tax slayer bowl. Now theyre in the tax slayer bowl. Lets get out of here after that. Sponsored by the treasury thats a weird name. The commish, thanks very much. More world news now straight ahead. No irish. Lets be a little bit more impartial. [cough, cough] mike . Janet . Cough if you can hear me. Dont even think about it. I took mucinex dm for my phlegmy cough. Yeah. But what about mike . He has that dry scratchy thing going on. Guess what . It works on his cough too. Cough guess what . It works on his cough too. What . Stop dont pull me spoiler alert she doesnt make it only mucinex dm relieves bothwet and dry coughs for 12 hours with two medicines in one pill. Start the relief. Ditch the misery. Im alex trebek. If youre age 50 to 85, this is an Important Message. So please, write down the number on your screen. The lock i want to talk to you about isnt the one on your door. Its a rate lock for your Life Insurance that guarantees your rate can never go up at any time, for any reason. But be careful. Many policies you see do not have one, but you can get a lifetime rate lock through the Colonial Penn program. Call this number this plan was designed with a rate lock for people on a fixed income who want affordable Life Insurance thats simple to get. Coverage options for just 9. 95 a month, less than 35 cents a day. Act now and your rate will be locked in for life. Your coverage as long as you pay your premiums, and your acceptance is guaranteed, with no health questions. You cannot be turned down because of your health. Call for your information kit and gift. Both are free, with no obligation. Dont wait, time now for the mix and it is almost 2016, which, of course, you know what that means . Time to get working on your 2015 resolutions. Whats yours . From 2015 . I dont know. To lose weight. I failed miserably on that. For 2016 though, there are a lot of researchers saying here are some keys to keeping those resolutions. Of course, as soon as the ball drops on a new year, a lot of people are like were going to lose weight and do a bunch of stuff. They came up with five simple theories what to do including making it public. So instead of keeping that resolution to yourself, say to your friends that yeah, youre cheating lying stealing creepy boyfriend or girlfriend of yours by january 2nd and they will hopefully hold you to it or set milestone markers that are realistic as opposed to saying in 2016, youll be done with smoking by the end of the year, they say make it another year. Set different milestones. Or dont make one and then you dont have to break it. Take a look at this tshirt. Old navy is under fire for it. Its a childrens shirt and it says young aspiring artist but that is crossed off and theres another profession underneath, astronaut or president. I thought it seems innocent enough but the internet reacted and artists were upset. Here are some of the tweets. Thanks was an old navy for telling kids art is a less viable career path than astronaut. That one is purportedly from a working artist. Several of these were upset about the tshirt and hey, guess what, old navy people pulled it. They are sorry. They said they would never intentionally offend anyone and as a result of feedback, theyve decided to discontinue the design and will working to remove the item from their stores. The future tshirts would wipe out retailers as opposed to artists. We all remember they clip from last years buildup to the super bowl with marshawn lynch. Im here so i wont get find. Im here so i wont get find. Im here so i wont get find. Im here so i wont get find. Im here so i wont get find. Sewed 29 times. He repeated that mantra. Im here so i wont get find. Guess what, now he has patented it with the office there in alexandria, virginia. Now he can sell tshirts and he can sell items with it on there. Pretty genius. It is brilliant. What else we got . Do we have time for the last one . No time for the last one. There it is. Its looks like an optical illusion but really this cake artist did it with an air brush. Does it change color . This morning on world news now, facing a judge. Bill cosby accused by a long list of women of Sexual Assault. The case that brought the comedian to court after so many years. Flood emergency. The overflowing rivers in missouri and illinois. The human toll. Todays evacuations and who is sending help on a miserable holiday. And new this half hour, what may be an advance in robotics. Developers say this robot may look and act more like a human than previous creations. Is this innovative or just creepy . Interesting. In the skinny, Leonardo Dicaprio explains why he passed up a role in one of the biggest it is thursday, new years eve, december 31st. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. Good morning. Its new years eve. We made it to new years eve. Through another year. Im Lauren Lyster. Im kendis gibson. Thank you for being with us on new years effective. Im so happy to be here. Were going to get started this half hour on a sad note for many people and really a serious one, the first criminal charges against Comedian Bill Cosby for sexual abuse. For the first time, the frail looking 78yearold appeared in court. Yeah, he did. He was then fingerprinted, photographed and released on bail. Abcs Marci Gonzales reports from pennsylvania. God bless you, brother. Thank you. Reporter bill cosby walking into court. How do you respond to the charges . Reporter he was arraigned on a felony aggravated indecent assault charge, allegations brought by a woman here in pennsylvania, reexamined by police, leading before the statute of limitations expired on the accusation made by andrea constand, the former Temple University employee claiming cosby, her former mentor and friend, sexually assaulted her in 2004 in his pennsylvania mansion. Mr. Cosby urged her to take pills that he provided to her and to drink wine. The effect of which rendered her unable to move, respond to his advances. Reporter when constand first made the accusations, prosecutors decided there wasnt enough evidence to pursue the case and constand later settled with cosby in civil court. But prosecutors say incriminating statements cosby made in a recently released deposition in that case led them in part to reopen the criminal investigation, cosby admitting that he had given quaaludes to women but saying the pills he gave constand were cosbys been accused of drugging and assaulting dozens of women over decades, but this is the first time hes been criminally charged. And cosby is scheduled to be back here in court on january 14th. Kendis and lauren . Of course, theres going to be a lot of coverage of that. The New York Daily News has really taken on this topic. This is the headline for tomorrow by the way. In an editorial the daily news calling him a predatory step uncle. Bill cosby there. And in it, you can see one he said, she said, making a point there. Those she saids representing the multiple women, more than 55 accusations against bill cosby asserting he said versus all of those she saids. But the paper certainly pulling mo punches in that one that will hit newstands today. Its going to be quite a trial. The other big story this morning, ethan couchs deportation has been delayed by a judge in mexico. 9 socalled affluenza teen is seen here being moved from a to an immigration facility in mexico city. Once returned to the u. S. , couch faces charges of violating his parole from a drunk driving accident which killed four. His case is still under juvenile law. As messed up as it is, hell probably only be able to sentence him to 120 days actually in jail. Couchs mother tonya is returning to u. S. Soil. Shes being turned over to federal marshals in los angeles. We turn our focus to the weather disaster taking place in the midwest right now where entire communities are underwater. Residents ordered to evacuate or await rescue from the floodwaters and several interstate highways are closed because of flooding. Abcs Elizabeth Hur is in st. Louis. Good morning, elizabeth. Reporter kendis and lauren, good morning to you. Here in st. Louis, you cannot get far without running into one of these road closure signs especially along the Mississippi River because if you can believe it, that river is still rising. Arch, the mighty Mississippi River has spilled over its banks. Residents have been evacuated and others say they havent seen a flooding like this in more than 20 years. Back in 93, we had a weeks notice that it was going to get bad. This time it popped up in two days. Reporter throughout the show me state, nearly 600 roads and highways are closed. Entire neighborhoods cutoff. In union, this mcdonalds surrounded by floodwaters almost to its roof, and this gas station nearly submerged. Similar sights seen across the state. Businesses and homes underwater. The waters come up really fast. Some store owners tried to save whatever they could but they were no match for the rising waters. Brutal. We just are working to get everything out. Didnt get it all but got what we could. Reporter its a race against time where the rivers havent crested yet. Were all going to get just got Work Together as he anehe a community and get through it. Reporter north of st. Louis in austin, the river is expected to crest today 17 feet above flood stage. Officials say several rivers will reach their highest level in decades. Mores governor has called in the national guard. What we have behind me are actual streets and walking trails that are completely underwater and so with the water level so high, it is hard to believe, but again the Mississippi River has yet to crest. Kendis and lauren . Thank you, elizabeth. Thats pretty incredible. Incredible scenes there. And in todays forecast, a cold blast in the Mississippi River valley flood zone. Heavy snow possible around the great lakes. Downpours from new orleans to charlotte. Dry and windy in the southwest. Temperatures in the teens in the twin cities. 20s in great falls, montana and chicago. 30s in portland and kansas city. 40s in new york and boston. 50s in dallas and washington, d. C. To new york city now and a solemn goodbye for the Police Detective and soldier killed four days before christmas in a suicide bomb thousands lined the streets of new york city for joseph lemm also known affectionately as superman. In a touching scene, his 4yearold son gave his dad a final salute as the coffin walked before him. The mayor and Police Commissioner were among those paying their respects at st. Patricks cathedral. Five others were also killed in that attack. In chicago, major changes coming to the citys Police Department. This follows several controversial and deadly shootings. Mayor rahm emanuel says officers must be better trained and less confrontational. The Police Department will boost the number of tasers available. Every patrol car will be equipped with a taser by june 1st. Protesters have been demanding the mayors resignation. Okay, lets move to president ial politics now and a major shift in strategy for jeb bush campaign. Bush has canceled planned advertising in the key states of South Carolina and iowa. Staff members from the miami headquarters are being sent to those states. Traction in the crowded republican field. Yeah, the actual frontrunner donald trump continues his attacks on bush and on hillary clinton. Speaking at a rally in South Carolina, trump said he viewed both of his rivals as enemies and described the campaign as war. And trump hurled his harshest words yet at bill clinton. The husband wants to come and she wants to accuse me of things and the husband is one of the great abusers of the world, give me a break. Ted cruz who has been gaining in the polls against trump announced hes raised nearly 20 million since october. Okay, now to a health alert giving birth at home may be more risky than going to a hospital. More and more women are opting for Birth Centers or at home deliveries. Those babies are at greater risk were told of complications but the differences in the oregon study were very slight. Out of hospital births were also advantages either way. All right. You might say some medical marijuana now answers to a higher calling, so to speak. The medical marijuana products of a new york company have been certified as kosher. The Largest Group that decides such matters. The companys ceo says this should remove the stigma of using pot to relieve pain and nausea not only for jews but for other people, as well. It is kosher now. Its kosher. Im sure theres organic pot somewhere out there. You seem to know a lot, kendis. To singapore and the worlds most research. All right. Lets move on to a robot. How about that . This is the worlds most humanlike robot, already hard at work as a receptionist. Oh, wow. So this is nadine, a receptionist as the university where she was developed. She remembers visitors smiles, she can even know the words to pop songs as you can see there. Its not just her appearance thats lifelike. No, nadines software is similar to that used by apples siri and microsofts cortana. Her Developers Say its just a matter of time before these socalled social robots can become a nanny or a companion for the elderly. I dont know about leaving your kids with a robot, kendis. Even one that can sing. Its adele. You can have them sing lullabies to your kids. What is that sound effect . Oh. Frankenstein . I see. Its like a robot. Theyre coming for our jobs i think is the point. Yes. Coming up in the skinny, the stars getting ready for high profile roles in the finding nemo movie sequel. Also ahead, the new tv trend telling stories about real life but theres something missing with this new breed of programming and critics are speaking up. Real life drama in alaska involving a mysterious plane crash and the possible conflict between a husband and wife. Youre watching world news now. Announcer world news now weather, brought to you by airborne dual action. I pinky promised my little girl a Fabulous Garden Party for her birthday. So i mowed the lawn, put up all the decorations. I thought i got everything. Almost everything and a bill of up to 13,000. But for only 7 a month, ridx is scientifically proven to break down waste, helping you avoid a septic disaster. Ridx. The 1 brand used by septic professionals in their own tanks. Its the Little Things in life that make me smile. Spending the day with my niece. 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Plumpify your lashes with new plumpify mascara a ginormous lash boosts lashes to 50 times the volume and lifts lashes new plumpify mascara this sad scene from miami. Five People Killed after a driver sped the wrong way on the interstate. Authorities say the 23yearold vehicle. She then hit another one headon killing all four people in that car and herself. Three family members were among the victims. Police are trying to find out why the woman was driving the wrong way. Were injured after severe turbulence hit an air canada flight from shanghai to toronto. The flight was diverted to calgary so the injured could be treated. Among those hurt three children. Paramedics met the 777 jumbo jet as it landed. More than a dozen were taken to nearby hospitals. One passenger described the ordeal as hellish. It was just like you were in a roller coaster. The plane was just go down like very straight like go down and lots of screaming. Luckily, no one was seriously injured and most were treated for neck and back injuries. There were 332 passengers along with 19 crew members. Now to alaska and new details after that deadly Small Plane Crash that took place in anchorage that killed the pilot. Investigators say he may have intentionally slammed the plane into his wifes office building. Abcs david kerley has the latest. Reporter this fiery crash into an office building. Just total shock. Happen in downtown anchorage. Reporter stunned residents. But was it an accident . The fbi leading the investigation is saying very little. But as crews removed the wreckage of the small cessna, some unusual clues or coincidences. The pilot, doug demarest, a member of the civil air patrol, which is an auxiliary of the u. S. Air force, took the plane around 6 00 in the morning without authorization. And he struck the building, where his wife, katherine demarest, works as a lawyer. She was not in the building at the time. From the damage, it appears the plane flew in from the west, hit that first building where the wife works, then crashed into a second building, bursting into flames. Also, neighbors say police and medics were at the couples home the night before the crash. Authorities say no one was taken to the hospital, and no crime had been committed. An aviation investigator is quoted as saying evidence warranted bringing in the fbi, but no one is saying what that evidence is. David kerley, abc news, washington. Snub. For the finding nemo sequel. The skinny is next. Announcer world news now tt2w`t2n`qd bt q h tt2w`t2n`qd a q, tt2w`t2n`qd bm q tt4w`t2n`qd dztq 6px tt4w`t2n`qd entq ft8 tt4w`t2n`qd gzt s tt4w`t2n`qd hnt o], 4w`t2n`qd iztq 4t tt4w`t2n`qd jntq 7d4 tt4w`t2n`qd lzt h skinny, so skinny it is time for the skinny and topping our headlines this Leonardo Dicaprio said no years ago to george lucas. The revenant recently opened up to a british magazine that george lucas offered him the role of Anakin Skywalker soon to be darth vader in star wars 2 and 3. Having been recently off his high profile role in titanic, he said he turned the role down uneasy with his new status as an international heartthrob. Not ready to dive back into another block buster. Poor guy. It is so tough. He even rejected the lead in spiderman instead opting for more artist mick roles in the beach and the man in the iron mask. We have him to blame for hayden christenson. Since finding nemo dory has made no friends. The new creatures will have familiar voices, as well. Of course, with dory voiced by ellen degeneres. Dont cry, mommy. Dont cry. Is it . Is it like a picture in your head . Disney sharing new concept art of the upcoming sequel featuring the new friends bailey and destiny. Bailey is voiced by ty burrell ty burrell and destiny has the voice of its always sunny in philadelphias kaitlin olson. Finding dory swims into theaters june 17th. Of course, we have this important disclaimer about the movie. Disney is the Parent Company of abc news. Uncle walter . I dont know who that is. Speaking of disney and our Parent Company fresh off its phenomenal success with star wars the force awakens comes a hint of more exciting news also involving Harrison Ford. During an interview with bloomberg, disney ceo bob iger chatting about whats on the horizon for lucas film dropping be coming back. Earlier this year, a release date rumored for the movie. Steven spielberg, Harrison Ford have been open about reuniting. And again, this important disclaimer. Disney is the Parent Company of abc news. Where is that coming from . You should know. This is your studio. Micky . All right. And staying tuned maybe a little too closely to the kardashians. Shes arguably the social media superstar of the family. Now 1yearold kylie jenner has revealed to elle uk that she plans to quit instagram some day. She has 46 million followers and has received more than a billion likes to her posts this year alone. Thats incredible. A billion. She says, once she has a kid, shell probably delete my Instagram Account and i dont know, live my life. Shes 18. When is she going to have a kid . Anytime soon . To think we celebrated 20,000 followers on instagram. For those young ladies. Coming up, one of the hottest new trends on tv is a new kind of crime story. Leading the pack is netflixs making a murderer. But are these true crime stories really just stretching the truth . Youre watching world news now. Sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace [cough, cough] mike . Janet . Cough if you can hear me. Dont even think about it. I took mucinex dm for my phlegmy cough. Yeah. But what about mike . He has that dry scratchy thing going on. Guess what . It works on his cough too. Cough guess what . It works on his cough too. What . 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Reporter netflix making a murderer unravels the case of steven avery, a wisconsin man who served 18 years behind bars for a Sexual Assault he didnt commit only to be rearrested for the series sows serious doubts about the murder case. It rolls out almost like a soap opera, gets people truly invested in the story and clearly, feeling incredibly passionate about it. Reporter so much so, local Authorities Say they have received hundreds of messages from people who support avery. Bombarding them with hostile tweets, even scathing reviews on yelp. The former prosecutor practically accused of framing avery for murder sent us a point by point rebuttal of the filmmakers case calling the series irresponsible adding netflix should either provide an opportunity for rebuttal or alert the viewers the series was produced by and for the defense of steven avery. We feel our process was very thoughtful. We were always concerned with accuracy and fairness. 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