Is thursday, may 18th. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. 31. 31. A lot of men. Or as you would call it, college. Haha. Kidding. Sorry. But, yes, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful time there. Sorry, jack. Haha. Hahaha. Thank you, jack. Well get to that later on in the skinny. Ill be recovered by then. Or fired. One of those. Lets begin though this halfhour, the surprise announcement from the Justice Department naming special prosecutor to lead the investigation into russian interference in the election. Former fbi director, Robert Mueller at the helm of the investigation. Empowered to press criminal charges as he looks into the nute warning abut the a 30 o the call to appoint an outside prosecutor was made by Deputy Attorney general, Rod Rosenstein on capitol hill today briefing the senate on the firing of fbi director james comby. Abcs Pierre Thomas has the the latest. Reporter a bombshell announcement. The department of justice appointing a special counsel to take over the investigation into russias interference with the 2016 election. Including possible collusion with the trump campaign. The man now leading the investigation, former fbi director, Robert Mueller. He will have all the authorities of a u. S. Attorney including ability to take the matter before a grand jury and ability to issue subpoenas. The announcement of a special counsel comes after attorney general Jeff Sessions recused himself. Therefore, i have recused myself in the matters that deal e investigatn mp has called mpaign a charade. Former fbi director, james comey was in charge of the investigation, until he was fired last week. This dramatic announcement after the other bombshell, the memo coming to light about president trumps meeting in the oval office in february raising concerns mr. Trump allegedly wanted the fbi to go easy on former National Security adviser, michael flynn. It was the president who warned the fbi director after firing him, that james comey better hope there are no tapes of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press. Story of keeping notes, ed to especially when it came to controversial matters. And after it was revealed he wrote a memo saying the president pressured him to drop the flynn investigation, now we learn there could be more memos. More documentation of interaction with the president. Just as he documented his meeting in the oval office in febrry flynn resigned. President trump allegedly asking Vice President pence and attorney general Jeff Sessions to exit the room after a briefing. Leaving the president alone with the fbi director. According to the now infamous memo described to abc news by a source close to comey who has read it. Trump allegedly then said i hope you can see your way to letting this go. To letting flynn go. He is a good guy. The white house denying can replace all agents on of y currently working the case if he chooses. He has 60 days to put together a team of lawyers to work with him on the case. Just a reminder about mueller, after serving ten years as fbi director he was asked by president obama to reup for two years, reconfirmed 1000. Pierre thomas, abc news, washington. Pierre, thank. The news has lawmakers on beth sides of the aisle praising mueller. Pe yar mentioned a sterling reputation. Former federal prosecutor and decorated vietnam veteran. Many numbers of congress say he is a great choice to lead an independent investigation. This takes the politics out of it hopefully. This has the gotten too political. People with any news that comes out, those on the left yelling impeach, some on the right say it is fake. L. Int a special prosecutor at t where is the actual crime that they think they need a special prosecutor to, to prosecute . I just i havent seen that. There has been a lot of flailing. But that flailing started before january 20th. I dont believe it was necessary. I dont, the generally believe in special counsels. I think they can go off on their own. Ere has to be a special er. Lot counsel made an excellent choice. House Speaker Paul Ryan said muellers appointment is in line with his goal to ensure a thorough, independent investigation is a loud to follow the facts where they may lead. Those hoping to look for answers should know investigations by special prosecutors can take years to complete. Yeah, patience is key. Mueller will have 60 days as pierre mentioned to put together so it now means that the fbi wont be investigating this. It now means that a new entity possible ties between russia, the trump administration, and the 2016 campaign. And another new report is putting a Top Republican in the spotlight. The Washington Post reports that it has a recording of House Majority leader Kevin Mccarthy telling fellow republicans he thought russian president vladamir putin was paying donald trump. According to the post that conversation took place last june. After candidate trump praised putin as the a strong leader. Last night, a mccarthy spokesperson slammed the report telling abc news that the nearly yearold remark was a failed attempt at humor. And in a bombshell report by ynn warmed the trump michael Transition Team weeks before the inauguration that he was under federal investigation for secretly working as a paid lobbyist for turkey. Despite that warning, the president elect named flynn as his National Security adviser, position that gave flynn access to nearly every secret held by u. S. In tell taking heavy toll on the financial markets. This morning all overseas markets are down following wall streets worst day this year. Dow starting to day, down more than 3272, closing at 20,606 points. This market is rattled for one key reason. Whats happening in washington. And what that means for the key thesis behind stocks soaring to alltime highs. Wall street has been betting on president trumps policies of tax reform, deregulation, and infrastructure spending. Many analysts say investors are starting to face the reality because of all the white house unrest, president trumps am bish us ajen ambitious agenda will be considerably delay or alleged members of ms13 of arrested in raids across los angeles. The raid the result of a nearly threeyear investigation. Prosecutors say a critical blow to the leadership of the gang which has members nationwide. Air canada flight diverted to orlando because of unruly passenger. Eyewitnesses say the passenger tried to open the cabin door while the plane was in the care. He also allegedly attacked the crew with pots of coffee. Crew members and other passengers secured him in his seat using zip ties. Passengers cheered as you can hear, as he was escorted off the plane by police. And there may be an absolutely clueless multimillionaire Walking Around new york city. Everyone check your pockets. Because, someone won 24 million yeah no one has come forward with the winning ticket. Time is running out. No, thats not fun. Mpartments, couch cushions, ar anywhere, land fills. If no one claims the cash it goes back into the prize pool. Its good for the rest of us. Yes. We are hoping no one comes forward unless one of us has the ticket. We did look around the office to figure who it might be. And our producer brian. Is missing. Out of the office. Conspicuous. Coming up in the skinny, the wardrobe malfunction on the bee kidding. About the million Million Dollar heist. Bee kidding. Show me the carfax . Now the car you want and the history you need are easy to find. Show me used minivans with no reported accidents. Boom. 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Buried under rocks and debris after a dumptruck overturned on to their car. Crews worked frantically as you can see there, sometimes using their bare hands to save the victims and eventually got them out one of the rescuers says it was a miracle that both of them were able to walk away fro family members say the women are upset by their ordeal but are expected to make a full recovery. Graduation ceremony held in a church became memorable for all right wrong reasons. Adults attending the event for Arlington High School in memphis got into a brawl, punches, hair pulling, and it all started over an argument for saving seats. The School District called the incident unfortunate, students said it was crazy. I was just in there like wow. Tr trim triple my age. I couldnt believe my eyes. Oh, the closeup video. Setting a good example for all the kids. Luckily no students were involved in the brawl. E adult was handcuffed not he clear if she was arrested. The ceremony itself wasnt affected. Yes, look at the video off to the right. The students are still marching along. We are going to get our diploma. I spent four years for this. I am getting my diploma. Oh, my god. People. Now to california. He might say buzzing. Nearly 1 million worth of bee hives stolen from orchards throughout central california. The bees were used to help grow almonds. Weeks ago police got a break in the case. Investigators say the alleged mastermind behind the heist was an experienced beekeeper. Figures. It was not the most sophisticated. He would paint over the numbers, but it was obvious you could see the numbers through the victims numbers, they had placed on the boxes. It was pretty easy to track it back to the original victim. Bee keeping is a lucrative business. Detectives say important to mark your boxes in case your hives are stolen. Be sure to mark my beehives. Going forward. Yes. The skinny is next. Y the bachelorette history. The skinny is next. Those week old stains i use tit and downy to get it fresh and soft. You are free to go. Together. Lysol max cover kills 99. 9 of bacteria, even on soft surfaces. One more way youve got what it takes to protect. Skinny so skinny skinny so skinny it is your thursday morning the skinny. We are going to start with the big announcement. Little early this time. Just days away from the season premiere of the bachelorette. Awe thought my drum roll. Too early. Awe thought was good. In a first ever Facebook Live cast announcement, Chris Harrison introduced 31 men who will try to win the heart of rachel lindsay. Making bachelorette history. The most Diverse Group of men in the history of the show. Their background are diverse. Include an er doctor, aspiring drummer, wrestler, a waboom, whatever that is, and a tickle monster. At least no bamas in there. Get reaction from our Senior National bachelorette analyst, jack sheehan. Thoughts, jack. Thoughts. I have many. [ laughter ] the first thing trying to get over, number 31. Got to get rid of some of the guys. Rapidly. Should be noted. Chris harrison in the video, he said that it is going to be the most dramatic season ever. Never heard that before. Yeah. Should come as a surprise to no one. Dramatic rose ceremony. Beautiful bachelorette full screen. Couple guys call the my tention when i watched it. Adam, 27yearold real estate. He is handsome. Huh . Out the whole season. Gg i dont know what that is about. Well have to see. Code words. Two of them. Blake e. Is aspiring drirm. On the left. You mentioned. Aspiring, which means he is not. 31. Aspiring might be over. On the right, blake k. , u. S. Marine veteran. Lastly might remember, demario we first met. Next full screen. We did meet him. There he is. Yes. Handsome too. Final rose, 30yearold executive recruiter. Chris harrison says, he may not be there for the right reasons. Oh. There is always at least one. Gins duty tuesday morning. To we cannot wait. You must be so excited. Very excited. See you then. Thank you, jack. All right. Next up, to the red carpet in the south of france. Yes, stars are out. The cannes film festival. Didnt disappoint this years vinchy couture, beautiful, sheer panel, feather detailing. Went all out. In case you cannot tell, once again, writing our fashion stories. And it looks like street chic has finally hit. Street chic. Red carpet. Marianne coutierre, blue screens and white flowing. Susan sarandon. Stole the spotlight in the form fitting Emerald Green gown, velvet. Whats that velvet . Yes it is. Plunging neckline. Rocked some shades on the red carpet. Rushing to greet her. Bella hadid, a wardrobe mall function. Her high leg slip opened up to reveal her undies. Doubt too many were complaining abut that one. Next up, growing controversy over rompers for men, romphims. Earlier this week we told you about them. The startup launching hoping to ha shorts and shirts. Well, onesies for men. Cam newton. Did he start it. Bringing up the rompers. Time for kendim. S to get one. Come on, cam. Ito become dangerous. D for an everyday item new tide pods child guard pack. Helps keep your laundry pacs safe and your child safer. Align, press and unzip. Daughter uh oh. Irreplaceable monkey protection. Detergent alone doesnt kill bacteria, but adding new lysol laundry sanitizer kills 99. 9 of bacteria with 0 bleach. Nelly furtado. Bucket list. Number one hit. Said no one. Brings us to a documentary teaching us a valuable lesson. Yeah, quit your job right now. Like seriously no matter what you are doing and what your age, worth it to quit. Deuces. Heres proof. Heres linsey davis. Reporter for 50 years, rebecca danageles worked as a housekeeper. When she was unexpectedly fired, she left this message for her son. I just got fired, just want you to know that. Call me back. It was then rebecca realized how much she missed. My sister, because i was working. Reporter a single mom she raised two sons in boston. It wasnt easy. Bucket list and the journey began. Chronicled in his documentary duty free. Taking a hiphop lesson with a dancer from hamilton. A return home to england. She even joined instagram. There you go. After being alive for 75 years, its just in this past year, rebecca started to truly live. Let it be so there you have it. Let it be. St do it. Fly, little butterfly. She says she is actively looking for a job in hospitality having trouble finding an employer seeking some one her age. Rebecca, you have worked for long enough. Way too long. Make your kids support you now. Thats why you had them. Say you did decide to take the advice. Yes. Thats what, thats what, they drain you for 18 years any way. Where would you go . Well, i, six flags. Which one, over maryland . One an hour away. Haha. Announcer this is abc world news now. Informing insomniacs for two decades. Making news in america this morning, the appointment that even the white house didnt see coming. A new special counsel investigating possible interference in last years election. The president offers his first reactions and lawmakers from both pears weigh in as markets around the world take a nosedive. We have all angles coveraged live from washington. Breaking overnight, protest after a Police Officer is acquitted in the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The victims family saying the officer got away with murder. Also breaking now, a Rock N Rollers mysterious death. We have new details just coming in and a passing being called sudden and unexpected. And the multiMillion Dollar unclaimed jackpot. Time is running out for whoever may be holding the winning ticket