Home sm listing. The face of fraud Ellen Degeneres and Sandra Bullock crackdown piggybacking off of their fame. Its thursday and early today starts right now good to be with you this morning. Im Frances Rivera and im phillip mena. Were tracking an early winterlike blast that is bringing sleet and snow to the northeast today. The midwest has already been feeling the impact of this system some areas in minnesota were blanketed in about half a foot of snow and they are now waking up to temperatures well below freezing despite the deep freeze, the Iowa State University marching band was out there facing the elements for their practice. Temperatures were as low as 16 degrees there overnight. The storm has led to dangerous conditions for commuters in wisconsin the state patrol there reported at least a 38yearold man was killed when Officials Say he lost control of his car and hit a truck on the side of the road. Michele grossman who is track ing it all for us. Michele, what more can we expec
Grammywinning star who sold more than 100 million albums last performed in san jose behind me. It used to be called the hp pavilion. His publicist said Heart Failure was the cause of death. However, police call it unexplained but not suspicious. George michael burst on the scene in a senging duo called wham. Later his image had sex apeel. He pushed the envelope off the cliff. I remember the video for that song. Also having a message where he was talking about monogamy and safe sex. Reporter he revealed he was gay and con cored pneumonia that hospitalized him in 2011. His fame in the 80s remember z what many remember. George michael, along with prince, madonna, Michael Jackson ruled the entire 80s. Reporter a new album and tour was months away and he gave a few hints. Some of my favorite albums would not be things that anyone expected. Even though th. He could sing, write, produce and play the instruments as well. He is the hand behind it all. I think that is what he brings to the table
Up against legislation signed by pence. A controversial statue at American University has a lot of people talking. Its likeness of convicted kill are leonard pelteier and theres been saevrl toments grant him clemencey and now theres a new push to seek pardon from president obama before he leaves office. Many support it and say his convictions were fair. Lets go outside. Darker from when we checked in an hour ago. Thats the way it goes this time of year. Christmas was 69 last year and raining. Yesterday was nice. Today not as bright and still relatively reasonable outside. I dont know about you guys i would take this years christmas over last year. Absolutely. Its weird when its warm. Yes. When you have to run the air conditioner christmas because it doesnt feel like christmas in washington i know. Some of you may todd turn the air conditioning on in the car tomorrow ang afternoon because jim were predicting temperatures to be well into 60s tomorrow afternoon and nice 60s though not rai
Bankrupt america. And dance with destiny. A blowout night in the ballroom. Our ginger overcoming her injury and going for glory. Glory lasts a lifetime. Nyle taking our breath away with his freestyle. 22 seasons that is the best dance i have ever seen. Paige over the rainbow and topping the leaderboard. Goodness gracious, great balls of fire. One of the closest seasons ever. Who will raise the mirror ball trophy tonight . Were behind the scenes for the big finale on gma only this morning. A look at the rain. Good morning, america. Down to the wire on dancing with the stars and how about ginger last night. We know she was playing with pain but she looked so terrific and got those perfect 10s. All the couples did last night. It is too close to call. It all ces were just hours away from finding out who will bring home that mirror ball trophy. Lara and michael went behind the scenes and lara is up early joining us live from the ballroom. Good morning, lara. Hey, robin, hey, george. As you
Bankrupt america. And dance with destiny. A blowout night in the ballroom. Our ginger overcoming her injury and going for glory. Glory lasts a lifetime. Nyle taking our breath away with his freestyle. 22 seasons that is the best dance i have ever seen. Paige over the rainbow and topping the leaderboard. Goodness gracious, great balls of fire. One of the closest seasons ever. Who will raise the mirror ball trophy tonight . Were behind the scenes for the big finale on gma only this morning. A look at the rain. Good morning, america. Down to the wire on dancing with the stars and how about ginger last night. We know she was playing with pain but she looked so terrific and got those perfect 10s. All the couples did last night. It is too close to call. It all comes down to tonight. Were just hours away from finding out who will bring home that mirror ball trophy. Lara and michael went behind the scenes and lara is up early joining us live from the ballroom. Good morning, lara. Hey, robin, h