Speaking out only on gma. Staying alive swing and a miss and it is over. Major league marathon. The cubs and yankees battling it out in a record game overnight going 18 innings, 6 hours, and nearly 600 pitches. The incredible dive into the stands and the moment it all finally ended. Good morning, everyone. I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Come on, 18 innings. Thats a long game. 18 innings which took 6 05. As the night wore on, the stands started to empty out. You know you have those diehards that say im not leaving until its over and powered through in 41degree weather. I have to take my hat off to those fans. Well done. All kinds of records set. Well have more on that ahead. First, the major headlines out of washington. Sally yates, Deputy Attorney general who was fired by President Trump will testify on capitol hill this afternoon on her warnings to the white house about russia that led to the firing of former National Security adviser Michael Flynn. President trumps travel b
The former National Security adviser was advisor was compromised and could be blackmailed. He discussed russian sanctions with the investor. They claimed president obama personally warned the incoming president about the general Michael Flynn. Clapper testified again today that he the fbi and the cia said there is no evidence to date of russian collusion. Welcome to risk and reward. She testified that she told the white house that they have misled the Vice President about his context with the rest investor. That led it to flynns dismissal. This as press Secretary Sean Spicer now said at the president is not a fan of flynn anyway and ask why didnt president obama suspend the security clients when he ran to the intelligence agency. This is the first time she is speaking publicly. Lets take it to adam shapiro he has the latest. Good to see you. A bunch of questions to sally yates as the curing is still underway but its gonna wrap up very soon. About the role of acting attorney general. In
This monday morning. Im frances rivera. This morning the Trump Administration is playing defense. Sally yates the former Deputy Attorney general and one time acting a. G. Is set to give her bombshell testimony before congress rebuking the white house on the secretive details that led to then National Security admizer Michael Flynns resignation. There are continuing questions on what if any coordination the trump team may have had with russian operatives. For more were join by tracie potts. What revelations are we expecting from yates this morning . Sally yates said she warned the white house, the white house said she gave them a heads up and discrepancies or possible discrepancies but they said she warned them that then National Security adviser mike flynn could be blackmail ord compromised by russia because he wasnt being forthcoming about his meetings and interactions with the russians including with the russian ambassador. He ended up getting fired because the Vice President went pu
County Sheriffs Office announce the charges against this man. Well show you the picture of the suspect. The 36yearold faces multiple charges including homicide, arson and torture. Now, according to the Sheriffs Office he allegedly tortured and killed 59 Castro Valley resident andrea st. John before setting her house on fire back in december. Heres the scene when it took place back in Castro Valley. When firefighters found the victim deceased inside of the home, the Sheriffs Office explained he has no connection to the victim and that he was committing a burglary at the victims home that december night when she confronted him and was subsequently killed. A Homicide Investigation was launched shortly afterwards but the Sheriffs Office was led to dekaney by Stockton Police who arrested him in february on charges of Sexual Assault. When he was booked into the San Joaquin County jail, he confessed to being responsible for the murder of st. John, and that information was turned over to the A
Wrapping up last night in rhode island. Second tour end later this month. Those are some of the stories on this monday. It is may 8th. Announcer from abc news, this is world news now. Good morning to you, everybody. The start of the workweek. Going to start this halfhour with former president barack obama, looking to defend his legacy as the Republican Health care bill heads to the senate. The former president chimed in overnight accepting an apart in boston. He urged congress to look beyond party lines as they consider the future of health care. House leaders insist their legislation will protect people with preexisting conditions. Senate republicans say they plan to come up with a bill of their own. Abcs Richard Cantu has the more. Awe you are a fraud. You are a phony. And your days are limited. Reporter a tough sell back home for republican lawmakers, pushing the house gop version of heal you are victimizing even more those who are ill. Reporter the main constern what about preep ex