its goal was to encourage young adults around the world to embrace self-improvement. over the years, millions of young adults from more than 140 countries have participated in the program. and that brings us back to prince edward. he travels the world, personally attending the award ceremonies. that's why he's here at the governor's residence in nashville, tennessee. >> it is an hor have you here today and to welcome his royal highness the prince edward, the earl of wessex. and congratulations to all the award winners, as well. >> the award winners included students, scouts, members from boys & girls clubs, as well as teens from miss america. >> six years ago, we started this program. i've been involved for three years, and in that time, we've grown from one program in california, our pilot, to 30 states and the district of columbia -- over 7,000 young people taking part this year. this afternoon, we celebrate 85 recipients from tennessee -- nashville and the greater area -- who have dedicated their time, gifts, and talents to fulfilling what it requires to meet the standards of the duke of edinburgh's award. >> to qualify for an award, you have to participate in four areas... the idea is that by doing these activities, you'll make yourself a better person, while helping others at the same time. >> harrison lane. [ applause ] >> there are three award levels -- bronze, silver, and gold. >> davis luvern. [ applause ] >> miss america 2013 was on hand to help hand out the medals. what is the connection between the duke of edinburgh award and the miss america organization? >> well, the miss america organization is all about the empowerment of young women and our ability to kind of relate to people through community service, through physical fitness, through our style and success and scholarship dollars, and all of those things. the duke of edinburgh award is about all of those things, as well -- physical fitness, adventurous journey, and so many different aspects that help young people kind of figure out who they are and propel forward and succeed. >> there are probably more crowns here than in buckingham palace. how do you feel about that? >> i think that you are probably right, but ours are probably a little prettier. what do you think? [ laughter ] >> yes, i agree. today, i'm actually wearing two hats -- one as a reporter for "teen kids news," and the other hat... [ ding! ] ...i mean, crown -- is for being miss massachusetts outstanding teen. so for me, this is doubly exciting. that's why i'm sitting in the audience. i wasn't just covering the ceremony. i was one of the teens receiving an award. >> we have another bronze winner -- kristina. [ applause ] >> and so, congratulations to you all. i hope you feel that the experience has been worthwhile -- enjoyable at times, hard at times -- but that it's a good feeling now that you have come up and collected the award. and this is, of course, just the start of your journey, so i wish you all the very best of luck, and i hope that you'll help us to continue to reach out to ever more young people from all sorts of backgrounds and equip them -- like you -- to be individuals to go on and succeed in life. and whatever you do with your lives, i hope it's a fantastic success. thank you very much. [ applause ] >> i think that the duke of edinburgh award was a great way to just interact in your community, to get involved, and to also set goals personally for yourself. i set many goals through this activity, and so i was able to achieve them. it was a great way to keep myself in track. >> how did you get involved in your community with this award? >> i went on a camp-out retreat that cleaned up the local woods, and so we were able to pick up a lot of litter in the area and improve the quality of the woods around our location. >> what was the most memorable experience when completing this award? >> i guess the physical development. i did swimming -- did a five-mile swim. and i think the part building up to it was very difficult, and i really enjoyed it, though. >> why did you decide to go for the duke of edinburgh award? >> 'cause i wanted to be different from everyone else by winning my bronze. >> after the awards ceremony, refreshments were served outside on the lawn. his royal highness mingled with the crowd -- chatting, posing for pictures, and putting even the most awestruck at ease. >> so, are these some of your -- >> yes, we're all -- >> did you all do this together, did you? >> yes, sir. we did. >> if i had to describe the prince in one word, i guess it would be...charming. >> it's pretty cool 'cause it's like -- i didn't think i was gonna meet him personally. i just thought i'd just get the award and that's it, but he came over there and started talking to us, and so i got to hold a conversation with royalty, and that was something really cool. like, not a lot of people can say that they talked to royalty. >> it was more than i expected, you know. i never expected that i would be able to see the prince of england. >> when we return, i get to sit down and talk with his royal highness. you won't want to miss that. >> mexican officials capture the world's most wanted drug lord. joaquín "el chapo" guzmán is arrested in a mexican resort town with the help of u.s. agencies. he escaped a mexican jail in 2001. guzmán's drug organization is the leading supplier of cocaine to the united states. the cartel he leads is involved in the bloody drug war that has torn apart much of mexico. guzmán is on the u.s. drug enforcement agency's most-wanted list. he faces several federal drug-trafficking indictments in the united states. lawmakers in utah and colorado are working on legislation to up the smoking age to 21 -- higher than any other state in the country. they say this move is inspired by new research showing that many smokers start the habit as teens. an article by the annals of internal medicine says that 9 out of 10 daily smokers in the u.s. had their first cigarette by the age of 18. the centers for disease control says more than 16 million americans suffer from a disease caused by smoking. the u.s. air force thunderbirds return to the sky over the daytona 500. honorary judge blake leeper got the ride of his life. the 24-year-old man who was born without legs is also a paralympic blade runner, and he says moving at fast speeds isn't anything new for him. >> you know, everything on down low looked so insignificant. the world looked so small, and i was at peace. then all of a sudden, he hit a g-force, and then my panic mode went, and then we went to almost 5 to 6 g's, and it was just an amazing experience. >> the thunderbirds are a team of elite pilots who put on demonstrations for the air force. for "teen kids news," david lee miller, "fox news channel in the classroom." >> we're at the governor's residence in tennessee for the duke of edinburgh awards. and i'm getting the thrill of a lifetime -- the opportunity to get up close and personal with his royal highness the prince edward. and yes, you heard correctly. he is officially referred to in the third person -- tprince edward -- and that's not even his full title. that's actually... but don't let the title fool you. the prince goes out of his way to not be intimidating. hello. i'm kristina. nice to meet you. >> kristina, hello. good to meet you. >> i'd be lying if i didn't admit i was still a bit nervous interviewing royalty. what is the duke of edinburgh aw-- sorry. can i start over? [ both chuckle ] >> you can do it as many times as you'd like. that's fine. >> what is a duke of edinburgh award, and why was it started? >> the award is an achievement award for young people -- probably the leading achievement award for young people -- which brings together a mixture of practical experiences, life skills, and is, i suppose, in a rather grand way trying to create the sort of global citizens of the world, and it was started back in the -- dare i say it? -- back in the '50s, and my father was very much part of the spread of the award into something that could function initially around great britain, and then it very quickly spread around, first the commonwealth, and then way beyond by word of mouth. and it was really about how to help young people going though school who are not motivated by academics and by academia and by studying, which -- come on -- most of us are not, are we, really? >> [ chuckles ] >> so, it was trying to work out, "so, where is your passion? what is it you might like to do?" and so, it explores young people's interests, not just in sport or physical activity, but also getting them to get involved in skills, to get involved in volunteering -- helping others less fortunate than themselves -- and also doing an adventurous journey -- an expedition taking them way outside their comfort zone. and hopefully, one of those areas, you're going to [snaps fingers] connect with something or open up something which you had no idea that you were interested in. >> the idea behind the award is to make a difference. please elaborate on that. >> well, i think like every program, it's "make a difference." for us, actually, what we're about really is about equipping young people for life, and life is full of challenges, and it's also full of opportunities, but if you haven't learned how to seize those opportunities and to learn how to overcome challenges, life is gonna close down on you very quickly. so the experience and the skills that you pick up as you're going through this program -- having fun doing all these things -- are the skills that you can apply, hopefully, for the rest of your life. so, whatever challenge comes along in life, you go, "okay, i can do this." >> you personally wanted to make this award available in the united states. why? >> i was quite keen that if americans wanted this program, that they should be given the opportunity to do it. >> did you participate in the award program as a student? >> i did. yes, many years ago, when i was at school, and since then i've never been allowed to escape. i've become a trustee, and i get involved in the international side of it, as well. i have the great privilege now of traveling around the world, meeting young people from all over the world who've gotten involved in this program and listening to their stories, as well as the amazing volunteers and adults who help them. and now the award is in 140 countries around the world and has become a huge, huge success. i mean, there are probably nearly a million young people currently participating, striving to get their bronze, silver, and gold awards. so, it's very exciting. >> if there's one message you would like people to know about the award, what would it be? >> i think the simple message is have a go. have a go. if you get the opportunity -- and we're trying to make that, you know, to more and more people to have that opportunity to get involved -- you know, please just have a go. it should be fun, and you should get a lot out of it. >> speaking of fun, sitting on a couch dishing with his royal highness really rocked. you don't have to have royal blood to enter the duke of edinburgh awards -- just a willingness to make a difference in yourself, your community, and maybe even the world. for more information, check out the link on our website. i'm kristina for "teen kids news." >> we'll tell you what to do about a source of air pollution that's too close for comfort. >> we know there's air pollution all around us, but rachel says it might be even closer than you think. >> scientists at national jewish health in colorado are studying how air pollution affects kids with asthma. they had kids carry air monitors for 24 hours a day -- outdoors and indoors. and guess what they found. >> the amount of pollution that they were being exposed to was higher inside the home than outside the home for many of the kids. >> that could be due to the way houses are built nowadays. to save energy, they're insulated. windows are airtight. >> at the same time, what's staying in the house is staying in the house. the problem is that a lot of air pollution is actually in the carpet or on the soft >> that means kids like jack are trapped inside with things like dust and mold. these can trigger a dangerous asthma attack. >> sometimes i get dizzy and feel lightheaded, so then i feel like, in a way, i'm gonna pass out. >> so jack's mother is taking action to clear the air at home. she's using special filters on the vacuum and checking for dust -- even where it can not be seen. >> you never know what's underneath the carpet that you have, you know, from pets or from water damage. >> the solution is not only dusting and vacuuming. the experts also have a very high-tech idea. to freshen up the air, try opening up a window. >> ironically, one of the most commonly misspelled words in english is "misspelled." that might sound redundant, but it's not. the word "misspelled" is often misspelled. so that you don't make the same mistake, remember there are two s's and two l's. now you know how to spell "misspelled" correctly. >> it's a dish developed by the ancient aztecs -- easy to make and fun to eat. i'll show you how to whip up a great guacamole. >> nicole's in the kitchen getting some tips from an expert -- chef johnny prep. this week, she's learning how to make a mean guacamole. >> so, i am particularly excited about this because i love guacamole. so, what's first? >> well, first, we got to talk about avocados 'cause basically guacamole is predominantly avocados. >> mm-hmm. >> so, what you want to make sure is you buy as perfectly ripe as an avocado as you can get, or buy them underripe and let them ripen at your home, because, you know, if it's not ripe -- it's too hard -- it doesn't make good guacamole. if it's overripe, it's brown and yucky-looking, and it just doesn't make good guacamole. so, you really want to kind of feel so it's just soft. it doesn't want to be real soft, but just soft. if it starts to wrinkle and stuff, that's too ripe. if it's too hard, that's underripe. just a little pinch. these are in pretty nice shape. >> now what you got to do -- and be careful with your knife, okay? -- but you want to cut it in half, okay? >> remember, you always need your parents' permission before you use a knife. >> so, i like to take my knife and put it between my fingers like this, and then just -- >> so you don't want your fingers anywhere near it, right? >> that's exactly right, and you can actually then rotate it -- once you get your cut in, you can just rotate it like that, and it cuts it right around the pit, and then you just twist it and open it up. see how it's nice and green and soft? >> oh, that's beautiful. yeah. >> okay. now, there's different ways of getting that pit out. a lot of chefs will take a knife -- if you're gonna make guacamole, okay, where it's gonna end up being smashed up anyway, you can just take it and squeeze it and pop it out. >> [ chuckles ] >> okay? that's an easy way to do it. >> okay. >> and then you can also just take a spoon and just... >> scoop everything out? >> ...scoop right out like that. now, if the avocados are a little bit firmer, sometimes if you take them -- you just roll them like this before you cut them -- it actually makes them nice and soft and mushy, too. >> so i should roll it? >> yeah, just roll it gently. see how it softens up? >> oh, yeah. >> softens right up, doesn't it? >> mm-hmm. >> it's almost like mashing it up for you. all right, so i'm gonna let you go ahead and finish off knocking off those avocados, okay? >> mm-hmm. >> and i'm going to talk about how to cut an onion, because basic guacamole is gonna be just avocado with some lime or lemon juice, some salt, okay? >> mm-hmm. >> and a little bit of pepper. that's it. that's traditionally how it's served, but you also can dress it up and make it more flavorful by adding some tomato, some jalapeño, and some cilantro. >> mm-hmm. >> you can also put some finely diced onion in it, and i'm gonna show you a technique for cutting an onion. now, this is a nice refrigerated onion, which is a cool thing 'cause you know how onions kind of make you cry, you know? >> right. i don't like chopping onions because they always make me cry. >> everybody says that. if you refrigerate them, it makes them less likely to do that. >> mm-hmm. >> so, now we take the very edge of the knife, and remember how i showed where you're gonna rotate the onion, instead of pushing the knife? we're gonna just pull it in and out. >> mm-hmm. >> we're gonna cut out that part right there. we're going to leave the root end attached at the back, and cut it right in half. now, see that -- i put the flat side that i cut immediately down because that's the side with the juice that's gonna burn your eyes, okay? >> okay. >> now, this is already kind of peeled, but it looks like it's got a little bit of a harder surface on it, so i'm gonna take that outer layer off 'cause sometimes that's not nice. all right, so, now i have a half of an onion with the root end back here, and i'm just gonna take my knife. i'm gonna put little slits through it like this -- almost to the back, but not cutting all the way through. >> mm-hmm. >> okay. just like that. when i get to the other side, i turn it so i'm not cutting down a round slope into my hand. >> mm-hmm. that would be bad. >> and i'm gonna do one cut like that across, and then all you have to do -- it goes into a perfect dice. >> mm. wow. >> just like that. >> look how easy that looks. >> see, now, you're not crying, are you? >> no, i'm not, but i'm all the way over here. how about you? >> i'm not crying. [ laughs ] see? no, i mean, i tell you, if you do it quickly, you have a sharp knife, and you keep those cut sides down -- now, if i stand here for a while, i will, okay? >> mm-hmm. >> but so far, so good. all right, so, we got our avocados going here. why don't you get one more in there, and we'll get the rest of this made up. you're doing great with that. you know, you were meant to work in a kitchen. i can tell that. >> [ chuckles ] i'm trying here. >> you're doing wonderful. >> there we go. >> but you got to be careful. see that little dark thing right there? you want to pull that out. >> okay. >> okay? >> is this also part -- >> that's just a little skin. yeah, you can get that out right there. and then you just take a fork, and you just mash it, okay? >> should i do one more? >> yeah. go ahead. while i'm making the rest of this, you can do that now. >> okay. the more guacamole, the better. >> that's my motto! >> holy guacamole. and that's it. now, you can -- you know, some people like it a little bit chunkier than others. some people like it really smooth. >> mm-hmm. >> now, avocados are gonna turn brown on you really quick. they oxidize -- is the word for it. it's kind of a fancy term. >> right, how do you prevent that? >> well, you add some acid to it, and traditionally, in mexico, they take lime juice, and they just squeeze limes in it. >> mm-hmm. >> some people will tell you if you leave the seed in it, it keeps it from browning, and that does work a little bit. >> why is that? do you know? >> i really don't know. >> [ chuckles ] >> but i've seen it work, so i believe it. in restaurants, we'll actually use a little bit of sour cream. >> oh. >> and the sour cream not only keeps it from turning colors, it actually gives it a little lighter, brighter color, and it adds a little more flavor to it. so, that's kind of a restaurant trick. >> huh. >> okay? okay, i'm gonna season this with just a little bit of sea salt. >> mm-hmm. >> i like sea salt 'cause it's got some minerals it, and it's got a little bit more flavor. >> mm-hmm. >> we're gonna put just a little bit. we're gonna sprinkle it in there so we don't put too much in. you could add some fresh-ground black pepper right now, but we're gonna add some diced jalapeño for that pepper. >> mm-hmm. >> so i don't necessarily need to add the fresh-ground black pepper. so, i'm gonna put that finely diced -- without the seeds so they're not too hot. remember what we talked about? the pepper safety. >> mm-hmm. >> after this, i'm gonna go run to the sink and wash my hands. i'm gonna put a little bit of cilantro in there. i'm gonna put a little bit of finely diced tomato in there. >> all right, here's our last little bit of... >> last one? okay. let me get that off the spoon for you. >> ...avocado. all right. >> let's mash that up. >> and here's the last little bit left. >> there we go. okay? >> all right. >> we're gonna put some finely diced onion in here, okay? >> so that's how we dress up our avocado? >> that's how we dress up our guacamole. we got to kind of put a tuxedo on it. we just got some fancy guacamole here. >> it's ready for its black-tie event. >> it is. this is like black-tie guacamole here. actually, it's really pretty easy, and it makes it a little bit brighter. you'll see it adds a little more complexity to it. >> mmm. it's got a nice thickness to it. >> oh, it does. and you know, avocados are so healthy for you. it's one of the few fruits that actually have a healthy saturated fat in it. >> mm-hmm. >> you know, you've got your tomatoes in here. i mean, this is a nice, healthy dish, and it's filling. >> mm-hmm. >> it's satiating. if you eat some guacamole, you're not gonna be hungry an hour later... >> mm-hmm. >> ...you know, 'cause it has a nice filling effect to it. so, give it a try. see what you think. >> i would love to. >> all right. there you go. dip some in there. try it. see what you think. >> mmm. looks so good. >> nice and fresh with tomatoes and cilantro and onions in there. >> mmm. >> can you taste it all? >> mm-hmm. >> kind of rachet it up a little bit. >> wow. that's really good! >> there you go. >> thanks, chef johnny. >> my pleasure. >> guacamole has become very popular in the u.s. in fact, the sale of avocados rockets to 30 million pounds on two days each year -- the mexican holiday cinco de mayo and super bowl sunday. the recipe for johnny prep guacamole can be found on our website. for "teen kids news," i'm nicole. >> 50 years ago, the bald eagle was an endangered species. there were many reasons why our noble national symbol was disappearing. their habits were being destroyed, they were being illegally hunted, and the manmade pesticide ddt was poisoning the eagles' sources of food. but because of conservation efforts and the banning of ddt, the bald eagle population is once again soaring. >> that's our show for this week. thanks for watching "teen kids news." we'll see you next time. steves: beautifully preserved lucca is contained entirely within its iconic ramparts. most cities tear down their walls to make way for modern traffic. but lucca kept its walls, effectively keeping out both traffic and, it seems, the stress of the modern world. the city is a bit of a paradox. while it has europe's mightiest renaissance wall, it hasn't seen a battle since 1430. locals, like my friend and fellow tour guide gabriele calabrese, treat their ramparts like a circular park. and with plenty of rental bikes available, visitors can enjoy a lazy pedal around its 2-1/2-mile circuit, as well. so, gabriele, this is a renaissance wall. what's the difference between a renaissance wall and a medieval wall? calabrese: the medieval wall is thin, because they had no problem with harrows or stones. but in the renaissance time, the cannons, they became very strong, and they became a problem, so that's why it was so thick. steves: lucca's wall didn't come cheap. but all that hard work and investment combined with clever diplomacy earned the city a long period of independence. and to this day, the proud lucchesi have a strong sense of identity. rather than showcasing famous monuments, lucca's appeal is in its relaxed old-world ambience. stroll around. take time to let the city unfold. romanesque churches seem to be around every corner, as do inviting piazzas busy with children at play. the main pedestrian drag is via fillungo. strolling here, past elegant old storefronts, you'll get a glimpse of lucca's rich past, as well as its charming present. piazza amphitheater was built around an ancient roman arena. while the arena's long gone, its oval shape is a reminder of the city's classical heritage. locals have been gathering here for 2,000 years. today's attraction -- a flower market. piazza san michele also has ancient roots. it's hosted a market since roman times, when it was the forum. today it's dominated by the church of san michele. towering above its fancy romanesque facade, the archangel michael stands ready to flap his wings, which, thanks to a crude mechanical contraption, he actually did on special occasions. in its heyday, lucca packed over 100 towers within its walls. each tower was the home and private fortress of a wealthy merchant family. towers were single rooms stacked atop each other -- shop, living room, and then the kitchen. this one, lucca's tallest surviving tower, is famous for being capped with a bushy little forest. those making the climb are rewarded with commanding city views, all in the shade of its amazing trees. nearby, the church of san giovanni hosts nightly concerts celebrating the music of hometown composer giacomo puccini. woman: [ singing operatically ] steves: he was one of italy's greatest opera composers. puccini's delightful arias seem to capture the spirit of this wonderful corner of italy. [ singing continues ] [irish flute music] ♪ - here there's a lot of sheep in ireland. [sheep bleats] - baa! both: sheep! - baa! both: baa! [sheep bleating] - and in the northwest, there are more sheep than people. in fact, a traffic jam in these parts consists mainly of sheep. [irish bagpipe music] there's more to ireland's northwest corner than sheep alone. famine history runs deep here, and one of the main geographical features, croagh patrick, is a major pilgrimage point for the whole country. but the most interesting part of this region is its time capsule effect. much of the land seems untouched by modern life.

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