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When a driver loses control. Trapped him and engulfed in flames. How he walked away, racing in the same car just 30 minutes later. And good morning, america. The crisis in syria continues to grow. So many developments right now, as that deadline looms for the u. N. Inspectors to leave syria. There they are. Theyre heading from their hotel this morning, to a site near damascus, where one of the Chemical Attacks took place. They are expected to finish their work tomorrow in syria and leave the country on saturday. The u. N. Secretarygeneral is saying the team needs time to finish its investigation. And this, of course, as the white house says it will brief members of Congress Later today on plans for a possible strike. We have full coverage from the middle east, to washington, starting with abcs jim avila at the white house. Jim, good morning to you. Reporter good morning, elizabeth. It is a huge day here. As the Obama Administration makes its case to congress, the nation and the world, that a military attack on syria is justified. The president , shutting himself in the west wing today. No public events, no public appearances. Just a laser focus as he meets with his National Security team. President obama has a big decision to make. His Intelligence Team has decided syria has done the unthinkable, killed its own people and threatened the rest of the world, including americas National Security with deadly, poisonous gas. You are not only breaking International Norms and standards of decency, but youre also creating a situation where u. S. National interests are affected. And that needs to stop. Reporter the president telling pbs, in his first extensive comments on the syrian attack, that he plans on sending a strong message to Bashar Al Assad i have no interest in an openended conflict in syria. But we do have to make sure, when countries break International Norms on weapons like chemical weapons that could threaten us, that theyre held accountable. Reporter the white house is expected to release to Congress Today or tomorrow, a comprehensive Intelligence Report from the cia and nsa, justifying American Military action. But some members of congress, including speaker of the house, john boehner, who wrote a letter to the president , demanding answers, believe obama would be overstepping his powers, if he launched an attack without consulting them. Theyre allied to known terrorist organizations, that in the past have targeted the united states. Then, there is a prospect, a possibility, in which chemical weapons that can have devastating effects, could be directed at us. Reporter because most of congress is still on recess until labor day, this teleconference this briefing tonight will happen by teleconference, at 6 00, as abc news has learned. And the president says, any attack, any military option, will be limited. George . Okay, jim. Thanks. Lets go to the war zone, now, where the u. S. Navy is positioning ships in the mediterranean. The entire middle east onedge. Abcs chief Foreign Correspondent terry moran in beirut this morning. The warships are in place. Congress getting briefed. Inspectors getting out. Everything falling in place for a strike. Reporter it certainly is, george. The sense this morning out here, though, is that the march to war has slowed a step or so, just over the last 24 hours, because the Obama Administrations made clear for all of the president s tough talk, americas not going to do this alone. Britain and other key allies have said they want to wait for the u. N. Inspectors to get out. As you said, thats not going to happen until this weekend. And more broadly, theres a question in the air here and in washington and other capitals, what exactly is an attack supposed to accomplish . What are the chances of success . What are the risks of failure . Theres no question that war is in the air. But the march has slowed. Theres a sense of a pause. For a moment here. Another big question is, what kind of retaliation would there be if there is a strike . And what do you hear about the mood in damascus . I know thousands have come across the border from syria, into lebanon, where you are. Reporter no question, george, that the people of damascus and of syria, who have endured two years of grinding war, are bracing themselves for an attack. There are people getting out of town. There is a rallying, perhaps governmentsponsored, around president assad. People marching in the streets, honking their horns. And were hearing that, at military bases and government offices, they are clearing out. They are waiting. We just reopened our beirut bureau, down in lebanon. This is terrys first big assignment as chief Foreign Correspondent. Lets get the days other top stories from paula faris in for josh. We begin with video just coming in from a massive explosion at this oil rig just north of houston. Flames soaring into the air. That fire burning all night. Now, the good news, all workers have been accounted for. No word, yet, exactly what set off that fire. And crews fighting that stubborn wildfire near yosemite, now have a predator drone in their arsenal thats going to help identify hot spots. It could take three weeks to get the fire under control. The smoke triggering air quality warnings 100 miles away. And the Army Psychiatrist who opened fire on fellow soldiers at ft. Hood has been sentenced to death. A military jury took just two hours to decide major nidal hasans fate, for killing 13 people. Hasan said he was trying to protect muslims overseas. And here at home, muslims are outraged after learning that new york police have designated all mosques as terrorist organizations. Thats going to allow police to spy on them, even with no evidence of wrongdoing. The aclu is suing. However, new yorks Police Commissioner denies unfairly targeting people, saying police only follow leads. And a billiondollar Spy Satellite has been launched into space over california, taking off on this massive 23storiestall rocket. The satellite, reportedly so powerful, it can pinpoint the make and model of a car hundreds of miles below. How is that for accuracy . And this wild scene in moscow. A train comes barreling through a crossing. Plowing into traffic. One driver hit, in critical condition. The crossing lights, apparently werent working. Thats everybodys worst nightmare. In south carolina, a woman survived this fiery crash, just hours after her car burst into flames, a fire technician just happened to be driving by. And he just happened to have 18 fire extinguishers in his van. Police pulled that woman to safety. Finally, you think your coworkers are good at pulling off a prank . Check out this one. A guys heading to his desk. Notices pandemonium in the hallway. Then, he realizes, its a dinosaur. His reaction hes freaked out. It was someone dressed in a dinosaur costume. Thats one of the best office jokes of alltime. Thats kind of mean. I think its funny. That was exceptionally weird. Wait, he thought there was actually a dinosaur in the building . In the building. Yes. They look so real. We had them on the show. Just wait. See other people running and screaming, follow suit. Thanks so much, paula. Were going to turn now to the minimum wage protest that will hit so Many Americans right when theyre hungry. Workers at fastfood restaurants across the country, are walking off the job today, demanding higher pay. Youre looking live at striking mcdonalds workers here in new york city. Abcs Rebecca Jarvis is there with more. Good morning, rebecca. Reporter hi, elizabeth. Good morning. And organizers are hoping this will turn out to be the largest ever fast food strike of workers in history. Theyre hoping that scenes like the one behind me in new york will play out today in chicago, in denver, in los angeles. Hoping that workers raising their voice will help raise the minimum wage. This is what protest organizers want you to see if you visit a Fast Food Restaurant today. This morning, with financial backing from the Service Employees international union, they said fast food workers at 1,000 restaurants in 50 cities across the country, will walk out of work and on to picket lines, like this today. Wall street is recovering. Mcdonalds is recovering. And yet, you know, everyday workers are not. Reporter the daylong event comes on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the march on washington, for jobs and freedom naaacp president says he hopes workers will be inspired. To go further and lift that minimum wage. Reporter protesters at fast food chains, including mcdonalds, burger king, wendys, and kfc, want to see the minimum wage more than double, from 7. 25 an hour, to 15 an hour. They say a typical cashier or cook, makes less than 1,000 below the National Poverty line for a family of three. But the National Restaurant association says, not so. Telling abc news, the conversation should be based on facts. And the fact is, only 5 of restaurant employees earn the minimum wage. Those that do, are predominantly working parttime and half are teenagers. In its own statement, mcdonalds adds, it aims to offer competitive pay and benefits to our employees. Also, mcdonalds and burger king point out that many of their locations are franchises. So, how all of these people get paid is up to individual owners and not the corporations. George . Okay, rebecca. Thanks very much. Were going to turn now to the story of a little girl caught between the parents who love her and the hospital trying to save her life. Sarah hershberger is suffering from leukemia. But her amish parents are refusing to continue the treatments. Abcs alex perez has more on this life and death struggle. Sflr modern medicine versus amish values. This morning, this Childrens Hospital in akron, ohio, is battling an amish familys decision to treat leukemia with Natural Remedies instead. Our belief is the natural stuff will do just as much as what that does, if its gods will. Reporter though the amish typically shy away from modern technology, sarah hershbergers father agreed to do a phone interview. Her parents initially agreed to chemo. After a month, the tumors shrunk. But the side effects became too much for her to handle. If we do chemotherapy and she would happen to die, she would probably suffer more than if we would do it this way. And she would happen to die. Reporter so, in june, they stopped the treatment. With chemotherapy, her doctors say she has an 85 chance of survival. Without it, she could die within a year. In july, the hospital took the family to court, seeking temporary guardianship. In a statement to abc news, the hospital attorney, lobbying to take over sarahs care says, i believe there can be no doubt that it is in her best interest to have chemotherapy and have a chance to live a full life. The states interest in protecting the childs life is going to be considered compelling. And at the end of the day, i think that its going to override the parents rights. Reporter for good morning america, alex perez, abc news, chicago. Okay. Now, were going to turn to new revelations about former nfl star, aaron hernandez. A new report is making shocking accusations. Allegations of drug use and paranoia. But perhaps the most explosive charge of all, involves his former coach, bill belichick, considered one of the best in the nfl. Abcs linsey davis has the story. Reporter in the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine out friday, explosive allegations on former new England Patriots star, aaron hernandez, now accused of murder. In the article, titled the gangster in the huddle, Rolling Stone relays allegations by family friends, that hernandez used angel dust, formerly known as pcp. The magazine is also reporting that the 23yearold tight end had grown paranoid, carrying a gun at all times. His angel dust use began in earnest some time last summer. ic he had been using fairly heavily. And he had really begun to develop some psychiatric symptoms. Reporter in a july press conference, patriots head coach bill belichick, said that hernandezs arrest was the first he heard of hernandezs troubles with the law. I was shocked about what we learned. Reporter but sources tell abc news that patriots were well aware of his conduct. But Rolling Stone reports that he took his fears that someone wanted him dead straight to belichick. Hernandez believed his life was in danger. And according to my source, told belichick that attempts on his life had been made. Reporter but Espns Adam Schefter says, its unlikely they were aware of the extent of Substance Abuse as in Rolling Stone. If the new England Patriots knew all of this information, they never would have kept him around. They never would have given him a contract extension. Reporter we reached out to hernandezs lawyers and the new England Patriots. Both replied no comment on the Rolling Stone article. One particularly interesting part of the article attempts to trace hernandezs socalled life of violence, back to his days of a 16yearold, when his father and exconvict, and the Guiding Force of his life, suddenly died. Wow, fascinating read. Were going to turn to eyeopening use about sleep aids. A new Study Reveals that more and more of us are taking pills to get a good nights sleep. And they may be more dangerous than we believe. Abcs lisa stark has the story. Reporter tossing and turning. Trouble sleeping. Its estimated nearly onethird of us will suffer from insomnia some time during the year. This morning, a new government study finds to get some rest, a startling 4 of adults in the u. S. , say they downed a sleeping medication between the last 30 days. Women are more likely to do so than men. And so are those aged 50 to 59. And especially those age 80 and older. Do you have patients who demand this medication . Sure. Because, they want a shortterm fix. Reporter experts say its better to treat the real problem, anything from an illness to poor sleeping habits. The problem is, if you mask insomnia using medication, you may be masking an underlying condition. Reporter side effects including sleep driving. I saw what happened. Popping a sleeping pill, and 30 minutes later, climbing into a driving simulator. Am i on the wrong side of the road . Worried that some people are still impaired after eight hours, the fda is looking closely at sleeping pills and how long drowsiness can last. Medications that millions say they cant do without. For good morning america, lisa stark, abc news, washington. Were going to turn, now, to the horrific speedway crash that was all caught on camera. The driver on a racetrack in pennsylvania, losing control and flipping his car during a turn. The car then turning into a raging inferno. Get this, the driver walked away. And abcs john muller has his incredible story. Reporter it seems impossible to believe, hobby driver mike stofflet could have survived the flames seen here engulfing his race car. He was in a race a week ago, when he lost control on a turn. Watch as fuel immediately starts pouring out of his overturned car. Pooling directly underneath him. Hes trapped and screaming for help. Rescuers begin lift the car. And suddenly, a fireball. And stofflet is still stuck inside. The fire completely engulfs the car. When it caught fire, i got to get out. I have a family at home. I dont want to die here today. Reporter then, the lens goes white, as rescuers put out the fire. I kind of lost myself in the flame. And i felt somebodys arm come and grab me. He pulled me right out. He put me on the ground. Helped me walk away from it. Reporter incredibly, hes able to walk away uninjured. Not only that, but he managed to get back in the same car, just 30 minutes later, to finish the very next race, coming in fifth place. It was actually a win to us, even though we didnt win the race. Im glad that we got back on the track. Im glad i got the fear out of myself. Reporter for good morning america, john muller, abc news, new york. Unbelievable. Incredible, he got back in the car. Wow. Lets get some weather from sam. Some serious flooding pennsylvania. Very much. Were going to start with pictures, as well. We show you the pictures northeast of the pittsburgh area. We also need to mention that three to four inches of michigan, other places in pennsylvania, maryland, a whole lot of flooding there, out to the southwest. Phoenix had more tree lines down and power lines down. With the storms that have come weve been seeing a summer long of threeinch to fourinch rainfalls, coming in as one time as one storm. Today, this is where the storms really light up. Fargo, duluth, green bay, minneapolis. Youre all in line for some of these powerful thunderstorms. Theres the opportunity to see these afternoon storms kick up, scattered. Probably fewer than there were yesterday. Oklahoma city, again, 98 degrees today. Dallas, 104. Midland, 95. Rapid city, 98. That tightening of the heat, consolidated in the middle of the country. All that weather, brought to you by macys. In the next half hour, since monday is a holiday for many people, were going to look ahead to the monday forecast. Thank you, sam. Abc news exclusive. George zimmermans wife speaks out for the first time about the night Trayvon Martin was shot and their months in hiding. Also, a veteran District Attorney under investigation by the California Attorney general right now. Did he burn down his lovers house . And clothing clash. Actress Chemical Attacks<\/a> took place. They are expected to finish their work tomorrow in syria and leave the country on saturday. The u. N. Secretarygeneral is saying the team needs time to finish its investigation. And this, of course, as the white house says it will brief members of Congress Later<\/a> today on plans for a possible strike. We have full coverage from the middle east, to washington, starting with abcs jim avila at the white house. Jim, good morning to you. Reporter good morning, elizabeth. It is a huge day here. As the Obama Administration<\/a> makes its case to congress, the nation and the world, that a military attack on syria is justified. The president , shutting himself in the west wing today. No public events, no public appearances. Just a laser focus as he meets with his National Security<\/a> team. President obama has a big decision to make. His Intelligence Team<\/a> has decided syria has done the unthinkable, killed its own people and threatened the rest of the world, including americas National Security<\/a> with deadly, poisonous gas. You are not only breaking International Norms<\/a> and standards of decency, but youre also creating a situation where u. S. National interests are affected. And that needs to stop. Reporter the president telling pbs, in his first extensive comments on the syrian attack, that he plans on sending a strong message to Bashar Al Assad<\/a> i have no interest in an openended conflict in syria. But we do have to make sure, when countries break International Norms<\/a> on weapons like chemical weapons that could threaten us, that theyre held accountable. Reporter the white house is expected to release to Congress Today<\/a> or tomorrow, a comprehensive Intelligence Report<\/a> from the cia and nsa, justifying American Military<\/a> action. But some members of congress, including speaker of the house, john boehner, who wrote a letter to the president , demanding answers, believe obama would be overstepping his powers, if he launched an attack without consulting them. Theyre allied to known terrorist organizations, that in the past have targeted the united states. Then, there is a prospect, a possibility, in which chemical weapons that can have devastating effects, could be directed at us. Reporter because most of congress is still on recess until labor day, this teleconference this briefing tonight will happen by teleconference, at 6 00, as abc news has learned. And the president says, any attack, any military option, will be limited. George . Okay, jim. Thanks. Lets go to the war zone, now, where the u. S. Navy is positioning ships in the mediterranean. The entire middle east onedge. Abcs chief Foreign Correspondent<\/a> terry moran in beirut this morning. The warships are in place. Congress getting briefed. Inspectors getting out. Everything falling in place for a strike. Reporter it certainly is, george. The sense this morning out here, though, is that the march to war has slowed a step or so, just over the last 24 hours, because the Obama Administration<\/a>s made clear for all of the president s tough talk, americas not going to do this alone. Britain and other key allies have said they want to wait for the u. N. Inspectors to get out. As you said, thats not going to happen until this weekend. And more broadly, theres a question in the air here and in washington and other capitals, what exactly is an attack supposed to accomplish . What are the chances of success . What are the risks of failure . Theres no question that war is in the air. But the march has slowed. Theres a sense of a pause. For a moment here. Another big question is, what kind of retaliation would there be if there is a strike . And what do you hear about the mood in damascus . I know thousands have come across the border from syria, into lebanon, where you are. Reporter no question, george, that the people of damascus and of syria, who have endured two years of grinding war, are bracing themselves for an attack. There are people getting out of town. There is a rallying, perhaps governmentsponsored, around president assad. People marching in the streets, honking their horns. And were hearing that, at military bases and government offices, they are clearing out. They are waiting. We just reopened our beirut bureau, down in lebanon. This is terrys first big assignment as chief Foreign Correspondent<\/a>. Lets get the days other top stories from paula faris in for josh. We begin with video just coming in from a massive explosion at this oil rig just north of houston. Flames soaring into the air. That fire burning all night. Now, the good news, all workers have been accounted for. No word, yet, exactly what set off that fire. And crews fighting that stubborn wildfire near yosemite, now have a predator drone in their arsenal thats going to help identify hot spots. It could take three weeks to get the fire under control. The smoke triggering air quality warnings 100 miles away. And the Army Psychiatrist<\/a> who opened fire on fellow soldiers at ft. Hood has been sentenced to death. A military jury took just two hours to decide major nidal hasans fate, for killing 13 people. Hasan said he was trying to protect muslims overseas. And here at home, muslims are outraged after learning that new york police have designated all mosques as terrorist organizations. Thats going to allow police to spy on them, even with no evidence of wrongdoing. The aclu is suing. However, new yorks Police Commissioner<\/a> denies unfairly targeting people, saying police only follow leads. And a billiondollar Spy Satellite<\/a> has been launched into space over california, taking off on this massive 23storiestall rocket. The satellite, reportedly so powerful, it can pinpoint the make and model of a car hundreds of miles below. How is that for accuracy . And this wild scene in moscow. A train comes barreling through a crossing. Plowing into traffic. One driver hit, in critical condition. The crossing lights, apparently werent working. Thats everybodys worst nightmare. In south carolina, a woman survived this fiery crash, just hours after her car burst into flames, a fire technician just happened to be driving by. And he just happened to have 18 fire extinguishers in his van. Police pulled that woman to safety. Finally, you think your coworkers are good at pulling off a prank . Check out this one. A guys heading to his desk. Notices pandemonium in the hallway. Then, he realizes, its a dinosaur. His reaction hes freaked out. It was someone dressed in a dinosaur costume. Thats one of the best office jokes of alltime. Thats kind of mean. I think its funny. That was exceptionally weird. Wait, he thought there was actually a dinosaur in the building . In the building. Yes. They look so real. We had them on the show. Just wait. See other people running and screaming, follow suit. Thanks so much, paula. Were going to turn now to the minimum wage protest that will hit so Many Americans<\/a> right when theyre hungry. Workers at fastfood restaurants across the country, are walking off the job today, demanding higher pay. Youre looking live at striking mcdonalds workers here in new york city. Abcs Rebecca Jarvis<\/a> is there with more. Good morning, rebecca. Reporter hi, elizabeth. Good morning. And organizers are hoping this will turn out to be the largest ever fast food strike of workers in history. Theyre hoping that scenes like the one behind me in new york will play out today in chicago, in denver, in los angeles. Hoping that workers raising their voice will help raise the minimum wage. This is what protest organizers want you to see if you visit a Fast Food Restaurant<\/a> today. This morning, with financial backing from the Service Employees<\/a> international union, they said fast food workers at 1,000 restaurants in 50 cities across the country, will walk out of work and on to picket lines, like this today. Wall street is recovering. Mcdonalds is recovering. And yet, you know, everyday workers are not. Reporter the daylong event comes on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the march on washington, for jobs and freedom naaacp president says he hopes workers will be inspired. To go further and lift that minimum wage. Reporter protesters at fast food chains, including mcdonalds, burger king, wendys, and kfc, want to see the minimum wage more than double, from 7. 25 an hour, to 15 an hour. They say a typical cashier or cook, makes less than 1,000 below the National Poverty<\/a> line for a family of three. But the National Restaurant<\/a> association says, not so. Telling abc news, the conversation should be based on facts. And the fact is, only 5 of restaurant employees earn the minimum wage. Those that do, are predominantly working parttime and half are teenagers. In its own statement, mcdonalds adds, it aims to offer competitive pay and benefits to our employees. Also, mcdonalds and burger king point out that many of their locations are franchises. So, how all of these people get paid is up to individual owners and not the corporations. George . Okay, rebecca. Thanks very much. Were going to turn now to the story of a little girl caught between the parents who love her and the hospital trying to save her life. Sarah hershberger is suffering from leukemia. But her amish parents are refusing to continue the treatments. Abcs alex perez has more on this life and death struggle. Sflr modern medicine versus amish values. This morning, this Childrens Hospital<\/a> in akron, ohio, is battling an amish familys decision to treat leukemia with Natural Remedies<\/a> instead. Our belief is the natural stuff will do just as much as what that does, if its gods will. Reporter though the amish typically shy away from modern technology, sarah hershbergers father agreed to do a phone interview. Her parents initially agreed to chemo. After a month, the tumors shrunk. But the side effects became too much for her to handle. If we do chemotherapy and she would happen to die, she would probably suffer more than if we would do it this way. And she would happen to die. Reporter so, in june, they stopped the treatment. With chemotherapy, her doctors say she has an 85 chance of survival. Without it, she could die within a year. In july, the hospital took the family to court, seeking temporary guardianship. In a statement to abc news, the hospital attorney, lobbying to take over sarahs care says, i believe there can be no doubt that it is in her best interest to have chemotherapy and have a chance to live a full life. The states interest in protecting the childs life is going to be considered compelling. And at the end of the day, i think that its going to override the parents rights. Reporter for good morning america, alex perez, abc news, chicago. Okay. Now, were going to turn to new revelations about former nfl star, aaron hernandez. A new report is making shocking accusations. Allegations of drug use and paranoia. But perhaps the most explosive charge of all, involves his former coach, bill belichick, considered one of the best in the nfl. Abcs linsey davis has the story. Reporter in the new issue of Rolling Stone<\/a> magazine out friday, explosive allegations on former new England Patriots<\/a> star, aaron hernandez, now accused of murder. In the article, titled the gangster in the huddle, Rolling Stone<\/a> relays allegations by family friends, that hernandez used angel dust, formerly known as pcp. The magazine is also reporting that the 23yearold tight end had grown paranoid, carrying a gun at all times. His angel dust use began in earnest some time last summer. ic he had been using fairly heavily. And he had really begun to develop some psychiatric symptoms. Reporter in a july press conference, patriots head coach bill belichick, said that hernandezs arrest was the first he heard of hernandezs troubles with the law. I was shocked about what we learned. Reporter but sources tell abc news that patriots were well aware of his conduct. But Rolling Stone<\/a> reports that he took his fears that someone wanted him dead straight to belichick. Hernandez believed his life was in danger. And according to my source, told belichick that attempts on his life had been made. Reporter but Espns Adam Schefter<\/a> says, its unlikely they were aware of the extent of Substance Abuse<\/a> as in Rolling Stone<\/a>. If the new England Patriots<\/a> knew all of this information, they never would have kept him around. They never would have given him a contract extension. Reporter we reached out to hernandezs lawyers and the new England Patriots<\/a>. Both replied no comment on the Rolling Stone<\/a> article. One particularly interesting part of the article attempts to trace hernandezs socalled life of violence, back to his days of a 16yearold, when his father and exconvict, and the Guiding Force<\/a> of his life, suddenly died. Wow, fascinating read. Were going to turn to eyeopening use about sleep aids. A new Study Reveals<\/a> that more and more of us are taking pills to get a good nights sleep. And they may be more dangerous than we believe. Abcs lisa stark has the story. Reporter tossing and turning. Trouble sleeping. Its estimated nearly onethird of us will suffer from insomnia some time during the year. This morning, a new government study finds to get some rest, a startling 4 of adults in the u. S. , say they downed a sleeping medication between the last 30 days. Women are more likely to do so than men. And so are those aged 50 to 59. And especially those age 80 and older. Do you have patients who demand this medication . Sure. Because, they want a shortterm fix. Reporter experts say its better to treat the real problem, anything from an illness to poor sleeping habits. The problem is, if you mask insomnia using medication, you may be masking an underlying condition. Reporter side effects including sleep driving. I saw what happened. Popping a sleeping pill, and 30 minutes later, climbing into a driving simulator. Am i on the wrong side of the road . Worried that some people are still impaired after eight hours, the fda is looking closely at sleeping pills and how long drowsiness can last. Medications that millions say they cant do without. For good morning america, lisa stark, abc news, washington. Were going to turn, now, to the horrific speedway crash that was all caught on camera. The driver on a racetrack in pennsylvania, losing control and flipping his car during a turn. The car then turning into a raging inferno. Get this, the driver walked away. And abcs john muller has his incredible story. Reporter it seems impossible to believe, hobby driver mike stofflet could have survived the flames seen here engulfing his race car. He was in a race a week ago, when he lost control on a turn. Watch as fuel immediately starts pouring out of his overturned car. Pooling directly underneath him. Hes trapped and screaming for help. Rescuers begin lift the car. And suddenly, a fireball. And stofflet is still stuck inside. The fire completely engulfs the car. When it caught fire, i got to get out. I have a family at home. I dont want to die here today. Reporter then, the lens goes white, as rescuers put out the fire. I kind of lost myself in the flame. And i felt somebodys arm come and grab me. He pulled me right out. He put me on the ground. Helped me walk away from it. Reporter incredibly, hes able to walk away uninjured. Not only that, but he managed to get back in the same car, just 30 minutes later, to finish the very next race, coming in fifth place. It was actually a win to us, even though we didnt win the race. Im glad that we got back on the track. Im glad i got the fear out of myself. Reporter for good morning america, john muller, abc news, new york. Unbelievable. Incredible, he got back in the car. Wow. Lets get some weather from sam. Some serious flooding pennsylvania. Very much. Were going to start with pictures, as well. We show you the pictures northeast of the pittsburgh area. We also need to mention that three to four inches of michigan, other places in pennsylvania, maryland, a whole lot of flooding there, out to the southwest. Phoenix had more tree lines down and power lines down. With the storms that have come weve been seeing a summer long of threeinch to fourinch rainfalls, coming in as one time as one storm. Today, this is where the storms really light up. Fargo, duluth, green bay, minneapolis. Youre all in line for some of these powerful thunderstorms. Theres the opportunity to see these afternoon storms kick up, scattered. Probably fewer than there were yesterday. Oklahoma city, again, 98 degrees today. Dallas, 104. Midland, 95. Rapid city, 98. That tightening of the heat, consolidated in the middle of the country. All that weather, brought to you by macys. In the next half hour, since monday is a holiday for many people, were going to look ahead to the monday forecast. Thank you, sam. Abc news exclusive. George zimmermans wife speaks out for the first time about the night Trayvon Martin<\/a> was shot and their months in hiding. Also, a veteran District Attorney<\/a> under investigation by the California Attorney<\/a> general right now. Did he burn down his lovers house . And clothing clash. Actress Kristen Johnson<\/a> versus a very Popular Store<\/a> over their tshirts. Ore over their ore over their tshirts. Scarlet markings [ man ] out your kind is not welcome here nor your odd predilections miracle whip is tangy and sweet, not odd. [ man ] its evil if youd try it, youd know. She speaketh the truth [ crowd gasps ] [ woman ] reverend . Can i have some . [ goat bleats ] use your debit or credit redcard for an extra 5 off our everyday low prices. New kelloggs raisin bran\u00ae with omega 3 from flax seeds. Plus plump juicy raisins. 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All the while construction crews kept working to get the new eastern span ready for its debut next week. Well check thursday. Low to mid60s out there. A little bit warmer than this time yesterday, 57 at half moon bay. Temperatures close to average even with the cloud cover out there. I think it will pull back to the coast most of it by about noon. High temperatures within 1 or 2 degrees of average. 70s a i cant tell you how many nights i have gone or laid awake at night, just thinking, i wish to god these circumstances had been different. How many people share those sentiments. Thats Shellie Zimmerman<\/a>, the wife of george zimmerman. Speaking out for the first time. What she says about the night that Trayvon Martin<\/a> was shot. An abc news exclusive. First time she speaks at length. Also, a veteran california District Attorney<\/a> is under investigation by californias state attorney general, for arson. Did he burn down his married lovers house . And can sprigs save your marriage . We told you about Catherine Zetajones<\/a> and Michael Douglas<\/a>, taking a break after 13 years of being together. Now, we ask, can time apart bring a couple back together . I hope it works for them. I really, really, really do. Also here, the true meaning of no fear. Well show you a story today, that will make you think to yourself, whatever is stopping you from living your dream, it shouldnt stop you. Look at that. Wow. Is that what i think it was . Its xa you think it is. A great story. Cant wait to hear more about that. First, our exclusive interview with George Zimmermans<\/a> wife. Gio benitez has more. This comes after shellie struck a deal to keep her out of jail for the perjury charges she faced. Reporter for more than a year, she lived in the shadows. But Shellie Zimmerman<\/a> wants to set the record straight. Living in hiding, at times in the woods, the couples marriage may now be in trouble. For months, Shellie Zimmerman<\/a> sat silent by, as her husband was tried and accused of murder. Now, shes speaking out. I cant tell you how many nights ive gone or laid awake at night, just thinking, i wish to god these circumstances had been different. Reporter those circumstances, she says, began even before the shooting of Trayvon Martin<\/a>. She didnt explain what was going through georges head because she wasnt home that february night. I was staying at my fathers house. We had gotten into an argument the night before. And i left. Reporter in an interview with christy oconnor, an investigative reporter, writing a book on the trial, shellie said she always believed georges story. Do you think george is capable of having profiled trayvon and killed him on purpose . No. Why not . Thats just not his way. Reporter and she stuck by him, even as the Death Threats<\/a> came and they were forced to live in hiding. We have been pretty much gypsies for the last year and a half. We lived in a trailer in the woods, scared every night that someone was going to find us and that it would be horrific. Reporter shellie admits she lied for george, hiding how much money they had from a judge. I can rationalize a lot of reasons for why i was misleading. But the truth is, i knew that i was lying. Reporter on wednesday, in the same courthouse where her husband was acquitted, shellie pleaded guilty to perjury. But he was not in court for her. Something that shellie cant explain. Did you want him to support you . I always want my husbands support. Reporter since his acquittal in july, george has kept a low profile, with one glaring exception, a visit to a florida gun manufacturing plant, the company that made the gun he used to kill martin. Do you think it was the right thing to do . Or sensitive . No. Reporter what about their marriage now . Are you together . Im not going to answer that. I want to have children and stay married. With george . Thats something im going to have to think about. Reporter whether its with george or not, shellie says shes determined to move forward. Ive made mistakes and i want to i dont know them right now. Reporter part of that process, she says, delivering a message to Trayvon Martin<\/a>s parents. Im so deeply sorry for their loss. I cant even begin to understand the grief that a parent experiences when they lose a child. Reporter and as part of her guilty plea, the judge sentenced shellie to probation and 100 hours of community service. In the interview, she says she hopes to do that with a christian ministry. A lot of pain. Thanks, gio. Were going to turn to an investigation that could bring down a longtime california District Attorney<\/a>. He was allegedly having an affair with a woman whose home burned down. And he, who is married, is now at the center of an arson investigation. Abcs aditi roy has the story. Welcome to the maddy report. Reporter howard adams is not only the top prosecutor in northern californias sutter county, hes the past president of the state District Attorney<\/a>s association. This morning, one of the countrys veteran d. A. S finds himself on the other side of the law, investigated by the California Attorney<\/a> general, in a bizarre case of possible arson. Fueled by jealousy. Whether mr. Adams was involved in this crime or whether he is innocent, the appearance of impor prit, is putting this office on notice. Reporter she wasnt home. But the blaze was ruled suspicious. Investigators began suspicious themselves after adam, who is also a former instructor at californias fire marshal office, became interested in the case, even showing up at the crime scene the next day. He seemed upset about the house fire. And the fact that he just forked out a few thousand dollar for furniture for her. And they had just gone up in flames or were destroyed. Reporter Court Records<\/a> suggest that adams interest was more than professional. She admitted to having affairs with a married d. A. , as well as two other men. And she showed texts from adams, telling her he was jealous. In Court Records<\/a>, adams denied the relationship until confronted with garibays phone records. Adams said, quote, he had nothing to do with the arson. And the personal part of this is just that, personal. Garibay refused to comment. But told these newspapers she did have an inappropriate romantic relationship with adams, but does not believe he is responsible for the fire. Meantime, adams has not been charged with a crime. And this morning, he remains the countys District Attorney<\/a>, even as he is considered a possible suspect. For good morning america, aditi roy, abc news, los angeles. Thats a good one. Yeah. Lets turn to sam champion, with the labor day forecast. Its always the thing. Do we plan the barbecue . Lets show you what monday looks like. And well talk about the whole weekend across the country. When you see the showers on the eastern coast, the weekend starts dry. But by monday, it ends up with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Maybe not the best day on monday. Notice this line of rain thats into the northwest. This stays cool. Gets cooler around the great lakes. What you see here in new mexico, also in arizona, the four corner states in general, this line of showers will stay for the entire weekend right there. Sunny in the middle of the country. Mostly a good weekend. I have to say, if youre taking a threeday weekend, it looks good. Monday is the rainier day on the eastern seaboard. Heres the surge of rain. Locally two inches of rain. This is nothing new. Theres been flooding for the last couple of days and weeks. Flagstaff to good morning. Im abc 7 news meteorologist mike nicco. Temperatures come out, close to average mid to upper beautiful, long look at your thursday weather map. 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Reporter basic t. In front. Prescription drugs on back. Over the jersey numbers, adderall, xanax, and vicoden. The shirts are flying off the shelves faster than you can say, its just what the doctor ordered. These are selling out . Blowing up. Reporter now, blowing up is a fierce online backlash. Leading the charge, actress Kristen Johnson<\/a>. The former 3rd rock from the sun alien and sex in the city party girl no ones fun anymore. Reporter is bashing the shirts and the store selling them, tweeting, millions are dying. And you want to make money off it . Shame on you. Johnston told Robin Roberts<\/a> last year about her years struggling with addiction to pills and alcohol. Theres so much secrecy. And i think it keeps people sick. I really do. I think i think if you need to tell someone, you should. Reporter in a statement to abc news, the shirts designer, brian lichtenberg, defends the shirts, calling them a parody of pop culture. Not everyone sees it that way. In 2010, 43 of all fatal overdoses involved prescription painkillers. To be marketing these tshirts with such disregard and disrespect to an epidemic in this country is such a gross misuse of marketing and power. Reporter but for now, these shirts will stay on kitson shelves. Some people say youre contributing to addiction by selling these. What do you say to that . Ultimately, its freedom of speech. Its fashion. Theres a fun part of it. Its a parody and people can wear it and say what they want. On their shirts. Reporter and this drug, it doesnt come cheap. 58 bucks for the tshirt. 98 for the sweatshirt. For good morning america, cecilia vega, abc news, los angeles. And who knows how much for rehab. Thats raised some eyebrows. Lindsay lohan tweeted on monday, saying she loves the new line. Kristen johnston, we love you. We love her. A parody. Come on. Everybody, we have another question for you. Can separation save your marriage . Catherine zetajones and Michael Douglas<\/a> are hitting pause on theirs. Could it bring them back together . Do you need to believe in love this morning . Lara and i have a play of the day that changed my day yesterday. I cant wait to bring it to you. I dont want to freeze. I dont want to break it. Dont go anywhere. Then youll love lactosefree lactaid\u00ae its 100 real milk thats easy to digest so you can fully enjoy the dairy you love. Lactaid\u00ae. For 25 years, easy to digest. Easy to love. New kelloggs raisin bran\u00ae with omega 3 from flax seeds. Plus plump juicy raisins. Flax seed . Who are you . I still got it. [ male announcer ] invest in your heart health with kelloggs raisin bran\u00ae cereals. Right then. Heres the play of the day. I hope you love this moment as much as lara and i did yesterday. Were bringing it to you today. The play of the day is one of the biggest movers on the itunes charts. Its a song written by a 96yearold guy. 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Thats the temperature [ cheers and applause ] hello to everyone out there in times square this morning. And were calling it this morning. And you have to do the honors. Here we go. Get ready to throw back. Were going back. I love that you brought it over. Theres a call for you on line 2. Call for me on line 2 . Hello . Its the news director, wondering what were doing. I love that. The original Marvin Hamlisch<\/a> theme song. A long time now. Look at the old logo, the old graphic. This is oh, wow. That looks really bad. So bad, its good. All morning long, were going to celebrate Throwback Thursday<\/a>. Its big on social media. People posting old throwback photos, twitter, instagram, facebook. A lot of celebrities are doing it. The rock has done it. And we found so many great pictures of our gma set back in the day. We have a lot of fun coming up. Thats a glimpse of what were going to do, to celebrate Throwback Thursday<\/a>. Hopefully, you will join us and get out your hairspray. The hairspray. Thats going to be fun this hour. We have other stories coming up this hour. Can a separation help people save their marriage . We told you yesterday about Catherine Zetajones<\/a> and Michael Douglas<\/a> taking a break after 13 years of marriage. Is a break good for couples . Maybe give people a chance to reset. And they went through so much together. You want to believe that this time apart will help them to get back together. A lot of parents have been sitting at home wondering how do you counteract all of the social media and the Television Images<\/a> that are popular but you dont want to bring them in your house and tell your kids its okay to behave this way. Were going to show you one moms answer. Its an open letter that says, this is not a role model situation to her daughter. Were going to talk about that this morning. Thats coming up. Tough love. We have a great deals steals coming up. Tory johnson coming up with that. First, we have to get some news. Paula faris in for josh. Good morning, george. We begin with several new developments in the standoff with syria over the alleged use of chemical weapons. This morning, the u. N. Says its inspectors will be out by saturday. A u. S. Military strike before then is unlikely. President obama says no decision has been made regarding air strikes. Some lawmakers, including house president john boehner, saying the president is overstepping his power. The president will brief congress tonight. Eight years ago today, Hurricane Katrina<\/a> made landfall in new orleans. The ceremony will pay tribute to the more than 1,800 people who lost their lives. As we reflect, theres new optimism. 80 of the population of new orleans has returned. The governor calling it americas comeback city. And more medical and Tech Companies<\/a> are investing in the region. Thats fantastic to hear. And thousands of fast food workers across the country, walking off the job today, protesting what they call starvation wages. The workers at mcdonalds, wendys, burger king and others, are demanding 15 an hour, double the minimum wage. And in california, 30 of that Massive Wildfire<\/a> near Yosemite Park<\/a> is under control. But it could burn well into the fall. The smoke is causing breathing problems for people as far as 100 miles away. Youre not going to believe this guy. An explosive case of road rage has landed a u. S. Embassy worker in deep trouble. Look at this video. The Embassy Staffer<\/a> flips out. Why . Because another driver reuses to let him pass on a road in malta. He makes threats. He says, right now, you and me. He reaches into the drivers window at one point. The embassy has condemned his behavior. And he has now been sent lovingly back to the u. S. Yes. And finally undiplomatic. Thats an understatement. And finally, talk about no fear. This guy, a daredevil who suffered a devastating injury, he is refusing to be sidelined from his passion. Despite being in a wheelchair, this is the video we showed you earlier. Lonnie bissonnette, still b. A. S. E. Jumping, throwing himself off bridges and cliffs. The 48yearold says theres nothing like it. He gets an amazing feeling from jumping. He doesnt experience it any other way. He has completed 1,500 skydives in his wheelchair. Thats his passion. Did you see the front flip he did out of the airplane door . No fear. Amazing. Thank you, paula. Very inspirational. And so is this. Pop news time, everybody. Good morning on this Throwback Thursday<\/a>. Were going to talk about whats happening with pop right now. We begin with a scandalous scoop from scandal returning this fall for its third season. There will be a friend in the mix. Emphasis on friend. Lisa kudrow, the former friends star taking a role in the series. Far from the days of the lovable, adorable phoebe on friends. It puts her in the cut throat world of politics. Lisa kudrow will be there for you. Is he is a good character . A mean character . Antagonist . Theres nothing we call no followup. No followup. We have a no followup rule. We dont know yet. Under wraps. It will be great whatever it is. Love that show. One of englands favorite castles was faced with a tough decision. Shut the door or install an alternate entrance during construction. Youre looking at it. Its now a giant slide that acts as scaffolding. The ride from top to bottom takes about seven seconds. Theres a sign that says no headfirst riding allowed. Can you imagine the cast of Downton Abbey<\/a> . I would go just for the slide. I think we need to go remote. Well go. Well go there and gravy wrestling. Theyre both in england. Right . All right. And finally, everybody, its a yearly tradition for moms everywhere. That moment of relief when you know your kids are safely on the school bus and you can have your calgon moment. Or the happy dance. Our favorite dancer is at it again. That was last year. And this year, she was inspired by the n sync reunion at the vmas. Lets look at her. Bye, bye, bye it is a yearly tradition. I think this is year number five. Her kids might be mortified or just think shes the coolest mom ever. Ill go with mortified. And thats pop news. Really . I am. I was thinking, calgon, take me away. To my sam champion weather. Yes, maam. Lets get to the boards. Were going to show you exactly whats going on. Lets start with a live shot of new york city. Sometimes you get the northeastern winds. This is anywhere from boston to new york today, that will bring in the clouds and keep the temperatures cool. Thats whats going on today. 67 in boston, about 13 degrees below the normal mark. So, thats incredible to see that area of low pressure to cool things down that much. Its still in the 80s at that. Once you get in the midatlantic. Chicago, nashville, dallas, atlanta, holding on to the warm heat in the middle part of the country, and also in the deep so i love Throwback Thursday<\/a>. All of the sets on gma, there was the living room set. There was the American Flag<\/a> set. I mean, all they have different little pictures across america behind them. That was cool. Rocky mountains. And wait until you see the pictures youll see today on Throwback Thursday<\/a>. No, no, no. Everybody, be afraid. Be very afraid. Heres a look at what else is coming up on our gma morning menu. Can a separation save your marriage . What other couples can learn from Catherine Zetajones<\/a> and Michael Douglas<\/a> and what theyre going through. And a tv Reality Stars<\/a> shocking comments about teenage pregnancy. And one mothers letter to her daughter. And thousandback thursday, get into that, people. Here on gma. Its deliciously dark, just before dawn. Its welcoming the sunrise with a taste of vanilla biscotti. 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And the question is, can a break like that save the marriage . Sam, you were talking about this earlier. They have weathered so many tough times, from his throat cancer to her bipolar disorder. They are taking time apart to see if they want to weather their biggest storm yet, the threat of ending their 13year marriage. Theyre the highpowered movie star match. A love story fit for film. But this morning, Catherine Zetajones<\/a> and Michael Douglas<\/a> have officially announced they are hitting the pause button on their 13year marriage. His throat cancer and her bipolar disorder created a perfect storm of issues that were hard to overcome. Reporter jones and douglas are not filing for divorce. Instead, the actors are joining a growing list of alist married couples that have taken time apart. From rhea perlman and danny devito. To Billy Ray Cyrus<\/a> and his wife, tish. I think taking a break is an excellent idea. If you file for any legal papers, that creates anxiety. And anxiety is whats causing the problems to start with. Reporter some experts say informal separations have a 50 success rate of saving relationships. I think the break is most effective when its cold turkey. If youre communicating, you dont get the benefit of the separation. Reporter as for couples who took a break before they got married, like justin and jessica, kate and william, they eventually walked down the aisle to wedded bliss. And now, 17 years after a finalized divorce, fergie and Prince Andrew<\/a> are reportedly rekindling their romance. Speculation swirling another Royal Wedding<\/a> may be imminent. Experts they the relationship recesses take time, on coverage, about three months. A 90day break i think is significant enough to step back and feel your feelings and live a little bit without the partner. Reporter again, we want to stress they are, quote, just taking time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage. But they have two, young children. A 13yearold and 10yearold. And those close to them, say theyre holding out hope they can work it out. Two good reasons to try to work it out. An interesting idea. I mean, i always love these controversial topics because everyone has a great perspective. Next up on the gma heat index, what is the perfect pregnancy . Americas next top model star, is making headlines with comments saying being pregnant is not all that much fun. Reporter americas next top model winner from 2011, lisa demotto, admits she is not having a model pregnancy. Its torturous every day. Im not going to lie about it. I think people find comfort in lies. And im not a liar. Reporter you dont have the glowing feel that people talk about when theyre pregnant . No. You gain a ton of weight. Youre moody. Morning sickness, which i still have, for the record. Its it doesnt stop. Reporter while she may not have a glow, damato, who is 8 1 2 months pregnant, has gained about 50 pounds. When i hear interviews from celebrities and theyre like, oh, yeah, i just feel awesome every second of every day. You know . Its like, shut up. Change the channel. Thats not something that i can relate to. This is real life, people. Reporter while so many stars have played up the glamour and beauty of being pregnant, like gisele and halle berry, demotto is not alone in looking at paternitys less warm and fuzzy side. Jenny mccarthy, in her book, wrote about her 80pound weight gain during pregnancy. Calling it, quote, brutal and gross and smelly. And jeanine edwards, former pregnancy blogger, says its about time women talk about the notsoglowing side of pregnancy. Its not all butterflies and rainbows. Youll feel fat sometimes. Your face will break out. Your hair will start to fall out at points. Reporter despite everything, demotto says she cant wait for her son to be born. I laugh at it all. I might be throwing up in the toilet. But im laughing on the floor. Here we go again. Reporter for good morning america, abbie boudreau, abc news, los angeles. Okay. Lets bring in abc news senior medical contributor, dr. Jennifer ashton, to talk about this perspective. What do you make of all the buzz . My midwife, any obstetrician, my woman who has ever been pregnant, will say, its not a picnic. It is not for the feint of heart. And i chalk this up to another social stigma against women. Why should all women be expected to love being pregnant . Stop the madness. You know . I had one great. And one not so great. Nine months, it was misera e miserable. You should have heard her during the piece. Ali had a very tough pregnancy. She was in bed for months. I had to i have jestational asthma. I have no problems with it when im not pregnant. We shouldnt get down on women for saying, im miserable. The pressure of saying, i love how i feel and love my body. Sometimes, its miserable. The whole thing. A week later, were back how many times do we talk about an actor gaining 25, 50 pounds for a role . And it makes frontpage news. Women when they gain 50 pounds over 10 months, no one applauds them. Because theyre growing a human being inside. Not doing it for a role. For the first time, is there anything thats going to let them know whats ahead for them . Is there any signs of your body . Good question. No. Every woman will have her own experience. And not liking pregnancy does not make you a bad mother. It doesnt like you a she devil. Its your experience. And we need to be a little more accepting. It is all over when she has the baby. Lets say that. Jen ashton, thanks for weighing in on this topic. And firing up the heat index, one mothers angry response to miley cyrus raunchy performance on the vmas. Her open letter to her daughter is burning up online, wracking up millions of views. Cecilia vega has the story of tough love. Reporter the shocking, overthetop moves, of miley cyrus dancing with robin thicke on the vmas, have sparked huge reaction and dismay. Now, one mother has taken the moments and penned an open letter thats gone wildly viral. Dear, daughter, im going to fight or die trying to keep you from becoming the Miley Cyruses<\/a> of the world. Reporter her daughter grew up watching cyrus as hannah montana. Always been jealous of me. Reporter but now thinks the 20yearolds shocking transition is a ply for attention. One she is warning her daughter not to emulate. I will run up and twerk in front of you, so you see how ridiculous twerking looks. Miley is an example i use with my kids. And we have to use these teachable moments. Reporter her letter of tough love has created an online frenzy. Miley cyrus is not edgy or cool or sexy. She is a desperate girl screaming for attention. Notice the tell me im pretty. See how hot i am. Reporter one reader saying, amen, sister. I love the momma bear approach. But then there were those, who felt that kellers tough love is just tough judgment. Very easy for parents or younger children teenager to say how it should be. She is not a role model. But shes in the public eye. If i could say anything to miley, i would say this, you dont have to do this to get attention. Reporter but this morning, the pop star suggests her dad felt differently. Shes a good kid. Reporter tweeting her a quote from her famous father. I would have done the same thing you did. Dad. For good morning america, bianna golodryga, abc news, new york. Every parent has to decide how theyre going to handle that issue for themselves. Theres one idea. Its time for our steals and deals. When you see tory, you know. Today, i think were going to throwback these prices to 80s and 70s levs levels. You need to go to the website, goodmorningamerica. Com on yahoo these things fly off the shelves. Roll that back. This is about beauty. Number one. Completely bare. 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You can see the new one being worked on. Officials say its going very well including paving and installation of storm warm drainage system. Crews are right on schedule. According to the Construction Company<\/a> hired to do the job, 60 of the prep work on the top deck is now complete. Caltrans closed the bay bridge last night. Crews have been working all night to prepare for the opening of a new span next week. Right now some tough traffic and a new issue. Leyla. Thats right. As we take a look from sky 7 hd, take a look, the san mateo bridge. Moving along in the westbound direction taillights pushing out towards the highrise, going to take you more than a half hour to make it to foster city. Now if we can go to the maps, i have to tell you about this. Caltrans, mass transportation, going to run into a problem out here. Fatality, southbound 210 train did fatally strike a hi, welcome back. Temperatures 60s along the coast and San Francisco<\/a> 70s around the bay, 80s inland for today. Accuweather sevenday forecast a little warmer tomorrow but one week from tomorrow gma, roar katy roar. Gma, roar katy roar. Get ready to roar. Katy perry is coming to good morning america. And she has a superspecial announcement to make. Katy perry. Katys big surprise. What will it be . One things for sure. Lets hear what katy has to say. It will make you roar. Next friday morning, on good morning america. What a week coming up on gma next week. We have next friday, a week from tomorrow, katy perrys big announcement coming up. Cannot wait for that. Very excited for that. And were also excited to have mandisa in the studio this morning. Shes going to sing for us a little later. We love having her. Shes a big hit with us and our audience. Indeed. And as you may have noticed, gma celebrating Throwback Thursday<\/a> all morning long. A lot of folks do this. Its a huge thing to do online. Were taking a trip down memory lane. It would not be complete without the help of our friend, emeril. Who has been on the show for a while now. Im not going to say a long time. That would date emeril or i, and were not going to do that. Or emeril or me. Who thought of food as having a time frame. Salisbury steak, you havent heard about it forever. Emerils going to bring back throwback recipes. And, em, i think theres a picture from your past that were digging up. Dont worry, emeril. Were going to go first. Throwback thursday time. All of us taking the plunge, to reveal old photos. See if we can freshen up the looks from before. Gretta monahan, has a new book called style and the successful girl. Lara, you were brave. Am i going first . You decided to go first. I didnt know that. Yeah. Lets take a look. Oh,yes. Circus 1987, people. There it is. On the monitor. Look at this. Oh, my gosh. Wow. Yeah. So cute. I like the hair. The dress, though, is a dress that i loved. I felt like a million bucks. I think i got it at like marshalls. Its very youre looking very madonna right there. Its 1987, Material Girl<\/a> time. How can we make this go from Throwback Thursday<\/a>, to fashion forward . The black and white trend is huge. I will have you leave this dress in the past. The picnic print is not going to work. I picked this for you, lara. Check this out. Black and white. Blazer. You can see, all of the accessories. Its a huge trend. You will see it in all of the stores and the runways. And that little dress behind you, that would be so cute on you, a modern way to do the check print. This is similar. Somehow so different. I like you all, and youre looking at that, just to think of this. Lets leave that in 1987, shall we . I will never forget that. And the eyeliner, too, i would only do the corner in the eyes. And i like the flock of seagull hair. Ready to move on . Please. Elizabeth, your turn. It is . Yes, it is. Oh, thats paula. No pictures that arent awkward. I was in sixth grade. It was little sis weekend at eastern michigan. I loved this jacket. It was a jean jacket. Is that milkshake on it . Its a jean jacket, acid wash jacket. I had a bad perm. And i had braces. I had the perm. I had no idea what the print was. And i thought it was cow print. You remember that . It should be. The jean jacket with print, are not in. Im going to leave that behind. What i did choose for you, is a bold print blazer. Check that out. That could totally work. You rock that. Now, elizabeth. Oh, no. Come on. I love this. Oh, my gosh. Wow. Wait a minute. Somebody helped me with my hair. He was promoted to a full colonel. I was like a freshman in high school. So, what i want to show you here is what i picked out for you. The overall print dress is totally in. Okay. You can do the bohemian print you love. The yellow bomber, okay. Big bumblebee. Totally leaving the puffer in the past. What we are doing is a cardigan. Okay. We saw a lot of crew necks and puffers. This yellow cardigan totally rocks. Im so sorry. We cant do the weather, george. Next up is george. Oh. It is sam champion. Sam champion, i can do nothing with the highheel shoes. Come on. I can do nothing with the plaid pants. The plaid bell bottoms i love. Do you see the cuffs on those bell bottoms . What i did do. Baby blue turns into baby gray. The structure blazer. I did shop for you because i know youre a fashion guy. Can i keep this . Totally. Can you fashion forward the plaid pants . Maybe if you tailor them in. You can maybe rock the tom brown look. We cant run out of time. Were not. One more. One more. Well kill the rest of the show for this. Oh. Also rocking the plaid. Thank you very much. You do it well. George and sam. George stole sams look with the plaid pants and the high heels. What he was rocking was the dark blazer. The white tie is a nogo. So, i went shopping for you. Really . Nogo. The white tie is a nogo. And ali said you didnt go shopping since the clinton administration. So, i got you a dark tie. I got you great pocket squares. I love all of it. And the blazer works. Sam, save us before the rain comes. Give us the weather. Ive asked the audience. Who has pictures of themselves . Tell me your name. My name is patty french. Where are you from . San diego. Let me take this picture. Wait. Did i just close it. I can fix it. Okay. This is yours, george. There we go. Can you see this . Theres patty. Were not alone. Everyone has these pictures in their past. Send them to us. Were just hanging out here by ourselves. Lets get to the boards. Were going to start, with a look outside of allentown, pennsylvania. The rain and the flooding thats been going on in that area. To yosemite, the other side. The fires continue to burn in the park area. Western weather would lead you to believe that the fire is not going to get knocked out. But it will get left in a dry zone right in the middle of california and into the southwest. There is, though, some heat in the middle of the country. Atlanta comes back at 93 degrees. And that roars to the center of texas. Good morning. Im abc 7 news meteorologist mike nicco. Temperatures come out, close to average mid to upper 60s very nice to see you. Thank you very much. Want to make sure we get a crowd shot. Its about to open up and shower anytime. Lets take it inside to lara spencer. Thank you, sam. Wearing the black and white so people erase the other image from their mind. Throwback thursday will continue now with a very especial edition of improve this. Its our series, where we turn Outdated Technology<\/a> that you might have stored in attics or closets or basements, into new stuff. Youre going to love these ideas. Were going to start with old these are not floppy discs, are they . Yes. What can we do with floppy discs . With a drill and a lightbulb, you can make a pendant lamp. Half an hour, 10, maybe. Unbelievable. The bulb is right in there. Super easy to wire up. And this is actually very chic and modern. It looks like a little death star. Like darth vader. Old box tv sets. Old box computers, what a great way to reinvent, recycle, reuse. Tell me how you did it. We went from this clunky, old thing. To this 90s pet garden. A screwdriver, pair of pliers. Take the stuff out and spray paint. Its so cute. What a way to recycle. Cds are becoming obsolete. But not in our world. Not when we want to improve this. What do you want us to do here . I mean, how great is this . I love this as a room divider if you live in a small apartment. You can get these shower rings at any hardware store. All of this stuff is easy to find. And did you just drill little holes in them . You need to use a drill. But its super easy when you get a hang of it. This light reflection, is very psychedelic. And finally, i love your inventive use of vhs tapes. Weve all got them. And now, youre saying live with them. Look closely at danielle. Tell me about this. This is a crocheted sweater made from the tape from one vhs cassette. Thats one movie. This is the length of one movie right here. And if youre not willing to commit to the full sweater look, you can mac accessories, as well. Let me look at your bracelet. You can take your vhs tape. My daughter are doing the bracelets right now. Theyre in. And theres another idea. All this, improve this. Turn these pieces into great things. Go to goodmorningamerica. Com on yahoo for details. Coming up, Throwback Thursday<\/a> continues with emeril. [ cheers and applause ] [ cheers and applause ] the Throwback Thursday<\/a> music, Marvin Hamlisch<\/a>. Emeril lagasse has been on this show for 14 years. Just about 14, sam. Were doing Throwback Thursday<\/a>. Do you have a picture you want to show us . Lets check it out. I can totally see it. Whats up with the hair . What year is this . Well, just right after a little shower. So yeah. You want that look back . Oh, yeah. Its coming back. Its coming back, sam. I never thought food would be retro. But when i hear things like salisbury steak, i havent heard of it in years. With mushroom gravy and roasted potatoes. Im coming with the gravies. What happened to banana splits or baked baloney. Lets get to the salisbury steak. We rendered some bacon. Were going to put some onion. Youre going to let that cool. Were going to puree that. With drippings, were going to saute button mushrooms. Were going to add shallot, garlic. And going to make a little slurry. With cream and red wine. Were going to add some beef stock to this. This is the mushroom gravy. Whats in a salisbury steak . Just like making meatballs. Equal parts of beef, veal and pork. The bacon onion mixture, we puree. That goes in. Couple egg yolks. Mustard, salt and pepper. So much better than bread crumbs. And today people with celiac disease, and the gluten thing, thats coming on strong, this is a good way to bind the meatball up. Shape them into a patty. And you can broil or bake them in the oven. Pardon me, elizabeth. Im coming right here. Thank you. Were going to come here. Were going to come here. Emeril, i didnt know salisbury steak was actually veal. It could be. It can be allbeef, too. Why is recipes targeted at a person time . Like apple buy. Pigs in a blanket. Swedish meatballs. Why is that . You score a piece of baloney, coat it with mustard and brown sugar. And you bake it in theon. I dont know if you had a chance to taste that. It is so good. Because right . So good. You have a little bit of the sweetness from the brown sugar, you can use honey. And the regular yellow mustard, good, yellow mustard. And our final retro, banana split. What happened to them . Isnt that unbelievable . So good. I miss baloney sandwiches. How did they go away . You bake them like that, really slow. Its great. And you know you can get the recipes on goodmorningamerica. Com on yahoo get the recipes. What about your throwbacks . You have any . My mom used to make a tuna casserole. With potato chips on top . Yes. I like the mexican casserole. It has spacey salsa on top. And melted cheese. Emeril, youre the best. Always the best. We have it. Love the recipes. As we said, you can get them on goodmorningamerica. Com on yahoo we will have we posted anything extra on that, as well . We always have that. Theres something extra on there. Coming up, right inside the studio. A good morning wake up to a brandnew day woah, this kitchen looks beautiful. Hey mom we its bigger its great, right . Give him the tour. Let me show you quartz countertop, softclose drawers, farm sink, under cabinet lighting, look at this spice rack. Um. Wheres my room . Right there where its always been we had to take just a little bit for the kitchen. Just slide right in because your kitchen dreams can be big, ikea has it all. [ cheers and applause ] we are joined, now, by our good friend and threetime grammynominated gospel singer, mandisa. Who can forget when she sang her inspirational hit, stronger for robin, on return from medical leave. Mandisa just released her fourth album, overcomer. Well have an exclusive look at the first video from that album next thursday on good morning america. Were going to have a special performance from mandisa, performing the title track off that album, overcomer. Good to have you here. Thank you. Staring at a stop sign watching people drive by tmac on the radio got so much on your mind nothings really going right looking for a ray of hope ooh, ooh whatever it is you may be going through ooh, ooh, ooh i know hes not gonna let it get the best of you youre an overcomer stay in the fight till the final round youre not going under cause god is holding you right now you might be down for a moment feeling like its hopeless thats when he reminds you that youre an overcomer youre an overcomer everybodys been down hit the bottom hit the ground ooh, youre not alone just take a breath dont forget hang on to his promises he wants you to know youre an overcomer stay in the fight till the final round youre not going under cause god is holding you right now you might be down for a moment feeling like its hopeless thats when he reminds you that youre an overcomer youre an overcomer the same, man, the great i am the one that overcame death is living inside of you so, just hold tight fix your eyes on the one who holds your life theres nothing he cant do hes telling you youre an overcomer stay in the fight till the final round youre not going under cause god is holding you right now you might be down for a moment feeling that its hopeless thats when he reminds you that youre an overcomer youre an overcomer dont give in youre an overcomer youre an overcomer [ cheers and applause ] [ female announcer ] safeway presents real big deals of the week. Or how to find big savings on the things you need. Just make a Straight Line<\/a> to safeway. Your club card gets you deals you cant find anywhere else. Load up the cooler. Your favorite Pepsi Products<\/a> are just 2. 47 a 12pack. Charmin is 11. 99 for 24 double rolls. And make it a giant scoop. Breyers ice cream is only 2. 88. Real big deals this week and every week. Only at safeway. Ingredients for life. [ cheers and applause ] thank you to mandisa. That was so beautiful. Thank you for coming. Alicia keys tomorrow in the park. So long. Good morning, im eric thomas. Its the first bay commute since the closure. Lets get a traffic update for leyla gulen. Plenty of people ditching cars and taking b. A. R. T. Here is a look at a packed how the on b. A. R. T. Station, the train at the mcarthur stop. You can see standing room only for a lot of people. Lets go outside for the ones who are taking their cars across the san mateo, half our out of heyward into foster city, heavy bumpertobumper traffic out there. Come on in. All right. Were going to go and show you temperatures in the 60s, upper 60s around San Francisco<\/a>. Well have mid to upper 70s around the bay. Even 80s inland. Its going to be warmer tomorrow but look for a cooling trend this announcer its live with kelly and michael. Today, mega movie star ryan reynolds. And the one and only shaquille oneal. More memorable moments and your chance to win a trip to new york ur show. O our show. All next on live. 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