Look at this. Were going to get to that in a little bit. Right now, lets start with the wicked weather that slammed the east coast. It was at rush hour for several cities. From the top of the east coast to the bottom of the east coast. Ground stops at baltimore, washington, reagan, newark, la guardia. Let me show you this picture. We started getting tweets from all over the place. Can we put the picture up . Is that possible . I cant wait one more time. When we start getting tweets like this up and down the eastern seaboard, you take a front thats powerful enough to shift seasons, throw in tropical moisture, and its not going to end well. The entire east coast, from florida to maine, under a curtain of pounding rain, and treetoppling winds. It rained so hard here, you couldnt see nothing. Many in places like burgeon county, new jersey, with a quick but energypacked storm. Howling winds, snapping power lines. This one becomes a glowing fireball. It was as bad as ive ever seen. Reporter in minutes, trees ripped from the soaking ground and slammed into homes. The cleanup, also dangerous. Watch as this worker gets out of the way, just in time. In washington, d. C. I saw a crowd of green leaves. And then, the tree came down. Part of this massive elm tree, crashing down in the middle of traffic. The driver and his passenger made it out alive. And a long island woman walked away from this. The roof of her car smashed by falling branches. In winchester, virginia, shearing winds ripping off tree tops. The debris, blowing out this car window. A piece of wood. And in atlanta, a toppled tree trapped this man inside his bedroom. Miraculously, he also survived, narrowly escaping the wrath of this massive storm system. Topic of conversation and traffic stopping all over the eastern seaboard. Thats how many storm reports, more than 140, most of them wind damage. We have a different forecast coming because that kind of front, as we said, shifts the season. Well tell you all that coming up in the next few minutes. Okay there. Thanks so much, sam. Brandnew developments this morning on the Government Shutdown, as new warnings are being sounded about the looming deadline, with the u. S. Default and not able to pay bills. Senate democrats putting together a lastditch effort right now. Reporter as the shutdown enters its second week with no end in sight, Senate Democrats are moving forward with their plan to preventing national default. That sets up a showdown with even higher stakes for our economy. This morning, the Social Security administration is warning that in just nine days, it will no longer be able to guarantee checks will go out to millions of seniors. Unless Congress Acts to raise the amount of money the government can borrow. Its called the debt ceiling. With nearly 17 trillion of national debt, if it isnt raised by october 17th, the federal government will go into default. The Administration Warns, default could trigger an economic meltdown. President obama is adamant that Congress Must raise the debt ceiling without any conditions or negotiations. Were not going to negotiate under the threat of economic catastrophe, that economists and ceos increasingly warn would result if congress chose to default on americas obligations. Reporter but speaker of the house john boehner says there must be negotiations. The republicans will only raise the debt ceiling if the president agrees to spending cuts. Jay carney attempted a joke. If the speaker of the house sticks to that position, are we going to default . If youre saying if the speaker attaches to the debt ceiling increase, a recognition of the importance of motherhood, we might accept that. Im trying to be funny. But nobody laughed. I apologize. Were not going to negotiate over Congress Responsibility to raise the debt ceiling. Reporter the public, of course, is increasingly disgusted by what theyre seeing going on or not going on in washington. In the latest abc News Washington post poll, showed majorities disapproving of the president and both parties in congress. But, george, the biggest disapproval reserved for republicans in congress. 70 disapproval rate. Climbing in the last week. Jon, thanks very much. Thats the view from washington. Lets get more on wall streets reaction, from betty liu of bloomberg news. The markets been drifting down. But nothing like a crash, in part because people think that the consequence of default, so bad, that it just wont happen. It would be so unthinkable, george. Catastrophic if it were to default. And bankers say they dont believe washington is that crazy, that reckless, to let this happen. If we were to default, george, markets around the world, tanking. Economists would be warning were going to slip into another recession. The closer we get to the deadline of october 17th, markets may seize up a little bit. Youre seeing it happen in the bond markets. But the real problem comes when the Social Security checks have to be paid at the end of the month. November 1st is a deadline. Thats when we have to make our first payment. We have an awful choice to pay our lenders like china, or the retirees. And the Social Security administration said, you might not see your check. Thats going to hit 57 million americans who get on average about 280 a week in benefits. And remember, theyre seeing their retirement accounts get hit, as well, with the stock market slide. Do not imagine what the reaction will be like. Thats right. Thanks very much. Get the rest of the top headlines from josh. New details this morning about the murder of a u. S. Soldier in washington state. Allegedly at the hands of his fellow soldiers. Police say that 20yearold kevin gikke was stabbed after a confrontation of a group of africanamerican soldiers. Three suspects are in custody. But investigators are no longer calling the case a possible hate crime. Air analyzing Surveillance Video from a yeesh business as they try to establish a motive. And terror groups in libya are vowing to get revenge on america after the capture of a top al qaeda commando. Ail nasa al libi is being questioned on a navy ship, as jihad groups are calling for attacks on gas pipelines, ships and planes. Meantime today, libyas government summoned the u. S. Ambassador, demanding answers about saturdays raid. And in california, a 35 million experimental airship being developed by the military, has been badly damaged after the roof of the hangar you see here collapsed. Evacuations were ordered after helium began leaking from the ship, which is a type of blimp being tested to haul cargo. And police in new york have made a fourth arrest in the road rage incident between bikers and a driver of an suv in new yorks west side highway. It faces numerous charges, including gang assault, for what happened right after you saw this, punching and kicking the driver in front of his family. Authorities looking into whether an offduty Police Officer was involved, as well. A health alert about chicken that may have sickened hundreds of people in 18 states. Federal Health Officials have linked a salmonella outbreak to foster farms chishgen. 278 illnesses have been reported so far. Thoroughly cooking the chicken will kill the bacteria. After a twoyear delay, look whats coming. The new 100 bill in circulation. Raised printing and a blue ribbon and a bell that changes colors. All to thwart counterfeiters. This guy trying to rob a Convenient Store on long island, new york. Know which Convenient Store youre trying to rob. Thats a machete. Advantage machete, always. The clerk chased the wouldbe robber away emptyhanded. But its fair to say, at least he got away with both hands. Know what store youre robbing. Long island. Youre smiling a proud smile over there. You have to defend yourself. Thats a knife. All right, everybody. Now, for the latest on the 9yearold boy who exposed a huge lapse in airport security. He snuck into a flight from minneapolis to las vegas. New details this morning on how he did it and why. Abcs reena ninan is here and has the latest for us. Reporter good morning, robin. Overnight, we learned so much more about that crafty 9yearold boy, defying tsa and delta officials. Taking that headlinemaking free, solo flight. The star tribune reporting that the boy may not have worked alone. His mother works at the airport. And theres an investigation if she helped him get on that plane to las vegas. I think hes a little con artist. Reporter he arrived at the airport thursday, by train. Alone. And then, went through security at 10 30 a. M. Without even showing a ticket. He went to the gate. Talked to an agent briefly before waiting until the agent was distracted. He then quickly made his move and slipped on to the airplane undetected. As tight as security in the airports today, for that to happen is complete negligence. Reporter the boy mentioned having a video game buddy who lives in las vegas that he wanted to visit. Delta flight attendants were the ones to discover he was alone. Alerted authorities to meet them at the gate. He was immediately taken into custody by child protective services. Today, abc news has learned, he is still in their custody. And theres a hearing on whether to authorize his return to minneapolis. Abc affiliate ktmv report that authorities have put a tracking bracelet on the child. The parents never filed a missing persons report. This also isnt the first time hes caused trouble. Minneapolis police say he stole a vehicle last week. And has also snuck into water parks without paying. The tsa continues to investigate. This time, the prank, much too much. Ramped it up. All right, rena. Thank you. Were going to turn to a dramatic survival story from texas. An awardwinning reporter survived for several days on her own in the wilderness, after she and her husband got separated during their annual anniversary hike. Reporter cathy and her husband, rick, got lost hiking near the new mexico border. To know that your child thinks youre not coming home. And theres nothing that you can say or do. Reporter they planned to make their annual trip to Big Bend National park, where they got married. But this year, its closed because of the Government Shutdown. So, together, they spent three days wandering the unfamiliar desert, until cathy knew she was too weak to take another step. I didnt want to die by myself. But i knew we had to do something. Reporter they decided to separate. He would look for help. How do you die knowing that your two kids are going to think your parents went off on a joy hike. Reporter the next day, rick found their truck. He couldnt find his way back to his wife. I went to my truck. And i went in and all of her stuff is laid out. Reporter she was barely hanging on. Even when she saw that rescue helicopter. She asked how her husband was doing. I believe he was doing fine. Her reaction was, thank god he found me. Reporter cathy got to thank one of her rescuers from her hospital bed. And to speak to those two children she feared she would never see again. I wouldnt get my head around the fact that i wouldnt see them or hold them. One more time. Reporter a reporter with a remarkable story, she somehow lived to tell. For good morning america, ryan owens, abc news, houston. So thankful, she and her husband are doing so well. Now, to a health scare in california. Teachers at Malibu High School blaming an outbreak of cancers and other illnesses among the faculty on toxins. Allegedly unleashed during recent construction. Parents are afraid for their childrens health. And nick watt has the details. Reporter here at Malibu High School, perched on the picturest bluffs above the pacific, teachers say theyre getting sick. Three say they were diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in the last six months. I think its horrifying. Reporter in a letter to the School District signed by 20 teachers, they claim 7 are suffering migraines. One has suffered skin rashes, which subsided during the summer break. Another has to use an asthma inhaler but only during the school year. Another reports unexplained hair loss. The teachers fear its something in the buildings. Honestly, fear. You know, im afraid. My children spend all day here. I want answer. Reporter district Officials Say not one student has complained of sickness. But just to be safe, environmental testers just scoured the school, searching for mold and other pollutants. The results are expected any day now. Theres nothing to hide. And parents will know as soon as we have information to share. Reporter the teachers complaints began back in 2010, when this was dug up and pcbs, lead and pesticides were found and removed. When you hear about a cancer cluster, you should be concerned. Its hard to know whether its real, related to the environment or just a coincidence. Reporter Malibu High School remains open. Administrators say they are confident this spate of sickness really is just a coincidence. For good morning america, nick watt, abc news, los angeles. They want some answers. No question. Different kind of story. New twist in the ad wars. One of the big three automakers are trusting their pitch to a ma fake newsman. Would you buy a car from ron burgundy . Rog is betting that you will. Im very important. I have many leatherbound books. Reporter straight from the 1970s doofus of a desk, created by will ferrell. But ron burgundy has returned, with ferrell now appearing as san diegos repeat unsuitable news man. In hilarious commercials for the dodge durango. With an unexpected comparison. On my left is one horse. With one horsepower. Reporter its cross promotion and a lowercost, highprofile way to get prose for chrysler. Youre going to get an audience that was into anchorman when it came out nine years ago. Reporter in a world of icon placement, as this 30 rock episode captured in 2006. This is diet snapple . It tastes like regular snapple, doesnt it . Reporter fictional characters selling real stuff is not as surreal as you think. Theres 007, popping his cap for a heineken. Even ferrells done it in character before, for bud light. Promoting his film, semipro. Bud light, suck one. Reporter now, its a car company hoping youll stay classy. For good morning america, chris connelly, abc news, los angeles. So good. I saw those commercials during the dancing with the stars last night. And they had the dancers. He kept chasing them off. It was pretty funny. Makes you want to see the movie. There you go. Lets get to weather from sam. More on the storms. Well talk a little about now after the storms. What happens on the eastern seaboard. The carolinas, weve got a whole different issue. Were going to talk about that in the next half hour. Lets work from the carolinas north. When you get the front all the way through, and its on the coastline for a while. 66 in the boston area. Lexington, kentucky, beautiful right in that area of high pressure, around 70 degrees. On the west coast, now, we get a stormy pattern moving in. Weve been dry in the l. A. Area since july. This is a Good Opportunity to get measurable rainfall in a lot of places here. Phoenix drops down to places by thursday. This is a big, powerful system that works in and drops down that jet stream in that direction. Stormy in the west. Getting better and better on the eastern seaboard. Well talk more about the carolinas. Morning, washington. A beautiful start this morning. Much cooler weather than what we have had. 54 at reagan national. A bit of cloudiness, some 40 degree temperatures in the suburbs. Today, partlyfor cloudy skies, cooler. More clouds this morning done this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Rain showers return late wedne americas weather, and that tuesday trivia, all brought to you by jimmy dean sausage. Here he comes. Watch out. Coming up on good morning america, a twist in the trial of a husband on trial for allegedly killing his wife seven years ago. Will a polygraph test, how will that play into the case . And the doctor who was called the love of princess dianas life. Hes slamming the new film about their relationship. And a mom fighting back on the bmi alert letters from schools. Her 11yearold daughter is not overweight. And Valerie Harper voted off. Shell be joining us live to discus. 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