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Bill de Blasio On The View Bill de Blasio shares his plan for free healthcare in NYC with The View . "Everyone should have a right to healthcare," the NYC mayor says. "Let's face it — the emergency room is the family doctor now for millions and millions of Americans and tax dollars pay for it," de Blasio says of the current system in place. "If you have a guarantee of healthcare, no matter who you are, you get a primary care doctor assigned to you, you have the ability to get all of the other care you need ... whatever it is, if you have access to it you will actually get the healthcare you need when you need it." "If they don't get healthcare, if they get sick, if everyone is sick, if the whole community isn't healthy, then we all suffer," he explains why undocumented immigrants are included in his universal healthcare plan. "That's the blunt reality of this country — undocumented immigrants are pa...

John Bobbitt On “20/20” last week John Bobbitt spoke out 25 years after the infamous knife attack by his wife: ‘I want people to understand…the whole story.’ ‘I thought I was going to die.’ 25 years ago Lorena Bobbitt’s name was splashed across newspaper headlines and television screens nationwide when she was charged with attacking her husband, John Wayne Bobbitt, with a kitchen knife. A two-hour “20/20” documentary reports new details in the infamous case and features a new interview with John, in which he shares new details about the 1993 events, what he went through in the aftermath of the attack and his life now. The two-hour 20/20 “The Bobbitts: Love Hurts,” aired on ABC. Courtesy Of ABC News “20/20”

Michelle Obama And Robin Roberts Former First Lady Michelle Obama spoke out exclusively to GMA co-anchor Robin Roberts on the historic midterms and whether Hillary Clinton should run in 2020. Obama says, "I think at this point everybody is qualified and everybody should run." The live interview aired this morning on "Good Morning America." Michelle Obama speaks out on historic midterms and whether Hillary Clinton should run in 2020. Former first lady Michelle Obama, in an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts, said the results of the midterm elections were inspiring and addressed whether Hillary Clinton should run for office again. "I think that this election gives us hope," Obama told Roberts Tuesday in a live interview in her hometown of Chicago. "I’m not talking about what it means for one side or the other. What it means is the democracy is still ours to control." ...

Video Of Alleged Gay Basher WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Police are looking for the man responsible for a brutal hate-driven attack in Brooklyn. The attack happened just before 1 a.m. Sunday on Metropolitan Avenue as the victims were leaving a gay bar in Williamsburg. Investigators say the man approached two male victims, who were intoxicated, made anti-gay comments and then attacked. The suspect punched the 34-year-old victim in the face and threw the 29-year-old victim against a tree. Both victims from Hawthorne, New Jersey, were knocked unconscious. The suspect then ran off in an unknown direction. One victim sustained a fractured shoulder, the other a broken finger. A bystander took a picture of the man police think is responsible for the attack. "We need for people to take action, not just to find and arrest this one person, we need people to take action to go out and vote and make sure that we don't have people ...

The Last Defense “DARLIE ROUTIER: The Woman” – The trial of Darlie Routier heats up. Facing one of Texas’ top defense lawyers, the prosecution argues that Darlie's actions and demeanor are not that of a grieving mother but of a person capable of murdering her own children. The defense strikes back by questioning the state’s theory of motive and the characterization of Darlie. However, when the prosecution presents a video of Darlie having a party at her children's gravesite in the now infamous “silly string video,” it seems her fate is sealed. Author Barbara Davis, who was at the original trial, gives a firsthand account on “The Last Defense,” TUESDAY, JUNE 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. “DARLIE ROUTIER: The Woman” was directed by Jeremiah Crowell. “The Last Defense” is executive produced by Viola Davis, Julius Tennon and Andrew Wang for JuVee Productions; Christine Connor and Lee Beckett for XCON...

**** DIRTY HARVEY WEINSTEIN **** Ashley Judd On ABC News ABC News’ “World News Tonight” featured an exclusive interview with actress Ashley Judd. ABC NEWS STORY BY: ENJOLI FRANCIS -- Actress Ashley Judd and her lawyers have filed a lawsuit today against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, claiming that he damaged her career by blocking her from getting major movie roles in retaliation for turning down his advances. "I lost career opportunity. I lost money. I lost status and prestige and power in my career as a direct result of having been sexually harassed and rebuffing the sexual harassment," Judd told ABC News today. "My career opportunities, after having been defamed by Harvey Weinstein, were significantly diminished. ... My career was damaged because I rebuffed Mr. Weinstein's sexual advances. I know it for a fact." In October, Judd sat down with ABC News' Diane Sawyer in her first television interview about...

Joy Behar Hot Topics: Joy Behar exposes fake tweet Behar addresses a fake tweet circulating on social media that appears to be from her, but is not: "The tweet is as fake as my hair color, okay!" Hot Topics: What's next in Syria? "If push comes to shove and this keeps happening, yes, we should get involved," Meghan McCain says. "It's easy for us as Americans to say 'it's happening over there'... There are historical comparisons that can be made to what happened in WWII. I think if we sit here and do nothing, at a certain point it will make its way... here." WATCH IT HERE Courtesy Of: ABC Disney

Denise Huskins And Aaron Quinn ABC News Amy Robach sits down for the first interview with Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, who describe the anguish they felt after authorities at the time dismissed Denise’s kidnapping as a hoax, causing the case to be known as the “Gone Girl” kidnapping after the fictional book and film. Denise recounts her nightmare, revealing new details about her harrowing hours in captivity and opens up about confronting her kidnapper, Matt Muller, in court. The couple discusses the damage the ordeal has had on their careers and personal lives and what the future holds now that the truth has been revealed. The interview comes just days after Denise and Aaron reached a tentative settlement of $2.5 million with the city of Vallejo in their civil lawsuit for defamation and infliction of emotional distress. “20/20” airs on Friday, March 23 (10:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET) on ABC. In the early hours of March 23, 2015 Aaron and Denise were the victims of a ho...

THE VIEW ON TRUMPS NEW ADVISER Hot Topics: Larry Kudlow named Trump's next chief economic adviser. Joy Behar says: "He just picks people from TV! Everyone at this table is qualified at the Trump administration!" "It comes from the top," Sunny Hostin says. "[Trump] didn't have experience for this particular position, and so he doesn't think anyone has to have experience or training or education for the role they're playing." “I can say thank you for that,” Whoopi Goldberg says of Kudlow's economic experience. “Now we can at least argue about economics with someone who can actually explain what they're doing, or you can question them and they won't look at you like they don’t know.” Hot Topics: Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to be fired? WATCH HERE  THE VIEW TALKS ROYAL WEDDING Hot Topics: What's behind craze over the royal wedding? "Well, that...

The Michelle Rodriguez Nightline Interview ABC NEWS -- Last night “The Fast and the Furious” star Michelle Rodriguez brought ABC’s “Nightline” along a trip for a trip to the ancient ruins of Mexico where she took part in a five-day intensive spiritual boot camp. She also opened up about working on her “ancient primal anger” which stemmed from her being a woman and growing up "in the ghetto." Off the movie screen and away from the paparazzi, there are a few things you might not know about actress Michelle Rodriguez. For example, Rodriguez, known for her roles in "The Fast and the Furious" movie franchise, never finished high school, but is quite a bookworm. "I have books everywhere, all kinds of books, from all kinds of subjects on anthropology, you know, mysticism, occultism, you know, science, politics, you name it. Psychology, big on that," she told ABC News' "Nightline" at her Los Angeles home. "That's ...

Heres How ABC News Covered Gene Wilder's Death ABC NEWS -- In an exclusive essay for ABC News, Karen Wilder opens up about her 35-year marriage to the late actor and activist Gene Wilder. The “Young Frankenstein” star died last year at the age of 83, after battling Alzheimer's disease in the final years of his life. Wilder discusses some of the trials and tribulations caregivers or spouses can experience when caring for someone living with the debilitating disease. Gene Wilder's widow on what it's like to care for someone with Alzheimer's I never pictured myself marrying a movie star. I also never saw myself spending years of my life taking care of one. But I’ve done both. Love was the reason for the first. Alzheimer’s disease, the second. I met Gene Wilder in 1989. He was preparing to shoot a movie called “See No Evil, Hear No Evil,” in which the character he played was deaf. Though I grew up in very small town in Idaho, where ...

Elizabeth Vargas James Goldston and Elizabeth Vargas have confirmed that Elizabeth will be leaving ABC News at the end of 20/20’s 40th season. Below are the notes sent to staff. Team- I am writing to share some news about Elizabeth Vargas, who's been an integral part of ABC News for two decades and anchor at 20/20 for 14 years. She has decided to leave ABC News at the end of the newsmagazine's 40th season in May to pursue new ventures. One of the best broadcasters in our business, Elizabeth holds an historic place at ABC. She is only the second woman ever to serve as co-anchor of 20/20. She moved into that role - a daunting assignment to follow in the footsteps of our legendary Barbara Walters - with true determination to tell the stories from around the globe that explore important issues in depth and tap into significant moments in our culture. She brought awareness to the crisis in Iraq covering Christian refugees escaping ISIS, reported...

Tavis Smiley On GMA ABC NEWS -- Tavis Smiley fires back at sexual harassment allegations: 'PBS made a huge mistake'. Talk-show host Tavis Smiley defended himself again against sexual harassment allegations today on "Good Morning America," saying, "PBS made a huge mistake here." PBS suspended the distribution of his eponymous talk show earlier this month after an investigation, noting "multiple, credible allegations," the network confirmed to ABC News in a statement. During a live sit-down interview, Smiley, 53, reiterated that "I've never groped, I've never coerced" women into sexual relations on his staff "in 30 years over six different networks." He added, "I celebrate and applaud these women who had the courage to come out," but he's concerned that because of the recent climate, "people end up being guilty simply by accusations." A PBS spokesp...

**** ABC PRESENTS A TWO-NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE ICONS WHO PASSED AWAY AND COMMEMORATE THE MOST NEWSWORTHY AND MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF 2017 **** Dolly Parton As another historic year comes to a close the ABC Television Network presents an epic two-night event filled with nostalgia, laughter, celebration and remembrance beginning with “The Year in Memoriam 2017” Monday, December 18th (10:00-11:00pm ET) followed by “The Year: 2017” on Tuesday, December 19th (9:00-11:00pm ET). Robin Roberts Jimmy Kimmel Hosted by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts and conceived by ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, “The Year in Memoriam 2017” celebrates the legendary stars and icons the world lost this year and the legacies they left behind. Roberts and Kimmel join forces for a unique tribute and learn more about these beloved stars through stories shared by those closest to them, including Valerie Harper, Ed Asner, Bernadette Peters and Dick ...

**** SECRETS AND INTERVIEWS WITH ACTORS FROM CLASSIC HOLIDAY MOVIES **** Chevy Chase And Beverly D'Angelo The Special Will Feature A Christmas Story Actor Peter Billingsley “Lights, Camera, Christmas: Inside Holiday Movie Classics” Airs on “20/20” Wednesday, November 22 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on ABC The inspiration for Home Alone came from John Hughes preparing for a vacation and thinking about all the things he didn’t want to forget – including his kid, and Jack Nicholson was almost chosen for the role of the father in A Christmas Story. These are only a few of the lesser known facts about holiday favorites that marked the Christmas season for years. To kick-off the holiday season, “20/20” presents a Christmas special featuring actor Peter Billingsley, best known as the character Ralphie in the seasonal hit movie A Christmas Story. This special takes viewers behind the scenes of holiday favorites, brings together the stars, and dissects the mo...

**** DIRTY HARVEY **** Donna Karan Is Sorry Fashion designer Donna Karan said the comments she made in the immediate aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal that suggested women were "asking for it" by how they dressed were a "huge mistake." "I want to say how sorry I am," Karan said in an exclusive interview with ABC News ' Robin Roberts. "What I said is so wrong and not who I am." When asked what she meant by her comments at the time, Karan said simply that she "made a huge, huge mistake." This month, dozens of women have spoken out against Weinstein, 65, accusing the Hollywood producer of sexual misconduct, and in some cases even assault and rape. Weinstein's spokesman has previously said in a statement "any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied" by the former head of the Weinstein Company. At an event shortly after th...

‪ **** DIRTY HARVEY **** Ashley Judd ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer will have the first television interview with actress and activist Ashley Judd since she went public with her allegations about movie executive Harvey Weinstein. ‪The interview will air on Thursday, October 26 across ABC News including on “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” ABC News Digital and ABC News Radio. Photo By: MPI 99 / Media Punch INC

Blac Chyna On ABC News ABC News sat down exclusively with Blac Chyna who spoke out for the first time since her ex Rob Kardashian publicly harassed and cyberbullied her on social media. Chyna told ABC News she was "devastated" to see the explicit photos leaked by her ex. The interview aired this morning on "Good Morning America."

STAR WARS TEASER The first teaser for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" dropped and the thing that stuck out for fans was Luke Skywalker's quote at the end that the "Jedi must end." In the first clip from the movie, which hits theaters in December, Daisy Ridley's Rey has tracked down Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, and the thought at the end of 2015's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is that he would train this young character in the ways of the force. ABC News correspondent Paula Faris interviewed the cast of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” while at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando. Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, says 'it's possible' Luke goes to the dark side in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'. The clip looks to open that way, with Rey handling a lightsaber and listening to Luke's guidance, but there's that shocking quote at the end from Luke, one of the most iconic Jedi in history. ABC ...

**** A FILM BY JOHN RIDLEY ****   **** LET IT FALL Academy Award-winner John Ridley’s LET IT FALL: LOS ANGELES 1982-1992 will be released in theaters April 21. The feature documentary takes a unique and in-depth look at the years and events leading up to the city-wide violence that began April 29, 1992, when the verdict was announced in the Rodney King case. Produced in partnership with ABC News’ Lincoln Square Productions, a broadcast length version of the documentary will air on Friday, April 28 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, pegged to the 25th anniversary of the Los Angeles uprising. LET IT FALL delves beyond the conflicts between law enforcement and the black community to look at tensions across the city as a whole; it traces the roots of the civil unrest to a decade before the uprising. The documentary features exclusive interviews with eyewitnesses and people directly involved in the events from diverse neighbo...