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The biggest one ever. skechers has agreed to pay out $40 million. >> the shape-up shoes promised to help you lose the weight and firm it all up without having to work out. as abcs linsey davis reports, that was false advertising. [ whistle blows ] >> i came across the shape-ups. my knees were feeling better. >> reporter: joe montana, brooke burke, kim kardashian. >> bye-bye, trainer. hello, shape-ups. >> reporter: just some of the celebrities who helped peddle skechers claims that wearing these ...

Kind of anticlimactic. still the case almost in the hands of the jury. also this morning, a controversial lesson about racism in a colorado elementary school. a second grader there showed up in black face and wearing an mlk costume. how school administrators responded and what the boys mother has to say now. later this half hour, an amazing advance for a paralyzed woman who used her brain, a microchip and futuristic technology to operate a robotic arm all on her own. >> talk about the miracl...

Photos of the obama daughters. >> reporter: not many celebrities have the presidents clout. tom cruise, sarah jessica parker, julia roberts and others typically have to dodge photographers wherever they go with their kids. >> grown men crawling around a school with cameras, you know what? that puts fear into the heart of every parent. >> reporter: but on a public street, these photographers were well within their rights. >> she may be the one who could be subject to criminal action. if you assau...

This morning on "world news now" -- family tragedy. robert kennedy jr.s wife is found dead in her home in suburban new york city. >> her apparent suicide has sent shockwaves through a family known for one tragedy after another. its thursday, may 17th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good morning, everybody. im rob nelson. >> and im diana perez in for paula faris. well bring you up to date on the investigation into mary richardson kennedys death and explain whats next in...

Prosecution does not have to prove that attempting to protect his campaign was the only reason for the cover-up. just that it was more than a side benefit. that jury, nine men and seven women from central north carolina which includes the town where edwards grew up. they are solidly middle class. >> the government always wants people who are sort of -- people that follow the law. >> reporter: the jury is racially balanced. six african-americans, possibly a strategy by the defense. >> defense wen...

In fact, the ftc found shape-up wearers actually gained weight. and the company didnt just depend on celebrities. its ads quoted an independent study by a california chiropractor. turns out that chiropractor wasnt so independent. hes married to a skechers executive. in a statement, the company denied its ads were misleading but says it agreed to a settlement to avoid an expensive legal battle. its not clear how much money each customer will get, but what is clear is that the $40 million settleme...

Fan page, wnnfans.com for what you need to do if you want your money back. >> go get your money. >> false advertising. im shocked. coming up -- the actor who could be taking home a $50 million paycheck. >> and hollywood-style advice for mitt romney. thats next in your "skinny." >> announcer: abcs "world news now" will continue after this wq i cant stand these spots. those spots are actually leftover food and detergent residue that can redeposit on your dishware during the rinse cycle. gross. j...

Doctors discovered an early test for children, a really basic one, that can really make a big difference. its an abc news exclusive. ale story all you moms out there may want to tune into. amazingly simple test. and later on this half hour, what a bittersweet love story told by the widow of a war hero just given the medal of honor. she shares the memories shes nnedys d for decades. but first, police say a housekeeper discovered mary kennedys body hanging in the garage of her sprawling mansio...

Assassinated during his eyesidential run in 1968. mary and robert kennedy were married for 16 years. they had four children. the couple filed for divorce in 2010. at the time she was said to be around that time, mary kennedy had two high-profile arrests involving intoxication. at the time she was said to be battling drugs and alcohol. the familys attorney released a statement that said, we deeply regret the death of our beloved sister mary whose radiant and creative spirit will be sorely missed ...

Company thats in trouble and how you can get a refund if you are a buyer of these shoes here. >> very interesting turn of events here. >> the whole thing is a little "sketchy." >> ooh. there you go. >> try the veal. later on this half hour, gop presidential candidate mitt romney is getting some advice whether he wants it or not from an acting coach. thats later on in "the skinny." >> if you want to know which acting coach, im going to give you a hint. you ready? what is your favorite curse wor...