this morning on "w this morning on "world news now" -- swimming into history. diane nyad is hours away from breaking an amazing record. >> she is expected to finish her swim from cuba to the florida keys. her lifelong passion. it is tuesday, august 21st. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." uh-huh, good tuesday morning, everybody. try to say bon soir. >> bon jour. >> bon appetit. >> indeed. >> i missed you. >> yes, indeed. we're back together. back on the ranch. >> reunited. >> feels so good. >> you had a great time in paris. >> trip of my life. fantastic. can't say enough good things.