forces and later released as i mentioned as part of the prisoner exchange. this has been a very controversial case. people on both sides of the issue, security here has been tight, but as for now, no plea entered today. and the next court hearing, richard, expected to be january 12th. back to you. >> sarah with the very latest for us. thank you very much in north carolina. still ahead, is the unusually warm weather heating up business in some parts of the country? a look at the bottom line at the register and the record-breaking temperatures to boot. ♪