Ballroom on an emotional dancing with the stars. Why she doesnt regret a moment. And her message this morning, she will never quit. Were with her on the dance floor. And good morning, america. Some news just coming in this tuesday morning. More fallout from the terror raids in africa. The Libyan Government is very angry. Theyre calling in the u. S. Ambassador for a grilling about that special forces operation, to capture one of the most wanted men in the world, right there, anas al libi. So much tension right now. And more than 1,000 students up bright and early, to celebrate. They are our second Finalist High School in our huge katy perry live event. High schools all across the country submitting their roar videos for a chance to have katy perry perform live at their school on october 25th. Well reveal all of them this week. And theyre up. Theyre theyre going to be great in class today. Pretty good high school. 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 a hairy 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 melissa 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. Reporter many in places like bergen county, new jersey, describing 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. All i saw was a cloud of green leaves. And that was then the tree came down. Reporter 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. Ripping apart fences. The debris, blowing out this car window. It was stuck right in there. You can see where that piece of wood is. Reporter 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 when the u. S. Will default and not be able to pay the bills. Senate democrats putting together a lastditch effort right now. Jonathan karl is there for us at the white house. Good morning, jon. Reporter as the shutdown enters its second week with no end in sight, Senate Democrats are moving forward with their plan to prevent a 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. Asked about the impasse, press secretary 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 with what they see 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, most of the blame goes to republicans who now have a 70 disapproval rating. 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 have been drifting down in the last couple of days, but nothing like a crash. In part because people think that the consequences of a default would be just 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, we would see 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 start to freeze 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. Exactly right. 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. Cannot imagine what the reaction will be like if those Social Security checks are not paid. 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 tevin geike from joint base lewismcchord was stabbed after a confrontation with a group of africanamerican soldiers. Three suspects are in custody. But investigators are no longer calling the case a possible hate crime. Theyre analyzing Surveillance Video from a nearby 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 operative. Anas 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 the driver of an suv on new york citys west side highway. The suspect 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 chicken. Packaged in california. 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 goes into circulation today. It features raised printing and a blue ribbon and a bell that changes colors. All to thwart counterfeiters. This guy trying to rob a Convenience Store on long island, new york. Just know which Convenience 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. So again, know what store youre robbing. Avoid the ones with machetes. Strong i land. Strong 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. Good morning, reena. 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 now an investigation into 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 onto 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 reports that authorities have put a tracking bracelet on the child. To be sure he doesnt slip away again. 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. Much, much ramped it up a bit here. All right, reena. 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 lost and separated on their annual anniversary hike. Ryan owens has the story. 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 some joy hike. Reporter the next day, rick found their truck. He couldnt find his way back to his wife. It hit me really hard when i went to my truck to get stuff to put on and all 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 told her he was doing fine. Her reaction was, thank god you 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 there are now afraid for their childrens health. And abcs nick watt has the details. Reporter here at Malibu High School, perched on the picturesque 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. Fear. Honestly fear. You know, im afraid. My children spend all day here. Im definitely a mom who wants answers. 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 quad was dug up and pcbs, lead, and pesticides were found and removed. When you hear about a cancer cluster, possible 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. You can understand why they want some answers. No question about that. A very different kind of story right now. New twist in the ad wars. One of the big three automakers are trusting their pitch to a fake newsman. Would you buy a car from anchorman ron burgundy . Dodge is betting that you will. Chris connelly takes a look at it. Im very important. I have many leatherbound books. Reporter straight from the 1970s doofus of a desk, created by will ferrell. In the 2004 film comedy anchorman. But ron burgundy has returned, with ferrell now appearing as san diegos threepiece unsuitable newsman. In hilarious commercials for the dodge durango. Mpg. Reporter an unexpected comparison. On my left is one horse. With one horsepower. Reporter its cross promotion and a lowercost, highprofile way to attract people for chrysler. Youre going to get an audience that was into anchorman when it came out nine years ago. Which is going to be a younger, cooler consumer. Reporter in a world of icon placement, as this 30 rock episode captured in 2006. This is diet snapple . I know. It tastes just 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 neither shaken nor stirred heineken. Even ferrells done it in character before, for bud light. Promoting his film, semipro. Bud light, suck one. Cut reporter now, its a car company hoping hell stay classy. You stay classy, san diego. Reporter 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 the 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 hanging off the coastline for awhile. Youre getting the better air. 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 really july. This is a Good Opportunity to get measurable rainfall in a lot of places here. Phoenix drops down to 73 by thursday. This is a big, powerful system that works in and drops down that jet stream in that direction. So becomes stormy in the west. Getting better and better on the eastern seaboard. Well talk more about the carolinas. Americas weather and that tuesday trivia, all brought to you by jimmy dean sausage. 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