Is it really safe . Living in new york is about ased ed adventurous as all get. You couldnt pay me. A lot of people want to go on it. Matt gutman, the first ride on it. Brave guy, matt. Couldnt pay me. For a lot of money. He did sky dive. I dont know about that. Good morning, as you can see, dan harris is off. And we have nightline coanchor dan abrams. I think i need legal advice before going on that. Exactly. Leave it at that. It is a soggy morning in parts of the midwest, raises new flood concerns. And add tornados into the mix, and you have a wild weekend of weather ahead. What can we expect . We want to welcome bill kelly from is wsyx tracking it all for us. Good morning. Good morning, everybody. Let me start you out. It has been very active over the last 24 hours. We are talking over 100 reports of Severe Weather. 12 of them tornados, a lot of hail and wind. Take you out to wallace, kansas, this super cel caught on camera, 60 to 70 mile per hour winds. Mostly in rural areas. And up north, colfax, wisconsin, a confirmed tornado. Did damage to a middle and elementary cool. Theyre cleaning up, and the great news rehere, look for the light, no user. And plan you out today, more Violent Storms up through parts of missouri and into iowa, and for the most part, the entire state of minnesota here. Hail, damaging winds, a few tornados are possible. Keeping our eye on that. But coming up in a few minutes, more heavy rain. That may be a problem. See you then. Thanks. And now to new concerns about the popes health. The vatican says hes okay. But this thing has been happening regularly lately. Lindsey janice is here president story. Good morning. Its happened quite a few times, thr concerns about his overall health. But pope francis resumed his normal schedule of activities. He was reportedly smiling and cheerful, but didnt appear to be back to his full strength. This morning, pope francis is back to work after a bout of exhaustion sparked worldwide concerns about his health. The pope abruptly canceling a scheduled appearance at an afternoon mass on friday. Sources tell abc news pope francis felt too fatigued after celebrating mass earlier that morning and bowed out only an hour before he was supposed to appear at another. This is the eighth time since november the pope has canceled an event, three this month alone. Since he was elected in 2013, the 77yearold has appeared in public seemingly nonstop. Traveling around the world, greeting his faithful followers, and testing the limits of his energy. I think what were seeing is a 77yearold man with an incredibly grueling travel schedule, and hes taking a break to recover from that. On a recent trip to the holy land, the pope is seen cautionly kneeling down, showing his age. Papal observers worry he is pus putting on weight,lives, part of a lung gone from an earlier disease. This is not a pop on the verge of stopping. Reporter although his appearance are dance would until august, the vatican doesnt seem worried, saying theres no reasons to be concerned about the health of the pope. He did not take the Summer Holiday last year, and no vacation plans this year. He needs a vacation maybe. Were reminded how vulnerable he is with one healthy lung. Good to see him smiling. And a check of the top story there is ron. Good morning, everyone. General motors announcing three more recalls, adding to the growing list of problem cars. The largest affects 400,000 suvs, the 2014 and 2015 shaefl silver a do, gmc sierra, and the gmc yukon. A Software Glitch can cause the transmission to shift into kn neutral on their own. 48 recalls from 20 million vehicles this year alone. And from recalled cars to recalled ice cream. Nestle pulling 10,000 cases of the haw haw again cause ice cream, it doesnt say it contains peanut. It could pose a danger for people with peanut allergies. It was in 11 states on the east coast. And the search is over for the fire fighter who disappeared in the wilderness. 34yearold Michael Herdman was found in a canyon less than a mile from where he was camping. He was camping with a friend when he went chasing after his beloved dog and never returned. There is no sign of foul play. And the woman run over by a beach patrol truck in daytona beach, florida, has been awarded 2. 6 million in damages. She was laying on the beach unbathing when the life guards truck rolled over her. This was in 2011, the left side of her pace was partially paralyzed in the incident. And a driver in dallas, texas, took this video of a pilot making an Emergency Landing on a busy freeway. It was that was not an entirely smooth landing. It hit a car which in turn caused a Chain Reaction pileup. The pilot had to land the single engine cessna after it lost oil pressure. No other injuries. And a hollywood, florida, Police Officer said he was in a fight for his life after a routine Traffic Accident stop. It was a wild brawl with a suspect. When the backup arrived, the female officer, you are going to see her, tasing this man to subdue him. The guy on the motorcycle witnessed the whole fight and drove away. The suspect was handcuffed and taken away. And a slew of charges, resisting airs a arrest and attempted murder on the officer. And the announcer of the Philadelphia Phillies glad he brought his baseball glove to work on friday. Watch this. Deep to center field, out to our bench. Not good he hit a home run. That is tom mccarthy, broadcast from center field, who caught freddy freemans threerun home run by the Atlanta Braves in a 42 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. And keeping the philadelphia announcer, he threw the ball back on to the field. I think a tradition that began in chicago, showing disdain for the home run. Talk about multitasking. I have been to hundreds of baseball games and never come close to catching the ball. The glove . Ive given up. Unlikely a ball is going to come up get a report live from there and see if we can catch a ball. Hi a player throw a foul ball, it was in ponboston, and dropped it. Its a real man to admit that. They usually through to the kids. Yeah, i took it away. And now a brazen burglary caught on camera. A stranger was in the house, stealing their belongings, and raiding the fridge while they were home. Abcs Michelle Franzen has more. Sglr and a houston couple nearly came face to face with a creepy criminal who broke in while they were there. Overnight, an audacious burglar breaking in with the owners still inside. This Surveillance Video shows the robber outside the home trying to scale the fence. His first attempt, unsuccessful. But he later managed to get into the couples house. Homeowner didnt want to identify himself, but did talk to reporter Jessica Willie from our houston station. The fact that somebody has come into my space and taken my stuff while im here. How brazen is that . Reporter take a look. You can see the burglar meandering around the patio, even with the lights and tv on inside. He momentarily leaves, but shows right back up. The suspect made his way upstairs, where one of the security cameras caught the clearest image of his face. Make mess wonder, what if he came here before . Reporter and he entered the bedroom where one of the hu homeowners was sleeping. He swiped a laptop, and even took off with some of the couples food. Feel violated. Reporter they will add more security cameras in and around their home. Its unnerving to watch as the suspect moves around so casually. Meanwhile, police are using that surveillance tape to try to track down the suspect before he strikes again. Its beneficial they had the cameras they did have. And maybe an alarm next time. Let them know somebody was inside the house. He made himself at home. They got a good shot of him. I think theyll find him quickly. Thank you. And nows to the pregnant athlete turning heads and igniting a debate on what moms should and shouldnt to. The track star competing up to her due date. She made the decision to race after her doctor gave her the green light. This morning, alicia monta know is giving the whole new name to the speed bump. Shes running in sacramento at eight and a half months pregnant with her first child. I asked the midwife and my doctor if it was okay to continue run. Got 100 encouragement. She was last place, behind her competitors she wasnt in it to win it, but to prepare for birth. Keeping myself fit and having stamina for labor. Its a going to be the hardest event that im ever going to go through. Reporter and she doesnt just run with a bun in the obvious. Here she is at the gym doing squats. Shes not the first to work out with child. Leon ellison pumped entire iiron into her 33rd week. And running the Boston Marathon at 39 weeks pregnant. That was her second pregnant marathon and her doctor approved her running it. I wanted to say a big thank you to all the moms out there that ive seen running that have been visibly pregnant and werent afraid to be like, im here, its okay. Reporter with her husband, lou, by her hand, she is not been alone in her fight to stay fit. Women that are pregnant arent sick, theyre strong. And this is a natural beautiful thing that happens. Her pregnancy is right on track. Shes due august 13th. And bring in dr. Jennifer ashton whos delivered over a thousand babies and cared for athletes. I thought i was a rock star for running two miles. Dan is speechless here. What do you think about this . I think, you go, girl. We have to remember, pregnancy is not a disease. In this particular case, she is a worldclass athlete this is not someone whos never exercised. And you have an uncomplicated pregnancy, theres no risk. What are the issues surrounding pregnant women and exercise. A little mini med school. Four basic parameters, exercise, one is maternal heart rate. The other is the hydration st status. Core body temperature. We want it to come down quickly. And blood sugar levels. You burn glucose during exercise. Those are the four big issues. My doctor said it was okay to continue doing what i was doing, but not to start a new sport. Correct. What are the sports and training that pregnant women should avoid . There are a couple that we tend to frown upon. And those are kind of lifethreatening potential exercises. Scuba diving, a change in pressure. Something like sky diving. Horse back ride, downhill skiing. In general, theres always exceptions. But they are at a high velocity, high rate of speed, and if theres an accident, could harm the fetus. Those are sports to avoid anyway. Its wonderful to see her. Go girl. Pregnancy, labor skpr delivery, theyre athletic events train for them. Im impressed with all of you. Now to what is supposed to be the worlds biggest water slide. The opening has been delayed for the third time. The big question, is it safe . Creators in kansas city are working out glitches. And theres no word on exactly when it will open. Abc matt gutman has more. Reporter attention adrenaline junkies. This is more water fall than water slide. A vertigoinducing, nearlyvertical 17story free fall. One that has killed several crash test sandbags, captured by the travel channel show, extreme water parks. Its over. Reporter you have to be insane to ride it. Its not just the biggest and fastest, but the coolest. Reporter its called verruckt, german for insane. And its taller than niagara falls, 168 feet and 7 inches. A world record. Clocking in at speeds up to 70 miles an hour. Dude reporter but cameras were rolling at the water park in kansas city when things started to go wrong. Oh, gosh reporter the slide was supposed to open to the public for memorial day. But safety concerns pushed back the launch twice. Then just this week, the opening was delayed again because of a Technical Glitch in the innovative system that tows the rafts to the top of the ride. As with any innovative product, they are going through the process to evaluate its safe for every rider. Reporter they have safe Safety Measures in place. The rafts have seat belts, and safety netting encloses the slide. No official word on what the slide will finally open. But ill be the first in line when it does. Matt gutman, abc news. Wow. As a legal expert, whdo you think about this one . Theyre smart to be taking their time before opening. Lets say that. They keep delaying. You heard the pr person say, look, we would rather be a little embarrassed to have the delay than have issues. But watching the raft. Would you go on it . Not until they fix the glichs. Aby the way, in case youre wondering, dr. Ashton said that pregnant women should avoid that. And nonpregnant people. Like matt gutman, good luck. Thank you, matt. Dont miss the onehour special extreme water parks on the travel channel documenting the dining and building of this giant water slide. Wow. And at the world cup. With team usa making it tat sweet 16 round, excitement is building for the knockout round against belgium on tuesday. And theres social media on the eye candy on the squad. And they want to get more female viewers any way they can. And paula faris has that story from rio. Its a technical term in soccer, right . Eye candy . Reporter yes. No judgment. We watch for different reasons. Just to give an example, online fans searching for the thursday game between the u. S. And germany, higher than anything else. And much of the search criteria didnt have a lot to do with the actual game. 21 to the u. S. reporter the success helping them capture the hearts of fans across the country. Not only surviving the group of death and advancing to the round of 16, but for heating up the pitch in brazil with their steamy roster. Win, lose or draw, team usas gained more fans than ever at homes across the country supporting their squad. Many turning to social media, expressing their feelings about the teams other talents. Kyle becker man, making his first appearance on the international stage. Some describing the 32yearold Real Salt Lake star at perfection. But sorry, hes off the market. Married since january, his engagement photos are buzzing online. Or graham zusi, slick on the soccer field and sharpdressed too. And goal keeper tim howard. This new jersey native making moves on the field, and off. Like this photo from espn the body issue. And captain clint dempsey. The father of three isnt just a scoring machine, hes a doting dad. The team shared these photos after thursdays game against germany. If they win on tuesday, maybe for all you holding your breath, theyll follow suit. Well, theres something in it for all of us, right . The increased popularity, win win. This isnt the deepest they have gone in the world cup, but this is the first time they have need to the knockout stage, the lound ever round of 16, in consecutive world cups. Showsout consistency. Its tuesdays game against belgium. They have to win, its the knock outstage. If they dont win, they go home. Its called the knockout stage, theyre knockouts. Goodlook. And for a lot of women, the fact theyre family men, makes them hotter, right . Wipe that drool off your chin, okay. Compose ours. Thank you. And dont miss the big stars in the round of 16. Two matches today on abc. All the action kicks off at 11 30 eastern. Too much estrogen in that story for you . Im just jealous. I can make it seem like im upset. Im jealous. Lawyers are hot too. Im engaged to one. Lawyers versus soccer players. Let me see. Economists back to the weather. And bill kelly from our columbus, ohio, station, wsyx. Thats what we deal with as meteorologists. Its a tough gig. Yeah, right. More heavy rain. We talked about the Severe Weather in the midwest and the plains earlier. Now the flooding potential. Rain measured in inches today. Already flood watches and warnings out there. Localized flooding. Looks like the bigger rivers are okay. But bears watching. Beautiful in the northeast. Temperatures in the 80s. Get out to the beach today. Take a look at this, live shot out of atlantic city. The last time, it was 50 degrees. That was two months ago. Now 70, enjoy the beaches up and down the eastern seaboard. For the highs out west, 105 in sacramento. By monday, 110 for palm reporter good morning, everyone, im meteorologist chris sowers with this accuweather update. Looks like a fantastic morning around the delaware valley. We have a lot of blue and lots of sunshine and comfortable temperatures for a change. Not much going on in the humidity department. Its a pleasant surprise for us this morning. 85 degrees this afternoon. 86 tomorrow. The humidity returns by monday, hot by tuesday, those two elements combined bring thundershowers by wedn coming up, were going to look at where there is some cool out there. Well see you in a few minutes. I like that. Cool air. Coming up on Good Morning America, is this a coldblooded killer. Prosecutors say he murdered his boss after he accused him of ripping off clients. We have the explosive arguments. Wrong winner crowned. Miss florida loses her crown after a scoring error kos to light. How does that happen . And amy adams for a first class move. What she did coming up in pop news. What she did, ahead in pop news. A amy adams. What she did, ahead in pop news. L amy adams. What she did, ahead in pop news. 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