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>> i was going to say action you mentioned lots of handshakes. i wondered why are these two men so intent on making things look good? >> reporter: i think both men's political priorities have changed. now they see the damage being inflicted on each man's political reputation by this continued feud. president obama has at least one eye on midterm elections in november. he certainly doesn't want to be portrayed as an israel basher when those crucial votes come up. here in israel, israelis, despite what they might think about obama's pressure tactics, particularly on jewish settlements,...

water park in indiana or seeking relief from a water fountain here in new york city. >> this guy seemed to have the right idea in the detroit river. you can get used to it because it is happening again today. >> it's hot out there. john hendren seeking shelter from the early morning heat in our washington, d.c. bureau. good morning, john. >> good morning, jeremy and vinita. for people on the east coast, it's the kind of heat that radiates through your shoes. and it's only likely to get worse. it could be the worst heat wave in decades. >> brutal. >> 13 eastern states have issued extr...

>> i was going to say action you mentioned lots of handshakes. i wondered why are these two men so intent on making things look good? >> reporter: i think both men's political priorities have changed. now they see the damage being inflicted on each man's political reputation by this continued feud. president obama has at least one eye on midterm elections in november. he certainly doesn't want to be portrayed as an israel basher when those crucial votes come up. here in israel, israelis, despite what they might think about obama's pressure tactics, particularly on jewish settlements,...

celebrate the true meaning of independence day. larry jacobs has more. ♪ >> reporter: fireworks filled the skies over communities across the country. the culmination of a scorching holiday for much of the nation. >> this is the day when we celebrate the very essence of america. and the spirit that has defined us as a people and as a nation for more than two centuries. >> reporter: the president and first lady welcomed members of the military and their families to the white house for a barbecue, concert, and to view fireworks from the south lawn. ♪ >> reporter: for some u.s. soldi...

Continue to track into the carolinas as well. some areas could easily see about a half inch of ice on the ground. and heavy snow is going to be a problem as well. anywhere from atlanta up towards the north. but cities like atlanta, it's going to be a whole mixed bag. they'll get pieces of sleet, and ice and heavy snow. looks like north of atlanta some places could see upwards of a foot of snow, slowing down travel all over the place and atlanta itself expecting plenty of travel concerns because of the icing and also mixing with the snow. >> ava, pretty unusual for the southeast to get this kin...