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Whole thing, and the men were caught a short time later. heather: pilfering poultry, say that five times fast. well, some of the nation's major shippers have a plan that they say would cut traffic. they're asking lawmakers to increase the weight limits for trucks on highways. the idea is that trucks would be filled to capacity, increasing their efficiency. but the request is sparking a big debate. jonathan serrie is live in atlanta for us so, jonathan, forgive the pun, what's driving the debate? [laughter] >> reporter: hi, heather. well, what's driving this is that you have these major shipp...

In moving hosni mubarak aside and creating the path to elections that we are seeing now. it had a great amount of popularity and goodwill. unfortunately it's losing altitude. it's been fairly heavy handed to protestors. it's subjected civilians to military tribunals. it's been seen as partial to hosni mubarak's cronies. it's another signal that the military has a tin ear when it comes to politics. heather: is this good news or bad news for the u.s.? >> i'd say it's a very bad sign. in places like this we look for the military to play a bit of a stabilizing role as a counter weight to islamists...

We'll have more on that ahead. gregg: then, no deal on capitol hill could mean no meal for needy children. the free school lunch program now on the chopping block. we're going to ask the former director of the congressional budget office what else could go. heather: and stay tuned for this story. swimming with the sharks in nothing but a bikini. no cage, no protective suit, nada. and all live on television as it happens. that is the premise of a brand new tv special. we'll talk with the scientist behind the idea ahead. >> one of them came right up, full frontal, straight up to me and just star...

Shame to push all these strong men aside and see islamists come into hower. our power is not infinite in influencing political outcomes a broad. we should certainly try. people who are our natural allies, the good guys, people who want freedom are under pressure. so far we've done very little. the administration probably doesn't take a favorable view of the invisible hand of the market but seems to take that view when it comes to politics abroad, thinking that any democracy is a good democracy, that we don't have to find ways to help the good guys, which is a shame. the last political contest ...

Thanksgiving to my sister in oklahoma city, oklahoma. i hope you're having a great thanksgiving and enjoying all the turkey. love you dearly. all right, bye-bye. ♪ heather: a very special message there from our troops stationed in afghanistan. on this thanksgiving day, nearly 100,000 meals are being prepared creating a little taste of home for those serving overseas. our conor powell caught up with some of the troops enjoying the holiday in afghanistan. connor? >> reporter: well, good morning and happiness that giving, heather. we are streaming to you live from a plywood and sandbag bunker h...