we can't get enough of star, donny and dr. nancy. we're going to talk about the hot topics of the day. wluing a story whether miss pennsylvania was right to say that the miss universe contest or miss usa contest was rigged. also miley cyrus got engaged at just 19. is that too young? we'll talk about that. also hit the road to give a life tile makeover to a divorced mother and all i have to tell you is that donny is handing out dating advice. >> whoa. >> look out world. >> everything was fine -- >> all right. >> in charge -- >> all right. >> and also taking questions from our crowd. so it's a full hour of "today' " professional professionals". >> so you've got to get to the top news stories of the morning. we've got natalie at the news desk. >> good morning, everyone. startling new statistics today as the pentagon reports that nearly one service member commits suicide every day. 154 soldiers have committed suicide in the first 159 days of this year. that's 17% more than at the same time last year and more than the total number killed

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donny, is it a good idea for companies like this to get involved in a political issue? >> the issue aside, here's what should govern a decision and only one thing. their shareholders. they have a responsibility, all corporations have a responsibility to the people that invest in their company to sell their product. having said that, if they made a calculated and i think this is a smart decision that taking that stand and maybe con temporizing the grand and building an emotional bond is right for selling cookies and it's the right decision. my company did the first commercial, two gay guys shopping for furniture. that was a company about inclusion and it was right for their brand. >> i like what donny says in terms of it being business oriented but a moral standing ground. you sort of say this feels good but i'm doing it because it makes sense. >> you are agree, though, there's nobody a bigger supporter of game rights than me. but having said that, if it was not right for their business. >> i found it very interesting that the cookie is 100 years old. they made a very de

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so, now -- >> -- all right. >> donny deutsch is involved. >> all right. that's -- meantime lead stories making news today. natalie morales. >> good morning, everyone. federal health officials are racing to find the source of an e. coli outbreak in florida, georgia, louisiana, and alabama. at least 11 cases have been linked to the outbreak. including the death of an infant in new orleans last week. however, officials are just beginning their investigation, and they hope to identify the source of the contamination before the outbreak widens. >>> british prime minister david cameron has been called to appear next week before an ethics committee investigating the tabloid phone hacking scandal. his predecessor gordon brown will also appear. cameron's former communications chief and two friends have faced charges in the investigation. >>> wild weather, including tornadoes, destroyed at least five homes thursday in southeastern wyoming. several people were treated for minor injuries. powerful storms also pounded parts of colorado with hail. and an ominous funnel

donny deutsch, chairman of the advertising giant, inc. here are the numbers, startling, $163 million loss in its first quarter, revenue down by 20%, sales fell an average of 19%. you know about this stuff. what went wrong, donny. >> simple. ad hoc focus group happened here. john, not so brilliant cameraman said they lost my mother-in-law. she lost coupons. also not so brilliant stage manager -- also are brilliant. >> you're going to go blurry now. >> came over and said i like coupons. what did they do. that's what you have to know. they actually insulted their customers. we're no longer going to insult our customer and give them coupons. in reality that's what they trained their customer to want. the big mistake they made was saying we're no longer this but didn't tell you what they were. >> on the one hand you made your argument. on the other hand they said we want to give people the low, average straightforward price. we're not going to overcharge you. >> walmart. you're never going to beat walmart on prices. they couldn't compete there

nancy snyder, donny deutsch. they are here to tackle the topics of the day. good morning. let's start with the subject a lot of people talking about, karen klein, the 68-year-old bus monitor who was brutally verbally abused by middle school students on the bus. she was on the program yesterday. there has been an outpouring of support to the tune of $650,000 raised on her behalf. so what should she do with this money? star? >> i say pay off whatever she owes on her house, take care of her grandchildren and retire. she's earned it. give a little bit back to charity. >> a little bit? how much is a little bit. >> tithe something to the church. i think she says she wants to do that. give something back to charity for older women. i think it's a good idea. >> you're handling the brand that is now karen klein. what do you suggest she do? >> here is my question, what was the intention of the money. were most people sending it to her because she needs a vacation? to me, she should do at the end of the day what she wants. i would hope she would take care of herself and give the majo

star, donny, dr. nancy. they're going to be here. of course, they're going to talk about the hottest stories that have everyone talking. they're also going to give one lucky a complete lifestyle makeover. >> they do makeovers now? >> yeah, but i mean a lifestyle makeover. not just your hair and makeup. something even harder, your life. we'll find out all about that. >> we will be watching. >>> first let's go inside. natalie's standing by at the news desk with a check of all the headlines. >> good morning. an update on the economy as fed chairman ben bernanke testifies before congress. the economy remains front and center in the presidential campaign. last night republican mitt romney accused of president of being out of touch and failing to fix the economy. and for his part, the president told a beverly hills fund-raiser there's been progress on the economy but said there is more work to do. >>> and the two meanwhile appeared in comedy sketches at the "cmt music awards" about who should host the show, toby keith or kristen bell. and

donny and marie? mickey and minnie. which famous couple got together? >> sonny and cher. >> and you're right! wow. >> they're on a roll. that was so iconic in history. >> i'm trying to get rid of this, and nobody wants it. >> go ahead. >> i just watched the clip again last night. and you know, cher tells the story of how she met sonny. she was 17 at the time. when she was 16, actually, she met him. she lied about her age as well. >> hoda's not the only one. >> they ended up living together. >> yeah. >> as roommates and friends. >> that didn't work out either. >> it didn't. >> all righty. okay, reege. >> we continue. your name and location. >> jenny peterson in loma linda, california. >> what do you do? >> i'm a nurse. >> okay, jenny, here it is. here's the question. elton john is the godfather of which dynamic duo's child? brad pitt and angelina jolie. madonna and guy ritchie. john lennon and yoko ono. or david and victoria beckham. think about it now. brad pitt, madonna, john lennon, david and victoria beckham. he's the godfather of one of them. >> c.

want to mention we have a special show this friday, a full hour of "today's professionals" star jones, donny deutsch, dr. nancy sharing their insight on what's new and what's happening. they're also going to be giving one person a complete lifestyle makeover. it's a full hour of professionals friday on "today." >> is it too late to apply for that? >> pretty good. let's get a check of the weather from steph. >> first of all, you all look better than me. i don't care what age you are, you guys all look amaze zblpg thanks. >> you do. >> i'm serious. >> let's have a look at the weather as we head throughout the day today. it's going to be sunateled again here into the northeast and into the northwest where that heat is still sticking in the center of the n >> good morning. a mixture of sun and clouds. there is a 30% chance we could see a couple of rain showers. >> is it time to cut the cake yet? >> yes, it is. >> okay. let's make it official. we've got to eat this cake. >> let's get into this. >> now as you're cutting. how do you really feel about 40? >> you know what? i am -- it's another day.

donny deutsch, from advertising, inc. >> right off the bat jess's story tells us something, how much she loves this doll. how important is this emotion. >> you used the word passion twice. i don't care if it's stay at home mom or anybody in the workforce, what is the key to your success, be passionate about something. women looking to get back to work or starting your own business, start with what turns you on. what is your love as a kid. go from there. >> with this economy a lot of people are looking for ways to make money. yet with all the risk that may entail, starting a home business, the question people may be asking is when is a good time. >> first of all, now is a great time. you can do things where there isn't a ton of risk. you watch her story, she started making dolls. i always say the best way to come up with an idea, think about your own life, not only what you love, have you ever said to yourself, why didn't somebody make this. i wish somebody made watch bands, blah blah blah, a need for it and make it. start out, go online, go manufacture watch bands. on google it shows

. >>> back now at 8:09 for a brand-new edition of today's professionals, star jones, donny deutsch and dr. nancy snyderman to break down the day's topics. start with stepfather, videotape that's been seen by a lot of people. he's playing ball with his stepson in the backyard. he gets angry, yells at the young boy. he takes his belt off and begins to hit this boy with the belt. the video is taken shot from the neighbor's window through the blinds of the neighbor's window. so raise your hands -- by the way, the neighbor then takes the video and posts it online and sends it into authorities. raise your hand if you would have done exactly what the neighbor did. >> and then some. >> then some. >> also we need to add the neighbor did yell out afterwards, stop hitting this kid as he was taking the video. >> no one here a little queasy about the spying part of this story. that raised some questions? >> absolutely not. people look out windows. when a child is in danger, there's no gray area. >> the law would require it. >> you're watching this poor little kid get hit. whether you run in there o

want to mention we have a special show this friday, a full hour of "today's professionals" star jones, donny deutsch, dr. nancy sharing their insight on what's new and what's happening. they're also going to be giving one person a complete lifestyle makeover. it's a full hour of professionals friday on "today." >> is it too late to apply for that? >> pretty good. let's get a check of the weather from steph. >> first of all, you all look better than me. i don't care what age you are, you guys all look amaze zblpg thanks. >> you do. >> i'm serious. >> let's have a look at the weather as we head throughout the day today. weather as we head throughout the day. it's going to be unsettled through the northeast and the northwest with the heat still sticking in the center of the country. now here's a look at what's happening outside your door. >>> good morning, sunshine in washington, parts of northern virginia into maryland. farther south it's cloudy and getting some showers now. from charlottesville north up to near loray and heading east. and we will have a likelihood of some scattered afternoon

star jones and donny deutch will talk about what is new. they will give someone a complete lifestyle makeover friday on "today." >> that sounds good. let's get a check of the weather. >>> i don't care what age you are. you look amazing. i can eat cake now. let's have a look at the weather as we head throughout the day. unsettled into the northeast and in the northwest. that heat still sticks in >>> you need fair conditions to fly a blimp in the bay area. that is what we have for you at this point. beautiful clear start to the day. gorgeous day. warming up as we head through the afternoon. right now, we are in the 60s in sunnyvale. we round out the day in the 70s and 80s. 77 in san jose. up to 80 degrees tomorrow. don't forget, you can catch the giants and rangers here on friday. >> is it time to cut >> is t it time to cut the cake yet? >> let's make it official. we have to eat it. nat, how do you really feel about 40? >> you know what? it's another day. i think a lot of us choose to live our lives -- 30, i made an effort to jump start healt

. >> the most convincing part is what donnie said, i'm not educable. [laughter] the most convincing thing that peter said which i am amazed because he is such a steeled and well-trained debater. i assume you went to oxford. you must have won some debates on the oxford unit you stubbornly defended something which was not issue. you defended something which i totally agree with, that, you know it is much better to have free trade and open borders than closed and nonfree trade but that was not the issue of this debate. i agree perfectly with that. open trade is better than closed trade. but it was not the issue. the issue is whether europe, the experiment has failed and, the failure, i think, the basic failure is, that we have ground to a halt. that we can not continue. and the reasons for that are deeply buried in our societies, our social contracts, our cultures but above all, in the fact that we are not a nation-state. but we are 27 separate nations with 27 different histories and ways of doing things. if you don't believe me, that these cultural diffe