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GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, now to a "GMA" viral food trend alert. And it's a trend that's also a hack. And a lot of us, we have our thoughts here about this. Rice paper croissants, they're taking internet by storm with hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok. And Lori Bergamotto decided to try it out for herself. Hey, Lori. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Hey, who's ready to save some money and help the planet? Well, a lot of people use a lot of paper towels, but it is time to break that habit, and you wallet's is going to thank you. Consumer correspondent Becky Worley put some sustainable alternatives to the test. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to former President Donald Trump's challenging week ahead. He has a hearing this week in the federal classified documents case against him in Florida. Now, if he appears, it would be his first court appearance in that case since he was arraigned. ABC's Faith Abubey joins us live from Georgia. Another state where the former president has a hearing this week. Good morning to you, Faith. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Oh, that's so horrible. Okay, Matt, thanks very much. We're gonna get the latest now on that breaking news over the weekend. The Pandora papers, a massive investigation of millions of leaked documents from off shore bank accounts detailing how some of the world's wealthy from world leaders to celebrities hide their assets from authorities and tax collectors. Senior national correspondent Terry Moran is tracking the story from Washington. Good morning, Terry. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now, one woman's surprisingly positive take on being a victim of the Bernie Madoff ponzi scheme. Alexandra Penney is a best-selling author and former magazine editor, who lost her life savings to Madoff. And now she's written a new book about what it's like to have the rug pulled out from under you, and how fulfilling it can be to get back on your feet. The book is called "The Bag Lady Papers: The Priceless Experience Of Losing It All." Great to be here with you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BIANNA GOLODRYGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Well, now to a controversial open letter to women attending a top Ivy League university. A former Princeton grad is advising them that the best place to find a good mate for life is right under their nose, on campus. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHRIS CUOMO (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Jonathan, thanks for the reporting this morning. Of course, there is a lot of politics in this, but a judge is different. This is going to come down to philosophy and what has she decided in the past. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now let's get to the presents. All right. You may have opened your gifts, or you're tearing off that wrapping paper right now. We understand that. Our Becky Worley has important tips for what comes next, from turning on the tech to getting the most out of gift cards. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back now with our "GMA" cover story and the latest on Princess Kate and what UK Papers are calling the Kate effect after she revealed her cancer diagnosis. Maggie Rulli joins us from Kensington Palace this morning. Good morning, Maggie. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, George, thank you. Now to our "GMA" cover story, our series, Spring Break on a Budget. And if you're looking for the best deals for your spring getaway, we have tips on when and where to book your trip from Nicky Kelvin, editor at large at "The Points Guy." Let's say good morning to Nicky. Nicky, thank you for being here. And we always get these tips on, like, I think I have paper falling where I'm sitting, confetti. They're happy you're here, and one piece fell down, but the best time to book to get the best deals. So, you're going to tell us if these are fly or fake, all right? And here's our first one. You should book your flights on Tuesdays for the lowest price, fly or fake? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) That's an important reminder. All right, Reena, thank you so much for that. We're gonna turn now to the passing of a legendary actor, Oscar- nominee Ryan O'Neal, one of Hollywood's leading men for decades, appearing in films like "Love Story," "Paper Moon" and "What's Up Doc?" ABC's Chris Connelly is here in our studio to take a look at his life and legacy. Good morning to you, Chris. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JANAI NORMAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, now to an actor getting Oscar buzz for his performance opposite Jennifer Lawrence in the new movie "Causeway." Brian Tyree Henry has become a familiar face in movies and on TV since his breakout role in "Atlanta." And Stephanie Ramos, I am so jealous of, because you got the chance to talk to him. In "Atlanta," he's Paper Boi, Paper Boi... [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the new leaks of national security documents. Images of secret papers posted on social media leading to questions about damage to US interests abroad. And just who's responsible? ABC's Patrick Reevell joins us now from London with the very latest. Patrick, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we do start this half hour with Prince Harry's libel fight against a British tabloid. The Royals' attorneys arguing in court the paper got it all wrong when reporting about the Prince seeking police protection for his family. ABC's Zohreen Shah has more. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) First, President Biden's handling of secret government papers. Lawyers for the President revealed this weekend that more classified documents were found at his Delaware home, as we learn more about the appointment of a special counsel to investigate. Senior White House correspondent Mary Bruce starts us off. Good morning, Mary. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But first, the latest on President's handling of secret government papers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SANDRA CISNEROS (AUTHOR "WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME: POEMS") Hello, I'm Sandra Cisneros. I am the author of "Woman Without Shame: Poems." If you've ever wondered what a woman thinks, this is the book that finally took me over 25 years to be brave enough to put it down on paper. (Speaking foreign language). Enjoy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with actor and director Olivia Wilde breaking her silence in the custody battle with her ex, "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and the moment she was served custody papers right there before taking the stage to promote her new film earlier this year. Janai Norman has the story. Janai, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to a wild ride on Wall Street for a little-known company. It recently went public, but somehow is now worth more on paper than some of the biggest, best-known companies in the world. Our chief business correspondent Rebecca Jarvis is here to explain. And, Rebecca, the surge raising a lot of questions and concerns, as you know. Good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But now we're gonna go to our decoding dollar stores series where we're finding helpful saving strategies as inflation prices reach a 40-year high. Dollar stores are actually known for very competitive prices on paper and party goods. When you say party, our consumer correspondent Becky Worley shows up to check it out. Good morning, Becky. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Well, we start this half hour with Novak Djokovic and his fight to remain in Australia and defend his title in the Australian Open, his lawyers filing court papers. And Britt Clennett joins us from Hong Kong with more. Good morning to you, Britt. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Oh, I think we're going to wear this record out. Back now with T-minus eight days and counting before I am launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket. My training has not yet begun, but Amy is going to join us to tell us what is in store for me and my fellow crew members this morning. Amy, you got a big sheet of paper over there. I'm scared. What's going on? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now, we're goin got turn to our series, "GMA's" Ways to Save. This morning, we have the best way to save on your staples, food, paper products and more. Rebecca Jarvis introduces us to a mother of three who found a way to save so much on groceries that she paid off her mortgage in less than two years. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the latest on Britney's battle to end the conservatorship that's defined her life for more than a decade. Her lawyer filing new court papers attacking Spears' father. Kaylee Hartung joins us with the details and the pop superstar's new reaction this morning. Good morning, Kaylee. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now on "GMA" with a story about how more Americans are embracing dollar-style stores these days, and not just for paper goods and school supplies, but for getting dinner on the table. ABC's Deirdre Bolton has much more on this. Deirdre, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with the latest on Britney Spears. Her longtime attorney has filed papers to quit her conservatorship following Spears' statement in court. Janai Norman has the details. Good morning, Janai. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It is time now for "Deals & Steals" and we are sprucing it up for spring this morning. We wanted to deck out our set with some of Cookie's Paper Petals that you see. This is from our open for business segment earlier this week. Cookie, I'm telling you, we love them, we bought them, and you can still get yours on our website, as well. Tory is going to help us stay in the spring small business theme right now. Good morning, Tory. So, let's start, spring we think of birds, we think of birds, so what do we have for, as our first product? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Hello, OG, and I miss you all, as well. We have a lot to talk about. We're going to begin with Steven Spielberg, he's got a new movie in the works. It's a coming of age story based on his own life growing up, and guess who's cast to play his relative? Seth Rogen is on board to play a character inspired by Spielberg's favorite uncle, he must have been a very favorite uncle. And Michelle Williams has joined the cast to play a character inspired by his own mother. The as yet untitled drama will be loosely based on Spielberg's childhood in Arizona. And since this story's so personal to him, Spielberg is also putting pen to paper, co-writing the script. That's the first time he's done that in 20 years, since 2001's "AI." The film is expected to be released sometime in 2022. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we are continuing our Open For Business series with one small business, Cookie's Paper Petals, managed to really blossom during the pandemic. Erielle Reshef, it'll all make sense, joins us with much more on this. Good morning, Erielle. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) T.J. now to that new bombshell report from "The New York Times" that the paper says is in part based President Trump's tax records. The report raising questions about whether Trump has profited from the presidency. Our chief national affairs correspondent Tom Llamas has that story. Tom, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) ABC contributor and former acting's DHS under Secretary for Intelligence John Cohen joins us this morning. John, we heard in Rachel's piece, the reasoning behind this move is the concern over leaks. We're hearing a major backlash on this move to end these in-person briefings. The paper briefings are still happening. You've been a part of these, how often do they happen? And why are the in-person briefings so important? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) Well, Jeffrey Epstein's alleged coconspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, is asking to be released on bond. Maxwell's attorneys arguing she be released on $5 million bond with GPS monitoring saying, due to COVID, if she stays behind bars, her health will be at serious risk and it would keep her from participating in her defense. Now, while in jail she is under constant monitoring wearing only paper clothes and no sheets on her bed. The hearing for her bond is scheduled for Tuesday. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JULIA MACFARLANE (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, dealt a setback in her lawsuit against a British tabloid. A judge ruling her claims, that the publisher of "The Mail on Sunday" acted dishonestly, deliberately stirred up conflict between the duchess and her father and that the paper had an agenda against Meghan, will not go forward. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to our "GMA" Cover Story, an unexpected source for groceries and supplies. Restaurants across the country are now selling staples like meat, flour and, yes, even toilet paper to stay afloat to help you get what you need. Becky Worley is in San Francisco with more. Good morning, Becky. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the household supply chain. (Voiceover) We've talked a lot about likely food shortages, but other common items like toilet paper and cleaning products are very scarce as well. Experts say some will be back soon, but others could take a while. T.J. Holmes joins us with what you need to know. Good morning, T.J. MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, we've seen that in other hot spots as well, Tom, okay, thanks very much. We want to go to the White House now and the growing evidence that President Trump's top advisers were urgently warning him of a danger of a pandemic starting back in January. Despite those warnings President Trump spent weeks downplaying the covid-19 threat in public. Our chief White House correspondent Jon Karl is tracking the latest on all that. And, Jon, the paper trail in these reports is pretty damning and the President pretty clearly angry about it. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Maggie, we'll take all the encouraging news that we can get right now. And we also want to take a look at these papers in the UK. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Coming up, how to deal with anxiety, stress, isolation and the answer to this question, why are so many people buying so much toilet paper? This segment has been sponsored by... Your local news and weather is next. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, time for the Weekend Download. Every parent knows it is truly difficult to keep your children sane and balanced amidst the excess of consumerism that is the holiday season. Parenting expert Ericka Souter from mom.com says the antidote is gratitude. Thanks for joining us. We really appreciate it. So as people or kids are tearing off all of the wrapping paper, etcetera, etcetera, is that the right time to try to inject the notion of thankfulness into the picture? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the untold story of "The National Enquirer. "Scandalous" is the new documentary about how the paper that was once known for UFO and Elvis sightings became something very different in the last presidential election. Our chief national affairs correspondent Tom Llamas is here with more on that story. Good morning Tom. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ANNOUNCER This is a Channel 7 "Eye Witness News Brief." (Off-camera) Good morning, 8:27 right now on this Sunday, March 31st. I'm Michelle Charlesworth. Topping headlines this hour, New York lawmakers are expected to vote on a $175 billion state budget deal reached overnight and early into the morning. The deal allows congestion pricing to move forward. Drivers will now need to pay a toll whenever they enter Manhattan, south of 60th street. The money will help to fund the MTA. The deal also includes a ban on single-use plastic bags. Municipalities have the option, then, to charge a five cent fee for paper bags. MICHELLE CHARLESWORTH (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes. She was a college dropout, who became a billionaire on paper before the biotech company she founded went belly up amid accusations of fraud. Her story the subject of the top rank iTunes podcast, "The Dropout," by our Rebecca Jarvis and on "20/20" tomorrow night. Here's a sneak peek. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's talk now to Karen Attiah of "The Washington Post, Jamal Khashoggi's editor at "The Post." Karen, thank you for joining us this morning. We saw what President Trump said to your paper last night. Your first reaction to the Saudi cover story, much more pithy, utter BS. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) Good morning, America. It's 8:00 am. Cover-up crisis. New details about the murder of that "Washington Post" writer as the paper publishes his final column overnight, the chilling message just before he vanished. What his closest friend is telling ABC News now as Turkish officials release gruesome details about what happened as president Trump denies he's protecting Saudi Arabia and asked for any recordings that may exist to be turned over. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) Good morning, America. Cover-up crisis. Grisly new details about the likely murder of that "Washington Post" writer as the paper publishes his final column overnight. His chilling message written just before he disappeared and what his closest friend is telling ABC News about the barbaric way he was killed as President Trump denies he's protecting Saudi Arabia and asks for any recordings that may exist to be turned over. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we are back with our Grill Master Challenge. All summer we have been asking you to send us your best grilling recipes. And this morning it's all happening. We've got our three finalists here to show us, I almost hit you with that paper, are you all right? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) George, good morning. "The Capital Gazette" publishing that paper no matter what, even when they had to report on their own tragedy. This is the front page and right there on the front, the photos of their colleagues, their five colleagues who lost their lives. This as we learn new details about that suspected shooter. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And the journalists at that "Capital Gazette," defiant, working through the night on this morning's paper covering their own tragedy. Gio Benitez starts us off on the scene there in Annapolis. Good morning, Gio. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But we're gonna talk now about that 13-year-old Alabama boy's incredible recovery. Doctors told Trent McKinley's parents their son was brain dead. His parents even signed a paper to donate his organs but then they say a miracle happened. ABC's Linsey Davis is here with more. Good morning, Linsey. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Back now with the incredible Adam Sandler and Chris Rock. And, and we've got a challenge for you guys. We're, we give it a special name. It's Called "Rock, Paper, Sandler." Okay? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]