5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

The stars shined brightest Wednesday night at the 2014 CMA Awards, especially Miranda Lambert.

Luke Bryan took home the night’s biggest award for Entertainer of the Year.

2. Woman in Philadelphia Abduction Found Alive, Kidnapper Arrested, Authorities Say

The woman who was kidnapped on Sunday off a desolate Philadelphia street -- a harrowing crime that was caught on surveillance camera -- was found alive Wednesday in Maryland, while her abductor was arrested, authorities said.

Carlesha Freeland-Gaither, 22, was found by Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents inside a parked car in Jessup, Maryland, law enforcement sources said. Her alleged abductor, Delvin Barnes, 37, was arrested at the scene, authorities said.

3. AC/DC Drummer Accused of Trying to Procure Murder

Phil Rudd on Thursday made a brief appearance at the Tauranga District Court before being released on bail.

4. Remains of Missing Hollywood Executive Gavin Smith Found

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office, which is handling the investigation, plans to release additional information on the case this morning.

Smith, 57, a married father of three, disappeared in early May 2012 after leaving a friend's home in Ventura County's Oak Park neighborhood. The night he went missing, authorities say Smith drove off, without a word, and never came back.

5. Civil War Officer to Receive Medal of Honor

Obama on Thursday was bestowing the Medal of Honor on 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, who was killed in July 1863 during the three-day battle near the Pennsylvania town. The battle often is described as the turning point of the Civil War.

Congress granted an exemption for Cushing's posthumous honor. Recommendations normally must be made within two years of an act of heroism, and the medal presented within three.