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>> right now, in north korea, it is a major anniversary for that country. that has world leaders on high alert. >> john kerry works to dispute tensions on the korean peninsula. >> all eyes are on north korea as the commonest attention to celebrating the 101st birthday of its founder. he is keeping the world on edge with threats to test a long- range missile. one could even hit u.s. territories and its allies. ,> specifically, long, hawaii possibly at some point given the direction that he has indicated that he wants to go, the continental united states. >> it is john kerry may may be in the path. he is currently in japan.

says i amnt constantly worried about another lunch happening. i don't know how accurate those missiles are. ask the japanese defense ministry has interceptors to protect its people against threats and patriot missiles are on standby in south korea. while nuclear armed north korea continues to [indiscernible] the president of the north korean assembly valid to punish [indiscernible] the north has rejected the south software for peace talks, calling it a -- the south's offer of peace talks, calling it a clever ploy. theeacting to conflict on peninsula, that is where i started my conversation earlier tonight with dan bierman.

of this,n light republicans say we should have a tougher stance with north korea. we shouldn't be bowing to any demands or any pressure that they are doing. it is the sort of thing that john mccain called [indiscernible] threatening to send off a nuclear missile. we don't know exactly what the capability is. they are causing a lot of problem's. that there is not really good reason why. >> a lot of people were thinking that the possibility of something might happen within the next 24 hours because it is the birthday -- the anniversary of the birthday of kim jong un's grandfather. and they like to do things like that. we definitely know that there topic this week on capitol hill when it comes to the gun debate. >> it could be at -- a vote

could be as early as tuesday for handguns on background checks and extending the rules so that they will cover online sales, differing gun shows, closing the gun show loophole. tricks say that it is a watered- down bill to the police won't nor the records immediately at their disposal. they would have to go to a dealer to get them. at the same time, this might be the deal that could actually get through. >> i was on capitol hill when many of the families of the newtown bee comes with air. they were visiting -- newtown victims or their -- newtown victims were there. it seemed like it was a momentum changer. >> absolutely. they made very emotional visits. the families are insisting on meeting with the senators themselves. they aren't settling for meeting with staff and may be a pop in a

handshake from senator. one senator was actually late half an hour to 40 minutes for dinner with brock obama because he was meeting with the newtown families. and he said you made the right call. this has affected her vote. she will vote for the bill this week. >> many on the republican side who were hesitant to vote for any sort of gun legislation, who seem as if they may be more willing now. do you find that? x it is very tough for them. you have the nra saying, no way, we don't want this at all. but there are 16 republicans who voted in a procedural manner last week to start the gun debate, which democrats and obama thought was a victory. of course, the senate will take a lot longer than that. but you watch senators like mccain and how will they vote.

how will they vote? how will they decide on which were to go on this? this week,pitol hill lawmakers are said to hear testimony on the tsa controversial plan to allow knives on commercial airplanes. despite objections from some members of commerce, the tsa commissioner wants to love two- inch pocketknives, hockey sticks airplanes.l bats on a metro air operator was caught on camera apparently using a cell phone while behind the controls. click the incident has right is concerned for their safety. >> this is the photo posted on the critical blog that had people talking. what do you think this guy is doing? x he is on his found. he is doing something he's not supposed to be doing. he is opposed to be paying

attention to the safety of the people. >> he is not paying attention. >> the driver appears to be looking down at something in his left hand during >> he is -- left-hand. >> he is texting. he is not supposed to be doing that while driving the metro, right? >> how does that make you feel? why c should be paying attention to what he is doing. but it's scary. >> it is unclear that the train is running or stopped. but it appears to be above ground. the metro has been receiving criticism for delays. they have issued a statement. >> he is no longer working for them. >> i think it's right. because he is putting our lives in danger.

it was a historic day for metro this past week. officials say wednesday was the fourth busiest day in metro's 37-year history. more than provided 870 thousand trips between 5 a.m. and midnight. theo officials attribute especially busy day to the commendation of cherry blossom visitors and nationals game, a wizards name, and a rally at the u.s. capitol. 24 hoursve less than to to mail off your tax return. look out forhat to to keep your personal information safe from tax time thieves? >> a nightmare flight for a woman traveling to reagan national airport. what happened in midair that landed one man before a judge. >> changes are on the way for the up coming week. temperatures will top 80

degrees

>> reparations are underway for the funeral services for former furnished by mr. margaret thatcher. she was 87 years old. a service will be held wednesday that will include full military honors at st. paul's cathedral. the coffin will lie overnight in the houses of parliament in the hours before the service.

>> tomorrow is the deadline to file federal and state income tax. an estimated 10 million americans still haven't done so. if you don't think you will make it in time, you can file an extension. >> tick-tock. now a warning from the irs. tax time is the prime opportunity for scam artists good irs officials say they deal with several cases where identity thieves steal taxpayers refunds each year. to stay protected, the irs suggests guarding your personal information. don't carry your social security card and check your credit report at least once year. watch out for iris impersonators. initiateould never contact through e-mail. make sure you protect your personal computer with firewalls, anti-spam, and malware software. airplanes are expected to resume commercial flights at the end of may in united airlines says belling has fixed the battery problems. you may recall the battery fires

in boston and japan prompting aviation authorities globally to ground the aircraft in january. the federal aviation administration must still sign off on the redesign. >> fans were not exactly pumped about a reality tv stars performance on "dancing with the stars." she admitted it was a challenge, but she enjoyed it. >> for six long weeks, it takes its toll. the hardest thing i have ever done. but i was given a gift dancing with him. he is so patient. but i really want to thank my cast mates because they have been amazing. [applause] >> the remaining contestants will return to guess tomorrow at 8:00 right here on abc 7. >> that is quite a few outfits. bring has sprung and some states haven't gotten the message yet. -- spring has sprung and some

states haven't gotten the message yet good a snowstorm struck thousands of residents. >> steve is up next with wha

>> summon -- some incredible pictures coming out of iowa. this ice storm hit on friday and it could the days before residents get our back. thousands of people were left in the dark after this winter-

like storm knocked down trees and electrical lines. 13 miles of transmission lines were taken down after ice built a coat nearly two inches thick. >> this weather will not relent. >> what is going on? blizzard looking at warnings and storm warnings across the dakotas. but close to home, i like this weather. it's not so bad. >> that is nice. >> temperatures outside, as we near the midnight hour, 60 degrees with wind out of the south southeast at seven miles per hour. highs today made it up to 69 degrees. ashburn, virginia at 61 degrees with a high 10 degrees warmer than that. in poolesville and a final stop at children's hospital now 58 degrees. we will look for the wind a

te's through the morning hours -- will look for the winds to ease a bit through the morning hours. it is now 57 degrees in annapolis. the cloud cover will keep our temperatures at this evening. we see nighttime lows in the 40s to the mid-50s through much of the region. if you're looking for colder air, head to the north and west. the upper midwest is where they are dealing with the nasty weather. high pressure will move just off the coast. in its place, we are looking at cloudy skies and a few showers that will develop are in the early morning hours during but really nothing that would -- morning hours. but really nothing that will amount to a whole lot. pick up 12- could in -- 12-18 inches of snow. this will have no impact on the mid-atlantic. we will expect the clouds to sit in the-- to stick around overnight hours and into

tomorrow morning. as we move into the day on tuesday come i think it will be even better, around 70-70 for the daytime highs. here is -- 70-75 for the daytime highs. grabrow, you might want to an umbrella just in case. if you seehance anything, it will not be a whole out. the extended outlook shows our temperatures warming trend around 80 degrees on wednesday, 76 degrees on friday. this is now ipod of -- a part of the cold front. cooler for the upcoming weekend. wjla.com has a photo gallery on the cherry blossoms and an interesting blog on why the world's hottest recorded temperature in libya was yanks -- was yanhnked. all right. up next, a terrifying fight for one woman.

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>> so this is a terrifying half or anyone who flies during committee violating after you follow sleep on board it clean. fixed that is exactly what federal authorities say when a recent flight into d.c.. a man started groping a woman next to him. that man faced a judge. miami to reagan

national airport, according to court documents, the victim was sitting in the window seat when he sat down in the middle seat next to her. when she fell asleep, he began hugging the victim. she says she woke up to find his hand under her raw fumbling his breast. she told police that she pretended to be asleep because she was scared. she eventually got up and went to the bathroom. that is when police say he touched the leg of another woman who was next to him in the aisle seat. that woman told a flight attendant and air marshals on board detained him until the airplane touchdown at reagan national. he is a 39-year-old executive who lives in sterling with a wife and two children and no prior criminal record. got today's detention hearing, the judge said that somebody who would do what the defendant allegedly did in this case may be out of control. and i am concerned about that.

>> what a story. >> we will be right back.