horace: it has been a weekend of extreme weather across the country, rain, flooding, tropical heat. millions coping with the elements, some ending in tragedy. reporter: from flash floods out west -- >> says it never rains in southern california? reporter: to golf ball-sized hail in maine, the weather ran rampant. the storm clouds were ominous. torrential rain in flash floods remnants of tropical storm dolores, sweeping away

everything in their path, the aftermath debris. near cincinnati, deadly floods, destroying this mobile home, killing a pregnant woman and her two children. >> she loved her kids to death. she was a good mother. reporter: several tornadoes in the middle of the country, this one in illinois. lightning strikes from coast-to-coast. this person got struck in his yard. his wife saved his life. >> i started to do chest compressions right away and praying. reporter: he is going to be ok. and the tropical heat sent thousands to the shore. staying hydrated meant staying safe. in new york city, portable drinking fountains were set up in the street. the stifling heat will continue through monday, with the real feel over 100. the southwest is under a flash flood watch. horace: every tire d.c.

firefighter and army veteran has found himself on the brink of financial collapse. it was a mistake that was not his fault. the past two decades, the treasury department miscalculated his retirement, and now he could be held liable. i-team investigator chris papst explains. >> this is my completion of fire training academy. chris: four charles deal of fort washington, nothing is more important than 17 great-grandchildren and his seven children. but the financial stability of that pillar is being threatened. two months ago, this retired d.c. firefighter received a letter from the u.s. treasury saying that it into administrative error had been discovered. the last 20 years, the retirement annuity that he built his family's life around was wrong. the letter informed him his annuity would be adjusted down.

the 68-year-old would have to pay back the overpayment nearly $27,000. >> almost forcing families to fail. and this was not my fault. i had no knowledge of it. chris: the i-team has learned this administrative error affects 570 retired d.c. firefighters, police officers, and teachers, overpaid some of them 60 grand. the mistakes were made when they retired, which in his case was 19 and five. >> they are being held responsible for it all these years later. it's absurd. chris: the president of the d.c. firefighters association has stepped in, but his options are limited. 7 on your side reached out to the u.s. treasury department for an explanation. we were told that people can appeal the overpayment, which beale has done. now he waits, his family's financial future waiting in the hands of somebody in that

building. >> this is ludicrous. chris: august 1, if nothing changes, he must begin repaying that money. $670 month for three years. his family is out $800 per month. this is big are they just $800. >> it's much bigger. it will be devastating. horace: two new jersey men facing assault charges on the eastern shore after getting into a violent confrontation and a girl softball tournament. as mike carter-conneen reports, it was caught on tape. mike: in this viral video two dads trade insults, then punches at their daughters' softball game. it happened outside of the kickoff of the eastern world series.

it's now underway in salisbury and ocean city maryland, featuring hundreds of softball teams from across the country. in response, the tournament director said, "we are aware that an incident took place it had nothing to do with the event whatsoever." this boy recorded the fight on his cell phone. >> they should have cap did away from the kids. it was nothing but 10 and 12-year-olds. mike: the two men were arrested and charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. >> it had been a problem that had been brewing. mike: investigators think that one of their daughters had been kicked off the travel softball team, sending several text images is to duffy challenging him to a fight, then drove all

the way to maryland. barbella was taken to the hospital where he was stitched up. horace: both men have been released on jail -- released from jail. their next court appearance is august 31 in salisbury. coming up, the distinguished guest in d.c. this weekend and her incredible story. first, controversy on display, tensions high in virginia as the debate rages over the confederate flag. devon: sunday was the hottest day of the year so far, but the heat will extend. the forecast coming up.

horace: protesters gathered outside of the sons of the confederate conference amid the national debate over a symbol sparked after the murders in the charleston, s.c., church. jeff goldberg traveled to richmond, where southern pride and frustration were on display. jeff: each year, they come together from all over the south. in the weeks leading up to this year, things changed dramatically. >> this reunion was unlike any other in the past. jeff: the sons of confederate veterans have been meeting since 1896 sharing history and

memorabilia of the confederate cause and proudly displaying the flag. charles is the commander-in-chief of the group and has been defending the fly ball his life, including after last month's deadly shooting rampage in south carolina, which led to the taking doubt of the flag and places through the south. >> it's like we woke up one morning and were in a different country. jeff: he says the flag is about heritage and pride, not racism and slavery. >> it's about our ancestors. jeff: judith does not mind that the group's gathering in richmond, but please the flag belongs in one place. >> i believe it's a symbol of hate and should be in a museum. jeff: they sense that the anti-rhetoric is gaining strength. >> this wave of mass hysteria does not appear to be one that will die down. jeff: debate is happening across

the country about whether to take down monuments and statues honoring confederate heroes like robert e lee on monument avenue in richmond. supporters say they are ready for the fight and will not back down. in richmond, jeff goldberg, abc 7 news. horace: kid rock's publicist says it has been years since he display the confederate flag on tour. an activist group called on general motors to cut ties with him if he display the flag on stage. gm said they would continue sponsoring the summer concert tour. an incredible guest at the nation's capital this weekend. she flew in from detroit as part of an honor flight. at 110 she is to believed -- he is believed to be the nation's oldest veteran. she met with president obama asked her about her time serving in world war ii.

>> i enjoyed having that. horace: she made one request for the trip. she asked for a jacket to cover herself up because she does not have "michelle obama's arms." still to come, key aspects researchers say that you should focus on if you want to live a happy life.

horace: still hot tomorrow. devon: yes, extremely hot potentially dangerous heat and humidity. no heat advisory has been issued yet, but it's likely come especially with the latest information. the latest data set coming in usually runs a little cooler. tomorrow it's calling for the high temperature of 95. the only chance is the fading showers and storms coming in closer and the high pressure over top of us responsible for the heat, that cloud cover could stick around tomorrow and limit high temperatures. you look at the back end of the clouds, clearing northwestern

sylvania, towards pittsburgh -- clearing northwestern pennsylvania, towards pittsburgh it's likely will have a day of sunshine extremely hot and humid. monday, same as sunday. a break in the heat wave tuesday evening. wednesday, much drier air. it will drop temperatures a little bit. drier and more comfortable. watching the showers try to come underneath the big block of high pressure, minimum chance of squeezing anything out at all. mid to upper 70's, extremely high humidity. within the capital beltway, you will not drop under 80 degrees to it. if you do not have air conditioning, you have been in the heat all the time, you need to get under 80 degrees to get reset and ready for the next day. try to find a place to cool off

like the basement. mid to upper 90's, 97. factor in the heat index, the water that is in the air, the humidity, that is making it harder for us to cool off. it could feel like 108 tomorrow, which is a heat advisory criterium, one of them. the cold front comes in tuesday. breaking this hottest round of the heat way. low to mid 90's. could be as hot as 95 with the humidity. the seven-day forecast, extremely hot and humid, provincially dangerous for those who work outdoors. make precautions. a number of breaks through the day, stay hydrated, stay in the shade as much as possible. those working in the morning standing in line at the metro

stops, the slug lines, be sure to have loosefitting clothing and icewater because a goal v -- because it will be very uncomfortable. horace: the saying used to be "happy wife, happy life." new research from all still you may support that. scientist at melbourne university studied the same group of people 14 years and found that, exercising every day, meeting neighbors, having a drink a day and having a good job all contribute to your happiness. and if you're a man, get married. but if you're a woman, don't. apparently having kids is a recipe for disaster. >> one of the conundrums is it seems to lower their happiness. horace: "why did i have these kids?" the most important factor, money

is not everything. it is something, though. coming up, a d.c. icon celebrating a milestone.

horace: this weekend marks a milestone for the georgetown blues club blues alley. it has been open 50 years. it is planning a special concert

at the strathmore music center and special guest performances. sam ford looks back at the country visions to history. ♪ sam: it is a sound heard around the world. >> in our own backyard. sam: it is the oldest continuously operating jazz supper club in the nation. some greats perform here adorning the walls. >> that album is killing it from beginning to end. sam: it is drawn music lovers from more than 100 countries. >> people spend $200 per ticket. and then, "is playinwho's playing?" do you like sitting so close to the audience? >> i prefer that.

sam: this singer who performed with duke ellington keeps coming back. >> 30 years now. the intimacy, the fabulous equipment. >> roy haynes came on his 90th birthday. the cat is still playing at 90. sam: the sound continues to evolve. >> nurse him in a different aspects of jazz. it's a norma's. it's founded on improvisation. improvisation requires that you see it live. horace: living legacy blues alley, happy birthday.