announcer: now, abc 7 news at noon -- on your side. >> well, we have been counting down to the solar eclipse for months. now the day is here. in a little more than an hour, the moon will begin to cover the sun. rc gonzales has a look at

-- marcie gonzalez has a look at all of the excitement from one spots inime viewing oregon. >> the wait is finally over. the great american eclipse. is a life-changing experience. >> from oregon -- >> this is going to be one of the prime locations. >> to south carolina. >> we are the last place. we are also the best place. >> all eyes turning upward today for this long anticipated celestial show. he first, 20, another eclipse visible from -- 2017, willugust 21, another eclipse be visible in north america. that's 38 years from now. >> it's a once-in-a-lifetime event. >> people from every state and around the world celebrating, camping out, crowding small towns.

>> the next time i will get a chance to see this is when i am 40. it's worth the wait. >> 14 states in the path of totality. wide, 3000 mile stretch where the moon shadow is turning day into night for a few unforgettable moments. >> when we are older, we will tell our kids this is what we did. this totalre missing eclipse, the next one will be in less than seven years in 2024. marcy gonzalez, abc news, lincoln city, oregon. area, we will see a partial eclipse of about 82% coverage. max eclipse will occur at 2:42 p.m. sam sweeney is live at the national air and space museum where people are waiting to watch this rare phenomenon. >>

waiting is an understatement. there are thousands of people in line. they have been in line since before 6:00 a.m. the is independence where line zigzags. it goes all the way to 7th street. it goes around the back of the air and space museum on to the national mall. take a look at this time lapse video from earlier today about an hour and a half ago or so. you can see how lg is, how far it goes. at points, there was mild chaos. people didn't know which way the line was going. there were multiple lines. there were 24,000 pairs of the coveted glasses everyone wanted to get their hands on. you could have made a lot of money if you knew this was going to be the situation. all the people we have spoken with say they are happy, glad to be here. how long have you been here? click'

>> is it worth sitting in the heat for this? >> not at all. we had to get back in line. we were on the opposite side and they ran out. >> the national air and space museum has been rationing these coveted glasses. they were down to 24,000 this morning. in about an hour, they will all be gone. to come out,want you are more than welcome. there are lots of telescope and educational programs for the kids. there are a lot of people here. adriana: a warning for those of you who plan to capture the eclipse with a smart phone. according to experts, pointing your phone at the sun for several minutes is not a good idea. >> it could damage the electronics inside of it. >> nasa says it is ok to snap a quick photo or two,

you're shooting for more than a few seconds, they do recommend you put a darkening filter or eclipse glasses over your phone's camera to prevent sun damage. he sure to join us for eclipse across america on our sure -- be sure to join us for our eclipse across america special on our sister station. our reporters are all across the path of totality, so you can see the eclipse as it happens from coast to coast. let's talk about how it's going to be for the d.c. area. cloudshine now, more cover this afternoon. the good thing about the lips is it's happening over a duration of time. it starts at 1:17 p.m. the best time to view it is around 2:42 p.m. so should get a few breaks you can take a look at the sun with protective eyewear this afternoon. it's going to be ending right around 4:00 this aer

satellite radar. still dry out there right now. by this afternoon, thunderstorms possible. and humid. your solar eclipse outlook, sunshine through about 2:00, then some thunderstorms possible. more on this in a bit. adriana: thank you. breaking from ohio. a judge shot outside the jefferson county courthouse there. the judge was walking from his car into court when he was ambushed by two suspects. returned fire and so did the probation officer. one suspect died. the other is in custody. no word yet on a motive. breaking news at home, a courtroom confrontation in clinton nearly comes to blows. antonio williams was in court today charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death

in the courtroom. >> antonio williams was accused of killing three young girls in maryland last week. he entered the courtroom today in upper marlboro yelling, drying, resisting. contact witheye his mother, he began yelling, that's my mom. he also repeatedly told the judge i am not the one you're looking for. his mother and other relatives wept inside the courtroom. others became angry. then there was a near brawl. it took three sheriff's deputies to restrain williams as he was carried away. rescheduleorced to this bond hearing. last thursday, while his mother worked overnight, williams was babysitting his two sisters and small cousins, all girls. the mother found the older girl dead in one bed

morning. the two-year-old baby unharmed. police say williams has confessed, didn't even try to what detectives described as an extremely gruesome scene. >> this has to be one of the worst days we have ever had. the judge in this case decided to hold the defendant without bond pending a competency hearing to determine whether he is competent to proceed in this case. deputies forced to clear the courtroom with a lot of emotions. the judge has ordered a mental evaluation for williams later this week. she hopes to have the bond hearing next week at this time. unfortunately this afternoon, we are no closer to a motive or knowing if williams is capable of standing trial. >> a former prince george's county school aid will spend 75 years behind bars. dead ofonvict

abusing children. a teachers aid in glenarden, he is accused of recording children performing sex acts. today was his federal sentence. overseas, a man is in custody following another van attack, this time in southern france. a 35 euro man crashed a van into a bus shelter, injuring one man. an hour later, the man hit another bus shelter, killing one woman. able to capture him after witnesses gave the license number to police. he was not listed as a terror suspect. happening tonight, trump is set to deliver his first primetime address to the nation as president. theaddress is regarding path forward in afghanistan and south asia.

at 9:00 p.m. from fort myer in arlington. we will have coverage on abc 7 and at wjla.com. right now, it is back to the books in d.c. there are changes in place to help students, coming up after the break. , after seeing 10 eclipses isnine countries, a man re-creating a 63-year-old photo with his family. why did it take so long? and remembering the accomplishments of jerry lewis, straight ahead. but first, a look at traffic. >> good afternoon. it is going to be a mostly quiet ride. this is 95 southbound in virginia. the left lane closed for the southbound ride. looks not to major, but for slowdowns on the

ride. woodbridge,toward lane's narrow. northbound 95 will be pretty slow. this is approaching fairfax townie parkway. be aware of the extra volume. 395 north is going to be tough. topside connecting on the outer have work on the left side. not too big of a deal. later on, during the eclipse, do not park on the highway to take a look. we will be back with more

announcer: you are watching abc 7 news at noon -- on your side. livena: we are back with a picture out of lincoln city, oregon. you can see the man is beginning to partially cover the sun there. that is the first state that will see the eclipsed her tally. we are keeping and i on the eclipse and will bring it to you as we get updates. offailors are still missing the coast of singapore. we have the latest developments. >> the search is on for 10 u.s. sailors missing after the uss destroyer collided with an oil tanker just off the coast of singapore. >> we have an investigation underway that will determine what happened. >> the navy destroyer rammed into the

tanker -- ton tanker, the damage seen here, a gaping hole, water pouring from the wrecked destroyer. crew compartments were among those flooded. for sailors were airlifted to hospital. are the 10 missing that greatest concern. with a crew of just over 300, the uss mccain there's the name of senator john mccain's father and grandfather. senator mccain tweeted -- donald trump weighed in. this marks the second collision fleet in the navy pacific in just two months. four ship crashes in the past two years. back in june, seven sailors aboard the uss fitzgerald died after a collapse -- after it collided with a much lurker -- much larger

been basic seamanship, not hard to do. >> the navies top admiral is ordering a comprehensive review and calling for an operational pause on navy fleets worldwide. adriana: right now, kids in the district are back in the classroom. it is the first day of school in d.c. ryan hughes is there. >> one alarm clock now in the books as thousands of schools are back in session in d.c. the mayor kicked off the 2017-2018 traditional school year. language school is now state-of-the-art, motivating kids to learn and kids -- and teachers to teach. -- every dayhealth

increase attendance. one in four kids are chronically absent, missing 10% or more of all schooldays. they are working to increase attendance rates and reward schools that improve attendance. >> we need the students to be in school. we know we have talented educators that can help them learn. what they cannot do is teach a student who is not in class. >> they are also teaming up with aaa, handing out signs urging drivers to slow down and use extreme caution. adriana: while today's total eclipse will be a new experience for most people, it will be quite familiar for one family in oklahoma. havewells and his family been chasing eclipses since the 1950's. he and his wife have seen 10 solar eclipses in nine countries. this photo shows their first eclipse counter -

to re-create that photo. >> we will try to re-create this picture as best we can. i don't know if i can find a picnic table to stand on, but i can stand next to mom. >> they have a real affinity for that picture. that was their first one, and there only one, actually, the three girls. my wife has been on seven with me. wow.na: this will be jack's first eclipse since 2008. molly, everyone is excited and luckily it's not terribly cloudy. get a decentle to view? >> the thing to remember is that it's happening over time. we should get a few breaks of sunshine even if the clouds start to pop in, which we are anticipating. this is a live look across the u.s., showing different cities. th

it's an hour and three minutes away from the eclipse in that area. it's already starting in parts of oregon, so get ready. the time is here. we have been awaiting this all summer long. some of ourat times. it's going to begin in d.c. at 1:17 p.m. the best time to see it is 2:42 p.m. it is a partial solar eclipse. national, 85reagan degrees, wind out of the south, feel like temperatures in the mid 90's. you can see clear skies at the national harbor. a few clouds starting to pop into the west. this afternoon, we are tracking potential for thunderstorms. anyou are heading to viewing parties, there is one at the national zoo. looking good at

the peak. around 3:00, a few thunderstorms bubbling up, temperatures in the upper 80's. you can safely view the a clips with the telescope they have there. by 2:00, thunderstorms bubbling to our west, then drifting into the d.c. metro. gusty wind, heavier rainfall, and the potential for smaller 5:00-6:00 through tonight. if you are out and about this afternoon, keep an eye to the sky and don't forget your safety glasses. here is a look at your extended forecast. we are talking highs in the low 90's. the feels-like temperature getting back into triple digits by the middle half of the week. a few spotty showers possible. late in the week, a cooldown thursday into friday. sunshine returns and now at havertys furniture, our labor day sale is on. fill your home with well-crafted pieces at affordable prices.

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adriana: this morning, people are mourning the loss of actor and comedian jerry lewis. he died yesterday at his home, 91 years old. lewis played zany but lovable characters in his films. he teamed up with dean martin and became one of the most popular comedy teams in history. fighto took up the against muscular dystrophy. he hosted an annual labor day telethon for four decades raising money for research and treatment. up next, huge deals and deals today in honor of the clips. steals today in honor of the eclipse. we will sho

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adriana: those who can't see will be able to experience the eclipse as well. apple has created eclipse soundscape on apple and android. it will offer real-time narration for users based on what the eclipse is in their area. many businesses are offering specials. crispy cre

will eclipse its original doughnuts by covering them in chocolate glaze. molly: making me hungry. we want to take a look at our eclipse forecast, a mixture of sunshine and clouds until 2:00 today. the best time to see it coming up at 242 -- two for the 2 p.m. do not forget your pre-your -- your protective high -- your protective eyewear if you're headed out to catch it. afternoon thunderstorms are possible. temperatures in the upper 80's. a quick look at your extended forecast. tomorrow is a hot one. feels like temperatures in the triple digits. stay hydrated. take a look at the cooldown in the later half of the week with daytime highs in the low 80's. adriana: thanks for joining us. be sure to click over to news channel 8 for the solar eclipse special

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