adrianna: d.c. school officials just addressed the result of a 7 on your side investigation. there are troubling questions about absence rates at ballou high school evidential grade fixing. our team found some students missed up to three quarters of their senior year, yet they still graduated. let's have a listen in on the press conference. >> my understan

raised that issue during that school year, and the district went through a process to in the the challenges issue that people raised. when that was originally asked, when he asked that question of me, i followed up on that just to say -- with our secondary folks to say, what are we hearing from teachers related to this issue and is this a current issue people are having? if so, it is not something i agree with, that students should start with a 50%. so i was told what i just shared with you, that it was an issue and was not a district policy. it was something that people had expressed to them. it was communicated last year that it is not a district expectation. >> since park is on ninth and 10th graders taking the exam, now that the district

requirements again, is there any desire to put any districtwide test the students have to take to graduate beyondparcc? most states have statewide test they have to pass. as any thought of putting something in place here so we know by senior year, kids are on track to graduate? >> thank you. i would say that my experience -- in terms ofis the grade they get and what students demonstrated in class. arent to make sure that we acting appropriately based on what we are finding here. but the other thing is, when we came forward, when we talked about the doubling the percentage of students who are graduating college-ready, we talked about parcc, advanced placement

pursuing a degree to which we can have measures -- have measures such as sat be an indicator as well. i would say if we add assessments, we need to take something away because while we are assessing students, i want to make sure we're not infringing upon teachers time to actually teach them. i think that is important to do. [indiscernible] pretty impressive gains in the last few years, 70 points, 30 points, are you concerned this is an issue at those goals, to? >> the district has worked hard to implement practices in our schools, particularly our conference of high schools. -- conference of high schools.

who get an intentional experience a ninth-grade flooding additional supports, making sure they're following up on issues such as attendance and someone is so forth, that has increased the likelihood that high school.uate adrianna: that is the d.c. school chancellor wilson speaking about the alleged grade fixing a ballou high school. here is the investigation that led to this moment. is 100 81 school days in the d.c. public school year. records show high school seniors 100 40, even as many as 151 days in unexcused absences. graduation lists from last school year's show all of those seniors still graduated ballou high school. despite missing all of those classes, internal school records show their teachers would give them passing grades in most classes, even giving the occasional b. 7 on your side analyze the numbers. only teachers were much more likely to give a's an

b's rather than c's and d's. state board of education members and high school teachers tell 7 on your side this problem of low attending students still getting diplomas is not unique to ballou high school. adrianna: if you have information about what is happening in the classroom in dcps, absenteeism, grade inflation come or in the other issues, the 7 on your side i-team wants to hear from you. you can team ls -- you can email us or call our confidential hotline. we will have much more on this story coming up on abc 7 news at 4:00. now to another story summit are talking about right now. another journalistic giant fired. matt lauer, longtime host of "the today show" out of a job.

inappropriate behavior in the workplace. maggie rulli has details on these bombshell allegations. >> good morning. breaking news overnight. matt lauer has been terminated from nbc news. >> matt lauer's "today show" coanchor breaking the news live on air. >> our chairman has released a statements and a colleague has come forward reporting behavior in violation of our company standard. >> according to an nbc spokesperson, they're alleging an appropriate sexual behavior throughout 2014. >> how do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly? >> a mainstay of "the today show" for nearly a quarter century, his abrupt departure leaves his former colleagues in shock. >> i've known you for 15 years and loved him as a friend and a colleague. >> dealing with the news of a friend of 30 years and we're all trying to process it. >> president trump was quick

facing allegations of his own. at least 16 women have accused the president of sexual misconduct. the president has denied the accusations, calling the women liars. comes one's firing week after another network morning show host, charlie rose, was fired from cbs after several women came to the washington post with allegations of being sexually harassed by the anchor. according to "people magazine" the mood around nbc is like there is been a death in the family that today's announcement came out of nowhere. closely: we are following this developing story for you. for constant updates, download the free abc 7 app. now, family,ht friends, fellow police officers are saying their final goodbyes to baltimore detective sean suiter. two weeks ago, he was shot and killed while investigating a homicide in the city. his killer is still on the loose. ryan hughes is live in

with more on how sean suiter is being remembered. good afternoon. it has been an emotional morning with thousands of police officers arriving here to pay final respects, including multiple police departments from our area. look behind me. the funeral started about half an hour ago. we are told it is standing room only inside. there is even overflow in the parking lot. this morning, honor guards from across the country lined up and marched down the hill and front of mount pleasant church. it was a touching moment during the procession and then a hearse arrived short time later. we will your tributes from police commissioner kevin davis. we're told he spoke a short time ago. the mayor baltimore will speak as well as the maryland governor larry hogan. it was to its ago that 18 year veteran and father of five was shot in the head while investigating a homicide in a violenpa

with his own weapon and there is been a lot of speculation after we learned detective suiter was set to testify against fellow officers and a federal corruption case the day after his murder. we spoke with shar jim reed who says -- sergeant reid who says it is important to be here as part of the healing process. >> when we do honor guard, when we send out officers to funerals, it is a part of the healing process. we let the family know that not only does the baltimore city police department mourn, but all rns.enforcement mounr ryan: there is still a $215,000 reward. there will be a procession of i-95 taking detective suiter to his final resting place. we are live in baltimore, ryan hughes abc 7, news. adrianna: new developments involving north

in a tweet this morning, president trump promised the sanctions after speaking with the chinese president. north korean state media said the result has proved it can strike anywhere in the u.s. despite the claim, and now a -- analysts doubt the secretive regime has mastered the ability to target a city such as d.c. wasday's test with noise -- north korea's first in more than two months. minutes after the lunch, south korea putting on a show of force. a south korean navy vessel was seen firing a ship to ground missile, meaning it could strike land-based targets in north korea. tensions between the two countries have been ratcheting up the past several months. president trump is touting republican effort that tax reform. he will speak at in the event in missouri this afternoon. tomorrow, the full central vote whether to begin debate on the latest gop tax bill. it addition to revealing the mandate that people have health insurance, the bill permanently lowers corporate tax rates and rece

few years. let's talk about the weather today. another mild day. no complaints. a stellar pattern of great conditions for the end of the month. steve is here with the forecast. steve: it is gorgeous outside right now. if you can get out and about this afternoon, i would take full advantage of the warmth and sunshine. it will fade a little bit as remove into the day tomorrow. belle haven country club, a-ok this afternoon. has cracked the 60 degree mark. our average high for this time of year is around 50 degrees. right now we are 10 to 11 degrees above average and will probably add another 3, 4, maybe five degrees to the current temperature right now. the radar, added clouds along the mason-dixon line. it will stay dry through the afternoon hours. temperatures will be cooler tomorrow. highs today around 65 degrees. coming upn

chance for a few showers around here, then looking to the upcoming weekend. you don't want to miss that in our 10 day outlook in a few minutes. adrianna: coming up at noon, a suspected serial killer caught. a florida neighborhood breathing a sigh of relief. next, we break down the moment and then was killed -- arrested for a killing spree in tebow. do they have the right man? first, a quick check of traffic. good afternoon. it is going to be quiet ride for the most part. on the capital beltway, woodrow wilson bridge toward national harbor, this is the beltway heading past the bridge with the inner loop through lanes looking at roadwork with the right lane shut, enough to slow you down a headingit off 2 route10 out of maryland. 395 not too bad over the 14th street bridge. just a lot of volume.

shape through vienna for the westbound ride. --ple that we traffic is in capital beltway traffic is in decent shape. looking pretty good.

adrianna: attempt the neighborhood living in fear for the last two months is breathing a sigh of relief after police have arrested the men they believed to be behind a string of murders. we go to florida for details on how police finally caught up to him. >> it all started when a coworker at a local mcdonald's alerted a

happened to the inside of the time, telling him howell donaldson had a gun on him. they brought him in for questioning, learning it was you the location of all four murders within minutes of each killing. four people gunned down in the same neighborhood in the same manner. walking around alone at night or early morning. donelson will face four murders -- elsa first-degree murder. he says he has no affiliation with the neighborhood and has not admitted to the murders. word on herll no murder. for the people and this de bruyne who have been living in fear for nearly two months now, this is a huge relief. close to home, the searches on for an armed man who robbed the famous bellagio casino in las vegas. holy say this man walked to the casino with a gun and demanded money from the poker room cash cage. no word on how much money he got away with. he was wearing a blond wig, glasses, and part of his face was covered.

found that he has not. seen around the world. a model took a spill during the annual victorino sigrid fashion show. -- victory is secret fashion show. >> oh, my goodness. decode the show was pre-last week in shanghai, but some wondered if the fall would become from the show last night. it wasn't. the model, like an angel, recovered and finished her walk as she broke down downstage comfortedow models her. i mean, it is your big moment. that headdress seems heavy. the wings i'm sure are heavy. you are in high heels. comforted her. the wings,ys blame right? adrianna: i feel bad for her. steve: there was a fashion show a few years back were they were wearing these -- it is like their ankles were wobbling.

it was probably seven or eight years ago. adrianna: i think longer than that. but i know what you're talking about. steve: wings were a big headdress today? be careful out there. you're going to need a least maybe sunglasses to keep your eyes covered. i will get through this eventually. looking at national harbor, and it is dry and quiet. it will stay that way this afternoon. i hope you have a chance to soak up a little sunshine and enjoy the warm temperatures that are well above average for this time of year. martinsburg, already at 64. 66 in manassas. the reason why it is a little cooler at reagan national airport, we have the winds blowing off the cooler waters. they will rebound nicely through this afternoon. just to the north along the mason-dixon line, hagerstown area, beginning to move into the frederick area, a few added clouds.

afternoon. no need to worry about the umbrella. a weak frontal boundary is what you see over here. that settles across the dmv later on this afternoon. that push of cooler air will arrive overnight and into the day tomorrow. highs today, around 65 degrees. would not be surprised, fredericksburg, maybe 66 to 68 for the hive. 32 to 40 overnight lows with scattered clouds. tomorrow morning, in the 30's. a good amount of sunshine. daytime highs tomorrow will be cooler, only lower 50's. a good time to download the weather app. the national christmas tree lighting is tomorrow night, looking at 50 degrees. i am going to be down there. if you have never been and have tickets, make sure you dress to stay warm, especially once the sun goes down around 4:40 five. clouds will be increasing later on tomorrow. hit or

late tomorrow night into early friday morning. this is all out of here by the early friday morning rush-hour. our skies clear and cooler temperatures on the way for the nearnd with daytime highs average for this time of year. saturday, 51. don't forget toys for talk that national harbor. sunday, 55. once we get through the weekend, keeping it on the milder side monday and tuesday next week with little 50's. endre of colder air by the of next week with daytime highs that will be in the 40's. toys for tots this saturday 11:00 until 3:00. a lot of fun at national harbor. bring your new, unwrapped toy. we will make sure they get in the hand of a needy child. adrianna: and a good day to do so. thank you, steve. coming up, we have more details on the

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it is december. you want to wear your holiday outfits. what i'm talking about. adrianna: it is too hot now. steve: the wings, headdress. adrianna: stumbling down the sidewalk. at noon afternews the break.

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concerning allegations. it is important that students earn the diploma that is received. when we hear of instances where that is a concern or that is an issue, we take that extremely seriously. adrianna: we will have much more on this coming up on abc 7 news at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00. if you have information about dcps, the 7ening in on your side i-team wants to hear from you. email us or call our confidential hotline. we will find out the details of our investigation by downloading our app or you can see it at wjla.com. right now north korea has launched another missile and created a greater threat. they claim the powerful missile is nuclear-capable and could reach the entire u.s. mainland. serena marshall reports now from washington. >>

north korea with another missile test. this time putting the united states in striking zone. this morning, following a call with the chinese president, president trump tweeted -- but this latest launch, their 18th missile tests this year, travel the highest and longest distance yet. roughlyes in space for 50 minutes. like the others, it was aimed vertically. if the angle was horizontal, good potentially reach as far as washington, d.c., or new york. >> the research and development part, couldeir threaten everywhere in the world, basically. >> the president response did not promise fire and fury. pres. trump: a missile was launched a little while ago from north korea. i will only tell you we will take care of it. it is a situation that we will handle. >>

different tone. >> if we have to go to war to stop this, we will. if there's a war with north korea because north korea brought it on itself and you're headed toward a war if things don't change. >> as north koreans celebrated the launch, in hawaii, preparations. testing starting friday to alert residents of imminent attack and to seek shelter. the chinese foreign minister said they are shown against the launch. later today, the un security council meets for an emergency session. adrianna: president trump is touting republican efforts at tax reform. he will speak in missouri this afternoon. tomorrow, the full senate will vote whether to begin debate on the latest gop tax bill. in addition to revealing obamacare's mandate that people have health insurance, the bill permanently lowers the corporate tax rates and reduces individual rates for a few years. let's talk about this beautiful

steve is here with a check on the forecast. steve: it is awesome out there. lookingania avenue, really nice at the u.s. capitol. no clouds and no clouds to speak over the beach. a couple of people enjoying the boardwalk right now. always a nice time to check out the beach. it is really quite even though the water is cold, but a pretty sight to see. temperatures are warming up nicely across the area. 61, reagan national. 67 in fredericksburg. middle 60's in annapolis. a spectacular afternoon. a week final system just moving in from the north and west of us. it will stay dry but you will notice added clouds as they move through parts of the area, especially north and west of d.c. this afternoon. high temperatures making it to around 65 degrees. we will see cooler air on the way tomorrow. by tomorrow night, the christmas tree lighting and we are tracking a chance

showers. more and that in the 10 day outlook including the upcoming weekend and just a few minutes. adrianna: happening right now, family, friends, and colleagues of murdered baltimore officer sean suiter are saying their final goodbyes. ryan hughes is in baltimore where he was laid to rest a short time ago. good afternoon. it is been an emotional morning with thousands of police officers arriving to pay final respects, including multiple police department's from our area. take a look behind me. the funeral started about half an our ago. we are told it is standing room only inside. there is even overflow in the parking lot. this morning, honor guards from across the country lined up and marched down the hill in front of mount pleasant church. it was a touching moment during the procession and then a h short timeed a later. we will hear tributes from police commissioner davis. the mayor of baltimore will also speak as well as maryland

it was two weeks ago today that the 18 year veteran and father of five was shot in the head while investigating a homicide in a violent part of west baltimore. police confirmed he was shot with his own weapon. there is been speculation after wheeler detective suiter was set to testify against fellow officers in a federal corruption case the day after his murder. this morning we spoke with sergeant read who said it is important to be here as part of the healing process. >> when we do honor guard, when we send out officers to funerals, it is a part of the healing process. we let the family know not only does the baltimore city police department mourn m, but all law enforcementourns. a $215,000 is still reward in this case. following the funeral, there 5ill be a procession of i-9 taking detective suiter to his final resting place.

adrianna: one person is dead after a multivehicle crash on connecticut avenue. six people were taken of the hospital with injuries. one of those patients has died. no word on the conditions of the five others involved. the cause of the crash is under investigation. police did your help finding a person behind an armed robbery in northeast. the suspect stormed into a convenience store last friday, pointing his gun at a clerk and then made his way behind the cash register and forced the clerk opened the drawer. he got away with an undisclosed amount of money. this is the same person police believed to be behind another armed robbery on rhode island avenue just a day later. developing story at a prince, a volunteer sports trainer arrested for sending minute photo to a high school student. suzanne kennedy with a disturbing details in this case. suzanne: the school day here started with

shock and in some cases discussed by students after they learned of allegations being lodged against a school volunteer. curl joseph is accused of sending a new photo to a student. the 26 or a baltimore man was a volunteer athletic trainer. yet worked with the girls basketball team since september. the school's principal sent a letter to the community calling the incident disheartening. authorities say joseph was screen, fingerprinted, and underwent training as part of a mandatory policy for school volunteers. students say they are shocked. >> i feel like it is crazy because this is in the right place to do this. it is not right because this is a minor. >> that is wrong because adult should not be sending pictures to a minor like that. that is highly inappropriate. >> i think it is pretty nasty because you're supposed to be able to trust adults around here to not do things like that. suzanne: joseph was arst

solicitation of a minor and displaying obscene new to pictures. he will be in court on december 26. up, north korea flexing its military muscle again with another missile launch. details on this and all of the latest in the world of politics coming up. stick with this.

adrianna: right now a busy day for president trump and lawmakers on capitol hill. joining us to break down the latest is

rick klein. political director rick klein. let's talk about tax reform. how is this shaking out in the senate and the house and congress together? move on thee on the tax bill. there was a key committee vote yesterday and there will be floor motions today in the senate. it has passed the house. it would be an unlikely trial, but it seems to be moving. the indications we are getting, they like what they are saying. it could be this is what to deliver on the biggest a taxties in delivering bill before christmas. adrianna: that is what the president wanted most of you was hoping to be done by christmas time. let's move to some other issues on capitol hill this afternoon. all of the sexual misconduct allegations, specifically against john conyers. what is the latest? >> there's increasing pressure on congressman

house of representatives, 88 years old. he has gone back to his home state of michigan to sort things out. meanwhile, you're having growing voices inside the democratic party, some members of the congressional black caucus, even nancy pelosi who are saying maybe he should be reconsidering his time in congress. they're saying the ethics committee may take too long, so i think they're putting pressure on him to make what they view as the only decision. democrat and republican, members of congress who behave this way should have to pay the same kind of consequences that high profile figures and media and entertainment are paying. adrianna: i was reading on twitter from various news outlets, roy moore is gaining ground in alabama. some are intruding that to the fact these are democrats -- a true meeting to that these are democrats encompass right now so so maybe viewing this as a critical and maybe that is helping give him momentum? >> i think the bipartisan nature, and nonpartisan beca

developing the last couple of months is helping roy moore. look, in alabama can say, maybe everyone doesn't. what is more important is getting the policies out there. i think that is a disservice to people 11 accused. what roy moore did is different from what john conyers or matt lauer, for that matter. you can judge in their own rights. what roy moore did and is accused of doing stands on its own. but it does appear voters in alabama, as more distance comes , they arellegations reshaping their views whether he is fit to be a senator. adrianna: let's talk about north korea and this test they had last night saying they can get to anywhere in the u.s. now. the president saying "we will take care of it." any idea what that means? >> no. you said we are locked and loaded and there was fire and fury set to rain down a few months ago. he sort of ratcheted back but i do

"we will take care of it" revealed very much. i think people are on edge. it comes after a protective period of silence from north koreans were they were not yanking the chain at all. they seem to be back in the business of trying to provoke responses. adrianna: abc political director rick klein, always good to have you. until next time, thank you. for a floridarch teenager who went missing with a 27-year-old soccer coach from her high school. they were last spotted in georgia and believed to be traveling north. the fbi is now part of the investigation. linsey davis has more on this story. >> this morning, florida family is desperate to hear from their teenage daughter missing since sunday morning. >> let somebody know you are safe. >> the 17-year-old us believed to have climbed out of her bedroom window saturday night will stop her cell phone was left behind. all of t

>> police have confirmed she is with 27-year-old ryan rodriguez. after they were spotted in atm surveillance video at this gas station withdrawing cash on sunday. rodriguez works as the head soccer coach for the boys team at the high school. her father, the head coach for the girls team, brought him in last year. now her dad says he is shocked, telling us he came highly recommended by other parents. >> i texted him that morning, have you talked to anybody that knows? when i call his phone, it goes to -- i can't get a hold of him. >> he is a family friend. we have known him for several years. >> authorities say there was no sign the girl would leave with rodriguez. >> caitlyn has a current boyfriend who also is beside himself because everything was fine. there were no indicators there was an issue. and now she has just taken off. >>

heading north. >> we just want them to contact their families and come home. >> the story is reminiscent of one that gripped the nation last spring when 15-year-old high school student elizabeth thomas disappeared with her 50 year old teacher ted cummins. they were captured on surveillance cameras as they made their way from tennessee to remote cabin in california. her family never lost hope. >> please come home to us. >> after 39 days, authorities rescue thomas and took cummins into custody. he is pleaded not guilty and awaiting trial. in florida, caitlin's family is hoping their ordeal will come to an end much sooner. >> we miss you and love you and we want to hear from you. adrianna: wow. closer to home, let's talk about clear skies behind us. steve: looking good. we do have a band of clouds to the north and west of

a temperatures are rebounding nicely. looking good. this is from the hyatt regency at tysons. really, really nice. a lot of good places to eat. there's georgetown and the wharf and old town alexandria. 55 degrees right now at dulles. 63, winchester. looking good right now. here is the band of cloudiness that extends from allegheny and washington counties, slowly drifting to the south. it will not amount to a whole lot. behind us, little cooler air that arrives later on tonight. you'll notice the difference tomorrow when our daytime highs will be about 10 degrees colder. high-pressure scoots to the east and we keep the sunshine for most of the afternoon hours. dry this evening. if you about your plans, you will be fine. if you're doing holiday shopping, looking good. 32 to 40 for overnight lows, scattered clouds for the evening

around 65. tomorrow morning, a chilly start your thursday. hard to believe it will already be thursday. 34 around college park. for thursday, looking good. daytime highs little bit above average. around 53 degrees is average. tomorrow night, if you're lucky enough to have tickets to the christmas tree lighting, looking at temperatures just around 50 degrees. clouds will be increasing, but still even though we have temperatures around 50 and you're going, make sure you bundle up and get those foot warmers. your feet get cold really fast when you're sitting out there for our prolonged period of time. this is our freshly updated futurecast. once to bring a few showers. i don't think it will be this heavy. 40% chance% to tomorrow night. early, early friday morning.

all of this will be to the east of us. no problems for the beltway or your rush-hour commute. toys for tots is this saturday at national harbor. hope to see you there. bring us a new, unwrapped present. we will make sure it gets into the hands of a needy child in the dmv. 50 degrees. 55 on sunday. a few added clouds. once again, it stays dry this weekend. once we get through the weekend, temperatures stay above average monday through wednesday of next week will stop that will bring our next best chance for showers. behind that, a cold front. our first shot of cool air that will stick around for prolonged period of time. thursday and friday next week, highs only in the 40's. stay with us. you're watching abc 7

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decode you ever wonder how santa can haul all of those gifts on to his sleigh? here's one explanation. santa apparently lifts weights. that is powerlifting.

santa claus. he is a competitive weightlifter known as big bad santa. he has gained following on youtube. he is as a charity that raises money to buy christmas presents for children of wounded veterans. a good cause, huge muscles?wow. steve: nice outfit. looks like that crossfit stuff. daytime highs today around 65 degrees. looking good tomorrow, but a little bit cooler. middle 50's. christmas tree lighting tomorrow night at the white house around 50 degrees. it will be dry. tomorrow night into early friday morning, can't rule out a few showers. toys for tots saturday, around 50 degrees. early next week, the middle 50's . added clouds, showers by wednesday of next week also behind it, our first shot of much colder air. noticeable change on the way.

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