the supreme court declares same sex couples have a right to mary anywhere in the united states. i'm pat lawson news with a celebration in the steps on the supreme court. >> i'm kristin wright at the live deck with new developments out of france with a gruesome attack is being called terrorism. what investigators are saying right now about a suspect's ties to islamic extremists. >> and right now new information ant two people killed in a violent crash this morning. the car left in pieces and scattered in the driveway of a home. and a flash flood watch for most of the area throughout the day tomorrow into the evening. i'll have the latest rainfall

amounts and outlook for severe thunderstorms. >> first, breaking news into the live desk. the supreme court's historic ruling means same sex couples have the right to marry anywhere in the couples. gave and lesbian couples can already marry in d.c. and 2736 states but now the 14 states that banned same-sex marriage will have to get rid of their bans. it violates the constitution not to grant major to same sex couples. justice kennedy writing in the majority opinion the constitution promises liberty to all within its reach. dissenting chief justice roberts said this court is not a legislature. this is the most significant change in marriage law since the supreme court struck down ban on

interracial marriages almost 50 years ago. >> for the second day in a row, pete williams broke the news. he was joined to explain how big a deal this ruling is. >> we can't lose sight of the fact that a few years ago this decision was almost unimaginable. the way the country has moved quickly and the supreme court with it which is an institution that doesn't like to move fast is a remarkable development and the other thing i would say is in a few years, this is going to be like loving versus virginia. how could we ever imagine having a rule that says that people of different races can't marry, and now that seems to obviously and so too it will be with same sex major and gave rights later in our history. >> huge crowds are gathering right now. president obama waste president obama wasted no

time praising the decision. the twitter avenue tar was changed to a rainbow. and the president will speak on today's history ruling. this is the second time in two days that he's taken to the podium to praise the supreme court case. the president is scheduled to depart to speak at the funeral of the pastor killed in south carolina. we'll bring you the remarking of the president as soon as it happens. right now a story to teenagers dead after this awful crash. it happened in north potomac just after midnight. the car went off the road through a fence and landed in someone's driveway. news 4 is live in north potomac now. >> reporter: police are looking into speed and alcohol and parents who came out here talked to me and told me the kids were

all friends from a high school who had just left a house party just down the road here. broken tree branches, tire tracks in the dirt, a badly damaged fence. all left after a horrific young man came buy and left a stars and stripes bandanna in memory of his friends. >> i wanted to see what happened. >> reporter: this woman's son was at the party with the teenager boys from the high school. he's a mess. police say two 18-year-old passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. a 17 and 18-year-old, one of them the driver, are in the hospital in serious condition. this woman who didn't want her face on camera heard the crash and saw the car in her driveway. >> to the neighbor's front fence and then came over and then hit some branches of the trees. i don't know how many trees, and then landed on our driveway.

upside down. parents say this hits too close to home. >> whenever there's a loss like this in in the community, every parent feels it. every parent worries about their child and their child's friends. >> reporter: and a parent told me right after the crash, police went to the party and cited all the kids for the dui in the party. and let me show you another crash scene. earlier this week people in the community say there was another crash. you can see the trees broken tree branches there in the road. it is just a couple of houses down from last night's double fatal crash. we're live this morning in north potomac potomac. mollette green. back to you. >> france raising the terror threat level to the highest level after a suspected terrorist attack in the country this morning. it happened at a gas factory in

the south eastern part of the country near lion france. the company, ire products is u.s.-owned and based in allen town. here's what we can tell you. a man was decapitated during this attack. he was a local businessman and he was also the suspect's boss. now, two flags with arabic writing were found near his body. they still have to be analyzed the writing. two people were wounded in the attack. a car rammed through the gate at the front of this plant, hit gas canisters there causing a huge explosion. this happened at about 10:00 in the morning. one suspect was arrested. there are investigators, believe, other accomplices and they also think they were trying to blow up the plant. the suspect known to authorities previously was investigated for terror-related trvt but that sur

tray slens va lens surveillance ended in 2008. we can't rule out a few showers into the afternoon and evening hours, especially around the district and areas south so keep that umbrella handy. otherwise mostly cloudy skies. everybody tomorrow is dealing with rain from start to finish and it will be heavy at times because of that flash flood watch. it will go into effect early tomorrow morning. it's going to run through sunday morning for 1 to 3 inches of rain. flash flooding a concern. in addition to that some severe thunderstorms possible during the afternoon and evening hours. the main concerns can those storms would be gusty winds producing wind damage across the area. i'm going to have more on what the system will have on the impacts of area roads tomorrow in about ten minutes. >> right now emergency crews are trying to recover the remains of a plane crash in south eastern

alaska. wind and rain are making it almost impossible for the ntsb to even reach the crash site. two members of the search team are from washington. none of the names released yesterday. holland america released a statement saying thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. the quarter final rematch between the u.s. and chinese women's national soccer team is shaping up to be one of the biggest rematches in the world cup. the last time they played in the world cup was in 1999. the u.s. has winning streak against china right now. the match is tonight at 7:30. coming up the dangers of fire works. today's demonstration and the message the consumer product safety commission wants you to hear ahead of july fourth. plus reaction on our breaks news the supreme court declares same

sex couples have a right to mary anywhere in the united states.

we are following what you're clicking on this morning. britain's biggest outdoor music festival kicked off and this year's lineup is making headlines. the who, kanye west and the dalai lama will hit the stage. there's set to be a message of compassion with the refrlvelers at the festival. a woman in northern california was so unhappy with the price of a michael kors bag she bit an employee. she spotted the designer price and the price tag and yelled at the store manager. a store security guard jumped in

to help when she allegedly bit his leg. over a handbag. and this is happening in japan. young women going ape over a gorilla. according to japanese social media, the jail has seen a sharp increase of female visitors. recently a campaign for a spring festival went viral. the hairy hart tlop is becoming the country's hottest pinup.

breaking news right now. we are waiting for president obama to start speaking here from the rose garden. it's supposed to start in a matter of minute outs. they're at the white house after a ruling that gave couples have the right to marry in all 50

states. we're waiting for the president to deliver the statement on today's ruling from the supreme court. again, this decision a landmark history decision came just a short time ago five to four. let's take a listen. >> our nation was founded on a bedrock principle that we are all created equal. the project of each generation is to bridge the meaning of those founding words with the realities of changing times. a never-ending quest to ensure those words ring true for every single american. progress on this journey often times in small increments. sometimes two steps forward, one

step back propelled by the persistent effort of dedicated citizens. and then sometimes there are days like this. when that slow, steady effort is rewarded with justice that arrives like a thunder bolt. this morning the supreme court recognized that the constitution guarantees marriage equality. in doing so, they've reaffirmed that all americans are entitled to the equal protection of the law. that all people should be treated equally regardless of who they are or who they love. this decision will end the patch work system we currently have.

it will end the uncertainty hundreds of thousands of same sex couples face from not knowing their marriage legit mat in the eyes of one state will remain if they decide to move to another state. this move be strengthen our communities by offering to all loving same sex couples the dignity of marriage across this great land. in my second inaugural address, i said that if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another membership equal as well. it is gratifying to see that principle enshrined into law by this decision. this ruling is a victory for

plaintiffs in the case. it's a victory for gay and lesbian couples who have fought so long for their basic civil rights. it's a victory for their children whose families will now be recognized as equal to any other. it's a victory for the allies and friends and supporters who sent years, even decades working and praying for change to come. and this ruling is a victory for america. this decision affirms what millions of americans already believe in their hearts. when all americans are treated as equal, we are all more free. my administration has been guided by that idea. that's why we stopped defending the so-called defense of

marriage act and why we were pleased ben the court struck-- when the court struck down a part of that law. that's why we endhave don't ask don't tell. and we expanded hospital visitation rights and we've made real progress in advancing equality in ways that were unimaginable not too long ago. i know a change for many of our lgbt brothers and sisters must have seemed so slow for so long, but compared to so many other issues, america's shift has been to quick. i know of americans of good will continue to hold a wide range of views on this issue. opposition in some cases has been based on sincere and deeply held believes.

all of us who welcome today's news should be mindful of that fact recognize different viewpoints, and have our deep commitment to religious freedom but today should also give us hope that on the many issues with which we grapple, often painfully, real change is possible. shifts in hearts and minds is possible. and those who have come so far on their journey to equality have a responsibility to reach back and help others join them. because for all our differences, we are one people stronger together than we could ever be alone. that's always been our story. we are big and vast and diverse, a nation of people with different backgrounds and believes, different experiences and stories, but bound by our

shared ideal that no matter who you are or what you look like, how you started off or how and who you love america's a place where you can write your own destiny. we are a people who believe that every single child is entitled to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness. there's so much more work to be done to extend the full promise of america to every american but today we can say in no uncertain terms that we've made our union a little more perfect. that's the consequence of a decision from the supreme court but more importantly it is a consequence of the countless

small acts of courage that millions of people across decades who stood up and came out, who talked to parents, parents who loved their children no matter what. folks who were willing to endure bullying and taunts and stayed strong. and came to believe in themselves and who they were. and slowly made an entire country realize that love is love.

what an extraordinary achievement. what a vindication of the belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. what a reminder of what bobby kennedy once said about how small actions can be like pebbles being thrown into a still lake and ripples of hope cascade outwards and change the world. those countless often anonymous heros, they deserve our thanks.

they should be very proud. america should be very proud. thank you. >> president obama at the white house, talking about today's historic supreme court ruling up holding same-sex marriage. he called the ruling a victory for america. he says it offers the dignity of marriage to all americans and ends the current patchwork system that we have where the states, different states have different rules and laws regarding same-sex marriage. back to the breaking story now here in washington where there's celebration taking place. the supreme court ruling is being hailed as a big victory all across the country. the ruling was 5-4.

tracie potts is live now outside the court with more on what's happening there. tracy. >> reporter: it is really crowded. there are people and demonstrators, supporters crowding this entire block. cheers went up at the decision was announced. as you said, it was a split decision decision decision, 5-4. let's talk about that. as people were cheering and talking about this ruling inside it was very apparent that there was a split on this court between the liberals and the conservative vote. the swing justice voted and writing for the majority saying the right to mary is fundamental which is what supporters had argued. he said same sex couples have ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. the constitution grants them on that right. on the other side, frustrate

opponents who will go back to the 14 states where marriage between a man and a man or a woman and a woman has been banned. and push to have this enforced. it may not be completely over. there are efforts in those states, likely, we're told to restrict the issuance of marriage licenses based on religious objections. while it has largely been settled by the u.s. supreme court, it's possible we may see more challenges as those 14 states that had decided to ban same-sex marriage, try to fight this ruling as best they can. >> tracie potts at the supreme court. the site of a huge celebration this morning.

it's a scary reminder about the danger of fireworks when they fall into the wrong hands, and this morning experts are asking you to leave the fireworks shows to the professionals this year and avoid potentially dangerous accidents. news 4 is live right now in the national mall with some sobering safety advice. we hear it all the time but we always need to hear it. >> reporter: it can be dangerous. whether they're commercial grade fireworks illegally used at home or consumer grade used improperly fireworks can be dangerous and today a warning

from the consumer product safety commission. the sparkler. it's a piece of americana. a symbol of fourth of july fun, but did you know that a sparkler burns at 2,000 degrees. that's as hot as this -- a blow torch. just look at this infrared heat image. the sparkler and the blow torch are the same color. >> if you don't allow your children to run around with blow torches we recommend not letting them run around with sparklers. they held a demonstration illustrating the dangers of fireworks. look what this m 1,000 can do. it's illegal for a reason. an m 80 can blow off your hand, and a bottle rocket? if used improperly, once it launches off that sting, it can go anywhere, including someone's eye. laws about what's legal and what

is not vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. to stay safe this holiday, you may want to leave the fireworks to the experts. and it can be confusing because the laws differ from place to place. if you want to do some sort of fireworks display at your home but you want to know what's legal and not, you can take a look at that. we have that information on our website. megan mcgrath news 4. >> and right now the temperature is 77 degrees with plenty of clouds across the area. in the afternoon and evening hours, there's the chance of showers for those of you south and west of washington around areas like charlottesville. charlottesville seeing rain already. the high in washington 83. tomorrow a rainy day with flash flooding concerns throughout the

day into the evening hours. if you have something to do tomorrow, the best time is during the morning hours. into the midday the afternoon and the evening hours tracking heavy rain and again the potential for flash flooding, especially later in the day with thunderstorms in the afternoon. i'll be showing you future weather with the timing of tomorrow's rain in about ten minutes. >> thanks. more on our breaking news now. the supreme court ruling that grants same sex couples the right to marry across the night. reaction is pouring in from presidential candidates to people outside the court. our continuing coverage after the break along with the sporting event bringing thousands to our area starting this weekend.

at the live desk we continue to follow this morning's huge news. the supreme court's historic ruling on major equality. the court ruled same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. meaning every state must now allow gave and lesbian couples to marry. hillary clinton tweeted out a rainbow image reading proud. jeb bush just put this statement out. i believe the supreme court should have allowed the states to make this decision. i also believe that we should love our neighbor and respect others, including those making lifetime commitments. strong reaction from presidential candidate and

former arkansas governor huckabee sweeting this flawed, failed decision is an out of control act of unconstitutional judicial tiernny. and martden o'malley who is also running for president so grateful for the people of maryland for leading the way on this important issue of human dignity. we just learned also have that a courthouse in atlanta is already performing same-sex marriages this morning. georgia did not allow same-sex marriages. the court's ruling was split 5-4. >> thank you. we're following a developing story in montgomery county. two teenagers are dead after a deadly crash in north po tomic. two teenagers were killed. it happened just before midnight in north potomac. the two other kids in the car were hurt as well. they have 17 and 18. police are not releasing their names until all families have

been notifyied. and two young girls escaped a carjacking after jumping out after car when it was moving. a ten-year-old girl and her two-year-old sister were waiting in a store when their mother headed in to pay. the engine was left running and a man jumped in and started to drive away. the girls tumbled out of the car as the car was leaving. it happened sunday near san bern knee doe. police know who the man is. the girls were not badly hurt. >> today the fair fax 2015 world played here in the u.s. was back in 2011. 12000 athletes from 70 countries will compete in more than 60 sports. the games pit professional public safety athletes against each other in friendly competition. the games run through july 5th. >> and here's future weather for this morning. scattered showers possible. mostly cloudy skies. showers possible into the

evening and overnight hours but there's only a chance that you're dealing with rain. that's not the case tomorrow. steady rain moves in during the early morning hours and it will be heavy at times throughout the day. at noon the bright colors on future weather. that could lead to flash flooding. into the evening hours, heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms. the greatest risk for severe weather tomorrow is first flash flooding, second, would be some gusty winds that could produce isolated wind damage. rain will wind down around midnight from saturday to sunday. i'll have a look at the next seven days coming up. >> it's been described as the dream home that no one wants. and that's because someone is leaving no notes saying they're watching the house and they're coming for young blood. the million dollar home is located in the small down of ws field in northern new jersey. a couple who bought the house

last year is in the middle of a legal fight. they say the previous won'ters knew about the so-called watcher and didn't tell them before the home was sold. the mayor called for an investigation but so far they haven't been able to figure out who's leaving the notes or who's watching. >> that's the creepiest things i've heard. i would say install cameras and catch them. >> it sounds like the house may be haunted maybe. >> after the break the moment at the nb

here are some of the stories you're clicking on this morning. apparently the king is back. michael jackson made an appearance in the skies in central ra virginia. a cloud and moonlight combination created an image that some thought looked like the pop king. the pictures were captured during a storm according to who tv.com. do you see it? i think it looks like him dancing. a faux sharknado trailer is

coming out. mosquito nado. they spoofed the sci fi series. she starred in the first fan. this crying knicks fan may represent the whole nation. the knicks had the fourth pick in the nba draft on thursday and this little kid is not happy about it. disapproving knicks fans fear it will take years to realize the promise of the pick. time will tell.

the fba searched the former virginia home of this prisoner looking for clues to a series of murders in connecticut 12 years ago. that's when william devin howell lived in hampton. a team of search dogs looked for

evidence in and around the home. his he's only been charged in one of the cases. new this morning, frederick, maryland police arrested a man and charged him with indecent exposure. police say the man flashed a woman on northeast street yesterday. she called police and an officer found him in a nearby store. he's now in jail awaiting a court appearance. >> and right now, pat of course, we have to talk about our tracking summer special that is going to be on air tomorrow at 10:00. tune in or set your dvr. lots of great stories in that special. temperatures right now in the 70s. low to upper 70s. from 73 to 77 in washington. there's a chance that you're dealing with a shower this morning or during the evening hours.

a high of 83. plenty of clouds otherwise. tomorrow rain moves in during the morning hours and continues at times throughout the day. it will be heavy at times with flash flooding being a concern. it looks like rain will be heaviest during the afternoon hours when severe storms are all possible. the main threat tomorrow one strong j gusty winds. a high of 78. nice on sunday. high of 82. >> thanks. a new bill is in the u.s. senate calling for d.c. to become the 51st state. senator tom carper of delaware presented the bill. the rest of the district would become state of new columbia. this bill has more support than any before it. we have r keeping an eye on the breaking news.

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♪ and from the live desk we are closely following the story about all same sex couples being able to maryry. people cheering about this decision. from the rose garden president obama talked about the high court's ruling saying it reaif i weres that all people should be treated equally. >> this ruling is a victory for

america. this decision affirms what millions of americans already believe in their hearts, when all americans are treated as equal, we are all more free. >> the president adding that we have made our union a little more perfect, ending with america should be very proud. pat? >> thanks, christen. it's a story that's been developing all morning. a terrorist attack and explosion at an american gas factory in southeast france. police arrested several people after a man was found decabp datedecap tated. we have more. >> reporter: an attack in a gas factory in the southeast of the country. one man killed and several other injures. the attackered, possibly two men crashed their car into the factory hitting gas canisters and setting off an explosion.

a body was found along with islamic banners. a 30-year-old reportedly known to security officials has been arrested. >> there was an ongoing investigation which is in the hands of anti-terrorist unit. at this moment, we want to express our solidarity with the victims. >> reporter: recently isis has called for more terror attacks during rahm dawn. they are preparing for more lone wolf attacks. french media is reporting the man in custody is a 30-year-old who was known to skirtecurity officials. he's being questioned but they're saying he's not talking. >> people are lining up for blocks. now the president is on his way there. we are joined live. give us a sense of how things are feeling out there this morning. >> reporter: amazing out here.

and i don't know if you can hear it knit it in the background. the crowd here, the attacks occurred here thousands began to line up over night so many say thag hading they had to be here to spread the message of hope and love in the face of such horror that occurred in this city. there continues to be a sense of mourning but also a sense of unity. a lot of people saying they won't let this terrible act take away from them that spirit of unity and so that's why so many feel it's so important to be a part of this. there are so many people here that the arena on the college of charleston campus where the service is being held seats just over 5,000. not nearly a enough. a lot of people coming here or pouring into other area churches which are broadcasting the service live for the overflow

crowd. >> do you know if the president is expected to talk about gun control during his remarks today at all? >> reporter: we've been told from the white house that that is not the case. he is here to deliver first and foremost, a eulogy for a friend. he worked a lot on what he was going to say by himself overnight and says it's important to remember this man who was so important not only here but across the state and country. had such ties with so many people that he wants to honor him on this day. there will be time for that debate later. according to the white house today is about the pastor. >> once president obama's eulogy begins, we'll bring that to you live. lester holt will report live from charleston and we'll have a live stream from inside the arena today nature you can find that on our app. >> apple is the latest company to speak out against the confederate flag. the company says it will remove any apps from the app store that

use the flag in a mean spirited way. apple will not remove apps that talk about the flag in a historical way. many of the games deal with the civil war and developers say removing the flag would make their games less realistic. >> the check on the radar. some steadier rain around the charlotte'sville area. there's a chance you're dealing with a shower this morning evening, everybody experiencing rain throughout the day tomorrow and into the evening hours. that's why most of us are under a flash flood watch. that begins very early tomorrow morning and it's going to run through sunday morning. 1 to 3 inches of rain. the heaviest rain looks to fall tomorrow during the late afternoon and evening hours. that's also when some thunderstorms are likely. some of those storms could be on the strong to over side with the main concern being gusty winds

that could produce isolated wind damage. going out tonight, showers possible. temperatures around 80 degrees. >> thanks, amelia. we're following a lot of developments on the campaign trail today. here are the four things you should know about 2016. tonight hillary clinton joins virginia democrats to strategize about november legislative elections. this event kicks off around 7:30. martin o'malley now says the rise of an isis group is a consequence to a mindless rush to war and now the u.s. has to prevent mission creep there. here come the candidates. candidate number 14 is coming now in the republican primary. chris christie will announce his bid tuesday in new jersey. there are still two more undeclared candidates who are seriously considering windsbids.

they are scott walker and jaubohn kasich. >> and donald trump is firing back. june vision says they dropped the pageant because trump made remarks. trump is threatening to sue.

jk rouling broke the news overnight on twitter. harry potter is coming to the stage. it's opening in london next year. the scottish author says it will tell an untold part of potter's story but is not a prequell. she chose the stage because it fits the novels better. they have spawned a 8-part film series that grossed more than $7 billion. >> the world's ugliest dog

contest kicks off in california. organizers say this isn't intended to demean the pets but to celebrate their imperfections. take a look at last year's winners. the owner of this year's winner will take down $1500 and show off their pooch on national tv. >> so ugly they're cute kind of a thing? >> a face only a mother could love. >> all right. heavy rain and possible flooding for the weekend. that's not that funny, actually. the latest from amelia coming life's morning multitasking. it's multiple ideas for growing families and drawers with many layers to show exactly what you need. life's the food that brings us together. and kitchens where every meal is the most important of the day.

temperatures now in the 70s with plenty of clouds and we're going to remain mostly cloudy for the balance of the day. 77 in washington. 73 in winchester and 72 for those of you in gaithersburg. could be dealing a w a shower. keep that umbrella handy. high temperatures in the upper 70s in the rural areas. and low 80s for areas closer to

the beltway. for tomorrow rain makes its way into the area during the morning hours. we'll continue to track rain throughout the day at times and it will be heavy at times. that could lead to some flooding concerns with 1 to 3 inches in the forecast. slow travel is possible as we work our way toward the afternoon and evening hours. also during the afternoon and evening hours, some storms looking likely. some of those could contain gusty winds. breezy but dry on saturday. partly cloudy skies. beautiful on monday. mostly sunny. a high of 86. low humidity. the chance of a thunderstorm on tuesday. >> all right. thanks. i've got my rain boots ready and my raincoat. >> i'm glad you're ready. tamerlin tsarnaev get i've got to get ready. >> get the latest news and weather anywhere with the

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