police car, a taxi and an suv. this happened just after midnight in northeast. you are looking at some video of it. news 4's derrick ward is following developments live at h and 8th street. what have you learned, derek? >> reporter: well, there are a lot of pieces that they have to deal with here, quite literally. you can see the scene. here is a part of the police car, actually a part of the taxicab and what's left of the storefront. but take a look at the scene earlier, it was about 12:15 we are told when this had accident happened at the intersection of h and 8th northeast. questions remain about whether the police car was responding with its emergency lights and siren or whether it was actually on a call. we do hear about another accident a short distance away, possibly a hit and run. whether this is what -- or how this incident started we don't know. we do know five people were injured, all of those injuries are described as minor, everyone suspected to pull through, now it is just about the

investigation and the reclaiming of this storefront. we are told that this business had been out of business or close to being out of business but nonetheless still significant damage from this overnight accident. we are live in northeast, derrick ward, news 4. back to you. we now want to move it over to the weather and the midwest where they are getting slammed with snow. up to a foot has fallen across cedar falls in iowa, 6 to 10 inches are expected in the chicago area and we just checked and there are a few flight canceldaa1jjr' and out of dulles international and reagan national airports. expectd to continue through the would he cannend. >> none of that white stuff expected here. we, though, are feeling the freeze this morning. that's for sure. >> i know, but we are going to get our first real taste of winter, isn't that right, tom. >> yeah, by monday morning down right frigid. we started off subfreezing this morning. those flight cancellations are mainly in and out of chicago and detroit later today and part of st. louis, too.

part of the day will be delayed there, too, with flights coming and going as that snowstorm hits there, we just have cold weather here, it's down near freezing now, getting out of the 20s where we were earlier in morning, now into the low 30s, much of maryland and virginia. out in west virginia, western maryland still a little sbloe freezing there, right around the immediate suburbs and inside the beltway we are right around 40, low 40s right around the bay. don't have any rain or snow here locally but there is that snow moving through ohio, indiana into kentucky and it is all rain but north all snow, the area in white around chicago no you moving into southern michigan. a little bit of a breeze in morning, live view from our camera overlooking union station, cold morning, chilly afternoon then a dry pattern setting up for the thanksgiving week. we are following breaking news. belgium's terror alert raised to its maximum level. >> and the prime minister told reporters this morning the threat there similar to what happened in paris, terrorists

potentially targeting shopping centers, large gatherings, public transportation systems. heavily armed soldiers and police are patrolling key locations and intersections in the city at this hour. all the metro stations there are closed until tomorrow afternoon and all major events have been called off. now, all of this comes one week after those horrific attacks in paris. this morning we're learning turkish authorities arrested three people with suspected isis ties. they are believed to be connected to the attacks in france. security followed one of the men as he checked into a luxury hotel in turkey. they detained him along with two other syrian suspects, all three we can tell you are being held in jail. around here in response to those attacks terps fans headed to college park will notice more security at today's football game against indiana university. fans can expect to see more k-9 dogs and uniformed officers, backpacks will not be allowed and fans can expect to go through some strict security. all new in morning, we're

learning about a fairfax county man seriously hurt in an early morning house fire. the victim called 911 around 4:30 when he couldn't get out. crews were able to rescue the man as well as his dog, the dog was taken to the man mall hospital, expected to be okay, officials say the fire was smoky but no i think maar damage. all the heightened security we've been telling you about comes after an extremist group overtook a hotel in the west african country of mali. 20 people killed in that capital city, terrorists held more than 100 people captive. about a dozen americans were among those rescued at the radisson hotel. a former al qaeda commander is claiming responsibility. mali's government is in a state of emergency and has declared three days of mourning. and one of those victims is 41 why he recalled anita ashok datar. she is from takoma park, maryland. >> she was inside the radisson when terrorists stormed in, as newsq0á4's jackie bensen explai datar was there on a mission to help others while her life was

cut short. >> reporter: speaking during an official trip to mall sla president obama addressed the loss of life. >> on behalf of the american people i want to extend our deepest condolences to the people of mali and the victims' families, including at least one american. these were innocent people who had everything to live for and they will be remembered for the joy and love that they brought to the world. >> the grieving friend here in takoma park read a statement authorized by the family. >> we are devastated by the loss of our wonderful daughter who was doing the work that she loves. we have no further comment at this time and ask that you respect our privacy. >> reporter: news that the hostage situation in mali had claimed the life of an american citizen turned to shock waves in d.c.'s public health nonprofit community. anita datar was a board member of a nonprofit working to connect women in underdeveloped countries to quality healthcare services. her family in new jersey issued a statement that says in part we

are devastated that anita is gone. it's unbelievable to us that she has been killed in this senseless act of violence and terrorism. anita was one of the kindest and most generous people we know. reaction to the tragedy in mali also from that country's ambassador to the u.s. denouncing the violence and those responsible. >> islam is peace. islam is peace, mali is maybe 85, maybe 90, maybe 95% of muslims that is peaceful muslims and what we want is american people to know that, to understand that and not make any confusion between the jihadists and the muslims. >> jackie bensen reporting there. a prince georges county church wants your help to take guns off the streets today. the first baptist church of glenarden is working with police for a gift cards for guns program. people can turn in guns and receive gift cards ranging from $50 to $150.

you can stop by first baptist in upper marlboro from 9:00 to 1:00 this afternoon. catholic charities gearing up for the november food distribution this morning. more than 300 local churches and community groups along with 1,000 volunteers all gathering to prepare 10,000 thanksgiving turkeys plus all the fixings that go with them. it's for the needy families in our area and in conjunction with the share food net work. the distribution will take place over two days. the scary moments that ran bleachers full of fans out of the stands and football teams off the field at a high school game in miami. why some families are going to be made complete today throughout the district. we do want to remind you we are streaming live on facebook right now. come join us as we work during commercial break to get you the very latest information on stories that are developing now. you're going to find our live stream and chat on the nbc washington facebook page. come on.

this was the chaotic scene at a high school football game in miami. it ended early after gunshots sent players and coaches doing what you see right there, running and ducking for cover. accordingky to the miami herald less than three minutes were left in the game while shots rang out. no reported injuries. new cases ofkk e.coli have been linked to e coally, california, new york and ohio, the majority of the illnesses have been in oregon and washington state. most of those restaurants have reopened, so far 45 people have been affected and 16 had to go to the hospital. the cdc is trying to figure out the specific food linked to the

illnesses. as we come up at 6:41, a traveler snapped gop presidential candidate chris christie's picture while he was waiting in a san francisco airport, but the reason behind mon you think. and we want to take you outside now, a live look at a beautiful national harbor, but don't be surprised it's freezing out there on this saturday. tom's seven-day forecast he is tracking a first for the season. you don't want to mace it. >> that would be a cold ferris wheel ride today. we've got project give back, giving thanksgiving meals to 1,500 families in our area, 500 volunteers are putting together the meals and delivering them in weekend. in montgomery county having the annual thanksgiving parade today, kicks off at 10:00 this morning at ellsworth drive and fenton street in downtow

a 16-year-old facing life in prison for killing a cop in southern california. abel diaz is charged as an adult. police say he murdered downie police officer ricardo galvez during an attempted robbery. he was shot inside his car in the police parking lot. the 29-year-old had just finished his shift on wednesday night. two other suspects are expected to be charged on monday. in new york a woman nine months pregnant is stabbed to death. her baby surgically removed by the killer. this all happened after police say she got into a fight with

another woman, they were called to that apartment where the argument turned physical. the baby girl did survive, though what the suspect told police at the scene was even more urk disturbing. >> when the cops arrived the if you were traitor tried to claim that it was her child that was there that was surgically removed and saying that she gave birth at the time of the struggle. >> it's unclear if the two women knew each other or what the motive for the stabbing was. the baby remains hospitalized. >> he is refusing to give into hate after the paris attackers killed one man's wife in last week's attacks he has written letter that's given inspiration across the world. nbc's kelly cobia shares his determined message. expressed the grief and dee letter to terrorists from antoine laras whose wife was killed at the bataclan. >> she was the most fiery brunette in the world. >> reporter: i will not grant you the gift of my hatred,

antoine wrote. you want me to be scared. you lost. words instantly shared around the world. >> why the letter touched so much, it's because we all want to be hopeful for the world. >> reporter: a message that was also a love letter to his wife, written the day he identified her body. i saw her this morning, antoine wrote, she was just as beautiful as when she left on friday night. just as beautiful as when i fell hopelessly in love over 12 years ago. antoine says he is like any 17 month old son. >> he feels the pain the missing, he missed his mother. >> reporter: we are just two, into i son and me, he wrote, but we are stronger than all the armies in the world. for his whole life this little boy will threaten you by being happy and free. and he has a message for all of us, live life. don't let them win. nd listen to music and drink some beer.

we are optimistic. so let's go and play. >> reporter: nbc news, paris. beautiful message a. turning to decision 2016 after suggesting support for a data base tracking muslims in the u.s. donald trump backtracking this morning, he told fox news refugees. on twitter trump said a reporter suggested the idea of a muslim watch list not him but he does believe surveillance and a watch list are necessary. republican candidates gathered in iowa last night. ted cruz and rand paul weighed in. >> this is a humanitarian crisis, there are many people genuinely in crisis. they should be radio he settled in the middle east in majority muslim countries. >> we also have to be concerned even about our allies. there has to be a screening mechanism even more our friends. >> none of the candidates took direct aim at trump but did criticize some of the infantile attacks in the campaign.

coming up tomorrow on "meet the press" chuck todd going to be taking a closer look on how the reacting to the isis threat. a passenger on the united airlines flight that chris christie was on was removed before takeoff. the plane was headed from san francisco to boston yesterday morning. police say that the passenger was taking pictures of the crew with his cellphone. they also spotted a picture of a cellphone that looked like it was rigged with wires. the passenger was removed and everybody was rescreened. police found the man had as no criminal history and made no threats. i love this story happening today. more than two dozen foster children going to enter permanent homes this weekend. today is the 29th annual adoption day at superior court in the district. each child and his or her family will be introduced and a judge will then sign their final adoption decree. the event is designed to encourage residents to consider adopting or fostering a child.mk

barbara harrison will be there today introducing each child and their new families to the judge who will sign those adoption decreade decr decrees. great event. >> in addition to celebrating all that we do want to mention that 86 of the nearly 1100 children still in foster care are still looking for moving adoptive homes. you can call d.c. child and family services or contact us here at wednesdays child at nbc 4. >> 1882m. adopt me. tom kierein with us now. >> what does your magic 8 eight say about the weather? >> everybody wants to know what about thanksgiving and this cold pattern has been setting up, these big changes on the way. keep up with it all with the nbc 4 app on the nbc washington -- as soon as i get the thing going -- there it is. you will be app happy. >> that's right. you do an app cast, right? >> i do an app cast.

you can check it out when away from your tv. right now our temperatures are in the upper 20s and low 30s. most areas getting above freezing, we were subfreezing around dawn. right now near 40 in washington, mid 40s around the bay, got a marathon going on in annapolis right now. later today you won't need the umbrella but definitely long sleeves, at least a long jacket through the afternoon. planning on a morning run? getting some exercise? it's invigorating, temperatures by noontime should be up into the upper 40s to around 50, low 50s by 1:00, midafternoon much of the region ought to be into the mid 50s. late afternoon after sunset which today is about ten minutes before 5:00 it will be right back down to the low 501es. there's that snowstorm in the midwest, good news that is going to track well to our north, we don't have to worry about it. all drien o the storm team 4 radar. post your pictures like chris did right at drawn this morning there at the alexandria waterfront.

absolutely gorgeous photo. he shared that on twitter. loved seeing that. share your photos on facebook and on instagram as well. great day for football today, college and high school games this afternoon, light wind, sunshine, temperatures in the low to mid 50s at all the area stadiums. here is the hour by hour timing overnight. by 11:00 tonight these speckles of green we might get a few sprinkles on the eastern shore, elsewhere we will stay dry. in the mountain rain changing to maybe snow flurries and snow showers between midnight and 5:00 a.m. on sunday. east of the mountains staying dry. and then it all clears out and most of the region sunshine throughout most of the rest of sunday, then a clear sunday night and then the cold weather moves in. going out tonight? 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the low 50s, 8:00 to 11:00 it will be in the upper 40s with increasing clouds. for the forecast by dawn sunday the upper 30s, afternoon highs

low 50s. blustery wind tomorrow giving us sunshine, gusts to around 25 miles an hour. then the cold weather arrives monday morning, down to the low and which had 20s much of the region, mid 40s in the afternoon, partly cloudy, then milder weather, dry tuesday, wednesday for the get away days, highs low to mid 50s. beautiful on thanksgiving day, up around 60 degrees. we will keep that going on friday as well. >> sounds good. thanks, tom. major outlets accused of deceptive pricing. we are outing the outlets before you do why you are

all right. you've already looked at some of those holidays sales. >> oh, yeah. >> taking advantage of them, too. you might be planning a trip to the outlet stores just in time for the holidays. are you really saving as much as you think? >> this morning consumer reporter erika gonzalez explains what landed some popular outlet retailers in court. >> reporter: people shop out let stores for one reason. >> save money. >> reporter: consumers say they save big. >> i think i get a better deal. the reason is when you go through the outlets almost like a 50% off. >> reporter: but notvc everybod is sold on the hype. >> don't believe the price tags. >> reporter: a class action lawyer has filed lawsuits against seven major outlet retailers. they accuse michael course, kenneth coal, nordstromaf rack,

columbia of fraud. >> they've made up this compare app price, it's a total fabrication. >> reporter: the price tax look like this, a compare at or manufacturers suggested retail price followed by a substantial savings but since the title may have never sold at a regular retail store and made specifically to be sold at the outlets he says consumers think they're getting a better deal than they are. >> people get excited about the discounts and these manufacturers and these retailers understand that very well. the bigger a discount you think you're getting the more likely you are to buy things. >> reporter: in court documents the retailers have denied the allegations against them so we reached out. most said they will not talk to us about pending litigation. nordstrom did tell us the allegations have no merit. the retailer admits in court documents it manufactures products to be sold only at nordstrom ram but told news 4

its items offered for sale at nordstrom rack are not lesser versions of original ,8items. michael kors initially denied the allegations but then settled and paid $5 million without admitting wrongdoing. >> our settlement no longer says msrp are the with the line through it. it is an outlet -- >> as part of the agreement michael kors has agreed to replace the. am srp with the words value. >> knowledge is the greatest weapon. the more consumers have this knowledge the better they can equip themselves to really shop in a responsible way? er erika gonzalez, news 4. let's look live outside right now, union station in the background there, in the foreground the american flag waving in the wind. it is a chilly start to this morning, really kind of a winter blast, tom kierein timing out your forecast coming up at 9:00.

>> that's right. and we are also going to take a closer look at what investigators got wrong about a woman suspected in a suicide bombing related to the paris attacks. is the cost of college already through the roof for one school in our area making it i a little price yer,

at 9:00 we're following some of this morning's top stories for you.