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>> while the man he killed was unarmed, he was very dangerous. just a few days before christmas, construction executive found himself in unimaginable circumstances. a small gathering turned horrifying when a male guest started charging. >> it was just beyond belief. i'm standing next to my son's bedroom door. >> he was arrested for murder and jailed. the judge allowed him to be released on bail a week later. he did not dispute that his client got a gun from inside the home and shot 43-year-old

mario perez in response to another 9-1-1 call. although unarmed, represent a deadly and immediate threat. >> so we knew he was dealing with a martial arts expert who, if he got close enough, could take the weapon away and do whatever damage he wanted. >> the grand jury's refusal means he can now go on. >> i wish he would have given me another choice. i wish he would have tried to reason in his condition. >> his office plans to pursue no

further charges in the case. >> the supreme court offering th to judge antonin skrks calia. >> the last person just passed through less than an hour ago. people waited in long lines all through the evening. this is the people you see standing around the casket are some of the justice's former law clerks. they've been taking turns since 10:00 this morning. a pry vault funeral will send

vice president joe biden instead with justice scalia's family. that funeral mass is tomorrow morning at 11:00. basilica, the catholic university. chris, thank you, it is the eve of nominating decision. both sides are jockeying for position tonight. they're competing in the south carolina primary tomorrow. the stakes are extreme ly high. the only exception was 2012.

donald trump and senator's ted cruz and marco rubio are trading attacks. one key to winning nevada doing well with union workers. >> we may never know if a man accused of killing a d.c. family had help. because the case is likely to go to trial, he has no incentive to give up any accomplices he may have had. flint is just convicted on one murder charge, he will spend the

rest of his life in prison. francis and watkins were found shot to death. one of them died at the scene. we still don't know the motive for the shooting. >> if you plan to see the monument in washington, d.c. this weekend, it will be closed. unlike previous shutdowns for elevator problems, this actually has nothing to do with the mechanics of the elevator. the damage was caused by a contractor who was working on a different issue. >> virginia environmentalal regulators are putting many on

notice tonight for that oil spill. today's violation notice paves the way. tomorrow's town hall was at the north virginia medical center. >> tonight, a three-year-old girl is leaving behind a big legacy just weeks after losing

her bat m with cancer. >> it's over the death of her three-year-old daughter. >> foundation called emma's wish. >> i feel my daughter is such a fighter, she would want me to continue to fieblgt and love people. >> emma's family was able to get some support. >> i have young kids, so it probably hits you a little harder. >> and they all honor a precious little girl whose legacy will live on. >> we plan on helping.

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>> police believe the clue to cracking this cold case could still be out there. >> when you what do you see? the clothes? the vehicles? men with long, forgotten names. >> maybe there's one up there. >>. >> it looked a whole lot different in those days. >> the capital transit system and a little ticket office. >> it was $1,229.

>> it starts as a robbery. including $60 in quarters. $31 in dimes. and a single $20 bill. >> mip el was found inside this office shot through the head. watchman's tieing detector company. >> the police file is filled with 81-year-old rolex. >> there's a circle right here. this is the last time that mr. smith punched in on his timeline. that's how he narrowed down. >> it might be old, but all of this evidence might hold up in court. >> somebody was walking around out there barefooted. and everyday containing bullet fragments.

police never found the murder weapon. >> if you look at the strieuations, you can s >> but it tells the detective what to search for. they have telegrams filled with ref renszs to bootlegging games and getting rid of people before they squat. it's all kept on the back shelf of the county's cold case evidence room. the first in a line of boxes filled with stories of families that are all closeable. >> it's not a case that we're actively investigating. we still have to focus on cases where we have victim that is are still alive, families that are still alive.

>> he says all the suspecteds are the missing link. >> if you heard stories about the old grandpa who was a calm us. >> it is an open hurdle. we don't close murders and we don't forget about them: >> a special thanks to the chevy chase historical society. if you happen to find a 1903 colt firearm, detective staff ford wants to hear from you. he says you won't be in any trouble. >> a federal funding to pay

state and local agencies that responded to the storm. maryland has not said the storm cost the state. >> 53, some sunshine, the bike without having the jackets on. i can watch my kids. i'll tell you what's going on out there. >> you're going to notice a difference if you just step out the front door. right now, we're at 40 degrees and the temperature has come up over the last few hours. as i always tell you, winds out of the south. the winds will not fall all that much. no rain, no snow, we talked about it tonight. we are looking at that warm front. that warm front passed by

earlier today. and it's way up towards boston right now. >> near p 0 in dallas. we will see a very warm day on

our saturday. now, what's going to happen next week. this one thursday. we'll move it way back towards the ohio valley. what does that do? that brings in much warmer air, so we're talking about looking much more like rain. the chances of snow decreasing big time here. we're talking about the pattern ripe for a storm over the last week. if you're hoping the snow will get away from us, a pretty good chance on that. >> does look like temptures are

be in the 30s. >> i'd like to put it all away. can't get it out of the graj. tomorrow. >> okay.

thank reallies, doug: >> sports is up next.

but, first, here's jimmy fallon. that new player was on the brad way to start, huh? >> good to see you again. not baat all. january 15th, over a month ago. that was the last time the wizards won back-to-back games. something needed to be done. how about adding a new player at the trade deadline. marquisemorris looking to break their drive. more so on the bench for the

opening tip. no double doubles for the duo tonight. in the first half. wizards win their second straight. >> it's a battle for bragging

rights in richmond. gets the lay-up. ties the game at 4. ties the school record. congr congratulations are in order. trying to win its first medal since 2012. clinical on the ice was for kids. but the celebration, recognizing all they do in building hockey's future.

>> the sacrifices they made for me, my brother and sister, i

don't think they understand that. >> wiz heads south to miami. well, it was in chicago today, but there was a big difference there. the wind.

check this out. people were literally getting blown around. some p

ze ral buildings were evacuated. knocking out power to more than a hundred t (singing) i just can't wait to meet you, sweet child you're on the way, i'm filled with

expectation, and you're growing everyday...