right now a procession as thousands gather to celebrate a champ, the greatest. we'll take you live to kentucky as the country remembers muhammad ali. i'm barbara harrison. i'm eun yang, a boy wanders away from his kindergarten classroom and no one noticed. >> i was like how did he get out of school? did anything happen to him? news 4 midday starts now. >> it's a gorgeous day out there, but it's about to get hot again. your forecast in just a minute, but first a developing story right now. the search for a sex assault suspect, prince george's county

news 4 live at the new carrollton metro station for us. >> reporter: barbara, there are lots of surveillance cameras in the area, and the suspect was captured by some of those cameras. and the pictures are really very good. and he's also wearing very identifiable clothing. take a look here. the suspect is wearing a red coat with a cross or a plus on the back and on the sleeves. as well as black track pants with a white stripe down the side. this happened around 6:45 yesterday morning right as rush hour was getting under way. police believe the suspect followed his victim from new carrollton metro station to a business that's located in the 4000 block of garden city drive. so that's not far from here. it was at that location where she was sexually assaulted. now, we've been talking to women here this morning at the metro station. they say it's disturbing and rather surprising.

and into the parking lot there's so much movement, so for her to get off and then him follow her, you know, that could happen to anybody in terms of becoming a target. >> you have to be very careful when you're alone walking down some of these streets, especially in this area because it's still kind of dark. a lot of them are not well lit. >> and police say the victim and suspect did not know each other. she had never seen him before. the hope here of course is somebody will take a look at those photos, recognize the man and give investigators a call. back to you in the studio, barbara. >> thanks, meg ann. 39-year-old john hick in court this morning the victim says in april he held her at knife point on a red line train. police say he may also be responsible for an unrelatedex

and now to your forecast with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. nice out there now, chuck, but what's going to happen for the weekend? >> we'll worry about the weekend later. we've got to get through a nice looking friday first. plenty of sunshine across the dmv here as we approach the noon hour on your friday. no chance for rain today. that's welcome news. about your weekend there will be at least a chance for a shower both days. more likely on saturday than sunday. even then saturday's rain chances only at 30%. coming up later today i'll show you future weather and help you time out when i think the best likelihood is for those showers. as of now though just sunshine and beautiful out there 74 now in washington, 70 in college park. hourly temperatures today trending up into the low 80s for highs this afternoon and then back into the 70s this evening. likely going to have 90 degree weather for the first time this year. more on that part of the forecast coming up. thank you, chuck. witnesses are taking the stand ntd trial against

police officer caesar goodson. >> they need to be aware of the medical dire situation of freddie gray and didn't take him to the hospital. >> news 4's chris gordon is in baltimore covering the case against goodson. >> reporter: prosecutors appear to know this is a must-win case for them. the first two baltimore police trials ended without any convictions. prosecutors are presenting witnesses against officer caesar goodson to show he was reckless and deliberately ignored his duty to protect freddie gray's life and safety. goodson drove the police transport wagon where freddie gray suffered his fatal injuries on april 12th of 2015. prosecutors say goodson gave him a rough ride, running a stop sign, turning so fast that the

they say goodson didn't restrain gray with a seat belt in violation of police general orders and that he failed to get medical help when gray said he wanted to go to the hospital. but the defense says gray caused his own injuries if he hadn't stood and banged against the van, he'd still be alive today. of the six baltimore police officers charged in the death of freddie gray, only officer goodson is on trial for murder. the stakes are high, and it will be up to the judge without a jury to not only hear the evidence but decide the verdict. reporting from baltimore, chris gordon, news 4. just into our newsroom, a second person now charged with the death of a woodbridge man. we now know ricardo thompkins and abdisalalm. police say at least one of the

his roommate. we're going to have more on this story coming up first at 4:00. back to you. thanks, erika. prince george's county police arrested two brothers in connection with the death of a man on castle wood place. investigators say decar lo and dickerson were apparently involved in some sort of fight with jones. he was found dead behind the house after police came to do a welfare check early thursday morning. and we're working to get a response from fairfax county public schools about its transgender policy. the board agreed last year to include transgender students in its nondiscrimination policy. parents who oppose the plan say they didn't get proper notice. some started yelling when they couldn't sign up to speak last night. the policy includes allowing students to use the bathroom of their choice. >> to me it is a big deal. i recently went on a field trip with my class and i wasn't even allowed to use the female bathroom at the museum that we went to until all the girls in my class cleared the

>> the school board did not make any decision about the issue. well, as we here in washington continue to celebrate pride week in the nation's capital, we pause now to reflect on some of this year's highlights and what's still ahead for capitol pride week. joining us this morning, the president of the board of directors for the capital pride alliance. and we also have chelsea bland who just won a big award, you are the volunteer coordinator for capital pride and got a heroes gala award this year, congratulations. >> thank you so much. >> this has been a really busy week for you, hasn't it? let's talk about what's happening and what's still to come. >> it has. it started on june 1st with our heroes gala and went through last weekend. and we had a rooftop pool party last night and tonight we're having the opening party at union market. >> and it's your job to get volunteers to make all this happen. has it been a lot easier this year than in years past?

of fun to help recruit folks to come out and volunteer with us. folks are still signing up and they still have the opportunity to. so as folks get into the week they're really excited to join us and help us out with all of our activities. >> and where do your volunteers generally come from? >> we have our website, there are places for folks to sign up. when i first started volunteering with capital pride, that's how i found out about it. so we're on facebook and social media. and so friends and family reach out to folks and volunteers as well. >> i think that's some of the parade from last year, isn't it? >> it is. the parade is tomorrow, kicks off tomorrow at 4:30 near dupont circle and ends up by logan circle. >> who are some of the exciting guests that you're expecting tomorrow? >> well, we have leslie jordan, who i believe is going to be in the studio in a while. >> in a few minutes. >> he is our grand marshal and washington capitals holtbe marching for the first time and representatives from eight of them

>> wow. some of the ambassadors are going to be walk sng. >> yes, actually some of the ambassadors from those embassies will be marching. >> how about bands and floats? >> lots and lots. >> do you have to get volunteers to help decorate all of those things too and pass out all of the beads that you do at the parade? >> for sure. we have a whole volunteer float team working for months actually putting it together. we'll have hundreds of folks on site helping along the route. >> oh, wow, very exciting. i know a lot of our viewers will be there tomorrow. >> right. and then on sunday is the festival down on pennsylvania avenue. and the concert. and we have megan trainor and charlie headliners. >> fantastic. thank you both for coming in today, it's going to be a busy weekend. >> it will, thank you. a road rage incident like we've never seen before and it happened right here in arlington. plus, i talk one-on-one with new redskins tight end vernon davis, what the

you will see a hometown athlete at tonight's nationals game, but he's not going to be playing baseball. redskins tight end vernon davis will be here to watch the game and meet fans. he joins us to talk about the skins upcoming season and what's bringing him to nats park. thanks for being here. >> good to be here. >> congratulations

a super bowl win, has it sunk in yet? >> not quite. but i'm taking it all in one day at a time. it's truly an honor to be able to join the team and be able to win the super bowl. >> and you are now back home. you are from the area, went to dunbar high school, went to the university of maryland where i went, go terps, what's it like for you -- that's right, to be back home and playing for a hometown team? >> it's an honor and a privilege to be here and play in front of my family and people i grew up with. and everyone who knows me. it's a dream come true. it's a dream come true. all of my life i wanted to be a washington redskins. and now i have the opportunity. >> yeah. and speaking of that the redskins had an up and down season, but what do you want to bring to the team this upcoming season? >> i want to bring leadership. leadership, inspiration, and i want these

one another, right? and to just build all the synergy we possibly could to be able to go out and win games on sunday. >> excellent. we're excited for it. of course skins fans like us, it's always great to see d.c. teams supporting each other. you know bryce harper is often seen around town wearing his redskins hat and you are going to be at the nats game tonight. tell us what is taking you to the game besides watching baseball? >> i'll be at the nationals game celebrating national jerky day, #nationaljerky day. almost three decades it's been around. no one really knows about it. but, hey, i'm here to spread the word and spread the love about national jerky day. it's all about krave jerky, they've been huge supporter in my life. it's an honor to be able to stand beside them and just celebrate something so special. we're giving away 25,000 bags across the united states. >> 25,000? >> yeah. to bring awareness to jerky and how important it is.

the nats game too? >> i am. yes. >> okay. i'm going to the game. >> are you really? >> i'm going to be looking for you. >> make sure you bring a bag of black cherry barbecue, it's my favorite. >> all right. we have some different flavors, garlic chili pepper, turkey jerky, pork jerky, beef jerky, all kinds. >> yeah, they have names. basil citrus, that's the turkey right there. that's the one you want. that's it right there. >> do you have any favorite memories of playing at home? >> just in my college days when i was a terp at the university of maryland, just a lot of great memories that were created there. when i think back just being here it allows me to open up my mind and think back about some of the great experiences that i've been able to have. but it's truly an honor to be here. i'm elated. >> you have lots of terps fans and skins fans who will be cheering you on this upcoming season. >>

>> vernon davis, thanks so much for joining us. >> thanks for having me. >> go skins, not too early to say that. >> no, it's not. and right now the world is getting ready to say good-bye to the greatest. funeral services are set to get underway in louisville, kentucky, for muhammad ali today. you're taking a live look at the procession. fans have been lining up all morning as the boxing champ goes through his old neighborhood one last time. the procession will end with a public memorial at an arena. hollywood stars, sports greats and world leaders will be among the crowd. former president bill clinton and billically chr ically cryst the people who will give eulogies. >> people come from all around the world to pay respects to mohammed because he meant so much to everyone. >> he stood for strength and wanted to encourage everybody tooted same. >> ali died at the age of 74 last week. the legend planned his own funeral service years ago.

the celebration of muhammad ali's life. we will have it streaming on the nbc washington app around 2:00 this afternoon. and you can watch for an nbc news special report once the eulogies begin right here on news 4. the man known as mr. hockey has died. th news of gordie howe's passing comes in the last several minutes. hall of famer spent most of his career with the detroit red wings. he won four stanley cups in his 1,767 games played remains a record. gordie howe's passing today at the age of 88. the last day for anyone claiming to be an heir of the late-singer prince to get their paperwork in. prince died last month but did not leave a will. court documents list six siblings or half siblings as heirs to the singer's

there's no listed value of his assets or debts. a police officer showed up at his door with his 6-year-old son, now a fairfax county father is demanding changes at his son's elementary school. the boy wandered away from london town elementary earlier this week. he said he was in the bathroom when his class went to recess. when he couldn't find them he walked out of the back door of the school. he went a whole mile before someone saw him and called 911. >> worst case we wouldn't have christian here today. and i guess that's part of the reason i wanted to meet with you is to make sure the community is aware. >> the school says it has already made changes to its recess supervision policy including more frequent role calls before and immediately after recess and increased vigilance throughout the campus. and happening today, an area music instructor facing child important charges is set to be sentenced. david battle ii was arrested

pornography videos in his home. police say a man exposed himself to a teenage girl as she walked to the bus stop. here's a look at the skemp of a suspect. it happened after 7:00 a.m. thursday morning on fair haven avenue. that is in the alexandria section of fairfax county. the 17-year-old told police a car pulled up next to her and she saw the driver expose himself. he drove off and then the teen immediately told a parent who called police. and right now roads are closed and hundreds of people have had to abandon their homes because of a growing wild fire. the fire in arizona is about 10 times as big as when we told you about the yesterday. now it's about 5,000 acres wide. firefighters say they have the fire 10% contained this morning. fema is providing financial assistance to the fire departments that are fighting that blaze. and today new possible debris from malaysia airlines flight 370, this time it was found in southern auz trastral . the other side of the indian ocean thousands ofes

were found. th australian transport safety bureau now has to examine the debris to see if it's the real deal. the search for the main wreckage of the plane will end in august. it's been an unsuccessful search so far. well, it's a dating app you may have heard of, it's called tender, have you heard of it? >> yes, i'm not on it though. the company is announcing a new change today making some parents do a double take. wel explain after the br'lea

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get in your lane. i'm like, sir, it's two lanes -- i'm like, two, just trying to show him two lanes. i rolled my window down -- a d.c. woman says a terrifying and violent road rage incident started when another driver thought she crossed into his lane. well, markita driving down south 15th street in pentagon city when a man drove up behind her, threw something at her car and cursed. >> arlington police say that man was 55-year-old timothy duboix. once they were stopped at a red light, he got out of his car, hit her and pulled her out of her car. she says he kept hitting her while her 11-year-old son watched. >> and then he took my hair and he began to, you know, bang it on my truck. and so my son was screaming, get off my mom, get off my mom, get off my mom. >> she says during the

she was bitten and even drew blood. two men stepped in and pulled him off of her. police stepped in and charged him with maliciously wounding, assault and battery and driving under the influence. >> you know, you just never know who's in that other car. >> you want to lock your doors. >> you need to be careful. you really do when you're driving. >> it is a beautiful day today, chuck bell. >> top down weather. >> it's going to enjoy everything it brings today. >> absolutely. >> it's going to get hot though, right? >> yeah. there are a lot of people around here that have been reminding me that some folks love the heat and humidity, the steam of a d.c. summer. i say, well, we got a saturday and sunday planned just for you. outside today another day for those of us that prefer a little extra springtime in our lives. temperatures today climbing up into the 80s, plenty of sunshine. highs in the low 80s and a lovely little breeze out of the north and northwest about 5 to 10 miles per hour. not as breezy as the last few days. so on the weather scale for today, sunny and nice. now, as we get into tomorrow i

move it up to the hot and humid, or down to the p.m. showers, and because it's a weekend and you care more about the rain chance, figured i would give you that. 30% chance of a scattered shower or thundershower tomorrow. primarily later on in the day. probably after sundown. here's the radar now, nothing going on. this is the warm front right here. and as that warm front lifts over us, overnight could wring out a drop or two first thing tomorrow morning, but the bulk of the rain threat tomorrow comes in after sundown. so here's today's highs, 82 frederick, maryland, 84 manassas. 78 annapolis. here's future weather to show you what i'm talking about as far as timing the rain. nothing to worry about through the rest of the day today. jr @r(t&háhp &hc% of cloud cover that came through early in the morning might wring out a drop or two, that's it. most of the daylight hours tomorrow dry. but here's 7:00 tomorrow night and notice a line of showers with some embedded thunderstorms here. 7:00 on the maryland/pennsylvania border. by about 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 that little line, what's left will be sagging down through the metro

our best chance for rain over the weekend, 7:00 tomorrow evening up to about 11:00 tomorrow evening. highs today in the 80s, highs of both days over the weekend likely to be up into the 90s. we'll talk more about sunday, give you the pride forecast as well. all that is coming up. stay with us. thank you, chuck. good news now for concerned parents, the match making app tinder will soon only be available for those over 18 years old. according to the company starting next week only adults will be able to sign into the dating app. currently a user must be at least 13 years old to access and use the app. the app had two separate communities, one for those age 13 to 17 and another for 18 and up. it's summertime, and we know that means a lot of you are trying to get out of town. the highway changes starting today that could make that easier for you. but first at 11:30, the zika virus in virginia, the new numbers and recommendations from lte top hea

we now know the name of the pedestrian that was struck yesterday in ellicott city, only 17 years old and the driver of the pickup truck that hit him apparently was an on-duty employee of the howard county recreation and parkser

that the driver was at fault in this case. but again, that 17-year-old individual still in critical condition at this hour after being struck yesterday afternoon in ellicott city, back to you. thank you, erika. at 11:30 new concerns about the zika virus as more cases are reported in our area. 25 people in virginia have contracted the zika vis. the state health department says that number is up by five cases from just last week. mosquitos that can carry the zika virus are found in 40 states now, and here in d.c. as well. > the world health organization meanwhile says women living in places with zika should consider delaying pregnancy. zika is rapidly spreading through latin america and caribbean. the agency's guidelines could impact millions of couples who live in outbreak areas. zika can cause severe brain defects in

our county bureau chief has details. >> reporter: the prince george's county family center is supposed to be a one-stop shop for all needs dealing with domestic violence, teen championship, child abuse, all services family crisis crisises. there will be social services atz well as nonprofit organizations all working within this 13,000 square foot building. 100 yards from the courthouse. well, this is something that the county has been working on for the past seven years, multiple partners help to put this together. considering the rise of domestic violence issues in prince george's county, it couldn't have come at a better time. in upper

of downtown washington, politicians, community groups, fabulously attired drag queens and much, much more. it's the annual capital pride parade and it happens this weekend here in the nation's capital. and leading that parade this year the grand marshal, the incomparable leslie jordan who joins us now to talk about the main event. we're so excited to have you here. >> thank you. i was going to lead the parade on a pony. >> oh, yeah? a pink poen snpony? >> well, it's called make magic happen. when i was 4 years old i came downstairs on christmas morning and there was a pony saddle under the tree and my daddy said, oh, maybe there's something too big for santa claus, i've had ponies my whole life so i just asked him if i'm going to be the grand marshal i'd like a pony and they're like, oh, okay. so i bought a riding outfit and i got everything ready and there's no pony. >> oh,

>> we've got that. i swear i think we do have pink cadill cadillac. but i'm going to carry a sign that says make magic happen. >> oh, i think you should absolutely do that. now, you made news -- it was a game changer, "will & grace," talk a little about that. >> you know i won an emmy. >> i know you did. >> but i didn't think i was going to win, but when i did win, this speech came out of me that i said, and i really do believe there's two ways to combat homophobia, having grown up in the deep south i've been baptized 14 times, it just never did take. i wish i'd been catholic where i could just confess. they dunked me. but i believe, you know, the two ways to combat homophobia is first of all, humor. i

ball." i was so funny that, you know, that's the way you combat it. number two, put a face on it. and i think that "will & grace," people welcomed these people into their homes. and i felt a shift as an openly gay actor working, people say when did you come out, well, i fell out of the womb in my mother's high heels. >> i love it. i didn't need to be here you can take over this interview because you are so amazing. [ laughter ] anyway, what's planned for the parade? you going to actually walk, ride the whole way? >> well, i have a crack of noon brunch that there's still tickets to at the palamar hotel and then the parade doesn't kick off until about 4:30. i've got to rest most of the day because i have to walk. did i mention i won't have a pony? anyway, i'm walking the

is not part of the pride, this is part of national pride, i am throwing the ball out at the washington national game on tuesday. >> oh, you are? >> against the chicago cubs. and i've never held a baseball. >> oh, wow. that will be fun. >> it's a youtube video in the making. >> i've got so many more questions i want to ask you. i hope everybody noticed starts at 4:30. you're going to be there. and i'm sure everybody's going to be getting out there trying to shake your hand. >> have a great time. >> we are so happy to have you with us. >> it's an honor. >> well, it is. and i think one of the greatest pride parades in the country. >> in the country. i said how much are they going to pay me, they go, leslie, it's an honor. i said how much are they going to pay me? >> you got to think about that. >> it's a big honor. it's a big honor. >> we are honored you are here with us. eun, come over here. >> get the man a pony for heaven sakes. he's the grand marshal after

>> absolutely. >> and it has to be a gray -- no, i don't want a western saddle. i want the english -- >> and a magic wand. >> and a magic wand. >> okay. today marks the end of the first workweek under metro's safetrack program. surge two will shut down the blue, orange and silver lines between eastern market, benning road and minnesota avenue. the county says it plans to shuttle commuters from new carrollton to the green belt station, the shuttle will be free for county residents and metro plans to add buses as well. metro is working to improve its communication with passengers during the maintenance period as well, adding to customer service to provide faster realtime responses on social media. metro says it hired four new staffers to answer questions and provide more frequent service updates. metro safetrack program wil

over the next year ncht and we are working for you during this d disruption to your commute. we have the best alternatives in the nbc washington app right now. search safetrack. getting out of town this summer just got a little bit easier if you use express lanes. 395 hov lanes now closing at 10:00 on weekdays for the morning reversal. that means travelers headed south get access to the faster lanes an hour earlier than normal. the schedule will remain in place throughout the entire summer. well, who doesn't love an event about food? not this girl, i love food. we'll talk about this weekend, big grammy mmy gala and one of chefs involved already picking up a sweet caramel treat. and details on hands-on therapy that will get you outside and helping others. stay with us, we'll be right back. i like just riding the horse

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this weekend you can help out an important organization in our community by simply getting on your feet. a dance mob like the one that broke out four years ago at dulles town center is reuniting. this year it is meant to help the sprout therapeutic riding center in loudon county. the center teaches special needs children skills to ride horses. and you can catch the flash mob rock out to justin timberlake's "can't stop the feeling," great song happening around 6:00 p.m. tomorrow in ashburn. you'll want to dance along to that song. >> let's hope it doesn't rain on that or our parade tomorrow. >> no, no, no. well, there's a chance, but it's a small chance, a small chance. if the parade were much later in the day tomorrow, i'd be a little worried. but the parade starts at 4:30 and ends about 7:00. and those hours i think are going to be mostly rain free. so the four things to know about the forecast, good-bye coolness, hello heat and humidity. first

tomorrow and perhaps again on sunday. and weekend rain chances are low, but not quite zero. temperatures right now what a great looking day mid-70s across the region, 74 now in washington, 75 manassas and fredericksburg. if you're thinking of going to the beach you're already stuffing the cooler in the trunk and getting ready to head to the beach. today, perfect for the beach, tomorrow chance of showers late probably not until well after the sun goes down tomorrow. a good beach day tomorrow and sunday. temperatures mid 80s at the coastline. if you're going to stay here tomorrow, the capital pride parade steps up at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon, hot and humid tomorrow. temperatures near 90 in the staging area and during the parade itself there will be a slight chance for a shower the later you go into the day tomorrow the better the rain chances will be. sunday of course is the capital pride festival, it goes from noon until 7:00, it's on pennsylvania avenue northwest with the u.s. capitol building as the backdrop. it's a great scene out there. temperas

noticeably breezy on sunday afternoon and sunday evening. lose the humidity, gain the wind. there's your next seven days 83 today, chance for 90 or higher both days over the weekend and then lower humidity and mid 80s for temperatures as we get into the early parts of next week. chuck, thank you. take a look at these gorgeous cookies. it's national dessert of countries across latin america, and we are going to learn more about it in a couple minutes. but first, a warning from the police, they're ready for a not so quiet night in richmond. donald trump's rally happening heere and t

right now at 11:45 we look at thousands of people pay their respects to muhammad ali. the boxing legend and inspiration to so many died a week ago today. this is the scene in louisville, kentucky, where his funeral will be held this afternoon. you can watch nbc's special report starting right here on news 4 at 2:30 this afternoon. we'll send you a breaking alert through our nbc washington app so you know when to start watching. richmond's police chief promises anyone who breaks the law at tonight's donald trump rally will be arrested. these are scenes from protests in california last week. officers in richmond have been preparing around the clock for tonight's rally at the richmond coliseum. that rally comes after both donald trump and hillary clinton hold events here in d.c.

speaking at separate events in northwest washington this afternoon. nbc's edward lawrence shows us how the new endorsements are impacting the race. >> reporter: hillary clinton had a good week riding a wave of momentum she collected two key endorsements. first from president obama. >> i don't think there's ever been someone so qualified to hold this office. >> reporter: then from massachusetts senator elizabeth warren who has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick for clinton. >> i am ready to get in this fight and work my heart out for hillary clinton to become the next president of the united stat states. >> reporter: clinton tweeting she is proud of the support from someone who is donald trump's exact opposite. >> i think his conduct is literally undermining and threatening. >> reporter: vice president joe biden publicly attacked trump during a speech to a law group yesterday and hinted at who he wants in the white house as well. >> whoever the next president is and

will be secretary clinton. >> reporter: still bernie sanders has not thrown in the towel. however after a face-to-face with president obama at the white house, sanders hinted at party unity. >> i am going to do everything in my power. and i will work as hard as i can to make sure that donald trump does not become president of the united states. >> reporter: nbc news had learned senator elizabeth warren will meet with hillary clinton today at clinton's home in washington, d.c. the two have exchanged phone calls over the past 30 days. in washington, edward lawrence, nbc news. meanwhile, the first family is waiting right now for malia obama to walk across the stage. she's graduating from high school this morning. malia will take one year off before heading to harvard next fall. that's next fall. president obama turned down an invitation to speak at the ceremony saying he'd probably be too busy crying. >> such an emotional time for parents. this sunday night the

business at the rammies, the restaurant association mept a a metropolitan area hosts. chef from the embassy of argentina will be cooking for the big event. he joins us today to make dolce dolece. people are salivating over these cookies already they can't help themselves. you know more than 2,000 people are expected for the big event sunday. how do you prepare for such a large crowd? >> well, we have a big group working for us, we have over 40 line cooks right now working around the clock every day for this huge and fantastic event that we've been doing for about three years. >> this award is so prestigious, what does it mean for the organization to get a rammy? >> it's one of the best things to get at this time. >> all right. you have brought the

ingredients, now, this is a national dish, right? >> this is a national dish. this is something in every single house you will find. >> and barbara will think she eats it all the time, she has it at her house. tell us all about how to make it. >> basically it's simple, i have dough here, 80% corn starch, 20% flour. >> okay. >> so you have very chewy final product. it's a lot of butter, and again tons and tons of butter. >> and then you bake the cookie. >> you can roll it with a rolling pin, however as my mom always doing she's doing it with hands. >> do it mom's way, that's the best way. >> exactly. so basically use a cookie cutter, so you'll basically get one and then you bake it at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes. >> do you have to let it sit out or anything like that the dough? >> a little bit. rest for 20 min

it with a regular cookie cutter. i use a fancy shape, but you can make whatever shape you want. >> make it easy to do at home. >> correct. this is the final product. so it looks like a regular cookie, however -- >> the cookie's better once you put your stuff in it. >> yeah, i want to show you it's very tender. >> oh, you're right. >> it's very soft. but the thing is the magic starts when you apply -- >> okay, tell me that's my favorite part too. >> this is secret recipe. no, i'm joking. so basically is caramel sauce but instead of water we use milk. basically is the steamer for four or five hours with regular milk, sugar and vanilla. >> that's all the ingredients. >> that's all thein gree ingred >> what's the secret t

or hard? i feel like i make caramel at home it gets too hard and i can't spread it. >> two things, first use a nonstick pan, and every four minutes stir, in the shape of eight. >> so do you put it in the oven? >> no, no, very, low, low, low heat. >> and in eight and keep stirring and keep stirring. >> patience, tons and tons of patience. >> got you. so you make your caramel. >> correct. we homemade basically have to let it rest cool it down and then you spread it and then use another one you push very gentle. this is my favorite thing. you cannot get better than this. >> it's beautiful. >> this is something i brought special for you. this is from the north of our country, wine. >> beautiful. >> and this is one of the best we have t

>> we generally always pair with milk or coffee, but i believe for today -- this is friday. today's friday. >> you have to give me a cookie. >> i want to see if those cookies taste as good as mine. >> oh, please. >> that i make at home. let's see. >> you want to share one with me? >> yeah. >> try not to make a huge mess. >> oh, that's good. >> it is good, right? >> and you know it's not too sweet. it really is wonderful. it's delicious. >> good, right? >> thank you so much. >> thank you. >> so use milk and double the butter. >> exactly. >> there's a brand new gala this sunday at the washington convention center. i'm excited to present a few awards again this year, one of my favorite events. for more information check out therammies.org, see you sunday night. >> thank you for having me. >> so good. coming up, there's a

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hi. i'm social media editor, it's going to be a beautiful weekend outside so why not gather up some friends, some blankets and watch a movie outdoors? well, really all summer long movies will be playing across the dmv area and each day the movie playing in a specific location so for more details on how to find out what's playing

and the dmv. once again tracking a chance for some showers or thunderstorms coming in very late in the day tomorrow. here's future weather, 7:30 tomorrow evening a lot of showers and potentially some thunderstorms dropping south out of southern pennsylvania in the d.c. metro area, we'll keep an eye on that over the course of saturday and sunday's rain chances are quite low indeed below 30%. showers and thunderstorm chances for saturday and sa very nice day coming up on sunday, lower humidity around finally. that will be a nice change of pace. seven-day forecast then for you next couple of days it's going to be very warm around here over the course of the weekend, highs on both saturday and sunday likely to be in the low 90s. those will be our first 90s of the early summer season. so get ready for the heat and humidity tomorrow, and the breeze and the heat on sunday. and this just into the live desk, we now know which domestic airlines are officially approved toly

the u.s. transportation department just announced american airlines, frontier airlines, jetblue airways, southwest airlines and sun country airlines all won bids starting this fall. there won't be any direct flights from the d.c. area, but those airlines will be able to depart to cuba from miami, ft. lauderdale, chicago, minneapolis/st. paul and philadelphia. just the latest step in normalizing relations with cuba. back to you. >> erika, thank you. finally this morning, a really special birthday gift in the form of a meeting 100 years in the making. this is dorothy martel with her great, great grandson weston. the pair share the same birthday 100 years apart to the day. what are the chances? recently had a chance to meet the guy in the hospital where his mom also worked as a delivery nurse, even more exciting for dorothy she has 164 grandchildren. what a beautiful re

>> wow. >> and that does it for news 4 midday, thanks so much for joining us. ck are ba

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