right now on "news4 today," a violent start to the holiday weekend. a man shot dead in one neighborhood, and they're looking for answers. and s.w.a.t. teams storming a restaurant ending a ten-hour attack claimed by isis. >> oh, yes. it's a long way down that holiday road. we are tracking a busy fourth of july travel weekend as a record number of people, fly, drive, to get out of town. well, enjoy the sun while it lasts today on this saturday. good morning. i'm adam. >> and i'm in

storm team 4 meteorologist lauren ricketts is checking when the showers might dampen your holiday plans. >> yeah, unfortunately rain in the forecast. not today. today looking phenomenal. today might be the day to get the fireworks done, because -- we have rain on the way. show you the graphics right now. our headlines, it's a gorgeous morning out there. now, we will have low humidity. quite a change from yesterday. boy, was it a little on the humid side yesterday. a great picture out there right now, and then this evening's going to be perfect. again, we have plenty of sunshine all throughout the day. a great morning to wake up and maybe head to the farmer's market as temperatures right now climbing out of the 60s, right around 70 in washington. yeah, we had rain roll through last night, but the radar looking clear right now and, again, we'll continue to see those clouds scour out. seeing any clouds out there as that sun is coming up, well, we have rain in the forecast. not only changes for monday in

terms of amounts of rain, also changes for your sunday. a lot cooler than expected. those temperatures coming up in a few minutes. guys? >> lauren, thank you so much. developing southeast d.c., a man is dead after he was shot multiple timance, police say, on 18th street, just after midnight. the man was taken to the hospital where he later died. they are still looking for a suspect in this homicide. and a situation in bangladesh, 20 officers, killed in a popular restaurant in the capital city of dhaka. commandos stormed the building following a ten-hour standoff that began friday night. more than a dozen hostages rescued including some foreigners. isis claims responsibility fomp the attack but the claim has not been confirmed. another kafcafe attack in serbia. five killed in a town 30 miles northwest of belad

morning. another 20 others wounded. police say the attacker shot his wife and another woman inside the restaurant before he turned the gun on our guests. people inside the restaurant were eventually able to grab that man's gun. security might be on your mind as you travel for this fourth of july holiday. nbc's jay gray explains how police are planning to keep high-profile spots safe this weekend. >> reporter: as the fourth of july holiday approaches at airports and high-traffic areas across the country, a reminder, that independence and freedom must be protected. >> the american public should expect to see this july 4th weekend, enhanced security presence as airports, trains, stations and other transit centers across the country. >> reporter: intelligence reports don't indicate a specific threat and no suggestion of an imminent attack of any kind, but in the wake of recent attacks in orlando and istanbul, officials across the country aren't taking any

>> you're going to see canines. you'll see uniforms, and what you won't see are undercover officers that are out and about. >> reporter: the show of force is designed for protection as well as perception to make millions of holiday travelers feel safe. >> i have a lot of faith, obviously, in our security, and our, you know, government trying to keep the citizens safe. >> reporter: safety that strikes at the heart of what the holiday is all about. >> july 4th is about freedom. it's also about society and freedom for everyone, every faith. >> reporter: american values celebrated under the watchful eye of those dedicated to keeping us safer. jay gray, nbc news. now to the race for the white house. presumptive democratic nominee hillary clinton's e-mail scandal continues this morning. she will have to face the fbi for her long-awaited interview today. this comes days after a private meeting between attorney general

loretta lynch and bill clinton. many are speculating the meeting was about clinton's use of a private server during her tenure at secretary of state. lynch addressed those claims. >> the integrity of the department of justice is most important to me and the fact the meeting i had it casting a shadow over how people view that work is something i take seriously and deeply and painfully. >> lynch and clinton met on her plane in phoenix for about 30 minutes and she says he talked about grandchildren and golf. today's meeting with the fbi could take place at the clintons' home here in d.c. it's being called the most progressive potential platform in the democratic party's history. a draft released ahead of the meeting in florida next week. the platform is a statement of the party's values, highlights the death penalty saying that it should be abolished and no bank can be too big to fail. it then will be considered later this month at the democratic national convention in

donald trump is expected to meet with one of his potential running mates this weekend. nbc news has learned that indiana governor mike pence will travel to talk with trump. newt gingrich and new jersey governor chris christie are also being formally vetted as possible vp candidates. trump doesn't expect to announce his pick until the convention, which starts in 17 days. it appears the democratic party will call for d.c. statehood at its convention. calling for people in the district to have full congressional rights and d.c. to be able to make its own laws and budget without congressional interference. hillary clinton is on record as being in favor of d.c. statehood. donald trump told the "the washington post" in march he had no position on the issue. and remember this fireball at the metro station back in may.

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thousands of acres there. the so-called trailhead fire began tuesday afternoon with 12% containment by last night. fire officials are allowing some to return home. it's not known where the fire started. the countdown to rio continues with another night of qualifying for team usa swimmers in nebraska. michael phelps and ryan lochte finished first and second in the 200 meter individual medley. they will represent the u.s. at the olympics for the fourth straight time. phelps beat lochte by .31. his second win in the trials and compete in the 100 meter butterfly final today. so exciting to watch all of this. not such a stellar night for bethesda native katie ledecky. swam in the freestyle. ledecky is known more for distance swimming and finished seventh in the

still, she's already earned spots in the 200 and 300 freestyle and an overwhelming favorite in the final event, the 800 freestyle happening tonight. >> love her. she'll be just fine. the fastest man in the world sprinter usain bolt withdrawn from the jamaican olympic trials after injuring his hamstring. this individual grow last year's championship. he won the race last night bud the pain returned. allows for medical exemptions, both can still compete in rio and hopes to be done with treatment by then. time is 6:16. starting today, cool down at the national building museum's newest exhibit. check it out. iceberg, the newest installation inside the great hall including jind structures ranging from 16 feet to 65 feet high, meant to give visitors and under the sea experience. you can even climb up inside --

climb up inside one of the icebergs and fly through one. what do you think? >> i love it! >> tom sherwood shot that piece. why wasn't sherwood on the slide? >> cool. an all-night birthday party is going on at the smithsoni se air a smithsonian air and space museum. >> our reporter went inside. >> reporter: hundreds of people rush in. it's a 40-year birthday celebration at the national air and space museum on the national mall. >> so many people who have come through these doors leave touched and inspired by what they have seen, and these experiences act as seeds for further innovation and discovery. >> 45 minutes. >> yes. >> reporter: celebrated in a unique way,nd

>> with the great lectures and speakers happening earlier, it drew a lot of people off the mall that are here for the fourth of july. great timing for this to happen and a commemorative moment. >> reporter: here for the party, treated to live music, star gazing and a scavenger hunt while everyone else is sleeping. this man brought his son. >> it's great. awesome time to spend with the family. look at airplanes and spaceships from the years' past and just an opportunity for all of us to stay informed about what this great country has done through space travel. >> reporter: the museum opens july 1st 1976. 300 million visitors have come through these doors since then. the main gallery just underwent a $30 million makeover. >> i'm here, loving the history behind everything and very

>> it's very cool. and the question on everyone's mind -- besides from today, what's it going to be like on monday? >> we've been seeing rain for quite some time, and now it just looks like heavy rain, all throughout the day. >> for the fourth of july? >> fourth of july. and unfortunately, though a lot of storms, through the day, i say unfortunately -- fortunately there's not going to be a lot of storms, but i would have liked to track that. as we go through the day, just tracking heavy rain. not your typical garden variety afternoon summertime thunderstorm, but heavy rain all throughout the day. we have a forecast on that. get you that in a second. i do want everybody to know it's going to be a gorgeous saturday. i mean, it's beautiful out there. that sun is coming up right now. actually, just about 30 minutes ago. yeah, gorgeous out there. we do have changes for sunday. came in this morning. forecasted last night, and a little bit of a ching ange gettn

weekend and seeing heavy rain for the fourth. 1 to 4 inches possible. end up around 2 to the 3 but could see 2 to 4 widespread across the region, starting early in the morning and not end until late at night. enjoy today. a beautiful day out there. beautiful morning. temperatures starting in the 60s right now. great morning to go out there for a walk. we have no rain to talk about. and even up and down the east coast, looking good. a few shower throughout the outer banks, that's about it. looking comfortable, again a few clouds outside dinner. go ahead and eat it, because by the time we get -- go ahead and eat outside, because by the time we get into the weekend -- this may be why they don't have me on the weekend. sorry. because you're not going to be able to eat dinner outside tomorrow. what i was getting at. chances of showers throughout the day

the day, and then here's your planner for the fourth. we'll start sow tea tee the rai in, 3:00, 4:00. scattered showers by the time we roll around for fireworks. we'll time day-by-day for the next 72 hours coming up in a few minutes. >> thank you very much, lauren. a 12-year-old grabbed her grandma's car and then hit the gas down the road. the dangerous situation caught on fleet dash camera and how the young driver was finally taken ofthe road.f

well, you can hear visitors scream at busch gardens in tampa when an orangutan, look at her, escaped her enclosure. you see her climb up on a park sign as the onlookers watch in awe. some probably in terror. that orangutan is now back in her enclosure after the animal was tranquilized. a few weeks ago, another orangutan there also escaped his habitat. >> wow. well, caught on camera, texas police chase add 12-year-old, get this, after she stole her grandmother's car for a joyride. she allegedly stoled car from her 88 grandmother to go visit her boyfriend -- did they say

>> yeah. >> her sister and a passenger in the seat. the chase went on 40 miles and speeds over 118 miles per hour and hit at least three cars before finally pulling over. luckily no one injured. the young driver charged and taken into police cust de. she wracked up about $30,000 in damages. >> all for a boy? >> yeah. that's insane. >> and i have two girls, and -- >> the car keys will never be anywhere to be found. >> i know! all right. lots of people out celebrating this holiday weekend. >> uh-huh. many in the water, but before you head out on the boats officials want to warn you about potential alcohol use. >> nbc's dan grossman explains. >> this is a good one! >> gives a chance to be together and do something fun. >> reporter: along the shore -- >> take a drink -- >> reporter: there is a line to be drawn. >> a time and place for alcohol and boating isn't it. >> reporter: when you serve that extra drink.

what limit it's, just like with anything. >> be like steve. know when to say no. >> you never know when they've had too much until you do a breathalyzer, whatever. tell you what, a lot of boaters sure seem like it. >> reporter: the law for drinking and boating is .08 and comes in vehicle control. >> you don't have brakes on a boat or seat belts or a closed canopy holding you into a boat. >> reporter: when something like this happens, your reaction is that much more important and that much less guaranteed. >> alcohol is one of the leading contributing factors in boating-related accidents and deaths. >> reporter: rangers like guthrie lowe will look out for those who haven't drawn that line. >> when you're on the water, one drink can have the same effect of three drinks on land. >> reporter: for a first offense, you can get up to six months in jail. so next time you're served that extra drink -- it may

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your time, 6:30 this morning. top stories we're following, d.c. police looking for a suspect in the city the latest homicide. they say a man was shot on 18th street in southeast just after midnight. 20 hostages killed in an upscale restaurant in bangladesh caste city of dhaka. commandos stormed the restaurant after a ten-hour standoff rescuing more than a dozen people. at least six attackers also killed. and today democratic candidate for president hillary clinton may meet with the fbi, about the ongoing e-mail scandal. it could happen as early as today at her home here in washington. they say timing is everything. especially when it comes to your fourth of july weekend plans. good morning on this saturday.

angie goff today. today might be the best day for cookouts, and the beach, of course. can't forget about the beach. lauren ricketts is tracking how soon we'll see showers. lauren? >> i know. i know. going to rain on everybody's parade. not only for tomorrow, also for monday. so you're absolutely right. today, if you need to get things done outside, maybe some barbecues, whatever you need to do here in the area, today's the day to do it before that rain moves in. we do have a few changes to your sunday forecast even. 70 degrees is that temperature right now. oh, boy. it's a beautiful morning out there, and it's going to be a beautiful day. we take those temperatures into the low to mid-80s for daytime highs today right on up, a great day to get out and play golf with light winds as well. tomorrow's forecast, light showers here and there. much cooler. temperatures in the 70s due to the extra cloud cover and talking about the timing on that rain as i've been advertising not only for tomorrow butls

few minutes. >> thank you very much, lauren. well, a bolt of lightning hit the maryland state house friday night during the strong storms that passed through. look at that. governor larry hogan posted these photos on facebook showing a water mist coming off the top of the building there. our news partners say the annapolis fire department responded to what was reported as a fire. turns out the sprinkler service went off after lightning struck the building. one prince george's community is losing its major grocery story today. the safeway will close in an area already considered a food desert because there are no grocery chains. county officials tell news 4 they are already in talks with new retailers moving into the area. that safeway location has lost money for years. community leaders say they know why. >> there wa not been even a paint job inside the store. people shop in the store that looks presentable, that is clean.

>> safeway is urging customers to shop at the chain's benning road store or order groceries for delivery online. if you are buying fireworks for your own celebrations this weekend, local fire departments want you to be safer and are cracking down on sales on anything that is illegal. news 4 jackie bensen has more on what they are not welcoming. >> reporter: a squatted of fire marshals might not be the thing you want to see at your fireworks stand at the beginning of the july 4th weekend, but this man didn't break a sweat. his stand alongside a brick building in the 3400 block of 14th street northwest passed with only a minor infraction. >> the tag on this is dated 2414. >> reporter: a fire extinguisher fully charged but past its inspection date, because they know the regulations by heart. maddy mclean, passed away on sunday, began selling

a bit of d.c. history, a third generation daughter precious helps run the stand. >> i go two more and a grandson. so -- you know, i'm ready to pass the baton when they're ready to take it. they have to move the cars, have a 25-foot distance in there. >> reporter: many of the rules for fireworks stands have to do with keeping ignition sources away from the merchandise. everything sold has to be legal to use in d.c. in general, fireworks that explode, like cherry bombs and roman candles are forbidden. >> all the right products. no illegal fireworks. all this is good to sell in the district of columbia. >> reporter: earlier in the week, d.c. fire marshals laid out a display showing which fireworks get you a green light and which a citation if you're caught with them. all have the potential to cause harm. >> the only one day of the year that we put a sparkler, which goes to 1200 degrees, in a small child's hand. >> jackie b

planning to enjoy the fourth of july on the national mall monday, prepare for a lot of road closures. everything around the mall including the arlington memorial bridge will be closed from 6:00 in the morning to around 11:00 p.m. also closures along constitution and pennsylvania avenues for the parade that begins at noon. security is, of course, a top priority. tens of thousands are expected to flood d.c. for this long holiday weekend, and expect a heavy police presence and city leaders also watching out for mother nature. >> we'll be monitoring the weather. it's been over 25 years since the last time there was a postponement or cancellation that is, of the fireworks and we don't look at doing one this year. >> montgomery county announced its fireworks shows in kensington and germantown could be moved to tuesday as well if the weather gets in the way on the 4th. if you still want to make plans for your family this holiday weekend, check out the nbc washington app. find professional fireworks shows near you in

and virginia. plan your holiday on a budget with a list of events costing $40 or less. that's a good deal. and share your pictures with us. we want to see them. just make sure you use the #howwefourth, on instagram, facebook and twitter. >> got it. how we fourth. and the state department needs to better enforce childcare safe guards. a new report says the state failed to make sure there are background checks and police did not follow up on people with flagged histories. the education department has not commented on this report. 100 local deputies could see have new body cameras. the latest department has might bring the new technology to the streets. going camping this weekend? we are going to break down the best products so you don't

outfitting officers with body cameras. the officer asked for a federal grant for 100 cameras. the county would fund half of those costs. more than five inches of rain fell in under two hours in parts of southern new jersey causing major flash flooding. this is video from vineland where waters trapped several cars and flooded homes. just look at that. severe storms hit the area and brought heavy rain, strong winds and billiard ball-sized hail. officials are reminding residents not to drive on flooded roads. >> absolutely. we are tracking showers for this busy fourth of july weekend. coming up, lauren has the timing you're going to want to watch out for, and how you can plan hoed. ahead. a state of emergency involving some of the busiest beaches in florida. how toxic

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from new york. >> good morning! >> coming up on "today," 43 million americans hitting the roads and skies this fourth of july weekend and the travel comes at a time of, of course, heighten the security in light of attacks overseas. we've live from one of the country's busiest airports. >> also a rivalry going on more than a decade that took to the pool once again last night. michael phelps, ryan latko loch we'll show you, who won. and the annual nathan's hot dog eating contest. two champs competing live on the plaza. >> i hope it's huge. >> yeah. i may jump in. don't they douse them in water? >> for the true champ. those stories and much more when we get started on a saturday morning right here on "today." molette and adam, back to you. >> bring your appetites. thanks, guys. and the blue angels getting ready for the cherry festival in michigan. the first air show since one of

crash last month. they'll fly five planes instead of six in honor of marine captain jeff cook. >> representing the professionalism of the air force and inspire a culture of excellence. what jeff was all about and what we are all about. so the honors and tributes paid to him really, really lift us up. >> the angels will perform at the festival through monday. now to the growing toxic emergency along florida's coast. a state of emergency has been declared in four counties as officials try to control a massive flow of algae. one senator calling it catastrophic. nbc's gabe gutierrez tells us why as we head into this long holiday weekend it's so crucial to this region. >> reporter: the thick, gooey, filthy mess is expanding. the view of the algae disturbing. up close and in satellite imagery, at risk, wildlife and livelihoods. >> the last several weeks you've lost thousands

>> reporter: irene's family owned this hotel in stuart, florida, for years. on a crucial holiday weekend, cancellations. >> extremely heart breaking. my whole life. my family's life. >> reporter: and palm beach andport lucy extending now to florida's gulf coast. today protestors blaming state and federal officials for not going enough to stop pollution on lake okeechobee. >> to get this done. >> reporter: senator marco rubio touring the devastated areas and saying it wasn't that simple. >> because in the end -- there are multiple contributors to this. >> reporter: among the other factors fueling the algae bloom are warmer temperatures and heavy rain this year. >> all that coming together is a perfect storm. >> reporter: today we went along with a team from florida, atlantic university, as they collected samples. >> we don't ha

and say, oh, yeah, it's that, it's that, it's that. >> reporter: now concern is growing over the state's rich and filed lyfe. the algae's full impact still unknown. >> dave gutierrez reporting there. fairfax county school superintendent will stay on the job for four more years. the school board voted to extend superintendent the contract through june of 2020. the chair says dr. garza is an agent of positive change for the district. during her tenure, salaries increased, class sizes reduced and class times are later. and a new law in effect in virginia. people who want to sell or transfer guns at a gun show can request a criminal background check of the buyer. state police will be available at every gun show to conduct those background checks. the governor touted the new state law and raled on congress for not keeping firearms out of the hands of terrts

come together to stop people who are on the terror list and no-fly list, they couldn't even come together to put legislation forth to stop those individuals from pushing firearms. are you kidding me? >> virginia's state law is strictly optional and has to be agreed upon by both the buyer and the seller at that gun show. north carolina lawmakers reversed a small part of the controversial lgbt measure but left of rest of the law mostly intact. lawmakers voted friday to restore workers' rights to use state law or sue over employment discrimination, but it keeps in place the requirement for transgender individuals to use bathrooms based on the sex of their birth certificates. and this holiday weekend, folks are looking for all kinds of ways to just have some good, old-fashioned fun. >> absolutely. many are getting ready to go camping. you like camping? >> huh-uh. not my thing. bugs. >> how do you avoid the ug

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find out the information at fieldandstream.com, lynda baquero, new york. it's going to rain on some campers. >> today and tonight fine. then showers tomorrow, and monday. >> fireworks! >> monday's a whole different story. my goodness. we have a lot of rain coming in on monday, and a few changes to the forecast. yes, i mention add few showers tomorrow, bought got to put it in the forecast now that the warm front is lifting to the north, we'll have extra cloud cover. temperatures not out of the 70s on sunday and monday. prepare yourself for cooler weather and conditions compared to yesterday. upper 80s yesterday. go ahead to the map, what's going on. it is gorgeous out there this morning. look at that sunrise. sun came up at 5:47 a.m. and looking perfect out there today. low humidity, and this evening, going to be great as well. now, as we continue into the rest of the day, temperatures are going to be into, nearing the lower to

got 60s to right around 70 right now. nothing is showing up on radar at this point. high pressure, you can see the clouds scouring the area. setting ourselves up for plenty of sunshine through much of the day. here's your weekend outlook -- it's going to be good if you want to go ahead and get on the golf course. nearly perfect. even tomorrow. we can deal with a few showers out there as golfers. sunday brunch, maybe a few scattered showers. widely scattered. no too humid out there. both days get some yardwork done and of course the nationals play this afternoon at 4:15. scattered showers through the day. temperatures not out of the 70s. plan are four the 4th, rain rolling in early and continuing through much of date. time it out for you. 3:00 p.m. on saturday. and then we just stick with a little bit of sunshine with more clouds filling in later. 8:00 a.m. on sunday, a better chance of rain, i-56 especially in the morning. widely scattered showers throughout the day.

monday, 5:00 a.m., heavy rain starts to roll in. it will continue through the day. starts to taper off and lighten up by the time we get into the afternoon eechkd but still have rain chances around lingering into tuesday morning. the ten-day forecast coming up in a few minutes. >> thank you, lauren. if you have a dog and you know sometimes fireworks start many that, what the fda approved that just may help. and finding out d.c. police and neighbors search for answers in a late-night homicide. 's 6:52.it

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breaking news now in alexandria. police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 1,000 block of first street. police found a man shot on the scene just before 5:00 this morning. we're told he died just before 6:30. we're working to get more details now and will have much more on this story coming up at 9:00. a northern virginia lawmaker and his team of volunteers spreading the patriotism this holiday weekend. we caught up with him in centerville. he and about 40 others put out 14,000 american flags in neighborhoods across the 40th district. >> you know what's interesting, people like it when they come loam in the afternoon and they

fourth of july. a lot of people call and say, thank you. it reminds them what a great country we live in. >> and the flag distribution first started 13 years ago with just 3,000 flags. >> love it. you might want to keep your pooch indoors this fourth of july. the loud fireworks might be too much for some dogs and new options for pet owners. the fda approved a drug to help treat noise aversion in skittish dogs. that dog's fine right there. an oral gel medication that has helps some dogs from running away or hurting themselves during the fireworks. time right now is 6:56 on this saturday. four things to know -- d.c. police looking for a suspect in an early morning shooting saying one man was killed on 18th street in the southeast just after midnight. a ten-hour standoff over and 20 hostages dead in bangladesh after a violent attack inside an upscale restaurant. commandos have also killed at least six ofe

presidential nominee hillary clinton could meet with the fbi as early as today. meeting about the ongoing e-mail scandal. it could happen at her home right here in washington. montgomery county police shut down the southbound lane of georgia avenue because of a three-car crash near forest glen road and six people taken to the hospital. at least one a trauma patient. a nice saturday on tap for today. >> we do. we got showers for tomorrow, heavy rain through the day on monday, and then hot and humid next week. all right. that's all for "news4 today." back in 25 minutes. >> see you at 9:00. have a good one .

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good morning. breaking overnight, terrorists taken down. a dra mmatic end to a hostage standoff overseas. police and army forces rushing into a restaurant killing six attackers and rescuing 13 hostages. still, the death toll at least 20. isis claiming responsibility. this morning the latest on the daring rescue. holiday alert. in the wake of attacks around the world, security tight and tensions high as tens of millions of americans take to the skies and the roads for the busy fourth of july holiday weekend. from your safety to your weather forecast, everything you need to know to enjoy the fourth. hillary on the hot seat. word hillary clinton could be inteie