. a short time ago the white house issued harsh sanctions against russia for interfering with the november election. >> 35 russian officials liveing at the embassy here in washington have been declared given 72 hours to leave the united states. . it's located on the eastern shore. chopper 4 is live over the compound. these are live pictures. we have seen a lot of activity on the compound. >> the u.s. is imposing new sanctions on several high ranking russian officials including the head of russia's intelligence service. these actions taken by the raising the stakes for president-elect trump who has been complimentary of the russian government both before and

. jennifer johnson is on capitol hill now with more on this breaking news. and the latest on the trump transition. >> president obama promise d he would go after russia for meddling in the u.s. election and today he made good on that promise. >> president obama retaliated against russia for hacking u.s. computers to influence the election. . along with economic sanctions and cyber attacks, a handful of people and organizations were targeted. 35 diplomats will be expelled and two russian compounds in the u.s. shut down. all americans should be alarmed by russia's actions. >> putin is is a kgb thug. any interference in our elections or anything outside the interest of america should be met with an appropriate response. >> the obama administration is convinced vladimir putin was personally involved in the

president-elect donald trump dismissed the controversy yesterday saying. >> that's going to be very hard for the new team to say we totally disagree and we're going to unwind everything that you have done. >> the president-elect transition and inauguration teams are hard at work preparing the historic speech. >> he's concentrating on what the american people need to hear and what is that. we're going to make you secure. they are giving a 35 dipts here in the washington, d.c. and consulate 72 hours to get out of the u.s. the kremlin just release iing a statement saying this is going to it destroy diplomatic relations with the united sta s states. back to you.

and this statement from virginia senator mark warner, who will be the voice chair of the senate intelligence committee. we are obligate d to conduct a thorough, timely and bipartisan investigation in 115th congress so the american people can understand exactly what happened and what could well happen fwen if we fail to respond appropriately. i will continue to urge them to respect the, per tees reached by our intelligence professionals and take actions that treat it with the serious neness it deserves. we are gathering more reaction this afternoon. keep it right here and get updates any time on the nbc washington app. this group of orthodox jews hz come to demonstrate near the white house in support of the decision to abstain in the u.n. security council vote. they say they celebrate the u.n.'s condemnation

settlements. >> we are here to defend president obama of the united states of america for his excellent stance on palestine, which is a just cause and that is supposed to be addressed for a long time. >> but a very different point of view is being expressed by rabbi wooin blad who is a past. >> i can't speak for the vast majority of the community and the jewish community in saying that we are extremely disappointed and disturbed by the vote that took place in the u.n. security council. both the vote and the united states extension from the conditional vote. . >> how will all of this affect u.s./israeli relations? i'll have that story at 5:00. . back to you. in hollywood and all over the world, movie fans are mourning the deaths of carrie fisher and debbie

their deaths just one day apart set shock and sadness across multiple generations of movie goers. jena kim has the latest. >> reporter: flowers of mourning today as debbie reynolds star on the walk of fame. the actress died yesterday after suffering a stroke in beverly hills one day after the death of her daughter. reynolds son todd fisher told variety his mother said just hours before her death i miss her so much. i want to be with carrie. reynolds skyrocketed to fame in the 1950s after starring in "singing in the rain." she was just 19 years old. hundreds gathered from anaheim to austin to pay

fisher. >> fisher never got a star here, but her mother has her legacy cemented in two stars as well as her prince at the chinese theater. . >> she's is a classic. tributes are pouring in on social media. a cruel, cruel year. fischer and reynolds, actors, authors, singers and so much more who meant so much to so many. . nbc news, hollywood. >> later this hour we'll talk to a a local doctor to clear up confusion surrounding carrie fisher's death and die prg a broken heart. to see a full list of celebrities who have passed away in 2016, head to the nbc washington app and search. right now, sheriffs may have to undergo more surgical proces

chestertown. hogan shot back and killed rich. >> close range shotgun blast. it's a a devastating injury that's a huge amount of energy transfer and that certainly happened to this offer. >> the sheriffs department says the deputy was wearing a body camera. investigators will look at that video as they gather evidence. >> talk about a busy afternoon. some pretty noticeable changes here in our area. let's get right to storm team 4 chief meteorologist. >> we had had snow in our area this morning. snow and ice, but most of the area this morning just rain. that same system moving out of

where they are going to get a lot of snow toward new england. still tracking the front to the west. we'll see a few of these showers coming on through the region. so don't be surprise ued a c couple sprinkle there is. what this is ushering in is much colder air during the day tomorrow. 29 in pittsburgh. 30 in el kin. that's the kind of windchills we're dealing with tomorrow. much colder air tomorrow. i'll show you what that means for your new year's eve weekend. . ville that forecast in ten minutes. hundreds of thousands of cars just hit a new recall list. why the seats may not be safe during a crash. missing for 24 hours. why police are so worried about a teen who disappeared from a local grocery store. plus we're get iting you rey to meet your financial goals in the new year. the resotions you can make nowlu

we take some unexpected extra steps to raise healthy chickens with no antibiotics ever. like putting oregano in their water. it has natural antioxidants and we don't have to use antibiotics in their diet. perdue. over 200 products no antibiotics ever.

furniture and accessories to complement your style this season and all year long. plus, enjoy thirty-six month, no-interest financing. with havertys, your home can be perfect, even when life isn't. come in today and save. the holiday sale is on now, at havertys. life looks good. we take some unexpected extra steps to raise healthy chickens with no antibiotics ever. for example, thyme. it's part of our 100% veggie diet and helps support their immune system. perdue. over 200 products no antibiotics ever.

right now a fairfax county family needs your help finding their missing 17-year-old. take a look at the screen right there. this is a picture of elliot bye rum. he never showed up for work and that he could be in danger because he has a mental disability. he was last seen in front of the north point giant grocery store in reston. >> it's very cold outside. he has been missing since yesterday. he could have been outside. we're not sure where he is. we want to it make sure we get him back to his family. >> e we just shared his picture on our nbc washington facebook page. take a moment to share it to spread the word. honda is recalling nearly 650,000 odyssey mini vans. there's a

second row seats, which may not lock during a crash. the recall covers 2011 to 2016. honda says they found out about this through warranty claims. there are no reports of injuries. dealers will repair the faulty seat for free. counting down to the biggest countdown of the year. first at 4:00, the new security measures in place as new york gets ready for thousands of people to ring in the new year. speaking of new year, police in our area are concerned about what day of the week

first at 4:00, new details about new york city's plans to keep more than a a million people safe during the big new year's eve celebration. police have put up barricades and stepped up their presence in times square. 7,000 officers will be on duty this weekend. that's about 2,000 more than in previous years. mayor de blasio say this is the most protected event. >> if you think something is happening that makes you worried, go tell an officer. there's going to be no lack of officers to find in times square on december 31st. >> police also say there are no specific threats directed

celebration. it's not just the police getting ready for the big celebration. a crowd gathered in times square for the annual confetti test. they shower confetti before the ball drops. it was the last day for people to write down their new years wishes on a wall in the broadway plazas. they will be added to the confetti which will rain down as we ring in 2017. as you work towards your new year's resolutions, we have four to make to get your finances on track. first, pull your credit report. it's free on annual credit report. 1 in 4 people have a credit report that has an error that could affect your score. it will show you your flaws. pay your bills right after you geyo

taking care of monthly obligations before allowing yourself to indulge on stuff you don't need is a helpful budget strategy. it gives you a better sense of what you can truly afford. try to repay 20% of your credit card debt in 2017. the best way to do this is to sign up for a credit card offer that offers you the 0% balance transfer. lesds money you'll be taxed on and owe at tax time. bottom line, it it really comes down to our will power. if you don't like that feeling of drowning in debt, only you can take charge and do something about it. and for more financial resolutions gor resolutions, go to our nbc washington app. >>.

radar? >> tracking snow showers. it doesn't look like it from that shot. there are a couple snow showers with this. colder air is moving in. temperature wise we were in the 40s most of the day. 52 degrees. so we're 52 ahead of that front. the snow around clark county. thep up towards jefferson county. snow showers along 340. so a little bit of snow.

system continues to move on through. this is the same system that came through this morning. the rain coming down heavily during the morning rush, but it's al moving up to the north. this is going to be a big storm in new england. they are going to be watching that. also a a big storm just to the west. take a look at what we're going to be dealing with. nothing around our area as far as any weather concerns. notice back to the west, garrett county, these are areas that get up slope snow. they are going to get a lot of it. they have a winter storm warning in effect in this area. they could see 5 to 10 inches around frostburg and the valley. not bad. 5 to 10 inches of no i new snow for that area. it is going to be quite cold over the next couple days. highs tomorrow around 42

the wind only in the 20s to around 30 degrees. tomorrow is going to be a cold day. new yooefears a chill in the ai. and then the next chance of rain coming up on monday and tuesday. take a look at this. next friday, maybe into saturday, there's definitely a potential for some kind of a winter storm next friday and saturday. that's something i'll be watching out for closely over the next couple days. right now, all eyes on the holiday weekend, which for the most part looking pretty good. just bundle up. their disappearance sparked an intense multistate search. we know what happened to a girl and her grandmother who disappeared right after traveling through our area on christmas. >> it's the end of an era. one of new york's most famous

we asked you to finish u this sentence. the biggest lesson i have learned this year is blank. >> be so happy. >> that's a good idea. >> i like that. >> one was lose 50 pounds. >> that's a good

>> depending on how much work you're willing to do. >> it's one of the go-to places to get new york city sandwiches. the carnegie deli has been serving for 80 years. >> now this is closing for good. there's more world famous deli's final days. >> it opened and her father bought it 40 years ago. >> barry manilow came in in 1978. the manager then told him i was one of his biggest fans and came and paid his check in person. >> a favorite for celebrities, politicians and loyal customers known for its enormous, meaty sandwiches. >> first time today. i'm getting two sandwiches. >> the line stretches out

door. the karn give deli is closing. now those fans are heartbroken once again. >> it's been here so long. >> devastate d that they are closing. >> somebody said to me i will give you a massage. i will cook for you. i will clean for you. i will mow your lawn. i will do anything you want to keep the deli open. >> even that is not enough. it's time to move on. >> it's very long hours. it's early morning. it's late night. and now it's time to just step back a little bit and take this into a new direction. >> that direction, merchandising and distribution. the

folds of meat and the memories are all here to stay. but for this deli, time is running out. news 4 new york. >> have you ever been? >> i haven't. >> it's phenomenal. my sister and i went in february. we didn't know anything about it. >> a major hit for a family of hollywood royalty. >> debbie reynolds and carrie fisher died one day apart. we're going to talk to a local doctor to clear up confusion about the condition that might have led to the death and if there's such a thing as a broken heart. plus it was one of the biggest drug busts in our area's history. only on news 4, why it's part of an alarming

here are four things to know at 4:30. the obama administration just handed down strong sanctions against russia for allegedly hacking the election. among them, 35 russian officials including some of the russian embassy here in washington have just 72 hours to get out of the united states. and starting at noon tomorrow, the state department will deny access to a russian-owned

compound on maryland's eastern shore. >> a sheriffs deputy is recovering from a shootout with a man in chesterdown. the deputy was escorting a woman going home to collect clothing. a man opened fire. they fired back. >> we learned a missing fairfax county teen has been found safe. officers located 17-year-old elliot a short time ago. he will be reunited with his family. debbie reynolds star on the hollywood walk of fame is covered with flowers this afternoon. the legend died lastnight at the age of 84 just a day after her daughter. >> alan thicke's death is raising questions about heart health. .

welcome. it's been reported that carrie fisher suffered a cardiac arrest and then a massive heart attack. there seems to be confusion. >> it's an interruption of the blood flow to the heart usually caused by a blockage. it's really a plumbing problem where a cardiac arrest is cause ed by abnormal heart rhythm that makes the heart pumping ineffective. >> is one more deadly than the other? >> the cardiac arrest is the final event in hard disease. most cardiac arrests in the

blood supply to the heart. >> we know heart disease is the number one killer in the country and we know it can lead to heart attack. can it lead to cardiac arrest. >>. >> carrie fisher died if from those problems and her mother died a day after her daughter. her son says it was possibly a stroke brought on by the stress of losing her daughter. what is the impact of extreme grief on stress and health? >> just peek ispeaking in gener terms since we don't know the specifics of debbie reynolds death, there's a phenomenon called

it occurs typically in women. 90% of cases occur in women ages 50 to 75. and it's thought to be caused by an overload of hormones, particularly stress hormones like adrenaline that cause a stunning of the heart and makes the heart weaker temporarily. it has to be stress-induced, but some people can die after abnormal heart rhythms. >> so is there such a thing as dying of a broken heart? >> there is. broken heart syndrome is one of the names of this stress-induced cardiomie yop thi. >> thank you so much for being with us. let's turn to our weather now and chilly temperatures coming up i hear. >> chilly temperatures out there for sure. we're going to continue to see

the area. take a look at the numbers. first off, sunshine now, but we have seen areas of snow. some snow showers back to the west. that's something that i'm going to continue to track. very light snow showers. there are not have many of them. it's all part of the storm system that's strengthening up to the boston area. a couple snow showers coming on through. you may see flurries, but that's about it. it's going to be the cold air. take a look at the windchill overnight tonight and tomorrow morning. by tomorrow morning, a windchill of 20 in frederick. 22 in d.c. by tomorrow afternoon, that windchill around 28 in gaithersburg. 29 in manassas. so one day of real cold and then we're looking towards new year eers day u. but still on the chilly side. we'll take you hour by hour as well as that redskins forecast.

ten minutes. we recently told you about a major drug bust in our area. police say they caught a man driving 250 pounds of marijuana along i-270. >> this kind of bust may not be as rare as you think. scott macfarlane has details you'll only see on news 4. >> good afternoon. we're along i-270 southbound in rockville a few miles north of here. it was a large case, police say. we found it was far from the only large drug case in our area. news 4 releasing police records hundreds more arrests in maryland and virginia for drugs along the side of major highways. police are reporting is

drug trafficking. the conveyance much more than in years past. come iing up tonight on news 4, what police are looking for to find the drugs in these vehicles that share the roads with us and what they expect to do in the years to come. for now on i-270, scott macfarlane, news 4. police vow to protect and serve and that includes our f r four-legged friends. this is a tiny puppy when she was just a few weeks old. when nobody steps forward, he decided to adopt the puppy. she has a loving family for life. >> using the power of your smart phone to help keep traffic moving. how transportation officials say you can help and something you may already be doing. and meet the couple who is leaving their chaotic jobs behind and brewing up some new dreams instead. first at 4:00.

on our facebook page. you can rewatch his facebook live conversation o the nbc nw

virginia's wine industry has a lot of places on the map. >> the beer industry is also growing. we take you west of the shenandoah valley to the first brewery in madison county.

hillside property settled in 1810 -- >> the manner house was built by the people who worked for jefferson. >> reporter: something new is brewing. >> we're sitting in the phase one brewery of ball top brewing company in the heart of madison county. >> reporter: david and his wife moved to woodburn estate five years ago. it's the home base in between traveling the world for work. >> we focus on building basic infrastructure. so water supply, schools, health clinics. >> we have been doing engineering. and we are so excited about the opportunity to stay home. >> reporter: now the couple is engineering the rest of the craft brews. the single batch of beers used grains from around the globe. >> we have to be precise on our measurements. >> both universities are looking at growing conditions across the

the tap room. a century old cherry u tree forms the bar. they sample eight brews. including brown ail u. >> they challenge each other to a duel here on on property. >> you can't kill each other. your the only doctor or lawyer. >> they hope the suds and scenery make madison county a destination in central virginia. >> when we mention we are moving here, that is the prettiest county. >> we want people to understand the county is full of history and full of boout and to enjoy it. >> it opens to the public on friday and there will be grand celebrations all weekend. >> the

to relax around the house. experts warn this comes with the share of household holiday has. what you need to look out for to protect your family. >how police are steppin> g

they are more and more questions about what happened to a missing man in montgomery county. >> no one has seen john donhoe for weeks and they are tracking down someone who use the his credit card. >> new information about the search. >> who is this woman at the checkout

child at her side. montgomery county police want to know. >> we'd like her to come forward and speak to detectives to determine how she obtained the credit card. >> a credit card that belongs to a 36-year-old man. that woman swiped some $700 in charges at a target and liquor store in the prince george's county area december 22nd. his family says he was last seen december 13th. >> we need to find john. >> now missing some two weeks, police say his loved ones are worried for his physical and emotional well being. >> the credit card is being used and john is not here. we don't know what the link is. >> the hope is that the woman seen here in that striped outfit can connect the dots. his 2011 equinox also has not been seen since he vanished. >> he

him or anything. >> that credit card is being called a critical break because police say there was no action on his bank card or his cell phone. he has dark hair. if you have seen him, his car or that woman, police want to hear from you. i'm justin finch, news. the virginia department of transportation is announcing a new partnership to get you where you need to go more quickly. vdot is teaming up with waze. it's the crowd sourcing navigation app that gives you traffic updates including crash updates and alternate routes. they will feed data and vdot will provide ways with 511 information like current construction zones. if you've got a digital

right away. amazon is holding their first ever digital day tomorrow. the online retailer is promising deep discounts on games, movies and music. . the 24-hour sale starts at 3:00 a.m. amazon is trying to replicate the success of its prime day with this one-day sale for digital devices. as children get familiar with those gifts they got for the holidays, there's some holiday hazards to keep in mind as a parent. the american association of poison control centers has some things to watch out for. you should make sure button batteries in toys and games and watches are secure and out of the reach of small children. also check for chipped or worn paint. and the number of exposures increases. make sure all fuel burning appliances and heating systems are inspected by professionals. fairfax county can's new drunk driving unit will be out

more on why this holiday presents a particular challenge. >> reporter: they could converge to make u this weekend a particular challenge for those trying to stop people from driving drunk. here they have a special squad that's been up for about a mo h month. they would rather prevent you from driving drunk than stop you from driving drunk. >> we took at look at our crash data and arrest data and found that typically our impaired driving crashes and arrests were occurring between the 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. hours. that's when we'll deploy the team. >> reporter: coming up, we'll talk to some of the people involved in keeping you safe this new year's weekend. i'm derrick ward. powerful storms ripped through parts of georgia. strong winds uprooted trees and brought down

more than 25 homes were badly damaged. they are dealing with snow in parts of new england. things could get worse as the winter storm moves through. this is what it looks like in the northwest. and doug says some areas could see more than a foot of snow. my kids who are there are loving you right now. >> when the weather is great. when it turns bad that might be tomorrow. tomorrow is going to be a cold one. we're talking temperatures close to 20 degrees cooler. because the windchill is going to be a big factor out there. a beautiful shot down towards national harbor. really looking quite nice. we're still at 52 degrees. but temperatures are dropping to the west and the winds are picking up. winds at 15. gusting upwards of 20 to 30 miles per hour with even some 35 mile an hour wind gusts. . that's the colder air starting to

47 in twin brook. 49 in riverdale. the radar not showing much. we have seen a couple snow showers back to the west. they are quickly dying as they move off to the east. we're not expecting much there. don't be surprised to see a flurry this evening as the colder air does move in. speaking of, look at the snow up here towards the new england area. 6 to 12 to 18 inches in some of the higher elevation there is. boston on the warm side. this is most ly a rain event fo the boston area. this is a storm that's really just now starting to get its act together. a bone if ied nor'easter for them. it's going to drive in the colder temperatures and drive in the winds. temperatures around 42 for a high. windy and cold. windchills all day between 25 and 30 degrees. it's going to be a frigid friday. you're definitely going to need to bundle up. you're going to need to bundle up on saturday too. new years a little better. 46 degrees. and

yooefrz a nice afternoon. we're going to be cooler during the evening hours with the wind. the windchill will stay in the 30s most of the day. 43 by 8:00. definitely going to be on the colder side there. on sunday a high of 51 for the first day of the new year. and then e we get some rain monday and tuesday. that's something we're going to be watching out for. not a lot of rain with this, but temperatures will respond to the storm moving in. 60 on tuesday. 63 on wednesday. before we come crashing down. and right now, a good chance to see at least some wintery weather, maybe snow, next friday into saturday. this is something we'll be watching very closely. much colder as we end the first full week of 2017. and starting 2017, with the redskins game. a much-need ed win. we win and we're in had. temperatures tomorrow looking pretty good. 50 degrees at

maybe light showers by the time the game is over. hopefully may the redskins victory. come on, guys. >> we're keeping our fingers crossed too. flags across maryland are at half staff to honor a soldier who died earlier this month. he was injured by a suicide bomber in afghanistan. and two american contractors were also killed in that blast. flags will remain lower until sunset. the holiday season includes halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, hanukkah and new y r year's. each includes extra food, which means extra weight. now a study at cornell university says if you don't want to gain those holiday pounds, you have to start dieting in october. the researchers say it takes most people five months to it lose all the weight they gain during the holidays.

people search for in 2016. the golo diet. that's supposed to optimize the insulin levels. the military u diet substitute. that's a diet of three days on and four days off. atkins 40 allows 40 grams of carbs. shedding a few pounds could be youryear's resolution. it's our nbc washington flash survey question. so far most of you say no, you don't. some of you say you do make them, but you don't keep them. >> i always start off with good intentions. >> we all do. >> then that's about it. >> we can always try to do better. >> a woman and her grandchild vanished just hours after driving through our area. >> and now we know where they were as their families scoured virginia ask. how a prf

them after a scary ordeal. >> this is news 4 first at 4:00. (my hero zero by lemonheads) zero really can be a hero. get zero down, zero deposit, zero due at signing, and zero first month's payment on select volkswagen models. right now at the volkswagen sign then drive event.

a drunk driver under arrest for hitting a police car. we have new details about the crash that happened overnight in capital heights. police tell us an officer was in the middle of a traffic stop

central avenue when another car struck the officer's cruisers. no one was injured. the driver of the struck the cruiser faces a dui charge. a road rage incident at a fast food restaurant turn ed ino an assault. now police are hoping this video will help catch the people responsible. a woman accidentally cut off another driver at the entrance to the mcdonald's. the second driver then got out, opened the car door and slapped her in the face. the two children witnessed the whole thing. the assail yant took off. the 71-year-old great grandmother who was found last night in virginia is still in the hospital this afternoon. . she's in serious condition. a homeowner found barbara with her granddaughter in a remote area. the two have been missing since christmas eve. drew smith explains how they were able to survive in the

woods for four days. >> reporter: police shared these fphotos of the su vurks stuck i the woods during a rural dirt road. the great grandmother was this for several days, but she had enough drinks and snacks to survive. friends back home are thankful for the property owner who spotted them. >> when i heard she was found, i was very happy and thankful because it's just been very nerve wracking. >> they spent christmas getting the word out. >> they are very nice. >> reporter: neighbors and friends joined the efforts spreading photos on social media. this surveillance video brought clues. >> i spent 30 minutes with her talking to her ask trying to make sure everything was okay. >> but i

property owner. this story could have ended a lot differently without him. >> we're so happy they are found safe and sound. >> the family posted a thank you message on facebook say iing ou prayers have been answered. god bless you all and thank you again for praying for our family. that breaking news president obama and the u.s. government punish iing russia for interferg with the november election. a live look right now at the russian embassy. dozens of diplomats now have less than 72 hours to leave the country. this is just one piece of a a wide ranging punishment. as well as harassing u.s. diplomats overseas. it's a busy night here in washington. one with global implications. good evening, i'm david culver. >> and i'm susan hogan. tonight the president

essentially expelled 35 russian diplomats who work at the embassy here in d.c. >> also part of the sanctions, a russian-owned compound in maryland on the eastern shore one of two compounds that will eventually be shut down by the state department. you're looking at that. . it was over the compound earlier and a flurry of activity both at the compound and outside of it. >> news 4's darcy spencer continues our coverage from the russian embassy in northwest d.c. with a closer look at the steps taken today by the white house. >> we are live outside the russian embassy. but we're actually on the