right now, we believe the deaths are connected. we have new information released by police in just the past few hours. what we have learned about the man and woman involved. the attorney general of maryland and the district of columbia plan to sue president trump. an announcement as a major lawsuit is expected in the next hour. the law they say the president is violating. and from an air quality alert to near record temperatures. not to mention we are going to be seeing storms during the middle of the week. we have a lot to talk about. stick around for the full forecast.

good morning, everyone. i'm angie goff. we want to begin with our weather. it's aweather alert day because of the heat and humidity. some already hitting 90. storm team 4 meteorologist is here with more on what we can expect. it sounds like a little bit of everything this week. >> in fact, not only today but tomorrow we have our weather alert in place. that's because it's so hot out there. you factor in the humidity that's rising even higher. tomorrow temperatures are near 100 degrees we are seeing thunderstorms move in during the middle of the week. we have a lot to get to. let's go ahead and talk about the temperatures out there. right now i'm going to step off screen.

down near the blue ridge we're at 82 in winchester. we're warming up quickly yesterday. highs are expected to reach the mid-90s for a lot of us. the record was is settle back in 20 o 2. 95 degrees, we have a fair shot at tying it or breaking it this it afternoon. if you're going to be headed to see the nationals take on the braves, check out these numbers. still in the 90s. don't forget the baseball cap. we have to talk rain chances that are approaching during the middle of the week. >> thank its so much. developing this morning, two people are dead after what looks like a domestic incident. megan mcgrath is joining us live with more of what happened and how neighbors are reacting. megan? >> reporter: neighbors are just stunned. we have a man dead about voienn. it stems from a domestic situation. neighbors are calling it

trage tragedy. blood still stains the wheelchair ramp out front. people who knew her are just stunned. >> i cannot believe i'll never see her again. one is in a wheelchair. just before 7:00, neighbors say her ex-husband showed up and attacked his former wife. a neighbor tried to give assistance but her injuries were just too severe. minutes later police got another call for shots fired at this home on ross drive southwest. that's the ex-husband's home. >> her daughter now has a severely handicappedro

no parents. >> and police have not released any names, not yet. but they do want to emphasize that there is no greater threat to the community. back to you all in the studio. >> such a sad story, thank you. we do have new information on two other lis investigations. the first one out ofwood bridge. police tell news 4 that a woman is in the hospital after a shooting at the quality inn on horner road. this happened just before 9:00 this morning. police are still on the scene and are looking for a man connected to the case. some people had to evacuate from that hotel. still no word on how seriously the woman was hurt. right now maryland state police investigating a shooting here in frederick, maryland. according to the frederick news post, police found a man shot in the head off green valley road early this morning. chopper 4 here

when police detained two people for questioning. the injured man was alert and conscious when he was taken to the hospital. we have learned that one of three u.s. soldiers killed in afghanistan over the weekend was from maryland. sergeant eric houck was killed. the afghan official says the soldier's death stemmed from an i tack by an aftghan soldier. the sergeant was 25 years old. happening today, the attorney general from the district in maryland are expected to file a lawsuit against president trump. we expect to hear from them later today about the case that they are building against the president taking aim at trump hotels accusing the president of violating the constitution. "the washington post" first reported the lawsuits focused on payments tr the foreign government. the justice department argued a similar suit filed earlier this year does not have legal standing. president trump is leading a ab

the white house. but all eyes are on attorney general jeff sessions as he prepares to testify before the senate intelligence committee tomorrow. edward lawrence has a look at what we can expect. >> reporter: president trump dropped in on a wedding at his trump national golf course in new jersey this weekend. a different mood than his tone on twitter. the president calling the democrats obstructionist to his agenda and attacking former fbi director james comey as a leaker, even calling his actions cowardly. >> you may be the first president in history to go down because you can't stop inappropriately talking about an investigation that if you just were quiet would clear you. >> he projects a different issue every day. it's really a shake up because there's no justification presented. >> members of his own party now seeming to show a bit of support for the russia/flynn investigation. >>

interfere in a process of any investigation t doesn't seem like it was number one very effective and came up more than once in a conversation. >> the senate intelligence committee will get its chance tuesday to hear from attorney general jeff sessions under oath. in a letter to the committee, he agreed to answer questions about his contacts with the russians as well as his take on if the president tried to end the russia probe. >> he says he was involved in the filing of comey and the president said comey was fired because of russia. how does that fit in with his recusa recusal. >> we should know if it's public or in a closed session. >> there are grow iing calls fo the tapes of the president's conversation with former fbi director james comey to be released. the president says he will let us know if he has the tapes soon. edward lawrence, nbc news, washington. >> meanwhile, it's melania and baron trump living in the white house. they have been living in new york city so he could finish the psychological year

maryland this fall. right now, it will cost you to park in some prime spots along the national mall. the national park service has installed new parking meters that begin today. transportation reporter adam tuss exlains how that might change your trip. >> a huge change for anyone who parks here along the national mall. take a look at what's out now in force. and you do have to pay if you're around the national mall. here's what you need to know. the enforcement of the meters starts today. there's no grace period. it's going to cost you two bucks per hour to park here and you can park here for three hours. you have multiple payment options. you can use your park mobile app or a credit card to park here along the national mall. but surely for locals who used d to park here for free for a

thing. e he thinks it would hog this. >> this is seven days a week from 7:00 in the morning until 8:00 at night. $2 per hour to park here and up to three hours. back to you. >> orlando united day has been one year since the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in orlando. today people are marking that tragedy with sadness and resolve. the change groups across the country are calling for. >> they told us to fas b our seat belt and tried to calm us down. >> that woman was a passenger on a plane that was forced to make an emergency landing. the incredible damage the plane suffered ahead of that landing.

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a plane heading to shanghai safely returned to sydney after an in-flight problem left this. a gaping hole in the engine casing. the crew notice d the damage after take off and the captain decided to turn back. passengers reporting hearing a massivis

>> we were a little interested. then they started moving everyone from the left side of the plane over and shutting the windows and everyone was really calm. >> many passengers shared fphots showing a gagged hole in the side of the casing. but all were thankful they were safe. situations like this do not help meem who are already dealing with a fear of flying. this just a few minutes, jeff rossen is going to show us some steps fliers can take to help calm those nerves. memorial services and remembrances are underway in orlando right now. the community is marking one year since the pulse nightclub shooting. sara rosario shows us how it's taking time for people to heal. >> the city of orlando is coming in to pay tribute to the 49 m

today. it's come iing together to prayd lay flowers and to show their support. it's a e growing message that love conquers hate and they will not let hate win. this is one of memorials set to take place. nbc news. >> here in washington the name of every pulse nightclub victim was read aloud during the pride festival. that concert went into the late night in downtown d.c. thousands of people packed on to

the annual celebration of pride and unity. the crowd stayed throughout the day despite the heat and many at the festival also marched through the streets in the equality march sunday morning. they talked about why there's a call for action. >> i think also what's really important to note is what we're trying to fight against is the rollback of some of the wins we have had. >> many of the people who attended tell us that they are thankful the festival continues to grow every year. >> nbc 4, that's tom sherwood there. we want to thank you for showing the pride of the photos you sent us. you can see them in our nbc washington app and moments from the march and the parade. today marks 50 years since the supreme court struck down bans on interracial marriage. the case was brought by

ing family. they were sentenced to a year in jail for violating the ban on interracial marriage. the main question in that case, did virginia's law violate the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment. the justices unanimous decision ended all race-based illegal restrictions on marriage in the country. you may remember the couple's story was made into a movie last year. well, this is a revealing interview you'll only see here on news 4. the once beloved mayor of fairfax arrested in an undercover meth stick is opening up about his past struggles with drugs and his fall from grace. . >> i handed it to them and they held it up and i thought something is not right. within a split second. they both jumped out of the car and two or three

on the car that i was sitting in. >> you can watch much more of david's exclusive interview with scott silver tonight at 11:00 right here on nbc 4. so often we hear about plane problems more than we'd like. reports of new cases of turbulence throwing passengers from their seat midair. are causing some to develop a fear of flying. jeff rossen is boarding a special turbulence simulator to show you what to do if you're ever in that situation. >> my producer is terrified of flying. >> the turbulence is getting worse. my heart is racing. the plane just dropped. >> reporter: take off, in flight, landing, every bump and noise giving her anxioety. >> i feel really stressed, panicked. >> reporter: and she's not alone. more than 20 million p

and recent cases of extreme turbulence like this don't help. horrified passengers tossed around on this flight to dallas. >> someone said we dropped at least a thousand teet. >> just weeks ago severe turbulence striking this flight. out of nowhere carts crashing, people thrown to the ground. a nightmare for fearful fliers. so what can you do so your fears don't keep you grounded. you come here to air hollywood. this is a state of the art facility where they say they can hear your fear of flying. they actually take nervous fliers through the whole experience from the waiting area where they get nervous all the way to the airplane. let's g honest, what are most people nervous about? turbulence. they have this turbulence simulator. they can shake, rattle and roll this airplane to mimic light

turbulence and even severe turbulence. so they bring the nervous fliers on the plane. as you can see, this looks like a real airplane. we're going to try this out today with my producer. so we're going to try to do this. this is captain ron nielsen. you're a pilot. you can hear the people at home too. >> i want to try something different. i want you to tighten everything up. >> for how long? >> for about 30 seconds. >> as the plane is rolling down the runway. notice how you feel calm during this part. that's what you need to do to break that.

for the next step the special turbulence simulator starts shaking. >> this would seem miserable. >> there's a quick, easy step. write your name in your hand. it causes her to focus extra hard because she doesn't normally write with her other hand. and the second thing it's crossing over her motor function using the other side of her brain. and we're disrupting the thinking. >> she tries it writing her name with the opposite hand over and over as the plane bounces. >> is this helping you? >> it's crazy. i never thought it would help but it's pulling my attention away tr the turbulence completely. >> what if you still can't calm down? >> you grab a drinking straw and breathe through it. >> it prevents you from hyperventilating. if it you don't restrict the air, it's going to cause you to

get light headed and feel worse than when you started. >> that was jeff rossen reporting. it's important to point out turbulence cannot alone bring a plane down. pilots say that. make sure you're buckled up when the light is on. near 90s before noon. that's what we are dealing with today. after the break, a look at if we will repeat this hot and humid weather tomorrow and even midweek. vo: delivering cleaner, reliable energy... creating jobs for our veterans... helping those in need save money on their energy bills. it takes 16,000 dominion energy employees doing the job. and now, dominion energy is investing $15 billion to build

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i know that's tough for a lot of capitals fans to watch, but the penguins are back to back stanley cup champions. they defeated the national predators in game six last night. the penguins are also the team that tossed the capitals from the playoffs. pittsburgh has won five stanley cup titles which the is the sixth most in league history. another big winner last night. the broadway show dear evan hanson at the tony awards. the show that was written by bethesda naltive took home 11 tonys. and he got a tony

>> he won the tony for best lead actor in a musical for his role in dear evan hanson. in it an emotional sepp tans speech he thanked the community for the win and talked about how much theater has really changed his life. 11:25 and the mercury continues to rise. we walked in early this morning. we'll be in the 90s today. we are going to be seeing a heat wave. once you hit three days of 90s, we're talking a heat wave. heading out the door, make sure you have the water bottle handy. you have the baseball cap because you're going to need to stay hydrated. here are the four things i need you to know. records, we could be breaking that today. set wac in 2002. we saw a record of

reagan. i think we'll hit that right on the head. also it is a code orange air quality alert day. so. if you have health ailments, asthma, just be aware of that as you want to limit your outdoor activities. it's going to feel hot with the humidity. we have to talk about how the storms are moving back into the forecast during the middle of the week. it you move out towards the blue rilk and areas like lorton, 90 degrees. this is before lunchtime. we're already in the 90s. we're going to keep rising throughout the day. let's talk about this temperature trend. how much longer is it going to it last? 90s through tuesday. wednesday and thursday we'll see that really drop off. temperatures back to the 80s. you factor in the humidity level ask it's going to feel muggy not only today but tomorrow and wednesday as well as that humidity continues to rise. relief is on

we should see things mellowing out. if you have outdoor plans. highs in the 90s. >> don't forget the sunscreen. major developments in the trial of bill cosby. the twist today that could have the case in the hands of a jury much sooner than expected. >> americans pay more for pharmaceuticals than anybody in the world. >> that make you furious? does that anger you? you are not alone. hear how a dancer is struggling to survive physically and financially ashe battles s

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today the security camera footage from the night at penn state fraternity pledge was hurt is at the center of a court hearing. timothy died from the traumatic brab injuries after he fell down the stairs after a night of heavy drinking. investigators say that tra tenderty members waited 12 hours to get him help. today we're going to find out if there's enough evidence to put those members on trial. two major developments. in the bill cosby case to tell you about 37 the comedian said he would notte

his own defense. the defense rested after just one witness. the one witness is the detective who led the 2005 investigation into allegations that cosby drugged and violated andrea constand. closing arguments are expected this afternoon. for the first time in his sexual assault trial, bill cosby was accompanied today by his wife. cosby has denied all allegations against him. the number of car smash and grabs this prince george's county is steadily rising. the bureau chief shows us how officers are plan ing ning to p stop to it. >> reporter: police are saying the number one crime in the county is around this time of morning where folks are goet going to work and finding out their vehicles have been broken into. sometimes because doors are being left unlocked. other times there are just valuables in the vehicle that people can see and they are breaking in ask taking them. it's such an issue that today we're going to be riding

with the prince george's county police department as they show us how they are responding to the calls for theft from auto. make sure you join us at 5:00 and 6:00 to see that. also the prince george's county police department are putting up tallies for how many theft its they have had every day on their twitter feed. i'm tracee wilkins, news 4. for the first time we are seeing what police tound when they opened up a storage container where kayla brown was found in south carolina last year. it's chilling video. she's been held captive for measure two months and the video release also e shows what she told investigators that led to her kidnapper being locked up for life.

>> investigators pain stakingly cut through the locked shipping container after hearing her scream. prosecutors just released this video taken last november in the case of confessed serial killer. guns drawn, officers come upon kayla who had been sexually assaulted by her kidnapper. her neck chained to the wall. working to free her, deputies asked kayla about her missing boyfriend. >> do you know where where are buddy is? >> he shot him. >> who shot him him? >> todd shot charlie three times in the chest, wrapped him in a blue tarp and put him in the bakt bucket of the tractor, locked me down here and never seen him

>> sergeant letterman was one of the first to reach him. >> investigators found three bodies on the south carolina property. he cob fessed to those murders along with four others in 2003. he's now serving life in prison without parole. following her rescue kayla spoke to investigators mourning the loss of her boyfriend charlie. a survivor found and freed. to begin healing from her terrifying ordeal. mya rodriguez, nbc news. it looks like filming has been suspended for "bachelor in paradi paradise." warner brothers is investigating accusations of misconduct on location in mexico.

investigation is over, they will take, quote, appropriate actions. the show brings together former bachelor and bachelorette contestants in another effort to find love. in news for your health this morning, nearly half of all americans take some form of prescription medication, but the life-saving drugs are having a big effect on people's bottom line. tom cost tell e low has the details. >> maggie is back at mercy hospital in baltimore. >> fighting terminal breast cancer. the dance floor is where maggie feels most at home. your passion is what.

>> but the targeted drug therapy that keeps her living is expensive. $8,000 for just the two iv bags hanging today. >> without these drugs -- >> i wouldn't be here. i would have died in 2014. i wouldn't be here anymore. >> reporter: nationwide drug costs are expected to rise as much as 11% this year after climbing 11% last year. specialty drugs up 18%. >> americans pay more for pharmaceuticals than anybody in the world. it's because we let them do it to us. >> reporter: congress is considering allowing the government to negotiate lower drug prices. something it can't do now. speeding up approval for generic drugs, requiring drug companies to justify price increases and approve imported drugs from outside the u.s. but the pharmaceutical injury is waging a massive campaign to force them to cut prices.

the pay of price ib b creases has slowed. meanwhile maggie still dancing will be back in three weeks for her cancer meds. >> they are expensive. i need them for the rest of my life. i hope to live until i'm 50 hopefully. >> reporter: tom costello, nbc news, baltimore. we have breaking news right now and want to get straight to mark segraves who joins us live from the quality inn hotel located inwood bridge, virginia, where there's been a deadly shooting. >> reporter: this started just before 9:00 this morning. take a look at this. we're just off 123 in wood bridge. an adult female walked into the lobby of this quality inn suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. they called

they are undergoing surgery. police believe that the suspect who shot this woman is in this hotel in an upper floor hotel room on the far end of this building. now that end of the building has been e evacuated. the rest of the building is in lockdown. we understand from police they don't believe anyone else is in danger. they don't believe this is a hostage situation or active shooter situation. they believe the suspect is in that hotel room. what they are trying to determine is whether the possibility that that suspect has taken their own life or whether they just holed up. we were told a short time ago that police were preparing inside this hotel to make forced entry into that room. that's the latest. we can give you another shot tr it our chopper 4 above us to give you an idea of how many roads are closed in the area and how big the response is here at this hotel. again, one adult female shot inside this hotel just before 9:00 a.m. this morning. police believe that t

is still holed up inside this hotel in a hotel room that they are preparing to make entry to as we speak. we'll keep you update d throughout the day. that's the very latest live in woodbridge, mark segraves, news 4. to follow developments in this unfolding situation, you can download the nbc washington app. saving the national mall, the work being done to save the feathered friends who frequent the lincoln memorial. and you have probably noticed that all the weather warnings over social media today. they are filling up your feed from protecting your pets to protecting yourself and today eegs near record heat. a look ahead to the chance of eaormy wther once this heat narrator: the washington post endorses dr. ralph northam.

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one of the most iconic views in our area will be an eyesore for tourists. the national park service has started to drain the lincoln memorial reflecting ool.

they are try ing ing to destroy parasite that's killed 80 ducks. the parasite is found in snails, which live in the reflecting pool. i think they are hoping to have everything opened june 19th. but still, it's going to be very hot working outside for anybody who has to work outside or do anything today. >> absolutely. you'll want to remember to take the weather breaks while headed outside or if it you're doing any work outdoors. we are talking near record heat today. i want to good gd and jump into the heat safety rules of the summer. you guys already know this, but just as a refresher, remember to drink lots of water. it's easy to get dehydrated. i like to sip is on water before i get thirsty. don't forget to take breaks. light colored and loose fitting clothing. make sure you're dressed appropriately for the summer. let's go ahead and dwet get a look at the feels like temperatures. i factored in the humidity

like outside. 92 degrees already in d.c. it's a what it feels like. also in the low 90s. so we are just getting started. we're going to see the temperatures rise. and the thing about it is not only are we under a poor air quality alert, but it's very is humid out there. so it's making for some stifling heat. as we head into the evening, it's going to take its time cooling down. even by 9:00, we're still in the 80s. keep that in mind while you are planning your outdoor day. here's what you want to keep in mind. i want you to reduce the distance for running because of the poor air quality. you're going to want to not run or have strenuous tiflts outdoor. also bring extra water. it you're eating outside, grab a seat in the shade.

outlook. we are under a weather alert not only today, but also tomorrow. temperatures in the 90s on tuesday. we could be coming close to records between today and tomorrow. those storms do move in wednesday afternoon. so just keep that in mind for that wednesday evening commute. >> a little bit of relief on the way. why it could end up on your wish list. and good food for a food cause. it smells great in the studio right now. the event taking place that helps farmers in our region keep their land, protect the bay and provide healthy food to wear you live.

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it has the ability to play games but also compatible with every older game for the xbox. i'm landon dowdy. right now we are looking ahead to a big food event later this month. this is the benefit dinner celebrating food and farmers of the chesapeake region. for more on the event, we are joined by chef jordan lloyd from mint wood and the executive director of future harvest. so great to have you in here. making the place smell real good. >> this is our second year that we're doing it. we bring together top chefs and top farmers. we have celebrity farmers in our area as well. they unite together to provide ingredients thathe

and to benefit future harvest. >> it's a lot of things. it looks like here on our table, you just picked yourself. tell me why you felt it important to be a part of this. >> as a cook and chef you want to provide the healthiest products available to all of your guests. the best way to do that is to support local and understand where your food comes from. but i know our time is limited so i better get started. we're going to put a little olive oil and fresh butter in the pan. what we're doing is a mushroom saute and garlic together.

we have lions mane mushrooms. it goes with the mushroom. we're going to use our local garlic here to provide that little bite we're looking for. >> this is something we could get. >> this is one of the dishes. i get to be responsible for a lot of our beautiful vegetables to go with some of the other chefs. i think chef armstrong is doing a beautiful roast chicken. and i'm the lucky cook that gets to accompany his beautiful chicken. >> so really you can get a a taste of everything. it's not just a vegetarian type. >> it's a full on b five course.

>> tell us about the auction. >> we have travel and food packages all over the country. we try to provide a good set of them locally. and again, the theme is food because we want people to learn about farming. we have a bee keeping class we're auctions off with a dinner. lavender, we're just trying to make it all educational so people understand. >> so education seems like really big part of this. how did people attend? where do they find out more information? >> they go to our website. it tellhouse about the great chefs. chef lloyd will be

you'll see them all on our website. >> so many names we know so well around this area. and this smells ab sloutly fantastic. and the way you serve it up is you plate it. >> this is it. it's just a beautiful mushroom with garlic skaps. fresh her bs and add the local basils as well. once it's all cooked and roasted down opinion, we're going to put it on our presentation plate tr our family style. a lot of the dinner is family style. >> we pass along the plate for big tables and bring everybody. >> it's a great spirit. >> if you want to come and try this with the wonderful chicken that it can be paired with, the chesapeake feed is going to happen june 21st.

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show's impact. >> reporter: drew spent more than six years as part of "american ninja warrior." >> that single mindedly. >> every major ninja gym in every major city doing the craziest things i can think of. training to be here. >> he inspired to play a superhero. now after two seasons, she's the resident wonder woman. >> american ninja warrior says challenging what you think is impossible and making it possible. >> the athletes have inspired lots of young backyard ninjas. some have grown up and into their shot on the show. >> kids have been training and waiting until the moment they turn 21. so we have a lot of rookies that have been training f y

tonight. athletes aiming to take on a finals course only two men have conquered. >> we could see four or five major it and get to stage four. we have that much talent. >> whether it's enough to earn the million dollar prize. will be answered in the week ace head. mark barger, nbc news. we made it today two of the 90s. three days in a row, and that's a heat wave. in the district, already at 92. you can see towards the blue ridge also warming up in the low to mid-80s. we're going to stay hot here. under weather alert for monday and tuesday with temperatures in the 90s. i want to point out wednesday we are expecting that storm chance to really rev up in the afternoon. that's a a look at your forecast. and that's going to do it for news 4 midday. thank you for joining us. we're back on the air this afternoon first at 4:00. you can always get news ask weather updates in our nbc washington app. you can follow the a f

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