>> so that heat index over 105, last night at 9:00 at night. the heat index at dc still 100 degrees. big-time heat over night tonight, it's going to continue right on through the

got plans this weekend. >> it will be very

after vehemently protesting and washington outsider as white house communications director. chief of staff reince priebus reportedly rejected and now he says he's 100% behind him. >> we have personal -- we have been personal friends for six years. we're a little bit like brothers. >> speaking for the president, spicer butted heads with the press from day one. >> this was the largest audience to witness an inauguration period. >> spicer has since tweeted -- the political motivations

we continue our team coverage now with the i-team scott mcfarlane. >> he interviewed sean spicer a number of times over the past decade or so. you're saying that sean spicer, we know, memorable and it's been sure, you see he had an impact on us here, locally. >> quietly and sometimes, not so quietly at other times. first of all, there was a level of time when sean spicer took the job at white house press secretary. president trump campaigned and took office as an outside force. spicer was high profile member, the gop

communications as working as congressionalee back then. he truly authored on political activities. he later worked for the u.s. trade representative and republican national committee. the epi center of establishment. he had a local impact here. you'll recall, publicly, he expressed concern about the allegations this spring of rape inside rockdale high school. he did so before national audience. he also answered questions about dc's dignity law, saying the white house will not weigh in on it formerly until congress first intervened. these are not common topics. he involved local journalist including the tall dude on the left. he did that way before other people to involve local members of media in national platform. he didn't focus exclusively on the big cable news networks. he allowed

enter the room too. >> -- as we speculate about what may or may not happen, is sean spicer saying anything about what publicly is his decision. >> i think he wanted to give the administration to just have a clean slate in the sense, at least from the podium. i expect you'll hear much more, if he keeps the job for few more weeks, local family, i suspect. no matter where he works, i'll hear from him. >> sean spicer has been more of a household name than perhaps any other white house press secretary. we get a deeper for moments that made us splash during his short tenure. in our nbc

coming up at 6:30. peter alexander has more on the president's closing words to sean spicer. >> with the live desk, we just learned that police have arrested a local middle schoolteacher in virginia and charged him with possessing child pornography. take a look, we just obtained a photo of this teacher. his name is christopher jordan, he's 24 years old and he lives in centerville. he's been teaching eighth grade english at holmes middle school. that's a school in the alexandria area of fairfax county. it's got nearly a thousand students. now, fairfax county public schools has said he will not be returning come the fall semester. again, this is an active investigation right now by fairfax county police as we get more information, we'll be sure to bring them to you. >> he's lived in northern virg

now a northern virginia pastor is going to be separated from his family and immigration officials recently detained him and they're ready to send them back. >> bureau chief julie carey met with the pastor's family today and preparing to hold a prayer vigil tomorrow. julie, tell us what they had to say to you. >> hi. well, that vigil will be in the church that's in the basement of their home here and take a look at this. this is a poster that juan daughter has prepared for the service tomorrow. there's a proud dad daughter

moment. >> it's so sad for the family, for us. it's so hard. and it's allowed in many ways. >> he was with her husband late last month if he went to his usual check ins and immigrations and customs enforcement offices and suddenly taken into custody now slated to deportation. >> it took him and then they started crying. >> i.c.e. officials concerned he does not have any criminal convictions. he came here in 2002 with a visa to play music and then he became pregnant and he stayed an order of removal was issued in 2012 no

trump's administration policy. >> he's without visa. >> helping the family spotlight the issue. >> it's very difficult, practically impossible to stop that deportation. with that being said, we are going to ask people of faith and we do believe in miracles. it could happen. >> that's exactly what this family is hoping for. >> it's impossible to do. but for god, that's not. -- for human, it's possible to do, but for god it's not. >> i spoke to attorney this afternoon, he said he's exhausted most of his appeals and there is one possibility left in emergency state of deportation. but she says that is rarely granted. back to you now in the studio. >> julie carey reporting, thank you, julie. >> also in virgin,

police are investigating a homicide that started out as an assault case. he was arrested and charged. the victim died yesterday. police say additional charges against them are pending. the victim was attacked as she left convenient store on the night of monday july 10th. the victim was unconscious when police found them lying on the ground. this is the third homicide in alexandria this year. >> this is the fourth time this year when it's been seen on this very road. on indian head highway. this time, it happened around 210. neighbors who live in that area, they tell us they know this is a dangerous area, and they've been wondering speed cameras have been down. derrick has explored that question tonight. derrick. >> we talked to folks that live in this area and they say it's not uncommon for cars to come off of a second dare road like

over shoot into the wrong lane of traffic. there's no indication yet if that's what happened here earlier this afternoon. folks, there's one of the many problems that's along 210 between here. the least of them is speeding and all of this is brought to light after that horrific crash earlier this morning. >> it's a few miles from the beginning of route 210 and washington to advocate. it's known to be a dangerous and deadly stretch. >> we call it the bloody pass because 19 persons have been killed on this roadway in the last four years, including four this year. >> early this morning, two more deaths. a head-on collision on indian head highway near palmer road. police say a car going the wrong way on the southbound side and head on to southbound car. drivers of both cars died. >> i mean, i've seen bad accidents thus far when last night was the worst. >> how do you end the roadway that carries more than 75,000

john towns end of aaa says it could start with speed cameras. that, he said, could -- >> the way the speed camera law is written in the state of maryland. it can only be utilitized in school zones. >> he said they should be allowed likely on the highway. more enforcement should be another part. there's a more difficult concern to address. >> the speeding. it's riding the shoulders and break that speed. it's things people would do that you know safety is not the primary thing that they have in mind. what's primary in their mind, is getting where i need to go. >> from a big part, according to one person concerned with these dangers, is change inside the car behind the wheel. now police say they know the identities of both of those drivers who were killed in that accident, this morning. they're not being made public and still trying to notify next of kin for both of those drivers. we're live in fort washington, ne

>> up next, new questions about what happens if investigators here are able to track down the missing robotics team from africa and why it could be months or maybe even years before they're sent back

>> back at the live desk showing you some live pictures of pretty unusual scene there in new york city, a plane landed in the east river less than an hour ago. seven people had to be rescued from that plane. the fdny officials, they tell us, they were able to tow that plane back. you see the police response there.

hamptons and suppose to land in manhattan and had a hard landing in the east river. looking at the live pictures that you can see the plane is back on shore and, again, the passengers are okay. >> that's good to hear, thank you, chris lawrence. >> it's still one of the most read stories on the nbc washington app. we're talking about the six students from burundi that went missing here in washington. >> they could apply for asylum and i.c.e. could seek to detain them but they could ask to be released on bond and remain in the u.s. until a hearing and a hearing like that could take months or even years. >> american tourists will no

north korea late last month. a new rule follows concerns about a serious risk of arrest and long-term detention. university of detention student after being more in prison than a year. he's believed to have three have to apply for a passport. >> seems like we can do almost anything on our phones these days. starting this week, dc or maryland are one step closer to that. kristin wright shows us why. >> today we went to the maryland motor vehicle administration, to see what people think about the state testing digital driver's license. it's your id but on your phone instead of in your

>> they love the convenience. special or lose your license. >> over the next few months. about 400 maryland transportation employees and their families are testing digital ids and a handful of businesses and with the help of state police. administrator christy says there's a two-year project it's time to do more testing after the first round this summer. >> we're reflecting feedback and asking them what they think is good about it. what, maybe we can enhance going forward. we're one in the first states in the country. >> others worry about personal information getting into the wrong hands. >> we'll change the picture on it. it will be no real way of securing that driver's license. >> but he says the digital i.d.s are more secure, because they say how much personal information is shown depending on who is receiving it. they're testing several layers of

pin number that you put in and all the information you signed up for a digital driver's license. you can't get into the app unless you've signed up. there's a secure code that you have to enter in that's unique to you. >> of course, in this digital day and age, we're less likely to lose our phones. in glin, kristin wright news 4. >> what do you think wouldn't you like to have a driver's license right in your phone, in addition to the regular one that we carry in your wallet. it's the nbc washington/survey. it looks like most of you would give it a try. >> trusted folks and who knew, i don't know. >> i was just saying, i don't need another password in my life. >> that's for sure. >> all right, growing pains across the region. one school district is taking new steps ease over crowding. >> man combining his love of nature, armed with gbage ar

we track to eat and possible storm. with a look at what's happening now and what's in store for the weekend, we'll spend the whole weekend in doors. >> it's going to be hot and for sunday. she loves the heat. some of you love the heat,

last year, we saw three days in a row with 100 degrees. yes, we have seen it. down to 94 degrees. you make cool a little bit with these clouds. 91 manasas. but still extremely heat advisory in effect. the heat index to 100 degrees. now, we did have some storms back to the west, some stronger storms and they're all gone now. the northern loudoun county. this is the only thunderstorm out there. making its way out towards the they a -- these aren't all that strong

move to the east. that's one storm system. this is another one. and what happens. >> entire area under slight risk. but what is a slight risk actually mean. it means we have a good chance to see storms. i really wish that's the storm prediction center. we will see some severe weather in our area. let's time it out for you tonight. first off, nothing more tonight. i don't think you'll see much in the way of rain. it's tomorrow that we start off with some sunshine. we heat up rapidly in the mid-90s. here come the chance of storms rumbling through our area. not everybody is going to get there. they will have a big impact if they do hit you and they will have a big impact on your weekend.

. in addition to that it's all about the heat and humidity this weekend, you can see where that oppressive range as we look to monday, the humidity starts to drop. still muggy, by tuesday we finally start to feel more

comfortable. >> as you move on through the next of the couple of days, 97 on sunday. weather alert saturday and sunday for the chance of thunderstorm activity. most of us dry, the temperature around 95 with lower humidity coming in on tuesday and wednesday. we're going to watch friday, that could be an interesting storm system. but hopefully it clears us out and right now we've got a beautiful weekend next weekend. >> h

announced his plan to resign as press secretary. a closer look at that decision and what it means for the white house going forward. >> plus, it's a big problem at area schools, but one

. a new school is going

help crowding at bethesda. currently they've got 300 students over capacity there. the new building is going up at the road in kensington. a look inside the silver creek middle school. >> summer break is in full swing right now. but there's lot of crews putting the finishing touches on the brand new school, hundreds of students will soon call home. >> this is a traditional classroom. >> principal tracee, giving the grand tour of what will soon be silver creek middle school. you can see why even in the summer, some students are already getting in the school spirit. >> i'm so excited. i mean, it's going to be really state of the art, like really nice. and i'm so excited for a new school, like, it will just be such a great experience. >> she's experienced over crowding her elementary school had 30 kids. >> over crowding. i volunteer in the classrooms and

teacher to control 26 and 27 elementary school kids. it's often without an aide. >> and with not enough seats for all the students. >> we're taking a closer look at the over crowding problem at several school systems in our area. we know montgomery county public school system has grown steadily since 2008. it's added nearly 30,000 students in that time and about 5,000 more students have enrolled in prince georges

years. in virginia the loudoun county school system has grown the fastest. they have opened two new public schools last year and four more are slated to open next year. >> four things to know. police arrested a day care worker. >> police say a wrong way driver was involved. it happened early this morning in fort washington. both drivers died. why one of them is going in the

this is at least a deadly crash on indian head highway this year. >> six months into the first year in office and he's going on a starkly different direction with messaging. he's hired wall street billionaire anthony today to run his communications team. former press secretary sean spicer's abrupt resignation today is reportedly a direct response to his arrival. >> spicer's resignation came after what was decided as chaotic morning for press in the west wing. including it being slammed in the face of the white house correspondent. here is nbc national correspondent peter alexander with first impression of spicer replacement. >> good evening tonight, a stunning staff shuffled here at the white house after sean spicer, the combative press secretary is out and roughly residing after -- about the president's choice for new communication's director. that man is anthony, a smooth talking

smooth over what's been incredibly chaotic day here. tonight we'll walk you through the play by play that led to the resignation, share the president's closing words to spicer and hear from him himself as the white house looks to reboot once again. when we see it tonight on nightly news. >> tune in to nightly news for the latest political development that comes away at 7:00 at the broadcast. and even more developments. >> more people are packing as the airport. tonight new numbers show how many loaded guns are recently found on passengers and what's behind this alarming increase. >> at the river in the city of fredericksburg, you'll often see patrolling on foot. got a few weapons and he's got a service weapon, of course. he's got handcuffs and pepper spray. and perhaps his most valuable weapon.

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that's where the police officer young sworn to protect and serve his community and the environment. he's also the city's

manager while double up on work. >> once you see the view, you'll understand why. >> he took us for what he calls the best view around made special by the river. >> it needs to be protected. it is beautiful. it is this region's life source. you have to keep it clean. >> that's the challenge, just look around, graffiti just about everywhere, some of it, ms 13 gang related. >> and i don't need a bad element here destroying it for good people. >> but the bigger issue, trash. >> all over it. >> and that's the reason i take it. >> this is after probably around 9:00 last night. this is all -- >> officer, it's because he's here six days a week up to ten hours a day, armed with. >> garbage bags. >> let's bring this back and recorded last weekend. it shows officer young talking with a man that's been drinking beer in

bottle. he should have issued him several fines, instead a choice. >> $250 worth of fines or do you want to help me out. >> he hands him a bag and together they started cleaning up. >> this is an opportunity to educate someone. >> it's unique enforcing of the law often goes unnoticed. they are floating by, great. >> i appreciate you guys. we're just talking about how responsible users. i love you guys. >> officer young, gladly carrying the load if only this water came this fresher. david, news 4. >> that's not bad. >> ingenuous, if you see him out there, give it to him. >> all right. >> thanks to all of us. >> next week, we could get answers about the coast guards plan to periodically close parts of the patomic river near the

virginia. >> so many of you reacted to this story after we reported it earlier this week. and now we know the coast guard has been attested by the house transportation committee. going to answer questions about agency operations here. new rule issued by the coast guard allows a section of the river spanning more than two miles to be close, during and after events held at that golf club. >> behind the scenes of the winter olympic games. we showed you the ice rinks yesterday, tonight, we'll travel as crews showed you the venue that will welcome athletes

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>> everything here you'll see in white. >> nancy, before the 2018 olympic organizer committee is talking about snow. and when it arrives the athletes will swamp the field for skis. the mountains will provide the backdrop with more than a dozen cross country skiing. it

of cross country skiing with the precision and focus of shooting. climb higher and you'll reach the ski jumping center where athletes will sour to heights to compete. >> we're at the top of the one of the ski jump events. this is 98 meters high. it's called the normal hill. the large hill stands at 125 meters and these two slopes have seen plenty of runs over the past two winter seasons. >> so we have thousands of people already testing out these venues, coming to see the competition and it's getting a lot. -- it's gaining a lot of excitement for the game. >> he built the snow venue in an effort to become a viable host season. it took three attempts to finally win the bid. >> this is a great venue. because it's been here for a very long time. it's the symbolic venue. everybody is learning more about the games come here and takes a look at what's going on. >> now tourists are coming by the bus loads to see what the buzz is all about, snapping pictures and

scenery, where the crush of visitors arrives for the winter games. the mountain cluster or the snow sports is nearly complete now. olympic organizers say the road to get in and out of the venue need more work and thousands of volunteers need to be trained. plans are ahead of schedule and soon korea will be ready to welcome the world. >> the games were really excited to show people more about what's going on and really build as a winter sports hub and also make it a tourist destination for people to come to korea. >> news 4. >> isn't that beautiful. that's going to share more stories as she says it properly. she's going to be back for everybody in february. >> believe me, we'll all learn how to say that. >> exactly. >> soon and very soon. >> now, speaking of traveling. the summer travel season at its peek now. tsa announces discovered a record number of guns at the

nation's airports. >> this vast majority loaded with rounds in the chamber. nbc tom constello joins us now. what does tsa say is going on. >> the numbers are really stunning. so far, they've had 1,800 loaded guns showing up at tsa check points. we had a record set on a weekly basis last week, on one day alone, on the 11th, 20 guns confiscated around the country. if this pace continues, they'll confiscate more than 3,600 guns. they're not confiscating that. that's up to the police to decide. they discover the weapons, somebody if, you are found with a gun coming into a check point, you can face a fine of up to $12,000. you can face jail time, depending on the jurisdiction. that's a city ornc

but their concern that so many people showing up with weapons. >> what's behind this. is this a spike or trend, what do they say. >> it's definitely a trend. we've seen this increase, year after year after year. what they believe is that this corresponds with a number of states that are seen more and more people buying guns and in open carry states now have weapons. but the common excuse, people say is i forgot. i put it in my carry on bag and i forgot. and guess what, last week, an american idol winner had a weapon had a bag in -- scott mcqueary, the kid with the golden country voice. he had a nine millimeter in his bag and they took it away from him and issued a citation. he said i just forgot. i was at the gun range and i forgot. >> can't wait to see the rest of your report. folks you can see tom's full report coming up tonight. >> by the way, as you say,

what are you doing, you see what i'm doing here? >> look at you. >> i'm ready. >> instant uniform. >> we weren't ready to seg way, yet. >> sorry. all right. >> thank you. >> okay. about to hit it at the wild life management area. look at this beautiful video shot by chopper 4 this morning. the ref fuge just located. 30 acres planted in nine different fields there. it's a perfect place for visitor to take a stroll or snap a few

pictures. don't forget, you can take pictures but you can't take

flowers. >> maybe grilling in your backyard. 94 degrees. winds out of the southwest. notice the rest of the area, 105 in quantico. but only 83 martinburg. it's also rain back there a little bit earlier. no more rain on the radar. the only exception up towards fredericks county, that's it. but the showers that we're trying to move in, they're not coming here and they're drying out. big time storms, they died before they get here. thunderstorm activity in our area by 2:00 and in around the dc metro area. now, this computer model taking most of the activity south of us during the evening hours. heads up fredericksburg. i still think a lot of us have a good

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chris miles here. sometimes even in defeat. there's a major victory. that was the case at the tpc patomic. he had a chance to tie for the lead on 16th hole during the final round. but rain came right before he took a four-foot birdie putt. can't miss. he shot at winning the first protournament. that's the defeat, the victory for the tpck qualified for the open championship. he shot an opening round 68 on thursday, but struggles with.

engish man on 18 for the eagle. wouldn't show it. if it wouldn't go in. can't believe it. makes to cut it three over. u.s. open. brooks kept him, share the lead after the opening round. he did not record a birdie today. he was solid. he'll go into the weekend at 300. jordan, share that lead but distanced himself today on par 5:15. fair way that settles in close. he sinked the eagle putt and finishes at one under 69. two shot lead after two rounds. >> our goal was to try and shoot two under as we -- after i was even through three holes. you know, if it's not too bad we'll shoot two under. that got us to it. we almost came in that way. one under is tremendous. i'm very pleased with it. >> hey, they go w

home this week and his al -- the 2013 second overall pick in the nba draft. he's not working with the young players on his annuals skills camp. as reward, they get a private work out who is a rising senior at gonzaga high school and remembers the first time he actually met oladipo. >> i met him in eighth grade and i was like, oh my god. oh, he's practicing with us. oh my god. i can't believe it. >> helping them to reach their maximum potential. i've got to say it's potential. in order to do that, you'll need some help along the way. i'm trying to provide as much help as i can. >> now, victor was a good sport and challenged me to a shooting game. look, i won on that. so, doug, i know you to play once, hopefully

standing, my friend. >> look like he just left it up there. >> you've got to keep it. >> i'm profiling. check him out. all right, chris, get out of here.

tonight, white house shake-up. sean spicer is out and the new trump ally is in amid reports the president's team is targeting bob mueller, trying to discredit the russia investigators and talking pardons. could the president pardon himself? out of control. fires exploding in the west, torching homes, forcing evacuations. dangerouslclose to yosemite. new reinforcements as the inferno doubles in size. packing heat. tsa finding a record number of guns on airport security lines, many of them loaded. porch pirates. as more people buy online, more thieves are making off with packages right from your front door. what authorities are doing to stop them. and a trip down