. . . . meteorological fall began on september 1st. september, october, november, our autumn, from a meteorological perspective. >> that's a lot to remember. >> no. it is just easier on the calendar. the sun goes south as of 4:02 this afternoon. otherwise, quiet. >> is sure did feel like fall out there this morning. >> you are not kidding. it feels a whole more like summer. 88 degrees yesterday. we will be every bit that warm this afternoon, temperatures in the 60s and low 70s. not quite as cool as we were yesterday. plenty of 50s in the shenandoah valley. they forecast them for your day. the four-part planner. sun is up at

high today near 86 degrees. sun is down at 7:05. ten minutes of daylight. the equinox is today. we don't get our 12 hours of daylight a couple of days from now because of the way the light bends down through the atmosphere. i'm sure you knew that as well. >> i did. i was just reading up on that. we're also following some breaking news. a possible escalation from north korea. pyongyang may soon test a hydrogen bomb in the pacific ocean. the alert coming from south korea. the top diplomat made the comments after kim jong-un promised to make president trump pay dearly for his comments. we imposed the toughest economic sanctions and china took

take a look at hurricane maria. it destroyed a coastal town in the dominican. as it approaches turks and caicos, it is only getting stronger. it left puerto rico literally powerless. there are well over 3 million u.s. citizens in the territory. nearly all of them have lost power. maria ripped across the island's power grid. families could have no electricity for months to come. even cell phone service is so unreliable, some people aren't able to check on their family. >> we're desperate. >> i have lived here for 35 years and this is too much to handle. it's sad. >> puerto rico may be running off of generators for half a year. president trump has now approved a federal disaster declara

the u.s. territory was absolutely obliterated. >> imagine the sensation of breathing fresh air for the first time in days. 36 hours after the earthquake hit mexico, rescuers pulled an elderly woman alive out of the rubble. it was a huge boost for rescue teams who have been working on no sleep, barely any food. at least 273 people have died. thousa thousands have been injured. first responders and everyday volunteers have been able to pull at least 50 people alive. we also want to update you on a startling story. so many of you have been talking about on our facebook page. a local massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting women during their appointment. when he showed up in court, he declined a plea agreement and is now behind bars.

forward. >> reporter: this dupont circle massage business is the address listed in a police report fired after news 4 aired a story on the rest of this 24-year-old therapist. during a massage in june, the masso uch r touch massour touched her appropriate pli. they were the subject of undesirable sexual contact. he says he did pass a criminal background check prior to employment. we contacted deluca massage and are waiting. they fear there could be more victims. the judge ordered the suspect held without bond. in northwest washington, jackie bensen, news 4. it us disturbing stuff. there are a few

can ask the next time you head to a spa. message trainers tell us you have a right to know the answers to these questions. has the therapist undergone a background check? is the person fully licensed? how long has the therapist been with the provider? if you don't feel comfortable, simply head to another business. >> today, we mark the first year of the people's journey. celebrations begin this morning at the national museum of african-american history and culture as it turns one. the museum says it has welcomed nearly 3 million visitors since opening laster yoo. the celebration kicks off tonight with a fundraising gala. a lot of activities on the ground, all free and all open to the public. at about 6:00

going to have a report. cheers erupted inside an apple store inside australia with the launch of the latest iphone. people lined up for hours to buy the iphone 8 and 8 plus. the price starting at a hefty $700. it includes wireless charging and facial recognition technology. if you are planning to buy the new apple watch series 3, the company says they have been having some connection problems with cell networks. they are working on a fix. i have to ask you, are you a samsung galaxy man or an apple guy. >> i like the integrateability. >> i like that they all plug into the same thing. >> what number are you? >> i have a 7s. the screen is already cracked. it's already as good as gone. all i

$700. >> we are keeping a close eye down in the tropics. hurricane maria remains an issue for turks and caicos. it is expected to continue a northward track. the same area that's keeping us warm and dry is likely to keep maria out to sea just like jose. that is good news. weekend forecast coming up. some call him a hero. some a vigilante. the man that stopped an armed robbery is being sued by the suspect. it is homecoming weekend for a lot of kids in our area. in one is pretty special for one couple.

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you may remember this incredible video. a starbucks customer becomes a hero after he takes down an armed robbery. the robber is now suing the guy that took him down. the mom of the suspect says her son is suing the customer, because he was stabbed and cuss. fresno's police chief calls the possible lawsuit ludicrous. the attempted robber is still in

they say the best things in life are free but apparently a couch not one of them. >> no. you are going to have to hear this. anthropology shoppers got all excited when they saw a nearly $8,000 couch marked down to zero. >> sounds too good to be true. there you go. dozens of people quickly ordered the couch. when anthropology caught on, they canceled all the orders and blamed a computer glitch for the price drop. the internet doesn't miss a beat. the hashtag couchgate went viral. all i wanted to do was relax in a luxurious sofa i didn't pay for. >> we've seen that with the airlines where a flight to paris is $5. >> i think they actually honor those. someone who flew business class to and back

>> as we mentioned at the top of this show, today is the first day of fall. what is it? 4:02 in the afternoon. halloween right around the corner. christmas decorations out there. this year's costumes are projected to be action super heroes while adults will sway to the wicked side. that man has second place on both lists. apparently, he is pretty popular with the adults and the kids. >> "batman," you can't go wrong with a "batman" outfit. >> you remember your favorite? >> anything that involves a cape. i was a 6-year-old boy for a long time. >> i know. my kids change the cape five times already. i said, no, you are super girl. that's it. it is going to be a nice day to be outside today. if you are eating your little ca

temperatures today once again well up into the 80s. currently in the 60s. we'll take a look at the weekend forecast coming straight up. >> it is how he makes his living. one door to door salesman says it actually saved his life. what he credits from saving him from flying bullets. >> can you get out? in dramatic moments unfold onn a rtham: i'm ralph northam, candidate for governor, and i sponsored this ad. they're studying for 21st century jobs. but ed gillespie supports donald trump's plan to take money out of virginia public schools and give it to private schools. as a washington dc lobbyist, ed gillespie worked for lenders trying to keep student loan rates high. and ed gillespie's plan to cut taxes for the wealthy could cut virginia school funding, too. ed doesn't stand for education.

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can you get out? >> you are looking at dramatic, frantic moments as two people were saved from a burning car by several police officers. the people trapped inside the car were in a bad car crash. the fire started to spread underneath the hood. the officers were finally able to get them out and rushed them to a hospital where they were listed in serious condition. it is not often you can say your job saved your life. two traveling vacuum salesmen survived a shooting thanks in part to the very things they were selling. they wrapped up from a day of selling when someone started to shoot at their van. they drove to a nearby dollar

hit the vacuums instead of the men. one of the salesmen was hit in the shoulder but he is expected to be okay. they have no idea why someone would be shooting at them. repeated concussions caused former nfl star, air aron hernaz to have brain damage. he suffered from cte. research shows it can cause memory loss or violent behavior. he was serving a life sentence for murder. in april, he committed suicide inside his prison cell. "usa today" reports that his family is suing the patriots and the nfl in light of this new diagnosis. hundreds of high schoolers are going to be headed to homecoming dances this weekend. one couple has quite the story to tell about how they got together. they met about 13 years ago as toddlers when they both underwent a first of its kind liver

chief reports, that experience has led to a very special bond. this is a story you will see only on news 4. at rock ridge high school, the hallways are decorated for homecoming. senior jacob jacobson or j.j. looking forward to the dance. he has invited a childhood friend, grace haddad sdpchlt whether she is the one person i know who has gone through the same things i have. >> they met as toddlers when both were being treated for msu d, their livers unable to process protein. their parents lived in constant fear of dire complication zs s. >> reporter: the families forged a bond determined to find a medical solution. in 2004, at childrens hospital of pittsburgh, j.j. became one of the first in the world to undergo a liver transplant to cure his disorder. three weeks later, grace did the same. >> a

new life. it is a whole new life. though j.j.'s family moved around, he and grace would see each other at summer transplant camp. each saw the other as a source of support. being a transplant recipient means medicine, monthly blood draws and fear of monthly blood draws. we complain about things we don't like and remind each other. >> we say, i know what you feel like right now. we really do, because it is the same thing. >> reporter: this summer, the couple went to a camp dance together and you might say their bond deepened. >> over the years, it has gotten closer and closer but this year, significantly closer. >> it was kind of subtly there and kind of grew over time. okay, yeah, there is something there. >> now, both looking forward to the homecoming dance. she has her dress ready and her mom will drive her. >> for us to be able to send them off to a homecoming dance, it is just so

that something without the transplant, i don't know that that could happen. >> for j.j. and grace, going to homecoming is not something they take for granted. they hope it sends a message to other transplant candidates. >> we want to show them there is normal life. before, we thought kindergarten wouldn't be possible and here i am as a senior going to homecoming and going to enjoy myself. >> julie carey, news 4. >> what a beautiful couple. if you want more information about an organ, eye, or tissue donation, search organ donation in the nbcwashington app. i don't after vdvocate for much organ donation is a fantastic cause. we are coming up on fall, literally about 12 hours from now, chuck, the seasons will change. >> that's right, tick-tock, tick-tock. feeling like summer yet again. 88

we are going to be just about that warm again on your friday afternoon. perfect weather for high school football games tonight. anything you want to do, the weather is looking extra cooperative. a mostly clear sky from our citi camera view. the monuments from downtown still illuminated nicely. the equinox is at 4:02. number two, fantastic friday, warm and dry all weekend. we are still keeping a close eye on maria. the same weather system which has protected us from almost anything in the way of rain looks to steer maria away from the east coast as well. that is not a problem at all in my opinion. we have a planner out here the rest of the day. mid-60s for the remainder of the morning. partly to mostly sunny skies during the day. probably, a few more clouds than yesterday and maybe a tick or two cooler as a result. we were 88 yesterday. forecasting 86 today. 81 in

75 degrees at the coastline this weekend. temperatures will be in the low 80s with plenty of sunshine. otherwise, i suspect the waves are going to be up just a bit because of all the storms offshore. if you have a neighborhood pool or a backyard pool, the weekend pool forecast saturday and sunday both look really nice. could i come over and go swimming? i could do that for sure. she is going to be teaming up in the next half hour. we are seeing an amazing show of support for a little girl most people never knew. how the community came together to honor and celebrate her, a little girl who only lived a few short weeks. here i a plan thats

to a story that brought a lot of pain to our community that showed a lot of us how generous you could be. baby ida died of sudden infant death syndrome. her parents were homeless. they couldn't afford a funeral. after we first aired the story, news 4 viewers started pitching in. amy cho was there as ida parents gave their baby girl a proper good-bye. >> reporter: there are some questions for which there are no answers. how a healthy life and just beginning could be cut so short and why. >> she was so precious. every time i spoke to her, she would smile. sad, i didn't get to see her or hold her for the last time. >> let us pray. >> now, ida's parents will never hear her first

>> we miss her so much. i don't know bha i'm goiwhat i' do without her. at least we know she is in heaven looking down on us. not a day go by that i don't think about her. >> they know you are not alone. either side, family, and friends. >> baby ida is up there just laying and smiling and laughing and doing her thing. >> also there today, ida's twin sister anaia. >> she smiles every time we talk to her. she is a reflection of ida, basically. >> let this family come together in such a precious and gentle way. >> ida lived for a short time and left a lifetime of memories. amy cho, news 4 . >>

drops at stories like that. at last check, that go fund me raised nearly $3,000. it is almost twice as much as the original goal. it just shows how generous all of you have been. it is now 4:27. "news4 today" continues right now with aaron and eun. breaking news. >> that breaking news, a major threat from north korea. the nuclear bomb kim jong-un says he may test in response to president trump. four separate women thought they were going for a relaxing massage. instead, any say they were sexually assaulted and investigators say there may be more victims. >> it stands in the same spot where slaves were once sold. today, it continues its history. how the national museum of african-american history and culture is opmarking one year. first, there is alo

that's not the clock we wanted to see. >> we are counting down to the autumnal equinox. >> 4:02. look at me knowing that. >> because you have been dreading it so long. >> i am holding on to the last hours of summer. we are ready. >> the good news is that the summer feel to the weather is going to continue. >> i like that. >> whether you like it or not, it is still going to be near 85 plus degrees for the next couple of weeks. >> i love it. >> i think you are supposed to keep going, chuck. >> am i supposed to keep going? >> we want to see what it is going to be like. >> if this animation would have rolled, i would have done that. 66 degrees in gate thursdithers in louis. the equinox at 4:02. we had it in writing

boarding on the almost hot side on saturday and sunday. >> he is a multitasker. >> i am do it with a remote, a mug, a pen. 86 degrees. aaron gilcrest gets a c minus for getting out of his seat before he was supposed to. rob, tell us it is an easy ride on the way in. >> it is an easy ride for a lot of people. happy friday and good morning to you all. westbound route 32 in howard county. the crash, an early morning investigation at route 1. all traffic westbound on route 32 is being diverted at dorsey run road. in the district, on minnesota avenue, both ways enter southeast near 18th street is blocked. both ways for a crash. watch out for that if that's your normal travel scheme. so far, so good on the capital beltway through maryland and virginia with

problems. live from the wpot traffic center, i am rob stalberg. it is 4:30. north korea has made another threat after president trump threatened to totally destroy the country. >> kim jong-un is considering testing a hydrogen bomb. at the live desk to break down this new information. >> this is a new back and forth between the countries. this was all a little frightening when the north was threatening guam. this time around, north korea says it could test a hydrogen bomb. the foreign minister said this at the u.n. overnight. he says the test would happen in the pacific ocean and if the north does drop a bomb it would basically be in direct response to president trump who says he is still open to diplomacy. this test might actually close that door. a hydrogen bomb is hundreds of time more powerful than the bomb in hiroshima and nagasacki.