i'm david culver. angie enjoying time off with the little one. at 8:30, this saturday morning, start you with your forecast. lauren ricketts, a lot of folks heading out, maybe do small business shopping? >> yeah. get out and support the small businesses do some shopping. perfect day to get out there and do shopping. no rain. no snow. sunshine out there now. certainly chilly as temperatures are climbing out of the 30s now and into the 40s, but a beautiful morning right now at 8:30 this morning. our day planner already at 42 inside d.c. outside the beltway, a little colder. steps still in the 30s. everybody warming through the 50s. topping out just around 60 degrees today. certainly warming up today, and big changes for your sunday. going to feel a lot colder on sunday and then we have a roller coaster of temperatures as we head through this workweek. we'll talk about that. especially if

tomorrow. overview of the entire united states, let you know the problem areas. that's coming up in a few minutes. >> ricketts, get in here. i need company. see you in a little bit. a d.c. police officer recovering after an accident with another car. this happened on the corner of nebraska avenue and military road in northwest. we know rescue crews took the officer from that scene with what we're told were minor injuries. the other driver is doing okay. our digital team will post updates in the nbc washington app. a capital heights man reliving tragedy second time this month. a house fire killing his mother this week. news 4's jackie bensen tells us, just a couple weeks ago he lost his dad. >> reporter: after a lifetime together, their deaths came just two weeks apart. his caused by illness. hers by the early morning fire that ripped through the capital heights home. lawrence and elaine james shared more than 35

their adult son lived with them. >> i feel so bad. just lost his father and now la to bumpy his mother. >> reporter: elaine became trapped in an upstairs bedroom. rescued but later died. her son treated for smoke inhalation. able to escape the burning home but could not get to his mother. >> he was out trying to get people to call 911. >> reporter: a firefighter also burned. he's recovering at a local burn unit, we had to deal with bars on windows and doors. and because of the very heavy fire conditions, reported somebody trapped, sent firefighters in. >> reporter: investigators say there were no working smoke alarms in the home. the fire is believed to have started in the kitchen. in capital heights, jackie bensen news 4. police are trying to find a second driver accused of hitting and killing a man in adelphi. prince george's police say serge dehenny was trying to cross the

a driver hit the man, stayed on the scene. then a second man also hit the man. investigators say the second driver may not have realized that he was injured there. also a big change coming to your smart trip card next year. starting january 8th, no longer allowed to carry a negative balance on your card. what does that mean? essentially you can't take a $3.50 trip when you only have $3 left and plan to reload later. metro says it lost, get this, $25 million over the past 17 years from riders who never reloaded after racking up that negative balance. right now retailers want those of you who may be kind of putting your feet up recovering from black friday to get back out there and think small. really, shop small. it's small business saturday. a day that encourages people to shop locally, putting money really back into our community. downtown at a store called shop maid in

>> reporter: indeed. the title says everything. talking about it. like every day after black friday has a name but this is the one you need to be concerned about today. shop local d.c. now, with me is stacy price, co-owner of shop maid in d.c. and support 50 businesses just with one shop. how do you do that? >> we are d.c.'s first dedicated to producers, full of artisans and we give them shelf space so they have access to consumers. >> reporter: that's the thing. helping the local artistic community, and also helping the economy. that's really important, too. can you estimate how much you might put into the economy just with these 50 businesses? >> economists say 67 cents of every dollar you spend in a local business goes back into your community. so we're a local business that supports local businesses. i'm not quite sure that what number is but i know it's good. >> reporter: indeed good. i've seen a lot of things i think would be great gifts today. especially the diaper with the d.c. logo on the back. that says it

you support here today. >> we're a store and a cafe. incubate some businesses. a coffee shop, small plains, a roasterie in northeast today. we are serving up breakfast tacos, and giving away free coffee all day long. >> reporter: sweet. making up the breakfast taco and you got this coffee in northeast. what was it like for you? had to be a challenge to get started with something like that? >> yes. we've been operating coffee shops almost ten years. when we decided to start roasting this year. since june, roasting coffee in northeast and a lot of fun. >> reporter: i smell you! in a good way, of course. so what do the people need to know today if they want to come down here? free giveaways, things like that. incentives to get people in? >> first of all, it's one place to go to across from dupont circle metro and support 50 businesses in that space. you can eat. you can drink. we have local beers on tap. and local cta

so we're giving away, if you spend $100, you get a gift card. you get free coffee all day. most of all, we're the oasis for localism. >> reporter: excellent. perfect place. do it all in one stop and ed is making up breakfast tacos. smells great in here. lots of great stuff to do. live at dupont circle, back to you. >> seeing exactly why you chose that live shot location, derrick. getting breakfast in, too. >> reporter: yeah. i'll try to bring you some back. may have another assignment after this. >> something tells me you'll be delayed. derrick ward, thanks, man. more fallout from the charlie rose scandal. which schools are pulling his name off their programs. and cities around the world paying tribute this morning to egypt after hundreds are killed in a mosque. just getting new numbers. tell what you we've learned about the attack when "news4 today" on your saturday

today mark as year since the death of fidel castro. the scene in cuba in the days following the revolutionary leader's passing. we were there bringing you coverage as mourners lined the streets during his funeral and memorial. castro was out of public view for a decade because of poor health. revered by some for bringing social reforms to cuba. also criticized for oppressing human rights and free speech. this week a vigil to mark one year since his death. egypt experienced what is its deadliest attack in history. this morning we learned that number of those killed has gone to more than 300. they were at a mosque yesterday. isis is suspected but not yet claiming responsibility. the attack started with an

next to the mosque. then a gunman fired at worshippers as they tried to run from the scene. the attacker set up ambush locations where they opened fire on ambulances as those crews were trying to transport people that got hit. >> islamic militants have been conducting attacks against security outposts, but an attack against a mosque really cross as new threshold. >> president trump responding on twitter calling out the attack, describing it at horrible and cowardly. the president also went on to reinforce his idea of building a border wall and implementing bans in order to tighten security here in the states. this weekend on "meet the press" with chuck todd, an exclusive interview with anita hill. the brandeis professor became a national figure in the early '90s accusing then supreme court nominee clarence thomas of sexual harassment. allegations he denied. crs

and ohio senator rob portman. watch at 10:30 on the channel you're watching right now, nbc 4. take you outside for a live lock on this saturday. the sun is bright. but it's cold. a chilly start. we'll check in with lauren ricketts with what you need to know as you plan to head out, maybe do a little small business shopping. then a shark looking for more than a turkey leg, seems on thanksgiving. details on a

making your way out the door maybe to shopping. small business saturday. temperatures climbing to the 30s and 40s topping out around 60. may need a jacket this morning, in fact you will, but then can leave it in the car after lunchtime. mild continuing into the afternoon. plenty of sunshine out there today. we have changes for tomorrow. before we get out of this weekend, big drop in temperatures. going to be talking about that swing in temperatures not only for tomorrow, the rest of the workweek coming up in three minutes. >> see you in three minutes, ricketts. thanks. new fallout for veteran journalist charlie rose.

kansas journalism school and arizona state walter cronkite xoofl journalism. the dean at arizona state says allegations against rose are egregious. he apologized for inappropriate behavior. harvey weinstein, another star breaking her silence about sexual harassment in hollywood. nbc's katie bechtels us why actress uma thurman is now fighting back. >> reporter: known for her role as a fierce assassin in the film series "kill bill" actress uma thurman now targeting movie mogul harvey weinstein in a thanksgiving instagram post. i said i was angry recently and i have a few reasons. me, too. in case you couldn't tell by the look on my face. then writing, i feel it is important to take your time, be fair and exact. so happy thanksgiving, everyone. except you, harvey, and all of your wicked conspirators. i'm glad it's going slowly. you don't deserve a bullet. weinstein faces dozens of

by los angeles police who expects even more reports against hollywood figures in coming months. weinstein denies all allegations of non-consensual sex. thurman, who starred in several of his films was asked to weigh in on the scandal last month. >> when i've spoken in anger, i usually regret the way i express myself. so i've been waiting to feel less angry. and when i'm ready, i'll say what i have to say. >> reporter: perhaps less angry now, but nonetheless, outrage. breaking the silence of another actress. >> these are stories that are not abating, and i think it's because women in hollywood and men who care about this want this not to be a moment but a transformational time in history. >> reporter: thurman didn't make specific allegations in her post, but left a warning -- stay tuned.

a sign that her battle may be just getting started. katie beck, nbc news. out in california now, another shark attack has hit the coast this time in pebble beac . thankfully two other beachgoers and sheriff's deputies were nearby, able to help the man bit. significant injuries to his leg. take ton a nearby hospital and he's in stable condition. the beach will stay open as officers continue to investigate that. we told you earlier about small business saturday in addition to shopping at your local stores, logon to etsy. etsy sellers now joining small business saturday hoping for a black friday-like boost in sales. nbc's kate rogers has the story. >> reporter: etsy seller matthew has been prepping for the holidays since october. the shopping season is key for this owner of a store in new

rochelle, new york, when sales for his leather goods can increase 100%. >> it's exciting, people who think like me, act and work like me, all sort of in the same court together. >> reporter: the american express-sponsored holiday is in its eighth year, and has seen grassroots support for local businesses like this one increase in a big way. last year some 112 million consumers reported shopping small up from the year prior and what's more, spent more than $15 billion on the day. this year some 7,000 communities nationwide are gearing up to participate in the day. >> a small merchant can give that personal service. that personal touch. that recommendation. the fact that they know you, see you. you come back on a daily basis. that's really, really important to consumers. that personalized service.

merchant, a small establishment, small retailer can do to make a huge difference. that customer experience, that unique one. that's that personalized experience, what makes it special. >> reporter: that customer experience is what sarah stroehmann believes sets her apart from big box competitors, and she'll also be at the etsy sellers' marketplace selling her hand-made stationery. >> it's completely different to buy something from somebody who's actually physically made it and can tell you about it. i think that's important. >> reporter: and data show customers agree with stroehmann. according to the national federation of independent business, 61% of consumers are aware of small business saturday and 82% plan to shop or dine small on that day. >> katie rogers with that report right there. today you can head down to city center d.c. to celebrate the lighting of a 75-foot christmas tree. it's beautiful. decked out -- you can see what it looked like last year. our own eun yang will be there to help with the countdown tonight and also musical performances by the baltimore

school choir, who became a viral sensation. festivities kick off at 6:00 tonight. eun yang worked all night putting up all those lights! lft >> i came to do the forecast and on my merry way. chilly when we came in. >> it was. thinking getting warmer? >> warmer. average temperature this time of year is 55. can you believe that? seems a little warm. 53 yesterday. warmer than that today. >> really? >> yes! get ready to go shopping, get the shopping pants on, the shopping shorts on. warm out there today and then head through sunday and a big drop in temperatures. so roller coaster of temperatures not only this weekend but also much of this week. plenty of sunshine. man, it's gorgeous out there right now! just beautiful. this is the way it's going to be all day today.

no wind. just a beautiful saturday in store. a beautiful, mild saturday in store for us. not too mild right now. kind of chill. definitely need a puffy jacket. temperatures in the 30s outside the beltway. still have 20s in western, eastern panhandle of west virginia and martinsburg at 29 at this point. everybody warms into the 50s today and run-up to the 60-degree mark. plenty of sunshine. a few high clouds building in. that's about it. weak frontal system passing through the area overnight. that will be responsible for dropping the temperatures for tomorrow, but today enjoy this warmth right around 60 degrees. as i said, light wind, fairly mild out there. nipg you need to do today, small business saturday, bring that jacket, but probably leave it in the car later on. going to get your tree, putting up decorations, looking fabulous for that and headed to the penn state/maryland game later this afternoon. amelia draper will be out

start to fall. a look at the city center tree lighting. temperatures in the 50s. of course, eun yang out there emceeing all of that. we are dry. again a few clouds. some rain just to the west of us into west virginia. what that frontal system -- winds shift tomorrow. rather breezy through the day tomorrow. and temperatures only in the 40s. plenty of sunshine around tomorrow, though, but again, a big change. then warming back up through thursday. really the next chance of rain, not until next friday. a mild workweek ahead. more news rit after this. gh

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>> announcer: "news4 today" starts now. hi there. welcome in to "news4 today" on this saturday morning, the 25th of november. i'm david culver. angie goff enjoying time off with the newborn. i'm not alone, lauren ricketts is here with the weather. what's going on? >> you and me and a quiet day in the weather department because

winds. it's about to change heading into tomorrow. big changes on the way before you make it out of your weekend. especially for sunday, but enjoy this quiet and tranquil saturday. plenty of sunshine. beautiful day. this is how it's going to look pretty much all day. 45 degrees. not warm, by the stretch of any imagination. right now 45. outside the beltway, a lot of temperatures still in the 30s. again, plenty of sunshine, light, south wind boosting up temperatures and boosting to, into the 60s. yeah. headed into the 60s. today rather warm compared to yesterday, in the 50s. tomorrow you colder. that forecast, any rain on the way is all coming up in a few minutes. >> ricketts, check in with you then. shifting gears taking you to a tragedy in richmond. disturbing story. the man you were looking add there, supposed to be a spiritual leader in his community. now he's accused of killing his family and his daughter's boyfriend. nothing about this makes sense

i'm just -- i'm shocked. i don't know what to say. they welcomed us when we were moving in, and we went over, had a couple glasses of wine. i never could, in my wildest dreams, you know, expect anything like this to happen. >> detectives admitting they have a lot of questions, too. ashley munford explains what police know about this case. >> reporter: at grace lutheran church, christopher gattis is in charge of youth ministry, now in jail accused of killing two family members and a friend. the victims, his wife, and her daughter, and the daughter's boyfriend. the call came in just after 11:30 thanksgiving night. squad cars lit up the 14000 block of dogwood ridge court. the first officers that get there describe. >> one male subject on the ground, two gunshots to the stomach. >> reporter: first responders worked in vainsa