taking pictures and thatg. typef th that's what we're working to learn, as well. this sexual a -- a soon as authorities have information on what caused that crash, we will bring it to you. >> thank you. we're going the keep an eye on t conditions of the folks injured at that crash. t may looking at how t impact your commute. >> we're going to get to sheena in a second. let's talk to melissa. how are things looking on thes? ro >> at this point, guys, we're going to have this delay fore qu some time. northbound indian head highway closed at ft. washington road. right now, they are pushing you off on to ft. washington because

of the crash, southbound lanes are open here this year. the purple the showing you the closure poi and the red is where the happenbag goes. in stafford, northbound right lean blocked by a vehicleh another probl stopped up, northbound right there. right side blocked at a crash. several weeks invold at a fender bender. it is warm out from. getting you a.c. this morning. >> it's warm and humid. another day in the 90s. we'retuck in this heat wave. today, the heat and humidity will continue.

we have some late dayto thundes and have the release to get those. look at the weekend, sunday, lookingfantastic. we'll talk about the weekend forecast coming up. 81 in washington. 82 in anap sis. it's humid outside, too man if you're going grilling, temperatures will be in t90s by 3:00 p.m. if we hit the 90s, which we expect, seven days in a row of 90-degree 90-degreele temperatures. we'll look at the forecast coming up. it was a busy overnight for firefighters. d.c. firefighters responded to

the dumpsters. this is o of several they have to deal with. justin is on the scene, with the remares going onthere. >> erica, watching work take place on the 100 box on southeast. they have a large hole several feet deep. and the backhoe is in belace to remove information overnight. water is being led out of a hydra hydrant. and to believe thereater presn this line, deep underground is where they are working.ow this is n shut down. the 200 block of third street,

between "c" street and pennsylvania avenue. the release is that h these and senate is a weekend going on the, too. as you can see, it's between foe thosho live around here and the businesses, as well. i did ask about how long it might take to have this reopened and repaired, i am having told it will take som time. if you live or smshg and want to travel the tarea, 400 block is going to bese c for the tom being. back into you. >> thankleou. we'rn more about a gas station murder in leonarden. he works behind the counter on

franklin farm road in herndon. a 19-year-old won tried to rob the store in about 1:00 in the rning. officers arrested the suspect been >> they continue fronted him. he did resist two officers were able to take him into custody. >> friends of the victim fell news 4, he was a hoard worker and leaves behind. raise he has fpage. a partial apology from the woman who set off a security scare at the statue of liberty. that woman is facing federal charges.

she says she was protesting thea separation olies to remove the mexican border. >> we took the time to get her trust our dialogue and to report us. that took a while. >> that took flee hours. she did nothank tone that did not help her to safety. o> happening told, maryland votingicials will begin counting bo ining boll ts. one of those yiss is abover. is final total, those are expected tomorrow. boack here at home, the annapolis communitie continues to heel. >> in were thinking of them.

cheers echoing throughout the ay route has the they walked by. many broughtnd balloons flowers. >> it's such a tragedy. >> it makes it sadd. t the community comes together. everyone will celebrate and honor the victims and hopefully their families. >> the shooting happened one week ago today. a suspect is big held without band. two more the staffers will be remembered. funeral services for gerald fischman. and rebecca's smith mr. told two sunday nation assist. we have breakingews from out west, where wildfires are

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breaking news, following a dangerous overnight in district, including some events that could affect how you're ge ming around thisning. two people have been shot on

malcolm x avenue inth sst d.c. both directions of that street e telling you to avoid that area near mlk as they investigate that ime. another two people were shot in southeast d.c. and there were several other shootings as well, in northeast d.c. and southeast, as well. a violent night in the district. at least four people involve over a period of five shootings. we'll try to keep track of this and bring you more information as we can. surfers were sporesed to paddle for theiriv when a shark decided to crash their competition in south .afri organizers said they were going out.it it and then, they couldn't be stopped. a 16-yeaold drove his car into a sinkhole in his nose-down

in minnesota. outteen escaped by climbing of the back sword of a ound. there's no question that eed bumps slow down traffic. but they can beto annoying ome drivers. >> one nakeighborhood is tryingo have speedps removed. opponents like todd usher say they are costly and can damage cars. now, he sees a chance for a do-over, as the roads around him are being paved. >> as they're repaving the street, they have to take them out. >> opponents wilet have to signatures from 50 of the 219 homes most-impacted by this issue at the end of the month. that doesn't guarantee a change. it makes it something that can be considered.

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holiday celebrations. some areas near downtown houston, will hit with four to rain.ches of the city's fireworks show wednesday on as planned. no one was allowed on-site. last night, a few ominous clouds in thesky. by the time the fireworks came on, it was so night. a nice breeze going through. and you're thinking, it was totally different today. >> we had storms north and west of d.c. it's important for those areas. you stayed up and watched the >> i wouldn't stay past 8:30. i didn't see any fthem. i'll watch them on tv. heat wave continues.il itbe hot again today. t t makes seven days in a row. we are in a heat wave.rr

to is the transition day before big changes the this weekend.it ntil you see the forecast. it's going to get nice around here. it's 81 in washington and 79 in quantic quantico. most of the area is light and couple spring outs around the area. that's really about it. your third planner, heat, humidity, isolated thunderstorm chance. but close. feeling like the upper 90s today. here's a look at we go through the afternoon. by 4:00 p.m., maybe a couple of afternoon show earps into the evening. then, we're cloudy by mostly friday in the end. that clears out for saturday.

perfect timing because the pekd looks great. if you're heading to the beaches for a long readin it will be forecast in the feechs for saturday. sunday, absolutely gorgeous. even inland. temperatures only in the low 80s s sunday. let's check the roght now. take a look. northbound 210 shut downt ft. washington lane. a serious crash where two children were ejected from this here's what we know at this point. everything being pushed on to ft. road. fb lanes are using it.

fafrd, two difference problems. we have a crash with multiple vehicles and a right lane in that area. police are on the scene because of violence ovnight. here in the northeast it's going the same out ther

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jacobs at the scene in ft. washington. bring us up to speed. >> reporter: 210 remains shut down. i want to show you lives pictu of the suv in this crash. we don't have a lot of details rit now, police are telling us they received the ball around 1:45 this morning. they say it hit a guardrail. they tell us that two children out of the suv were thrown from it. we are working to learn thes a and condition of those involved here.t hey are still alive at that point. a huge traffic mess here on 210.

we know this is a dangerous highway w b want to figure that out. we see them taking pictures and what learns more in its crash, we'll bring y more. >> we're going to turn to le misis a -- that's right. you can see on the map and behind nicole there, this go sure. indian head highway, shut down there. mrils are directing you on. just the southbound lanes are open this morning. >> another problem headed into this one. a crash in the left lan issue. a problem in that backup. loudon county, north of 50,

lanes blocked. stafford, northbound 95. a crashed and a disabled vehicle. it's a hot one over there already this morning. >> temperatures are in the 80s. we also hav cloud cover. that's hoping to keep it wormer in some areas. 82 i washington. by 7:00 a.m., 80s and muggy as we go through the >> it will be a nine when we will be topping around 90 degrees. it should be there. with the heat and humidity, as we go into the weekend, we have very big changes. the radar, pretty much dry. more rain in the forecast

tomorrow. we'll look at that, as it leads up to that w release. straight ahead. thank u. d.c. water crews are repairing a broken water main on third street. the street has been dug up. the repairs may take a while. this is in the southeast. right now, the road is closed. we'll have a live report fnem the s coming up in a few minutes. a fairfax out community is mourning the death of a >>fathe. he worked behind theer cou in herndon. officers arrested the suspect in minutes. friends say he had two jobs and is leaving hind a father. 14 police are asking residents for any tips they may have.

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to is in critical condition after being poisoned with a deadly nerve agent. it happened just a few miles away from where a russian spy and his daughter were poisoned with the same serve agent march. there's no evidence that this couple was targeted. we have an update on the fire from smk smk. >> macmacis destroying. th new filing is in response to a lawsuit. it says patients were advised of risks and signed consent forms. the ceo publicly apologized in march. but that apology and new court filings send aixed message. >> the law makes noon disti between a sorry that was made

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it is 5:44 w. have a first 4 traffic alert for drivers heading towards the district. the northbound lanes of indiani headay are closed in prince georges county. this is a look a a scene of a serious overnight crash involving children. an suv hit a guardrail and twoi en were thrown from that car. >> here's what it looked like a few hours ago. those children and the driver

we taken to hospital. that word on how they're doing. nicole jacobs is gathering inlrmation. we let her join us in a few minutes. >> now, a water main break on third street is causing headaches. >> we're live from that seen with more on this. >> reporter: good morning. i the tell you as you look bend me,hey have no latter, just leup. they clear offdw the roa and we had a six-inch lain break underground here yesterday. i'm told it happened yesterday morning and wasn't reported until much later. we have to go underground

seral feet deep, attack the line. just between "c" street and pennsylvania avenue. the businesse reopening from the time of the issues with what their water. the road will remain closed they continue to surface and repair this ea. the first street between pennsylvania and the "c" street. >> it will be close. >> as they continue theirk w here. >> justin, thank you. 14 before the hour. donald trump and the first lady catched the big balcony at the white house. > now, it's work time for the

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kavanaugh looked in the cub cub administration and is seeing attacks from if right. some people say that based on some of hisn rulings, cases involving the affordable care act and other social issues, that he appears to be not conservative enough, if you will, f some people. so, a lot of jkeying and maneuvering among politicos and the legal community, as the president tries to make this de hsion. he say will announce it on monday. but he's flying to monta tonight for a campaign rally. decion coming soon. >> chris, on the hill for us. thank you. rescuers are working as quickly as they can to get a team and their coach out of a cave. >> we're gng to show you video clear ue crews trying to a path to where the boys have

been dropped for 12 kdays. they're going to practice with scuba gear. some of them are 11 years old, which has nor rowed down a lot of the options. if the boysan't get out soon, they may be stuck in that dave through tjune. metro is blaming its delays. workers were reporting w tok late yesterday. because it was a holiday, metro was operating close to a saturday schedule anyway. in a statement, the uon said it is fed up and rediment of its members.

good news for a folks who getting around part of theon construction is going to end next week. ths the reopening. that reer to toeer to stores th those who were jogging or walking or biking on the weekends. all of the construction is not wrapping up until fall of 2019. we want to take you back to the first 4traffic. >> prince georges county, talking about ft. washington. the vehicle involved this crash is getting a toe. northbound 210 is shut down at in crash. serious woash, children ejected from that vehicle. we have another crash in the backup, northbound indian head highway. a crash there in the left lane, out a two-mile backup in its

entirety. >> hour loop here, f minnesota. left side blocked by a disabled week going. 95 north, and quantico, y see no problems. 270 southbound, speeding a little bit there. and the top of the beltway rolling along nicel sheena, it's a warm one. >> very humid this morning and afternoon. it will be hot and humid again. it's 81 degrees right now. we hde clouds aro the area. it feels like 87 when you factor in t all of mugginess. and the 75 degrees. 76 in gait'srsburg. looking like it did yesterday morning. we have more clouds around this morning, though. we have a couple sprinkles across the area. not a big deal. we have an isolated storm chanci later afternoon. if you're heading to the pool today, pretty decent pool

weather. make sure you have spf 30 or higher on. you will get a sunburn near 90 degrees. and we expect to be in the low 90s this afternoon. here's a look at future weather, as we go flu the day today. a mix of sun and clouds. a couple shower os thunderstorms around. tomorrow wil be the transition day before we get relief for the weekend. starting off tomorrow morning, mostly-cloudy skies by the afternoon. scattered showers a thunderstorms. have the umbrella with you tomorrow. this clears out.ol that's a front and it will be bringing us cooler weather. big area of high pressure drops down from canada. that's going to oling in the air. less humid, you will notice it. if you're heading to the beac th rain chance is really up there. tomorrow looks good but it's going to cool us down for the weekend. yo weekend in a whole looks

fantasti low 80s saturday and sunday. low humidity. but it only lasts for the weekend. unfortunatelyhe 90s and humidity. it comes back next week, guys. >> it's 5:53. new this morning, local puppy is back with its owners after a scarysituation. firefighters were called after a dog fell into a drainpipe about seven inches in the ground. they were able to safely remove puppy. it appears to be okay. he's back at home now. >> happy that he i okay. we want to go to a story that has all of social media lking about a flight and counter. >> you have probably been asked to switch seats on a plane. but that question turned into much more earlier this week. now, the story is going viral. rosie blare asked a woman to switch seats to sit nexto her boyfriend. shi noticed the woman hit it off

with her new seat mate. and she srted to share videos of the strangers. >> she chronicleeverything. >> the special thing was that these people rooting for them. and they didn't even know it. >> , she chronicled the whole thing, as we were saying. and she was patching tr bond over the fact they were personal trainers. they showed photos of their families. all this happening as thousands of other people on twitter were joining in on the conversation and asking for more details. but i mean, ihink this has turned out to be more about rosie than about the co,le. i me who knows what's going to happen? >> the guy that says -- the guy he story has come forward on twitter. he says he knew they were listening to this makeshift first date. but itea a that he's been a good sport is about all this. >> i'm sure he was egging her on. um'll see if there's going to be a dater two.

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"news 4 today" starts now. >> another day, r anothernd of hot weather. it's not only the heat but the possibility of some p-po thunderstorms. we're tracking how it will impact your day. and breaking this morning, three people sent to the hospital following a crash in prince georges county. an suvldren ejected from after a crash on 210. this is just past ft. washington road. >> good morning. >> this morning, we're tracking the weather and how the latest on this crash, as well. we'l start with nicole jacobs. she's live at the scene for us.

nicole? >> brand-new information from prince georges county police this morning. the three people involved in that crash have in nonlife-threat injuries, which is good news. i can tell you 210 northbound, now back open after that vehicle has been removed and the roadway cleaned up. i do want to get you video of what it looked like here just a short time ago. we had very limited information. but what we're told yigt now, police say they received a cal around 1:45 this morning. they arrived here at indian head highway, where an suv had lost control. they said two children insid thatej suv werted from the vehicle. we know those two children, as well as theer driver, w taken to the hospital. we're still working to find out their ages. but we do know, based on if information that was just now released, they have