now at 11:00, marylandoach d.j. durkin stays on the sidelines. >> we believe he is a good man and a good coach. >> reinstated after a player died of heat stroke. >> the only person who has paid for those failumcs is jordan ir.

a day of mourning for three viims at the tree of life synagogue. >> their innocence and their kindness. orter: tonight, a new tribute involving police officers who responded to the scene. or searching answers in the deaths of two virginia sisters. an update tonight from the nypd. >> we are out to get justice for those two girls. news 4 at 11:00 starts now. f>> anger and division tonight at the university maryland. football coach d.j. durkin b wi k on the sidelines this weekend after two iestigations sparked by the death of a player. >> jordan mcnair's family and some of his teammates are not happy. junior offensive linemais e mckinney tweeted like this tonight. quote, every saturday m teammates and i have to kneel before the memorial of our fallen teammate, yet a group of peopleo not have the courage to hold anyone accountable for his death.

if onl they could have the courage that jordan had. 's never the wrong time to do what's right. end quote. >> news 4's jackie bensen is live for us with more reaction tonight on the university of maryiend campus. ja >> reporter: jim, theha way this has shaken out, who is leavg, who isstaying, really has a lot of people very upset here in college park tight. >> that is callous and it is indefensible. w can a student athlete be called -- as he is in the early stages of death, dying before their eyes with no action taken, and yet no one be held accountable?r: >> repor blistering words from the attorney of the family of jordan mcnair. the 19-year-old collapsed from heat stroke duringtdn oor

workout in may and died two weekslater. earlier, the university's board of regents released conclusions of an investigation thated critiche now departed conditioning coach, but ultimately d exprese wave e eed support for head coach d.j. durk durkin. >> we believe coach durkin has been unfairly blamed for the dysfunction in the athletic edepartment, and while shares some responsibility, it is not fair to place of i at hisfeet. >> reporter: at the same event, university president wallace lowe, mcnair's family had positive words for his reaction to the tragedy, announced he will retire for unspecified reasons, but not until june. >> it is an abdication of responsibility of a captain to abandon ship in the middle of a storm. >> reporr: reaction on campus? >> i don't feel like they did the right thing. hi>> i it says a lot about the university of maryland that e president doesn't have the autonomy totbire a fl

coach. >> reporter: nor did it sit well with the parents who had raised and nurtured the young man who was as talented as he was beloved by his teammates. >> we startedhe jordan mcnair ,oundation, so basically, the premise of thr the main goal of that is to educate, make aware, prevention, education, about heat stroke injuries. >> i miss my son every dayand today, it just didn't help. didn't help at all. >> reporter: now, w have n heard from head coach d.j. durkin, but the twitter feed obtained a statement tonight from him, it reads in part, i'm grateful for the opportunity to rego rejoin the team and very much appreciate having the support od the boaf regents. durkin is expected to be on the field when maryland takes on michigan state this weekend, and i canell you, some late word tonight, a protest and march to the main administration building is planned for thursday afternoon. by the student government association. live in college park, jackie

bensen, newsht4. >> all rjackie, thank you. i> a new sign of solidarity tonight pittsburgh, after saturday's mass shooting at the tree of lifena sygogue. the nhl'tsburgh penguins unveiled a new patch on their jerseys to remember the victim it's the penguin mascot placed over the star of david. the patch reads "stronger tha hate." in addition to the patch, there was a ceremonial puck drop during the pregame ceremony involving two police officers who were wounded in the shooting. the team's jerseys will be signed and auctioned forar ies related to the shooting.liy,si pirst l visited pittsburgh, paying their respects to the 11 people killed. >> but the esident's vis didn't sit well with some people in that community. nbc's dan shenaman reports. >> reporter: president trump and the first lady in pittsburgh, to honor the deadnd provide comfort to the grieving. joined by daughter ivanka and

son-in-law jared kushner, they brought flowers and ceremonial rocks to honorach victim. the presidential visit welcomed by the synagogue's i rabbi. t would be my honor to always meet a president of the united states. >> reporter: but he wasy ot welcomederyone. the progressive jewis group published an open letter, saying the president isot welcome until he fully denounces white nationalism, stop targeting and endangering all minorities and seitz c es what the group called an assault on immigrants and refugees. the visit happening on the same day the community began to bury the dead. brothers cecil and david rosenthal. friends say they had hearts of gold. also dr. jerry rabinowitz, who comforted patients with hugs. he was the warmest, tenderest, empathetic person. >> reporter: lives lost, but memories remain. dan shenaman, nbc news.

leon harris here at the live desk wit new information related to the robert mueller investigation. nbc news h learned the special counsel is now asking the fbi to look into reports a woman was paid to make a sexualault allegations against mueller hims.f. several d reporters were contacted by this woman. the reporters investigated andd foer claims did not appear to be true, and then they alerted mueller's team a spokesperson for the special counsel says that they immediately went to the fbi. also tonight, "the washington post" repor that mueller's team is looking into the timing of two bombshells from the 2016 election. the hacked john podesta e-mails dropped r off president trump's access hollywood tape surfaced. investigators want to know if roger stone was in contact with wikileaks about those e-mails. stone and wikileaks deny any communication between the two. "the post" reports that

mueller's team spoke to former trump adviser steve bannon about it all last week. now, what is so unusual about all of this isut that news a investigations involving elected officials usuallyp dries as an election approaches. the investigation goesilt and then after the votes are counted, that's when the news normally breaks. not this time ound. so, we're going to see if these trickles of information could be signs of bigger headlines coming. k to you. >> leon harris. leon, thank you. new devel the deaths of those two fairfax county siste in new york city. today, police revealed their tther received a strange phone call day before police found the girl girls' bo es. laweek, officers found the 16-yeaold and 22-year-old duct taped together in the hudson river. they are saudian immi. their mother says someone from the saudi embassy called her and ordered the family to leave the u.s. because her daughters

applicd for pol asylum. the sisters were reported miing back iaugust. the nypd has sent detectives to virginia now to investigate. is there any clues down in virginia and their past life that would lend to why they were in new york, why they might have left virginia and anything else. >> investigators are still not calling this a homide. we learned tonight that the 16-year-ol awas enrolledt georgeas university but left last spring. officials in west virginia are offering no explanation as to how or why notorious boston gangster james "whitey" bulger was killed today. he had been recently transferred to hazelton federal prison west virginia. guards found him unresponsive in his cell this morning. the 89-year-ol was serving a life sentence for his role in 11 tmurders. he w head of boston's irish mob, and was an fbi hiry was the basis for the

sinformant. 2015 johnny depp film "black mask." he also inspired j theack nicholson character in "the parted." the same prison where bulger di is where some d.c. felons are sent. rison of n't have a its own, and a news 4 i-team report shows there have been a lot of a problems hazelton. inmates reported, quote, daily beatings or stabbings. some security protocols were not followed. and at least twice since april,f inmatem d.c. have been stabbed and killed there. just in the last week, senators asked u.s. attorney general jeff sessions for more prison staff there. election ek before day, leaders in montgomery county side-stepped a ntroversial issue. some homeowners have fought for two years. the county council was expected today to vote to change zoning laws and allowmall cell towers in residential neighborhoods. the towers look like lambposts,

but they're twice a tall. supporters le thetowers, said they would bring 5g coverage to the county. opponents worryosboutble health hazards. today, the council removed the vote from the agenda.ar it's not c when it will come up again. next at 11:00, the d.c. street that's home to more than 50 houses of worship, and a concernsbout protecting them after pittsburgh. and only on news 4 tonight, the new feature to keep you safe on your next uber ride. sending your exact location to police at the touch of a button. and a nice night tonight, but i'm tracking a storm system back t the west that's going to bring snow, severe weather and then brng us a rolle coaster the next couple of days. i'll show you what i mean next in weather . i was a navy doctor,

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ben jealous, democrat for governor es 16th street in nort washington is home to more than 50 houses of worship, from the t flight house u the maryland border. >> in the wake of thehooting in pittsburgh, we wanted to know how they're handling security now. news 4's shomari stone stopped by several of those congregations tonight. shomari, what did you find out? >> reporter: well, many of the congregations tell me that they have stepped up curity. we're talking around 50 places of worship fro the white house ll the way up to silver spring. >> oh,it's horrible. >> reporter: stan doeren is thee president of congregation on 16th street in northwest d.c. >> and to see t stories of these people that died. >> reporter: this synagogue has stepped up security after the tree of life synagogue shooting in pittsburgh. >> we've beefed up our

we want to make sure that everyone who comes in our doors knows that they're safe. >> reporter: the d.c. government also wants people who sit in pews to be safe. they've awarded more than $975,000 to religious institutions in the city, so they can boost security. in a written statement, mayor muriel bowser says, quote, we remain focused on defending d.ca valu celebrating an uplifting our city's unique and strong sense of inclusivity and diversity. through grants like these, we can do more to ensure residents andlisitors feeafe throughout the district,al especily in our places of worship. >> our churches and house of worship, unfortunately, have experienced this before. >> reporter: terry lynchs the executive director of the tion, wn cluster congre bridges places of worship with the community. he says there are 50 churches and places of worship on 16th street northwest. he says some stepped up security years.e past few >> three years ago at emanuel

ame inst char, black members of that congregation were targeted because they were black. >> it's imperative we come together and fight this. >> reporter: now, we also reached out to d.c. police, and they insist that they are going to step up security at symegogues. while, the d.c. government will help with emergency preparedness events for nonprofits in the strict. in northwest d.c., i'm shomi sto stone, news 4. >> thanks, i.shomar you're next uber ride is going to be a lot safter, and you don't have to do anything differently. there's a new shiel i cocon on e app that connects you directly with 911 in an emergency. dispatchers will know the make, model and plate number of your uber. most importantly, they're not exactly where you're located. that makes it safer for not only you, but theriver, as well. >> i had a screaming, yelling customer that wasinhreatening me y vehicle, and, yeah, the

911 could not hear me because of e y customerling in the background. >> now 911 would automatically dispatch officers to the vehicle's location. for more, go to the nbc washington app and search uber 911. >> we look forward to this event every year. the high heel race was on tonight in dupont circle. dozens of drag queens showed off their elaborate outfits and took off down 17th street. this has been a halloween favorite, celebrating the lgbt community for years. it's said to have started more than 30 years ago, when two menr decided toace each other from bar to b in drag. we've got some great photos from the race up right now i the nbc washington app, search high heels. >> my feet are hurting just watching that. >> absolutely. ow i don't know who won. i don't know that works. >> we have to figure that out. >> i like what you said earlier,

you want to protect your ankles. endangered ankles when they doa >> absolutely, for sure. >> women and men on those high heels. so, you got good news, they had great weather for the race and it's going to be even better tomorrow? >> even better tomonkow. i t temperatures tomorrow are going to climb close to five to ten degrees above where they were during the day today. if you loved today, you're really going to love it tomorrow. course, that coming during halloween. out there right now, pretty nice night, but starting to get a o little b the cool side. 52 in the city. winds are calm, a withlear skies, temperatures are able to cool fairly quickly. we're already dow to 43 in manassas. 43 in gaithersburg. so, some areas will get into the upper 30s aga thismorning. so, you'll wake up to rather cool numbers, but all in all, a ry nice-looking day. no rain to talk about at all. the wider view here, i wanto sh you as we zoom out here, nothing going on on the east co bt. it's allk to the west. snow back towards denver. my brother back here in colorado springs picks ing up two to si

inches ovt after being in the 70s yesterday. south no north, ccago to canada, that's the very warm air that's going to work its way our way. we've got the cooler weather.we e had it over the past couple of days, but now, the pattern has shifted. a nicean pattern . you can see the jet stream moving just the way the clouds are moving in, bringing us very nice and warm air. here are the temperatures that coincide with that. highsday, 80 in st. louis, 70 in indianapolis. and that warmer air is going to be making its way our way during the day tomorrow. 6 65 today, right around average, we're going to be well above that. 72 ishat i'm going for tomorrow. a cool start. plenty of sunshine. andreally, a great evening for halloween. as a matter of fact, let's take you hour by hour here, as you move on through 5:00. just gorgeous. teeratures around 67 degrees. sun goes down tomorrow night at 6:09. looking good there.

61 degrees by 11:00. p, right now, we're 52, so, we'redicting ten degrees warmer than we are outside right now, y so liked this evening, you're going to love tomorrow. 75 on your thursday. very warm. then we start see the front. the front moves through. that system back to the west finally moves our wa with a chance for some rain, but also, thunderstorm or two. windy conditns, too. temperatures still on the mild side. then we get to much cooler conditions, highs in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees. still rather breezy, and don't forget, set the clocks back saturday night intosunday. we get to sleep an hour later, so, that's good. notice the temperature or sunday, only 59 deees. and then we start to see temperatures moderate back into the 60s as we make our way t the middle of next week. tracking another storm system that could bring us another bouy of pre good rain next tuesday and wednesday. we'll wait and see about that one. the friday system could pick up an inch to an inch and a half of rain. another big-time storm just in

time for the weekend. getting used to it. ank you, dough. coming up, the a redskinsdd potent defense.heir already >> sports next, but first, here's jimmy fallon. >> hey, guys. tyler perry is my guest tonight. tyler perry is my guest tonight. plus, we have i believi've heard storiesnt from people across virginiaing. that have moved me to take action on veterans unemployment, the opioid epidemic, and pediatric healthcare. but we can't make progress when we're divided, when our leaders pit us against each other for political gain. in the senate, i'll always listen to you and focus on solving problems that matter to virginia and to america. i'm tim kaine, and i approve this message.

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this is the xfinity sports desk. >> well, that controversy, d.j. durkin, will be back on the field, michigan state at home. >> at home this saturday. plenty more to talk about the controversial decision, maryland

reinstating d.j. durkin, after the death of jordan mcnair back in june. durkin's been onaid administrative leave since august. the decision has been met with xed reviews of him returning. according to multiple reports, players walked out of a team meeting with durkin earlier today. now, that said, durkin issued a statement, referencing how he was grateful to be back and oud the team has remained unified during this difficult time. now, durkin went on to say, quote, as we move forward, i'm confident that our team be successfully represent the entire university in a respectable manner both on and off the field, end quote. now, according to reports, durkin will be back on the sidelines, as mentioned, this saturday against michin state. now, for players, fans and al alumni who don't agree with the decision or trust the head coach, the maryland board of regents knows that will take time. >> d.n duras to do a major job in terms of winning the co idence of people. i would tell you, and the

report, the commission report was very aclear, there an awful lot of folks in the system, on the team, who a very supportive of d.j. durkin. he's got to make sure he bris all of that together and cthates confidence level that we all need. and that is allenge. i grant that. a but it i challenge we think he can meet. >> saturday wilbe an interesting scene. switching gears, the wizards and their longest road trip of the season tonight in memphi their five-game swing has been rough, including three straight blowoutsnd two but the wizards with a chance to get out of the nba cellar against the 3-2grizzlies. the start of the wizards season, perhaps a little scary, halloween action there. bradley al and company trying to change that. first quarter, wizards up. john wall, nice feed to otto porter jr. former georgetown star. he had 15 points. wiz up seven. later, final seconds of the quarter, bradley beal. nice triple there. beats the buzzer. he had 17 points in this one.

it was a former wizards player doing most of the damage, though. garrettemple leading the way for the grizz, bottoms with the triple. he had a team high 20 points. and later in the fourth, marc gasol, yeah, he's still in the leag d. and stillraining buckets. ices that one. -9 had 19 points. grizzlies win 107 t now,he redskins making a move today t bolster their trading otent defense, for safety ha ha clinton-dix. the fifth-year plar out of alabama is pro football focus's second-highest rated safety in the league this season. you know who's number one? >> who? >> d.j. swearinger. >> there you hego. 'll tell you that. >> he sure will. >> clinton dix is tiedor first in interceptions, tied wit o? d.j. swearinger.

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i'm david trone, i approve this message. i believi've heard storiesnt from people across virginiaing. that have moved me to take action on veterans unemployment, the opioid epidemic, and pediatric healthcare. but we can't make progress when we're divided, when our leaders pit us against each other for political gain. in the senate, i'll always listen to you and focus on solving problems that matter to virginia and to america. i'm tim kaine, and i approve this message. dave brat said he'd vote to reduce the deficit. i'm abigail spanberger, and i approve this message. but instead, he voted to increase it by $1.9 trillion. why? brat went washington, taking hundreds of thousands from big drug companies, wall street banks, and other corporate special interests and voting to give his big corporate donors big tax breaks, making the next generation pay.

dave brat went washington, and all we got was the bill. well, halloween is almost here, just a couple of hours away now. and if you haven't carved yourn pumpyet, now's the time. >> time is running out. check out my jack o lantern this halloween. take a look. >> nice! >> that is a pumpkin, people. >> that's good. >> okay.

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before he was attorney general, brian frosh led maryland's fight to clean up the bay. so when donald trump's epa attacks our clean water laws, frosh is leading the charge to stop them. attorney general brian frosh. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> steve: from studio 6b in rockefeller center in the heart of new york city, it's "the tonight show starring jimmy fallon." tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- tyler perry,