>> there you go. starting with good news. >> just now they canceled it. we loohied at t earlier saying we really don't need it to be a thunderstorm watch. they put one up for southern areas and didn't see them develop. we will come out of weather alert mode. i don't see it hpening or anything going on across our region. you can see shower activity. we have one shower onoute 50 making its way towards annapolis. making its way towards arnold and eventually to chesapeake bridge. the haven't stor the heaviest storms have been well to our south and southern st. mary and ocean city, an maryl severe thunderstorm warning and parts of virginia. you can see how our watch has been dropped. we are no longer expting severe weather. we are expecting a couple

showers and thunder and not expecting a lot more this evening. most of us getting our games in and having a nice wednesday night. >> will do. >> sounds like a plan. if you're on the go but don't want to be caught in nasty weather without dou forecast, check weather alert anyi t in the washington, d.c. app. the transportation in our c regionld be changing permanently. >> today, there was a huge step forward to adding toll lanes in the beltway. >> and those who live alongside thoroads, that could mean losing their homes. >> in annapolis, today's v got quite heated. adam. >> reporter: yeah. i could say it's safe to say some people aren't going to be hanging out as friends after this meeting that happened today. make no mistake about it, guys, this vote toy, 2-1, puts in motion these toll lanes to dom

270 and the maryland side of the beltway. at times, heated debate. listen to this exchange between county executive elrich and hogan.r larry elrich accusing the governor of shutting them out of this. >> you did a press conf ence and announced what you would do before talking to anybody. >> at the press conference, thee county cutive before you we already met with him two years ago. and he was there and a part of it. >> they weren't happy and neither was our staff. >> i didn't know who you were at the time. >> report: in the end, a 2-1 vote to move forward with a massive plan to widen and put new toll lanes along 270 and the maryland beltway. important to note this is just another step in the process but its a big one. basically, it allows private companies to bid on the project. without this voteit likely would have died. >> we have a motion on the floor and passes 2-1.

>> reporter: the governor did make concessions he, saying it would broken into three parts. he corridor the first phase, montgomery next and beltway thee . that eased some concerns it was moving too fast. >> for the first time the governor hasndicated willingness to accommodate concerns of residents and localo icials. >> reporter: but there is still immense opposition some saying it hasn't been thought through.h >> i ink this thing will fall apart or change and when it changes something's going to give. >> reporter: this project is expected to cost $11 billion. i've already put in the request with the state transportation leaders to see who the first private company t pick up the phone and say they want to build this thing is. i wouldn't be surprised if someone makes that phone call tonight. back to y. >> thank you, adam. more transportation changes

in ourvi region. inia leaders broke ground on a project they hope will ease some gridlock the worst in the n entire ry the 95 expressway fredericksburg extsion. the governor joined others. it extends the 95 expressway 10 miles south to connect with future 395 express lanes. news4 and tlemundo 44 are in the dominican republic right now, trying to learn more about the deaths of a maryland couple and another woman from pennsylvania just days apart. this is new video of the bahian pre resort, where nathaniel holmes ndnthia day died of a mysterious illness and a pennsylvania woman died days earlier at a different hotel but same resort complex. the resort is stressing there is no indication the two cases have anythi to do with each other.

our reporter is working on the story and will have a report later this hour. we're not quite halfway through 2019. sofar, the city has tallied 65 homicides. four of the victims have been under the age of 18. that includes maurice scott, ans honor roludent shot down over the weekend. today, the city's mayor and top copth pleaded with public. t story. >>eporter: good evening, leon. this is the sidewalk outside the convenience store where the 15-year-old boy was shot to death. here this is latest in the growing number of memorials popping up around the city membering victims of gun violence. the mayor and chief used this mural as a backdrop to plead with the community for help finding the 15-year-old boy's killers. surveillance video shows the gunman get out of a car and begin shooting into a crowd

outside the holiday market on wheeler road in southeast. a 9-year-old girl and two women were injured. 15- sar-old mauricett was killed. the honor roll student made this video talking about himself in the days just befo his death. >> i like to chill, i like to laugh, i like to joke around. >> reporter: a mural of the 15-year-old victim now watches over the parking lot where the shooting happened.ng a growi number of senseless shootings claiming yet another innocent life. >> this is not normal and this t will no become normal on this block or any block. >> reporter: maurice went to school steps where he was kialed. the murwas the idea of one of his teachers. >> my students come to this store everyday in the morning to get snacks and in the afternoon. in order to do that they have to see the mural and where he fled for safety. the idea is to give them an

opportunity to see maurice and see his smile. lice hope the community will help them catch theiller. we will do everything we possibly can to bring them to justice as well. >> reporter: inhe days just after his murder, maurice ris's mother talked about her son. >> he always used to kiss me on my forehead and say good morning mom. i will miss that the most because i don't get that. >> reporter: two others were shot. and there is a high profile to give neighbors aense of comfort since they use this market so frequently. there is a $25,000 reward for any information. that's the latest. back do you guys in thei stud >> thank you, mark. president trp is facing strong biptisan pushba over arms sales and saudi arabia and

emirates. mike pompeo declared a national state emergency to pass-through the package without congressional approval last month. cit haed urgent threat posed by iran to block the sales. the dipproval for each sale. congress would need ao- twirds majority to override a veto. developing right now, no deal between the u.s. and mexican negotiators.ng a mee at the white house endedmoments ago, the two sides unable to strike a deal to prevent tariffs from going into effect for mexican goods monday. president trump threatened to impose those tariffs if mexico doesn't do more to secure the border. some republicans in congress are distancing themselves in this plan worried the tariffs could raise prices from everything from avocados to automobile and overriding scientist advice

and ending government research that uses government fetal tissue. ctory for abortion opponents but blow to researchers at the national institutes of health and elsewhere. erika gonzalez with that story. >> reporter: research using fetal tissue that otherwise would be discarded has been funded byve the goment for decades under leadership from both political parties. scientists say some health problems cannot be studied any other way. anti-abortion activists have been fighting for years to end the research at nih in bethesda. that research led to life saving advances, development for rubella vaccine and rabies and drugs for hiv virus. the tissue is used in the hunt for a vaccine in the zika virus that causes birthheefects. t department of health and human services nays the ban does not extend toovernment funded research at universities although that research will be subject to additional scrutiny

and it does notat affect pry funded research. frances collins the top medical scientist said in december he believes there was strong evidence of scientific benefits from fetal tissue research. a senior official told the 'ssociated press today decision was the president's call, not dr. collins. back to you at the studio. >> thank you, erika.tr president p and world leaders gathered in england to commemorate d-day celebrations. it marks 75 years since the largest land invasion in military history. jay gray is in normandy, france, with first hand accounts for those who lived it. >> reporter: many were just kids. >> still wet behind the ears. >> we were all buddies. >> reporter: as th rushed the shorelines in western france.

their pace is slowed a bit now. 75 jeers later they are still pulled back. >> there became more and more bodies floating in the water. >> reporter: by the horrific mories on that day and honor their friends, heroes who can't beere. >> this brings tears to my eyes we lost all those guys. >> to this day, still the largest land an naval operation in history, tens of thousands and sailors leaving from just across this channel in portsmith, england. >> to them we show our profound appreciation. >> reporter: where today, leaders from the allied nations gather to honor those who served. president truom reading fr a prayer given by presiden roosevelt. >> we know by thy grace and righteous of our cause, our sons will triumph.

some will never return. embrace these,father. >> reporter: an embrace that lingers. along with the memories of that day. jay gray, nbc news, normandy, france. >> bedford, virginia suffered more losses on d-day per capita than any other community in the u.s., that's what the national d-day memorial is. julie carey traveled there onws neand will bring us personal stories from people who remember that day and impact it's had on their lives an that town since. this could be the end of an era for one of washington's biggest celebrations. >> what weust learned about aris ye fourth of july festivities on the national mall, sure to draw some criticism. the mass shooting on virginia beach hit close to home. the moving tribute for a man, one of the victimsnce called northern virginia home. how two pioneers of

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news4 maeg sraves told you this would be coming and president erump will deliv a fourth of july speech. the president plans to speak at the lincoln memorial. he 4th is one of the largest celebrations on the mall and likely to create new lo giical challenges and not clear what effect it could have on the fourth of july celebration or fireworks displayed. with pride day coming plenty

to do. two pillars of the lgbtq are being honored for decades advocating for equality. news4 corey smith spoke to them about their journeys and how far em've come. >> i rember my first capital pridein 1980. >> reporter: after so many years of friendship and pride weeks between them you can understand why donald and ldirlene woube honored. we were at the st. stevens park, i remember that. >> reporter: they should have no trouble this year honored at the lgbtq. irlene will serve as grand mashal of the parade and bill -- for a combined 50ears the pair fought forgh lgbtq rits taking stock how far themm counity has come and how far there is to go. >> yes, progress has been made

llectually, y, in but hard to say. >> rorter: for a transgender woman especially now and inlately several have been killed and bud was among those honors carmen killed in march. >> being transgender part of the lgbtq, we've evolved but still have a long ways to go yet >> reporter: it's why they continue to be activists, advocates and socialnorkers. dod in the 1980s when he could have given up. >> i just started volunteering in the hiv community because it affected me. >> irlene has been on magazi covers but not about her. >> reporter: each year as they are in the spotlight they do it knowing the next generation will look to them as the fight for equal rights continues. news4. >> if yod like to learn about

the events this weekend, check pride guide. >> what a swell party it is. a parade an saturday on the nbc s and news 14 will be there to celebrate with you. look for us. >> i'm looking forward to it. it is such fun. >> i've heard so much about it. doug, you will be onhe bus? >> no. my daughter has her very first soccer tournament of her life. >> that's important. >> the first game is 7:30 in the morning, though. >> that is too bad. >> yeah. sweetheart. i will show you what we're dealing with outside. we had rain. most has been dry. once the watch was issued we weren't concerned too much about most of the area. cloudy skies around our area, temperatures around the 80s. not much has happened with stor4 tea radar and on st. mary's

county and even more across the eastern shore across salisbury ocean city getting hammered pretty good. one shower in the fredericksburg area seeing all that rain. we have a severe thunderstorm watch in virginia and ocean city has a severe thunderstorm warning right now. the watch for us has been cancelled. that's good news, as i mentioned. we were notxp eecting all that much in our region. storms west of us tomorrow. that will increase humidity and temperatures and give us a slight chance of showers tomorrow. what i'm watching for the weekend, wre talking capital pride weekend, saturday is looking great. look right here. thiis very closeo becoming a tropical depression and maybe tropical storm. right now, bring in tremendous amount of rain in the houston area. a tropical system, wave in parts of louisiana and then park el itsparts of the southeast. it will give us a couple things

the next few days, cloud cover and chance of rain towardsdhe enf the weekend. for right now for us cloudiness. 82 degrees, 15 mil an hour, we make our way into the afternoon toy, 73 today and martinsburg, 80 and 80 in huntington. tomorrow, high of 86, 87, 88 degrees. the city. hot and humid. 30% chance of storms. most is on the dry side. yeah on friday, cloud coming courtesy of the system. we have the capital pride peacock. it will be nice, nbc4 isn that bus. 77 on sunday. 60% chance of rain on sunday and we increasedrthat again f where we were during the day yesterday and breezy and a lot cooler. we will show hue s thisrm impacts next week as well. see you at 6:35. >> you got it. a bitf drama in what's

normally a quiet library. >> police were called because of what a man was caught doing on a computer and what they're lookin. for tonight a bit of comfort in a place usually not so comfortable. meet the judge inviting a 4-leg

state investigators of concluded peterson's inaction cost lives. the son's attorney calls charges politically motivated and his client is being scapeated. the fbi is investigating with someone was downloading pictures on a local hd drive

at a local library in plain sight. >> they wen to check his computer hardware to find out what he was doing. scott. >> he was in prison a decade ago for possession of pornography. they released him in 2017 and began to watch hiscomputer use. and there was a search for elicit child images. they questioned him. about a month ago a witness saw him at a computer at white oak libra at silver spring and police arrived to find hard drives connected to the computer. a court filing said a witness saw potentially eliciton images the screen. library staff called to alert them and the feds want to know what's on those hard drives. no respon and request for comment from his attorney. we checked in with the montgomery country library systeand say the is no background check or prohibition of sex offenders from geing

library cards or computer access. the agency says its employees watch for inappropriate beh and will call police. back to you. >> thank you, scott. l acal couple's death prompting international intrigue. on the other side of this break, the only live report from the dominican republic resort, three americans died under mysterious circumstances and what the resort i now saying about it all. a mass shooting at virginia beach close to. home a ♪

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a. > closer to becoming a re sity. today,tate leaders voted to allow private companies to bid on the projec those who live near 270 fear they could lose their hom construction will not start for at least a year or two. d.c.'s mayor and police chief issued a new plea for tracking down the killer of a 15-year-old honor roll student. someone shot scott as he stooi outs a store and no arrests in that case. president trump plans to deliver a speech onh the fou of july. he president will speak from the lincoln memorial th the annual fourth celebration bringing hundreds of thousands to the mall.o this mve will create new challenges fond city federal law enforcement.

it's not sure how it will affecp theol fourth fireworks. we're on the ground in the dominican republic. >> we're trying to get answers about the mysterious deaths of three americans including americans from prince george county. >> today, they're pushing back on any suggestion they may be connected. >> our news partner traveled from washington down to the dominican republic and the only reporter on the ground joins us with the latest. alberto, what have you been learning? >> reporter: hey, leon, the reception we got out here this afternoon when first got here, they have a new statement saying the person who die behind me in this resort actually did not die from respiratory failure but a heart

condition. that's important because that was the same condition initial reports were alleging this couple from maryland also suffered. but, again, this version the hotel is giving us right now we haven't been ae to corroborate that with authorities. as a matter of fact, a short time ago we were able to have a conversation with a spokesperson who works with theva eqnt of the department of justice at t dominican republic and says she does not understand why the hotel is saying this woman from pennsylvania died from a heart condition when the investigations are not finishedf a lot conflicting information here. the hotel is saying something. as you also mentioned, the hotel saying these cases are not related. we're tryinre to get mo information from the local authorities in the dominican republic. this is something sounding the alarms not only in the u.s. but here specifically for tourists. just a short time ago we were also able to speak to one of them. he came from germany and b

n here over a week and this is what he had to say. let's listen. >> so far, i feel very safe at the ach, the hotel. we went to santo domingo today and i went tother big cities so far. i think it's as good as in new york or in pittsburgh or columbus or wherever you go in the u.s. >> reporter: leon and wendy wee have b asking authorities about this couple from upper marlboro. we haven't been able to gy an answers about what exactly transpired here. they are only saying the information we haveiat this po they died from respiratory failure and these investigations are ongoing. we will keep trying in t dominican republic especially outside this resort. back to you guys in d.c. >> thank you, alberto. >> keep us posted. a memorial service this morning in stafford county for

one of the victims ofthe virginia beach massacre. christopher kelly rapp, a former public works a director staffer. before he left for virginia beach 11 months ago, to be an engineer. at today's service as friends and former co-workers shared their memories.t >> reporter: re were tears and prayers. >> the lord is my shepherd. that's a relationship with a god that will take care of your ars. he seesour tears. >> reporter: there was a moment of silence. they shared memories of christopher rapp, the former stafford county director of public works. hell was ki friday in his new job as an engineer working for virginia beach. >> shellhocked. n't believe it happened. i'm glad to see all these people as ing out to remember hi well as the other victims. >> reporter: 12 people died in the municipal building shootings. the suspted gunman was killed

by police. people the stafford memorial wore purple ribbons in honor of chris rapp and blue clothing in support virginia beach. it's rare to see county officials speak so emotionally, from the heart. ga ga hgary snellings, the crman of the board of ciphers saying god bless you all and god bless this country. >> it's a very emotional time forr for all of us. ris was with us about two years and to see a kind unassuming man leave this world the way he diwas horrific. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: the memorial ended with a gpbaer. chris rapp played bagpipes with tide water pipes and drums after moving to vginia beach. now, the bagpipes bid him a sad

farewell. stafford, virginia, chris gordon, news4. joe biden's presidential campaign is under fire for mistakes that revive memories of a plagiarism scandal that doomed his previous presidential bid. in this case, the biden campaign rolled out its climate plan but failed to properly credit some of the sources. the campaign immediately admitted the mistake, telling nbc news quote several citations, from sources cited in other parts of the plan werein vertently left out of the 22 p e document. as soon as we were made aware of it we updated to include the proper citations. duringhe1988 presidential campaign, biden was a senator from delaware, play garrism allegations drove him out of the race for the democratic nomination. in that case, he failed to credit a british politician for some of the quotes in his stump riach. plagia. a courtroom may be the last

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terry mcauliffe ruled out a white house run butaxios reported he may be aiming to go back to the virginia governor's in ion telling reporters private he may run for another term in the 2021 election. the former governor saying he's focused helping democrats win the state legislature. a potential run for governor to repair scandal givesen scandals surrounding the governor, lieutenant-governor and attorney general. aaryland lawmaker has quite the story to tell. he says his fe, savannah, woke him up early yesterday morning because she's in labor two weeks

early. the couple planned to a have mid-wife like with their previous children. this time thei little g wasn't waiting for the mid-wife to show up. >> it happens so quick, you don't have time to think about fear, you do it and get there in nd dot. the baby is coming out, you don't want it to fall or get hurt. you get in there. >> he got in there and he ded up delivering his healthy 7 pound 19 1/2 inch long baby. the daughter there you see him holding her. the mid-wife 1 arrived minutes after the little girl was born. we learned the new baby's name. margaret rose, named after her grandmother andihinks she w call her meg. >> who is notn love with this older brother just beautiful being such a sweet older brother with the new baby s>>ter. doing his job. that's beautiful. both swn in and ready to serve. in d.c. superior court with a new member of the staff there. >> reporter: meet the newest

employee of the court system helping young children in the court system. pepper. say it's coming up at 6:00. good girl. >> that was good. it was good. something else good? nothing on the radar, not looking at much in the way of rain. tracking a little bit

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we have breaking news. no deal between u.s. and mexico negotiators. the two sides unable to srike a deal to prevent tariffs going onto mexiangoods. president trump threatened to impose tariffs if mexico doesn't do more to securthe border. some republicans in congress are distancing themselves from the plan worried tariffs could raise prices on everything from avocados to automobiles. >> the. d-day waserhaps the greatest day of the 20th century.

most of us were not alive on that day 75 years ago. one could argue we a all owe debt to the men who ried their lives and in many cases g le theirives in the invasion of normandy june 6th, 1944. and leading the day to the eventual leration of france and western europe and defeat of the nazis in world war ii. tomorrow, president trump and oth u.s. allies will be in normandy to mark this pivotal moment in world history. nbc's lester holt is there. >> o. >> reporter: we are in france, the first down liberated by the allies and d-day and a hub of activity as we prepare for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary. there are a lot of families here and veterans of dangerous day we've been able to speak to. we'll tell you more about what's planned over the next couple of days when we see you tonight on "nbc nightly news." >> lester's live reporting is just ahead after thisroadcast and we hope you can stay with us

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they linked them things like liver, kidney damage, strokes and heart problems. a newtorker d.c. superior court is ready to serve in a couching way. all new at 6, news4 drew wilder introduces us to pepper, a dog that provides comfort and help in the search for justice. >> reporter: meet the newest d.c. court system employee, pepper. , say hello to the viewers. this is pepper's handler,ab bey, who says pepper is in court to help kids who are in the syst following trauma. >> relax. that's the goal right now, is to, you know, is keep them calm and happy and make coming to court a more positive experience. >> reporter: abbey and pepper worked their first six court cases wednesday. these are very sensitive cases. >>re childn victims of as well exploitation are referred to our

court. victims of or very high risk of being exploited. >> reporter: our cameras were the hearings nside for respect and privacy of the kids but we sat through a couple cases and watched pepper interact with them. >> she likes being petted and loved. has a tendency to fall asleep or lay on your feet, a very calming thing, almost like w aghted blanket. >> reporter: the kids we watched pepper work with wednesday were huge smiles in what otherwiseul co be an intimidating frightening experience. >> they come in hostile, the dog is there to soothe them and hard to stay mad when you're petting a dog. >> reporter: the judge says this yields a more productive hearing for the kids and court. eporting in the district, drew wilder, news4. >> how can you not love that face. that's great. >> so do you, especially when r the weathe alert went away. >> you can ask to do that. too.e, it's not going to work. weather alert, we were thinking about it, do we go weather alert

or not? we almost didn't do it. there is a severe thunderstorm watch. that is goneow and very good news in what's become a pretty good night out there, too. shower activity to the west earlier today. cloud cover around. that's about it. right now towards reston, the clouds. the current radar, no rain. a couple of light showers towards prince george's county and the south and eastern shore. that's it. e shower around front roy, that is it. ngd showers near st. mary's county movi to the eastern shore towards ocean city. big storm tards ocean city and norfolk and virginia beach. that line has coalesced and come together. back to the west, watching severe thunderstorm watches in kentucky and parts of the ohio river valley, will comer way during the day tomorrow and could give us a chance of shower or storm. this has been a little bit of

tropical wave throu the gulf of mexico and houston area. a lot of rain there. eventually all this unsettled weather will sit to our south the next couple of daysut impact on our weather and clouds. temperatures now 829,egrees. 7 culpeper, 77 winchester and 82 degrees annapolis. recess. as we make our way to the afternoon. 70 tomorrow morning, rather humid. 87 degrees by the time we pick up the kids. only a 70% chance of afternoon shower. i don't expect much. friday, back to 83. the reason, the cloud cover from that system to the west. temperatures, 83, less humid. saturday. on saturday looking great. once again, this is the pride weekend, really looking good on saturday.ho sunday, ver, you will need umbrella, ponchos, not the best day. we're trackg that storm system off houston coming our way and

eventually more of a coastal system for us, bringing teperatures down to the 70s with that good chance for rain and that system sticks around monday and into tuesday. you notice even next week that system not in a hurry to get out of here, keeping temperatures 80 around degrees. it could even be in the 70s making your way to next week. 70s, 80s, the time of year. we're below average in the 70s, i think we're doing okay. >> yes indeed. >> looking good for the pride parade saturday. coming up, the drama surrounding trent williams absence at redskins minicamp continues, what teammates and coaches are saying about a controversial new report why the skins star is not in ashford. >> and what else is ahead on "nbc nightly news." >> fr friends, omaha beach and sobering backdrop of the commemoration of the 75th

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drama and minicamp are not supposed to be in the same sentence. suddenly, we have a drama. there's that old saying when it's not about the money it is about the money. with trentis williamsng for a second day for redskins ndatory minicamp, his absence might not be about the money. there was speculation williams wanted a new contract and that speculation has faded. sherree burruss. >> repter: as redskins minicamp progresses so does the confusion why pro bowl trent williams isng missi mandatory practice. jason la canfora told teammates

has demanded a trade or release from the club due to their handling of his recent medical condition and vowed not play for them. >> i haven't heard that from his mouth and i talk to him all the time. >> i try not to listen to twitter or the media because you never know what it is. we will definitely miss him. >> i haven't heard anything and try not to pay attention to social media. things get twisted sometimes. you can't trust everything you hear. hat's up to trent and he will take care ofhimself. >> reporter: addressing the underlying issues head on. >> the nfl made a ton of money off our play and we put our bodies on the line every sunday, monday and thursday and not the first time a guy held out for issues like th and not the last time. he has a business he has to run, his body and his mind. he's my brother. i know he will be in shape and

ready to go like he never left. >> reporter: coach gruden said he knew trent would be holding out on these practices but focusing on players that showed up.>> a day game with white sox, davy martinez giving out hugs, won 8 of 10. his bull pen might need one. castillo towards the seats and nats gve up three runs in the eighth and whosksz t white sox tie it up in four. and that's gone. a walk-off two-run homer. that's the way tond e the slump for turner. nats win and they won 9 of their last 11 games now. fr nats park we cross where the u.s. soccer team is moments away from a big tune-up

before a big tournament getting set for the gold cup coming up in a couple weeks. outside audi field, a couple blocks from that spot and you have a big soccer match tonight. >> reporter: a big night for the u.s. men's national team getting ready for this summer's gold cup. the most important tournament after the world a cupo the last opportunity for players trying to make an impression in front of coach who will be announcing his final 23men tonight's game against jamaica. a new start for players le paul and zach. >> this is a new start. our first international tournament with a new coach who's been in for about six months now. it's exciting for us. we're all excited to play first against jamaica and venezuela and looking forward for the gold cup. a >> it's new challenge. we've done pretty well and now a

time to rly kind of come to the test and see what we're all about. >> reporter: dave, check out these fans. when we talk about passion, you know soccer has some of the most passionate fans. dressed to impress. ready for tonight's game. a match where we are expecting almost 18,000 fans. hey, wendy, what do you think about these guys? >> usa.. >> this is why i stopped dating. >> if that was your problem, you probably weren't very good at it. >> just want to say, this is washington. okay? every single woman understands that. >> i'm calling goal for example paul, the d.c. united guy and u.s. tops jamaica. i forgot my scarf. i feel bad now. >> it's a friendly. >> it's a friendl>

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