a popular frozen fd brand sa a product served in cafeterias could be dangerous to eat. and if you're trying to watch your weight, you may want to turn off one common household item before you go to sleep. it's 4:00 a.m. good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm eun yang.le s begin with a check on your forecast and commute. melissa mollet is standing boy with your first 4 traffic. >> storm team 4's lauryn ricketts is in for chuck bell ta get us redy for the weather ahead. lauryn? >> hi, guys. we had storms as we headed into night.ernight last ugw we're looking at much drier conditions, althoh you are going to encounter wet roads, maybe ponding on the rds. none of that flooding that we ay thought m would happen last night. as far as the live tower cam, we have cloudy skies and had some rain. look at that pushing out of here. still some rain showers left for our friends in southern maryland and the northern neck.

st. mary's county, calvert, you got rain throughut the afternoon while everybody else cleared out. again, we're seeing the rain shower move out of here now. that's withfr thtal system. you see the back edge of the front, the clouds moving through the shenandoah valley. we're going to g sunshine as we continue through the day. 70degrees is the temperature now. we'll scoot down a little ads we go through sunrise. then we'll move back up in the right direction. temperatures are going to top out in the upper 70s and lowerto 80s ay. more rain on the way. plus, it's father's day weekend, we'll talk about that in the ten-day forecast coming up. let's talk roads early this morning with melissa. good morning. good morning, lauryn. looking right now at the beltway, inner loop, outer loop, no roadwork even scheduled. that is a very good thing. everything looks good here on the beltway. nice and green. as we look at arlington, eastbound 66 after 29, rosaly left lane gets by that work zone. 66 and 95, not bad. 95 north of route 1 here northbound and southbou, olling along quite well. as we look at 270 southbound

here, 70 to the spur, 69 miles per hour gets you therein 26 minutes. aaron? >> all right. thank you. 4:02. nmo this ing, d.c. police say someone used a b.b. gun in a series of shootings that left several people injured. >> well there were nine incidents on sunday across the district. in some cases car windows were shot inout, other cases people were hit with b.b. gun pellets. they are expected be okay. police pulled this image from a surveillance camera. they say a suspect took off in the vehicle afterg firin a b.b. gun in the 2800 block of alabama avenue southeast. deloping this morning, investigators are trying to figure out what caused a deadly helicopter crash on the road of aidtown manhattan highrise. >> two questions that will need to be answered during the otvestigation -- why was this experienced pil flying in bad weather, and why was he flying over a restricted a a. here's a clip of one of the first calls for help.

>> we have what appears to be a helicopter that crashed into the roof. the helicopter is on fire. >> the pilot identified by officials as tim mccormick was killed. no one else was injured. sources told our affiliate in new york that the pilot had just dropped someone off and was probably on his way back to thee chopper's bas in new jersey. you're looking at crash site.the people inside said they thoug f theyelt an earthquake and then heard an announcement telling them to evacuate. >> you don't know what's going on, just go. >> it was very scary that everybody had to run. o they thought it was 9/11. >> here are more photos. according to the "associated press," mccormick made at least one was emergency landing in 2014 due to a bird strike. up'll have a live report from new york coming n the next hour. red sox legend david ortiz is back in bost this morning a day after being shot in what police describe as an ambush.

this is a lk at him being trassported by ambulance l night to massachusetts government. e shooting happened at a nightclub in the dominican republic on sunday night. the red sox president and ceo says ortiz was in serious c dition, but he was stable enough to be flown back to the u.s. he is already getting the support of the team and city of boston. >> he's obviously an icon on the -- the mt. rushmore of boston athletes. he is tuy in the dominican republic. you know, he's more famous than any president. >> ortiz was shot in the back. doctors had to remove his gall bladder and a part of his intestine. it's not clear how long he'll be in the hospital. at least one shooting suspect is in custody. we'll have a live report from boston coming up. the man w police say started a panic during the capital pride parade is out of jail. he entered a not guilty plea. police say he pulled a b.b. gun

during a dispute. that prompted many in the crowdn to pa and start running in all directions. according to court documents, singh lives in virginia beach but is in the country illegally. he pleaded not guilty to possession of a prohibited weapon. students will not be back in the classroom for a second day at d.c.'s sousa middle school bause of vandalism. over the weekend, someone broke into the school in southeast and emptied six fire extinguishers throuuiout the blding. they also broke two exit signs and vandalized a bleacher. d.c. officials closed the school yengerday for cleani and repair. a letter went home to families last night saying the air quality in the building was not safe for students to return. students can still pick up lunch between 10:00 and noon today. montgomery county councilman believes he was racially profiled by a maryland state trooper. juwondo il member will said the trooper pulled him over saturday avenue. the trooper said he crossed a

stop line at a red lit. juwando said the first question he was asked was whether the cas was hi >> this was a textural stop. he's looking for drugs, money, something. of hought i looked out place. >> the trooper says he did not know the race or sex of t driver before stopping the vehicle. he also says askinghe whetthe driver owns the car is toward during traffic -- is standard during stops. the agen said, quote, the maryland state police strictly forgids bias-based po cing in all aspect of its law enforcement activity. today voters head to the polls in the virginia primary. here's what you need to know -- the polls open at 6:00 and close at 7:00 p.m. registered voters need a photo cast a ballot. if you've not registered you will not be able to vote. registered voters can vote in the democratic o republican primary but not both. at stake, analysts will be

looking for clues to the upcoming 2020 election. several newcomers are challenging democratic incumbents. on the republican sideihere's st resentment over last year's vote to expand medicaid. challengers in both parties have accused incumbents of selling out while serving in richmond. open the nbc washington app and search "virginia primary" for everything you need to know. happening today, the house will vote on whether to hold attorney general william barr and form counsel don mcghan in contempt for not complying with subpoenas. >> the house began hearings into the mueller report. the goal of the hearings is to educate the public about the g 438-pae report. former white house counsel for richard nixon was the first person to testify. john dean was instrumental in the watergate hearings in the 1970s. dean highlighted several instances he believed showed parallels between water the results of the mueller

report. >> would you say there's a future administration that committed more crimes than the nixon administration as far as obstruction? >> i would samthe trump adistration is in fast competition with what happened in the nixon administration. >> former pounds robert mueller has said he has no intention of speaking further about the report to congress. but housud jiciary committee chairman jerry nadler is confident mueller will speak to them soon. today jon stewart is in d.c. to help victims of 9/11. nbc news has learned that stewart along with several first responders from the september 11th attacks will speak on capitol hill in front of the house ju ciary committee. the group hopeso secure funding for the nevin victims compensation -- 9/11 victims compensation fuchbld's r. -- fund. the group will voteow tomorr catholic church leaders from around the world will come together in baltimore today. sex abuse victims will be the

top of mind as the conference of catholic bishops meets.op the bish are under pressure to pass reforms. during the -- rather, dozens of archdiocese including washington's are under investigation for the handling of alabgations of use by new video shows the moment a man saved a stranded couple after their kayak capsized.ck che out this video here. thisappened in california. a san francisco firefighter had just arrived home from work when he heard the cries for help in a nearby river. he rushed home, grabbed a couple of his own kayaks and ran to help. he paddled to the couple and t grabbed woman first and then headed back for the man. the firefighter said he was just at the right place athe right time. lucky for that couple, he heard s for help. >> sure. new, tysonfoods is recalling ready-to-eat chicken ic was omplaints plas found in breaded chicken. the complaints cameaprom schools parently. tyson is recalling more than 190,000 pounds of golden crispy

chicken chunk fritters. the recalled product is not sold in grocery stores. they weret shipped to sates including maryland and virginia. there's more information in tnb c washington app if you search "tyson recall." for many people nothing says summer like a margarita. woman in florida says her drink burned her. she says after a day of drinking by will poorks she woke up with red welts all ov her hands. doctors say margarita burn happens when the sn has a bad reaction to chemicals in the citrus fruit in the drink. i've never heard of such a thing. >> no. >> then you add in a day under the hot sun and apparently have a recipe for a blistering burn. the way you treat margarita burn is just like any other burn -- with anti-inflammatory medications. i've never had that problem. >> no. >> no. >> keep 'em coming. >> i w going to say, my summer may involve a few of those. >> no burn. >> no. 4:10. next, falling asle with the tv on could be bad for your health.

we'll explain the science behind some new findings. plus, we're working for you wita look into the future of video games. we have a preview of some of the new techs your kids will be asking for. oh, great. ha we d the rain out there yesterday, but it's scooting out of the area. dry back to the west. we've g some sunshine on the way. we've got some breezy conditions on the way. more rain this week.

welcome back. an update for northern virginia drivers. one lane on the northbound end of the fwaegw parkway will remae remayremaybe -- remain closed indefinitely after a sinkhole that opened last month. there's no timeline for when repairs will happen. it's a problem for people waiting for the repair to happen. also in virginia, traffic circles can beioonfinconfusing. >> in virginia? how about d.c.? >> there are people wdon't understand you can't make areft turn fom a right iflane. you drive, we don't need

to tell you about the different configuratn here. the circle in shirlington has been giving people trouble for years o we have morethe growing confusir:. >> reporteeah, this is it.in shirlon circle. take a look. all these carsing and and going -- cars coming and going, it goes around this area and meets upack here. utnow you need to figure o how to get through here. goround and round you and who's coming and who's going, nobody really knows.ha ware the rules in the traffic circle? who yields to who, do you know? >> not -- i'm aually from new york. >> isn't it that the yield to t traffic in the circle? >> yep.ep ter: you don't sound so confident. >> i have no idea. >> i have no idea either. >> reporter: vdot's been studying ways to make the area flow better.ro everything adding more traffic lights to adding more dedicated lanes for turns to even creating new intersection here. if you know this area, you know that the 395 hovanes below will also soon change to express

lanes, so careful planning is needed. one thing is for sure -- all the constant weaving means you ronstantly need to be extra alert through he a final report for how this area should change now being prepared. in shirlinon, adam tu, news4. the super bowl of video games kicks off this morning. your kids probably know all about the e3 gaming expos. gamers from across the globe are in l.a. for video game tournaments and special events. gaming companies plan to make big announcements about their .test developments, t just like with tv, the future of gaming is getting into the streaming business. xbox announced it is -- its newe streaming ice will launch in october. google plans to roll out its rvice next month. >> it's gaming lvevo. i can't wait today what happens in the future. >> nintendo will announce its latest project. target says it's beefing up benefits forts full and part-time hourly workers. this comes as retailers are

competing to retain workers. at the end of this month, paid family leave will double from two weeks to four weeks. the company is also doubling the reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy fees up to $10,000. starting this fall, target workers will receive 20 days of backup childcare or elder care through a partner network. that's pretty incredible, those benefits. > do you fall asleep with the tv on? it could cause you to gain weight. new research from the national institutes of health says that exposure to light at night disrupts your 24-hour body clock and may mix up your metabolism. researches say the people who sleep at night in room with a tv or a w light onre more likely to gain weight, at least 11 pounds over five years, than those who slept in the dark. there were also -- they were 0% also 3 more likely to become obese. >> the bright light, early -- late at night or in the dark is

what messes -- > i read that a reading lig -- >> can we bring the lights down? we're going to do the show in the dark. >> the same study said a reading light doesn't have the same effect. it's the period of time light. maybe just the idea -- it's the tv light. maybe just the idea of watching before you get up. >> i have the tv or phone on with netflix al night. i have to listen to something -i >> turn everything off. >> my husband's the same way. it's weird. yeah. hopefully i won't gain another 11 pounds in the next five years just because i've been watching netflix in the overnight hours. we've g t some cloud cove out there right now. but we are going to see more sunshine as we go through the morning. we're getting rid of the cthuds are left over from the frontal system that crossed through the area. brought us somein showers during the day yesterday. listen, yesterday evening, walked outside, it was really nice. not everybody was nice, but especially around the d.c. area owe did get a couple hours in the evening where we could see

some dry conditions. now we are looking at some -- the car wash forecast. we are looking at dry conditions at least until thursday. so again, we are looking at some nice conditions. go ahead and wash that car.re we aoing to see some dry conditions at least until thursday. rday.wasn't the case yes we had the rain that pushed through the area. that rain is continuing to move out of here right now. heagain, you can see t back edge of the clouds just over to the west. the bk edge of that is coming through right now. and that will continue to push here.t of and then leave us with some sunshine. high pressure building in sitting right over top of us. that's going to u give more sunshine later. temperatures in the 60s to around now. 74 in annapolis. 70 in d.c. xtantico at 71. as far as the ne2 hours, look at this -- becoming sunny. one ing about the big story, it's going to be breezy. northwest winds at 10 to 20 miles per hour. some higher gusts but

comfortable. low humidity but a nice breeze in the weair. re headed to around 80 for tomorrow. beautiful start. increasing clouds, and then maybe some ght-night rain. let's start this tomorrow night at 5 p.m. you can see after about 9:00 or 100, that's when we start to see showers. unfortunately, thursday doesn't look like the best day. we'llhoave swers, possible thunderstorms. we clear o before the frida commute. then friday's going to be gorgeous. l you need to travel on friday, friday looking a better want plenty of sunshine on friday. lower humidity on friday after thursday because it will build on thursday. on b again the humidityilds on sunday. i put a chance back in for father's day for a chance for rain showers. we'll keep a chance for rainay mondnto tuesday, as well. possibly even into next thursday. it gets hot around here. the temperatures are going to be around 90 degrees. all right. good morning, melissa mollet. ic.'s look at tra good morning, lauryn. inner loop, outer loop, as i mentioned before, no issues.cl everything is r here this morning. no roadwork to be worried about. in the district, southbound 295, the ramp to the inbound 11the

str bridge, left side blocked by a new crash. arlington, eastboun 66 after 29, rosalyn, left lane is getting by the work zone. and a live look here, 95 northbound, southbound, 212 powder mill road, nothing in your way. >> thank you. 4:21. next, why getting your feet y for summer is more than about just that pedicure that you love so much. mandel r today, howie stops by "ellen." on's asking for advice dealing with women. >> she said, i'm on the ventura freeway. and e car isut of gas. and i'm losing power on the cell e one, and i think one of tires is flat. so i just hung up the phone because -- . no. >> what? i hope he meant hung up the hone to go find her andlp her in a terrible situation. >> deserves a medal. howie's going to explain his approach at 3:00 this afternoon. thenstick around for news 4

welcome back at 4:24. the first official day of summer is quickly approaching. it's next friday,stune 21. >> although youknow our meteorologists say june is already meteorological summer, just saying. for most people, summer means flip-flop time. news4's megan mcgrath is working 4 you with expertips on how to keep your feet feeling and

looking healthy this summer. >> reporter: sun and sand. a long swim on a hot day. and of course, flip-flops. these are the hallmarks of summer. but they can also take a toll on your feet. >> it can be pretty tough. >> reporter: dr. sayeed is a podiatsst. she saystime of year the feet are more vulnerable because exposure.more outdoor with a little tlc, you can avoid injury and keep your tootsies looking good. first, remember the you slather it on to protect the rest of your body. don't neglect your feet. >> a lot of patients will focus on their face, putting sunblock on their hands. the foot, thdo n't. you need do that. r: chlorine can be tough on the skin. rinse off after swimming and moisturize to prevent the thcracking that comes w dryness. pay special attention to the heels. footwear is also important. flip-flops are often the summertime go-to. but most don't offer enough

support or protection. as one patient learned after falling off a ladder wearing flip-flops. >> she fractured her fibula, this line that you see. >> reporter: and if you are going to wear flip-flops, wear any flip-flop that you can take in your hand and bend in the middle and it's too flexible, do not wear that. i wouldsubsomething like this. if you look at this, it has a thick sole to it. a nice arch support, and you can barely bend it. >> reporter: while going bare foot in e summer may be tempting, the doctor says don't do. it you could get a cut or expose yourself to fungus and other infections. megan mcgrath, news4. >> ibuad a sun on the top of my feet because i've forgotten even though i slathered everywhere else. >> you skipped your feet? >> yes, i don't remember. i think i was at a basketball or something and forgot my feet were exposed. ahead, could the fitness tracker you use to improve your health be having an adverse

effect on you? some say yes. pride flag flap. what had to be removed to make room for a rainbow flag in a county that did not sit well with everyone. lauryn ricketts? >> we're looking at more summertime temperatures and sky conditions today. slather on the sunscreen and on those feet. no rain today or tomorrow, but we have rain on thursday. we may have to bring it back before the weekendl s over. wlk about timing comintag

good morning, everyone. 4:30. i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm eun yang. alet's check the forecastnd commute. melissa mollet is standing by with your first 4 traffic. >> we'll start, though, with tt lauryn rickes in for c wck bellith a look outside. warm out there. >> not bad. the lumt humidityin is lowerg ae kpluf clouds moving out. we have another hour before we see the sunrise. we will see some clouds out let it in some portions of the area by the time the s cmes up. especially east