4 midday starts now. thanks for joining us this morning. i am molette gree >> laura, what are you seeing? >> we are not seeing much right now. right now we g l atle nice conditions out there, mix of sun and clouds. a hill haze out there. temperatureare in the 80s radioi right now across the board. no 90s yet. feels like t 90s.

minneapolis at 91. these numbers right here, current heat index are going to be near that triple digits. as we go n into thet 12 hours, temperatures mid-90s today. after 2:00 or 3:00, storms are possiblegiround the re. 60% chance you will see them. damaging winds, a lot of lightning and heavy downpours d some lingering rain showers after about 10:00 or 11:00. we got nats game and the rolling stone and let's talk about 4th of july. same deal tomorrow with storms.y we'll show coming up. lauryn, thank you. we are learning more of two jet ski csh in anne arundel county. witnesses say they hearata crash and called 911 when the two had not returned. ahoritiesecovered their bodies from the river. they were pronounced dead.

this iident marks six deaths on arundel water. turning now to 4th of julis it already here. preparations and final touches are being done at the national mall. where he working f you with everything you need to know and the big fireworks show. megan mcgrath starts out our c erage. >> reporter: good morning, a lot of preparations going into all e ivities. we got these concrete and temporary fencing and behind me, that's where the g concert will take place tomorrow night. if you want to get a sneak pr eview without dealing the clouds and logistics, you can catch the dress rehearsal tonight. >> the individual performers got personal rehearsal time this

morning. electric violinist, lindsey sterling is among the performers. the concert on the west lawn of the capitol isin its 39th year. the full dress rehearsal happens tonight at8:00. it is free and open to the public. if you want to see the show without deali with the crowd that'll be here on 4th of july. the other at 3rd and maryland avenue at southwest. some of the prohibited items include glass bottles, bikes and scooters and large umbrellas, anything under 36 inches is okay. duffel bags and suitcases are also prohibited. the nation'scapitol is the place to be on 4th of july, people have come around the country to be here. >> see fireworks and it is our nation's capitol and other hings, it is a piece of history.

>> it is an emotional event to be here on the 4th ojuly, the beginnings of our freedom to >> what made you make the trip from the way to california. >> to see trump and we are here for 4th of july. >> reporter: and the ca itol 4th, the concert here is a separate event than the president's event down at the lincoln. a lot of people both near and far coming to the washington area for all of the events. if you want to catch tonight's dress hearse as a whorehearsal. they'll open the gates at 3:00 so you can getacour spot. to you. >> all right, megan mcgrath. >> thank you. megan. we have team coverage of a live look from the white house now. the celebration will look different because of the president's event, "salute to america." tracie potts reports onhe

president's plan. >> reporter: president trump is promising a "salute to america" like no others. we'll have planes over head at the bes fighter jets and tanks station outside. the traditional fireworks after the president speaks at the lincoln memorial about atriotism and he sa healthcare >> republicans are going to save p preexisting conditions. the democrats' plan are going to destroy the country. >> reporter: to some this is apart of the campaign rally. he's giving out vip tickets to top republican donors. >> mr. president, how about a hike and a hamburger rather than an extravangaza.

>> they would rather having a beer and barbecue. >> reporter: the national park service is shimiing $2.5 lion from repairs to fun and security event. >> we don't know how much the entire event will cost. tracie potts, n news washington. if you are traveling for the 4th of july, you are not alone, more than 1 million people in the region will hit the road or fly. news 4 is on the road of what you need to know with justin . finch >> reporter: we are making our way back into the d.c. area. this metro road right here is expected to be one of your congested road ways over the long holiday weekend. as weook at this. here are a few things, you want to keemtp in mind. more than 1.2 million people are

expected to travel from the . dc-area gas is 20 cents cheaper from last year. also, look out for congestions on our main highway here. look at our forecast to be happening between. 10:00 a and 12:30 p.m. with the slow down. also, bear in mind if you aremj flying in or out of reagan national on the 4th of july k tomorrow that in the evening between 6:15 and 7:45 and 9:45, there will be stopping r traffic atthe airport to accommodate meitary jet fly over fireworks that are on the 4th of july plan this year. in all areas onto the sky the road, we'll see some holiday travel impact so keep in mind. back inside to u.

we have learned a deadly shooting inside the pentagon city mall parking garage was an act of self-defense.li arngton county police says the man who was shot and killed was trying to rob another man. the suspect pulled out a gun to try to steal the cell phone. the victim fought back and during the struggle, the gun went off and hit the suspect. he died at the hospital and his name has not been released. family and friends are p paying their final respects to a police detective who spent his dying day trying to get funding fohis colleague in response to 9/11. >> you made me come down here the day before my 69th round of chemo. >> lewis alvarez testified before congress. people gathered outside of the church for his funeral. alvarez fought to replenish the

fund for 9/11 victims before dying from cancer. the bill will extend benefits to first responders for the rest of their ves. >> he made an impact until the end a navy seal is accused of war crime. special operation chief edward gallagher was accused of stabbing and killing and injured isis fighter in iraq. several seals testified that in 2017 he stabbed the prisoner after paramedics treated th boy. am a medic says he was the one who killed the boy when plugged the boy's breathing tube with his thumb. elllagher found guilty of a charge red taking with the corpse. right now u.s. border patrol agents are frantically searching for a missing two-year-old girl from brazil. a woman told them she lost her

daughter while crossing the rio grande river. this hppens near del rio, texas. this comes after a week after a man and his daughter drowned in the river while trying to cross the border to the u.s. >> 11:10 this morning. well, your most treasured item, we all treasure these thing, it may be most at >> my whole life is in this thing. >> we are talking about your cell phone, how to protect it when we return. >> plus. >> we are taking you inside the phant phantom, the latest u.s.

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u.s. women's national soccer team is preparing for the world cup finals. >> what a game that was. you probably watched the highlights yesterday.2 a victory over england. the amazing stage. >> it was so good. >> it had folks who were not soccer fans watched it. >> they're on the bandwagon. >> they won. megan rapinoe being sidelined for that hamstring industry. hkelly cobiella the latest from france. >> reporter: this morning, team usa is just one win away aom fourth world cup title. for the american women did not celrate their victory over eng just hours after their close fought win. they were back on the practice field this morning for a training session. the americans topping england two goals to one. kristen press putting them ahead early. then on her 30th birthday, alex

morgan, with this amazing header. thear superst celebrated by p k poking a littleun with the brits pretending to drink tea with her finger extended. england came back with this controversial kick, with an incredible safe. england coach congratulating the u.s. >> reporter: fans spending their summ vacation in europeoping to see the u.s. women make history again. >> we are going to the finals! >> reporter: and the u.s. could once their rival sweden again in the final sunday. sweden takes on the netherlands in their semifinals here ht tonig if they win, they go through. more controversy over celebrations, theh britisess

taking issue with alex morgan's teacup celebration. kelly cobiella, nbc news, lyon, france. >> okay, this is good. rapinoe's hamstring injuryis st minor so she will be okay. she says she will be ready. you bet she is. we are getting a look inside the venue where the 2020 olympics will be played one year from now. about 2400 crew members work on th building everyday. it is expected to be finished in november. city council voted to build a new ice arena on a city owned property owned church road. i it the site that was previously proposed and with the sign right now. hey, this is where it is going to be. council h plan to referendum on a new arena. the current facility is showing its age, the replacement will

cost the city about $21 million. we are working for you to make sure your pets are safe this 4th oly. with that said, animal visits skyrocketed every year. a big part of the reason is loud noises. the spca is asking you to keep your pets away from the figu fireworks. they canom get sick fr eating the scraps from t grill. any change from the diet can cost digestive problems. 4th of july is one of the most dangerous holidays for yr smartphone. your o9 in the sun with phone can quickly turninto a slip or a dip. >> 4th of july is the most dangerous holiday for your phone. >> according to a surion, this

holkend will bring a spike in crack screens and ph cracked one. give your phone a life jack with a case like this one from life proof. a asurion says drown phones are the most complaints. preventing damage to a wet phone by turning it off and removing thcase. >> this may sound odd, take a vacuum cleaner and you try to suck it out. >> in other common problem, d k direct sunlight, phones can over heat. >> do not throw them in theez freer or fridge. that sudden drop of temperature will be hurtful for your phone. before your phone gets left t behind or losin a crowd, put a friend or family's info. on the

locked screen. if you put contact information on your home screen, you are three ti tes likelyo get your phone back. keepingon your phones safe the 4th so allrk those firewohotos can make it to instagram. liz mclaughlin. nbc news. to this tradition. the annual hot dog eating contest. look at the competitors. he's looking to defend his title last year, he sate 74 hot dogs. >> he s a method. >> there is something to this madne madness. >> nicky sciutto ate 37 hot dogs last year. >> the contest is at coney island new york. a burger eating contest here at wisconsin avenue and northwest.

spectators will receive a free burger after the competition at 12:00 p.m. t one ofay's competitors, mol molly schumer. she said 28 burgers in 10 minutes in 2016. she's what heavy weight even though is she a little tiny ng thi >> most of those competitor eaters are small people. >> i can'do it. >> 4th of july in washington, super hot, we know it and we lived through i. we want you to live through it. >> we'll breakwn do how to sta y

as the summer continues to bring on the high temperatures, medical expertsay everyone should be cautious of a possible life-threatening condition. we are talking about heat exhaustion. mark hilliard records on how to

keep yourself and family healthy ring a heat wave. this ve a's reminder how stifling summe coulds could be sometimes. >> reporter: th 79-year-old worked outdoors all his life no matter how extreme it is for albert broyan. >> taken10 in degrees. >> reporter: the heat does not need to be that extreme to begin taxing your body. >> even if it is in the 70s and 80nd especially in the 90s, you don't realize your temperature can rise. >> reporter: it is even worstwh our body from cooling off. ceified care nurse says the first sign of too much heat is heatrash. >> reporter: it becomes serious if thank you start sweating

profusely. >> your heart starts to rce a little bit and you start to feel dizzy or nauseous. it is time to get cooled down. find some shades or better yet, some place with air-conditioning. drink plenty of water to replenish those fluids. if ignored, heat exhaustion could turn into something worse. heatstroke. >> you will get to the point where yo t starto feel like you are going to throw up and when you stop sweating, that's an emergency. you need to get help. >> reporter: your body begins to shut down caing serious colications. >>ould lead to seizures and death and unconsciousness. >> we have to pay attention. >> it is going to be hot. >> you are out and about and grilling. you have to take signs and breaks going into the hydrate

with ater. >> not the wine or the beer. >> get some gatorade in there. the heat and humidity are up there quite a bit. it is humid out there right now. listen if you are leaving to go some where, i would ave as sooni"a(2yo as possible. we got a couple more hours before that traffic really gets heavy. i am going to be sitting in that traffic, too. storms through sunday. these are our weather questionsi are we g to have storms each and everyday this week. now w is everyday ah? no. not at all. we'll have some showers out there. we'll have some storms mainly in the afternoon.al so it is re not going to be that bad. have backup plans. if you are bbecuing or going to the pool or the national mall. if you are washing fireworks outside, you want to go inside to a structure. not underneath the tent or the

tree. have that backup lan. we are going to have chances of storms especially as we go into your 4th of july. not looking shabby out there. we got blue skies. temperatures are in the mid to upper 80s right now. it feels like the low 90s dready. good poolay right now. keep an eye tohe sky, that's when we'll have a chance for these storms. it wilfeel like 102 later out there. nothing is happening on the radar right now, we are dry out are traveling and headed up to delaware beaches and north ol caa. a-okay, we are looking good out there, we got some champagne popping in here we were partying here. all right, guys, as far as wednesday is concerned, 4:00, these storms are going to develop around the area. you are going to see some showers andde thuntorms that are going to be strong, packing a punch and damaging winds, also heavy downpours and kind of the

same deal of what we saw yesterday. scattered showers and thunderstorms and we got a nats game on 6:05. we got the rolling stones tonight. i am going to give you a forecast for that. again, by midnight, maybe a few lingering showers, those start to dry out over night. as far your 4th of july planner goes, temperatures in the 70s to start tomorrow morning. we'll have some sunshinean partly sunny by noon. as we get into your 5:00 or 9 clo :00 when that fireworks go off. we have 50 to 60% chance of seeing some storms tomorrow afternoon so fireworks could be in jeopardy. we'll take it out future cast for your 4th of july and talk about the rolling stones concert in that's comg up in about 15

news 4 midday begins with breaking news. back now at 11:30 with breaking

news involving the fbi's decision not to move its headquarters. the inspected general fordoj will review the abrupt change. for years, there is talks of the bureau being moved. that change under the trump a administration. >> they say prior to taking wanted to trump acquire the land and redevelop it. the property sits next to trump's internatiol tel. now to the new government report that describes the situation at the border as quote "a ticking time bomb." >> new images of over crowded detention centers fuelling away protests nationwide. gabe gutierrez is in el paso with new details. >> reporter: these new released images offering a clear picture of what the government watchdog describes as "dangerous over

crowd." the report reveals one senior manager called the situation a tickib. time bo investigators toured several patrol stations in rio grande valley last month. in this photo, investigators see 82 men werepacked in the facility. one man held up a sign "help," he's been in custody for 40 prd chien access to hot meals. investigators were concernedof over crowded represent an immediate risk to the health and safety of dhs officers to those deta detained. from south florida to new mexico and california, protesting under the #closethecamp and demanding detention centers to shutdown.

>> no child should be held in thi facility for this period of time. >> reporter: federal authorities say they are facing an unprecedented number of migrants. >> while continuing to support our partners at the border and processing fairly all migrants who are coming. >> reporter: in el paso, dr. rodriguez has treated himigrant children after they are relea. o released >> reporter: on capitol hill, house dams aemocrats are planni oversight here next week gabe gutierrez. el paso, texas. >> the department of homeland security says he ordered a report of a explosive content in a facebook group for current anp formeratrol agents. the posts include jokes about e deaths of migrants and other inappropriate content.

iwim going to sch gears now. no wait for a table at a restaurant or no trouble getting a reservation. metro's summer shutdown has made that a reality in (alexander.ws >> ne 4 drops enon some well-known hot spots that are cold. >> reporter: inside the staple restaurant, the same delicious food that brought peoplen for years but this summer, thot're n coming. >> we have seen a staggering problem, a sharp drop off. >> reporter: it dropped off at f may with metro shut down to do much needed work at the station's platform. >> it is right across the bridge but when it comes to metro not being there -- >> reporter: alexander conducted a survey of local businesses three week after the station's shutdown. >> why would we take a poll three weeks in? we didn't want to know about

after the fact but in the moment. >> reporter: they'll consider adjustments now because the survey find poor intent businesses are losing money. the is clo the closer you gt at the metro station -- >> as you can see this is a buffet, i don't have a single auest. >> reporter: he the others will have to endure because the shutdown just started. blue and yellow line service won't flow into king street again until september 9th. >> until then we'll be able to survive, hopefully, hope is the word. i i . krispy kreme is celebrating 4th of july. as you can see their donuts are

decorated with the red, white and blue. it is a holiday, people jwat to eat all kinds of foods. >> we are working for you with some food safety warnings that you shouldp know before firing u the grill for the 4th of july. >> one and six people will get foodis poisoning th year. mostly occurring in the summer. here is simple ways that you can eep your family healthy while barbecuing. >> it is a summer staple. cookingro out especially ad the 4th of july when we'll buy an estimated $400 million of beef according to the usda. as the temperature climb, so as the risk of foodborne illness. >> we see a spike in the number of foodborne illnesses like salmonella or e. coli. >> that's because bacteria grows quickly at warmer temperatures. you keep four things in mind every time you fire up the

grill. >> clean, separate cook and chi chill. >> wash your hands while cooking. >> reporter: keeping your rt meaay from cooked food. when it does come from cooking, make sure it is done properly. >> went w our burgers to be cooked 106 degrees internally and we want you to use a foo thermometer. >> reporter: sausage should be cooked to 160 degrees. turkey and chicken t 165. finally left overs to be refrigerated with an hour. that means making sure your cooler is stocked with ice if you are not near home. keep you and family and friends safe this grilling season. >> nbc news. yep. take all the precautions so you don't get sick during the holiday.e >> when n 4 continues, we are hearing from a latest royal dad. prince harry is talking about fatherhood while honoring his late mother, princess diana.

>> first, melissa is tracking the road before you head out for the holiday. a lot of celebrations, of course, it isgoing to be happening and road closures and parking restrictions all over the place. let's talk about downtown. 2019 4th of july, celebration, roadslosed downrom 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. as far as the tunnels go, it shuts down from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 9th street and 12th street. if you are headedn into tow to see the fireworks, downtown, you want to te the 95 ex trepress lanes. they'll say open northbound until 7:00 p.m. those lanes will reopen in the southbound direction in trying to get everybody home around 9:00 p.m. that'll be helpful a lot another good thoouht ,th[m

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perhaps it is a new found that i have my father. >> that was prince harry, the duke of sussex speaking up at honoring his late mother, princess diana. >> he says his mother was a role model for many people.a he s you don'tiaíç have to be a princess or public figure tero . kids benefit when having someone to look up to. >> listen, temperatures today is

hot out ther it is humid, we'll see anothce chan of storms. did you see the storm yesterday? >> i rushed to get home. >> everybody was driving in it. those storms blossomed in the heat and humidity. nothings changing today. up to 60% chance out there, temperatures are going the low to mid-90s. we stay in the 90s which is just a little above average this time of the year. it is going to feel hotter because we got the humidity and mugginess out there. we do have that rain staying on the high side. percentage about 60% as we go to the next couple of days. nothing is happening right now. we are looking good and hot.a temperatures in the low to mid-80s right now. that heat index well into the 90s at this point. if you are headed to the rolling

stones concert tonigh the stage at 7:30. the scene right here for nbc, we are working for you. 6:00, a lot of people are out add fedex and tailgating. we'll have a 60% chanc of rain, damage of 40%. i don't think there is ing to be storms lingering at 11:00. it will be hot and humid. nothing totero pgoct inside. the storms could bring some damaging windsnd a lot of lightning and heavy rain. nothing is happening out there rift now. so iou are getting ready to hit the road, you may hit a few sprinkles up in pennsylvania. that's aut it. 11:30. we'll start it. nothing will go on. about 3:00, they start to move through the east. some of these storms can packa punch that's why we a weather alert. we have a nats game at 6:05 and they have fireworks after that. everybody is off tomorrow so you

y be out and about. storms lingering later on in the evening. we are dry tomorrow morning. have aackup plan for tomorrow afternoon. get everything you need to do tomorrow morning. after lunch, we'll start to seed scatterehowers and thunderstorms forming once again. some of these could bring some damaging winds and heavy downpours and a lot of lightning and small hail. at 6:00, we are seeing scattered showers and thunderstorms. e'll see one that the sun goes down at 8:00. i believe there will be some storms that'll put the fireworks display in jeopardy. let's talk autbo

the exhibit open in an unlikelyntplace.

ome time this morning at the barton house in georgetowno check it . >> so take a look here. that is 1770s i figurine andis 3-d printed model. that's designed to help the visually impaired. this is all apart of the stem exhibit here. we have the curator here, scott shoals, and other friends here to check out what we have designed and pa of the way to preserve itemt' les talk about that figurine. >> that's a 1770 figurine. the idea behind it is to allow visual impairment to experience ce models. >> so much in thisase, there

is the brick.e tell mbout the brick and the brick that you have in your n hads. >> we decide to have a 3-d printedw so we can see ho the fingerprints are. >> how d your fingers fit? >> we'll do more in the spring. >> archaeological day is coming up on julyth 20. it is open to family. come out and enjoy all that we have to see here in this house with so much history.

>> all right?ou back over to y. one of the hottest spots of d.c. night light is back open after a they= amazing view of the city. joining us now to tell us more about this new design, thanks for being here. >> thanks for having me.is >> this a $50 milli renovations. tell us about some of the highlight o what's new? >> everything is new and every single room got renovat and the hlways and living rooms amazing. povm21 is readyand renovated. >> the gorgeous view. are we still going to be able to see everything that itto has open? >> absolutely. we got the year round windows that we can lift and close. it will be lavailable, ful year around. it is going to be a good time.

>> no e yknow you changed up t menu there. now we got a full table menus upstairs with a lot of different options. >> aok you show me -- this is one of the dishes, right? >> yes, we have a couple of dishes here, big belly burger. two big prawn patties and steak fries. >> so full menu and not just snacks up there. this is all pov. >> this one has crabs in it as well and as wel as lobster. >> you were going to say that. >> yes. >> finish it up. some scallions over. >> presentation is a big deal, right? >> what about e cocktails, the

menu is changed too? >> yes. >> amazon based help with our cocktail menu. they worked with us for a whole year to f ure out thebe of the city. we have a few cocktails for you. >> one of my favorite is called the ghost and the white house, it has cinnamonnt smoke bur right into the ball into the skull. once you pour b it out it will delicious. here we have the president's book of secrets. >> thear names e fun. >> this is a rum fashion. it is walnut and grape soda. a little on the boozy side as well. one of our fans' favorite is our bipartisan. it comes in a fully presented scale. >> it is very washington. >> very much. >>so essentially these are two variations of cocktails.

classic so you will have different colors and different hints of flavor nodes. i am not going to tell you which one is bitter. >> smart man, diplomatic. >> we know tomorrow nights a big night for you because it is the 4th of july celebration. is it going to be a different kind of par thety up there? any specialty coming up tomorrow? e> definitely. we have the bst view of the fireworks ever year. this yearoi we a a four-our open bar and buffet. it will be a fun time. >> tickets available? >> lot of tickets are so online. we cancel tickets starting at noon tomorrow. >> brand new povt the w hotel. manny nadel, thank you so much for joining us. looks

well, there is a brand new controversy voinvolving nike an the american cflag. thempany put the flag on the back of its new air max shoes but they were quickly recalled amid a major h.backlas stephanie gauss has the details of what's going on. pull back these red, white and blue shoes is whipping up more controversy. the governor of arizona threatened to pull incentive for the nike pln. calling ke's recall a shaming retreat, adding words can't express my disappointment at this terrible decision. aording to the wall street journal, colin kaepernick spear headed the call to get nike to

pull the shoes. the report says he was offended by the use of the flag as were others. nike says its decision to recall the deseen wign was based on cos that it could detract from the patriot i can holiday. critics spoke oout, writing nike, you should be ashamed of the shoes. another wrote, wacan't wait for the confederate hg'90s. some say it celebrates the time of slavery, while others including ted cruz are renewing calls for a nike boycott. cruz tweeting in part, their shoes represent snide disdain for the american flag.

similar calls were made when kaepernick posted for their ads last year. >> believe in ng. kaepernickneeled protesting brutality and race injustice. the company saw it sales rise and stock rise surge. >> nbc reached out to colin kaepernick's rep for comments butave not heard it back. some of the shoes were made it out to the public andelng online and in some cases for thousands of dollars. >> that's a collector item if they made it outo production. storm team check fro 4. >> lauren, is it getting hot out there? >> yes. >> we were talking abt the humidity and warm and temperature in the '80s. fothe game, it is going to be hot.

5:00, the game ends at 6:05. feels like 100 degrees. 60% chance,could have some lingering stos. he nats are doing fireworks tonight, those could be in jeopardy along with our fireworks at the national mall. we got a radar on there. stay ahead of the weather and always be prepared and have a backup plan. low 90s but feeling close to 100 tomorrow. round y at the humidity and it will feel worse by monday we start to dry out. >> it is tricky around the 4th and fireworks and rain chances. >> hopefully you will have a plan b. >> that's going to do it for us, we'll back on the air

♪> >> we're live in five, four, three, two, one. ♪ >> i would lik to say something on your behalf to the bullies. ♪ >> another great moment. simon cowell gave the golden buzzero thatinspiring 11-year-old violinist. she is aor cancer surv huge moment on america's got talent. who does the golden buzzer better than howie mandel,