will be heavy at times. because we were expecting several inches or at least a possibility of several inches of rain. national weather service issued a flood watch. this goes into effect at 1:00 through the evening hours and that includes the district of columbia and other counties loudoun county, virginia prince george's county under that flood watch. you can see our viewers out to the west and into portionsful west virginia and western maryland under the flood watch. got the flood watch this afternoon. then the rains transitions during the evening hours. believe it or not to snow. we have winter weather advisory for counties just off to the north and west. that star is the district and you can see much of the area under winter weather advisory through 1:00 tomorrow morning. there is the possibility that we could get some accumulating snow. not going to be big snow. i think here close to washington we will probably see just some wet snowfall during the evening hours. but parts of the area could pick up one to three inches of rain. or snow north and west during the evening hours.

here is your forecast today and a lot of rain. temperatures falling. 59 your day time high with rain heavy at times. more details coming up in just a couple of minutes. i will toss it back to you. thank you. our big story this is wednesday morning. protestors and police gearing up for another day of protests in the district. >> driver can see some delays in and around the k street area. fox five stacy is near mcpherson square with the details. good morning, stacy. >> reporter: good morning. it is a really desperately rainy day out here and that makes traffic bad enough. add to that a protest and things could get tricky down here on k street. take a look at a map. i will show you where they are supposed to have the protests today. we were told sometime around 11:00 it's a little -- the protesters could start about k and 13th and the march could go all the way the length of k street down to 22 street. it is a group of protestors or

i should say consortium of protestors. we have rdc and occupy dc. we have other groups that want to protest what is going on here on k street and elsewhere in the country. now take a look at what happened yesterday on capitol hill. this also was a separate group of protestors from occupy d.c. but some of the occupiers did joinism they marched on capitol hill to protest what they see as a government funding of big banks and corporations that protecting the 1% over the 99% of americans that these groups say are suffering in this hard economy. there was a sit-in at senator mcmcconnell's office. the protest was peaceful and lasted for quite sometime. here on k street, if the protests prove to be large and mixes with the traffic already on a rainy day on k street, it could be difficult. the merchants along here and the businesses have been warned about this. they are told to keep their doors locked. there is concern that some of the buildings that are targets such as lobbying firms and law firms and some of the better

known corporations here on k street that there may be an attempt to infiltrate the building so the doors will be locked even garages are told to be protected so that the protestors don't filter in that way. all this to say they are prepared for it to be a difficult day. we will see what happens. stay tuned. reporting live, back to you. thank you. >> well, on to some the other stories we were following today. rod blagojevich is expected to address the judge overseeing his sentencing hearing. the second day of proceedings to see how long the former illinois governor will spend behind bars. blagojevich was convicted of trying to sale u.s. senate seat once held by barack obama and 17 other counts of corruption. prosecutors are expected to ask the court to send blagojevich away for 20 years. former prince george's county executive jack johnson will have to turn himself in by february 3. a judge did sentence him to more than seven years in federal prison for his

role in a wide ranging pay to play scheme. earlier this morning current county executive baker joins us in the fox five studio to talk about the accomplishments in the wake of this scandal. >> we were poised greatly in the county. we have got contoura in the north that is a major development for us. the new carrollton metro station which is another development for us which will actually have this maryland department of housing community development, national harbor is doing great. the schools are making improvements. i think the hospital situation not just building a new hospital, but a regional medical facility which will be another part of the development in the county and keeping the triple-a bond rating was high priority. >> baker says that crime in the county is at a 35 year low in that improving those numbers and creating jobs are also his top priority. there is a new acting administrator leading the faa this morning.

this man michael hurta was the number two. he had been overseeing the ongoing modernization of the air traffic control system. he now takes over for randy babbitt who has resigned as he faces drunk driving charns. babbitt submitted his resignation yesterday. he was picked up saturday night in fairfax. police say he was driving on the wrong side of the road on old lee highway. they have not released his blood alcohol content. d.c. lawmakers are one step closer to passing new ethics rules for elected leaders. council has given first approval to a bill that will set up an eighthics panel, prevent felons from serving on the council and allow the d.c. attorney general to go after electedded officials accused of misconduct. the council member harry thomasjurej under federal investigation for using city funds for his personal use. council members can still make changes before second and final vote later this month. some disturbing news out of maryland now where police are investigating a stabbing that left a teenage girl injured. it happened last night during a

fight outside of north wood high school in silver spring. north wood's basketball team was playing kennedy high school. police say several girls from kennedy left the game early and started fighting in the parking lot. the teen who was stabbed is hospitalized with serious injuries. meantime teenagers in montgomery county won't be forced to follow curfew laws any time soon. despite several proposals the county council voted 6 to 3 to table a bill to establish a youth curfew. county's police chief says he is disappointed with the decision. >> i'm very disappointed. settlement from the council seemed to be things aren't bad enough. i disagree. i don't think we should wait for things to get bad enough to take this kind of action. >> the curfew can be reconsidered at a later date. the bill called for anyone under 18 to be out of public places by midnight on weekends. and 11:00 p.m. on week nights. a judge is set to begin

hearing testimony today on whether virginia tech should pay $55,000 in fines in connection to the 2007 shooting rampage which left 33 people dead. university officials and the families of the victims are among those expected to testify. the education department says the school was too slow in notifying students, faculty and staff of the safety threat. the university maintains it acted appropriately while responding to this emergency. the families of 29 miners killed in an explosion at a west virginia mine last year will receive a historic 200 -- $210 million settlement. the exploals at upper big branch mine was one of the worst u.s. coal mining disasters in decades. families say no a money will be enough and they want to see criminals prosecutions. behind me here you are seeing a live look at the u.s. navy memorial downtown. today is the day of remembrance on this the 70th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor. in hawaii survivors will be on

hand to pay respects to the nearly 2400 men and women who lost their lives. fox has more. >> reporter: on december 7, 1941, japanese aircraft bombed the american naval base in hawaii. the sudden attack thrust the united states into the second world war. nearly 2,400 americans died in that attack alone. the number of survivors are dwindling. still some veterans have begun arriving in hawaii ahead of a ceremony honoring the 70th anniversary of that attack. survivors taking a moment out to remember their fellow troops. >> picked up and take them down to my buddy in sick bay. he just went down the day before. when the bomb hit it went right down through the deck on the port side right after the number two turret and close to the sick bay and he didn't make it. >> one survivor's concern the historic of that will be

forgotten. >> teach children in school about the war of 1812 but don't teach very much about them teaching anything about pearl harbor. >> and decades later never before seen footage has surfaced shot at pearl harbor on that fateful day. the owner of the video is hoping it will be used as a learning tool. >> kids aren't getting the education. maybe i got her even people a bit older than i did. if we can get ten minutes of education on american history. >> president obama has named december 7 as national pearl harbor remembrance day. memorials are planned across the country and in hawaii a large ceremony to remember the dead will be held shortly before 8:00 a.m., the same time the attack began. in new york, fox news. here in washington, senator jim web will deliver the key note address at the world war ii memorial honoring all who served. the late notice race for the white house. coming up next on fox 5 morning news.

newt gingrich rising in the polls and mitt romney having to change his strategy. i'm in washington, and we will have more on that coming up. then it's a heart warming store these holiday season. it's typically just spare change dropped into the salvation army kettles but something worth thousands showed up this week. you are seeing a look there we will meet the man who put these coins there. stay with us. it's 9:11. ♪ [ female announcer ] during the holidays, there's a lot to get done. and safeway select appetizers help you rise to every occasion. ♪ from delectable to amazing. there are over 20 affordable safeway select appetizers ♪ to make all of your gatherings just as merry as can be.

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the race for the white house newt gingrich is gaining by leeches and bounds. new poll show he is the runaway front runner in the race for the republican presidential nomination and the momentum could carry him all the way to iowa. fox's doug laglder has more. the surges are about timing. for newt gingrich his surge comes as he needs it most.

newt gingrich is swarmed just about everywhere he goes now. and for some good reasons. here is one of them. a "washington post" abc news poll showing gingrich with a big lead over mitt romney and everyone else in iowa. and the national polls aren't much different. a stunning turnaround. >> yes, this is a nice christmas present. it's the holiday season and i feel better about it. >> he went the other way when he got paid to go the other way. >> it's about searr serial hipocracy. >> front runner, this new ad from ron paul and the gingrich rise has mitt romney sitting down for more interviews. something for so long he took pains to avoids in this is a time for me making my case. you will see me all over the country. >> and romney hopes that gingrich is one more flash in the pan. this time it could be different. >> it looks like he is doing what all of the other anti- romney wannabes couldn't do which is consolidate the

conservative anti-romney vote. >> that means gingrich better get used to the attack. >> you flinch a bit when people go after you personally and your family personally. it hurt. >> as front runner newt gingrich able to raise more money than he could before. the "washington post" reports today this his campaign had gone deep into debt. and they are wrorking to pay it off. in washington, fox news. on capitol hill there is a bit of holiday chill in the -- cheer in the air. five, four, three, two, one! >> that's house speaker john boehner helping light the capitol christmas tree last night. it didn't go as planned. you heard the speaker say come on. the lit tree shorted out moments later, but it was quickly repaired. i was worried it was because of the budget problems. >> i thought it was a symbol at first. not working. >> not us, but them.

>> are we working? >> yeah, we are working. >> it doesn't feel like i'm working when i'm with you. >> thank you. i feel the same way. >> thanks. how would you like to wake up on christmas and find solid gold under your tree? we aren't talking about the old dance show videos. >> that's exactly what a local charity got in their gift basket. our own wisdom martin explains. >> the nice part about it is that it's an original coin. >> this is matt learner's world. >> i'm in the precious metals business. we buy broken gold jewelry we buy old coin. >> tuesday he decided as a gift he would drop a few old coins at different kettles around frederick. >> they are just kind of easier to store and get in and out of without being noticed. >> he put a note around each coin showing the value and where they came from. >> this is one ounce gold south african. they started making them in the 1960s. contained one troy ounce of gold. 22kt.

>> when counted the collections for the day. >> i got a phone call from the book keeper and says we found two gold coins. and she called me about 20 minutes later and said there are three more. >> the salvation army followed instructions on the coin and took them back to the frederick coin exchange. >> each one is worth about $1,750 each. we actually cut the salvation army a check for $9,000 yesterday. >> every gift received and stress that every gift is important. but it's nice to get these large gifts. it makes a big difference. >> learner has dropped gold coin in the salvation army kettle for the last three year. >> salvation army is one of those organizations that they will help whoever is in need without any question. >> this year he decided to up the ante. >> our business is actually about 100% over last year and last year was fantastic year for us as well. with that being said, it's important for us to give back to the community. >> and if you are wondering what's driving this man to donate to charity in this special way? >> it's the holiday season. i don't exchange gifts as much

any more. i certainly enjoy the excitement of trying to sneak the gold coins into the salvation army kettles. it's more exciting than writing a check or just putting it in the mail. >> wisdom martin, fox 5 news. we asked learner how he would top this next year. he says don't worry, he already has a plan but doesn't want to tell us what it is. we will have to wait and we will find out. he is planning for something big next year. >> great thing to do and the salvation army can use it. >> definitely. there are more rumors swirling about a possible royal pregnancy in great britain. we will show you why coming up next after the break. >> baby bump? >> could be. >> then there is a special holiday show going on in town this weekend. and here we go behind the scenes. look how color coordinated you are. >> i know! we are here with the encore theatrical arts project and are they working hard for us this morning. coming up we will get to see a spectacular number and i think,

i think i will be brave enough to suit up and join them coming up in just a bit. thanks,. first let's take a look at the trivia question and chie cfs key's famous ballet. what is the name of the girl who dreams of the nut cracker? clara, anna? emily or anastasia? the answer coming up. fox 5 morning news will be right back. you see misty copeland coming on the show. >> good tie-in. [ female announcer ] more people are using wireless devices...

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what do you think? well, whatever. the daily mail posted images of the dutchess of cambridge describing the shorter black and white dress as departure of her usual fashion choices. but us weekly pointed out she suspiciously held her purse in front of her stomach all night. what about the prince? >> he is holding his hand. >> and what about camilla. is she pregnant? >> why do magazines and newspapers have to rush all of this stuff? when she is pregnant she will announce it. >> right. good luck. >> does the prince have a hernia? >> i think it's a royal thing to carry yourself this way. >> it's the way they carry themselves. >> think most of the massagey in on mtv reality show comes from men? >> think again. it turns out that women display morris qai behavior. a new -- jersey shore finds that women engage in 88% of the

sexual dialogue. >> what? >> they also insult each other more than the men. and i guess more than the men insalt them. and they offer themselves up in positive portrayals only when they are talking about physical appearance or their ability to bounce back from getting ridiculed. >> why are we doing this study? what this is? >> i guess it's just showing they aren't really setting good role model examples in women aren't? >> women on mtv reality shows. >> on mtv reality shows. >> very specific. >> actor alek baldwin booted from an american airlines flight. >> can't imagine why. we will tell you why coming up next on fox 5 morning news. there are the pictures. >> i would be afraid taalec baldwin would punch you. >> he might. >> anyway, we will be back. this is specialist ryan santiago from germ nee. sending out holiday wishes to my family in virginia. i love you. i hope you have a great

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actor aldic baldwin gone all crazy losing a few fans this morning. foal passengers on his american airlines flight from l.a. to new york say that they are frustrated with his bad behavior. >> who are we going to talk to about this? >> jack will join us. live from l.a. this morning. don't go crazy with us. >> i will try not to. i love this story. >> i made the comment that you are so brave. you and your fellow camera people because i would be afraid taalek baldwin would haul off and punch somebody in the stomach. >> well, you don't mess with him when he is playing words

with friends. that's what we do know out of this situation which i think is hilarious. for people that don't know he was sitting on this american airlines flight waiting for it to take off. they closed the cabin door and he was sitting there playing words with friends on his phone when the flight attendant and said, sir, you need to turn off your phone and that's when he got upset. went to the bathroom, slammed the door so loud the captain could hear that. and called out to the flight attendant and said what is going on. found out it was alek baldwin and said get him off this flight. get him off the flight he was taken off. alec rebooked for the second flight and got on that one and went. we talked to people close to alec and said, look, he just got up and while they -- the -- they were so upset. in reality some of the other passengers had different things to say that he was pretty disruptive. >> this is a big story he is flying on a domestic carrier. doesn't he get to fly with -- >> people do this all the time.

flying first class, you in there so long and you are comfortable. and with private jets they are so expensive. >> and you know, there are other big names on the flight, too. we have a little sound from some of the passengers. let's take a listen to that. >> i actually felt alec baldwin was turning off his devices and i don't know, he got a little angry. >> he was on his phone and he didn't want to get off the phone and was talking in the bathroom and was irate and had to remove him from the flight. he was very rude and caused us to be delayed. not very considerate. >> all right. >> more mad about. having to wait on the plane even longer. >> that is a talker. we appreciate you joining us this morning as you do every wednesday. thank you. >> thanks. >> see you. i do have simple eighth that game is addictive. have you played it yet? >> what is it? >> word game? >> like scrabble. and you play it on the phone.

>> i seen some folks playing that. >> and it's -- you know, start playing that. >> we will start. let's get to the weather and let me let you know what you probably already do know we will get rain around here today there you can see a live shot. and a lot of great skies and rain continues to fall throughout the region. cooler weather on the way and cooler weather and rain. could it become? yes it could, be snow later this afternoon. really tonight i think tonight is the night time hours starting out to the west. there is a live look there at your hd radar and the system moving in through slowly and we will watch the area of low pressure rides through. it was heavier earlier this morning and periods of rain. not going to rain every minute p minute but periods where we will pick up good rain. here is the satellite radar. and again this is a very vigorous cold front there. a area of low pressure developing off to our south and east and slide up the coast. as it does so, it will be able to drag that colder air.

temperatures this morning up in chicago and detroit, below freezing and drag tacolder air in behind it and the thinking is enough cold air will get in before the rain gets out of here and see that transition to snow and even here in washington we will see wet snowflakes after 9:00, 10:00 tonight. you will see it's snowing now in western tennessee. showed a live shot in memphis and the snow was coming down. again this is an interesting weather data. behind the system colder air on the way. i mentioned the flood watch for you at the top of the hour. we have a winter weather advisory not in washington. off to the south and east you might see the rain mixed with snow and ends about midnightup. we could see accumulations close to the city the accumulations is light. get further north and west of our viewers out here in the panhandle in west virginia up into north central maryland. you might pick up an inch or two heavy snow is in the mountains well out to the west. that's winter storm warning for western maryland. srg to keep an eye on. tomorrow morning temperatures are very close to the freezing mark particular lie north and west and some of this could stick on some of the area

roadways. here is your future cast. then again heavy rain throughout the day. there we were at 7:00 tonight. we were looking at potential heavy rain of here at 11:00, you see that snow starting to get close to our western suburbs and it kicked out of here quickly after midnight. good news is time you get up tomorrow morning we should see sunshine and blustery cold and tomorrow. rain likely heavy at times. there is your flood watch. winds out of the north at 5 and 10. winter weather advisory north and west. rain changing to snow. some accumulation likely north and west of the city. 33 overnight low and then just sunshine by tomorrow afternoon and blustery and cold. 45 day time high and right now guess what, it's going to feel like december for the weekend. we have should be dry but high temperatures saturday and sunday we struggle to the 40 degree mark and 47 sunday morning. that's your forecast and get you an update later today. 20 minutes off into studio b. you might be think being the upcoming major league baseball season. did you know that the nationals have holiday gift packs that could be the perfect present

for your favorite baseball fans? today john, the vice-president of marketing and broadcasting, joins us to talk about the holiday pack and place a special ornament on our tree. he is joined by, here he is, teddy the racing president. good to see you both. thank you for coming in. did i get that last name? >> thank you very much for coming in. we heard about this and we wanted the ornaments. you have the holiday gift packs already thinking ahead to spring and summer next year. that are pretty cool packages for some the fans. tell us about those. >> they start at $30. we have two packs. it's three game opening day pack and you can't beat taand they all come with a little racing president ornament and try to create a collector's item. >> and teddy -- it's teddy. teddy is the first one. will others come out over the next few years? >> that's our goal. >> so teddy has the honor of having the first ornament. teddy, good for you.

you deserve it. teddy, i don't know if you been out. there he gives it all with his race every home game and you will do it this upcoming year. going to win a race? that will be great. actually might spoil everything. we wish you the best of luck. john, so if people want some of the gift packs, i should say the opening day gift pack you get to see the reds, phillys and the giants. what do they do if they want one of these gift packs. >> go to nationals.com/holiday. >> is that simple. very good. with each gift pack you get one of those? >> you get a box and it's a great set up. for underneath the tree. >> while doing that and teddy go ahead, you have the honors and place it under the tree. want to mention this is our holiday tree and our christmas tree we make every year and all of the different bulbs have been donated or gifted to us by listeners and different folks. and this whole tree will be donated to a worthy charity as we get closer to the christmas holiday. that is a great and highly collectible ornament. john, teddy, thank you for corming in. we appreciate.

good to have you here this morning. >> thank you for having us. >> merry christmas. teddy we wish you the best of luck next year with your races. we will have more coming up in a bit. allison back to you. thank you. >> let me tell you this. >> that's okay. you want to do it. >> if you like to donate an ornament to the fox 5 christmas tree send it to the address on your screen, fox 55151 wisconsin avenue ncht. washington, d.c., 20016. allison, now back to you. thank you. and there is a new attraction for harry potter fans. when and where will it open? details coming up next after the break. plus, a facebook bug makes users private photos public. of those affected is mark zuckerberg himself. first another look at today's trivia question. in the famous ballet, the nut cracker, what is the name of the girl who dreams of the nut cracker? clara, anna, emily, or anastasia? the answer is coming up.

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back with a look at the big board. let's check it out. oh! >> litis getting better. so it's better. >> getting wore. >> dow is down about 73, 74, 75 points. that despite the fact -- and i love this, how we, you know, we say what all of the investors are thinking. despite the fact that lasting solution to euro zone debt crisis could be announced. european officials are working on a last minute proposal to combine the resources of an existing bailout fund with one planned for next year. did you understand that? >> no. i understand this. facebook says it has fixed a bug with its reporting tool which inadvertently allowed users to access other user's

photo even if their profile pictures were locked down. that's not good. but before -- not before the hackers got their hands on the founder's pictures. mark zuckerberg's own pictures. popular social networking site maintains a limited number of users were affected. is that him? >> killing a turkey? >> or a chicken. >> a chicken. >> still. incident comes a week after the federal trade commission slammed changes made to the privacy settings two years ago. it accused social networking site of deceptive practices and demanded it subject itself to regular audits the next 20 year. >> why is he holding that chicken? >> it's veried who. >> that's why you don't want all of your personal photos released. all the movies may be released but harry potter still managing to cast a spell. universal studios spending several hundred million dollars to build a new harry potter attraction. officials say the attraction will create thousands of jobs in los angeles and boost tourism. they are hoping to mimic the

success of the wizarding world of harry potter attraction which opened in orlando last year. >> is that what they are calling it? mimicking? not just flat out copying. >> we have a very special guest in studio today. she is considered a ballet prodigy and performing here in our area. misty copeland joins us live after the break to talk about her upcoming show up next. speaking of shows we will take you behind the scenes a youth dance company in annandale, virginia. and annie there is when fox five morning news continues. 

in 2007, misty copeland made history by becoming the third african-american female soloist and the first in two

decades at the american ballet theater. you can see her perform in the knit cracker at the kennedy center this thursday through sunday. but what a treat. she is in studio with us right now. it's a pleasure to meet you. >> thank you. >> welcome to washington. >> thank you. >> have you been here before? >> yes, abc comes here almost every year i'm used to being here and i love performing at the kennedy center. >> tell us about this production, american ballet, the nut cracker and your role. >> well, aleksei is the choreographer so this is only our second year doing his version of it and it's really amazing version. it's so different from the classic. >> so for fans of the dance, what will we notice that's different? >> i think that it's a little more modern. it's just -- it's the same story. it's just really creative. and i will be the part of spanish on opening night tomorrow night so you can see me at 7:30 at the kennedy center. >> excellent. i will tell you because i was trying to go on and get tickets that you are sold out and a lot

of those time slops -- slots but i want everyone to know it's at the kennedy center and please go on our website, myfoxdc.com, for times and available shows. you know, so much has been written about you. and how special you are. and your journey really is a unique road to the american ballet theater. when most people start this craft as wee little girls you started as a teenager at the boys and girls club. tell us about your story. >> i think i have an extremely background from most of the dancers i danced with. i started when i was 13 years old. i was discovered at a boys and girls club and my career took off i was dancing professionally for the american ballet theater and that usually takes 10 to 15 years of training and then being a black woman in this field is very rare. i feel like i have a lot of things working against me but at the same time i feel there are so many people that can relate to my story and i'm human. i'm not this untouchable object

on stage. >> it's truly amazing. reading in your background, on point and like months. this takes years. this takes years. >> it does. i always say i think i was born to do this i naturally had muscle even before i started dancing so my teacher was aware i was strong enough when usually it takes years of training to build the strength to go on point -- >> this is a hardship for anybody. dance is expensive and your mom was like no, no, my daughter is talented she is going take dance. it's sweet part of your story. >> she is very supportive and still is to this day. i'm thankful to have that. >> mentioned boys and girls club. you will be inducted into the hall of fame. >> how exciting. >> just being a among some amazing people and i just shot the psa denzel washington and jennifer lopez so it's nice to be in great company and have a dancer, it's rare, to see a ballet dancer that's made it from the boys and girls club. so so many boys and girls club

now have ballet studios and i go and visit them and it's amazing to see these young girls having the opportunity to have an actual facility which i didn't. i took my first class on a basketball court. it's really amazing. >> true talent cannot be stopped. i will say that. a lot is made about you are not the body image or the type that maybe you are used to. sitting here you are just perfect and i would say, i bet she is a prima ballerina. how do you answer those challenges? do you still have to hear that? or pretty much a give than you are a talented dancer regardless where you started and all of that other stuff. >> i think at this point -- and getting the opportunity and being a soloist, it's not a problem. it has been an issue in the past. you're supposed to look like the girl next to you and i don't in so many ways. it's okay. i'm happy to be in this position and let people know that it's okay to be healthy and to have muscle and we were

athletes as well as artists. >> and looking at that video clip, no doubt, you are a top notch athlete as well. before we let you go, your message out, there i have three daughters and one of them came in-studio today because she loves dance. but it's challenging. and stieps you want to quit. what's the message? >> i mean, i think it's so important for a especially young black women and young girls in general to feel they can be themselves and to accept everything that they are. and be comfortable and confident with that. i think that's important when you are in a position like this. and just being a woman in general. >> i find you to be an inspiration. and i wish you continue success many years dancing. thank you for stopping by. and again you can see misty copeland if you can get tickets at the kennedy center for the nutcracker through sunday the 11th. this is misty copelan and we will be right back. actually i will take it from here. wonderful to have her here. now we go on to more dance.

our own annie has a great way for you to celebrate the holiday spirit this season. she is with the encore theatrical project this morning as they get ready -- you know what? you look like you fit right in. you could be right in the show. annie, take it away. >> play the part. make it -- fake it until you make it! that's right. i'm having a lot of fun out here. the girls have been gracious enough to let me borrow a costume and teach me a few moves. let me tell you, it's really hard stuff. these girls are truly talented young ladies. and someone who helps them out is rachel doland. assistant director with the encore theatrical arts program. thank you for having us out here today. >> we were glad to be here. ?ls a lot of laughs. >> so rachel we have been blessed to have -- behind the scenes look into this annual christmas show. but you give back to the community. tell us how. >> we do. this is our fifth year with the behind the scenes outreach program which is an in-school

program where we teach students about theater production from beginning to end. and then they come and see a special performance this friday. and they get an opportunity to make their own show and perform for each other so it's great for them. >> and performances i am going to get into formation now. thank you very much. but i gotta go. >> all right. ♪[ music ]

you can see how poised and great these young ladies are. if you like to come out and see the show, here is what you need to know. tickets for santa's special delivery are on sale now and are going fast. you have to hurry. tickets start at $15 here at the richard erns theater and you can watch them this weekend and next weekend but that's it because the last show is december 18. let me tell you, this is the best christmas show in town so check them out, myfoxdc.com, for all of the details. back to you in the studio. >> more dancing. thank you. we will be back and tucker has a final check of weather. and also a dance question. a dance theme today. we will be right back. u paying more and more for cable

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i love that. >> i know you do. i know you do. here is the answer to today's trivia question in the famous ballet, what is the name of the girl who dreams of the nut cracker? clara. >> did you know that or guessing? >> i -- >> have you seen the nut cracker? >> i have seen the nut cracker. >> you know it's clara. >> i never been able to appreciate the nut cracker. >> i can't. >> when i was a wee little lass my parents took me and right in the middle of it i started dancing in the aisles myself. >> i remember that, i was at that performance. i was in the back -- get that little girl to sit down. >> that was me! you were 20? he is so nasty. >> rain continues across the area. >> your family -- >> we got flood watch. there is your live shot. >> it's a bit cloudy and gloomy

today. rain will be in at times this afternoon. flood watch and winter weather advisory. we could see an inch or two of snow. not too far north and west of the city overnight. >> how special is that. please, allison, do it. i can only say the same thing i said 20 years ago. sit down! misty copeland, thank you for being on the show. we will see you tomorrow. wendy is next. it's time for the "wen ki williams show." reaction with shocking x-factor elimination and find out why people don't want madonna to sing at the super bowl. now, here's wendy! [ cheers and applause ]