tonight. the number is 202-432-9045. folks, we will be right here until 7:30 this evening and of course online we will be there forever. wusa9.com. you can go there right now. and remember, every dime you donate stays right here in our community because we are trying to raise enough money to feed some 1400 families. so if you have it in your heart and in your wallet to give this veterans day, call 202-432- 9045. we love the sound of phones ringing here. we try to keep it quiet on the set usually. we don't want that tonight. tonight we want the phones ringing. 202-432-9045 or go to the alternate numbers you can see on the bottom of your screen. that's to make sure you don't get a busy signal. you can get through to make that donation and once again just go to wusa9.com and click on the turkey for troops icon. we are committed to this all evening long. i will have more on it in just a few minutes. back to you, anita.

>> moving on to our top story to the latest on the sex scandal at penn state university. the new interim president promised to get to the truth of the horrific child sex abuse case involving the former assistant football coach. jerry sandusky allegedly raped eight young boys whom he met through a charity he founded. andrea mccarren has the latest developments. >> reporter: the board of trustees told an overflow crowd it would work to rebuild trust and restore confidence in the university. the board has launched its own investigation into what sex crimes former football coach jerry sandusky may have committed andia no one reported them to police. >> my heartaches for the victims and their families. and my mind searches for answers like millions of areas across the nation. >> reporter: late today penn state's interim president said he had appointed an ethics officer and would reorn

reorient -- reorient the university. >> we urge everybody to not be afraid. >> reporter: the grand jury indictment details the alleged molestation of eight young boys he met through the second mile charity he founded. it allegeds that jerry sandusky preyed on vulnerable boys from broken homes over a period spanning 15 years. >> penn state's interim president said he was heartened so many student groups on campus have planned a blueout tomorrow. that will be raising awareness of child sex abuse. our colleague scott broom is live at state college where he has been looking at security on campus. >> reporter: security is a big issue when you have this many people coming into town and also reports this afternoon that somebody threw bricks or

cinder blocks through the windows of jerry sandusky. death threats against the coach that reported the sex abuse to joe paterno back in '02. a lot going on security wise. another sign of the security presence here came last night on the streets of state college. officers in riot gear and on hor back here to keep the peace in this highly charged atmosphere. lots of police around. no incidents to report last night into today. here is captain john gardener of the state college police department. >> emotions run the gamut from anger to disbelief. you mix that in with 100,000 people coming in and 45,000 students and mix it in with alcohol and you have a problem sometimes trying to deal with all those issues. >> reporter: however, police satisfy think have got the reinforcements to handle it.

coach tom osborne of nebraska asking his fans coming here to penn state to keep displays toned down and respectful. there were also some nebraska fans that came to the home of joe paterno this afternoon. we were there to witness that. the fans said to express sympathy to both the coach and the fans. and andrea just mentioned the mood is changing here. the students are planning that so-called blue out. blue the color of awareness for child abuse prevention. they are hoping that the stadium is a sea of blue tomorrow as a sign of respect to the victims and also to the penn state team. reporting live in state college at beaver stadium scott broom, 9news now. >> all right, scott. thanks. police in venezuela say they are confident they will quickly solve the kidnapping of washington nationals catcher wilson ramos. now, meanwhile concerned fans in town are gathering at nationals park in southeast. our delia gonclaves is there too. and delia, what's going on? >> reporter: well, fans just gathered here a short time ago. they tell me -- they are hoping

this vigil will send a message to the family that wilson ramos is loved and appreciated here in washington. take a look at the group. they are huddled further down by the warm beverages i should add. jim johnson started his own website posted free number 3 flyers here. 24-year-old ramo as it has been missing more than 36 hours now. police believe he was indeed the target of wednesday's abduction. they have since recovered two get away cars and a handful of other evidence but still no word from the kidnappers. however, there is some encouraging note to report. statistics from venezuela say that even though the kidnappings are on the rise 98% result in release. we are hoping this will end in release as well. you talk to all these fans they are hoping for a good ending as

well. back to you, lesli. >> delia, thanks. a new sculpture honoring the nation's veterans unveiled today in silver spring. ike legette. the official debut of the new bronze sculpture is part of a day long salute to our veterans. there is also a concert at 7 p.m. let's go back to derek. what a freight way to spend the day. >> perfect day, trying to raise money trying to give 1400 military families right here in our area thanksgiving and christmas food baskets. families like the shiplets. our jc hayward visited them at their home in fort bellvoir. >> reporter: these are the moments you treasurer. especially if you are a military family. warrant officer john shiplet

has already served three tours in war zones and duty could call again anytime which means more holidays away from his three children and wife. >> i was gone more than being home. >> it is rough. set the camera up in the back ground of the christmas tree. >> it is hard. the kids want daddy there. it doesn't feel the same you are half empty. it is just hard to go through it all just half empty. >> reporter: last year was a blessing say the shiplets. the table was full. john got to be home for the holidays. and there was more than enough food. thanks to the u.s.o. turkey for troops program. >> i got all the fixing and it really helped because that was one less burden i had to budget for. >> i just couldn't believe this was actually out there. specifically for the turkey. >> he was excited to come home and see everything i had bought and seeing what u.s.o. had given us and his jaw dropped. >> it is nice to know there are organizations and people throughout that care enough about us to help our families

while we are gone or even while we are here. but just a big thank you. >> reporter: on behalf of the u.s.o. and 9news now the thanks is all ours. i'm jc hayward. 9news now. >> jc said it so very well. the thanks is all ours. and all the money donated to the u.s.o. turkey for troops program stays right here in the d.c. metro area. each basket costs $50 and that will feed six people but even if you can't afford $50 any amount would be appreciated. let me deal with the numbers so you can understand what we are dealing with. i'm told we have raised close to $3300 in the last hour or so. sounds like a lot of money. that will buy 657 of these all important food baskets. 1400 families have register and are hoping and waiting for your help. so that means it is time for you to get on board and donate. by the way the phone numbers are at the bottom of your screen or just go to wusa9.com.

click on turkey for troops. we thank you in advance for your contribution. i'll send it back to lesli. >> all right. coming up on 9news now from the flight deck to the hardwood. two prominent basketball programs tip off their season at sea. we will explain. topper? >> you know, i read about that game. it was cold today. managed to make 50 though. low so far 41. average 60 and 42. we will come back and talk about the weekend. winds will still be strong but it might turn mild. plus, all aboard. the second phase of the dulles metrorail project crosses an important hurdle. those stories and more just ahead after the break. w

we would like to have more redskins victories. for now on this veterans day we are taking donations for the 5000 active service members all around our area. we want to provide them with holiday food basket. call or go to wusa9.com. click on turkey for troops. and check the alternate phone numbers at the bottom of your screen. lesli? >> all right. encourage those phones to keep ringing. a new funding agreement for metrorail to dulles airport is getting good reviews from local leaders. seeking to bring down the costs. a commitment from the transportation department for federal financing as well. >> this is good news. looks like we have a plan, a

strategy that can help us move forward with phase 2 and in a way that is affordable for our taxpayers. >> it doesn't mean anything. all it is is fancy words to mean they have got to pay the debt service. they are going to finance this with bonds. so therefore whatever the debt service is will require tolls greater than the debt service by 50%. >> so here is what all that means. it means that they do mention the need to keep the tolls low but there are some specifics that they need to figure out about how to get there. the deal will still need to be approved by all the stakeholders building the project, fairfax and loudoun counties and virginia and metropolitan and washington airport authority. >> keeping it very simple here. our phone bank is attempting to help area veterans so if you want to donate call 202-432- 9045 or one of the numbers at the bottom of the screen to make sure you can get through

or you can get through anytime at wusa9.com. click on turkey for troops and we will be right back.

we are saluting area servicemen and women this veterans day by joining the u.s.o. it is turkey for troops time to campaign to raise money for holiday food baskets. we have got a long way to go. need your help. 202-432-9045 is the phone number again. there are alternate numbers at the bottom of your screen or you can just go to wusa9.com and click on turkey for troops. and i'm joined now by linda mills with northrop. we are in full check presentation mode this evening. so let's get you a check on. >> so, derek, supporting folks to defend our country has long

been a deep commitment of northrop drummond. a strategic partner of u.s.o. for many years. in 2003 one of the first for operation u.s.o. care package then in 2007 we were the founding partner for the lounge at u.s.o. lounge at dulles airport. with this check we will be able to help feed 200 food baskets. we will hand them out to military families. we are thrilled. >> thank you so very much. wonderful. >> great stuff. glad to have you. thank you so much for coming in. we are thrilled to be a part of today because our veterans deserve every single thing. >> go over to topper at the weather wall because once again the phone numbers need to be dialed. we need to hear some phones

ringing. let's go. >> . that's okay. >> okay, guys, come on back over here. here we are. it does give you chills, though. really, how many families are being helped. >> absolutely. >> phone numbers along the bottom of the screen. weather wise barely crept to 50 today. felt like it was in the 40s all day. we are essentially in the low 40s pretty much across the board so if you're going to a high school football game tonight bundle up. factor in the wind. 46 downtown officially and 41 in gaithersburg. 39 already in frederick. it feels like a 34 in frederick. 38 in gaithersburg. 39 in leesburg. even downtown feels like it is only 41 degrees. winds will not diminish until after midnight. a milder weekend on the way. but cold for high school football. a cold start on saturday. but breezy and mild saturday afternoon. some clouds will come in late on sunday but we stay dry and sunday too will be mild. so for tonight clear and cold.

winds diminish. a two blanket night. low temps in the 30s. winds become southwest at 10 after midnight and before dawn. now, by morning sunny and breezy with a cold start. 30s and 40s. winds now pick up southwest at 10 to 20 but that's a milder wind. we can handle that. by afternoon mostly sunny, breezier, milder. grab sunglasses. winds out of the southwest at 10 to 20 and a little bit gusty. your zone forecast. 50 in oakland. 54 in cumberland. probably 60 in culpeper. upper 50s for warrenton and leesburg and manassas and fairfax. herndon 58. small craft advisory on saturday and probably one on sunday on tidal potomac. 66 on monday. probably the mildest day of the next seven. showers possible monday night. and then a much better chance of rain and showers on tuesday. still pretty mild though. temperatures in the low 60s. we are back to 60 on wednesday.

and we fall back into the 50s next week. but that will be average by that time. >> we are going to take a nice weekend. >> yes. >> thank you. >> certainly. you're welcome. >> like you did it. >> okay. >> we have got a big football game this weekend. >> yes. >> maryland. right? >> right. >> redskins. >> thinking maryland. >> it is maryland. notre dame, the irish one of the most storied college football programs coming to town to face maryland. are there fractures in terps nation? the united states navy. my guys going all out for college hoops. we will be right back.

we hear phones ringing. we want to tell you how much we raised so far. 45,655. that's going to provide 913 baskets. we want 1400 so keep those phones ringing. >> that's right. we are accepting donations through our phone banks that you see going on right there until 7:30 p.m. this evening. the number is 202-432-9045. an overwhelming response. you'll see some other alternate numbers you can call on the bottom of your screen. if you can't get through on the main one. you can donate anytime at

wusa9.com. click on turkey for troops. good stuff. >> very good stuff. >> you're cracking yourself up? >> i thought someone was going to say something to me. here is what the maryland football coach is dealing with. he is new. replacing a guy beloved by many and whatever his strategy is it is like this sportscast it ain't working. the terrapins 2-7. nobody saw that coming. some fans beginning to question. so maybe some of the players ta. now, they take on the irish coming up this weekend. not a good environment with notre dame coming to town. this week a few players speaking about tension in the locker room. a kicker saying ifs not like one group of players is buying in and another group is buying in through the ethel regime people are keeping it to themselves. no one thoughs who is going to stay next year. as for the game saturday night coach says we have got to let

it all hang out. >> every game should be a bowl game because every game is so important to college football. the bottom line is when we go on the field all i want our guys thinking about is playing against the opponent. >> nothing else we can do now. bowl game hopes are out of the question. we have to play our last games and hopefully win them all. skins limping to miami. tackle jamal brown a question mark suffering a pulled groin after last week's gain. did limited work today as well. some good news. congratulations to d'angelo hall. his wife giving birth to twins today. that's a good thing. time to announce the winner of this week's dc highschoolsports.net game of the week. 3000 voted the winner. lehighlights of that game will lead our toyota coverage

tonight. mike green coming back. injured for a while. 7-0 with him. good to have him back. he had 245 sprained ankle but bruce boudreau says he is going to possibly be back in the lineup tonight. veterans day and college basketball celebrating with its first ever carrier classic in san diego. michigan state, north carolina, going to play on the flight deck of the u.s.s. carl vincent. the flight deck is so big you can fit 41 basketball courts on there. they had to crane in grand stands and extra lighting. obama of course going to be there tonight. that should be a good one. >> that's two teams worth watching. that is very cool. that's it for us. the cbs evening news is next. >> stay with us for the cbs evening news and derek is back with our 7 p.m. newscast as our telethon continues. [ male announcer ] the chicken marinara melt

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