the air force national band continuing to play. they were just seating some of the president's family a little earlier. but one thing we're watching is we're starleting to see the a little antsy and moving around a little bit. i think we're going to start in a couple minutes. i would expect that tree lighting to go off in about the next 10 to 20 minutes. so many great things going on here. this is my u sixth year doing this. this is the pest weather we have had. it's a little chilly with the wind here, but other than that, we haven't seen a lot of cold air. the colder air making its way in overnight. once again, that tree in minutes. we'll be live throughout the hour for the latest from the national christmas tree lighting. something else if you notice the white house, the pillars follow it up. we haven't seen that it before. we think that might be new as well. i haven't spoken to the president myself about that, though, but i will ask him if i see him. >> that does look nice. it's a pretty part of the white house. see you in a bit

air a little later on. i'm watching what's going on up close. they have the national air force band that will be playing in a couple minutes. once they start, that's when the official event starts. so we have some things going on. but the national air force band about to go on as well. we're expecting the tree to be lit in the 5:00 hour. we heard between 5:10 and . in here. the tree lit up by thousands of lights. right by the tree, if we're able to see the other trees around there, there are 57 trees around that tree. each one of those decorated by handmade by those territories. we're going to go to break. this starting up in a few minutes. the wind is ck up. from now until the end of the year, shopping at small businesses could be even more rewarding. because, when you shop small with your eligible american express card, you could get two times the rewards. so support the businesses that make your town a community. the people who make your community, home twice the rewards. learn more and enroll online today at americanexpress.com get out...

and dc will be celebrating with the national hanukkah ceremoniy and the u.s. air force bandto perform. we interview political leader ares and sometimes the most amazing interview comes in the form of regular americans living their lives. jon scott, "happening now" anchor interviewed a couple with a child and brings back the lesson. >> their love story. dashing soldier meets young woman and courtship and marriage and prayers for a child. you two wanted which were. >> yes. >> you tried for 16 years? and decided to adopt? >>y we had discussed it before, but i don't think we ever gave up having a baby of our own. we got pregnant once and miscarried at 18 weeks. >> you decided to adopt. >> we anyhow someone who got pregnant. >> she became pregnant and decided not to keep the child. and you said what? we'll take it. >> she was only 11 weeks pregnant and it was amazing. and i got to go through the whole pregnancy with her and took her to every doctory's appointment and saw the sonogram and it was an amazing experience. >> they named robert junior and blue eyed love bundle displayed

month we were over at for the meyer he next to arlington national sem air teary we saw units the marine band and army case on and the air forceifle drill team some different groups that will perform and they've already been practicing and now this is chance for logistical folksen including national guard which is based at d.c. armory which provides security for festivities especially inauguration a parade that day january 20 for them zone get all on same page and know roles and have this map laid out in front of them to walk on like we are just to get a sense of where they have to be and what they have to do to make the 58 presidential inauguration come off without a hitch guys. >> and appreciate your "godzilla" reference that was clever. >> and map is cool. >> thank you. >> 7:21 now. >> in syria cease-fire deal broken how this impacts thousands of trying to flee the country. >> ohio governor signing bill on abortion. more of the new law next 7:2 >> new developments out of syria cease-fire deal in aleppo does not seem to be holding. buses meant to take rebels and civilians to safety sit empty waiting to evacuate the people de

thank you to the united states air force ceremonial brass band under the direction of captain dustin doyle. let's give them a round of applause. through supporting nationally owned processes of reconciliation and revival of these states. houf how else can we face the growing threat of terrorism and how can we bring about a peaceful conclusion to the multitude of crisis in our region. the interests of our two countries are in clear convergence. in syria we can work together for a peaceful settlement according to the vienna process and geneva declarations. in libya work to support the full implementation of the agreement and an all-inclusive government of national accord. we both share the unrelenting commitment to the eradication of sectarianism and terrorism. we both agree on the unsustainability of the stagnation between israel and the palestinians. i could go on. but i trust that you have the idea. the middle east is in turmoil. egypt is keen on working with the new u.s. administration to address the challenges thereof. i sought to outline our vision on how to address the challenges and i trust that you'll agree with me that this vision concurs with the

thank you to the united states air force ceremonial brass band under the direction of captain dustin doyle. let's give them a round of applause. through supporting nationally owned processes of reconciliation and revival of these states. houf how else can we face the growing threat of terrorism and how can we bring about a peaceful conclusion to the multitude of crisis in our region. the interests of our two countries are in clear convergence. in syria we can work together for a peaceful settlement according to the vienna process and geneva declarations. in libya work to support the full implementation of the agreement and an all-inclusive government of national accord. we both share the unrelenting commitment to the eradication of sectarianism and terrorism. we both agree on the unsustainability of the stagnation between israel and the palestinians. i could go on. but i trust that you have the idea. the middle east is in turmoil. egypt is keen on working with the new u.s. administration to address the challenges thereof. i sought to outline our vision on how to address the challenges and i trust that you'll agree with me that this vision concurs with the