cory smith, news4. >>> elizabeth taylor's grandchildren were in washington this week.y're here to carry on her t fight fse suffering with hiv and aids. years ago taylor helped create the whitman walker medical center on 14th street that bear heme. now that center is being transformed into a complex that not only hors taylor's legacy but also finds a new, clever way to keep charity alive and thriving in one of the hippest neighborhoods in town. wendy rieger was the story. >>eporter: when you first see elizabeth taylor's grandchildren, you search for resemblance. the sapphire eyes, the dark beauty, and it's all there. but taylor gave them something deeper, her humanity. >> if i could do any small part in carrying on her legacy of compasldon, then i w be honored to do so. >> reporter: three of taylor's grandchildren came to 14th street to see a development simply called liz that honors her work in hiv/aids. liz is a reimaginion of the original elizabeth taylor medical center at whitman walker. some 30 years ago as the aids crisis raged,amaylor b an outspoken advocate for

cory smith is in the newsroom th more. good morning. >> we're having problems with cory's microphone. we'll b back to that story a little later in this newsst. >>> 4:50 right now. who knew there is a national rsive handwriting contest for some kids? >> it's becoming a lost art really. a lot of kids don't know how to do it, cursive i mean. one of the winners is from here in frederick, maryland. sarah hinesly good t st. john onal catholic school. the story of a young writing expert and what she's tried to overcome.he >> reporter: w sarah puts pen to paper -- >> they have to have the right space -- >> repter: you can bet every loop of every letter will be just right. this third grader recently sent a ratings sample to a natiol handwriting contest and took home the top prize. >> when i got the reward, i was really hpy and proud that i got it. >> reporter: a she shows us her sheets of practic -- >> okay. >> reporter: when it comes to overcoming obstacles, all of us would do well to take a page from sarah's book. >> thank you. >>

. >> i'm cory smith in for aaron gilchrest. we'll have much more this morning about wilton gregory and the expected announcement from the catholic church. we'll begin with a check o the recast and your commute. >> wtop's jack taylor has a check of the roads. let's begin withli a drake in for chuck this morning. not too shabby day. >> not at all. more clouds compared to yesterday. but the winds yesterday at times were gusting up to 40 miles per hour. we'll have for the most part light winds today. right now, 49 degrees. winds out of the south at seven miles per hour. stepping out the door, i would grab at least the light jacket. coming home from work, probably not going to need it as we war into the mid to upper 60s for highs. here's four things you need to know fou the next days -- today, more clouds out there, but still pleasant overall onyo thursday. plus, we're almost at the end of the workweek. tomorrow we will have raint time throughout the entire day. on saturday, we'll have clouds giving way to some peeks of ay sunshine,

cory smith tells us what's behind the opsposition. >>> and a special needs student allegedlyeaten on a school bus. what pice say one suspect did and what >>> right now at 6:30, police say achool bus attendant was seen on surveillance video punching a special needs child. >> tonight that employee and the bus driver who police say did nothing about it are facing felony charges. ou northern virginia bureau chief julie carey has our report. >> reporter: kelly rucker, a bus attendance hired to watch over special needs children as they ride the bus to school. many of them aboard, autistic. he's facing three felony child abuse charges for what happened on a bus in late january. bus security camera caught rucker grabbing a 12-year-old boy in an aggressive manner from trying to restrain him from disruption. rucker would deliberatedly close-hand punch the victim in the back of the head. the victim asked for help from ther children and, quote, screamed in painoughout the duration of the encounter. >> unfortunately we had an adult on the bus, the bus driver in particular. he was an adult who wit

news 4 cory smith joins us live outside the fire house. cory got a look at the tributes to their fallen colleague there. >> reporter:ti the black b has been put up behind me. the flag at half staff. just a sign of how impactful the staff sergeant was here at the fire department. there are few jobs more danger fs thane fight. one is u.s. marine. christher slutman did both. half a world away from the war zone where he made the ultimate sacrifice, firefighters of the volunteer fire department are honoring their brother and thevi legacy of s he leaves behind. >> he's exactly the guy you want next to you. >> lieutenant clifford remembers the larger than life character. >> he demanded lot of respect with his character. > slutman joined the force in 2000. he also spent 15 years in the new york city fire department. there was he was awarded for his courage after pulling a woman from a burning billing. when he wasn't serving his community, he was serving his country as a staff sergeant in the marine cp. clifford says perhaps his most treasured role

back to you. >> cory smith live in centreville.thank you. >>> developing this morning, nearly 300 people are dead following terror attacks in sri lanka that shocked the world on eerd sunday. >> and the health minister says a local militant group was behindsihe attacks. simultaneous explosions went off at three churches and three hotels yesterday morning. at least 50 were killed in one church that was packed with ster worshippers. more than 500 interior been hurt. >> there was a loud explosion. dwrouft check, i climbed up to the rooftop. one kilometer away, we could see asmoke,eb site smoke coming out. and at that precise moment there was a helicopter doing a fly-by. >> several americans are among thead there may have been advanced warning of a attack. then sri lankaolice chief received a note ten days ago saying suicide bombers planned to attack people. >>> a man is accused of raping a woman after she got off a bus saturday on watt tins mill road, near montgomery millv village m school. the wimbledon got off a ride-on bus and notic

. >>> our team coverage begins live in nashville with news 4's cory smith hi, cory. >> reporter: hey, doreen. the anticipation is building here in nashville and so are the crowds. 100,000 folks on hand for nfl draftl 2019. al 32 teams are represented here. we all know the team that matters the most, your washington redskins are on thet clock a15. if this season is going to be a success, tonight has got to go right. nashville, tennessee. ♪ the music city.on tonk.il 32start their journey to the top of thefl. only one will reach the summit. could this be the year? >> every year it's always a new chance. any given >> reporter: here fans young and old hail together as a family making the first memories of what they hope is an unforgettable season. >> i recently moved here. when i heard i texted him and said you need to come out,goe're g to the draft. >> this is huge. >> reporter: mickey grubs took things further. he already put money on the redskins to win the nfc east. thanks to new ink, he'll never forget draft weekend. >> that's the old style logo. i got it yesterday. a little bit of ne

news 4 cory smith sddescribe what's local churches are doing to keep folks in the pews. >> god hasin to remd you you can get through it. >> reporter: inside this baptist street church, they're alive. 50%se worshippers among the of adults who belong to a church while this congregation grows a ne gallup poll shows the number of adults who belong to a church or religious institution is on the cline. this senior pastor is saddened but not surprised by the numbers. >> we're marred in financial and ethical scandal, doesn't surprise me people have lost faith in the institution ofe th religious organizations. >> reporter: the decline is generational. maen yells are much less likely to pray or attend church regularly. ndcent scas pushed some awail. >> isolation environment, it's inauthentic and nos transparent doesn't minister outside the walls of the church and millennials particularly look for what you do not what you say. >> reporter: that same poll found the number of results with no religious affiliation has riz ton 19% causing a ripple effect across many faiths. fewer parishioners means

his quick thinkingue cols then jumped into action fighting to save his life. >> news 4 cory smith is at holy cross hospital in silver s oing with mor the officer's condition and how this whole thing unfolded. cory. >> reporter: well, doreen and jim, we have been checking in with police every hour. just got off the phone with an officer. this officer's medical condition has not changed. it remains critical. but the officer is stable andhe under watchful eye of doctors here at holy cross. this hospital is about two miley rom where this incident all began earlier this afternoon. let's go and show you some video we shot shortly after we arrived on the scene at westfieldll wheaton we're told that officer was investigating a shoplifter when the suspect just suddenly started to run. that officer gave chase and called him backup which arrived immediately. police are telling us the fact that those officers got to the oscene quickly saved officer's life. they noticed that their colleague was struggling, having some sort of medical episode. they jumped ily immediand started rendering aid until

headed back to virginia now, cory smith is out there live at the situation 395 northbound,th fatal crash, a bad oneni overt, what are you seeing ther now? >> reporter: we are enter the final stages to get thisre clea virginia state police remain on the scene of this motorcycle accident. ey to just trust arrived -- the tow truck just arrived to hefully reopen 8a. 8 8b and are open. if you pan to the left, youat s thraffic is moving smoothly in the area. but as we enter the heart of the ulearly rush hour, hopef this accident will be cleared. the ramp is out 2 around colin kaepernick a.m. we're -- 2:00 a.m.'l we talking to officials to see if there other other vehicles involved. nne person is dead following in fatal accident o i-375 northbound. we'll let you know as soon as the crash clears, thing get reopened. for now, that is the scene out here on 395. because at news4, storm teams meteor ogist chuck bill with the forecast. >> at least it's dry commute. temperatures in the comfortable range. mostly 40s to around 50. 47 at man as and arlington. inrince george's county, 50 in leesburgll and

not everyone in the surrounding neighborhood is on board with it news 4 cory smith is live in upper marlboro to explain why. cory. >> reporter: goodafternoon, pat. right now the county is holding a public hearing on changes to its water and sewer plant. you may be wondering what that has to do with the church. in order for this project to move forward, the county needs to ensure that that piece of land can handle such a large facility. residents who live nearby say the answer is no. the good book says love my neighbor. so residents have no love for the plans to build a 60,000 square foot church on this vacant pie of land in bowie. derek plumber is among the opposition. >> developments like this is not what we wanted i w terms whf picked the community we live in. >> reporter: plumber and his neighbors have issue with infrastructuha. >> do we a church the size of a grocery store? >> reporter: fears of increased traffic and concerns over what he calls a lack of transparency. >> they have to look at the economic impact, environmental impact, the updue burden to taxpayers. r thlly has not been do

cory smith live for us this morning at the sri lankan embassy. thank you. >>> 6:38.er top stories, a community in ae arundel county held a vigil for tyreek hudson. he was killed at his own apartment building in glen burnie. the 22-year-old engineer was allegedly gunned down by his neighbor. lud son tried to get a protective order and -- hudson tried get a protective order and was denied. the people are calling for a suspension. >>> a woman snapped a picture of a man taking pictures on a s women'bathroom. it led sheriff's opportunities to 31-year-old jesse scoby. he turned himself in on saturday. he is free on bond. much more news, traffic, and weather ahead. >>> good tuesday morning. we've got a very special story coming up this afternoon, we're going to take you to an artery that does more than just display art. it gives the space and therm platfo to be entrepreneurs. >> it makes me happy because i'm on my toy about coulding a superstarl. superstarl. h- - - okay, we he one more. - can't wait to see what it is. (giggling) - now don't worry, he's totally gonna grow in

back to you. >> cory smith, good to see neighbors who helped to save otherneighbors' lives there. thank you so much. >>> we also have an update on another large apartment fire yesterday morning in centerville. fairfax county fire officials say david zimmers was killed in the fire. he was 60 yearsld. and this morning more than two dozen people woke up without a hoft a this fire. many residents spent yesterday trying to salvage what they could and no word on what may have start the fire. >>> today families who lost loved ones in the 2016 natural gas explosion in silver spring are getting answers. this is the flower branch apartments. th nationalransportation safety board is holding a meeting t discuss the probable cause. federal investigators say the fire started in the needer room and then explosion happened. investigators also say the same resident who called to rort the smell of gashortly before the explosion in august called for about two weeks pri the same reason. however, firefighters were unable to gainull access to the meter room and because there was not a firas washington

cory smith explains what churches are doing to keep pele in theews. >> reporter: it's good friday in alexandria. the spirit inside the church is alive. these worships are among t 50% of adult whose belong to a church. while this congregation grows, a gallop pl shows the adults who belong to a religious z is o institution is on the decline. >> in american religion we're drred in financial and ethical scandal. sn't surprise me people have lost faith in the institution of these religious organizations. >> reporter: the decline is also generational. me len yals are less likely to play or attend regularly. >> this worship environment where we lift up people as being perfect is authentic. it's not transparent. it doesn't administer outside the wallse of th church. millennials are looking for what you do, notsa what you >> the number of adultwith no rele religious affiliation his risen. some are struggling to find clergy. >> shame on the church. we have let people down. >> reporter: lisa is the associate dean for lifelong learning. many times she struggled with her faith but she held on to

in northeast, cory smith, news 4. >>> these are le pictures. it's almost midnight in paris.his is what's left of notre dame cathedral. the fire still burning as we come on the air at 6:00. ngod eveni. i'm doreen gentzler. >> i'm leon harris. a tragedy for the entire world to watch tonight. we've seen the cathedral spire collapse, the roof is gone, but finally we do haveome good news there on that fire fight. >>> plus a round of deadly spring storms takes a life here ina virginia. oman killed when a tree pierced her ho in stafford county. >>> and a new promise about the mueller report. we're now told to expect it on thursday. o democrats sein that and the presidens still hidden tax returns on this tax day.nn >> ancer: news 4 at 6:00 begins with breaking news. >>> for centuries people from all over the world have been awestruck by the beauty of the notre dame cathedral in paris. >> today the icon went u in ames right at the beginning of holy week. >> the fire is now significantly weaker. french president emmanuel macron says it the towers and facades still standing and should

. >> i'm cory smith in for adam tuss on a glorioussunday. e weather is beautiful. if you do not have to be inside. step on outside. easter egg hunts, grill, do whatever you want to do. >> the wholenine. >> lauryn ricketts, it is absolutely stunning outside. we're loving it. >> it is beautiful. absolute. we got the sunshine out there this morning. a few more clouds by this afternoon. again, not going to be too bad as we continue through the day. could be an isolated shower later on this afternoon and evenutg. it is beaul out there right now. plenty of sunshine and temperatures responding to that april sun moving right on up. blue skies around the d.c. area. you could have a few high clouds out there, especially to the we. but temperatures, now 60 degrees. i'll change that number at 10:00 a.m. we're at 60 now. we'll head into the low 60s by the time we heado the noon hour. temperatures topping out in the mid-60s for daytime highs today. through the 60s is where we're going to be in our average temperature for this time of year is 68 degrees. no rain out there right n

nbc4 cory smith is live in landover to explain cory, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, aaron and melissa. the soldiers name is chrisnpher slud and he was riding near afghanistan and his life was dedicated to service. ht only was he in the military, butwas also a firefighter here at the kitland volunteer fire department. he joined the ranks back in 2000 earning the rankap ofin. in addition to protecting folks here in prince george's county he was a member of the new york city fire department and there that he was awarded the fire chief association memorial medal for pulling an unconscious woman from a burning building. now in a social media post the chief here at kitland said, we will remember chris for the father, husband, brother and son and friend that he was. the moral character he display daily and the courage and conviction to serve his fellow americansoth at home and abroad. now back out here live at the fire department. you could see the american flag has been lowered to half-staff. the crew here going on about their day as they normally iruld. but no doubt t hearts are he

cory smith ske to a colleague this week. >> we're going to remember what chris did. ,not just heut overseas. >> reporter: there's few jobs more dangerous than firefighter. one is marine. christopher shlutman protected those at home and abroad. h went to the war zone where made the ultimate sacrifice. firefighters are honoring their fallen brother and the legacy of service he leaves behind. >> you want that guy next to you. >> reporter: jonathan clifford remember larger than life character. >> demanded a lot of respect because of h character, his courage. >> reporter: he was a ladderman and captain. he spent 15 years in the new york city fire department. there, he was awarded for his courage, after pulling an unconscious person from a bulling building. when he wasn't serving his community, he was serving his country as a staff sergeant in the marine corps. s m treasured role at ho. >> he was much a firefighter and marine, as he was such a loving father and husband. >> reporter: and although he is gone, slutman's presence can be felt here. it's spelled out in the ci he received for his braver

. >> news4's cory smith is at the live desk following the latest developments. cory, good morning. >> reporter: goomorning. hundreds of people gathered last night for a vigil. take a look. it was an emotional scene. people bringing messages of peace and love for the victims. ey came together to pray and show one another support. and those who spoke, again, spread a message of love. >> this community always amazes me. how they rm wrap their a around each other in times of tragedy. i just want you to know whoever you are, wherever you're from, god loves you. we love you. >> reporter: just before noon on saturday, a man with a rifle entered the poway synagogue and opened fire on the people inside. one woman was shot and kill l. she'll bed to rest later today. three others were also injured. and all of this could have been a lot worse.co ing to our nbc sister station in san diego, the shedter's gun ja that's when he was chased out of the synagogue. coming up, we will hear from the rabbi on this w shot in this deadly attack. back to you. >> all right. cory, thank you.

. >> cory smith i live in bethesda with the allegations that go back more than 50 years. cory? >> reporter: well good afternoon. th litigation scope is absolutely massive. we're talking about an organization that serves some million children. and hearing these allegations are quite shocking when you think about everything the boy scouts have been through. but victims are starting to come forward and it appears more and more will continue to do so. >> when we got this information, we had to sound the alarm -- >> reporter: rights' right attorney jeff anderson is the attorneys making a nationwide plea for more victims to come forward. eaking at a press conference in new york, anderson called for a full release of known as the perversion files. once secret documents detailing decades of alleged abuse by scout masters, and leaders and volunteers across the country. according to anderson, the files show 7819 alleged perpetrators. and som 12,254 alleged victims. >> we don't knowrehere they a we don't know if they got reported. we don't know who all they are. we don't know if the polic

. >> cory smith joins us livehe outsideire house with the tribute to their fallen colleague. cory. >> reporter: well doreen, here at the fire station the flag has been lowered to half staff and as you can see, the blacks bunting hanging over the fire hosee. we're so to seeing it across the badge of any first responder kill in the line of duty. there are signs of how much respect firefighters here in kentland have sergeant christopher slutman. a life of service that he led. >> we're going to remember what chris did, not just here but overseas. >> reporter: there are few jobs more dangerous than firefighter. one of them was marines. christophe slutman did both. half a world away from the war zone where he made the ultimate sacrifice, firefighters of the kentland volunteerpaire ment are honoring their fallen brother and the legacy of service he leaves behind lieutenant clifford remembers the larger than live character whose presence was always felt the fire house. >> he demanded a lot of respect with his character. >> reporter: slutman joined the kentland volunteer force in 2000.

news 4 cory smith was in court today and spoke to the victim's father. >>. >> rr: was it an accidentetween friends or something more sinister? that isio the que a montgomery county jury will begin to answer as daniel beckwitt a million air stock trader and computer hacker goes on trial for murder. it was september of 2017 when a fire broke out atwi be's home in bethesda. when crews arrived, they found e body in the basement. several weeks later the case took a bizarre turs when it revealed investigators found a hole in the basement floor that led a shaft that dropped 20 feet down into tunnels that extended some 200 feet in length. police say they were part of ane underground b to protect against a nuclear attack from north korea. he allegedly hired khafra to do the the attorney says his client is ger to get the trial started. he'll likely say it was an accident and beckwitt risked his safety in an attempt to rescue the man. >> because of the publicity in this cases important that we spen the time to go through and get a jury that comes into the courtroom with a clean mind. >> reporte

>>news4's cory smith is at the scene in centrevle, vallg.w. parkway. good morning. >> reporter: -- centrevie, rginia. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, it's quieted mensiderably. esidents are allowed to go back inside. the investigation continues in terms of how it started and how the one person who was found inside died. now what we know -- the side of the building was engulfed in flames. the fire spread to the roof. it collapsed and moved to the right. e,don't know if you can se there was a woman on the balcony. she said she could feel the heat from the flames when she opened up her window. a number of residents were screaming "fire, get out," that sent residents out of the building, obviously keeping this tragedy from being any worse. sadly, one person dying. the red cross is helping folks out. but they are all still coping with what happened.he many say ty're lucky to be alive. one rident told us how this all unfolded right after he got back from work. he's a ride-share driver. got back from work around 12:30. this is what he said he saw as

cory smith will be there for us.ve reports starting this afteoon. >>> showers, rain and showers, 100% chance tomorrow. dry most of the weekend, llthou. >>right. thank you. >>> and then there were five. >> right. >> take your child to work day. we'reparticipating. here we are. >> good to see you -- >> thanks for coming by. great to see you. >> and he brought doughnuts to everybody. >> i know. >> we're back in 25 minutes. make it a great thursday, everybody. >>> good morning. breaking >> good morning. breaking news. tornadoes cut a path of destruction overnight destroying homes and knocking out power. at least three people killed in rising floodwaters with a new threat of severe weather today. >>> he'sin runng. >> i'm announcing my candidacy for president of th states. >>m eer vice president joe biden takes direct aim at the president. >> if g wee donald trump eight years in the white house, he will forever and fundamentally alter the nation. >>> breaking overnight. face-to-face. kim jong-un

cory smith will be in nashville to cover all of the drama. e live report starting this afternoon first on nbc4 at 4:00. >>> still to come on "news4 midday," students nnd alui are pushing to rename duval high school and you'll hear the reason for t >>> a tragic reminder to check alarms.ily's smoke d.c. fire officials say a man is dead after an overnight apartment fire. and we're told the m's unit had smoke detectors but they were not working. news4 justin finch is live in soutast d.c. with the latest on the developing story. justin? >> reporter: erika, truly a sad reminder as to why you have t keep tho batteries fresh in your smoke and fire alarms. this fire broke out here overnight while people we asleep. and in this building here on oak wood street here in southeast and on the lower level the man who lived there will not come back home again. locked behind this door, a single burned-out apartment unit inside of this bright brick ilding on the 200 block of oak wood street southeast. from the outde the fire damage is hard to see. but up close

news cory smith has new details from his co-workers who say he was trying to help others right before he was killed. >> reporter: road crews wit capital paving were back at work in southeast today. they're demanding physical labor compounded by the grief over the death of a co-worer. police havba identified rry holmes as the victim of the fatal shooting in the 5100 block of southern avenue. speaking at the scene yesterdayo ce chief petsummed up theci ho. an innocent man killed while he was trying to earn a living. >> it's sad. 'm sure the families are devastated. all he did today was come towo and he doesn't get to go home to his family. it's very sad. >> holmes' co-workers were too upse to go on camera but they w lauded hork ethic. he worked for capital paving for a number of years befe he left. he returned to the job last week. he was talking with southeast residents about southeast job opportunities before he was shot. it's one examplelm of hoes' willingness to support others. now his company is hoping to support hisamily through this difficult time. in southeast, cory smith, news

. >> i'm cory smith in for aaron gilchrest this morning. it.s 6:00 a the crowds, boy were they out yesterday for cherry blossoms.ea it is still bloom. a lovely day. get out there again. it's going to be another peak day -- now to avoid the crowds. >>> a chilly start, but things are going to warm up. let's start with storm team 4 meteorologist amelia drake and the thursday forecast. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we'll have more clouds out there but lighter winds than yesterday. currently inwashington, the temperature coming in at 47 degrees as we move toward 7 clafm. similar elms -- 7:00 a.m. similar temperatures, at 9:00, warming to the low 50s. noticing more cloudiness. m partly ttly cloudy skies. grab the light jacket at least stepping out the door this morning. you do not need theumbrella. by 11:00 a.m., temperatures around 60ra the a this time. year, 63 degreestoday. above normal, highs in the mid to upper 60s. not the case tomorr . onfriday, cool temperatures out there, rain, as well. as we move toward the weekend, on monday

. >> i'm cory smith in for aaron gilchrest.we'll have more on the m announcement fhe catholic church. >>> first to the forecast and th t commute. jalor with wtop has a check of the commute. we begin with storm team 4 meteorologist amelia draper, in for t chus morning. >> good morning. yeah, chuck out on assignment today, putting together the car show, headi l down theree tomorrow. you can see the show here on over the weeken right now, we're at 46 degrees out there. winds out of the north at about six miles per hour. the latest objectvations showing -- observations showing mostly cloudy skies. here are four things to be -- today we'll have more clouds, unfortunately, than we saw yesterday. beautiful blue skiesyesterday. today, partly to mostly cloudy skies. we will have some sunshine. temperatures still comfortable. tomorrow, a chilly, rainy day. rain at times, potentially the entire day. the steadiest rain fallift during thenoon and evening hours. on saturday, can't rule out scattered, ligs. show maybe drizzle during the morni

here recently. >> that was cory smith reporting. meanwhile on the other side of the potomac, congresswoman jennifer wexton says a new setback on thein silver is unw ceptable. a sue with concrete pedestals at the future dulles airport stop, those pedestals have apparently been constructed without internal reinforcement. thosel pedestals w secure glass walls on the first level and glad wind screens on the second. this latest issue means the contractor is unlikely to hit its august deadline. >>> let's go back toig twoy controversial and potentially illegal proposals that the white house apparently considered regarding immigration and the president is still talking about it. thst fould put illegal immigrants into sanctuary cities as political payback. the other nbc news reporting would house them in tent cities maintained by the u.s.s militar. le get the late skpeft sost and this out. the white house was reported to say thi o was dead arrival as soon as it came up. the president's talking about it like something he's savoring. where are

. >> cory smith has more n the impact of this vote as the school tries to heal wounds from its painful past. >> reporter: when shepardhomas first stepped foot on the georgetown campus, heti felt a conn. he just didn't know it was rooted in one of the darkest keapters in american history. >> i w through the front gates and thought something feels weird. it was good weird. i knew there was something spiritual here. >> reporter: he felt the spirits of his ancestors that were slaves forced to work onio educatnal endeavors, among hem georgetown university in 1838 with money drawing up the university president sold 272 slaves to the thomas believes the time to atone for the sins of the past is now. that's why he's asking to vote yes for the 272. >> someone has to take the initiative. whatever w yt to change. >> reporter: those opposed to the plan believe no aim of mon can make up for the crime of slavery. >> we're doing what we can in order to make sure we can more make amends. >> i hope this inspires other the en past that their universities. >> reporter: today's vote has been several years

cory smith reporting live. >>> well,t's on a lot of folks minds? weekend weather. >> yes.s >> going to look like it is right now out there? >> it's a really interesting forecast what we've got going on here. we've got a couple storms, one coming in tonight that could linger into saturday. another one coming sunday that could linger into monday. it's all about the timing and what you have. plann there's a nationals game tonight and tomorrow. there's ae capitals g tomorrow and a parade tomorrow. we're got rain across the area right now. you see that rain most of it on the light side. you don't see much in the wayf yellows or oranges out there. most of this is light to mode fairly steady into portions of montgomery county right along 270. you see tt rainight there along 270 down to the south. back in towards the winchester area. this is where some of the heavier rain is comg towards winchester. let's zoom on in into portions of -- it's not going to let me zoom in. let's zoom on in to southern maryland. w i can zoom in there because i already did. st.

cory smith is in the newsroom with more. good morning. >> reporg.r: good mornin korea, the show caused a lot of controversy when it first debuted. now theih-support shows that 13 reasons why was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates. th's among u.s. youth ages 10 to 1 back in april of 21st. that was the month -- in 2017. that was the million following the show's release. that was greater than the number seen in any single month during the five-year per edxamined by the researchers. you'll rember "thirteen reasons why" tells the storya o young girl who kills herself and leaves behind tapes detailing the reasons why she chose to end her life. it is a really hard watch for many. a netflix spokesperson says they are lookingnto the research. by the way, "thirteen reasons why" has been renewed for a season. back to you. >> thanks. >>> anywhermarriott could be ge into the home rental business here in the u.s. the "wall street journal" reports the bethesda-based company could roll out the new rental service to compete wi

pat, back to you. >> cory smith, thank you. remember to stay with news 4 for continuingoverage here on the nbc washington app. we'll be monitoring the officer's condition and we'll update you as we get more information. >>> l's turn now to t weather and this storm is o movingck in direction. it will affect our forecast for the next few days. >> the system already brought to the carolinas. this is video from the morning stmmute outside of charlotte. chief meteorolo doug kammerer is in our storm center with what it means for us. what does it mean, doug? >> amazing you're talking about snow here in april. we have snow towards south and north carolina this is why. look at the temperatures. only in the 40s. our average high is 62 degrees. this storm system continues make its way up the coast. it is a very strong to storm an only getting stronger. look at the center of circulatn right inhere. you really see this swirl here. it is going to stay just you can see some shower activity moving into our area. we will see some showe tonight.

cory smith will be in nashville tmorrow to coverhe drama. we'l have live coverage at 4:00. >> working for your health. a study finding more than0% of us are breathing polluted air. according to the american lung association annual state of the air report, 141 million americans live in areas withal y levels of pollution. ozone refers to smog. particle polluon is haze on hot days. both can seriously harm our lungs. so how's the air here in our nation capital? the washington baltimore regio ranked the 16th most polluted area in the country. arlington, fair fax and the district received an f grade. montgomery county received a d. louden and prince william goet cs in the report. prince george can be the failed the test. the good news particle pollution levels are improving in the d.y. area. >> home delivery by drone. r the very first time the future of the distribution has vernment approval. >> next, where google will begin launching delivery drones and what they could drop off on your doorstep. > a prescription for healthy living. doctors are te

i'm meagan fitzgerald. >> i'm cory smith in tuss. hk you for on this beaufulre at theorous day. >> i wt ion't think it will be ni. we havch f showers out ther a few he a few right noartly sunny sunny. the sun came up nghen i was coming in. u' morning services,ou're grab theumbrella at home now. ouide the greater washington area, the shenandoah valley, little cooler out there, you may need that easter spring jacket. we'll be rolling through upper 40s and here in d.c. up through the low partly sunny t lighter out today. alk about the chance for isolated showers later on this afteut f ery much. his morning,east 138 of easter are known tourist claimed responsibility thinc is in sri lanka in more than t war there.earing from peopleani were attending someone started shooting.2:45 o involving peoplrcatio attending thepastor's wife said for lifean the people that were hurt and,in pray that continue to v feellence that unfolded w planned. >> new of a d.c. police lea hoped will help them this case. surveillance camera of cars ide fatal csh in

. >> cory smith, thank you. stay withs and the nbc washington app for continuing coverage on the deadly shooting.e n thell bring you updates investigationom as they bec available. >>> in baltimore, one pern was killed and seven others were wounded in a sunday afternoon isshooting. th happened during a sidewalk cookout. approached ay a man the crowd and opened fire. investigators believe someone started shooting in return. as many as 40 shell casing markers could be seen on the street and sidewalk. the acting mayor asked anyone with information to come forward. >> people know who's doing these shootings and who's targeting different people. for people not to come forward and say who have done this, retaliation, that's not the way to go. >> no arrests have been made. >>> also developing this morning, investigators in seattle are trying to figure out if weather played a role in the collapse of a crane over the weekend. four people were killed when that crane snapped on top of ae new googl building on saturday. a co

in montgomery county, cory smith, news4. >>> 4:49 now. this morning, t number o measles cases in the u.s. is near record levels. the aycdc 465 cases have been reported in 19 states. that is the second highest total since measles was declared eliminated left two deaths ago. officials say the surge head been fueled in part by the anti-vaccination movement, that most people who contract measles have not been vaccinated. confirmed the first case of measles this year in pikesville outside baltimore. t>>> our n health story could be aspecially concerning for -- could be especially concerning for parents t inffic jam neighborhoods. a studio by the institutes of health show traffic pollution put children at risk of developament delays. -- developmental delays.se chers is also found children exposed to air pollution in the womb were at higher risk for delays, as well. >>> we know severe weather can make itself known in plenty of ways. we've seen it all here, and some are ugly and others downright dangerous. >> heavy rain can cause rock slides. thi

cory smith is at the scene.e'll talk with him live coming up the exit to washington boulevd, there are three exits there. add exit 8. the ramp top exit 8 is shut down. 8b to washington boulevard, pentagon is openment and 8c is open, as well. other problem is in the laurlgr this mog. southbound 95, the ramp to westbound 198. have a tractor-trailer on its side. westbound198 after 95 because of the crash. the right islacked by response there. >> thank you. >>> nationals fan may have missed bryce harper's home runs. one thing we don't miss, his temper. philly fs saw it as he was ejected for a game against the mett ns. he was unhappy about a call. ethic check this out -- he le a the dogo returned to the plane andgh and fagain. he's been ejected in many years, but phillies warrant used to it. is it wrong to say i kind of miss the temper? he just made itin resting. put it that way. once you're ejected, you can't come back. you want to pay me that kind of money, i'll sit quietly. still paying me. >>> a tradition continu

news4's cory smith will be in nashville today toover all the drama. his live reports begin this afternoon on news4 at 4:00. >>> could today be the day? icter months of speculation, former ve president joe biden is expected to announce that he is running for president. we expect the news to come in a few hours. sources tell nbc news that biden will formally announce hises pridential bid today in an online video. this would be his third run for president. >>> meanwhile, democratic presidential candidate pete buttigieg just got his first endorsement from a sitting member of congress, and it is virginia congressman don beyer. he said he thinks buttigieg is the best communicator in this field of democrats. he said, quote, i think he does it better than anyone i've seen since barobama, end quote. >>> hillary clinton is speaking out about the findings of the mueller report. p- an o published in the "washington post," the former 2016 presidential candidate called russia's election meddling a crime against the american people. she calls on republicans to look

news4's cory smith continues our team coverage of the draft from music city. what w the reaction like? >>eporter: i'll tell you what. elated.re not even mother nature can rain on this redskins parade. as up, a home town kid playing for the home town team. just really raises the level of excitement for redskins nation. the best part was they didn't have to trade away any picks to get their man. dwayne haskins is the man. take a listen. >> it's huge for us. he wants to be here. we want him here. the perfect fit. >> you guys did notoave t trade any picks. >> we're so excited. you can tell by when they made the pick. that was real. we're so excited. where does he fit in? >> a franchise quarterback. >> he fits had as a franchise quarterback. doug williams 2.0. he won the super bowl the year i was born. hopefully it won't take long for them to get back there. hopefully he will be the one to leave him there. >> hey, more from the newest star of the washington redskins. what dwayne h thinks of putting down the burgundy in gold. coming up later in sports. >> other news

>>nd i'm cory smith.lt gregory succeeds carnal donald worrell. >>> also new this morning, virginia lawmakers have voted to end driver's license suspensions for those with unpaid court fees. this affectsli nearly 1 m virginians who currently have suspended licenses. > now let's check on your commute in your first 4 traffic. jack, good morning. >> thanks. good our chopper 4 over a crash on route 1 as you head up university boulevard. it's near rhode island avenue.u' find you're under police direction. the crash is scattered ross the roadway. do be careful. on theve rails w got some issues on orange, blue, silver line. also onhe red line, signal problems. back to you. >>> all right. we'll take a break now. your forecast is next. >> stay > welcome back on this thursday m temperatures in the suburbs around 40 degrees. here in washington, a temperatur of . grab a light jacket stepping out. a beautiful sunrise out there today. re is the latest sunrise time now at about 6:50. today we'll see a high of 67 with a m

. >> reporter: cory smith, news 4. ct it is going to take a lot of funding to prothe tidal basin. repairs and improvements could cost as much as half billi dollars. >> a lot of money. later this onth, news 4 working for you with an in depth look at our changing climate. you see how it is impacting your family, money, health, even ur commute. our primetime special airs on earth day april 22nd at 7:30, right here on news 4. >> that you won't want to miss. taking a live look outside, coming upafter thisbreak, we are going to be joined by clay anderson who is going to let us know how beautiful of a day we're going to have. stay with us. >>> breaking >>> breaking news overnight, eunfire in night sends -- ends with two people dead in capitol heights. police are searching for answers. >> a rising murder rate in the district has the m and police chief working on new strategies to keep the streets safe. to find out what mayor bowser wants for the police force to violence. >> and the dance continues for the cavaliers. uva pulls out a thrilling win to arn their first trip to the national cha

can so our furegenerations, reagan and her kids can enjoy it. >> reporter: at the tidal basin, cory smith, news 4. >> it going to take a lot of funding to protect the tidal basin. e group estimates repairs and improvements could cost as much as half a billion dollars. >> later this month, new 4z is working for you with ann depth look at our changing climate. see how it is impacting your amily, your health, your commute. our primetime special airs on earth day, april 22nd, 7:30 here on news 4. >> look at the sunrise. >> beautiful. >> yeah. 4 much more ahead on "ne today." >> that includes an hour by hour look at your forecast with storm team 4 meteorologist clay anderson. t is going to be a nice day today. stay with us. >>> "news 4 today" starts now. >> breaking news gunfire ends the life of two people in capitol heights. police are searching for answers. >>> a rising murder rate i the district has the mayor and police chief working on new strategies to keep the streets safe. find out what mayor bowser wants for the police force to help fight the violence. continues for ce the cavaliers. u

news 4 cory smith is live in upper marlboro to explain why. cory. >> reporter: well, jim, we're here at the county administration building where the county just wrapped up a hearg on the water and sewer plant. i'm sure you're wondering what water and sewer has to do with church. a new in order for this project to go forward, the county has to make sure the water and sewer can handle a big facility. sidents who live nearby say the answer to that question is no. there's a old adage that says th church is nothe building, it's the people. that may be true, but the redeemed church of god needs a muigger building to house a lot more people and they want to build it on this piece of proper. >> the community based church will bring good things to that area. >> reporter: some residents in nearby estates have no love to vacant church on this piece of land in bowie. derek plumber is among them. >> developments like is not what we decided we wanted. >> reporter: they have issues with infrastructure. >> we want a church the sizef a grocery store. >> reporte

. >> cory smith live for us in centreville this morning. thank you. >>>gew this mornin from calvert county, an 11-year-old girl is dead after a go cart cident yesterday in dunkirk, maryland. we flew over the cul-de-sac where therash occurred. 7 and 12-year-old were also injured in the accident. the sheriff's deputies tell us the go cartoverturned while making a turnn the cul-de-sac. investigators are hoping to hear from wnesses of the accident. >>> on this earth day news 4 learned that metro will bele reing a first of its kind plan to cut its emergency -- the ansit agency says it is looking at everything from electric buss to green building to even capturing andri sto energy that trains produce when brakes.ve to use the metro says it has a goal to take the equivalent of $35,000 vehicles off the road per year, and in the meantime cut expenses. adam tusz i going to have more on this story on news 4 at 5:00 t.m. be sure watch our prime time special on our changing climate at 7:30 toni nt. >>> to our weather. a nice start to the workweek, and some spring

news 4's cory smith joins us live outsi the fire house with the tributes that areouring in for this fallen colleague. cory. >> reporter: jim and wendy, there are only a few jobs more dangerous than firefighter. u.s. marine is one of them. as you mentioned, christopher slutman did both. he gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting those at home and abroad. half a world away from where staff sergeant christopher slutman made the ultimate sacrifice, firefighters at the kentland volunteer fire department are honoring their fallen brother and the legacy service he left behind. >> he's exactly the guy you want next to you. >> lieutenant clifford regembers the l than life character whose unmistakable presence was alwayselt around the fire house. slutman joined the kentland volunteer force in 2000. he was a ladderer and captain. he also spent 15 years in the ne york city firedepartment. there he was awarded for his courage after pulling an unconscious woman from a burning build. >> he embodied every bit of the person you want coming for your orfamily. >> rr: when he wasn't serving his community, s

cory smith joins us live and what the resulting traffic tells us about the roads we use every day. cory. >> reporter: jim, just like thah tanker c we saw last thursday, this morning's crash is the result of human error. that is obviously a major concern, but it's also whats happening after these traffic accidents is also ate problem. speaking with aaa today, there is no easy fix. >> reporter: the cargo in her back seat has always made her a cautious driver, but what seen the last few days makes her nervous to get behind the wheel. >> i take very good precaution. i know how crazy peonde are people will just drive reckless. >> reporter: the last week hds seen a number of major crashes in our area. it started last thursday this tanker crashed shutting down the belt way for hours. then yesterday this tractor trailer crashed and caught fire crippling both directions of the belt way. shortly after oni-66, a 12-car pileesulted in a fire. finally this morning a wng way drivt caused a crash tha killed two people. >> i tell you how reckless .ople a it's unfortunate especially with people dyin

cory smith joins us live with deils on this crashnd what the resulting traffic tells us about the roads we use everyda cory. >> reporter: erika, the sad part about this morning's crash is e humaor is to blame, but it's also what's happening after these crashes that is aus major ca for concern. each time melissa pulls her son out of his car seat, she reliefs a sigh of because it means they got to their destination in one placas given what happened on the area roadways, that's something she doesn't take for grand. >> i tryo take very good precaution because again, i know how crazy people are and people will jus drive reckless. >> reporter: carnage has been a recurring theme on our roads. it l startedt thursday when this tanker crashed shutting down the bell way for hours, and then yesterday this tractor trailer crippling both directions of the belt way. ortly after, a 12-car pileup resulted in a fire. finally this morning a wrong way driver caused a crash that killed two people. >> i hate howeckless people are. >> reporter: a spokesperson for aaa tells meve that though these crashes happe

news 4 cory smith joins us now live with details and what all these crashes tell us about the roads weve use day. cory. >> reporter: well, jim, obviously our hearts go out to the families of the two people who died in that wreck this morning. but we were out talking to drivers earlier today about what is happening after these crashes. that is aoo concern one crash in one place causing a massive ripple effect across the area. and the sad thing is there is really no easy fix. each time melissa pulls her son out of his car seat she breathes a sigh of relief they got to their destination in one piece. what's happened rn thedways recently is something she doesn't take for granted. >> i try to take precaution. i knoweoow crazye are and people will drive reckless. >> reporter: the last week has seen a number of major crashes in our area. thursday whent this tanker crashed shutting down the belt way for hours. then yesterday this tractor ailer crashed and caught fire crippling both directions of the belt way. shortly after on i-66 a 12-car pileup resulted in a fe. finally this morning a wrong wa

cory smith is at the live desk with the latest on this. cory? >> reporter: federal prosecutors say this man, mark domingo, boasted on line but really struggled to develop he allegedly researched several targets including churches, police officers, freeways, and the santa monica pier. the fbi says he was plotting a large-scale terror attack as revenge for the mass shootings in new zealand and settled on bombing a weekend rally in long beach. domesticic oh who expressed support for the islamic state militant group was arrested friday after he received what he thought was a live bomb by an fbi informant. domingo served four months in afghanistan as an army fa inryman. investigators also found several guns in his home including a modified ak-47-style rifle. back to you. >> thank you. >>> today the mann accused i california's deadly synagogue shooting is expected to be arraigned. th suspect is facing one count of murder with a hate crime special circumstan, three counts of attempted murder, and one count of arson. the arton charge is related to a inc