aaron, over to you. >> thank you, danella. if you planned to catch a polite in the northeast today, expect to make some changes. flight aware.com says just under 3,000 flights are already canceled through tomorrow. we can expect that number to climb. you're look live right now at reagan national where megan mcgrath is this morning. she's telling us that airlines are trying to bump up passengers to earlier flights. most carriers are waiving change fees for those traveling through new england airports through sunday. one way to get as far north as new york is by train. amtrak tells us northeast service will run as normal between d.c. and new york for now. however, you'll likely have to stop in the big apple. all service between new york and boston will be suspended just after noon today. service also halted in connecticut, new hampshire, vermont and upstate new york later today. >>> you can get the forecast wherever you are by downloading the storm team 4 weather app for your smartphone. you can also take and upload photos so ot

aaron and eun. >>> thank you, danella. 6:12, breaking news. hundreds of people are hurt, windows shattered. a meteor slammed into russia overnight. a nasa scientist explains how it could arrive unexpectedly. >>> the not so triumphant return of a >>> welcome back at 6:15. that disabled cruise that became a nightmare for passengers sits empty in mobile, alabama. a long trip homemade longer with problems towing the boat to shore. jay gray is also in mobile this morning where that ship is docked. jay, good morning to you. i cannot imagine the relief those passengers are feeling today. >> reporter: absolutely, eun. good to talk to you this morning. relief. it started with a lot excitement. adrenaline as the ship was pulled into the port here. take a look. not a much better picture than this had. an empty and idle carnival triumph. loud roars, applauses. not only from the ground but from those on the deck. they began chanting let us off. let us off. they were systematically removed from this ship. a process that initially carnival told us would take

over to you. >>> thank you, danella. >>> they're not cheering for danella. these are ravens fans. there's a good chance they won't be doing a lot of work in baltimore. a lot of people do. celebrating the second super bowl title in a dozen years. thousands of fans filled the streets in the federal hill neighborhood moments after the game. police have not said whether they made any arrests or if anybody was hurt. hopefully they were dancing like that guy having a good time. >> we expect the ravens will return to baltimore after a thrilling 34-31 win over the san francisco 49ers. they had to survive a ferocious comeback to win that game. baltimore led 28-6 at one point. the niners quickly closed that lead to just five points. they even had a chance to win the game in the final minutes. they couldn't score the go ahead touchdown. their head coach, jim harbaugh thought the ravens should have been penalized or holding for pass interference. john harbaugh and he met in the middle of the field. >> the meeting with jim in the middle was probably the most difficult thing i've ever been asso

back to you. >>> danella, thank you. it's happened again, the company hacked on twitter and having fun with it. >>> they're thinking outside the mailbox. the very creative way the postal service is going to gucci prada, armani, the postal service. that's right. the cash strapped agency will launch an all weather apparel and accessory line under the name, rain, heat and snow. it will start with mens's apparl and it will be available next year at only high-end designer stores. >> finally. i've been waiting for good usps apparel. it's supposed to be wearable electronic fashion wear. >>> i might want to change your twitter password. another big name company's account was hacked. it took over the jeep twitter account and said cadillac bought j jeep. it lasted more than an hour. jeep tweeted out after gaining control, thanks, bk, let us know if you want to grab a burglary i and swap stories. we'll drive. >>> this year at the oscars, even the losers are winners. the gift bags they'll be taking home. >>> martha stewart taking th

eun in. >>> danella, thank you. 6:11 now. why news that the pope is stepping down could mean big business for some. plus, hardly a dream vacation. the travel horror stories coming from the powerless cruise ship in the gulf of mexico. >>> next, the new tactic police are using to you see flashing lights in the distance. this is on 36th avenue near metzerott street. we're told that one student apparently set a fire in a home that he shared with two other university of maryland students at some point after leaving the home one student shot the two others and then himself. one of the two student victims died as a result of the shooting. we'll have a live reporting coming up in a couple of minutes. >>> the ex-police officer accused of murder might be in mexico. authorities have already beefed up security at the u.s./mexico border in the hunt for christopher dorner and warned airports about him. police have put up billboards advertising the $1 million reward for information on dorner. so far the lapd says they've received more than

aaron over to you. >>> danella, thanks. new this morning, a man high on pcp under arrest for shooting and killing a man who was trying to pump gas. the shots were fired on branch avenue in hillcrest heights. prince george's county police say they crossed him a -- they tried to taser the suspect. that had no effect. not clear if the shooter knew the victim or if there was any motive in the incident. >>> that murder comes as prince george's county police are dealing with another student killed. the second in 24 hours and the sixth prince george's county student to be killed had year. megan mcgrath is live at the school with more on how the school is dealing with this. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, eun. the murder of one student is a terrible situation, but here at suitland high school, they have seen two students gunned down in just a 24-hour period. investigators do not believe those cases are connected. however, they're part of a larger disturbing trend. six county students have been killed so far this year. the

a look at first 4 traffic now with danella. >> good morning.und our area, still checking for incidents and so far, let's give you an update. traveling the icc between 270 and 95, travel lanes are open. bw parkway between the capitol beltway, a lot of green here. you're getting by without issues. over to i-95 in maryland, a live look past 100. nice and clear. again, between the baltimore beltway and the capitol beltwayment aaron, back to you. >> thank you, danella. tomorrow the wizards will be looking for a second win in a row. the they beat the clippers 98-90 at the verizon center. the clippers were out chris paul and blake griffin who injured his hamstring during warmups. john wall had 13 point and 8 assists. it snaps a four-game losing streak. the knicks come to town tomorrow might. >>> were you shocked when the lights went out at the super bowl. we've learned that the agency that oversees released a memo saying they had some decay and a chance of failure. the company that powers the superdome expressed some concern. investigators are still t

danella with a look at traffic. good morning. >> good morning, checking things out around the beltway. in one minute, we'll start with the rails. six-minute delay train number 407. a closer look at the beltway in montgomery county. no issues between i-270 and i-95. travel lanes are open. you can see here at new hampshire avenue, nice and clear. we'll head to prince george's county in ten minutes. >>> thank you, danella. >>> the leading lawmaker who is turning the tables on stephen colbert today. >>> plus, stressed out. a new report reveals which group of people is the most stressed in the u.s. >>> the reason a local school district is pulling a video to fight bullyi welcome back. a huge winter storm is moving up the coast. right now boston is starting to see some of the first flurries. the weather channel's mike seidel is in revere, massachusetts, hes nest of boston. mike, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning from revere beach outside of downtown boston. we've got our first flakes. the real storm, the real

serious delays. >>> thank you, danella. that is "news4 today." you for starting your day with us. >>> the "today" show is next. we'll be back with weather and traffic and breaking news. we'll back here tomorrow morning at 4:28. see you tomorrow. >>> make it a great wednesday everybody. my mom doesn't drink starbucks coffee because she thinks it's too dark, and so i brought her some blonde roast. she loves it now. "my son made me this coffee," "you should try it, it's delicious." ♪ and some people found that a little bit strong. but as soon as they tasted blonde roast, boy they were on board. ♪

danella is here with the latest. >> thanks, tom.you're taking the rails, metro, marc, vre, no report of delays. over to the roadways, still clear this morning. heading up to i-270 and fly over it together. nice and clear this morning out of frederick maryland. traveling southbound and northbound, not seeing any accidents, no construction. making the way through gaithersburg and continuing all the way to rockville and heading toward the beltway. if you're traveling on the beltway between i-270 passing connecticut avenue towards i-95, nice travel speed. the drive will take you ten minutes. i'm back in ten. aaron and eun. >> thank you, danella. >>> a big honor for the late mayor, ed koch. >>> forget the game, the memorable moments during the super bowl's commercial breaks that will have you talking this morning. >>> in 06 60 a 5-year-old boy has been held for nearly 200 hours in alabama after being taken by a gunman from his school bus. jimmy lee dykes is the man at the center of this standoff. the veteran is described as a loner who d

danella with a look at traffic now. >> good morning.rst 4 traffic office, tracking problems on the fredericks line. the vre train. the problems at the brooks station. one track is dealing with a broken rail, the other track a disabled freight train. train number 300, an hour and 5 minute. 55-minute delay on train number 302. and also 304, 35-minute delay. no trains are getting by that station. let's head to the roadways. this time we'll talk about silver spring. southbound, colesville road. the crash blocking the lane. at one point left lane was getting by. now two left lanes getting by. it's under a mile. aaron and eun, over to you. >>> we're not sure how you change the radio. the viral video of an inventor trying to beat traffic in the world's smallest car. >>> the unplace you may want to opt for the full calorie soda over the diet stuff. >>> diet soda may do more harm than good mixed with alcoholic drinks. it could get you more drunk. researchers say diet drinks combined with alcohol can cause a higher breath alcohol concentration. r

danella looks at traffic now. >>> good morning. problem at the vre station still causing delays on the vre. i'm tracking this for you. fredericksburg train number 3. slower, 35 minutes. 25-minute delay on train number 302. no trains are getting by the brooks station. back over to you both. >>> thanks, danella. >>> more problems for chris brown. what's landing him in court today. >> losing her cool. how a judge came down on a young woman for her conduct in the courtroom. >>> were we need to be in the know at all ti >>> i'm angie goff with breaking news from the live desk. another dead lay tack in iraq. two officers were shot when machine gunfire was opened on police outside of baghdad. that according to iraqi officials. four others were hurt. the attackers were reportedly shooting cars they sprayed that checkpoint. this is the third day in a row militia forces have been targeted in this area. at the news 4 live desk, angie goff, news 4. >>> that will be $10,000. >> are you serious? >> i am serious. adios. >> shock in the miami court

first 4 traffic now with danella. good morning. >> good morning, tom. the traffic office, tracking a couple incidents. westbound 66, just past 123, change bridge road. you're going to see an accident and activity blocking the shoulder rain as well as the right lane. your volume pretty light. but you'll come to this accident at speed and then slow down. give yourself extra time if this is your commute. over to the beltway, outer loop at old dominion drive. disabled truck. the lights off to the shoulder lane. travel lanes on the beltway are open. no issues as you travel the beltway in virginia. let's head over and talk about the rams. taking the metro, marc, vre, all are on or close to schedule. back in ten minutes and we'll check i-270. i'm starting to see delays out of frederick. a complete recap in ten minutes. aaron, over to you. >> thank you, danella. >>> more pain at the pump. the national average for a gallon of gas $3.58, seven cents higher than a week ago. a similar situation in our area, d.c. drivers paying on average $3.77 a gallon. an increase

back over to you, aaron. >>> thank you, danella.er crucial day for governor mcdonnell's transportation plan. a senate committee will introduce his -- it includes scrapping the gas tax and raising the sales tax. he touted his plan yesterday in northern virginia. he said money that it would generate would help fund construction of metro's silver line keeping tolls on dulles toll road this check. they're willing to cooperate with the governor as well. >> i think we can work to get a transportation program. the work with the speaker. >> there definitely are some behind the scenes and in front of the scenes positive discussions taking place. and i think that's a very good sign. >> the full senate could vote on the transportation plan as early as tomorrow. >>> natural gas could soon cost a little bit more in maryland. the general assembly of the state will vote on a price hike to help pay for improvements to older pipelines. it's expected to be $2 per household increase. it will allow companies to charge customers for upgrades before the

aaron, over to you. >> thank you, danella.g, two northern virginia lawmakers pushing for part of the state's just passed transportation bill to be tossed out. senator adam evan much alexandria and delegate scott sur develop of fairfax county launched an online petition against an ex fra fee for owners of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. drivers trying to be environmentally friendly should not be punished with a tax. governor mcdonnell says the commonwealth is in need of new ways to earn revenue but he says he will review it. >>> if you filled up your gas tank lately, you probably felt the pain in your pocket. gas prices up 46 cents in the past month. a combinations of factors keep driving up the prices, including refineries shut down for seasonal maintenance. they're making the switch over to a summer blend of gas earlier than usual. there's also the unrest in the middle east causing a fear factor. right now, aaa reports the average for regular is 4:02 in the district. in maryland, $3.79 a gallon. in virginia, $3.70 a gal

with more on traffic, we'll go to danella sealock.ents in. >> i have an update on the earlier accident in frederick, maryland. at one point all your lanes were blocked on route 15 on mountville road. you're southbound, just the left shoulder is blocked. you're able to work your way around. use caution this morning. want to show you a live look 355 at clarksburg. the roads have not been treated. use caution if you come on some of the roads. here's a live look right now. we're talking about travel speeds on i-95 in virginia. as you make your way to prince william parkway. i saw crowding along the lorton area. not as bad. eun, it will take about 36 minutes from quantico heading northbound to the beltway. back to you. >> 6:34 nowment a major traffic alert for d.c. drivers. a portion of the southeast freeway is now shut down because of construction. crews closed the eastbound side between 8th street and pennsylvania avenue. the ban will stay this way for 18 to 20 months. this is phase 2 of the 11th street bridge project. this will have a b

danella has a look at traffic now. >>> good morning. today in the first 4 traffic office, still problems from yesterday. if you're traveling in kensington along cedar lane, it's blocked and this is between beach drive and rockville pike. your closure is in both directions because of a downed tree. we'll head down i-95 in virginia at prince william parkway. accident lined up to the right shoulder lane. travel lanes open as you head to the beltway and your volume between prince william parkway to the beltway is clear this more than. no report much delays along the metro, marc. vre. all look good. >>> thanks, danella. >>> why some people may be disappointed by their tax return this year. >>> not just (woman) 3 days of walking to give a break cancer survivor a lifetime-- that's definitely a fair trade. it was such a beautiful experience. (jessica lee) ♪ and it's beautiful (woman) why walk 60 miles in the boldest breast cancer event in history? because your efforts help komen serve millions of women and men facing breast cancer every year. v

aaron and eun. >>> danella, thank you. the might mayor vacation continues for cruise ship passengers stranded in the gulf of mexico. when they could finally see land. >>> a photo controversy. the pictures captured by >>> i'm angie goff at the live desk with breaking news out of afghanistan. women and children are among those dead following a nato attack that took out top taliban leaders. three commanders, including a notorious al qaeda linked military leader were killed in the air raid. officials say five children and four women also died in that attack. nato is investigating. the mission supported u.s. and afghan forces on the ground in the taliban-controlled area. angie goff at the live dress being, news 4. >>> a much quieter french quarter this morning. cleaning crews have taken the place of crowds on bourbon street. an estimated million people traveled there this year. it helped to generate $144 million for the gulf coast economy. >>> churches across the d.c. area will celebrate ash wednesday and the beginning of lent.

here's danella, good morning. >> good morning. first i-95 in virginia. as you make your way southbound at prince william parkway, there's a crash there. in your southbound lanes just in your south right shoulder lane, a car ran off into the ditch in that area. right now, travel lanes are open but in a little bit tow truck waiting to get out there to check on the problem. also, as you travel northbound, no issues as you make your way from fredericksburg i-95 to the beltway. you're clear. continuing on to 395 in the southbound lanes, at king street, construction just off to your right shoulder lane. travel lanes, are open 395 north and southbound. i'm back in ten minutes, aaron and eun over to you. >> danella, thank you. > angie goff has breaking news. >> oscar pistorius is back in court. prosecutors again detailing their case against the track star accused of premeditated murder his girlfriend. this is video of him arriving earlier this morning. they say that they do have a witness. the prosecutors say. who said she heard nonstop fighting between the coup

>> danella, thank you. more delays are coming.he arlington memorial bridge today. crews are expected to start inspecting the concrete on the bridge deck. that could leave only one lane open in each direction from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. all lanes should be back open for the morning and evening rush. the inspection could last until march depending on the weather. >>> 6:54 now. we're helping you avoid hefty fines and stay safe on the way to work. we took a look at which red light cameras generate the most money. here's what it found. >> lehigh way and -- a quarter million dollars in 2011. in montgomery county, river road and wilt sen lane brought in $30030,000 in tickets. it was the camera on pointer ridge and route 301, prince george's county biggest revenue generator. alexandria, the camera at patrick and gibbons street, brought in more than $370,000. the camera in the district making the most money located on south capitol street near i street southwest. it brought in more than $740,000. you can see a complete list of red light ca

a look at traffic now with danella. good morning. >> good morning. the first 4 traffic office, still tracking this accident in maryland along 295 southbound. this is near i-195. you can see chopper 4 is on the scene now. just the left lane is getting you by. police are blocking the right lane. delays look like around two miles right now. you are pretty slow as you pass this accident. but once you pass this accident on bw parkway and continue southbound. the travel lanes are open there. let talk about usual delays. out of frederick, you're slow as you make your way to clarksburg. slow passing 109. but the trip in germantown, not bad at all. here's a live look at father hurley from germantown. still clear. hurry out of the house. aaron, over to you. >> thank you, danella. d.c. police need your help to find a missing girl. take a look at this picture. this is 6 year's ariana burkes. she was last seen on e street northeast. police believe that she may have left the district with a parent who does not have custody. she was last seen wearing purple pants,

here's danella. >> good morning. in the first 4 traffic office, still tracking two accidents on the outer loop of the beltway in montgomery county. right near each other. the first one, outer loop at university boulevard is blocking your right shoulder lane. the second one, chopper 4 flying live over this accident. it's blocking the right lane. crash looks like it's been moved to your right shoulder lane. your kdelays around hampshire avenue. train number 890, delays up to ten minutes. it's stopped because it struck a deer. expect delays on the brunswick east line. traveling on penn south train 511. you have a seven-minute delay. i'm back in ten. aaron, over to you. >>> breaking news. a little more than an hour from now, we expect to learn whether olympian oscar pistorius will be granted bail. a judge supposed to present his ruling at 7:30 our time. prosecutors say the athlete poses a flight risk because he owns a home in italy. his defense argued this morning that pistorius' prosthetic legs keep him from getting thr

a look at traffic with danella now. good morning. >> right now i'm tracking breaking news on the road. suitland parkway is closed both directions. both directions suitland parkway is closed this that area. still tracking an earlier accident the inner loop of the beltway towards route 50. it involves an overturned tractor-trailer blocking the right side of the roadway. particular to the left lanes to get by. back to you both. >>> thank you, danella. we're tracking breaking news in egypt involving a balloon. >>> taking on their own league. why the redskins may be ready sue the nfl. >>> how to help one county in their push to get >>> i'm angie goff with breaking news out of egypt. investigators are on the ground interviewing witnesses after a hot air balloon catches on fire killing 19 people. the balloon went down near the city of luxor. all on board were foreign tourists including french and british nationals. two people survived and are in the hospital. no word if any americans were on board. at the live desk, angie goff

eun, over to you. >> danella, thank you. breaking news now. we expect to learn any moment if oscar pistorius will be granted bail. he was officially charged with premeditated murder. prosecutors argue that early valentine's day morning, the track star shot his girlfriend reeva steenkamp through a locked bathroom door. defense lawyers say pistorius believe steenkamp was a burglar. as the hearing began, a memorial service was held for steenkamp in port elizabeth. >>> new this morning, 60 people are homeless after a raging apartment fire in manassas. it broke out just before 11:00 last night on lady jane loop. a viewer sent us the video of those towering flames. the fire started apparently in a third floor apartment and quickly spread to become a two-alarm fire bringing nearly 100 firefighters to the scene there. head to quickly pull out because part of the roof collapsed. would people were taken to the hospital as a precaution. a resident also in the hospital for smoke inhalation. the cause of that fire is under investigation. they believe it di

aaron over to you. >> thank you, danella. tony tull at the live desk. >> we're getting reports that hugo chavez is back in venezuela. he spent two months in cuba receiving cancer surgery and treatment. there are some pictures right therement you can see him in the hospital presumably with family members there in cuba. he did put a message out on his twitter account saying "we will continue our treatment here." there is no word on his present condition at this time. but, again, you can see pictures there of hugo chavez in the hospital there in cuba. again, he is back in venezuela as of this morning. that's the latest from the live desk. back to you. >>> thfrs the scene on the mall as thousands gathered to call for president obama to address climate change can. activists from around the country demanded more spending on green energy alternatives. they also urged the president to reject the keystone excel pipeline which they say would contaminate land and water across the route. there were similar demonstrations across the count

aaron and eun. >>> thank you, danella.an accused of slapping a child during a flight. >>> what we're learning >>> new fallout this morning for a man who lost his cool with a >>> a man charged with slapping a toddler on an airplane is out of a job this morning. 60-year-old joe hundley of idaho no longer works for an aerospace and defense company after he slapped a 2-year-old boy on a minneapolis to atlanta flight. the boy's mother says altitude change caused her son to start crying and hundley, who appeared intoxicated, used a racially charged word before slapping the 19-year-old child in the face. >> to hit him was just -- i felt like i was in another world. i was shaking. i i thil be replaying it the whole time. very traumatic. >> according to his attorney, hundley will plead not guilty to federal simple assault charges. >>> wednesday marks ten years since people died in a nightclub fire in rhode island. yesterday, they gathered to pay respects. the station nightclub burned to the ground in february of 2003 when pyrotechn

a look at traffic with danella, good morning. >> good morning. in the first 4 traffic office, checking on the incidents from yesterday. if you're traveling in aspen hill along georgia hill, had water main repair in the right lane in both directions north and southbound on georgia avenue. it's nice and clear. no issues this morning. it's a wrap over there. let head to the beltway in prince george's county past st. barnabas road and toward the wilson bridge. clear in both directions. on the beltway between i-95 and the wilson bridge, no incidents to report. back in ten. over to you. >>> thank you, danella. >>> a former police officer convicted of manslaughter could walk free today. >> the reason a baltimore ravens cheerleader says she was left behind when the team headed down to new orleans. >>> a live look outside where the wind will give way to some snow. your forecast ahead. it is now 4:43. lucky charms?! ♪ yer always after me lucky charms! whoa. i forgot how good these taste! [ lucky ] ♪ they're magically delicious ♪ the one and only, cheerios

danella has a look at first 4 traffic on this friday morning. >> good morning.aking roads in prince george's county. checking things out for you. pretty clear as far as accidents. it's early morning. no volume at all that you're worried about. traveling in clinton, brandywine, even making the trip in ft. washington for incidents. nice and clear. 295, bw parkway at 32, making your way north and southbound between 32. traveling to the beltway and even heading to d.c., 295 and anacostia. you're clear in both directions. i'm back in ten minutes. aaron and eun over to you. >> thank you. >>> celebrations kicking off this weekend. >>> plus, the famous face who might inspire a larger crowd at the washington auto show today. >>> a live look at reagan national airport. we'll >>> welcome back. this is a live look in loudoun county where the snow is beginning to fall pretty heavily out there. 38 degrees. just a reminder, loudoun county schools are opening two hours late as a result of this weather. we'll have an update later in the news kags. a 12-year-old boy is facing fel

a look at traffic with danella now, good morning. >> good morning. if you're making the trip this morning, out of charles county, well, check in with local roads for you. if you're traveling along 210, 223, barry road, nice and clear. heading to the beltway now, beltway and prince george's county, st. barnabas road in both directions. travel lanes are open. no construction. no accidents right now. that's very, very good news. continuing the beltway this time traveling the outer loop towards 50, you can see here nice and clear. even the beltway in montgomery county as well as virginia not seeing incidents at this time. i'm back in ten. aaron and eun over to you. >>> thank you, eun. >>> melissa has breaking news right now. >> attorneys in the oscar pistorius are arguing about whether the disabled athlete is a flight risk. they just returned to o court from a ten-minute break. they're in the middle of day four with this hearing. they want him held without bail. pistorius thought his girlfriend was an intruder. a decision on bail expected today. his lawy

aaron, over to you >> thank you, danella. the wizards are celebrating another win over one of the best teams. the clippers were without their stars, chris paul and blake griffin, who injured his hamstring during armups. still, it was an impressive game for the home team. martell webster led with 22 points. john wall had 13. it snaps a four-game losing streak. the knicks come to town tomorrow night. >>> there's nothing most guys wouldn't want to do more than just sit in front of the firefighter and watch sport all day long. >> might not be a good thing. you might want to reconsider. why men may want to cut down on the amount of time spent in front of the tv. >>> first, while you may be wasting your money if you buy a car with a turbo charged engine. >>> why jacoby jones record will cost one maryland business a pretty penny. ♪ ♪ i'm halfway to your heart ♪ you have to let me know ♪ so i don't make my worst mistake ♪ ♪ turn around and let you go [ female announcer ] when sweet and salty come together, the taste is irresistible.

here's danella. >> good morning. as far as traveling along i-270, tom, we're seeing a lot of congestion. normal delays around this time of morning. the good news is no accidents to report. you are slow towards clarksburg. german ton nice and clear. southbound getting by without issues on shady grove. your volume is increasing. i-66, we saw an accident off to the shoulder lane right after -- it's out of the roadway. back to you. >>> breaking news that may impact your commute this morning. firefighters on the scene of a big house fire in northeast d.c. it broke out on field place right along the maryland border. it is disrupting traffic on eastern avenue. news 4s megan mcgrath is live with new information on that. megan, good morning. >> well, good morning, aaron. in just the last couple of minutes, we had improvement in the traffic situation. officials here on the scene were able to move the hoses that were across the eastern avenue and traffic is moving in the inbound direction here. you can see cars now getting by.

good morning, danella. >>> good morning. slick conditions. as far as accidents, looks nice and clear in the area. a closer look if you're traveling 295, bw parkway in maryland as well as i-95 in md mtd. heads up, southbound between 198 and the icc had roadwork there. checking cameras in the area, no issues to report. the trip out of frederick toward the beltway, you're clear in germantown, no issues as you continue towards rockville. connecting to the beltway, inner loop and outer loop in montgomery county, nice and clear. back in ten. eun, we'll head to virginia then. >> flakes have yet to start falling, but the travel situation is problematic. airline tracking websites flight aware.com and it reports that more than 2900 flights have been scrapped through tomorrow. delays and cancellations are starting to stack up on local departure boards. here's a live look at reagan national right now. megan mcgrath is there with more information. megan? imt. >> reporter: the strategy of the airlines is to get as many flights out this morning as they can

a look at traffic with danella. >> thanks, tom.ng around the roadways, still checking things out and pretty quiet. we'll check i-95 and bw parkway in maryland between the bowie and the capital beltway. a live look at i-95 at 198. travel lanes are open. very light volume this morning. it's good if you're about to head out of house. smooth sailing for you. checking local roads in maryland. no issues to report if you're traveling along 29 here's a look at fairland. downtown silver spring, nice and clear in both directions. back in ten. aaron and eun, over to you. >> 4:54 now. in the past few weeks, you noticed it's costing more to fill up your tank. the national average is up 16 cent from a week ago to 3:51. our area is seeing similar price hikes. d.c. drivers are paying $3.69. 12 cents more than a week ago. virginia is still the cheapest in the region, paying $3.40. a jump of 14 cents. maryland has seen a hike of 14 cents, they're paying $3.53 a gallon. in west virginia, drivers are paying $3.63 a gallon. >>> virginia lawmakers will

danella has a look at traffic now. >>> good morning. head to -- first bw parkway and i-95, travel lanes open between the capitol beltway. i-270, no issues will. nice and clear in both directions. a live look in clarksburg awe i make your way to the beltway. aaron, no issues to report. over to you. >>> a local church congregation forced to bundle up after the work of thieves. >>> the mishap that has hundreds much cruise ship passengers stranded at sea at this hour ♪ >>> their night to shine. a look at the big winners and performances from the grammy awards that will have you talking this morning. >>> i'm angie goff at the news 4 live desk. a carnival cruise ship stranded off the mexican coast after a fire on board. the coast guard is communicating with the crew as tugboats make their way to the ship to tow it 138 miles back to port. no one is hurt after the engine room fire and right now the ship continues to operate on emergency power. it's getting supplies from another cruise ship that is on scene. the triumph's next two trips schedule

here's danella. good morning. >> good morning. checking on construction that's wrapping up overnight. we'll give you a look right now as you make your commute out of stofr stafford, virginia. a live look in the lorton area. no issues to report. here's a look northbound. southbound as well. nice and clear ride as you connect to 395. let's head over now to the beltway. traveling the beltway, there was a work zone set up near bw parkway. that looks to be clear in maryland. i'll take a closer look in ten minute. aaron, over to you. >> time now 4:32. melissa mollet at the live desk with breaking news. >> good morning. hundreds of people have been hurt after a meteorite fell in western russia. it crashed about 1,000 miles east of moscow. look at this amateur video. you can see that meteorite literally streaking across the sky. unbelievable to look at causing that bright flash of light. it collapsed a factory roof, shattered windows. there are reports that more than 400 people were injured by broken glass. mostly in apartments here. it w

first 4 traffic this morning with danella. good morning. >> good morning.'s take a closer look at the beltway. nice and clear. prince george's county, between i-95 past 50, a live look. very light volume in both directions. earlier this morning, we saw construction around 295. bw parkway. that's clear. continuing towards the wilson bridge. travel lanes are open. no issues at all. no accidents there. over to i-66. we'll start outside of the beltway at the rest area. no issues again. making your way eastbound and westbound. you're clear inside the beltway. 66 this was at 7:00, it is clear. that was some construction but travel lanes are open. aaron, over to you. >> thank you, danella. the clock is ticking for lance armstrong. the u.s. anti-doping agency says he has until the end of the day to reach out to them. last month armstrong admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs during his seven tour de france wins. if he doesn't meet the deadline, his lifetime ban from cycling will be irreversible. the usada set today's deadline forearm strong to fully coopera

first 4 traffic now with danella. good morning. >> good morning. here with an update on the stafford accident traveling southbound route 1. this is near courthouse road. a vehicle was into a ditch. it's out of roadway. your travel lanes are open. let's head over to 50 in virginia. if you're making the commute, arlington boulevard, no incidents reported. let's head over to 50 this time but in maryland. clear as you head between bowie and the beltway. no issues to report inside the beltway. a live look at landover road. both directions inbound and outbound. no issues to report as you connect to new york avenue and continue towards bladensburg road. again, nice and clear. in the district, checking for accidents too. no reports of accidents at this time. i'm back in ten minutes and we'll check your rails there. eun, over to you. >> danella, thank you. here's a welcome sight for nats fans. soriano pitched for the first time this spring training yesterday. he arrived a few days late to camp because of issues with his visa. general manager mike rizzo said

a look at traffic now with danella. >>> good morning. if you're traveling in our area, nice and clear. a live look along i-66. we'll fly over it together. hay market, no issues to report. it's a smooth ride. a lot of green. that means your travel lanes are open. towards centreville, continuing toward the beltway, no issues to report on i-66. we'll go inside the beltway and take a live look as you head past falls church metro station. again, both directions east and westbound travel lanes are open and clear to rosalyn. heading over to the rails, metro, marc, vre on or close to schedulement eun, over to you. >> the busy las vegas strip blocked off after a fiery accident. the incident blamed for this deadly crash. >>> also ahead, a on the slopes as a teenage >>> outrage as airport security this is my friend diane. she's played by the rules her whole life. but then the rules flew right out the window. having just lost her husband, she stepped up and adopted her three grandkids, while working full time and caring for her brother, eddie, with

danella's here. >>> actually we'll head over to tony.s on the scene of the earlier accident, correct? >> reporter: i'll show you the scene. we had to step back a little bit. you see eastbound 50 at the ramp at 295. you still see that police activity there. the ramp is still closed. it is set to open in a few minutes. [ inaudible ] >> reporter: a couple hours ago, police tried to pull over a vehicle for a minor violation. the vehicle did not stop. a short, brief pursuit ensued. this is where it came to an end. i did see the car earlier. it looked like the car may have lost control coming around the ramp because it is wet and cold this morning. we're told there were no injuries. again, this ramp from eastbound 50 on to 295 will remain closed until park police and maryland state police investigate and open the ramp back up. that is the latest here. danella, we'll send it back to you. >> thanks. >>> we're going to head from where you are along eastbound 50. we're going to go up to the beltway in montgomery county. as you make your way toward

first 4 traffic with danella, good morning. >> good morning. the first 4 traffic office, still checking early morning construction. we'll start southbound, pennsylvania avenue, just at the beltway, going to see the left lane blocked by roadwork there. now over to 50 in marylandout bound. 50 past the beltway, your right lane blocked by roadwork. other than that, from the bay bridge to the beltway, travel lanes are open. a live look at the beltway at 50. no issues to report. continuing towards the wilson bridge. travel lanes are open in both directions. as you commute around the beltway further into virginia, here's a look at george counsel pike. no issues to report. over to you. >>> 4:32 to you. angie goff has breaking news out of north korea. >> north korea confirms it successfully conducted a nuclear test and world leaders are reacting. it carried out the test of the nuclear bomb. after it was detected by the u.s. geological survey. in a statement, president obama described the test as a highly provocative act. he adds, north korea's nuclear w

let's take a look at our very early morning traffic with danella. good morning. >> good morning, tom. traveling in our area, some good news. i was talking a moment ago about the construction along the southeast, southwest freeway. it's now gone. travel lanes are open in both directions. we'll head up to i-270 and check things out. if you're making the commute from frederick, maryland. southbound, even continuing through urbana. nice and clear. no issues in clarksburg as you make the trip passing germantown. gaithersburg in both directions, no construction. no incidents to warn you about. from the spur, connecting to the beltway, clear as well. here's a look at the beltway. the inner loop between i-270 and 95, it's early. that trip will take about ten minutes. air on and eun, over to you. >> you might want to avoid the orange and blue lines. buses will replace trains between federal center southwest and shefrly. that means the capitol south, eastern market, potomac avenue, stadium armory, minnesota avenue and deanwood stations will all be closed. the

breaking news, danella? >>> good morning. the traffic office, we've been tracking an accident outer loop approaching georgia avenue. all of your lanes are temporarily going to be blocked. the situation is this -- the accident is on the left side of the roadway. left lane, left shoulder lane, as well as your left center lane. to get those cars out of the roadway to the right shoulder lane, you're going to have to shut the beltway down. as you're traveling at university boulevard, you see cars are basically at a standstill. want to look approaching new hampshire avenue. this is around i-95, heavy on the brakes here, as well. delays, just expect them. aaron? >> thank you. >>> the event that brings magic johnson to the district. >>> god made a farmer. had to be somebody who would plow deep and straight and not cut corners. >> not everyone loved this ad. the problem one group had with one of the most popular commercials. we gotta sell the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get in. hi, good to see you. start wi

danella? >>> good morning. tracking problems in the first 4 traffic office, northbound 295 at the 11th street bridge, still seeing the right lane blocked. traveling northbound 29 in maryland, fairland road, you have an accident right past the light here. you see blocking the right lane, we'll talk about delays. they're significant right now as you head northbound at randolph road. you see absolutely jammed. stick to the left to get by the accident. back to you. >> thank you. >>> wading back into politics. the major event that mitt romney will be attending. >>> and tragedy overnight. three people killed in a house fire. >>> 6:15. we're staying on top of breaking news. tragedy for a prince george's county family overnight. you're looking live at the scene of a serious house fire that hurt six people including four children. we've just learned that two of the children and one adult male have died. >> this is happening in the 8600 block of leslie avenue in glenarden. stay with us for the latest on the story. >>> we

danella, good morning. >>> good morning.ll start in maryland, heading out 50 past the bay bridge. no issues traveling toward bowie. nice and clear. i'll give you a live look making your way this time past lotsford vista. inbound, more volume than making your way outbound. continuing toward new york avenue, you're clear. back over to you both. >> all right. thank you. >>> it is now 5:41. a crime alert for metro rider. the warning this morning before you head out to catch a train or bus. >>> and how one man is fighting back against work-related calls and emails on his downti >>> good morning, i'm at the live desk with an update on the powerball winner in virginia. we're being told by lottery officials that the winning ticket was sold in the richmond metro area. now those numbers, as you see on the screen, 5-27-36-38-41. that's $207 million. you can take annual payment or the one-time sum of $136.4 million. guys, it takes a lot of us from the newsroom out of the mix. aaron, your dad could still be in the running for this, right

a look at traffic now with danella. good morning. >> good morning. we'll head to virginia checking on roadwork. outer loop of beltway, past little river turnpike, the left lane is blocked. closer to the interchange, another work zone, this time blocking left and right lane. you're seeing a bit of a delay from braddock. aaron and eun, back to you. >> the push to punish parents whose kids don't bother to show up for school. >>> firing back ago the accusations of cheating. what gio gonzalez is telling fans. >> top dog. a look at which pampered pooch took best in show at the westminster dog show and >>> i'm angie goff at the live desk. pope benedict xvi makes his first public appearance since his decision to step down. we're looking at him moments ago walking into the church. he's actually -- these are going to be live pictures right now. this is just moments ago when had he walked into the church. and there is the audience's response. just a huge warm welcome to the pope this morning. what he's doing, he's hosting a general audience. this is not a mass

here's danella with first 4 traffic. >> traveling in the area, pretty nice. no reported delays, metro, mark vre. running on schedule. i-66, traveling in the hay market area. route 15 checks out. 66 looks nice and clear. a live look past sudley road. eastbound, inbound, no issues to report. outbound as well. nice and clear commute heading to the beltway. let's talk about inside the beltway on 66. a live look at spout run parkway. hardly any volume. back in ten minutes. aaron and eun, over to you. >>> 5:01 now. we're staying on top of breaking news. more than 400 people are hurt after an apparent meteor shower. >> this happened in the mountains much russia. that meteor was hard to miss as it streaked across the clear sky and literally shook the ground. this is amateur video of the meteor shower coming through. you can see it caused a huge flash of light in the sky before that crash. the country's emergency ministry says fragments of the meteor fell in a thinly populated area. it's an area about 900 miles east of moscow. more than 400 people are injured. mostly

danella? >>> good morning. first of all, head over to activities. they're not seeing any issues out of haymarket heading toward the beltway and inside the beltway on 66. travel lanes are open. down i-95 in virginia, out of stafford, traveling northbound. again, no issues. we'll take a live look making your pay past the lorton area. clear in both directions. same from the beltway to the 14th street bridge. back to you. >> thank you. >>> coming up on 4:42 now. hear from the relatives now speaking out after a boy held hostage in alabama was released. >>> plus, who's saying not so fast on cuts announced from th ♪ ♪ i'm halfway to your heart ♪ you have to let me know ♪ so i don't make my worst mistake ♪ ♪ turn around and let you go [ female announcer ] when sweet and salty come together, the taste is irresistible. made with sweet, smooth peanut butter and salted, roasted peanuts. sweet and salty nut bars by nature valley. nature at its most delicious. >>> good morning, i'm at the live desk with breaking news out of bowie. we're told that maryland state p

for now, we'll send it over to danella. >> following this throughout the morning. as you make your way southbound at the beltway, they shut your southbound lanes down, again. because cars have spun out and you can see a car on the sidewalk here and another car off to your left shoulder lane. as they zoom in. again, your lanes are blocked right at the beltway. let's head over fairfax county parkway. all the lanes are blocked in both directions. aaron?

now a look at traffic with danella, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. in the first 4 traffic office, i'm tracking two accidents. northbound taking the ramp to eastbound 50 due to an accident involving a police chase. heading northbound 295, the ramp to eastbound 50 is what's blacked. let's head over to the 11th street bridge in d.c. outbound, you'll see a right lane blocked by a crash there. stick to the left to get by that accident. making the trip this time in virginia, northbound out of stafford heading north and south, you see very light volume. i'll give you a live look at the rest area. no issues to report. nice and clear commute all the way into the district this morning. i'm back in ten minutes. aaron and eun? >> thanks. >>> 4:32. melissa mollet with breaking news. >> reporter: good morning. a south african paraolympian has been charged with murder. olympic sprinter oscar pastorius was arrested after a 3 0-year-old woman was shot -- 30-year-old woman was shot dead at her home. the double amputee, nicknamed the blade runner, may have shot his gir

let's check the midday traffic, danella, how's it going? >> first, we'll start northwest at georgia avenue along morton street. had an accident there, please approach with caution. outer loop of the beltway at 50 into maryland. disabled vehicle. still on the scene here, blocking the center lane, you can see it's a truck here just stop in the middle. you are seeing delays as you travel over the outer loop of the beltway. the inner loop, excuse me. connecticut avenue, you're going to see your left lane taken away and some delays as you make your way past wisconsin avenue. barbara? >> thanks, danella. >>> new this morning, we've learned the name of a pedestrian hit and killed by a car in buoy. bowie. latisse brown was killed just after 1 this morning. police say the driver did stay at the scene. we're still looking to find out if that driver will face any charges. >>> this afternoon, the man convicted of killing chandra levy will appear in a courtroom. here's what we can tell you, we know the convicted killer, ig m ig mar guandique. we don't k