kyle shanahan wants to leave daddy.shburn was at the park today to get to the bottom of it. >> reporter: kyle shanahan spoke to the media thursday afternoon for the first time since a variety of reports surfaced sunday citing reports in the organization that kyle shanahan had a fracture relationship with robert griffin, iii and he no longer wanted to coach under his father mike. he stepped onto the podium. >> the reports i want to distance myself from my father is totally untrue, came here with a goal to win. i'll keep trying to do that until they don't the woman us here. it's not a decision that's up to -- don't want us here. it's not a decision that's up to me. it sounds like there's a report about everything right now. i think it's pretty boring to talk about our three wins, not much else going on. there's a lot of stuff out there. there's a report about on everything. some things there's partial troupes to, but when it comes to work -- truths to, but when it comes to working with robert, nobody works with robert exc

he so-called experts are also talking about kyle shanahan's job. they say he is not endeared himself to the staff and that he is the main problem. he complains about everything and his father has to fix it. despite they are eighth in total offense out of 32 teams, another report says sally -- kyle shanahan would like to work for someone other than his father. the address these issues with broad spa road -- broad strokes. is concentrateo on the dallas cowboys portland the faction -- falcons. there always people in the past. a lot of things to come out. it is part of this business. we have to work through it and i think our organization is tough enough to work through it. >> i go back to this is washington and redskins are going to the football. now they are debating mark shanahan, the cornerback situation, and kyle shanahan. this is a great city or what? [laughter] says, don'ter believe anything you hear and only half of what you see. that is what is happening with the redskins. >> a controversial story involving a student and a hug. a new plan to c

one saying worse than the jim zorn era, some placing blame on mike and kyle shanahan. other reports say current and former staff members say kyle has been given complete autonomy to run the head coach. as mike shanahan made clear today, nobody's job is safe. it might be a scenario where mike stays and kyle goes, going to be really interesting to see what happens. >> i would believe there's a group out there saying hurry up and get the season over with. >> get the circus over and move on to next season. we've got mike weiss from the washington post to join me later and give me his always entertaining thoughts and ideas. >> love mike, thanks. >>> council members pushing for answers about reports of sex assaults and late night parties at a d.c. pool facility, the focus on the multimillion dollar wilson aquatic center last month. three women, two of them teens, say they were assaulted during after hours pool parties. at a hearing today we learned there have been no arrests and council member mary cheh says not enough accountability. >> what have you done about this incident

organization have shared with news4 sports mike shanahan's son and redskins offensive coordinator kyle shanahan's future with the redskins is what is driving mike shanahan to actually want out as head coach of the redskins. kyle's role in the organization as offensive coordinator may be putting the head coach in a position where he has to choose between his son and his job. now, the redskins declined to comment on this story and called mike shanahan have not been returned. coming up in ten minutes, though, we will -- who will make the call on the future of the redskins franchise quarterback, the owner or the embattled coach? >>> police say they are looking for alleged victims after charging a private tutor and an athletic coach in montgomery county. daniel is accused of having inappropriate contact with one of the teens he was tutoring. police say he tutored mostly high school students in the betd these da and potomac areas. he's facing several charges including sex abuse of a minor. >>> and charges are coming in virginia rirnlg in the wake of our change -- in the wake of that family tragedy surr

jason for cbs 4 said today from a source that kyle shanahan is universally hated at ashburn at redskinsrk. the direct quote was, kyle shanahan is the head coach, but no one knows he is. >> wow. >> so people aren't happy about the way he acts and everything. so, mike stays, maybe kyle is gone. >> probably won't, i suppose. >> probably won't until the end of the season. >> we don't have enough time to talk about that. you need more time to do that. that's it for us, bruce and jan will see you at 7:00 and we'll talk with maryland governor. have a good day.

future with the team is what is driving mike shanahan to want out as head coach of the redskins. kyle's role in the organization as offensive coordinator may be putting the head coach in a position where he has to choose between his son and his own job. we've reached out to head coach mike shanahan all day long. we have yet to hear back from him. we've also been able to confirm with the redskins organization that dan snyder won't be involved in any player decisions and will allow shanahan to make the call as to whether robert griffin iii or kurt cousins starts as quarterback this sunday against the falcons. one step forward, two steps back. that seems to be the wizards all of a sudden. we'll see if things change on friday in atlanta. the last two games they lost the momentum they had at the top of their four-game homestand. they squandered a 12-point second half lead. denver took advantage with under a minute long. kenneth fareed, only six points in the game, these were two of the biggest. he gives the nuggets the lead. john wall looking to be the hero that night. just like the game, th

also thought to be true that shanahan will have to choose between his son offensive coordinator kyle shanahan and his job. stay tuned. all of this hubbub has got us thinking what's going on? shanahan, the seventh burgundy and gold coach since snyder has owned the team. none have finished out their contract. only one had a winning record, norv turner to the '99 season. he was fired with just three games left in the season. the capitals lost four straight before getting it together and taking five of the last six. first of all, got to warn you, keep a eye on this guy, he's going to impress you. they shot out to a fast start. up 3-0 on the caps in the first period. it looked bad but then alexander ovechkin took over. a mere hat trick, 13th of his career and franchise record setter. that wasn't enough. overtime no score there. troy braugher scored the winner in a shootout. a thrilling 6-5 win. >>> some interesting news for the nationals. ryan zimmerman will see some time at first base next year. the manager matt williams met with the face of the team last week and posed the possible move. zimmerm

also thought to be true that, shanahan will have to choose between his son offensive coordinator kyle shanahanis job. stay tuned. >>> what's happening now got us to thinking shanahan is the seventh burgundy and gold coach since snyder owned the team. none have finished their contract and only one had a winning record, the first one, norv turner during the '99/2000 season. he was fired with three games left in the season. >>> the capitals lost four straight before taking five of their last six. they were 16-2-2 entering tonight's game against the tampa bay lightning, a team they usually dominate at home and one that's banged up. keep your eye on that guy, the great 8. despite the injuries of lightning they shot out to a fast start 3-0 on the caps in the 1st period. looking bad, but then alexander ovechkin took charge, a mere hat trick, the 13th of his career wouldn't do. ovie's fourth spent the game into overtime, but troy brouwer for the winner in a shootout. caps overcome the deficit, no lie. we have thought it was over when they were down 3-0. >> if mike shanahan is anything like me, i have

you to stay on board, but i need you to fire your son, kyle shanahan. his offence is not working for r g3. they are in turmoil. we need a new offensive coordinator." i doubt mike shanahan does it. does he walk away from the one year, $7 million deal if dan schneider asks him to fire his son, the offensive coordinator. it will be interesting. i hardly doubt the shanahan family will condition to coach the washington every sunday night join us for exclusive, revealing and >>> if you have an idea for a new product or service but don't know how to turn your idea sgu a business, there's a new start-up company that may help calmed quirky. the company welcomes invention or product ideas and lets internet users pick the best one and develops and markets three ideas every month. the company has become known for the speed and success rates so much so that it has caught the attention of general electric, which is now partnering with quirky. it's good news for quirky and better news for inventors who get quirky's help. patricia has the story. >> this red light means

. >> his offensive coordinator kyle shanahan, who is mike shanahan's son. look at that dynamic who has developed there, the owner who is tight with his quarterback who doesn't like his offensive coordinator, whose father is the head coach. it's gotten ugly. there's a lot of drama that's going on behind the scenes. i do not see mike shanahan coaching the washington redskins going into 2014. who wants that job? who knows because dan schneider is a very hands-on owner. i don't see a guy like john gruden who just recently reupped with espn or bill cower, those high prow file guys that teams want, i do not see mike shanahan there after this season. >> reporting from new york, just some interesting drama going on in d.c., tony. >> an interesting quarterback that means the coaches are going to go first. no? >> they don't want to replace the quarterback. >>> a storm threatening the east coast, dave warren will have it, back in just a moment. in. >> meteorologist dave warren. another round of winter weather is what we are expecting. starting to see that first off in

you to stay on board, but i need you to fire your son, kyle shanahan. ot working for r g3. they are in turmoil. we need a new offensive coordinator." i doubt mike shanahan does it. does he walk away from the one year, $7 million deal if dan schneider asks him to fire his son, the offensive coordinator. it will be interesting. i hardly doubt the shanahan family will condition to coach the washington >> al jazeera america is the only news channel that brings you live news at the top of every hour. >> here are the headlines at this hour. >> only on al jazeera america. >> al jazeera america is a straight-forward news channel.tÑ >> as we look back at thelife.tÑ of south south africa's nelson mandela after his passing. it came no prize that a former amateur boxer was a fan himself. mandela used sports to help inspire and bring together a post-apartheid nation. apartheid may seem to be far, but not to those who suffered under it. his dream was deferred because of apartheid. >> the soccer field is full of broken dreams. he started as a teenager destined to be a

you to stay on board, but i need you to fire your son, kyle shanahan. ot working for r g3. they are in turmoil. we need a new offensive coordinator." i doubt mike shanahan does it. does he walk away from the one year, $7 million deal if dan schneider asks him to fire his son, the offensive coordinator. it will be interesting. i hardly doubt the shanahan family will condition to coach the washington >> al jazeera america is the only news channel that brings you live news at the top of every hour. >> here are the headlines at this hour. >> only on al jazeera america. was -- prince william was dating kate middleton. >> ross shimabuku is here with sport. >> dennis rodman is in north korea to train basketball players for an upcoming player. he wants everyone to know he's not a joke. this is the same guy who dressed up in a wedding gown and will rite a book with his bff, kim jong un. the 52-year-old rodman, who never shies away from the spotlight arrived in north korea the stream is uniquely interactive television. >> as we look back at thelife of south south

sources within the organization who have told news 4 sports that there's reason to believe that kyle shanahan is what is driving mike shanahan to want out as head coach of the redskins. kyle's role in the organization as offensive coordinator may be putting the head coach in a position where he has to choose between his son and his job. we also just confirmed with the redskins that dan snyder will not be involved in any player decisions and will allow coach mike shanahan to make the call as to whether robert griffin iii or kurt cousins starts this sunday at quarterback against the atlanta falcons. >>> caught on camera, a 40-car pileup in wisconsin. cars crashing one after the other on a snow-covered highway. >>> plus in prince george's county how a slushy wet mix right now could spell serious trouble for the evening right home. we have a live report from largo straight ahead. plus this -- >> this is the official pat collins snow stick, and you can have one of your very own. it's the snowman challenge. details coming up. news 4. >>> boy, oh, boy, what melted today will refreeze tonight. we're

owner tells mike shanahan says, "i want you to stay on board, but i need you to fire your son, kyle shanahan. his offence is not working for r g3. they are in turmoil. we need a new offensive coordinator." i doubt mike shanahan does it. does he walk away from the one year, $7 million deal if dan schneider asks him to fire his son, the offensive coordinator. it will be interesting. i hardly doubt the shanahan family will condition to coach the washington redskins. >> there was a 49ers clinch. willie mase out there, montana. >> the game is over. >> 49ers. >> beat the fal cans. >> thank you. >> good news for pregnant women who say it's okay to eat nuts. mums that ate months five times a month during pregnancy are less likely to have allergies. women were advised to avoid eating nuts. the research conducted on more than 8,000 children. snapshots - a look at the best pictures of the year. every year hundreds of thousands of children in this country write letters to santa with christmas hopes and dreams. there's a team of u.s. postal workers and community volunteers helping to make the wishes come

is what is driving mike shanahan to want out as head coach of the redskins. kyle's role in the organization as offensive coordinator may be putting the head coach in a position where he has to choose between his son and his job. we have reached out to head coach mike shanahan and we have yet to hear back from him. we also confirmed with the redskins tonight that dan snyder won't be involved in any player decisions and will allow coach mike shanahan to make the call as to who starts as quarterback this sunday against the atlanta falcons. we know coach shanahan is not being fired today and is expected to be at practice tomorrow. we'll continue following this story and we'll bring you the latest coming up at "news 4 at 6:00" and we'll continue to reach out to coach shanahan and perhaps get more information from the redskins. that's the latest out of redskins park tonight. >> a lot of tension over there. >> and it continues. >>> our storm team 4 coverage continues. >> we have a team of meteorologists working to break down the latest on what else we can expect in this wi

you to stay on board, but i need you to fire your son, kyle shanahan. his offence is not working for r g3. they are in turmoil. we need a new offensive coordinator." i doubt mike shanahan does it. does he walk away from the one year, $7 million deal if dan schneider asks him to fire his son, the offensive coordinator. it will be interesting. i hardly doubt the shanahan family will condition to coach the washington the stream is uniquely interactive television. in fact, we depend on you, your ideas, your concerns. >> all these folks are making a whole lot of money. >> you are one of the voices of this show. >> i think you've offended everyone with that kathy. >> hold on, there's some room to offend people, i'm here. >> we have a right to know what's in our food and monsanto do not have the right to hide it from us. >> so join the conversation and make it your own. >> watch the stream. >> and join the conversation online @ajamstream. >> today's data dive helps to explain why your flight home may not get there on time. new research suggests the delays may b

been reported the pressure was on coach shanahan to get rid of his son, offensive coordinator, kyle shanahan. >> i don't want to get fired. i'm not going to call up dan schneider to ask his opinion. and if he says no, i'm not going to go that direction. >> how do you not wonder if you're being used in some sort of power play here? >> because you can't, you just can't think about it that way. at the end of the day, we got three games left and my teammates don't need me to think about it that way. they don't need me to bring that kind of environment in the locker room. >> i talked to dan schneider a week ago, talking about the amount of hits robert has had. and any time you are hit, as many times as he has been hit, i thought it was in his best interest, the organization to talk about if we should continue playing robert, if he's hit as many times as he has been hit. >> so much fascination conversation coming out of redskins park today. we'll have more from shanahan, that's coming up later at 6:00. >>> wow, truth telling there, huh? >> some truth telling and lots of stuff. lots of stuff. we'll

kyle is the team's coordinator. mike shanahan may have to choose between keeping his job and keeping his son on the staff. we are following several big stories here. a d.c. police officer will be in court this afternoon after he was arrested in a prostitution case. officer linwood barn hill is charged with two counts of papdering a minor. investigators searched his apartment and he was found with a teenage girl who had been reported missing. humans of people are at a special memorial for nelson mandela at the national cathedral. joe biden is speaking right now. it's in conjunction with the south african embassy. time for a final check on the forecast. amelia segal is here to tell us what we can expect into tomorrow. >> cold today and tomorrow and we will jump into the weekend. people are starting to ask what's going on this weekend. snow and rain are likely for saturday. the exact timing we still need to iron out. we will update the forecast, but right now it looks like the system will begin as snow and transition over to maybe a

it's another week and mike shanahan is addressing rumors and not football. namely, that his son, kyle, wants to part ways with him. at today's press conference, i asked him about rumors and why there seems to be so many loose lips in his organization. >> i can guess where they come from. i know there's a lot of people in my past or the coach's past, or gary kubiak, hey, not everybody is happy. >> coach shanahan also addressing kirk cousins and his solid performance in atlanta. saying robert griffin is still the starter, but every player on the team has to understand. no matter where they were drafted, the best players will play. >> just because you drafted them in the first round or the sixth round or the seventh round, and you're going to keep them there just because you drafted them or sign a guy with a big signing bonus, you lose respect by your football team. >> and so the drama continues here at redskins park and i missed all that, it's dallas week. from redskins park, dave owens, wusa9 sports. >> i'm topper shutt. we have more flakes in the forecast. we'll show you temperatures,

coach, mike shanahan, was back in front of the media today, less than 24 hours after walking out of yesterday's post game news conference in atlanta. and this amid reports that he and his son, kyle, are ready to part ways. dave owens joins us now live with more problems in the family. huh dave? >> yeah, i tell you, that report surprised a lot of routerrers because the prevailing thought is that mike shanahan was grooming mike shanahan to become a coach. regardless whether or not you believe all these reports. it's another week. it's another leak, and more anonymous sources coming out of that building at redskins park, which for a lot of people signifies things are not harmonious. people would be keeping their mouths shut and these reports would not be leaking out. mike shanahan has been taking heat for allowing this situation to occur under his watch. today i asked him once again, why all these loose lips in his organization? >> i can't do anything about those reports. i can guess where they come from. i know there's a lot of people, in my past, or coach hazel's past. i know not everybody is happy. it can be tough. a lot of things do come out as part of this business. >> would i