peggy fox tells us virginia's governor terry mcauliffe wants to do the same thing. >> reporter: here in fredericksburg, a city steeped in history, there are defendants of confederate veterans who say virginia governor terry mcauliffe is wrong. more than 3,000 confederate soldiers are buried in this fredericksburg cemetery, 2,000 without a name, and that's not all. there's this monument put up by the sons of confederate veterans. >> this monument is for the 54 confederate soldiers that this city entombed in asphalt under this parking lot. >> reporter: bill west is a descendent of virginia and alabama confederate soldiers. as a card carrying member of the sons of confederate veterans he's one of 1,677 virginians with a specialty license plate, but because they feature a confederate battle flag governor mcauliffe wants them gone. >> even a display on license tags is unnecessarily divisive and hurtful. >> reporter: his great grandfather fought in the battle of fredburg fredericksburg and his great, great uncle who died in the battle. >> there was a court battle and may be again. the ques

virginia governor terry mcauliffe made a similar move earlier in the day. northern virginia bureau chief jeff goldberg is live in manassas to explain the new developments. jeff? jeff: well, we drove all around northern virginia today and we saw not one of the license plates that have that confederate flag displayed. there are less than 2000 on the road across the commonwealth of virginia. governor mcauliffe making it clear that he believes even one of the plates is one too many. >> as governor haley said yesterday, her state can ill-afford to let this symbol continue to divide the people of south carolina. folks; i believe the same is true in the commonwealth of virginia. jeff: with that, governor mcauliffe moved to get the license plate off the road in virginia. the battle over the plate that honors the sons of the confederate veteran begins at the general assembly in richmond in 1999 leading to the inclusion of the rebel flag in 2002. but today, governor mcauliffe citing last week's supreme court decision allowing state to remove the flag from license pla

robert: but t terry mcauliffe has been insatiable. he wants to pull the redskins to northern or genia and now -- rebecca: can you blame him? i would, too, if i was g goverernor. is t district doing enough to keep their team? robert: we will see.e. i think there's a ptty good chance that d.c. united is basicall playing footsie with terry mcauliffe in ord to keep essure on d.c.overnment to give them m a bett deal. rebecca: i worry about that. mayor bowser started pushing back. that is when things stard to heatp with the game of footsie with virgininia. i do not think any of the jurisdiction should be willing to offer too much. robert: t that t is not the way terry mcauliffe sees it. he is willing to o offer an awful lot have a feather in his cap and he would love -- he only gets oneerm in virnia, so if he could bring one or two sports tes to northern virginia during his ture, he woululd bebe bragging about that for decades. rebecc he would coinue to support the e redskins. let's talk about the speaker of the use of virginia, william now

terry mcauliffe says he's coming up with contingency plans. >> for the first time in their lives many people are getting access to quality health care. so this would have a dramatic impact. i do believe the law will be upheld, but you know, who knows what could happen. >> i'm getting -- >> that was governor mcauliffe talking to wtop. he did not say what his contingency plans are. if the court rules against subsidies premiums can skyrocket for about 380,000 people in the commonwealth. >>> it is 5:35. later today the coffin washed away in suitland will be reburied. these disturbing pictures were taken on father's day. all that rain from saturday's storms buckled the retaining wall at cedar hill cemetery. that wall was supposed to be fixed today. a spokesperson said only one plot was disturbed. no. >>> a big release out of the state department today. john kerry will release the human rights report. >>> the man expected to become the next president of sweet briar college said he's hoping teachers will stay despite the school's turmoil. they were on the brink of closing until a few days ag

>> i'm getting -- >> that was governor mcauliffe talking to our news partner, wtop. premiums could skyrocket for about 380,000 people in virginia. >>> a big release coming out of the state department. the human rights report will be released. it rates how citizens are treated. >>> attorneys for james holmes are set to begin their case today. the case will focus on mental illness. they are trying to prove to jurors that holmes was legally insane when he opened fire on a packed movie premiere in 2012. 12 people died and 70 others were hurt. the trial is expected to run through at least august. holmes facing the death penalty if convicted. >>> 4:48. an apology is not good enough that's what the victims' families are saying about dzhokhar tsarnaev. a judge formally sentenced him to death yesterday. he gave a five-minute speech saying he was sorry for the harm he caused. he prays for the victims. >> everybody was waiting for him to do something great. and he -- he did his thing. he got what he deserved. you know? my son is still suffering. >> any closure today or -- >> ki

virginia governor terry mcauliffe pushing to get rid of a state sponsored license plate that features the confederate flag. he called that symbol divisive and peggy fox talked to the sons of the confederate veterans. they're the only people who have been allowed to purchase those controversial license plates. >> when i look at the flag, i think of them, all the confederate soldiers who lost their lives, never saw their families again. >> reporter: this is one of the 30,000 members of the sons of confederate veterans. you have to prove your heritage to prove your identity. >> they fought here in fredericksburg. >> reporter: huntly used to proudly display his sons of confederate sons veterans plate, but the confederate battle flag on the plate needs to go since governor terry mcauliffe. >> today i'm calling for actions to be taken from the removal of the confederate flag from all state license plates here in the commonwealth of virginia. >> reporter: bill west is also a member of the scv. >> a number of people were heinously murdered in the church. we know nothing about these people and

and today virginia governor terry mcauliffe, along with his wife, sent greetings and messages to governor hogan. they send him his best and prayers for his strength. the latest live from prince george's county maryland. chris gordon, news4. >> thanks chris. >>> lawmakers and others in the state are also sending governor hogan their west wishes. tracee wilkins just spoke with prince george's county executive baker. tracy? >> reporter: twitter lit up as soon as this information came out. we saw a number of state officials and also local officials who were commenting and wishing him the absolute best. county executive baker was one of them. we spoke with him just a few seconds ago. the county executive of course has a personal connection to governor larry hogan in that his dad was once county executive here in prince george's county and grew up in landover, maryland. here's what the county executive had to say. i have known him for a little while yet and he is a fighter and i know that, you know, he is going to give it all he can on this and we are going to be right there behind him. and our

removal of the confederate flag from all state license plates here in the commonwealth of virginia. >> mcauliffe said virginia will not only stop issuing the plates but replace those already on the road. >>> in maryland maryland governor larry hogan said he's against the use of the confederate flag on the state license plate and replicas are currently available to the maryland sons of confederate veterans, but we're told governor hogan has ordered the mva and attorney general to address the issue. >>> lieutenant maryland governor boyd rutherford filled in today for the governor while the governor battles a very aggressive form of non- hodgkin's lymphoma. >>> a public advocacy group is calling for a do-over in the exelon pepco merger. the group public citizen claims kelly backman should have reduced herself in the vote that okayed the merger between the two utilities using what it call -- due to what it calls a confliction of interest. she took a job with the alliance to save energy which acknowledges it takes money from exelon. the alliance also acknowledges backman applied for her job with the

as the democratic governor of virginia today, terry mcauliffe just ordered it. ordered the state treasury department to stop issuing these places and to issue replacement plates to anyone in virginia who has one on their car. i have no idea what is going to happen when 1,677 virginia vehicle owners who paid for confederate flag license plates and have them on their cars now, i have no idea what will happen when they get their replacement plates in the mail without the confederate flag on them. but apparently in virginia that's about to happen. in north carolina, republican governor pat mccory says he wants the legislature to get rid of the confederate flag license plate in north carolina. it looks like he could do that himself if he wanted to thanks to the supreme court rule, at least as far as i understand it and based on extrapolating from the terry mcauliffe experience in virginia. but in north carolina, pat mccory says he wants the legislature to do it instead of him doing it himself. in kentucky, the republican candidate for governor of kentucky has called

for his part, virginia governor, terry mcauliffe said all state license plates with confederate flags will be off the roads in just a matter of months. but there will be a way for people to confer the confederacy. here's news4's tom sherwood. >> reporter: confederate battle flag, newly denounced as a symbol of racism in the wake of the charles top ma mass shootings. virginia governor terry mcauliffe on tuesday said the state would remove the flag from license tags. >> asked the governor on wtop. >> reporter: today on wtop he said the state would act quickly. >> it was taken off the dmv website yesterday. you cannot order a license plate with the confederate flag in virginia anymore. that is gone. no later than the next four months, every license plate with a confederate flag will be eliminated in the commonwealth of virginia. >> reporter: virginia officials also will give the sons of confederate veterans, which pop is sword the flag tag, a few weeks to redesign a new plate. >> without the battle flag on the tag. they can put a confederate halt whatever they like it is the issue of the

[applause] governor mcauliffe: thank you. good morning, everybody.f our folks who come from france ambassador, everybody else, congressmen, welcome to the greatest states and the united states of america, the commonwealth of virginia. and if some of you poor souls are from some of those other 49 states, use this as an opportunity to find a home and move here, because we truly are the greatest. if you're not, at least spend all the money while you are here. welcome to virginia. captain, it is great to be with you. dorothy and i had an opportunity to tour the ship. she is spectacular. there are 79 crew. the original crew is 250. it is amazing what you can do with modern technology, but it was a crew of 79. there were 50 volunteers on it ship. i know we gave the captain a a great round of applause. let's hear it for the crew. [applause] and captain, we thank your wisdom and forethought to coming to your town first, to the commonwealth. he will head off to mount vernon and then went in a little smaller states and maryland, and massachusetts, those irrele

this is unenacceptable. >> mcauliffe was on radio this morning and you remember the incident that killed one passenger and injured dozens of others. andrea? >> reporter: today's testimony focused on metro's internal culture, whether employees feel comfortable verbalizing safety concerns. >> we don't want to see any more accidents anywhere. it's a tough battle. >> reporter: a tough battle because the january 12 smoke incident exposed more than technical problems and reveals an agency fraught with internal chaos with questionable leadership and disgruntled employees. >> we want to have a conversation with them about anything we believe is safe in their work environment, and people them to feel comfortable instituting that. >> reporter: they have implemented a program for employees to feel comfortable about their safety, and then, a disciplinary plan was put in place. >> and then you turn around and the disciplinary matrix makes me fearful for a retaliation for anything they mentioned. >> reporter: metro's ability to handle an emergency is under scriewty. >>. >> what is critical is the prop

. >>> virginia governor terry mcauliffe hopes to have all kefd flag license plates off the state roads within four months. he went on wtop radio today and said state dmv officials will soon start contacting anyone with the plates to arrange a replacement. he said that will be done at no cost to the owners. now the sons of confederate veterans sponsor that plate and governor mcauliffe says they will be given a chance to design a new confederate tag without the controversial tag. if the group doesn't do that drivers will just receive a standard virginia plate. >>> governor larry hogan says he wants the flag off of maryland's license plates as well. his office is working with the attorney general and the mva to address that issue. >>> the debate over the confederate flag has escalated since the church shootings in south carolina. for more local reaction, whur's troy johnson is here now with today's talk around town. and troy, the debate certainly is not new but for the first time, we are seeing states and politicians not just talk about it they are changing their tune. what are your liste

mcauliffe attended 70 different meetings. the governor's office has announced two major deals including one with german discount supermarket chain and elephant auto insurance. >>> the secretary of defense ashton carter will kick off the warrior game. the games show case the fighting spirit of 270 service members and veterans. the opening ceremony at the national museum of the marine corps starts at 11:00. >>> tired of the robocalls? there's a way to get rid of them for good. the ruling that came down that could put an end to them. >>> and deceiving people about her race this summer take flight, without having to take a flight. because all the thrills you need are right here at busch gardens, and water country usa. in williamsburg, va. like the daring new coaster tempesto. so ride together slide together whether it's monster drops collossal curls or furry friends it's all here. vacation packages start at $50 per person per night. the ultimate summer vacation is closer than you think at busch gardens and water country usa. >>>

breaking right now, terry mcauliffe is calling for the flight to be removed from a virginia license plate. the plate belongs to the sons of confederate veterans. the flag of the plate is unnecessarily divisive and hurtful to too many virginians. the call follows the shootings in charleston. states can ban such plates. a number of other states offered the plate option, including maryland. the details on the search for the escaped murderers in new york state. dna testing is underway right now on items recovered from a hunting cabin. a hunter said he saw someone run from the cabin as he approached. it's the biggest break so far in the search for richard matt and david sweat. we have video showing the disturbing -- this was filed back in 1997. he is allowing and acquaints to pierce his arm with a blow dart. coming up, the deflategate appeal. tom brady argues against his suspension. >> will companies be allowed to use the redskins trademark logo without any penalties? that's a lawsuit being debated in federal court at this hour. i'm john gonzalez, a live report is coming up. jumy: several torn

meantime in virginia, governor terry mcauliffe also announced he's also for removal of the confederate flag from the commonwealth's license plates. >>> this is mike hydeck in the newsroom. in the news right now another company taking a stand against the confederate flag. warners brothers will stop selling die cast model cars of the general lee with the confederate flag on the roof. that's the orange dodge charger seen in the dukes of hazard tv series. a company spokesperson told yahoo autos, quote, warner bros. has one licensee die-casting replicas and vehicle model kilts featuring the general lee with the confederate flag on its roof, as it was seen in the tv series. we have recollected to cease the aren'ting of these product categories. -- have elected to cease the production of these product categories. the suspect used the flag in many of his online postings and racist rants. supporters of the confederate flag say the flag didn't kill the members of the emanuel a.m.e. church. a deranged man did. >> reporter: it's day two of the ntsb hearings into the deadly metro incident that happ

. >> reporter: virginia governor mcauliffe, a good friend of hillary clinton and bill clinton, he isto introduce clinton here tonight. live in fairfax i'm mola lenghi for wusa9. >> next find out what crews found while investigating a crash involving a sight seeing plane full of tourists. >> topper is tracking some potentially severe storms that could leave our area soggy all saturday. >> reporter: this friday was anything but ordinary at >>> a sight seeing plane crashed killing all eight passengers and the pilot. >> the debris was found on the face of a cliff. the plane was operated by pro mech air. the passengers were from a holland cruise slip. authorities have not released their name -- ship. authorities have released their names. >>> iraq released footage of airstrikes targeting isis' position in the western city of al-baghdadi. two areas struck were command headquarters for the militant group, no word how many were killed. the airstrikes were carried out with an international force working with the iraqi military. >>> health officials in south sudan are trying to contain a chole

virginia governor terry mcauliffe today banished the battle flag from specialty license plates. walmart, sears, amazon and e-bay all removed confederate flag merchandise from stores and web sites. valley forge, one of the country's oldest flagmakers stopped making the confederate flag in mississippi the republican speaker of the house phil philip gunn called it offensive and asked it be removed. >>> in texas, democratic congressman joaquin castro is backing students who want to remove confederate statues including one of jefferson davis from the university of texas campus in austin. in baltimore, a confederate monument was vandalized while north of the city in robert e. lee park people debated whether the statue should stay. >> i think it's fine. because it's part of my heritage. >> i think that it's definitely a time fours as a country to re-evaluate our monuments. >> and in washington, d.c. the many confederate statue that is reside in the capitol building now under new scrutiny. senate minority leader harry reid saying removing some or all is something to think about. senator

alabama's governor took down the confederate flag from that state capitol grounds and terry mcauliffe has called for the state flag to be removed from all license plates. governor welcome. you've taken dramatic action under your authority, the license plate. >> i announced yesterday that i want the confederate flag removed from every license plate in virginia. yesterday it was taken down from the dmv site. you can no longer get those from the state. i've begun the process today to reach out to the folks from the sons of the confederacy to tell me two or three weeks to redesign their plate without the battle flag on it. we will move forward and recall every license plate at no cost and give a virginia resident a new license plate. so 90 to 120 days on the outside there will be not the battle flag on any virginia license plate. >> do we know how many cars? >> about 2,000 license plates right now. there were some folks in the queue to buy new plates yesterday and they have been informed that they can not purchase those plates. >> and the distribution process, is this going to be a backlo

. >>> and in richmond today, virginia governor terry mcauliffe says he's taking steps to eliminate confederate flags from the state's license plates. the u.s. supreme court ruled last week that states can prevent the confederate symbol from being placed on their license plates. >>> president obama flies to charleston, south carolina on friday. he'll be there to deliver the eulogy during funeral services for reverend clementa pinckney. reverend pinckney was the pastor of emanuel a.m.e. church and a state senator. he was one of nine people shot during a gunman's rampage last week. police call it a hate crime and 21-year-old dylann roof is charged in those killings. >>> defense secretary ashton carter says he doesn't want to start another cold war but confirms the u.s. is sending heavy military equipment to russia's neighbors. the show of force in six countries is designed to prevent the type of assault russia launched in the ukraine. craig boswell has more. >> reporter: secretary of defense ash carter announced the u.s. is stepping up support nato allies in europe. >> we'll temporary stage one a

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he has also received personal messages from virginia governor terry mcauliffe and muriel bouser.ou can beat this. you will be in our prayers. >>> prince county executive talking us to about governor hogan's cver and his father was once county executive. during his announcement, the governor cracked a joke saying the odds of him beating cancer are better than the odds he had of getting elected. baker feels that sense of humor will serve the governor well. >> i can't think of anybody i've seen, in my 20 plus years, being involved in politics and county and state who has a better attitude about the office. he clearly likes being governor. and so i think that's going to help him. >> baker said the county will support the governor anyway. we have more of governor hogan he announcement. reaction to it, and more on the different types of nonhodgkins lymphoma right now in our nbc washington app. >> moving on now to weather, folks, we've got some extreme heat coming our way. if you've got things do outdoors, tomorrow is not the day to do them. let's go to meteorologist ver ronnic johnson.

governor terry mcauliffe says he'll begin the process of stripping the confederate flag off virginia license plates. maryland governor hoague not says he's also against the flooding -- hogan says he's also againsted the flag on license plates. they're working to address the issue. >>> state lawmakers in south carolina today extended a special legislative session to debate the removal of the confederate flag from the state house grounds. that debate's going to likely happen in a couple of weeks. hundreds of people protested outside of that state house today, calling for the flag's removal. and on the house floor tonight, a moment of silence for the victims of the charleston church massacre. led by south carolina congressman and former governor mark sanford. news4's derrick ward is live in northwest d.c. now with the national conversation that has been sparked by last week's shooting. >> reporter: we're here at bus boys and poet in northwest. there was no moment of silence. they moved beyond that. in fact, there was a lot of debate, lot of conversation. sometimes uncomfortable, sometim

united you would think the team would stay in the district but now virginia governor terry mcauliffe is trying to lure the team into northern virginia. >> that's according to our news partner wtop. it's sure to give d.c. council some problems. d.c. has approved plans for a $150 million stadium in the district and nearly half of the teams' fans live in northern virginia and about a quarter here in washington. >>> new this morning, republican governor from louisiana, bobby jindal will make a major announcement about his 2016 plans later this month. he is expected to speak in new orleans on june 24th. he has already made frequent visits to key primary states and launched a presidential exploratory poll. he is polling only at 1% support. >>> and today, a one-time republican is expected to announce a run for the democratic nomination for president. former u.s. senator and rhode island governor lincoln chafee started in the gop and then became independent and then a democrat. he will announce his plans at george mason university today. >>> hillary clinton will be the main attraction at geo

washington post" is reporting the soccer team is listening to pitches from virginia governor terry mcauliffe and lieutenant county officials -- and loudoun county officials which would bring the teams across the potomac. currently they play at rfk stadium. >>> how cool is this. byte harper called this -- bryce harper called this shot. he snap add playful selfie on a fan's cell phone before last night's game before the toronto blue jays. the fan from laurel threw the phone to him and she said it was awesome. pretty cool. >>> the queen is not dead despite what you have may have read on twitter. speculation started after a tweet posted on bbc journalist account that said the queen was being treated at the hospital and the tweet later said she had died. it turns out the station was conducting a technical rehearsal for an obituary for the monarch. the false tweet led buckingham palace to take the unusual step to confirm that queen elizabeth ii went to the hospital for her annual medical checkup after social media comments touched off the speculation about her health. >>> still to come, a preview

according to the washington post virginia governor terry mcauliffe has pitched the team multiple stadium sites. maryland governor hogan has reportedly made his own pitches to keep the team there. >> with all things equal businesses will choose the district of columbia. >> reporter: but not without a fight from its neighbor. we did reach out to the redskins for comment today about the comments that mayor bowser made today and we have yet to hear back from them. i'm mola lenghi for wusa9. >> we know a lot of us washingtonians would love to see the team back in town, but the current lease at fedex field doesn't expire for another 12 years. >> might be a little while there. >>> there could be another big change coming in what you're allowed to carry on board an airplane. today the leading airline trade association proposed new rules that would shrink what you can bring on as a carry-on bag size when you travel. we sent our garrett haake to reagan national airport to talk to passengers about these potential changes. what did you learn? >> reporter: we learned most people don't pay that much a

governor terry mcauliffe introduceing former secretary clinton, tackling several of the big stories you heard today, including the gay marriage ruling. >> we're reminded that like any family, our american family is strongest when we cherish what unites us and fight back against those who would divide us. >> once again, virginia is expected to be one of the most hotly contested swing states in the 2016 election. >>> a lot of brides in prince george's county are upset tonight at a criminal shop owner and the federal government. in 2013, ouphone ya green was convicted of embezzlement. the federal government started seizing her assets including the couture ms. bridal and formal shop she owned in upper marlborough. customers who already paid for dresses can't get them and weren't given a refund. >> i think i'm all cried out. this is the only thing i can tell you to do is to file suit. >> turns out there is more those bride kz do. the u.s. attorney's office has details on what steps customers should take. for details, visit nbcwashington.com and just search "bridal shop". >>> one of the bigge

governor terry mcauliffe is taking measures to remove the confederate flag from virginia license plates. he pointed to the deadly charleston church shootings and last weeks supreme court ruling that allows states to restrict certain license plates. the confederate flag specialty plate belongs to the sons of confederate veterans. northern virginia bureau chief jeff goldberg is working this story for us and will get the group's reaction coming up tonight at five p-m. right now south carolina lawmakers are taking action on that controversial confederate flag that's flying on state capitol grounds. the house approving a measure that will allow them to "debate" its removal" it comes as ebay walmart and sears announce they're banning the sale of confederate flags. abc's karen travers has more. baltimore police officers charged in the death of freddie baltimore police officers charged in the death of freddie gray. baltimore city state's attorney marilyn mosby says prosecutors look forward to trying the case. the officers are scheduled to go on trial on october 13th. freddie gray died in april

at 3:00 this afternoon, governor mcauliff is going to sign legislation granting academic credit for the training you received in the armed forces. >>> mayor hogan is being treated for an advanced form of non hodgkins lymphoma. he took time to praise his medical team at the university of maryland medical center. >>> looking for something to do with your family this summer? how about four free tickets to six flags america? >> super easy to enter. text six flags to 25543. >>> it is a little chilly out here. that is for sure. we are going to warm up nicely. dress in layers, this afternoon will be nice and warm. 63 degrees in the district. highs in the low to mid- every cup has a story. dunkin' k-cup packs in my life were a good fit. a single serving for myself, it's pretty special. it is like having a dunkin' store in my home which is what i've always dreamed of. bring home delicious dunkin' k-cup packs today. your coffee, your dunkin'. people of the coffee drinking world, dunkin' has a dark roast coffee that's deliciously roasted just right for a bold start and smooth finish that's never b

governor terry mcauliffe said the state will move quickly to phase out the confederate flag. in maryland governor hogan says he wants the flag off state tags. joe, how is to going to go over in virginia where a majority of people said they wanted to keep the flag on the plates and what's the real impact? >> well, i think the sad thing about this is it took the -- a tragedy in charleston to get people to discuss this. this is something that has been an on going debate for many, many years, particularly in south carolina. but to answer your question directly, i'm glad the governor's stepped up. it's a symbolic gesture. you have a bill now in congress introduced by john lewis that would repair the damage done by the supreme court on the 1965 voting rights act. so now let's see if members of the virginia congressional delegation step up, dave, since you're in washington, step up and support this bill to repair the damage done by the supreme court. >> and bremante and dave, what about the dialogue that's been generated? >> see i still think it matters. i know you're not saying it

governor terry mcauliffe kinds the law into place this afternoon. a mother was left without any financial support to care for her disabled son. >> something new at the redskins' otas today. for the first time this offseason, the top play maker was catching from robert griffin iii. >> reporter: the redskins wide receiver desean jackson has been a very busy man this offseason. most they go home. desean jackson sticking around for his reality television show. >> it was great. getting the swing of things. i've been working out. it is a little different when you come in. run routs and do this. it feels good. the energy is up and the level is hard. i'm happy to be here. >> reporter: when jackson was a no show last tuesday he was seen later that night in cleveland. drawing criticism from fans and local media members. >> my head coach, my teammates, the people in this building knew my whereabouts. so as far as criticism from anybody else i don't play for them and i don't worry about them. i live my life the way i need to. >> they have lives. this is a major

terry mcauliffe helped to cut the ribbon this afternoon. this is paradise doughnuts on nokesville road. the owner is a veteran. the governor says this is the type of business he likes to highlight. >> the doughnuts i understand are delicious. >>> she's become an icon inside and outside of the world of ballet. today, she's made history again. misty copeland is now the first african-american ballerina named principal dancer at new york's american ballet theater. one of the nation's most prestigious companies. she's been with the theater about 14 years now. nearly eight as a soloist. as principal dancer she breaks new racial and gender barriers. in april copeland and washington ballet theater brooklyn mack dazzled audiences at the kennedy center where they became the first african-americans to dance leading roles in a major classic ballet production. because of her muscular body and her race, dancing her way to the top has been tough. copeland talked to me about the struggles and the stereotypes. >>> you are so used to seeing a certain type of

this morning governor terry mcauliffe joined business and community leaders in tyson's corner to highlight the role of digital jobs in virginia's economy. kimberly bryant talked about her group, black girls cove a tech center non-profit that just launched locally. >> our focus is really to introduce girls from underrepresented communities, ages 7 to 17 to technology and computer programming. >> over the past ten years nationwide, job openings have required digital skills have grown 2 1/2 times faster than non-digital jobs. >>> it's a fourth of july tradition that is no laughing matter. dramatic video showing why you should leave the fireworks to the experts. >>> and the race to the altar is on. more reaction to the supreme court's ruling that same-sex couples can get married in any >>> this is scott macfarlane at the live desk, breaking news now. multiple reports the inmates in that group stake new york prison, prison break, one has been shot and one is currently being chased by police. again there are multiple news outlets reporting that, including cnn and the "new york times." the inmate

. >> in the past are half hour the governor of virginia terry mcauliffe, is moving to have the confederateg on special license plates designed for the sons of confederate veterans. sears and k-mart have joined walmart not selling confederate flag merchandise. they were allowed to sell them on sears.com but this morning none were available for purchase. >>> happening right now, new england patriots quarterback tom brady is in new york meeting with commissioner roger goodell about his deflategate suspension. want to show you a picture of tom brady arriving this morning. there he is. sources tell nbc news that right now brady is testifying under oath. goodell says he wants to hear from the star quarterback himself about the deflated footballs. brady was suspended four games but has appealed that suspension. the players union asked the commissioner from stepping down from the appeals process, but he did not. >>> also happening now, the u.s. senate transportation committee is questioning company executives linked to the massive takata air bag recall. here's a live look at the meeting going on o

you know, harry, we know that governor terry mcauliffe of virginia just signed new legislation earlierhis year allowing residents to use cannabis oil. so why can't these women get this? >> well this is their story, basically. this is the story of the virginia moms who went to the legislature all those months ago and the legislature basically said thshgs is not going to happen here. and it is the story of their struggle and the story of their families, the story of the struggle to try to find a handle on these very severe forms of epilepsy and them reaching out to see if there's something beyond the traditional medical community that they might be able to get their hands on that could make a difference. so it's a story you know well, but you see it in a way that maybe hasn't been seen yet because the story is a cliff-hanger right up until you see the vote take place. >> and hopefully it will give other mothers who have other alternative medicines out there that might help their children that they're struggling with, it might give them hope as well. we look forward to that. harry smith f

but now terry mcauliffe is trying to lure them to virginia. it could ruffle a lot of feathers. d.c.pproved plans to build a $150 million stadium in the district. wtop reports nearly half of the fans live in northern virginia, about a quarter live in d.c. >>> new this morning the governor of louisiana, bobby jindal says he'll make a major announcement about his plans later this month. he's already made stops in key primary states and launched a presidential exploratory committee. the republican lags behind in the polls. a cnn poll showed him polling at just 1% support. >>> and today, former u.s. senator lincoln chafee will announce his run for the democratic nomination for president. he started in the gop, then became independent and is now a democrat. today he'll announce his plans at george mason university. >>> it's a field trip unlike any other. why teacher says she took her students to an adult store and what some parents did after they found out. >>> new details emerge about the man accused of gunning down his ex-girlfriend. what we're learning from the victim's family. >>> tak

virginia governor terry mcauliffe promises the stadium could be built a lot faster there. >>> comingin sports maryland and virginia battling it out for a chance to go to omaha. jason is up next. >> announcer: this is the xfinity sports desk brought to you by xfinity, your home for the most live sports. >>> good thing it's early june because those losses just keep piling up. >> they really do. this is definitely a low point in the nationals' season right now. not a lot of good, they've lost six of their last seven games and three in a row. and the injuries continue to add up. despite all of that, this team is actually two games better than it was this time last year. manager matt williams, though, not buying it guys. he wants this club to start playing better baseball. >> that's apples and oranges. each year is different. each game is different. each team is different. so you know, what we can say is that we've been there, we've come out the other side and played well. that's our objective at this point now. to get going and start playing better and go on a streak like we did in may.

governor terry mcauliffe signed a law recently that allows access to the treatment without a prescription. the law is designed for family and friends of drug abusers. you need a training class if you want the treatment. the law includes some protections for people who give the drug to a person overdosing. >>> if you're an uber or lift driver in virginia, you can register your car today. registration officially opened yesterday. a new law that passed earlier this year requires that all personal vehicles are registered. you have until july 1st to register with the virginia department of motor vehicles. you have to be at least 21 years old. holding a valid license and carrying insurance. drivers are required to pass a background test. >>> reaction pouring in after the huge hack affecting 4 million people. you might be one of them. what local lawmakers have to say coming up. >>> ahead for people in bowie, the training exercise the fbi is holding that might put you on edge if you don't know about it. >>> check out storm team 4 radar this morning, where we are still seeing some rain. just a the

people like bill clinton, governors of arkansas terry mcauliffe has been governor of virginia for over a year and it's just now that he's calling for the repeal of the license plate with the confederate flag. i think we can either point fingers at each other or say, we're here, it is a watershed moment. let's build on it and make something good out of it. >> jeb did. he needs to be congratulated for this. he took the confederate flag down. "the washington post" revealed some of his e-mails during that time where he took a lot of static and personally responded to people who were angry with him. i admire that. nothing can take away from that. he did the right thing at the right time and while he was governor he did some things of substance that were terrible for african-american. he ended affirmative action, he purged voters from the roles. that had a hugely disproportionate impact on african-americans. it made the state close enough so that it could be stolen from al gore. >> i don't know, paul. he did not -- he replaced affirmative action when it came to college quotas with a specific

of the old one's discoveries in the ancient southwest and tickets are still available and david mcauliffe featuring the wright brothers. for more upcoming events visit us on line at harvard.com or pick up a copy of our flyer on the way out this evening. tonight's talk will conclude with time for questions. afterwards we will have a book signing at the table. we have copies of "how to clone a mammoth" at the register next room. as always tonight's book is 20% off this evening. it's part of how we say thanks for buying your books here at harvard bookstore. your purchases ensure the future and intended to explore so thank you and finally a quick reminder to silence your cell phones. we are very pleased to have c-span's booktv here taping this evenings event. when asking questions in a q&a just please know that you will be recorded and maybe wait a moment for the microphone to come over to you before you ask your question. so now i am very pleased to introduce tonight's author. sub date is a professor at the university of california santa cruz and 2009 the macarthur were. your scientific arti

governor mcauliffe says virginia lawmakers should accept obamacare is here to stay. >> let's put the ideology aside, politics aside, do what is right for our folks, get them health care. >> in response, virginia house sp william owl, said nothing about the supreme court decision changes the deep flaws in obamacare. the loss of hours for part-time workers, the canceled help plans, skyrocketing premiums and higher out-of-pocket costs. the virginia house of delegates will continue to protect virginians from the side effects of obamacare, he calls. >>> a braidal shop owner holding dresses hostage? the up expected shop shut down that has some local women scrambling now. >>> a magic trick turns into a rescue mission. show you how this -- show you this scary scene and explain how this all is linked to nbc's hit show "america's got talent." >>> we will see more and more rain saturday with some real flooding concerns. then, severe weather will be moving in. ild it could be by late in the day, next on news4 at 5:00. >>> we keep working breaking news for you tonight, one of two convicted killer

terry mcauliffe the governor of virginia today said he was removing it and in x the tx the supreme court can remove it. why is it still allowed in louisiana? >> because as you know, there's a resistance to taking down those what i call symbols of the past symbols of so-called heritage and one's family's history. i think it's time we move beyond what the past represented to us and i would hope that governor jindal and others would begin to take that leadership role. it will be difficult. i can tell you many days i've driven in louisiana. i'm going home next week and i can tell you, not just license plates but people riding in trucks and cars with flags all over and i'm -- i applaud walmart and others for taking the flags. >> let me ask gordon rhea about that. gordon all these big retailers like walmart and others we mentioned removing the sale of these confederate flags. i guess it's pretty surprising how quickly this is happening as well. you're a son of the south. >> i am a son of the south. as a matter of fact my great granddaddy was a confederate captain, he was a slaveholder. but tha

. ♪ two weeks after the vote, virginia governor terry mcauliffe walks into the office once occupied by the flashes of the local press corps, signs the legislation into law. >> okay, folks, it is now law. [ applause ] i can't tell you, first of all, how much i appreciate the great work of delegate elbow and senator marsden and thank the courageous mothers and father down here lobbying to get this legislation passed. >> reporter: all of the virginia families are here for this historic moment and haley, even with a life-threatening disease, charms one last politician. >> every parent feels that same way. you were gonna leave the common wealth of virginia. now, you can stay. and you saw the tears flowing down the cheeks of everybody in that room. they want to stay here. >> reporter: it is an important victory for these families, but it does not make marijuana legal in virginia. it allows them to possess with a doctor's certification, the oils from colorado. a big question now looms, because pot remains illegal at the federal level, is it legal for the families to get the oil in colorado an

. >> breaking news out of richmond where governor terry mcauliffe has ordered the confederate flag removed from virginia state license plates. >> state representative earl banks says it's time for mississippi to remove the confederate flag. >> people use this flag as a symbol of hatred. that should not be a part of the flag of mississippi. >> from the capitol in south carolina to our own here in nashville where a bust of confederate general nathan beckford forest is on display. tonight many say that monument needs to go. >> we feel like starting from the top is the way to go. >> he says the statue should go that davis belongs in history books and museums, not atop a pedestal on the way to the u.t. tower. >> people are pushing to get these symbols off of state flags and license plates and out of public parks and schools. businesses are getting in on it too. walmart, sears, ebay and amazon are among the companies that will now ban sales of items featuring confederate flags. today hundreds rallied at the south carolina capitol pushing to take down the flag. and the legislature agreed to take

gunn called for removing the confederate emblem from the state flag, while virginia governor terry mcauliffeook steps to remove it from vanity license plates. senate majority leader mitch mcconnell boosted calls to remove confederate president jefferson davis' bust from the state capitol. companies including walmart, amazon, ebay, sears and etsy say they will then confederate flag products, and google said it would remove the flag from its shopping service and ads. a new tally has confirmed white supremacists have killed far more people in the united states since 9/11 than muslim extremists. the report by the research center new america finds since 9/11, white supremacists antigovernment extremists and other non-muslim figures have killed nearly twice as many people as muslim extremists. despite the intense focus by the obama administration on muslim communities, non-muslim extremists have carried out 19 attacks since 9/11, while muslim -- while muslim extremists have carried out just seven. documents from edward snowden revealed how a drone shock was ordered in yemen to kill a doctor they b