. >>> and two local athletes test their mettle tonight on american ninja warrior including a gym owner and former d.c. cop who showed me the ropes. >>> first tonight, a search for answer after a body was found in a man-made lake in fairfax county. >> police are trying to figure out how it got there. all this behind the starlight cinema in centreville. that's where jackie bensen joins us live. what have you learned? >> reporter: this lake is at the center of a quiet townhouse and commercial complex, a few restaurants in here and people started coming out of their homes when they saw all of the emergency lights out here tonight. now what we're told about 7:30, a man who was fishing spotted what he believed to be a body in it is that of an adult male according to police. we believe he is possibly in his 20s according to withins at the scene. a backpack was seen on the shoreline near where the body was found. now fairfax county police tweeted that detectives are checking missing persons reports in an attempt to identify the man. they also tweeted that the body has been taken for an autopsy

search ninja warrior challenge -- american ninja -- i definitely know. the pull-ups. >> you can pull that off. >> you could do one. just one. an international robotics competition wraps up today and a team of afghanistan is fighting for first place. >> the young women were denied visas until president trump intervened. now they're competing against teams from 150 countries even though they just started taking their first robotics class this year. >> most teams had up to four months to build theirs. the afghan women built and tested theirs for a day before they had to ship it to the u.s. >> doreen gentzler will have more on the girls and the competition tonight at 6:00. >>> how is this for good sportsmanship. when the team from iran couldn't get their materials into the country, students from george c. marshall high school in falls church stepped in to help. using skype, they took instructions from the team in iran, they were able to help build the robot, very nice. >>> a superstar accused of running a cult and luring in young women. now r. kelly is ready

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i was on the vegas finals of "american ninja warrior," and i found out my step-dad passed away withinastated when i got the news, and i didn't do well on the course. after my step-dad died, i tried to do other competitions, but i didn't win a single race all year. go! yeah! good job! -amanda: whoo! -mack: i love this team. i picked them out myself. we all work like we've known each other for years, and we're like a family. and athletic, fine-tuned obstacle course family. one, two, three. -sarah: you have mack who is a tank but also a very inspirational person. he makes you just appreciate every day. -i'm feeling so pumped up, my adrenaline rises every time i think about getting on the course. this is my redemption race. (shouting) -apolo: mack has been the heart of this team, but captain ian has been the brains, leading them to three consecutive wins. can he make it four? -all we can focus on is just our race. on three, okay? -woman: pumped up, guys. let's go! -ian: one, two, three! -all: strike a pose! -kelvin: this is what we've been waiting for. who's gonna win? $250,000 and the "s

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confronted with our view crew and good luck with that, you're going to need it, they are freedom ninja warriorsng, everybody. the national left wing media proving what a sorry lot most of them are. once again attacking president trump after he tweeted a response to mmess nbc left wingers including mi ka. they are hitting back at brenskis and the white house admopished them for ignoring health care and taxes and americans. >> our stock market is

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confronted with our view crew and good luck with that, you're going to need it, they are freedom ninja warriors there and always have a safe, sound, patriotic weekend. >> happy birthday america, independence day festivities on tuesday, america's news headquarters celebrating on the road including here at the marine corps memorial in arlington, virginia. hope you're having a good weekend. >> in the capital of country music, nashville, tennessee, already celebrating the fourth of july weekend like you in your hometown. thanks for joining us. we are following the stories including the battle over repealing and replacing obamacare, donald trump says congress should, quote, immediately repeal if they

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i was on the vegas finals of "american ninja warrior," and i found out my step-dad passed away withinastated when i got the news, and i didn't do well on the course. after my step-dad died, i tried to do other competitions, but i didn't win a single race all year. now it's a new year and it's a new me, and i'm ready to go. go! yeah! good job! -amanda: whoo! -mack: i love this team. i picked them out myself. we all work like we've known each other for years, and we're like a family. and athletic, fine-tuned obstacle course family. one, two, three. -sarah: you have mack who is a tank but also a very inspirational person. he makes you just appreciate every day. -i'm feeling so pumped up, my adrenaline rises every time i think about getting on the course. this is my redemption race. (shouting) -apolo: mack has been the heart of this team, but captain ian has been the brains, leading them to three consecutive wins. can he make it four? -all we can focus on is just our race. on three, okay? -woman: pumped up, guys. let's go! -ian: one, two, three! -all: strike a pose! -kelvin: this is what

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up next we're turning into an ninja warrior they're outside. >> look at these guys.k perfect even when life isn't. thanks to janice here, our lovely home is now a smart home. what does janice do? she's connected to all the lights and appliances. and, can even read my texts. when is your mother leaving? i can't take it another day. response: i know. pour me a big glass of chardonnay asap. really? analysis: we are out of chardonnay. shall i order more? yes. find savings in every room at havertys. life looks good. >>> okay. >> all right and welcome back. nbc's smash ninja warriors returned for a ninth season and this year the course is tougher than ever. >> we've got a squad of ninjas right here on the plaza to show us how it's done. guys, good morning. >> yes. >> every time i think -- >> all right. guys, what can we expect this year? so exciting. >> every year the course gets bigger and harder. we have more ninjas coming out. the performances have been amazing and just a couple weeks ago she hit a buzzer there in cleveland, the women have been >> som

confronted with our view crew and good luck with that, you're going to need it, they are freedom ninja warriors. thank >> lou: good evening, everybody. the national left wing media proving what a sorry lot most of them are. once again attacking president trump after he tweeted a response to mmess nbc left wingers including mi ka. they are hitting back at brenskis and the white house admopished them for ignoring health care and taxes and americans. >> our stock market is up, unemployment is up and jobs are back and isis is on the run and america is winning. you guys ignore the narrative. >> did you hear the grumbling and someone who wanted to talk about trols rather than substance. senate republicans racing to deliver on a issue that matter. they want to strike a deal on health care before the 4th of july recess. as of right now there is no break through mike emmanuel has the report. >> let me ask you, is it more important to cool my heels in my office or speak with constituents? >> reporter: fox news confirmed that majority leader mcconnell and rob portman had a testy report over medicaid. >> s

firefighters mike bernardo returns to compete tonight on "american ninja warrior." >> having issues withthe dismoudi dismount. the ninjas are competing for the finals in las and a shot at the grand prize. this week they're in cleveland and tonight's show also features the return of the fantastic four women from last year. you can see all the action here at 8:00 >>> that's news for us at >>> standby everyone. we're live in five, four, three, two, one. we are back, everybody! hope you had a great break! a great vacation. you're back with a glowing tan. how was it? >> yes. isn't the fourth of july the greatest holiday of all time? can we acknowledge how great it is. there's no gifts. you go to a barbecue. a couple of patties on the grill. >> the weirdest thing happened. i've got teenagers and my little guy no one was home. i looked around fourth of july. here is a picture of my husband and i sitting in the chairs. i asked people in the neighborhood to take a picture. >> it was beautiful. it was one of the

. >> tonight is the final qualifying round on nbc's "american ninja warrior." may recognize this guy, ryan sutter. he was the winner of the first "bachelorette." >> he and trista are still married, they have two kids, she's going to be cheering him on. you can see how he does tonight. >>> there are two local competitors braving the obstacle course, nick astreski, and washington. washington is a former who now helps gets people in shape. ♪ >>> stand by, everyone. we're live in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. ♪ ♪ a woman's hands are warm >> it's a pretty song. i've never heard it before. >> it's a new one. >> there he is! . ed sheeran making a cameo on last night's huge "game of thrones." of course, it crashed the internet. who knew ed sheeran could sing? we need to have big drums for this today. i mean, everybody was tweeting about it last night. 2.4 million tweets. they say it was the most tweeted episode ever. j. lo even was

and a half ton limit i'll explain in the next edition of people behaving badly (steve) american ninja warrior next then, we are back at 10:00 with the day's big stories...including people behaving badly gary has sports.. and your four zone weather forecast with brittney shipp. it's the kron 4 news at ten ... right here on the bay area's news station. (group shot )last weather and goodbye >> this is japan's famed mount midoriyama, the world's most difficult obstacle course. over the past 15 years, thousands of competitors have taken on this beast. but only three have ever conquered it. no american has ever defeated mount midoriyama. >> mount midoriyama, showing no mercy. >> oh! doesn't get it! >> and the dream is over. >> but this year, that could all change, because for the first time ever, this mother of all obstacle courses has come to america, and more athletes than ever before are ready to take it on. competitors from six different regions across the country will run qualifying courses... [crowd cheers] but only the top 100 competitors who embody athletic talent, mental fortitude, and

>>> it's one of the few shows we watch with our kids, but tonight after "america ninja warrior" check out our new series. >> mark barringer gives us a preview of "midnight, texas". >> usually i'm the freak in the room. >> he plays a fledgling psychic, adjusting to his knack to talk to people. >> he doesn't control his powers very well yet. so the ghosts can hijack his body. >> reporter: that's part of what his cake is up against when he arrives in a tiny town of supernatural mistic. >> midnight is a sanctuary for. >> for people who are different or the humans who are different. >> the locals have to band together when the forces of evil begin to descend on midnight. >> the family of oddballs that ends up supporting each other in the face of everything else. >> for sarah ramos, it's not her character creek that gets freaked out. >> i get scared really easily, like if there were a halloween episode. >> just focus your powers. >> ramos salomoned the courage to take in the 4-d experience in san diego. >> we literally ran into somebody who started crying, and they were like, my god,

. >>> you think or someone you know has what it takes to be a ninja warrior. >> from a man who competes tonight right here. will washington, a former dc cop who had 20 days to get ready from diet to weighing himself down, he shares his ninja tips with us. meet wilt washington tonight. find out if there's a ninja in i found out pretty quickly, there's not one in me. >> a businessman goes to extreme links to make a point. >> he says his product can help save lives and he's willing to >>> the ceo of a company literally stood behind his work to show off a product he says will help keep you and your family glass as someone fired at him. here is a message the company wants you to hear. >> ready. fire. >> the guy standing behind the glass, president and ceo of advanced coding engineering. they make this paper thin that can stop any weapon in its tracks. >> it's designed in a manner that when a projectile hits the glass, hits the window, adhesive absorb the energy and disperse energy across the whole surface of the window. >> reporter: monday at a shooting range, fabian showed off how the produ

. >>> the qualifying round for american ninja warrior. two people from our area are competing.suitland and one from silver spring. watch them compete for a million dollar prize right here on nbc4 at 8:00 p.m. >>> taking a look right now at chopper. no major problems. top of the beltway has finally cleared out of the way this morning and on the silver line do have delays to largo town center. for tos looking pretty good. >>> that's good, melissa. look at the numbers. 91 today. isolated storm chance this afternoon. keep an eye to the sky. if you're outside grilling or at the pool, tomorrow much of the same. wednesday, thursday, friday. look at the 90s. no rain relief. so it's going to be hot. >> which we already knew. >> that is the broadcast this morning. thanks for waking up with us. >> we'll see you in 25 minutes. make it a great day. >> make it a great monday, everybody. >>> good morning. >>> good morning. swept away. >> holy macker ral. >> a powerful flash flood rips through a popular -- -- washington grid locked and why he's calling president trump reckless when it comes to

. >>> all that and excitement of american ninja warrior live on plaza. got it coming up.e on today. >> try the course carson. >> you know, in this weather, i don't think that's going to be my excuse. >> would have been sunny though. >> no problem. >> you hear nicely. go out there and weather like this. all right. see you in a little bit. >> thank you. >>> 6:48. 72 degrees outside. look at those clouds. >> beautiful. that's the comcast tower. we're going to be moving into sometime next year. ok paying 12, 13, 14. these are the upper floors here. see the clouds. bill, going to be more rain coming in later. >> already had tremendous rainfall. why i've issued first alert for our area for the pennsylvania area. for philadelphia and the suburbs. for south jersey and northern delaware. seeing very heavy rain. flooding curing until 9:00 this morning. count on seeing flooded streets and highways. rising creeks and streams lead to flooding as well. look at the rain on the rink at penn's landing. skies improving. seeing ocean city new jersey. not a very good view there. okay. that's

it's going to be hosted by kristene lei i had who is the host of american ninja warrior. is such a fun tradition, 41 years this has been going on. anything particularly special or different about this be year's spectacular? >> i'm sorry i'm hearing mixed channels here. can you tell me again what you asked. >> sure, just fill me in on what we can expect for tonight. >> tonight's going to be such an amazing show. i think that fireworks will last for over 26 minutes, there's going to be a live band, a lot of great musical performances, jennifer lopez, kaylee, lady antebellum, we're so excited to have this really amazing show tonight and you have to watch. >> i think that folks certainly will, kristene there for us, host of tonight's macy's fireworks spectacular. tonight on nbc. >>> so as you know, we have been rolling out a new segment here on this program we called big picture. it's an image that we think tells a story, important one or funny one or one that has not been covered enough. fittingly comes from western pa as we all celebrate independence day, check this out, i

. >>> you can catch "midnight texas" on nbc bay area at 10:00 right after american ninja warrior. >>that rg in that show, she's beautiful but plays this gul lish character. >>> new this morning joey chestnut has a new title. >> he is also the tack toe eating champion as of now. the bay area native scarfed down 92 tacos in fresno in weekend. crest nud said he planned to eat 100 but the seasoning made it tough. he holds 43 world records for eating more than 40 different types of food. >> we continue to monitor breaking news that's happening out of san francisco this morning. police have surrounded a neighborhood. we will take you live to a news conference that is about to get under way. >> plus google goals under fire for grabbing debit card information from people shopping. now the tech giant could be headed to court. the steps you can take to make sure your baking information doesn't get into the wrong hands. >> a new week brings new faces to the white house. the major issues the president is trying to tackle as his new chief of staff gets ready for his first day on the job. "today i

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he worked his way to american ninja warrior.th a surprise message from michael j. fox. take ape look. >> no matter what happens tonight, you are an inspiration to your family, everyone with parkinsons, and me. >> this may be difficult for him to grip. you can see the tremors in those hands. >> come on, jimmy choi. nice grab. he's done it. jimmy choi defying the odds. >> he got off to a strong start. >> but he was taken down by the broken pipes obstacle. he earned the support of many online. i have a new hero. jimmy choi is the epitome of a warrior. so inspirational. the host said, you don't always have to hit the buzzer to be a winner. jimmy proved that to be true. >> gave me chills. thank you, dylan. >>> coming up, from spider-man to the emoji movie, chick flicks. the comedy. entertainment for the whole family this summer. >>> and grammy winner and upcoming headliner on the plaza, ed sheeran, quits twitter. his explanation. that's coming up after local news. >> he'll come back. [ cheers and applause ] twenty more years of this

i hope somebody will ask linda about her son, who is the american ninja warrior superstar, who is a big name in our house. >> competing june 19th in the national -- >> thank you. >> in las vegas, which becomes my vacation. >> especially when it comes to ratings, a few things i hope you ask when you look at your own state's plan, first is whether or not it does a good job helping parents and taxpayers, regular man and woman on the street, understand if a given school is a good school or not. this law does provide more flexibility. it does not in the end say absolutely you have to provide one final rating. there are a few states, including california, most famously, that are going to provide a ton of data. and that's good. that data is a form of transparency. you all are going to be able to get access to that data and probably do some really cool stories with those data. and those data can be very helpful when schools, teachers, parents, administrators, sit down and try to understand how they can improve what they're doing. but it doesn't provide a clear answer to the public or taxpayers,

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confronted with our view crew and good luck with that, you're going to need it, they are freedom ninja warriors. thank you for always being there and always have a safe, sound, patriotic weekend. >> happy birthday america, independence day festivities on tuesday, america's news headquarters celebrating on the road including here at the marine corps memorial in arlington, virginia. hope you're having a good weekend. >> in the capital of country music, nashville, tennessee, already celebrating the fourth of july weekend like you in your hometown. thanks for joining us. we are following the stories including the battle over repealing and replacing obamacare, donald trump says congress should, quote, immediately repeal if they can come up with a replacement, we will speak to congressman marsha blackburn on what she thinks. leland: the modified version of donald trump's traveled and getting its first test at airports across the country. keeping the nation's capital safe this holiday weekend, take a highflying trip with pilots making the 113th. elizabeth: police state with the people have been injure