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is happened near rockville pike near veers mill road. these are live chopper 4 pictures of the scene. apparently the juvenile is still trapped be beneath this suv and has suffered sious injuries. this is a juvenile hit near rockville pike. they're waiting for emergency g crews t to the scene. apparently the young person has beenur seriously i and is still under the suv. c we'llontinue to follow the story on air and on line. >>> late developmentsean the ng news that prosecutors have dropped the charges against actor jussie smollett. all the charges. now we're getting lots of reaction.cl ing some from celebrities now. scott evans from access joins us now. scott, this news of his arrest came out, smollett too lot of hits from celebrities out there. what reaction are you hearing now? >> i think right now, leon, everybody is totally surprised. the charges droppe totally unexpected. it was a turn of events in e case against jussie smollett. chicago pd seemed sure of his guilt in making a false police report. it was all announced in an emergenc

that's on rockville pike near veers mill road. chopper had over the scene around 4:15 this afternoon. police saying the boy has life threatening >injuries. now to the latest on when the public might get to see the special counsel's port. attorney general william barr said it could be weeks not months. barr said mueller's investigation did not establish a critical conspiracy with russia on the collusion h questions a decided there was insufficient evidence on obstructioeof justice. resident declared himself exonerated. today he took a victory lap on capitol hill. amid new signs he plans to seek political vengeance but also making a bold new claim on health care. blayne alexander is trackingthll for us this evening. blayne? >> reporter: son,cifically it's been ten years almost since the affordable care a was signed into law, since then republicans have voted dozens of times to repeal it. now it appea that the battle over obamacare is back. president trump renewing a familiar fightn congress over health care. >> the republican party

inner loop after rockville pike. left side is blocked by the crash there. we have a little bit of a problem but no actual slowdowns. through prince george's county, into and out of town, no big problems.ed frick, now. down to the spur. 270 here. 66 miles per hour. that's going to take you 27 minutes. as you're hea,d northbou it's nice and clear, as well. you don't have anything. to worry about or in your way. fred licksburg, 95, southbound, left side is blocked by a work zone. no issues. >>> now, to a developing story. employee with the d.c. department of human services is accused of exchanging sex and money for benefits. dimitrius mcmillan will be in federal court today. he's accused of handing out $1.5 million in fraudunt welfare benefits. he allegedly received cash and sexual favors has descris and b. >>>ee developing, t days after the oath opethiopian airlines p crashed, the faa grounded the me model airplane involved in that crash. the move came hours after canada banned 737 max 8 aircrafts in its airspace. this is a look at max 8s at this hour. >> at

. >> montgomery county police say martinez s of antonio cruz parked in the lot on rockville pike tound 4:00. on toddler got out of the car, he took off running. the child was h by a silver ford explorer. scene ver stayed on t as first responders rushed to itsave thee boy. no word yet if he will be charged. >>> get ready to slow down inof part montgomery county. s thed section is expected to drop. drivers will have to slow down to 25 miles per hour near westfield wheaton mal from veers mill road to arcola avenue. moving north, the speed limit will drop from 45 mes per hour to 35 miles per hour. from connecticut avenue up to cherry valley drive, instead o 50minneapoli miles per hour it to 45 miles per hour. >>> virginia's governor iki a push to make our roads safer, that means us you will h to put your phone down while driving. drivers aredy banned from using handheld cellphones in highway work zones. ralph northam was inyelexandria sterday to expand the bill to all asroads. it one of his first appearance since a blackface scandal broke last year. if this passes, it will takey effect jul

bethes bethesda, inner, lo after rockville pike. left side is blocked by a new crash.not seeing a major delay because of, that but it is there. exandria, between seminary and king street. fred lieric fredericksburg, the northbound work zone has disappeared be thbound side is still around. 68 miles per hour to ♪ you want a fresh-smelling home, but some air fresheners use heavy, overwhelming scenod. intring febreze one; a new range of innovative air fresheners with no heavy perfumes that you can feel good about using in your home to deliver a light, natural-smelling freshness. febreze one neutralizes stale, stuffy odors and releases a subtle hint of fragrance febreze one neutralizelike bamboouffy odors or lemongrass ginger. to eliminate odors with no heavy perfumes, try new febreze one. brand power. helping you buy better. what they eat and drink ise is likely acidicen brand power. helping you buy better. and hat's happening is the weakening of enamel. now is the perfect time for a toothpaste like the new pronamel repair. this toothpaste takes it to the next level. it ta

montgomery county police tell me 3-year-old antonio martine cruz ran across the parking lot on rockville pike around 4:00 this evening. a police officer on the scene told me his parents were parkedb and th took off running. suddenly 44-year-old pedro hit the child in his silver ford explorer he stayed on the scene. medics drove the boy to api hl where he died from his injuries. we're waiting to find out why his parents were in the parking lot. the building here is a sandy spring bank and an armed forces career center. people tell they fee bad for this child's parents. >> that's very sad. >> i'm kind of shockeho i that they're doing okay. i just -- i'm just giving them my blorssing. >> rr: now, that boy's relatives and uncle were toogh distr to talk on camera. nont gumery county police tell us they are still investigating this case. they urge anyone with information if you saw the accident, call montgomery county police. in rockville, shomari stone, news 4. >>> at midnight, a state of emergency will go into effect in one part of new york county -- new york state. a county there.il a c who isn'

. >> montgomery county police say the parents of antonio martinez cruz parked in the lot on rockville pike around 4:00er once the todot out of the car, he took off running. the child was hit by a silver ford explorer. the driver stayed on the scene as first responders rushed to save the little boy. no word yet if he will be charged. >>> virginia's governor is making a push to make our roads safer, that means you have to put your phone down while driving or face a fine. lawmakers already passed a bill preventing drivers from using handheld phones in work zones. thlph northam was in alexandria yesterday to expanbill to all roads. it was one of his first appearance since a blackface scandal broke last year. if this passes, it will ta effect july 1st. using a phone while driving is already illegal in maryland and the district. >>> it is 5:35 now. here are the other top stories we're following this morning a guilty plea expected today from the man who drove his car intoou of demonstrators in centreville. james field junior will avoid the death penalty by pleading guilty to hate crime omcharges.

this is 355 atidge road, you can see what's happening here, along wisconsin avenue rockville pike thereroadways, no problems. on the sidewalks and grassy surfaces we are dealingith m some accumulating snowfall. much more ont this and wha to expect this weekend, i'm back in a minute. >>> just after 4:30, if you are just now joining us, let's get you caught up with four things to know. fire officials say everybody is expected to be okay after this bi apartment fire in gaithersburg. chopper 4 is over the scene on sunny brook terrace. firefighters had to use ladder trucks to battle the flames from the three story building. to the residents taken hospital but all are expected to be okay. >>> the man accused of killing a jogger in logan circle is now competent to stand trial. a psychologist says after two evaluations, 23-year-old crawford understands his arrest, police say he stabbed wendy martinez last september and there's foot anne arundel jail of footage of a struggle between the two. >>> president trump visiting weabama to see the damage from last 's tornados, and also visiting 23 crosse

this is off of rockville pike near veers mill road. the child was trapped und the suv and had to be rescued. crews say the child was seriously injured. no word yet on how this happened. wendy. >>> there are new questions about why htihly sel schools in loudon county don't have more african-american studen. the academies of loudon is for students who show an aptitude for scice and technology. >> reporter: the academies of loudon includes two programs geared toward s.t.e.m. fields. 65 african-american students applied for a spot in one of those programs for ts school year. only one was accepted. the numbers don't add up? >> they don't. >> reporter: those numbers got her to demand the school district address the disparity. currently it's based on a student's academic progress and scores on tests. >>t'ssubjective. any time you have subjective criteria, there m a be play issues of racism. >> reporter: the school district is heeding her calls writing in a statement, quote, lcps is committed to a rigorous and equitable admissions program begi

. >> montgomery county police say the parents of antonio martinez cruz parked in the lot on rockville pike around 4:00. g once the toddl out of the car, he took off running. the child was hit by a silver ford explorer. the driver stayed on the scene as first responders rushed to save the little boy. word yet if he will be charged. >>> in an effort to cut down on the number of deadly pedestrian crashes in maryland, the dertment of transportation there will reduce the speed limit on some parts g ofrgia avenue. >> drew wilde isive with where you will have to slow down beginning this week. >> reporter: there are significant changes to one of the busier sections of road, but we tk a dri along it this morning, we didn't see any signs notifyinghe drivers about changes. if you look at the screen right now, we have everything you need to know about the changes.ue georgia avetween veers mill road and arcola, that will drop from 35 miles per hour down to 25. just north of there, between glenallen to connecticut avenue th will drop from 45 to 35 and finally the speed limit on georgia avenue will drop

you can see delays southbound through rockville about 30 miles per hour. frederick, urba pikewns. >>> melissa, thank you. we'll check your forecast next. stay with us. this is you shopping. and this is you maximizing at t.j.maxx. you shopping, you maximizing. you shopping, you maximizing. find the brands you love and get more you for your money, every time. it's not shopping, it's maximizing. start maximizing today! maxx life at t.j.maxx >>> beautiful sunshine here washington to get your wednesday morning started. it will be mostly sunny all day long toda temperatures in the 20s and low 30s now. so definitely a chill in the ain first we'll be up close to 60 today, near 70 tomorrow as clo to move in. rain likely for your friday. dry weather over the weekend. but right back into this march chill. >>> all right, chuck. thank you. now back to t "today" show after this short break. have a great day. >>>00 it's n "today," coming >>> it's 8:00 on today. shocking admissions scandal. dozens of wealthy parentscl ing hollywood stars and top ceos facing criminal charges this morning after