city ts like baltimore create more jobs that has the office of prince george's county executive rushern baker reeling. they say that they're not sure what to make of hogan's comments because they had submittedded several sites to be reviewed and they will likely now submit directly to amazon. don't forget that baker plans to run important governor himself. meantime, montgomery county says don't forget about us. i spoke with county executive ike leg it over the phone tonight. >> i believe that we have some very competitive sites in montgomery county area. i understand why the governor made the decision that he did related to baltimore. he he thinks they need a shot in the arm much. the last time i checked i was

. >> ♪ is >> ♪ >> speak of being on the road prince george's county executive rushern baker is in south's talking trade partn partnership. >> joining us via skype, good evening, circumstance how are it's an eventful place to be in south korea after the news we just heard of a missile launch over there. >> you know, it is. i have to tell you though people are going about their regular course of business. we've been talking to the mayors of several towns here, cities and pretty much they've gotten used to the tension between north and south korea and they're going about their regular business. >> i think it's fascinating to be able to see you you and talk to you. we have no idea. we would think there might be a little more tension or chaos there but everybody seems very calm especially the folks behind you. [laughter] >> yeah, they are. i mean, i was meeting with the mayor yesterday right next to seoul and we're close to, you know, north korea and we talked about the -- we were talking about in the united states, our education system, healthcare, the one thing they have mentioned over and

thing in the story think is that the stop executives in both montgomery county, mike leg it and rushern baker said they did not expect this to happen until after the elections in maryland in november of 2018. >> politics is playing a little bit of a role there. >> sure. i'm sure baker will run for governor. baker is run ning for governor. he's trying to make this an issue with hogan. the republicans control the virginia legislature . they don't want to let anybody race taxes. is hogan saying to some degree i'm turning my back on metro i'm going to give mta the support they need, now with construction of the purple line, almost a billion dollar to a 16-mile light rail and he's saying forget the rest of the state and metro really. the 900 million is from the feds. the political game hogan is support of the purple. he had been against the purple line. he campaigned against the purple line and he's flip flopped in favor of the purple line and he said he'd cut how much it was going to cost. he said it's coming in cheaper. he emphasize s that it's a private public particulate innership so he's more

rushern baker will make the announcement. they have until october 19th to submit proposals to land the new headquarters. amazon will invest $5 billion and create thousands of new jobs. >>> it's 4:34. let's look at the other top stories. >>> we're tracking two big items in the russia investigation this morning. both involving former trump campaign chairman, paul manafort. cnn reporting the u.s. government wiretapped manafort before and after the election. "the new york times" says prosecutors working for the special counsel warned manafort that they planned to indict him. that came after the fbi raided his virginia home back in july. nbc news has not confirmed either story. >>> all eyes will be on president trump today as he delivers his first speech before the united nations general assembly. white house aides say north its message. mr. trump is expected to call on nations to, quote, do their part in confronting the threat of rogue regimes like north korea. you can watch special coverage of the address right here on nbc4 at 1

city ts like baltimore create more jobs that has the office of prince george's county executive rushern baker that they're not sure what to make of hogan's comments because they had submittedded several sites to be reviewed and they will likely now submit directly to amazon. don't forget that baker plans to run important governor himself. meantime, montgomery county says don't forget about us. i spoke with county executive ike leg it over the phone tonight. >> i believe that we have some very competitive sites in montgomery county area. i understand why the governor made the decision that he did related to baltimore. he he thinks they need a shot in the arm much. the last time i checked i was the executive of montgomery county. surprise, surprise, virginia has a keen interest in thema that is a quote from the virginia economic development partnership which goes onto say it's committed to working closely with governor mcauliffe and hey more to prepare a robust in development with our partners at the local, regional and state levels. in short, nova making googly eyes at jeff base owes as well.

prince george's county executive rushern baker revealed the local sites vying for the chance to welcome amazon, college park, greenbelt and new carrollton. >> this is an opportunity we are ready for. >> we didn't have to get ready. we are ready. we can pull everything together. that wouldn't have happened 70 years ago. >> baker touted the economic development in past six years. the locations would be up against baltimore, chicago, boston and several other cities worldwide. christmastime but toys r us is joining the growing list of the retailers struggling to stay afloat. as danya bacchus explains it's filed for bankruptcy protection ahead of the busiest shopping season. >> the largest toy store chain in the u.s. >> ♪ i want to be a toys r us kid ♪ >> filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it struggles with $5 billion in debt and increased online competition. the move comes as retailers head to the busiest shopping time of the year. >> right now it's do or die for retailers. >> toys are us isn't the only one struggling and it now joins a list of 18 other retailers that filed for

earlier today prince george's county executive rushern baker joined county leaders on unveiling several sites which they think would be great for amazon. greenbelt and new carrollton. we're in the washington region. if you you look in the washington region and what we can bring here to prince george's county, we think it offers the best chance. one because we have a number of metro sites which other jurisdictions can't compete around the washington area on that. the pack that we have the available land space. expect a bidding war between prince george's county, baltimore, the district, amazon expected to make its decision sometime next year. >> d.c.'s first official government radio station is up and running tonight. mayor muriel bowser flipped the switch to unveil the station. you can listen online and on howard university hwdr84 station. it will include a weekly program. it will provide programing on government resources, news, community news, education and current events. we have the opportunity to make sure more and more people know what's going on in our city. and know what's going

seven democrats seeking the party nomination including rushern baker of prince george's county. two new polls now show a tight race for virginia governor. a new washington survey gives democratic lieutenant governor ralph northam of four-point lead over ed gillespie. a suffolk university poll has the candidates tied. each point have more than 10% of voters are undecided. larry: we update plans to rename jeb stewart high school. the top three names ash ra rose john. supreme court justice thurgood marshall. and stewart raiders. it's up to the superintendent to make a recommendation to the fairfax county school board. it's named for a general fed rate general right -- for a confederate general right now. still ahead the redskins leaving a statement in the last hour. we have details coming up in sports. q: have you seen this man? he is an accused burglar at a alison: ahead at 6:00, an unforgettable image. a fair ride coming apart. killing a marine corps recruit. now there is a new image that shows the warning sign missed moments before the cata >>> we do work our way throughout the

the top executives leg it and prince george's county, rushern baker said they did not expect this to happen until after the the elections in maryland in november of 2018, which means -- a. politics is playing a little bit a role there. >> politics is huge. as you you said, baker is running for governor. he's trying to make this an issue with hogan. there's -- the republicans control the virginia legislature , they don't want to let anybody race taxes. is hogan saying to some degree i'm turning my back on metro i'm going to give the mta the support they need? almost a billion dollar to a 16-mile light rail and he's saying forget the rest of the state and metro really. the 900 million is from the feds. >> right. the political game hogan is playing isis ' supported the purple and he had been against the purple line. he campaigned against the purple line and he's flip flopped in favor of the said he cut -- how much it was going to cost. he said it's coming in cheecher. he em that sized that it's a public private partnership so he's more content with that than he would be if it was all pu

laptops, a highlight from fairmont heights school tour which included maxwell and county executive rushern baker. maxwell also proud of another new addition, a competitive dual enrollment program. >> the 3d scholars where students can get a four-year diploma for under $10,000. >> reporter: and dr. maxwell was here for a kickoff ceremony for that 3d dual enrollment program. he says the day should go smoothly and pretty soon they expect to hire more teachers and bus drivers here for prince geor c >>> we could learn what happens next for a popular trail closed for purple line construction today. no one is able to use the georgetown branch trail for the next five years. opponents have filed for a temporary restraining order to lift that closure. folks a ththat use that trail s they were not given enough notice of the closing. keep an eye on the nbc washington app for updates later today. >>> the last leg of a 100-mile march, a look at how a group who walked from charlottesville is wrapping up their journey today. >> yeah, and we're going to look at the message they're spreading as they arrive here i

morning in prince george's county second annual redskins kickoff rally hosted by county executive rushern baker-- the game day home of the burgundy and gold. that rally will be at the county administration building in upper marlboro. starts at 11 o'clock. the skins host the eagles at 1 o'clock on sunday. >> all right. >> there you go. >> there you go. where does the time go. >> i don't know but it is definitely football season already. >> it feels like it. >> absolutely. we don't usually get this cool this quickly. >> right. >> you know, a of cool days. i feel like we left summer back in july. >> i'll agree with you there. >> very different summer. >> for the football moms, not myself but i go to support because sydney is a pom. i'm pretty afraid of this season. >> no, you think -- >> you're sitting there like. >> just maintain nice football weather. >> let's do that. >> for high school football any way. >> i love when that comes back. those friday nights. >> it is fun. >> oh, it is so fun and gets you really into the spirit of things. let's start off with the tropics. not only irma but we have