plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. >>> right now on news 4 this week. investigations going digital. how maryland county is using digital forensics to solve crime cases. also, a witness to history, a refln tion othe anniversary of the washington blaze. and the lgbq community. and giving back to women and how it inspired one woman to n lp others ied. >> hello, everyone. i'm leon harris. there is a new team of cyberth sl in the county. there is a digital forensics lab in waldorf. this tool is as a result of lessons learned in a disturbing case in the county. >> as technology gross, the sheriffs office had to gw along with that technology. >> this is meticulous not as glamorous as a tv show, but it resulted in playoffs. our an lifralysts w haveorked o cases and solved approximately 500 cases. >> a notorious child abuse case that led to the unit. detectives learned that this man had molested 42 children and taken pictures with an app on his cell phone. t everyone is using their cell phones and the criminal elem

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plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. >>> right now on news4, a young cup m beaten and robbed during a night out. >> this is such a vividage. i saw ten guys beating him. >> new tonight, they open upbo a the attack and why d.c. police are already calling this a hate crime. >>> plus criminals who just can't seem to pull off the job, new surveillance of the bbling burglars. >> watches and warnings have expired and things are finally beginning to settle down, however i'm tracking storms fory your tuesd. i'll have that in justmoment. >> announcer: news4 at 11:00 starts now. >>> first tonight to the bral beating of two men walking between bars in the district's u street corridor. the attack and robbery are motivated by hate. we have n information of the people bend the crime. >> we have jackie live on u street with our top story. jackie. >> reporter: these two young men moved to the district just one ncnth ago, and this was a terrible experiefor them. >> this is such a vivid image. like, i just saw like ten guys be

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plus, right now, you'll get a samsung chromebook 3 or $200 toward select samsung tech. that's fios. ♪ >>> can you belie it, we're just a week from the fourth of july, and it looks like we're in for a show. our region has never seen e. befor our news partners report this year's fireworks display is set to be the largest ever the nation's capital two of the gg country's bt fireworks firms will donate equipment and launched set to be from west potomac park a little after 9:00 p.m.t. love i no matter where you decide to see the fireworks next week, metro is likely to be your best option to get around. >> here's what they're planning for the 4th of july, all the stations are going to be open from 7:00 in the morning until mnight, 7:30. trains will run until 2:00 p.m. more trains will be addedto accommodate the crowd. parking will be free at all metro lots and garages. for a full guide of the different events and street closures happening on independence day, i know it's a lot to keep track of, we have it all for you by searching fourth of july. >>> we're going to keep these

plus, right now, you'll get a samsung chromebook 3 or $200 toward select samsung tech. that's fios. >>> welcome back. here is something you don't want to wake up to. a montana family was greeted by an unwelcomed guest. >> that so-called guest was a blackitbear. omehow got into their home and locked itself inside. once inside, the bearu blar started ripping the room apart. as if that's not scary enough, it gave up and took a nap on the top shelff a closet. it wanted to fall asleep. >> of course, armed with a tranquilizer gun, wildlife officials were able to remove the bear and return him to the wildhere he belongs. >> and everyone is -- > it's so cute. if they couldn't kill you. >> bears? >> they are cute. >> negative. ot >> you are ngoing to hug a bear, you will get killed, shredded. anyway. >>> hey, go outside today if you can do it. it is a beautiful day on tap. and lauryn is going to tell you and lauryn is going to tell you what the rest of worweek lookskp [ -tempo music plays ] man: we don't just play music in d.c. ♪ we make songs that celebrate life... and love and

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. >>> right now on news 4 this week, new leader. the local favorite picked to lead prince george's county after a nationwide search. crystal city transforming ahead of amazon's arrival there. we'll explain how that is going to be changing your commute. >>> and daring rescue. a young man helped save a young mom from a potentially deadl. dog attack >> announcer: welcome to news 4 this week. >> herlo, evne. i'm leon harris, and this week the interim c.e.o. was officially named the permanent c.e.o. of prince george's county schools. dr. monica goldson has overseen thchool district since last july. she will be in charge of 200 schools and centers, 130,000 students and 19,000 employees. bureau chief tracee wilkins explains why leadersecided to stick with the local favorite even after a nationde search. >> i am so proud to announce, without reservation, my appointment of dr. monica goldson as the permanent chief executive officer of -- >> reporter: there were plenty of standing ovations after r. monicaoldson was named the new c.e.o. of the

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. >>> wel back. new chapter tore the catholic church as it tries to heal from recent sex abuse scandals. archbishop wilton gregory has been at the helm of the rchdiocese for about a mon now. >> now he is talking to news4 in his first local tv interview as he works to mend sedeep seated wounds and rebuild trust among catholics whose faith has been tested. >> reporter: outside st. john the baist churchn silver spring everyone wants meet the new archbishop of washington, wilton d. gregory. this face-to-face connecon is a priority for him. >> listen to the people, understand them, find out what's on their heart, and then trasto respond enerously and lovingly as you can. so that's what i'm doing. >> reporter: one by one they line up to share a hug or a handshake and to pose for pictures as he listens to their stories. >> okay. i'll pray for it. >> rerter: it's been a time of turmoil for the catholic church here. parishion s and priests have told him how they are feeling. >> they want me to know how deeply

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us.y, we're look behind us, doug. >> we can start to see theil bungs. i can see some buildings now. >> finally. >> it was so murky. >> the rain is coming back into the city. i know. we get off here for dinner in about half an hour and that's startinn.to move back i if you've got plans, rain is moving out of here now and then around the d.c. metro area, we do have another round of showers and some will be light t moderate. let's take a look at the radar out there right now. what we're seeing is rain coming through the d.c. metro area, t mostly southern side. i-95 a mess all the way down i-959 down towards fredericksburg. he t's where we've seen heaviest rain and now a really strong thunderstorm well to the east of fredericksburg. this one has had a history of severe weather all the way back towards page count we trees down there. notice i-95, just a mess out there. we've seen some of the roadways here, i-95 south looks terrible with traffic. 301 also going to be a mess and here's the d.c.

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. when it comes to reducing the evsugar in your family's diet,m. coke, dr pepper and pei hear you. we're working together to do just that. bringing you more great tasting beverages with less sugarat or no sull. smaller portion sizes, ri clear caloe labels and reminders to think balance. because we know mom wants what's best more berage choices, smaller portions, less sugar. balanceus.org >>> storm team 4 has declared a weather alert tonight for you. we're tracking severe storms that have popped up fast, folks. >> here's a live look at the city of fairfax. this isaiax boulevard and main street. this is one. areas that has seen a lot of rain in a short time. we'll get an update from our storm center in just a moment. but first, breaking tonight at 6:00, a short time ago arlington county extendedts condolences after a terrible tragedy. >> a massive tree limb killed a woman. she was out walking along a path in lucky run park when the limb fell right on top of her. >> news 4's b jackiensen e

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios.n i was diagnosed with ms, the firstwas my family.ht about i came home and cried. but, as i've seen my disease progress, the medicine has progressed right alongside it. trying to make medications more affordable is important, we might leave innovation bend. let's fix the system the right way. innovation is ho, and the last thing you want to lose in life is hope. f >>>> i your favorite restaurant in the district hasn't ditched the plastic straws yet, they could be fined up to $800. therace period for switching to paper or more environmentally friendly straws is now ending. d.c.'s department of energy and environment will start issuing fines on july 1st. those fines could be as much st. however, restaurants are required to keep a a few plasti straws on hand for customers with disabilities. >>> now if you have been around the district during the fourth , you know the pa it's best to keep the car at home, and here's why. take a look at all the road closures planned for the holiday. police

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> the only question i have about today's weather is what d are weng inside the building right now? >> getting paid. i mean, that's kind of -- a you of people could have found a way to get outside. >> i was trying. i was out there doing a little instagram live and i'm thinking man, this is just so nice. >> why am i walking in the building? >> i went to our boss and i said hey, i really need a deck. letut and try and make that happen. >> you have the weather patio, u dg. >> but it's too far away. i want it right off my office. you guys know what i'm talking about. you just open the door and you get a day like that's exactly what we've got out there right now. just look at that, guys. it is just a picture perfect day. just a gorgeous afternoon. temperature wise we're back down into the 70s. 79. nds out of the north at 10 miles an hour. that's a drying cooling wind. that's whathe we've got out t right now. 77 leesburg. 75 culpeper. no rain to talk about. we'

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plus, a uee samsung chromebook that's fios. >> announcer: "news4 today" starts now. >>> 6:00 on thissaturdaying, hero what we're following for you, two deadly encounters for transgendered women in the district has the lgbtq community on edge. >>> a raid atouncil member jack evans home puts his future in jeopardy. >>> ten years since the deadliest day in metr's history, looking ahead to today's remembrances. >>> but first, want to welcome you in here on this saturday in mo bright and early. thanks for being here with us. it's a little bit crisp out there early this morning. but the foreca

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us.t's fios. >>> this is the xfinity sports desk. >> all right. sherree, is back to talk a little baseball. >> it was enjoyableo be a nats fan but that national surge hitting a snag, hosting the atlanta braves 37 last night the bullpen imploded snapping a five-game winningtreak and staying on the topic of the bullpen, the nats released struggling reliever trevor rosenthal today before the rubber match with the braves. screech towels given away today at the park. happy kids out in. nats pitcher making the fans happy, too. called up today from aa harrisburg. nick markakis in the fourth. in the fifth, see you later brian mccann. six innings giving up two runs. striking out seven. so bottomseven, nats down 2-0. here they come. juan soto gets ahold of this curve ball that's his 12 home run of the year. his first career homer wasff the curve and you better believe we are dancing. para, game tieing single. this going into extras in the tenth. tanner rainyncacing pi hitter johan comargo. two-run

plus, right now, you'll get 3 samsung chromebook or $200 toward select samsung tech. big anniversary for an iconic phrase in virginia. the summer of love tour making its way through thcommonwealth marking the 50en anniversary of the iconic campaign, "virginia is for lovers." the first sto loudoun county. [ horn beeping ] >> reporter: first stop on t summer of love tour, tidy hillsborough. known as hillsborough in the gap because it's situated in the gap of the short hill mountains.y onl 120 people call the town home with an old schoolhouse once one of the first public schools in town. now serving as town hall and the first venue of the 50th anniversary tour of the iconic virginia is for lovers" ad campaign one of the most successful in history and you're invited to a woodstock-themed party here. >> we think hillsborough is the perfect place to start because it combines so many of the fabulous ingredients that make virginia for lovers >> reporter: forever in love etched in brick pavement outside city hall. >> it was lust at first sight. f reporter: married 50-plus year

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us.hat's fios. >>> some breaking news just in to our newsroom d.c. police have just identified a suspect wanted for arson in southeast wasatngton. invests say 31-year-old lakesha hazelwood intentionally set a fire at an apartment building on pennsylvania avenue southeast on monday. this surveillance video shows pe the sus throwing several matches and then flames finally erupt inside the door. police s a second suspect hasn't been identified yet. >>> torrowmarks 10 years since the crash that changed metro. two trains collided on the rede lin after the automatic train control system failed. nine people died. ere system has never gone back to automatic ion since. tomorrow there is a ceremony planned to remember those killed at legacy memorial pa o iur digital team has put together a look back at that terrible day in 2009. you head to the nbc washington app and search metro crash. >>> women looking to bost their labido got good news this afternoon. the fda approved a drug called the female vi

plus, right now, you'll get a samsung chromebook 3 or $200 toward select samsung tech.t's fios. >>> welcome bomk. here is shing you don't hear every day. a wilife rescue group is asking for an unusual donation. >> they wa women to send old bras to help fix broken turtle shells. >> huh? >> yeah, that's what it says. carolina waterfowl rescue is looking for bra fast ners. they are combined with glue to wire turtle shells back together. >> and the group says the majority of turtles hve been run over by cars or boats. so right nowis the busiest season. so any donation helps. >> yeah. the things you never knew. >> i fuld have never thought o that. >> i guess you can't just use glues on the turtles or the tape. >> no, apparently they need your bra. >>e right now is 7:27 on this sunday morning. a live look outside at our fronn la here in northwest d.c. a little bit of a breeze, but how hot will it get today? lauryn's got the answer whether we come back. ♪ ♪ start the car! start the car! the ikea summer sale. wooooooo! save up to 50% off select items in store only june 26th to

plus, right now, you'll get a samsung chromebook 3 or $200 toward select samsung tech. that's fios. >>> efing up benefits for full and part-time hourly workers. his comes as retailers are competing to reoyin ems. at the end of this month, paid family leave will double from two weeks toour weeks. the company's also doubling the reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy fees for up to $10,000. starting this fall, target workers will receive 20 days of backup child care or elder care through a partneretwork. >>> sleeping with the tv on may cause you to gn weight. new research says that exposure to light at night disrupts your 24 hour body clock a may mix up your metabolism. this is according to the nation institute of health. researchers say people who sleep at night in a room with a tv on or a light on are more akely to gain least 11 pounds over five years than those who sleep in darkness. they're also about 30% more likely to become >>obese. 'm on tv late at night and i'macking on the pounds. >> that doesn't count. >>> from calorie counters to work outs to guided meditati

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plus, right now, you'll get a samsung chromebook 3 or $200 toward select samsung tech. 6 on this saturday morning. here's what we're following for rnu, a prince georges county community in moug after a teen was hit and killed by a car in his own neighborhood. >>> meantime, a teen is ntnvicted of killing his girlfriend and h after the murder the chilling confession you'll only hoing to seee on news 4. >>> americans dying when they thought they were going to get the perfect getaway in the domican republic. now officials there say this is nothing new. >> announcer: "news4 today" starts now. >>> and want to welcome you in add 630 on this saturday morning. had to double check, it is saturday. it's a beautiful start to your weekend. thank you so ch for joining us. i'm adam tuss. clay anderson has your forecast and he says you have no excuse to get out and do something today. >> no excuses, no apologies. not for weekend. plenty of sunshine and low humidity. even though the calendar says june it's going to feel more like may across the area and we say happy saturday to you. fol

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plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. >>> take the kids to get dirty in montgomery county or go on a food run literally. >> tommy mcfly is working for ou with great ideas for a fun weekend. >> something for everybody. including some delicious smelling traffic thi weekend on pennsylvania avenue. bthe annualarbecue battle is happening right on pennsylvania avenue and sprawl from third to seventh street all the way down. they actually crowned national champions in grilling things at this event too. >> lookat that yumminess! >> people train, like, this is world cup style all year long for this. if you're a huryspectator, you can sample all of the delicious things. >> i would lose the whole da back and forth, back and forth, up and down. >> make sure to bring your hand wipes! barbecue sauce and all of that. >> just lick and amove, lick move. >> you don't want to lick at mud fest, though. that is happeningn i montgomery county. montgomery park at woodstock park on saturday. $15 cash. bring the whole family and your

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. . >>> i'm thinking should we salute her with that. 's>> it #metsunite. #showyourstripes. >> she just explained it. >> i've gotten some calls. meteorologists aroundthe world today are wearing something that might look like this whether it's aeck tie or cufflinks.at his pin is showing, the annual global temperature since 1850 to 2018. this is going to be 2018. this is going to be1850 you can see the clear warming trep. it started last year, meteorologists are doing it this year. there's no debate. climate exchange is what you expect when you hecht updoo. we're completely dry out there tonight as we take look at the radar, the bigger picture. look at thi impressive disturbance out in the method. this is going to diminish overnight. but it may sended cloud. areas here, rain. for most of us, eat is complet y dry out there. 8 degrees. winds, still cain of breezy. northwest at 20, 21 miles an hour. what a beautiful evening. theolleneport not that great. check it out. grasses red

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plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. s.fio >>> a flag honoring prisoners of war is once again flying outside the montgomery county ex utive office building here in rockville. theun k-- they had taken it dow yesterday, but the move meant to be inclusiveom upset se veterans. county officials acknowledged the issue and aed additional ringlets so both flags kdso up today. the pride flag will fly until the end of the month. >>> the last week of school in maryland and one local schoolst dirict is already looking ahead to increase securit for next year. news 4 i-team reporter scott macfarlane in our newsroom to explain what they're goo.ng to d >> a memo issued tonight by the superintendent of montgomery county public schools details a series of sec ity upgradesthat are expected soon after school'n reope september. w fitness requirements for school security the memo calls it fitness for duty, but it will beef up the star star standards for those security jobs. they will work with the county to increase staffing for after school act

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plus, a free samsung chromebook on us.n the house of representatives, she's also the cochair of the progressive congressive caucus please welcome to the show, pramila jayapal. [ cheers and applause ♪ welcome to the show! >> thank you i'm so thrilled to be here. >> you have a fascinating story. you were born in india, you became the first indian-american woman elected to congress. you moved here by yourself when you were 16 years old. >> i did. >> and went to georgetown what was it like being here for the first time at that a >> it was a strange experience, i was so young, i had never seen snow before, i hated wearing socks, i never had to do that. >> i feel the same way about socks. >> i still don't like to do that i had a picture of the taj mahal in my dorm because i was home sick and it said india on the bottom and my next door neighbor came in and said oh, my god is ugthat your home [ lahter ] i thought she was kidding, i said no it's the service quarters and she said oh, my god, are you a princess i said yes but i am e

plus, a free samsung chromebook on us.that's fios. >>> now on "news4 today," running wild and causing trouble. yikes. a black bear pops upin a local neighborhood much to the surprise of everyone who lives there. this morning, they are talking to news4. >>> frightening moments. a chemicalsmell forces the evacuation of a d.c. apartment building. this morning, we know the cau. >>> us, the economy is booming, but it's making things harder fr the fbi. we will tell you why and how the bureau is spending big money to change. >> it's 6:30. we begin this halfour with a live look outside. if you're a fan of hot, humid summer days and a chance of storms in the afternoon, we could never be friends. just wouldn't work out between us. there is a threat of those conditions this afternoon, though. we are in weather alert modeg this mornin good morning, everybody. i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm e yang. i love summer.an we ce friends. >> just the hot part. i can deal with it but the hot part? anterior let's begin with a look at your forecast a

plus, right now, you'll get a samsung chromebook 3 or $200 toward select samsung tech. that's fios. >>> our stop stories if you were ,ust joining a former university of maryland basketball player was acquitted of ra charges today. a jury found him not guilty of raping a student in 2017. dodd said the sex w consensual. prosecutors argued the woman was too impaired to give consent. dodd says he now wants to focus on his basketball career. >>> police are warning about four people who are on the run and may be armed after a smashr ab that turned deadly. this all started overnight when we're told a group of burovars dr a car into the united gun shop in rockville. as they tried to make their getaway in another vehicle, an officer opened fire on them. ur people bailed out. a fifth person was found dead inside that car. de>>> more changes insi the white house. president trump tweeting this afternoon that his press secretary sarah huabee sanders is out. she'll step down at the end of the month. sanders has served as press secretary since the summer of 2017. trump says she'll be

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plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. a chance for severe weather today and it will be hot and humid. this afternoon a potential for storms. we are in weather alert mode and chuck bell will join us in a few moments. >>> president trump will head to orlando today where he will officially announce his bid for re-election. it's expected he'll tout his record on the economy and say he was cleared of collusionth russia in the mueller report. >> the president raised eyebrows when he talkedbout robert mueller this weekend with abc news. tracie potts is joining us live from capitol hill with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. the president was defiant on th facthe had the absolute right under article ii of the institution to fire the man in the russia administration but said he looked at the nixon administration and said it eidn't work out too well for him. th president described own ng internal pol showing he is trailing joe biden in 11 key states but he said the polls he looks at shows he is winning everywhere. >> t

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plus, a free samsung chromebook on us. that's fios. >>> about 6:30. gho good morning, everyone. i'm eun yang. >> i'm molette green in for aaron gilchrist. >>> it is friday! >> jack taylor has your traffic saday. he is in for melisollet. first, let's check in with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. >> hazy outside this morning. poor air quality. the high pressure has been sitting over the same region the last couple of days and not a chance to blow the pollution out so we are stuck with the haze and the smog around today and tomorrow. temperatures have dropped below 70 most of the person suburbs 66 degrees in fairfax county and 72 in quantico. planner to today. plan on heat and humidity and loads of both. a chance for thunderstorms later on in the afternoon. m ke yesterday, hit and miss. those who get they have to deal with strong winds and heavy rain. if you like it hot, tomorrow is 96. jack taylor, happy friday. good morning. >> good morning to you. bay bridge chopper 4. man, does that look nice this morning. ifg you're comck if you have to go to work three lanes open and n

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plus, a free samsung chromebook on us.hat's fios. >>> right now at 6:30, july 4 about two weeks away and now we're learning more about trump's big plans for the holiday. >> it's called salute to america. this event will include a militatribute, and flyover. a speech from the president, at the lincoln memorial. and as we've told you, there's a new location this year, to watch the fireworks. >> news4's mark segraves has wi been follo it for weeks and joins us li from the lincoln memorial with the big reveal. what's the deal, mark? >> yeah,u well as yo said this is going to be very much like the military parade that president trump had wao have. a military flyover, a military exhibition, military bands here at the lincoln memorial.he one ofbig questions will be, where's the best place to watch thefireworks, now that they're going to be setting them off on the river. and this is where president trump will be on july 4. news that the president will be giving a speech before the july reactionsks drew mixed from people at the lin