. >>> warning about the zika virus. the health department in virginia wants you to be prepared.e steps you can take to prevent spreading the virus. >>> we're talking late afternoon, evening hours. some could be strong to severe. i think we'll be missing the commute with those ll showwi >>> now on "news 4 today," a deadly tornado and more severe weather, we are preparing you for when this same storm system hits our region. >>> government shutdown averted. the winners and losers in the deal that kept federal workers on the job. >>> going sugar free. we're getting the facts behind the fad diet. lifestyle change takeover on "news 4 today." >> "news 4 today" starts now. >>> good morning, it's 6:30. monitoring severe weather right now just a few hours away from hitting our area. >> if you or the kids have after school plans outdoors, make sure you have the nbc washington app handy. tornadoes touched down in east texas destroying homes, tossing cars around like toys more deadly storms swept across arkansas and missouri. at least 14 people, 14 deaths have been here. >> sheena parveen an

and with them, the risk of zika.e steps you can take in your home and around the yard to stop the spread. a few hours ago until entertainment writers hit the picket lines. >>> and we have storm team4 coverage as a le of storms in >>> balmy and breezy on this monday afternoon. good afternoon, i'm tom tom kierein tracking a line of thunderstorms from west virginia all the way up into weastern pennsylvania. out ahead of that, line rain to moderate rain showers coming out of rapa han uk county, into northern fauquier county, to loudoun, prince william and fairfax in another half hour or so. a brief shower coming through. that's not the severe storm. this is where we're watching carolina, that's going to be rapidly coming up our way in another couple of hours. the impacts, very low chance for tornadoes, but a pretty good chance of high winds and a low chance of hail and some brief heavy downpours. we have the hour by hour timing in a few minutes. >>> well, the start of the month of may also means the start of mosquito sea

manuel bamore cass reports from miami. >> reporter: a new push for zika awareness.the cdc is still seeing up to 40 pregnant women every week nationwide. there have been no new locally h locally-transmitted cases since march, but local officials are not letting their guard down. >> reporter: jessica flores was understandably nervous as she prepared to give birth in january. she was pregnant at the height of the scare. when her daughter daniella was born, she looked and sounded like any normal newborn. no adviceable defects. her father gave thanks right on the delivery room floor. now still healthy at four months, daniella continues to be measured and monitored for environmental issues beyond microcephaly. >> she appears to be every bit a good, healthy, beautiful healthy baby girl. but what are the risks for her going forward? >> part of the rhieason we continue to bring her baby back for check ups, we want to see are the back of the eyes developing normally, is she hearing properly. >> reporter: she says one in ten babies born to zika-positive moms have some sort of

zika is spread by mosquito bites and is dangerous for pregnant women and babies. zika-carrying mosquitoes are highly unlikely to be in our area. >>> dry now, but there are puddles around. damp looking on beach avenue. a live view from the marquis de lafayette hotel. clouds overhead, but there will be breaks in the clouds. you see it in wilmington, too. there are thin spots. this is a mostly cloudy view from frawley stadium. a break in the rain during the day today. and the temperatures, warmer for most of the area. not by much, 61 degrees in philadelphia, 50s for south jersey, delaware, and the suburbs and lehigh valley. 54 degrees. the rain will hold off during the day for new jersey inland areas. 56, warming into the 60s to low 70s this afternoon. voorheis, 57. 57 in lumberton. florence at 61. that's the starting point. low 70s but clouds won't clear completely. you see the clouds right now on the satellite imagery streaming into the area. the doppler radar not spotting showers for the area yet. it's dry for philadelphia, hatfield, and westchester. this to the s

a pregnant woman was tested last year for the zika virus and was told she was clean.t turns out she was infected. there's no word if the baby was hurt, but the virus can cause severe birth defects, and there's an outbreak right now in texas. dr. jon lapook reports. >> reporter: when we first met 23-year-old roseio morado of brownsville, texas last month she was 36 weeks pregnant and doctors were seeing problems with her baby on ultrasound. >> we do see some what we call kalsifications in the brain. >> reporter: morado tested positive for zika infection. the virus is carried by mosquitos both in brownsville and across the border in mexico, where she visited family early in her pregnancy. >> i'm kind of sad. but i know everything is going to be okay. >> reporter: this is her baby, hugo. how are you feeling right now as a new mother? >> i feel so happy. i'm so in love with him. >> reporter: hugo was born almost three weeks ago with the small head characteristic of microcephaly and faces an uncertain future in terms of his development. >> for right now he's doing okay. bu

a the weather heats h up so does the risk of mosquito-borne viruses like zika. what they're saying about the reliability of the zika testing after some people who actually had the disease test negative for it. . >> bring on the benefits of going green. a northern school district says it save millions by going green. one high school cut its electric bill bias much 30 percent. the move to make schools energy efficient has apparently saved jobs and programs and infusedded extra cash into prips william county public schools. fox5's teisha lewis reports. >>reporter: $22 million, that's how much prince william county public schools says it saved over the last five years by making tweaks big and small all to preserve energy. we're i'm side patriot high school in are making their last minute checks to make sure lights are off in the classroom here. it's one effort making energy savings district wide. students are helping. it's one thing that adds up to getting the electric down. for teachers closing the windows, turning off their lights. we learned that when things are

. >> and zika birth defects in the united states. >> cecily? >> heavy rain and thunderstorms lift out of the region. i'll let you know our best chance of rain over the weekend including the poconos in the seven-day forecast. >> jeff scaversky with the phillies trying to avoid the worst start of the century you'busted tail.rd. and impressed the boss. maybe, it's time to be your own. transform your career with strayer university's mba program today. let's get it, america. >> the republican candidate for mtmontana's only seat in the hoe of representatives stayed out of the spotlight. the polls are closed. less than 24 hours before they opened, greg gianforte assaulted a reporter, than man ben jacobs. it cost him several endorsements, new not necessarily the race. >> i don't think it affects how i think he will represent our state. >> i don't think mr. gianforte is prepared for politics. >> more than half of the total ballots were submitted before the incident made headlines. right now with almost half of the vote counted, gianforte and democrat ro

with the return of warmer weather comes the return of those pesky mosquitos and with the threat of zikawarming around, you don't want to take any chances. consumer reports says look for insect repellents with one of these three deet, oil of lemon, you ceucaly. sprays are most effective. you can skip natural repellents. most of the plant-based repellents lasted just one hour or less against the mosquito known to spread zika. wristbands and clip -ons and wearable devices are marketed as being safer, but consumer reports tested two wristbands and one clip-on and found them to be ineffective. citronella candles and a battery powered diffuser did not keep mosquitos away. sonic repellent, ultra sonic devices claim to emit high frequency sounds that drive pets, including mosquitos away. the trouble is, there's no proof they actually work. and listen to this one. next time you're sitting on your deck, have an oscillating fan ne reports said that mosquito landings to people who were sitting near it were cut down by 65%. back to you. >> good hadadvice. >>> the city of rockville just began the sec

pregnant womenwo who thought they were negative but then found out they had zika.that retesting came after botched results from the d.c. public health lab because of a mistake in the formula and miscalculation by lab workers. 423 samples had to be retested by other public health l havetions still inconclusive results. -- 23 patients still have inconclusive results. jonathan: how much is too much to pay local politician? we are talking city council or county executive. alison: personal drivers, security details --should taxpayers pay for that? a seven on your side investigation found many taxpayers are, but it depends on where you live. jonathan: chris papst explains. your elected official makes about $100,000. >> wow. chris: they responding to the latest 7 on your side investigation. >> i don't think senators on capitol hill get that. ofis: the benefits package local officials, what they make and what they get. >> it depends on the amount of progress they provide. title of highest-paid goes to 000 per year, he makes more running prince george's county then governor

be followed as if they were zika positive. in other words, they will be given the same medical advice or directions. >> reporter: all 423 patients who had test results called into question have been notified of their results, particularly those people who tested positive or inconclusive. coming up at 6:00, why the medical director here says the problems that they discovered here in d.c. may have actually exposed a bigger problem that may be affecting labs nationwide. at the d.c. department of forensic sciences, mark segraves, news4. >>> law enforcement officers from all over the country are in washington, in our area today to gather to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. they we sadly, this year five more names were added to the list of local officers and deputies whose duty has led to their deaths. they include rookie police officer ashley guindon, who was killed by a gunman the day after she took the oath. today for the first time, some of her relatives are sharing their thoughts now about what this last ye

the threat was at its peak as brazil prepared to host the 2016 olympics, and the zika virus has beenked to severe birth defects in almost 30 countries. detectives investigating the death of a businessman, who was shot dead during a suspected burglary at his home in dorset, have made another arrest. police say a 45—year—old man from poole is being questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary. three men have been charged with murdering guy hedger during the may day bank holiday weekend. a mexican businesswoman who was known for successfully investigating the kidnap and murder of her daughter by a local drug cartel has been killed by armed intruders. miriam rodriguez martinez headed a local association of 600 families who were searching for their disappeared relatives, and the information she gave the police ensured some gang members were jailed. the un mission in mexico condemned the attack. thousands of weapons have been seized in schools across england and wales. they include swords, axes and air—guns. some of the cases involved children as young as five. polic

brazil says its national emergency over the zika virus is now officially over. is linked to the birth of babies with abnormally small heads, was at its peak last year, as brazil prepared to host the olympic games. the government says the number of cases dropped by 95% between january and april, compared to the same period last year. pope francis is making a high—profile pilgrimage to the shrine at fatima in central portugal, where he plans to make two shepherd children saints. it's 100 years since they reported seeing the virgin mary while tending their flock. portugal has stepped up security and re—imposed border controls, suspending the schengen open borders pact. more than a million pilgrims are expected. chancellor merkel will be hoping to win a fourth term when germany goes to the polls this september. a regional election on sunday could give some indication about how likely that is. ms merkel‘s party aims to win the state of north rhine—westphalia from the main opposition party. jenny hill reports from there. not a vote cast yet, but there is something of

but were latrer then told they did have zika.ame after botched results from the d-c public health lab -- because of mistakes workers. a total of 423 samples had to be retested by other public health labs and the centers for disease control and prevention. 26 patients are still left with inconclusive results. the d-c department of forensic sciences says it has informed all providers of their test results. former president bill clinton is planning a new book- but it's not what you might think. he's teaming up with a famous suspense author james patterson. the book will be a political thriller called "the president is missing." it's set to be released next summer. clinton has published several nonfiction books and a memoir, "my life" in 2004... but this will be his first novel. it's xx and we're just getting started. it's "do or die" for the capitals as they force game seven against the penguins. highlights and reaction from last night's huge win.. coming up. good morning washington.

last season miami dade county air dropped the controversial pesticide, in several zika zones.esidents protested. pregnant woman should be especially cautious, one in 10 babies born to moms, have some sort of serious birth defects. >>> researchers in brazil are experimenting with a new treatment for severe burns, using the skin of tillapia fish. unorthodox procedure, researchers say they can ease pain for patients and cut medical costs. instead of bandage that is often need regular, sometimes painful changing the fish skin provides moisture, and difficult as resistance. they say treatment can speed up healing by several days and reduces need for pain medications. >>> as you walk up and down the beach this season you may see fewer have the plastic beach tags. >> but that doesn't mean people are not getting a free ride, the proof of purchase will be on their cell phones. bradley beach which claims it became first in 1929 to require badges is latest to offer an app to purchase them. asbury park, seaside heights, ventnor city also offer the mobile purchase option. electronic badges

but were latrer then told they did have zika.at re-testing came after botched results from the d-c public health lab -- because of mistakes in the formula and calculations by lab workers. a total of 423 samples had to be retested by other public health labs and the centers for disease control and prevention. 26 patients are still left with inconclusive results. the d-c department of forensic sciences says it has informed all providers of their test results. must-see video this morning.. a woman- rescued through the sunroof of her dangling b-m-w in houston. she told police she accidentally shifted into drive when she was parking. she wasn't seriously hurt. new this morning. jimmy kimmel returns to the late night stage with an update on his son's condition just one week after revealing he was born with a heart defect. but kimmel als heated healthcare debate. kimmel says his son kimmel says his son billy is doing very well..eating..sleepin g well and getting bigger. also last night the comedian spoke with republican senator bill cas

now a pregnant woman knows she contracted the zika virusant d.c.ab that did her test made a mistake. news 4 got a look inside the lab that conducted hundreds of flawed zika tests last summer. we learn three people who were actually did. and one of them was pregnant. dr. jennifer smith is the director of forensic sciences. she says the department's mistakes reveal a bigger problem for labs nationwide. >> sort af 20th century test for a 21st century disease. unfortunately, we need a better test. right now we don't have access to that. >> neighbors are getting a good look into what is becoming to the apple store in northwest d.c. the new tech giant showed off renderings at a meeting to night showing what the store will look like inside carnegie library. apple wants to add a sky light to the central halve the library to allow more light in. and provide a new space for free events like concerts and art exhibits. apple signed a letter of intent to lease the might open. >> a local military veteran victim of a big coin scam. nbc 4 responds to the man who l

brazil says its national emergency over the zika virus is now officially over.ch is linked to the birth of babies with abnormally small heads, was at its peak last year as brazil prepared to host the olympic games. the government says the number of cases dropped by 95% between january and april compared to the same period last year. foreign ministers from the eight nations with territory in the arctic circle have signed an agreement accepting the urgent need to tackle climate change. the fairbanks declaration accepts that activities in the member states are the main contributors to rising temperatures, but it does not commit the us to implementing the 2015 paris deal on reducing emissions. our north america correspondent james cook reports from alaska. in alaska, old traditions are very much alive. the songs and the stories have been handed down for generations. there is cultural continuity. but not everything is so certain. sea ice is thinning, glaciers are thawing, even the permafrost is melting. for the arctic council, it is the big issue. as delegates from a

. >> in your health tonight new concerns about the zika virus. researchers say it's important to remain vigilant and fight mosquito. native mosquitoes do not carry the virus. it's too cold for hem to survive around here. no locally acquired cases have popped up in the us this year by the year. in 2016 more than 5100 people contracted zika, but mostly out of the country and brought it back with them. zika can result in birth defects by contracted by pregnant women. in florida researchers have diagnosed dogs with the deadly flu. it has the history of killing hundreds of dogs. the florida department of agriculture and consumer service zest says the h392 virus cannot infect hum humans, but can infect cats. if untreated it can lead to pneumonia. the biggest concern about this vie is that the dogs will initially show signs. if a dog does show signs they could be loss of appetite or a fever. vets say owners should have their dogs vaccinated. parvo and a bunch of other stuff. >> at love the vaccinations are inexpensive. hundreds of miles of kelp forest i

mosquito season is here and rising concerns about the zika virus. how health officials are preparing. >>> and a brush fire forces evacuations in a pricey los angeles neighborhood. what sparked those flames. >>> from the kpix5 weather center, good morning, everybody, we do have a change in the forecast, a change you need to know about, plus we will check in with our weather watchers. >>> and right now the golden gate bridge pretty quiet. you can see a few cars out there doing the lane shift but we will have a closer look at what your morning commute looks like on this holiday weekend coming up. >>> good morning, everybody, let's head inland into mount napa. it's the highest point in the vacca mountains in solano county. as we take a look out, you can see several decks of cloudiness there. mid and high level clouds, you can also see the sun is about ready to make an appearance. we will have the full forecast from the coast to our inland areas, balart in less than -- weather and traffic in a couple of minutes. >>> this brush fire broke out before 1:00

knowing this, they can see where zika and other viruses break out. >> this model we used could be used to understand when is the climate suitable for transmission and where might we have risk based on climate alone. >> mordecai says the type of mosquitoes she studies don't usually live in california. but the findings of the stanford study are relevant for the west nile virus. the mosquito population so far this year is substantially higher than in years past. >> because of the weather we're having, they'll have to step up their act to get the mosquitoes under control. >> reporter: so far this year, no birds in santa clara county tested positive for west nile. but they expect that to change in the next couple of weeks because of this very warm weather. reporting live in palo alto, michelle roberts, nbc bay area news. >>> thank you, michelle. no signs of repealing obamacare but republicans are trying to change it. tomorrow they'll call for a house vote on health care. after a meeting with president trump today, two key republicans announced they've flipped to a yes vote after one of them