American apparently executed at the hands of the terrorist group isil. The group today released a video showing the beheading of stephensotloff. The video makes reference to recent u. S. Airstrikes in iraq. This comes two weeks after the execution of james foley, fellow journalist. We are not showing the video. The state department is working pretty quickly to determine if the video is genuine. L spokesman beginning it by saying im back, obama and then authorizing and blaming them for the series of airstrikes. The beheading of u. S. Inrnalist stephensotloff retaliation for more airstrikes in iraq. Have dedicated resources to try to rescue mr. Sawedoff off. R. Sotl but just last week, there was this plea from his mother. We want to see him at home and to hug him. Untilhad not been seen after james foleys beheading. The president , making no comment as he boarded air force one for an overseas trip, meanwhile, sotloffs family has reportedly verified the video and is greeting in private. The pentagon insists and isgrieving in private. The pentagon insists it has a strategy. Absolutely, there is a strategy. The state apartment says there are a few other americans being held by eiffel isil but will not say anymore. Thank you, scott. As for those hostages, we know of at least one american, another american among them. She is a 26 rolled woman abducted last year while working with humanitarian groups in syria. Her family and the state department has asked for her identity to be withheld for her safety. The crisis in ukraine will be dominating this weeks nato summit. President obama is on his way to europe. Tomorrow, he will be leaving meeting with leaders of estonia. And then will attend a nato summit in wales. A u. S. Airstrike in somalia may have killed the leader of an Extremist Group alshabaab. Heknow at this moment that was inside one of the vehicles hit by the u. S. Missiles. At least six people were killed. Alshabaab is perhaps best known for carrying out last week attacked on the mall. Rather, on the mall in nairobi, kenya, in which 87 people were killed. 67 people were killed. Deliberations on former Virginia Governor mcdonnell. Jeff is live in richmond with what we have learned on deliberations so far. Not surprising that we did not get a verdict today. The jury is dealing with a lot of information. In addition, very detailed jury instructions were read this morning. Deliberations started today at noon exactly. One of the instructions is that governor Bob Mcdonnells testimony should be treated like that of every other witness. The testimony of Jonnie Williams should be rated with great care because he received immunity for talking. Walking out of court this afternoon with his son bobby, governor mcdonnell reflected on the pain of the last 18 months now that his fate is in the jurys hands. We are a strong and resolute family. I think we are stronger than weve ever been. Drink a reading of jury instructions, and doug spencer urging jurors to stay focused during this difficult task. You, the jury, are the sole judges of the facts of this case. You are not partisans. You are judges. Facing 14ells are felonies charges. Trading official government acts in exchange for gifts and loans. A clarification that could help the prosecution was given today. The judge also said that they should consider the good character of the defendant, saying it could create reasonable doubt. Emotion, background, experience will play into how people frame and look at and value eight and evaluate the facts. Bangkok for his goodness, and i will spend some time with my son thank god for his goodness, and i will spend time with my son. I can just wait upon the lord. The judge telling jurors today that because Maureen Mcdonnell was not a public official, there are certain charges she cannot be of be convicted of unless governor Bob Mcdonnell is convicted of them as well. Deliberation resumes tomorrow morning at 9 45 a. M. Adc has you covered. Adc haseporters you covered. A team of reporters is there as soon as a verdict is reached. Sentenceda judge chris brown to time served after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault. It made punching a fan at a hotel last october in d. C. He apologized in court, but did not speak to reporters as he left the courthouse. Housekeeper7, the accused of stealing thousands of dollars in jewelry from her clients. And how much halliburton will be paying for it role breaking news from anne arundel county. One person is dead and another hurt after some type of hazmat situation on shelby road in brooklyn park. Emergency crews responded to a 911 call for a chemical or two odor this afternoon. We will bring you new information as we get it. But halliburton says it will pay 1 billion related to lawsuits over the gulf oil disaster. Rig exploded in april of 2010, you may recall, killing 11 workers. The resulting spill put 2 million gallons of crude into the gulf of mexico. The court has to sign off on the settlement offer. Californias Largest Utility Company is facing a 1. 4 billion fine for the deadly 2010 gas pipeline explosion of san francisco. They can still appeal that fine, by the way, the largest issued in the history of california. It flattened more than three dozen homes. Virginia Governor Terry mcauliffe is planning for a natural gas pipeline to run through virginia virginia through virginia. It would run from West Virginia to the north carolinaSouth Carolina border. Governor mcauliffes office said it would bring over 180 jobs. Federal regular still must approve the plan. Next on abc 7 news at 6 00 and i jewelry stolen right from their own bedrooms. I will tell you who police say was behind the thievery. Thunderstorms may be coming tonight. We will tell you what to expect. Jake arod makes history with the new contract. And the skins are the first week underdogs. The nationals play kershaw tonight. Ive got the latest. Only on 79, a housekeeper is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry out of the house she was hired to clean. This happen in potomac, maryland. Detectives think there may be more cases like this. We are live in the neighborhood with exclusive information. Kevin . Thoughtwners share the about Service Professionals stealing valuables right behind your back. In this case, a wellknown and wellliked mongering county housekeeper, a woman by the name fits theio castaneda bill of the sneaky thief. Gregoria castaneda preyed on the kindness of this potomac community. But she was very friendly. She was polite. She was on time. Used the 50yearold made once last fall, but unlike her neighbors, never called her back. They obviously start to trust someone and then when they take from them, thats terrible. Castaneda allegedly sold her clients jewelry at pawnbrokers in wheaton, collecting pennies on the dollar. According to charging documents, the loot included a 14 karat gold necklace worth 3000, a diamond pendant on a gold chain valued at 6,000, and a one carat round diamond Engagement Ring estimated at 8,000. And there were countless other items. Than 33,000more in highend jewelry from two homes. Today, no answer at her wheaton home. Smith, was stunned by the allegations outlined in court paperwork. I have to now think about hiring somebody into my house to clean. This is really shocking to me. I dont think i can trust anybody anymore. Say theyvictims trusted and respected castaneda to the point that they gave her furniture, cash advances, and one even helped her pay for her citizenship application. Reached the 50yearold made late this afternoon. She told us she did not speak english and then hung up. Thank you, kevin. It looks nice out there in potomac, but some storms are on the horizon. But there are. And some stronger storms in Frederick County just a couple of hours ago. Another line is beginning to develop. Is what it looked like in Frederick County about two hours ago with shelf clouds. That will get your attention. It did not cause any damage, but was heavy rain. We think renee for sending this into us. That line now moves off across carroll county. Another cluster only across and anotherounty cluster just to the east of middleburg to the north and east. Remains under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 00 tonight. It includes the district, all of the areas shaded in pink. I have a feeling parts of this, if not all, will come down before 10 00. Id keep an i on the skies as we will look for the potential for stronger storms. 91 degrees right now at reagan national. Windsor out of the south at eight Miles Per Hour. 95 degrees earlier today. At reagan national, no wind to speak of right now, but that will likely change in the next couple of hours. The Weatherbug Network shows 77 degrees in gaithersburg. They picked up about a quarter of an inch of rain. And look at the wind gusts, 43 Miles Per Hour. 94 is what it feels like in arlington currently. A current temperature of 89 at the Childrens Hospital in the district after a morning low of 77. No rain, temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s, but the feels like temperatures are still in the middle to upper 90s to near 100 degrees at degrees. 100 at reagan national, a cold front moves through just to the north of us. Temperatures still above average for this time of year. Highs around 90. We will keep the trend going into thursday and friday. A better chance of showers and thunderstorms this weekend. To 73 is the overnight low tonight. Will be dry with temperatures around 70 to 75. Daytime highs tomorrow in the upper 80 to lower 90s. The winds will change from the north to the southeast at around five Miles Per Hour, but still a good amount of sunshine. Showers popup showers friday into sunday. We will see temperatures in the lower 80s by the beginning of next week. And now the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. You got your eye on the nats. Last night. Bition but tonight, could be a little bit tougher. Trying to win are the series and l. A. For the first time in nine years, the dodgers are throwing cake Clayton Kershaw at them and the big lefthander has been throwing bbs since he came into this league. Your hitt, denard span two. Yet almost only two home runs and almost 570 four atbats the season. He had to last night. His teammates got after him pretty good and told them what to expect now. I will have a blood and urine test probably before and after the game tomorrow. Im definitely going to be looking out for those guys. , a lotns, stolen bases of categories. Hit it so far because he had roscoes chicken and waffles before the game. The skin depth chart for the game was released today. Cory rambo will start at safety. The home field gives the texans a slight edge. They should be more concerned with the fact that the washington starters have not played since the ravens game august 23. And the end of the game was within interception. I dont think anybody lost any confidence or any of that matter against baltimore. I feel like we are in good shape right now. We have a good game plan going into houston. Its just a matter of us executing and me calling enough good games to keep robert comfortable. Guarantee you this, the redskins will face a relentless pass rushing. Thatexans announced today what just signed a sixyear contract extension that could pay him 100 million and more than 51 million of it is guaranteed. It is the most for a defensive player in nfl history. Jim perolis colts owner se has been suspended six games and fined half 1 million after pleading guilty to one the misdemeanor count of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He violated the links personal conduct policy. The suspension takes place beginning at 5 p. M. Tomorrow. Will return after the game against houston. Basketball, beating new zealand 9851. They are rolling right now. Anthony davis led with 21 rebounds. 57 straight wins and counting for team usa. The unbeaten run includes 39 olympic runs. The u. S. Plays the dominican republic. In college football, maryland is a two touchdown favorite at South Carolina on saturday afternoon. Five half of those guys could still be in college half of those a wet and stormy night. Indeed, a newly issued severe storm warning. If one is moving off to the east at 40 Miles Per Hour and includes loudoun county, purser bill, leesburg, and poolesville in the next half hour or so. Storms will continue through the evening hours. A severe thunderstorm watch until 10 00. Captioned by the National Captioning Institute on world news tonight this tuesday, the breaking news, the horrific images, the second american hostage apparently killed by the terrorist group isis. Brian ross and Martha Raddatz standing by with what theyre learning right now. The Severe Weather hitting tonight, tornados warnings in effect, twisters already doing damage. The lightning striking, the massive hail. Ginger zee with a storm track right now. The stolen childhood tonight. We are just back from the syrian border, the children runni