They begin. In the meantime, you run into a computer problem at work and you call the i. T. Department. But if you are in i. T. At one of the smithsonians Popular Museums, you end up shutting your doors. John gonzalez explains why the museum of Natural History is closed. Summer in d. C. Always means thousands of tourists on the national mall, and most of them one up the iconic steps of the museum of National History only to be turned away by security at the tour at the door. You have a large territory to cover in a short amount of time, so its a big inconvenience, absolutely. Upset children, families and children forced to scramble, even employees and volunteers are confused and frustrated. I really love what i do. Im kind of sad. The entire museum, the most popular in the city, yes, the moment the massive element elephant in the atrium, is closed. Infrastructure was damaged overnight, in other words, major phone and network outages. I was here last night at about 10 30 p. M. Or 11 00 and the wifi in the building went out. The second most Popular Museum in the world after paris. We did notice this type of work going on outside. Missoni and officials assure us this has nothing to do with flooding or fire. And the employee shuttle buses are pretty much empty today. The building is pretty much closed to the entire staff of nonessential employees are being encouraged to tell a work from home. Wow, thats a bummer, buddy. Even the pedicab driver is feeling the ripple effect. At Dulles International airport all dates at Dulles International airport are back open after seeing smoke. Some sort of haze was reported around 9 00 a. M. It was near the express parking. They cleared out the area, but did not find any fire. We will let you know when we hear exactly what caused the smoke. The family a family of a Prince Georges County teenager is suing the county for 20 million. He died last week after his dirt bike swerved and hit a tree. His family said they were being chased by police at the time. Police are investigating the incident. And police are not saying exactly how many people were arrested after protests turn violent in ferguson, missouri overnight. A man who had been tracking the protest on social media was among those who landed behind bars. Police threw tear gas and smoke in the fourth night of protests after an unarmed teenager was shot by police. Police have not yet decided whether to file charges in Michael Browns death. They dont contact the police. We are having trouble locating them. Witnesses told the media that brown had his hands in the air when he was shot. Ferguson police are scheduled to meet with the teenagers parents today to talk about the shooting. So far, he has refused to release the name of the officer involved because hes already receiving death threats. A group called anonymous has released the name and address of the officer and said will release more information if the police do not respond. A Montgomery County judge called this man one pathetic human being and sentenced Daniel Morales to 40 years in jail. Of the victims just finished talking about the case. That is right, morales sentenced to 40 years behind bars during the sentencing hearing this morning. He did not speak in court. He was convicted earlier this summer of abusing young boys ages 11 to 15 back in the 1980s and early 1990s. Before handing down the sentences, the judge called morales pathetic. Before that happened, we understand, during this hearing, [indiscernible] of this abuse. Asked theo prosecutor asked for a fair sentence ergo sentence. Moralesim said that shook my world completely. But im glad to see justice served im glad to see justice served. It doesnt make up for what has happened to me and the other victims in this case and other victims elsewhere. But it is good to see that justice can still happen. And again, here is someone who cannot hurt anyone else again. After the hearing, moraless lawyer said he plans to appeal the case. More coming up at 5 00. Thank you. A motion hearing is underway in Prince William county for a lacrosse player at university of maryland accused of sexual assault. He was accused of aggravated Sexual Battery during a concert. A woman said she fell asleep and woke up to find him touching her inappropriately. He was released from jail on a 10,000 bond. But Montgomery County investigators are trying to figure out if someone set fire to a germantown playground on purpose. It was about 100 thousand dollars in damages at the sally k ride elementary school. Information, please call police. Well have more at 5 00. Maryland comptroller wants to extend Summer Vacation for students across the state. City ases using ocean the backdrop for his summer campaign. Hes hoping to collect 10,000 signatures before the General Assembly reconvenes calling for classes to begin after labor day. We will have more at 5 00. Can we still enjoy the summer weather even though it doesnt feel like summer weather . It feels like fall. It really does. This morning, temperatures were in the 50s. It will be another cool night tonight. And right now this afternoon, its spectacular. A mixture of sunshine and clouds and 79 at reagan national. The air mass is very comfortable with that low humidity. And with the wind south at 12 miles per hour, generally in the 70s across the board. We have a few scattered clouds. A few more clouds are further to the west, especially stretching to west virginia. That is associate it with a week cold front that will slide through later this afternoon. It may wheeze out a sprinkle, but otherwise a dry afternoon and highs in the low 80s. We may not have as many we delays asve as many yesterday. This section of the country, nice and quiet. Ae listing i see right now is 30 minute delay in San Francisco due to a low ceiling there. Otherwise, things looking pretty quiet. Littletemperatures are a bit cooler than average, low to mid 80s. I have much more on how long this fantastic stretch of weather will last coming up in just a little bit. Thank you. The prosecution is close to wrapping its case in the corruption trial of Virginia GovernorBob Mcdonnell and his wife. Testimony about their finances and phone records today. Witnesses for the defense are expected to take the stand on monday. Jeff goldberg is in richmond and we will have the very latest coming up on abc 7 news at 5 00. Seven people needed to go to the hospital after a violent night in the district. They were all shot in five separate incidents across the city. Reports, soeyes far, police have not made any arrests. It was a terrifying night in the city the district with multiple shootings, prompting one official to speak out. Ill five incidences happen between 9 30 p. M. To 5 30 a. M. This morning. Two of the shootings for just minutes apart. Southeastitol street and minutes later, two more men were shot on central avenue. One of them is hospitalized in critical condition. Three more shootings hours later. One woman was grazed in the head and two men shot in the leg. Mayoral candidate Muriel Bowser released this statement. She went on to encourage d. C. Residence to call police if they have any information on the shootings and other crimes the district. Meanwhile, d. C. Police have not released any information to us on possible suspects in any of these incidents. Reporting in the newsroom, janette reyes, abc 7 news. In custody suspect after two failed carjackings, a d. C. Police cup Police Officer is due in court today. Two other suspects are on the shotfter one detective was early yesterday morning. That officer is recovering after surgery. Investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in fairfax county, virginia. It happened on the outer loop near van dorn street. Bunyangators say michael of alexandria hit the new pavement, lost control of his bike and was ejected. He was then hit and killed by a car. A Funeral Service today for kevin ward jr. , hit right tony stewart car on saturday during a race on a dirt track. His family and fellow racers say they want him or membered as a talented and aggressive driver who had a bright future. Police are invest getting the accident. So far, no charges have been filed. Up, on the news at noon, the debate over humanitarian crisis in iraq reaches emergency levels. At replacementg in alexandria. And plenty of water in an area that is becoming no stranger to floods. Find out how you can weigh in. Thankfully, no water in the y cap forecast today. And once again, standing by for president obama to make some remarks. Fax the humanitarian crisis in iraq is prompting the United Nations to work at the highest level for the emergency. Thousands have been swept to the north and west of the country. Funds and assets will be devoted to responding to the refugees. And a new poll on Global Attitudes from the Pew Research Center finds rising concerns about the growth of islamic extremists. Our National Correspondent these are countries where it makes up a substantial part of the population. In the middle east, economic extremism islamic extremism has become a growth industry. The majority of people say they are now very concerned about militants. Keep in mind, these countries are dominated by muslim majorities. The challenge with fighting muslim militarism militantis is that very few people actually support the message. So why is it on the right . The facts on the rise . But the fact that some of these need aoffer money, they salary to survive. In countries like syria, jordan, saudi arabia, kuwait, egypt, and lebanon. And its been on the rise in 2013. Inthe pew poll found that lebanon, tunisia, egypt, and jordan, that well over half of the population was concerned about it. Americans should have the same concerns. When you allow these radical groups to control territory, oftentimes, they will reach out and strike us. Despite isiss growing strength, the Obama Administration will rely on limited airstrikes and other means to contain the group. We have a number of tools at our disposal, not all of them military, but a number of ways we can try to influence outcomes. Outcomes that will work to prevent militants from achieving their goal, destabilizing the middle east. Again, we are awaiting president obama to speak live from Marthas Vineyard on the situation in iraq, as well as the situation in missouri. We will bring you information as soon as its available. In the meantime, the two star general killed in afghanistan will be buried at Arlington National cemetery today. Major general greene is the highestranking u. S. Officer to be killed since 9 11. The 55yearold from falls church died last week when a soldier opened fire on the military academy in kabul. He is survived by his wife and two children. Those storms that drenched our aea on tuesday are leaving path of destruction all the way up the east coast. This was the scene in portland, maine, early this morning. People had to trudge through waist deep water. Firefighters had to rescue people from their cars after they were stranded. To abandonrs decided their vehicles altogether and send in toe trucks later. Crews are also working to clean up from last weeks Tropical Weather in hawaii. Several trees fell and destroyed some homes on the big island. And flooding damaged roads, making it difficult to get around. Tropical storm iselle made land store made landfall last friday. Ive been looking at the tropics and the atlantic, and everything is still very quiet. The National Hurricane center is not watching anything. Good. But thats pretty good news. Of course, we are now getting into peak hurricane season, september and october we are getting a little closer to that. But outside right now, spectacular weather. I will show you a time lapse from earlier this morning. Sunrise was at 6 21 a. M. And then theskies, cloud started to filter in. All the clouds are just associated with this week weather front that is approaching. For the most part, dry passage. To 54 degrees in gaithersburg. 55 in manassas. 57 in winchester. Only down to 64 degrees in d. C. It will be cooler tomorrow. Reagan national has not had a day in august with the low temperatures in the 50s in over 10 years. The last time was august 7 in 2004. It hit 58 degrees. We could definitely be setting a record if we get down into the upper 50s overnight tonight. It will be close with a big temperatures and the Potomac River sitting in the 70s. About 22,000 miles up. You can see some of the clouds that rolled through this morning. Now catching a bit of a break as far as clear skies. A few more of those puffy, cumulus clouds moving into the region. Temperatures climb into the upper 70s in d. C. And the area. Is oututhwesterly breeze ahead of this next cold front. Temperatures off to the west around the great lakes, upper 50s to low 60s. Even cooler air moving in tonight in to the day tomorrow. Precipitationh tonight. We could not rule out and isolate the goal. Teacher cast does pick up futurecast does pick up on a few of the sprinkles highlighted through the area. Tonight, skies clear and temperatures will fall to around 50 in the suburbs to around 60 degrees downtown. For the rest of the day, and isolate a chance of a sprinkle, otherwise comfortable and in the lower to mid 80s. Toight, cool and in the 50s 60s. The rest of the weekend looks fantastic. Plenty of sunshine saturday. A little bit more humid and warmer on sunday and the flight chance for a midday shower. Overall, things looking pretty quiet. I had a pool day planned for sunday. It looks like that was not happen. Next he will be just fine. Just keep your eye on the sky. You will be just fine. Just keep her eye on the sky. Thank you. Coming up, a local sheriff takes time out of his day to make sure a very special day for 40 Homeless Children in virginia. Officeairfax sheriffs took them shopping for clothing and school supplies. For over 20 years now, the sheriffs shopping for bam has helped those in need the sheriffs Shopping Program has helped those in need. All classes in alexandria area are canceled for today because a water main broke on russell road. Russell road is closed between west chapman and oak. The closures could last into the afternoon. The mayor of lowell wants to give residents a chance to voice their concerns after last the last season flooding. A Public Meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 00 at partnership all. Jake and i have been best friends for years. One of our favorite things to do is going to the dog park together. Sometimes my copd makes it hard to breathe. So my doctor prescribed symbicort. It helps significantly improve my lung function starting within five minutes. Symbicort doesnt replace a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms. With symbicort, today im breathing better. Come on, boy [ female announcer ] symbicort is for copd, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It should not be taken more than twice a day. Symbicort contains formoterol. Medicines like formoterol increase the risk of death from asthma problems. Symbicort may increase your risk of lung infections, osteoporosis, and some eye problems. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high Blood Pressure before taking it. Taking a live look at the president s podium in Marthas Vineyard. He is expected to deliver marks iraq and the situation unfolding in missouri. Been pushed back to about 12 30 p. M. A bc network will carry the remarks live. Have not stepped outside, i incurred you to do so. Its just lovely. It will be cool tonight, 52 around it 60 degrees. Thank you for joining us. Captioned by the national captionin im jane and i have copd. Im dave and i have copd. Im kate and i have copd, but i dont want my breathing problems to get in the way my volunteering. Thats why i asked my doctor about breo. Oncedaily breo ellipta helps increase airflow from the lungs for a full 24 hours. And breo helps reduce symptom flareups that last several days and require oral steroids, antibiotics, or hospital stay. Breo is not for asthma. Breo contains a type of medicine that increases risk of death in people with asthma. 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