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Killer, next. Now, abc 7 news at 11 00, on your side. Teenagers first,two in custody accused of a crime, both suspected of being in the country is legally. Alison that i the first time, parents had a chance to hear from school officials. Jonathan tom roussey begins team coverage. He spoke with the Montgomery County School Superintendent about the investigation that is now hitting the national news. What did he say . Tom he had a lot to say. It took five days, but finally the School System has held a press conference to respond to the alleged crime. This is what i want to share with you tonight. Tom under fire for a rape case an the Montgomery County School Spring tenet spoke. We do not know the immigration status because of the law. In both teenager accused thursdays rate are suspected of being of the country illegally for stop during the school day, Henry Sanchez and hose a montano allegedly dragged a girl into rockville high bathroom stall and repeatedly raped her. Both entered the u. S. Last summer and the superintendent said that no vetting was done on them. We do not do background checks on students. Tom some question why sanchez and 18 was allowed to enroll as a freshman rather than an alternative program. He was enrolled in the services that he needed. Tom it happened in a remote back area of the school. Ice tells us sanchez was given a notice to appear for an immigration hearing last august, but Montgomery County would not have enrolled in that would not have known about that when he enrolled in school because they do not check the background. Tom roussey, abc 7 news. Jonathan hundreds of parents met with the superintendent, hoping for answers and to find a with the school is doing to make sure this never happens again. Tim barber spoke with some as they left the meeting. What did they say, tim . Into thery to get meeting, jonathan, but we were not allowed. District officials blocked us from getting in. Was theest we could get sidewalk, but some parents took video which we are providing. I want to hear with the school has to say, with the parents have to say. Tim she is referring to protesters who are outraged Illegal Immigrants are accused of her 17yearold goes here, so she went to the pta meeting demanding answers. Its for and disturbing and traumatic. Tim the superintendent said the focus should not be on immigration. He said this was an isolated tragedy. This parent wants to know why this happened and why the suspects were in a knife grades ninth grade classroom with the 14yearold girl they are accused of raping. Only about 10 parents here were allowed to ask questions. They were also given flyers. The video of the meeting will be online in the next 24 hours. We will keep pushing to make sure that happens. Tim barber, abc 7 news. Thisn as mentioned, attack even drew the attention of the white house. On the campaign trail, of course, President Trump pushed hard on a plan to deport what called rapists and murderers who enter the country illegally. That this occurred is shocking, disturbing, horrific, and whatever other words that come to mind for part of the reason the president has made illegal immigration a crackdown such a big deal is because of tragedies like this. Called sean spicer also on local municipalities to crackdown on Illegal Immigrants committing crimes. Read the entire response online at wjla. Com. This is a stormwatch 7 Winter Weather alert. Steve cloudy skies right now, and we are looking at a cold front that will move through later tonight. For the day tomorrow, the wind will pick up. Of 25, 30 miles per hour, the highs of 45 degrees, and that is just part of the story. We are talking windchill factors in the 30s, but a bigger warmup on the way for all about that coming up. Jonathan more changes coming to air travel tonight as the United Kingdom is joining the u. S. And banning laptops, and tablets from flights. Alison this as we get new details about what prompted the change in u. S. Policy. Michelle marsh tells us why. Michelle apparently there is a real threat. According to a u. S. Official cited by cnn, terrorist groups are working on new ways to hide explosives in the battery compartments of larger Electronic Devices like laptops. The u. S. Ban covers nine airlines. The u. K. Ban involves 14 airlines, six of which are based in the u. K. Like british airways. The fact the u. K. Is now also instituting a prohibition element to the intelligence. Michelle until further notice, larger devices like laptops and tablets must be put in a checked bag on select flights. Cell phones are exempt, as our medical devices with prayer approval. As are medical devices with prior approval. Jonathan a federal judge in aexandria is considering request of a Muslim Civil Rights Group for a broader old on President Trump to revise travel ban. Islamic American Relations argues part of the vizio waivers remains in effect. , adding is a key player bigname stars to a fundraiser as early as next week. Tom hakes, tom hanks, alec baldwin, tracy morgan are scheduled for the broadcast. Alison a federal judge in charlottesville will hear pretrial arguments the Islamic Center of culpeper. At issue, the countys decision to request a sewage permit effectively blocking the centers attempt to build a new mosque. This was filed by the obama administration, but the Trump Administration surprised many by moving ahead with a lawsuit. We have seen so many cases nationwide. If you ever, ever approved the permit for the piece of ground that has building on it. Alison the Islamic Center of culpeper filed its own civil lawsuit against the county. Jonathan another long day of questioning today for Supreme Court nominee neil gorsuch. He refused to talk about specific cases or hypothetical hearings. He stressed the importance of legal precedent. If confirmed, he would fill the seat Justice Antonin Scalia a last year. The president was on the hill, stumping for the health care bill. He delivered a warning to members of the gop behind closed doors. Alison happening now, d. C. Police are looking for the person who shot and killed a College Student in town for spring break. We spoke to her family tonight. Jay korff joins us in the studio with more on the heartbreaking story. Jay we spoke with her family members, and they say that mcallister, a criminal justice major, loved fashion, played basketball at largo high school, but her life was cut short i seemingly random act of violence. I dont know exactly what happened, but i feel i do not have my baby girl. Jay anthony says he is numb and in disbelief following the shooting family members say mcallister monday night, while on spring break, was in this northeast d. C. Parking lot watching the filming of a friends rap video when she was shot. This 18yearold who participated in the Maryland State Police Cadet Program was hit by gunfire and died tuesday morning. She is not the type of kid who would involve herself in anything of that nature. She was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Jay an empathetic embrace from a place of unthinkable pain. Anthony mcallisters cousin lost his son only a couple of months ago and in unrelated gun violence. This family has mourned a lifetime in only weeks. These random acts i dont understand what it will take to get them to stop. Jay the police do not have a motive or suspect in either homicide case. Jay korff, abc 7 news. J thanks. Her death, a grand jury in Spotsylvania County indicted two men for a killing. Prosecutors say that Joshua Williams and jonathan verano shot a woman in her car. There is still no word on motive, but both of these men are already in jail on unrelated charges. Alison it is just a prank but it could impact how quickly emergency crews can get to you. Conversation the police want you to have with your kids is coming up. Plus, a cause for years, fios has been promising fast internet to small businesses. Out of reach. Why promise something you cant deliver . Comcast business is different. We deliver superfast internet with speeds of 150 megabits per second across our entire network, to more companies, in more locations, than fios. We do business where you do business. Jonathan investigators say that the massive fire that destroyed an Apartment Building on construction was an accident. Fire Officials Say they believe elders ignited by wa working on site. Nearly two dozen homes were also destroyed or damaged by the intense heat or burning to bury. Alison a President Trump to House Republicans tonight dont be fooled and kill the bill to repeal obamacare, but the p ish did not end there. The president met with a Republican Congress behind closed doors, all of this before the house vote later this week. President trump reinforcing his pitch to with Speaker Paul Ryan leading the charge. The house bill ends the obamacare nightmare and gives Health Care Decisions back to the states and back to the working people. Alison the man famous for the art of the deal the headliner at the National Republican mckim it is annual dinner in washington. The president huddled with House Republicans for nearly an hour. Comete reports of threats he urged the holdouts to come on board. This thursday, the seventh anniversary of obamacare becoming law, expected to vote on its replacement. Reminded everyone he will campaign aggressively next year to support people who are supporting him. There were no threats. Overn to push the bill the finish line, House Republicans are making changes. Some of those give states more flexibility about medicaid spending and the promise to boost aid for older americans. Jonathan could the proposed budget be the death below for the long debated purple line in maryland . There was a 30 cut to transportation, and on the the 16mileck is lightrail system connecting bethesda and the new carrollton. That project has a price tag of 2. 6 million. Some argue the state of maryland should pay for this project itself. Alison also what risk if the budget moves forward as is, public broadcasting. Deliver over 600,000 signatures to congress with a simple message hands off pbs kids. The Budget Proposal has cut off all funding to pbs and npr. Jonathan changes to security at Reagan National airport, a fouryear project to update the main terminal with security lines closer to the checkin counters. You, allst change for the shops and restaurants where you can wait for loved ones will be on the other side of security, and for to get a passengers only. Alison 7 on your side with an alert about a prank that could impact 911 service. Asks siriou to to dial 108, which is the number emergency. Ia to call we had a that the daughter received a prank. The call did not go through, but she alerted us it was making its rounds through the teenage community. Call isany time a 911 hung up on, the operator must call back. Jonathan we are standing by for the second of two eagle eggs at the metropolitan Police Training academy to hatch. Hatched last week. The second could crack open at any time. This is the 11th year that liberty and justice, mom and dad, have made a nest in that tree in southeast. It has been about a month since two eggs were laid at the eagles nest at the national arboretum. That is for the president and first lady have a nest. You can watch live streams of both nests at wjla. Com. The one of the arboretum is by the way. Steve up close and personal. Now, 63 degrees earlier this afternoon at Reagan National airport, still mild for this time of evening. The cold front just off to the north will arrive late tonight, early tomorrow morning. Will bring a few isolated showers, but other than that the big difference, the increasing wind and colder temperatures. Radars trying to dot right now to the west, garrett county, allegheny county, not amounting to a whole lot. ,ighttime lows, 34 to 42 meaning a chilly start wednesday. 37 bethesda, 38 college park, 40 upper marlboro, 39 woodbridge. Futurecast wind chill tomorrow, it will feel like the strong northwesterly wind with wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour. 20s, upper 20s inside the beltway. It does not get a whole lot better during the noon time hour. Outdoor recess for the kids or anywhere to go, maybe taking a walk at lunch time, bundle up. It will be cold, feeling more like february rather than the middle to end of march. Staying chilly tomorrow evening, the wind eases a bit. Then the real cold air is set to arrive early thursday morning. Highest tomorrow, dont be fooled by 44 degrees, the windchill factors will be about 12 degrees colder. Early thursday morning, concerns again for the Cherry Blossoms around the tidal basin with temperatures 25 to 30 degrees, with many of the blooms out already. , and a a critical time lot of the blooms may be damaged by those temperatures. Saturday, if youre going to check out what is left of the Cherry Blossoms, saturday is your day, lower 70s. Saturday, if yourebetter chancn the day sunday, middle 60s, cooler monday, and back in the middle to upper 60s next week. Alison thank you very much. We are well into the ncaa tournament, so is your bracket a bust . Jonathan one guy in West Virginia saying no way tonight. His employer turned his winning picks into some cold hard cash. For vacations that exceed expectations, make it Busch Gardens virginia with surprises hiding around each corner, and good times guaranteed. Busch gardens and water country usa. Plan your two park getaway now, and eat free with select packages. Alison 7 on your side with a consumer alert. 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The wind will ease thursday and friday. Saturday, love it, 70s, nice amount of sunshine. That was the best of the next seven days. Middle 60s sunday with a chance of rain. They concerns thursday morning for the Cherry Blossoms. Jonathan jimmy kimmel is next. Alison have a great night. I got it. I gotcha baby. vo its being there when youre needed most. Ve is knowing. Hes the one. vo . It was meant to be. And love always keeps you safe. Were fine. vo love is why we built a car you can trust. Now and for a long time to come. The allnew Subaru Impreza sedan and fivedoor. A car you can love no matter what road youre on. The Subaru Impreza. More than a car, its a subaru. Dicky from hollywood, its Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, dave chappelle, from sabans power rangers, naomi scott, the results of our youtube snowball challenge, and music from weezer. And now, all kidding aside, heres jimmy kimmel [ cheers and applause ] jimmy im jimmy, im the host of the show. Thank you for watching. 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