Who marched side by side with Martin Luther king jr. I dont see this president elect as a legitimate president. Reporter in response, mr. Trump tweeted, lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping his district. Adding, hes all talk, talk, talk, no action or results. New york congressman jared nadler becomes the latest democratic lawmaker to join john lewis in skipping mr. Trumps inauguration on friday. Reporter security is tight around the capitol. Officials expect close to 1 million people. And protest groups have applied for a Record Number of permits. About five times the typical amount for inauguration. Jamie yuccas, cbs news, new york. And president elect trump also said he is almost ready to unveil his proposal to replace the Affordable Care act. His team said the details will be replaced inauguration. The president elect said, quote, were going to have insurance for everybody. Metro will be handing out free inauguration sleeves for its smart phone cards. 50,000 will be handed out free of charges. Any leftovers will be available after friday in metros sales office. For your complete guide to next fridays inauguration, you can download our wusa 9 app. People are celebrating the legacy of dr. Martin luther king, jr. , all across the country today. Here in the washington area, the annual replay wreath laying on the national mall. Martin luther king jr. , was baptized at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in atlanta. Today, Bernie Sanders were among the people there. King and his father were pastors at the church. This. Year, organizers changed the route along Martin Luther king avenue in southeast. Starting in Congress Heights and ending at the iconic big chair in downtown anacostia. Hundreds of people lined a two hour parade, while the young and young at heart, reflected on dr. Kings legacy. Why is he such an important man . Because he tries to make the world better. He is a good inspiration for kids and adults. The lesson i find in his life is that he knew he would have a short life. But he knew he had a gift. And he had to share it with the world. All right. Mayor bowser started her day by announcing d. C. s my brothers keeper initiative, swrling president obamas call for programs that promote and educate boys and men of color. President barack obama is spending his last Martin Luther king jr. Day in office. And he commemorated the holiday. The way hes done it, for the past seven years or so, working to help others. President obama made mlk day, an annual day of service, you might recall. Today he and the first lady painted a mural. Volunteers all over the area are spending the holiday, giving back in honor of dr. King. But one groups annual fundraiser almost did not happen. Patuxent road ice. It caught fire two weeks ago. And kids are not only having to find somewhere tolls go to practice. But somewhere to hold their day of service. Nikki burdine reports how another local group stepped in to help. When tucker road ice rink was destroyed by a fire. The kids were devastated. They didnt know where they would practice or where they would get to hang out with their friends again. But they were most worried about where they were going to hold their fundraiser. And on mlks day of service, they werent going to let Something Like that keep them from giving back. Tucker road. Its like my first home. Im always there. Reporter and january 4t second home, went up in names. Flames. In flames. Someone said, dont go there, because its on fire. And i was like what . Reporter now the kids have nowhere to escape for at least eight months. Terrible timing, considering the chesapeake synchronized skaters have a competition next week. I have skated in four different rk rings in the week. We have been going anywhere, from kettler, arlington, alexandria, montgomery county, northern pennsylvania, wherever i can find the ice. Reporter but theyre making it work. The real worry for these kids is where their annual fundraiser will be held. The skate for something great is in its 7th year. I thought the fundraiser wasnt going to happen. Reporter fortunate for them, they werent the only ones giving back on this day. They were already hosting a day of service. Very, very happy to be able to provide an help the community. Just keep your eyes up. And you can do it. Reporter and although they could be raising money to rebuild their own rink, theyre instead, shipping the proceeds off to those who really need it. In katy. In southeast d. C. , nikki burdine, wusa 9. Thats good stuff. The girls also made a donation to the ice rink as a thank you for hosting their fundraiser. On the wusa 9 facebook page, were asking you to fill in the blank, after Martin Luther kings famous words, i have a dream. Andrews in maryland said racism and violence are over. Megan used part of mlks speech that this nation will los rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed. Barbara said she has ray dream a dream that one day, we will be one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Tomorrow, british prime minister, teresa may, will give details on how britain plans to exit there are concerns it will be a hard break, known as brexit. But she said it will be something that makes sense for everyone. Today, hit a threemonth low. Joe biden is making his final trip overseas as Vice President. In switzerland, he spoke before the start of the World Economic forum. Vice President Biden said he was optimistic the Trump White House would continue the project that he led in supporting research to stamp out cancer. This is the one bipartisan thing that exists and i pray it will continue to exist in the new administration. But it also is international consensus. So we have enormous communities. I believe. With greater collection. Collaboration. The Vice President challenged other nations to match the United States in committing billions of dollars in the fight to end cancer. Ng visit that has been 108 years in the making. But up next, the wife of the orlando nightclub shooter is now charged in connection with the attack. Howard . Yeah, guys. Watching a few showers on first alert doppler. Yellow weather alert tomorrow, for more showers. And look like we could be talking some rain on inauguration day. Your full forecast in a few minutes. The widow of the orlando nightclub shooter has been arrested today. Shes been charged with obstruion of justice, plus aiding and abetting. They said she communicated with omar mateen during last summers nightclub attack. He was killed in the shootout with police. Mexican Authorities Say terrorism was not behind a deadly shooting at the Playa Del Carmen nightclub. Investigator says that gunman tried to get into the club, but was turned away, because he was armed. Five people were killed in that shooting. And more than a dozen others were hurt. Two of them americans. Three people are in custody. And police will not say how they are linked to that shooting. At least 37 people were killed and more are feared dead tonight. After a carco plane cargo plane crashed near an in craig stan. Kyrgyzstan. They have recovered worst planes flight recorders. One of the planes flight recorders. 15 people being treated in hospitals. Barely missing drivers in peru. Look at that. Torrential rains caused rains rain and numerous mudslides over the weekend. Roads were blocked and communities cut off. Look at people literally trying to push cars out of there. Fortunately, there were no reports of any deaths or injuries. Coming up, the National Zoos baby panda, finally able to venture back outside. Hey. But up next, a beloved grandmother caught in the crossfire outside her apartment complex. Its a heaeartbr we have breaking news in fairfax county. Two adult brothers. Cell phone video from a nearby neighborhood. Shot and killed a suspect. They say two brothers joined in. Its legibled the suspect its believed they fired. During the standoff, the team heard gunshots. Of course an exchange of gunfire in southeast d. C. Claimed the life of an elderly woman, known for taking care of children in the neighborhood. Before the 67yearold in the wheelchair was one of two people shot this morning. Her family tells us, that the family of janice park cant building that their loved ones. One of the victims has been identified as viv morrow by her family. I spoke to her son, who was devastated by that. He said his mom had a huge impact on them here. All of the kids called her mom. Almost every day, she would go down this path in a wheelchair to the store. And thats exactly what she was doing when she was shot. Reporter this is how vivian morrows family will always remember her. Surrounded by the children so but at 10 15 a. M. , on Martin Luther kings birthday, the peace was broken. Two people were shot after gunfire was exchanged. A man with nonlifethreatening injuries. And vivian morrow. We dont have nobody. It hurts everybody. Everybody getting ready to go to the hospital to see her, to see if shes okay. Reporter the family tells us, the 67yearold grandmother would not make it. A death that would be felt in this community. After morrow babysat kids in her apartment complex, for the past 30 years. Her nickname was mom and the candy woman. She lovingly gave out candy to neighborhood kids. William morrow said his mother was shot on the way to the store. [ inaudible ] hes done a lot. Wheelchair away, he is still in disbelief. We love her. Every day. Regardless. Reporter and police tell me they are still looking for at least one suspect. If you have any information, call d. C. Police. We are in southeast d. C. , janice park, b usa 9. And police are now reviewing nearby surveillance cameras in hopes of identifying the shooter. A School Worker is speaking out after she was fired for a tweet, suggesting a student learn how to spell. It started with the students tweet that read, close school tomorrow, please. You can see the spelling there. Katie nash, the then Web Services Coordinator for Frederick County Public Schools tweeted back. But then, how would you learn how to spell tomorrow . And added a smiley face. The mother of two said the School District fired her because they didnt like her tone. Her tweet quickly spread on social media, and she said she is thankful for the support of the community. I overwhelmed by the community and their support and their belief in me that my intention was good. And that i was really interested in engaging with our students. Reporter the student tweeted back later and said he didnt take her tweet personally and thought it was funny. Baybay is back outside. At the national zoo. The panda cub was cleared by the zoos vets to head outdoors today. For weeks, he was kept inside. Plates are in place to remove a mass of bamboo blocking his intestines. He is doing well and eating larger amounts of bamboo. Gotta chew your food. Thats a good sign. Hes doing well. Out and about. And good weather for him today. Not bad at all for him today. Were in the 40s. A little chilly. But this is where we should be this time of year. And weve got mild weather that will be with us for the foreseeable future. People reaching out to me on facebook. Saying, do you know when its going to snow any time soon . And no. I dont see anything indicating any big couple of weeks. Maybe things change toward the end of the month. But poor lady went out and bought the snow blower. Not going to need them for a while. Not going to see wintry weather up here. This is all freezing rain and sleet. For us, a little moisture that slipped into our northern suburbs this evening. Notice, some other showers in west virginia. Getting to western maryland in just a little while. D. C. Is dry. Montgomery county, youre drying out now. Frederick and carroll county. Columbia, coming out of danna. This is heading your way. Lisbon, around route 70. In frederick, the catoctin are seeing it. Downtown frederick. Youve got light showers over you now. But you go a few miles west towards 70 and braddock. And this is going to move quickly to the east, at about 40 miles an hour. Temps, mid30s in hagerstown. Were sitting at 34 in the district. Winchester is 39. Kind of a chilly night out there. But were not thinking well see much in the way of showers unti 44 currently. Feeling like 41 with the humidity at 63 . Definite jacket weather for just about everybody if youre heading out. Heres the future cast. Got clouds around. Not too much tonight. But by tomorrow morning, look at the showers just in time for the morning commute. Give yourself extra time. Yellow weather alert day because of the showers early f. Future cast is right, we may not see much more other than a few showers here and there. But still, the yellow weather alert for morning. Front sweeps through later wednesday or later tuesday, into wednesday morning. Ill get my days right. Wednesday looks fine. And thursday looks fine. But out to the west, oh. See that . Thats headed our way friday afternoon. Inauguration. People are going out there. Or whatever your plans may be. Gotta watch out for that. 36 to 41. Cloudy and cold. Isolated showers tonight. Yellow weather alert tomorrow. Showers around in the morning. 30s and 40s. I still think were going to see a few showers in the afternoon. Mid50s. It will be milder. Near 60. Nice again thursday in the mid 50s. Threat for rain friday afternoon. 52. And a chance of showers sunday. Looks like it will be even greater on monday. Big chicago gathering down at the white house. Yeah. Its only fitting, right . President obama, a diehard chicago sports fan, celebrates at the white house, as his team did you know slow internet can actu hallyold your business back . Say goodbye to slow downloads, slow backups, slow everything. Comcast business offers blazing fast and reliable internet thats 10 times faster than slow internet from the phone company. Say hello to internet speeds up to 150 mbps. Call today. And add phone and tv for only 34. 90 more a month. Comcast business. T builfor business. Now, wusa 9, game on sports, with kristen berset. Brought to you by xfinity. President obama is but when his beloved white sox failed to make the baseball postseason, he rooted from the other team from the windy city, the chicago cubs. So today, the two got to celebrate the cubs big world series victory at the white house. They filed into the east room, presented the president with several gifts, including his own number 44 scrubs jersey and a big w flag signed by the team. The cubs won their first world series title since 1908. The cub does their best to get the president to switch allegiances. Do know that among sox fans, i am the cubs number 1 fan. The Washington Wizards are enjoying a hot streak of their own. Today, hosting the trail blazers, mlk day. Wizards scored 75 points in the first half. Bradley beal had 25. John wall had 24 and they sat it was raining 3s at the verizon center. Wizards throwing down 14 to easily beat portland, to win their nba best 12th straight home victory. Arena mates. Washington capitols, having just as much fun, it appears. Just yesterday, they blanked the flyers, 50. Tonight, the caps take their ninegame win streak into pittsburgh for a rematch against the rival penguins who, of course, they beat last week. Before we go tonight, i wanted to share something with you all at home. During my time here at wusa 9, ive spoken openly about my previous battle with breast cancer. I was diagnose in 2009 at the age of 27. Underwent surgery and treatment and was declared cancerfree two years ago. But it appears the celebration is shortlived. Just before thanksgiving, i was diagnosed with breastcancer again. The prognosis is great. But it will require me to step away from the anchor desk for surgery and treatment. Im going to miss you guys but ill be back. Lesli, i just lookedded at you and im going to cry. But ill be back, stronger, healthier, happier than ever before. And well be there for you. We are family and we have your back, regardless of what happens. We have you tonight and have you at 11 00. And you have us all week. Your support means so much to me. Im going to feel that support and love over the next few weeks. Exactly. Thats it. Captioning sponsored by cbs
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