Degrees above average winds south 510 mph tonight cloudy, not cold. Showers develop around 10pm, foggy lows 4348 winds sw 5 mph saturday foggy early, periods of rain showers, mild highs near 60 winds south 515 mph breaking right now now confrimed dead in this fire in south korea flames quickly ripped through the 8story building in jecheon. Able to rescue several people but they believe they may find more bodies in the rubble. Some survivors jumped from balconies onto inflatable mats, while others scaled ladders to climb aboard a helicopter. Investigators believe the fires started in a parked vehicle on the ground floor of the building. Right now. Crews are searching for the cause of a fire that severely damaged a home in germantown. It broke out around nine p. M. In a home on brink road. There are no hydrants in the area. But firefighters brought water tankers, and had the flames out in 10 minutes. No one was in the house when the fire started. Its still unclear what caused it. Another house fire. This one in fairfax county. Flames broke out last night on nancemond street in springfield. Crews tell us two adults made it out safely but sadly a dog did not. Investigators are looking for the cause. Stay with abc7 for updates on both fires. Right now police in Prince William county need your help finding this missing 12yearold. Brenden escobar was last seen ye avenue in woodbridge. Hes about 4foot8 and weighs 90 pounds. If youve seen him call police. On the hill boyh senate and house members were able to pass a shortterm spending bill late yesterday effectively averting a Government Shutdown. The new plan will keep the military going for a full year. It also funds the chip program through march which provides health care for 9 million kids. Many other pressing issues though likely wont be worked out until the new year. The white house has said it would back this shortterm plan. Happening right now an allnight campout in the cold for the homeless. Its all to raise awareness for those who have died far too soon because they didnt have a home. John gonzalez is live in Freedom Plaza with whats going on. Reginald black, organizer a big loss in the sports world. A look at the life sports world. A look at the life longtime sportscaster straight ahead. Plus, do you have some lastminute presents you need to get . . Well show you why you should wait until after christmas to buy your gifts. But first heres your traffic watch on the go. At 5 xx time for a periods of shower monday christmas early flurry, cold for all today overcast, cool, temps 10 degrees above average winds south 510 mph tonight cloudy, not cold. Showers develop around 10pm, foggy lows 4348 winds sw 5 mph saturday foggy early, periods of rain showers, mild highs near 60 winds south 515 mph bottoms up heres something to drin to. The unique gift students are giving to teachers, and the creative message on the label. Sportscaster dick enberg has died. Enberg got his big break with ucla basketball, then went on to call olympics, final fours, and Major League Baseball games. He was found dead in his home in san diego. His family believes he had a heart attack, but theyre awaiting official word. Dick enberg was 82. Its two years behind bars for a former Charles County sheriffs deputy. 38yearold Alexander Sullivan was just sentenced on child porn charges. He was a deputy for 10 years. According to federal officials, sullivan was busted with more than 100 images and several videos of child pornography on his personal cell phone. Not guilty verdicts after the first round of trials for some of the nearly 200 people charged with rioting after violent protests on inauguration day. The defense argued their six clients were peacefully protesting and were unfairly swept up in a police crackdown. Prosecutors relied on Police Body Cam and other video of what they characterized as a coordinated effort to riot. But the jury was not convinced. About 175 people are awaiting trial on similar charges. Its not clear what effect this will have prosecutors suggested they will continue. Two Dc Public Charter School have been told to close due to failing marks. The Dc Public Charter School board voted to end sixth, seventh and eighth grades at both Parkside Middle School in northeast and seed Public Charter School in southeast. This mean theyll no longer be admitting new students. The board says the vote is due to schools failing to meet student achievement expectations. The schools will not close the schools will not close immediately it will happen gradually over the next few years. They should both be fully closed by 2021. An important ruling on contraception. A federal court in california blocking the Trump Administration from rolling back obamacares Birth Control mandate. In october, the administration issued rules to make it easier for employers to deny Insurance Coverage of contraceptives. In california, virginia, delaware, maryand, and new york fought against the rules by filing lawsuits. Yesterday, the u. S. District court in Northern California ruled in their favor. Wednesday is the day virginia will break the tie between two state delegate candidates fighting to represent the newport news area. We now know Shelly Simonds and david yanceys names will be written on separate pieces of paper, placed into separate film canisters, then put into a container. That container will be shaken and a canister will be drawn to determine a winner. This comes after a recount, and ballot challenge declared the race a tie. Rushing out over the next couple days for some last minute gifts . Before you do ask yourself if you can give a raincheck, and purchase it after christmas. Consumer reporter John Matarese shows us some things that will be much cheaper in early 2018 so you dont waste your money trt 1 24 sigout abc7 some stores in our area are staying open 24 hours a day until christmas. And thats making until christmas. And thats making things easier for lastminute shoppers. A Deloitte Survey finds, this is the first year Holiday Shoppers will spend more online than in stores. But stores are still popular. The National Retail federation finds. 42percent of Americans Still have not done all their holiday shopping. Get this one ohio couple getting clever with their Christmas Gift to their sons they bought them bottles of wine the kicker the label is a picture of their son. A message was added our child might be the reason you drink. So enjoy this bottle on us. The older brother of the drinkinducing child tweeted about his parents gift idea and its since gone viral. Time now for weather today overcast, cool dry until late saturday mild periods of shower monday christmas early flurry, cold for all today overcast, cool, temps 10 degrees above average winds south 510 mph tonight showers develop around 10pm, foggy lows 4348 winds sw 5 mph saturday foggy early, periods of rain showers, mild highs near 60 winds south 515 mph apple is now being sued plus, google meets b well explain when good morning washington returns. It all starts with a wish. Ist are here. Hurry in and sign and drive off in a new lincoln with zero down and a complimentary first months payment. Abcs Kendis Gibson and diane macedo have the details in this mornings tech bytes. Right now information surfacing that targeted journalists. When it happened and what they found. Plus, no Government Shutdown for now. When funding could run out, and what the Administration Needs to do to prevent that from happening. Good morning washington. Toss to vj cool dry until late saturday mild periods of shower monday christmas early flurry, cold for all today overcast, cool, temps 10 degrees above average winds south 510 mph tonight cloudy, not cold. Showers develop around 10pm, foggy lows 4348 winds sw 5 mph saturday foggy early, periods of rain showers, mild highs near 60 winds south 515 mph breaking this morning morning journalists. Adrianna hopkins is at the live desk with the details. An Associated Press investigation finding that Russian Hackers pursued journalists the same way they did u. S. Politicians and intelligence figures. An analysis of data provided by Cybersecurity Firm secure works shows that the Espionage Group known as fancy bear tried to break into Gmail Inboxes of at least 200 reporters, publishers and bloggers from mid2014 to just a few months ago. The data provides new evidence that fancy bear acted on behalf of the russian government when it intervened in the u. S. President ial election. The russian government has denied interfering in the election. Larry, autria, back to you. On the hill one day before funding ran out, Congress Passed a short term measure to avoid a Government Shutdown. The house and Senate Approved a package extending funding through january 19th, but theyre also kicking the can down the road on tricky political issues Like Health Care and protections for the socalled dreamers. Abcs Arlette Saenz breaks it all down Vice President mike pence is in now for a surprise visit. He rallied us troops and met with top afghan officials yesterday for his first trip to that country as Vice President. The visit makes pence the highestranking Trump Administration official to visit an active us combat zone. It comes four months after the president committed several thousand more Us Service Members to the 16year war effort. President trump paid a holiday visit to wounded troops yesterday. He visited those he calls some of the bravest people anywhere in the world at Walter Reed National medical center. During the visit the president awarded a soldier wounded this year, with a purple heart. New information this morning about the man accused of intentionally running down pedestrians in melbourne, australia. Police now say that man told investigators he heard voices before driving into a crowd of terrified shoppers. 19 people were hurt. Right now police are calling it a deliberate act but not terrorism. New details about the socalled slender man stabbing case in wisconsin. 16yearold anissa weier se but she could be released in three years. Authorities say wyer and another girl tried to kill a classmate to impress the fictional internet character, slender man. The other defendant, Morgan Geyser , will be sentenced in february. Prosecutors say gyzer stabbed Payton Leutner 19 times, while wyer urged her on. Lytner survived. A crazy scene in kansas city, missouri. Cows loose on a highway after a cattle truck overturned yesterday. It was carrying nearly a hundred of them. The trailer ended up on its side in a ravine. There are no reports of injuries. Veronica what do you have coming up . . Adlib tease just became whatever whayoure about to dout to do after you get coffee. Nothing comes before coffee. Thats why were introducing a new line of cafequality espresso drinks from mccafe. Get a small peppermint mocha for just two dollars. Periods of shower monday christmas early flurry, cold for all today overcast, cool, temps 10 degrees above average winds south 510 mph tonight cloudy, not cold. 10pm, foggy lows 4348 winds sw 5 mph saturday foggy early, periods of rain showers, mild highs near 60 winds south 515 mph julie toss to ryan it all starts with a wish. The final days of wish list are here. Hurry in and sign and drive off in a new lincoln with zero down and a complimentary first months payment. Damaged a home in montgomery county. Flames sparked last night at the place in germantown. Thats where we find ryan hughes with the latest information from investigators. A new clue providing new information whether the church hit by a car thursday will be able to go ahead with christmas services. Suzanne kennedy live on the scene what did you find on the door this morning, suzanne . Now to the great christmas escape millions of now to the great christmas escape millions of christmas escape millions of americans hitting the roads and taking to the skies. And for the second day in a row something that may help fliers traveling through dulles airport. United airlines bringing in a few dozen therapy dogs. Theyre helping relax travelers and bring peace to the bustling airport during the busy Holiday Travel days. Two weeks ago, this eleven year old boy was in a hospital fighting for his life after accidentally getting shot in the chest by a family friend. Now hes home for the holidays and getting some special visitors. Caleb harry was showered with gifts from Prince Georges County police officers. Caleb says what his dad taught him helped him stay strong. Both father and son say they forgive their neighbor for the shooting. He will not be charged since it was an accident. Coming up at six the Miss America Organization loses its tv partner over vulgar emails. Why Dick Clark Productions is cutting ties. Plus the caps are getting ready to trade the ice for the tables. Hear from some players about what to expect from the annual casinpo night. And do you need some relief from that holiday stress . . Youre chance to win a free massage straight ahead. A texas womans video going viral after she put an end to her familys elf on the shelf. She swears it wasnt intentional and that she just wanted to hide elfis from her kids. While one child was upset about the elf. Another upset about the elf. Another seemed happy hed no longer be snitching elf. Another seemed happy hed no longer be snitching to santa. Her joy was shortlived. Mom dug up a backup elf shed bought when elfis mysteriously went missing last year. Its 5 and time for a check on weather. Cool dry until late saturday mild periods of shower monday christmas early flurry, cold for all today overcast, cool, temps 10 degrees above average winds south 510 mph tonight cloudy, not cold. Showers develop around 10pm, foggy lows 4348 winds sw 5 mph saturday foggy early, periods of rain showers, mild highs near 60 winds south 515 mph in Entertainment News a lot going on at the box office over the holiday weekend. Plus, a big honor for wonder woman. Jason nathanson has the showbiz a lot going on at the box office over the holiday weekend. Plus, a big honor for wonder woman. Jason nathanson has the showbiz wrap. Much more to come on good morning washington. Do you have coming up at six . For mildtomoderate eczema . It can be used almost everywhere on almost everybody. The arm of an arm wrestler . The back of a quarterback . 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