It is still a very active scene. Some three and a half hours later, police had the streets blocked off. Investigators are flooding the street, searching for clues. This Death Investigation drawing a big response. This is all taking place in the River Terrace neighborhood near 34th street northeast in clay treet. They have no idea she died or how long shes been out here. This neighborhood has been concerned for about three weeks now, ever since 53yearold Joni Rockingham went missing. Sharet and the name no one has seen her since thanksgiving. Her sister tells me its been a very hard and terrible three weeks. But she says its too soon to say if its definitely her. But hes calling it very suspicious. Were also looking into the possibility. We have not identified the person yet. But were possibility that this is a woman who went missing, who was reported missing the day after hanksgiving. If it is her, it would help bring closer to the family and her children and to the community. But our
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas saying from this point forward palestinians wont accept any role for the us in the mideast Peace Process. The announcement comes less than a week after President Donald Trump recognized jerusalem as the capital of israel. The city is hotly contested in the region with past discussions of possibly splitting it into two as part of the Peace Process between palestinians and israel. Roy moore defiant last night as the roy moore defiant last night as the votes came in. But with 99percent of precincts reporting, moores opponent doug jones has a nearly 21thousand vote lead. Still moore is not conceding and vowing to fight on. Abcs maggie rulli is breaking it down for us this morning in montgomery, alabama. Later in the d ahead. Minnesota governor mark dayton says hell announce his choice to replace outgoing senator al franken. Senator franken announced his resignation last week after he being accused of Improper Conduct toward more than half a dozen women.
Digit wind chills stormwatch 7 is on top of this telling you everything you need to know this morning. Good morning washington. Meteorologist Eileen Whelan monitoring our winter blast from the stormwatch seven weather center. Weather alert today feels like Single Digits this morning whipping winds a biting cold today isolated snow showers tonight; mainly western md Mason Dixon Line geminid meteor shower peaks tonight tomorrow temperatures moderate this weekend today unseasonably cold and blustery. Highs 3338 winds w 1020 g 30 mph tonight mostly cloudy. Isolated snow shower north. Lows 2632 winds sw 510 mph not as cold. Breezy. Highs 3745 winds nw 515 mph breaking overnight 99 percent of votes are in, in the widelywatched Alabama Senate race but roy moore is not backing down. Ryan hughes is at the live desk with how things are playing out right now. Ryan . . This morning Democrat Doug Jones is the projected winner leading republican roy moore by just oneandahalf percent. This marks the
The stands. Tonight a much different reception in boston for orioles outfielder adam jones. Harmless prank or abuse . Parents express regret over a Youtube Video that for now have cost them custody of their kids. News 4 at 11 starts now. Good evening. First up at 11 00 that growing controversy over racist messages at american university. Its our top story online. Student outrage spilled over into protest as police inch closer to finding the person responsible. Jackie bensen live with news tonight about what is happening on campus tomorrow. Reporter we have learned that leaders are expected to meet with University Administration tomorrow morning. Meanwhile criminal investigation into this matter continues and now includes images. The black surveillance cameras on campus dont offer much help in identifying the person who appears to be a man. The accompanying flyer confirms police are investigating the incident in which bananas in nooses were found as a hate crime. It reveals the subject
As well. Brief relief tomorrow night. Then a much cooler and unsettled weekend ahead. We want to leave you with the informational numbers. Latest computer output from an inch to inch and a half of rain likely over a time period of basically 3 00 a. M. To 12 00 noon. Over a nine hour period. That means ponding of water is a possibility. Here is what you need to know. 3 00 to 9 00 a. M. , the heaviest rain. Total rainfall across the viewing area. One to two inches. Good time to have the stormwatch7 app. We are on storm watch and be back in a few minutes. Alison thank you. We want you to be prepared for whatever comes in the morning commute. Dont miss a beat with good morning washington. Your traffic and weather updates. Start at 4 25 all the way through your ride right here on abc7. I went through two years of campaigning and im telling you no matter where i went people are suffering so bad jonathan the first step to get rid of it has taken place. President trump flanked by republican me