Beltway. How long will it last . Ill have that next in my forecast. We start off at the live desk with the suspended mastermind of the paris attacks that killed 129 people. Abdelhamid abaaoud is in fact dead. Paris officials made the announcement this morning 24 hours after the major police raid in the outskirts of paris yesterday. His cousin was also killed in the raid. Its believed she blew herself up with a suicide bomb. Now there are serious concerns about how abaaoud, known on french and belgium wanted terror lists, could travel from syria to paris undetected. Right here in washington at this hour, a hearing, a house hearing on refugees. This is a live picture youre looking at here. Republicans are pushing for a bill to step up security screenings for syrian and iraqis coming into the u. S. At the hearing, grilling questions about the safety of syrian immigrants entering the country. Take a listen. Your question is, is the best we can do good enough . And the fact is it is the mos
And two other people in colorado. Robert lewis dear is in custody, he is from south carolina. Nine others including five Colorado Springs Police Officers were shot during that standoff at planned parenthood. We get the very latest now from nbcs leanne greg. Reporter Colorado Springs police say a gunman who stormed a planned Parenthood Office has been captured alive, but not before killing at least three people, including officer garrett swasey. This is a terrible tragedy thats occurred here in Colorado Springs today. Obviously we mourn the loss of the two civilian victims, we mourn the loss of a very brave police officer. Reporter the end came nearly five hours after it started, teams of heavily armed Tactical Police rushed the scene, a Shopping Center where they confronted the shooter and a standoff began with the suspect and Police Firing at each other over the course of several hours. Were pinned down, were getting active gunfire. Reporter five other officers were wounded with nine
Who terrorized a neighborhood. You are our community, and our hearts break together for what has just happened. Reporter on friday, reports of shots fired near a planned Parenthood Office in the west side of Colorado Springs. When police arrived, they were met with a hail of gunfire. Law enforcement sources say the shooter, 57yearold robert lewis, armed with an ak47 type rifle, fired into a strip mall, wounding nine and killing three. A bullet shattered ozis windshield as he was caught in the cross fire. Broken glass caused superficial injuries. He described what could have been much worse. He was looking directly in my face and he was aiming for my head. I could see it in his eyes. After a fivehour standoff, the gunman holed up inside planned parenthood finally gave up and was taken into custody. The Colorado Springs mayor is among those who praised First Responders. Theres no question in my mind that we could have had more victims, but for the incredible work of the First Responders
Many of whom read about this devastating news on facebook. So as soon as they heard, they came here, they dropped off flowers and cards to express their condolences. The news of what happened to 30yearold Staff Sergeant peter taub quickly traveled. On facebook, petes mom, arlene, wrote, my son, chef jons brother, Staff Sergeant peter taub, was one of six killed yesterday in afghanistan. And on door on their shop, an American Flag is posted above a note which says the same. It mentions that the restaurant will be closed while the family mourns this horrible loss. Customers came by throughout the day, some learning about the tragedy for the first time. The good people in america care about you and your son. Your loss is our loss. Reporter now, gofund me page has been created. The family says the funds will go to help out petes wife and his daughter. If youre interested in learning more, go to our website, nbcwashington. Com, or download the nbc washington app and search airman fund. Comi
Government is also offering plans. Im going deeper. How much more do you have to go . 45 to 50. The department of education is looking to change the pay as you earn. It would limit the interest if your loan is modified down based on income. Married couples who face hardship is looking to change rules. Now your storm team 4 forecast. Well, dont say we didnt warn you. Take a live look at storm team 4 radar this morning as the rain continues to move through this morning. Dont expect to stop any time soon. Good morning, everyone. Im eun yang. Im aaron gilchrist. We have complete Team Coverage for you. Lets get started with meteorologist tom kierein. Around the region we do have wet pavement from some overnight light rain. We dont have any of the heavy rain yet. That will be arriving later today. Storm team 4 radar showing the bulk of that heavier rain is still south and west of the metro area. It is getting closer. Areas of dark green coming into Loudoun County and Prince William county an