And from metro to the mark train. Everything is back to normal after a small fire forced passengers off of a mark train. Chopper 4 over the scene last night. This was on the brunswick line in silver springs. Vectors tell us the brakes overheated. There may be hope that the government wont run out of money to pay the large number of federal employees that live in our area. That is now a oneweek extension on the table. It would delay the deadline until next friday night at midnight giving lawmakers a chance to work out a longerterm deal. That oneweek extension still needs to be voted on. Meanwhile, President Trump revealed his tax reform plan but attention has quickly shifted back to health care reform. Coming up, Edward Lawrence will talk about how repealing the Affordable Care act is showing new life today. Hundreds of Airport Service workers plan to walk off the job. The strike is to protest their employer, huntly corporation. The organization is accus this walkoff comes on the heels
Neighborhood. Just looking for shell casings or any sign of a shooting. They did not find any and do not believe the claims of a shooting stand up. The school was put on hard lockdown for about an hour. That means nobody going in or out of the school. As officers look to clear the scene. But this is all coming off the heel of some pretty tense moments last week at this very school where a lot of parents and students were on edge because of unsubstantiated claims there were some clowns in the area posting threats on social media. There are rumors that may be connected to this. But police say this is not the case. There were never any clowns on campus. Luckily, everyone is safe. Theyve made the all clear. But parents still wondering whats going on with all the posts on social media. For now school is back open and day trying to get through this best as they can. Im nathan oneal, news 3. Krystal obviously parents breathing a sigh of relief. More breaking news. Michelle its kick off time f
Right now. We will hold on to clear sky overnight tonight. Tomorrow features lots of sunshine. Its a great travel day tomorrow. It will be chilly. And a bit of breeze although i think we work into afternoon we will start to lose that breeze. Heres your travel through new england. Dry roads all over the place. But chilly the numbers should up near 50 degrees. But only in lower 40s in southern new england. 30s across northern new england. Where the ski areas are going to open up just in time for the Holiday Weekend. And then as you move out of down to 95 corridor. If its an airplane tomorrow that youre dealing with, no issues at the airport. Again metro mark city dry atlanta dry. Perhaps a few showers new orleans. There will be rain detroit and chicago dry and dallas as well a los angeles. Thats tomorrow. This enthis weather system does move up into new england for thanksgiving. But at the same time, it weakens significantly. So plan on clouds on thursday morning. This may be an a little
The 19 year old replied yes, sir. There are no winners in this situation. It was a tragic incident and reflected in what seemed to be the remorse of this man coming forward and taking responsibility for his actions. Reporter ellis lawyer says his client is devastated and filled with remorse. Ellis was a recent graduate as were two teens who died in the violent crash. Alex m erk and calvin lee. The papers of alex issued a statement, calling the plea bittersweet. They wrote, while it relieves us from having to endure the endless pain of sitting through days of trial, it drives home the cold hard fact that our son died at the hands of human being. Sentencing guidelines for this case are between 3 months and 8 years, thats not binding. Ellis could face up to 10 years in prison on each count. Coming up at 6 00, we will bring you more from the merck family. Ellis will be sentenced on june 3rd. We posted the familys statement in entirety on the website, you can read it also on the wusa 9 app.
We told you about this one a little bit ago, now seeing some delays starting to pick up here this morning. Also, green line delays to green belt here this morning, hearing about Something Else as well. Talking about the blue line, orange line, silver line, singletracking between foggy bottom and Mcpherson Square. Pardon me for stepping away and reading the screen. Road closures starting for the papal visit. First big one northbound massachusetts avenue shut down in front of the Vatican Embassy. Back with more in a couple of minutes. 6 01. Today is the day pope francis makes his first trip to the u. S. , first stop right here in our area. The nations capital. The pope is wrapping up his visit in cuba. He is celebrating mass before making his way to the states. Pope francis will land at joint base andrews around 4 00 this afternoon. Well bring you that historic moment live on news 4 at 4 00 and stream it on the nbc washington app. President and mrs. Obama will greet the pope. From there,