Plus, a wet weekend ahead. Abc 7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Live from the abc 7 broadcast center, this is abc 7 news at 11 00, on your side. Everybody is getting ready to ring in the new year. The iconic times square celebration well under way. Everybody there getting ready for the ball to drop in just about an hour right here. That is one of several events that are happening now to usher in 2015. But one of the biggest here in our area, alexandrias first night. Jay korff is there where thousands are waiting for the big finale. Look around. With less than an hour, thousands of people. The streets are filled, the sidewalked are filled, the restaurants are packed. The bars are packed. There is even glowing light sabres out here. This all started with the kids. If there is an age group that truly appreciates a good party, it is children. This is a great time. Armed with a sippy cup and a malet. They rank in the new year in style wednesday night. This is the 20th annual first night al
Made the pilgrimage to new york city for the funeral. The 32yearold policeman was shot execution style, along with officer ramos, on december 20. The Police Unions accuse mayor bill de blasio taking sides against them. Some in the crowd turned their backs as the mayor spoke inside. Police commissioners seem to offer an olive branch to his angry rankandfile. Why do we always lose the big ones . Its the law of averages. The most all of them are good ones. Very few are not. Lius father was overcome with heartbreak, recalling a dutiful son. And his wife of just two months. He was my soulmate. Said goodbye through her tears. My loving husband and a loyal friend. I love you. I love you. I will forever love you. Lius grave is in the same cemetery as ramos, who died beside him. The new year means a whole new life for a nineyearold d. C. Boy. He survived what Doctors First thought was a fatal gunshot would. Tom roussey shares his big plans. I will be sitting somewhere sitting with them. They pl
Bad crash in oxen hill. Take a look at the aftermath. The cars were totaled. This happened around 10 00 last night on livingston road and livingston terrace. One of the cars were on fire when investigators arrived. Were still working to find out what caused the accident. Eight people were involved in the crash, three of them in the hospital with lifethreatening injuries. The heart broken mother of a 9yearold boy shot in the head. She wants answers and wants the violence to stop. Jaden stansel was not the intended target but instead was caught in crossfire. Police tell us some men drove to the mansion apartments on hayes street. This happened a week ago. Gunfire was exchanged hitting two men and little jaden near the playground. His mother spoke at a prayer vigil last night. Its very hard for me because my son is somewhat in critical condition, trying to get through this. So they are shooting at each other, but neither one of them are in a hospital bed. My son is the only one in a hospi
First we want to begin with the breaking news from across the pond. The royal baby is on the way. The duchess of Cambridge Kate middleton is in the early stages of labor this morning. Youre looking live at st. Marys hospital in west of london. What you dont see is the row of media staked out there. Along with some well wishers and citizens who are watching this play out, their version of great expectations. Kate middleton will give birth to the fourth in line to the throne. Prince william is by her side this morning, we hear waiting for the birth of their second child. The couple says that they dont know if the baby is a boy or a girl. Kensington palace says the birth will be announced in a mod way. Theyre going to do it on twitter and instagram. Social media is the thing. You announce your presidency, your babies. It just seems to fit with the hats. Today a derby day. Thats right. It is derby day. Ill be judging hats later. So more on that. Cool. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to yo
9 31 on this saturday morning. Theres a new princess in the palace. Kate middleton gave birth and were all over royal frenzy including the celebrations outside the hospital and the wait to find out what the name of the princess will be. And the overnight search at the Watergate Complex now leading into the morning hours. Teams are clearing the rubble right now to make sure the structure is safe enough to search for a possible body. But first, we want to say hello sunshine. 70s today. And we could be talking 80s to close out the weekend. And sunshine is chucks name right . Thats your nickname. Its my middle name. Well take that. It fits this weekend, right . Yeah. Its going to be a really nice weekend to be outside. So many Great Outdoor festivals and Outdoor Activities to take part in. The avon walk the 39 mile walk is this weekend. Of course the d. C. Embassies, 40 are open to walk around and take a look around. Enjoy your weekend, everybody. The weather is going to play slow pitch wi