Libya. It was on the tarmac in the airport on the mediterranean island of malta. Two men with hand grenades reportedly hijacked the plane and threatened to blow it up. They began releasing passengers a short time ago, now all passengers and crew said to be safe with hijackers surrendering to authorities. They were seeking political asylum to a european country. Malta Prime Minister says the hijackers have been searched and arrested. Good morning to news4 midday, im barbara harrison. And him chris lawrence, all the red that youre seeing a sure sign that christmas son the way. What are we looking at in terms of the weekend . Good news for your trips out and about for today. Now tomorrow may be a little different story as clouds will thicken up later on today and rain chances will be back in on us by early tomorrow morning. For now its a pleasant enough day to be outside, a fair amount of su clouds will gradually increase over the course of the afternoon. Temperaturewise weve made it up t
Genitals. When officers arrested washington, they found his camera, but the pictures were deleted. Police were able to recover 12 pictures of the girls and 23 others of naked women including two other juveniles. Cathy lanier issued this statement, to learn of an allegation of this kind is shocking and disturbing. We are fortunate someone came forward to alert us of this behavior. Hold washington until a hearing. Hes facing a minimum of 15 years if convicted. Washington did not enter a plea today. That will come at a hearing on thursday. Now police do say they think there are more victims and asking anyone who knows anything to come forward. They wont release a picture of washington. Coming up at 6 00, why officer washington had time to delete the photos before he was arrested. Reporting live, mark segraves, news 4. Now to a developing story. The d. C. Council has approved a bill to change the lives of many people who work in the district. They voted to raise the minimum wage from 8. 25
Chuck hagel face tough questions about the president s plan to degrade isis, including a request to train and equip moderate rebels inside syria. House lawmakers begin debating the measure today. The u. S. Is expanding its efforts against the Ebola Outbreak. 3,000 military personnel heading to west africa order to combat and contain this especial dependic. The Obama Administration epidemic. The Obama Administration is looking for additional dollars to help the fight. For a second time the democrats failed to get the fairness paycheck through the senate. It would make it easier for women to find out how much their male counterparts earn. The nationals are one win away. An Atlanta Braves lost will clinch their Second Division in three years. Theyre playing the braves tonight. One year ago today, a gunman entered the navy yard in southeast washington and went on a shooting rampage which ended the lives of 12 innocent sevilleion workers. The secretary of sca villain workers. The secretary
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. – Motorists are advised that a guide rail upgrade project will begin today, Thursday, May 16 on Route 6 in Wyalusing, Tuscarora, and Wysox townships.