gunfire and explosions in a raid trying to find the master mind behind last week's attacks. it is unclear if abaaoud is part of these numbers. that was early this morning but overnight french police carried out more names in which they arrested 25 people. par limit is expected to extend the state of emergency for three months. at the live desk, i'm erica gonzalez, back to you. i'm kristin wright live at dulles airport. the next air flight franrance f paris is about to take off. >> security is heightened, passengers flying out of the nation's capital well aware of a bomb threat on a flight on tuesday. bruce and jill johnson of dc found out this morning. >> we expected additional security precautions. >> dulles air france flight still has not made it to paris. it diverted to nova scotia, canada. and another flight made a emergency landing in salt lake city after a bomb threat. back at dulles, pam young is about to get on a plane to florida. >> i just have trust in the system. >> and they are more aware given recent events and busy holiday travel season about to begin. >> it's a little nerve racking but i think it is safe. >> there are awful occurrences such as happened in paris, i think that frequently we find people making baseless threats. >> the dulles flight that diverted to canada is supposed to leave nova scotia tonight, the other flight is already on it's way to paris. >> thank you, kristin. right now on capitol hill, a hearing on threats to oklahomaland security. this happening at a joint meeting of the house foreign affairs and homeland security committees. lawmakers are focusing on the threats to our national security. >> providing safe harbor to individuals who no longer have a home because of war and violence, is a humane and american thing to do. >> lawmakers added that there are people born and raised in america capable of doing the country harm. >> now on the hill, this one on security conditions overseas. john kerry is part of it. also being discussed is hostage policy. and security tightening up within the district. homeland security jay johnson will brief dc lawmakers a little later on this midday. the fbi is ramping up it's efforts, agents are paying special attention to the 800 names on the terror watch list. the agency knows of 50 terror suspects already in the u.s., agents are intensifying surveillance on them. >> our coverage is just getting started. we will keep you updated on the investigation, the u.s. response, and how to deal with some of the anxiety that can come from the situation. remember to get updates any time with the nbc washington app. sunshine in many of the area now but to our west and southwest in kentucky, tennessee, alabama, and coming into georgia is moderate to heavy rain. this is slowly, ever so slowly, advancing off to the north and east. and the wider view shows this extending all of the way down to the gulf coast nap will tap some of the gulf coast moisture and the moisture off of the atlantic. it is getting closer by overnight tonight. right now the storm team 4 radar has no rain in the vicinity. a live view from our tower camera. looking to the west, there are a lot of clouds around. you'll knee a light jacket, sunglasses, maybe the umbrella by the end of the day and dress sort of warmly for later on this evening, too. we'll be sort of holding steady in the lower 60s tonight. board members approved some major redevelopment to ballston mall. it will hold more than 400 units. in our next half hour, derek ward will have reaction to the redevelopment project. >> right now, bowser is breaking ground on a brand new fire and ems station. the state of the argue station is on the walter reid campus. bowser is planning new redevelopments for the land. the project could create 5,000 new jobs. a campus full of college students and a lot of unanswered questions. students in one school are no classes at washington college on maryland's earn shore today for students. it is their third day off because of a campus threat. multiple agencies are looking for a student who they think has a gun. his parents say he took it from their home and disappeared. the college evacuated all students from campus then. the decision when to reopen will be decided on a day to day basis. researches at brown university studies found that 15% of women were assaulted when drunk or high. they talked to 500 freshman, the people behind the study believe that education and prevention before college could drive the numbers down. just in the trial of the man believed today be responsible for the disappearance of the lloyd sisters. he faces charges for the disappearance of the 12-year-old and 10-year-old sisters. we have wild weather across the country. the extreme conditions that are packing a punch and how the a big area of rain now moving through the midwest out in kentucky and tennessee. farther south of the gulf coast it is advancing to the north and west. when you're away from your tv you track it on the nbc washington app. at points south climbing into the lower 60s. sunshine breaking up lower part of the eastern showers. the hour by hour times, the rain beginning to move in. still not much rain around. moderate to heavy downpours. then it gets into the metro area around 5:00 tomorrow morning. much of maryland, there is the time stamp by and around 7:00 a.m. many of the rain in our eastern suburbs. then it will taper off and end by later in the day tomorrow. >> right now hundreds and thousands are without power in washington state. storms pounded the area bringing heavy rain and strong wind. three people died after trees fell on top of their cars. winds up to 119 miles per hour were recorded just south of seattle. the heavy rain is expected to pick back up tonight. >> the tomorrows that will bring us rain in a few hours have caused some damage in the south. more than 4,000 people in the dark in kentucky in arkansas, wind brought down part of a roof of a downtown business. some people said they saw a big cloud with lightning pass through. no one, thankfully, was hurt. >> dealing with tragedy for the situation in paris and the threats in washington. how do we deal with the anxiety that comes from we're following the latest developments for a search for terrorists. we're awaiting news from a major raid in a paris suburb this morning where two terror suspects died. french police say it targeted the master mind behind the attacks but it is unclear if they found him. this morning the french president said that france is at war against isis. he is calling for a coalition to work together to destroy the group. they also identified all 129 victims of last week's attack. 350 others were hurt. and police are taking the possibility of threats extremely seriously. new security measures started in college mark. you can see the metal detectors there. officials searched every purse by hand. it is important to stay aware, but not to completely shift your daily routine. >> when you have people pushing that type of agenda, the fact that there are people out here that might take that action, we have to take all of that seriously. >> another example of heightened security, the report of a suspicious package stopped a train. >> the events of the last five days have been a lot to absorb from terror attacks in paris to threats that hit too close to hope. is it natural for people to feel the anxiety that we're hearing? >> i think it is absolutely natural, yes if is normal to a degree. if you're having symptoms of anxiety that affect your ability to function, if you can't sleep, can't eat, if you're afraid to go places you used to go, that is anxiety to an excessive degree. >> what kind of advice do you give to people feel e.g. like that right now. >> it's nice to be informed, but ignorance can be bliss if you're having anxiety, if you know you're prone to it, try to limb your exposure. the second thing is you want to keep things into perspective. the likelihood of something line this happening is very low. and finally you want to make sure you're taking care of yourself in general. trying to eat well, sleep, exercise, stick with your nor ral r mal routine. >> how do you talk to children. >> you want to be reassuring, have your own anxiety in check. young kids in particular take their cues from their parents. the kids are going to feel the anxiety and it will ramp up their anxiety as well. >> we are going to talk about a way to deal with stress like we talked about before, and depression. stay with us. sunshine breaking out around the metro area especially just south of washington. we have a lot of rain here back in the tennessee valley and into kentucky and indiana. the travel impacts forecast for the afternoon and evening rush hour should not have any travel problems, maybe just a few sprinkles. and thursday morning that is when there will be cautions, slow downs, maybe fender benders for the morning commute tomorrow, and no real risk for tornadoes tomorrow. we could have gusts tomorrow. the flood risk is low. and by later in the morning it will dry out. there is a high risk of heavy rain for several hours especially in the morning commute tomorrow. we'll look at those rainfall totals, i'm working on that now. >> thank you, tom, montgomery county police say a suspected flasher is a wanted man. a victim was able to take this picture of the man. the suspect was wearing a navy blue sweatshirt with the words wood stock student. >> an 8-year-old boy is dead after a violence car crash. he is was one of four children critically hurt following this crash earlier this month. the car he was rising in crashed into another car. >> meth row is prepared to dro deuce their new leader. all of that is left is for a formal vote and a final contract will need to be approved. he met with the congressional delegation yesterday. they were impressed with his ability to lead and background in transit and aviation. >> a survey of people in the area say the area is not doing well helping them get to work. 71% of commuters say the counties could do more to improve traffic and congestion. 58% said they wanted a shorter trip to work. most commuter trips take more than an hour, 64 minutes on average. >> one hollywood a lister opens up about depression. watch news 4 midday if you're at work or on the go, just o here are some of the stories lighting up social media this morning. david beckham is people's sexest man alive. the dad has scored people's 30th sexiest crown. he is hot and he is humble. he said in an interview that i never feel i'm an attractive, sexy person. really? ♪ >> don't you just feel like dancing? this is the best video of the day. more than one million of you shared and viewed this video. you can't stopwatching it. a mix of old and new. we spotted it on slate.com. they together this genius mash up to "uptown funk." >> dwayne "the rock" johnson has opened up about his battle with depression. he is helping others who are suffering. he said he storm team 4 radar not how showing any rain in the vicinity now. temperatures around 60 degrees in the metro area. the rainfall forecast by the time this is over, this area in the blue and agree may be a half inch to one inch. areas farther to the south and southwe southwest, over towards charlottesville. no flooding threat for us. look at the big changes on the way with our temperatures, upper 60s tomorrow. highs in the mid 50s, and colder than that sunday, monday, and tuesday. >> a new law aims to violence late night parties and early morning leaf blowing. there is a new noise ordinance that does not allow loud noises from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. sunday through thursday. >> new reaction from charlie sheen's father about the news his son is hiv positive. he has been encouraging charlie sheen to open up about the process. charlie sheen revealed the news on "the today show" yesterday. he said he was first diagnosed four years ago. there are some great ways to spruce up your home during the holidays, but a warning about how it could put your home in danger. >> and >> we have new information coming in from overseas. they claim they shot and killed a norwegian and englishman and then published images. we learned that seven suspected terrorists were arrested and two were killed including a suicide bomber that blew herself up. we'll hear from richard engle in just a few minutes. >> seven hours after it began, freh police confirmed this raid is over with at least one suspected terrorist dead, a woman with a suicide bomb. the target is abdelhami abdelhamid abaaoud. human rights absorbers say 33 isis extremists have been killed in the last three days. hi lasted republicans for rejecting syrian refugees that some fear could be terrorists. >> they are playing on fear to try to score political -- or to advance their campaigns. when candidates say we want won't admit 3-year-old orphans, that is posturing. the screening takes up to two years. >> in consul sags with others, we have to make sure that each individual is not a threat. >> we have our work cut out for us. >> back here, the president of france will be here on tuesday to collaborate with president obama about the response to the attacks and how they go forward to deal with isis and syria. >> virginia tech says they're taking steps to increase security following the terror attacks in france. they say there will be extra police. that according to the roanoke times. ugly comments at a meeting over a proposed mosque in virginia. one man said every muslim in is terrorist. is involves plans to build an 8,000 square foot mosque on old plank rode. storm team 4 radar showing a swath of rain in kentucky and alabama. that will crazy yowlly be getting closer to us, but not tonight. you can track it with the nbc washington app. later today, lower 60s and a little sprinkle activity later tonight. manely in the morning around 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. that is when we will have heavy downpours. highs in the upper 60s tomorrow and then it gets colder. mid 50s on friday afternoon, saturday 30s in the morning, sunday and monday highs only in the 40s. >> thank you, tom. for the first full-time in a decade, residents day crime tops their list of concerns. one in four feel not too or not at all safe in their communities. residents think police are doing a good job by a margin of two to one. as of this morning, the city's homicide tally stood at 144. a 58% jump from a year ago. what you can expect. >> the chance is evident here in boston. what has been built and what is on the drawing board. the most drastic comes one step closer to reality. the arlington county board has given a revamp to the boston mall. >> i think it is about time. this is the arlington land mark mall. >> what good is a dry anchor. >> they have competition with pentagon city, so it is time. >> this place is a landmark is a anchor, but even anchors have expex picture ration dates. >> they would see parts removed on parts of the existing mall giving it a town center feel. a public/private tip financing scenario would pay for it. they say the overall community will benefit through jobs and infrastructure improvements. >> and then with all of the apartments coming up and the street stores, they need to do something. >> the arlington city manager is expected to come up with a detailed financing program by the end of the year. >> as go into the holidays and you start lighting those candles, prince george's county wants you to remember to be safe. make sure your candles are not near anything that could catch fire. blow out your candles if you feel like you're getting sleepy so you won't fall asleep with the candle lit. for more tips, go to our website. starting black friday deals early amazon will roll out dealing every five minutes from this friday to next friday. they will host ten on thanksgiving and ten more on black friday and 150 limited time lightning deals on the mobile shopping app. deals include up to 45% off tvs and half off brands like barbie and hot wheels. >> some students in west virginia will soon have wifi on their school buses. officials say they will be able to get an early start to their homework. many of them have long busrides. the price tag for the service is more than $60,000 a year. >> maryland is a step closer to building a light rail. they now have four proposals from purple leans. it includes the design, operation, and maintenance on the line. the company that builds the line will be made a monthly fee for operating and maintenance costs. >> only big changes are coming to our sunshine here now. rain way off to our west. it will be getting closer to us, but throughout the day, sunshine out here off and on. then mid afternoon it will make it into the low 60s. we'll hold steady on the 60s through the evening. the hour by hour timing of the rain arriving, 2:00 a.m. on thursday. rain still out in the mountains. then 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. it moves east of the blue ridge. that is when the heaviest rains will be coming on through. after that we will dry out, breaks in the clouds, sunshine breaking out and manslaughtost rain will be ending early. >> thank you, tom. do you have nor taxes in order? there is a bonus if you file early. jackson hewitt is offering a new year end tax planner service. as part of the service you can qualify for an early refund up to $250. >> you probably know nbc 4 has a longstanding commitment to promote adoption. 2,000 foster children will enter permanent homes. each child and his or her brand new family will be introduced and a judge will tine their final adoption decree. of course i will be there to introduce those kids and participants so. >> one man from our area reveals a health crisis he is facing. what came of the early morning right now another day of mourning across europe in the wake of last week easte's terro attacks in paris. all across the world people are still coming to terms with the 129 lives lost on friday in a series of attacks across paris. gunfire and an explosion broke out during dozens more raids in paris. two suspects were killed in a standoff. >> right now on capitol hill, a briefing on the attacks in paris and threats to america. john brennan and secretary of state john kerry a are addressing private security officials. and threats at dullea art force one flight to be rerouted to canada. the night will continue to paris later tonight. a major raid on the outskirts of paris this morning. a woman blew herself up using a suicide vest. >> richard eng it will is in arrest following the story and why police were there. >> amateur video captured some of the heavy automatic gunfire that erupted when french forces raided an apartment outside of paris this morning. the main target was the alleged master mind of the paris attacks. but as the raid began, a woman in the apartment blew up a suicide vest. police ordered residents to stay inside. anyone who approached was told in no uncertain terms to back away. the neighbors were evacuated by police and searched. we stopped a man who was rushing down the street. he said in arabic that he witnessed the whole thing. i saw the raid, 20 cars pass by here, then 5five minutes later the shooting started. >> you heard it? >> i stay with my eyes. the misfocused on one apartment on the third floor of this building. that is the apartment where the targets were holed up. they say it was the man that was the master mind behind the terrorist attacks. as day was breaking, the raid seemed to be winding down. then several explosions echoed through the streets. it is common in situations like this for police to use grenades or small charges to set off traps they are taking no chances. >> police have now reopened this area, they say the raid is over, but francois hollande says they're not at war with isis. richard engle, nbc news, paris. a live view from our city camera, you see a little sunshine coming through. you will need the sunglasses for maybe a couple more hours. a light jacket. maybe later today an umbrella and for the afternoon and evening rush, really no travel problems or green lights for that. thursday morning is when we will likely have slow downs and delays. that will be generally between 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. that is when we will likely get showers and heavy downpours coming through. very low flood threat because of the fact that the system is moving to fast. thursday is a weather alert day with frequent weather alerts. >> one mayor says he will keep working during his cancer treatment. he announced he has neck cancer. he says it has not spread and his prognosis is still good. he decided to go public because of a maryland governor's decision to do the same thing. >> a not earn way to treat depression, but it is not like the real thing. first, explain how does it look? >> so cognitive behavior therapy is when you try to arrange your thoughts and behaviors when you have unhealthy or abnormal thoughts. trying to behavior differently and overtime, as a result, starting to see changes in the way you think and behave. and this is manualized so the thinking was maybe this is a type of therapy that can be applied to a computer where you sit in front of a computer and get your therapy versus one on one with a doctor. >> what do you think about it? >> prior studies showed this was an effective way to treat more mild depression. one study shows it wasn't really working because many people did not follow through with the treatment recommendations. people would do the online courses while they were very tightly connected with a professional checking in with them, giving them home work, making sure they were doing what they were supposed to do. with this study, they found a majority of people were not following the directions. instead of doing every course on a weekly basis they did maybe one or two of the ten courses. so they didn't get better and it could have been because of that. >> we know that it can go either way, and i suppose -- >> i see now downside to at least trying it, if any, it doesn't help there is professional one on one help. >> we'll see you nec week i hope? >> it's thanksgiving, but i'll be back the week after that. you may have an old computer laying around. we're following stories that are grabbing your attention this morning. one direction appeared on the ellen show and they played the never had i ever show. >> never have i ever made out with someone double my age. >> what is this game? >> we're all having fun. >> i'm not having fun. >> they don't seem to like this game so much. you can watch the "ellen" show here on nbc 4. now, an animal rights group is suing to get a chimpanzee out of a zoo because she smokes. >> would you like to turn your old computer into a brand new one. a computing stick that work with any monitor. we know it will sell for about $85. pretty cool. a computer the size of a stick of gum. >> thank, 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