Transcripts For WTTG Fox Morning News 20130118 : comparemela

Transcripts For WTTG Fox Morning News 20130118

Will feature sunshine, with again temperatures moderating around here this weekend. Ill have more on that in a moment. Current temperatures, and its cool, 35 now at reagan national. 33 this morning at both dulles and bwi marshall. Looking brighter. Cleared out overnight. The last couple of frames, the last hour or so, things have quieted down and we should be in generally for sunshine today, with the quiet weather pattern for the weekend. Dry today and tonight. And both saturday and sunday looking bright as well. With temperatures back in the 40s by tomorrow. Today, mostly sunny. Breezes out of the north and west, gusting to about 15. That will make it feel cooler than the air temperature. More details on the weather in just a minute. Well look at the weekend and holiday monday in just a moment. Back to you. Thanks, tucker. Police are investigating a stabbing near a gas station along the 3500 block of 14th street in northwest. This happened before 3 00 in the morning. Officials say a woman was stabbed in the neck and taken to the hospital. No word on any suspects nor a motive. Also the search is on for a man who assaulted a teenager as she walked to her bus stop. This happened yesterday morning near Hickory Drive in fort washington. Police say the victim was able to kick her attacker and get away. If you have information, you are asked to give them a call. Take a moment to look at your screen now. This is an updated sketch of the man who tried to kidnap a 13yearold girl. This happened wednesday morning as that girl was walking to school in the 10000 block of blake lane. The girl was able to get away, fortunately. If you have information, youre asked to call the Sheriffs Office there. A former d. C. Police officer has been found guilty of murder after less than two hours of deliberation by a jury. Richmond phillips showed no visible sign of emotion as the judge read guilty to all seven charges against him. He shot and killed his former girlfriend and then left their 11monthold daughter to suffocate in a hot car. Prosecutors say phillips killed wright over a paternity test for their daughter. He denied being her father. The defense decided not to present any of their evidence, sending the trial to closing arguments yesterday. The verdict leaves many relieved. Hes a devil. Thats all i can say. Hes the devil. Hes the devil. Anyone can do Something Like that just doesnt have a heart. Ever case is significant to us. But there is something unspeakable about quilling a child. This case struck a chord with all of us. A key piece of evidence was a video showing phillips holding a gun they say he used to shoot wright in a hill crest heights park. Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without the possibility of parole. Hell be sentenced in march. Allison . Checking our other top stories now, we will learn more today about the gun reform marylands governor plans to pursue. The governor will outline his Public Safety priorities at a News Conference this hour. He says hell seek a ban on assault weapons, increase background checks as well as address Mental Health and school safety. In the meantime, d. C. s mayor says he is open to the idea of armed guards at schools. The nra has proposed the move. D. C. Councils chair, mendleson, agrees with the mayor. Mendleson says the response to gun violence is not to have more guns. D. C. Public school chancer henderson has released the list of 15 schools that will be closing as part of the consolidation plan. 13 will close at the end of this year. The other two at the end of next year. Our wisdom martin joins us with more on this story. Means a lot to a lot of people. Youre right, allison. A lot of people were protesting over this, and even with the protests outside mayor grays house earlier this week, there was no stopping many of the School Closings. Chancellor henderson announced friday shed start the process soon. But heres the thing, malcolm x elementary was saved and so was garrison in logan circle. Some of the students will be transferred to nearby schools. Others will be bused. When it comes to the School Buildings themselves, the hope is to turn some into Recreation Centers or community centers. What about more School Closures in the future . Ultimately were paying too much and offering too little. Well be able to expand opportunities at some of our most sought after schools in the district. Another school that will not close is johnson middle school. The chancellor says she didnt close that because of safety. Her explanation was, there was concern if you moved students from that school to other schools, it could cause problems because of the gang differences and the other beefs between the schools. She says at this point she hopes not to have to close anymore schools. And we want to tell you the list of School Closings is on our web site, myfoxdc. Com. Tony . Wisdom, thank you very much. We are following new developments in the ongoing hostage crisis in algeria. State media there says about 60 hostages are unaccounted for. This, after a botched raid by algerian forces yesterday in an attempt to free the hostages. Some did escape, including were told five americans. But the fate of other u. S. Citizens is still unknown. Other media in north africa reporting the kidnappers want to swap two remaining americans for terror suspects who are currently in jail. Four u. S. Officials are in japan this morning to help investigate a 787 that made an Emergency Landing earlier this week. The boeing fleet has been grounded world wide after a series of incidents including battery problems. We continue to follow the preparations for the 57th president ial inauguration. From security measures to celebrations, it is crunch time for all the officials involved in planning the events. Our own sherri ly has more from the d. C. Armory, where help will be arriving later this morning. Sherri . Reporter you know, it takes a tremendous amount of manpower to put on the president ial inauguration. In just about an hour from now were expecting a huge influx here at the d. C. Armory. Theyre going to be welcoming about 6,000 National Guard troops from more than 25 states and territories. Theyll be mobilizing here for the event. Some are coming from puerto rico and virgin islands. Theyll be helping with traffic, crowd control and logistics among other things. Another 2,000 troops outside the city will be on alert for the inauguration. Its part of the preparations for four days of events. Many people will be using metro to get around. The agency is now selling a special oneday pass that costs 15. The card features president obama on it, and is being sold at nine metro stations. The Transit Agency expects about 600 to 800,000 people will use metro for the inauguration. Tickets to the official events are also a hot commodity. Ebay and craigslist have promised to crack down on scalpers trying to sell them for thousands online. Senator schumer got complaints from his constituents. People from all over the country are here in d. C. To see the swearing in, parade and attend inaugural balls. Very excited about the inauguration. Unique experience, and im glad to be a part of it. Its a unique experience that most people dont get to see. Were excited about it. Reporter the president and first family will kick off the four days of events tomorrow, participating in Service Projects in the d. C. Area for the national day of service in honor of dr. Martin luther king, jr. Here at the d. C. Armory, as those troops begin to arrive, many of them have been through this all before. They were part of the president s inauguration four years ago. Thats the latest here in southeast, back to you. Thank you very much. Parking is going to be tough to find on inauguration day. But you can take a cab to the National Mall instead. D. C. Taxis will line up near rfk stadium monday morning, heading directly to the plaza area. You can share a cab with up to three other people. It will cost you, of course. Flat rate is 28 each way. Stay with fox 5 for the latest inauguration news and features. We have it all on air and online at myfoxdc. Com. We will be on the air at 4 00 a. M. Monday morning to begin our coverage. Well also carry the president s swearing in live on sunday at noon. You can see an impressive piece of president ial history on display at the library of congress. The lincoln bible will be on display from january 23rd through february 18th. Lincoln took the oath with it in 1861. President obama used it during his last inauguration. Hell also use a bible that belonged to dr. Martin luther king, jr. A lot ahead this hour. Why a trip to the atm may soon not result in extra cash. And guilty lance. Coming up, the big confession from the former cyclist, and how many times he says hes cheated. First, getting and staying fit in 2013. Of course you know that beautiful face, Donna Richardson joyner joins us after the break. Shes live in studio to give us tips and talk about her latest book. Well be right back.    back now with a disgraced champions confession. Former cyclist Lance Armstrong admits to using performance enhancing drugs in a candid interview with Oprah Winfrey that aired last night. Armstrong says without the help of doping, he couldnt have won seven straight tour de frances. He says the admission goes far deeper than a tainted career. I made my decisions, they are my mistake and i am sitting here today to acknowledge that. Ill spend the rest of my life trying to earn back trust and apologize to people for the rest of my life. Armstrong has been stripped of all of his titles, stripd of of his 2000 bronze medal and forced to end relations with his charity. In d. C. , capitals hit the road. Last night they thanked their fan base. Thousands poured into the verizon center. Saturday is also the debut game for washingtons new head coach, adam oates. Allison . If your resolve is to get more fit in the new year and already maybe not reaching that goal, our next guest may inspire you to keep with your program. She is the Donna Richardson joyner and shes a member of the president s council on fitness. Shes also an author and this is her new book witness to fitness. Its a wonderful book. Thank you. It shows you what you need to do, lots of good tips. When you see a book like this, youre like, i can do that. I think its the idea of having something thats practical. Having tips that will help people develop new habits so they can live this for a lifestyle. I wanted to give them the recipe. Its a 28day program. You have 28 days of working out. You have to burn the calories, lose the weight. 28day meal plans and recipes. You have scripture. You need to be motivated. Its not easy. No. There are testimonials. Youre not in this alone. I think its helpful to read about others that can inspire you. And then theres a song of the daylove it. Just to keep you invigorated. The plan is all here. Youre right, sometimes you feel, if i had a bad day or good day, you think you need a cookie. But if you get a good word. Tell us why youre in town. I served on the president s council with president bush and ive had the opportunity to serve with president obama the last four years. I serve with honor and humility. Because i know we have a health crisis. We can no longer take our health for granted. Our body is our temple. My goal is to really help people to have that transforming, renewing of their mind. Because when you change your thinking, your actions will follow. Right. And youre not going to change until you get to the point where youre like, enough is enough. Im sick and tired. When you get there, thats when you really have to have that will power to say you know what, i got to do it for me. I love me. Ive got to learn how to love and respect and take care of my body. Would that be the affirmation you could pass on for those who are like, i cannot do this. Is there a take home . It really talks about how you have to stop doing nothing and start doing something. Stop with the excuses and make better choices. Use your faith. Use your belief. That should be the center of anything you do in your life. When it gets challenging, when you have to push yourself back from the table, stay on the treadmill an extra mile, it will be that will power and faith that pushes you through and allows you to be victorious. The president and first lady, and you said you started work with president bush, they have really kept that up as far as their message. Right. What is the word that the nation and the ambassadors of good health like yourself, what is that word youre getting out to people . That its important to be accountable to your health. How do you do that . We need to live this as a lifestyle. Its not every time you have a reunion or go to a wedding, or its new years, resolutions. This needs to be about you developing new habits. Its a part of your daily routine. A part of your daily devotion. You need to be physically active daily. With you need to eat healthier. Its a part of your life. Right. I love that. The president wants everybody to get involved. Theres an active lifestyle award. Yes. Can everybody complete . Everybody can join. Its just 50 minutes, 60 minutes of activity for kids 18 and under. For 18 and over, its only 30 minutes. Five days a week, six weeks. And at the end you get a Certificate Signed by president obama. Its getting you into the daily routine of this is my temple, and i have to take better care of it. Its spiritual and mental. And its financial. If youre not healthy, your shuns cost insurance costs go up. Even at work, if the corporation is paying heavy for premiums, then youre not going to be as productive. You wont get the promotion or raise you deserve because of your health. Even when you go to the movies, its going to cost more. Sometimes they charge you for two seats, if you fly, you know, overweight, theyll charge you for two seats. It is something that we have got to do better, and im here to help people to be strong and lean. Are you ready, allison to be a witness to fitness . Here we go. Give me love. Can we get up . We have to go. Well be right back. Thats it. Come on, here we go. Squats. Work it out. Go, go, go. Come on, tony, lets go, tony.     f0  droid dna augmentation initiated. Vision expanding to a 5inch 1080p hd display and camera. Touch acquiring nfc. Hearing evolving with beats audio. Wireless charging activated. Introducing droid dna by htc. Its not an upgrade to your phone. Its an upgrade to yourself. You can do more business per second. And with more reliable internet, thats more per second. And with a dedicated line, its more per second. And with an additional line, its more. Table for 15 . [ male announcer ]. Per second. But most importantly, its more. Mmm [ male announcer ]. Per second. Get the speed and reliability of the Verizon Network so you can do more business per second. Get highspeed internet and phone for just 84. 99 a month when you sign up online with a twoyear price guarantee. Youll even get a 200 verizon visa prepaid card and an additional line included. 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Chase has about 400 machines now but plans to double that by the end of the year. Pnc has upgraded thousands of machines. You raise a good point, take a dollar or five dollars out, is the fee going to be three or five dollars . Maybe you have to switch banks. And go go music. Weve been hearing them all this hour rehearse. Plus, well meet the winner of the king of congas battle. First, a lesson in laundry. How to keep lint off your jeans, really everywhere, your sheets. When can you expect your clothes to stop shedding. Ill get advice in todays ask allison from the heloise. Couldnt let that opportunity pass. Well be right back.      i know where were going, baby hey, everyone else might think were crazy but were the reason, so bring on brady thats great. Ravens fans with a call me maybe parody. Its cute. She sounds great, i think, too. The video is trending on youtube. Love it, love it, love it. Thats so cute. Good. We all wish the redskins were still in the playoffs, but ahead of this weekends conference championships we are giving our predictions of who will go to the big game. The super bowl. Im picking the 49ers and the pats. Whats that . Reason why . Thats not a requirement. You can give your predictions. We dont have that amount of time to impart my wisdom. I am roading for the ray rooting for the ravens. But im predicting it will be the 49ers and patriots. Did you see my prediction . I did not. Only four teams. Wisdom says the 49ers versus the ravens. But hes saying patriots because whichever team he picks usually loses. Wisdom, you know defeatist attitude. If youre name is going to be wisdom, you have to impart the wisdom. What about you, tucker . He likes to stay on the fence. Im going to pick the 49ers. They look like a good team now. Falcons struggling a little bit. And going with the ravens. Yea if they win, it will be another squeaker like last week. They can do it. Had the mojo thing going on. Sarah thinks 49 ers and ravens, too. A lot of our facebook fans agree that were going to see an all harbaugh super bowl. That would be great. Ravens and 49ers. Little bias around here. Ravens sympathy. Oh, yeah. Our producer katie has the earrings on. I have a redskins watch on. Theyre ray rice earrings . Specifically ray rice earrings . Uhhuh. Wow. I want two good games. All i want, too. The bronco raven game last week, what a great game. If the ravens can pull that off, that would be incredible. I would like to see, atlanta. But i d

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