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WUSA Wusa 9 News At 5pm October 26, 2016

Still unfolding as we speak. Its really sinking in today. This is the equivalent of a disaster without the flood or earthquake. This entire condo building behind me here. Power out. People with uhaul trucks. Volunteers trying to show up behind me here. A Salvation Army truck. Even volunteers, cooking barbecue. But the impact on people has just been crushed. The elevators dont work. So seven floors up to Jessica Rollins apartment, where the situation is dire. I had to take everything out. That stuff is spoiled. Trying to get everything out. Had to move bunk beds. Dressers, everything. They expect us to move this stuff. Ive been here for two years. Paying my rent on time. And now were homeless. Reporter rawlings is a single mom with five kids who lifted her family up out of failing condominiums, two years ago, not knowing units were being rented and the Condo Association responsible for paying utilities was broke. And behind, more than 1 million. Utilities were cut tuesday, after more than three years of litigation. The buildings are now condemned by Prince Georges County authorities. And lots. Kids have been ordered out. County authorities are trying to help find new places. Help people move. But rawlings is among those with no place to go. How are you going to move this couch down seven flights of stairs in the dark . I dont know. Just might have to be left behind. Coming from a homeless shelter, and being on my feet, and being as stable as ive been, to turn back around and start all over again is horrifying. And my kids are scared. And im scared. And i just got a new job. And good news. Im going to try to stay strong. But its like, theres got to be something the county can do or the president of the Tenant Association or something. I just dont believe that were on our own when its not our fault. I want to remind you, rawlings has five kids. That family is being split up as we speak, to different grandparents. A huge impact. That is one family out of the 77 here right now. We will see some late word afternoon, completely unconfirmed. There may be some moves in court, going on this afternoon. We are not sure what direction those are taking. Right now, county authorities here are proceeding as if this place is going to be locked up and off limits to its residents, beginning sometime tomorrow. Police are bringing in lights tonight. And well have Police Officers on duty because these buildings are dark without utilities to prevent any sort of unrest or any possibility of looting. Its a bad situation out here. Condominiums, scott broom, wusa 9. You got that right. Litigation between the bankrupt Condo Association and the utilities has been going on since 2014. But tenants say they didnt hear about anything until monday. And the deadline to move out is tomorrow. D. C. Police need your help to find a missing 11monthold girl. She was last seen yesterday afternoon in the intention intersection of cinld kingdom kind street kingdom street. She was wearing an orange jacket and tan pants. Call police if you can help them find her. In baltimore, an amber alert has been canceled after a missing 11monthold was found safe on the side of the road. Leo was in the back seat of his mothers suv, when a teenager jumped in and stole the car. Police say the boys mother was carrying groceries from the suv into her home and she left the somebody found him in northeast baltimore, still in that car seat and called police. The car and the suspect have not been found. Donald trump in washington, d. C. Today. For the Ribbon Cutting at the new Trump International hotel. Todays event was largely ceremonial. The hotel on pennsylvania avenue has been open for more than a month. The Trump Organization won a 60 year lease from the federal government to transform the Old Post Office building into a hotel. One of the Biggest Real Estate Companies in the world. But it seems very insignificant, compared to what were doing now. Reporter our media partner, the washington post, said today, the republican nominee described the d. C. Hotel a way to work with the hotel to get things done. But today, protestors slammed government officials for working with trump, who they called a bigot and a racist. Wusa 9 Stephanie Ramirez is live. Where stephanie, controversy reporter adam, mayor bowser said the renovation is supposed to be in the best interest of the city. She was supposedly in support of the project but today absent for the Ribbon Cutting. She also said today donald trump needs to rebrand his business. Reporter many will argue this is why protests take place outside of Trumps International hotel, while inside the ribbon cutt place. It was said this could would be a short break from the cam campaign trail. But protestors outside didnt want them to happen. Theyre endorsing this pig. He has a nose for business. I got my nose for business right here. People are unhappy with what hes been saying. This retired union member blasted trump for refusing to talk with them. He doesnt have a clue what working people do. Reporter the protest was a union members. If youre going to complain or make statements about what you want the government to do, you need to be out there, making sure that your voice is heard. This came from a trump supporter who didnt want all of the attention to go against her pick. The election is being rigged. Ive heard the things that he said. And i didnt hear them the way that other people heard them. And i think its open to interpretation. I think its right to look into a Ribbon Cutting. I dont believe this has anythi others openly accuse trump of using the campaign to promote the d. C. Opening. We did get tatalk to to talk to the mayor. I decided it was a political event, more than anything. Ask im not going to be involved in a political event. Reporter and trumped protestors commented on the 80 to pro the area to protest. Protestors say theyre going to continue to make their voices heard here. Outside of the Trump International hotel, Stephanie Ramirez, wusa 9. Stephanie, thank you. With the 212 million Trump International hotel sits down the street. From where donald trump calls home. We asked our facebook followers what they thought about mayor bowser, not attending the Ribbon Cutting. Diana keeler says shes the mayor and the hotel is the major employer for the district. She should put her thing. Anne washington said, i wouldnt have went either. I wont be staying at or buying anything hes a part of nor would i allow anybody in my family to apply for any job opening they had. Wed rather be and stay broke. The election now, just 13 days away. And today, both trump and clinton accused the other of tearing the nation apart. Ask they both claim they can fix it. That is confident and optimistic. I really believe americas best days are still ahead of us. We have to choose the most optimistic pay. We have to choose to believe not our politicians, that in many cases, truly, dont know what theyre doing. But to believe in ourselves and in our country. The American Public does not think too highly of either candidate. The shows 53 of people surveyed have an unfavorable view of Hillary Clinton. Donald trump is currently at 60 unfavorable rating. Breaking news now. Wusa 9news has learned that the parents of a local teen, killed at a speed and alcoholfueled car crash have filed a lawsuit against the father of another teen, who hosted an underaged Drinking Party, the night of that tragedy. Wusa 9s ellison barber is in the lawsuit claims that the death of alex america was tragic and completely avoidable, if the adult at the house party hadnt allowed the teens to drink. Over a year ago, 18yearold alex murk and calvin lee were killed instantly in a single car crash in north potomac. The driver, another teen, was drunk. In the hours leading up to june 2015. The teens crashed an underaged Drinking Party at the home of kenny salzman. Salzman pled guilty for allowing minors to drink in his home. And pay a 5,000 fine. His parents only agreed to let him go out that night because they were told a parent, ken salzman, would be at the house. But at one point, the lawsuit said salzman answered the door. And saw a 17yearold carrying two cases of beer, and jokingly asked if one was for him. Sam ellis was the driver of the car. He was sentenced earlier this year to four years in prison parole next spring. Because of restrictions in maryland, this lawsuit doesnt say exactly how much the family is suing for. Simply says the amount exceeds 75,000. In the newsroom, im ellison barber. Wusa 9. There were four teens in the car that night. All of them attended wooten high school. Ellis, the driver, and another passenger, suffered nonfatal injuries. The Defense Department is taking action. Amid mounting outrage, over California National guardsmen who were asked to repay the pentagon says overzealous recruiters were trying to reach enlistment goals by granting improper payments. Some said asking the enlisted members to give back their bonuses was simply unacceptable. We are just getting started. Not as cold tonight. Clouds rolling in. Still chilly if youre going to go out. 42 in gaithersburg. 44 in manassas. Well come back and talk about our yellow weather alert. And timing when showers roll in. New developments in the case of a young student, suspended for pointing a pop tart shaped gun. A man with a sledgehammer, pairs up Donald Trumps star on the walk of fame. Metro turns a deaf ear to some riders as we get ready for new problem for red line riders. A stretch will be closed down. Cross ties, two track switches and an entire track crossover. This is the second part of metros biggest safety haul. And riders are already warning. Metro is turning a deaf ear, say deaf riders. Thousands are about to be cut off. Its a big concern, absolutely. Alexander rosen bid spoke through an will shut down for 25 days. You have to understand that students and people work at gallaudet university. And a lot of information is not given to the students because the access is not there. Reporter riders are still getting the warnings. Signs are up all along the redline. Metro says this will impact 200,000 peak riders every day. Choice but to deal with it. We have been well informed. We can manage. Reporter the hard of hearing wish they felt the same way. Metro says it has created a sign video about buses bypassing the shutdown. For myself, i need to see them do more. Mayor bowser is especially worried about all students. She said they rely on the red line to give the public and private schools. Tonight, shes urging them to make alternative plans now. Peat muntean. Wusa 9. And d. C. Officials add a warning about driving. They say it should be your plan c. And they say you should choose to telecommute first. Three years ago, the pastry gun case out of maryland. Well, that made national headlines. And now the case is back in the news. The family of then 7yearold josh welsh has come to a financial settlement with the Anne Arundel County school josh ever jock happens size josh was suspended in 20 13 after he nibbled a pop start into the shape of a gun and pointed it at a car. Some say they went too far. Exhibitors say the child had distributed a lot of behavior. Listen. We sort of tease you sometimes when you dont guarantee right. But now, theres some incentive for folks if hes off. Were pretty good. Like 93, 94 . But not always 100 right. Now its going to be a good thing. Every time were wrong, were going to donate to one of these charities. Go to wusa 9. And pick which charity you want. Pick which one you want. And that will be who we donate to in the month of november, every time we are incorrect. Guarantee. We are on a pretty long streak here. Well try to keep this going. We went 59 for a high. A little below average. Average high is about 64, 65. A little cooler today. But less wind. Its pretty nice. Clouds have rolled in now. Theyll roll back in after midnight. And roll back in tomorrow before noon. 57. Dew point still in the mid30s. Still a pretty dry air mass. Winds south southeast at 5. Winds scraping the frost off this morning. Chilly, no 55. It will be cool. Will be dry in the morning. Picking the kids up in the afternoon. Especially if they have after school activities. Could be a different story for showers rolling in. In fact, yellow weather alert for showers. And mild on friday. So the cold front doesnt really cool us off any. And still warmer over the weekend. Lower temps, a little on sunday. But still pretty good. So 10 00 tonight. The clouds that are over us now begin to move actually back out. Well just say spartly cloudy tonight. So walk burbs. Walk the dog. Maybe a little light jacket. And 49 downtown. 46 in sterling and leesburg. And 47 in bowie. And by 9 00, back in the upper 40s to low 50s. Clouds begin to roll back in. By 1 00, showers and rain. Hageerstown, martinsburg, winchester. You folks out towards cumberland will see showers before the lunch hour. In the immediate hemetro area, it will 1 00 2 00. And that rolls in. More showers to the west. Hagerstown, martinsburg, winchester, still mild. Thats about 24 hours from now. Second wave of showers roll through by 8 00. Then we begin to clear out by midnight tomorrow. So partly cloudy. Just chilly tonight. Low temperatures in the 40s. Winds southeast at 10. And then by morning, clouds roll back in. Cool, 42 to 58. And then by afternoon, winds pick up a little bit. The winds, and the showers, still pretty mild. 60 to 65. And winds South Southwest at about 10 to 15. On the day planner. Downtown temps, near the south side of 50 to start. Clouds roll back in by 9 00. 53. 57, 11 00. Still dry downtown by 11 00. Mostly cloudy at 63. By 1 00, showers are on our doorstep by 1 00 p. M. Breezy and pleasant on friday. 65. And warmer with afternoon 74. Now, next couple of days. Sunday, we lowered back to 69. Like 70, 71. A good day. Clouds come in late as well. Kind of two fronts roll through. But dont plan around the shower saturday night. Halloween still looks dry. Lower temps a little bit. Mid60s. And look at that. Tuesday and wednesday. Sunshine back in the low 70s. An upstart competitor looks to take on allergy shots. Save your epipen. Shortage in the works. Ill tell you about it in tonights consumer alert. But first, a warning about selfies in the voting booth, . . Stand by me . . Dominion, part of delivering Affordable Energy includes supporting those in our community who need help. Our Energyshare Program does just that, assisting with bill pay and providing free, energysaving upgrades. Its more than helping customers, its helping neighbors. A man armed with a sledgehammer and pick ax defaced the hollywood walk of fame star donald trump this morning. The guy is dressed up like a construction worker and just rolls up in there and starts hacking trumps name out of the sidewalk. Now, he is supposedly unhappy with the way trump is accused of sexually mistreating women. So before you snap a selfie while youre out there exercising your right to vote. Take a moment to think before you post it. The issue of ballot box selfies days. Thats because the rules, well, they vary on this from state to state. Take justin timberlake. For example. He posted a picture on instagram, after voting in memphis. The problem is, taking photos in polling places in tennessee tense is forbidep. The idea actually goes back to the concept of the secret ballots. People are not going to bribe you. The danger is theyll find ballot selfies are perfectly legal. But Maryland Voters should be wary. The issue is legally unclear. Meaning there is no rules specifically outlining whether its allowed or not. In tonights consumer alert. Plans to give epipen much needed composition. So caleo says patients will pay a lower cost. And this is generating a whole lot of social buzz. In. It was recalled last year, due to problems with a dosage delivery. Epipens mimile mylan continues to face a backlash for increasing prices by 600 . Increasing threat from a disease known as greening. It appeared in the u. S. In 2005. States orange groves. Farmers say next years orange harvest could be one of the lowest on record. Now there is chocolate butter to slather on your morning toast or popcorn. Thats right. A farmer in new zealand created this spread using dark chocolate from africa. You want to hug that guy and punch him at the same time. A social media post says it could be a breakfast game chge the chocolate butter is not available outside of new zealand just yet. I promise you. Theid the kids will never find out that exists. Straight ahead. What a conservative commentator says that has people fired up on social media tonight. Why fights are no bounds at Arlington National cemetery. The murder mystery of d. C. Intern chandra levy. D. C. Murder that gripped the nation. And now, former congressman gary condit is breaking his silence about the chandra levy case. The intern was reportedly having an affair with the former congressman and he was interest. Chandra levys remains were found here in 2002. That was a year after the 24 yearold went missing and disappeared. Now, gary condit says it took investigators that long because they wasted time chasing him. They were trying to accept not everything they could. In an exclusive, gary condit talked about his book, a actual malice, a crime he blasts d. C. Police and investigators who he says failed to find her real killer, focusing instead on him and his alleged affair with the 24year old. Investigators say condit admitted to having a relationship to chandra levy. Though he publicly denies that. Though she did visit his condo at least twice. People have made speculation about that being something special. Were the police making something out of that or trying in 2010, Ingmar Guandique was found guilty of murder and sentenced to

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