Transcripts For WUSA Wusa 9 News At 6am 20151012 : compareme

Transcripts For WUSA Wusa 9 News At 6am 20151012

And notice, she said for area sports. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Take us all the way down to the florida. All right. Its nice and cool this morning. It is crisp out there. So not as chilly and cold as yesterday. But maybe you are enjoying the under the cover feeling. 52 degrees and nice this afternoon. Out on the road, we are looking at dense fog across the area right here in dc. And temperatures are starting off in the 40s and headed to the mid70s. Its going to be beautiful. And things are changing drastically. Those details coming up. Coming up. Good morning. We have polls down. This is east west highway at shelton road. Looks like it just opened up. Sky 9 is on the scene right now. And you can see crews working to repair the polls. Looks like theyre getting situation back up and in working order. We suspect it will be clear shortly, again, east west highway in both directions is open. Over to you. New this morning, for a second day, Southwest Airlines is asking passengers to show up extra early for flights today. Thats thanks to a major computer glitch which has made for long lines at airports. Reagan national one of them. And thats where we are live. Good morning. Reporter good morning. Yeah, i just checked the boards and everything is on time so far but its only 6 00 in the morning. Southwest airlines as you mentioned, pleading with customers to come two hours early, print your boarding pass before you get to the airport because of those Technical Glitches that have really crippled the system. And this happened initially on sunday, about 450 southwest Airline Flights nationwide came to a halt and there were long lines and delays at airports around the country. And now we can tell you, heres good news, the system was not hacked. Were getting that from Southwest Airlines. But we are not getting much more. They have not yet told us whats the cause behind the problem but sunday a nightmare. Passengers were checked in manually, given handwritten boarding passes and baggage was tied up for a longtime. And we saw long lines and delays. And its monday morning, a holiday, a lot of folks coming back so expect a very busy day at the airport. But arrive two hours aand print your boarding pass because these delays are expected for a while. And not only here at Reagan National, dwi, but airports around the country serving Southwest Airlines. Thats the latest, wusa 9. Theres an outcry over the mysterious death of an inmate inside the Arlington County detention facility. Edward strong died saturday morning. He was sent to jail for a trespassing conviction. Investigators say he had a history of medical issues. His family is in shock. He is a person. He is somebody that was cared about and loved. He has grandchildren. He has, you know, a daughter. Hes got a brother. An autopsy will be conducted. Strongs death is the second in a detention facile think year. Facility in the county this year. Irans state tv says guilty is the verdict in the espionage case of the Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian. A jew dish ware spokesperson says Jason Rezaian has the right to appeal within 20 days. Up until now, they said there was confusion surrounding the verdict and sentencing. They have not said what it is. And they have also said that its not final. Its the kind of secrecy and double talk thats pervaded this entire case. A report said that iranian authorities stormed his home and arrested both Jason Rezaian and his wife back in july 2014. His wife has since been released. The Washington Post strongly disputes that he is a spy. Only on 9, this story came to me from a father. He reached out to me on twitter and said something has to be done. Its a stair many parents can relate to, people speeding through the neighborhood with no regard to speed limits or pedestrians. Thats a big problem, especially on route 1. Its cars running into buildings as a result of speed. Like this green house at the artworks building, its no longer there because a truck ran into it. In the past few month, there have been five different crashes into buildings. Along route 1, a car rammed into the car wash, pinning an employee against a wall. Just a few weeks ago, a car crashed into the liberty tax building. And then the aftermath when someone stole a tow truck and ended up in the green house. The speed limit through the stretch is 25 miles per hour. But that concerned father said theres no way people are sticking to that. Well i have a 1yearold daughter and every day i am walking her across the street today care. And you know, i worry with all the speeding that i see and the accidents that have happened and the three cars that have gone into buildings that, you know, a car could come up on the sidewalk at any time. Reporter and who else agrees with shim the chief of police who talked to us about the problem. He says they stepped up patrols in the area and as of this weekend, a radar has been set up. And at 6 30, hear from the chief himself about what else he has been doing to try and fix the problem. Back to you. So close to a victory monday for the red skins. 10 point underdogs on the way to atlanta. They proved they could at least run with the 40 falcons. The redskins d was supposed to get picked apart. They picked ryan off twice. It forced overtime. And he was the man, one second here when he finds one down the middle for the 52yard field goal. But not so much the next. In ot, look for grant, and finds one. And he takes it the other way for the pick six. And upset denied for washington, 2519. And now the cowboys also lost to the patriots which opened the door for the giants to claim first place in the east. They trailed San Francisco by four with under a minute to go. And looks down, and redskins know this guy well, comes down with it. Mannings third touchdown for the game. Three for 441yards. Your game clincher, the giants win. And with that, take soul possession of first. College park, the offensive coordinator is taking over for the head coach who was fired over the weekend the morning after they got back from ohio state. The Athletic Director says the reason was the last six games. Most notably the last three game where is they were outscored by 88 points, capped off by a 4928 loss to the buckeyes. A special columbus day ceremony is planned outside union station. The u. S. Marine band will be performing at ceremonies marking the 103rd anniversary of the memorial. The marine band will perform starting at 1045 67 89 and speakers 10 45. A Memphis Police officer is being remembered this morning. Plus, a review of a maxx your thing at t. J. Maxx with better brands, at prices that work for you. Make each day a little better. Shop t. J. Maxx. And maxx life welcome back. Just about 11 minutes after 6 00. A nice start this morning. Its cool but i want to bring your attention to the fog. Just before sunrise, the the fog will continue to develop as the temperature drops just a little bit more. Through the district, we did run into some areas of fog. Watch out for fog. And lots of sunshine today through the afternoon. Mid70s and another good one, big changes though through the rest of the week. Ill detail that out coming up. Good morning. Of course, good morning to you at home. We are doing really well out in areas south of the beltway, particularly in camp springs, route 4 and route 5 and also 3. And a live look right now, the beltway at route 5. Thats pennsylvania avenue. No issues for you this morning. Those of you traveling from areas like andrews and making your way in. We will have a look at how things are shaping up on metro. Over to you. California considers releasing prisoners to help battle wildfires across the state. And all those low gas prices we have been cashing in on, it means no cost of living increase for the elderly. We will explain why when we return. Patients across the country have spoken. They recently rated their Care Experience at over 3,500 hospitals nationwide in a survey conducted for the centers for medicare and medicaid services. Fewer than 10 received 5 stars. Among them was Cancer Treatment centers of america in philadelphia. Learn more at cancercenter. Com eastern. Cancer Treatment Centers of america. Care that never quits. Appointments available now. Usic thunder clatter by wild cub most weekends only last a couple of days. Some last a lifetime. Hampton. We go together. Always get the lowest price, only when you book direct at hampton. Com time you stepped outside, you were rocking the jacket but not for long . Yeah, its not too bad out there. Were into the 50s, about 52. So its cool but not unbearable. It feels like fall as it should. Warming up today and then get ready. All right, if you like warm weather, today and tomorrow are your days. Things will change. Theyre just going to keep on going down and down and down. And the temperature looking at a cool weekend head. Temperatures to start off this morning, not as cold as sunday morning. That was the coldest start so far this season. And its just cool. Normal cool, 52 degrees out there. The dew points are at 50. But relative to what we have seen, its getting more humid relatively of course. And thats all ahead of the cold front for tomorrow. And 43 right now for fredrick. Watch out for some dense fog out there. It is spotty but once you see one of those areas of fog, its quite dense. And High Pressure is in place for one more day, southwesterly wind will keep us warm today and tomorrow. And by tomorrow morning, when you step outside, you will notice a big difference as well. A cold front is headed our way. This front, not too much rain southerned rain associated with it. This is tonight about midnight. It does look impressive through the mountains but once it crosses over, it starts to lose steam a little bit. For the morning rush through mid morning, a few light showers. Not everyone will see them. And then increasing sunshine, and cool weather returns behind the front for wednesday, thursday. And then on friday, another front. This one dry too. Even more so. And that brings even cooler air over the weekend. And 76 by tuesday. 60s to end the week. And only into the 50s this weekd. Over to you. Traveling southbound on i 275 from germantown road down toward the capitol beltway, about a 14 whoa, my mic there. A 14 minute commute there. No issues traveling this morning. Traveling eastbound on i66 from lee highway to constitution avenue northwest, a 26 minute commute. And no problems in to town. And traveling northbound on i 95 from richmond highway up to 395, now a nine minute commute. And southbound on annapolis, a 20 minute commute. And we want to show you how things are shaping up. This is right now the beltway here at route 4. No issues on either the inner or outer loop. Over to you. In the news right now, one person is many custody after a deadly shooting of a Memphis Police officer. He was 22 years old. He was shot just before 1 00 yesterday afternoon. And police are said to still be investigating. Please continue to pray for this police department. It wasnt very long ago that i stood probably in close proximity to where i am standing now and said something very, very similar to what i am saying here. And just doesnt get any easier. His uncle says the offduty officer was shot after he left to go to work. His fiance is pregnant with the couples first child. The shooting in cleveland was justified, thats the fining of the prosecutors case in the case of the 12yearold boy shot to death by a patrol man. It turned out he was holding a pellet gun. Community activist want the officer who shot the young boy held accountable. Normally police dont go to jail for killing black children. Thats a reality statistically, thats not my opinion. It will be up to the grand jury to make the final decision on whether the officer will face charges. A councilman tazed has a Texas Police Department back the spotlight. Officers in prairieview say he was resisting arrest. Going to have to taze you. Reporter the 26yearold Jonathan Miller was on his knees with his hands by his side when he was tazed thursday night by prairieview, texas police. Over there before you go to jail for interfering. Reporter before using the tazer, police warned the City Council Man several times to put his hands behind his back. Hes going to have to taze you. Youre not doing like youre supposed to. Reporter officers arrived to question millers Fraternity Brothers who was outside millers home. Miller came out to ask what was going on. Not the trying to be combative or anything. I understand that and youre coming in at the tail end. Everything is okay. They already explained everything to me. Reporter but the situation escalated when another officer asked miller to move away. Im telling you one more time, go over there before you go to jail. Turn around. Ge im not saying nothing. T your hands off me. Turn around. Im not saying nothing. Reporter miller was arrested and spent the night in jail. I feel like i was checking on my brothers and i feel like it escalated to a situation where i was tazed and it shouldnt have came that far. Reporter but chief Larry Johnson is standing by his officers who are still on the job. They asked that he step away from the scene and allow them to finish what they were doing the out of sate for all concerned. Reporter cbs news, new york. Councilman miller was charged with interfering with public duties and resists arrest. The female officer in the body camera video is the same person who transported sandra bland to a county jail after she was arrested back in july. Bland made National Headlines after Authorities Say she hanged herself in her jail cell. Thousands of inmates could soon be called to duty to fight wildfire. Until now, only inmates with nonviolent backgrounds were called to duty but prison officials are looking for ways to add other inmates. The Associated Press reports the state is considering allowing those who have up to seven years left instead of the current five to work outside the prison. There has been a tragedy on the trail. A 44yearold hiker has died after falling from a rock. Investigators say the man was from the United Kingdom and taking photographs near the Washington County county line when he lost his balance yesterday. He fell about 35 feet. He died about an hour later. Dids a appointing news for millions of people on social security. There will be no increase in benefits next year and you can blame it on low gas prices. The adjustment is based on a Government Measure of inflation. And its being dragged down by lower prices at the pump. The government is scheduled to announce the lack of the adjustment on thursday. And new competition for zip car and uber. General motorrers is introducing a new Car Sharing Program in new york city. People living in a highrise will be the first to check it out. They get three hours of vehicle use free each month. And additional time starts at 10 an hour. Critics arent the only once panning the peter pan film pan. The film which cost 150 million to make only earned 15. 5 million in the Opening Weekend putting it at number the three. Space adventure movie the martians capped the top spot for the second week in a row. A thriller and comedy round out the top five. Things appear to be getting worse in the middle east. And president barack obama shares his view of the Hillary Clinton email scandal. And if youre flighting Southwest Airlines today, why you should get to the airport two hours early. Ill tell you coming up. A story you will only see on 9, one thats upsetting parents and Police Officers in prince georges county. Ill tell you what it is coming up. And light jackets maybe this morning. Its cool but not too cold out here. A gorgeous monday. Mid70s, sunshine, absolutely perfect. We will cool down and cool down fast. Ill have the details coming up later. The artificial heart, this ielectric guitarsdoers, and rockets to the moon. Its the story of america land of the doers. Doin it. Did it. Done. Doers built this country. The dams and the railroads. John henry was a steel drivin man hmm, catchy. They built the golden gates and the empire states. And all this doin takes energy no matter whos doin. Theres all kinds of doin up in here. Or what theyre doin. What the hecks he doin . Energy got us here. And its our job to make sure theres enough to keep doers doin the stuff doers do. To keep us all doin what we do. The latest rave of israeli and palestinian violence shows no sign of letting up. Just yet, four israelis were stabbed. At least 24 palestinians and five israelis have died since mast last month. Since last month. Irans parliament could give final approval this thursday of the nuclear deal. The measure alouse government to withdrawl if world powers do not lift sanctions there. Are reports that iran has successfully test fired a new long range missile. Thats the first such test since the nuclear deal the was reached in july. President barack obama is calling Hillary Clintons use of her private email server, quote, a mistake. But in an interview on cbs 60 minutes, he said it has not endangered National Security and has been, quote, ginned up, in a political attack. What do you think of donald trump . Well, i think that he is a great publicity seeker, and at a time when the Republican Party hasnt really figured out what its for as opposed to what its against, i think that he is, hes tapped into something. President barack obama also defended his policy in syria during the interview. Coming up 5 69 30, Iranian

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