Walking off the job. The strike now just hours away. As we get ready for a recordbreaking year of Holiday Travel. Good morning washington. Toss to brian cool breezy today cold thursday winter solstice mild Holiday Weekend looking dry now on christmas tonight today mostly to partly sunny, breezy highs around 50 winds northwest 510 mph tonight partly cloudy, much colder lows 2532 winds northwest 510 mph thursday mostly sunny, cold highs mid 40s breaking overnight breaking overnight breaking overnight the Senate Passing a onepointfive trillion dollar rewrite of the tax code. This morning the house will have a doover vote after the bill ran into some procedural problems. And that will seal the deal on tax reform. John gonzalez is live with more on what the bill means for you. Reaction to the approval, and promising that if the tax bill is approved in the house today. There will be a News Conference set for one this afternoon at the white house. Well have all eyes on capitol hill today. Download the free abc7 news app for updates right on your phone. Breaking overnight five americans among the dead after a bus crash in mexico. The bus was carrying a group of tourists from two royal carribean cruise ships to the mayan ruins. A total of 12 people were killed and 18 others hurt. And new this morning we know one of those injured is a local man. According to the sun sentinel. Moises behar of lorton, virginia is in the hospital. His nephew tells the paper. Two other family members an aunt and a cousin are still missing. In Washington State investigators say the engineer of an amtrak train may have been distracted before that deadly derailment monday. A federal official close to the investigation says there was an employeeintraining sitting next to the operator. The train was going eighty miles an hour. The speed limit on that stretch of track thirty. Section was equipped with a Safety System designed to take over if engineers dont respond. But it hadnt been activated yet. 3 people were killed dozens others hurt. New overnight hundreds of airport workers at dulles saying theyll walk off the job just hours from now. That strike is set to begin at nine oclock this morning. During one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. The contract employees in charge of wheelchairs, aircraft and terminal cleaning at dulles are demanding higher wages and benefits. They also want the right to unionize. We are monitoring how this could impact your travel. A live report from dulles is coming up at 5 45. Happening right now a new clue in the search for an assault suspect in shirlington. Take a good look at this sketch. Police say this is the man who raped a woman as she loaded up her car. The attacked happened november second at the village at shirlington shopping center. If you recognize this man give police a call. New developments in the grade fixing scandal in Prince Georges County schools. Being raised about new questions are being raised about who knew what, and when. At a meeting last night, School Board MemberEdward Burroughs pointed to an audit from may of last year. He said it shows School Leaders knew about issues involving grade record keeping, and unqualified students graduating. schools ceo Kevin Maxwell said no one informed him that schools ceo Kevin Maxwell said no one informed him that schools ceo Kevin Maxwell said no one informed him that changes recommended in the 2016 audit were not being made. Hes proposing to limit access to grades and a few employees per school. Coming up the Virginia Election that came down to a single vote. Plus a message for meryl. Whos behind these new posters popping up on the streets of la and dome down new overnight the second times the charm in georgia but did the bus move this time . First. Heres a look at your traffic watch on the go. Oregon parts of portland are dealing with a winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow on the mount hood ski resorts. And that snow is expected to continue this morning. At 5 xx time for a check on the forecast. Toss to brian cool breezy today cold thursday winter solstice mild Holiday Weekend looking dry now on christmas tonight today mostly to partly sunny, breezy highs around 50 winds northwest 510 mph tonight partly cloudy, much colder lows 2532 winds northwest 510 mph thursday mostly sunny, cold highs mid 40s coming up. Miracle baby. She was conceived in 1992. But wasnt born until last it sounds like science fiction. But its the real deal the incredible story next. Z2momz zi0z y2momy yi0y the disgraced former archbishop of boston, Cardinal Bernard law, is dead. At age 86. Law had recently been in the hospital in rome. He was boston archbishop in 2002, when Court Documents revealed. Hed failed to stop priests who molested children. He and other Church Leaders moved guilty clergy from parish to parish, without alerting parents or police. He resigned, amid a public uproar over his actions. Some parents in connecticut are angry that first daughter ivanka trump visited their childrens school. She met with students at the Norwalk Early College academy. And she discussed the importance of education in science, technology, engineering, and math. But some parents who dont support their children out of school when they heard about the visit. They said they were given very Little Information about it. Ivanka trumps twitter account did not reflect any awareness of or concern about the parents actions. She tweeted, quote, it was an honor to meet so many bright and talented students Actress Meryl Streep is being targeted in a poster campaign. Posters of streep and producer Harvey Weinstein are plastered around los angeles, with the phrase, she knew. Its still unclear who put up the posters. In a statement monday, streep said she didnt know weinstein was allegedly harassing and assaulting women when they worked together. She says she composed the statement in response to a sincedeleted tweet from rose mcgowan. The actress called out streep for working with weinstein. Mcgowan has a big honor for the woman who launched the hashtag me too movement. Social actvist tarana burke will help ring in 2018 by dropping the new years eve ball in times square. Burke. Along with actress alyssa milano, got the metoo hashtag to go viral last october. The movement encourages Sexual Harassment victims to come forward. Burke says. Quote with the new year comes new momentum to fuel this work and we wont stop any time soon. Its a busy week for shipping companies. But its also a busy week for shipping scams now fedex is warning against thieves using their brand to steal your information the email says delivery problems notification and uses the fedex logo. But once you click the links inside malware infects your computer if you get an email like it delete it, or forward it to fedex so they can investigate. Sevens on your side in Health Matters and an incredible new record. The longest known frozen human embryo resulting in a successful birth born last month from an embryo that had been frozen in 1992. Thats 24 years ago her mother who is just 25. Admits being a little shocked. Emmas parents say they just feel blessed to be parents. World record or not. Time now for weather cool breezy today cold thursday winter solstice mild Holiday Weekend looking dry now on christmas tonight today mostly to partly sunny, breezy highs around 50 winds northwest 510 mph tonight partly cloudy, much colder lows 2532 winds northwest 510 mph thursday mostly sunny, cold coming up the worst passwords of 2017. The repeat ofenders and the one big surprise. And facebookac the new tagging tool youll see on your feed. But first heres your stormwatch seven weather on the go. It all starts with a wish. The final days of wish list are here. Hurry in and sign and drive off in a new lincoln with zero down and a complimentary first months payment. The georgia me Still Standing after last months first implosion. But this morning the remaining pieces were finally brought down. The georgia dome was replaced by the 1point6 billion dollar mercedesbenz stadium which is home to the atlanta falcons. Facebooks latest facial recognition tool is bringing new privacy concerns. Abcs Kendis Gibson and diane macedo have the details in this mornings techbytes. An overnight vote in the Senate Making history. Tax reform now all but a done deal. How much extra money will be in your paycheck next year better and home in time r story of survival from the boy who was accidentally shot. And talk about a razor thin win the Virginia State lawmaker who just won her election by a single vote good morning washington. Toss to brian cool breezy today cold thursday winter solstice mild Holiday Weekend looking dry now on christmas tonight today mostly to partly sunny, breezy highs around 50 winds northwest 510 mph tonight partly cloudy, much colder lows 2532 winds northwest 510 mph thursday mostly sunny, cold highs mid 40s breaking overnight green light to a onepointfive trillion dollar overhaul of us tax code. Later this morning the house will have a doover of its own vote after the bill ran into some procedural problems. And that will seal the deal on tax reform. John gonzalez is live with more on what the bill means for you. President trump tweeted his vote overnight and promsed that if the tax bill is approved in the house today. There will be a News Conference at the white house this afternoon at one. Track what happens with that vote with the abc7 news app. You can download it for free to get updates right on your phone. The balance of power in the Virginia House of delegates shifting after a recount pushed democrat Shelly Simonds passed threeterm incumbent republican david yancy by a single vote. Today a threejudge panel will certify the recount in the 94th district race. Simonds trailed yancey by 10 votes after election night. The outcome would end 17 the house. Republican house leaders have congratulated simonds on her win. Congratulated simonds on her win. Happening today the city of charlottesville forever remembering a woman killed while protesting a White Nationalist rally. The street where Heather Heyer was struck and killed by a car will be renamed in her honor. Fourth street will now be called honorary Heather Heyer way. Heyers mother will speak at todays dedication ceremony. She says she hopes this will help keep her daughters memory and what she was fighting for last august alive. And this morning another major resignation in charlottesville. This time, its a City Attorney stepping down. That attorney l the august clashes. The resignation comes one day after the citys police chief retired effective immediately. The Police Department has faced fierced criticism for how it responded to the violence. Only on seven. A young maryland boy gets the ultimate gift. Hes home in time for christmas you may remember caleb. The 11yearold from suitland was accidentally shot in the chest by his neighbor. Caleb spent the last two weeks in the hospital. But now the boy and his dad say theyve learned to forgive. After several lifesaving surgeries. Caleb is now able to walk around his house. He still has to relearn many things like eating on his own. But his dad says having caleb home is the best present he could ask for. Still ahead gaga goes to vegas. Plus you recognize the piercing sound. When the battery is low but having that beep could be the differnce between life and death. And. The College Party that was so crazy even the air tested postive for alcohol but first. 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Your new tech is best on the 100 fiber optic network. So get fios. Now just 79. 99 per month with a 2year price guarantee with a 2year agreement. Cool breezy today cold thursday winter solstice mild Holiday Weekend looking dry now on christmas tonight today mostly to partly sunny, breezy highs around 50 winds northwest 510 mph tonight partly cloudy, much colder lows 2532 winds northwest 510 mph thursday mostly sunny, cold highs mid 40s ryan live tease right now at 5 xx were getting ready for a record breaking year of Holiday Travel triple a estimating nearly one third of all americans will be on the move this honey bunches of oats. Its crispy sweetened flakes, plus crunchy granola clusters, plus a touch of honey. It is mmmm, is good it all adds up to a mouthful of joy. Honey bunches of oats. Have you tried it yet . Triple a estimating nearly one third of all americans will be on the move this week. But new overnight possible trouble for travlers here in our area. Ryan hughes is live at dulles where were just hours from a strike. The fbi now joining into the fire that knocked out power at atlantas airport sunday. But Officials Say there is no evidence of terrorism. Georgia power says it appears an equipment malfunction sparked the fire that knocked out the airports primary and backup power for 11 hours. And while most of the thousands of people stranded at the airport have gotten where theyre going. Theres a good chance their luggage hasnt. Airlines and the airport are sorting through piles of checked luggage what got stuck when the power went out. Breaking overnight were working to learn more about in a deadly bus crash in mexico. Moises behar of lorton is in the hospital. And his nephew says two other family members an aunt and a cousin are missing. Five americans are among the 12 People Killed in that crash. The bus was carrying tourists from two Royal Caribbean cruise ships to the maya ruins. In Washington State investigators say the engineer of an amtrak train may have been distracted before mondays deadly derailment. A federal official close to the investigation says there was an employeeintraining sitting next to the operator. The train was going eighty miles an hour. The speed limit on that stretch of track thirty. The new track section was equipped with a Safety System designed to take over if engineers dont respond. But it hadnt been activated yet. 3 people were killed dozens others hurt. We are learning more this morning about a dc anc commissioner charged with dui. Court documents say Paul Trantham used foul language urinated on the floor and barricaded h all the while police were recording. But trantham told us a different version of what happened. He says it was the Police Officers who were out of line and he intends to sue them. Trantham told abc7 he was only in that bathroom a couple minutes and says he only had a couple beers. Police say he refused a breathalyzer. Six American University students face 126 counts each after an Underage Drinking Party was busted at a home in bethesda. Police say the alcohol content in the home was so strong it registered on a breathalyzer those six students all members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity could each face up to 315thousand dollars in fines. This fastmoving fire you heard about first tuesday of good morning washington left dozens homeless for the holidays in Prince Georges County. And its a reminder for all of us dont assume someone else called 911 firefighters say they were called too late to the blaze at Hillcrest Heights apartments. Then ran out of water. In all. Five residents were treated for smoke inhalation. More than a dozen homes were destroyed. Seven on your side with an alert for maryland residents. Your Smoke Detector is due for an upgrade if your smoke alarm is more than ten years old. A new law taking effect the first of the year replaced with a new model that has the battery sealed inside. That battery lasts for ten years. Then you just replace the whole device. For more details about the new models. And what you need to know to about the new models. And what you need to know to be in compliance and keep your family safe just download our abc7 news app and look for this story. Good news for thousands of