And we begin with an historic day in the relationship between the United States and cuba. Hundreds of people watched and the cuban flag was raised in front of its embassy in washington. The ceremony came hours after ties between the United States and cuba were officially restored. Mike viqueira joins us live now from outside of the new Cuban Embassy in washington, d. C. Mike . Reporter toni, its not news to anybody on the east coast but it is a hot and sultry evening here in washington. Breaking out what is now as of today officially the Cuban Embassy, where they raised that flag for the first time in 54 years, the cuban flag officially in front of the diplomatic post here in washington. 10 30 am goose stepping color guards stepping out of the steps of that embassy, preceded by the foreign minister his first time on american soil. Raising the flag the gathered staff and dignitaries on the cuban side singing the Cuban National anthem. The foreign minister of cuban, again, he here in the
The u. N. Approves the Nuclear Deals with iran. Pot bust, illegal growers draining the water from tribal land. The crackdown and the consequences. Plus christine ebbersol the actor, singer and comedian talks about our singular career from the small screen to broadways big stage. Tonight the cuban flag flies above the countrys embassy in washington, d. C. For the First Time Since 1961. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were fully restored overnight, but there are a host of questions still unanswered about the u. S. Trade embargo, about cubas humans right record and whether they can become true allies. Mike viqueira is at the Cuban Embassy tonight in washington. Mike . Reporter john 1959 fidel castro came to power in havana and things quickly went downhill after that in terms of the relationship of the United States. 1961 is the last time a flag flew there. Today as of 10 30 this morning, there it flies. Have been celebrations here all day on 16th street in washington but po
Defense as he can new video is leading to more questions in the death of a woman in a texas are jail cell. Surveillance tapes show the moment she was found dead inside her cell. The Sheriffs Department originally said she committed suicide, but as we report, the District Attorney says he intends to treat this case like a murder investigation. In a jittery motion activated jail Surveillance Video released monday, you can see a gurnee wheeled down the hall toward her cell inside the jail. It comes out a short time later with only medical equipment on it. Instead of a rescue, its now a death investigation. The District Attorney said its too early to say who is responsible. This investigation is still being treated just as it would be a murder investigation. There are many questions being raised here. The state of the accident in the country, and also around the world about this case. It needs a thorough and exhaustive review. She had just moved from chicago to the accident to start work a
House fire in montgomery county. This was the scene just after 11 oclock last night. Crews say the fire reduced the 2 story home to rubble. Firefighter were able to get the blaze under control, but its still unclear if the home was occupied. Crews are now sifting through the victims. We will have a live update from the scene, coming up at 5 a. M amid reports that he did not disclose meetings with russian authorities while under oath attorney general Jeff Sessions is recusing himself from any case involving the trump campaign. But many democratic lawmakers say thats not good enough. Abcs maggie rulli has more, as President Trump weighs in on the controversy. Developing now in northeast washington. In last night leave 5 people wounded. It started in the 13hundred block of brentwood road woman were shot. A short distance away three men were shot on the 12hundred block of rhode island avenue. Police believe these scenes are connected. The victims were conscious and breathing but no word on
Shut down because of a water main break. You can see water is flowing onto the road. This is westbound entrance to the airport. Crews have been working for the last hour or so to get the water shut off. Slowing like it is down. If you look onto the bike path, you can still see all of the water. The bikes have been coming through all morning. Inchesbout two or three of water. The good news is, the water is slowing down. That does not mean the road will open any time soon. It could take hours, 9, 10 hours to get a water main replace. You will experience a lot of delays, especially coming into the airport. The best bet is to go route one through crystal city. Back to you in the studio. Julie southbound, delays are backing up street bridge. There is a second entrance you can exit from the parkway over to the airport. I suggest you do that or come through crystal city and stick with route 1. Traveling out of alexandria northbound, you are not affected by this. Your rants are open. Northboun