This march for life concert is going off at this moment. You can see tens of thousands of people as we mentioned here at the national mall. It wrapped up an hour ago at the Verizon Center and thousands of young adults are also arriving for that event as well. This rally falls on the 42nd anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision roe vs. Wade. It also comes as the g. O. P. Leadership in the house just yesterday abruptly dropped plans to drop to not vote on the bill bill that bans both abortions after 20 weeks. That vote was scheduled to coincide with todays event. Demonstrators were undeterred by the unexpected news. Take a listen to why they made their way out here. To hear all these young people year after year saying im glad to be alive. And i want to speak up for life. I want to tell everybody how wonderful life is. Really because were all of god. Its porn for a female to be empowered to understand its not just about them but god has given them the gift which is the ability to have children. And the actual march kicks off at 1 00 this afternoon. And a lot of them will be holding these signs, teamlife which has been trending on twitter. As ious years, a lot of demonstrators that are pro choice will meet them there as well. Well have a full report coming up later on this afternoon. Reporting live jeanette reyes, abc 7 news. Thank you. And other note to pass along now, late last night, House Republicans were forced to drop a vote on an abortion bill after they reportedly came up short on support for legalization to criminalize abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The measure would have allowed exemptions for victims of rape or incest who reported it to authorities. Instead, the house will vote today on legalization legislation that is that would ban taxpayer funded abortions. Republicans say it will tighten restrictions and make sure no funds flow to abortions under the new health care law. Now, getting to new details this noon on the metro smoke investigation. The metro deputy general manager is recommending some immediate changes for train operators in light of the deadly incident. The action was unveiled at the metro safety and security meeting this morning and our Brianne Carter reports on these new recommendations. 10 days after smoke filled the metro tunnel and trains the Transit Agency is recommending immediate safety changes. Suggestions by the ntsb that we do this. We are not being directed at all by the ntsb. Among the changes ordered by metros deputy general manager, changing protocol for train operators when smoke gets in a train. Train operators will now be able to turn off erin take systems. Previously the Rail Operations Control Center had to make that call. Metro also plans to add signs on the outside of the train to show emergency doors and Access Points and set a schedule over the next three years for safety growth. For me personally to be involved in the investigation and be able to move these items forward very very quickly as weve seen in the investigation unfold. The ntsb acting chairman Christopher Hart this morning told metro safety and Security Committee the investigation is moving forward but says it could take a year before a report on what happens. Hart says at this point, the ntsb hasnt found anything in the investigation that requires immediate recommendations. Thats day by day, that could change each day. So as we investigate, we may try and if that happens, well issue a new direction. New were learning more about communication problems during the incident. Today, metro said they first discovered the issues with the radios january 7th and began looking throughout the metro system to resolve the problem. Its believed there was an enkripgs related issue. Metro officials said they want to rook at all options within metro and they decided to come here to one judiciary square. They say this is called a donor site where the Fire Department radios tie into the radio system within metro. They said it was here once they were able to work with the new agencies, changes were made. We brought in and several changes were made. And its worked . Yes it is working. I assure everybody it is working. In northwest, Brianne Carter abc 7 news. We are start to going to see the sun after a foggy and rainy morning. It was gross out there. Jacqui is here with the first look at the forecast. Such a change. No, eileen. Talking about a change she has here me here for the noon news. Gloomy start to the day we finally have some sunshine and temperatures comfortable as well. At 12 00 up to 48 degrees at Reagan National accident were at 40 degrees in annapolis. There is a little bit of a breeze out of the northwest blowing anywhere between 10 and 15 miles an hour. I have to say being outside earlier, it feels pretty pleasant. As i take you through our express forecast well be in the upper 40s. Going home after work today and picking up the kids from school and after School Activities temperatures in the mid 40s. Still partly cloudy skies and cooling back on into the upper 30s by 8 00 p. M. In the cit so as we go forward over the next two days were going to be nice and dry. Dry for the p. M. Commute. Clouds increasing late in the day tomorrow and then all of our eyes turn on to our wintry weekend weather. Still a mixed bag of precipitation expected. Im looking at some of the latest guidance coming in and when i join you coming up from the furniture Weather Center ill let you know more on the precipitation type and the timing and how it will affect your weekend. Jummy . Thank you. In the meantime, happening right now, we are taking a live look at marylands new governor. Its happening in annapolis right now. Its hogans first full day on the job and hes focusing on the states budget. Republican has pledged to make maryland a lower tax and more business friendly place. Lowering taxes could be g since hogan inherits a 750 million budget shortfall. Our Maryland Bureau chief brad bell will have more on hogans Budget Proposal coming up on abc 7 news at 4 00. And this just coming in. Turning to the Virginia Governor now. Virginia Governor Terry mauliffe is out of the hospital this noon. Now, weve been reporting that he was injured during a horse riding accident in africa over the holidays. Mauliffes Spokesman Says the doctors have drained one liter of blood from the governors chest since he checked into the v. C. U. Medical center on monday. Mauliffe developed the complications after breaking seven ribs around the Christmas Holiday on a trip in tanzania. He says he is back home and resuming his daily schedule. Staying in virginia they have ordered Charles Severance to undergo a Mental Health investigation. His attorneys say that severance may not be able to understand the charges against him. Jeff goldberg is in the courtroom today and hell have much more from todays hearing starting here on abc 7 news tonight. Irginia man is in the hospital this noon after an Early Morning fire in arlington. That fire broke out aroun this morning on the 2100 block of South Randolph street in the shirlington section of the county. Firefighters rescued the man from the burning home. He was taken to the Virginia Hospital Center in unknown condition. Still no word of what caused the fire. And investigators continue trying to identify the two bodies found at the scene of mondays mansion fire in annapolis. The medical Examiners Office in baltimore is conducting autopsies autopsies. Four other people are unaccounted for. Relatives believe don and sandra pyle and their four grandkids were in this huge waterfront home when it caught fire. And the pyle and boone families issued a Statement Today thanking the community and investigators. In part it says we wish to express our gratitude and appreciation for the love and support being shared with us during this tragic event. We are blessed that so many Family Friends and neighbors have come together for us in our time of need. It goes on to say our love for our family is boundless and our loss demands time andet reflection to process these feelings. We ask that you respect our need for privacy. Life is fragile. Make time today to embrace your loved ones. Firefighters remain on the scene of a huge Apartment Fire in new jersey that forced 400 people from their homes. The five alarm fire started last night at an edgewater apartment complex along the river. They say winds and frigid temperatures made battling the blaze even more difficult. Officials say the fire spread so fast, they didnt have time to turn off the gas to the building. Five people did suffer minor injuries including two firefighters and investigators are still trying to figure out the cause. Developing now, we have some new details in the patriots deflate gate scandal. For the First Time Since the story broke, patriots head coach Bill Belichick is responding to allegations that his team used underinflated footballs in sundays playoff game. Our John Gonzalez joins us now with more on what belichick had to say. He spoke moments ago and i want to show you how discreetly and quickly you can take care out of a football. As the platte to the deflate gate intensifies this afternoon, new England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is going on the defensive telling reporters repeatedly that hes told the League Everything he knows and that he has no explanation for what happened. He also said he was shocked to learn the accusations that 11 of the teams 12 footballs used in sundays afc championship win over the Indianapolis Colts were significantly underinflated. The nfl says the footballs were inspected and approved about two hours before the game. Experts explain the only time they could have been deflated was just before kickoff or on the sidelines. Throwing or catching a deflated football is much easier under bad weather which was the case on sunday. Heres the coach moments ago. I dont have an explanation for what happened. Ive told you all that i can tell you from my point of view. And anything coming from the investigative side from the league needs to be directed towards them. So that there is no opportunity fo margin of error that would put us under the specifications. The coach almost joking that hes going to start, well putting more air in the balls in the future. Before this incident coach belichick said he never knew the process of how the footballs get from the officials locker room down to the field. He is its not something he worries about on game day while hes preparing for a game and we are expecting to hear from Quarterback Tom Brady later this afternoon despite this controversy and potential punishment from the nfl, perhaps losing a draft pick. The patriots are still expected to play in next weekends super bowl. Reporting live in the newsroom John Gonzalez, abc 7 news. Always interesting, john. Thank you. Coming up here on abc 7 news at noon pushed back. The problem that could delay the boston bombing trial. And a royal scandal. The new details in court paperwork about the Sexual Assault allegations against a member of the royal family. Plus caught on camera. The unexpected thief who rifled through a virginia familys home and how you can keep your house safe. Plus never too soon to Start Talking about the weekend. We are tracking a weekend storm, though. Eileen is back with the latest models on our next round of the countdown continuing this noon as japan works to save two of its citizens held hostage by the Islamic State group. Isil said in the video message that it would kill the hostages within 72 hours unless it receives a 200 million ransom. The deadline is believed to be sometime tomorrow. Japan says its considering all the possible ways to gain the release of a freelance journalist and the founder of a private security company. The ohio man accused of plotting a terror attack at the u. S. Capitol faces arrges today faces arraignment on new charges today. Christopher lee cornell is now charged with attempted murder and solicitation to commit a crime of violence. He also faces a firearms related charge. Last week a magistrate said cornell posed a danger to the community and denied him bond. Cornells Attorney Says his client wants to be called by his muslim name and have access to a prayer mat in jail. Opening statements in the trial of the alleged boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will likely be delayed. Opening statements were set to begin on monday. But a federal Court Official says jury selection is taking longer than expected. No new date for Opening Statements has been announced. Tsarnaev is accused of plotting with his brother to carry out that attack in 2013. Three people were killed and hundreds more wounded. Talks continue in cuba today to work out the details on normalizing ties with the former cold war adversary. Delegations from both countrys are in their second day of meetings in havana now and they are expected to discuss trade, travel and diplomatic relations. Diplomats already hit a hurdle though, in their first day of negotiations. A cuban official objected to current u. S. Immigration policy that grants special status to cubans who reach american soil. The u. S. Says it will not change that policy, though. Buckingham palace is denying claims that Prince Andrew had sex with an underaged girl. Prince andrew made his first public appearance today in switzerland since this scandal erupted. Now, a new Court Document gives more details on the alleged encounter between Prince Andrew and the then 17yearold. Virginia roberts claims Prince Andrews former friend billionaire Jeffrey Epstein forced her into having sex with the prince on three occasions and many other powerful men. A virginia realtor is facing charges this noon after using her access to an upscale home to steal prescription drugs. This is Surveillance Video youre about to see right here captures the realtor sarah reeves rifling through drawers and cabinets in the home. She is also seen taking a bottle into the kitchen and pouring pain medication into her own container before putting the bottle back. The home owners were shocked by what they saw. You trust the people that come into your house and it was just kind of shocking. Yeah the home owner said they installed some cameras after jewelry went missing during an opening house. Reeves is charged with felony, possession of a narcotic as well as larceny. All right. Turning to the weather now which is a little bit brighter. Not only after that story but also compared to this morning. Yeah. Zing. There you go lets get to this morning. Lets recap it. Because definitely. It was terrible. It was so ugly. Look at this i know. But notice how the skies brighten so were seeing a little bit more sunshine. I see this sunshine outside of the Weather Center mixed with a little bit of cloud cover but that fog this morning a result of that snow we saw yesterday where the sun is starting to help kind of melt that all away. 42 degrees in laurel maryland at the Laurel High School annex with a can i speak today . West wind at seven miles an hour. We have some sunshine in woodbridge virginia as well. Current temperature is 45. The winds are starting to gust a little bit more out of the northwest and well it feels a little bit on the chilly side with wind chills in the 30s. However, i do see that were sitting at 48 degrees. We had a little bit of moisture over earlier but i wanted to focus a little bit more on the system thats coming in this weekend. Its originating over the gulf coast right now and its going to be taking this track. Its going to turn into a coastal low. And its going to impact us for the upcoming weekend. I think the timing of it impacting us late in the day tomorrow and through the day on saturday. So our futurecast is nice and dry for the remainder of the day today and into the day tomorrow. In fact, im going to try and zoom back if i can. I advanced a little bit too quick. But as we go through this, nice and dry through the day today. A little bit of a northwest wind. Overnight tonight, we stay dry. Nice and clear. And then throughout the day tomorrow, we start to see some of those clouds increasing from the south. Now, i paused this at 8 00 tomorrow. So think about it. Friday night i know a lot of people have plans. Maybe going to dinner. Seeing friends, etc. Youre really going to want to be paying attention to the forecast because i think as the precipitation starts 7 00, 8 00, 9 00 tomorrow it will start as a mixed bag of precipitation. Notice the blue indicating some snow. A little pink. Maybe some freezing rain or sleet. And then maybe more rain to the south. This is just a simulation. But youll want to watch the forecast and going through the overnight hours friday into saturday, maybe seeing that transition of a little bit more rain in the metro area and that would impact our snow totals so thats why we dont have