Annapolis and bowie. Anywhere from 1 2 to 3 4 inch, maybe a 1 10 or 14 inch more. If youre going out this evening, wet roidads for a while. And yes more rain in the forecast. Heavy rain and flooding kaizing major head dsaches for drivers in charleston, west virginia. Some spots saw as much as 3 inches of rain. Some found themselves stranded as they tried to drive through it. Police shut down roads. Rivers and creeks rose but the problems were mainly contained to the roadways. The Silver Spring couple in trouble for free range parenting plan to sue. They havent named anyone in their lawsuit. On sunday, their children were handed other to Child Protective Services the the kids ages 6 and 10 were spotted walking alone from a park a few blocks from their house. A statement from their attorney reads, they intend to fully vindicate their rights as patients and their childrens rights and to prevent this from happening to their children gechblt last month they were found responsible for unsubstantiated child neglect after their kids were found walking alone. Cps is investigating the latest incident. Right now in alexandria testimony is under way in the trial of the man accused of killing a d. C. Corrections official. Northern krirnlg ofvirginia bureau chief julie carey is at the courthouse with the tearful testimony of the first witness. Reporter olyn cross daughter broke into tears shown a photo of her late mother. As she told the story of that terrible september day when she found her moms body, even jurors were moved to tears. Clarissa told jurors her mother was her everything, her whole heart. Carolyn cross was a Deputy Director in the d. C. Department of corrections and was headed to a conference the day she was killed. Her daughter testified she became fearful when she went to her mothers alexandria Apartment Building and couldnt reach her by phone. Worried, she entered the apartment said davis, between loud sobs. I walked in and found my mother. She was laid out in front of me. And i screamed. I walked towards her and she had a plastic bag over her head and there was blood all over her head. Prosecutors say the defendant decided to kill someone after a fight with his mother. His attorneys say he was in an acute psychotic state at the time and should be found not guilty by reason of insanity. Coming up at 5 00, the accused killer and victim didnt even know each other. Why prosecutors say the defendant targeted carolyn cross. In alexandria, julie carey, news 4. Four families have to find another place to stay after a fire broke out in their apartment complex this morning in Silver Spring. This is manchester towers on wayne avenue. Our chopper 4 video shows fire and smoke pouring out of the windows of an eighth floor apartment. Witnesses say they heard an explosion and sow flames. The fire is out now. Investigators are on the scene, trying to determine what caused it. Damages could top 125,000. A volunteer verifys deputy has turned himself in. Robert bates faces manslaughter charges for his role in a deadly shooting in tulsa, oklahoma. He was booked and released after posting 25,000 bond. A video of the april 2nd incident shows deputies chase, then tackle a suspect. A gunshot rang out. Bates said he mistook his gun for a taser and that the shooting was an accident. Hes due to make his First Court Appearance next tuesday. President obama met with iraqs Prime Minister today and pledged 200 million in humanitarian aid to help those displaced by isis militants. The president did not directly comment on the additional military support requested by Prime Minister abadi. President obama did say iraqi forces have become better equip pd and trained in the seven months since al abadi was elected. He also noted that about onequarter of the territory that isis captured in iraq has now been recovered. Nearly 48 Hours Later Police are still looking for a man who they say killed his wife in a Dunkin Donuts in maryland. According to police brad resh kumar patel beat his wife to death sunday night in hanover. Both husband and wife work at the Dunkin Donutsenutsdonuts. No a woman accused of leaving her quadriplegic son in the woods faces murder charges. Nea parlor is in a maryland hospital. Her 21yearold son was found in a pile of wet leaves inside a philadelphia park. Police say parlor left him there next to his wheelchair with a bible. She allegedly took the bus to maryland to visit her boyfriend. In addition to the new charges, shes facing kidnapping, assault and neglect. Her son, who was exposed to the cold for about a week, is now in the hospital. Now at 4, a frederick mother who failed to protect her child will spend at least 20 years in prison. Stephanie william was sentenced to 40 years today with half the sentence suspended. Prosecutors say she should have prevented her husband from killing their 21monthold daughter anyia last year. The toddler spent most of her life in foster care due to physical abuse. She was returned to her parents three weeks before her death. Williams husband frankie has admitted beating the girl according to police. But he contends hes not criminally responsible. Governor larry hogan says he will sign a bill called anyias law aimed at preventing similar cases. And with that a new project to prevent flooding in the district is it under way. The jaigigantic machine you see here will dig a hole under first street tomorrow. It will provide storage for 9 million gallons of storm water to keep the water and sewage from flooding homes in the bloomingdale and la detroit park neighborhoods. The project will take about a year to complete. A local boys life takes a dramatic turn because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now his family talks for the first time and takes some serious action but not against the person who shot him on the playground. Rolling 92 a metro station near you, the next big thing makes its debut today. Was the wait worth it . The brandnew redesigned trains. Well be right the former student accused of a deadly shooting at a Community College in North Carolina is now behind bars. Kenneth stanz elle was arrested erg early this morning in daytona beach, florida, more than 500 miles away. A Patrol Officer found him sleeping on a beach holding a knife. The 20yearold is accused of killing his former boss at wayne county Community College yesterday. The school was shut down but was rehopped. The major artery that linked detroit to the canada border was shut down for hours today after this pickup are truck and trailer burst into flames. All traffic was stopped, and backed up for miles while firefighters tackled the blaze. Flames and thick smoke could be seen for miles on the detroit side of the bridge. Still dont know what caused this blaze and no one was hurt. New at 4 today, weve just gotten great news from Loudoun County and tennessee about the stolen robotics from team roboloco, the equipment and trophies have been found near knoxville and appear to be in good condition. Roboloco is the high school youll recall Robotics Team that won a spot in the World Championships during a competition a week ago. But their row bottle and awards were stolen along with their vehicle a few hours later. Arrangements are being made to bring the equipment home to Loudoun County. Last weekend the team built new robotics using money and equipment donations. When they received their original robotics theyll decide which theyll use in the world competition. Thats next wednesday. This evening will mark 150 years since Abraham Lincoln was shot inside a d. C. Theater. Lincoln was at ford theater with his wife when john wilkes book shot him during a show. Lincoln died the following morning in a house across the street. Fords theater is now commemorating lincolns death with unprecedented access to the theater as well as artifacts from that night. Tomorrow morning at 8 00 bells will toll across the city in lincolns honor. Local neighbors on edge. Smoke and flames surround several local communities. First at 4, why todays rain isnt washing away some big concerns about brush niers in our area. And oh, what a difference 24 hours can make. Right now first at 4, showers all across the area, storm team 4 tracking when it moves off and why you may not want to put that umbrella away just kwlet. Announcer youre watching news4 at 4. Well, its here. It is a new day, folks, on metro. For the first time in nearly a decade, there are sleek, brandnew trains on the tracks, and riders took the inaugural trip early this morning. The new 7000 series cars are generations ahead of the current cars. Adam tuss was aboard the first blue line train to haul passengers today, and he tells us it did not disappoint. Good morning customers. Welcome aboard metro rail. Reporter and with that, off and running. The best way to describe it, upgraded. Seriously upgraded with lots of flat screen monitors better seats, more room and no musty carpet. Here we are on board the first trip on the new 7000 series railcar. Shout it out, how is it . Whoo reporter im told none of these people work for metro. They all seem to be enjoying the trip. There are even fancy new metro shades to go along with the new trip. This is an awesome train. Reporter what make its so good . The interior exterior everything about the trainl. Even the voice announcements. Everything about it its beautiful. Reporter and about those announcements this is the blue line train. Reporter theyre pretty good. Some riders say its time to see this kind of upgrade. When i first started riding about five years ago, it was in the 3 range. Now it in the 5 range. You want the most bank for your buck. Reporter were told theyre safer and stronger. The car may get damaged, the customer shouldnt be be. Reporter a new day for the second busiest subway system in the country. Metro leaders tell us the next new train should roll out in the next couple of weeks and the red line expected to get it. Back to you. The family of a 9yearold d. C. Boy shot on a playground wants to make sure other children are safe. He was hit in the head by a stray bullet last october outside the mayfair mansion apartments in northeast. Today his family filed a 50 million lawsuit against the apartment complex, saying it didnt provide enough security. They also criticized d. C. s crime lab claiming it still hasnt processed all of the crime scene evidence. Jordans mother talked about his recovery. Hes doing much better today considering he was given only 35 minutes to live. I would hate to see another family go through what ive been through with jaden. Jaden is continuing his physical therapy with the bullet still lodged in his head. Hell turn 10 in june. So far, no arrests in that case. Todays rain could help put an end to a fierce and early set of brush fires near homes in Montgomery County, and theres concern now about what those fires suggest for the future. Scott macfarlane digging into this is in the newsroom with detail details. Good afternoon, jim. Agency reports filed by the Fire Department and reviewed by news4 show more than 120 acres have burned in Montgomery County already this spring. County fire officials tell news4 its especially early for so many fires to have damaged so much land. And its a possible indication it will be a rough summer of brush fires. The images youve seen of a fire last week in gaithersburg close to the parkridge neighborhood. The second set of images from a fire near seneca creek park, within 100 feet of homes, very close to where people live. 350 firefighters were needed to combat last weeks brush fires in Montgomery County 100 fire units, too. And one potential for the early start to brush fire season, a particularly large amount of debris on the grounds in the woods from a rough and icy winter. Jim . Scott thank you. Well, veronica, the picture behind us shows that things are really greening up around here, but its really wet today. It is soggy today, and its been of course a slow go on area roads with just the windshield wipers busy and a lot of splash off the roads, too. Rainfallwise for the month were up about a half inch for the year 5 inches or since march 1st 5 inches above average rainfall. So, you know were doing just fine in the rainfall department. At least as far as the rest of today goes your moderate, heavy rains will be winding down shortly. You could get by with not the heavyduty gear, just grab the umbrella heading out. We are expecting still hourshowers to continue until 8 00 to 9 00 p. M. Across certain locations. Here is a look at the wet weather starting out at 10 00 a. M. This morning. Its all sliding from west to east, and it has been sliding close to and right along this weather front thats been making its way from north to south right through our area. Thats why just on the south side of the front we find some of the more moderate and heavy rains heading up areas of route 1, i95, as well as 30 one. Schooler temperatures to the north, 54 gaithersburg, 52 around camp springs, 61 though around fredericksburg. We have seen some of the higher temperatures just south, charlottesville close to 60, cambridge coming in at 61 degrees. You can see the more moderate and heavy rains here by the bright yellow and orange. That is ip indeed advancing to the north and northeast toward allens fresh waldorf, right up 95 and 301 in the next couple of minutes. Evening planner forecast, were at 55 right now. Your temperatures really heading down into the low 50s by this evening. Those numbers off by a few. But low 50s starting out tomorrow morning in the mid to upper 40s. Not all that cold but lower than what we dealt with this morning. Here is a look at the rain heading out of here from northwestsoutheast. Showers left lingering across maryland. 9 00 to 10 00 p. M. In the neck. Overall tomorrow youll remember it as a mostly cloudy day, there will be locations especially north of here that get a bit more sunshine, especially during the afternoon hours. Look at that, by 3 00 p. M. Tomorrow, clouds coming back. Temperatures right now were going for the upper 60s to around 70 degrees and your thursday well keep an eye on this area, winchester area, culpeper, fredericksburg and eventually into our area fairfax and Prince William during the afternoon hours, rain could be making its way back into the area again. Late thursday. So unsettled period coming up. Early tomorrow morning, 48 degrees manassas, 49 d. C. , our friends in baltimore up i95, 47 degrees starting out tomorrow morning with a High Temperature going tomorrow for 69 close to 70 degrees. Theres your rain chances thursday, friday, saturday. Will they continue for the next couple of days . Ill tell you why at least these days are looking a little unsettled. Weve got a full explanation of that coming up a little later in the newscast. Thanks. Remembering a legendary voice. First at 4, looking back at the life of a singer whose career may be best remembered with just one memorable lyric. Tackling a big issue headon, women making less than their male counterparts. How does the Nations Capital compare to the rest of the country . Were going in depth this afternoon. But first we want to hear from you. We want you to sound off. Its our nbc washington flash survey today. Do you think employers are doing enough to ensure equal pay for men and women . Grab your phone and vote or on the nbc washington facebook and twitter pages. There is no royal blood in this country. Nothing is reserved for anyone. Its all just out there waiting for someone to reach out and take it. And the ones who do. These are the kings and queens of america. When a man loves a woman hell always be remembered as the voice behind that classic soulful ballad when a man loves a woman. Percy sledge died this morning at his home in baton rouge, louisiana. That was his debut single, became a massive hit that topped the charts in 1966 and was featured on several movie sound tracks. Theres word sledge was in hospice care and died of natural causes. He was 74. The actress rita wilson is fighting breast cancer. People magazine first reported the wife of tom hanks is recovering from a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Wilson says she expects to make a full recovery. In a statement to people she said, quote that she caught it early, has excellent doctors and got a second opinion. She is taking a leave from her role on broadway in the play fish in the dark. Well just like any other part of your body your brain naturally changes as you age. A new study out today finds there are three things you can do to preserve and promote cognitive health. Start by being physically active also reduce and manage things that raise your risk of heart disease, things like high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking. And talk to your doctor about any Health Conditions or medicines you have that might harm brain function. Researchers say declining Mental Health is one of the most Challenging Health issues an older adult can face. Jurors in fall river massachusetts, are nearing the end of six days of deliberation with no verdict in the Aaron Hernandez trial. The former new England Patriots player is accused of murdering odin lloyd, the boyfriend of his fiancees sister, in june of 2013. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty. His defense team says he witnessed the murder. No notes, questions or any word from the jury so far today. A warning for the jurors in the Boston Marathon bombing trial this afternoon. The judge in the case told them not to attend any events related to tomorrows anniversary of the attack. And they have to stay away from this years marathon which takes place monday. The jurors were called into court this morning to be given that warning. They are awaiting the beginning of the penalty phase of the trial, which is scheduled to start next tuesday. Last week, the same jury convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev of all 30 charges against him in the 2013 bombings that kille