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An unnerving day for dozens of employees in this Office Building after two evacuations. The first time came around 9 00 a. M. After fireworks exploded on an elevator, sending smoke into the hallways. No one was injured. Then around 12 30, someone discovered a bomb threat. There were two notes left by the rear door that said bomb printed on them. Reporter employees evacuated again. For more than two hours this time. K9 teams from arlington and Virginia State police helped Falls Church Police check the large building. Nothing was found. Its been a little unusual. And we hope for better days. Reporter but Falls Church Police already keep a close watch on this building. Its best known tenant offers Abortion Services and has been the target of threats before. An employee read a statement, that they believe todays incidents, also aimed at t prochoice Health Care Centers have experienced an increase in harassments, threats, and the presence of protesters since the election. But the antiabortion activists praying here today come here regularly and are not considered suspect. They say the threats are counter to their Peaceful Demonstrations designed to convince women not to get an abortion here. This building is a very sad building. I just spoke with some of the tenants that work here and have their businesses here, and they do not like the fact that theres an Abortion Clinic in this building. Im not saying that has anything to do with the bomb threat, but im saying this is a very sad building. Reporter now Surveillance Video in and around the building, will be a key source of evidence for police. Some of the tenants i spoke to today say while it was an unsettli unsettling events, they plan to continue to be here. Andhe ago. Whether theres a connection, they want anybody who noticed suspicious activity today to give them a call. A 14yearold girl is being treated at the hospital after she was stabbed at the bus stop. Investigators telling us, it was a 14yearold boy who attacked her. This was near Eastern Middle School late this afternoon just as school was getting out. Thats off university boulevard in Silver Spring south of East Franklin avenue. The boy had a knif, which is upsetting parents and school officials. The girl is expected to be okay. On metro, service is back to normal after a meltdown on the red line. Reports of smoke brought the system to a halt at the heart of the morning rush. Hours later, Union Workers formed a human chain to protest the general managers policies. All of this as the Transit Agency deals with talk of a sickout tomorrow. News dive and looks at the impact it could have on riders. Pictures like this one of packed platforms all over twitter today, as the red line shut down for a time. An electrical spark that caused smoke, the reason for the breakdown. Some riders saying it was one of the worst metro experiences they have ever had. Meanwhile, at metro headquarters who moves this city we move this city reporter at tensions between the union and management are the highest theyre ever been, scores of Union Members turned their back on the general manager and the metro board, walking out in protest. Hundreds of atu local 689 workers here, theyre the front line workers of metro. This is easily the largest gathering of metro workers in recent history. This group, forming a hum chain around metro headquarters at one point. Now all of this is happening as talks between the u Metro Management are breaking down. Any time youre in a contract negotiation, they can be tough. And i think weve had some issues here that im raising, that i feel need to be addressed. And so, you know, thats it will play out the way it plays out. Reporter talking about a possible sickout tomorrow since hundreds of workers did call out of work, but were denied that request. The general manager simply said, lets see what happens. Adam joins us now from metro centre. Youve been covering metro for years. You got a lot of context over there. Whats your take on whether this thing is going to affect riders tomorrow . Talking about the sickout, doreen, i think if anybody is wondering if their train or bus is going to show up, they shouldnt. Because metro has staffed up levels internally to make sure they put out full service tomorrow. But 4 to 500 people did call out sick for tomorrow. Those requests were denied by just stay home tomorrow if they want to. As the general manager said, lets see what happens. But i think youll be able to get everywhere you need to go tomorrow and this weekend. Might be a little slower, though . Yes, could be. It thank you, adam. Another busy day as President Trump looks to rack up the accomplishments in his first 100 days, but the storm cloud related to russia still recovering over that white house. Now theres a new investigation into former National Security adviser Michael Flynn and his financial ties to foreign groups. We have you covered with every angle, beginning with blayne alexander on the hill. Despite the tremendously full plate of this administration right now, between health care, tax reform and avoiding a Government Shutdown. Still today it was russia that took center stage. Fired National Security adviser Michael Flynn, now under ag turkey. We have no evidence, not a shred, that he disclosed his payments. Reporter today the House Oversight committees top democrat releasing Defense Intelligence Agency Documents showing theres no record of flynn asking permission for or disclosing work for foreign governments despite an explicit warning. The pentagons warning to general flynn was bold, italicized and could not have been clearer. Reporter also lashing out at the white house for not turning over documents on flynn as requested. These guys are playing games. Come on, man. I was frankly taken back by his comments today because theyre frankly not true. Reporter the white house today blaming the obama administration, which last granted flynn security clearance. But white house Spokesman Sean Spicer repeatedly deflected questions about the transition teams responsibility in vti adviser. I cant believe the Trump Administration let him get anywhere near the situation room. I think there should be absolute transparency in this. Reporter meanwhile, Congress Moving to pass a temporary spending measure by fridays deadline to avoid a Government Shutdown as House Republicans try to shift focus, looking for enough votes for a renewed health care push. Well go when we have the votes. Reporter republicans looking to help the president in his first 100 days with a major victory. And as for the looming Government Shutdown, right now it does appear very likely that congress will avoid that. We do know theyre expected to vote on a temporary, oneweek extension to give them more time to negotiate a spending bill. Live on capitol hill, blayne alexander, news4. Im Pat Lawson Muse with a closer look at a timeline as we follow the money. In flynn earned 45,000 at a gala for rt, a Media Organization owned by kremlin. Flynn sat next to president vladimir putin. Then last fall, flynns private Intelligence Company received 530,000 to lobby on behalf of a turkish businessman with links to the turkish government. Theres now reporting from politico this week that the Turkish Company may have been funded by a russian oligarch. Nbc news has not confirmed that. The pentagon is investigating whether flynn violated a law prohibiting top officials from receiving payments from foreign governments. Retired generals are bound by the law, because they could be called back to service at any time. And the big question is whether flynn informed the defense department. We didnt file paperwork as a Foreign Agent until march. Flynns lawyer said he did inform the Defense Intelligence agency of his foreign dealings in 2015, but a letter sent to the House Oversight Committee Says theres no record of that. Back to you. Pat, thank you. The fire responsible for all of this worth, was an accident. Investigators still dont know what caused mondays historical fire at a College Park Apartment building, but they say they know it wasnt set on purpose. The Prince Georges County Fire Department said it could take weeks of sifting through the rubble by hand to find the exact cause. Theyre asking witnesses to send them video of the fires early stages before the fire crews got there. The building near the university of maryland campus was under construction and nobody was seriously hurt in this fire. Oh, you have just over an hour as the caps quest for the cup continues. Carol maloney, were talking bitter rivals, two superstars, and they both want the same thing. Yeah, were talking that for sure. A rematch weve been wanting all season. Will the caps get their revenge . Its caps versus penguins, but everyones talking about ovi 12 years ago. This is their third matchup in the postseason and its a rivalry embraced on both sides. The battle between me and him, its great. I think me and him enjoy it, you guys enjoy it, fans enjoy it. But right now, its not about me and him. Its about caps and penguins. The expectations are high on both teams. I think that we both understand that pretty well. And it will be a great series. Reporter well, you know the series history, you know who has scoreboard both times theyve met prior to this series, the pens have won, eliminated ovi and the capitals and gone on to win the cup. I guess its the understatement of the year that the caps are due. Guys . All right, carol, thank you. New allegations tonight against a popular teacher acquitted in a high profile sex assault trial. The hes accused of 17 years later and why he says he surrendered his license. And a state trooper killed followed by an intense standoff with the man who pulled the trigger. What were learning about this crime and the victims ties on our area. We got into the 80s across most of the area. Tomorrow, 80s again and then 90 . Well talk about some rlea the man wanted for the murder of a delaware state trooper yesterday was shot and killed today after a long standoff with police. A man named burgon sealy barricaded himself inside this house in middletown, delaware, yesterday. Police used explosives to blow out the doors and windows but did not enter the house. After a 20hour standoff, sealy came outside firing at officers. Police returned fire, killing him. Sealy is accused of shooting and killing Corporal Stephen ballard yesterday in a wawa parking lot about 15 miles from the site of the standoff. The loss of Corporal Ballard is being felt up and down the i95 corridor. He had ties to our area, graduating high school in Prince Georges County. This evening, were hearing from his mentor as we learn about his time here in maryland. Meagan f of the story. Stephen ballards longtime mentor said he was a student at buoy high school when his leadership skills started to be noticed. Ballard was part of a civil air patrol, an organization that was chartered by congress and works with the air force. His mentor says everyone who knew ballard knew that he would make an impact wherever he went. Sometimes it just takes one person to make a profound impact on your life. He was a big, loveable teddy bear, i guess you could say. Everyone enjoyed being around him. Reporter paul says he has mentored Stephen Ballard since he was a teenager, but it was ballard, he says, that encouraged him. Paul says his passion to help others was evident from the day ballard joined the civil air patrol. He was an exemplary example of what civil air patrols Cadet Program can produce. Reporter it produced a hero. After ballard graduated from delaware state university, h became a state trooper. His life ended while helping others. Investigators say he was called to check out a suspicious car on wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of a delaware wawa. Before he could reach for his gun, investigators say he was shot and killed while the gunman took off. He was always serving his community. Reporter paul is one of many people grieving the loss of Corporal Stephen ballard, but hes proud to call him a friend and he knows his memory will live on in the countless people hes helped. Remember him that he had a big heart, he was always there to help people. And he will definitely be missed by everyone here and im sure everyone in delaware. Another one of his mentors was james brogan from the civil air patrol. What he wanted to mention, he says, its more than accurate to say that i learned more from stephen than i could ever impart on him. Steven brogan leaves behind a tonight were working to learn more about two American Special Operations Team members killed in a firefight in afghanistan last night in the same region from u. S. Forces recently dropped that huge bomb known as the mother of all bombs. The area is the primary Operations Area for isis in afghanistan. Three special ops were wounded, two were medevacked and died of their injuries. The Third Service member was grazed by a bullet and did not require a medevac. Military Officials Say numerous isis fighters were killed. Some closure for a maryland state droorp. He survived a brush with death, hit by a drunk driver on i270. Nearly a year later hes still recovering. Chris gordon has more on his difficult journey and his connection to the family of a fellow trooper who was killed in the line of duty. Reporter trooper Tyler Dressel was hit and nearly ll his cruiser was crushed while he was in it at a traffic stop on i270 last june. This has turned our world upside down. Every single doctor from neurologist to opt that will molgss to primary care, everybody has said its a miracle hes alive. Reporter puja has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for causing the accident while intoxicated. Once released shell speak to Community Groups about the dangers of drunk driving. She uses a wheelchair because she was also injured in the crash. Trooper dressle and his wife are satisfied with the sentenced. She has to go out there and educate the public. She has to live with this every day. When shes in jail, thats what shes going to be thinking about. No one wants to be in jail. Reporter trooper dressel and his wife say their son was born on the day that Montgomery County Police Officer noahlyota dayed after being hit by a drunk noahs law, today spoke in court at the sentencing hearing. When somebody gets behind the wheel of a car, theyre playing russian roulette with all of ur on lives if theyve been drinking. Reporter maryland law says to move over or slow down while passing a trooper on a busy highway. A Fairfax County schoolteacher back in the headlines seven years after he was found not guilty of sexually assaulting a student. The iteam investigates a new controversy. United airlines trying to win back customers after that pr nightmare. The settlement that was reached today and the changes you could im at higher risk for depression. Im 26 more likely to develop an irregular heartbeat. I have a 65 higher chance of developing diabetes. No matter who we are, these diseases can be managed or prevented when caught early on. Because with better research, the right medicine, and with doctors who help keep me healthy to begin with, we will thrive. Y2c5qy y16fy vo for dominion, part of delivering Affordable Energy includes supporting those in our community who need help. Ill pay and providing free, energysaving upgrades. Its more than helping customers, its helping neighbors. Stand by me some gray, some sun, but no rain today, doug. What about this weekend . We ha showers activity on saturday. Maybe an afternoon thunderstorm. Its like your typical saturday or summertime afternoon with a chance of thunderstorms and high temperatures near 90 degrees. Yeah, thats right. Pretty amazing. I want to show you video in virginia, southern virginia, south boston, virginia. This is an area of virginia that saw extremely heavy rainfall from our last storm that we saw. And theyre still dealing with flood warnings in that area, parts of southern virginia and North Carolina inundated with up to seven inches of rain in that part of the region. So even though we didnt see nearly that much, they got it down to the south, right along the Virginia North carolina border. Look at that flooding. There it is right there. Show you whats happening around the rest of our region, some cloud cover and a mix of sun and clouds