11 00 on the dot in the nations capital. A pretty nice day. Thanks for joining us for news4 midday. Good morning to you. Im adam tuss. And im molette green. Meteorologist Sheena Parveen joining us with a closer look at the forecast. Hey, sheena. Ing hey, guys. This morning mild to start the day. Temperatures closer to 50 degrees out there. And as we go into the afternoon, those 60s will start to move in. 49 currently in the district. But look at all this cloud cover. The clouds are really locked in. So temperatures are a little bit slow to rise right now. And i think these are going to be pretty stubborn clouds today. You can see them all across the area. A little bit of clearing towards the Higher Elevations near the shenandoah valley. Some of the clearing later on today. Well start to see signs of a few breaks later on. If you are dining out today, if youre heading out for lunch or happy hour or dinner, its going to be a nice dry day. Regardless of the clouds, were done with the rain. We saw them very be in the low 60s later on. Colder temperatures tomorrow, though. Ill show you how cold, coming up in just a bit. At the live desk, breaking news. Were learning more about two men arrested for killing a woman back in december 2015. Heath heather ciccone, in december of 2015. The Sheriffs Office says 29yearold Joshua Christopher williams and 28yearold Jonathan Julian vejarano, have been charged with first degree murder and conspiracy. No word on any potential bond. Adam . Thank you, melissa. Also developing this morning, a new increase in airport security. Devices like laptops and tablets printed in your carryon. The change only applies to Certain Airlines and certain dulles international. This is in relation to a new terror threat, right . Reporter adam, thats right. Homeland security being very tightlipped about that threat. As you mentioned, it will be impacting your carryon devices on specific flights and countries overseas to the u. S. Change is in the air at this emirates departure county. One these passengers may not notice until their return flights to dulles international. Some waiting in departures already heard. Its sad that only mobiles allowed. Because mobile is small text. Reporter Just Announced from homeland security, a new flight policy only permitting mobiles or smartphones and other cellphone sized devices on direct tips to the u. S. From specific overseas nations. Some medical devices are okay. But now banned in carry ons, large electronics, tablets and laptops. It flies to north african nations. Nine airlines affected, half of which serve the washington areas. The measures are to counter aviation threats and will change as the threat changes. Nbc news Pete Williams explains on the today show this morning. This is apparently based on a combination of concern about terrorists refining plans to hide explosives in electronics and assessment of security at specific airports. Reporter for some travelers who log long hours flying overseas. Its an inconvenience but others are skeptical. Every nation has every right to upgrade. When it comes to devices, i dont think that is really a problem. Reporter and nevertheless, this policy will move forward. Those ten airports days to comply with this policy. But, again, this will not apply to u. S. Carriers, and, again, only from specific flights from specific airlines from north africa into the United States. We are live at dulles international. Justin finch, news4. Thank you very much. Two huge Construction Projects will revamp Reagan National airport. Take a look. This is what the north end of the airport will look like. A brandnew concourse will be built so passengers will no longer have to take buses to board commuter planes. Another big change, new Security Check points. Early stages of construction will start this year, and were expecting more details at a Board Meeting tomorrow. Meanwhile, its a busy day on capitol hill. Take a live look at two day of the confirmation hearings for judge neil gorsuch, President Trumps pick to become the next Supreme Court justice. This has all been under way for about an hour now and has hit on several topics, including roe vs. Wade. It is a precedent of the United States supreme 1992 and several other cases. So a good judge will consider it as precedent of the United StatesSupreme Court worthy of treatment and precedent like any other. Just minutes before that hearing started, President Trump arrived on the hill. He spoke to House Republicans about several issues, including the plan to replace the Affordable Care act. News4s tracie potts has details on their latest plan. Reporter President Trump is back this morning from kentucky. I am thrilled to be here. Reporter where he assured americans the Republican Health plan moves forward when the house votes on thursday. This is our longawaited chance to finally get rid of obamacare. Reporter the revised plan would end obamacare taxes this year, require most medicaid recipients to work and delay action on baby boomers who can see premiums jump 700 . Were going to negotiate and its and back and forth. The end result is going to be wonderful. Reporter not so wonderful, evidence. Supporting President Trumps tweet, that president obama tapped his phone. The department has no information that supports those tweets. Reporter the white house says its not over. We are still at the beginning phase of a look into what kind of surveillance occurred and why. Reporter the fbi director also publicly confirmed for the first time they are investigating ties between russians trying to influence the election and the trump campaign. It would not only be a serious crime, it would also represent one of the most shocking betrayals of democracy in history. Reporter the investigation could take years. Tracie potts, nbc news, washington. Something a lot of you have been sharing on social media this morning. New details about first daughter ivanka trumps new job at the white house. It doesnt have an official title, and she wont get a salary, but she will get an office in the west wing. Security clearance, and have information. Her attorney told politico, she will serve as the president s eyes and ears and give broadranging advice. Even though she is not a federal employee, she will follow the restrictions that would apply if she were. Right now people are gathering to support those publicly funded stations like pbs and mpr that could lose funding in the president s new budget. A rally was supposed to start on capitol hill at 11 00, but we found out it was delayed. Parents, kids and mascots all part of the rally. They plan to deliver a petition with more than 600,000 signatures rejecting the plan to eliminate the funding there. And meanwhile, a tennessee man who caused a scare inside the u. S. Capitol Visitor Center will spend a year in prison. A judge sentenced him to 11 months. He aimed what officers thought was a gun at them at a secure check point. When dawson refused to drop it, an officer shot him. It resembled a time now, almost nine minutes after the hour. Montgomery county executive ike leg get says one or both students accused of raping a 14yearold classmate will be deported after serving his sentence. He says this is consistent with the countys longstanding policy. The victim says 17yearold jose montano and 18yearold Henry Sanchez took turns sexually assaulting her last week in a boys bathroom at the high school. Right now there is an immigration detainer on sanchez. Detainers are issued on individuals arrested on local criminal charges and who could be deported. Theres no information on the 17yearold. Meanwhile, a popular Loudoun County principal fired may get his job back soon. John brewer was forced out of Dominion High School in september. It stems from him writing a recommendation for a former band instructor, later accused of inappropriate conduct. Parents, students and teachers rallied for months for brewers upheld his firing, but also decided to offer brewer his old job back on a probationary basis. He would have to agree to special training on child abuse and neglect reporting, among other conditions. He has ten days to decide whether or not to accept those terms. This Morning Police in Northern Virginia are trying to track down dozens of stolen guns that could now be on the street. Thats right. Meanwhile, were learning two of the men arrested for allegedly stealing those weapons in a series of gunshot burglaries are also suspected in a d. C. Burglary. Over the weekend, Police Arrested three men for burglarizing three gun stores in three days. They used Surveillance Video to connect all the crimes. Police say this same white uhaul van that showed up in all three surveillance tapes was the key. Atf agents tracked down the van, followed the men and arrested them. Were impressed that in only a weeks time frame they have apprehended the three people that broke into our store gotten from the atf is they feel theyre going to be able to recover the firearms stolen. Two of the men arrested are Matthew Jones and daniel quarterlies. At the time of the gun store burglaries, they were out on bond. They are expected to appear in court today on those charges. Watch out. Major work that could slow down your commute in the district. D. C. Water crews are replacing a valve starting april 3. Eastbound lanes from canal road northwest will be closed from 7 00 at night until 5 00 a. M. The next day and traffic will be detoured and delays are expected. The work is expected to wrapup at the end of may. Melissa molette at the live desk. Another problem that is actually involving what is happening right now. Is northwest washington. Take a look at the pictures here from d. C. Police. Water right now gushing out of the roadway there block of v street in northwest. Ddot is out there on the scene. Might want to find an alternate to work your way around. We have water in the roadway there. V street and northwest. Adam . Melissa, thank you very much. If youre looking for an extra boost with your cocktail, Health Experts want you to think twice. Yeah, how the combination of Energy Drinks and alcohol could hurtou. When yne careful joe, theyve got you outnumbered. The dinosaurs extinction. Dont listen to them. Not appropriate. Why dont you sit over here. Something for everyone is awesome. Find your awesome with the Xfinity Stream app. More to stream to every screen. Im melissa molette at the live desk. New this morning, apple coming out with a new ipad and much lower price. This is basically an update to the ipad 2. Now its just called ipad. It went down 70 from 399 to 329. It still has the samesize screen but they say the display is brighter. The tablet market has been in decline after several years of growth. Molette . Thank you, melissa. In news4 your health this morning, there is a new warning for people who mix Energy Drinks with alcohol. Researchers found the combination actually increases the risk of falls, Car Accidents and other injuries. Thats compared to Drinking Alcohol alone. Experts say caffeine and Energy Drinks masks the effects of alcohol and so people tend to drink even more. Young children who live in homes with little oro likely to struggle in kindergarten. Researchers looked at the amount and quality of foods available toin facts and toddlers living in lowincome households. Children considered to be food insecure had lower academic and social emotional abilities when starting school. Most of us know what acupuncture is, right . But have you ever heard of dry needling . No. Its painrelieving technique that physical therapists use involving an empty, thin needle. Empty and thin. Nbcs michelle showning explains how the needles are bringing more comfort than pain. I was, like, no way. Needles . No way. But honestly, it doesnt its not at all. Reporter she has been receiving dry needling treatments for two years in sioux city. She suffered from shoulder pain for years, but found relief with dry needling. I went that whole route. And that didnt last any longer than this lasts. And i liked the idea of not putting medications in my body if i didnt have to. Reporter dry needling focuses on the musk skeletal system. They use thin, solid needles to target muscle spasms and trigger points that cause pain. The needle is inserted into that trigger point or into that tight knot. A twitch response is often elicited, which causes the muscle to contract, which helps to break up that muscle spasm. Break up that trigger point. Reporter wagner also uses electrical stimulation to help break up the stiffness of the muscle. Reaves goes once a month to maintain her chronic shoulder pain. She admits, she was skeptical at officials, but says if youre in pain, give it a try. Its hard to explain how it you know, what it actually feels like. But its definitelwo all right. Fewer babies are dying in our area, according to the cdc. Infant mortality rates fell 20 . Leading cause of death is birth defects, premature births. Sudden infant death syndrome had the largest decline. Thats good news. A transgender volleyball player says she plans to try out for the olympics. Back in january, usa volleyball gavetia thompson approval to compete. Before that, she was required to play in the mens division. According to the rules, transgender women are required to undergo hormone replacement therapy consistent for at least one year. It took me three years to finally get approved. With all the transitioning and all the hormone therapy and sending all my paperwork to the gender committee. Tryout will give a platform to support other trans athletes. Fafsa. Thousands may have their financial reward packages delayed or even worse, not get any aid at all. Consumer reporter hogan shares a warning for students and parents. Reporter lets start with the irs. Without informing anyone, we learned it removed a vital link within the federal student aid application, also known as fafsa. That link enabled you to automatically retrieve your w2s from the irs and import them right into your application. But since march 3, the irs disabled it. However, never bothered to remove the link. So applicants are thinking its working only to be kicked out of the application and forced to start all over again. As a result of this data retrieval tool not working, scammers are taking advantage of you. So do not respond t from fafsa. Com. Its asking you to give information and provide copies of their parents w2s. There is another issue. Students who are asked to fax the irs a tax return transform, we learned those fax numbers, some of them, are incorrect. Bottom line, if you have applied for fafsa, you need to check your version, and all of the colleges you apply to. What does the irs say about this . Well tell you coming up on news4 at 5 00. Thank you, susan. Asking someone to the prom is awkward for many. Oh, yeah. Remember that . That was a little bit awkward. One school thinks they found a fix. It could have been the other way around. We are talking about unconventional matchmaking. Yeah. And you have to see this one to believe it. You are watching news4 midday. Welcome back. This is a story youre likely to hear quite a bit about today. Yeah, we cant stop talking about it. An Illinois High School taking a different approach to the muchanticipated prom season. The students determine their prom date via a random drawing. Heres how it works. The boys draw the names of girls at random in the library in the library okay. While the girls wait for them in the gym. And then the boys, they comeut and they perform a skit before they reveal who their date is. I think most people are in disbelief. And a lot of people think they would hate it. Ive had that a lot where people would say, oh, i would hate that. But then after they hear the rest of the story and realize, you know, what really goes into it, i think a lot of are people are actually intrigued by it when they wrap their minds around its less than a date and more of something fun to do with your classmates. Okay. This is the 91st socalled prom draw. Now it started back in 1926 to make sure all of the students had a date to the prom. The students cast their votes every year to determine whether or not they want to keep this thing going. This drawradition. Youve got to make sure everybody is in. I like it for that fact. It would totally get awkward. No way it wouldnt get awkward, but as long as everyone is having a good time. I remember when i had to call and ask for a prom. Thats a hard thing to do. And you onlyot one time. I did get disinvited once. And ill always hold it against you. What does disinvited mean . Meaning i asked you and then take it back . Yeah. He wasnt acting right. Theres a whole story. Well get into the story after this. Lets move on to the weather, shall we . And then well put it on social media. Well, today is great. Today is pretty nice, i would say. You didnt need the warm winter jacket. The clouds are going to be really stubborn to leave the area, i think. These clouds will hang around most of the day, regardless. No rain out of these clouds. You dont need your umbrella. It will be mild, though. So get outside if you can today. Tomorrow, though, thats where were going to see a change. 30s in the morning. Tomorrow afternoon, cold and windy. Into the weekend, milder. We do have some rain in the forecast. Temperatures right now are slowly warming up. 49 in the district. 50 degrees now. 48 gaithersburg, 50 leesburg. So theyre trying to climb. Just a little bit hard with all of t c though, we do expect to get into t