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Fired was the suspects yes. Thats another thing we have to determine. Reporter the chief says hes seen the twitter video and the body camera video and says its just too soon to tell whether that shooting was justified. Whatever youve seen so far is incomplete. So to draw any conclusions about exactly what happened, its just i dont recommend doing that. Now going back to those officers, acting chief newshome says, they both work in this neighborhood and are said to be good officers. Live in the trinidad neighborhood. Debra alfarone, wusa 9. The officers involved have been placed on a routine administrative leave. Of course, about of people have questions about what theyre seeing in this video. And youre not alone. Our team at wusa 9 has been examining the footage all day long. But again, its still not clear exactly what is happening. As deborah mentioned, we dont know who shot whom first. And d. C. Police wont tell us if the officers in this video are the ones who were shot. Acting police chief peter newshome says this only tells part of the story. Our ileana diaz spoke with a man who shot this footage to get this take. I was like, oh, my. Let me grab my phone. Darren watson had just parked his car in trinidad after a long day at work, when he saw a man being followed by a police officer. This guy walked by kind of fast. So he looked back at me. You hear the gunshots. What is your initial reaction . I was just shocked and in the process of me being shocked am, i was like, plot me grab my phone. Because it was sitting on the console. I grabbed the phone and stuck it on the window video, you could hear another seven gunshots going off. I caught the initial park. Then caught the remaining part of what was going on. Reporter darren tells us he could hear one of the officers in the distance. At the time, he said, stop resisting. And he just kept resisting. I didnt feel like i was in immediate danger because i was still behind my door. Living in d. C. , i see gunshots all the time. Reporter but this time, after two officers are shot and one man is dead, darren says, its different. That ive never seen. And to watch that with my own eyes, like, i think that probably shocked me. Because the thing is. Looking at him, looking at me, and now hes dead. Reporter we asked him why he decided to share this video with us. By me being there. It could tell the truth. We all know people can cover stuff up. And it was really the police doing their job. And at the end of e do. Reporter ileana diaz, wusa 9. They say he is cooperating with their investigation. The trinidad neighborhood has a long and troubled history. These days, wealthy urbanites are moving in, changing the character of the neighborhood. But there has been an uptick in crime in the last year. And our bruce leshan says neighbors want police to step up their game. Yeah, adam, neighbors tell me that what they really want is more cops out here on the street. On foot, on bikes. In their cars. In helicopters. Whatever it takes to quash a jump in both property and Violent Crime that theyve seen in this area, over the last year. I used to could look up the street and see people passing out. Just dont know. I definitely dont think its worth it. Yvonne grew up house. She has seen trinidad in the worst of times. A decade ago, there were so many murders, police set up checkpoints checkpoints and questioned all drivers coming into the neighborhood. A court ruled it was unconstitutional. It worked. It worked. Reporter now, the advisory neighborhood commissioner looks across the street and sees swanky condos going up. We can all get along. Reporter she goes to bed early. So she only learned about the latest shooting in the morning. But it worries her. More foot beat officers. We would like to see officers who can engage in the community. She is far from alone. Lets get down. Annette pearson heard the shooting right outside her window. Because i care about these kids around here. I care about my grandkids, too. Reporter Police Statistics suggest there have been more assaults, more robberies, more arsons in the trinidad area, over the last year. Although murders are actually down. But megan pierce who has lived here a year, says there is no way crime is chasing her away. I knew trinidad before i moved here. And im embracing the community because thats where i want to be. Yvonne bugs feels the same way. When we were embattle the trinidad, it was really bad. I have to say, no, we are not going back there. Reporter yvonne bugs has a 17yearold son. And he has a curfew, 9 30, if you can believe that. Thats why he was home back here instead of two blocks away when this shooting took place. He has friends near there. He was home safe. Live in trinidad, bruce leshan, wusa 9. We will wait and see. Many are part of next door, an Online Community that lets them reportyt for sale to someone selling drugs. Now, theyre convinced that a watchful community and a little more policing can make them much safer. He refused to even attend last year. But President Trump received a heroes welcome today, at the meeting of conservative Political Action conference. Speaking to a supportive crowd at the national harbor, the president took aim at a familiar foe at the beginning of his address. The media. A few days ago, i called the fake news, the enemy of the people. And they are. They are the enemy of the people. Because they have no sources. They just make them up when there are none. President trump returned to another familiar promise from the campaign. Reversing obama care. Ive been watching. And nobody says it. But obama care doesnt work. Just i mean, i could say. I could talk. It doesnt work. And now, people develop a little warmup. But the people that youre watching. Theyre not you. Theyre largely many of them are the side that lost. They lost the election. Reporter President Trump is the first president to address cpac in his first year in office since Ronald Reagan back in 1981. Outside the event at national harbor, dozens of protestors made their voices heard. Scott broom brings us that part of the story other coming up at 6 00. The Trump Administration takes the next step today, toward building the wall along a border of mexico. The website, fed biz ops lists federal projects projects that people can bid on. This was listed at 7 34 this morning. Its for a designbuild structure for homeland security, customs and border protection. The description makes it clear. Quote for the design and build of seven prot type structures prototype structures. The deadline for submission is march 24th. A virginia taxi driver has jail for attempting to hide isis. He drove another man. Prosecutors say he also attempted to recruit others to islam and offered himself as a sleeper cell to overseas radicals. Now, the government sought a term closer to the 28year maximum at todays hearing in alexandria. A Prince Georges County mother is charged in the shooting death of her teenage son. Police say 48yearold ang leak angelique chase fired hers. Christopher perry was rushed from the home. But doctors were not able to save him. Pery and his mom were arguing. Police say chase admitted she shot her son. Shes charged with Second Degree murder. An investigation is under way into a policeinvolved shooting in Howard County this. Is sky 9 over the scene in clarksville this morning. Police say a car thief drove directly at an officer. So the officer fired his police have not released the name of the driver. But they do say, hes from Prince Georges County. Weve got an update on a large dog that was mistaken by some as a wolf found in Prince Georges County. Yeah. The thing was massive, right . Captured in Capitol Heights yesterday. Animal management had received several calls about the mutt before then. Officials say it appears to be a mixed malamute husky type dog. It had no identification of any type. Looks like it could literally pounce at any moment. The male dog will be held at the animal county shelter in the next five days. In the hopes someone will come forward and claim him. We e arjust Getting Started here on wusa 9news at 5 00. New information about a local teacher, charged with Sexual Battery on two young girls, inside of a school. A paralyzed kitten. Rescued from a storm drain, makes an amazing discovery. And topper is back with the rest of your weekend forecast. And an update on our Cherry Blossoms. And cash for class. D. C. Schools are getting big money. Well tell you where it will go. Creating a cleaner environment by using cleaner Energy Sources like solar, wind and natural gas. Weve reduced Carbon Emissions by nearly 25 , which is the equivalent of taking close to two million cars off the road. Cleaner air and cleaner water. Its good for all of us. Dominion. Depend on us for more than energy. New opportunities for learning are coming to Public Schools in the district. Mayor muriel bowser, the schools chancellor, antoine wilson. Both made the announcement today in brooke land middle school. More than 6 million will go to middle schools and high schools for the 20162017 school years. It will fund college and career support. Extracurricular activities. Chancellor wilson says this is just the beginning. Were trying to prepare our students not just for success were not trying to prepare students just in high school and even success here in d. C. We want our students to be globally competitive. Middle School Students will soon take courses in engineering, computer science, using new computers. And there will also be added days for the school year at 11 high schools. When a 2monthold kitten was found in a storm drain, it didnt look good. She could barely hold her head up. And she was paralyzed. But thanks to the incredible people at the humane rescue alliance, they never stopped believing in the little lady. And as you can see, she is surprising everybody. And our Nikki Burdine has the adorable story. Found in the bottom of a storm drain stuck and lifeless. That was the beginning of her life. When they found her, they could not move her back legs or tail or anything. Reporter paly had a broken back and was paralyzed. Sneeze was moving at all. After about a month of acupuncture, calley ran started showing signs of progress. A tail wiggle here. Leg kicking there. And then we just decided to let her go. And it was the most exciting thing. She started walking and running. For the decision, for the folk at the rescue alliance, there was never any question. It come with the annual. You cant save them all. The ones you do say, thats the best part. She will be up for adoption soon. Whoever takes her home. This is what makes our world go round here. I mean, this is what were here for. This is our life. This is what we do. At the ogel thorpe shelter, Nikki Burdine. Wusa 9. Shes cute. Well, in adopting calley ran, look for the link on our wusa 9 mobile app. Well, you have outdone yourself for a second day. A third, actually. I have. And i got feedback on facebook. I brought in firewood. And someone said, how can you be thinking about fires . Just what goes on up here. Namanic meteorologist mind. Have to plan ahead. Im a boy scout. No, never was. Cherry blossoms. They are popping everywhere. Even as you come to the station here on van ness, all the Little Cherry trees are popping. This leads us to the Cherry Blossoms this year. Park city announced already that they are in stage 1. This is the stage 1, the green buds. Now, the question is, okay, from stage 1 to peak bloom, what timetable are we talking about . Well, the earliest we could be would be around march 13th. Now, yes, we could get a cold and you know, delay it a little bit. But you tell you what, if youre trying to plan friends around this peak bloom. I would shoot for march 14 to march 21st at this point. Right now, were green buds this. Is going on in history. We looked over the last 10, 15 years. The earliest they can bloom, become peak bloom is about 19 days. From the stage 1. Well follow it for you. Well have an announcement. Park services will have an announcement on wednesday, when they think the peak bloom will be. The earliest, of course, the 15th of march, back in 1990. Records, we didnt quite set any records today. We flirted with them, though. 79 was the record high in martinsburg. 78 in d. C. All set back in 1985. Fell just short. 77 downtown. 77 in dulles. 77 also in martinsburg. Only 74 in baltimore. A fantastic day. Now are a reality check on sunday. Yeah. 69 tomorrow. Then low to mid50s. Sunday, monday. Back near 60 on da a little unsettled next week. We actually need some rain. And well get some rain next week. Our 3degree guarantee. I think were in pretty good shape today. Perhaps not a bullseye. 76 for a high. Well tally everything up tonight at 11 00. Live look outside. What a beautiful shot. Live michael and sons weather cam. Still 69. Dew points in the 50s. Winds out of the south at 14. Does feel like may outside. If you have plans tonight, you do not even need a coat. Partly cloudy outside again. Looking at yellow weather alert. Time tomorrow, 1 00 p. M. To 5 00 p. M. If you have stuff to do outside in the morning, you can get it done. But 1 00 p. M. To 5 00 p. M. , in the immediate metro. Thats when the showers and storms are going to roll through. It will bring brief, heavy rains and also strong winds. And again emphasize off the water. Planning to do a trip on the bay tomorrow. Get them off by 2 00 p. M. At the latest. Gale warnings in effect. 10 00 tonight, were still the 60s. By 7 00, were still dry in the 50s. And by 10 00, showers just west of i81. By 1 00, they get almost to leesburg. And look at all the red. Thats heavy activity. Moves through quickly. Thats the good news. By 4 00, its almost across the bay. And behind it, falling temperatures back in the 50s and even in the 30s and 40s, west of the divide. Tomorrow morning, a day planner. 62 by 9 00. And 68, with storms, right around 1 00 p. M. Now, sunday, reality check. 52. Monday, showers, only 54. Might issue a yellow weather alert monday. Well keep you posted on that. Showers possible, tuesday, wednesday. Although were back in the 60s wednesday. And a little cooler. But nothing dramatic. Temperatures on thursday and friday, with sunshine in the 50s. Thanks, topper. Tonight at 11 00, a rare interview with John Thompson senior. Thompson is one of the most Successful High School and College Coaches in any sport. It was at georgetown university, where he icon. John thompson had his issues with the media, but recently sat down with our bruce johnson. When those two talk, it was never about just basketball. Bruce johnson goes one on one with John Thompson tonight at 11 00. And students honor dr. King in a way that would make him proud. A Shopping Mall staple gets ready to close, 15 of its stores. And a data breach impacts people who use thousands of websites and apps. Just might impact you. Z29kuz zstz y29kuy ysty in tonights consumer alert, the uptick in Online Shopping president president pushes Online Shopping pushes jc penney to close stores. Its 15 of jc penney stores. Heres the problem. Those online orders, one third of them are tied to brick and mortar stores. These closings could save the company 200 million a year. By the way, that means 15 d. C. Area. A major data breach is impacting 3400 websites and apps including fit bit, ok cupid and uber. The bug stems stems from cloud fare. A provider of services to many of those sites. Cloud fa says its possible that names and passwords and other information made it onto the open internet. Troubles for uber continue as googles self drive company, waymo, used the taxi to steal its selfdriving secret. Ubers ceo met with 100 female engineers yesterday. They told him there is widespread problems, regarding Sexual Harassment at the company. Its a tradition that began 17 years ago. Students from Watkins Elementary School in the district, took to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial today. Ec jr. s, i have a dream speech. I am happy to go down with in the history of our nations. A great american. As we stand today. Signed the emancipation proclamation. This is to say that black men are guaranteed the rights the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. They also performed songs like we shall overcome and i have a dream. Our food drive happening now in Prince Frederick, maryland. Andrea roane tells us how you can help others have a heart healthy meal. Coming up. A warning from the Trump Administration on the way. Accused of molesting two young girls inside a school. Tonight, were learning there were other complaints about him in other distric. Did you know slow internet can actu hallyold your business back . Say goodbye to slow downloads, slow backups, slow everything. Comcast business offers blazing fast and reliable internet thats 10 times faster than slow internet from the phone company. Say hello to internet speeds up to 150 mbps. And add phone and tv for only 34. 90 more a month. Call today. Comcast business. Built for business. All right. This is just going to blow your mind. We have new shocking information, concerning the falls church teacher, involved in the Sexual Battery of two girls. Jose estrada was hired by falls church, despite being investigated for similar allegation peggy fox joining us live with this exclusive story. And this is disturbing, peggy. Extremely disturbing. The prosecutor calls the attacks brazen. I was in court for jose estradas bond hearing today. We learned estrada has taught in three other School Districts. City of manassas, Fairfax County and Violent Crime<\/a> that theyve seen in this area, over the last year. I used to could look up the street and see people passing out. Just dont know. I definitely dont think its worth it. Yvonne grew up house. She has seen trinidad in the worst of times. A decade ago, there were so many murders, police set up checkpoints checkpoints and questioned all drivers coming into the neighborhood. A court ruled it was unconstitutional. It worked. It worked. Reporter now, the advisory neighborhood commissioner looks across the street and sees swanky condos going up. We can all get along. Reporter she goes to bed early. So she only learned about the latest shooting in the morning. But it worries her. More foot beat officers. We would like to see officers who can engage in the community. She is far from alone. Lets get down. Annette pearson heard the shooting right outside her window. Because i care about these kids around here. I care about my grandkids, too. Reporter Police Statistics<\/a> suggest there have been more assaults, more robberies, more arsons in the trinidad area, over the last year. Although murders are actually down. But megan pierce who has lived here a year, says there is no way crime is chasing her away. I knew trinidad before i moved here. And im embracing the community because thats where i want to be. Yvonne bugs feels the same way. When we were embattle the trinidad, it was really bad. I have to say, no, we are not going back there. Reporter yvonne bugs has a 17yearold son. And he has a curfew, 9 30, if you can believe that. Thats why he was home back here instead of two blocks away when this shooting took place. He has friends near there. He was home safe. Live in trinidad, bruce leshan, wusa 9. We will wait and see. Many are part of next door, an Online Community<\/a> that lets them reportyt for sale to someone selling drugs. Now, theyre convinced that a watchful community and a little more policing can make them much safer. He refused to even attend last year. But President Trump<\/a> received a heroes welcome today, at the meeting of conservative Political Action<\/a> conference. Speaking to a supportive crowd at the national harbor, the president took aim at a familiar foe at the beginning of his address. The media. A few days ago, i called the fake news, the enemy of the people. And they are. They are the enemy of the people. Because they have no sources. They just make them up when there are none. President trump returned to another familiar promise from the campaign. Reversing obama care. Ive been watching. And nobody says it. But obama care doesnt work. Just i mean, i could say. I could talk. It doesnt work. And now, people develop a little warmup. But the people that youre watching. Theyre not you. Theyre largely many of them are the side that lost. They lost the election. Reporter President Trump<\/a> is the first president to address cpac in his first year in office since Ronald Reagan<\/a> back in 1981. Outside the event at national harbor, dozens of protestors made their voices heard. Scott broom brings us that part of the story other coming up at 6 00. The Trump Administration<\/a> takes the next step today, toward building the wall along a border of mexico. The website, fed biz ops lists federal projects projects that people can bid on. This was listed at 7 34 this morning. Its for a designbuild structure for homeland security, customs and border protection. The description makes it clear. Quote for the design and build of seven prot type structures prototype structures. The deadline for submission is march 24th. A virginia taxi driver has jail for attempting to hide isis. He drove another man. Prosecutors say he also attempted to recruit others to islam and offered himself as a sleeper cell to overseas radicals. Now, the government sought a term closer to the 28year maximum at todays hearing in alexandria. A Prince Georges County<\/a> mother is charged in the shooting death of her teenage son. Police say 48yearold ang leak angelique chase fired hers. Christopher perry was rushed from the home. But doctors were not able to save him. Pery and his mom were arguing. Police say chase admitted she shot her son. Shes charged with Second Degree<\/a> murder. An investigation is under way into a policeinvolved shooting in Howard County<\/a> this. Is sky 9 over the scene in clarksville this morning. Police say a car thief drove directly at an officer. So the officer fired his police have not released the name of the driver. But they do say, hes from Prince Georges County<\/a>. Weve got an update on a large dog that was mistaken by some as a wolf found in Prince Georges County<\/a>. Yeah. The thing was massive, right . Captured in Capitol Heights<\/a> yesterday. Animal management had received several calls about the mutt before then. Officials say it appears to be a mixed malamute husky type dog. It had no identification of any type. Looks like it could literally pounce at any moment. The male dog will be held at the animal county shelter in the next five days. In the hopes someone will come forward and claim him. We e arjust Getting Started<\/a> here on wusa 9news at 5 00. New information about a local teacher, charged with Sexual Battery<\/a> on two young girls, inside of a school. A paralyzed kitten. Rescued from a storm drain, makes an amazing discovery. And topper is back with the rest of your weekend forecast. And an update on our Cherry Blossoms<\/a>. And cash for class. D. C. Schools are getting big money. Well tell you where it will go. Creating a cleaner environment by using cleaner Energy Sources<\/a> like solar, wind and natural gas. Weve reduced Carbon Emissions<\/a> by nearly 25 , which is the equivalent of taking close to two million cars off the road. Cleaner air and cleaner water. Its good for all of us. Dominion. Depend on us for more than energy. New opportunities for learning are coming to Public Schools<\/a> in the district. Mayor muriel bowser, the schools chancellor, antoine wilson. Both made the announcement today in brooke land middle school. More than 6 million will go to middle schools and high schools for the 20162017 school years. It will fund college and career support. Extracurricular activities. Chancellor wilson says this is just the beginning. Were trying to prepare our students not just for success were not trying to prepare students just in high school and even success here in d. C. We want our students to be globally competitive. Middle School Students<\/a> will soon take courses in engineering, computer science, using new computers. And there will also be added days for the school year at 11 high schools. When a 2monthold kitten was found in a storm drain, it didnt look good. She could barely hold her head up. And she was paralyzed. But thanks to the incredible people at the humane rescue alliance, they never stopped believing in the little lady. And as you can see, she is surprising everybody. And our Nikki Burdine<\/a> has the adorable story. Found in the bottom of a storm drain stuck and lifeless. That was the beginning of her life. When they found her, they could not move her back legs or tail or anything. Reporter paly had a broken back and was paralyzed. Sneeze was moving at all. After about a month of acupuncture, calley ran started showing signs of progress. A tail wiggle here. Leg kicking there. And then we just decided to let her go. And it was the most exciting thing. She started walking and running. For the decision, for the folk at the rescue alliance, there was never any question. It come with the annual. You cant save them all. The ones you do say, thats the best part. She will be up for adoption soon. Whoever takes her home. This is what makes our world go round here. I mean, this is what were here for. This is our life. This is what we do. At the ogel thorpe shelter, Nikki Burdine<\/a>. Wusa 9. Shes cute. Well, in adopting calley ran, look for the link on our wusa 9 mobile app. Well, you have outdone yourself for a second day. A third, actually. I have. And i got feedback on facebook. I brought in firewood. And someone said, how can you be thinking about fires . Just what goes on up here. Namanic meteorologist mind. Have to plan ahead. Im a boy scout. No, never was. Cherry blossoms. They are popping everywhere. Even as you come to the station here on van ness, all the Little Cherry<\/a> trees are popping. This leads us to the Cherry Blossoms<\/a> this year. Park city announced already that they are in stage 1. This is the stage 1, the green buds. Now, the question is, okay, from stage 1 to peak bloom, what timetable are we talking about . Well, the earliest we could be would be around march 13th. Now, yes, we could get a cold and you know, delay it a little bit. But you tell you what, if youre trying to plan friends around this peak bloom. I would shoot for march 14 to march 21st at this point. Right now, were green buds this. Is going on in history. We looked over the last 10, 15 years. The earliest they can bloom, become peak bloom is about 19 days. From the stage 1. Well follow it for you. Well have an announcement. Park services will have an announcement on wednesday, when they think the peak bloom will be. The earliest, of course, the 15th of march, back in 1990. Records, we didnt quite set any records today. We flirted with them, though. 79 was the record high in martinsburg. 78 in d. C. All set back in 1985. Fell just short. 77 downtown. 77 in dulles. 77 also in martinsburg. Only 74 in baltimore. A fantastic day. Now are a reality check on sunday. Yeah. 69 tomorrow. Then low to mid50s. Sunday, monday. Back near 60 on da a little unsettled next week. We actually need some rain. And well get some rain next week. Our 3degree guarantee. I think were in pretty good shape today. Perhaps not a bullseye. 76 for a high. Well tally everything up tonight at 11 00. Live look outside. What a beautiful shot. Live michael and sons weather cam. Still 69. Dew points in the 50s. Winds out of the south at 14. Does feel like may outside. If you have plans tonight, you do not even need a coat. Partly cloudy outside again. Looking at yellow weather alert. Time tomorrow, 1 00 p. M. To 5 00 p. M. If you have stuff to do outside in the morning, you can get it done. But 1 00 p. M. To 5 00 p. M. , in the immediate metro. Thats when the showers and storms are going to roll through. It will bring brief, heavy rains and also strong winds. And again emphasize off the water. Planning to do a trip on the bay tomorrow. Get them off by 2 00 p. M. At the latest. Gale warnings in effect. 10 00 tonight, were still the 60s. By 7 00, were still dry in the 50s. And by 10 00, showers just west of i81. By 1 00, they get almost to leesburg. And look at all the red. Thats heavy activity. Moves through quickly. Thats the good news. By 4 00, its almost across the bay. And behind it, falling temperatures back in the 50s and even in the 30s and 40s, west of the divide. Tomorrow morning, a day planner. 62 by 9 00. And 68, with storms, right around 1 00 p. M. Now, sunday, reality check. 52. Monday, showers, only 54. Might issue a yellow weather alert monday. Well keep you posted on that. Showers possible, tuesday, wednesday. Although were back in the 60s wednesday. And a little cooler. But nothing dramatic. Temperatures on thursday and friday, with sunshine in the 50s. Thanks, topper. Tonight at 11 00, a rare interview with John Thompson<\/a> senior. Thompson is one of the most Successful High School<\/a> and College Coaches<\/a> in any sport. It was at georgetown university, where he icon. John thompson had his issues with the media, but recently sat down with our bruce johnson. When those two talk, it was never about just basketball. Bruce johnson goes one on one with John Thompson<\/a> tonight at 11 00. And students honor dr. King in a way that would make him proud. A Shopping Mall<\/a> staple gets ready to close, 15 of its stores. And a data breach impacts people who use thousands of websites and apps. Just might impact you. Z29kuz zstz y29kuy ysty in tonights consumer alert, the uptick in Online Shopping<\/a> president president pushes Online Shopping<\/a> pushes jc penney to close stores. Its 15 of jc penney stores. Heres the problem. Those online orders, one third of them are tied to brick and mortar stores. These closings could save the company 200 million a year. By the way, that means 15 d. C. Area. A major data breach is impacting 3400 websites and apps including fit bit, ok cupid and uber. The bug stems stems from cloud fare. A provider of services to many of those sites. Cloud fa says its possible that names and passwords and other information made it onto the open internet. Troubles for uber continue as googles self drive company, waymo, used the taxi to steal its selfdriving secret. Ubers ceo met with 100 female engineers yesterday. They told him there is widespread problems, regarding Sexual Harassment<\/a> at the company. Its a tradition that began 17 years ago. Students from Watkins Elementary School<\/a> in the district, took to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial<\/a> today. Ec jr. s, i have a dream speech. I am happy to go down with in the history of our nations. A great american. As we stand today. Signed the emancipation proclamation. This is to say that black men are guaranteed the rights the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. They also performed songs like we shall overcome and i have a dream. Our food drive happening now in Prince Frederick<\/a>, maryland. Andrea roane tells us how you can help others have a heart healthy meal. Coming up. A warning from the Trump Administration<\/a> on the way. Accused of molesting two young girls inside a school. Tonight, were learning there were other complaints about him in other distric. Did you know slow internet can actu hallyold your business back . Say goodbye to slow downloads, slow backups, slow everything. Comcast business offers blazing fast and reliable internet thats 10 times faster than slow internet from the phone company. Say hello to internet speeds up to 150 mbps. And add phone and tv for only 34. 90 more a month. Call today. Comcast business. Built for business. All right. This is just going to blow your mind. We have new shocking information, concerning the falls church teacher, involved in the Sexual Battery<\/a> of two girls. Jose estrada was hired by falls church, despite being investigated for similar allegation peggy fox joining us live with this exclusive story. And this is disturbing, peggy. Extremely disturbing. The prosecutor calls the attacks brazen. I was in court for jose estradas bond hearing today. We learned estrada has taught in three other School Districts<\/a>. City of manassas, Fairfax County<\/a> and Manassas Park<\/a>. According to the prosecutor, in every one, there were complaints about estrada and his contract was not renewed. Now hes charged with brazen attacks, molesting two girls in a classroom. He broke every bit of trust. Thats the voice of a parent of one of the two girls at Mary Ellen Henderson<\/a> little school, who say their math teacher, hoho zay estrada reached below their waist, touching their private parts. I dont want any innocent child to ever have to face that. Reporter one of the girls was molested during class, with a room full according to the prosecutor. She said estrada made the girl sit in the back row and dim the lights, to keep others from noticing he was molesting her. The prosecutor said it happened almost every class period. And she said the principal at mary ellen middle high counseled estrada and said under no circumstances was he to be alone with children. I asked the girls father about that. I think if he had to be coached, there was a problem. And he shouldnt be worked there. Reporter the other girl was molested after school, when she went for extra help. She said when the girl went to run, he blocked the door twice. When you hear in court that jose estrada had been in other School Districts<\/a> and complaints came up in Manassas Park<\/a>, for something similar, what goes through your mind . I think everybody skipped a step and just brushed it off to the next person, instead of dealing with it the way its supposed to be and adults that are supposed to be protecting these children didnt. Just makes me so angry. Reporter jennys daughter was molested guy a friends father when she was 9. She said estrada never should have been hired, given his history. There were signs that this was happening. And those signs were just ignored. Reporter a week ago, the superintendent told us this. Everything that is standard protocol, running fingerprint checks, going through cps, going through the fbi, going through background checks. All of those steps were followed before this gentleman was employed. Reporter the girls father believes the abuse started as early as october. The girl was too afraid to tell anyone back then. Now, with these new charges, Manassas Park<\/a> police, have reopened their investigation of estrada. Prior to Manassas Park<\/a>, jose estrada taught in Fairfax County<\/a> schools in 2009 and 2013 and 2014. And she he was fairfax before in manassas before that. Estrada is married and has a 9monthold baby. Raising eyebrows. Among Recreational Marijuana<\/a> users and potbased businesses. President ial spokesperson, sean spicer said yesterday, there would likely be greater enforcement of aspect marijuana laws antimarijuana laws. They had hoped the new administration would leave pot issues up to the state. Recreational marijuana is legal in eight states, as well as washington, d. C. Spicer did say that the Trump Administration<\/a> would not use federal law against users of medical more marijuana. A plea from transgender activists and trumps supporter, caitlin jenner, following the new guidance on transgender bathrooms. Posted a video on instagram. One republican to another. This is a disaster. And you can still fix it. You made a promise to the lgbtq community. The white house reversed obamaera Public School<\/a> bathroom policies. Obamas guidance was to urge schools to allow students to use the bathroom of their identity. The Trump Administration<\/a> would rather that issue be decided by the state. Heart love is wusa 9s focus on your heart health. Today, were talking about how you can help others. And our anchor and colleague, andrea roane, is live at the Prince Frederick<\/a> walmart in Calvert County<\/a>, to tell us more. Hi there. Hi there, adam and lesli. We have lots of fans out here in Calvert County<\/a> at the Prince Frederick<\/a> walmart. Theyre all coming to say hello and all making donations to our food drive. We have been getting our numbers screening. Going out for tastings. Learning to make smart choices. But some in the community cant afford the foods they have stocin are heart healthy. Thats what this food drive is all about. Nonperishable food items. And were doing it at five wal mart stores, including the one here in Prince Frederick<\/a>. And im joined now by jerrita mariner, the d. C. Manager. Thank you for being with us. Reporter you have been doing this all month long. But this isnt just a heart healthy thing for walmart. Tell us about your commitment. Our commitment in walmart is to forge these strong partnerships in the community by providing affordable products and services to our customers. We do that through our great value line. And our special great for you icon. You see a lot of that here in our pantry pickup. And then we have the chicken breast. So we really make sure our customers are able to purchase these products at an affordable price at any time they see fit. And we have a list of the important heart healthy food. As we said, nonperishables. And also be mindful of sugar d packed in water. That is heart healthy. Come out. Say hello. Ill be out here until 7 30 this evening. Help us show heartlove to those who cant afford it. Everything donated will go to area food banks. Thank you for being with us. And back to you, lesli and adam. Sounds good. Lets keep feeling the baskets. And trending now. Were just a couple of days away from the Academy Award<\/a>s. Well have your oneminute guide to the hottest movies. And not one second longer. And its one of the hottest stories right now. Millions of us are waiting for a giraffe to give birth. Giraffey. Well have fast facts to have you sounding like an instant expert, which is exactly what you want. What you need, right, topper . Should we be blurring some of that video . I dont know. Kind of risque. 69 in win chest winchester. 63 in hagerstown. Dont let that deceive you. We have a timetable. We have a yellow weather alert for tomorrow. Know you have a dedicated advisor and team who understand where you come from know you can craft an Investment Plan<\/a> as strong as your values know that together, you can establish a meaningful legacy with the guidance and support of your dedicated pnc wealth management\u00ae team. Ane trending segment is you. The oscars are this sunday. Nine movies are vying for best picture. Which one do you want to win . Go to wusa 9 to vote. And the wusa 9 app. Either one of them. You vote for the one you want to win. And now, heres a look at what you can expect. At the doll dolby theater, the red carpet is ready. Crews are working around the clock, bracing for a possibly stormy sunday. But not even rain will dampen hollywoods hottest night. With 14 nominations. Lalaland could make hollywood history. Toppling titanic from its oscar throne. Experts say viola davis is a good bet to take home a statue for best supporting actress in fences. Shes among the most Diverse Group<\/a> in oscar nominees in years. Critics and moviegoers are highlight minorities like Hidden Figures<\/a> and moonlight. Parents out there. You probably had a child grab onto your leg a time or two and just refuse to let go, right . Look at this. This video is out of china. A panda cub named yazu, clinging onto the leg of her favorite breeder, as he tried to collect lunch. Looks like the panda just wants a little love. But not until the bamboo was in place did the breeder grab the panda cub by the neck and carry him over to her playset. Him . Her . They dont stay that little that long. Whatever, its a panda. Lets get to our poll question. What movie do you want to see win the Academy Award<\/a> for best picture. Looks like only a few getting votes. Hidden figures, leading the way. What you just said. The washington cats looking to make history tonight. Well explaining up and well talk to face the nation host, john dickerson. Prodders, shuckersers, and sniffers, [ inhales ] all giant produce is triple checked. Farm, crate, and store. Were focusing on fresh. So you dont have to guess. My giant. Tradingin or selling your car, truck or suv . Webuyanycar. Com takes the hassle out of selling in just 3 easy steps. One, get your free online valuation. Two, drive to your local car buying center. And three, walk out with your check in as little as 30 minutes so dont wait. Get your free online valuation now at webuyanycar. Com. Find out how much your car is worth at webuyanycar. Com President Donald Trump<\/a> took to the stage at the political conservative action conference. The president lashed out at the media. Here to delve into some of these topics with me. Face the nation host john dickerson. What would you say is the president s takeaway from the speech at k cpac. Its a standard taking on of the press. I think the biggest thin was not actually the content of what he said. But justed the total change in the just the total change in the movement. And it is now the donald trump movement. Its an amazing thing he did, winning, as he did beating 16 other veteran politicians. But hes really transformed a party this. Is Donald Trumps<\/a> party and will everyone is coming in, falling in line with him. Last year, he canceled his appearance at cpac. There were people who criticizim totally transformed one of americas major parties and major ideological movements. Thats going to be a mean feat. He was a hit. Next tuesday, hell be addressing the joint congress at the capital. Is he expected to lay out a wish list . Or what can we expect . I think we can expect that it will be unexpected. Donald trump has changed excuse me, President Trump<\/a> and candidate donald trump have changed the rules on so many things. And he has had a talents for take talents for taking talent for taking press conferences and reshaping them in his special way. Hes been successful in the campaign doing it. With the press conference, there was a split between those who loved it and others who were republicans and obviously democrats who didnt love it so much. Were in a moment now, where the president has to start selling policies. Changes in act. Comprehensive tax reform. His immigration plans. Its a little different than what hes had to do before. And it will be interesting to see if he uses that big state of the union moment to actually start selling plans. Not just boasting about himself and his skill at getting elected. But really starting to push and giving his republican colleagues in the house and senate the kind of rhetorical cover the president s need to help them push forward, really big and adventuresome policies of the kind they have been thinking about. And who knows . He might be facing some angry and vocal democrats in that speech. Thats something well certainly be paying attention to as well. 10 30, face the nation, with john dickerson. Always good to have you here, sir. All right. Now to the giraffe camera. On an expectant mom in new york. It is still one of the most clickedon stories across the country. Millions of people are on youtube, watching and waiting for apl animal park. We have been getting lots of questions on our facebook page. About giraffe births. So we have five facts for you. First, a giraffe is pregnant for 15 months, compared to 9 for humans. This is the hard part here. A mother giraffe gives birth standing up. Which means the newborn actually falls about 6 feet to the ground at birth. Wowsa. That calf is born weighing between 100 and 150 pounds am my goodness will and will be 6tall, between an hour and 30 minutes. Guys, when youre in the delivery room, with your expecting wife. Just say hey. It could be worse. Could be worse. The calf will nurse from its mother, as soon as its able to stand. So now you know, friday night gto the party, dazzen go to the party, dazzle your friends. First lady and the president are sitting atop a couple of new eggs. Days to hatch. Mr. President and the first lady are frequent parents of little eaglets. They raised a couple last year am and another eaglet the year before na. Now that that. Now that we have our gestation stories out of the way. We do all kinds of babies here. You might end up really hurt if you instruct someone to do. That. If it frays the right way no. Its never phrased the right way. Not in the middle of labor. No. Were you there . I was there three times. Of course i was there. Then you should know better. I did whatever they told us to do. Honey, you want to play cards, or ice . Nose no okay. I was just doing what i was told to do. A cold front rolled through. Looking at a yellow alert tomorrow afternoon. Getting stuff done in the morning, yes. That will be possible. Live look outside. Its 69 right now. Winds out of the south at 14. Dew point st so our lows are going to be in the 50s once again tonight. Reality check, though, sunday. 69 tomorrow. 52 on sunday. And really, even the 52 is a little deceiving. Its going to feel like its in the 30s and 40s. So essentially, were going to drop 30 degrees. Mid50s on monday. Near 60 on tuesday. And low 60s on wednesday. With some showers. I would keep the umbrella handy. We kind of actually need the showers, too, next week. Partly cloudy and warm tonight. Yellow weather alert tomorrow. For the afternoon, thunderstorms and showers. Critical time, 1 00 p. M. To 5 00 p. M. F. Youre along i81, winchester may be as early as noon. But in the immediate metro area, from our western suburbs into, say, Prince Georges County<\/a>, they will do it. Brief, heavy possible winds. 10 00 tonight. No worries. Partly cloudy. Maybe a huge sprinkle here and there. 61 in gaithersburg. And 66 64, rather, as far north and west as cumberland and romney. By morning, clouds. But were and then by 10 00, showers just to gain over toward cumberland and romney. Look at oaklands temperature now starting to fall a bit. Out of the 50s and into the 40s. Then we advance it again. Now we got a line of showers and storms. This is 12 30. Hagerstown, now youre on the east side of i81. West of leesburg, west of manassas. Ahead of it, warm again. Temperatures flirting with 70. Then well stop it again. This is right about 2 30 in the afternoon. Clearing skies already back toward winchester. But heres our line of showers and storms. If you look carefully, youll see flecks of red. See that . A lot of red here. I think the storms will become even more intense, as they go across i95, into Prince Georges County<\/a>, and Calvert County<\/a> and saint marys county. Well watch this. Strong, gusty winds possible. With these storms. Thus the yellow weather alert. But thats 4 00. Boom. By 5 00, here across the bay, and bearing down on some of the resorts at the shore. But its got to lived event. But it could be intense as the showers and storms roll through. I point this ought to you. Ski resort. This is snow. By late tomorrow night, well get snow back into oakland. You may have snow by tomorrow evening in oakland. Right now, 50s for tonight. Partly cloudy. Breezy, warm, just an isolated shower, south southeast. And about 10 to 15 for winds. On the day planner, we start out very close to 60. With some sun. And thunderstorms by 1 00 employ 68. On sunday, blustery, 52. More showers and monday, 54. Well monitor that for a yellow weather alert dad day. As we day. Then dry thursday and friday. Temperatures back in the 50s. Now, wusa 9 game on sports with frank hanrahan. Brought to you by xfinity. When we last saw the kavas the home, they scored yet cavs caps at home, they scored five. Now they take on the edmonton oilers. Get this. Over the last 11 home games, caps have scored 60 goals. Yes, that is some scoring. Caps cruising. To the best record in the nhl. Game time, stephen 00 downtown tonight. Look who is back with a lot to play for and improve. Washington wizards start the unofficial second half of the nba season at the philadelphia 76ers later on tonight. Wizards haven beeone of the best turnaround stories in all of the league this season. They have a new shooter in the mix. And t righ now,third in the eastern conference. Two games back of boston for the number 2 spot, which they would of course love to have, heading into the playoffs in a couple of months. Hes not a bust yet. But if he cant get on the field, that label could follow him. Redskins first round receiver, saw very little action last season in his rookie campaign. But weve got good news you. Dachshund rezuming running resuming running early this month. So far, they have reported no setbacks. Drawn encouragement. And this little video from his snapchat account. Hes getting in work. And the hope is hell be ready for Training Camp<\/a> in the summer. But this has been a long process. Good news. And if the redskins dont re sign some of their veteran receivers. Looking good. Thanks, frank. Coming up new at 6 00. What President Trump<\/a> spoke inside cpac. Protestors and pranksters gathered inside. Up next, meet the self proclaimed pastor, who has gone viral, preaching behind the wheel about his Favorite Chicken<\/a> biscuit. And at 6 30, with scott pelley, both sidings of debate on bourbon street. Where new orleans bar owners may be required to close at 3 00 a. M. Fios is not cable. Were wired differently. In the last 10 years, we have received 6 times more awards than cable, including the jd power award for highest Customer Satisfaction<\/a> for the fourth year in a row. Only fios has the fastest internet, on the most awarded network. Ternet with equal upload and download speeds, tv and phone for just 79. 99 per month for the first year. Cable cant offer internet speeds this fast at a price this good, only fios can. Video of a dallas area man, singing the praises of the what a burger, fast food joint is getting all kinds of love on social media tonight. By the way, i lived in texas for a while and went to whataburger. What a mistake. Sne. Honey butter, chicken biscuit gospel. Traffic. Listen up. [ singing ] and you might just hear some gospel. In my soul because the sanctuary happens to be on four wheels. This is my little spot. Online, he goes by pastor fred, a christian comedian, spreading the good word with a good laugh. My first video that i put out was, it aint no fun being fat. But its going to get there. Getting followers isnt easy, even when you have this much spirit. But last week, pastor fred got a visit of sorts. Add chicken, add honey. It just takes me away. Reporter this video of fred singing his love for whataburger honey butter its probably the most unprofessional way to do it. But the bible says laughter is a medicine. There was healing that needed to be done. So i needed to get on my job. This biscuit reporter see, fred has every right to sing the blues. Hes been nearly homeless. Abused as a child. But instead, he chooses to sing praise. Some of the inboxes i receive from daughters whose fathers had cancer for years and havent laughed in months. But sitting at the laptop, looking at my video, laughing, for at least that moment, they feel a little better. So if thats what it does, hey, thats what im here for. Honey butter chicken biscuit reporter if god can work miracles with a little honey butter biscuit, fred cant help but smile thinking what the good lord can do. Oh, but ask him. If you love your food that much, you just gotta be yourself and let it go. By the notheartless. President trump thanks conservatives for helping him win the white house. And he you vows to follow through on the promises that got him there. Im lesli foster. And im bruce johnson. The president spoke to members of cpac today. He told the crowd, now you finally have a president. Finally. You let loose with a litany of campaign promiseless that he plans plans to promises that he plans to keep. Including the repeal of obama care. Remember the lie . 28 times. You can keep your doctor. You can keep your plan. Over and over and over again, you heard it. So were going to repeal and replace obamacare. [ applause ] we are also going to save countless american lives. As we speak today, immigrat offices are finding the gang members, the drug dealers, and the criminal aliens and throwing them the hell out of our country. [ applause ] we will not let them back in. Theyre not coming back in, folks. The president reached back to the campaign to criticize some of Hillary Clintons<\/a> remarks. And he doubled down on Anonymous Sources<\/a> and the media. And i want you all to know that we are fighting the fake news. Its fake, phony, fake. A few days ago, i called the fake news the enemy of the people. And they are. They are the enemy of the people. President trump told the gathering of conservatives that the movement that he built during the campaign, represents the future of the republican party. 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