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WUSA Wusa 9 News At Noon January 16, 2015

Alert and say the manhunt is far from over. Reporter police in france and germany arrested more than suspects in antiterrorism raids. Belgium police are on a manhunt for several more people who trained with Islamic State fighters in syria. Security forces raided a suspected terror hideout in eastern belgium last night and say islamic militants came out shooting before Police Killed two of them and arrested a third third. Authorities found assault rifles, bomb making materials and Police Uniforms at the seep. They believe the sus at the scene. They believe the suspects were hours away from carrying out a largescale attack on belgium police. Officials say they have found no link between the plot in belgium and the attacks in paris last week that killed 17 people. Secretary of state john kerry visited the french capital and said americans stand in solidarity with france against islamic extremists. I wanted to express to you personally the sheer horror and revulsion that all americans felt. Reporter friday hundreds turned out in paris to celebrate the life of the editor killed in the newspaper massacre at charlie hebdo. Marley hall, cbs news. Police evacuated a train station in paris today because of a bomb threat. The Paris Prosecutors Office said ten people were arrested in antiterrorism raids in the region. Authorities targeted people linked to the gunmen who attack add kosher supermarket last week and claimed ties to the Islamic State group. A rally against terrorism is set for this evening in Dupont Circle. Its part after worldwide demonstration against terrorist attacks and extremism in pakistan. There will also be a vigil to remember the 141 children and teachers killed in a School Attack in peshawar. The taliban has claimed responsibility for last months massacre. This evenings rally takes place from 6 00 to 7 00 at the Dupont Circle fountain. Here in this country, a man accused of plotting to attack the u. S. Capitol is due in court this afternoon for a detention hearing. Authorities say Christopher Cornell is an american sympathizer with the isis terror group. Investigators believe the 20 yearold ohio man viewed members of congress as the enemy. The fbi says cornell was under surveillance at all times and no lives were in danger at any time. House Speaker John Boehner credits government surveillance for helping to uncover the threat to bomb the capital. The ohio lawmaker specifically mentioned the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act or fisa. Thats the Controversial Program that gives the Government Authority to eavesdrop under certain conditions. In north carolina, Duke University will not sound the muslim call to prayer for the schools iconic bell tower. It was supposed to be a new weekly tradition and a way to make the campus seem more inclusive for its 700 muslims. But the school abandoned the idea yesterday because of a large public outcry as well as violent threats, some of them on facebook. There was more than one facebook post. We received a number of calls and emails, some of which were actually [ inaudible ] every regionion has had ups and downs, every religion has had Violence Associated with its history so i really dont think its fair. Reporter the head of dukes Islamic Studies Center said last weeks violent attack in paris may have contributed to the strong opposition to the plan to sound the muslim call of prayer from the chapel tower. Crews are working to repair a water main break near king street in alexandria. Theyve staunched the water flow but nearby businesses are still mopping up and assessing the damage. Delia goncalves has more. Reporter traffic is back to normal here on king street after a water main break shut down king street for a couple of hours at 6 30 this morning right at 395 in alexandria. There was a water main break here on park center drive. You can see crews are now beginning to patch up this massive hole working on that break underground at the time of the at the time at the height of this break, it was a geister, geyser, water shooting through the area. It flooded out this park city business park. Export fitness, i talked to the manager there he didnt want to go on camera but he does tell us at 6 30 they had to evacuate because water started flooding into the area and all that recording equipment they have on the main level and water started literally, he says, raining down on the lower two levels. So they dont know how much damage they have. Theyre waiting for crews to dry everything up until they can assess the damage and see if any of that equipment works again. In the meantime, crews are trying to repair this water main, a 12inch water main here. Were told it will likely take seven hours before the work is complete. We can tell you the Health Department neeb on king street is nearby on king street is not affected by this water main break. In alexandria, im delia goncalves, wusa9. Montgomery county woman is pleading guilty to her role in an exorcism that lead to the murders of two toddlers. In court on friday, it was revealed that Monica Sanford watched videos of demons on youtube and called herself a demon assassin. She was a friend of the shaneed childrens mother. The toddlers suffered deep stab wounds and was choked. It was also revealed after the women killed the toddlers, they washed their bodies and laid them on a bed. Well have more on todays Court Proceedings during wusa9 news at 5 00. The f. B. I. Is winding down its latest search for the lyno sisters in bedford county, virginia. Investigators have been sifting through dirt on Taylor Mountain for any traces of the girls who disappeared 40 years ago. The area is a onetime home of two men suspected in the case. No one has seen the girls since they disappeared from Wheaton Plaza in 1965. Police previously mentioned 63 yearold low welch lloyd wep. As a suspect welch as a suspect in the case. Bishop heather cook is free on bond. Hess shes accused of hitting and killing a man. She was charged with manslaughter, texting while driving and dui. She blew a. 22 and thats more than twice the legal limit. Cooks Attorney Says shes headed to an inpatient Treatment Facility and she is not getting behind the wheel. She climbed out on the ledge to take a photograph. Thats what witnesses told police in philadelphia who are investigating what caused a Temple University student to fall eight stories to her death. The 18yearold freshman hit a woman who was walking on the ground at the time. That woman is in Critical Condition with spinal injuries. The student was visiting two friends at the Art Institute of philadelphia when she fell just before 6 00 last night. She may even have been sitting on the ledge, about a 2 foot wide ledge, possibly taking some pictures. The 44yearold woman who was struck on the ground suffered a fracture of her vert brea in her vertebrae in her neck and had some teeth knocked out. She is expected to survive. Police obtained a search warrant to look at the dorm room from which the student fell. Foul play is not suspected. Southwest airlines is being slapped with a record fine. The department of transportation is ordering southwest to pay 1. 6 million from violating the tarmac delay rule. The d. O. T. Says passengers on 16 different flights at chicagos Midway Airport were not given the option to leave the plane within the mandatory three hours after they arrived at the airport. Good morning. I almost got blown away out there with the the wind factored in action it is breezy i should say windy out there. We are league at a lot of sunshine and its a beautiful looking day. Hold on to your hats. 46. We are warming up with the sunshine out there. Its turning out to be really nice. The winds out of the west, northwest 22 Miles Per Hour, sustained winds gusting up to near 30. Thats why were still seeing a couple of clouds out there. Theres enough sunshine to really make it a nice day. 22 mile per hour winds in frederick and 32 for gaithersburg. It will be gusty for the rest of the afternoon. Temperatures are warm elsewhere. 48 for fredricksburg and 39 for frederick. Heres the high light of your weekend. Coming up you want to stay tuned. Im going to time out the rain for you on sunday. Some people could stay dry and some areas are going to be wet. Guess what . The timing has changed. And its also moving a little closer to the district. Well get to the details on sundays forecast coming up but lets go back to andrea. Thank you action allyson. Still thank you, allyson. Still ahead, mohamed ali is back in the hospital. Well have more on that. New rules go into effect making it easier for more americans to u. S. Restrictions on cuba are relaxed beginning today. Americans will now be able to travel to the communist country without a license for a specific reason. Education and family trips are now allowed. However, general tourism is still banned. Americans are also permitted now to use credit cards on the island and they can bring back 100 worth of merchandise, including cuban rum and cuban cigars. Pope francis is in the philippines where he is calling on leaders to reject the corruption that has plagued the asian nation for decades. The lope is on a fiveday the pope is on a fiveday visit. Mohammad ali is back in the hospital. The boxing great is receiving followup care after suffering from a severe urinary tract infection. Ali is also battling parkinsons disease. His 73rd birthday is this weekend and a spokesperson says hes hoping to celebrate the milestone at home with his family. Still ahead on wusa9, the price may be right but the execution wasnt for show announcer george gray. Well have details on that. The backlash to this Years Academy award selections. Well tell you why critics are as a Small Business owner you wouldnt deliver just half of what you have to offer to your customers. So why are you settling for halffast internet . Only verizon fios comes with speedmatch upload speeds as fast as your download speeds so files go out in a snap. Dont miss your last chance to get 300 back when you switch to fios internet and phone for just 99. 99 a month with a 2year agreement and get 300 back. Just call 1. 888. 774. 4418 today. George gray, come on down. The price is right announcer recently did that but it was a rather unfortunate tumble on the show. He went down on a treadmill right there in front of everyone. But ever the professional, he didnt miss a beat. This big wheel off road motorcycle comes with a 125cc engine and electric starter. This compact treadmill features heavy rear rollers and adjustable suspension system. Aspirin not included. Ever the trooper knowing the snow must go on, he received a lot of praise from show host drew carey. In the a lot of praise for members of the academy of Motion Picture arts and sciences. Theyre coming under fire for the lack of diversity among this years oscar contenders. Michelle miller has more on whats being called the whitewashing of the academy awards. The nominees are. Reporter its the lack of diversity, not the body of work creating oscar buzz this year. All 20 acting nominees are white and that hasnt happened since 1998. I am appealing the men and women of god and goodwill everywhere. Reporter the Martin Luther king, jr. Biopick selma received critical acclaim and was buzzing. Selma was nominated for best picture and song but was snubbed in acting and directing catgoers. They dont judge with the same barometer when it comes to a diverse palate of women and people of color. Reporter duvernay would have been the first black woman nominated for best director. David doesnt look like king. He doesnt sound like king but he reminds you of king when you see this film. Reporter Academy President cheryl isaac said after the nominations she doesnt believe the academy has a problem with diverse take saying the good news is the wealth of talent is there and its being discussed. Mechanic is browning. And hollywood needs to catch up. Reporter the academy doesnt reveal very much about its more than 6,000 members, but a 2012 Los Angeles Times survey indicated that oscar voters are nearly 94 caucasian and that 77 are men. You cannot be a body. You cannot be the academy and be 94 white and think take youre still reflecting any sort of reality thats happening in this country. Reporter this year not a single female writer, composer or cinematographer for the a nod. A study from San Diego University claims women made up just 17 of all the people who worked behind the camera. There are talented women. There are talented blacks. There are talented hispanics also. All theyre asking for is inclusion. Thats all theyre asking for. President obama will host a showing of selma at the white house. Among the invited guests, john lewis who marched in selma 50 years ago and was beaten by police. It was scheduled to kick off the Martin Luther king holiday long before the oscar controversy erupted. It is 12 19. Here with allyson rae. We have sunshine and wind outside. I opened the door to go to the weather terrace and i went oh, my goodness. What is wrong . No, the wind just made my hair go every which way. Well just wing it. Eight going to be a good looking weekend. We have rain headed your way for sunday. A long Holiday Weekend for a lot of folks. We wont see too many weather problems. Im time out the rain now. We do have clouds headed your way but more sunshine than anything else for today and tomorrow. Not a bad looking day. Here we are, 46 degrees. Pretty warm. The sun is out. Feels about 38 once you factor in the very strong wind. Youre 30 mile per hour gusts and even high near some areas. The wins are sustained out of the west, northwest at 20 to 22. Here are the wind gusts, near 30 for d. C. 32 for baltimore. Yeah, its going to be a windy one. Temperatures are warm. Only a few spots left over into the 30s for damascus and rockville. Most places have already made their way into the 40s. We are going to see a cold front arrive tonight. It doesnt bring rain or snow. It does bring cooler temperatures but its not a drastic change. The sun stays so thats good. We are going to see the clear skies remain. There are a few fair weather clouds but theyre not too big. For tonight if you do have evening plans or early risers tomorrow, grab those jackets. Its going to be into the some spots youll dip down into the teens. If the winds stop, the temperatures are going to plummet. If the winds stay about 10 Miles Per Hour which i think they l well stay in the dosover night 20s overtight tonight. For tomorrow well over night tonight. For tomorrow well stay clear. Were seeing rain as early as 8 00, 9 00 right through the 95 corridor. It does start to push off to the east by the afternoon. So the timing has moved up on this. Were talking more of an morning event than an evening event. If youre in gaithersburg, you might escape with a drier day. If you head out in the morning, dont be deceived. It will be a lot warmer in the morning than the afternoon. Well drop the temperatures drastically by sunday evening and youll want those coats. Well see a couple of flurries fly on by, especially the mountains. High todays 45 degrees on average. Tonight were dropping down to near 20 degrees. Here are the next three days. 39 for saturday. 49 for sunday. Then the temperature starts to plummet. For Martin Luther king day on monday, were looking good. 40 degrees. We are going to see the rain push on rain or snow after sunday comes on wednesday. Thanks so much for watching the news at noon. Well be right the world is filled with air. But for people with copd sometimes breathing air can be difficult. If you have copd, ask your doctor about oncedaily anoro ellipta. It helps people with copd breathe better for a full 24hours. Anoro ellipta is the first fdaapproved product containing two longacting bronchodilators in one inhaler. Anoro is not for asthma. Anoro contains a type of medicine that increases risk of death in people with asthma. It is not known if this risk is increased in copd. Anoro wont replace rescue inhalers for sudden copd symptoms and should not be used more than once a day. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition, or high blood pressure. 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New york has always been the home of whats new. There are three major projections are going o. One is the high line and there are art galleries. You have the largest art gallery district there in the world in chelsea. Then you have a series of megaprojects like the hudson yards which is the Largest Development in the

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