By car or plane as we are just days away from christmas. Times to be on the road today are between 3 006 00. Ryan is at Dulles Airport breaking down the numbers. Ryan good afternoon. We have been making our way through departure terminals all morning long. We saw a long, heavy lines early this morning. This afternoon, things have really died down and slowed over here at Dulles Airport, but the airlines say they are still bracing for the crowds later on this afternoon. The numbers are staggering at the airport. Aaa says 6. 4 million americans will be hitting the skies over the next few days. Today, workers are dealing with the busiest travel day of the season. Tsa expects to see an additional 400,000 people on top of a regular thursday. Pass through its checkpoints. Lines will be long. Pack your patience. Anyone who has flown knows it can be extremely stressful. 44 therapy dogs will help alleviate that stress. We caught up with them this morning. We found cory from denver. His flight was delayed more than three hours. He said seeing the dogs helped him relax. Obviously, the red eye does not help. I am a little tired right now. I wanted to get home and relax with my girlfriends family here. This definitely helps, makes it a little more bearable. Hopefully, we dont distract them to the point where they miss their flights, but it is a great relate a great way to relieve some stress. Ryan the dogs will be here the next few days from 9 005 00. We are expect from later on this afternoon into this evening. Live at Dulles Airport, ryan hughes, abc 7 news. Day ofa it is the first winter, but it still feels like fall. Steve is here with the forecast. Move outnshine as you and about through the afternoon hours. Maybe you are going to the airport or doing shopping. Sunglasses and a warm jacket is what you will definitely need. 41 at Reagan National airport. Seven satellite and radar for you. Lots of clear skies out there, and that will be the name of the game as we move through the hours and into the early evening. No weatherrelated problems if you have travel plans at the local airports or if you are going up and down the east coast. Lots of sunshine this evening. Temperatures will cool into the 30s. We are talking about the with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on monday. More on that plus a big cool down by the end of next week. Adrianna a Fairfax CountyPolice Officer was hit by a car while direct ring traffic on route 28 and i66. Traffic on route 28 and i66. Suzanne a Police Officer is recovering after responding to an accident on route 28. You can see they are still investigating the incident. There were two incidents that took ways, one around 5 45 a. M. Tractortrailer, a box truck, and a third vehicle. While investigating that incident, a Fairfax CountyPolice Officer was struck and transported to a local hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. On the scene at this hour, southbound route 28 shortly. Authorities are still trying to figure out what happened that caused that Police Officer to be injured. In centerville, suzanne kennedy, abc seven news. Montgomery, montgomery county, an excavator overturned this morning on clarksburg road not too far from the clerk spurred outlet. Clarksburg outlet. The man was taken to the hospital but the extent of his injuries is unclear. A story from australia, an suv plowing into a crowd in what police are calling a deliberate act. In all, 19 people were injured. Four are still in critical condition. The driver had a history of drug abuse and Mental Health issues. The second person they arrested was filming the incident. Taken down in handcuffs on the street today, that is the alleged attacker, the driver of this white suv. At rush hour today in melbourne, australia, Officials Say he plowed through pedestrians, blowing through stoplights, injuring 18 people. Witnesses described bodies flying into the air. We saw people scattered on the road. Some not responding. At this time, authorities giving no indication of , and no intelligence suggests terrorism. It was an act of cowardice. Another man nearby was recording the incident on his cell phone and had several knives in his bag. Really scary, obviously. A person has driven directly at pedestrians. It is a crime. Police say the driver has a history of mental use, and a minor rap sheet with police. He was dragged out of his car and restrained by an offduty Police Officer. Remains in the hospital. At least four people are in critical condition. This is horrific. We are not defined by these sorts of incidents. Australian police do not believe this is part of a greater plot, but like so Many Police Departments across the world at this time of year, they are increasing security a crowded public places. Molly hunter, abc news. Adrianna republicans flying high after filling their promise to overhaul the tax code. Now they have another task avoiding a government shutdown. Earlier this morning, congress thatled a spending bill would keep the government operating through 2018. Kenneth soon to be heard around the world of business mr. Trump jobs, jobs, jobs. Kenneth President Trump and lawmakers celebrating a tax bill. Several companies immediately hit send on press releases to announce employee bonuses, pay increases, and benefits. Wells fargo has been under close watch by congress in the wake of scandals. Withyear, the bank was hit 185 million in fines. From a recentts repeal of net neutrality, which could hit consumers in the wallet. Mr. Trump at t plans to increase u. S. Capital spending a 1000on and provide special bonus to more 200,000 u. S. Employees because of what we did. Kenneth but the president has been critical of the telecom giant. Have tried to merge with time warner cable. Mr. Trump personally, i have felt that is not good for the country. Kenneth a Business Manager calling it a pr move. And these are onetime bonuses, which is nice, but that is not what was promised. Kenneth democrats say that the tax bill benefits executives and will not create jobs. Adrianna the dog biscuit escaped from the families familys yard yesterday, and little reagan was devastated. Up with the dog after finding it two blocks away. I am so happy. It was biscuit immediately. Time of year is especially meaningful for reagan because biscuit was her surprise Christmas Present two years ago. Notave a verdict in the and your ration steve is live at the courthouse inauguration protest trial. Steve is live at the courthouse. All counts. Uilty on not guilty of participating in a riot, conspiring to riot, distraction of property. Six defendants of more than 150 who are charged in connection with Inauguration Day destruction and violence in downtown d. C. Investigators had a video, a compelling argument, but the defense focused on the the inalienable right that americans have to demonstrate, to assemble, to make their voices heard. More than two and a half days of deliberation, the verdict just handed down. Again, all defendants in in nongrecian day writing acquitted on all counts. Riotinguration day acquitted on all counts. Stephen tschida, abc 7 news. Adrianna coming up 08, holy night, the stars are brightly shining officer a police turned Christmas Carol are, and this is all on the job. Heart for warm your the holidays. Plus, brothers meeting each other for the first time in college. Details on decades in the making. Eric good afternoon from the traffic center. I am eric smith. In centerville. Traffic is blocked past 66 for an earlier crash with downed power lines. They are working to repair the lines. It is a big mess. You can see the delays on 28 above 66. 60 looks ok westbound. The 66 looks ok westbound. Inis a big mess already several spots in virginia. ,own through Stafford County also a big mess northbound. People are trying to get away for the holidays. Northbound , a lot of volume across the 14th street ridge bridge. Beltway. Le spot on the otherwise, not too arianna new at noon, sixweekold baby girl has been missing since her mother was found murdered. She was found unharmed. Maggie rulli has more on this story. Maggie after a massive manhunt, the six week old has been found safe and unharmed. Her mother was murdered two days ago in a houston apartment complex. And called for help, but her baby had already vanished. Police issued an amber alert and the fbi deployed a rapid child abduction response team. Goal was to find that baby. Maggie they said to be on the lookout for anyone who might pass a baby off as her own. Be on the lookout for someone who suddenly has a child even know wherewere a she was pregnant. Maggie police through everything you were unaware she was pregnant. Maggie police threw everything they had at this case. Maggie rulli, new york. Adrianna in australia, a submarine has been found 103 years after it went missing. 35 crew members were aboard the navy vessel in september 14. After discovery, a commemorative service was held for those who lost their lives. A tragic and preventable accident. That is how the coast guards final report describes the october 2015 sinking of a cargo on its wayent down from florida to puerto rico. Cited the decision of to sailain and owner dangerously close to a category three storm. Of a policeo officer choking on food at a new york diner. A man did the heimlich maneuver and the quick thinking saved the officers life. A Police Officer normally known for stopping traffic with his badge is it now stopping it with his a voice. Take a listen. Holy night, the stars are brightly shining turners jerry impromptu performance of a holy night has now gone viral. 25,000 views and counting. There were people walking by who stopped to listen, so i kept going. I was blown away. Jerry can sing. This is the real deal. Oh night, divine cop,nna before becoming a officer turner studied music performance. He even sang at his academy graduation. All that snow on the ground there. Behind us, no snow on the ground, temperatures in the 40s. Adrianna i like it. Steve our this point forward will start getting a little longer. The sun will set later and arise earlier. We are making that turn toward i guess youh could say it is almost the end of december. A gorgeous afternoon. If you are going to be out, make sure you grab the sunglasses. Winds are calm. We are not dealing with windchill factors, but we are going to see things on the chilly side this afternoon. 42 in manassas. Baltimore at 41. Temperature change compared to yesterday at this time, about eight10 degrees colder. You will definitely feel it if you head outdoors. If your travel plans today take you north and you are going to stay there for a few days, make sure you bring an extra warm coat. We are going to sta the mild side of things today and tomorrow. A stronger cold front arrives Christmas Eve. Stormwatch satellite and radar, if you are looking for clouds, you are not going to find anything around the dmv. Cloudy skies, but it will stay dry. Evening tomorrow, we are looking at pretty good conditions once again. Temperatures this afternoon if you are going out to lunch or doing holiday shopping, low to mid 40s, lots of sunshine, a good time to download your app. Watch 7 skies mainly clear, temperatures upper 30s to around 40 by the tail end. Nighttime lows will drop and we will see the clouds increase. The added layer of clouds will keep our temperatures a chilly start to your friday with temperatures in the upper 30s. Tomorrow, 53 for a daytime high. Futurecast shows clouds on the increase. Round of wet weather is on the way with temperatures well above freezing. Anything that does fall from the sky will fall in the form of raindrops. Colder air arrives as we move into Christmas Day and next week. 59 on saturday. Chris b day at around 37 day on Christmas Eve, around 37. Much colder air on the way tuesday and wednesday of next week. 3638 degrees. Even colder as we ring in the new year. Hard to believe 2018 is just a around the corner. Adrianna you have been looking forward to 20. Thats your year. Steve thats my year. Adrianna what happens . Steve i dont know. I will tell you next year. Longlost brothers who lived 15 minutes apart from each other met for the first time after being separated for years. We have the unbelievable story. He was just three months old when he was adopted by tim and sarah graham. That as the years passed, kieran began to wonder about his biological family. He received a dna testing kit as a christmas gift. He learned he had a brother, a 29 year old name to vincent. Is going to, this sound wild, but i think you are my brother. Vincent wrote, omg, yes, you are my brother. The families met. The longlost brothers discovered that some things really are genetic. They attended the same university, have the same major and minor, and are both fans of the atlanta falcons. Kieran tweeting watching the falcons game with my brother for the first time. Everything is cool. Adrianna the General Assembly tothe u. N. Has voted 1289 declare President Trumps declaration of jerusalem as israels capital know and void. Nikki haley and the president have already vowed t adrianna the holidays are all about giving back, especially to those in need. We are talking about gifts, and food to those who cannot leave the house. We have more on spreading the Holiday Cheer in alexandria. We are here prepping for meals on wheels. We deliver meals 365 days a year. There are 300 volunteers. Speaking of volunteers, i am here with patrick, bobby, and tom. Tell me why you volunteer with meals on wheels. I know how vital volunteers are. I decided to volunteer for meals on wheels, and we have been doing what about you . It. E enjoy we enjoy seeing the same clients every week, getting to know them and check up on them as well as delivering a meal. I am a senior myself. One of these days, i might need this kind of support. I wanted to do something now while i can. All awesome reasons why people volunteer. Todays meal is roast beef and loaf as well. T reporting and now exam for abc 7. Adrianna coming up, counting down the days until christmas. It is finally winter. Find out if we will have snow adrianna first day of winter. Steve and it is feeling cold. Here is a look at your seven day outlook. Chilly, lower 50s as we move into the day on friday, deion saturday, wet, but rain drops, cold for Christmas Eve, much colder on monday, tuesday, wednesday of next week, and by the end of 2017, the coldest air of the season. You are i hope it is a good year. Adrianna right now, police in australia do not believe this mornings car crash into a crowd of Holiday Shoppers was linked to terror. Were injured. Ple four, including a young child, are in critical condition. Reporter the quite suv plowed through crowds, barreling across an intersection filled with pedestrians. 19 were injured, several in critical condition, a child rushed to the hospital with a head wound. At this time we believe it is a deliberate act. However, we do not know motivation. Reporter witnesses say the suv ran through a red light before seemingly deliberately taking aim at those going about their day. We saw people scattered on the road. Some were not responsive. He made a collision with people, but he also made a collision with a pole and the curb, lost control and crashed. A man was arrested outside the jeep. They say the perpetrator is of afghan descent with a history of mental illness. There was one person in the car, the driver, the offender we have in custody. There was another 24yearold male in close proximity filming the incident with his mobile phone. He also had a bag that had possession of some knives. He was taken into custody to determine if he was connected to the incident. At this stage, we dont this is really scary, obviously. The area on lockdown. Adrianna for updates on this developing story, be sure to download our free abc 7 news app. Happening now, millions nationwide are on their way to their holiday destinations. Ryan hughes is at the airport with all you need to know before you pack up and hit the road or take flight. Ryan we have been at the departure terminal all morning long. Right now, a little bit of a lull in the action. Things have slowed down dramatically, but employees are bracing for the crowds this afternoon. Aaa says 6. 4 million americans will be hitting the skies over the next few days, but today, workers are dealing with the busiest travel day of the season. Tsa expects to see an additional 400,000 people on top of regular thursday. They say over the next few days, roughly 4. 2 Million People will pass through checkpoints. Lines will be long. Pack your patience. During the holidays can be stressful. United airlines has brought in 44 therapy dogs to alleviate that stress. We caught up with corey profit from denver. His flight was delayed more than three hours. He said seeing the dogs helped him relax. Obviously, the red eye does not help. I am tired, rundown, just want to get home and relax with my girlfriends family here. This definitely helps. It makes it a little more bearable. The good news, those dogs will be here over the next few days from 9 005 00. The bad news, we are expecting crowds to build again this afternoon and into this evening. At Dulles Airport, ryan hughes, abc 7 news. Adrianna now to the weather. Many of us wondering if we will see snow for christmas. Steve i wish i could make everyones wishes come true with a white christmas. However, the timing of the moisture and the cold air it looks like it is going to be off just a bit. Maybe a you flakes. Cant rule that out. We will know more over the next few days or so. Abcill keep you updated on seven and wjla. Com. Download the weather app while youre at it. Bowie is not 62. I can guarantee that. It is 40 in martinsburg. If you are looking for clouds today, you will not find them. Sunglasses and a warm jacket is what you will need when you venture out. The daytime highs will eventually make it into the middle 40s. Lots of sunshine. Clear skies early on for the warmup. A bump in temperatures tomorrow and