. >> we're talking about the embassy of the republic of congo at 16th and riggs northwest. the embassy paid over its entire -- paved over its entire front yard and there were plans to build a circular driveway. neighbor bees in the district transportation department fought back. they raised concerns about destroying trees among other issues. now, the state department is ordering the embassy to take "prompt corrective action." >>> time for a break. let's see who's celebrating a birthday today. >> singer keyboardist greg allman is 64 years old. the former mrs. alec baldwin, kim basinger is 58 today. >> teri hatcher is 47. shin eed o'connor who got into a scuffle with the pope is 45. >> if it is your birthday, happy birthday as well. >> happy birthday. have a great day! >>> glad you're with us. sam is with us here in the studio. howard, good morning, my friend. >> i had thin gloves on and that wasn't enough. >> when i rolled down the window to get into the building, that's the first time i felt it. i was like whoa! >> wind chills down in the 20s. 25 degrees colder than at this