[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> good evening, i'm deborah wiener, after nearly nine decades of educating students, towson catholic hockey will not reopen its door. unpaid tuition is to blame. some students and parents are fighting mad. melissa carlson is live outside the school with details. >> well, towson catholic high school is the oldest school for the archdiocese of baltimore and history seems to not be an opponent for the economy and students today say they are going to fight on to keep their school open. >> it was tuesday of last week when students of towson catholic high school got news,

their school would not re-open in the fall. >> this place has been my home for the past three years and it's all gone. i've worked so hard to be here and it's all gone. everything is done. >> and while the shock has worn off the fight has only just begun. >> sunday morning sturents and school supporters stood outside the immaculate conception church and peacefully protested the closure. >> we're a very energetic group, and we're going to do it. we're going to do what we can. >> a spokesperson says the school is financially in the red and in the last decade the school has only lost 26 students but in the last few weeks 81 students have left around with tuition being their only source of income this left them and questioned the diocese math. >> you don't get in $650,000 debt in two months. it takes a while of financial

mismanagement to do that. and i don't think that's been examined because they haven't let us, and that's the problem. >> and they say these students are the ones that will fall below the monetary bottom line. >> it's causing irreap rabble harm for those kids who cannot scramble fast enough to find a meaningfull experience to live out their high school years. >> the diocese are working to the archdiocese are working to get children to another catholic school. they will meet to decide the next course of action. melissa carlson, wbal-tv 11 news. thank you, and there's continuing coverage on our website. you can leave your thoughts about the closure at www.wbaltv.com click on education. >> new tonight authorities in washington say six lawsuits have been filed in the wake of the deadly metro crash. one is seeking $25 million.

legal experts say with that many potential litigants the number of liability claims are expected to rise for months and possibly years. legal analysts say damages could run into the tens of millions and as negligence is proven punitive damages could stretch into the hundreds of millions of -- and a woman accuse of killing her daughters and living with their decomposing daughters bodies found in january of 2008 when marshal's arrived at her home the carry out an eviction. authorities say the girls had been dead since the previous summer. her trial begins on monday. >> and an fbi profiler determined in january lofton and her daughter found shot to death inside their locked home and in march the body of a

woman and her daughter found in a burning car both killings occurred on mondays within a half mile of each other were not connected and police have no suspects in either case. >> and trash pickup schedule has changed. this tuesday starts the one plus one waste collection program a plan the city says will save money and promote recycling. david from the department of public works appeared on 11 news sunday morning to explain how it works. >> right now recycleing is was twice a month. now it's going once a week. we're making recycling easy. strash is now once a week. so no longer collecting on monday. tuesday through friday nor saturday either. >> no trash pickup in baltimore city tomorrow collection will resume on tuesday. to learn your pickup days go to www.wbaltv.com.

and now to washington. >> confirmation hearings begin tomorrow for supreme court nominee judge society mayor. sotomayor. president obama called sotomayor this morning to wish her good luck. he said he was confident she would serve on the court for many years to come. >> this morning on nbc's meet the press he called her a great american success story but mccain did not say whether he would support her. he was also asked about sara pailen. >> i understand she made the decision where she would be the most effective for alaska and her country. i'm grateful she agreed to run with me. i am confident she will be a major factor in the national

scene. >> senator mccain also discussed his opposition to a second stimulus calling it the biggest mistake lawmakers could ever make saying the focus should be on small businesses and tax cuts. dick cheney reportedly ordered the cia to keep information from lawmakers. law make, are saying that was unlawful. >> that was not the case because we were kept in the dark. that's something that should never, ever happen again. >> for eight years congress was told nothing about a c.i.a. counterterrorism program reportedly on the orders of former vice president dick cheney. >> to have a massive program that is con sealed from the leaders in congress is not only inappropriate. it could be illegal. >> "the new york times" first reported new cia chief leon mineta found out about the program late last month. he immediately pulled the plug

and told congress. >> i will tell you as a member of the intelligence commee we're getting after this and find out what was said because it is disturbing. no doubt about it. >> senator john mccain called for clarity. >> the vice president i think should obviously be heard from if the accusations are leveled in his direction. >> but other gop lawmakers say this seems more like politics than justice. >> this of course comes on the heels of the statement by speaker pelosi that the cia lied to her about enhanced interrogation tactics and this looks to me like an attempt to provide political cover to her and others. >> meanwhile there's reports attorney is launching an independent investigation intoc. i.a. interrogation techniques during the bush era. >> in tonight's education

alert, college math professors say maryland public schools are not doing a good enough job teaching basic arith ma tick. nearly half of maryland graduates who go on to four years of community colleges are forced to take remedial classes. the university of maryland said 15% of freshmen must take these remedial courses and they don't believe major changes are needed. >> parents across the country are complaining about a company that convinced them to buy educational software all in after effort to keep their kids performing better on the sat's. mindy by sarah exposes this alleged scheme. >> every parent wants their child to do well on the sat and set. >> when a telemarketer called her and promised to increase her son's sat score, she bit. >> as soon as she mentioned my

son and education, that was the key to get me to purchase a cd. >> she tried to return it. >> i still to this day haven't got an refund. >> the person implied she was associated with the son's school and parents are having trouble getting their money back. >> find out why the company's owner is facing criminal charges and what you should do if you get one of those phone calls. i'm mindy basara. >> this year marks the 100th anniversary of the naacp. the nation's oldest civil rights organization. leaders are meeting in new york to discuss pressing social issues. some of the topics include the economy, health care, among the speakers this year, president barak obama. the convention lasts through thursday. 11 news reporter tim tooten is in new york for the convention. his live reports begin at 6:00

p.m. right here on tv 11. new details to want in the expanding cemetery plot, hear why some are calling for law makers to get involved. >> tonight who police arrested and why they say more arrests will follow in the shooting death of a couple who adopted many special needs children. >> for the fourth time in a month's time the shuttle endeavor's launch scrubbed. tonight more on the urgent push to get the shuttle in space. >> beautiful sunday outside. we have a bit of a trend setting up. a big change is on the way. seven-day forecast, right now it's gorgeous. 78 at b.w.i. and humidity is low.

>> investigators in new york say an autopsy is being performed on a body found stuffed in an air-conditioning unit stuffed in an office tower. denise was last seen on her shift days ago as a cleaning woman. suspects have not been named. >> and a high-profile double murder. bird and melanie billings were killed in their pensacola home as eight of their children slept. their couple is known for their large family, 16 children, 12 of them adopted most with special needs. 52-year-old leonard patrick gonzales has been arrested in connection with the case. >> we're pleased that this initial arrest has been made. we anticipate additional arrests will be made. we're satisfied with the progress of the investigation. >> annual in fact late this evening police announced they had another suspect in custody

who would be charged with murder. so far authorities have no motive for this killing. >> tonight dozens of chicago area families are demanding answers after four gravesite workers were charged in a gravesite reselling scheme. reporters sharon wright with this story. >> in blue island filling the hall way here on a sunday. filling out forms in search of loved ones buried at burr oaks cemeteryy and neighboring all is up. many armed with documents yellowed with time. a piece of family history now in limbo. >> i fear the worst, you know? and it's very troubling. >> love money, you know? so it's the root of all evil. >> prosecuters calling 42-year-old carol town the master mind behind the burial plot scandal at bur oak.

allegedly graves dug up, bones in burial vaults dumped in a back field. towns and her croneys in a jail awaiting trial. >> i've seen her and spoke to her but never thought this would have happened. >> no one certain what prompted this scheme here at town's home on yates no answer but questions as to motive. >> at carolyn's town's home at the church the pastor having no comment this sunday. members still trying to comprehend the allegations against one of their own. >> will be around a long time but still don't know what could be on that person's mind. >> for now those dealing with the uncertainty of missing loved ones some 800 filing through today calling for, demanding answers. >> every weeping -- >> and the reverend jesse jackson prayed for victims of that cemetery scheme holding

vigilant i will. jackson says the scope of this scheme far exceeds what some first thought. >> known now for years of graveyard robbers who may have went into a casket to take some gold, some jewelry or something of the sort. never quite know something this organized and this devastating. they planned this -- a plan this lucrative and broad and long standing. >> local politicians and spiritual leaders are calling for mandateing the licensing of cemetery operators meanwhile two depams are suing and attorneys say two more will be added to that lawsuit. >> well, the calendar may say july but it felt a lot like december for some kids in baltimore. the shift in steel motorcycle's club made their annual tour ride to children at the mt. washington pediatric hospital.

bringing holiday cheer just a little earl this year. >> our kids were here for an extended period of time and anytime they had visitors like this, makes their hospital stay that much easier. >> and this was the clunn's fourth annual toy tried mt. washington. >> thunderstorms for nasa to scrub today's launch of the space shuttle endeavor, today's attempt was the fourth time in over a month. officials will try tomorrow or possibly as late as wednesday. the russian supply ship is awaiting liftoff. when endeavor does finally launch it will be set for a rendezvous with the international space station and history will be made. endeavor's -- will make it the biggest group ever assembled in space.

>> it was a beautiful day outside today, and we saw a few scattered thunderstorms mainly down to the south and that is where they will stay and a few scattered rain showers and thunderstorms out towards ocean city mainly to the north of there. we could see a rumble of thunder moving through the overnight hours. a problem for late tomorrow night as well. we're getting into this pattern where we we're seeing -- let's take a look at our satellite picture and you can see this massive storm system mainly just now off to our south and west and that is where we will stay, high pressure is trying to move in and allowing for clear skies from baltimore to the north. the big story is the big relief we're seeing in the humidities. these dew point temperatures give us an idea of how much is in the atmosphere. dew points in the 1970's is when it feels oppressive.

dew points are mainly in the -- from b.w.i. to the north it is absolutely gorgeous outside with that low humidity. just south of that front it's going to feel muggy even down towards ocean city and down towards cambridge with those dew point temperatures up. temperatures right now mainly in the upper 70's. a few spots, b.w.i. annapolis and cambridge 73 in salisbury. we hit 9059 both the airport and downtown. typically this time of year we see temperatures in the mid and upper 80's. for tonight partly cloudy skies 60-68 degrees. it's going to be pleasant. the big question is this stationary down through monday? we expect it to stay far enough down we won't see thunderstorms but if it jogs north a few friends in the southern part of our state could see a few

pop-up showers. mainly a few passing clouds and a lot less humidity so it will be a gorgeous day to go back to work, unfortunately going to work. your future cast shows a few of those clouds moving in through monday and there's a slight chance we have scattered rain showers and so it is certainly some good news there, and as we go into about 11:00 still clear skies. for your monday, 81-88 degrees with those passing clouds. out of the bay winds out of the north, northwest waves at about 1 foot. 82 degrees at ocean city. the uv index at a nine which means if you're going to be outside you need spf 30 or higher. scattered thunderstorms possibly down to the south. tuesday at 86, a stormy pattern develops very light wednesday

and lasting through the weekend as the temperatures warm up to the mid to upper 80's. >> well, you're here with your adam jones homework. >> he is the lone representative. where this play ranks on his top five, we'll check that

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a fact simly thereof. high about profits not falling apart in the second half of the season. adam jones, the glove working a minute against the blue jays. first we see enough of the bats. brian roberts he is done slumping. slap to the gap. back from surgery. scores 1-0, orioles. alex rios. with the greatest of ease tracking, leaping and catching. jones easily takes away the home run. 0-3 afternoon at the plate. same inning, bur guess and the orioles best start of the first half proving a worthy starter indeed, down swinging. bottom six. oscar as a whole czar batting cleanup? gut instinct delivers. not a home run swing but result. orioles take the series from toronto. winners today, 4-2. back to the orioles in a

minute. adam jones all-star first half in particular but first final round of the u.s. women's open where experience and history lose out to youth and steady nerves. go figure, christy occur started out with a two-shot lead. 14th from 50 feet, it is dead solid. perfect. 30 good the plus-one. short par putt? no. she tap dances on her back for relief. golf, it drives the pro's crazy, too. g. tied with candy kong has this putt for the win. it's no give me. instead it is a dream come true. 18-foot birdie, perfect. her second career victory. certainly one to remember for a lifetime. a one-shot victory for g. candy kong finishes second and christie kerr will have a hard time sleeping tonight. finishes at plus-two.

guys at the john deere klafk steve stricker having more fun today. approach shot. six. oh, knocking it in for the eagle. two to 17 under par. stricker, frankly, i think he's slacking off a bit. this approach, he doesn't even hit the hole. seriously, get it going, steve. saar chasm meter high. sets up the tap-in birdie to 18-under. 17, stricker, refusing to let anybody play catchup. lips out. so close. but another birdie. ending on a good note this 10-foot par save at the last. steve stricker, who played college golf at illinois wins in the heartland 20 under par. >> arturo gotti was found dead yesterday in a brazilian apartment and today police formally accuse his wife of the murder. he was strangaled to death by a

purse strap and decided to detain his wife because of several criticses during authorities. gotti's incredible trilogies with mickey ward gotti retired in 2007 with a career record of 40-9 with 31 knockouts. well, most of baseball now takes a long weekend's worth of time to -- but in adam's career he still has work to do where he represents the orioles at center field and in tribute a look at his top five plays from the first half. we start with number five on the opening day. jones ripped a two-r.b.i. triple off new york's cc sabathia. setting up the tone for a fantastic season and opening win. may 12 at tiebreak, for number four. against tampa, showing off the power about which we had heard. his second of the game.

12 homers so far this season. three more than his career best. number three, saw it once, we'll see it again. with the kind of grace you can't teach. rises for the catch off alex rios. number two, april 14, a two-run home run in the 10th. a game-winner against the rangers. looking good on the resume and number one june 29, kevin youkilis at center jones, with a little more exertion than earlier, jones a worthy all-star and jacked to represent charm city on tuesday. >> this year a as opposed to last year, get to where we are away and we have baltimore -- orioles, i'm here representing the franchise. the team. by saying baltimore, i think it represents every baltimore fan as a city, baltimore. so i'm pretty excited about that. >> please stay with us. 11 news continues right after this.

>> nice weather continues for our monday and slight chance for scattered thunderstorms. we'll do it again on tuesday and more heat and humidity for the middle of the week. unfortunately, into next weekend, too. >> well, it's going to happen. >> we just had a heck of a week. >> thanks for joining us.

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