tv 11 News at 5 NBC July 20, 2009 5:00pm-6:00pm EDT
5:00 pm
her. >> it sent my daughter flying down the road. >> did the driver stopped? >> knott initially, no. the people that were in the car went running and my next-door neighbor went over to see how he was. >> to the boys say when he had the driver's attention, did he say anything? what he did not know he had hit anybody. the driver of the vehicle did not know he had hit anything at all. >> smith is charged with numerous offenses, including negligence manslaughter and negligent homicide. bucs tell me a little bit about katie. >> she was a very free spirit. she was a happy girl. i used to bother her and said that she lived in katie land. anything that was bad, she could turn around and make fun of and make you feel better.
5:01 pm
she was one of the loves of my life. >> and katie had planned to try out for her high-school football team. she wanted to go into nursing. smith's bail review this tomorrow. >> she was a beautiful girl. >> tonight, investigators are looking for the cause of the fire. firefighters were called at 9:30 p.m. last night. they found two men unconscious on the third floor. both men were taken to the hospital were one of them died. another man was suffering from severe burns. baltimore city police are investigating a homicide in east baltimore. a man was shot last night icahn would avenue and east madison street. a second man was shot and legs. >> we're learning more about a carbon monoxide scare at the apartment community. yesterday, nine people from the
5:02 pm
dutch village complex were taken to the hospital. this is not the first time this has been a problem in that community. >> the alert about carbon monoxide came from a detector and -- in an on occupied -- in an unoccupied units. >> managers of the dutch village townhomes in baltimore say that it was caused by a faulty water heater. nine people became sick and two women and seven children were sent to the hospital. >> they need to do something about it. >> the dutch village of management co. brought in a certified plumber to replace the water heater and those in three adjoining units. they are doing this out of an abundance of caution. as firefighters inspect the
5:03 pm
property, they noticed one detector did not work. >> according to the management company, the detector had been removed or disabled. we cannot emphasize enough how dangerous this can be, not just for the people living in the unit, but for their neighbors. >just last month, detectives alerted residents of a leak. a faulty water heater was blamed in that incident. carbon monoxide leaks have plagued cove village. the company's maintenance staff a shutdown units too dangerous after a number of people got sick and had to go to the hospital. inspectors were back last week and officials have noticed improvements in that complex. after the replacement of water heaters and stoves and the addition of range of goods to help eliminate the gas. >> we wanted to know more about
5:04 pm
the inspections of this complex. we will tell you more about that tonight at 6:00 p.m.. >> after a nice weekend, a few clouds today. it looked threatening, but so far it has been dry. we have brain to the south of us. it is heading northward. . there is a lot more rain coming up from the south. therit has been raining there al day.
5:05 pm
our forecast doesn't include increased rain chances. >> bank you, john. in idaho, family and friends are praying for the safe release of a soldier held captive in afghanistan. video service on the internet over the weekend. he was captured 28 days ago. we are in his hometown. >> yellow ribbons line the streets and volunteers spent the day distributing them. what we loved him. he is going to come back. >> the soldier disappeared on leave afghanistan/pakistan border. he appeared in a video of the internet this weekend. he spoke about his family. >> i'm afraid that i might never see them again. >> his captors can be heard prompting him to give a message to americans.
5:06 pm
>> the u.s. military calls the state propaganda and a violation of international law. >> we condemn the use of this video and the public humiliation of prisoners. it is against international law. >> in written statements, they think the public for support and ask for their privacy. >> the family members do not want to do anything to inflame the situation. you can see how easily that can happen. they are focused on bowe. he is described as being popular. he danced in a local troop and worked at this coffee shop before joining the army. now, the weight is on for his safe return. >> the town is clearly rallying behind one of their own with prayers for some good news. >> tonight, according to nato,
5:07 pm
soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb exploded. they have not been identified, but it is confirmed that all four were americans. italy's 30 u.s. troops have died in this month alone while fighting the war in afghanistan. >> now, on to capitol hill. president obama plan is running into trouble in congress. the president is pushing for final passage by august 7 and republicans are pushing back with sharper language on the obama health care plan, calling it too much, too soon. >> at children's hospital in washington, president obama said that our current health care system is now focused on patients and now is the time to fix it. >> we have talked this problem to death. year after year. unless we act and act now, none of this will change. >> your them 50% of americans in today's washington post poll
5:08 pm
approved of mr. obama is leadership on health care, so he is taking a more out front role in taking on his critics. >> some are content to perpetuate the status quo. >> the status quo is pretty good. that is a new republican party argument. >> 250 million americans currently have health insurance coverage. of the great majority through private insurance. they are overwhelmingly pleased with their current coverage. >> a risky experiment with our health care. but some republicans say that if they can win on health care, they can be will the whole obama agenda. >> think about that. this is not about me. this is not about politics. this is about a health care system that is breaking america's families. >> the president is backing off his demand that the house and senate act before august 7. >> it is going to take more time
5:09 pm
to get it right. >> the biggest issue is how to pay to ensure america's uninsured. >> some options are taxing existing health care benefits or raising tax rates on the rich. either way, that will be the big fight. >> maryland senior citizens are getting a piece at health care. senator barbara mikulski was leading church when she fell on some steps. she broke her ankle in three places. she will undergo surgery and which her a speedy recovery. >> william donald schaefer is like you have never seen him before. see how they will say thank you to the former leader. >> as we celebrate astronauts walking on the moon 40 years ago, questions about the future of america's space program. where does it go from here and can the u.s. afford it? what many of video games are
5:10 pm
associated with violence, but some of them may not be so bad after all. >> thousands of children are enrolled at one sort of the camp or another, but these kids in pasadena are getting their day off to a healthy start thanks to the food bank. details are still ahead. >> live at city police headquarters, news about the weapon used in a
5:12 pm
i do most of the talking yes i wear dentures and they fit wonderful super poligrip acts as a seal between my dentures and my gums super poligrip makes eating more comfortable. even well fitting dentures can feel more comfortable with super poligrip. just a few dabs of super poligrip create a seal between your dentures and gums to make them more comfortable while you eat. i can eat my steak, i just love it. try super poligrip. >> a statue of former mayor
5:13 pm
schaefer is almost done. finishing touches are being placed on the mold. a bronze statue will be created and will be part of the shaper sculpture garden. >> we wanted him to welcome baltimore, continuing his leadership in baltimore. all of this contributed to getting to this. >> the goal is to have the entire statute finished by november 2. that will be shapers 88 birthday. >> in tonight's -- exciting news for people who have lupus. a new treatment may be on the horizon. lupus is an autoimmune system where the body turns on itself and attacks healthy tissue. a new study shows that a new
5:14 pm
medication can significantly improve symptoms. 58% of the patients taking the highest dose of the drug and 51% of the patients taking the lowest dose saw the disease weakened. we will keep you posted. you probably heard of the condition april fibrillation, when the top tier of the heart does not contract. it is quite common. about 5 million people have it. now, a tribulation has a lead to dementia. >> 134 karr beats a minute, has a true fibrillation. >> the heart rhythm is rapid and very regular. some individuals complete a palpitations and rapid heartbeat. they feel bad and run down.
5:15 pm
as others do not feel anything. >> one of the dangers of atrial fibrillation are plots forming in the upper chamber of the heart and they could go to the brain, causing a stroke. researchers say that it ups the risk of dementia and alzheimer's. >> if you are 70 or younger and had atrial fibrillation, your chances of having dementia are wonderful -- 140% greater. >> it is a long, involved procedure. >> well the risk of a true fibrillation increases as you get older, -- >> a new study stems from child
5:16 pm
obesity. at children who have trouble breathing while they sleep should have their tonsils removed. researchers say that tonsils size is not a significant risk factor. a large white size and body mass index arconsistent risk factors. keep in mind that snoring in kids is a warning sign of sleep apnea. video games may be a good way for kids to get exercise as long as that game gets them off the sofa and started moving. playing active video games like wii boxing and dance dance revolution burn more calories than sitting in front of a television. the increase in heart rate and energy expended was equal to walk in on a treadmill at 3.5 miles an hour.
5:17 pm
researchers are not recommending that kids stop playing outside or exercise a, but active video games can be got counted. >> now your insta-weather forecast with meteorologist john collins. >> today is just an extension of the weekend with his to do more clouds -- with just a few more clouds. some parts of virginia have flood situations this evening because of the amount of rain that has fallen. all of that moisture is drifting northward. that explains the clouds that we have had. mostly, it has been a dry day. this evening, our rent chances go up but a lot of that really heavy rain will diminish to some extent as we get into the evening hours. let's take a look at some statistics. we look at this rain, but we need the rain. we are almost 2 inches short for the month of july.
5:18 pm
last month, we had in excess of 4 inches of rain. that is down to 2.12 inches. this dry spell that we have had is eating into that surplus that we collected in the spring. it pretty soon, if we do not get something significant, that will be gone. temperature wise, it is below normal. ada would be a normal high. it is only 79 in ocean city and 79 in cambridge. that is -- thinner clouds, hagerstown is only 59 degrees. it has been running out in cumberland and oakland with thunderstorms. the schooler temperatures have had reigned as well. here is the satellite pictures showing the tenor clouds. as to move to the south, that gets a little thicker. what is causing this is the
5:19 pm
stalled front over the ocean. there are waves to this front. this will increase our rain chances, but for the moment and for the bulk of the day, this has been what is keeping things drive. strong thunderstorms in the plains states. the forecast for tonight is calling for clouds and showers. the greatest amount of activity is to the south of us. northeast winds are 5-10. mostly cloudy tomorrow. it will be 79-83 with thundershowers. those winds will be easily at 5- 10. that will hold lot of moisture in the area so those clouds will be for tomorrow. the insta-weather futurecast
5:20 pm
shows this over the area. rain chances are concentrating on the eastern shores tomorrow but increase into wednesday. rain chances are on-again and off-again for the next few days. here is the seventh day forecast. 80 tomorrow and 86 on wednesday. it starts getting humid mid- week. then, coming out of the weekend, we have more rain chances. >> thank you, john. up next, as hybrid cars grow in popularity, some are hoping to cashin of the electric car craze. how one company hopes the sun rays will bring in some big green while they go green at the same time. >> a man that he shows up. see the pictures, next. >> of first, an suv burst into flames with a mom and her two young kids trapped inside. see how a fascinating neighb
5:21 pm
many surfaces that seem smooth and strong... ...are actually susceptible to irreversible damage. your teeth are no different. everyday acids can cause irreversible loss of enamel. new crest pro-health enamel shield protects against... ...enamel loss by forming a micro-thin shield against acid attack. only crest pro-health toothpastes... ...protect all these areas dentists check most. save your enamel. once it's gone, it can be gone for good. new crest pro-health enamel shield. also shield with the rinse.
5:22 pm
ah, just installed fios in the whole building. now everyone has the fastest upload speeds. and we're giving them a mini netbook. well, i'm sticking with cable. so's ted. (voice) no i'm not! he's just goofing. (voice) no i'm not! (sighing) ted has betrayed me. (announcer) unlike cable, fios brings 100% fiber optics straight to your home and when you switch now, you can get a free compaq mini netbook. just pay shipping, handling and taxes. with fios, you'll get razor-sharp tv, blazing fast internet and crystal-clear phone service all for just... sign up today. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v, and for a limited time, get an incredible compaq mini, to get the most out of your fios internet. get it all together with a great deal on fios tv, internet and phone plus get a free compaq mini netbook. just pay shipping, handling and taxes. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v before time runs out on this astonishing offer.
5:23 pm
the pontiac summer closeout is here; the price on the tag is the price you pay. get a 2009 pontiac vibe for $13,708 after all offers. or get 0% apr for 60 months on most 2009 pontiac models! all are backed with the best coverage in america, including a 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. get some excitement while you still can, during the pontiac summer closeout. visit pontiacdealer.com >> a very disturbing 54 police and dallas tx. the officers responded to a disturbance call earlier this month where they found three children that were so malnourished that they had to be hospitalized. witnesses say that the children were kept locked in a bathroom. >> there now -- their malnourished that was very severe and were near death. these children have been taken into custody by child protective
5:24 pm
services. the children are safe right now and they are in protective custody but the parents are in jail. >> the parents are charged with injury to a child. there is a fourth child that appeared to be healthy. the baby is also in the custody of child protective services. >> and elsie the -- and as cv burst into flames and was caught on home video. -- an suv burst into flames and was caught on home video. >> the flames grew almost as quickly as the panic. as neighbors rushed in, they realized that time was running out. >> a mother and child were pulled from the fire, but a 4- year-old was still trapped inside the suv. >> we need water. there is a baby in there. >> the lives of two firefighters -- of the wives of
5:25 pm
two firefighters called for help. there was a child and a booster seat with the seat belt across the child. >> as the suv was followed by flames, they climbed inside. >> it was terrific. you have the car and golden flames and the child was just inside screaming. >> somehow, they managed to pull him free. one of the brothers held a little boy while the other used a garden hose to try to cool the birds over 30% of his body. >> they put their lives on , and as a result, we are able to stand here today and give them a proud and heartfelt thank you for all lease citizens. >> today, the firefighters, along with an off-duty fire -- police officer were honored. >> it was a tremendous team effort. i am proud to be part of
5:26 pm
milwaukee. everybody can together to perform a miracle. what's a miracle that saved three lives. >> that is quite amazing. the mother and the two-year rule of suffered minor injuries. the 4-year-old child was listed in critical condition with burns over 30% of his body. those two firefighters were also treated. >> that is pretty amazing and video and quick thinking people. >> they did what needed to be done. >> coming up, if you are not happy with your property tax assessment, up next we've got three things you need to know. >> it will be three months before a college student in italy knows her fate. why her murder trial will not be reserved until september. >> also, a weapon used in a shootout, i am alive at police headquarters with that story. >> the maryland food bank is
5:27 pm
5:28 pm
>> new tonight at 5:30 p.m., the tells about a week in shootout that wounded to baltimore city police officers. a 34-year-old is charged with ambush in those offices just before noon near ed benson and wilmore avenues. >> the good news is that the officers that were wounded in the shootout are on the mend. there were treated and released
5:29 pm
on friday. the 34-year-old needed a second surgery this morning. he will be there for a couple more days. that is the same hospital where the suspect is under police guard. >> baltimore city police tell all the news that the 34 year- old suspect shot the officers. he terrorized to women and fired shots into neighborhoods saturday before ambush in the officers who responded to the 911 call. >> to assault women is cowardice. to be running around the streets of baltimore is a mess. he backed it up with his cowardly acts. >> he was carted away in an ambulance after the gun battle that sent them to shop,.
5:30 pm
one of his injuries were so serious that he underwent a second surgery on monday. of the suspect remains under police guard at the hospital and we are told that the weapon is being analyzed and tracked by gun trace task force. >> these are individuals that should be behind bars. >> sean sinclair has an extensive court record. law-enforcement say it involves both women from saturday and to act of arrest warrants. >> the details are sealed, but when he is released from hospital, he will be charged with domestic violence. new at 6:00 p.m., the women one police that sinclair had a firearm and was not a free to use it. >> reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> right now, here's a look at
5:31 pm
some of our other top stories. police are looking for a suspect in a carjacking. we flew over the scene about 10:30 a.m. this morning. police say that an employee was forced to drive a short distance before the suspect bailed out. investigators will not say if this was an attempted robbery. >> maryland state police are investigating an accident or a car hit a telephone pole. it happened just north of route 91. police say that a tire blew out and it caused the driver to across a median strip and slammed into a telephone pole and then hit a street sign. the driver was taken to sinai hospital where he will be cited for various traffic violations. over the weekend, the pentagon confirmed that a soldier was
5:32 pm
captured by the taliban. his parents say they have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support during this difficult situation. they say that their sole purpose is seeing their son come home. >> amanda knox is accused of murdering her roommate in italy and keith miller has more on the last day of the trial before the italian courts summer recess. >> sheehan appeared relaxed, but for the first time in this trial, the legal teams were combative. the prosecution loudly challenged the accusation, leading the judge to call for order and the court. the alleged evidence concerned dna testing by the state. >> i think that the prosecution did hold back evidence. i think it was very clear. i think that would be very
5:33 pm
damaging to the prosecution in the eyes of the jury. i think that it would be grounds for appeal. >> both knockx and her boyfriend could face prison time. they claim they are innocent of murdering an exchange student from england in what prosecutors called a sex game gone wrong. the class of the victims' bloody brawl has dna from one of the suspects. it was not discovered until more than a month after the murder. police procedure was all wrong according to a witness. what is different is how the trial has dragged on. knox first entered the court room seven months ago and faces
5:34 pm
another four months in prison before hearing the verdict. >> in a normal judicial year, there would be no more than two or three weeks in the court. >> her family is staying positive, knowing that she needs to be patient. >> the prosecution has called 80 witnesses and the defense has called half of that, but there is more to come. a verdict could be delayed until sometime in november. >> it is a dispute in maryland's court of appeals. who they say must make a decision. >> a light rail crash has dozens of passengers injured and a driver who has some explaining to do. >> concerns about more carbon monoxide leak of a carbon monoxide detector that was not monoxide detector that was not steak, chicken, ribs, and burgers on the grill. people: oh! at giant, you'll find fresh, delicious, quality meats at prices that sizzle.
5:35 pm
like super g boneless chicken breast, just $1.79 a pound. this week only, at giant. whee! happy days are here again. whee! ooh. celebrate summer with giant and enjoy mouthwatering fruits and vegetables at prices you can handle. like strawberries, 2-pound pack, just $2.99. this week only, at giant. when a tornado tore through holly, colorado, air life denver took to the air... their night-vision goggles keeping them safe on a perilous flight... and powering those precision goggles--- is the only battery air life trusts: duracell. trusted everywhere. look for new duracell ultra advanced now with even more power to protect.
5:37 pm
5:38 pm
and four were hurt seriously. federal investigators reported that the driver, who has not yet been named head turned off the trains automatic controls moments before the collision. >> michael vick federal dogfighting sentence has ended and he is now free to lobby him to return to the appeal. he was released from federal custody. he had been under home confinement for the last two months of his 23 months and months. the federal bureau prisons had lost his release date as monday. freedom will allow him to step up his efforts to resume his professional football career. >> students are stuck in beijing tonight under quarantine. they are quarantined because a member of their group had -- the tested positive for swine flu. several members of the group remained in quarantine while the
5:39 pm
infected student remains hospitalized. >> when we showed up at the beijing airport, a girl in our to conclude at age 1 as one -- had h1s1. she was hospitalized. after that, our tour group was warranted at the hotel. by that point, the british had already come into contact with our group of they had to be quarantined as well. >> it is safe to say they are not seeing the sights. they say they're being treated very well. >> he said there was a machine that picked h1n1. >> still to come, there are serious questions about the future of america's space program. or our glory days -- are our
5:40 pm
5:41 pm
>> here is a look at what we're looking for 11 pm. learn what the state's highest court says it is not touching the matter. also, a man that he stumbled onto maryland and it seems to really get around. find out how the mammal traveled and why officials know exactly who he is. that try the new subway big chipotle cheesesteak. an updated all-time favorite: juicy steak layered with zesty chipotle sauce, melted cheese, piled high with only...
5:42 pm
the toppings you love on freshly baked bread. only at subway. subway. eat fresh. you'll never go back to your old mop again. ♪ don't you want me baby? ♪ don't you want me ohhhh! [ female announcer ] why go part of the way clean? swiffer wetjet antibacterial cleaner kills 99.9 percent of bacteria mops can spread around. swiffer cleans better or your money back guaranteed. ♪ don't you want me baby?
5:43 pm
>> keeping with its commitment to in child hunger, the food bank is helping thousands of kids this summer. >> at the boys and girls club in pasadena, dozens of boys and girls are getting their day off to a good start. the food bank is partnering with various organizations all over the state in a summer foods program. they are feeding more than 60 hundred children. >> they do an excellent job working with children in low- income communities. the opportunity is normal. >> for the kids here, but this is a particularly important meal. >> i like the flavor of it. it is a healthy food. >> we got to go on field trips every week. >> the theme is health and fitness and -- with the help of the maryland food bank, they get to eat both breakfast and lunch
5:44 pm
here. >> it gives me energy so that i have the energy to run around and play. >> we have a lot of kids that eat breakfast and lunch are there. they are stronger and healthier. they are enjoying the summer camp. they look forward to meeting. >> this is not the first time they have been involved. >> we will do it again next year as we build relationships. >> jennifer -- the bvl all of and to be. >> now, meteorologist john collins. >> the only difference between the dry day to day of the friday over the weekend is that we had cloud cover. we also took a look at our
5:45 pm
doppler radar. there is indication that it is raining out there, but that is because of the clouds. the atmosphere is dry. when the rain gets this far north, it evaporates after it leaves -- leaves the clouds. elise up around baltimore and washington area. what you get south of annapolis, there are rain showers. there have also been thunderstorms in garrett county. let's take a look at what happened. we only made it to 83 at the airport. there was no rain yet. we are running about 2 inches short so far for the month. we need to do some catching up. that may solve itself eventually. this is where it has been
5:46 pm
raiding -- raining. further north, we have had this cloud deck and so are temperatures have just made it up to about 81 degrees. further north, it is a little cooler. it has been raining in garrett county and cumberland is 68 degrees. this shows the cloud cover. it is thicker to the south were all that rain has been. it -- what has been saving us is this area of high pressure. it is too dry right now, but what will win out is this that is moving along a stationary front. storms out to the west will not be a factor in the near future. it is all the stuff that is happening along the coast. cloudy tonight and showers are mostly south of us.
5:47 pm
the overnight low as north east winds. there may be a rumble of thunder. it looks like it better chance will be along the eastern shore. everybody stands a chance of showers. how in the tropics, -- out in the tropics, it doesn't look like a hurricane season. upper wins have been allowing storms to develop. this is just to the east of the caribbean. again, it has had a hard time getting organized. this is blowing the storm to pieces. men of the storms of been able to take off. that could change over the next week or so. we are getting closer to home once again. the concentration that is used
5:48 pm
to us -- east of us. on wednesday, we see an increased chance of rain. again, it does not look like we're the primary target here. let's take a look at that situation. tomorrow, at the will remain below average. we will be around 80 degrees or so. mostly east of us as far as the rain is concerned. everybody has a chance for at least a rumble of thunder. when chances take a dip on wednesday but go up on thursday and come back sunday and monday. there are plenty of opportunities to get some rain. we will get a little sticky by the end of the week. >> in tonight's consumer alert, buddies show the drivers that use cell phones are four times more likely to get into an
5:49 pm
accident. the research shows that the hands free devices did not eliminate the risk. five states in d.c. require drivers to use a handsfree device will talking on cell phones but testing has been addressed -- but texting is more strict. >> integrating solar into our lives. >> it is great stuff. >> he is the ceo of envisions solar. >> there are so many companies that are coming out with so many hybrids. where are you going to plug them in? >> it is still in the development stage, but he says that the future is here.
5:50 pm
this is on top of a parking structure and it provides shade for the cars below and soaks up the sun's rays. >> each one of these would have an outlet so that solar collector cars can just plug right in. >> the sun hits the solar panel. and that electricity is produced and it trickles into the grid. >> it would take several hours to fully charge an electric car, but fast charged systems are on the way. >> it maybe two or three years when we see plenty of opportunities to charge our elected vehicles. >> so, how would the driver pay for that? that would be up to the company where the stations are built. >> you may be able to save property tax money. many have appealed their tax assessment and have saved money in the process.
5:51 pm
first, you have to act quickly to file your appeal. when you do make your case, have some good solid figures including comparable property values. you might also look at a couple of tax sites. college students are pulling out credit cards more than ever. the average credit card balances over $1,600. if you're in the market for a credit card, check out students specific cards. college students should look for a card that gives you a credit -- an interest rate of 17%-6%. experts advise not to keep a revolving balance, especially if you do not have a steady source of income. maryland's lottery pick three players are seeing green tonight. >> that is a good thing. >> and now, it is time for the
5:52 pm
green ball double drop. >> they kicked off the green ball double draw. the green ball popped up on the very first try. but that green ball pops up, the lottery will draw a second set up a three numbers. there are two sets of winning lottery numbers. the green ball double draw will run during all but three drawings over the next three weeks and each time the green ball pops up, there will be a second set a pick three numbers. there were more than 25 hundreds -- 2500 winners. the second set of numbers was 1- 9-6.
5:53 pm
>> can you say that one more time? >> you can read more about that on our website. also on the website, children exposed to high levels of pollution before birth scored lower on iq tests than their peers. vacationers are always looking at ways to save. to find out how you could not 50 books on your hotel rate. >> you can still enjoy some of those festivities. you can find out by clicking on the entertainment portion. >> something is swimming in the waters and it is not normally seen in these parts. >> coming up, see what is creating a lot of laws in parker cowdery >> it is the anniversary
5:54 pm
of the nation's first moon walk. up next, investing in america's up next, investing in america's ah, just installed fios in the whole building. now everyone has the fastest upload speeds. and we're giving them a mini netbook. well, i'm sticking with cable. so's ted. (voice) no i'm not! he's just goofing. (voice) no i'm not! (sighing) ted has betrayed me. (announcer) unlike cable, fios brings 100% fiber optics straight to your home and when you switch now, you can get a free compaq mini netbook.
5:55 pm
just pay shipping, handling and taxes. with fios, you'll get razor-sharp tv, blazing fast internet and crystal-clear phone service all for just... sign up today. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v, and for a limited time, get an incredible compaq mini, to get the most out of your fios internet. get it all together with a great deal on fios tv, internet and phone plus get a free compaq mini netbook. just pay shipping, handling and taxes. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v before time runs out on this astonishing offer. yeah, so? it stinks in here! have you smelled this chair? or these curtains? you've gotta wash this whole room! are you kidding? wash it?! let's wash it with febreze! whoa! [ sniffs ] hey mrs. weber. [ sniffs ] hey, it smells nice in here. you know, i like to keep things fresh.
5:56 pm
helps me concentrate. [ male announcer ] for all the things that you can't wash, wash it with febreze. >> the astronauts on board the space shuttle celebrated the 40th anniversary of man's first moon landing by taking a space walk of their own to fix a non working toilet. but 40 years ago, buzz aldrin and neil armstrong had not dreamed of the shuttle's bashan -- shuttle station in space. >> that is one small step for man. one giant leap for mankind. >> with those words, neil armstrong made history. >> the surface is fine and
5:57 pm
powdery. i can kick it up loosely with my toe. >> watching from hawaii was a 7- year-old boy who shook hands with the apollo 11 crew. >> i remember waving the american flag and my grandfather telling me that the apollo mission was an example of how americans can do anything that put their minds to it. >> astronauts walked through space today but what did it feel like? >> we were trying to make a successful landing. >> it was so successful that americans spend billions on the space station, the hubble telescope, but now, with no rush to the finish line, nasa's budget is about one-fifth of what it was back then. >> beat the russians to the moon. we achieved that goal. there was no political will to continue. >> apollo astronauts are on a new mission to convince america
5:58 pm
that even in these tough economic times, the nation should invest in space. >> 1 cent out of every one of your tax dollars goes to the space program. >> america lost -- >> astronauts say space exploration can create jobs. from washington, traci cox, wbal-tv 11 news. >> that is all for a set by. -- that is all for us at 5:00 p.m.. >> we will tell you what is being done about carbon monoxide. >> new at 6:00 p.m., were there any red flags in the sox -- of the suspects past? >> a 15-year-old girl is struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver. at 11 news starts right now. >> live, local, late breaking.
5:59 pm
this is wbal tv 11 news and 80. >> tonight, a man is behind bars, charged with hitting and killing a 15 year-old. police say he was under the influence of alcohol. the victim is identified as 15- year-old katlynn bosslen. >> the suspects remains locked up on $2,000 bail. witnesses tell the family that he does not recall hearing anything. >> my daughter was doing nothing wrong. she was with friends in the summertime. now with is all over. >> she is mourning the death of her 15-year-old daughter. her 15-year-old daughter.
224 Views
IN COLLECTIONS
WBAL (NBC) Television Archive Television Archive News Search ServiceUploaded by TV Archive on