he did not insist on government insurance. >> but we should remain open to ideas that accomplished our ultimate goal. >> so far, we have not seen a better idea. it could be there. >> richard of the afl cio as he is encouraged. >> everybody said that the public option was dead. it last night, it wasn't dead. he said, unless you have something better, this is the option. we will fight for it. >> after president obama was heckled by republican joe will set of south carolina, he called a staffer to say his outburst was inappropriate. >> we need to have a civil discussion about the issue. >> words right out of the president's mouth. >> we all make mistakes. he apologized quickly.

>> he hopes the fever breaks a bit in the overheated the health-care debate. republican leaders are warning that americans remain frustrated. they still insist that the basic reform plan be changed. from capitol hill, wbal tv 11 news. >> using modern technology, we want to hear from year. -- from you. keep in mind, we're not asking if you agree with it. it just if you have a better understanding of the plan. you can text to this number. we want to remind you that standard message in rates apply. 78% say they do have a better understanding. 22% say they do not. we will update you tonight at 6:00. >> in tonight's "project

economy" report, the recovery effort has saved or created more than a million jobs. barack obama has promised that his stimulus plan will create 3.5 million jobs by the end of next year. we have actually lost about 2.5 million jobs since the stimulus was signed in february. the white house says that number would be far worse without the plan goes the tax cuts. -- the plan's tax cuts. >> the state's economic fortune -- they indicate another $100 million or $200 million may need to be cut from the state budget. we're joined live from the newsroom, and he has the very latest. >> one local expert says that there are more long-term solution that immediate fix is available. taxes are lower than expected. when the projections are

finalized next week, he may have to consider cutting another $100 million or $200 million out of the budget. he did not elaborate. when asked what cuts were on the table, they replied, we will just have to find out. what budget balancing options are left? the governor has already made more than $700 million in cuts. >> there is no room to bring it down further without really putting people into catastrophic situations. >> they're still crunching the revenue projections. the trend remains the same. sales, corporate, and income tax revenues are falling short. the balance of $691.8 billion -- a policy experts say that tapping into that would be dangerous unless it was used to bridge long-term solutions. >> we keep finding money that we

did not know about. last year, they came up with hundreds of millions of dollars in accounting reserves. are there any of those rabbits left? i don't know. >> some rejected it work expanding the tax surcharge on personal and comes. raising the state gas tax, something that has not been done since 1992. raise the tax on alcohol that has not been touched since 1972. >> when you look at the options that are available for cutting more, some of our revenue options begin to look better. >> coming up, reaction from state house republicans on the budget busting news. reporting live, wbal tv 11 news. >> the cause of a fire remains

under investigation tonight. a historic born caught fire. -- barn caught fire. it burned to the ground, but nobody was hurt. they're searching for a cause. federal prosecutors say a columbia dentist has pleaded guilty for writing fraudulent prescriptions. 43-year-old keith sikee wrote prescriptions for two types of pain killers. he used the identities of dead people and his patients to get his hands on the drug. sentencing is set for november. >> we're learning more about the mother and son and charged with dozens of towns of animal abuse. and what happens to all those animals that were rescued from the pasadena home. we're joined live with the rest of the story. >> the 21 dogs that were rescued, to have been used in dyes.

-- two have been euthanized. it has also caught the eye of the county's execs. this is called one of the worst cases of animal cruelty the county has seen in quite a while. it was back in august when an animal control officer rescued 21 dogs from this home in the 7900 block of seabury's drive. animal control officers described the inside of the house as something outside of a horror movie. >> these dogs were in deplorable condition. they did not have any hair on them. many of them had worms, and there was some chemical burns to their eyes and their feet because of your and saturation. police say the home had no running water, and the firefighters needed to use breathing apparatus ses.

>> this is the worst i have seen since i've been here. >> police arrested a 51-year-old janet taylor and her 38-year-old son jeffrey. >> it sends a very strong message. >> county executive john leopold alerted animal control of the problem after receiving a call from a concerned neighbor. you can see how scared and nervous the dogs are. right now, the spca has 8 of th e 21. >> the veterinarian that an assessment of one of the dogs. regrettably, it had to be euthanized. >> they will be prepared for adoptions, so that is some good news here. as far as the taylors are concerned, they have been

released on $100,000 bond. they face thousands of dollars in fines and up to 90 days in jail. we will take a closer look on what that has gone -- but that has done to help curb animal abuse. >> we have seen some clouds moving through, some brisk winds, but so far west of the day, not a lot of rain. on the eastern shore, the rain does pick up. showers down there on the lower eastern shore appear to be moving in this direction. the deeper we go, the weather will likely make its way west to the baltimore area. that is due to the storm sitting out over the atlantic.

showers have an overt -- the weather will take us into friday, and perhaps the upcoming weekend, we will check out the complete forecast in just a little bit. >> they're getting ready for their regular season opening. >> there is a very quiet celebration going on. we're joined live from the power plants with more. >> an incredible party going on. i can feel the base going through my body. -- bass going through my body. the countdown to the kickoff we have going down, a year ago it was a very different team. >> we have four great bands. this band from louisville, ky is kicking the showoff. we have a special headliner. they're going to take the stage at about 9:30. tell me about the band.

>> they have three albums. at their most recent album is by far their best and most popular. the have the top 10 that single called "second chance." [unintelligible] the countdown to kickoff, we have some stories about the ravens. a whole bunch is going on. we are here live all night long. >> by the way, you can watch our countdown to kickoff special tonight at 7:00 right here on tv 11. >> another reason to make celebrate, the cost of groceries going down. >> computer programs could leave your pc vulnerable. analysts say there is no fix yet. >> and some promising back-to- school news for a group of

baltimore area students. >> nbc the phrase gluten-free all over the groceryhese days. by the trend are some disturbing numbers. >> help in baltimore city police who have been injured. i will tell you how. i will tell you how.

>> to mark the week of helping others, the lieutenant governor served to the less fortunate. he chatted with people at the center. there is a call a nationwide. remember the victims of the 9/11 attacks. >> in tonight's "medical alert ," while focus has been on the h1n1 virus, members of the center for disease control and the department of health and human services joined forces to war against overlooking the dangers of traditional seasonal flu. they urge many to get two flu shots this weekend. >> it is an annual ritual, but this year doctors are warning

that one flu shot may not be enough. >> this year there are a couple of you related -- flew related threats. the swine flu vaccine won't be available until october. initially, it is only for high- risk groups like pregnant women, health care workers, and younger patients with pre- existing health problems. >> the 2009 h1n1 the virus continues to circulate. >> on the eve of the september 11 anniversary, a survey shows more americans are concerned about a swine flu outbreak that another terrorist attack. while h1n1 is the most dominant strain of flu worldwide, doctors are warning that it could be dangerous and deadly to ignore traditional, seasonal flu. >> seasonal influences it causes an average of 36,000 to 40,000 deaths every year in the united states.

>> more than 110 million doses of winter flu vaccine will be available this year. traditionally, less than 100 million people get the shot. those at risk are those with chronic health problems, care givers, and children. >> colleges are ripe for disease spread. >> 1/3 of the students have the flu like symptoms. it is just the start of what many experts fear will be a long and very difficult flu season. reporting for wbal tv 11 news. >> gluten-free is the new buzz word. a new study by the mayo clinic shows a system reaction to gluten is four times more common than it was 50 years ago.

>> i start to feel a headache c'mon, get constipated, my stomach starts grumbling and stays like that for couple of weeks. >> a lot of people did not lose weight with a gluten free diet. it is the opposite. oftentimes, it makes them so sick. being stuck in traffic can take a toll on anyone. imagine living near it. in a new study, researchers found that people constantly exposed to noise erodes have an increased risk for high blood pressure. middle-aged adults were affected the most. those 60 years old and older are not bothered. exercises in yoga may help people suffering from lower back pain. a study from was virginia university followed 90 patients with lower back pain.

half of them practice yoga twice a week and others continued with regular therapy. after six months, the yoga group reported less pain and depression compared to the other group. the study is published in the journal "spine." >> we have had some clouds and if you spot a showers move through central maryland. most areas are dry with sunshine today. closer to the offshore storm, some heavy rains have been coming in off the ocean. some very strong winds have been coming in with this system. down toward the virginia eastern shore, windy and wet on the coast. some of those showers have continued to work their way up and our direction. we carried showers back across the bay and in the southern maryland. after midnight, certainly in the

early morning hours friday, some wet weather will make its way into our region. even though we have not had a bunch of rain, the temperature is much cooler than normal. the normal height is still up around the 80 degree mark. 61 in oakland, a chilly day there. at 68 in westminster. at wilmington, delaware checking in at a cool 62. gusts at 35 in the last hour at ocean city. you see the showers offshore. the center of the low pressure area is moving off the mid- atlantic coast. it is almost in the mountains as we head toward friday morning. 58 to 63 for the overnight low. winds 15 to 20. he did see the split decision across the state here. clouds along the bay and

offshore. some sun breaking through in the western sections of maryland and the west virginia panhandle. the storm is going to get closer as it makes its way closer. breezy, cool, and a little bit wetter going into friday. even on saturday, a few lingering showers and our area before we can finally clear the skies out and bring in some high pressure. globally, there'll be some sunshine for the start of reagan's football on sunday. -- ravens' football on sunday. a small advisory on the day tomorrow, northerly winds gusting to 25 knots. a couple of hours and western maryland with some sun breaking through the cloud cover tomorrow. aarau the day tomorrow, temperatures in the '70s. another windy day with scattered

showers. 72 tomorrow, breezy conditions. at 79 on saturday with the showers tapering off. just-in-time for football on sunday, stayed near 80 on monday. >> up next, an adventure for the space shuttle discovery. its scheduled landing could be delayed. we will explain why. >> some popular cellphone may not be the best for your health. they get off the most radiation. >> blue thunder comes a saturday. (announcer) if you think all batteries are the same, consider this:

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set up at this stage. a lot of entertainment for adults and children. >> we're looking at an engine company, medic unit, some of our urban search and rescue equipment on display here. >> the money goes for the signal 13 foundation. it helps officers and their families who have been injured on the job. >> 100 percent of the money goes for officers hurt and the line of duty. it is really a wonderful cause. i am proud to be associated with it. >> one officer benefited from signal 13 almost lost his leg when making an arrest. >> back in 2007, i was crushed between my car and the suspect's car. signal 13 made ends meet and helped me out financially and emotionally. >> everybody will be here saturday. >> the foundation helps these families out and helps the officers.

maybe some of the money is not coming in to help pay hospital bills -- >> it is all the help the people that keep us safe. >> these men and women put their lives on the line to protect un to me every day. -- you and me everyday. >> up next, the three funds to get off the most radiation. >> new at 5:30, what he really meant. >> well the showers will of long enough to get discovery home safely? >> and students with and baltimore area catholic schools are making some impressive gains. while school officials say more needs to be done. explain.

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students in grades 3-8 made gains across the board in what they call the stanford 10 national standardized tests. they held the numbers will actually steer them toward more progress. our education reporter is live in the newsroom with the story. >> the focus is what is behind those numbers and what they will eventually need for a school system already facing some economic and enrollment challenges. >> what is the first definition of develop according to your books? >> students in the archdiocese tested above the national average in every age group in subjects like math, reading, language, and science. there was cause for celebration. it especially from parents like about the green who has three children on the roles here. >> although they have a solid foundation, it is great to push them to the next level. we're really happy about that.

>> the school's principle has cost to the numbers too old to make improvements. >> our teachers can see where the needs are, where we need a little bit better and improve some areas. it really helps us to really plan our curriculum. >> the head of catholic schools was also praising the progress. >> there is always room for improvement. we don't rest on our laurels, but we have the incentive continuing on to the idea that academic excellence is what we are known for. >> students also skull -- scored near or above the national average. the archdiocese says that gains are being made in spite of economic hardships. they're planning to post the test scores on their web site sometime next week. live -- live from the 11 newsroom.

>> here's a look at some of our other top stories. president obama is trying to keep the spotlight on health care a day after his speech to congress. standing beside a group of nurses, the president pointed to new government's numbers showing a rising number of americans losing their health insurance. he says that more and more people are being cut off from coverage and is urging congress to act. 19 -- 20 governors have signed legislation that would allow states to jam phone signals in prison. they petitioned the fcc to use wireless technology to render illegal self funds useless behind prison walls. the bill has been approved by the senate committee. that vote should come sometime this fall. in montgomery county jury has reversed a dui conviction. it stems from a 2008 incident where they found the delegate

asleep in his running cadillac. taylor who once proposed special dui license plates says he was exhausted and pulled off the road to take a nap. he is preparing to run for reelection. >> the space shuttle discovery is scheduled the land and just a little bit of time in florida. but with bad weather threatening, it could come down to a last-minute call for the shuttle. they have been trying to avoid space -- dangerous space debris. we have more tonight from kennedy space center. >> it was this morning's wake-up call to what discovery's crew was hoping for. sunshine may not be in the forecast as the shuttle tries to come home. >> there is a chance of thundershowers within 30 miles of the landing facility. >> as astronaut's weight to see what the weather will do, they had an interesting day.

starting with a maneuver to out run some space junk, a small piece of debris getting too close for comfort. >> is believed that the debris came from this saturday's space walk. >> and fired its thrusters to keep the shuttle clear from the mystery debris. >> a good bird of the orbiting system engines. >> hopefully, the elastic up for what has been a successful mission. over 13 days, they delivered sites equipment and a new treadmill. they dropped off nicole who joined the crew, and they're bringing home tim who has been living in space for the last few months. they also got another space veteran on board. but light year is headed home after more than a year in orbit -- buzz lightyear is

headed home. for his roommates -- crewmates, infinite they may not be as appealing as a clear shot to come back home -- in affinity -- infinity may not be as appealing as a clear shot to come back,. it could be an option if things don't clear over florida. at kennedy space center, a wbal tv 11 news. >> the new twist involving a california lawmaker recorded talking about his extramarital affairs. >> tiny pests are creating big problems in texas. >> the obama administration releases a much-anticipated report on chesapeake bay restoration. dodge is a great way to bring

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>> breaking news, an accident in howard county. >> a very serious accident here. this is route 32. it is just south of the carroll county line. an accident involving three vehicles. two are being treated right now. we have confirmed that there is a fatality at this location. expect route 32 to be shut down. both north and southbound at amber with the way while howard county police deal with this investigation. >> the news that a republican state lawmaker designed after being caught on tape boasting about his sexual conquest outside of his marriage denies having an affair and it just says he was telling inappropriate stories.

he posted a statement on his web site at which he regrets his language and choice of words. the 54-year-old pro-family values lawmaker was recorded this summer at a committee hearing telling another lawmaker about having sex with a lobbyist and another woman. a detroit mother is out of jail after it accused of driving her child of school -- driving her child to school drug. she first went to the rahm school. he smelled something very wrong. officials say her alcohol content was four times the legal limit. she is now being ordered to take a daily breathalyzer tests. she is expected to be back in court next tuesday. >> some of the tiniest creatures are causing a big part -- problem. they're called crazy aunts, and their bugging folks in south texas. they showed up in southeastern texas by the millions.

they're believed to have been brought in by trucks, cars, trains, and airplanes. they have even short circuit computers and their conditioners. >> they are attracted to the sugary substance. here is the perfect place for them. right on the other side is a door to the house. if there is a food supply and there, it is not unusual for them to go into the house. >> some pesticides can kill the ants, but they don't know enough about them to stop them entirely. >> noticed something different at your local grocery store? >> why is the cost of groceries not the same? details and "consumer alerts." >> the countdown to kickoff party, straight ahead. >> wet weather on the coast trying to move westbound. perhaps west of the bay into baltimore. we will see if it sticks around.

60 degrees now. 60 degrees now.

>> more bad news for the state as the economic gains go down hill. how many officials may have to cut another $200 million from the budget. and the epa released a new federal strategy for restoring the chesapeake bay. find out what it says. these stories and more when you join

>> there is a part ago i got that out, the kickoff to the baltimore ravens football season. we're joined live with more on this big event. >> it has become an annual tradition to open up the week with a great big party. if you come down here, admission is free, bands are playing all night long.

it is a fantastic party. on television, we have it covered, too. we have the countdown to kickoff show at 7:00. we're going to look ahead at the ravens playing hte chiefs on sunday. that is what is going on on tv. following that is football itself. the last time we saw these teams play, the titans won the game and stomped on them. some bad blood open up the season. it will be interesting. an incredible party here. the rain has held off. the headliner "shine down" will take the stage at 9:15. >> and you can watch our countdown to kickoff special tonight at 7:00, a little over an hour away.

this just in, bad weather has delayed a space shuttle discovery's homecoming. nasa has decided to skip its first landing attempt. mission control ordered the seven astronauts to keep circling the earth while they wait out some stiff winds and rain in the florida area. the second landing is scheduled for 8:40 tonight. if weather is still an issue, there will have to come home sometime tomorrow. >> now, your instaweather plus forecast. >> be a bit of sunshine west of town and rain to the east. all across the region, a breezy day. we are still picking up on strong winds on the coastal sections, over 30 miles an hour. the taper off a little bit as you head west bound into the mountains. eventually, a little wetter around baltimore.

the oceans starts to rotate up to the mid atlantic and a little farther west. will it leader into the weekend? we will check out the forecast and a second. first, the numbers for today. on the western shore, not a lot of measurable rain. there is nothing in the rain gauge -- the normal is still at 80 degrees. back in september of 1983, it is 61 at oakland right now. a cool 62 -- those wind gusts over 30 miles an hour. gusting to 20 in westminster. parisi showers moving in overnight, 58-63. cloudy skies at sunset at 7:23. as the storm system across the mid-atlantic coast, it will hold

through the day tomorrow. the showers push a little farther west and got up and the pennsylvania during the day. saturday, most of the rain tapers off. on to the eastern shore saturday afternoon, high-pressure tries to gain control of our weather. we will see clearing skies just- in-time for the kickoff. another cooler than normal day, and to the north wind continues at 15 miles an hour. there is a gale warning up right now. they should diminish a little tomorrow. the northerly winds gusting to 25 knots. this is hurricane frederic. it is starting to weaken now. it is drifting to the north. the hurricane center thinks the trend will probably continue as we head into the weekend. ec the storm heading out into the eastern atlantic. it has been a strong storm with 90 mile an hour winds. it remains nearly stationary for

a day or two and starts to drift off to the north northwest. it is finally down to a tropical depression. the is not a major threat to any land areas for the next five days. 72 degrees tomorrow, breezy and what with some showers. the temperature warning -- warming a little as the rain tapers off and sunshine breaks through in time for ravens football. it will be a little warm up with the sun coming back with a touch of humidity. we will see the temperatures drop back again as another round of showers arrive in the middle of next week. >> yourself on could be giving off more than conversation. a government watchdog says some sell phones put off several times more radiation than others. the highest art t mobile mytouch 3g.

recent studies are showing an increase for brand of tumors for people that abuse cell phones for more than 10 years. radiation levels are not required for the government, so they don't have known power levels. on monday, general motors will offer a money back guarantee all of its vehicles, a promotion that will involve the company's chairman that directly appeal to consumers to try -- they can return the cars in 60 days if they don't like them. the promotion will run through november. with prices dropping, shoppers might know to stay away from certain products. we have more. >> the prices have dropped, more sales every weekend. >> food prices have finally caught up with the economy. grocery stores dropped for the

seventh month in a row. consumers have noticed. it does seem like prices have gone down recently. prices are dropping out grains, meat, and even organic foods, but news for those who feed teenage boys. analysts say that oil prices can affect how much you pay for your groceries. more fuel costs and frugal customers helped edge prices down. it is something that don't cook very often. they might equal a few dollars -- shoppers are happy with any savings. >> it is small increments. >> i would say that it does happen. >> not all shoppers are seeing the savings. one shopper said that with prices lower, she is buying more.

it negates the savings. microsoft says there is a security flaw in windows is that. the company says there is no patch available yet. it does affect the home and workplace. independent researchers says a hacker could cause a pc to crash and show the blue screen of death. it could take weeks or months. microsoft has issued a partial work around on its website. >> for more on the floor, go to our website and click on "consumer." thousands of oprah winfrey fans gathered on michigan avenue in chicago to help the talk-show host celebrate her twenty fourth season of the show. also, how to win at a cheerleader calendar. the baltimore ravens are giving away 10 copies. log on to see how to get your hands on one of them.

a fan of actor george could be stripped to his boxer shorts in front of the hollywood star and asked if he could kiss him just once. see it for yourself. >> it was so uncomfortable to watch. a very awkward moment. the environmental protection agency has released its strategy for restoring the chesapeake bay. >> will detail the new report. >> a local musician wants to give money to the l and the generous show. -- ellen den

>> and local musician is trying arisen million dollars for charity. he wants the talk-show host ellen to help him. >> he has a goal to get the money by new year's eve. he created a dynamic music video just to get her attention. jennifer has more.

♪ ♪ e-l-l-e-n >> singer-songwriter is helping this -- and hoping this youtube video will catch the talk-show host's attention. he and his wife made in our opposition there is a million dollars for charity by the end of the year. they're asking ellen for help. >> she liked to have a good time. she is one of our heroes. she is somebody we admire, how much she supports music that makes it a daily part of her program. >> he is giving away his music for free by downloading his songs. you decide how much to donate. >> if you want to pay anything, they can. i have had people pay $1 or $600. if we hit 200,000 people

downloaded for five bucks, that is our goal. >> they have chosen five charities to support. he wrote a song for each, including this one for amnesty international. >> may get as a model and a personal trainer with her own video line. he is starting his career as a solo artist. their idea to give away $1 million came from struggle. >> my grandfather died a week after his dad. it was really an amazing time. >> after two years of trying, that same week, they found out they were pregnant with their son dylan. >> allow to be able to show our kids that they can do anything they want to do. >> what are you waiting for? give them a call. >> that does it for us at 5:00. >> if you would like to see it again, we will have an encore

broadcast for you tonight at 7:00. >> here is a look at what is coming your way. >> another budget shortfall. many people say "you have got to be kidding." some ideas on how to budget -- to balance the budget in the long term. >> they restoration rules and a large part at farmers. >> the president continues his push for health-care reform, and will take a look at the debate. >> live, local, late breaking. this is wbal tv 11 news in hd. >> our big story tonight at 6:00, martin o'malley is looking at another $100 million to $200 million in budget cuts. >> tax revenues continue to decline. we're joined live with details of what could be cut.

how can the state climb out of this budget hole? >> no one knows at this time, perhaps even the governor. budget experts and officials from the largest labor union agree that the piecemeal approach is not working. once again, maryland's tax revenues might be lower-than- expected. when the projections are finalized, the governor says he might have to continue to cut another $100 million or $200 million out of the budget. spokesperson said that while more cuts might be necessary, these adjustments could be made in january. the director of the non-profit and non-partisan tax policy institute, when asked what budget options are left? he already made more than $700 million in cuts. >> they cannot really do it without throwing people into catastrophic situations. >> to the comptroller's office is crunching the numbers. the