by sending sick kids home right away and stressing hand hygiene. a student here at montebello elementary school is suffering from swine flu. that is the word from city school officials. they sent home a letter to parents saying a student at the school has a confirmed case of the swine flu. the student is being treated and is not in school. the building will be thoroughly cleaned according to the processes established with the health department. concerns over designer who has political ever since classes resumed in the all. and they are keeping an eye out her six children. many students were sent home this week. i am afraid of the flu. a terrified. >> this note is asking parents to keep children home until the fever has broken and make sure they are not contagious.

>> that has been a problem for years were students feel better the next morning and think they are better, and they returned to school only to find out that they have to go back home. they need to wait a full day to make sure the fever is gone. >> school officials are trying to prevent panic by reassuring parents at montebello that they will keep children home at a sick, and teach them the importance of covering their costs and washing hands. >> class as are scheduled tomorrow because of a previous professional day. a clear shot clinic will be held tomorrow. all city residents are encouraged to get a free shot. wbal tv 11 news. >> late tonight we received word that four shipments were sent to a hospital in minneapolis after a complaint about swine flu.

there is lots of information about the flow on our website flow wbaltv.com -- flu at wbaltv.com. the man known as big russ on nbc news has died. he was made famous in a book. collection and stories about his advice. he was 85 years old. tonight supreme court justice ruth vader ginsburg is recovering in hospital after becoming ill in her chambers earlier today. she received an infusion treatment for an iron deficiency at the office of the attending physician. an hour later she started stealing a painful area awhirl with a adam was monitored -- feeling faint.

she was taken to the hospital for further monitoring. a man arrested for child pornography is back on the street. the man turned himself into authorities earlier today. investigators searched his home in pasadena. it took multiple computers, hard drives, and storage media. they recovered dozens of of videos of children in agent in actual activity -- in sexual activity. craigslist disturbing child pornography to all different people online. -- he was the distributing child pornography to all different people online. >> he could get a prison sentence or be fined or both. police are mourning the death of a family -- fellow colleague killed during work.

this was on black rock road just before 2:00 today. the 32 year-old officer was on his way to work when he lost control of his pickup truck on a sharp turn. the truck hit a guardrail, flipped on its head and trapped the officer inside. >> it was a great loss to our department. a double great boss because this is the stepson of a lieutenant who died last august. this is a very deep wound for our law enforcement family and for the family of this man. >> he was a seven-year veteran. he is survived by a wife and a six year-old son. it has been six days since the water main break in done out and residents are still trying to repair damage to their homes and property, and -- undaunted alternativdundalk and residentsl

trying to repair damage to their homes and property. >> they have lots of questions for the legal the permit here at city hall, but they are getting few answers. -- legal department here in city hall, but they are getting few answers. >> this here is the component system of the surround sound that was down there. this is my son's $2,000 computer with its monitor. the chase lounger reclining chair. you can see the different furniture. >> he is fighting the insurance company. >> if we had a disclaimer about sewer backup would cover the dwelling. they will fix what was damaged, but they will not cover personal property. the stuff you are looking out

here is our personal belongings. >> and neighbors to cars are told and no insurance money coming. people want to get answers from the city. even though they live in baltimore county, it is the city's water system that burst. >> every three months we get a bill from the water company that was city water that flooded our house. it is the city that is responsible as far as i am concerned. >> neighbor is helping neighbor. >> she says the county is trying to fill the holes left by insurance is. >> the county would be looking to also cover those things like the emergency type of situation where you have the heating system needs to be replaced or the electrical panel needs to be replaced or a faulty water hoover. those kinds of items. people's possessions -- water

heater. neither the county nor the state can cover personal possessions. >> some of it cannot be replaced. >> my son's wedding can never be replaced. my daughter's wedding can never be replaced. the tapes are destroyed from the water. >> we called the city's legal department looking for answers but our calls were not returned. there is a meeting in saturday from 10-4 at the community center. all county agencies will represented there. wbal tv 11 news. >> in baltimore city police detective arrested on federal charges for making false statements doing things to suspects. he was a task force officer in the drug-trafficking area. a criminal complaint alleges that the veteran received several items including clothing from a hotel room of a person who had been arrested. an informant also said that he

arranged for the informant to get payments for information and then give half of the money to him. the u.s. attorney for maryland had this to say about the case. >> we hope the people will recognize that we are on the job and also recognize that the majority of police officers to deal with on a daily basis are honorable men and women who are offended by this concept as we are. >> he has not been convicted of a crime. he is scheduled to be back in court next month. in tonight's project economy report, some good news for those looking for a job. baltimore's largest employer, a johns hopkins university, is set to hire more people. it received $140 million in the federal stimulus program. they will have -- $114 million in the federal stimulus program. for those of of work, the state

says looking for a job in health care, education, university, and governments. avoid will estate, construction, and retail. those areas are not hiring. tonight we are learning much more about one of the filmmakers behind the hit in camera video that has stirred up so much trouble for the community advocacy group acorn. the footage taken at the baltimore office showed workers giving tax device to a couple posing as a pimp and a prostitute. the lawyer who filed the suit says it is not about money but they want to send a message. >> this camera video cost to baltimore employees their jobs at acorn. a multimillion-dollar lawsuit may not reverse those actions, but the attorney for acorn says sibling will send a message. >> it used -- suing will send a

message. >> we had a bunch of bloggers who think the rules do not apply to them. if we do not take a stand here that prohibit secret taping, i think this is wild west news gathering. >> the seward uses a civil provision that requires both parties to report and consent to private conversations. >> how do you define yourself? >> i am too busy doing what i did. i let other people from it the way they wanted. >> he has had a controversial style since his college days. he called planned parenthood to see if they would accept aha nations to avoid or hoping

african-american babies. >> i am just trying to do my part. >> these two women were showed giving tax advisor to people posing as a pimp and prostitutes. they lost their jobs. >> they have been made national laughingstocks. >> the panel did not wear his costume inside of the office. the outrageous comments came at the end of the encounter. >> we think these people that take it should have to stop showing it -- taped it should have to stop showing it. >> wbal tv 11 news. >> tylenol is recalling some of its drugs. and some could be closer to a vaccine for hiv and aids. and how to protect consumers when it comes to interest rates on your credit cards.

>> on hd doppler, a couple of scattered showers moving through the region. we have the forec

>> we have breaking news. baltimore city police said an off duty officer was shot in the 3000 block of highland drive in northwest baltimore. the shooting happened a few moments ago. the officer was trying to get into his home when he was shot in the stomach by two suspects. we have a crucial route and we will have more details as soon as they become available. -- we have a crew in route and we will have more details as soon as they become available.

representatives such as barney frank announced a proposal requiring credit card users adhere to the recently passed credit-card accountability responsibility and disclosure act three months earlier. this would keep credit-card companies from changing their terms and boosting interest rates before the act takes effect. >> at the time it was passed, we would go along with that only if we did not see a pattern of abuse. >> if the new proposal passes, the reform act would take place in december instead of february 2010. some children and infant products from tylenol being recalled. there is a possible contamination of one of the ingredients. the products were made between april and june of 2008. there is no word if anyone got

sick from the medication. for a full list of recalled products visit our web sites by clicking on health at wbaltv.com. scientists say they have developed an experimental vaccine that make prevent people from contracting hiv. this is a stepping stone to create a final product. our reporter has that story. >> it could be the long-awaited breakthrough in the war against hiv and aids. a vaccine that seems to have shown a modest success. there is cautious optimism throughout the medical world coming from thailand. >> this proves the concept that it can be done and our work lies be -- ahead of us. >> 16,000 people combined -- were treated with a drug that

had a drop in infection. >> we want to see a vaccine that is 80% effective or more. >> after years of a failure, this study raises the bar and raises hopes. >> it has been 24 years now that we have tried to develop an aids vaccine. we do not know enough about this get, but this is really the first step. >> in washington, d.c. where the hiv and aids rate has topped 3%, a ribbon cutting and a new clinic after blair underwood has been raising awareness since the 1980's. >> 38 million people around the globe have hiv or aids. anything that is promising to change that quickly is a good thing. >> one steady, some modest results, and a bit helps -- one steadudy, some modest results, d

big hopes. wbal tv 11 news. >> now your 11 forecast was chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> the cold front is trying to bring in cool air into maryland tonight. temperatures will cool off but that front is barely moving throughout the region. we are on the warm side of it. 83 degrees. eight degrees above the normal for the day. we had an inch of rain down at the airport. temperatures are pretty close to the normal highs for the day. 77 in downtown baltimore. 73 at the airport. temperatures are getting much cooler. the northerly breeze will get

down here. it is a slow process. the front is losing its steam as it is trying to push through maryland this evening. some wet weather tracking the front. it increases our chances for scattered showers and sprinkle overnight and into tomorrow morning. the front is taking so slow to move through. the winds will be out of the north. the high pressure will try to supply some clearing. do not expect a lot of sunshine. cloud and moisture is coming our way. temperatures will drop a little bit but so will some scattered rain showers. updating the forecast, a chance for a shower, south and west of baltimore during the day and cloudy skies. the clouds will hang around into

saturday. not much rain but a lot of cloud cover around. in the evening, the showers will increase. the heaviest rain, saturday night. and some rain sunday morning. it should clear up in time for ravens football. klaus tomorrow and chance for showers south and west of baltimore. northeast winds will keep temperatures in the low-mid 70's. 20 knots on the bay. average weights 1-2 feet. temperatures in the 60s near the lake. around the bay, partly cloudy skies and 75. a mix of clausen shunned -- a mix of clouds and son. a better chance for rain

saturday night. another cold front moves through monday evening. >> born in the u.s.a., dancing to the dark was a big hit. fans get ready, bruce springsteen will be brought in the house in baltimore. we will tell you how to get tickets just ahead. if you are thinking of adopting a new family pet, the humane society may be a place to look. we will explain why.

>> tonight the humane society has launched a new campaign to get you to adopt pets from the shelter. up to 3 million dogs and cats are euthanize each year in the u.s.. the group plans to spread the message by radio, tv and the internet. >> not that a local breeder would not be ok, but the best place, the first stop should be your local animal shelter. >> the humane society says only about 20% americans adopt from shelters. bruce springsteen is making a comeback to baltimore. they will rock the house in november in charm city. this will be the first appearance in baltimore since 1973. tickets for the concert at the

arena go on sale tomorrow morning, 10:00 a.m. if you miss out on tickets for his show in baltimore on november 20, you may try the november 2 show in dc at the verizon center. >> where

>> a star for the ravens unlike any other. the defense is questionable at times. the offense is other-worldly. through the air, on the ground, it does not matter. joe flacco acts like it is the first day of kindergarten. the consistently score touchdowns inside of the 20. eight trips inside so far in 2009. the ravens say they are not impressed with themselves. >> items supposed to be better and joe is supposed to be better. collectively, we have to keep getting better. we are in a relentless pursuit of getting better. that is not going to change. >> the browns painting and ugly

picture. their defense falls apart in the fourth quarter. they allow more than 200 yards rushing per game. the quarterback was sacked nine times and turned it over three times. now they come to baltimore for the first time as a pro. sunday offers a different challenge for him. >> from a personal stand point, we want to rock the table. that is something we have to deal with in this division. plane baltimore is tough as well. we have our hands full this week. >> college football -- each week the top five team heads down. cold mist at south carolina -- and upset alert. -- old miss at south carolina,

an upset alert. mo brown not quite fast enough. caught inside of the nine. sets up spencer. a 30 yard field goal is good. 9-3 south carolina. it is finally breaking through in the red zone. a two-yard td. south carolina hangs on and keeps the upset alive, 16-10. the tour championship this week. 30 golfers earning the right to place in this tournament. if you want the biggest prize, you have to go through tiger. chasing down shawn. four under par. not stem the 12-footer. -- knocks down the 12-footer.

one chance of one rotation shy. it did not fall. one shot back of him. >> that is just kroll. it really is. coming up, a look at the seven- day forecast.

>> we have some cold stuff and wet stuff coming our way? >> a little cooler. it is all relative. a couple of showers tomorrow as the front slowly makes its way through. the sun will come out for the ravens and the brain goes away just in time for sunday afternoon. -- and the rain it goes away just in time for sunday afternoon.

>> if you would like to see this newscast once again, we have an encore broadcast at midnight. the tonight show with conan o'brien is next. have a good night. in hollywood, it's the [ cheers and applause ]