i did not know, the doctors did not know. we all are fighting to find out what was going on. >> mr. parker says reports that destinee collapsed or got sick at school were not true. >> i was in the hospital until yesterday when she left us. i just want to set the record straight. >> destinee has two sisters who will remain at montebello. >> they did have the vaccination. they are fine. the whole family was checked. the school has been checked. the school is totally safe, as well as my home, as well as my other children. we just do not know where it came from. >> the question for other parents tonight, when will the vaccine be ready for general distribution? the answer is, even the people who would know first do not know yet. >> we still do not have the

vaccine. the federal government has released the vaccine. the manufacturer does not have it ready to go yet. we are all prepared. as soon as we get it, we will be administering it. >> a funeral arrangements for destinee parker are still being worked out. coming up, advice for parents from an emergency room doctor. >> meanwhile, across the country, health care workers are preparing for a possible onslaught of the h1n1 swine flu. world health officials are now recommending a filtering based ps respirator for some health- care workers to come into contact with infected patients. >> alpha protec in salt lake city is working around the clock to produce face masks such as these.

they filter out most respiratory particles, making them more effective than a regular cervical mask. >> these respirator's can reduce the infections in health care workers by as much as it did% to 60%. >> and you report in the new internal of medicine says that because of the tight fit, they offer the best protection against aerosol particles. they are considered an important part of reducing workers' risks of exposure. >> anyone who presents to the emergency room or within the hospital at any time with a full like illness, a hospital will be -- possible personnel will be wearing a mask. >> there may be a shortage of masks if the flu season is severe. center for disease control is also recommending that children under 5 and people with higher risk conditions vaccinate

against pneumonia as long as the h1n1 flute. >> influenza itself can cause really bad disease. we do see a lot of people, and most recent report has shown there was evidence of bacteria in the lungs of people who died. >> ways to repair and protect against a new and better, a flu virus, with its full impact still uncertain. >> we have continuing coverage of the swine flu on our website, wbaltv.com. it lists symptoms, and prevention tips on the home page under hot topics. >> their new developments in the continuing case against sheila dixon. she is now set to go to trial not once, but twice. the decision was to split the case. >> the november 9 trial date still stands in this case, but only for one charge.

the perjury charges will have to wait, if they come at all. it is what the mayor's legal team won, separation of the charges against sheila dixon, with the allegation she sold give cards intended for needy families now set to be tried first and on its own. >> it comes as no surprise. we have indicted two different cases, and it was up to the defense to make a decision as to whether they wanted them tried together or separately, and they have elected to try them separately. >> no one juror will have to judge the mayor. as a politician who allegedly took lavished gifts on one hand and stole from the port on the other. she is accused of perjury. trial on those charges will now wait. >> they will not go forward on november 9, and they are to be rescheduled in the future. >> dixon is trying to get the

perjury charges tossed altogether. her lawyers argue that part of the cases lot and needs to be dismissed. the claimed dixon is protected by a far-reaching doctrine of immunity. dixon's lawyers argue that prosecutors stepped out of bounds when they used as evidence in a perjury case meetings dixon had with lipscomb concerning a development project that later got taxpayer subsidies. >> if you go as far as meetings with constituents and individuals who are discussing present, spending, proposed, and possible legislation. >> prosecutors say dixon's lawyers are trying to stretch the legislative immunity doctrine beyond its intent. >> it does not encompass everything a public official does. >> the judge said today he will rule quickly on the perjury charge arguments. either way, his decision is likely to be sealed.

>> today, 16 students were taken to the hospital after being overcome by fumes. it all happen this morning at corcoran middle school in glen bernie. anne arundel county fire officials say a chemical odor traveled through the school's ventilation system. the school building has been aired out, and students were sent back to class. >> we have some late breaking news on our project economy segment tonight. another line of automobiles will soon be no more. general motors announced it is shutting down the saturn ran. an agreement fell apart today, and saturn and its dealerships will now be phased out. >> we are just about done with the month of september, about to step into october, and right on cue, october-like eric is on tap for the region deceiving.

sprinkles moving across parts of the eastern shore. an outside chance you might hear a little under down around cambridge, but north and west of there, things are already drying out as the chilly air moves in. for allegheny county, there is a frost advisory in effect for tonight. that shows you how chilly it is. >> a heads up tonight, the state of maryland has installed its first speed carry networks on. today in prince george's county, it was demonstrated that it will work. large signs will be placed to let drivers know the automatic speed cameras are in use. there will be used in three work areas including on i-95 in

prince george's county. the fine for a speeding violation is $40. >> distracted driving is being called a menace to society. today secretary ray lahood opened a two day summit for distracted drivers like those who text behind the wheel. they were blamed for almost 6000 deaths last year and half a million injuries. transportation officials say it is not just limited to texting. it is also talking on cell phones, using ipod, an even playing video games. >> you cannot do that while you are manipulating a gps, talking on a cell phone, even bluetooth. these are all distractions that we need to address. >> transportation officials are convinced even talking on handsfree devices can create a diversion. >> what happens when people text and drive? computer simulations are giving cars and idea of exactly what can happen.

>> tomorrow in the state of maryland, it will be against the law to text what you drive. up to a five under dollars fine -- $500 fine.. >> if you wanted to find out how dangerous driving while texting can be, take a drive in this simulator. >> i think you are exceeding speed limits here. texting and driving is extremely dangerous. you have seen here that is basically one second, you can get into an accident. >> he trusted text while driving, resulting in sometimes losing control of the vehicle.

the sergeant who brought the simulator here says it is a good lesson for students. >> it is really important, because we want to get the word out. we want to protect our people, but we want to protect everyone else out on the street. >> tomorrow you can be fined up to $500 for texting while driving. some students think the new law will be a deterrent. >> my friends have been terrified. we have all been, ironically enough, texting about it. i think people will obey it, definitely. >> i think that will make it even worse, because people will just try to hide it even more, which will take their eyes even further off the road. >> if you were caught texting while driving, your fine can be up to $500. >> up next, a major disaster for american samoa.

a tsunami ripped apart homes, caused widespread destruction, and let dozens of people dead. we will have the latest as rescuers searched for survivors. >> a father dealing with a rare condition. he is losing his sight. how he is coping. >> and starbucks is giving away free coffee, but will this cup of joe have the same taste? you get to decide. you get to decide.

>> this morning, the governor toured the coca-cola bottling co.. it is an opportunity to adopt internally practices and to share them with others. >> your corporation, that is the state of maryland, has a long way to go so that we improve the things that we do. everyday, we are trying to figure out how we can clean up our own act, how we can become more paper less, how we can recycle more and reduce energy consumption in all of our billing so we need that 15% reduction goal by 2015. >> nearly 80 maryland businesses are on the green registry so far. >> in tonight's medical alert, october is national breast cancer awareness month. baltimore city is taking steps to encourage women to be checked. baltimore city ranks third in

the state for breast cancer deaths among women of all ages and races. the city is partnering with the susan g. komen race for the cure. >> breast cancer does not have to run in a woman's family for her to be at risk. susan g. komen for the cure urges women to take charge of their health. know your risks. get screened every year. once you have turned 40. >> the city will like the dome of city hall in pink in honor of breast cancer month. for parents, there is really nothing like watching your child grow and learn, and that is especially true for one young pennsylvania father who does not take one day of seeing his child's smile for granted. >> alex and sarah cohen and their two little boys look like the perfect family, but everyday

activities that most people take for granted are a challenge to this 33-year-old father. >> there is not a minute throughout the day that i did not realize that i have this problem. >> i give him all the credit in the world for what he goes through. >> you would not know it by looking at alex, but he can barely see. he suffers from rp. it is a degenerative condition that is stealing his side. -- stealing his sight. this is an example of what he sees, and this is on a good day an ideal lighting conditions. recently out of work, alex has an amazingly positive attitude. he works out regularly on the treadmill. he takes walks with 3-year-old charlie, sometimes with the help of a cane, and cares for the children on a daily basis while

sarah works nights as a nurse. >> he changes their diapers and gets up with them in the middle of the night. he does more than most dads do anyway, and he cannot see. >> i have to keep a positive outlook and think that there is something scientifically rider on the corner that will save my vision -- right around the corner. to sink into a depression and wait for the lights to go up -- >> uncured is so close. it's scary how close it is -- a cure is so close. right now, even reading bedtime stories is tough, so i would like for him to be able to have the whole future with the kids. >> the centers for disease control has a new study in which

states our meeting goals for fruit and vegetable consumption. not a single state qualified. that aim to have each state eating at least two fruits and vegetables a day. consumption is even lower among high school students. only 13% of them said they had at least three servings of vegetables a day. >> some cool air rushes in, kicking up a few scattered showers and sprinkles. some scattered light showers crossing to the lower eastern shore, three parts of dorchester county and about to click the southwest corner of delaware. a brief shower in that location, and it should clear out. for most of maryland, the clearing trend is under way.

overall, it will be a clearing pattern overnight tonight, and a chilly one as the winds of the northwest tap into some of the coolest air of the season so far. you can get a feel for the northwesterly flow sweeping in. the clouds are banking up against the ridges of to the northwest. sometimes in this weather pattern, deeper into winter season we will see lake enhanced snowpack. the last of the showers are clearing the bay and heading down to the lower eastern shore. has been a chilly morning and a cool afternoon. it is only 45 in brevard, pennsylvania. it gives you a feel for how cool the air is invading the mid atlantic region. these were the actual morning lows.

we started the day this morning with temperatures below freezing on the canadian border, 30's across the upper peninsula. it was 47 in detroit and 51 in pittsburg. it will be a lot chillier tomorrow morning as the northwesterly breeze brings a cool fall air mass in. look at the way this guy is clear out heading toward 7:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. that sets the stage for perhaps some crossed out and allegheny and garrett counties. -- for some frost out in allegheny and garrett counties. around here we will see a wide temperature spread. downtown baltimore and areas on the shore of the base staying in a 50's, but north and west of town, you will see temperatures getting into the low 40's overnight. it should be a beautiful day tomorrow after a chilly start.

high pressure settles in and keeps the skies clear. the winds will diminish as the day wears on. friday, the clouds are already moving in rapidly. a few sprinkles show up to the north and west friday morning, and in the afternoon and evening, clouds and showers arriving in the late evening. some of the rain may linger into the first part of the weekend. sunshine tomorrow. average wages running 1-2 feet. 67 tomorrow, 74 with a shower on friday, a chance for showers in the morning saturday, and clearing up for the rest of the weekend, with highs back into the 70's. >> all hands are meeting at the white house. what they plan to do about the situation in afghanistan. >> a huge tsunami has left widespread devastation in remote pacific islands. president obama has sent aid to

help with the recovery. >> coming up, we will take you inside the senior players inside the senior players championship pro-

>> the death toll continues to climb from the tsunami that devastated parts of samoa.

>> images from the tsunami that hit the remote pacific islands show the devastation that the wall of water left behind. homes were ripped apart, cars long side, and people were left with nothing. the waves caused by the earthquake reach up to 20 feet high. president barack obama has declared a major disaster for american samoa, ordering aid to help with recovery. >> i am trying to come to terms with the events and how we are going to respond to the damages sustained. >> indonesia is dealing with its own disaster. after a separate massive earthquake hit sumatra, the violent shaking said panic residents running into the streets. local officials say thousands were buried by the 7.9

magnitude earthquake. a mall and two hospitals were among the buildings that collapsed, and dozens of deaths have been confirmed. as night fell, rescuers were still scrambling to find survivors. >> switching gears, first lady michelle obama is in copenhagen tonight to lobby the international olympic committee on behalf of chicago's bid to host the 2016 summer games. chicago is one of four finalists to host the games. president obama will arrive in copenhagen later this week and will also make an appeal. the other cities have called on high-profile leaders to lobby on their behalf. the host will be announced on friday. >> up next, want to shrink your house payment? >> there is a government program that will reduce your payments, but you have to qualify.

>> the big meeting tonight on afghanistan at strategy. >> the good news is, state bridge inspectors found a problem, and the fixes on the fast track. the bad news is where the mone

>> new tonight, is this bridge safe? advanced deterioration has been found. bridge repair is estimated at $83 million, and there is talk of raising tolls to help foot the cost. david collins is live here in the studio with that story. >> the results of the

examination, as a surprise, and repairs are now on the fast track. authorities may also be breathing a sigh of relief. the credit detecting the problem to a new inspection process. >> troubled bridges over water. pillars that hold up the memorial bridge and this bridge over the susquehanna river are deteriorating. repairs are now on the fast track. the question is, or they say? >> the bridges are said, and motorists have no need to worry about the bridge. >> ronald freeman and assess the problem area is under water. the pier foundations are showing their age. deck repairs are currently underway. >> there has been some deterioration in terms of the actual concrete for the bridges and the base of the bridges

themselves. >> the documents and photos reveal an ongoing challenge to keep up with wear and tear caused by mother nature and mankind. >> bridge inspection reports reveal what appears to be more severe deterioration. the problems are well documented, and each are assigned a number in terms of priority. inspections by the maryland transportation authority are done more aggressively than even just a year ago. it is now following the recommendations from a peer review panel. it is developing a plan of action rather than just monitoring the situation. being on the fast track does not necessarily mean a quick fix. >> we believe we need to get in within the next three to five years to actually accomplish the work. >> the combined cost of depicting the two bridges will exceed the $2 billion.

-- will exceed $50 billion. >> we have also just learned that state officials have placed weight restrictions on the ocean city expressway bridge after an expression -- after an inspection there found deterioration. vehicles that weigh more than 6,000 pounds will not be able to use the bridge. a small, unloaded pickup truck weighs about 6,000 pounds. gretzky lawyers for sheila dixon are preparing for two separate trials. it is unclear when the trial on perjury charges will begin, but the mayor's defense is trying to get those two indictments dismissed. the state prosecutor says the move will not affect how he tries the case. a student from montebello elementary and middle school is now the ninth person in our state to die from complications related to the swine flu.

health officials say 14-year-old destinee park is the second victim to fall -- second started to fall victim this week. two arrests have been made in the murder of a 70-year-old david weeks of white marsh. he was found with blood on the sheets and pillowcases over his head. two are charged in the case with murder. both were tenants of mr. weeks, and they were due in court for an eviction notice on the day his body was found. >> the taliban is expanding, and al qaeda is better protected, so what should president obama do about the mess in afghanistan? how will he change u.s. strategy? that is the subject of a big meeting today at the white house. >> president obama call all

hands to the situation room underneath the west wing. secretary of state clinton, national security adviser jones and vice-president by and, chairman of the joint chiefs, commander petraeus, and the general running the war in the afghanistan, stanley mcchrystal, who once 40,000 more troops but will might get them today. >> we will discuss the strategy before we get into tactics. >> president obama has spelled out his goal. but some of that can be done by drones in pakistan. six alleged militants were killed today. should the force in afghanistan and go to over 100,000? his backers say yes. >> we need to have a number of troops that have been recommended. >> democrats like john kerry caution, do not just believe the

generals. >> they were incorrect in vietnam. there were false in iraq, and it is critical press to make certain that if we are asking young americans to put their lives on the lines, the strategy is equal to the sacrifice your asking them to make. >> conflicting advice, as president obama decides what to do in afghanistan. >> republicans a delaying the decision is endangering american lives. >> up next, the city's most likely to emerge as great places for college graduates to find a job. >> also, a florida woman went to a spa but ended up in a coma. now work-family is searching for answers. >> the dangers of texting while driving. a live report coming up. >> here at the maryland science

center, 25 secrets of the mona lisa revealed, as

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>> this was the scene in eastern and the agreement -- eastern indiana this afternoon after a small plane crashed near muncie. authorities confirmed to f-16 fighter jets followed the plane before it crashed, but assured the military was not involved in the crash. officials said the pilot may have suffered from a lack of oxygen. he was coming from grand rapids, michigan. officials have not confirmed if he survived the crash. >> the man who kidnap, rape, and buried alive a 9-year-old girl has died. he was 51 years old. he was on death row for the killing of jessica luntz bird. after it -- jessica lunsford. >> officials in florida are considering criminal charges against a brouwer county spot after a medical procedure landed a woman in a coma. relatives claim that the 37-

year-old nurse and mother of three went to the spa for what she thought was a straightforward liposuction procedure, but somehow stop reading. report showed she had no pulse and was unresponsive, and now her family is trying to find out what happened. but a healthy 37-year-old woman should not go win for the top of procedures they advertise on their website and the legally declared brain dead three days later. that is not normal, and it should not have happened. >> the florida department of health is looking into whether the spot was performing at a procedures -- performing medical procedures that it was not licensed to perform. >> john travolta told the court room both have pleaded not

guilty. >> still to come, they are very popular destinations to live and work for recent college graduates. experts rank the top 10 cities in the u.s. >> starbucks has unveiled its brand of instant coffee. where you can try it for free. >> northwest winds are bringing in some of the chilliest wins so far. a frost advisory is out for western maryland. see how it will look for the baltimore area and just a second. second.

>> new developments tonight in a corruption case against mayor sheila dixon. why she is facing possibly two criminal trials, and why her defense team wanted it that way. a local middle school student diagnosed with the h1n1 virus

has died. tonight her father speaks with us about what he wants other

>> younger americans just starting their careers have always been willing to relocate, but this mobile generation has become more cautious about making just any move. as a result, cities with staying power is emerging industries may benefit the most when the recession lifts. michelle has the story. >> they are poised to become the next generation of top-rated cities for a new generation of workers. leading the list and sharing the no. 1 spot, washington d.c. and seattle. cities with long histories of government jobs and related industries.

a wall street journal's panel ranked the city's based on job possibility, affordability, and quality of life. analysts say college graduates and seniors will be taking your risk. >> that will be saying, we cannot take anything for granted, and we will go to places that seem like safe bets as far as getting jobs and have a nice lifestyle. >> the unemployment rate for 18- 24-year-old is estimated to be nearly twice the overall national average. they are competing with each other along with older, out of work americans. next i am willing to relocate and do internships. i would love to stay in your area, but if an opportunity opens up, i am willing to take it. >> york city suffered from a financial crisis, but the big apple still rounds out the top

five. cities not on the list, charlotte, north carolina, also hit by the banking crisis, and las vegas. >> people came to las vegas because it is an affordable place to live. >> young americans looking to make their mark in cities brimming with opportunity. >> among the other top 10 cities, denver, dallas, boston, and the raleigh-durham area of north carolina. >> we can see a few scattered showers trying to clear that lower eastern shore of maryland. and cool weather pattern, the last of the showers tracking down to somerset county and moving over toward ocean city. a few sprinkles south of annapolis and just south of the d.c. area, but mostly dry weather pattern north and west

of baltimore, all the way up toward the lakes as the cool, dry air settles in. at the inner harbor we hit 68 degrees. the normal high for the last day of september is 73, so we are a little bit below that. it is going to be surely as we head into tomorrow morning. 92 was the record for today. on the last day of september in 1920, 1.6 inches of rain. the cloud cover associated with a cooler coming off the mountains. chilly temperatures to the north and west, 40's afternoon temperatures in the mounds right now, and this morning, lows were below freezing to the north and west. with clearing skies and the northwest breeze, expected chilly early thursday morning.

heading west into the mounds, some frost and freeze possible out in the colder valleys of allegheny and garrett counties. low 50's in downtown baltimore and along the shore of the bay. lots of sunshine tomorrow after a chilly morning. it will be sunny and pleasant in the afternoon. a beautiful star to october. clouds move rapidly back in our direction by friday, and there is a possibility of scattered showers developing late friday evening as the next front rolls through our region. that may linger into the morning on saturday with the possibility of rain holding off into the early part of the weekend. sunny skies tomorrow, a cool day, and high temperatures of only 64-69. on the bay, wins out of the west and wins a one-2 feet.

here comes october. 67 tomorrow, sunny skies, a beautiful fall day. a chance for a shower friday, a better chance saturday morning with a high of 75. sunday looks like a beauty, 73 we partly cloudy skies. temperatures stay normal for most of next week. >> do you want to cut your house payment? we have some suggestions for you in tonight's "consumer alert." >> there is a government program that will reduce your payments to 31% of your income. you go to the website and type in the information requested to see if they hold your loan. if you fit your banks sweet spot for modifications, they may take action, but a large savings account may disqualify you, and lots of credit card debt will do

the same. if you do not have anti-virus software on your pc, microsoft has a deal for you. they have released free anti virus protection. the company says the software will not slow down your machine. there's a new trend for dog of owners who dropped off their debts at doggie daycare. first parents had the opportunity to check up on their care givers. his baby has board feet. -- has four feet. check out what he looks up on his laptop. >> this is an image of the web cam. >> we are sitting on a park

bench looking at bruno playing with his dogmates. >> it makes me feel more comfortable when i am gone for nine hours a day or on a trip. >> one camera's right above the t bvt>q. dawan owners can log in at the office and keep an eye on their best friend. -- dog owners can lobby in. >> some people come in and say they could not see their dog today. >> video suppliers tell us the dog the cams are growing in popularity among bed care providers. >> i only allow myself during lunch to view it. it can be very addictive, but i do not want to become an obsessive person that cyber stocks my dog.

>> starbucks unveiled its brand of instant coffee. the coffee is now available at solid -- at all its u.s. locations. it will be sold for about $3 and a 12 pack for $10. customers can taste the instant coffee for freed from october 2 thru october 5. >> i want to try that. the federal reserve proposes rules to better protect americans from sudden credit card interest rate hikes. see what that plan could meet rigid could mean for you on our web site, wbaltv.com. take a look at some of our hair styles then and now on the slide show. autopsy results are in on dj a.m. you can read the full report on the entertainment section. to get breaking news and weather

alerts sent directly to your cellphone, you can sign up by clicking on mobil. >> a serious accident in breaking news. >> fire crews are trying to make their way up to the scene of the overturned a miracle. the operator of the vehicle seems to be on a self on tried to call for assistance. the buses cannot get by, and we know tractor-trailers' cannot get by. this ram will be shut down for quite some time. >> baltimore mayor sheila dixon energy must prepare for the possibility of two separate criminal trials. >> new rulings in the case and why her defense team wants to trawls instead of one. >> leonardo da vinci came up with ideas hundreds of years before his time, like rotary

blades for a helicopter. a new

>> this weekend, a new exhibit is opening that explores the world of leonardo da vinci. >> kids will get a chance to operate some of his many inventions and explore the mystery behind the mona lisa. >> he is pretty much the greatest genius the world has ever seen. what is documented is quite fascinating. >> a new exhibit opening saturday is dedicated to the genius of leonardo da vinci. he is most famous for his artwork. this is a celebration of his work, his sense of wonder and

imagination. >> it will see things like the early inventions for the tank, the helicopter, that uses the basic concepts of centrifugal force. it shows how you are able to lift the weight, but to stop the light falling, he invented that the toothed wheel. >> is the same concept of the bicycle chain. it is the same motion used in clocks. >> he created an early diving suit, a bridge that could be built without nails, but he was most famous for his art. here is a rendition of the last supper, and a scientific exploration of the mona lisa, an engineer who photographed the original using a special camera.

>> a scientific study reveals 25 secrets that we have on display here. there are some secrets with regard to the under drawings. >> i want kids to understand that if you push the limits of your imagination, you can come up with some amazing things. most of these inventions were never built in the dingy's time, but we have put them together today, and most of them were -- they were never built in the event shda vinci's time. >> we will rebroadcast this newscast tonight at 7:00. >> here is a look at what is coming up at 6:00. >> baltimore's mayor out that -- may now face to criminal trials, but what about that explained cash? >> beginning tomorrow, it will

be against the law in maryland to texas what you drive. a live report coming up. >> and a 14-year-old girl dies from swine flu in baltimore city. hear from our father and the latest on vaccine ability -- availability. live, local, latebreaking. >> are big story tonight, northeast baltimore middle school student diagnosed with swine flu is dead, the second such death in a week. >> tonight, the girl's father talks with us about his daughter and what he wants other parents to know. >> we spoke with james parker this afternoon here at the school. he said that reports that his daughter got secure at the school or false. he is pleased with the school's response to the situation and is keeping her two sisters enrolled here. >> the school did not know that

destinee had anything on monday. i did not know, and the doctors did not know. we all were frightened to find out what was going on. >> james parker wants it made clear his daughter's school has handled this correctly throughout, from his perspective. >> this is a good school. my other kids will continue to go here. the whole family was checked and the school has been checked. the school was totally safe, as well as my home and my other children. >> he lost one of his three daughters yesterday when swine flu took his 14-year-old daughter, destinee. >> it is hard, but we are holding up. >> those that are younger and older --