is wba l 11 news at noon in hd. >> and mindy basera. survival of the tsunami are continuing the hard work of repairing their lies buried dozens of people were killed and buildings were destroyed. >> it has been astonishing over the last 12 hours to see how much has actually been accomplished given the severity of the damage. we saw rows that were largely washed out being repaired temporarily enough to get at least one lane of traffic through. they're getting supplies in an electrical crews are trying to get power restored. it is remarkable given the fact that some of these villages are in remote areas. it is very much neighbor helping neighbor in every manner you can imagine, including what to do with the dead. that is what the biggest problems. the morgues and hospitals are overwhelmed and do not know exactly what to do. >> to see a thing like this, is

dangerous. there is no words to describe. >> there is a sense of resiliency. as we were driving around, there was riding on a home that life goes on for it we saw the same thing painted on a car. there's a lot of grief and a lot of rebuilding and a long way to go. the sense is that there's not much else to do but pick up and do the best they can. certainly a long way to go from here. >> our local weather forecast could not be better for the first day of october. our current temperatures are up to 59 degrees. 65 degrees and ocean city. still a little cool up in york, pennsylvania. blue skies and plenty of sun. lives are like out of the west

and the sun will not set until 6:4929. tonight will be milder than the last couple of nights. 52 degrees downtown and partly sunny skies and dry and winds will shift to the southeast because a warm front will approach and a cold front will get through here saturday. i will tell you what the weekend looks like a little bit. >> it could cost to a lot more to drive on state roads. that is because several new laws take effect today aimed at keeping drivers focused and observing the speed limit for effective today, speed camera is will take shots of drivers exceeding the speed limit by 12 miles per hour. it is also illegal to send a text message and if caught, you would have to pay a fine up to $500. you may face a $500 fine and you can text to this number whether

you agree or disagree. we will greet the all the results of our poll at 5:00. baltimore police have suspended the commander of the department in the southeastern district. he was stripped of his police powers in order to stay home with peg. the suspension had not been released. he had commanded the district since 2007 and has been a member of the police force since 1991. there will be an interim commander. sheila dixon may face a two trials. her legal team opted to split the case against the mayor. one is a charge of perjury and one charge is a charge of theft. they say she took the kids and one hand and stole from the poor for with the other hand. >> it comes as no surprise.

we indicted two different cases. it was up the defense to make a decision whether we want them tried together or separately and they elected to try them separately. >> the mayor's first trial alleging she stole gift cards is slated for november 9. an overnight house fire in northeast baltimore injures three people including a baltimore city firefighter. this was inside this home on sheldon avenue a at about 11:30 last night. the firefighter was not seriously injured. because of the fire is under investigation. police are trying to piece together the circumstances behind the death of a person found in randallstown. the medical examiner is trying to find the cause of death. police are trying to identify a body found in a dumpster in west baltimore. it was a male victim.

city police are investigating two separate stabbings overnight at the same location. the first happened at about two o'clock 30 inside a store following a fight between two women and a man. another man later walked into the same store with stab wounds. he was taken to johns hopkins where he is listed in critical condition. howard county police have arrested two teenagers accused of beating a cab driver to death during a robbery. they plan to charge the 16-year- old and his 17-year-old brother as adults in the -- in the attack. the brothers held the cab at the greenbelt metro station and instead of paying the fare, they kicked, punched, and choked the cabbie. despite the severity, the driver was able to survive. >> while he was seriously injured, we were able to get information from the victim. the patrol officers in laurel

are familiar with the people live in that community and people who have been bothered in the community before. >> the brothers were arrested tuesday and charged with attempted murder, robbery, and assault. they are being: $500,000 bond. >> a man and woman are being held in a dispute with a landlord. they were due in eviction for the same day the body of their landlord was found in his home in the 1200 block of hilldale road. they found duct tape and their fingerprints. they are charged with first- degree murder >> the twin brothers accused of burning a pit bull to death go to trial. the case against them has been postponed at the request of the defense attorneys. prosecutors announced they were exploring possible gang association. the defense attorneys say they

may need more time to prepare a defense. the hearing is set for october 15. coming up, a devastating accident in michigan, a teenager hit by a car. details on that accident as recover the nation, next. >> you could e-mail your questions to wba

>> two teenagers in michigan are in hospital after their struck by a car after crossing the street to get to a school bus this morning. it happened in rochester hills near detroit. the school bus lights were activated. both were conscious at the scene and taken to the hospital. a dog missing from northern virginia for a decade will soon be reunited with his owner after showing up in oklahoma and 80- year-old girl found the dog. -- and 8-year-old girl found the dog. the dog had a microchip under the dog's skin. the owner is not well enough to travel. they could be together again next week. how the dog got to oklahoma is a

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>> the medical alert -- americans are overdosing from drugs to get from the doctor more often than a dealer.

doses from painkillers like methadone, coding, and more in have tripled since 1999. that is according to a new report. in 2006, nearly 13,000 people died from painkiller overdoses. prescription drug overdoses have surpassed overdoses of illegal drugs like heroin and cocaine. some people are finding themselves busier than ever. the demand for flu-related products has gone through the roof. the company that makes the vaccine has increased their staff and are working 24 hours a day. >> what ever stock we had in the warehouse was shipped immediately on april 26. we did not have any left. we had to then gear up. >> officials have recommended health professionals where respirators when caring for patients.

>> now, your 11 insta-weather + forecast. >> you can enjoy this great start to the month of october and the mid-atlantic. there are not many clouds around her. our cloud cover is to the north and there is a huge storm that is brewing elsewhere west over the place. that will not affect our weather until the weekend. by the weekend, it is, of a mixed bag. you will need your umbrella because there is expected to be showers. we are in the low 60's right now. here is your statewide forecast, in the mountains of western maryland, the elevation is beautiful. 56 degrees, with abundant son. we're looking at a high of 67 locally. over to the eastern shore, 69

degrees and winds out of the west at 10 miles per hour. winds are at 8-12 knots and waves are only have 1 foot. in 91-degree was a record high in 1940. we had a record low 36 degrees six years later. we are under the norm today but closer to our average low tonight. we will see milder air incoming and the wind will change direction. there will be approaching warm front tonight that will affect us throughout the day on friday. 48 degrees in the outlying areas and in the low 50's downtown. we have the intense sun to our west. that will play their weekend forecast. the first annual knows, milder

conditions throughout the day tomorrow and a chance of showers late tomorrow. we will have some more clouds until 3:00 a.m. friday morning. it hangs around by 9:00 a.m. saturday. we will see a residual effect by 1:00 and after that, we start to clear out. later on saturday afternoon, we will be o.k. but showers throughout saturday morning. sunday looks pretty good. we will see partly cloudy skies throughout the day. 72-75 degrees and sunday will be in the low 70's with dry conditions. by monday, 73 degrees, partly cloudy and tuesday chance of showers. that will last into wednesday, as well. >> marc katz is here.

someone will get very lucky to adopt this dog. you can go to the adoption center on falls road. he is a pomeranian mix. he will not last. he is a great little dog. >> he needs a little bit of training? >> he loves everybody. he is wonderful. >> very good looking dog. >> someone will get very lucky. >> we think he's cute. why is my dog aggressive when he is walking on a leash but not aggressive when he is off the leash? >> dogs do things because you allow them to. you have to train the dog and get the dog under control and teacher to be obedient. dogs can become more assertive and aggressive and protected when they are on the least because they cannot maneuver if

they are threatened. if they see it another dog, they may not be able to feel like they can get away. a little but more anxious. the main thing is that you are not controlling the dog. you should be able to give a stop command. >> how can i stop my dog from chewing on my socks and underwear? >> it is because you allow them to do it. the dog needs to be on a leash until it is trained. i recommend six points on a leash or in a crate. you have to replace the item that they have to don. you have to correct the dog and replace it with something positive. it takes six months to a year to train a dog correctly. >> what is my pomeranian get so angry when he sees other dogs?

>> it could be a number of reasons. they might want to play and they could be communicating. they could be protective of the property or of you. some dogs have a tendency to be more aggressive toward other animals. the most important thing is that you train the dog to be civil and obedient. >> does neutering and spaying help? >> the physical component of the problem, even if they are neutered, can be protected and aggressive. you need to train them to stop on your command. >> beckham take time. >> -- that can take time. >> taken to class. -- take them to a class and get it over and done with. you'll love good communication after that. >> and everyone else will join your pet more to.

-- more, too. good luck to you marley. give the spca a call. if you have a question for mark katz or any other veterinarians, you can e-mail us at wbaltv.com or visit our website. thank you, marc. the miracle on the hudson pilot is back in a cockpit. he flew from charlotte to new york this morning. >> captain chesley "sully"is back. >> u.s. air wis officials at what is needed from them. i have only one request -- that

was when i did return to work, i want to be reunited with my crew from flight 1549 on january 15. >> by his side, was his first officer and his co-pilot. today it was a symbolic green in the cockpit on a flight following the original destination in from aborted to charlotte, north carolina. u.s. airways flight 1549 had just taken off on that winter day when the pilot and co-pilot knew something had gone wrong. they reported a clock of the said collide with the plane and knocked out boat engines. there were few options but to ditch the plane in the water. all 155 passengers and crew members survived. rescue and ferryboats are raised to eight passengers who took refuge on the plane's wings. the pilot comes back as a flight

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