the decision of the year was rushed to tv cameras on the nation. the affordable health care act upheld 5-4. chief justice john roberts joining justices to declare the mandate constitutional. he rode the penalty amounts to a tax. the constitution permits such attacks, it is not our role to forbid it. >> what is what this court today? >> conservatives were enraged. >> this is clearly a turning point in american history. >> it is a huge political win for the president. he ticked off the benefits. guaranteed coverage even with pre-existing conditions. no more caps and coverage. he praised the justices. >> they reaffirmed a fundamental principle that here in america at in the wealthiest nation on

earth, no illness or accident should lead to any family's financial ruin. >> democrats were ecstatic. >> irreversible? mitt romney vowed he would see it repealed. >> this is a time of tours for the american people. our mission is clear. if you want to get rid of obamacare, will have to replace president obama. >> i have scheduled a vote for total repeal of the bill to occur on wednesday, july 11. >> president obama says today's ruling ought to mean moving forward to implement his health care law. republicans say the decision here merely marks a fresh start in their fight for repeal. let's go to david collins for an

impact on the ruling. >> the malley administration applauds the decision, declaring it against considerable momentum. >> the politically game changing and divisive supreme court decision is expected to accelerate health care reform efforts already underway in maryland. the governor and lieutenant governor issued a joint statement. today's decision is considerable -- gives considerable momentum to our efforts in maryland. >> in maryland and gives tax credits to many small businesses who could not get it previously, allowing people to stay on their parents' health care until 26, and most importantly, in a couple of years, hundreds of thousands of maryland ers will

get health care. >> individuals and small businesses can buy coverage. the health benefit exchange does not rely on state funds but of $34.40 million in federal grants. house republicans pounced on the decision calling it disappointing revealing. >> the president today in his response said he disagreed that it was a tax but the supreme court has held is a tax. >> taxpayers will be required to provide their health insurance status on forms in 2015. the irs will go after those who choose not to purchase any or pay the penalty. they can see there are some components that should remain intact. >> such as buying across state lines or pre-existing conditions, even keeping your

kids on the health insurance program of to trade -- age 26. >> the gop caucus says this will increase the federal debt by $500 billion. they said that maryland taxpayers will pick up the tab when the federal subsidies run out. we will hear from lt. gov. anthony brown who spearheaded this effort and from the state health department. >> are complete coverage of the health-care overhaul ruling continues on line. find out higher state representatives are reacting. get an interactive timeline on how health care is evolving through the years. >> now to the late breaking details on the son of greg burnstein. owen burnstein and his roommate have been sent to the

hospital. we have more on what we have found. >> this is a still developing story involving owen burnstein and his roommate. police were called before 4:00 a.m. for an import -- report of an assault. they had agreed to cut each other as some kind of blood brother exchange. a fight ensued and both men had been hospitalized. a spokesman for the office said the montgomery county state's attorney's office has agreed to handle all aspens of this case should charges be filed. but that is due to the obvious conflict of presents. city police have interviewed them and they're presenting the information they have gathered today to a court commissioner who will decide whether charges

should be filed. we will continue to update this story as it develops. this is a live look at the house of representatives where lawmakers have voted to hold attorney general eric holder in contempt of congress. this stems from what is known as operation fast and furious. related to a boggled tracking operation. >> an excessive heat advisory tomorrow. the city has declared a code red alert. we will be looking at he indexes that could top 100 degrees. >> the heat is cranking up. the humidity levels are not disasters outside. it is fairly dry with relative

humidity in the 25% range. that will be changing. satellite ritter composite showed mainly clear skies. the first ingredient is a good deal sunshine which we have had today. 95 degrees at the airport and cooler in the mountains. cincinnati at 100 degrees. that is the air that is coming our way tomorrow. temperatures in the mid- to the upper 90's. a heat warning of toward metro philadelphia. temperatures will be of around 100 degrees for many locations. that will be the hottest of this heat wave. i will tell you if any significant relief comes our way. >> baltimore -- baltimore city man is accused of holding a woman against her will in his basement for 23 hours and

holding -- raping her repeatedly. he is being called a danger. he met the young woman before ond had corresponded and hav facebook. at one point he threatened her with a knife. >> the crime out of a relatively quiet neighborhood. police are looking for two men who robbed and shot a man as he was walking home from work. we have more from baltimore police headquarters. >> police tell us they do not have much to go on with the shooting. the good news is that the victim was expected to survive. police are hoping to talk to the victim to get a better picture of what his attackers look like. >> it is disturbing.

with our business, we thrive on this neighborhood and everyone is close-knit in this neighborhood. and for something like that to happen it hurts a neighbor. >> it is a shock to learn that less than half a block away police say a man was shot twice and robbed as he was coming home from work. >> they live in the neighborhood so for them to not able to walk through the streets and have to worry about being shot and robbed. that is a big problem. >> after midnight, two men approached the victim and pulled a gun. he was shot twice. once in the face and once in the neck. the suspects fled down moravia road toward bel-air. >> we have not had any problems in our area and i have been here 37 years. >> folks who live in the neighborhood behind where the

shooting occurred say it is very quiet and violent crime is rare. >> this is outside of our neighborhood. the problem is the outsiders that come in. >> others are hoping the shooting is not a trend. >> this comes in waves. nothing like that has happened here for a long time. >> are representative from the improvement association tells me the victim in this case was an employee of a mcdonald's in that area. the victim's condition is improving. anyone with information is asked to call city police. >> we have an update on breaking news we've brought you yesterday.

the fire was caused by wood finishing products placed in the recycling bin. everyone got out safely but one adult was treated for chest pains. anne arundel county officials remind people to read and follow disposal instructions. >> i have seen that before. it is being called the worst fire in colorado history. it is living up to its name today. >> conditions are too dangerous to track down the cause. the fbi is stepping in. >> the baltimore city skyline is about to change. the coming addition and when it will come about. >> health advocates describe how

the supreme court ruling will impact

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containers to be transported across the country. those crains were shipped in from china. they barely fit under the bay and key bridges. we will see those cranes changing the look of the city's skyline. worst fears have become reality. hundreds of homes have burned to the ground in that fire in colorado springs and that number could go up. >> after winning in agony for much of the week, hundreds of families learned today they no longer have homes. >> we know that hundreds of homes have been destroyed. >> in one community alone, 300 homes burned to the ground. even as they delivered the news,

fire officials said today it brings the most -- today brings the most promising conditions to get ahead of the fire. >> we're retrogressive. we have the first break in the weather that we've had since we have been here. >> fire crews are numbering near 1500. switching from defense to offense for the first time in four days. >> it will be difficult and take time. there will be smoke and fire for quite some time. >> for evacuees, this fire has been an emotional and physical rollercoaster. >> we evacuated a couple of days ago due to the smoke, came back, and we had mandatory evacuation began. now monument is under evacuation. >> this is one of nine major wildfires burning. there are dozens of other fires burning in several other western states. 32,000 residents remain

evacuated including those at the u.s. air force academy. there is no word yet on when they might be able to return. >> we began with a landmark new device that could change the way doctors view the labor process. it allows scientists to get a better idea on how things work and could enable babies to be delivered more smoothly. people can watch live footage of a child being born from inside the womb. the video gives scientists a real time detailed view of childbirth. it can help them gain information about the proper management of labor and delivery and determined which mothers will need see sections long before they happen. another study shows a pregnant woman should take the load off their feet. too much standing can affect the growth of a developing fetus. women hold jobs that require

long periods of standing had babies with smaller heads. the same for women who worked more than 40 hours a week during their third trimester. working up to 36 weeks seem to have no impact. the fda has new guidelines to make it easier for people to use sunscreen. you already think you know how. only 20% to 25% use it correctly. that is because of confusing product labels. they say they are waterproof many manufacturers have not tested along the products last on the skin. sunscreen will be labeled as water resistant for 40 or 80 minutes which is an indicator of when people should reapplied. the new level should appear on themselves -- on the shelves in december.

>> is heating up so far. the atmosphere is still pretty dry. today we're moving the temperatures on the thermometer open to the 90's for most areas with the exception of our cool spots in maryland. 89 at ocean city. that is warm for them. they have not had the vice president dick cheney breeze. the westerly wind has kept it warmer. in the mountains, low to mid- 80's. 95 at bwi marshall. the eastern shore is hot with temperatures in the 90's. hot stuff across the state. the dew point is still mostly in the 50's. even some 40's showing up. keeping the atmosphere dry. the dew point may be coming into the 60's and 70's.

the weather service has a heat advisory covering most of maryland. and delaware and up toward philadelphia. mostly cleared here and warmer tonight. that southwest wind. here is what used to be debby. that was the story earlier. the heat is pumping in the hot weather. memphis, 101. tomorrow will be a scorcher. air temperatures from 98 to 103. west winds at 8 to 15. the humidity will be higher so the index may push toward 1054110 tomorrow afternoon. the western wind on the bay. the water temperatures are in the 70's. much more comfortable and near

or on the bay. high tide at 3 03 p.m. may be a passing thunderstorm tomorrow. saturday, a better chance for the storm. on the eastern shore to is the humidity that makes it feel uncomfortable with temperatures around 100. a slight risk of a thunderstorm saturday. if you're headed to ocean city, this is a good time to have that way. friday through sunday will be warm but not as hot as around here. hopefully a sea breeze in the afternoon or evening. a good deal of sun and some scattered fair weather clouds. sunday, its 20% of a -- 20% chance of a thunderstorm. great beach weather at ocean city. the -- we will not break 100.

on sunday, we will be close to 100. still in the mid-90's monday and tuesday. and 88 on the fourth of july. >> hundreds of baltimore catholics are flocking to rome. why pope benedict xvi is honoring the archbishop. >> after the break, we checked in at the olympic trials. [ male announcer ] millions of dollars for new schools and teachers...

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and the reaction from his history -- sister hilary and his mother was priceless. >> we have seen some reaction from her. you do not think they are into these trials? >> that came after he touched first in the 200 meters freestyle final. winning against ryan lochte. both represent the u.s. in this event in london. afterwards, he explained why the times were slower than some had anticipated. >> when we're next to each other we kind of play like cat and mouse. we do not sort of jump out after it. >> they took the morning off, scratching the 100 meter freestyle after phelps injured himself a spot. michael phelps returns to the pool for the final of the 200

butterfly. it is scheduled for 8:12 p.m. and you can watch it here. phelps is the heavy favorite. also worth mentioning, he is the two-time defending olympic champion and the record holder in that event. >> we have been watching the news every night. >> for parents and students, the way of report cards look will be different. >> it has to do with the new grading rules. that should take effect at the end of summer vacation. details will we come back. -- when we come back. >> fire officials take actionff

>> live, local, late-breaking. this is wbal tv 11 news at five in hd. stan stovall, donna hamilton, and tom tasselmyer. 11 years at 5 continues now.

>> i am happy and pleased to see the supreme court put the rule of law had of partisanship and ruled that the affordable care act is constitutional. >> only one way to truly fix obamacare and that is a full repeal. >> this is a green light. what this says is let's go forward now at full speed. >> this is clearly unconstitutional. there is no basis in the constitution for the government to have this level of history making expansion of power. lawmakers reacting to the -- what is being called the biggest supreme court decision. they decided to uphold nearly all of president obama's health care reform bill. >> lawmakers can go forward with a number of reform efforts such as including -- increasing medicare coverage levels. we spoke with a person who has

been watching the story closely. >> lashonda edwards was concerned with how the supreme court ruled. now that the affordable health care act has been upheld, it is time for her to try to get some benefits. >> i am very excited. i am ecstatic. >> hospital visits are covered and sing a specialist should no longer cost $200 a visit. something she could not afford. like many uninsured and underinsured in this country, she is relieved by the supreme court has a decision from the health care plan. >> i was so excited, yes. they passed it. >> she suffers from sickle cell anemia. she lost her company health benefits and said insurance carriers she contacted denied her coverage because she has a pre-existing condition.

>> this is historic day where individuals will get health care they deserve. >> she is ready to spread the word. >> every day we serve people that do not have access to health care. they go without prescription drugs and without specialty care services and we're thrilled and amazed. quex are county health officer said this will lead to better health care. >> five years ago i was diagnosed with early onset parkinson's disease. no one knows it. you know why? because i have insurance. >> he shares his personal story to show how having insurance helps him. >> many have conditions that precludes them if their company does not provide insurance. that is outrageous but this bill allows everyone whenever the look of the drop in their

lives to get coverage. >> 750,000 marylanders do not have health insurance. health advocates believe with the supreme court's ruling that number can be cut in half. >> the supreme court healthcare ruling is the big story. lawmakers have been weighing in. specifically the requirement that every american have or buy health insurance. 13% of the population remains uninsured. senator barbara mikulski joined senate democrats on the steps celebrating what she called a victory for democracy and women. >> this is constitutional, undeniable and irreversible. >> maryland has legislation to set of standards and regulations

to run the program and create a framework for much -- where individuals and small businesses can buy health care coverage. there was an incident between the state attorney's son and another man that left them both hospitalized. police were called this morning for a report of an aggravated assault. they found owen bernstein and another man, both appeared to be cut. deputies responded to the 1700 block of fountain block away. the victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso and was taken to shock trauma. the man is in critical condition. anyone with integration coulshod contact the harford county sheriff's office. >> anne arundel county an studes

and parents could see changes to the grating regulation. >> will those changes affect rates that show up on report cards? >> it would not affect the letter grade but it will in some make clear how they go about assigning grades. the new rules will be in place by the time students come back from summer vacation but it is getting high marks from the teachers' union which have a hand in drawing up the regulation. >> what the difference is is how many re when the materials will be turned in and the feeling they have mastered the material. >> there were different

interpretations and we wanted to make sure that there was consistency says students were benefiting from the new regulations. >> the district is trying to make sure parents understand what is going to happen next. >> all students should be on the same page and if the parents have some questions we should be able to get more information and understanding. crack some are not so sure there is a need to make changes. >> consistency can be good and bad. teachers should be given latitude to be creative in their classroom and find ways to reach out because the most important thing is that they are learning. >> officials say that is also the reason for moving ahead. this will affect every student enrolled in county schools. you can read a copy of that regulation on our website, wbaltv.com. click on education alert. >> after only a year as co-host

and days of speculation, ann curry gives a tearful goodbye. >> today is my last day as a regular co-host. >> more on what her new role

taiex hundreds of catholics are in a room or on the right to seek archbishop william lori get special recognition from the pope. he is set to receive a light best man to that is blessed by the pope. it will be presented at st. peter's basilica. also addressing the first ever the observatory on religious freedom. a group formed to address religious freedom around the world. >> more on the breaking news we brought you the top of the hour. for the first time in american history, a sitting cabinet member has been found in contempt of congress.

the house found u.s. attorney to be ineric holder i contempt. dozens of democrats walked out of the chamber in protest and did not participate in a politically charged vote. holder issued a statement calling the vote it regrettable culmination of a misguided politically motivated investigation. the brother of bernie madoff is expected to plead guilty. peter madoff will admit guilt in conspiracy to commit securities fraud and other charges including falsifying records. the charge carries a 10-year prison sentence. his wife ruth and sons mark and andrew worked at the firm. mark committed suicide two years

after turning in his father. say aboutger has to our home turf. [inaudible] [inaudible]

reiskin afternoon. here is what is coming up @ 6. the key part of the president's health-care plan was upheld. impacting the entire country. what this means for us in maryland. the son of the city's state attorney finds himself in the middle of n

>> it has many eyes on our turf. he was the champion of the tournament in 2009 and says he has been anticipating playing on dry grain. especially with the forecast calling for days of intense heat. >> temperatures were struggling to hit 80. we were pushing into the mid- and upper 90's.

96 degrees at the airport. that is where the official measurements are occurring. 99 downtown parade 86 is normal. tan above normal for the high temperature. 99 a couple years ago. that is the record. tomorrow is one of five, it probably will not be that hot. 107 degrees in st. louis. 99 degrees in chicago. 98 in cincinnati. national, 103. little rock at 107. this is where the wind will be coming from tomorrow out of the west and southwest. all this heat in beating the ohio valley and southern great lakes is moving in our direction. it is invading the state slowly. temperatures in the 90's across the western japan handle. it is -- across the western

panhandle. the heat is cranking up and the heat advisory is in effect for the day tomorrow with the heat index over 105. 70's for the low tonight. mostly clear skies. sunset at 80 7:00 p.m. y.at is what used to be debbi it is moving out to sea. the big weather story is this heat over the central part of the country heading in our direction. good news for firefighters in colorado. more numerous showers and thunderstorms have developed. some worcester coming in. -- moisture coming in. tit will be dry and hot. hazy sun tomorrow. sunrise at 5:43 a.m.

westerly winds on the bay with waves of 1 foot. the water temperatures are cool. it will be more comfortable. temperatures in the 80's there but thunderstorms may pop up tomorrow morning and on saturday. on the eastern shore, more humid and hot. 100 degrees, feeling like 105. a nice place to be is ocean city. the water temperatures are in the 70 posey limiting the amount of heating that can happen although west wind could get them into the 90's. maybe a late day thunderstorm. we're at triple digits tomorrow. backing off into the mid-90's by sunday. lo 90's monday and by the fourth of july, temperatures at 88. >> sum breaking news in anne

arundel county. the gas leak. >> this is a serious gas leak. south of route 3. this is the 900 block of echo bay court. fire officials were notified to respond because of a gas leak at this location. the gas leak is so severe there in the process of evacuating 12 homes. we do not have reports of injuries but anybody trying to use the road should be a bias is shut down. >> make sure that does not happen to you. that is the state fire official.

he joined fire officials from across the area to demonstrate different fireworks and areas that could cause severe injury to my even death. it is not just a big display. sparklers and other legal novelty's account for more than 40% of injuries related to fireworks. >> barker's burn at 1200 degrees which can cause serious burns quickly in combustible items like clothing that can be ignited. >> only gold label sparklers are legal in most of maryland. that is not the case in prince georges county. those devices are illegal to possess, sell, or discharge. for a look at what is legal and not legal, go to our website, wbaltv.com.

going outside for a small " mean going off campus. a number of actions are driving this movement such as second- hand smoke risks. the california state system will bar tobacco use by august 2013. the university of missouri at columbia is going smoke-free in 2014. tobacco use among young people ages 18-25 remains at epidemic proportions nationwide. people across the area are joining hunter strike -- a hunger strike. >> this is the fourth day. just floyd's is all we're having. prentixx many gathered at the post office to rally for those participating. they're angry over covers's efforts to privatize the u.s. ps.

>> this is about protecting everybody is right, not just a postal worker -- postal workers. afford toot going to have to send a package if it gets privatized. >> the next up is washington, d.c.. many have traveled from as far away as portland, oregon. >> ann curry will take on a new role as anchor at large. and international correspondent. she joined last june and she spoke emotionally about her new position. >> they're giving me some fancy new titles which means i will get tickets to every big story

we want to cover. we will go all over the world. >> is very hard announcement for her to make and her co-host said that her caring nature has shown through her reporting. many say that savannah guthrie will be a replacement. it was induction date for the u.s. academy. hear from them as they began their emotional six-week journey.

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it is the latest craze in dance workouts. think of it as a cross between singing into your hair brush in front of the mayor and a fund girls led out. in this case you will burn some serious calories. she started teaching when it launched last year. >> everyone -- when you can come in and socially engaged with your peers and your friends, and move for 45 to 50 minutes and burn almost 500 calories, you cannot be that. >> it combines a series of dance moves along with your favorite hits and appeals to just about everybody. she wanted a new workout after losing 70 pounds and is trying it for the first time. >> i loved it. i thought it was great. i am a bit musically challenged. i never grew up with this music. i wanted to give it a try. i could see if i could learn some things. >> that is about all it takes.

one try and/or hoped. rachel max says it is a perfect outlet. >> i am in my 20's and i am a teacher and this is the way to work out. >> she makes her living working out. she teaches zumba molex the added challenge. >> the choreography was more intense but suitable for all levels. >> they are able to come and put their kids in the nursery. it is kind of infectious. >> i may have caught the bus. maybe a few more classes. >> that is all for us at 5. >> a history making day at the high court. the supreme court issues its decision on the new health care law.

>> that decision left a cloud of doubt over the health care expansion efforts. >> police investigate a bizarre incident. the son of the city state attorney in the hospital. live, local, late-breaking. this is wbal tv 11 news at six. >> this is -- the congress voted on health care. we now know that it is legal, constitutional, undeniable when and irreversible. >> a true victory according to barbara mikulski. she added, i think that is what the founders had in mind. this is democracy in action. that is the big story. the historic decision was made in a 5-4 vote. >> the law is constitutional but >> the law is constitutional but places limitations