[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good afternoon, everyone. we begin with breaking news concerning a possible terror threat. according to a blog cat by the press charges police department, a joint news conference will be held. the ongoing investigation involves an anne arundel county resident. we are following that story and will have the very latest at

5:00. be sure to follow wbaltv.com for updates. one hour ago, baltimore police say one other officers was involved in a crash inear alameda. one officer was taken to shock trauma but no other details are available. the wait is finally over. in just a couple of hours, the u.s. olympic team will walk in the opening ceremony as the summer olympics kickoff. we will have more on the summer olympic games, but first, another type of games are set to begin here in maryland. governor of malate announcing another special session to discuss gambling in the state. david collins is in annapolis. >> the governor is calling for a special session to begin august 9. state house leadership expects

it to last three days. house speaker michael bush says there are enough votes in his chamber to have passage. >> we will be calling a special session to resolve the issue. it will not only allowed us to move forward with the creation of additional needed jobs in the state but it will also allow us to be able to realize fairly quickly approximately $100 million in additional revenues for maryland's no. 1 ranked public schools. >> the bill to do that is still being drafted. it would allow a casino to operate in prince george's county and would allow table games in maryland casinos. one issue is taxing game revenues. there had been a special commission to address the issue. earlier this week, bush said the that was not a popular option in his chamber. recently, one casino operator said that it would not seek a

tax break on such revenues. voters will ultimately decide whether to expand gaming the special session is supposed to start thursday august 9. we will have more on the story coming up. >> thank you. now to our other big story. final preparations are underway in london for tonight's opening ceremony. we are at the stadium to find out more about the kickoff. >> 60,000 will attack olympic stadium tonight for a show called "the isles of wonder." >> we are trying to save the surprise, not because we want it to be a secret, but we want discovered to be part of the evening. >> the cast is sworn to secrecy. reports say that paul mcnerney

will close singing "hey jude." >> it is absolutely incredible. speechless. i will probably cry. >> around olympic park, there is plenty to see and do. workers are putting the finishing touches on the park and competition venues, including the aquatics center, where michael phelps could win more all the medals than anyone in history. he is not feeling any pressure. >> this is about closure and it is about how many topping's i want on my sunday. >> archery is the only event taking place today. and security is tight. this rustler is joking, maybe he can be on the security team. >> i do not have a security team. all of these guys should feel

safe because i'm here. >> the olympic torch also be will come tonight. >> you can catch every moment from beginning to end right here on wbal. it all starts tonight before the opening ceremonies. stay tuned for more in the opening ceremonies, live from london, at 7:30. >> things are looking quite across the baltimore metro area but just outside the area, some things popping up on hd doppler. a couple of storms trekking across virginia and some shower activity in western pennsylvania. this is the start of the activity that could happen later this afternoon. for now, just a couple of clouds in the sky. currently near 90 degrees downtown.

88 degrees. as we get into the afternoon, high temperatures in the mid to upper 90's. there is a chance for storms especially in the next couple of hours. >> that to an update on a store that we broke earlier today. baltimore officials were on the scene of a porch rescue. a person had fallen into a deep hole when the porch collapsed, adding that a paramedic fell into the hole with the victim. police in baltimore county are looking for possible victims of sex abuse today. steven douglas podles engaged in sexual contact with a 13-year- old boy after meeting him through a smartphones app. there are also reports that the suspect is hiv-positive. the incident happened somewhere near in the suspect's home in the sx. -- essex.

officials are afraid that he may have more victims. >> in this case, we want parents to make sure that they are checking their children's applications so that they know who their children are communicating with. >> police have since charged podles with solicitation with a minor and other charges. he is now awaiting his october trial date. police in harford county now know what the suspect looks like in the vi ripken objection. pictures showed a man with short brown hair and glasses. police believe he is the one that took vi ripken from her home in aberdeen. in the meantime, they are combing it for clues. the show we are using all of our

tools available. are hoping somebody will recognize the car and help them pieced together the details. a plane crashes in arizona killing three people. the latest on the investigation. and damage in pennsylvania after last nig

>> covering the nation, three people, including two children are killed in a plane crash in sedona, arizona. the airplane crashed shortly after taking off on thursday. no word on what caused the accident. trouble on the high seas. the coast guard says one of its cutters seized more than 340 bales of marijuana from a boat with an estimated value of $7.7 million. two men were arrested. the seizure marks a milestone. 50 tons of marijuana confiscated at the pacific southwest border since 2011 with an estimate about of $90.7 million. people in western pans of the beginning to clean up today

after severe storms rolled through the area last night. officials say it could be days before the lights are back on. severe storms also hit the pittsburgh area. in new york, a tornado touched down, knocking out power to more than 20,000 people. it is reported that two people have died as a result of the storm. as the start of the olympics is hours away, scam artists are already going for your gold. what to look out for in consumer alert. and baltimore hosting its own version of the olympics. john hopkins doctors are focused on the heart during the games. >> 90 degrees in many spots but it feels even hotter in many areas. the first time i saw fs, it was absolutely amazing. for years and years we had to put up with cable. once we got fios, it was like somebody like took our computer, shook all the junk out of it. [ male announcer ] don't settle for the same old cable technology. now you can move up to verizon fios

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>> an olympic-sized scam morning to pass along. criminals are trying to cash in on all the excitement from the olympic games. some common scams include e- mails and letters saying the you have won the olympic lottery, but the catch is to have to send some cash to claim your prize. and while you are watching the olympics, your social media sites will be a major part of the action. we have tips to make your mobile device your ticket to london. >> smartphones, that is london calling. forget about being a casual spectator on the couch. this year's summer olympics will

offer a more social aspect. >> there will be so many ways that they can interact, watch, and view things happening at the olympics, beyond television, then they have had before. >> it is easy to get driven to digital distraction. this expert says to choose just a few. >> identify who you want to get your information from will help you better understand using your tools and not overwhelm you at the same time. >> he suggests a dashboard- style app. the best part of these offerings are streaming video, but that can take up your data, so be sure to connect with a wireless connection. >> you will get better quality and you will keep the bill way down. connect over wi-fi.

>> good afternoon. starting to get pretty steamy out there. also keeping in mind the chance for storms. not all lot going on across the state. near west virginia, there is a batch of storms trying to make its way into the mountains. much of this may fall apart as it passes over. however, to the north, more activity building east of interstate 70. an indication that showers and storms may come down into the state of maryland. something to keep in mind this afternoon. temperatures already it had 90 degrees in many spots. 89 in college park. ocean city, usually one of the cooler spots, without that onshore flow, 89 degrees. but you factor in the humidity,

we have to account for the heat index. feel like 95 downtown. 101 right now in southbury. we expect the heat index to climb through the afternoon. it could get as high as 105, 110 degrees. for that reason, we have a heat advisory in place today all the way down to worcester county. many areas will be feeling that heat as if it was in the 100 degree mark. today. thunderstorms potentially hitting the maryland and d.c. area. not saying that they are widespread, but if they develop, it could be on the dusty side. perhaps mining and heavy downpours. storms are most likely in the

afternoon and evening hours. overnight tonight, mostly cloudy and humid, dropping down to 75 downtown, 60 in the suburbs. tomorrow is not as hot but still sticking out there. still a chance for a thunderstorm. owes me towards the afternoon. 30% chance for storms, about the same as today. ocean city also has a chance to see storms later today. pleasant tomorrow at 85. as we slowly drop temperatures by sunday, it should be a pleasant day with sunshine. stormed returning next week, as is the heat and humidity. >> as the national junior olympics get under way here in baltimore, doctors are screening athletes for a bad heart condition. the condition is called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. it kills hundreds of people under 30 each year and often

strikes without warning. doctors say there are usually no symptoms associated with hcm, until it is too late. >> often times it is hereditary, but there could be a small minority or that person develops the condition without it running in their families. >> screening will take place at morgan state in diversity. if you want more information and how you can sign up, this at the medical alerts page on wbaltv.com. women's breast milk is being called a liquid gold, selling on the internet for up to $10 an ounce. as more are doing this, safety is being called into question. >> mother knows best, and for this mother, that means feeding her baby boy breast milk. >> i think the total is about 10 now. >> she cannot pump enough and is

asking for donations. >> many of us have been traveling to the east coast of florida and tampa to obtain milk for our babies. >> she find them on-line or e- mails. >> i generally ask them what medication they take, any conditions i need to know about, their diet, if they drink. >> it is this growing trend of buying, selling, or donating that is becoming controversial. >> at the health department, we recommend they go through a certified milked bank and not work together with another person. >> that bill can contain disease, viruses, and other dangerous things. the market price is $1 to $10 an ounce. >> people will try to make it more equitable for themselves

and not necessarily take the mom or the baby into account. >> she says they only used donors' milk, not only because it saves them hundred to month, but there is no ulterior motive. milt can be pasteurized at home. >> it is liquid gold. there are so many antibodies and great things to help a baby. it would be ashamed to have it wasted. >> coming up next, your maryland lottery pick 3 and pick 4 numbers. and we get another check on the forecast. first, a look at wall street and

>> when folks in miami heard a prowler walking around their home, they probably did not expect to see this guy. a crocodile roaming the streets of south miami. police called in animal control for help but the croc was not happy. eventually, professional trappers, the crocodile and took into a safe location. tonight, and i-team investigative reporter is headed to prince george's county where police are expected to release details on a thwarted terror threat involving an anne arundel

county resident. we will have the late breaking details. as temperatures soar, you may want to keep an eye on medication. hot weather can destroy some prescription drugs. and we are live at the opening ceremonies for the olympics. now, your maryland lottery pick 3 and pick 4 numbers. >> it is another hot one. happy friday. here is your pick 3 numbers. 4. fallen by 5. the last number is another 5. your pick 3, 4, 5, 5. when you play monopoly scratch off, you can instantly when $50,000, or you can apply online for even more chances to win. we are all set for your pick 4.

here are your numbers. 9. the next number is 2. that is an 8. final number. 3. your pick 4 numbers, 9, 2, 8, 3. the maryland lottery. let yourself play. >> we got some rain overnight. willie get some more later? >> may be in the evening. temperature dropping slightly over the weekend. sunday will be better with sunshine. storm chances just about every other day in the workweek. >> thank you for joining us. the first time i saw fios, it was absolutely amazing.

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