definitely a scare for the passengers. and one captured it on video. >> reporter: you're watching cell phone video, from inside southwest airlines flight 2294, bound for baltimore. you can see the hole that developed in the fuselage that caused the jet to make an emergency landing in west virginia. bob thomas was on board. >> i was actually about one row up. it was like a loud bang. and the oxygen masks, they all dropped down, almost immediately. and everybody was relatively calm. >> reporter: this is the hole from the outside. no one on the plane was severely injured. at this point, we're working with the ntsb, with the appropriate authorities, with the folks at the boeing company. >> reporter: 1 third of southwest fleet uses the same type of plane. the airline says it inspected all of them and found no problems. >> it doesn't appear that it was the kind of inspection that

would detect small cracks. it might have detected something more catastrophic. >> reporter: keith frons, the lawyer and aviation expert, says he thinks this appears to be the protection. this particular plane hab -- had been in service since the 1990s and had recently passed a maintenance inspection. >> it really does require vigilance to make sure that the kinds of pressures that come to bear on a section of the plane, like this, do not cause a failure like this to occur. >> reporter: he points to a $7.5 million settlement between southwest and the faa earlier in the year, for failing to inspect planes for cracks. >> we're hopeful that they had learned their lessons from the failures that had previously taken place that led to this historic find. and that now that they are taking greater measures to ensure the safety of an unsuspecting public. >> reporter: passenger bob thomas says he has no

reservations about flying southwest again. >> i honestly don't think it was anything, you know, to do with southwest. i think it probably could have happened anywhere. >> reporter: twist did not experience any delays because. -- because of those inspections last night and this morning. the final report on this may not be out for at least a year. reporting live at bwi marshall, mike hellgren, wjz eyewitness news. >> this is the second southwest plane to make an emergency landing in 24 hours. just after noon today, a flight from st. louis landed early in orlando. the grew reported a possible fire on board. but no problems were found after inspections of the plane on the ground. updating the dramatic breaking news. a motorcycle reaches speeds over 400 miles an hour, trying to elude police. captain mike perry joins us with more on the suspect. >> reporter: probably well in access of 100 miles an hour.

through my judgment, many hours spent as a police officer. this motorcycle chase or following, the baltimore county police helicopter conducted came to an end here. this is sort of between rivera beach and orchard beach and anne arundel county. off fort smallwood road. motorcyclists eventually bailed off and began stripping off his clothes as he ran northbound into this anne arundel county neighborhood. now, police were able to call anne arundel county police to the scene at the area where they had the suspect pinned down, in between these houses. at this point, they have not been able to locate the suspect which was driving this motorcycle. they, however, do have the motorcycle in custody at this point. they are talking with neighbors who were pointing, literally pointing to the aviation unit officers and the helicopter, the direction of where the suspect is. apparently, he is familiar with this area. because basically, he has vanished at this point. but anne arundel county police,

numerous officers are down here at rivera beach area, conducting a search for the suspect. and they will continue to try to locate him for a serious traffic violations at this point. back to you on tv hill. >> thank you very much, captain mike perry, sky eye chopper 13. it was the deadliest metro train crash, claiming nine lives. today, they testified on capitol hill in the deadly disaster. vic is in the newsroom with the latest. the ntsb was one organization. it was examining metro's ongoing funding problems. on june 22nd, a metro train slamped -- slammed into the back of another train. the accident slammed into the line of fort to the know for -- fort to then for days. -- to then -- >> reporter: i heard a screeching noise. a shuttering feeling came through the car. someone yelled behind me that

she believed we had derailed. and then one of the loudest bangs i've ever heard in my life. [ inaudible ] >> leading up to the accident. kai? back to you. monday, the national transportation safety board urged metro officials to upgrade its controls. after two days of searching, the body found off of boston street. eyewitness news is live there. kelly mcpherson with more on what happened. >> reporter: sally, it's still a mystery as to how this 30- year-old man ended up in the water. >> reporter: police started searching the area near the baltimore marine center in canton monday around noon. desi dushane had been reported missing that morning. but he was last seen sunday, at 10:00 p.m. on a boat party in the harbor. >> they were boating, hanging

out in the inner harbor. >> reporter: tuesday morning, baltimore police found a body, two boat slips away from where he was hanging out. >> at this point, it doesn't look like there was any foul play. >> reporter: deschaine worked as a member. >> desi was a great guy. everyone knew him. he worked for mayor williams before he worked for me. big smile and always upbeat about everything. we'll really miss him. >> reporter: desi deschaine's family is here in baltimore now. helping police identify his body. but there will be further tests to confirm that it is the d.c. aide. reporting live, kelly mcpherson, wjz eyewitness news. there's no shortage of sunny skies as we have yet another beautiful day in baltimore. here's a live look outside. but is there rain coming our way later in the week?

eyewitness news has complete first warning weather coverage. meteorologist bernadette woods and bob turk have the updated forecast. bob? it has been so dry this month. we've only picked up most of the area, less than a half inch of rain. airport about 37/100ths of an inch dry. our chances of rain are beginning to develop. a warm front out there will start moving our direction. we do expect to see increased humidity. temperatures go up a little bit. and with that, a chance of scattered thunderstorms breaking out. probably early thursday and again in the afternoon. probably toward the end of the week. even into the weekend. they can probably expect to see more scattered showers. we've had very cool temps and very dry air. again, tonight, more cool temps. bernadette has a look at some of the morning lows in some areas this morning. bernadette? >> that's right. 58 degrees was our morning low at bwi marshall. and that ties the record on the date. want to show you across the state, what we were dealing with. 70 degrees at the ocean. obviously warm because of the effects of the ocean.

to 48 degrees in oakland. we've also looked up other sites farther south and west. a lot of places came in in the mid-40s. tonight is going to be another cool one. we'll have that forecast coming up shortly. the ravens are dealing with a huge blow. and we'll have more on that story a little bit later in this newscast. but in the meantime, still ahead on wjz eyewitness news at 5:00. taking deals. the custody battle over michael jackson's kids may end easily. the deal that may have been made with michael jackson's former wife, debbie rowe. a recommendation for anyone over the age of 40. find out why it may be time to have your balance tested. coming up. what now? auto dealers are forced to shut down without unloading their vehicles. how congress is working to make sure vehicles are taken care of. is rain headed our way? the updated forecast with bob.

the ravens are dealing with a huge blow just weeks before training camp starts. the teen's top wide receiver derrick mason announces his retirement from the nfl after four years with the team. sports director mark viviano joins us live from wjz. com with reaction to the news. >> reporter: the reaction from the ravens is that derrick mason is not retired. not until he files formal papers. and mason himself wants to be left alone for a couple of weeks, said yesterday, he might even change his mind. >> derrick mason has caught nearly 800 passes in 12 years in the nfl. right now, he's caught at a career crossroads, saying he's going to retire, but admitting that decision isn't final.

>> if i do change my mind, it won't be because of the ravens. i think it will be because of some other things. >> reporter: if he wits -- quits, this touchdown at tennessee will be mason's last. for now, the wide receiver has run a route into uncertain territory, leaving fans, calling into my radio show to guess where mason stands, hoping he'll still play. maybe once his head clears and he figures out what he really wants to do, he'll come back. and if he doesn't, well, god bless him. >> i would hate to see him go. and i don't think he's going to go. i think he just wants to be able to recognize that he is a killer. and we don't need these people because we got him to be our wide receiver. >> reporter: at a football camp in towson today, more reaction about a ravens' receiver, whose career may or may not be over. >> he just has a good personality that everybody else fed off. he made everybody around him better. >> i think by the time he got to the ravens, he brought his

professionalism. and that's what they'll lose there is professionalism. >> reporter: now, all day, viewers have been logging onto wjz.com and giving us opinion on masonee retirement. we asked you if you think derrick mason is really retiring. and won't play for the ravens this season. here's how you answered. 36% believe mason will retire and won't play. 47% don't believe it. 18%, not sure. ravens training camp begins in westminster in 13 days. sally? >> okay, mark. thank you. the custody battle for michael jackson's children may not be much of a battle at all. michele gillen has the latest for wjz. >> do not touch me! >> nobody touched you here. >> you just did. >> reporter: debbie rowe, the dental assistant, who had reportedly bore michael michael jackson's first two children,

has gotten a big payout. and apparently she has done it again, willing to forego a custody battle for about $4 million. a british newspaper of the "sun" said jackson was so addicted to the sedative diprovan, that he begged to be put under it again. he became addicted after his many plastic surgeries and skin procedures. >> reporter: in a broadcast interview, jackson's father says he wasn't up to completing the 50-show event, ask that he agreed to only 10 shows. michele gillen, cbs news, new york. the city of los angeles will be picking up the tab for jackson's memorial last week. it cost an estimated $1.4 million for police. for traffic and services related to the memorial.

if you're waiting for someone to get home from work tonight, let's check on the roads with sharon gibala. still a bunch of accidents working. none of them too serious. it's going to be on southbound charles at 695. watch for a crash on york road. that involves a vehicle into a building. too many accidents to mention, all of them in the city. some of them include orleans. police activity still an issue in ellicott city, blocking all westbound lanes at frederick road at walker drive. you're also looking at delays on the top and the west sides of the bhelt way. you -- beltway. you can see your drive times and your speeds right there. 18 minutes on the top side. there's a live look. and a look at the west side at wilkins. this traffic report is brought to you by subway. try the new subway big chipotle cheesesteak.

subway, eat fresh. back over to you. maryland lawmakers stand up for auto dealers. there is a move in congress to force gm and chrysler to honor their contracts with car dealers. eyewitness news is live in annapolis. political reporter pat warren with more on what the auto dealers have to say. >> reporter: you know when you talk about auto dealers, you know you're talking about successful small businesses that employ thousands of people nationwide. and the question is, can this economy really afford to lose that? >> reporter: auto dealer jack fitzgerald said when the big wheel started turning in the gm and chrysler board rooms, they threw the dealers under the bus. >> they got to keep their jobs. they got bonuses to stay. and these are the guys who ran the company into bankruptcy. they're getting paid to stay. and i'm getting fired. there's something wrong with that. >> reporter: he joins 100 other dealers trying to undo the damage done as part of the gm

and chrysler bailout plan, which shuts out even some profitable dealers. >> how in the world would you expect you're going to benefit the auto industry by decapitating much of the support that sells cars out there? >> reporter: supporters believe that as long as congress is extending government protection to automakers, that protection should extend to auto dealers as well. >> our car dealerships are the ones that sponsor little leagues. they are the ones that advertise in the newspapers. we are trying to stand up for jobs. that's what's going to get us out of this serious financial situation our country is in. and to be able to tell people they can't work anymore, and can't be given the opportunity to profit anymore is not right. >> reporter: the plan on the surface sounds simpler. >> it would reinstate these differences. >> reporter: fitzgerald said the automakers are not only treating dealers unfairly. but taxpayers as well. >> this is 4,000 maryland jobs.

if your taxes go up to pay the unemployment, how are you going to feel about that? come on now, get into this thing. you can do something about it. >> reporter: maryland congressman frank craddaville said they are trying to do something about it. but they have come to no conclusive decisions yet. i'm pat warren. back to you on television hill. >> the bill has more than 240 cosponsors in the house. weather is being sponsored by wonderful mother nature. and she has been so kind to us. it's been unbelievable. take a look at temps now. just an incredible afternoon. 84 now. but the dew point is way down. again, humidity only 23%. west winds at 9. the barometer, 30.05 inches. we'll come back and take a look at an increased humidity forecast right after this.

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great day for fish. great day for golf. >> really great weather we have been having. except for the fact that we

need some rain now. the top surface of the ground is really dried out. we haven't really seen much or any rain this month so far. it's been so dry. let's take a look at temps and conditions around the region. sunshine, pretty much wall to wall. there are a few high, thin clouds, not doing anything. 81, ocean city. 75 in oakland. 84 now. dew point last hour was 39 degrees. now up to 43. still very, very low. very dry air around the region. 81, westminster. bel air. 80, kent island. annapolis. by the water, pleasant, at 81 degrees. we have a light west wind. tomorrow, more of a south/southwest wind. more water late in the day. late tomorrow night, look at the cloud cover. just a few high, thin clouds. up across western maryland. and across to the city. you'll see these high, thin clouds. about 35,000, 40,000 feet up

there. out to the west, showers and thunderstorms. kansas, minnesota, dakotas. lots of activity up there. most of this will head to our north/northwest. but extending from the southeast into indiana. a warm front. that is going to bring us increased humidity. late tomorrow night. maybe after midnight. may see a pop-up shower or thundershower after midnight. by thursday, we should be in the more humid air. it's going to be pretty warm. maybe into the mid- to upper 80s in the next couple of days. it will be warmer. more humid. and when you get those two together, you have a risk of scattered thundershowers developing. same will probably hold true on friday. even into the weekend. that front out to the west is going to get hung up across the mid-atlantic region. we probably expect a little low pressure to roll along that front. it might enhance the chances of precipitation over the weekend. we have a chance of showers and thunderstorms coming our way. south winds, 5 to 15 knots. not that the reservoirs are dry.

but the ground is dry. sunrise, 5:52. sets, 8:43. yes, the days are getting shorter, believe it or not. clear and chilly. can you believe that? open the windows, man. 89. partly sunny skies. maybe a thundershower after midnight tomorrow fight. and -- night. kind of warm and humid, but not excessive heat any time this in newscast. >> please don't talk about the days getting shorter. >> they are. still ahead at 5:00, seven people are now in custody in the slaying of a wealthy florida couple. why their deaths may not be random. concerns for baltimore residents are mounting after their new trash pick up started this week. why city leaders say this is the best plan to save cash. potter mania. millions of fans around the country will line up tonight

for the first showing of harry potter and the half blood prince. hear from the actor who grew up

it's 5:28. 85 degrees in baltimore right now. here are some of the stories people are talking about tonight. talking trash. baltimore's new garbage and recycling program is in effect. but many city residents have

more on that plan. weijia jiang has more on the one-plus-one plan and how it works. >> reporter: you could certainly say a lot of residents are talking trash about the new trash plan. because they say to them, it means dealing with twice as much garbage every single week. >> reporter: tuesday's trash day in baltimore. marked the end of the city's biweekly pickup. >> it's a mess even two days a week. you know cutting it down to one, it ain't going to work. >> reporter: the city replaced one of the days with a weekly recycling day, which used to happen just twice a month. >> it's actually the bulk of your trash. more than 50% of household waste is recyclable. so start to separate those things. >> it is expected to trim $5 1/2 million from the city's budget. >> we have eliminated the

number of trucks. reduced the number of vacant positions. >> what about the people who already didn't recycle and should be. you know the increased level of trash in the city. we already have a rat problem. >> reporter: after a 90-day grace period, inspectors will be around to make sure there is a lid on every can. and number 2, making sure people are putting their trash out on the right days. violators could be fined $50 a pop. >> i've never seen anyone ticketed. not that i want them to. but i've never seen that enforced. >> you just can't afford it these days. >> reporter: but public works officials are confident that residents will quickly adapt into one trash day, plus one recycling day will be just as convenient as two garbage pickups. for now, we are live, weijia jiang, wjz eyewitness news. your new trash and

recycling day depends on what neighborhood you live in. remember, wjz is always on. to find out more about the one- plus-one program and how it works, log onto wjz.com. a second teenager pleads guilty to setting off a fire bomb. >> reporter: well, sally, they plan to move forward and charge for people in -- more people in this crime. the teenager who pleaded guilty today will provide testimony for the prosecution. he is expected to be given a break during sentencing and plead guilty to a lesser charge of conspiracy to commit arson. the 15-year-old boy has been released to his family. and is wearing an electronic monitoring device. the fire bombing was called retaliation for the murder of christopher jones. he was beaten to death while riding his bike. a female inmate at the jail. she said she was handcuffed and placed in a restraint chair and

peppered space. then she said officers cut off her hair extensions, very close to her scalp. the frederick county jury agreed that it was excessive force and settle -- they settled. bernie madoff arrived at his new jail cell today. this prison has housed several high-profile inmates. is t is now home to bernard madoff. he will serve that time at the buttener federal complex. prosecutors say madoff's crimes may have cost investors, as much as $50 billion. judge sonia sotomayor handled questions from day 2 of the confirmation hearing. and hary hari sreenivasan reports. she took more. >> reporter: supreme court nominee sonia sotomayor did not

talk about abortion rights but did come close to saying it is settled law. >> reaffirming the will. that is the precedence of the court and settled in terms of the holding of the court. >> reporter: sotomayor was grilled on the second day of her confirmation hearings. and much was made of the past conference that a wise latina might make better decisions than a white man. democrats raised it first, giving sotomayor the opportunity to clear the air. >> you tell us what's going on here, judge. >> i do not believe that any ethnic, racial or gender group has an advantage in sound judgment. >> reporter: the top-ranking republican wasn't buying it. >> you do believe that your background will affect the result in cases and that's troubling me. >> my record shows that at no point or time have i ever permitted my personal views or sympathies to influence an outcome of the case.

>> reporter: she also answered questions on a case she ruled on that was overturned by the supreme court. last may, a judge ruled that five firefighters were discriminated against. >> this was a challenge to a test. >> reporter: sotomayor's nomination won't face a full challenge in the september. the hearings are expected to wrap up by the end of the week. there was a brief moment of interruption in sotomayor's hearing as an anti-abortion activist was removed from the room. that's the fifth demonstrator to disrupt the proceedings in two days. a bill to overhaul the healthcare. democrats say the bill is the first step toward quality, affordable healthcare for the middle class. house speaker pelosi is confident that they will pass the bill before the recession in august.

the program which could cost up to a trillion dollars is not feasible, according to republicans. killing 13,000 seniors every year. as healthwatch reporter kellye lynn said, one of the first steps in preventing dangerous falls is to have your balance tested. >> new research shows balance problems are quite common and don't just affect the elderly. >> keep your eyes open. keep your balance. i want you to try to stand there for 30 seconds. >> reporter: sounds simple enough. but for joanne fin -- joan fin, it was trouble. >> i started out having headaches. and when i would walk, i would veer to the right. and i thought, that's not right. i'm walking like i've been drinking. >> reporter: alcohol wasn't joan's problem. a tumor in her ear was. but even after doctors removed it, she still wasn't the same.

>> the balance is terrible. i still veer to the right. or i veer to the left. and it is scary sometimes. >> we found 35% of people appear to have evidence of vestibular functions. >> reporter: it provides information about changes in head movements. when this doesn't function properly, patients experience dizziness, vertigo or imbals. >> one iny -- imbalance. >> one in three people over the age of 40 have this condition. >> reporter: she determined about a third of those at risk are unaware. which is why she recommends every person over the age of 40 have a balance test. >> the good news is that there is hope for patients who have vestibular disfunction. balance exercises that train the brain to compensate for the deficit. >> reporter: joan practices her walking exercises daily. and even though she still has

trouble, she knows it's a step in the right direction. at johns hopkins, i'm kellye lynn, with healthwatch. this latest study also found the diabetics were 70% more likely to suffer from vestibular problems. economic times are tough. still today, they were doing an expansion to their nursing care program. they gave a $50,000 grant to the school. they will use it to add a pediatric nursing stimulator to its curriculum. the fact is, as i travel throughout my district, and i travel and i see what is happening with regard to healthcare disparities, it pains me tremendously. >> there are about 850 students in the nursing program at compton state university. time now for a quick look at some of the stories you'll find in the baltimore sun. the lutherville woman, who

pioneered the concept of financial television programming. why home canning is seeing a resurgence. and more on the retirement of ravens' receiver derrick mason and what it means for the team. for all of these stories and a whole lot more, remember to look at the baltimore sun. harry potter continues to cast his spell with the opening of harry potter and the half blood prince. now, the stars talk about growing up and romancing someone you've known, on and off screen since age 9. alexis christoforous reports for wjz. harry potter and his wizards have grown into teenagers right before our eyes. they continue the pleasure. and the pain of growing up. >> really quite sad. >> everyone grows up. >> reporter: in harry potter and the half blood prince, all of the required evil and magic is in the air. but this time, so is love and the frustration that comes with it.

>> hermione is way ahead of ron. and ron is still way back there, not on the same page as she is. so she's going to realize she has feelings for him and he just hasn't figured it out yet. and that they're meant to be and destined and actually in love. >> reporter: and knowing someone for half your life doesn't make romantic scenes any easier. >> it's hard because you're like, i knew you when you were little. >> reporter: the changes they have experienced on screen have allowed them to spread their acting wings. >> thank god someone is realizing that. it's great. people say, don't you get tired of this? no, i don't. because every year, i develop new challenges. >> the next challenge will be the end of harry potter. as shooting for the last two films is already under way. >> i'm not allowing myself to feel nostalgic or emotional yet. >> just like the teens they

play, a calderon of mixed emotions. alexis christoforous, cbs news, new york. >> harry potter and the half blood prince opens tonight. and this new movie is already getting off to the status. don't miss the cbs evening news with katie couric. a story of local communities that got tired of the economy's wild ride and created their own stimulus package. that story on tonight's cbs evening news with katie couric. stilt ahead on eyewitness news. caught on camera. plane in germany plunges on a car. more on the amazing footage? how many? neil armstrong. and bob turk. finally, some humidity may be coming back.

we'll have exclusive five-day forecast. first, here's today's report from wall street.

another beautiful day. will it continue? how much longer can it last? pretty amazing stuff. middle of july. and it's been absolutely spectacular. bernadette has a look at your wednesday forecast. not early in the midday. this is how we start off again in the 50s. record temperature is 57 degrees. now, as we head through the afternoon, we are going to warm it up even more so than the past few days. eventually topping out in the 80s. and later in the day, remaining warm. for the rest of the five-day, here's bob. with the humidity coming back finally, smrm of warm temps. chances of showers and thunderstorms. it's going to feel pretty summery. 88, friday.

again, the chance on saturday, down to 82. probably a chance here on sunday as well. 82. however, looks like the chance is probably a little better to the south and southeast. a swimmer in georgia survives a 30-foot fall. kayakers in the area called for help when they saw what happened. there is no word on his condition tonight. a close call for one family in germany, when a plane crashes into their car. check out this video. this ford bye plane was doing loops in the air when it flew too low and collided with the car. all escaped unharmed. a caring couple who dedicated their lives to helping couples. now police say the case is more

complicated than they first thought. police announced they have the seven people believed to be responsible for her parents' murder. >> we have found them and they are in custody. >> reporter: the alleged ring leader, leonard gonzalez junior, charged with murdering melanie and burt billings. police now say the 35-year-old local martial arts instructor organized a group that included maintenance workers and day laborers. at least one had worked at the billings home. some had prior military experience. almost all had criminal background. and one unidentified suspect is just 16 years old. >> the individuals we have arrested in this crime are involved in other areas, with other crimes. >> reporter: police say the motive was a well-planned.

who knows why crime. >> nine of the children were home at the time of the attack. three actually witnessed it. >> police say there may be one more involved in the case. they will all be charged with murder. karen brown, wjz eyewitness news. the couple was carrying for 12 children. all of whom had developmental disabilities. a michigan mother doles out an unusual punishment after her son and nephews are caught at school. she made the boys, who are ages 8 and 14, wear a sign saying what they had done. >> i was embarrassed. so i want them to feel the same embarrassment that i felt. i just wanted something more,

you know, more extensive but not hurtful. >> reporter: they aren't done with mom's justice just yet. they will be raising money with a car wash in order to repay the school for the damage they caused. check in with eyewitness news at 6:00 for all of the news stories coming up. feeling the burn. not from the sun, but a massive invasion of jellyfish. new at 6:00, why the number is up dramatically. and -- i'm mary bubala. a place you would think is influenced by a gang. but all of that changed with the death of a 4-year-old. check in for these stories new at 6:00. but now it's back to kai. it's the test many high school students dread taking, the s.a.t. but one student just got his

score back. and it's perfect. brandon lee says he is interested in becoming a doctor, and also looking to go on a mission trip to africa with his church. no word where he plans to attend college. but i have a feeling he might have a chance to get in. >> yeah he might have a couple of choices. you can own a couple of pieces of american history with neil armstrong's autograph. >> a check to repay a debt to a friend is up for sale right now. >> the check for $10.50 was written on the same day armstrong went to the moon. >> the check was not cashed. the most recent bid, just minutes ago, at rr auction.com, is a little more than $17,000. >> it will go higher than that. eyewitness sports is next. this is mark viviano. from oriole park to the allstar game in st. louis tonight. it's been a rapid rise for adam

jones. we'll hear from the o's all- star outfielder when eyewitness news continues.

all right. mark is here with sports. mark tells us, derrick mason says he is retiring. and the ravens say, it's news to us. >> that's right. ravens are in for a lot. while they wait for derrick mason to sort out his feelings about a possible retirement, the team is also dealing with turle suggs. they have until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow to reeve a new contract. failure to get a deal done by then would force them to keep the pro bowl linebacker on the team for a sallery -- salary of more than $10 million a year. but suggs wants the bigger deal. suggs said he believes the deal westbound can be done by tomorrow's deadline. in baseball, the honor of all-star is bestowed on oriole

outfielder, adam jones. he is the orioles' lone representative at the all-star game. he was among his temporary new teammates, taking in the festivities at the home run durby last night. -- derby last night. rapidly rising in the major league ranks. the american league, the visiting team adam tells me, wearing the o's road jerdzy is meaningful. >> if it says orioles, it will be representing the franchise, the team. by saying baltimore, i think it represents every baltimore fan in the city of baltimore. you know? so i'm pretty excited about that. >> he understands the responsibility that comes along with what he's doing and who he is and what he is. and being a center fielder here in baltimore. and what he represents. >> at age 23, i'm pretty happy. i didn't think i had to go this early. and you know, hopefully it can be the first of many. >> reporter: jones reaches the

all-star break with a 303 batting average. he is a reserve on the american league team. game time 8:00 in st. louis tonight. toronto's roy halliday. considered one of the best pitchers in the game. and they're going with tim lins. -- >> thank you. still to come tonight on wjz's eyewitness news. i'm mike hellgren at bwi marshall airport. a plane headed here makes an emergency landing, after a hole develops in the fuselage. what's being done to keep you safe? and the latest on the

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coming up now. midair terror. explodes open on a plane, bound for bwi marshall. see the incredible pictures and hear from people on board. caught on tape. police follow a reckless biker as he speeds through two maryland counties, just moments ago. how it came to an end. disturbing discovery. a body found floating in an upscale inner harbor neighborhood. why the identity is causing sadness. terrific tuesday evening. stick around for the updated first warning forecast. >> check in for these and all the day's breaking news.

high drama in the sky. a flight headed for bwi marshall, forced to make an emergency landing. >> tonight, what happened to the plane and one passenger's incredible story. >> hello, everyone. i'm vic carter. >> and i'm denise koch. here's what everyone is talking about tonight. >> we could see the sky through the hole. thuses the fright -- thus the frightening scene passengers describe. tonight, eyewitness news investigates, mike hellgren is live at bwi marshall airport, with the latest on this disaster. mike? >> reporter: vic, at about 34,000 feet, a hole just exploded in the plane, the oxygen masks dropped down as the cabin depressurized. and one passenger caught it all oneo