a woman killed when a stolen car strike her. now, many a questioning if the accident was a result of a police chase. hello, again, people are talking about the driver of the stolen car who was speeding slamming into another vehicle, killing the driver. now, police know the name of the woman and told us. >> reporter: a witness said that they watched the accident unfold. and some are saying that the police were chasing the thieve. and police are saying that they have a different version. but one woman is dead and a suspected car thieve is in the hospital. sky eye chopper 13 is over the

scene of a deadly car collision yesterday afternoon. now, police know the name of the woman killed in the accident. the crash left her car in a twisted mess feet away from the sidewalk. >> this is the first time i have ever seen anything like that before. and i hope i never have to see it again. >> reporter: mckay was dribbing her car southbound when the driver of the gray car struck her. police are saying that car was stolen and the thieve was trying to get away from officers, from the regional auto theft task force. but police insist, they were not chasing the car thieve. >> he took off at a high rate of speed, before the officers could follow. based on the way that driver was driving they were order to break it off immediately. >> reporter: rescue workers rushed the thieve and mckay to shock trauma, but it was too late for her. and witnesses are saying that

they saw the dead lee accident. >> a police car was coming behind him, not speeding, had on his flashing lights no sirens or anything. when i looked up again the car was flipping. >> reporter: now, police know the name of the victim, they have not identified the allege car thieve. he is in serious condition. back to you. >> thank you. police are saying that the driver of the stolen car will face a string of charges. our other top story this noon. another case of animal abuse in the city. this time a cat is fighting for it's life after someone set it on fire. ron is live. >> reporter: police are saying that witnesses reported seeing two people dousing the cat in a liquid and setting it on mere. animal control found the 8- month-old in very bad shape.

she is being transferred expected to be treated for her injuries. there is a recent string of attacks on animals, including the pit bull that had to be euthanized and last month, a cat died after fireworks were set off. now, the city launched a task force. >> thank you, ron. and there is a thousand dollar reward for those responsible. right now, crews are dealing with another water main break in the city. it happened two hours ago in the 28th hundred of kirk avenue. the crews are working to shutdown the water and the row has been shutdown in the meantime. swine flu vaccine started to arrived to at the university of maryland school of medicine. the school is preparing to test the effectiveness of the vaccine. groups will receive one shot on monday, followed by another one three weeks later. if it is found to be safe for

them, it will be tested on children. the governor is pressuring the county to make a decision on slot machines. the governor is frustrated with the council, because they have yet to decide if a casino will be built. the council has tabled the discussion until the fall. it would be the largest operation in the state. brings another sign at the economy could be recovery faster. the federal government released a new report, showing that the unemployment rate dipped last month. we have the latest for news 13. >> reporter: the employment picture is looking brighter. but miller is running out of time. >> i never imagined. >> reporter: he lost his job nearly a year ago, now, running out of options he is packing his new york apartment to join the family roofing business in houston. >> this has changed my life. >> reporter: but the july unemployment report could be

the country's turning point. 247,000 jobs were cut. a lot of layoffs, but that is the smallest number in the year. and a unemployment rate dropped. that decline took economists by surprised. they are seeing it as a signal that the recession could be grinding to an end. >> people are out of a job. and still have a tough time for the next six to nine months. >> reporter: the job picture improved across the board. fewer cuts in manufacturer, construction and financial services, all areas hit hard with the collapse in the industry. >> when i do go on the rare interviews, i'm competing against 40 to 50 people. >> reporter: and it could be like that for a while. the obama administration warned that the unemployment could be worse, 10% by the end of the

year. news 13. >> and then, again, they predicted that the economy could start growing again. the president urged americans to be passionate. and give the stimulus program time. on the heels of today's positive job report. stocks are on their way up. the dow up almost 138. nasdaq up 15, and s&p 32. it sun is shining and it is cooler for a normal august day. and pretty fair weather clouds out there. take a live look outside right now. our bug is back. the skies are clear, and we are preparing. -- do we have a wiper on that one? >> i think that we do. >> it would have been 30 stories. hello, everyone, i want to go ahead and take a look at the photo. and once the skies cleared out yesterday afternoon, 2:00 to 3:00. they stayed relatively clear

other than a few high clouds. gentle winds coming out of the north, that will be a cooler then normal august day. let's look at the temperatures. 87 is the normal. 10 below that in baltimore. 68 at oakland. 81 down at the beach. 75 washington, d.c. elton, 76. the same in easton. 74 in annapolis. 76 in columbia, maryland. so, what we are talking about is a very, very pleasant afternoon. but understand, there is a push of summerlike humid and hot air coming our way. there is a change in the forecast for the weekend, that is pretty much in our favor. has nothing to do with temperature and humidity, but how you saturday is going to turnout. pretty nice details coming up shortly. back to you. >> thank you. one of baltimore's most

delicious weeks is here. some businesses are even extended the deals another week, until august 23rd. for a list of all of the restaurants go to wjz.com. still to come on news 13 at noon, the cia kills a top terrorist leader, the taliban is saying that one of their chiefs have been killed.

one of the taliban's leader has reportedly been killed by a u.s. missile strike. died wednesday during a cia strike. he is believed to be a leader of a violent suicide attempts and assassinations. his step is considered a major step. volunteers from maryland are headed across the country

today to battle wildfires in oregon and beyond. a 20 member crew will travel to the area where fires have been started by lightning strikes. they have not been assigned a specific role, but will be therefore two weeks. the trusty liquidating madoff's invest is getting $15 million to do the job. a bankruptcy judge stated to do the deal. despite protest, some are arguing that the man is not paying them fast enough and wasting money. if you need change for a dollar, you might want to held to dallas, texas. several hundred dollars worth of bags fell off of the armored vehicle and total $1,500. the loose change, all of the

money has been recovered. police arrest a man accused of fondling legs and feet as they shop in oregon. bronson would conconference call a reason for women to dry on shoes and then rub their feet and legs. and pelicans at an idaho zoo get a special introduction for cell phones. the birds were playing with one, and then one of them swallowed it. zookeepers could not figure out which one ate the phone. but the bird regurgitated it. no word on who owned the phone. still ahead on news 13 at noon -- as you take a look outside at a beautiful day. stick around, your forecast is

all right, welcome back. it is friday in the big town. >> i want you to meet our friend here, this is oliver. >> he is a cutie. >> she is 5-month-old and a mix. you have to like the scarf. i need to get one for dixie. believes that together we can make a difference for pets that need a home. you know, we've been doing this -- this friday -- we have been doing this friday noon puppy thing for about 30 years. i want you to think about that. we are the only tv station in

the world. we loved be comied on this one. always support your local shelter in efforts to fund dogs, puppies, cats, ask kittens. oliver have a great life. it is going to be a great day to get outside and sniff around. let's look at the winds, where is the air coming from? >> sure. >> inside of the building it is a joke. people will walk by me and say where the winds coming from. they are coming from the north, that makes all of the difference in the world. that is why we are having a mild day. the winds are going to swing around from the south and southwest. and get into a period of 90 plus degrees. and we have had a new high clouds move into the region.

this high is slipping to the south, and be our first heat pump of the summer. there is a big push of hot and humid air to the southwest. 85 to 87. sunny skies. 62 is going to be the low. and a bit humid and warmer. here is the change in the forecast that i was talking about. a high of 88 degrees. come back here in a second. what don't you see there? the thunderstorm or the lightning strikes. the big dramatic for thunderstorms appears to be out of the forecast. so, tomorrow might be a warm, humid afternoon. it is trending in our favor. >> okay. >> that five-day forecast is shortly. >> i love the level of humidity right now. the orioles road trip will continue throughout the weekend. they head to toronto to take on the blue jays. and still to come on news

13 -- another food scare. 800,000 pounds of ground beef may be contaminated with salmonella.

in today's health watch, a

california based beef packing plan is recalling 800,000 pounds of ground beef. the beef was recalled by beef packers inc. the usda is saying that the strain of salmonella is resistant to many commonly prescribed drugs. the first day of school is around the corner. and the government is telling the vetters how to deal with the swine flu. schools should only close this fall as a last resort. and they are saying that sick students can return to class 24 hours after their fever has subsided. in hailing pollution from traffic is dangerous for children and adults. researchers looked at pollution and asthma. none of the participants had ever smoked. but over 11 years of follow-up, 41% developed asthma.

and news 13 wants to remind you of the great prostate challenge is around the corner. it is part of our continuing community commitment. and check in with news 13 at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00. now, the newsroom, with kai jackson. >> reporter: a 3-year-old girl poisoned and her prosecutors are saying that her own mother did it. health club repage, three women dead, and nine more injured. 99join us today after dr. phil. all right, stay

all right, welcome back, and the five-day forecast, saturday, we have taken the thunderstorm out. we shouldn't see huge issues. 88 and humid tomorrow. 92, 94, 90, and 90 sunday through wednesday, and unless i'm mistaken, i don't think that i am, it is the first four day run with temperatures over

90. it is not 105 or 106. but i don't think that we have had a multi day run this season. >> and we are almost at the end, the middle of august. a big night on cbs prime time. thanks for watching news 13. captions by: caption colorado, llc, 800-775-7