life and the closer role the police played in the accident. hi, everybody. >> here's what people are talk about. >> it unfolded on wjz as breaking news yesterday. police say they did not chase the speeding car, but acknowledged that it spooked the driver before the crash. we spoke to a close friend of the victim's family. >> that's right. and thankfully, none of the people were on the street. it happened at that intersection where the two cars t-boned and the victim's car flew up to about 70 feet, wrapped around this tree and knocked over that post. >> reporter: from sky eye chopper 13, you can you can see the mangled car around the tree and here's from the ground. the 23-year-old was driving and died after police say the driver of a stolen honda went out of control. >> it was definitely a big

loss. for everybody. >> reporter: this family friend has known her since she was 1. >> it's like losing a child. a wonderful person and from a beautiful family and my heart and prayers go out with them. >> reporter: it unfolded yesterday afternoon when members of the auto theft task force spotted the car. 2 spooked driver fled. police say they claim -- police claim they did not chase it. >> they were ordered to break it off immediately. >> reporter: that happened at mlk. the driver sped up toward calhoun. that's where he hit the nissan. >> police have extensively marked up the scene. this is what it looks like one day later. and over there, next to that elementary school where that post is damaged markings extend. >> reporter: police are unsure if they activated plight -- lights and syrens. they were in unmarked trucks. >> we didn't get a chance to follow it before they took off. >> reporter: the driver of the

stolen car survived. police say he will face felony charges. right now, friends and family are struggling to cope with the loss. >> cherish your loved buns and family. >> that honda ended up right across the street here. police have not identified the driver as of this point. at last point, he was in serious condition. >> thank you. no criminal charges will be filed against the operators of the light rail train that struck two teenagers in baltimore county. july5th, the 17-year-old were walking on the tracks near the station when they were struck. peterson was pronounced dead at the hospital. the second died from his injuries a day later. >> there's no criminal wrong doing in this. the state's attorney office has

declined to make any criminal charges. and it's an unfortunate accident. and that's how this case is being close out. >> after an investigation and looking at the cellphone records of the train operators, police say they found no wrong doing. the dc sniper loses his appeal in federal court. he claim that had he should not have been able to represent himself in his trial because he was mentally impaired. the federal appeals court in virginia did not buy that and upheld his conviction. in 2002, he and another killed ten people in alabama, louisiana, virginia, maryland and d.c. students throughout maryland are getting ready to head back to school and the government is taking action to prevent the spread of the h1n1 in the classroom. notary public to want's flu watch, we are live at the university maryland school of medicine where tests are about to get underway on a swine flu vaccine. we have more. >> that's right.

here at the university of maryland school of medicine, they are about to get underway for the trial of the new h1n1 vaccine. the government is trying to figure out what schools across the country should do should a student become infected with the virus. >> reporter: more than 700 schools throughout the united states closed their doors during last spring's h1n1 flu outbreak. now the government wants to insure mass closiers don't happen again. saying only schools with high- risk students or a severe outbreak should consider closing. >> we hope that no schools have to close, but realistically, some schools will close. and if they do, it's important to all of us that our students cob to learn. >> reporter: starting next week, scientists at the university of maryland school of medicine will begin trials on a new h1n1 vaccine. this doctor is leading the

study. we will be giving the swine flu vaccine to volunteers who are young adults in the 18 to 64 age group. >> volunteers will be given two dozes, three weeks apart. that's why scientists can determine whether one or two doses are necessary. >> there are questions about the best dose to give and the best number of doses to give. >> reporter: in maryland, there are 766 confirmed cases of h1n1. five people have died from the virus. if the h1n1 vaccine proves effective, it will likely be ready for distribution in october. it's unclear where the vaccine will be available and how much it will cost. the government is looking into whether schools will be turned into vaccine clinics. >> they have prepared a seasonal flu vaccine that should be available shortly, so we would first recommend that people who are ready and willing to get a seasonal flu vaccine do that quickly so we

can be ready for the h1n1 vaccine by mid-october. >> and just to reiterate, scientists at the university of maryland medical center and school of med urge everyone to get a flu shot first and when the h1n1 flu vaccine comes out, get that as well. we'll stay on that story and let you know as soon as that becomes available. >> thank you. remember, wjz is always on. check in with eyewitness for complete flu watch coverage. log on to wjz.com. we are following breaking news right now. sky chopper 13 is live over an incident in baltimore. what's the incident, mike? >> hello. a serious aggravated assault. it occurred in the central district. this is at fallsway. actually, it's going to be fayette at president street

right next to the church where the homeless are known to gather. a man was struck seriously in the head. he is going to be taken to shock trauma. the man responsible ran from the scene. it's not clear if either of the men are homeless. they are looking for a male with blue jeans, white shirt and red writing on his shirt. back to you. >> thank you. tonight, he is in critical condition at a massachusetts hospital. she is the sister of president john f kennedy and the founder of the special olympics. she is said to be surrounded by her family. she has a home in montgomery county. baltimore city has one -- won round one in its lawsuit against wells fargo. a federal judge rule that had they must give the city information on available loans. the city claims that wells

fargo targeted minor us the for bad loans that cost the city millions of dollars. but they deny that race has anything to do with the loan rates. unemployment is down, even though not by much, many are hopeful that it's a sign that the economy is turning around. we have the latest from wall street. >> reporter: chris miller was heading straight up the career ladder when the recession hit home. >> i was, i thought, on the right path and maybe i would have that corner office and then the bottom dropped out. >> reporter: he lost his public relations job last october and he is still looking for work. so are more than 14 million american, but latest jobless report shows that the worst may be over. the stock market celebrated with a triple digit rally after news that the unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly to 9 has the 4% in july. 247,000 jobs were cut. but that's the lowest number in

a year. still, small comfort in industries like construction where jobs are tight. >> jobs are stalled. you go through the bidding thing and basically, once the numbers come in, they put it on hold. >> whether it's 9.5 or 9.4% unemployment, blue collar workers say times are still tough. and we won't rest until every american that is looking for work can find a job. >> reporter: he hopes to return to his industry one day, but he is out of time and heading to houston to join the family roofing business. >> the thought of going to texas where i've never even visited, it's overwhelming, but for now, i have to pay the bills. >> reporter: for now, his troubles are over and the white house hopes the same will be true for the rest of the country. united states stocks shot up today after investors got a look at the jobs report that looked less bleak than feared.

the dow was 113 points at 9370. the nasdaq up 27. baltimore city is experiencing another water main break in north baltimore. sky eye chopper 13 is live over a 16-inch water main break. tonight, that block is still shut down to traffic because of the break. public works has mostly turned off the water in the area. right now, about 150 homes are without water. clear skies are make way for warmer temperatures this week en. a live look outside. how hot can we expect it to get? we are in the weather center with an updated look. >> the last time we had three days of 90-plus temperature, just three in a row. but back in april, we haven't seen that since. however, by sunday, we start at least three days of 90-plus temperatures. maybe four. 81 now. northwest winds at 9 miles per hour. gorgeous.

temperaturewise, 70s and low 80s. that's about as warm as it got all day today. but things are going to change. west of us, temperatures near 100. mid upper 90s many spots and generally, that's moving off to the north and northeast. we have to watch the temperatures. they are going to warm up this weekend. maybe not that hot, but warm by monday. monday will probably be the hottest day of the summer so far. the summer is practically over. >> don't say that. probably true, but i can't stand to talk about it. maryland firefighters are on their way to help fight wildfires in oregon. 20-member crews are heading to oregon where fires are fanning through state. firefighters will learn what they need to do once they arrived. they are expected to be there for two weeks. still ahead, disturbing find. the husband of a woman who drove the wrong way on a highway says she was not an alcoholic. but what was found in her

vehicle could suggest differently. there's a new laser treatment. how it works to treat skin problems. one, two, three. >> welcome back. the raven's wide receiver gets a special greeting after deciding not to retire. are cooler temperatures on the way? the updated forecast with bob. now complete coverage continues.

the governor says it's time for the county council to act on zoning for slots. the only acceptable bid is near the mall. and as we explain, the opposition is trying to block it. >> reporter: the county residents line-up outside to oppose slots. >> crime is my number one concern. when we tried to fight it, they

put it anyways and said they would protect us and they haven't. >> reporter: the governor believes they have waited long enough. >> i think that the county needs to make a decision. right now, we have that indecision gumming up the works and keeping that largest number of slots licenses from moving forward so. i hope, however the council members may feel, that they'll make a decision. if they feel it's appropriate, then they need to say so. if they feel it's most appropriate at a racetrack, then say that. but it would be helpful for them to exercise their zoning decision so that we can move forward with this largest of the various bid. >> reporter: the county executive tells us that he expects a split decision from the council, but he expects the zoning to be approved. >> the council could reject it, but i remain optimistic that there will be four votes in favor. >> reporter: slot revenues are valued now with the current

budget crisis. >> hour biggest concern is that the amount of revenue we hoped would come from the area and the idea that it will be postponed fair longtime if they are unable to make a decision. so i hope with all due respect, and i have a tremendous amount of respect for the difficulty of the decision, but they need to make it. >> when state lawmakers crafted legislation requiring zoning approval, it's safe to say they weren't expecting to hand the ball over to a zone defense. now back to you. and the governor says the slots commission is moving forward on other bids. if you are waiting for someone to get home from work, let's check on the roads. hello. >> hi. we still have plenty of problems to talk about, including a new accident. the latest one on 395 inbound at marlin luther king -- --

martin luther king, jr. boulevard. 95 northbound, blocking the right lane. southbound, rubbernecking delace. northbound back up to falls bridge. and watching an accident in rosedale at schoolhouse road. construction closiers blocking charles street. as far as delays go, there's a live look at 95 northbound lanes there to your left are jammed to the beltway and then from gunpowder falls bridge to mountain road. there's a look at 50, the delays there have cleared out. your traffic update brought to you by subway. subway eats fresh. back over to you. >> thank you. when he announced he was retiring, it caught the manage. and fans off guard. but mason returned to the ravens, fans were elated. but he note that had he didn't get the homecoming he hoped

for. today, he was caught off guard with a show of appreciation. >> reporter: the tune is hot cross buns and it caught derek mason's attention. the girl scouts gave mason a homecoming fit for a king, on his case, a receiver. >> we read an article where he did an interview. >> reporter: that interview took place after he announced his retiemplet on july 13th. after thought, he announced he would continue to play. the veteran receiver said however that he wasn't feeling the love after resigning with the ravens. >> in buffalo, not even a day and he went to the airport and got it bad. i'm like, man, i got it here four years. i can't even get the girl scouts to come out. that bad. >> reporter: if you ask, you shall receive. >> he's a good player and stuff and i thought it was bad when he retired but i was happy when

he came back. >> it's a good experience for the girl scouts. >> reporter: as for the former titan, retired raven, re-hired receiver, mason says -- >> the girl scouts come out here and cheer you on, what better cheer bunch could you have? >> none at all. mason says his decision to retire was not a employ for more money. he said after talking with family members, he determined he should, quote, finish what he started with the ravens. what's better than a slice of watermelon? maybe a free slice of watermelons. watermelon queens made a special aexperience today. the national queen did a and the local queen and the florida queen passed out free watermelon slices and shared their favorite recipes with customers. watermelon so, that's the only recipe i've ever had. did you know there were queens

of watermelon? >> i know there's a dairy queen, homecoming queen. >> so good, healthy too. all right. let's take it, sweet, delicious summer great summer. 81. i guess it's a fruit. maybe a vegetable. 8 1 . we'll check that out. it's probably a fruit because it comes from a flower. 50 due point. that is low, my friend. 32% humidity. news breeze. go back and take a look at the warm-up, particularly on sunday and hot by monday.

just a great afternoon. a beautiful night last night. 50s to mid-60s. to want, not as cold, but nice. tomorrow, more humid than today, but it won't be hot until sunday. take a look at temperatures, 8

1 . the due point is down to 50 degrees that. , my friends, is very low. extremely comfortable. 74 in oakland. 83 in ocean city. 84 in washington. just a really pleasant afternoon. upper 70s to lower 80s. can't much better than that for early august. winds out of the west,

northwest bringing dry, pleasant conditions and that will continue through tonight. the winds get light and tomorrow they come back out to the south. the temperatures up a little bit and the humidity starts returning. out here from st. louis down to texas, temperatures around 90 to the mid-90s. some spots upper 90s to low 100s. that warm air is going to start to make a move tonight.

and will be

moving into ohio, northern pennsylvania, we should stay dry tonight. by sunday, we get into the heat and the humidity as that warm front goes through. showers to the north sunday into monday and tuesday, temperatures above normal for a change. three daysover 90-plus temperatures headed our way. south winds, 5 to 10 knots. the bay temperature at 80 degrees. tonight, clear and comfortable. the low 62. probably be 68 downtown. and upper 50s in the suburbs. tomorrow, nice day. partly sunny, warm, not humid. tomorrow's high, 86. it will get warmer on sunday. >> oh, boy. thank you. still ahead o, what was he on? one law enforcement official tells all in the death

investigation of michael jackson. the drugs his doctor said -- is said of the given him. a cat is tortured and set on fire. animal welfare groups try to save it as police look for the culprit. that's next. at barks in south baltimore. how local artists are helping animals. the story when eyewitness news continues. it's 5:29. 81 degrees and mostly sunny right now. good evening. thank you for staying with eyewitness news. some of the stories people are talking about. another disturbing case of animal cruelty in walt baltimore. a vet hospital is working to save a verily burned cat after it was tortured and set on fire. we are at barks sheller in the city. as police launch a criminal investigation. >> well, we have had several of the cases recently with city animals set on fire. in the past those animals died, one had to be put down. now we have a cat struggling for survival. >> reporter: he has been named by worker who is run the city animal shelter. the cat has lost much of her

fur and flesh after being set on fire. witnesses to this torture say it started when young men hit the animal with stones and bricks. >> after they did that, he poured a liquid on her and set her on fire. she panicked and was rolling around. she got the fire out and they set the fire again. >> reporter: animal control was originally called on jewel 28th for a for a cat on fire. it wandered for ten days until it was captured yesterday. >> reporter: the group recycled love has agreed to temporarily adopt the cat and pay for expensive vet care. >> when she told me that this cat's spirit to survive and live on the streets even after she had been tortured, you can't just automatically make a decision, she's telling you she wants to live. >> reporter: earlier this year, there was outrage when a pit bull was set on fire and teens were arrested. police turned the files over the city police today, but it's not been easy to get witnesses to testify in court if someone is arrested. >> people can't put the link

between what they'll do to a cat, what's going to stop them from doing to another person and a child. we have to get the people who start with the animals first. >> reporter: on the street where he was burned, neighbors are disgusted. >> appointment mals, they don't harm anybody. they don't harm nobody at all. >> it's totally unacceptable for this to happen. >> and barks says that he will have to spend quite a while in the hospital having her bandages changed every day. if they can avoid infection, the cat might live. >> we hope that's the case. a $1,000 reward is being offered leading for information to the conviction of the person responsible for the burning of the cat. a judge found a woman criminally response for death of her 3-year-old daughter. she admitted to poisoning her daughter, but said she was mentally ill at the time. a judge announced yesterday that she knew the difference between right and wrong and was criminally responsible for their daughter's death. a former beauty queen pleads guilty to obstructing a drug investigation.

she was crowned in 2004 had originally been charged with cocaine possession. but yesterday, she pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. her boyfriend, his brother and their mother were arrested in the case. one law enforcement official says that michael jackson's doctor gave the sing a potentially le that will mix of drugs hours before his death. the combination is safe if done properly, but potentially deadly if misused. the doses that the doctor used were normal amounts according to experts, but it mafioso pressed his breathing. a new autopsy report shows television pitch man billy mays did not die just of natural causes. the report says cocaine contributed to his death. the 50-year-old died of a heart attack in in june, but the autopsy shows that cocaine was a contributing factor in that death. the shooting happened tuesday night when a gunman opened fire at a health club, killing three people and then himself. three of the victims are in

fair condition with a 22-year- old expected to be discharged today and another woman moved out of intensive care. the husband of the driver who drove the wrong way on a new york state highway is speaking out about the accident that killed eight people. he dephysicians his wife saying she was not drunk when she got behind the wheel. >> stunned. i don't know what to say about that. >> reporter: he was overcome with grief when asked about his 2-year-old daughter killed in the crash. as for his wife, he said she didn't abuse alcohol. he blamed her tragic ride on a stroke, her diabetic condition or an abscess in her mouth. >> i go to bed every night knowing, my heart is clear, she did not drink. she's not an alcoholic. something medically had of the happened. >> reporter: that despite a toxicology report that found she had the same as ten shots

of vodka and marijuana in her body. a bottle of vodka was found in the mangled wreckage after she drove the wrong way on a new york highway killing her daughter, three nieces and three men in another car. her 5-year-old son is the soul survivor and is still recovering in the hospital. >> did chef an alcohol problem? did you know her to go to bars? >> absolutely not. >> did you know her to get drunk -- >> i never saw her drunk since the day i met her. >> reporter: he wouldn't answer questions about marijuana use and said there was nothing wrong with his marriage. >> investigators say tests show her blood alcohol level was more than twice the state's legal limit. a former top nasa official was found guilty of breaking ethics laws to the tune of millions of dollars. the jury found her guilty of steering nearly $10 million in funding to a private client

while on the space agency's payroll. she faces top 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in november. gun owners in washington, d.c. are suing the city for the right to carry their weapons outside their homes. they hired the same attorney that got the district to overturn the ban on hand guns. it challenges the laws that allow people to keep guns only at home in self-defense. millions of americans suffer from a skin condition. many can manage with prescription creams, but as we see, if traditional treatment does not work, there's a new way to zap away the problem. >> reporter: he avoids wearing shorts or skirts. the reason, the skin condition that's left a patch on her leg. >> i have a medicine cabinet

full of creams and ointments. and none of them have worked. none of them. >> reporter: out offingses, she started going to the doctor for a new treatment, laser therapy. >> what the laser does, it treats the condition using a certain wave length of light. >> reporter: light has been used for many year, but this new laser uses a different wave length to target the underlying cause, inflammation. >> it opens this reduce inflammation. >> the laser is pain-free, but there's a down side, time. patients need two treatment ace week for about a movement then it returns in about three to six months, so the patients have to come back for treatment. >> reporter: the treatment can cost $200 a visit, but most insurance will pay for it. >> i think it's a great treatment. >> if this works, i will be absolutely thrilled. i could wear a skirt again. >> we have seen a lot of improvement, haven't we?

>> yes, we have. >> reporter: she has undergone several treatments and she has seen a steady improvement and hopes eventually, the laidser will zap it away completely. >> an estimated 7.5 million americans suffer from the season condition. -- from the skin condition. in amateur video shows tiler dancing and then falling several feet while performing in south dakota on wednesday. a concert goer says the singer's head was bleeding movement word on how serious steve tiler's injuries are. time now for a quick look in some of the stories in tomorrow's baltimore sun. a university on the eastern shore is installing solare panels. and catching up with the first former raven to be inducted into the nfl hall of fame. read tomorrow's baltimore's sun

and look for the updated forecast. well, the numbers are overwhelming. the baltimore animal rescue and care sheller is bursting at the seems with dogs and cats. barks needs help and local artists are stepping up. >> reporter: there are dogs and cats everywhere. at the baltimore animal rescue and care shelter, just listen to the numbers. >> yes, we are getting in a month, a little over 750 cats a movement and over 400 dogs a month. so it's absolutely incredible. >> reporter: that's why a dozen local artists are displaying their animal-themed work at this pizza near holland's market. when they're sold, the money will benefit this organization. >> it's exciting to see how many artists were willing to come and be part of the show. i've had artists calling me, and asking if they could have a piece in the show.

we could only have them display one or two piece. >> reporter: she donated two of her paintings. >> they're really nice pieces. she was really excited to be part of our show and we were excited of the her. >> reporter: money raised from the art sale will go towards animal care. >> we are in need of funds. and we have a lot of animals to feed and care for, medicate, vaccinate, provide flea preventives and things like that. >> who is a lab mix? one of 50 animals a day coming into barks. >> we have a very, very small staff. one of the things we need to do is raise money to hire more employees. >> reporter: the staff and volunteers are dedicated to the animals here, but they can't do it alone. >> we need the community's involvement. we need their help. >> the art show will continue through october 5 th.

for information on the show and how you can help, log on to our website and then click on the pet page. a reminder, the great prostate challenge is right around the corner. it's part of our continuing community commitment. you can get a free screening this sunday from 8:00 to 1:00. make sure you come out for the great prostate cancer challenge. marty bass will be there. you know a lot about her artwork. >> i do. she's so talented. >> very good. still to come, candy thief. and a man is wanted for making off not with money, but sweet treats from a gas station. a major warm-up headed our way. the exclusive five-day forecast. first, today's report from

the mountains, a great place to be this week en. maybe a widely scattered shower

on sunday. nice. around here tomorrow, start off in the upper 60s, some downtown areas, 60 or 6 2 . mid to upper 80s by afternoon. the next five days, the big warm-up on sunday, back up in in the low 90s. 59 on monday. 92 tuesday. back to 88. scattered shower or thunder shower both tuesday and wednesday. >> thank you. a group of philadelphia police officers is cleared of abuse charges. in may, four officers were caught on tape beating suspects by a local news helicopter. the officers were fired after outrage over the video. the district attorney claims the suspects were resisting arrest, but the jury cleared them of those charges. the union is now fighting to get the officers' job back. the man known as the great train robber is now released from a british prison. he was apartment of a gang that robbed the train back in 1963.

they stole around $63 million. he was caught and sentenced to 30 years in jail. but he escaped. but returned in 201 because he was broke and in need of medical care. several hundred dollars worth of quarters spilled onto the street when an armored car got into the accident. the street was closed down for about 30 minutes while they picked the uploose change. we would like to help everyone during these economic times. each day, we bring you suggestions that can save you money. one way you can ride out the recession. >> the your child is heading off to college, get ready to shell out big bucks for books. the average family spends $1,200 on books and supplies. but more and more students are renting their books to save money. the number one website is called cheg.com. it says it can save up to 75%

on the cost of textbooks. students find the books they want by searching the arena thoracic, title or key word. at the end of the term, the students receive a pre-paid shipping box to return the boxes. some savings are a book that retails for $122 available for $65. another for chemistry retails for $123 is available to rent for $33. trying to help you ride out the recession. >> thank you. for more tips gorkys to wjz.com and click on our special section on the home page. a gas station in missouri is robbed, but not for its money, instead for its yummy treats. this suspect was caught on video stealing a candy display man. police say he went into the store fair case of beer, offered the clerk $20 for the

display. when the clerk turned him down, he took it. >> it shows one customer holding the door open. >> picked it up and ran outside with the girls he was with. >> police hope this video will help them catch the culprit and bring the display back to the gas station. check in with eyewitness use at 6:00 for brand new stories, health care uproar. >> fighting the health care message war. the white house pushes back against town hall protesters. it's coming up. relief and relaxation. it's the end of another summer. the happy reunion. check in for these stories and all the breaking news new at 6:00. if you believe the phrase that one man's trash is another man's treasure, this story is for you. >> take a look at this. it's part of the would recall's

longest yard sale near cincinnati. >> it's 685-miles and continues to alabama. the four-day event that started yesterday is in its 22 years and runs through five states, a national park and a world war ii cxsgconnum1 museum. >> runs through five states, a national park and a museum. >> never get through that. >> no, i have enough junk. eyewitness sports is next. hello everybody. in the sports palace. big orioles trade today. we'll tell you who and where his new zip

well, mark is headed to toronto with the team and stan is in tonight. and we're starting off with the team. orioles baseball topping today's sports desk. mind the plate, he has been served up to a division rival. the 38-year-old catcher traded to tampa bay today in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

this after they claimed him off the waiver list. four home returns 13 rbi. it was the orioles that signed him to a $2 million contract for 09 and included an option for 20106789 but now he's gone. to be replaced by chad. recall for his second tour of duty in the majors after going 10 for 15. the rookie has been promoted to the big club here in baltimore. the orioles in toronto tonight for the first of three. struggling, hoping to pick himself up and turn himself around when starting on the mound. his opponent will be 10-4. coverage tonight on masn 2. nothing but birds when the orioles and jays go after tomorrow at 1:00 right here. meantime, the one-time all- star traded to the minnesota

twins. you may remember the 33-year- old is the one-time big guy whose career derailed in a new york yankees uniform during four injury-plagued season. four and a half games between the people detroit tigers. and joy and pain of training camp, so full f ups and down. as in the second year offensive line man, going down in an injury today. his left leg rolled on by this guy. the raven tended to him, put him on a cart, to the locker room. and he told me the other day he's progressing. >> compared to last year and this year, what's the difference? >> i learn what had this business is about and the expectations and all that. i know to prepare myself. last year, i didn't know what to expect. i know what to expect now. and like i said, i'm just having a good time and trying

to get better every day. >> so his leg got rolled on. i think it will be all right. but at 6:00, that video that popped and left us, good receiver and defensive back action. we'll show it to you. >> thank you. >> all right. still to come tonight, here in

. bracing for swine flu. kids head back to school and

the disease threatens to spread. i'm mike hellgren this is the scene where a woman lost her life, police say a stolen car went out of control. tonight we'll have more on who she was and the latest on the investigation into the terrible accident. unthinkable cruelty. a cat is tortured and set on fire. a sign of a larger problem. and where is that august heat we have been talking about? we're enjoying some cool weather. bob is updating the forecast. check in for the stories and breaking news. the news starts now!

just in time, test something about to start here in maryland on a swine flu vaccine. need is greater than ever as students prepare to head back to school. hello, everyone. this is what people are talking about. a flu watch report the post takes action to prevent the spread of the h1n1 virus in schools while vaccine testing will start here in maryland. and we're live and we have the story from the university of maryland school of medicine. >> jessica. >> good evening, the trials for a new flu vaccine will start right here on monday. meanwhile the government is trying to figure out how to prepare schools should a child come in infected with the virus. more than 700 schools throughout the u.s. closed their doors during last