outbreak. now the government wants to ensure that mass closures tonight happen again, saying only schools with high risk students or a outbreak should consider closing. >> we hope that no school will have to close some will close this fall. if they do, it is important to all of us that our students learn. >> starting next week student scientists at the school of medicine will start trials on a new hine hine vaccine. >> we will be giving the swine flu vaccine to volunteers who are young adults in the 18-64 age group. they will be given two doses of the vaccine three weeks apart. they can determine whether one or two doses are necessary. >> there are questions about the best dose to give and the best number to give. >> in maryland there are 766

confirmed cases of h1n1. and five people have died from the virus. if the h1n1 vaccine proves effective and it will be ready for distribution in october. it is not leer where it will be available and how much it will cost. the government is looking whether schools will be vaccine clinics. they have prepareed a vaccine that should be available shortly. he would want to be ready for th vaccine by october. and doctors are urging everyone, especially students to get your regular flu shots prior to the h1n1 vaccine as soon as that one is available. you shield get that as well. live at the university of maryland school of medicine, jessica kartalija, wjz news. >> thank you for that.

we're always on. check in with eyewitness news for complete coverage. for updates, information on the swine flu and past story goes to www.wjz.com. police say criminal charges will not be filed after two teens were struck by a train in baltimore county. the two teens were walking north on the southbound tracks with enthey were struck by a northbound train. police say they ruled the deaths an accident based on videos and witness accounts. >> there is no criminal wrongdoing. and this is an accident. that's how the case is being closed. it did not stop after they were struck. death will stand for the man known as the washington, dc sniper. an appeals court rejected claims by john allen muhammed including claims that he was

too impaired to represent himself during the 2003 trial. the shootings killed ten people in -- ten people in four states. tonight the family of a woman is grieving after she was killed in a crash. a man driving a stolen honda slammed into her car after members of the auto theft taskforce spooked him. we have the late of the on the investigation. >> reporter: the victim had a child of her own. her car was hit right there at that intersection. it flew about 70 feet and landed right next to the tree right here. neighbors is a i that it sounded like a bomb went off. and chopper 13, you can see the mangled car around the tree. here is the crumpled car in the ground. a 23-year-old and from randalls town was driving and died after police say the driver of a

stolen honda went out of control. >> it is a big loss for everybody. >> a family friend has known her since she was 12. >> it is like losing a child. she was a wonderful person, a beautiful family. my heart goes out to them. >> reporter: it unfolded yesterday when members of the auto theft taskforce spotted the stolen car and the driver fled. it was stolen during an armed carjacking. police said they did not chase it. >> based on the way they were ordered to break it off immediately. >> that happened at mlk and lexington he sped up the street towards calhoun. that's where he hit the nissan. >> police have marked up the scene. this is what it looks like. the markings extend across lexington and next to the school where the post is damaged. investigators say they're not sure whether the taskforce activated lights and sirens. wjz news learned they were in

unmarked trucks. >> they didn't follow it before it took off at a high rate of speed. the survivor of the honda survived. right now friends and family of the victim are struggling to cope with the loss. >> just cherish your kids and family, cherish your loved ones, that's what it is ultimately about. >> back here live at the scene, someone placed flowers in honor of the victim where she died. as for the driver of the stolen honda, he was in serious condition at last check and police have not identified him. denise. >> thank you. the accident happened behind franklin square school. a woman faces sentencing in the death of her 3-year-old daughter now she has been ruled criminally responsible. the child died over the bay bridge. lace sparrow was poisoned. her mother pled guilty to murder last month but she was

not responsible because ofmontal illness. a judge ruled sparrow knew the difference between right and wrong. they will ask for a sentence of life in prison. another disturbing act of animal cruelty in baltimore. a hospital is, woulding to save a burned cat after it was tortured and set on fire. and we explain they are now launching an investigation. >> another case of an animal being set on fire in the city. now in the other cases, the animals died or had to be put down. right now this cat is struggling to survive. she has been named by the animal shelter. she lost her fur and flash after being set on fire. witnesses to the torture say it started when young men hit the animal with stones and bricks. >> they caught her and poured a liquid on her and set her on

fire. she panicked and rolling around and got the fire out. they set her on fire again. >> reporter: animal control was called for a cat set on fire previously. when they got here it ran off. it wandered for ten days with the burns until it was captured yesterday. the group recycled love will adopt the cat and pay for expensive care. >> when jennifer told me this cat to survive and live out on the streets even after she had been tortured, you cannot just automatically make a decision that she should be put down. she wants to live. >> earlier this year there was outrage when a pit bull was set on fire and two teens arrested. and the files were turned over to police. it has not been easy to get witnesses to agree to testify if someone is arrested. >> people cannot put the link between a cat and a person or a

child. that's what we have to stop. we have to get to the people who start with the el as. >> reporter: on the street, neighbors are disgusted. >> animals they don't harm anyone. they don't harm nobody. >> itiss unacceptable. the cat has to be in a hospital a long time and have her band ams changed daily. if infection does not set in she has a cans of survival. a reward is being offered for information leading to a conviction. call police if you can rep. a former miss maryland has pled guilty in a drug dealing case. she he is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine. along with her boyfriend and members of the family. she pled guilty to obstruction she was crowned miss maryland u.s.a. and named miss congentiality in

the pageant. she will be sentenced in november. a banking giant is taking constellation energy to court to the tune of 65 million- dollars. according to the money, the ceo of first mariner said that it breached a contract and misguided him in the development of his canton crossing office tower. the lawsuit says that officials knowingly entered into an illegal deal that allowed hail to sell and distribute power to other developments. the suit asks to drop $500,000 in over due bills that could lead to a turn off. constellation energy denies the allegation. it does not feel like august out there as we head into the weekend. whoer is a look outside. could not get much nicer than today. mild and pleasant. what is to come this weekend. >> and by sunday this is

summer. look at conditions around the region. a beautiful afternoon nothing going on, 80 trees, tough go out to maybe a few showers in ohio. the clouds may move into the region. behind the showers there is heat, we'll talk about that and how hot it will get next week in a few minutes. the young are sister of john f kennedy is in critical condition. she he is being treated at a cape cod hospital in massachusetts and is surrounded by her family. she has suffered from a series of strokes. the 88-year-old used her family name for philanthropy as founder of the special olympics. the nation's jobless rate is slightly down and many are taking that as a light at the end of the unemployment tunnel. we report on a possible economic turn around.

>> chris miller was heading up the career ladder. >> i thought i was on the right path and in a few years i would have a corner office then the bottom dropped out. >> he lost his job last october. he is still looking for work. so are more than 14 million americans but the report shows the worst may be over. the stock marked celebrated with a rally after news that the unemployment rate crop dropped from 9.5 to 9.4% in july. 247,000 jobs were cut. that's the lowest number in a year. still, small comfort in some industries where jobs are tight. >> they are stalled you go through the bidding process and once the numbers could many in they put it on hold whreurbgs 9.5 or 4% unemployment. workers say that until people find jobs times are going to be tough. >> we will not rest until every

american that is looking for work can find a job. >> and miller hopes to return to this industry but he is out of time and heading to houston to join the family roofing business. >> the thought of going to texas, where i have never visited is overwhelming but at the same time i have to pay the bills. >> reporter: for know his troubles are over and the white house hopes the same is true for the rest of the country. >> the dow is up closing at 9370. it has been a long summer for plebs and just as long for families. and students goet to spend down times with families. and they have undergone training to prepare them for their four years at the

academy. one family said they were a welcome site. >> likes it a little thicker. >> you know the feeling waiting for crime the last half hour my friends and i, we were thrilled. could not wait to see my parents and sisters. >> listen to how hoarse he is from yelling, they will work parents weekend with a formal parade. >> that was hat was high and forward on his head. well said. still to come, let's get slots rolling, that's the message from the governor. why he is getting impatient with the county. walking out of the governor's mansion. a first lady takes action. a big welcome for derek

mason after his retirement was a false alarm. look outside now and stay tuned the forecast is ahead.

the november said it is time to work on zoning for slots. the bid for a slots parlor is near the anne arundel mall. pat warner said the opposition is trying to block it. >> reporter: residents line up outside of headquarters to

oppose zoning for slots. >> crime is the number one concern. the mall has brought crime. wean we tried to fight it they came they said they he would protect us. they haven't. >> the council is putting the vote on hold and the governor believe these have waited long enough. >> i think that anne arundel needs to make a decision. right now we have the indecision gumming up the works and keeping that largest number of slots licenses from moving forward. >> i hope however they may feel, they will make a decision if they feel it is appropriate in a shopping mall they need to say it. if it is appropriate at a track or some other place, they need to say that. it will be help follow for them to exercise their zoning decision so we can move forward with the largest of the various bids. >> the executive tells eyewitness news he expects a split decision from the council but he expects the zoning to be approved. >> and it could reject it. i'm optimistic there will be

four. >> the revenues to shore up the budget and good times are especially valued now with the current budget crisis. >> our concern is the amount of revenue that we hope wood come from that county catchman area and the idea it will be put off for a very long time if anne arundel is unable to make a decision. i hope with all due respect, i do have tremendous amount of respect for the difficulty of the decision but they need to make it. when they crafted legislation with zoning approval for slots locations, it is safe to say they were not expecting to hand the ball over playing a zone defense. >> pat warren, back to you on television hill. >> the governor said the commission is moving forward on other licensing bids. crews on the scene tonight of a major water main break in baltimore. the 16-inch break happened this morning on the 2800 of kirk avenue. 150 homes are without water. the red cross is helping those

people. crews will be working throughout the night to repair the main so drivers are urged to avoid the area if you can. when derek mason said he was retiring it caught the ravens management and fans off guard. but he resigned or resigned they he were elated but he noted he didn't get the home coming he hoped for. today hes with caught off guard with a show of appreciation. (cheering) the tune is hot cross buns it caught his attention. the girl scouts gave mason a homecoming fit for a king on his case a receiver. >> we read an article he had done an interview. >> reporter: it took place after he announced his retirement on july 13th. after some thought he changed his mind and announced he he would continue to play. the veteran receiver la meanted that he was not feeling the

love. >> in buffalo he went to the airport and got a band. ky not even get the girl scouts to come out. that's bad. >> it is what it is. >> you know better than mason if you ask you shall receive. >> he is a good player and tough i thought it was sad when he retired. >> this is fun i think it is a good experience for the girl scouts. >> for the former titan retired raven, retired receiver. he says... >> the girl scouts cheer you on what better cheer could you have? >> he says the decision was not a ploy for money after talking with family members he should have, quote, finished what he started with the laffens. he wanted to lead a good example for the children. >> i hope they bring him cookies. >> they gave him cookies. >> they did he will eat all of

them. >> what more could he ask. >> all right let's talk about the weekend now. beautiful out there enjoy it. it will be hot by sunday. 80 and way down humidity is way down. and barometer holding steady. look at the weekend changes after this. ú

average now it dropped 86, 65 the record is hottest ever. 73, beautiful. 81 ocean city and we're at 80. the dew point is low at 52. that's the problem this week and the dupes will come up which means that you start feeling sticky. and a nights little breeze now the west starting to turn more to the west. and the heat and humidity

slowly it will head clouds and a few of those and showers and storms and the warm air and the region and it will be here in full ports. force. that's the and monday we expect to see the temperatures near the mid90s. upper 90s possible and we don't have 80 degrees and another nice night. temperatures around 62 a few clouds and it is normal so tomorrow not a bad day. the problem is by sunday and, we'll deal with it. we have a reminder the prostate challenge is around

the corner. and and cancer screening and and. and come out for the cancer channel. it is a 5k walk and run. marty bass will be there. and pakistan's most wanted criminals reported dead. what it means for the taliban network and safety in america. my son has the right to live. >> no doubt. >> he has the right to health care. >> you don't think you're going to get that in this bill, do you? >> tempering flying across the country. why health care has them hot. >> a food recall to tell you about. which meat could make you sick. and in the sports false, hotter they come the harder they fall on the offensive line

and ravens camp. another o lineman down to injury who. and the os make a trade that as we continue.

it is 6:29 and sunny here are the stories pooh emare talking about. a leader is reportedly killed in a ci. a strike along the border. and a official says there are strong indications he is dead. >> it is not the leader the and reported filled. the believed to be in his 30s. he had a 5 million-dollar u.s. bounty on his head. capturing or killing him has been a top priority of counter terrorism erts. the world is a safer place without him. he was killed in a missile

attack in a. and officials although they say they have no physical evidence but two of the lieutenants havingorred the game they were killed. and he was responsible for the assassination of former prime minister bhu. it to. his death would lead a hole in a faction and responsible for a string of suicide bombings and other attacks. but with several of his deputies reportedly vying now to succeed him, it probably will not be empty for long. richard roth, cbs news, london. >> officials will visit the site of the missile strike to verify his death. the family of a woman who caused a wrong way crash that killed eight people denied she was an alcoholic t killed die

an shawler, her daughter and three nieces. an autopsy found she took more than 10 vodka drinks and smoked marijuana before the crash. the family denies the report. they said a stroke or a mouth abscess may to be blame. the wife of the governor of south carolina is moving out of the official governor's residence along with their sons. the first lady announced she and the boys will move to charleston from columbia for the school year. she will work on their marriage from there. the governor said he stands by the family's decision. and town hall meetings across the nation have turned into shouting matches as joel brown reports for wjz news, dep contracts charge they are part of the campaign to stop health care reform in its tracks but republicans say people are angry at the obama administration's plans for health care.

>> reporter: the meeting are shout fests. some protestors are shoving their way in. they will voice their opposition, in washington efforts for health care reform. and rick scott says the anger is real. >> the reason is that it is health care. >> reporter: and the company that was fined more than a million for overbilling. now the group is along the spenders fighting the president's health care reform effort. he says the disruptions are the natural response for a possible massive power grab by the government. >> the public has done what they should have. they he were educated about the bill. they are showing up and telling pooh emwhat they think. >> and they liken the protestors to mobs, fueled by fake outrage designed to embarrass lawmakers. the white house is arming

democrats with talking points to cope with disruptions at events whatting in their home state. >> california democrat said she cannot quiet the loud protests. she says democrats need to stay focused on fixing health care. >> every day people are told your companies are working away from you because you are sick. that's my battle, my battle is not with the people screaming. >> with the debate unsettled. supporters see this as critical and shaping public opinion half the battle is getting that heard. >> reporter: joel brown, wjz news. >> police say 1500 people attended the town hall in florida. in washington, dc, the battle over gun laws heats up with a lawsuit. several gun owners in washington, dc are suing for the right to carry their weapons out of their home. they hope to overturn the laws that let people keep unabouts at home for self-defense.

baltimore's won a battle in the lawsuit against wells fargo bank. a judge ruled yesterday that the lender must turn over data on the loans and don't in depositions. and the city sued wells fargo. earlier last year, actually, that it targeted minorities for bad loans that led to foreclosures and cost the city millions of dollars. >> a massive recall is underway involving more than 800,000 pounds of ground beef. a california company called beef packers says the products may be contaminated with sal know necessarily la. there have been several poisoning in states. maryland is not one of the states. in the eyewitness health watch, billions cannot escape from a skin condition. and there is a new way to stop the condition when traditional

treatment does not work. >> reporter: adrienne avoids skirts, the reason is a skin condition that has left a patch on her leg. >> i have a medicine cabinet full of ointment. none have, woulded. none of them. >> out of options she started fog to dr. jeffrey winen-berg for therapy. >> what it does, it treats the condition using a wave length of light. >> reporter: light or photo therapies have been used to treat the condition but the new laser use as different wave length to target the underlying cause. >> what the light does it helps reduce the inflammation. >> reporter: it is pain free but there is a down side -- time. patients need two treatment as two a month. then they have to come back after it comes back. it can cost $200 a treatment

but insurances will pay for most of it. >> it is a great treatment for the localised condition. >> if it, woulds i will be thrilledky wear a skirt. >> we have seen improvement. >> we have. >> reporter: she has seen a steady improvement and hopes eventually the laser will zap it away completely. >> and it can run in the families. certain genes have been linked to the disease. >> the ncaa will no longer hold tournaments in states. it has been moving towards sports beating. anding whatterring poses claims. and it has contacted players to get inside information. the general assembly approved a lottery in may. a quick look at the stories that you will find in the baltimore sin. more on the strategies to sell or kill health care reform.

a university is installing solar panels to power the campus. watching up with a raven, inducted into the hall of fame. for these and more read the baltimore sun and remember to look for the updated forecast from the first warning weather team. people at a anne arundel market had a surprise today from some minor royalty. the watermelon queens. they stopped by the safeway in arnold with the florida watermelon queen and the mardell queen. they handed out free spices and shared their favorite recipes. don't have myself. >> me either. still ahead... a family is grieving how a boy was run over by his own horse and buggy. can you spot a fake. a method is trickier than ever. how to tell the difference. and nice start to the

weekend then a big warm up. the five-day forecast. we are always on. here are the top stories at this hour for updates on all the news and forecasts go to www.wjz.com.

a fire in massachusetts and smoke poured out as firefighters tried to put out the flames. it is unclear if it was in use but officials is a i there are no reports of injuries. terrible news out of indiana where a boy was killed in a farming accident. police say last night the amish boy was riding with his father on a buggy. he fell out the back of the buggy and run over by the wagon. autopsy results are in for billy mays. they are a surprise to fans. the medical examiner said cocaine use contributed to the heart disease that killed mays at 50. the personality was found dead at his condo in june. counterfeit something giving a more sophisticated rounds. the money is fooling people. the money is real but the denomination is not. the crooks are using a real 5- dollar bill and making it into

a 100 dollar bill. katie has a preview of what is coming up on the evening news. >> the number of homeless people at record levels but one city is helping them through classic literature. could it work in yours. assignment america tonight only on the evening news.

a tee lightful end to the work week. don't get use -- a delightful end to the work week. don't get used to it. >> bob. >> heading to the beach a good place to be. it is nice and pleasant a slight chance of a shower and upper 80s saturday and sunday. warmer on monday. around here tomorrow. it will be a nice start to the weekend but it will warm up by sunday. we'll break 90 and low 90s on monday that's the hot one mid90s. maybe 96, 97.

cooler and humid and scattered showers back to 88 degrees. thank you. more possible insight into michael jackson's drug addiction. we have more. >> coming up i sit down with jeff conway. what he has to say about drug addiction and michael jackson. >> the man lived in nevernever land he built his whole surrounding and had all the (bleep) he was king of the hill there. and everybody, everybody enabled him. everybody. yet some of those you would think would not be doctors. >> uh-huh. >> no report is out yet, speculation has swirled around drugs and several of his doctors are under investigation over medications this he prescribed for him. >> god. oh god. >> from his own years of drug

abuse cron comed on celebrity rehab, dr. feel goods are easily found. >> you have dr. feel goods if the past? >> yeah, a while ago. >> debby rowe's interview. she is only talking to et. and our brad hit exclusive. that and more later right here on entertainment tonight. that's at 7:30. >> still ahead, ravens five kerr not come too soon. >> woo are' whack out of tramping camp. a update in sports.

next week the ravens will play a game. >> thursday against the washington redskins. you know they are in mid-season mode dealing injuries, listen the heat is on. the beat of the ravens training camp rhythm. so full up ups and downs lime cousins. and left leg was rolled on buy his guy. newly signed tackle neighborhood rookie. and ravens trainees acontinueded put them on a cart and starting to take a bite.

ravens they're ready. >> we're starters. we have to be ready to go if you know we're ready to go. >> and they'll be all right. among the highlights here is justin warmer with webb. much to the chagrin of webb who pushed off on the play. he is a says, look. deference using that right hand just like that. and what elhave more on the ravens. rookies are not fog through with their dallas cowboys are having to deal with as far as we know. and some wild haircuts. >> one looked like the three stooges i don't know. [ laughter ] >> i don't know mo, larry, curly. it isle coulder, i don't have to worry about girls. a veteran presence behind the plate has been served up to a baseball divisional rival. greg zaun has been traded for a

player to be named later. this deal after the rays claimed him off the waivers list. he batted .244 with four homes, 13 r.b.i.s. o's signed him to a contract for 2009 and option for 2010. but now he is gone, to be replaced by chad molar. recalled from ininterestle a for his second tour of duty after going 10-15. reassigned because of matt wei. it ers promotion. did already he is out of here. birds in toronto. and jason berken lost 9 straight. maybe he will turn himself around. he will on opposed by ricky romero. and tomorrow massen on wjz. nothing but birds when they go after each other in toronto

here on wjz. and karl pavino traded in the independent grans to the twins. they're looking for help in the starting rotation. 393-year-old a one-time all star but his career derailed in a new york yankees uniform during four injury plagued seasons. twins pick him up. they are fourth and four and a half games back of the tigers. some o's highlights at 11. hope you can join us. >> i will be there. >> please. be my guest. >> be right back.

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tune into the prime time lineup. another episode of numbers that airs right here on wjz -- wjz newsle toed by the news at 11. a story of family reunion in california where a tattered flag controversy ends with a

soldier's homecoming. and promis promising his son would he fly the flag until paul returned from i rack. neighbors complained about the condition can of the flag unaware of the promise. this week corporal paul harris came home bringing a new flag for his father and peace back to the neighborhood. that's a nice story. finally the berlin zoo debuts the hatest addition. he was born june 20th. but he is doing rounds in the pool and showing off his swimming skills. the cub's mother has been keeping an eye on her new born making sure other animals are not too close. california sea lien whys are trained and they adapt well to man made environments as long as you give them plenty of fish. >> that's it for tonight. see you at 11. >> thanks for watching

maryland's news station. >> tonight a new sign the recession may be ending. job losses slow sharply, but will the unemployed ever find a new job for the same pay? i'm jefg. also, tonight, they are getting louder. >> i'm his father, and i want to talk to you face to face. >> reporter: town meeting protests against health care reform. now, supporters of reform prepare to fight back. as americans begin testing the h1n1 vaccine, the government tells parents how long to keep an infected child out of school. and a most unusual club gives steve hartman a tale with a storybook ending in tonight's "assignment america." captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with katie couric. >> good evening. katie is on assignment. for the first time in feen