checking out 60 degrees theres in manchester. 59 monkton and bel air. clouds still around the area, and that will be something we'll try to fight off throughout the morning hours as we are getting high pressure, which is what brings us nice weather, trying to build in today. a little bit of patchy and drizzle and fog. the mostly cloudy skies give way to a partly cloudy afternoon. it is 5:30 right now. let's go to the roads with kim. >> good morning, everyone. traffic appears to be moving good here. no problems as you make your way down towards the beltway. we're in the final stages are picking up some final stages of the area. southbound ste harbor tunnel is closed. two-way traffic is closed. southbound on the harrisburg expressway at timonium road, the left lane is taken away because of construction there. megan, back to you.

the latest now in the case of a johns hopkins student who used a samurai sword to kill a suspected intruder. police say the fatal confrontation happened early tuesday at a house on east university parkway in charles village just off the johns hopkins university campus. initially, police said the hopkins student heard a noise, picked up his sword and confronted a man in his attached garage. now they say university police had just searched the property with the student and found nothing. that's when the student armed himself and decided to conduct a more thorough search. they heard the student cry out for his roommates to call police from a short distance away. police must complete the investigation before prosecutors well determine whether or not the student will face charges. tonight, "20/20" has a heart wrenching story of six women dating one man with a

potentially deadly secret. all of the women were from dallas, texas. in 2006, these women discovered they were all dating the same man, many at the same time. some, it was several years. >> did each of you think you were the only woman in fill leap's life? >> yes, i did. he made me feel like i was the only woman on the face of the earth. >> reporter: felipe had a secret, he was hiv positive. be sure to tune in tonight, "20/20" to learn how he betrayed the women and the hopeful bond they hope to share today. kuwait an embarrassing moment for a reporter at the white house at a press meeting yesterday. take a look at this. >> now he knows how to sneeze. >> here's what happened. the secretary of health and human services was briefing reporters as chuck dodd sneezed into his hand.

it brought a quick reprimand who informed todd he should sneeze into his elbow. wear all learning that. it's something she says we should all know by now. the rain did not hold back. thousands turned out to see how president obama plans to fix health care in the united states. he pitched it to the young adults since they have to play for the plan. he called it a defining struggle for this generation. >> young people it's about what kind of country you want to be. we are the only nation on earth that leaves millions of people without health insurance. >> president obama says he knows the fight will be a difficult one but said a coalition of hospitals, doctors, nurses and drugmakers support the effort. he once again called for a public insurance option which most congressional republicans and some democrats oppose. we want to know what you think, so drop into

abc2news.com and leave us a message. tell us how you feel the president did yesterday. you can friend us on facebook, twitter, or just drop a line on abc2news.com. we've done all of the work for you. so payous i visit. we lead like to get your comments on the air. here's what's happening today. it is september 18th. senator cardin visits the academy chart are school to talk with seventh and eighth graders. graduating today, the maryland resources 52nd police recruits today. now to abc 2 news sherrie johnson. she's here in our studios to tell bus how her area will honor a man. >> reporter: with one arm, he went on to win the north american one arm golfers association championship. today, jim smith will honor this young man for his

accomplishments. vincent was born with cerebral palsy. he's partially paralyzed on one side of his body and the use of only one arm but golf gave him a reason to move on. his family and friends couldn't be more excited for him. >> i didn't really expect to win the tournament. i just wanted just to qualify for the championship. >> he's working always in the backyard, practicing his shots. >> baltimore county jim myth's honoring him at 2:30 today at the old towson courthouse. there is a new fantastic piece of art work in baltimore thanks to kids in area hospitals and some of baltimore's most creative people. and a little culture just a road trip away. when we come back, we'll take you to the opening of a new center. you can go there for free. 5:35. we'll be taking a look at the

bus stop. cloudy skies and a little patchy drizzle. otherwise, we're expecting a dry and warmer day. i'll have the complete forecast coming up. let's check in with mark jones at the mta. >> reporter: good morning prosecute you'll find the number 15 bus diverted at saratoga and green. the 17 bus is divert add the corporate and international. the m.a.r.c. train system look goods for travel. no delays on camden, penn, or brunessz wick line sfses. for the mta transit team, i'm mark jones. with some areas in your home,

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5:39. good morning. happy friday. we'll send it over to justin. >> aleen gabey just walked in with a cute pup. stick around. that's why you are watching this morning, right? outside, temperatures in the low 60s in most spots. officially 61 will do it at easton and 63 in baltimore and back towards hagerstown.

we're looking at some patchy drizzle and fog. the range of temperatures should jump into the 70s as we try to get sun back for the lunchtime. we'll have the weekend forecast in just a moment. right now, let's go to the roads with kim brown. >> reporter: thanks, justin. this is at the white marsh area of 95. we do have building volume as we make your way towards the harbor tunnel throughway. we do have a medical emergency. this will be northbound 95 actually at 895 off to the shoulder not causing any delay at this time but you'll probably see it driving in that direction. also, overnight construction projects getting ready to be wrapped up. also southbound at the harbor tunnel, two-way traffic gets by on the northbound tube. the left lane was taken away for a construction project there. as we look at the jfx, traffic looks great here at northern

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it's 5:43 right now. abc 2 is following a story

where several dunbar high school students have been charged with attempted murder. linda so has the latest this morning. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, megan. the four students were arrested after allegedly targeting another student from woodlawn high. defense attorney warren brown tells us the attempted murder charges stem from a fight in baltimore county that was in retaliation for a previous beating. the students were getting back at a teen who beat the player's younger brother. they stabbed him and beat him and stabbed three others. attorney brown is representing 16-year-old james mcbride. he says mcbride was sleeping over a teammate's house when the teen's mother drove the students to another teen who previously beat her son. we spoke with parents who say the allegation was disturbing. >> i thought it was sad because i'm thinking about all of these

kids' future and, you know, the future will go down the drain for something like this. >> reporter: now, this morning, mcbride the 16-year-old is free on bond. meanwhile, the mother who allegedly drove these students was also arrested. we're live in east baltimore, linda so, abc 2 news. >> here's a look at the stories abc 2 news is woking on for you. baltimore city police is looking for chews as to who shot two men overnight. one man suffered a gunshot wound to the side, the other to his leg. there is no arrest right now or motive at this time. new traffic safety measures are in place along a dangerous stretp of route 3 -- stretch of route 32. motorists are being warned about turning off the road. they also added rumble strips and are encouraging drivers to slow down. this happened one week after a sykesville man was killed in a

collision. additional signage is planned for the fall along with plans to repaint the road. if you are going to do something this weekend and maybe want to go on a road trip, we have a place for to you visit. the best part is, it's free. >> the stories you will hear, the speerns are universal. so we invite everyone. >> to the new august wilson center for african-american culture. it officially opens tomorrow in pittsburgh. the new modern building is just as sharp on the inside as it is on the outside. inside it features a state-of- the-art theater, has zebra wood from africa and a huge gallery as well as a separate cafe. this weekend is also the celebration of the jewish new year. president obama is now urging -- using the holiday, rather, to urge and send a message of peace to israel and its arab neighbors. obama says in the video message

that the new year should be a time of prayer and celebration. a lower manhattan synagogue will have much more to celebrate this weekend. they are also celebrating the restoration of two tablets of the ten commandments. they were made back in 1887. one of them had been lost for decades and they've now been able to restore it. in its place of honor, the two to be leat -- tablets were originals to the arc that withhold the sacred scrolls. so you might be wondering rosh hashanah, what does it mean to you? we would like to know. we want your thoughts and memories. if you could leave ace message, we would -- leave us a message, we would appreciate it. you can write on our web site, read your comments on the air. so head to abc2news.com. there's new art work to tell you about this morning in mount washington. it's shauer to catch your eye. not only to look at but it's good for the soul, too.

the kids at the mount washington pediatric hospital helped create this mural. the idea belongs to caroline van sikland. she sent a lot of time in and out of hospitals. >> my mom always put pictures up on the fridge that i made in class. i wanted for kids hear to have a similar idea because this is their home for a month or two at a time. having it up on the wall is similar to having it up on your house. >> she says the art work reflects the moods and hopes of the future. now, the forecast certified most accurate in baltimore and traffic together. at 5:48, we're looking at 63 degrees, cloudy skies this morning. we'lltry to get that sun and of course for the jewish new year tonight, sundown at 7:10. we're checking cloudy skies

still hanging around the area. a little bit of drizzle left over as well because of the easterly wind that piled in so much moisture. here's the deal, though. the same storm sitting in the deep south and just off the edge of our screen continue to sit here. that continues to generate showers and storms across the deep south. we begin to shift the wind today. all of this clearing underneath high pressure that will slide off the mid-atlantic coast and push the frontal boundary. it will reinforce the cooler air. we get a chance to dre out and stay below normal through the weekend after one warm day today. 78 degrees, the early clouds give way to some clearing. we may not cher out complete i had but enough to get the sun out. tonight, though, clear and it will be cool. we're into the upper 50s as we check out the weekend forecast. 72 tomorrow with a shift in the

wind. a brand new air mass allows us more sunshine. sunday morning is where we put the low temperature there, could be in the upper 40s. a quick bounceback to 76 degrees as we head to the afternoon. then stays in the 70s to near 80 next week with the showers. thunderstorms near 80 wednesday and thursday. kim? we have a smooth ride here on 95 southbound. it's smooth from mountain road past the white marsh boulevard area as you make your way in towards the harbor tunnel throughway. traffic is beginning to build in volume but no delays at this time. we're in the final stages of picking up construction projects around the area. if you head out the door, you may see them. on the outer loop at 95 in rosedale, two left lanes are closed for construction. two-way traffic gets by on the northbound tube. southbound at timonium road, the left lane is closed. looking here at the jfx this is

going to be at northern parkway. we don't have any problems to let you know about on the southbound side. megan, back to you. this dog is a showstopper. this is sammy the girl, right? >> just a little stunned right now. >> there you go. >> this is an intimidating environment. she's such a sweetheart. what can you tell us about her? >> she's getting a lot of love. she's five months old. we took her in from the city shelter. she is a girl, ready to be spayed. i think she's traying to stay house broken which is great for her age. >> she looks like she did something wrong and is in trouble but she's as sweet as can be and been cuddling with aleen. you brought something that's incredible. this is an orioles calendar? >> yes. we were approached about doing a fund-raiser. the orioles organization has been fabulous to work with.

this is a calendar that starts in september '09 and is available on our web site through orioles, pet coe stores in the area. orioles players either brought their own pets -- like this one here. >> rocky the dog. >> we have some of our animalsp this. is hank, who is one of our dogs and had their pictures taken. they were so, so nice, all of the players. they had a lot of fun. we got great pictures and it is a fund-raiser for the spca. >> you can be the judge, who's cuter the baseball mayor or the animal. you can pick these up and all of the proceeds go to a good cause. >> $15 plus tax it's $15.90. they are available right now and it starts september '09. >> i love it. >> thanks. >> one last look at sammy. this dog is so sweet. i know i say that every week but she is a winner.

call the maryland spca. aleen, thanks for coming in. still ahead, we always hear it is a good idea to put the chips in the dogs and cats. one family this morning says it's absolutely true. it was like lo-jack for their dog. coming up new at 6:00, a serious story. a cracker-barrel takes action against a man accused of a terrible act. they will ban him from the establishment for life. (announcer) they're highly trained specialists. true pronals, always ready when they hear the call... guys, pancakes! because when it's pancakes everyone's in it together.

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they are one big happy family again in virginia. listen to this. linda and bob schneider were on vacation in north carolina when a man stole their camper. that's bad enough. even worse, though, their beloved dog benji was still inside the camper. the authorities were able to track benji, the camper and the suspect down because benji had one of the chips inserted in case he got lost. turns out they not only help you find your pet but your automobile, too. animal control got the dog and returned him all of the information from the owner and all together now the family is.

the shnieders say benji had a huge juicy steak waiting for him. we'll send it over to justin. >> quick peek at the extended forecast. temperatures trying to get back to near normal today as morning clouds give way to breaks of sun opinion going into the weekend, 72 saturday, 76 on sunday with a chilly morning. dry and looking at showers returning early this week. we'll be right back after this.

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you know, the future is gonna go down the drain for something like this. captions by: caption colorado, llc (800) 775-7838 e-mail: now, an abc 2 news exclusive. the four area high school football players under arrest this morning, and what authorities say they are accused of doing. gunfire overnight on the city's west side. police now need to know more, and we're going to tell you all about it and take tout scene.