coming. we're working with you on what you need to know. first, tonight a cockeysville man is behind bars in harford county after a young girl claims he raped her repeatedly over a two-year period. >> reporter: a child victim claims it was here at the super eight motel in be a ber dean that she -- aberdeen that show became the obt of a man -- object of a man's per version. she said the man brought her here over a two-year period. the charging documents refer to perverted acts. the death manager said detectives have requested records to try to place him here at the motel. >> if you're here, that means you're in my system. if uprent a room, you're in my system. >> reporter: they require a driver's license, credit card

and takes down the make, model of the guest cars. it's also located in a bustling commercial area. >> never have big issues like that before and all of a sudden, it seems someone is trying to play a prank on us. after two years, this happened. that's like, kind of funny. >> reporter: there's nothing funny about it for the 37-year-old suspect. phillip weaver has appeared in district court where he is charged with nine separate charges. it could land him in jail for more than 130 years. in harford county, jeff hager, abc2. weaver is being held with bail set at a million dollars. we understand from the state's attorney he will refuse comment since the allegations are still under investigation.

baltimore city police and johns hopkins university investigating a sex assault on a student on north love grove street, blocks away from the campus. roosevelt leftwich joins us with more. the woman was trying to go home from an eye vent on cam -- event on campus when she was attacked on north love grove street. the victim was walking pay loan down the alley when the man grabbed her and sexually assaulted her. the police are looking into surveillance video and working closely with clam pulse security. >> we work with them. we're inned greated with -- integrated with technology. we're confident that our partnership will help find a suspect. >> city police say if you have any information that could help, please call them or metro crime

stoppers. roosevelt leftwich, abc2 news. police arrested the person who shot a social security administration employee. police arrested gary stokes, jr. and charged will had attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery and other charged. police say stokes shot the victim not far from the campus during a robbery attempt. the victim made this back to the campus before collapsing, still in the hospital. stokes is being held in the detension center. a team of dogs have arrived to search for the remains of robyn gardner. she was reported missing by her traveling companion gary giordno. he claims gardner was swept away while the two went snorkeling. the group that occupied wall

street has not occupied pratt street. on the calvin plaza, the group is launching the same type of protest that's been going on in new york. we are the 99%, is their rally cry. this' -- they're upset about homelessness, shrinking middle collapse and the economy. the group hopes occupying baltimore, new york and other major cities will get more americans to act. >> you know, as long last this takes. i'm here to say this is my home. i think the idea is important. the idea is important. i'm committed to the idea. >> occupy baltimore said the protest go on indefinitely. this morning some of baltimore's city leaders decided to get a lesson on what low

income households have to deal with when they don't have cars it. will give people a sense of what it's like to take people to work or do normal every dayer rands. vehicles for change hopes to develop new programs to improve traps poration for low income families. you know, a lot of sunshine. then the clouds roll in late in the afternoon. now we're getting more clearing. it's been a day of improved weather, breezy but still, even with the winds from 15 to 20 temperatures warmed up. now we're falling in the low fist of the. tomorrow even warmer as we go to 73 in the afternoon, some brilliant blue skies. sunshine. how long has the good stuff laugh. they were supposed to move that bus but it was delayed. a short time ago a deserving

eastern shore family saw their new home for the first time. earlier today final touches were made to the home. it has been a busy week since the family was surprised by the extreme makeover: home edition and the family will see all the hard work. it was an experience they wish they could be a part of more often. >> it's fantastic. honestly, the most rewarding experience in my life. i keep telling everybody, they keep giving me crazy looks. >> don harrison will show you about the move the bus event. a baltimore scientist said his jaw dropped when he got a call from a bunch of swedish men

and realized it wasn't ikea. what it means to this man. >> the work that adam riess is being honored for is something that albert einstein first suggested and was 28. he said sharing the -- he is sharing the prize with two other scientists. the discovery reversed the long thought idea that universe expansion was slowing down. the trio said they're not sure what's causing the expansion but the theory is being pushed by something they call dark energy. it's something riess hopes will help future scientists. >> we've created so many more questions. it was so much of a richer field that it's going to take a lot of

really smart people. >> riess said the discovery proves there's a lot to learn about the universe and basic science. hoe will share this with two other colleagues and is now on the staff. >> he's got a nobel prize. just when you think the wails are closing in on your, your neighbors become your biggest fans. that's coming up right after the break. plus, the common cold and the flu are two common illnesses that could be dangerous or deadly for your children, but there are some thinks you can -- things you can do to keep them out of the hospital. and why he's battling again but it won't stop him from being a little trickster. >> 70 out at bwi today.

we like. that we only forecast 67, though. so no two-degree weather. we'll tell you how long the sunshine holds up when we come back.

the cold and flu season, no fun for anyone. for kids it can be downright dang jerrous -- dangerous, if not deadly. >> reporter: it was on the soccer field that kyle's mom realized something was wrong. >> feels like you're getting left behind. >> the kid's face is red.

he as his hands over -- has his hands over his head. >> reporter: turns out kyle has asthma and finds that running isn't the only risk. experts say this is the most dangerous time of year for asthma. fall means more allergens and more threats from the cold and flu. >> colds will and people in the -- land people in the hospital. >> reporter: she said kids with asthma already have an immune system dealing with one disease, so an assault from a second could be dangerous. >> there's clearly an increased risk. not only with their asthma but pneumonia. >> reporter: doctors suggest three steps. first, get them the flu shot. this will give them a head start on battling it.

take your excide in for a fall checkup -- child in for a fall checkup and work with your doctor to come up with a written action plan. >> recognize the symptoms, know which medications to take and when to call the doctor. >> reporter: with the cold are flu, asthma can get serious quickly but preparing for problems before they happen can help children stay healthy. linda so, abc2 news. >> if why are childs a asthma, doctors -- child has asthma, doctors advise keeping a close eye on them. october is breast cancer awareness month. that also means it's time to lace up your shoes and get ready for komen maryland race for a cure. come by and see us. better yet, how about joining in

the 5k raise or -- race or one-mile walk. head to komen md.org for more information. there's a golfer who can do more with a club and a ball than tiger woods and he's also tough are. his name is ben witter, one of the best trick shot players in the world. he was this close to becoming a pro golfer when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. he's missing spart of -- part of his long and had his nasal cavity removed. his cancer has returned. now he's trying an experimental treatment. on top of his diagnosis, his

teenage daughter is also battling bon cancer in her ribs and she is undergoing chemo right now. weather wise, things have improved for us. some sunshine. take a look downtown, skies brightening up. 64. humidity moderate and winds have been pretty breezy. gusting higher towards 20. border lien small craft -- border lien small craft advisory. this is our view from robert coleman, northwest side of town. look at this. that blue sky is going to be our theme for days to come. boy, we have earned it have we not with all the dreary weather. bright skies, a let fall color. why not show you the beach. looks like it mitt be a meety fine columbus day weekend down in oat heat if you get -- ocean

city if you get a chance to head down. we had it tough with the cloudy and gray weather. still think of our friends in vermont. always feel free to send us your shot, weather related conditions. we'd love to see those. hey, maryland's most popular radar crystal clear, no storms in our horizon. high terrain awfully chilly. winds have been breezy and will continue to be breezy during the day before they settle down thursday into friday. whitemarsh to catonsville low 70s with plenty of sun. you can see skies beginning to clear to the west. that low pressure is moving out to sea. on the back side a few clouds

streaming in our state but they will be gone for the most part by tomorrow. double barreled high pleasure will mean dry, clear sunny weather. big bubble of sinking air. when the air is descending, no clouds, let alone rain. keep the sunglasses handy. as we look to your day tomorrow, maybe a few high then clouds passing by. gorgeous sunny weather. the canadian high settles in, but the shuns is still going to be there. clearing skies, a little bit breezy. tomorrow still a breeze but 73 with some sunshine. breathe skies ahead for the next several days. chilly boy night. nights will be crisp. days will be sun they and mild. after previous le cooling off --

briefly cooling off, could push 80 on sunday. if you're lucky enough to have columbus day, monday off, you will be enjoying that. this is as good as seven day, no humidity, sunshine. >> if it keeps going, it will be 120 boy tomorrow. >> maybe not that warm, but we'll see. this is my favorite story of the night. his grandpa would be proud. joe learned to have compassion for those who would shop at his grandpa's market. tim rutherford shows us. >> reporter: henry has spent his life in the whom hes with born

in. but on august 23rd, his aen have was shaken to the core by the earthquake. he returned to find the area already sealed off. when i saw it, i couldn't believe it. >> reporter: now living with his frentd herman up the street, henry checks the house often. the structural damage is severe but can be fixed. henry is determined to move back in. >> i want to come home. this has always been a dpd neighborhood. people always beened fromly regardless of nationality or raise. >> reporter: now the community is coming to henry's rescue. joe owns the market. his annual charity golf tournament has added a new ben fsh ri. >> always looking to help someone else farce what you need. the first thing you want to do

is throw a part for the community. >> reporter: the own are now visits with hen vie -- owner now visits with henry often. >> we actually got to know him this. sort of forced him out into the neighborhood again. >> reporter: in a community that values its history and generosity, henry would not be forgotten. >> nothing like home. >> reporter: in highland town, tim rutherford. >> along with the money raised for the golf tournament, they have recruited home contractors and builders to donate supplies and time to save henry's home. coming up tonight at 11:00, be sure to tune into one of maryland's cold cases. it's a case that detectives say still haunt them.

23-year-old tiona smith was in school when someone took her life. police are hoping that someone who saw her that neat can help shed light. putting information out there might be the first time that a witness realizes what happened and that the information means something. >> abc2 news jeff hager has more on tiona smith's case. and super glue damaging a local man's eye. what doctors have to say about his condition. @póo

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the greatest week of our lives, weather wise. >> breezy today but winds dying off. and temperatures falling into the 60s, pretty pleasant. lack at this tomorrow. we're in the low 70s with sunshine, sunglasses required and this is going to be our story right into the weekend it with appear. listen. we'll be blogging tonight with "dancing with the stars." who do you think is going? >> a tough call. >> a tougher forecast. >> we'll see you tonight at 11.

have a great, great night. diane sawyer is up next with world news.