of them being suspend. public schools know there are rules, consequences and something -- some things merit a suspension. >> bullying, cheating. >> reporter: especially when there's a zero tolerance. >> some kid cost care less if you suspend it. >> reporter: that's why the school is ditching the doctrine that resulted in 20,000 suspensions last year alone. the executive director of student support services -- >> i think it is a high profile case, the la crosse students who had knives. those kind of cases bring forth when you bring a weapon you're going to be suspended. that's the zero tolerance side. the other side is the reasonability. >> reporter: bring drugs or weapons will still not be tolerated. now they can use their

discretion on lesser infractions. >> the minor offenses, not taking your hat off or listening to iphones, those kind of infractions, we don't want the child to miss instructional time. >> reporter: the new policy may ease the penalty for something almost every student carries. >> in the past, you may not use cell phones or eel tronnic communication devices unless they're part of the educational program. >> reporter: alternative punishments may keep them in the classroom. >> i deaf nitly -- definitely wanted him to have the cell phone. >> reporter: both the students and the parent also have to sign off on it. tonight anne arundel police are warning you about the dang are of bottle bombs. two boys were arrested at sunset

park if anne arundel county. an 18-year-old girl lost parts of her hand and was sent to shock trauma because of a bottle bomb. it's made with common household items and has become popular on on -- youtube. >> it's just stupid. they should be locked up or fined for medical bills. >> if you see a suspicious device or container, you're urged to call police. we're working for you at abc2 to let you know if you come across one. if you come across a bottle that looks kind of swollen or out of the ordinary like it could burst, just leave it alone and call 911 right away. a bomb threat at a harford

school turned out to be a prank. the suspicious device they were called to at havre de grace high school was actually a bottle filled with urine. a 17-year-old male student put the bottle, which was meant to be a stink bomb in the hallway of the school. he confessed to it that it was meant to be a prank on the last day of school. the teen is charged with reckless endangerment. well, the rain moved out and the sun rolled in. what a beautiful day. so we have a lot of activities going on with the sailabration. let's take a look at this with wyatt everhart. >> we got the sailabration all week and the 10-miler and also the big canoe and paddle boat ride. dry, and nothing on the radar.

winds from the north providing a refreshing breeze. the rest of the evening we stay clear and breezy, mighty fine weather on tap. wool a talk about how long -- we'll talk about how long it will last. more graphic testimony on day three of jerry sandusky's trial. yesterday jurors were brought to tears when an 18-year-old testified about being molested in sandusky's basement. tonight two more alleged victims took the stand. >> reporter: jerry sandusky arrived to what was supposed to be another long day in court. building on testimony from the first two days prosecutors called another alleged victim, identified by abc as juror 10. he said sandusky subjected him to oral sex and made him to stay

quiet. yesterday a teenager recounted being just 11 when the abuse started in sandusky's basement. his testimony, so emotional, so gut wrenching, some jurors broke down. >> you've got jurors who are in tears over the testimony of an 18-year-old who said what happened to him. that would seem to indicate they believe that testimony, which is terrible news, of course, for sandusky. >> reporter: another blow to the defense was mike mcqueary's testimony. he said in 2001 he walked in on what looked an-- and sounded like sandusky assaulting a boy. he slammed the door. quote. he made the loud noise to say someone else is here, break it up. >> repeatedly told the jury at least 0 time -- 20 times.

i saw it. there's no mistake it was, extremely sexual in nature. >> reporter: today mcqueary's father took the stand and corroborated his son's testimony. experts say things are not looking good for sandusky and they may opt to call the coach himself to the stand. now that the sandusky trial is back in the news, this can be a good time to start a tough talk with your kids about abuse. abc2 has tips from psychologists. first, you want to know what they know. second, use what if situations. what if someone touched you in a certain way, what would you do. know the of abuse, anger, depression and becoming overly protective. well, casey anthony is now reaching out to the media.

last night cnn's piers morgan said she called him and had a 20-minute conversation. she said she did not kill her daughter and labored her past media interviews as horrible saying she was ashamed at person she was. anthony has been in seclusion since her release from jail last july. she was acquitted in her trial. lawmakers are putting pressure on rental car companies not to sell or rent cars that have been recalled. senator barbara box are of california helped introduce the rachel and jack question lynn safe rental car act. it's named after two california sisters who died in 2004 after renting a pt crouser from enterprise. the car was liking steering fluid, then caught fire and crashed into a semi.

>> it's very simple. you have a car under safety recall. you don't rent it. you don't sell it. you don't put it in the hands of the consumer. that's all we're asking. that's all senator box are is asking. that's all charles assume are is asking -- schumer is asking. we want all to come onboard. >> according to the national highway traffic safety administration hertz has already adopted a policy that's consistent with the pledge. tonight there are serious questions regarding air flow safety and some of the cdc labs that deal with the most highly infected diseases. the room is under negative

pressure, mooning the pressure inside the room is less than the pressure outside the room so that the air flow in -- air flows in but not without. the cdc said it had problems before with area flow systems. baltimore is going to be one busy place this weekend. we'll also be cheering on the runners for the baltimore 10-milers. >> girls on the run ran into us today. there's kate and there's isabella. they all did to windsor farms elementary and they're part of girls on the run. it's great for the body and soul. kate says it teaches her how to take car of herself. cara said it teaches her to stick up for herself and

isabella also. >> it's something we're proud of, signal 13, which is the officer downtown dation for the baltimore city -- officer down foundation for the baltimore police department. >> the great lee corey dan -- corrigan. now coach paula told me one of the mottos is nobody runs home alone. so if a girl hasn't crossed the finish line, the rest of the team goes out to make sure nobody finishes last. abc2 is a proud sponsor. for every person coach sheryl passes, she will raise money for girls on the run.

look at this. this is what they get. nice little patch. that is nice. just keep it clean. jamie costello, abc2 news. the first time we saw this little guy, it was in a sole car commercial earlier this -- in a super bowl car commercial earlier this year. young max page prepares for a big operation. plus, hear from one breast cancer survivor from receipt here in our community, her daily struggle and how it has changed her outlook on life. >> plus, students learn how to manage money and business without leaving the classroom. we'll be right back.

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you remember little max page. he was in the darth vader commercial. he has to undergo heart surgery tomorrow in los angeles. t.j. winick has more. may the force be with him. >> reporter: during last year's super bowl, he stole the heart of millions during this memorial volkswagen commercial. now he will be underdoing an operation for his own heart. you see, the 7-year-old was born with a congenital defective heart. he will have his pull machine fairy valve replaced. >> for max it's very scary. >> i want it try it get through it with a good attitude. >> this will be his eighth surgery in seven years. to stay positive, max has made a can-do list i'm looking forward

to august because mow and my -- me and my brother made a holiday called brother's day. >> reporter: in the commercial max tried using the force around the house but was constantly frustrated until he seems to start the car engine of the family car, or does he? it became an instant fan favorite. now it seems like all the viewers are cheering for him again. >> we're getting messages from all over the country, from europe. >> reporter: if everything goes as planned, the brave 7-year-old is expected to be hospitalized for less than a week. t.j. winick, new york. i hope everything goes well for him. right now 80 degrees. humidity is comfortable.

gorgeous shot of downtown where all the tall ships have been coming. we actually captured it today. the cutter eagle, mighty eagle along harbor place and a magnificent day of weather. also in kent island a gorgeous day on tap. this will be the paddle boat race, the kent island canoe putting that on. really awesome weather. we're crystal clear. temperatures now right around 80, mid-70s. 78 in ocean city. again, good looking weather on the whole. winds from the north around 10 to 15 and gusting somewhat higher in spots. we've seen gusts 20, 22, a steady northerly breeze, the drier air. and really, it also makes things

refreshing. it stirs the air. low humidity on that dry northwesterly breeze with temperatures in the low 40s -- sor wi, with -- sorry, with humidity in the 40s. that is the weather maker that came through yesterday. really, it's the only player in our weather. the system could spin clouds back into the direction of maryland. temperatures up around 70 degrees. dry nice mild air, a very humid air. not much at all here on the overall map. this is one quiet stretch headed our way. you see the front stalled out

and rain developing. i don't think the rain will reach into maryland but we could see cloud cover spinning back into the state. even as it spins offshore from friday, it will drift and that will allow for abundant sunshine. looks like friday will feature more sunshine. by the way, if you're traveling across the u.s. this weekend, it is one quiet weather map, one small system. overnight 60 with a few clouds. tomorrow night down to 59, partly cloudy and staying dry. the seven-day forecast, the bottom line is this, more good looking weather in the mid-80s. on the whole, it's tough to

complain. the sailabration goes on right into the middle part of next book. we couldn't have picked a better week or weekend. >> all right. we will let you take credit. some baltimore county students are getting a lesson in finance. it's all thanks to the academy of finance stock, change last rom at reisterstown -- randallstown high school. >> reporter: here at randallstown high school, it's not exactly wall street but close enough. it's part of the new stock exchange classroom. >> this is really hands on. we will teach them how to invest in the future. >> reporter: it's a couple weeks old. it's the first one in baltimore county public schools and the fourth in the nation. it has a ticker board that shows share prices and flat screen tv's that show global activity. >> we're looking to elevate

students to think outside of the box. we want them to know about businesses, how to invest. >> reporter: he plans to attend stevens university and major in business administration. >> this experience helped me to learn how to manage my money and how to manage my business. if i was in need of a few extra dollars, i can always invest in the stock market because of this experience. >> reporter: brian is not alone. the new class is creating a buzz among students. >> it's doing well. students who aren't even part of the program are peeking through the doors, trying to find out what's going on. what's that thing scrolling across the top of the wall. >> reporter: educators want to expose them to business and economics. in randallstown, sherrie johnson, abc2 news.

>> academy of finance is a nationally recognized program. there are three programs in baltimore county public school -- actually in baltimore, including lansdowne. >> can omega threes keep the brain healthy as you age. it's a popular supplement taken by many. plus, you strapped them on the kids before they hopped on their bikes. why doctors say kids should get into the habit of wearing them.

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-- news, many people take omega three fatty acid. it was found that it had no improvement on the brain health for people over 60 who were tested in speech, memory and reading comprehension. researchers stress eating a healthy diet, including fish twice a week is more important for maintaining good health. health officials said helmets are not just for riding your bike. kids should be in the habit of using them when doing anything with wheels. serious injuries can happen whether roller blading or on a scooter. >> trauma centers see a lot of the bad injuries. i think you'll find most of the statistics will suggest that those that aren't wearing helmets have the more serious injuries and deaths. >> some states have actually expanded their bicycle law to

require children under the age of 18 wear helmets each time they're on a skateboard, inline skates or scooter. a rule of thumb is to replace your helmet every five years. >> abc2news.com is the place for all the health news you need. make sure you and your family get all the important next that you need. coming up at 5:00, gma's robin roberts latest health battle has encouraged others who face similar problems to step forward. hear from a breast cancer survivor in our area and how she manages, like roberts, to stay positive. >> tonight, why they have file lad lawsuit against the airline. >> and guns going off. horses galloping and navy seals

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