howard county general is one of two in maryland that's part of a program that promotes the use of breast feeding for new moms. roosevelt says more on one step they are taking setting it apart from others. >> the hospital is giving out free samples of baby formula provided by the makers. they say the aim is to do all they can to promote breast feeding for their new mothers. >> like right now. >> reporter: mad lynn is sleeping. the newest howard county resident came into the world just this week and will demand the best. according to studies for the cdc the who, the american academy of pediatrics her best start will come from breast feeding. >> i knew about the advantages of breast feeding as far as --

i knew there were a lot of health benefits. >> the benefits part of the reason why the hospital is stopping the general practice of giving new mothers a gift basket with formula samples inside provided by formula makers. the hospital is one of 90 hospitals that is taking part in the select program, the best fed begin beginning program. >> we just want to important them the best we can. our goal is to make sure they are all healthy and the families 457y and will continue to be a part of the community. >> reporter: they are like counselors working to show them what they need to know. with this it help she found it worked for her. >> i benefited greatly from the services, the hospital had on hand -- the consultants and

the equipment and information. if it hadn't -- i wouldn't have been able to figure out how to breast feed. >> did you know that infant formula is one of the most highley regulated foods in the united states? >> reporter: the makers agree that breast feeding one of the best for babies but the formula council said formula is a viable option for parents and shouldn't be dismissed by hospitals or anyone. there are many reasons why, why women pick formula, first responsibilities at work or school, some count produce enough milk, the cost associated with buying breast pumps and other tools and for many they just don't have the time to do it. howard general said by promoting breast feeding they aren't dismissing the need for some to use formula. >> absolutely if a family decides to breast feed, that is fine. we will take care of formula or there could be a baby who formula is the best thing for them and that's what we will do

as well. we want to make sure we do what's best for the family. >> reporter: the hospital said it's not going to deny formula to any mom who wants it but by promoting brave feeding they say they want to ensure every baby are get the best start possible and if they have continued success in this effort the hospital will get a special honor, from the who as one of only a handful of baby friendly hospitals in the country. abc 2news. >> another beautiful day out there. low humidity, temperatures, into the upper 80's. a live shot downtown. a good crowd going on right now and we will have a beautiful evening with temperatures slowly falling in to the 80's. we are at 85 right now in the city limits, the warmest spot fredericr the coolest on the board at 81. in terms of where we are air

reported 87. that's -- about a degree below average. that's a change. 97 the record in 1908. for the rest of the evening a mix of sun and clouds, fading over to a partly cloudy sky, 85 degrees -- temperatures start to fall off in to the overnight. just a lot of moisture we have been watching down to the south. i have temperatures of around 98 degrees, parts of oklahoma city. that is some of the heat that's going to be pushing in our direction as we head into this weekend. not going to be that hot but hot and humid. we will talk more about the seven day forecast coming up. >> thank you police looking for two men who robbed a gas station. it happened around 1:00 a.m. last friday. the suspects jumped the counter pointed guns, demanded cash, one of them hit the clerk in the head with a gun forcing him down to the ground. they fled with a undetermined amount of cash. the victim was take especially to the hospital and treated for

a minor head injury. a maryland police found large amounts of heroin and more than $70,000 of drug money. cops pulled over algebra boyd shall, a dog unit was called in, the dog made a positive alert and a warrant was conducted. boyd is in custody. police say this is an example of good police work. >> getting rid of those red light cameras we told you about. one is on routes 140 and 97, they say the cameras prevented accidents. >> so if you reach a point where the number of citations being issued are lower than the amount of money that are you spending to maintain the program are you in a negative balance. we were in a negative balance for both of the traffic movements east and westbound.

that was part of the decision but clearly our decision was driven by the accidents and -- not the dollar figures. >> reporter: if you have a ticket at that intersection you will have to pay much. the city will continue to operate another one a block away. that intersection has a high rate of violations. coming up a mississippi man thought he was being tricky using a toy gun to rob a convenience store. the surprising person who stepped in to stop him. and a florida man tased by police. what he did to cause police to do it. >> pretty clear overhead. a lot of activity over north carolina. you go out toward the tennessee valley, if you want the ray doctor you go to the website. the weekend forecast and the seven day coming up next.

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. police tased a man for refusing to show his identity. they stopped him for jay walking, he wouldn't show them his identity and they tased him. the man's friend shot this video. it's illegal to refuse to show your id to police in florida

and he was warned he would be tased. a gun was found on the man but he did have a permit. you may remember this. a mississippi man tries to rob a store with a real looking toy gun. he is stopped when his mother grabs the gun and drags him out of the store. he was later arrested and today he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. his mother is till upset. >> so shocked and -- disappointed and hurt that i see my son standing there with a son i can't even sleep over it. i'm hurt and disappointed. >> the case will now go to the da. he is charged with armed robbery and is being held ono $300,000 bond. check out this scene in thailand. tens of thousands went in to the streets to mark the anniversary of the

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. every year our state schools take the assessment tests to make suit level of education is on track. not only do some have high scores some have a perfect pass

rate. don harrison went to visit one of the highest achievers of them all. >> reporter: the principal, he is proud of his students. he has a reason to be. >> the highest preforming in the state of maryland. >> reporter: one of only two schools in the state with 100% students pass the mas tests. they did it for the second year in a row. >> worked so well together, the third grade with the 4th grade. they support each other, they -- just [inaudible] grade level and accomplishments. >> reporter: he has tricks up his sleeves. >> when the community involvement is just probably a secret weapon. our momos and dads and they go home and they are reading -- working very hard and making

great skills. >> reporter: monica stone is one of those secret weapons. she has had two kids here at shipley's. >> i don't think anybody is really surprised. if you knew the teachers you would -- know that they do that kind of routinely. they prepare not just for the test but for everything here. >> the hard work shows in scores. i think that the teachers do a great job of focusing on the msa's and letting the children know it's important but not giving any stress with regard to taking the test. >> reporter: not only do they have a great passing rate, they have the highest percent age age of advanced placement students. in millersville. >> and even though they did this for the second year in a row that gave them a goal to do it again next year. and they weren't the only elementary school to preform at the highest level.

roger forge, had 100% students pass the math and reading as well. we caught up with their principal who couldn't be prouder. >> all stake holders in this. this is a wonderful community. the parents here are very involved in their students education, our teachers effort moon. they work so hard with the children every day to ensure they are successful and the kids so proud of everything that they do. >> they were one of three baltimore county schools that were all in the top dozen for the area. congratulations. >> now, maryland's most powerful doppler radar. >> let's put the radar -- you cane great visibility. the breeze coming out of the

easterly direction. a lot of sun, look at ocean city. a cranked up surf. a bit of a issue with rip currents for coastal points. in terms of temperatures, 87 degrees. that looks to be the official number. that was back in 1908. the official number -- fredricks a pair of eights. that will keep us pretty comfortable as we go into tonight. tomorrow a mild day for low humidity and a temperature in to the upper 08's. in terms of the satellite picture a few cloud as cross the area. that -- not only tonight but also as we go into tomorrow.

the radar looking very, very good but it's down no the south and west. we have a lot of activity, rain and thunderstorms into that part of the country. some of that will push toward the north as we head in to the weekend. 85 new york city. 86 -- we look at temperatures well out to the west. headlining the hat. there is a ridge of high pressure, look at the numbers, 97 degrees, oklahoma city -- 96, 94, this heat eventually will get in our direction in the next 48 to 72 hours and that will go with -- the with humidity. this warm front, which was a stationary front will turn into a warm front and push toward the north. that brings in more of a southerly wind. that will kick up the humidity and the heat in to the weekend. then that will lock itself into place for the next five to perhaps eight days, another very warm period in to the weekend and early next weeks.

temperatures through tonight into the upper 6 -- we will be well in to the 80s. the rest of the evening, 85 degrees, partly cloudy, enjoyable evening. in to the over night still a nice night. 66, partly cloudy, another gem. here is the forecast for tomorrow. two degree guarantee around 90. sun and clouds but a dry heat. you will notice the up tick in the humidity values into tomorrow night. that's the influence of that front we showed you down to the south. while we hit 90 on saturday the real numbers will make it feel into the middle 90's. warmer on sun and with the humidity we will fire off a shower or storm and warm irfor monday or tuesday. 93 to 95 and into the 09's by the middle of next week. normally around 87, 88 degrees so we will be above average and i did math for you, no test. >> we will test you at 11.

23 days so far looks like adding to that. we will probably end up around 40 days before the summer is out of 90. this is a hot summer. >> thank you. let's talk politics, it's team obama's turn to address the naacp after romney could only get a meager applause. troy is live in washington tonight. the vice president is stepping in for the president? >> reporter: the white house said he couldn't go because of a scheduling conflict. >> i believe this it election will come down to character, conviction and vision. it'll not surprise you i don't think it's even a close call. >> reporter: there was a different feeling in the room today as the naacp listened to the vice president.

the crowd especially loved his comments on health care. >> where there are no limits on insurance policies, where children can stay with their parents ono their policy until they are 26, where medicare is guaranteed and medicaid is expanded. >> reporter: it comes after romney's obama kara tack yesterday. >> i will eliminate every nonessential expensive program i can find, that includes obama care and i will work to reform and save -- >> reporter: on fox news yesterday romney said he wasn't surprised the audience disagreed him. >> as we expected that of course. you know i will give the same message to them that i give to cross the country which is that obama care is killing jobs. >> reporter: and tonight romney has several fundraisers in wyoming, one will be at the home of the former vice president. he is bringing his message to friendlier territory. >> all right. thank you for that live report. we will see you tomorrow.

breaking news right now. a southwest flight 709 from norfolk has just landed. apparently a flight attendant got sick and the plane was diverted. passengers have been taken off the plane and a hazmat team, is on the scene right now. we will have more on the story as it becomes available. here is a look at the stories for six, a big day for baltimore. wells fargo settle that massive deal over accusations that it discriminated against minorities. how much money baltimore will get. and you may have been upset that you lost your power. now it's time to sound off. where you can voice your concerns. those and more coming up at six. right now we have a preview of world news. >> coming up on world news a tragedy no parent expects when

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. coach bags, apparently going to return to their roots. stores will start offering the legacy collection. it'll feature the brand, shape and styles that made it one of the most loved bag makers. the only difference, the material will be thinner, making lighter. and a new starbucks opening, that's not news because they are eve where but when one opens in a funeral home. that's what is happening in

south carolina. now the new store won't by a full pledged one and mourning families will get their drinks for free. . >> this provides them a little escape and gives them a break from the stress, then that is what it's all about. >> starbucks employees won't work in the store, the funeral homeworkers will work the coffee bar. the worker also be train -- workers will be trained by starbucks people. penn state has released their own report today on the child abuse scandal involving jerry sandusky and police in maryland make a huge illegal cigarette bust after finding 26,000 packs of contraband cigarettes. the news starts right now. >> now, abc 2news at six. >> not used to -- they will

get you. >> howard county teen dead after a single car crash in columbia. >> concerned to treat the child abuse humanely was expressly stated, no such thing was expressed by them toward the victims. >> and new developments in the penn state sex abuse report that leveled everybody. and caught on tape, a maryland clerk caught by surprise while doing his job, the job police have at tracking down the suspects. >> take a look at this shot. it's beautiful outside. low humidity, warm temperatures, all could change this weekend. the full forecast coming up. >> thank you. happening right now. real, real busy night of news. following to huge stories. one of them we have new information that we learned about in the last 90 minutes after a long report came up