ford county. but a more significant line and this has come through. and the morning is up and washington county and see if the storms maintain their strength right now it is impressive line here and out of the west. that's where the action is now, the big line of storms from approaching boundary means more storms. we'll talk about how things go the rest of the night coming up. >> and it is day four of the special session and today has been about closed door meetings. and we're going to the state house and what if anything, they got off to a late start. >> a very late start. debate on the house floor was supposed to start at 2:00 today t did not start until 4:30 and right now behind me, some of the discussion is going on now, the big issue is gaming. let me show you what i'm talking about. what was going on, legislative

leaders were working behind closed doors trying to basically drum up support. lawmakers are balking over the provisions in the measure. right now lawmakers are talking on the floor and part of one of the sticking points was the argument over gaming and vfw halls, some of the pull tab things to raise money for the facilities. today union members showed their support for the bill saying it will create jobs. >> the reality is that here it is about pushing this out to the voters and giving the voters the opportunity to vote up it or down. and overwhelmingly the voters support this. they see the money and the opportunities going out. they want to keep it home here in maryland. >> reporter: now earlier they did pass on the so-called "pit bull bill" and passed it to a third reading. but they're talking about gaming and could be a long night. the senate is supposed to go into session at 7:00 after the

house concludes its business t is hard to say -- it is hard to say if we'll be back out here or if they will work into the wee hours to get this done. live in annapolis. >> roosevelt left wich. he and who will pay the price when someone is bitten by a dog. they have created confusion and jeff hager has a closer look. lots of questions and scenarios to consider with this. >> there are, kelly no bite rules, pit bulls, it is a bond they're people are confused over all the matters. at the heart of this is the state's high urgent court ruling that pit bulls are a vicious breed and landlords be responsible if and when they attack. clearing the air now, activists say the bills will address the two issues. the different versions would make the owner responsible for

their own dog, they just vary whether they are libeful they are constrained or never had a history of biting. >> they should be held to the same standard. they are not necessarily a dangerous breed. it is tricky if there is no springs or circumstances, what was the issue. >> reporter: owners could only be held responsible if they bite. and 35 other states have no such rule holding them bible. and. >> and many fear it would here. >> the long days or days of work that are not budgeted for, the session cost $20,000 a day and this is day 4. ale bring

you the latest move at 11:00. you are making dinner plans but you have no idea whether the place that you chose had any issues during the inspection. finding out and that could be changing. and we'll explain why. >> we know about the secret we have made information requests to look at reports. and you would never know. one councilman wants to change that. the reports hold the secrets of the restaurantings, dirty kitchens, bugs, bad food. we know about that after looking at reports over the years but you never know the places that you eat have a

problem. >> they have to inspect the places we want the information to be public. >> reporter: some information is made public on the city health department's web site but only if there is a closure. otherwise when you pick a place to eat, you are dining blind, at least for now. a councilman has pitched a bill to change that. >> it will change the health code to force our health department to post letter grades and on site and online for restaurants and other food services. >> reporter: grades like the one posted in restaurants in new york in los angeles leave no doubt for you. but how do the owners feel about their record being the first thing that you see? >> i'm competitive and if i gate b i want an a. >> reporter: he is the chef owner of the darker than blue, the idea of letter grades does not scare him. he says it will compel restaurant owners to up their game. >> it may drive some away but

what it does it forces you to get better. >> reporter: businesses that could be held accountable with the same grades that you got in school. and there is no hiding this report card. >> people are so well informed today that they want to know what is going on. >> we heard back from the restaurant association and they are researching the issue. as for the health department they agree and the bill has to make it through hearing and council vote before you could see changes. >> thank you for that. all new at 5:00, overall cars have become safer in crashes are less deadly. but new test results from the institute for highway safety find that mid-size cars are vulnerable in a certain type of

crash. and jamie costello has more on this topic. >> reporter: it is rush hour you don't want to hear this, three out of the 11 luxury models passed the new tests which looked at front corner impact crashes. these are front end collisions that are not head on. when the corner hits a pole or tree. the institute for highway safety a group financed by the industry said we should be concerned. the vehicles are safer than they used to be 167,890,000 people die each year in crashes. >> reporter: a fourth comes from the overlap frontal crashes. in the test crashes of 2012 models, three of the 11 luxury cars, foreign and don'tics, earn wad is considered good or acceptable ratings. >> it represent as problem that's not being addressed by most vehicle crash designs. >> reporter: you can see the

comparison with head-on crashs. instead of a force of the impact spread across the cage, the force from the overlap crash goes to the car's corner where there is much less protection. >> people are vulnerable in the crashes because the structures are bypassed, the crash forces can go into the occupant compartment. >> reporter: in the test the volvo and acura does the best. and the lexus 350 is did the worst. now, again, these are not government test crash so automakers are not required to make changes but you know what they do because good safety ratings from the institute provide good publicity. jamie costello, abc 2 news. gm is recall morning than 10,000 mini vans because the fuel pipes can rust and leak and cause fires. the recall affects chevy express and gmc vans from the

2003 and 2004 model years with left side cargo doors. they were sold in 20 states and washington, dc where salt and chemicals are used to clear snow from the roads. parents, check out your child's toys. the consumer product safety commission is recalling 80,000 animal snap bracelets. there made by a company called toy smith. they come in several fabrics with figures including a sea horse and frog. and the bend can wear through the fabric exposing edges which can cut a child. they were sold at businesses including cracker barrel. for information on this recall, call toy smith, it is 800-356- 0474. all right. for some of us being a shop ahaul sick not a laughing matter, it is an illness that many people suffer with. how doctors are taking comfort

in shopping as a sign of a larger problem. many parents revoice when the school year starts. many parents get stressed out. the kids going back to school. and now joshua tree forest and this and more out west that's when we come back.

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katie couric has a thing about growing up -- doing things once. you know it is a joke i used it many people say they are shop ahaulics but it is a syndrome that can be a sign of a problem. doctors say many times being a true shopper can be a sign of other problems such as a bi polar disorder and depression. >> a lack of emotional attachment from a small age they turned to objects to get some emotion and feeling and love in their life.

>> now doctors say when it is budget busting that leads to debt which leads to depression and other behavior problems. and now, a few years ago we all watched hopkins 247 here. this time around it is new york med. tonight among the many real life stories that you will see is the story of a woman who was determined to have her miracle. here is a preview. >> we have set this up. we are helping people with the condition who will need transplants. >> 7 months now, just ready. very ready. >> put that on her. >> cystic fibrosis is where the lungs fill up until they stop working. lindsey will die if she does not get the lungs soon. >> i'm getting my lungs. >> oh my gosh, i'm excited.

>> i guess we're waiting to see if they are good to go, it could be a dry run, i'm not looking to do. we have been here. >> you are not looking to do. >> we're a go. >> give them hell in there. >> all right. >> a new set of lungs. >> this is crazy. >> we have the new lungs. that's what i've been looking for. >> tough watch to see what happens. nuclear med is tonight here on. a bc 2 and join jamie, myself and wyatt for the news at 11. new video out of the wildfires out west, there are more than 60 uncontained fires

burning now in oregon, nevada, utah, idaho and washington and california. 40 homes have been destroyed in washington state west of seattle and in california, firefighters are struggling to contain a 300-acre wildfire at joshua tree national forest, an area that's hard to reach. >> where the fire is it is in a remote area. there are some passages back in there. this a reason why we're bringing in the air attack. >> and making it difficult are the scorching temperatures and in the area they're experiencing a look of rain. crews are trying to do all they can to work around the clock until they get the fires in a situation under control out west. we don't have that problem here but other issues that we're dealing with in terms of the heat. >> i think what you see out

there is sort of the extreme summer 2012, much of maryland. drought situations as well. >> right, right. >> the storms we're seeing in some ways welcome and we see the severe weather. >> let's look speaking of that. they are popping up all over. and where are we seeing those now. they are in the northern section of harford county but then further west we have more than that. o'hare is the cell. a second storm popping up now. the end of 795. and here are two non-severe storms we're tracking. a more significant line here. and so these storms have been at times rated severe. we'll see what happens. any can bring down the limbs and we talk about it. one of our number one weather

killers. lightning you have to be careful with that. >> and the current conditions 84 degrees. the dew point at 68. the air is humid. winds from the east. it sets up a storm boundary that easterly breeze brings in the marine air influence from the west. and weather through the day t was a mix of clouds and sun. at times thinks looking om mouse. the last 30 minutes and as we're looking the storms are coming over the mountains out to the west today a wild view and take a look at the powder near mid80s now. a warm set up and a humid, too. winds are from the southeast but the dew point numbers. that means a environment and it is warm out there. it feels like the 80s and humidity. scattered showers and storms further west. that's what we'll monitor and

track. this is a slow moving boundary it will take time to get through here. i think that at one point we thought we would dry up but it is looking like the evening. things could stay unsettled and beyond there. how about the droppics now. we want to keep a sharp eye. a chance of development into a tropical storm but the issue out here right now over the waters is a lot of dry air at the surface. we're over the ocean t is in the midlevels the development of the next storm may be limited but storms developing here that's for sure they could last into tomorrow afternoon. showers and storms and 88 for the guarantee a chance of showers will continue and some sunshine. now into the next three days. we dry things out by thursday. most of fry is dry.

we could see a shower and cooler air punching in. with a chance of showers saturday and sunday but low 80s. that will be the difference and getting ready to enjoy that. kelly. >> thank you for that. listen up another good reason to eat chocolate -- like we need one -- it could improve your memory. we're searching for mosquitoes. these are aggressive and protect yourself from this insect bite. that and more coming up. [ male announcer ] we got a real mom

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babies should receive a series 56 shots at 2 months old and a booster at 12. anyone taking care of kids should receive this vaccine. the new school year is less than two weeks away. you don't want your kids trading away their healthy lunch. you can sneak healthy foods into the lunch box. they recommend using cooky cutters to cut out sand wichs and fruit instead of the chips try baking some home-made chips. to make sure your child never wants to trade is to keep the things fun if you have the time. right. and www.abc2news.com is the place for all the news you need. you will find the big health stories and interesting health categories. coming up, they were killers in the community.

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right now lawmakers at a special session in annapolis are debating gambling. last night a house committee voted to change the tax rate to off set the economic impact of a casino. now the house of delegates has given some approval to a dog liability bill. the house made some changes to the bill approved by the senate.

one of the biggest changes narrows liability standards to the owner of a dog not on a leash. and the bill was passed creating a standard for owners of all dogs. the institute for highway safety says that drivers should be concerned after some of the latest tests. they were implemented by the institute looking at front corner impact crashes and only 3 of the 11 model luxury vehicles passed the test. there not government mandated. there not required to make changes but it is likely though they will in order to receive those high safety ratings. and if you are eating out, you suspect the food to be safe. but you can eat at places with less than stel your inspection reports you never know unless they are shut down. and restaurants are not required to sclose what is found. and a bill has been pitched to give them letter grades but the bill has to work its way through a hearing and a vo