hi, everyone. we're going to show you some of the more interesting stories news across the area this week. among them, in the bag, why some celebrities and cancer patients are turning to intravenous infusions to maintain their looks and their health. police investigators investigating the first lady and who allegedly made the threat. plus, a taste of london. we'll have a preview of the eats and treats spectators can look forward to at the summer olympics. first, she is just 9 years old. even with adults and live guards around, this little girl is the one who saved another child's life at the pool. news4's melissa has the story.

>> reporter: 9-year-old camille revis is being hailed a hero. >> i love i know swming. >> reporter: june 26, it was a hot day here at the complex pool in manassas. her mother doesn't want her daughter's face shown but camille was here with her grandmother. >> i was going to get out and i saw the girl. she was face down on the bottom of the pool. so i held my breath and went down there and poke her to see if she was just playing around, holding her breath or something and she didn't look at me. >> reporter: the little girl, a 4-year-old. police say her mother had left her five children, ages 1-8, inside the gates here while she signed in a guest. this is where the little girl was. camille says when she saw her, she picked her up. she cradled her. she laid her right here on the concrete and yelled for help. >> in, help, someone, help me! i think this girl drowneded. >> reporter: the little girl wasn't breathing. the life guards started cpr. the mother of two witnessed the

rescue. she said it was terrifying. >> she had stuff coming out of her mouth and nose. >> reporter: continental pool which runs the facility here tells news4, they have completed an investigation and the life guards were in the proper positions at the time. the 4-year-old is expected to make a full recovery. camille was honored by west gate. >> she doesn't think it was such a big deal. she said she was very light to push out of the pool but it a big deal. she is a tiny, petite girl. it is amazing. >> reporter: prince william fire and rescue will give her an award for her bravery. >> i feel like i did something really good. >> reporter: in manassas, virginia, news4. >> it is a big thing and we know that her parents are proud. a new service in d.c. could really be a life saver. it is called smart 911. d.c. residents can create online profiles that emergency responders use during 911 calls. users can include information about addresses, phone numbers,

medical conditions, family members, even information about their pets. the city's fire and ems chief says it will be extremely helpful in those panic situations that come up. the new service is free it is and available in 34 different languages. smart 911.com. it has caused frustration and outrage according to the police department and now an officer has been placed on desk duty for allegedly about shooting first lady michelle obama. here's more on the fallout. >> reporter: the secret service is investigating. sources told me an officer overheard the comment and told a lieutenant in the department. the d.c. police officer is in hot water for allegedly threatening first lady michelle obama. according to secret service, it was made during wednesday morning's roll call. it handles presidential and dignitary motorcades.

the d.c. police chief will me, there is conflicting information about what the officer said. internal affairs will get to the bottom of it. according to the "washington post," the officer allegedly that he would shoot the first lady and then pulled up a picture of the gun he said he would use on his phone. here in front of the white house, tourists say they are concerned about this allegation. >> i'm very disturbed. i think that's ridiculous. >> reporter: the department placed the office order administrative duty. >> it's horrible that anybody would threaten our first lady. especially a metropolitan police officer. >> reporter: the police union chief won't comment. he said this is a criminal investigation. police won't release the name of the officer. outside the white house, news4. >> all right. moving on. security, tight at the london summer olympics. and it's been the only focus, of course for spectators. doug kammerer got a taste of the british eats and treats and the excitement of the summer game. let's take a look.

>> reporter: when you travel, there are many things you look forward to. you look forward to the sights. you look forward to the people and the culture. and you look forward to the food. like any great city, london is known for its food of the international flavor. you can get just about anything you want here. here at this cafe, it hams to be right next to the river. you can always get your favorites here from mcdonald's to kfc. even the mall gets in on the action with vast food courts that serve just about anything your heart or your stomach desires. if you want to eat the local fare, juster to staple. fish and chips. although nowadays, it is served a bit differently. in most places, it comes with mushy peas and get this. a survivide of curry. one of the best places is at the

british pub. >> it has always been in the heart of the community. it doesn't matter if you're in a big city or a little town. >> reporter: that's true. weekend pubs are just in about every corner of the city and all were packed during the late afternoon. >> a great many places. great beerk fantastic. british beer. absolutely brilliant beer. and everybody can meet and have a great time and chat. >> reporter: pubs are a great place to happening out and meet new friends. dan hellie and i met one a tour group from purdue university who are also enjoying the london pub scene. ♪ maybe it's because i'm a londoner ♪ ♪ and i love london town cheers! >> cheers. well, it's a rotten problem. fruits and veggies. they go bad before you get a chance to eat them. right? that's not any fun. coming up, the right way to keep

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only from verizon. the white house may have the most famous vegetable garden but another urban farmer is the most of his own green space. jose planned a corn field in front of his rowhouse in northwest. now, he's watered and he's tended to those corn stalks for three months and now he has plants to harvest. he said he'll be making tamales and tortillas. he said he misses the food in his native el salvador and this is how they do it at home. next to growing your own crops, fine fruits and vegetables in season is about as fresh as you can get. but it can still be hard to keep

them fresh when you get them home. liz crenshaw shows us how to properly store produce to keep it looking and tasting great. >> reporter: the farmer's market, a sure sign of summer and the abundance colors and smells of the season. produces from the farmer's market is local and fresh but it doesn't last forever. >> basically, pick what you can use within the next few days. >> reporter: janet with usda knows how to keep your produce tasting its best. let's look at the berries, basically. they are the most perishable. when you're selecting the berries, you want to look under each one. because there is likely to be mold if they've been around for any length of time at all. when you bring them home. immediately put them in the refrigerator. and then when you're ready to eat them, wash them and serve. >> washing they will teerl creates an opportunity for mold to grow. she said berries are happiest at

50 to 55 degrees which is warmer than you would ever keep milk and meat in your refrigerator. that's what the crisper is for. >> having the separate drawer, the theory is it can be a little bit different than mayo >> what about keeping fruit out in the bowl? >> in the case of the plums and the peaches and the in effectarines, they can be on the counter. zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes. >> they should be refrigeratored except the tomatoes. the tomatoes, you don't want to refrigerator. that kills the flavor. how about zucchini? yellow squash? >> egg plant, corn, they should all go in the refrigerator and none to be washed ahead of time. >> leafy greens. they carry a lot of moisture so they, too, need to be refrigeratored. but don't wash them until they're ready to eat them. >> the only lettuce that you can

wash ahead is something like iceberg or romaine. >> potatoes keep best in a cool dry place like a basement or a basket in the cabinet. >> can i put these in the frig? >> you wonderful that's too cold. same with the onion. don't put that in the refrigerator for the same reason. i know some people who do but they lose bite that way. >> how about melons? >> we recommend leaving them out until you are sure you got them at the ripeness you want. >> here's a safety tip. even though we don't teeth rind of the melon, make sure you wash it before you cut it. >> there is bapotential for mol and bacteria and you don't want to take your knife and cut through and carry it through the rest of the fruit. >> so follow your rules for properly storing your produce and the sweet taste of summer will last a bit longer. liz crenshaw, news4. >> liz always has such great tips. the usda hosts the familiar rme

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feel like you're getting sick? need a quick pick me up? some say the solution is in the bag. celebrities like rehannah, simon kout have been talking about i.v. drips with vitamins and some cancer patients are finding use for them as well. >> kind of a relifting juice. >> reporter: twice a week, 38-year-old malia sits in this chair hooked up to an i.v. of vitamins. >> people didn't believe i was really sick because i had so much energy. br but she had stage four breast cancer that has spread to her

lungs and she believes these vitamin treatments are helping her live a better life. same for elaine gibson. she is a cancer survivor but now gets regular infusions to stave off exhaustion and boost her immunity. >> if i'm tired or run down from whatever, my first call is to natural horizons wellness center. can you take me in, can i get an i.v. >> the people who come to us are largely people who are looking to improve their overall health. >> peter evans is president of natural horizons wellness center in fairfax, virginia, an alternative health provider which has been offering i.v. vitamin infusions for years. he says the treatments have been gaining popularity as more and more people come in with boosting athletic performance, fighting fatigue and treating illness. >> unfortunately with the lifestyle we have today, oftentimes the body doesn't get

the percentages that it really needs in high enough quantities from the food that we eat. >> he charges patients about $150 for each customized vitamin cocktail. the most popular is blaend of high dose vitamin c with magnesium and other trace elements that he believes can help people boost immunity and perhaps even fight cancer. he says getting vitamins delivered directly into the blood stream in this manner enables the body to absorb more nutrients. some doctors say an i.v. drip is unnecessary unless the bodies has problems absorbing vitamins. dr. timothy coke is a gastroenterologist. >> the average american doesn't have a gut disease or have trouble with previous surgery really should be able to get these vitamins absorbed if they take a multivitamin. >> but his patients say this is making a real difference in

their health. >> of course my hope is to get better. it won't get cured, i know that. but i know that i can have the vitamin drips to help me along the way and to keep me as happy as i can possibly be. >> doreen gentzler, news4. >> doctors say they're not surprised that people feel better and that they're more energized after getting one of these vitamin iv drips. that's because most people don't get enough vitamins and nutrients in their body to begin with. it is possible to overdose on certain vitamins so always consult with your physician before upgoing any medical treatment. a good workout can leave you feeling so good. nice and energized could also leave you feeling pretty sore, right? we check out a class called melt designed to give those aching muscles some relief. we asked the gym goers, what is your workout? >> you're breathing deeply and relaxing and yeah, we want that ball pressing the knuckle up.

>> it is a self-care treatment. it is recovery. the hard he you train, or the more in pain you are, the more you need it. >> easing into it. exhale. spread your fingers out. >> you're using the ball like a manual therapist would use, their fingers or their elbow or the palm of their hand to work on your body. you're releasing pressure points in your hands and your feet. and you're pressing and releasing and this brings fluid to the area. releases the tissue and hydrates your connected tissue. >> now we're moving to the small ball. >> the small ball can be intense. that's why you have to be careful. but that's what is great about it. that you're in charge. there is not someone pushing on your foot. going to hurt you. by the middle of the class, people start looking really relaxed and all they're doing is working on their feet or their

hands. >> so great for easing the tension. not only in your hands and feet but in your entire body. really pretty amazing. >> before this class, i'm really stiff. all my joints, my hands, my feet, my knees, and afterward, everything is really relaxed and calm and flexible. >> you balance out your joints and your muscles and release a lot of that tension that you build up when you're doing it. people come in with all sorts of aches and they leave smiling and saying i feel so much better. inhale. and exhale. >> we're not done yet. a romantic mystery on the national mall is solved. the story behind a viral photo [ male announcer ] want the most enjoyment from your home entertainment?

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