evening good evening. chen gawng is in the united states. drew levinson has details of the sudden and unexpected trip from china to the u.s. crowds cheered as chen arrived. with the help of a translator, he thanked the american government and others for their efforts to bring him for the united states. >> i believe that no matter how difficult the environment, nothing is impossible as long as you put your heart to it. >> reporter: saturday the chinese activist got a phone call telling him to pack his

bags. within a few hours, he left a beijing hospital and boarded a flight to the united states with his wife and two children. his flight landed here just outside new york sti. the trip ended a diplomatic tug of war that lasted nearly a month. the blind act virs was an outspoken critic of china's forced abortion policy. he escaped house arrest last month and sought refugee in beijing. the u.s. struck a deal for him to get treatment at a local hospital and be reunited with his family. once there he asked to leave china and secretary of state hillary clinton restarted negotiations and got him out of the country. >> for the past seven years i have never had a day's rest so i have come here for a bit of recoup ration in body and in spirit. >> reporter: chen says he will continue to fight injustice as he lives and studies law at nyu

in manhattan. >> it's anything but a normal weekend for the residents who live near camp david where world leaders have gathered and hundreds of protesters have been bussed in from washington and baltimore. president barack obama and other g8 leaders are meeting on the global economy. tonight the president said he and the global leaders have made progress on a number of issues including iran, syria and north korea. demonstrators took to the streets in nearby thurmont, maryland with local law enforcement out in riot gear. we have the story from thurmont. >> reporter: while world leaders meet at camp david, protesters were bussed in and took over main street. roughly 200 ethiopia demonstrators poured into town angry that ethiopia's prime minister has been invited to rub holders with other leaders at the g78 summit.

>> president obama, he doesn't -- [indiscernible] >> reporter: while protesters say atrocities are going on in that part of the world. >> we're hoping that -- [indiscernible] >> reporter: maryland state police of frederick county brought if riot police. so far the demonstrations have been peaceful. rosemary mcdermott, a long time resident wanted to see what was going on in her hometown. >> i've been impressed with how gentle they are and they're trying to let us know what they perceive is a wrong. >> reporter: occupiers also joined in with their sets of issues. >> they deregulated the banks. they deregulated industry. they -- corporations are people. the citizens united. they let this happen and so now they expect to fix it. >> reporter: police blocked off main street and the surrounding area for hours. riot police stood their ground as a precaution because there was no violence but people such as mcdermott who felt they learned something today. >> i think it's a real

experience for thurmont. we've been so closed in a sense, protected. this is a way of letting in the fresh air. i'm real excited about it. >> reporter: things have quieted down. there are some lingering protesters but for the most part the people of thurmont have their town back. in thursday month, maryland, 9news now. police in chicago have busted up a plot to blow up president barack obama's campaign headquarters in the home of chicago mayor -- and the home of the chicago mayor. three men are accused of trying to carry out the attack. the three men are charged with possession of explosives to commit terrorist acts. >> these individuals charge dad are self-proclaimed anarchists who traveled together from florida to the chicago area. their intent was to commit terrorist acts of violence and

destruction during the nato conference. >> bond has been set at $1.5 million for each suspect. back here the family of singer/songwriter is discussing with officials a public sendoff. the 75-year-old brown died wednesday of organ failure at john hopkins hospital in baltimore. d.c. mayor vincent gray said he might make the washington convention center available for a public funeral. it is expected to attract thousands of fans and dignitaries who followed chuck brown during four decades. this weekend the tributeses to the father of go-go kin. >> reporter: a lot of people are continuing to celebrate the

life of chuck brown. of course u street a place no stranger to chuck brown. he practically played every single venue. here at the velvet lounge, everything inside is dedicated to the father of go-go. he may be gone but what he left behind for generations was the biggest gift key have given washington, a music like identity. >> go-go to the city is what chuck gave. >> it's going to be fun. >> it's easy to do because he had so much good. >> reporter: those listening to his music and remembers the godfather of go-go isn't just a way to celebrate his life but

make sure his legacy is never forgetten. >> chuck brown celebrated life every day. every concert he brought all the energy, all the life, enthusiasm. it was a nonstop party. >> reporter: the crowd out here, bruce, continuing to grow of course. the go-go music, he can hear is on the street coming from inside the club. i picked you up a little something. i know you were a personal friend of chuck brown and the family. i'm be sure to drop off this bumper sticker and a button when i get back. it says r.i.p. chuck baby you're gone but not forgotten. look forth to this. >> thanks a lot. take the rest of the night in honor of chuck brown. you're in the right place down there. >> reporter: i know it. still to come on 9news now tonight, it's one of the deadliest tornadoes on record. now another distinction for that monster storm that devastated a missouri town a year ago. terrifying moments for passengers aboard a plane bound for las vegas. you'll hear from them.

>> it is a mild saturday night. great for celebrating. a lot of folks are heading out for the post-preakness celebrations. temperatures in the 70s. tomorrow as you're waking up lots of sunshine. temperatures in the 60s by 9:00. by 11:00 in the 70s. we do see clouds and maybe some showers on the way. we'll talk about that and the first tropical storm named for the season. stick around. 9news continues.

the naacp has passed a resolution endorsing same-sex marriage. the historic civil rights organization announced today its board voted to back a resolution supporting marriage equality. naacp president called gay marriage, quote, a civil right and a civil law. gay marriage has divided the black community with many religious leaders opposing the measure. governor martin o mali has -- o'malley has signed a bill into law. the opponents are working on a petition to force a referendum of same-sex marriage on november ballots. it's legal in six states and the district of columbia. 31 other states have passed amendments to oppose it.

the tornado that tore through joplin, missouri a year ago is now the costliest since at least 1950. the cost of the damage now expected to reach nearly $3 billion. it destroyed nearly a third of the city and damaged about 2,000 buildings including water treatment and sewage plants. passengers aboard a plane for las vegas had a streak of luck on their side. just minutes after takeoff, they heard a loud bang. then one of the engines failed. the plane turned around in mid air, made a safe return to the deluth, minnesota airport. >> it was a crazy experience but not a good experience. thank god we survived. you start thinking about the kids, your life, like oh, my

god. >> nobody was hurt. with >> two people were wounded in a friday afternoon incident. two teens have been charged as adults with attempted first- degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. the shooting may have been due to a dispute with one of the victims. the 16-year-old male and 18- year-old female victims were treated at a hospital for what are called nonlife threatening injuries. a man is stabbed to death and d.c. homicides looking for a suspect tonight. it happened around 9:30 last night in the 1200 block of north capitol street. that's where police found 42- year-old john griffith of southeast washington. he had been stabbed several times. he was taken to the hospital where he later died and tonight there's a $25,000 reward for information in this indication. coming up later on 9news

now, what a day to go fishing. >> reporter: was it hard to cash? >> yes. >> reporter: how long did it take you? >> about -- i don't know. >> reporter: a big fish for a little person. we'll have that story. sunny skies, low humidity. going to get a repeat for sunday?

mark zuckerberg has updated his status to married. he has wednesday his long-time girlfriend. his profile shows the two married saturday and included a photo of the newlyweds. they met at harvard and been together for more than nine years. zuckerberg took his company public on friday or should we say their company. clear skies, mild temperatures all around the d.c. area. today dozens of people strolling along the georgetown waterfront, some taking advantage of outside dining and others just taking in the scenery along the potomac. >> that mark zuckerberg wedding was a surprise to all their guests. they thought they were

celebrating her graduation since she graduated from med school this week. a nice surprise. >> we were laughing because we were having a conversation about this. great weather. a repeat for tomorrow maybe? >> for the most part. for most of the day. we do see changes coming this way where we could see increasing clouds for the afternoon but another warm day. temperatures getting into the 80s for most of us once again. it will be above average. it was a great day to head out for the fiesta asia street fair. this is the asian festival which celebrates the asian american heritage month. tons of amazing food, performers, a beer garden. you can see a lot of folks headed out. i hope they had their sunscreen on because it was warm and bright out there. right now we've got clear skies and it's a pretty mild evening. 70 degrees. the winds are south, southeast at 7 miles per hour. we are talking about tropical

storm alberto, the first named storm for the atlantic hurricane season. hurricane season starts june 1 so we're a also early on this one. it's just off the south carolina coast. winds are at 50 miles per hour gusting up to 65 miles per hour. this is projected to go out to sea not impacting any of us any time soon. that's got news. right now temperatures around here are in the 59 degrees in manassas. 59 for gaithersburg. 60s in leesburg. but still fairly mild in downtown 70. annapolis also coming in at 70 degrees. for us we've got high pressure giving us lots of sunshine to start off your sunday before some of the clouds filter in. so enjoy the bright sunny start as you're going to church, running some errands. it looks okay for the joint services, open house air show. later in the day, though, they may see some clouds filtering in and a chance for a shower, especially in you're east of interstate 95. and then more showers

widespread on monday. you'll definitely want your umbrellas to kick off the workweek. we'll have again a sunny start and then the clouds come in from the east. it's a low pressure system off the coast. for the afternoon a few more clouds filtering n. i think most of the showers will hold off till the early evening hours. overnight we'll see more showers and then by monday morning for that commute, it's looking to be fairly wet and widespread. the afternoon for monday looks pretty wet as well. we cannot rule out the possibility of hearing some rumbles of thunder on monday afternoon. so monday is a kind of gray, cloudy day with some showers. overnight clear to martially cloudy. just cool. only need a blanket. lows will be 51 to 61 degrees. sunday morning lots of sunshine, a cool start. grab the sunscreen. temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s. afternoon partly to mostly cloudy but warm again and again chance for a shower. better chances will be east of town. highs in the mid-70s to lower

80s and a northeast breeze at 10 to 15 miles per hour. the nats are playing tomorrow. we should be in the mid-70s for the first pitch. pack the umbrella just in case you get a little shower. highs for sunday lower 80s for most of us. 81 college park. also 81 in argueton. check out your next seven day -- arlington. check out the next seven days. sunday, the showers, maybe a couple thunderstorms. tuesday, wednesday still unsettled but back into the 80s by the middle of the week. we warm up into the mid-80s thursday and friday. looking forward to memorial day weekend. looks pretty warm, especially by saturday. upper 70s. mostly sunny, a chance for an isolated storm. today's nice weather made for a great day for fishing or anything. dozens of veterans and first

timers gathered today in hoping of reeling in a winning fish, all part of the wssc's fourth family annual fishing derby. prizes were awarded for the adult and child who caught the most fish as well as the heaviest fish. >> we're all about the environment, protecting our environment. this is one of our sources of drinking water. we wanted to give people an opportunity to come out and see where their source water is, talk about the environment a little bit. keeping the area clean, protected. >> today's catch included large and small bass, perch and other fish. >> that's a big fish. >> i went out a couple of times. >> she's not roughing it. >> he doesn't believe me. a lot going on. another electrifying night at

the ballpark. attendance numbers unlike anything we've seen. they saw a great game. high drama at the preakness. i'll have another has a long neck and uses it. d.c. united all over toronto. much to talk b. come on back. -- talk about. come on back.

well, as good a story as the nats have been, you could argue the orioles have been even better. the american league east is as star studded with the yankees and red sox as it gets. back to the nats two teams up and coming. this is good stuff out at nats park. 42, 331, biggest crowd of the year. i mean, families divided right there. it doesn't matter who is pitching to andrew jones, the ball is getting raked. only josh hamilton has more. the game winner last night, another homer tonight. ross debt detweiler is gone. up the middle. 6-4. 9th inning, a smack. second of the year by ryan. that makes it 6-5. just like last night adam laroche, jim johnson, the gun. baltimore win it is 6-5.

they're 13 games above .500. series finale tomorrow at 1:35. this is a cool story right here. currently this gentleman is the only fan to be mucky enough to get his hands on a bryce harper major league home run. he caught the second home run. the first one went to the grassy area so no fan could get to it. stevenson is the only fan to hold a bryce bomb. he said he's not going to sell it. this one will stay in the family for ever. >> i maybe glanced for a second. i saw the ball. of course then i've got to thank bryce harper. aim' 50-year-old man and he made me a little kid again for one minute of time. >> that is cool. that is his son scott and daughter shelby with him. they were actually going to switch seats and move to another area. i would say that was a good move on their part.

let's talk horse racing. the prevailing thought was bodemeister. the runner-up was the favorite. it was a perfect day. absolutely gorgeous at pimlico for the 137th running. let's get right to the stretch run. 11 horses wide coming down the stretch. it looks like bodemeister leading again. they get to the 200 yard mark and looks like he might have enough to hang in but with a hundred yards to go, the kentucky derby winner kicks in the reserve and he nip bodemeister again. i'll have another just by a neck, a long neck and knows how to use it. great stuff. >> i never know when you see a young horse, what they're going to develop into being. he's got the heart of a champion, the stride of a

champion and the mind of a champion. it's just an incredible feeling. >> incredible feeling. now we're just three weeks away from the belmont stakes and the first possible triple crown in 34 years. affirm was the last horse to do it in 1978. since then 11 horses have won the first two legs only to lose the last and longest leg. it's a tough thing to do. here's a list of the most recent. maybe just maybe, i'll have another at the bottom with question marks. can i'll have another get it done? that should be fun in a couple of weeks. i keep saying it. sooner or later people will start believing it. d.c. united back. three teams sitting at the top of the conference operated only by a point. let's get it going. dwayne says, coach, gieft your back. give that guy a parachute. fourth of the season 1-0. d.c.

united wins 3-1. they're one behind the red bulls bulls. the season beginning for the mystics, wnba. there's a bump in bucket. chicago winning 69-57 in the opener tonight. bill belichek in the crowd this afternoon for some lacrosse as maryland taking on johns hopkins. drew dismieder cashing in -- drew snyder cashing in. johnny doing a little damage in the mixing bowl. down to his knees. no problem. scores anyway. terps heading to the final four for the second straight season. 11-5. they beat john hopkins. nascar jimmy johnson winning the all-star race, a million

bucks. >> wouldn't the horse be running away with it if he is a real triple crown winner? >> winning at the wire, there really wasn't one favorite coming out of this group of horses. i'm have another certainly seems to be the best. tomorrow looks pretty good for the nats game. playing the orioles in the afternoon. we'll northbound the 80s. we do have a chance for some showers to come in later. i would say probably evening with some clouds increasing but definitely wetter on monday. thank you and thank you for watching. we'll see you back here tomorrow. bye.