been bao bao crazy. >> tad eventually did crack a smile with the bao bao crazy. >> when we were born, we were only this big. >> each birth is such a significant event that being able to celebrate bao bao's first birthday is a huge success. >> reporter: the panda keeper says there's 2,000 pandas in the world right now. deforforestation in china contributed to the scarcity of these pandas. she's a sign of hope for scientists here. >> this is what we can accomplish together. >> if you haven't seen the pandas yet, they're actually on loan. bao bao will have to be returned at four years old. at the national zoo, i'm stephanie ramirez, wusa 9. >> bao bao also received the traditional chinese birthday ceremony where she was presented with three objects, or summings to predict what kind of luck she will have. she went for the flag, and then chose long life. >>> it's the 200th anniversary of the battle of claytons burg. armando trull was there for the reenactment today. >> reporter: 200 years ago this weak british warships that had been in the chesapeake bay sailed up the anacostia river and l

bao crazy. >> reporter: bao bao crazy, some many admit to have been following her rogress on the panda cam. >> each birth is such a significant event. being able to celebrate bao bao's first birthday is a huge success. >> reporter: such a huge success because pandas are an endangered species. their low numbers take a hit during the reproductive period. they only get a few days each year to reproduce. >> she is only the second cub to be born here in the zoo to make it to one year old. >> reporter: she is a sign of hope for scientists here. the chinese ambassador. >> this is a very good example of what we can accomplish together. >> reporter: if you haven't seen the pandas yet, you may want to go before they do. the pandas are on loan from china. the adults have to be returned in 2016. bao bao has to be returned at four years old. i'm stephanie ramirez, wusa9. >>> tomorrow promises to be pretty good, huh? >> yes, that's right. we are going back to green alerts. it is going to be beautiful out there, especially in the afternoon. then the great weather sticks around as

bao bao's birthday. i wanted to celebrate with her. i love bao >> first lady michelle obama tweeted happy birthday to bao bao. it included a link to this missoni and channel on youtube that looks back at bao bao's first year. parents and students are gearing up for the first day of school in the district monday. coming up, how volunteers spent the day making sure that schools are ready. president obama has big decisions to make when he returns from vacation in the next few days. >> thousands of volunteers spent the day in the district as part of beautification for public schools. they cleaned and organized more than 100 schools head of the first day of class monday. this is the 10th year for this event. overseas tension, the obama administration is considering airstrikes against isil targets in syria. targets in northern iraq included artillery that was and kurdishaqi forces. this comes amid going unrest -- growing unrest in baghdad. next, the weekend forecast. >> welcome back. looking at the weather, it is kind of gray and abysmal. in laurel, cl

tap. >> bao bao, bao bao. irst, bao bao paid as much attention as my own children did as babies. but then brandy gave me a piece of bamboo with sweet potato on the end. can i -- >> see if she wants some. >> she is liking that a little bit. >> it's just a little treat. so we're kind of teaching her, we're trying out new foods. just like any baby, her first cereal, or first fruits. >> once she weans off her mother, bamboo will be her main diet. >> like an adult panda, she'll just grab it and chew on it. she looks for grown-up when she does this. >> i for one am very proud of her. >> we watch or growth, and we compare it to our own kids. it's fun to watch her grow up. >> bao bao is with her mother almost every moment. they spend much of the night playing. now, how did you get her away from her mom to come in here? >> in the morning, her mom is actually very happy to get some mom time, some alone time. >> that sounds familiar. >> i know. >> brandy says there's something about pandas that is deeply appealing to huma

bao. you said that means darling. right? that's what we call ron. >> that's ron's new name. >> bao bao. bao bao. >> all right. m going to change subjects now. we have an extraordinary and perhaps for many of you infuriating piece of video to show you this morning. here it is. a law-abiding mom pulled over by police and cuffed with four little kids in the car. guns drawn. children scared out of their minds. and it was all mistake apparently so why no apologies? abc's michelle franzen is on the story. michelle, good morning. >> reporter: well, good morning, dan. even though police called the harrowing incident a big mistake, officers say their actions were justified given they were following up on reports a driver was waving a gun outside a window on a highway, and that is where this troubling mistake involving the texas mom began. >> driver, let me see your hands. everybody stick their hands out the window. >> reporter: this shocking dash cam video shows a young mother being pulled over at gunpoint. kametra barbara was driving four children under the age of 10 home when she was suddenly stopped by police. >> wh

bao, the national zoo's baby panda. her name is chinese for precious treasure and that's what she's become to washington and the world. bao baoust six months old when we were allowed to participate in a session. >> one of the things we're trying to teach her is to come toward a target. so you call her family -- >> at first she paid as much attention as my own children did as baes. but then brandy gave me a piece of bamboo with sweet potato on the end. >> she's liking that a lot better. >> we're kind of teaching her -- trying out new food. so just like any baby, her first cereal, her first fruit. >> once she weans off her mother, bamboo is her main diet. >> she will grab it and chew on it. she looks very grown up when she does this. >> i for one am very proud of her. >> we watch her grow and compare her to our own kids. so fun to watch her grow up. >> bao bao is with her mother almost every moment. they spend much of the night playing. >> how did you get her away from her mom to come in here? >> in this the morning, her mom actually is very happy to get some mom time, some alone time. >> that sounds familiar. >> brandy says th

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bao. >> just call me bao bao. >>> in the news, the white house is calling the execution of american journalist james foley a terrorist act against the united states. this as the president is weighing options to step up the fight against the islamist group isis which executed foley. u.s. warplanes hit isis targets near iraq's mosul dam friday. they're threatening to kill more american hostages in retaliation for those american air strikes. >>> take a look at this. large explosion in the middle of the air. spacex. a private space agency founded by elin rusk was performing a test flight friday night when things didn't go quite as planned. >> not really. >> the test of the three engine rocket was pushing the limbs farther than any previous test. there were no injuries, however. >>> and an important recall to tell you about. more than 2 million bean bag chairs sold on amazon and walmart are now being recalled. the reason children could, could become trapped inside and suffocate. the bean bag chairs being blamed for th

bao in its advertising. bao baos a mess today. >> they need a vacuum. >> we definitely see it as an economic generator. we can't really track that with official numbers, but certainly you see the spike in interest, and even if it's so cute, want to see her or whatever it may be, that's interest in our city, and so we can get it and take advantage of it. >> it is exciting. bao bao's birthday party from 11:00 until morning until 2:00 in the afternoon. visitors, doug, you should know will get free treats and a chance to decorate a card for the birthday girl. she does -- >> she's very cute. >> they're not going to rain on bao bao's parade, are they? >> i hope not. >> do you want me to say no? >> she needs a shower. you saw that. >> obviously she needs a shower. >> is she going to give get one? >> mother nature will give her at least a little bit of a shower, and most of us too. we got a big day tomorrow. of course, a lot of us going to be heading up towards the baltimore area, and the redskins take on the ravens during

bao turned 1 year old today and the zoo is throwing a party. it's a major milestone. the celebration begins with a private ceremony at 9:00 a.m. for friends of the national zoo. bao bao will take part in the traditional ceremony given to chinese children on their first birthday. at 11:00 you can stop by the zoo for a special demonstration. zoo keepers will give her a frozen cake. and at 1:30 eat a special noodle addition just for bao bao's birthday. >> no word if he'll be blowing out candles. >>> coming up, what no one saw coming when these people pulled out their camera to watch a rocket launch. >>> just a few more days now until those school bells start ringing. this morning how technology can help protect your kids on the school bus. plus let you know about any problems along the ride. >>> plus the moment on this date that's hard to forget. now how this region's preparing >>> it's that time of year. there's a big back to school event in rockville today. montgomery county schools start up again on monday. if the rain stays away, it should look like this again at the back to school fair. this is our video from the fair last year. you'll see lots of music, activities

bao bao's adoring fans came to the national zoo to celebrate her first birthday this week. all those flash bulbs doesn't distract the panda from devouring h birthday cake and it's well earned. you see bao bao is only the second panda born to the zoo to live to her first birthday. the zoo staff placed three posters in front of the cub painted with symbols for longevity, good health and fertility. it's a chinese tradition in which the one she chooses will be an indication of what her future hol >> she did pick -- she did pick long life, but then she also picked the other two after that so we'll take all three, so we would like that. >> why not? bao bao coul't get enough of her birthday cake too. it was made fr apple and pair slices. they used be juice for the coloring and decorated with carrots and sweet potatoes. all panda favorites. >>> a first of its kind elementary sc i set to open in fairfax county. bailey's upper elementary school in the heart of seven corners is the first high-rise elementary school. christian wgh got an early tour of the building. take a look. >> reporte e outside looks like a typical office building. it's five stories, brick and rectangular, the inside is no off

bao bao. >> you did it again. >> i always do this. >> rapper. >> the panda cub bao bao not to be confused with bow wow. eived fruits. he's only the second panda born at the zoo to is your arrive to age one. bao bao only sibling returned to china i >> well, that's "eyewitness news" for now. i'm natasha brown. for lesley, justin, all of us here, we appreciate you being with us. the evening news is up next. we're back it's a 10:00 on the cw philly and then back here on cbs3 after the game. >> axelrod: tonight, facing a dead. president obama wraps up a vacation. major garrett and juliana goldman on the evolving story. an entire high rise blown up in gaza. israel takes out an apartment building that may have also housed a mosque. from ferguson to new york city, thousands protest deadly police confrontations. a long-running hollywood battle takes to the sky. why the stars now fear drones. nenew york's newest tourists, whales have a growing appetite for the big apple.

bao bao, panda cub, turned one year old today. >> there was pandemonium at the zoo. that is what happens when a cuddly cub turns one. she is now 44 pounds, a black-and-white tunnel of love. appearedday girl athletic one moment, shy the next. >> she was going down the tree end up the tree. it did a hand stamp. --for panda groupies >> we love her. we come here all the time. >> ♪ happy birthday to you >> this was the ultimate party. has come a long way in a year. so have her fans. >> she has been fantastic. recordingda paparazzi at all, especially today. >> you watch her a few minutes and you become hypnotized. >> once just five ounces, she is now 44 pounds. >> my daughter loves animals. we wanted to celebrate. >> i think they are very rare. >> during a traditional ceremony, baoao picked a honey treat with a poster above illustrating peaches, a symbol of long life. >> good health and lots of babies. >> for now there is fruit and frozen apple juice. what, no chocolate? apparently not, but she is not lonely for the first birthday party. we don't have the official numbers, but hundreds of people jammed the panda exhibit. three years from now, she will travel to china to enter the breeding program for giant pandas. she is growing fast. richard reeve, abc 7 news. >> always sad when we let them go at four years old. dozens of d.c. schools are in tip top shape thanks to the work of thousands of volunteers, part of the beautification day. it included some d.c. united players and staff. a cleaned, painted, organizing more than 100 schools. the first day of classes monday. new developments in the case that sparked outrage in ferguson, missouri, and across the country. president obama ordered a review asked ofams that has programs that has local police department using

bao bao the panda. on saturday.one she was crowned the most iconic symbol at the smithsonian museum. >> we are counting down with some of the favorite video from baobao. getting out of bed! camhis is from the panda last december. you can always peek in on the pandas, we have a link to it on wjla.com. in the top three for my favorite when she was getting her shots and making noises. >> like saying "ow"! >> our little stick of butter is growing up. >> a tear in my eyes. showers this afternoon. heavier showers in charles county right now. charlie hill downs towards newburg. a peakour fingers for of sunshine here and there. best chance of rain on thursday, look to mid-80's. >> [dramatic music] ♪ >> hey, oh! hey! what up, man? hey, you all, what up? what up? what up? what up? what up? what up? what's happening? what up? what up, dog? what up, dog? [cheers and applause] >> there he is! >> hey, what's up? >> hey, what's up? >> come on. [cheers and applause] all right. okay. hello, and welcome to millionaire. today's first contestant is so full of life, he found out he passed the millionaire audition and didn't even walk over to the producer. he danced al

bao bao. this being washington, some kids actually do. adoring fans packed the zoo and sang happy birthday to her. surviving to her first birthday is a major milestone, only the second panda born in the zoo to do so. >> it's her birthday. and so i feel like i have to be here, you know. i feel like i would be disloyal if i didn't come for her birthday. >> throw a party, invite your friends, that's what birthdays are all about and that's what happened today at the national zoo. among all of the guests here for the special day, i found a regular camped out on a bench taking it all in. >> if i'm not traveling, i'm here every day to take pictures of bao bao. >> char heene johnson seen each part of the growth. in the international media couldn't get enough either. jacobs made the journey from belgium and says d.c. is a special place. >> the people here in the city are so dedicated to the pandas. same to her parents. and that's what makes this zoo so special. >> to reach the one year stage indicates that they've made it out of the woods and there's a real sense of pride here at the national zoo that they've been able to create an environment that has gotten baobao to today. >> to celebrate, a special frozen cake, why not. but much of the celebration today was in chinese tradition, including drago. >> had three items might have seen earlier on, three different things to choose from, very symbolic of what her future will be. she picked long life. >> despite the weather, it was a ball. >> happy birthday -- >> it's a great place. >> get to know you obviously. >> and others, other crazy people like me. >> a birthday to remember, a birthday

now you are invited to help bao bao ring in one. >> the big one. starting at 11:00, you can decorate a birthday card, you can snack on some bear-irtos and she will get special frozen birthday treats. >>> 6:40 your tilme. if you're about to head out, you're going to have a mess on 95. >> 95 northbound through lorton, that is where chopper 4 is right now. we're talking about five mile backups starting in the lorton area up to fair fafax county parkway. the accident out of the way, but backups remain. pack your patience this morning. otherwise looking normal. prince george's county side of things be looking good. he sa the remark from rock creek parkway at 23rd shut down for police activity. i'm back in ten minutes. >>> good news, at least the weather not impacting that morning commute. but today the chance of dealing with a passing shower or thunderstorm does increase about a 60% threat that you're noticing rain at some point throughout your friday. again, mainly later in the day. otherse it's another hot and humid day. because of all those factors,

today, bao bao is steady on her paws. her last birthday before leaving her mom and moving into her own enclosure. bazi kanani, abc news, washington. >> cute pictures indeed. >>> we have much more "world news" ahead on this saturday night. up next, one of the biggest attractions at the mgm grand casino in las vegas has finally paid off. a single slot machine and its first ever jackpot in 20 years. what took so long? >>> and, later, beating the odds. the little league team that could and did. how an unlikely team from chicago has already won our hearts. my name is michael, i'm 55 years old and i have diabetic nerve pain. the pain was terrible. my feet hurt so bad. it felt like hot pins and needles coming from the inside out of my skin. when i did go see the doctor, and he prescribed lyrica. it helped me. [ male announcer ] it's known that diabetes damages nerves. lyrica is fda-approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your

bao bao turns 1. august 23rd join the celebration by decorating the birthday card and eating chinese noodles. why chinese noodles? they are a tradition in china that symbolize long life. baoao has been exploring outside with her mom. this is the second cub that's survived at the national zoo. >> so fun watching bao bao grow up over the last year. >>> today is international friendship today. this happens every first sunday in the month of august. you can use the day to spend time with your friends, maybe call them, maybe send them one of those old-fashioned cards. just a few years ago the united nations officially recognized july 30th as international friendship day. >>> this is going to shock you -- the holiday was invented by hallmark in 1919 as a way to sell cards. >> wow! that's crazy. >> commercialized. >> i know if you go there you'll fine a nice section there. because they have a section for almost every single day at hallmark these days. >> they come up with about half of our holidays. >>> the first known case of ebola is now on u.s. soil but this isn't the first american with the virus. up next, a man who survived disease before it ever even had a name. how he con

how you could help celebrate the first birthday for bao bao the panda at the national zoo.rning, everyone. welcome to news4 today. i'm m >> you'll want to carry that umbrella no matter where

bao bao's first birthday, who can believe it. she was born on august 23rd, 2013, so the zoo is celebrating her birthday with a live event for families. they're going to have activities, they're going to have cake for folks. if you are a friends of the national zoo member, you can get in a couple of hours early. the viewing will start at 9:00. you can get in and see bao bao and wish her a happy 1st birthday. >> she's changed a lot. >> she's now 40 pounds, can you believe that? >> incredible. >> finally, tell us about the maryland renaissance festival. >> that is another big event happening. it's a big weekend. it is opening for the season. it's one of the big things that we do in the fall here in washington. it's in annapolis and crownsville. and of course it's going to continue for several weeks. this weekend is a great weekend to go because kids are free. if you have kids 11 and younger, you're going to save that few dollars. adults have to pay full price, but kicks off this weekend. >> a lot going on, as you said. and for more ideas for your weekend, log on to nbcwashington.com or the going out guide on washingtonpost.com. >>> this week's dnesday's child is a bright little girl who needs a family to help her achieve her big dreams. she is just 5 years old and her wishes include becoming a princess someday. her most important goal, though, is to ha

. >> we are less than an hour from bao bao's birthday.row the zoo will throw the baby panda a big party for turning 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. over the last year the cub has become the most popular attraction by far. she's also been a big boost for the local economy. >> oop. >> officials at destination d.c. tell news 4 hotels in the area created packages for tourists centered around pandamania. >> heavy rain cause uhhing problems in the pacific northwest today. this is the scene in washington state near the canadian border. the rain is causing mud slides that closed two busy highways and destroyed a house. crews say it could be days before the highways re-open. flooding is a major problem in parts of illinois tonight. nearly five inches of rain fell overnight in the chicago area, causing road closures and train delays there. dozens of homes also flooded. take a look. mostly in the south chicago area. the high water caused massive gridlock during the morning rush hour. >> that looks like a mess. we've got rain coming. nothing that will

bao bao, the giant panda cub, turned 1 year old. she rang in the milestone with a legion of fans and a frozen fruit juice cake shaped of course like the number one. >>> on the other side of the country a california wildlife hospital is on a mission to save orphaned baby birds, and it's doing it in a way you might not expect. it's in today's making a difference report. they look like cozy winter hats, knitted, crocheted from wool and cotton yarn, but they're actually bird nests handmade by volunteers for orphaned baby birds. >> i'm really glad that i made something and it's helping an animal live. >> reporter: 10-year-old adam mccoyer is just one of thousands of knitters this year who donated nests to wild care, a wildlife hospital just north of san francisco. care givers say these soft nests are the next best thing to natural bird nests. unlike the cardboard boxes they used in the past, these nests don't bruise the fragile birds. the material also helps maintain their body temperature, giving these little guys the best possible chan

bao bao? she turned 1 today. she came into the world at 4.5 ounces at the washington zoo, made a public debut. now at 40 pounds, age 1, bao bao is loving life. that is 40 pounds at age 1. that is a big baby. >> 1 is the new 6 months. >> exactly. >>> maria la rosa is back with a check of the forecast. >> all eyes in the caribbean right now. the atlantic has been quiet with the tropics. nothing deemed official. no tropical depression or named storm. you can see plenty of rain is happening and could be a problem with flooding. the next question is, where is it going to be headed next? the models are starting to look at it by the bahamas. the gulf or atlantic b >>> good saturday morning, everyone. i am tedd florendo. look for cloudy skies throughout the day today and some sun breaks here and there, and there's a slight chance of showers off and on for the day today, and it won't be an entire washout, and temperatures are going to be cool, 76 for the high and that's definitely not what we get this time of the year. going to be nice for tomorrow. back to sunshine. we will warm up to the upper 80s by the end of the week. >>> and

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bao bao? she turned 1 today. she came into the world at 4.5 ounces at the washington zoo, made a public debut. now at 40 pounds, age 1, bao bao is loving life. that is 40 pounds at age 1. that is a big baby. >> 1 is the new 6 months. >> exactly. >>> maria la rosa is back with a check of the forecast. >> all eyes in the caribbean right now. the atlantic has been quiet with the tropics. nothing deemed official. no tropical depression or named storm. you can see plenty of rain is happening and could be a problem with flooding. the next question is, where is it going to be headed next? the models are starting to look at it by the bahamas. the gulf or >>> good morning, 5:49 the time right now, waking up to a little fog and drizzle in the bay area, in the south bay and peninsula, folks there, you'll notice the east shore, looking into the city, good visibility. in fact, the fog is not impeding the view right now. you'll notice through want decade today, another summer-like day all the way, temperatures in the 70s and 80s in the inlad valleys, and san francisco at 70 degrees. for more you at 7:00 including the check of the tropi

giant panda bao bao turned 1- year-old today.retakers gave her a frozen treat of some apple juice and extra fruit. she is also participated in a traditional chinese ceremony to predict her future. fortunately she picked peaches which symbolized longevity. she has grown from about one pound to 44 pound. >> that is one big manda. >> yes, sir it is. >>> it's something that you have to hear to believe. a talking dog that says something its owners must love. >>> plus meteorologist mark tamayo with your bay area forecast. here is a live look from the bay bridge, 60 degrees in the san francisco area. we'll have your forecast coming up next save you fifteen percent or huh, more on car insurance. everybody knows that. well, did you know the great wall of china wasn't always so great? hmmm...what should we do? geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. . >>> over the past week our weather pattern not changing too much. temperatures just minor changes over past few days, but there will be a change as we

happy first birthday to bao bao. crowds gathering to watch. next, the bad.er agents busting 26-year-old man at houston international airport after he tried to smuggle in 200 tamales filled with cocaine. they confiscated nine bags with seven ounces. finally the ugly. bomb squad called in for a suspicious device that ended up being a toy life saver from "star wars" movie. the discussion started because it was taped to a stick. >>> now time for your brew on this responses. pediatricians telling schools to start later. they say teens neat between eight and a half and nine and a half hours a night. they are urging to start at 9:00 a.m. we asked, would sleeping in make you a slacker. patrick tweeted, early to bed, early to rise. david writes slacker. there is a lot of truth to the early bird gets the worm. they will be passed up in the real world. marie said my kurds first class for high school was 7:00 a.m. way too early. thanks to everyone who responded. "fox & friends" starts now. >>> good morning. it is monday august 25th. i'm elisabeth hasselbeck. state of em

bao, bao is celebrating her first birthday here in d.c. the name means precious.wn visitors from around the world. she has her own instagram page. we've been asking you in light of the isis threat, should the feds raise the terror alert? one viewer writers, more money doesn't equal more security. than thanks for letting us know how you feel. i'm uma pemmaraju. make it a great day. >>> hello, thanks for spending your saturday with us. i'm leland vitter. >> and welcome to you, leland. i'm julie banderas. the u.s. military could expand its air strikes to another country, this as the terrorists threaten kill a second american journalist. our team coverage on military action in syria. >>> tensions remain high in ferguson, missouri, following the death of teenager niek will brown. we have a live report from the streets. >>> plus, lawmakers are coming

bao bao is now one. to mark the big day the baby got a frozen fruit juice treat.t he could actually climb up there and play with. how cute is that? he was just the size of a stick of butter when he was born. he now weighs more than 40 pounds. very cute. >> well a special need student is fed pizza out of the trash. why her aids thought they were doing the right thing. >> plus, i-pods making a difference where medications have failed. how music therapy is helping people suffering from dementia. that's coming up. >> and looking live at old city. a bit chilly and dreary day today. but the rest of the weekend is looking pretty good. it's about to actually get hot. look at that firework out there tonight. what is that about? your seven tonight. what is that about? your seven dathe wonder of summer is that i never know what kind of adventure awaits. the days are longer, and the breeze feels a little sweeter. and, thanks to volvo, i'll pay nothing for repairs or maintenance for 5 years, nothing. they even cover my first month's payment. so, i'll be happy wherever the summ

i get up close and personal with washington's most adorable celebrity, the giant panda cub bao bao. all right now on "fox news sunday." >>> hello again from fox news in washington. stunning developments in iraq this week. the savage beheading of an american journalist. and now the president's top advisers talking about a dramatic escalation in our fight against isis. we want to drill down into what may become a new american war in the middle east. retired four star general jack keane will lay out what it will take to defeat isis. senator john mccain on whether congress will go along. but first, jennifer griffin with the latest developments. >> reporter: a senior official who i spoke to this morning confirms that the 23-year-old london rapper abdul albari is a suspect in the killing of the journalist, believed to be the masked man who speaks in the execution video. officials are not commenting. his egyptian-born father, who bears the same name, was extradited from london to the united states in 2012 for his alleged connection to osama bin laden and the 1998 u.s. embassy bombings in a

we will see >>> happy birthday bao bao, the newest edition to the national zoo panda collection.listen when her mother or trainers reach out to her. she loves frozen apple juice and pears. her name means princess or treasure in chinese. >> she will miss all this attention when they send her back when she's four. >>> here is a fact that may surprise you. parking cars is an $18 billion industry in this country. but parking attendants don't get much of that cash. and if you've ever handed your car keys over to a value layet it you probably felt a bit nervous. >> and now there is something used to keep tabs on valets.it, you probably felt a bit nervous. >> and now there is something used to keep tabs on valets., you probably felt a bit nervous. >> and now there is something used to keep tabs on valets. >> reporter: in the 1986 classic "ferris buehler's day off," three teens put the fate of their fancy ferrari in the hands of a suspicious valet. >> i'm a professional. >> reporter: and instead of park the car, he took off with it. ♪ what do people say to you? >> i get the comment all t

bao bao today. about 44 pounds. here's why this is such a big deal. bao bao is only the second panda born at the zoo to reach their first birthday. she's grown up from about a stick of butter to more than 40 pounds. bao bao means precious, means treasure. of course today i think is an example of that as we see all the media out here celebrating what's happening today. coming up later in the show, we're going to talk about an and gent traditional chinese ceremony that took place here that predicts what bao bao's future might look like. back to you guys. >> she is so precious though. you can see more of bao bao's memorable moments on our website. just go to nbcwashington.com and click on bao bao's first birthday. there you can see the cub strike poses before her birthday and video from the national zoo own why the cub's survival is so very important. >>> in a few hours a group will protest a walmart in bowie, maryland. there's a plan to build a new super-walmart there about six miles east and seven miles west of other walmarts. neighbors say they're concern

bao bao? she turned 1 today. she came into the world at 4.5 ounces at the washington zoo, made a public debut. now at 40 pounds, age 1, bao bao is loving life. that is 40 pounds at age 1. that is a big baby. >> 1 is the new 6 months. >> exactly. >>> maria la rosa is back with a check of the forecast. >> all eyes in the caribbean right now. the atlantic has been quiet with the tropics. nothing deemed official.no trop storm. but you can see that plenty of rain is happening and it could be a big problem with flooding on hispaniola. the next question is where is it going to be headed next? the models are starting to guide this back over the bahamas. widespread of where it may be the the gulf of atlantic. we'll be watching it. that's a look at the weather across the country. here's a look at what you can expect. >> i'm storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. cloudy skies out this morning. rain in northern maryland headed into montgomery county. light sprinkles across central virginia. these drops here coming into northern montgomery county over the next 15 to 20 minutes. arriving in the beltway within an hour or so. temperature

a year later local businesses tell news 4 they're still feeling the bao bao boost in sales. >> we just got in a new line that features in the window of panda things, but as of now, we're bringing in also another line of pabda products with puzzles and as you can see water globes. stuffed animals, and other things. key chains and other trinkets. >> hotel in our area have also cashed i mayor over and over and over again. >> a small crowd of supporters gathered for the mayor's announcement today. among them a member of the city's ethics committee. >> the ethics committee job is to investigate any charges against the city council and the mayor. we were never informed, and i don't understand why. >> the seat pleasant city administrator released this statement saying, "the city council simply voted to revoke mayor brant's privilege of having a full-time office space at city hall, a privilege that is not enjoyed by any other elected official of the is he. the mayor has not been barred from using office space at city hall to meet with constituents. indeed, mayor grant has keys to city hall and