daughters and his family. >> larry: rikki rockett's in harrisburg, a longtime friend and bandmate of bret michaels. have you been in touch, rikki, with bret? >> i have been. as a matter of fact, i talked to bret this morning. after this occurred i came in i think a day after it occurred and i spent couple of days with him. and he's doing a whole lot better today than he was when i -- when i saw him a couple of weeks ago. i mean, but at the same time, i don't think that he should be operating heavy machinery or going on "dancing with the stars" anytime soon. but he's doing a lot better than he was. >> larry: would you say he's upbeat? >> at times he's upbeat. i think he's -- you know look, he was -- he was going crazy in that place because you know you have a code blue here and another emergency coming in there and it can -- it can be depressing. and i think for him just to get into a rehabilitation center where people are getting better, i think was a huge step for him because now he sounds a whole lot better on the phone than he did even a few days ago. >> larry: when when we come back we're goin

michaels -- rocker bret michaels. he suffered what doctors called a warning stroke earlier this week that led to the discovery of a hole in his heart that will eventually require surgery. he is by far the sentimental favorite, but donald trump insisted it will not be a factor in selecting a winner tonight. >> if i did on that basis, i would lose credibility. i think if bret does not do as well as holly, will not make it. >> he is out of the hospital, even though the doctors say his brain and body are not yet 100%. he is being treated on an outpatient basis. he will receive daily injections, in the hopes of reducing the chances of additional blood clots forming. given his medical troubles, doctors are issuing an urgent warning about strokes. your body may be giving you a critical with a call that is easily missed. -- wakeup call that is easily missed. >> the simpsons to not last long. -- the symptoms do not last long. they are issuing a warning that could save your life. >> you need to get help. he went up to the camp

thought, like, "rock of love," bret michaels.n your show, he's so lovable. >> he has really turned out to be a great character. he's going through a very hard time. he went back into the hospital, as you know. they found a hole in his heart, a little tiny hole in his heart. >> jimmy: what is going on? >> and he's really, you know, he's really been fighting. he's a great fighter. i have to tell you. you know, even during the show, i realize what had a tough guy he was. when i first met him, i didn't know him. i said, you know, i wonder how long he's going to last? he really did a great job, and he and holly robinson peete are the finals. now we're just wondering whether or not bret will be able to make it from -- because he's in los angeles, or, he's in california. >> jimmy: this sunday is the finale. >> sunday at 9:00 on nbc, and it's the finale, and it's a big finale. i'm probably the only -- this can only happen to me. i have a finale, and i don't know if he's going to be showing up. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: have one of the conte

bret michaels won the celebrity apprentice. oth finalists would receive to under $50,000 for their favorite -- they would receive $250,000 for their favorite charities. >> holly was fantastic. bret was just amazing. >> bret michaels is a lifeline diabetic. he said his focus now will be family and his help. >> it will be an end of an error on nbc. " the series handed out nearly 6000 speaking parts. one fan guest stars tonight. >> the first time they said " action," i was shaking very bad. >> it is the best in the business. >> nbc is considering some send- off episodes sometime next season. a lot of folks will miss that show. 6:41. we will take a look at the morning headlines. >> delays developing around an accident scene on the north side of the beltway. >> we have some fog and drizzle that is likely to affecting the morning commute. here's a look outside. 64 degrees at the airport. stay tuned. the weather is next. the weather is next. >> welcome back. residents in dundalk bar on edge after a man was shot and killed. lee martin w

mark barger. >> congratulations, you're the final two. >> reporter: when holly robinson peete and bret michael go head to head, the rock star may be doing it long distance. >> he's a very competitive guy. he wants to be there. >> reporter: but after a pair of medical setback this is week, michael' participation in the new york finale may have to be via satellite. >> there's things going on that he needs to take care of that are far more important than the reality show. but it means a lot to him. >> reporter: he suffered what doctors termed a warning stroke earlier this week which led to a discovery of a hole in michael' heart that will require surgery. >> we want him to get better. >> reporter: these setbacks come a month of michael suffered a near fatal brain hemorrhage. >> 50% of the people that have what bret had, which is essentially an explosion in the brain, they don't even make to it the hospital. >> reporter: michael who is diabetic has been competing on behalf of the american diabetes association. during production of the series, michael learned his 9-year-old daughter also suffers fr

bret michaels, good morning to you. >> good morning.at and congrat layings. >> thank you. >> you said you came to new york to win and you did. how important -- obviously it was important. you had a stroke last week. how important was it to be there? >> when i went in there to do the show, i was committed 100%. there's no other way to go on "celebrity apprentice." everyone there is an a type personality. everyone wants to win for their cause. i went in and had no intention to hurt anybody. my intention was to do the best job i could do and to be here, to be able to do "celebrity apprentice" when i had the member ranlg, i thought it was over. at that point it was three days until i sort of came out of the semi coma, whatever the condition i was in, and then after -- it was a week later, to be up, moving and walking. i have to tell you, i'm so happy to have been there. i set my goal on it. last week i had that -- this little tia or mini stroke. and i have to be honest, all my life i never thought about hemorrhage or anything like that. the

poison lead singer bret michaels, of course, suffered a near-fatal brain hemorrhage last month, then he had a stroke last week. tonight in a two-hour live finale, donald trump will choose to fire either michaels or his competitor, actress holly robinson peete. the winner gets $250,000 for charity. also tonight, the season finale of "minute to win it" is right before "celebrity apprentice ". fier are i was here and convinced me to compete in one of the silly contest. i tell that you did not go well. more on that tonight at 11:00. good night to stay -- >> we have video of it. >> yes. yes. with we have got lots of video of it. >> oh, yes. >> good night to stay in and watch the tv? >> absolutely. right? plenty of humidity out there if you get underneath one of these showers, you can pick up a lot of rain in a short period of time. good news for all of us, the shower intensity and coverage is starting to die down just a bit. so that is welcomed news. the bulk of the rain we are going to get this weekend has already come down. still some scattered showers out there for the remainder of your

for the achiever in us all. >>> rocker bret michaels may appear from a tv monitor. chaels discovered a warning stroke this week. donald trump insists michaels troubles won't be a factor in picking between michaels and holly robinson pete. >> i think bret would want it that way. if he doesn't do as well as holly, he will not make it. that's all. >> michaels' doctor says his brain and body are not yet 100%. >>> and giving back since becoming a well known name in the music world. now he is caught in the controversy in the gay community. >> reporter: the artist, a d.c. area native viewed as a rising star in the hip-hop and rap music scene, but now he is at the center of a controversy in washington's community. he agreed to perform at the convention center, but the organization says the singer pulled out when the gay press started to cover the story. >> headliners are important to us, so often sometimes they are on the cover, and he got cold feet and said he did not want to do it. >> we were told that we did not give him the correct information, we misled him, which is de

doctors say that rocker and reality star bret michaels has now left rocker reality star bret michaelse hospital. >> at this point, we want to tell you he has been discharged. i can't tell you where, i can't tell you when. federal privacy laws prevent me from saying that. but he's been recently discharged. and he continues to receive therapies and we continue to monitor his laboratories daily and we're adjusting his medications and he is making a good recovery. >> michael suffered a severe hemorrhage a week ago and also died. he faces at least six more weeks of recovery and rehabilitation at an undisclosed location. when your eyes are smiling... you're smiling. and when they're laughing... you're laughing. be kind to your eyes... with transitions lenses. transitions adapt to changing light so you see your whole day comfortably... and conveniently while protecting your eyes from the sun. ask your eyecare professional which transitions lenses are right for you. >>> officials in tennessee are expecting the worst as widespread floodwaters triggered by torrential rain begin to recede. at le

back to you. >> thank you. >>> bret michaels is back in the house bill again this morning.he 47-year-old rocker suffered a warning stroke. -- is back in the hospital again. doctors also found a hole in his heart. his condition can be treated. his website says he is sick of being in the hospital but is in good spirits. >> he was supposed to get back on tour in a week or so. >> another setback. >>> a judge has recalled an arrest warrant for the actress lindsay lohan and after somebody posted $100,000 bond. if the judge issued the march after she failed to appear for mandatory court hearing. our representative says she has been stuck in france after someone's stolen passport. she expects to return to los angeles today. she is very lucky. some judges play hardball. >>> web sites have been helping old friends locate each other for years now. but this is a reunion tweet that we have not heard. "hey, you are my brother." this man named matt you received this after a chance encounter with adam smith. he realized he was communicating with a half-brother he had been searching for. if

that means $250,000 for bret michaels' charity, american diabetes association. also a diabetic. >> i'd hire the guy too. the guy shows up to work in those conditions? heck, yeah, put him to work. he's on death's doorstep. >> he's a hardy man. >> i guess so. good pick, donald. hey, all right, moving on here. you know, we're all sort of looking for light summer reading at the beach. i've got a book for you here. it's called "the last living slut: born in iran, bred backstage." it's written by this iranian author, roxana shirazi, and she names names. apparently she liked to party with the rock stars. in this book she sort of details her romps in the hay with some of the guys in guns n' roses, motley crue, velvet revolver, papa roach, and skid row. a couple of details for you because i know you want them. tommy lee she says is too bossy, she didn't like his music either. she was more into nikki sixx, although he was a little dull and liked to talk about gardening. sebastian bach, never thought he was all that hot but that didn't stop her from giving him an all-acces

. >>> rock band front man and reality tv star bret michaels is back in the hospital. he suffered some numbness yesterday and doctors say he experienced what's called a warning stroke. michaels also has a hole in his heart. his condition is said to be unrelated to the brain hemorrhage he suffered last month. michaels' website said he's walking and talking and ready to rock again. >>> google has unveiled plans to merge the internet with tv and social media. google tv will allow viewers to do a single on-screen search to find a full range of programs. it finds a new tv router and new kind of remote control. sony, dish network are among partners and they are inviting developers to help make it work. google promises to put the new equipment on sale this fall. >>> it was up, up and away this morning in japan. they launched a spacecraft on a two-year mission to study venus and its climate. it's expected to orbit venus, the second-closest planet to the sun, in december. the japanese space agency calls the craft akasuki, which means dawn. >>> time to a look at your friday fore

. >> donald trump announced the new celebrity apprentice and wound up hiring bret michaels. suffered a brain hemorrhage while dealing with diabetes. last night he won $250,000. holly robinson peat will receive the same amount. 5:11. a new report on the safety of sunscreen lotions. >> looking to break your iphone contract with at&t? you might want to think again. >> we are looking at a soggy >> we are looking at a soggy start how many ways can you be comfortable? an energy efficient infinity air conditioner by carrier can save you up to 56% on your cooling costs, while also reducing your impact on the environment. which is better for where you live, and better for where we all live. turn to the experts during cool choices and get up to $1200 cash back on an infinity system by carrier. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> it is not too bad. >> we had an early morning accident on southbound 95 in howard county. let's see what else is going on. we have a bit of a delay on southbound 95 coming out of the southeast -- out of the northeast. 52 miles per hour

. >> first, we are keeping a close eye on singer bret michaels. he is one of two finalist for sunday's slick >> it is almost time for the final showdown on "the celebrity apprentice." >> will bret michaels even make it to the live show? >> congratulations. >> rock star brett michael's making the finals of "liberty apprentice" is a bit of an upset. >> 50% of the people who have what brett had, of which is essentially an explosion in the brain, they don't even make it to the hospital. >> donna from says michaels will get no sympathy points for the final war room. >> if he does not do as well as holly, he is not going to make it. >> i am very stressed about getting all this done. >> the task is to market a new flavor of staff wilsnapple. >> my fifth kiss it is my charity, and that is the reason why i did it. >> read michael's charity isn't the american diabetes down -- is the american diabetes foundation. >> diabetes is one of the leasing -- leading causes of death. >> is up to donald trump to decide who gets fired. >> whoever i choose, they are both

. >>> two finalists and two charities, but there can only be one winner, and bret michaels took from the title of a celebrity apprentice. despite doctors' orders, he traveled across the country to compete against holly robinson- peete. >> i think i had a certain amount of pressure may be to make that choice but i hope i did not do it for that reason. >> michaels is a lifeline diabetic who earn money for the american diabetes association. >>> still to come, we will talk live to one of the stars of the hit nbc show "km." and getting a good night's sleep -- why it is about quality and not quantity. >> it is definitely not pretty outside. we still have some drizzle out there. there may be assigned breaking through later this afternoon. -- -- maybe a son break later this afternoon >> if he followed that braverman family in the first season on nbc, you will be happy to know they will be coming back. joining us is one of the stars of "parenthood," dax shepard. the obvious question is where did the name dax come from, but satellite interview or or canal, which would you prefer? >> i would li

. >>> straight ahead, rock star bret michaels is back in the hospital. doctors say it is likely not connected to the brain hemorrhage he suffered last month. we'll get an update on his condition. >>> we continue our super foods week as we have tasty recipes that are going to keep you healthy as well. and today, we are talking fish. so stay with us. t .ie >>> the latest video of the underwater leak shows a plume gushing out of the the broken pipe. bp admits there are more oil leaking into the gulf than originally reported. heavy oil is showing up in the louisiana marshes. it is calling for maryland senators to call for a halt of drilling. >>> bret michaels suffered what doctors call a warning stroke and has been diagnose wade hole in the heart. the condition is operable and treatable and likely unrelated to brain hemorrhage the 47-year- old suffered last movement. >>> lindsay lohan posted $100,000 bond so she won't be arrested. a judge had issued the warranty initially yesterday after she missed a mandatory hearing stemming from two arrests back in 2007.

he was the director and screenwriter. >>> rocker and reality tv star bret michaels is the newest winnerf "the celebrity apprentice." he beat out all the odds to get there. >> you're hired. >> whoo! >> donald trump delivered the good news to michael live on the show's finale last night. he wins $250,000 for his charity of choice which happens to be american diabetes association. michael's appearance on the final show had been in question after he suffered a brain hemorrhage in april and was hospitalized again last week after suffering a stroke. michael spoke about his win and his recent hardships this morning on the "today" show. >> and to be here, to be able to do "celebrity apprentice" when i had the hemorrhage, i thought it was over. it was three days until i sort of came out of the semicoma, whatever condition i was in. and then after -- it was a week later to be up and moving and walking and i have to tell you, i'm so happy to have been there. i set my goal on it are. >> actress holly robinson peete came in second place. in the end she also won $250,000 for her charity. 11:25 is our

. >>> bret michaels' health is taking a turn.t what doctors are saying tonight. >>> you can be in the audience for the american idol season finale. how to sign up and help kids with cancer at the same time. >> hope it's an outdoor viewing on a night like this. it's such a perfect night. 74 degrees. it's dry. the humidity has dropped. the big question is how are we looking for tomorrow and can we keep this going into the weekend. some changes ahead for the weekend. we'll talk about that when we return. a-. >>> the former cbs producer who tried to blackmail david letterman is spending his first night behind bars. he was sentenced to six months in jail and a thousand hours of community service. halderman agreed to the sentence when he pleaded guilty in march. he admitted to trying to shakedown letterman over his love affairs. >>> bret michaels is out of the house tonight. the 47-year-old reality star suffered a brain hemorrhage last month. he's now suffering from something called chemical meningitis. it happens when blood from a hem

it's come down to it, holly peat and bret michaels.him the advantage. >> i feel sorry for holly because i watched it this year and holly worked so hard and she's totally dedicated. >> oh, she is. >> as is bret, but what are you going say to a guy on an iuv, you're fired? he'll die. you can't do it. >> if anyone can do it, it's donald. he's done worse in a good way. >> i think you have to give it to bret, just that he's making the effort crawl in tonight if he shows. >> you were in this exact position. what were the contestants thinking, are you nervous? this is live and this is the real deal. >> you are so tired and exhausted by the time it was down to the two of us last year that i couldn't -- when he said on eye really didn't think i was going to win, but i always hype myself don't expect it so you won't be disappointed and when he said and now joan -- did you forget your name for a split second? >> but that's how he does it and now, joan. he had a senior moment there. >> i'll work with you. it's all good. it's all good. >> it took m

you just saw bret michaels chosen as the celebrity apprentice, and given his recent medical troubles, doctors are issuing an urgent warning about strokes. your body may be giving you a wake-up call that is easily missed. >> the symptoms of a tia will not last long. >> it goes way typically in about 15 minutes or so. >> it is serious enough that you cannot ignore it. you need to get help. >> steven martin has had two. his first one was in the middle of the night. his wife asked a question, and neither one of them understood his response. >> i responded, and it was just gibberish. >> they shrug it off, but he was wide awake when it happened again. tia's are sudden onsets of brief neurological symptoms like weakness, numbness, tingling, and slurred speech lasting less than 24 hours. >> having some slight confusion with difficulty getting word out and things like that, it is often not recognized. >> tia's can even be difficult for doctors to diagnose. if you have a tia, nothing may show up, but that does not mean nothing is wrong. >> about a third of patients, over the course of their lif

. >> bret michaels leaving the hospital just three weeks after suffering a brain hemorrhage.will have to rest four to six weeks before he can go back to a normal schedule. >>> pamela and damion. >> pam anderson and her partner were sent home on "dancing with the stars." anderson got a score of 51 on monday night. she was tied for fourth but she didn't get enough votes to stay on the dance floor. >>> something the baggage handlers consider carrying at one airport. >> . >> but they were relieved when they found something that could cause an explosion in one passenger's bag. >>> come of you cannot bear the news of what happened in charlottesville, and some of you can't get enough of the news. we have the latest. >>> are you rooted and hoped like you had them against the ropes? you hoped they would be pulled to safety, and you did a good job. >>> that's just an aid yacht to do that -- idiot to do that. >> it happened again. a 34-year-old tryi

but trump insists michael's troubles won't be a factener deciding a winner. >> if i did it on that basis, i would lose credibility. i think bret would want it that way. if he doesn't do as well, he wopt make it. >> trump's decision comes sunday night. mark barber. a michaels is out of the hospital, however, doctors say he's not yet made a full recovery. he's being treated on outpatient basis to keep additional blood clots from forming. >> your instaweather forecast with meteorologist john collins. >> and getting a close look on the doppler radar, over baltimore right now. nothing happening, maybe a couple of sprinkles out of the clouds. another band of showers is approaching from the west. so here's howard county. it is west of how -- howard county. there's lightning in some of this, west of the district of columbia down here. this band is coming in, and the previous one gave us anywhere from -- from 100th to 600th of an inch of rain around the area. let's look at numbers that we collected during the day today. that rainfall, 1-100th at the airport. and there wasn't much at all, a lot of sprinkles and height assures. took a wh

. >>> to the latest on rocker and reality star bret michaels, he's the winner of the celebrity apprentice, beat out holly robinson pete. donald trump hired him, winning $250,000 for the charity of his choice. the american diabetes association. but runner up pete was a winner as well. it turns out her charity for autism was given the same amount of money. michael's appearance on the finale has been in question after he suffered a brain hemorrhage in april and then was hospitalized again recently for a hole in his heart. >> the show was great. i mean, we spent six seasons watching it and dedicating an hour to watch it. now that it's over i don't know what i'm going to jump to next. >> i'm a "lost" fan. i'm going back to season one. knowing what i know now i need to look at it again. >> the last episode of "lost" ended with a memorable charlie's question to his fellow island castaways, guys, where are we? this is an exclusive viewing party in los angeles where 2,000 people picked up free tickets in a matter of minutes. six seasons and then some 120 episodes later many viewers might be wonder

. >>> musician bret michaels, excuse me, is in the hospital once again. he complained of a partial numbness on his left side and was diagnosed with a small hole in his heart. doctors say this problem is unlikely to be related to the near fatal brain hemorrhage he suffered last month. but this new problem will require surgery. >>> the atlantis astronauts are making their final space walk today. the shuttle crew ventured out this morning to finish installing fresh batteries on the outside of the international space station. the crew also delivered a new part. it will undock from the iss on sunday for the very last time. >> still ahead on wjz eyewitness news. take a look outside. plea stay tuned, meteorologist tim williams will be back with your first weather warning forecast. >> but first take a look at >> but first take a look at today's stocks to be laxatives? i've tried all these. this one's gritty. this one can make you bloated. clearly, miralax is the one for me. it relieves my constipation with no harsh side effects. miralax. restore your body's natur

. >>> and rocker bret michaels back in the hospital, just weeks after that brain hemorrhage. doctors say he's now suffered a stroke. >>. >>> and we kick off our hottest summer concert series yet. jobros, jonas brothers and demi lovato. starting your weekend off the right way. >>> and what a day sam has brought us for our first day concert out in the park. look at the excitement building. jonas brothers and demi lovato. they've been camping out for the last two nights. >> omj, oh, my jonas. we can hear them in times square. >>> we have a lot of news to get to. including overseas markets sinking. the dow has lost more than 1,000 points in the last month. we have more in what's behind all of this. >> a lot of anxiety in the markets. >>> also on day 32 of the oil spill, why pictures of what one lawmaker is calling the biggest environmental catastrophe in u.s. history. and pictures show that b.p.'s original estimate of 5,000 barrels a day leaking out of that rig wasn't even close. scientists say it may be more like 100,000 barrels a day. we're going to press b.p. for answers this

>>> plus, rocker bret michaels' medical issues. >> no blush, no hiding from the thoout. truth. >>> plus, we're with kate as "dancing" finalist evan returns to the ice. >> shocked i'm alive. >>> burt reynolds after the near-death rumors. our exclusive with the 74-year-old legend. >> i'm still seasoned. it's frightening.

. >>> after a string of major health challenges it's a change of fortune for rocker bret michaels.om a massive brain hemorrhage, michaels showed up for this season finale of "celebrity apprentice" and donald trump pronounced him the winner. last week he suffered a men nye stroke and learns he needs surgery for a hole in his hear. >>> the baseball world is stunned by the sudden death of former pitching star jose lima. just this past friday night lima visited dodger stadium where he got a standing ovation. the all-star right-hander pitched for five different teams during his 13-year career but best known for his infectious personality always ready with a song or slap on the back, what he dubbed lima time. lima died sunday of an apparent attack at just 37 years old. >>> time now for the latest in the nba playoffs. here's will selva at espn news. >>> good morning. kobe bryant and the lakers looking to take a commanding three games to none lead on the suns in the western conference finals. kobe bryant ended up with 36 points. eighth 30-point game this post-season. lakers up one. bryant,

. >>> rocker and reality star bret michaels is the winner of the celebrity apprentice beating out hollyinson pete. donald hired him, winning $250,000 for his charity of choice. the american diabetes association. the runner up was a winner as well. her charity for autism was given the same amount of money. michael's appearance on the finale had been in question after he suffered a brain hemorrhage in april and hospitalized again recently for a hole in his heart >>> three "dancing with the stars" finalists will compete to win the trophy. who will it be? >> i think erin andrews. >> i think nicole. >> everybody else thinks the figure skater. >> i know. >> we're going to watch it for you, 8:00 on abc2. >>> they just got the new puppy and almost had to say goodbye to him. >> how rescuers coaxed the pup back to safety. >> and see this 13-year-old? wait until you find out what he accomplished. more than a treadmill. >>> good morning. i'm jeremy hubbard. an upbeat housing market tops your "moneyscope." new in terms out this morning are expected to show a home sales boost in april. sales of homes

. >> plus rocker bret michaels' medical issues. >> the run in here at "e.t.." >>> plus, we're with katenist evan returns to the ice. >>> burt reynolds after the near-death rumors. ou

. >>> there has been another health scare for rocker bret michaels. he is back in the hospital. his web site says he suffered what doctors call a warning stroke and has been diagnosed with a hole in the heart. the condition is operable and treatable and likely unrelated to the brain hemorrhage that he suffered last movement. >>> there has been an arrest warrant that was recalled for lindsay lohan. it was issued after she missed a mandatory hearing stemming from two arrests back in 2007. she claims her passport was stolen in france this week and that is why she couldn't make it back in time. >>> a low-tech crime at one of paris' best known museums. prized paintings valued in the millions of dollars snatched right off the walls. as fox's harris faulkner reports, it didn't take an elaborate scheme to get it done. paris police say the security system was broken. >> reporter: french authorities calling it a grave crime, a brazen after-hours heist at the paris museum of modern art. treasured paintings stolen right off the walls including major works by picasso and matisse. paris polic

. >>> and after a series of medical problems, bret michaels has something to smile about. he beat out holly robinson pete to win "the apprentice." he is recovering from a near fatal brain hemorrhage and also, he'll need heart surgery. they received 1/4 million dollars for their favorite charities. >>> and taking a look at this graphic. get ready for it. we'll see the july 4th like conditions heading our way. we're talking about wednesday, thursday, friday, sunny and near 90 all three days and this day, it's gray, it's humid, don you started the show with the word dank. i couldn't agree more. no one's complaining. 73 degrees today and gray and a passing shower and not at this point. that's a good thing. ron, how are we. >> we're great. how are you. in. >> fabulous. we were talking about how in february, this square was piled with ice and snow. >> up to your chin. >> i'm going to put it in perspective, it was highier than the height of the kids. >> you're right. i want to tell you something, buckle your seatbelts, okay? this is going to be a good one. the music sensation fro

find out why he is >> bret michaels has suffered another health setback.as hospitalized again this week. doctors say he suffered a warning stroke and further tests revealed a hole in his heart. his heart condition is treatable but not likely connected to the brain hemorrhage he suffered several years ago. lindsay lohan has dots legal bullet after she failed to -- she has dodged a legal bullet after she a failed to appear in court. the actress has posted bond and is expected to be back in the u.s. sometime today. >> you do not need a passport to party. >> we will check the morning headlines coming up. >> we have a storm out to the west. it is not a concern today. at the moment, some high, thin clouds. clouds. why not save on car insurance? [ coin drops ] [ high-pitched voice ] thanks. [ normal voice ] you're welcome. get a free quote at progressive.com. >> welcome back. one person was killed in an early-morning fiery crash around 12:30 just north of hot spring road in baltimore county. the vehicle caught fire not long after the crash. it appears an investig

. >>> musician bret michaels is back. he experienced numbness on the left side of his body. he suffered a massive brain hemorrhage. it is likely and related to the hemorrhage. winslow hantaviruses back in france and with legal trouble. she was supposed to be arrested on her return to l.a.. they canceled of the warrant after she posted bail. she listed a mandatory court hearing where her passport was lost or stolen during her trip from the film festival. that made her unable to get home in time for the hearing. >>> astronauts have wrapped up their last space walk. the shuttle crews finished installing a fresh batteries along with the russian compartment. it was opened up on thursday, but they had to seal it up again when air scrubbers are working to clean it up. >>> today, there is probably no place better to be than right here. >> sunshine, a few clouds, and for weekend plans outdoors, keep your eye on the sky. let's get to it and give you look at the sky right now. temperatures in the low to mid 80's. i don't think we will see many changes. we will make a couple of stops on

. >> bret michaels took home the title of celebrity apprentice. he travelled across the country to compete against doctors' orders. he gave both finalists money for their charities, but michael's's -- michaels' brave resealed the deal. >> his prize money will go to the american diabetes association. his focus now will be his family and his health. for more on the celebrity apprentice valley, go to our web site and click on entertainment. it is the end of an era for "law and order. catch the series finale tonight. for preview, go to wbaltv.com. find out why drivers are not lining up at the pump by clicking on national news. graduation season is in full sway. upload videos of your commencement ceremonies and celebrations. >> an issue whether the election board overlooked fraud in a petition to keep slots out of the county. >> throw her in jail. >> scandal hits buckingham palace with the duchess of york right in the center of it. the price >> a royal scandal is making waves overseas tonight, and it involves the duchess of york, sarah ferguson. >> she

. >>> rocker and reality tv star bret michaels says he's not 100% healthy yet, but he's looking forward to getting back on the road and performing. he's the newest winter of the celebrity apprentice. he appeared live on the last night's performance. his appearance had been questioned when he was hospitalized. michaels spoke about his plan this morning on the "today show." >> i don't know that i'm ready yet and i'm going to take it in baby step preponderates i'm going to do a show and see how it goes. >> michaels won $500,000 for the charity of his choice, the american diabetes association. >> ray la hood launched this year's click it or ticket effort today. la hood says 84% of drivers nationwide wear their seat belts. that's an all-time high, folks. but the public safety campaign aims to reach the 45 million americans who are not buckling up. this year's initiative reaches across the media platforms and ads on tv, twitter, youtube, and gas purposes, too. lahood says the message is vital. >> every day, 38 people lose their lives because they weren't wearing their seat belts. that's 14,00

. >>> rocker bret michaels remains in critical condition but out of the hospital now.ffering a brain hemorrhage last month but now he is causing from chemical meningitis. it is a condition that doctors say wears off and they say that he is on the road to recovery. >> he is improving and i expect that he will continue to gradually improve. it takes about 7-10 days more from now. an additional 7-10 days before the blood will completely resolve and he'll begin to feel like he's on the mend and can resume his activities. >> bret michaels was in the hospital for nearly two weeks. >>> and it is cinco de mayo and when we come back we'll take a look at the five worst mexican foods you can eat as you celebrate the day. >> which is good news. >> well maybe we'll get some alternatives for you.  >>> welcome back. it's now 8:53 on this cinco de mayo. we said we didn't want to talk about it but we will. >> dieticians with the cancer project are out with a new list of five foods to avoid at mexican restaurants. obesity has been tied to an increased risk of breast cancer and

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his bret michaels is the winner of celebrity apprentice. holly robinson pete.despite recovering from a brain hemorrhage last month. >>> "shrek" was the man this week at the box office. it earned $71.2 million in movie sales but despite leaving comp in the dust it fell below expectations. >>> so you are bored at work, why not log on to metromix.com and look at what went down this weekend. we have galleries on everything from the sex and the city party to the redskin cheerleaders celebration. log on and click away. >>> now how we like to give stuff away for free? we have toast of the town event tickets up for grab. it is a $300 value that can be yours for free. to enter for a chance to win visit us at dc.metromix.com. >>> in local buzz, the creator of new york fashion week is honored on captiol hill they received the elements of fashion award. during the first awards on the hill. dc philanthropist was the presenter. local designers discuss dc fashion issues on industry, politics and resources. >>> the state of style awards recognized leader and emerging professio

. >>> rocker bret michaels is out of the hospital.tors say he is expected to fully recover from a massive brain hemorrhage that he suffered about two weeks ago. they say he's talking but is in extreme pain still. michaels is the front man for the band poison and on this season's "celebrity apprentice." those are soom me of the headli we're falling. i'm robin meade. back to our top story. the times square bombing suspect is apparently talking to investigators, and a source familiar with the investigation says that faisal shahzad waived his miranda rights and providing critical info how the plot was put together. he went to a store in pennsylvania to buy fireworks for the bomb. he also had a gun in the car that he drove to the jfk airport, where he was later arrested. >> the investigation is ongoing, and i wouldn't want to reveal at this point any of the information we have gleaned from him other than to say that he has been talking to us and providing us with useful information. >> reporter: has he admitted involvement in this? >> he h

. >>> rocker bret michaels is out of the hospital and expected to make a full recovery.ffered a brain hemorrhage last month. experts say he is a very lucky man. david admits to his cheating ways when his mitt dress exposed his ways. they say they are working on their marriage. >>> a examiner determined corey hanes died of natural causes and not a drug overdose. the lost boys star who struggled with drug abuse died at his mother's apartment earlier this year. >>> the hill is reported whitney houston will be in dc this weekend to dance not sing. the singer plans to attend the ball on the mall on saturday. that benefits the national mall. organizers say the she will be the date of jazz artist and local man steve johnson, a long- time friend. >>> in local buzz, a mob takes over dupont circle ♪ [ music ] ♪ >> they coordinated the public mama mia performance. it was one of seven dances performed in the area as part of the dance is the answer, a two-week celebration through hundreds of classes and open rehearsals. that was pretty awesome. i wish i would have seen that live. >>>