on capitol hill, brian moore, news 4. >>> still to come. news 4 at 6:00. may have looked like an emergency at the pentagon. all just a simulation. swine flu hits the air force academy. cadets are being forced to take extra precautions. careful inspection of the space shuttle "endeavour" under way tonight after tonight's launch was scrubbed. why it was called off. how about the weather? >> weatherwise, yeah, cloudy out there. we also have a few showers and thunderstorms. popping up across the region. we are going to give you all the details coming up. plus your sunday forecast. hakeem has sports. >> steve, in sports. the truth about the nats/houston. giant night for the pitcher. plus inspirational story of a working mom as new 4 at 6:00 continues. if you're like a lot of people, you have high blood pressure... and you have high cholesterol. you've taken steps to try and lower both your numbers. but how close are you to your goals? there may be more you can do. only caduet combines two proven medicines... in a single pill to significantly lower... high blood

brian moore has that report. >> we were kept in the dark. that's something that should nev never, ever happen again. >> reporter: for eight years congress was told nothing about a secret cia counterterrorism program reportedly on the orders of former vice president dick cheney. >> they have a massive program that is concealed from the leaders in congress. it is not only inappropriate, it could be illegal. >> reporter: "the new york times" first reported that new cia chief leon panetta found out about the program late lost month. he immediately pulled the plug and told congress. >> i will tell you that in my job as a member of the intelligence committee, we're getting after this. we're going to find out what was said, what was known, what happened. >> reporter: republican senator john mccain called for some clarity. >> the vice president, i think, should obviously be heard from if the accusations are leveled in his direction. >> reporter: but other gop lawmakers say this seems more like politics than justice. >> this, of course, comes on the

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brian moore has the story. >> reporter: as the presidents of the united states and russia met in moscow, the recent iciness between the cold war allies seemed to be melting a bit. >> the president and i agreed that the relationship between russia and the united states has suffered from a sense of drift. we resolved to reset u.s./russian relations. >> translator: despite of the fact that in several hours we can not remove the burden of all the problems, we have agreed that we will go forward without stopping. >> reporter: they signed an agreement on targets for cutting back nuclear arms. the u.s. military received permission to overfly russia on missions to afghanistan and both agreed to work together for middle east peace. >> we've addressed the top priorities. these are not second-tier issues. >> reporter: there are still plenty of areas of contention, but there is room for compromise, even on a u.s. missile defense system, a sticking point for the russians. >> i think we can arrive at those kinds of understandings, but it's going to take some hard work because it requires breaking dow

brian moore reports on what party members have to say as many ponder her next step. >> alaska governor sarah palin 's of michaud decision to quit often predicted quit office has republicans asking why their brightest are has just flamed out. >> putting herself on the national stage, she may not be prepared to operate in. >> she was very inarticulate explaining why she was stepping down. gregg's her successor sex she is doing the right thing. -- hurt successors say she is doing the right thing. >> summit say she can concentrate on the 2012 presidential bid. others say she committed political suicide. a onetime campaign rival, joe biden refused to criticize her decision. >> i take her at her word. you have to respect that. >> as for palin co. >> >> we are not retreating, we are advancing in another direction. >> she showed she still has the ability to seize the spotlight, even if she is trying to step out of it. >>> disaster at disney after two trains collided. happen at the magic kingdom. exactly what occurred and what is being done with the monorail? >> everything was under water. >> a

brian moore has some tips. >> reporter: the economic downturn is creating a boom for con artists, ande federal trade commission says it's working to put them out of business. >> their scams promise jobs, access to free government grant money, or the chance to make a living by working at home. but these promises deliver nothing. they raise people's hopes and then they drive them deeper into a hole. >> reporter: the fdc and 14 states have joined forces in a crockdown dubbed operation short change. they're going after scammers who use everything from print ads and automated phone calls to the internet and tv. >> it's called easy link. >> every feature could earn money for you. >> these schemes target men and women alike, urban and rural communities, people of all backgrounds. >> complaints to my office are up 27% compared to a year ago, and many other state attorneys general can tell you the same thing. >> reporter: beverly stewart is one of the victims. >> i was really hopeful. i really thought sending them that last $89 will get me a job. because they told me i'd amake anywhere from 13

live on capitol hill, i'm brian moore, news 4. brian, thanks very much. >> the trial of a district woman accused of murdering her four children begins today. banita jacks is accused in the death of her four daughters. their bodies were discovered inside their southeast row house in january 2008. but police believe the children had been killed months earlier. news 4's megan mcgrath joins us live from outside of court with more on what's expected to happen today. good morning, megan. >> reporter: well, good morning. the defense has asked for a postponement so that they can test some of the physical evidence in this case. so the first order of business will be for the judge to rule on that motion. if it's denied, we're expecting the trial to go forward this morning. now, banita jacks is accused of killing her four daughters and then living with their decomposing bodies for months. attorneys for banita jacks have urged her to pursue an insanity defense but jacks has refused. she has also waived her right to a jury trial so the case wi

brian moor has our report. >> reporter: obesity is costing our nation big-time.s the finding of a new study released at the first-ever weight of the nation conference by the u.s. centers for disease control and prevention. >> the bottom line is about 9% of annual medical expenditures are caused by obesity. >> reporter: that's about $147 billion spent every year on treating weight-related illnesses with diabetes topping the list. the cds director is hoping to turn talk into action. >> obesity is the only major health problem in this country. it's getting worse rapidly. >> reporter: as congress wrestles with health care reform, supporters of wellness and prevention programs want lawmakers to consider obesity's hidden costs. but former president bill clinton in the conference key te address said change has to start closer to home. >> in the homes, the schools, the restaurants, the doctors' offices, the communities. this is a social issue. we are trying to turn the titanic around before it hits the iceberg. >> reporter: some suggestions include preventative medical c

brian moore is on capitol hill tonight. >> good coverage people can afford. >> reporter: the ad characters who helped kill president clinton's health reform plan are back -- this time helping president obama. >> a little more cooperation, a little less politics, and we can get the job done this time. >> reporter: but the senate's two republican doctors say the president's got the wrong prescription. >> the care's not going to be there and the results aren't going to be there. >> reporter: the health care reform battle is heating up on tv and the internet as the fight comes down to the wire on capitol hill. with the august recess and the president's deadline looming ahead. >> there's a really good reason why the president wants to do it. he knows he can't sell it if the debate lasts very lg because it is so expensive and costly. >> what we hope to do is have enough time here for people to truly understand what's going on. >> reporter: the congressional budget office said this past week health care reform might not contain costs. even after spending $1 trillion. the white house is playing th

. >> reporter: brian moore, nbc news, washington. >>> and pmichael jackson's memorial service will bed on tuesday at the staple service. more than one million people registered to get a chance for a ticket. not everybody got lucky. >> reporter: as preparations continue for the michael jackson memorial tuesday at the staple's center. >> i have been a fan of michael jackson every since i new he existed. >> reporte online registration for the lottery closed late saturday. winners will be notified tomorrow about where they can pick up tickets on monds. >> i would just love tbe there for the memorial. it would be awesome. >> hundreds continued to gather outside the jackson estate in encino, and inside his family continues to work threw their grief, while trying to settle on the public memorial and private funera >> they are sincerely heart broken but determined to preserve his legacy and give him the dignity he deserves. >> reporter: they say the private service and barrel will be here at the forest long memorial park in hollywood hills. jay gray, news4. >> long lived the king! >>> madonna

brian moore, nbc news, washington. >> 102 newly mipted citizens took the oath of allegiance in mt.ernon on independence day. the special ceremony was conducted by one of the country's top immigration officials. the new citizens immigratedrom 43 countries around the globe. >>> authorities out in los angeles are facing a major logistical challenge as they get ready for michael jackson's memorial service. the service will be held on tuesday at the staples center. yesterday more than 1.2 million people registered for a chance to get a ticket, but not everyone got lucky. jay gray ex plabs. >> reporter: as preparations continue for the michael jackson memorial tuesday at the staples center -- >> i've been a friend of michael jackson ever since i knew he existed. >> reporter: the chance for fans to be a part of the event has ended. online registration for the lottery to give away more than 17,000 tickets closed late saturday. more than 1.2 million people logged on, hoping to get a seat at the memorial. winners will be notified tomorrow about where they can pick up tickets on monday. >> i

brian moor has our report from capitol hill. >> reporter: as the presidents of the united states and russia met in moscow, the recent iciness between the cold war rivals seemed to be melting a bit. >> the president and i agreed that the relationship between russia and the united states has suffered from a sense of drift. we resolved to reset u.s./russian relations. >> translator: despite of the fact that in several hours we cannot remove the burden of all the problems, we have agreed that we will go forward without stopping. >> reporter: they seined on agreement on targets for cutting back nuclear arms. the u.s. military received permission to overfly russia on missions to afghanistan, and both agreed to work together for middle east peace. >> we've addressed the top priorities. these are not second-tier issues. >> reporter: there are still plenty of areas of contention, but president obama says there is room for compromise. even on a u.s. missile defense system, a sticking point for the russians. >> i think we can arrive at those kinds of understandings, but it's going to take some

brian moore reports. >> reporter: it shouldn't come as any surprise walter cronkite's death is front around the country because to many americans, he was the news. >> it really felt like you could tune in to him and he would be -- he would tell you the truth. >> reporter: did you news museum in washington, a quickly arranged exhibit honored the legendary anchor man. outside, visitors remembered him and his story. >> i was in eighth grade when president kennedy was killed, and i remember that announcement. >> president kennedy died at 1:00 p.m. central standard time. >> reporter: when cronkite declared the vietnam war unwinnable -- >> to say we are mired in stalemate -- >> reporter: americans believed him. >> i think he really made a difference. >> reporter: in 1973 he was called the most trusted man in america as watergate was swallowing president nixon. president obama was just a child. >> he was someone we could trust to guide us through the most important issues of the day, a voice of certainty in an uncertain world. >> what a moment. man on the way to the moon. >> reporter: for d

brian moore, nbc news, washington. >> elijah cummings is trying to et >> he sponsored the third annualy to suck. we are trying to make sure we connect these folks to get into the programs to get the skills necessary to do the kind of thing that's will allow them to make a decent wage and take care of their families. jo still ahead on 11 news. summer trips, just one tank full of gas is jo a new airline catering to the pet pop ue lation. we are talking about anna so many beach day in oceanian sit i >> if you are expecting showers and storms. we did not see any significant storm activity. watch as you see that light bright blue cloud . that was associated with a, there's a little bit of a going to stall out in south virginia . later this afternoon, winds out of the northwest. it's pretty humid out there. state wide outlook today. it looks like in the mountains. here in charm city, baltimore. 85 for the high. should be up to 87. not too far off of it. on the shores of ocean city. we can't rule out an isolated thunderstorm this afternoon. another place that may see an ice 5-10 noths. waves,

steve moore, brian sullivan. great to have you back on the program. i am trying to figure this out. can only tax people so much, and that will not cover the gap, will it? >> this has been, something like a sherlock holmes murder mystery. where is the money going to, from -- where is the money going to come from? they keep saying, "no, no, no." a few weeks ago, it was the soda pop tax, and people said,çó "no" and then they talked about the payroll tax, and people said, "no." they were talking about taxing health care benefits, and that has been no. for the last month of the presidential campaign, barack obama ran advertisements against john mccain simians he is going to attack your health care benefits, and then a few months later, barack obama came up with the same proposal. brian: having gone to virginia tech, my family from virginia, virginia is a conservative state -- we will see. let's say it is coming. i was doing some research, and according to the kaiser foundation, -- i-team's people believe that people should be taken care of. in fact, i had a friend who died of brain cance

moore extends the hitting streak for 3 in a row. they department get a guy that was as established as tony pena but they got brian bass.n september, they needed pitching and he turned out to be an integral part of the bullpen. you're always trying to add. it's fouled back and the o's have been swinging the bats since the all-star break. 3.13 team batting average. with one more hit, they would have had 10 or more hits in each game of the series. they have 9. it's outside. contreras went four and a third. carrasco is 3 and two-thirds and pena is here in the 9th facing luke scott. he's 0 for 8 in the series. >> it's top of the lineup. >> one more run takes you out of the grand slam territory. it's a negative thought but a pitcher or manager's thought. >> 2-1 and scott didn't like that call. >> 6-2 lead. they could hit a grand slam and tie. that's the negative thing. positive thing, you have a 4-point lead. so don't walk anybody. >> right. don't walk anybody. >> line drive. there's a base hit for luke scott. that ball hits to the corner. there's the 5-run lead and moore heads to third and luke scott has an rbi double. >> l