there's a promising new treatment for cystic fibrosis. wikileaks be founder julian assange is running outs of chances to avoid sexual assault charges in sweden. and honors for japanese american veterans of world war ii when the cbs evening news continues. >> pelley: the new england journal of medicine today is reporting an exciting new treatment for cystic fibrosisy. 30,000 americans have the disease, and most of them won't live past their mid-30s. from philadelphia tonight, dr. jon lapook tells us about this promising development. >> reporter: 27-year-old graduate student lauren souls struggled all her life to take a simple breath. then she started an experimental drug. >> pretty much within two or three days, i noticed a huge difference. i didn't have to stop and i was able to talk, and i didn't have to use my inhaler before going into the classroom. it was a pretty huge change. >> reporter: before now, patients with cystic fibrosis were only able to treat symptoms after they flared up. the new drug, called kalydeco, is the first to tar

i said, well, is there a cure for cystic fibrosis? is it something you can treat? fix?has really grown in years. i thought that's great. and then he said, average life expectancy was 39. i thought, well, that doesn't leave us very much time. i remember thinking, you can't help who you fall in love with, and kevin is who i fell in love with. >> there's those days where i really struggle. and i can sort of -- i think about it more than i think i would if i wasn't writing the blog. >> august 19th, oh, the ups and downs of marathon training. september 9th, it's been a tough week. my lungs are not cooperating this week. october 1st. i am sick and tired of coughing. october 12th. i went to my doctor today. two weeks to go. took it slow and didn't stop once. one week to go. i just looked at the schedule for the coming week and i got nervous. four days to go until the main event. i never listen to music when i run but being a movie buff i might listen to some soundtracks saturday night to get me pumped. not that i need any extra motivation to take on cf. >> every time you run a

they have been participating in the clinical trial of a cystic fibrosis drug. one sister taking the drug. the other hasn't. abc's dr. richard besser tells us more. >> reporter: two sisters with a rare form of cystic fibrosis. one gets better. the other doesn't. both part of a study for a drug that has the potential to dramatically change their lives. in most studies, only half the patients get the real drug. >> we didn't know if they were both getting sugar pill or both the drug, or one and one. the pills looked the same. >> within weeks the girls weren't acting the same. >> i wasn't coughing as much as laura was at that type. everybody said i was getting a lot more energy and growing better. >> she had -- a huge weight gain. her chest was clear. and the thing that blew us all away was that her lung function test skyrocketed. >> reporter: because of cystic fibrosis they have damaged lungs. persistent coughing they don't grow as well. because of a genetic defect their bodies make an abnormal protein that prevents salt and water from moving through, cell walls cr

cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes problems with breathing and digestion. really affect the whole body and often it causes death at an early age. most doctors agree, it's nearly impossible for women with cf to have children. they just don't have the lung function to carry a baby to term. but one woman has beaten the odds proving that nearly impossible really means that there is still a chance. >> i was diagnosed when i was 6 months old, i really don't know anything different. >> reporter: mary lee phillips is hardly suffering from cystic fibrosis. instead, she's living with it. >> i have about an hour to three-hour treatment routine. i'm really lucky that i have the care that i have. >> reporter: her treatment includes using this vest, which vibrates, helping to break up the mucus in her lungs. it's all helped her to maintain a healthy lifestyle, which includes running marathons and triathl triathlons, yet doctors always told her, she'd never be able to have a baby, because cystic fibrosis or cf not only makes it tough to breathe, it also causes nutritional

they have been participating in the clinical trial of a cystic fibrosis drug. one sister taking the drug. the other hasn't. abc's dr. richard besser tells us more. >> reporter: two sisters with a rare form of cystic fibrosis. one gets better. the other doesn't. both part of a study for a drug that has the the potential to dramatically change their lives. in most studies, only half the patients get the real drug. >> we didn't know if they were both getting sugar pill or both the drug, or one and one. the pills looked the same. >> within weeks the girls weren't acting the same. >> i wasn't coughing as much as laura was at that type. everybody said i was getting a lot more energy and growing better. >> she had -- a huge weight gain. her chest was clear. and the thing that blew us all away was that her lung function test skyrocketed. >> reporter: because of cystic fibrosis they have damaged lungs. persistent coughing they don't grow as well. because of a genetic defect their bodies make an abnormal protein that prevents salt and water from moving through, creating

. >> reporter: two sisters with a rare from of cystic fibrosis. one gets better, the other doesn't. both part of a study for a new drug that has the potential to dramatically change their lives. but as in most studies, only half the patients get the real drug. >> we didn't know if they were both getting a sugar pill or they were both getting the drug or one and one. the pills looked exactly the same. >> reporter: but within weeks, the girls weren't acting the same. >> i wasn't coughing as much as laura was at that time and everybody said that i was getting a lot more energy and i was growing a lot better. >> she had a huge weight gain. her chest was clear and the thing that blew us away was that her lung function test skyrocketed. >> reporter: because of cystic fibrosis, kate and laura have damaged lungs. persistent violent coughing and they don't grow well. because of a genetic defect their bodies make an abnormal protein that prevents salt and water from moving through cell walls, creating a sticky mucous that plugs theirs lungs. this new drug called kaledeco repairs that broken p

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. >>> there is a breakthrough in cystic fibrosis.h patients will benefit from this treatment and how it works. that story tonight on the cbs evening news. >>> and here's a look at tonight's closing numbers from wall street. we'll be right back. ,,,,,,,,,,, bge's instant discounts got our homeowner to switch to energy star® cfl bulbs. 3-way cfls really click with my style. learn to speak the language of energy efficiency at bgesmartenergy.com. >>> well, another spectacular november evening. a live look outside right now. you won't hear anyone complain if this lasts for a little while. we deserve a little nice fall weather. meteorologist tim williams and bob turk are updating the weather. >> it is gorgeous, denise. really is. as october and november nights go. i guess this is november, huh? we are looking at temperatures right on target for where we typically could be this -- would be this time of year. going down to around 38 degrees. that's where we start tomorrow with a good bit of sunshine. 68 degrees. our daytime high will top out

cystic fibrosis couldn't stop alyssa from reporting for duty. the make-a-wish foundation signed up the 13-year-old for a few days of basic training. rebelling and obstacle courses have been fun but her biggest joy comes from hanging with those she calls america's heroes. i'm lynn berry and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day, today on your nbc station. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning. we're off to a fairly quiet start. there will be a touch of fog. it will turn out to be a beautiful afternoon. 40 at the airport. there is a bit of fog out t here. mostly sunny skies. high temperatures in the upper 60's. seven-day forecast in just a few minutes. >> 40 degrees on tv hill. this morning we say goodbye to a legendary boxer. >> baltimore voters head to the polls today to elect city council members and the mayor. >> after a week of refusing to talk about it, herman cain says he will address allegations of sexual harassment today. i am kate amara in washington. >> 1 accident on the j.f.x. >>

cystic fibrosis couldn't stop alyssa from reporting for duty. the make-a-wish foundation signed up the 13-year-old for a few days of basic training. rebelling and obstacle courses have been fun but her biggest joy comes from hanging with those she calls america's heroes. i'm lynn berry and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day, today on your nbc station. >>> the saga might be over but the magical world of potter continues. the sport quidditch made popular in the harry potter sears, uses straw brooms, volleyballs and hula hoops. groups like this one in ohio have been competing in the semifinals for a shot at the prize when hundreds gather in new york over the weekend for the quidditch world cup. >>> a new robot was unveiled in japan closer to the real thing than ever before. the human-shaped robot can run, balance, even hop on one foot. with improved technology, it also is more agile than previous models, like being able to open a bottle and pour a drink. we should all watch out. makers say similar technology could be used to hel

cystic fibrosis couldn't stop alyssa from reporting for duty.ake awick foundation signed up the 13-year-old for a few days of basic training where she's learning the army way of doing things. repelling and obstacle courses have been fun. her biggest joy comes from being among the rank and file of those she calls her american heroes. >>> i'm lynn berry and this is "early today." just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. >>> 4:28 is the time right now. we have 48 degrees outside. feels a little colder than that. we have clear skies. nice big, almost full moon in the sky. good morning to you. i'm joe krebs. >> and i'm eun yang. welcome to "news 4 today" for this tuesday, november 8th, 2011. >>> new from overnight, at least 12 people were injured when a bus and a fire truck collided. we're told the truck was responding to an apartment fire when it crashed into the bus. the victims' conditions are not being released at this time. >>> today is election day. all 140 seats in virginia's general assembly and many local offices are up for

there is no cure for cystic fibrosis and most people die before they turn 40.ho got stuck in a tunnel leading from mexico to san diego. authorities spotted people entering a manhole overnight on the mexican side. there were no serious injuries. >>> and victor booth, the russian arms trafficker known as the merchant of death has been convicted by a federal jury in new york on four counts of conspiring to kill americans and provide material support to a terrorist organization. he was arrested for trying to sell surface-to-air missiles to undercover agents. wolf? >> lisa, thank you. >>> two soccer players in iran now the butt of a lot of jokes. jeanne moos is next with the video that's going viral. is this a chevy volt? [ stu ] yeah. it's electric. i don't think so. it's got a gas tank right here. electric tank, right over here. an electric tank? really, stu? is that what you pour the electricity in? it's actually both, guys. i can plug in and go 35 miles gas free, or i can fill up and go a whole lot farther. is that my burger? oh. i just got bun. i didn't even bi

." >>> plus you'll hear from a first time runner of new york's city marathon who didn't let cystic fibrosisp him from that journey. and you'll also hear from andy rooney's son, brian, who will tell us a little more about his dad. >>> our time is 6:54. weather and traffic when 9news now returns. >>> one more thing before we go. i think andrea is going to a rape for this thanksgiving dinner. there is a good reason why. -- is going to a restaurant for this thanksgiving dinner. there is a good reason why. >>> 30 years ago, the new wife, i put the turkey in and my dad said what did you do with the parts. he said inside the bird. i had left the packet in the center of the bird. but i have improved a lot since then and i'm smart enough to know sometimes i don't have to do it all. >> sometimes you just go to a restaurant. >> or let my husband do it, because he loves cooking. >>> patchy dense fog north and west. beautiful today tomorrow and wednesday. >> an accident eastbound route 50. i think the dent is gone but now the fog is going to slow you down. at graphic on the outer loop on eisenhower. tom

. >> two sisters with a rare form of cystic fibrosis. one gets better and the other doesn't.rt of a study that has the potential to dramatically change their lives. nas most studies, only half of the patients get the real drug. >> we didn't know if they were both getting a sugar pill or one in one. the pills looked the same. >> yn weeks the girls weren't acting the same. >> i wasn't coughing as much as laura was at that time. everybody said i got a lot more energy. >> she had a huge weight gain. her chest was clear. the thing that blew us away was her lung f sky test sky rocketed. >> they have damaged lungs and persistent coughing and they don't grow as well. because of a genetic defect they make an abnormal protein om moving through celld water walls. creating a sticky mucous that plugs their lungs. it repairs the broken protein. what does it mean for the girls? it means they can breathe. they are both on the drug. they can jump on trampolines, dance without breaks and playing soccer and being normal pre teens. >> i don't have math homework. >> for their mom, it means she ca

he ran 26.2 miles with cystic fibrosis. a great story. he will be with us.o in his own words, brian rooney will talk about his father andy rooney who died friday night. a great loss for so many. but the loss that we feel of course is nothing like it is when he's your dad so we'll get a little more information about what he was like off his scooter and out of the office. >> i imagine you bumped into him a time or too, right? >> yeah. i did. and his office is actually on the same floor where the early show offices were and i think everybody as cbs has a story about him crossing 57th street which is busy between the "60 minutes" offices and the rest of the cbs news offices and everybody sort of feeling like, go a little faster, don't hit him, cab! [ laughter ] >> but, yeah. great guy and a great loss. >> 92 years young. okay, erica, thanks so much. we'll tune in today at 7:00 in short order. >>> 6:52. another pg&e pipeline explodes in the bay area. its connection to the san bruno pipeline and how pg&e is now trying to fix the problem today. ,,,,,,,,,,,, de muni

they're trying to contain every one and one of the cystic-- specific area.o far the police officers are very kampf as well as protesters. they are basically behaving at this point as well. >>darya: we're looking at video that he shot earlier on the right-hand side, does it seem like this is a standoff at this point? there is really no where for protesters to go. are the police pushing them away or out? in what situation would they be arrested? >>da: i am not sure. the tactic from the fleece officers is to be feasible. they do not want to cite the protesters were causing problems. so far things have been handled peacefully and delicately. fifth >>darya: off the question is how long is this going to drag out? jackie sissel is at 14th and clay. jackie, you have seen the buses and the tables where they are ready to process these people and for them on buses to take them away. >>jackie: yes. i have already seen two arrests. i am in frank ogawa plaza right now. i am about 6 ft. away from the police line. they have set off a large from matter. there are lining the