and so for that reason, we are seeking to hold espn accountable for their reprehensible actions. >> espnuit, the complaint. we stand by our reporting, end quote. >>> greeks are still pulling their money out of banks out of fear greece will leave the y eurozone after upcoming elections. they withdrew the equivalent of $900 million monday. new elections will be held june 17th. a national vote left parliament deeply divided and no party able to form a government. >>> kodak now confirming it had weapons grade uranium stored in an underground lab for 30 years, but a kodak spokesman says it was used for experiments and could not have been easily made into a weapon. still, u.s. officials say that's the kind of stuff terrorists would like to get their hands on. kodak turned it over to the government in 2007 but the company is just now talking about it. >>> are foods that are good for you have to be more expensive than other foods that are not? the usda is tackling that question later on today with a briefing comparing food prices. we're going to do our own comparison right now with a registered

again, the semifinals are on espn 2 tomorrow and you can catch the finals at 8:00 tomorrow night on espnposted all this information on our website, again, abc2news.com. >>> have you ever wondered what the fastest mode of transportation is getting through traffic? well, in poland they did a race to find out. one person went by car, another by bike, a third ran and a fourth took the bus. the car was the fastest, followed by the bike, then the runner and the bus proved to be the slowest mode of transportation. >>> so let's see how the transportation is moving along this morning. let's send it over to lauren cook with a look at your traffic. >>reporter: good morning >>> we are off to a rainy start. expect reduced visibility. when i drove in this morning from bel aire, i had difficulty seeing. be sure to reduce those speeds as you do head out to work this morning. fortunately no delays to talk about on the harrisburg expressway, clear from hunt valley all the way down towards the beltway. if you are using the jfx to get into the city, all of that construction has finally cleared. looks at an

a little bit about espn.ons of vile behavior by her and also by her husband. that's what they reported. but now laurie fine says the network ruined her life and she is suing for libel. her husband bernie fine was a long-time basketball coach at syracuse university but he lost his job after two former ball boys, bo bobby davis and his stepbrother mike lang claimed that he molested them when they were kids. the lawsuit that's being launched accuses espn of gunning for bernie fine and his wife, regardsless of the facts. >> it is impossible for me to describe here today what espn has taken away from me. they should apologize and retract these horrible lies reported about me. only after these defendants have taken responsibility for their reprehensible actions they should be held accountable and then justice will be served. >> she's saying schwartz and kb urko, two people working for espn. as in november, espn's "outside the lines" aired an audiotape of a conversation that davis claim he is taped with laurie fine

and then, at 8:30, it's the heat and the celtics on espn, espn3, and the watch espn app. >> so much for my prediction that boston was going to win game two. >> told you. >>> up next, the annual pressure cooker. the national spelling bee begins. how did the youngest speller do on day one? >>> and why this guy is seeing green. we'll explain that wild picture next in "the pulse." [ kate ] most women may not be properly absorbing the calcium they take because they don't take it with food. switch to citracal maximum plus d. it's the only calcium supplement that can be taken with or without food. that's why my doctor recommends citracal maximum. it's all about absorption. so ditch the brown bag for something better. like our bacon ranch quesadillas or big mouth burger bites, served with soup or salad, and fries. starting at just 6 bucks, at chili's. >>> all right. time to check "the pulse," beginning with a furious, furious politician in illinois, completely flipping out right in front of his colleagues. >> power in one person's hands. not the american way. these damn bill designers, all the

you can catch him and the rest of the spelling action on espn tomorrow. it's on espn 3 at 8 a.m. and the semifinals at 10 a.m. on espn 2 and the time round on espn. >>> they become a part of most meals during the summer months, steaming hot crabs. how you can tell if the crabs on your table are coming straight from the bay. >> plus, who knew. some middle aged men are suffering from mano pause. >> 91 degrees at bwi. this is still extremely hot. our weather winner, con grates to you. we've got big storms to the west. we've got a camera shot. this is what it's looking like on i-70 as you head west toward hagerstown. >>> wow. look at ocean city as we take a time lapse, a difference a day makes. it's cooler there today. wyatt has a detailed look coming up in four minutes, so keep this right here. >> and it's official, the class of 2012 celebrated their graduation from the naval academy and marked the first time in the history of the academy. it was the first foreign national to graduate first in the class. he is from singapore. the last four years in annapolis had a huge impact on him

espn is the number two retweeted brand. try to do with twitter is figure out around big sporting events how to let people aggregate to a big audience and comment on the event. then how to make money off it. because we're experimenting with twitter on how to do advertising within the context of the aggregation. >> advertising revenue that espn and twitter would share? >> a revenue share. >> interesting. i watch espn. it's been a hugely successful tv everywhere app. i believe you said it was downloaded 8 million times. would you ever consider offering this as an ala carte service. >> we have no plans to do so. the whole purpose of this is to continue to underpin the value of a paid television subscription. this allows you to watch espn on any device you want to wherever you are. computer, mobile device, ipad, iphone. >> espn is the -- is the highest priced network in all of cable by a long shot. how can you continue to raise prices? do you have room to raise prices? >> we have the highest value. >> and the highest prices. >>

espn would be more fun. but please make sure you've got the microphone in your hand before you start the question so they can hear the whole question. what i, we have one right there, so i will hold my -- let you guys get started. please stand up, identify yourself. >> dave fitzgerald, private consultant. i have a question about mitigation, which i didn't see in this report. mentioned specifically, but it involves a lot of money. a lot of money spent by local governments presumably. it all is based on the idea that people are living, some people, some communities are located in the wrong place. they know from experience it floods, earthquakes. it's a bad place to be living. you've got to move the community. that's a huge economic cost. it's a huge political, psychological cost. how does any government really do that? we have a problem now in tokyo where they talk about the land filled areas and liquefaction. you've got problems all the time in the gulf with you know, bailing out new orleans or other places t

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you can catch it on espn channels. 10 in the morning on espn 2 and tomorrow night at 8:00 on espn. all right. we'll come right back. wyatt will tell us the rest of the forecast and we'll tell you what's coming up tonight on the 11:00 news. guys, i'm home! sara lee one hundred percent whole wheat bread. with thirteen grams of whole grain in every slice, and delicious taste in every last bite. sara lee. so good, it's gone. >>> before we go, here's a look at what we're looking at. could something as simple as a shirt keep them calm? tonight we ask does the thunder shirt work? >>> plus, thinking about buying a new flat screen tv? we'll tell you why you need to hurry up. the thunder shirt, does this work? >> i don't know. a lot of dogs, their canine friends don't like the rumble. take a look at this. we've got big weather in the carolinas. dogs in virginia beach probably not too happy with the active weather. we've got sunshine over baltimore tomorrow, mid-80s, not that humid. >> all right. thanks for watching us at 6:00. we'll see you at 11:00. @

coverage begins at 7:30 eastern time with "kia nba countdown" kicking you up to tip, 8:30, espn, espnnd on watch espn. >>> that 's going to be a good series. >>> wacky memorial day tradition in key west has crews trying to keep their plywood and duct tape boats afloat for just a short race. >> what in the world is going on? it proved to be quite a challenge but points were also awarded for creativity. that's not going to make it very far. >> key west, those people know how to have fun down. >>> a big surprise for two minnesota sisters who thought they were running a pregame kids' race at target field i should say out in st. paul. >> annie and ale likes were rounding third and heading for home where they were supposed to high-five the mascot. instead it was their dad fresh off a plane from afghanistan where he's been deployed since early january. it was his sixth overseas deployment and they look happy to see their father. >> and that story should touch your heart on memorial day. good for those kids. have a great holiday with dad home. yeah. >>> coming up next this morning the pulse,

it's on espn 3 at 8:00 in the morning and the semis on espn two and the final round at 8:00 on espn.>> it's only been a week since archbishop lori was installed but he wasted no team -- time getting to work today. >> i think the first thing a new archbishop needs to do is come to know those he has been callei to serve. the only way to do that is to go down to meet people, to see where they worship. >> the first impression of baltimore is nat catholic faith -- that the catholic faith has strong roots. they come from the archdiocese to succeed cardinal edwin o'brian. >>> all right. pop-up showers as advertised. northern baltimore county, the storm is bang to weaken. some lightning and also some wet roads up i-83 for commuters headed for the pennsylvania line. they're having to deal with that. further south d.c., big storms have been flaring up and now north into silver spring. how about the eastern shore where we had a lot of lightning, a big thunderstorm rumbling through talbot county into queen anne's county and the denton area. the storm has weakened. really, we're getting rain. we'

. >>> it impossible for me to describe here today what espn has taken away from me. >>> espn lawsuit. why the wife of a former syracuse basketball star is taking police to court. >>> police say they kept a 15- year-old sex slave. now, a parkville couple faces a slew of charges. >> i'm gigi ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> it is 6:29. 81 degrees. and it's sunny in maryland right now. good evening. thank you for staying with we'll. here are some of the stories people are talking about tonight. john edwards will not testify at his trial. the defense finished up today, without calling him to the stand. the former presidential candidate is accused of violating campaign finance laws, as dick brennan reports for wjz, after closing arguments, the jury takes up edwards' fate. >> reporter: john edwards' defense team rested their case, after just 2 1/2 days of testimony, without calling edwards' daughter kate, his mistress, rile hunter or the defendant himself. the defense apparently felt they made their case to the jury, that john edwards was not guilty of using campaign money to cover up his affair. >

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as for the nba playoffs and san antonio's long winning streak, we have all of the highlights from espn welcome to your "sportscenter" update. i'm jorge andres. let's play some hoops. gregg popovich and the spurs, looking to take a commanding lead over the thunder. ginobili, finding tim duncan. he throws it down over serge ibaka. ibaka, using nasty blocks. not so much here. manu, behind-the-back pass to tony parker. and the spurs lead by 20. ginobili knows a lead can disappear quickly. telling his teammates to keep their head in the game. ginobili, teardrop. 20 for manu off the bench. james harden, 30 points for him off the bench. thunder down nine after the made free throw. ginobili, deep three-pointer. spurs go on to win this one, 120-111. >>> how about on the west coast? ryan brawn and the brewers in los angeles. one on for brawn, hits the first pitch he sees over the right field wall. and the brewers quickly up 2-0. bottom nine. dodgers trail 2-1. kemp this time. robs the double into the left gap. tying run, now on second. later in the ninth, kemp on third. two outs. hits moyer to g

while his wife is suing espn. >> more reasons to slow down in the district, details on plans to more the number speed and red light camera. >> we have another check on traffic and weather every 10 minutes. volume building out there. >> do you know someone who lives with diabetes? or do you own a bicycle? join us for the stour. >> good morning, washington. >> thursday morning, beautiful. it does not get any better than this in may. we will have low humidity bright sunshine, high temperatures in the mid 70's. if only that could last. it will last a couple days. by the end of the weekend things will shift a little. here's a live look from our rooftop camera. a cloud deck in the distance. sunrise about 15 minutes from now if. 67 in the district currently, 70 degrees in quantico. 56 in martinsburg. oakland, 41 degrees in maryland. a christmas morning in garrett county. along the water in annapolis, 69 degrees. beautiful today, bright sunshine, 75. a north breeze at 10-15 periodically. it will be refreshing with low humidity. repeat performance tomorrow. now to lisa. >> the drive on 95 and

on espn, espn3 and the watch espn app. >>> there's a new home, now, for a gigantic statue of marilynwas taken apart in chicago and trucked to l.a. >> not everyone approved of the scene. but it's getting a warmer reception in palm springs. it will stand until next june. marilyn monroe is it. that's the image, yep. >>> coming up next, "the pulse," class playmate heading back to the pages of "playboy." >>> and we'll hear what donna summer is best remembered for. the music that moved and shaped a generation. i was living with this all-over pain. a deep, throbbing, persistent ache. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia, thought to be the result of overactive nerves that cause chronic widespread pain. lyrica is believed to calm these nerves. i learned lyrica can provide significant relief from fibromyalgia pain. and for some people, it can work in as early as the first week of treatment. so now i can do more of the things that i enjoy. lyrica is not for everyone. lyrica may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new

laurie fine is suing espn and two of its reporters for libel. currently making that announcement at a press conference right now. we've been monitoring it for you. as you know, her husband was fired from syracuse last november after several ball boys accused bernie fine of molesting him. bernie fine has not been charged with a crime and maintains his innocence. his wife, laurie, became a part of that scandal after espn aired a recorded phone call with one of her husband's accusers. that suggested that she knew about the alleged sexual abuse and here's what laurie fine said today about espn's report and what she claims are defamatory accusations. >> it is impossible for me to describe here today what espn has taken away from me. they should apologize and retract these horrible lies reported about me. only after these defendants have taken responsibility for their reprehensible actions, they should be held accountable and then justice will be served. >> in response espn issued this statement saying, quote, we haven't had an opportunity to review t

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. ♪ >>> this half hour, the wife of a former basketball coach says espn ruined her life.nd is accused of molesting boys and she is accused of knowing about it. she is suing. >>> imagine being behind the wheel when your car goes berserk. >>> sick of negative campaign ads but i hate to break it to you. this is just beginning. the truth about who is spending millions to sway your vote. >>> here in washington, president obama visited the local deli that supplied sandwiches, chips and cookies. you see the president there. the white house not releasing any pictures of the meeting. just like this entire session of congress, didn't seem to accomplish much. dana bash joins us from capitol hill. let's start with the et mooing at the white house. no pictures. whatest word? >> reporter: people out there may hope, they are optimists out there, when the cameras aren't there, the microphones aren't there, the presidents and leaders are behind closed doors, they can roll up their sleeves and discuss ush yissues and pro. according to accounts from both parties, that's not going to happen.

espn, espn3 and the espn app. >>> a fire in a restaurant normally wouldn't raise too many eyebrows. here's an example of all not being quite what it seems. >> firefighters responded to an electrical fire at an asian eatery in seattle yesterday. and oh, yeah. look what they found. nearly 500 marijuana plants growing right there in the basement. the fire apparently started because the power grid was seriously overloaded by growing lights and fans. you thought the prices were high. i'm here all week. >> leave that right there. >>> coming up next, "the pulse," and our check of the "dancing with the stars" standings. >>> plus, the mother and child reunion, decades in the making. it's made for a rather special mother's day this year. stay right with us. i was living with this all-over pain. a deep, throbbing, persistent ache. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia, thought to be the result of overactive nerves that cause chronic widespread pain. lyrica is believed to calm these nerves. i learned lyrica can provide significant relief from fibromyalgia pain. and for some people, it can work

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cable properties including espn are red hot.ne of the biggest hits of all time on its hands, you just saw a clip, "the avengers." a lot of cylinders to be firing on here. that's why i'm thrilled to have bob iger, the bankable chairman and ceo of the walt disney company here tonight. to talk about the quarter and what is ahead for his business. mr. iger, welcome back to "mad money." have a seat. it is always great to see you. "the avengers." it did it overnight, become the largest franchise that disney has? >> well, one of the largest. we've got a lot of great franchises. but we're thrilled obviously. incredible results. it broke records at the domestic box office the first weekend. broke records again for the second weekend. hit a billion dollars last night, i think after 18 or 19 days. >> explain this business to me. i don't know anyone who thought that this would be the number one movie. >> well, we had confidence in it. we believe in the franchise "avengers." we believe in marvel. we thought they made a really good movie. i m

. >> the wife of a former basketball coach files a lawsuit against espn. >> beautiful day out thereul today, had a dlittle on the wam side, and if it was a little on the warm side, wait, because we, have some cooler air coming in.. beautiful around here!tifu thl e weather's going to be so nice.ni we'll talk about the first forecast coming up. stay with us. w the news will continue.  >>> the -- he's lied beforeefor about fact in the investigationi and his memory has evolvede overtime. under crocks, mick nap testified he has been mistaken busch undeu cross examination, -- under cross examination, the witness says he has been mistaken many times. >> roger clemens and brianian mcnamee first met in 1988. waste. [ indiscernible ][ in , the accent from greens, newns york, -- queens, new york. he got mcnamee to admit he wasws wearing a tie a friends hadfr given him during his 2008 congressional testimony ontest steroids in baseball. the tie had a company logo onl it, and mcnamee admitted signini it. mcnamee was once the strengthst and conditioning coach for ther bluejays and yankees

espn broke the story of two ball boys who accused fine of molestation. laurie fine says they overlooked doubts about the credibility of the accusers. >> they should apologize and retract these horrible lies report body me. only after these defendants have taken responsibility for the rep reprehensible actions, they should be held accountable and justice will be served. >> fine has denied wrongdoing and has never been charged because of the statute of limitations. >> espn says it stands by its reporting. >>> john edwards' defense attorneys rests its case, without calling the former presidential candidate to testify. he's accused of violating campaign finance laws, in order to cover up an affair. dick brennan reports for wjz, from the courthouse in north carolina. >> reporter: john edwards' defense team rested their case, after just 2 1/2 days of testimony, without calling edwards' daughter cate, his mistress, rielle hunter, or the defendant himself. defense lawyers apparently felt they made their case to the jury, that john edwards was not guilty of using