: then we are going with mohammed holly.rkout. and as we are live at old school boxing in suitland, and there is a important reason here. wanda bruce knows about the reason because she is a female boxing promoter. and you have an awesome event coming up this weekend. >> yes. it's an all female amateur show featuring 15 bouts. we are getting ready for the 2012 olympics. hopefully they'll vote yes for women to be able to fight. >> reporter: what did you have to overcome to be legit in the olympics? >> well i think the biggest on stock -- obstacle is men. >> reporter: those men. >> not wanting to put girls on the shows. this is the one reason why we're having these all female shows. hopefully they will say yes. i'm pretty sure they will. a lot of people want it. so what we're doing is just having a place so that the girls can get ring experience, so they will be prepared. >> reporter: so tell me about the state of female boxing here in d.c. pretty strong. >> yes. we've made it strong. >> reporter: and so who do we see that's ou

] love me some holly hunter.he's awesome. also, we got mark seliger, one of the most famous celebrity photographers in the world, he's going to be taking a picture of you guys in the audience. should be interesting. [ cheers and applause ] also, the legendary spinal tap will perform tonight. [ cheers and applause ] it's going to be very good. spinal tap is here. you know, here on the show, we get to do a lot of cool things. a lot of fun stuff that's outside of the show. and this past weekend, we got to -- i got the bracelet on here, too. we got to go to comic con, which is the comic book convention out in san diego. it's just fans -- you guys like comic books? [ cheers and applause ] it's amazing, i've never been. it's so cool, it's like -- i think it was, like, 150,000 people. and fans and stuff just walking around. it's such a cool vibe there, very -- i just loved it. i had a great time. i got to meet stan lee, who created "spider-man," "fantastic 4," he's a legend. the one and only, it was great. [ cheers and

i'm holly morris. >>> i'm allison seymour. a vote is expected today in the popular cash for clunkers program. an agreement supposedly has been reached. the extension would add $2 billion and give car shoppers until labor day now to trade in those gas guzzlers for a more fuel efficient ride. the obama administration says without this extension, the program will run out of money as soon as tomorrow. >>> it looks very strong because we're hearing from dealers and consumers all across the country that this is a stimulus. >> the fact is that when you have 157,000 cars sold in six or seven days and $600 million out the door, there are a heck of a lot of dealers around america and i've seen many of them interviewed, and they're wildly enthusiastic about this particular program. >> not everyone loves the program, though. some republicans have criticized the plan saying it subsidizes sales for foreign manufacturers since only 45% of the cars sold so far come from the big three. >>> history in the making. in a matter of hours the suprem

back to you guys. >> holly, i'm very impressed. you were there in.hat was happening. >> she totally loosened it up. >> reporter: because of me it was too slow. didn't you hear her say it was like 17 seconds and that was like 2 minutes. >> but a job well done. rest up. we'll see you again next hour. >>> right now it's 7:56 on tuesday morning. >> coming up next hour, we'll continue our look back on the life of eunice kennedy shriver. how her legacy will live on through one organization she helped create and loved so much. >>> and also packed on a plane with just one bathroom, no food and nowhere to go. continental airlines doing damage control this morning to try to please passengers trapped on a tarmac for more than six hours. >>> and it's good for baby and momma's too. another benefit to breast feeding that lasts long after infancy. we're coming right back. (announcer)  back to school means back to busy mornings. that'shy i got them pillsbury toaster strudel. warm, flaky,astry with delicious sweet filling kids will love. plus i get two bonus b

tony, tucker and holly will be at eastern market this saturday.0:00 to 1:00. if you get a chance and you're in the area and want to say hello, do so. >>> holly is not far away and we'll put it in the guinness book of records. >> se's at union station helping blue jeans go green. >> well, this takes a little bit of explanation. it's cool and fun. a world record is broken today in d.c. here in the main hall at union station where we're giving you a preview. you're right, it has to do with kids, national geographic kids magazine. and this is the editor. good morning. >> what a day for you guys. well, it's exciting. and guinness records are -- >> well, this is the fourth attempt and we're really, really excited and we have the page that we run every month in the magazine. the kids love learning about the dogs with ears sticking out and ladies with long pentagonner nail -- fingernails. >> well, if you're going to do something extreme, may as well do it for a good cause. cause. >> we have the record for clothes being recycled. this is the fourth attempt

back to you guys. >> thank you, holly. >> we'll see holly later. >>> it's 7:56 right now.topping at several spots around town today performing michael jackson dance tributes out on the street. find out where you can spot them and join up with them next hour. >>> and a college coach caught up in a sex and extortion scandal speaks out. his apology at 8:00. >>> and a tv journalist accused of ordering killings to boost ratings. the full story is coming up.  ♪ the art of getting dirty. the art of getting clean. new powerfully formated wisk®... is better on tough mud stains than tide total care. wisk®. powerfully clean. perfectly priced. >>> once again a dangerous chemical dug up in a yard of d.c.'s spring valley neighborhood. i'm john henrehan. we'll have a live report coming up. >>> plus white house secrets revealed. new details about the tell-all memoir in the works by dick cheney. >>> then starting this weekend, you will need to provide more personal information when you book a flight, including your gender. so why is this necessary? we'll talk with a representative from

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holly. >> reporter: and there is a lot to celebrate when you're talking about 100 years.ith a huge airshow this weekend called airfare 100. we are getting a sneak peek this morning. we'll talk about what you will see and how to see it. coming up next on fox 5 morning news. tm  (announcer) get our best back to school prices... ...at the jcpenney lowest prices of the season sale. all arizona tops and bottoms are buy e, get one for 88¢ plus, save on denim at america's biggest athletic shoes are $38.99 all bath towels are buy one, get one for 88¢ plus, night and day doorbusters go to jcp.com and see everythingn sale. style, quality and price matter. jcpenney this is another. new total blueberry pomegranate cereal gives you 100% of the daily value of 12 essential vitamins and minerals. plus the bold new taste of blueberries and pomegranate with crispy whole grain flakes and crunchy oat clusters. total, a truly delicious way to get vitamins and minerals. how are you getting 100%? visit totalcereal.com and get a free sample. >>> the crew of the space shuttl

that's quite a contrast there, holly. >> reporter: as always having a good time.ving the fact that it's friday and we are at yet another great fair in our area and i have to say the montgomery county fair, a little partial to me. i live in montgomery county. but also because this is an awesome fair. they do things right and they do have something for everyone. it doesn't open until 3:00 this afternoon. but we're getting a little early morning riding session in with the 4h horse and pony club. we're in their arena this morning. they're working up their horses as you can see. up here on the railing with me, i have amda, kristin, i have colleen and thenout wood down here holding the horse, i think for me. he is the horse and pony superintendent when it comes to the 4h. good morning to you. >> good morning. >> reporter: thanks for getting up early with us this morning. we appreciate it. so talk about, this starts out as a 4h fair and it's the heart of the fair and how it all works for you all. >> the 4h club horsing around had a lot to do with getting at rina set up a

that is what holly is doing. she has some tips for us coming up. >>> the mayor making good on a promise about his kids. he has confirmed they will attend d.c. public schools this year. the twin boys had been at private schools that had them through third grade. it's not clear what elementary school the kids will attend. reports say it's between eaton, murch, key, jane and lafayette. the president of lafayette said that they have looked at their school. >>> a largest kidney exchange in one city and those people will meet this morning. donors who matched close enough to ' s plasma to lower anti- bodies to accept another person's--- organs. >>> up next we'll update the day's stories. >>> paula abduhl quitting. how she broke the story coming up. (announcer) fact. the soft places we love could be home to thousands of bacteria. but, lysol disinfectant spray can help protect your family because it can also be used on soft surfaces. it kills 99.9% of bacteria, won't stain, and leaves your soft surfaces with a light, fres

. >> and holly's working on a world record. >> yes, it's been set! we're live another -- at union station and the record took several pairs of jeans to do it and they're jeans today and more importantly, they'll be house insulation in the future.h that stay with us. at >>> the police are coming an area in fort washington to find the remains of bell. she was last seen leaving her apartment in 1996. he's serving a 15 year sentence for her murder. >>> the police were kept busy in the south east last night. one died and another shooting happened on bernie place. and three wer hea >> >>> we have breaking news right now. we're over a house fire in symphony woods over silver springs and you can see the firefighters working the scene and that's all we have at this point. we do know that however, no one's hurt, that's good news and you can see the firefighters on the ladder trying to put out the fire. again, silver springs, maryland. we'll bring you the latest at 5:00. hit he filmed thieves take off next is the second largest robbery. s s jewelers unclear,hat

holly is live. >> reporter: good to see you, allison.nd i think you'll like this one, because you have three of your o at home. and this is about making toddler food. and when they came up the idea, they said let's have a class d it was so successful, they had a second one and a third one and now they are having a fourth one. this is the brains behind this cooking class. good morning to both of you. and we'll start with you, travis. and this is something you have on the menu here for hotel guests. >> absolutely. a couple of the recipes are on everyday menu but we'll change it seasonally like we do anything else. but this one is cauliflower and potatoes. we'll make a mashed potato out of that. it's a two-fold thing. one we want to incorporate some vegetables high in vitamin c and make something the kid actually likes. so you mix it with potatoes like it's a two-fold effortment and we cooked our cauliflower in whole milk and steamed off some potatoes and we add this back in to get them hot and strain this off and put it through a little ri

that means holly is spending another friday at the stfair.with her when we come back.  ♪ bicycle, what are we waiting for? the flowers are blooming. the air is sweet. and zyrtec® starts... relieving my allergies... 2 hours faster than claritin®. my worst symptoms feel better, indoors and outdoors. with zyrtec®, the fastest... 24-hour allergy medicine, i promise not to wait as long to go for our ride. zyrtec® works fast, so i can love the air™. >>> it's 7:52. we're kicking off our weekend with another friday at the fair. >> and today holly is at the arlington county fair which wraps up this weekend. holly, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. this fair just opened on wednesday. it only runs through sunday. but it is super fun. they've been doing this for 33 years now and it is the largest multi day event that happened in arlington county. so get out here and enjoy. and i'm doing it with the fair chair elect and scott perry, the fair chairman and joe and i have decided who does nothing but comes out and practice the gam

. >> thank you, holly. >>> speaking of waking up, we are moving on g to the 7:00 hou >> fox 5 morning news continues right now. >>> coming up on fox 5 morning news, we continue to follow several developing story. while you slept, four people were shot. one of the victims died. police try to figure what led up to the deadly shooting. >>> and as we speak, president clinton in north korea to try to convince the community country to free to american alu. isrn ts d> concerns that those held in guantanamo could be moved right here. fox 5 morning news starts rights knew. >>> and good morning, i'm allison seymour. >> and i'm steve chenevey.

back to you guys. >> got that right, holly.d they're all coming back when they are famous and helping out the next generation to come along. best wishes to them. >>> president obama and first lady michelle being recognized for their style. both made the best stressed list. this is mrs. obama's third time. and others include brad pitt ann

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and holly morris has more on the exhibit and the anniversary. >> reporter: hey, there, holly, we are feeling groovy, honoring this anniversary for woodstock. but what came out of it was not only the legendary event in and of itself. it was rely the start of music journalism and what the media placed on the importance of it. and we have our expert here joining us, talking about woodstock. when you were very young? >> i was 15 and my parents wouldn't let me go to it. so they let me go to the movie the next -- >> you said the movie almost felt like you had been there? >> an entire generation felt that way. >> reporter: right, when you talk about the importance of having an exhibit like this here at the museum what do you hope that people walk away with? >> well, a couple of things, there of a lot of serious topic here at the exhibit, the berlin wall and other exhibits. so it is a little lighter, but back then suddenly music was new. and before that there were articles about the beatles, the strange hair cuttings. elvis, but they didn't take rock and roll seriously. but later it was take

holly, what did you decide to eat? >> reporter: i moved over to the frozen banana or cheesecake, both dipped in chocolate. >> go for the banana. >> and it's next next -- next to the lemonade, because i'm not hot, i'm just glistening in the fair due. i know you have a great opinion, but i'm going to ask don grinder because he's on the fair board. which do you like to go for? >> i like the cheesecake. i think banana might go soft. >> and we can wash it down with a gallon of lemonade. >> reporter: and you opened on wednesday and you go through sunday and you're unique. >> we pride ourself on representing arlington county and we want the fair to represent that and you can see it in our food selection. >> which we love the food selection. and sense it is not necessarily an agricultural fair, it smells really good >> all you smell is the great food we have. >> reporter: trust me this is my fourth fair in. i know. what does it take to get ready for a fair like this? >> it is a year of precipitation. we have 15-20 people on fa

. >>> and holly is throwing down today. >> i dare you to say i hit like a girl. i'm at old school gym. we are live this morning because we are previewing a boxing match this weekend and it's all ladies on the card. we'll give you the low down live next on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. explain. , customers t all three: fios tv, internet and phone for just $79.99 a month. , all right, see... you're jt moving youringers, en't you? i gotta cumy nails. (announcer) now get three amazing fios services for the price of two. tv, internetand phone for only. for thfirst 6 months. it all adds up to one incredibleeal fr fios. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/ ke cable, fios brings 100% fibeoptics straightht to your home, for razor sharp tv, america'top rated internet-- now en faster, and crystal clear phone service. all for just... for 6 nths. it's like ttin3 services for the price of 2. that's a $180 sas ov six months fothbest in home entertainment. n't ss this unbeatable val 3 great services, for the pricof 2. call the veron ce

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. >> and i'm holly morris. thdepartment of education, health and homeland security gave advice on should schools close as many did this past spring. feds advise schools not to close if only a few schools have the flu. those who do get it should stay home 24 hours after fever symptoms have ended. if a swine flu outbreak gets bad, the feds may recommend students stay out of school for five days, even if only another family member has the flu. >> we are learning more about a possible swine flu vaccine and what it will do to make you stay healthy. >> it's probably going to take more than one shot to keep the family protected. >> lauren sivon has more details. >> reporter: if you thought getting one flu shot was a bit much, try three. scientists believe the swine flu vaccine will be most affective if given in three doses weeks apart. the clinical trials kicked off last month should tell experts more. >> we should have early results duri the first ha september. what this will tell us is whether we need one or two dos

. >>> plus, holly morris heads to the rodeo but it's not what you may think. hey there, holly. >> hey, claudia. look at these cowboys. these are the southeast renegades. it's just one of the washington gas teams that will be competing in the natural gas rodeo demonstration. no bucking broncos here. we have a mini excavator with our cowboy on board. what is a natural gas rodeo? why do they have it? how does it all work? and what's the importance of it? we'll show you live next. fox 5 morning news. stay with us. er >>> you are the stars and the world is watching you. by your presence you send a message every village, every city, every nation, a message of hope, a message of victory. >> that's what you first hear when you go to the special olympics website. eunice shriver passed away this morning. president obama is remembering mrs. shriver as an extraordinary woman who as much as anyone taught our nation and the world that no physical or mental barrier can restrain he power of the human spirit. she was 88 years old. >>> we want to turn our attention now to the d

holly joins us live with a preview after the break. keep it right here. we're back in a moment. >>> we're back and friday at the fair tips and today we're going bigger. >> holly more sis spending at the day at the maryland state fair in maryland. >> reporter: welcome to the cow palace. i'm going to call it the cow beauty salon since there is one of our girls over there getting her hair dried, or something. the maryland statfair kicks off today. it runs for 11 days. and they sometimes call it the best 11 days of summer in the state of maryland. this fair covers 100 acres and it literally has something for every. but you haven't been to the fair until you visit the animals. so we'll talk about cows. cows for entertainment and then for agricultural purposes and to high pressure us do that is cowboy rich wrigley who joins me this morning. >> good morning. >> reporter: and now you're the rodeo announcer. >> i will be monday night. >> reporter: monday night? >> yes ma'am. >> reporter: and let's talk about cows for entertain and the entertainment. >> we have the

i'm holly morris.y at the fair, we fiend ourselves live in maryland for the howard county fair. 64 years and going strong. there's a lot of tradition that goes along with this fair. but there is a relatively new event that seems to be super popular. it is the skid steering competition. justinput it together and i understand lasyear was the first year. >> reporter: but it was wildly popular. >> it was more popular than we expected. we had 54 contestants an over 100 people watch with family friends and observers. >> reporter: look at john. tell me how this all works. >> it's pretty simple. john unfortunately missed. it's hard to get the rebound. and the competition, they only have one chance to do that and then they move on to the next task. we change them up every year. they'll different this ye. and they test the speed nd precision of the operation. at the end of the day, the fastest guy that does all of the tests wins. >> reporter: i think john is feeling the pressure of live tv. hold it right there,

back to you. >> holly, we look forward to it.this thursday morning. >>> coming up after 8:00, back out live we'lgo to our fox 5 garden segment. >> tips on how to cover up the ugly spots in your back yard. two prominent african-american photographers join us live with a look inside a book and exhibit featuring their amazing work. fox 5 morning news will be right back. >>> a sconcer stricken senator ted kennedy sending a special request to massachusetts leaders asking that laws be changed to replace him in congress. >>> then a local medical assistant arrested for inappropriately touching patients. and now the search is on for even morpossible victims. >>> then local couples hold a protest in silver spring. why they are so upset with the way one couple was treated at a dineer there. >>> good morning. i'm steve chenevey. >> and i'm allison seymour. this is a gorgeous picture of a rainbow in harrisonburg, virginia. yesterday it rained there. but there is the -- if you wait for it, that's the payoff in the end, the rainbow. >> a little

>> holly has more. >> if you're like me, i don't stop with two.ean sweet corn is in season, i want this, not dessert. it's good and we're lucky, it's grown here in the area. you definitely need to take advantage of it. we did a road trip chicking in with the leonard family. have you seen a cuter farmer. >> i've done a lot of farms and the other farmers don't take it the wrong way. you're the cutest i've seen. >> thank you. >> i'll pass it on to my dad. there. >> my great grandparents -- grandparents received this farm 80 years ago and we take care of 500 animals and 1800 acres and corn and sweet corn that we use for the feed and for the business. >> give me the lesson on the corn. >> well, this here, it's field corn. it's what we'll feed to the cows. it has a highier starch content and we're also at the tassel top. and those tassels, they want to knock you down and they'll pollinate the ear. that helps the corn grow and we have what we have here. it will be about the size of the sweet corn. we have a if i more weeks of growing now. >> whether or n

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holly hopes, bluff wood. i will go ahead and pan back on it a little bit. actually take the radar off, too. so that you can see just a little bit better with more detail the locations where the warning is up. holly oaks, bluff woods, brighton area. maple run, calloway, and herring creek, st. mary's city, evergreen park, dameron, kitty acres location. this is right there in saint marys county. these are some of the neighborhood if year anywhere near these neighborhoods where you will want to take caution and get to the safest place of your home. residents, we will be keeping you updated. we do not have any damage reports yet in the area. we will be keeping tune to our scanners and keeping you updated. again the latest, st. marys county, tornado warning until 5:15. >>> on erage, americans on are living longer than ever before. that's according to the latest research on the national center for health statistics. most americans are living to be nearly 78 years old. 77.9 to be exact. that's an indprees the last study conducted in 2006. researchers found that men

holly. >> reporter: one of the things i love about living in d.c., you never know who you will run into. i'm on the mall this morning and look, it's trouble in paradise. the acapella group from american university are here singing because it is three cast members from glee, the newest comedy to come out this fall. the reason is ready to start and they want you to be a part of it. we'll talk to the cast next on fox 5 midday news. stay with us. >>> a convicted terrorist is a freeman. the lockerbie terrorist has been allowed to return to libia to die. he took part in the boomage of pan am flight 103 over scotland back in 1988. the plane was carrying mostly americans. killing all on board and 11 people on the ground. >>> more charges could come against a medical assistant accused of inappropriately touching women at a doctor's office in chantilly. fairfax county police arrested 49-year-old jorge sanchez after three female patients complained in a 24-hour period. sanchez denies any wrongdoing. investigators think there may be more victs. >>> car dealers say they've waited long enough and now

i'm holly morris and it is week two of fridays at the fair. fair. it opens tomorrow and runs for one week but we are getting a sneak peek today. they have cow milking contests, pretty animal, mule pool. they know what they're doing here because this is the 64th annual fair. it opens tomorrow but we are getting a sneak peek today. today we'll get a head look. we'll give you the information you need to know so you can come on out and enjoy yourself. >> thank you, holly. i grew o county fairs. good thing to check out. >> and i will. >>> a veteran local county firefighter using his work e- mail internet address trying to contact a

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i'm holly morris. be exact as we are live at the museum for the new exhibit called woodstock at 40, the rise of journalism -- the ruiz of music journalism. 40 years ago. you can believe it was 40 years ago? if you remember it? then you probably weren't there. it was a very influential even in our history, especially when it comes to journalism. because for the first time the journalist acknowledged the interest the music had on culture and that's why the museum has come up with this wonderful exhibit. and we'll talk about the person that put it together and there is a photographer coming out to talk about his pictures since he was there. and we're going to make love beads, tie dies and maybe a protest or two. >> that's a wonderful museum. >>> people are shook up in memphis. thousands of elvis fans will make the pilgrimage to graceland to commemorate -- commemorate his death. he died august 16th, 1977. >>> another king honored yesterday, billy jean king was among 16 people to seven the -- receive the pr

. >>> this morning, holly is out at the fair.e of what is going on out in montgomery county this weekend p we are coming -- we are coming back right after the blake.  spar - - right afr the h0c >>> good morning, everybody. i'm holly morris. it is friday and you know what that means? we are at the fair. it is our third friday at the fair and this morning we're at one of the biggies as we are live at montgomery county fairgrounds for the 61st annual montgome county agricultural fair. they know how to do fairs here and we're going to give you a good preview this morning. we'll start out by horsing around as we're at the 4h horse and pony areapa. and the girls are already getting their horses ready to be on tv. they're saddling up and they will teach me about some events and we'll talk about why they do this. and then from riding horses to riding the carnival rides. we're tackling those this morning as well. in fact we hr they have a couple of new ones, including vertigo, which i think might give me vertigo.

holly will join us with the latest. that's next. >>> the embassies of show lank you -- sri lanka and india are teaming up with the national zoo for a celebration. >> and holly is there to talk about it. >> reporter: first i want to show you, it's ladies day at the pool here. we have amicca and shanty getting a water spr. but it's hot out here. when you weigh 9,000 pounds, you have to cool off some way. i'm not in here alone. i'm standing in here with marie galloway who is the elephant keeper and she's treated us for a super behind the scenes day today. thank you. >> your welcome. >> reporter: we talk about it being hot out, how is it for them? >> elephants are adaptive, but heat is not their favorite thing. >> reporter: so they're complaining in their own way. i hear you. well we wanted to talk about what is going on on saturday, because that's why we're here. and it's a super special celebration. someone is sneaking up on you right there. but it is celebrating asian elephants and what we have here at the national zoo.

and holly morris joins us now with a live look at airfare 100.olly, good morning. >> reporter: i can only report my observations. and i just want to tell you this, kids love this place. we have been marveled here this morning watching all of the little rug rats running around, seeing all of the wonderful historical things herement but the thing that is fun is that it does have inner active things, it has stuff for the kids to climb on and dress up in and lots of activities. and this weekend all of that fun is going to continue and even being taken to the next level at airfare 100. and just out of the planning meeting is warren casper, would is the curator here. and so everything is set and ready to go on saturday? >> yes, it is. we're ready to have a great airfare this saturday. >> reporter: and so let's talk about why this is such an important anniversary that you are celebrating. >> well 100 years ago wilbur wright came to college park airport to train the first generation of military lyers and we've been open for 100 years since then. >> repor

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. >> for the last couple of fridays, holly has en oucheckin ones.y will show us what harling ton county fair has -- what the arlington county fair has to offer. >>> come on out to eastern market tomorrow. come on by, we would love to see you. steve, allison and i will be there. shh. shh! [ chattering ] delicious authentic iced lattes from dunkin' donuts. made with real espresso, milk, and whipped cream, to help you take a break from reality. treat yourself today. america runs on dunkin'. ( feedback ) ( burger clears throat ) ♪ till now - ♪ i always got by on my own - ( audience cheering ) ♪ i never really cared ♪ until i met you... announcer: a1 makes the burger king steakhouse burger sing. ♪ [ woman ] ♪ early light breaks through ♪ music and dance calling you ♪ just need that mountain grown lift ♪ ♪ before yosharyour gift ♪ ♪ now there's rhythm and sound ♪ making their hearts pound ♪ the best part of wakin' up... ♪ ♪ is folgers in your cup >> reporter: good morning, everybody. i'm holly morris. it is friday. and that means we continue our fair circ

i'm holly morris. and on this thursday i'm going on record as saying, i am a bonafide gleek.e standing here right now. and it has everything to do with the new fox show called glee. it will inspire the under g in all of us. it is about an optimistic teacher trying to save the mckinley high school glee club. and it is what i call high school musical with an edge. it's a show i think you will like. and we do have big things planned this morning and the word is some of the cast members will join us this morning to talk about their hit show. and then of course one of the things that has precipitated from this is that many are becoming cool. one a local one coming out, trouble in paradise, and we'll talk about how you can be a gleek too. >> great, holly, thank you so much into and if you're looking for something to do this weekend, come on out to eastern market. steve and allison and i will be there from 10:00 until 1:00 and we would love to see you out there. >>> and speaking of steve and allison, they are in now to bring you the rest of the news. good morning. >> thanks, gurvir.

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i'm holly morris.are going to like where i am today. we are here because they have cooking classes that teach you how to make your own baby food and toddler food. and they are so popular, they had to sign up for another one that will happen this weekend. we'll give you the details about that. but here is the concept. baby food is very expensive. this is a way to not only be more economical about feeding your children, but also be more healthy, more all natural. they'll show you how to make great things that are good for your children. and a know these days we talk about food allergies which a lot of kids have. they'll show you how to change the recipes up to make sure your kids will have something that is good for them and something they like eating. no picky kids after coming to this class. and we do have a 1-year-old coming out this morning to be our official taster. we have the real deal happening this morning. gurvir. >> thanks, holly. >>> that will do it for the 6:00 hour. time to say good morning

thanks, holly. >>> that will do it for the 6:00 hour.g to julia. >> we are bracing for another summer scorcher. the heat index expected to top 100 degrees. we are live on how you can beat the heat. >> you can see it in that picture right through. and also as recovery crews go back to a deadly cra in new york

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i'm holly morris and here is my question of the day. is the world's oldest continuously operating airport? college park maryland. where we are live this morning and where this weekend they are celebrating their 100th anniversary. it was 100 years ago that a man by the name of wilbert wright came to college park and he came here in 1909 because he came to train our first military aviators. and they've been flying planes ever since. so this weekend they're going to have airfare 100. it is a flight festival that has activities in the air and on the ground for you and your whole family. we are in the college park aviation museum this morning where they have a lot of different activities, inner active things for your family to come and learn about. the importance of what goes on here today. gurvir. >> thanks, holly. >>> pack the extra cash next time you fly u.s. airways. they are charging more for checked baggage. those new fees take afct on october 2nd. first class passengers and frequent flyers and military are exempt from the fees. >>> ju

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(announcer) if you think all batteries are the same, consider this: when a tornado tore through holly colorado, air life denver took to the air... their night-vision goggles keeping them safe on a perilous flight... and powering those precision goggles--- is the only battery air life trusts: duracell. trusted everywhere. look for new duracell ultra advanced now with even more power to protect. >>> they have the second most important positions on the field. the tackles. obvious, you have all of them on the left side. you've tpwot him, a young guy on the right side. but as of today, he is hurt. the 30-year tackle out of maryland, suffering a sprang left knee out of practice this morning, held off the field and taken for an mri. of course, the right tackle, one of the biggest question marks for them, releasing the the 10-year veteran. they were the front runner for the job as they battled with the veteran and all of them. talking about their injuries. >> it is just a big pile. and you know, i heard a little huh. so i knew that something happened. then it was them. and if he is out, if he

holly in british columbia. hi, holly. >> caller: hey, nancy, how are you? >> good. thank you. >> caller: i love your show. your twins are beautiful. i have a twin brother. it's a lot of fun. >> they have been to play school twice now and both times i cried a lot harder than they did. they wondered why that lady was in the hall listening at the door. >> caller: just a couple of things. first of all, i'm originally from bellingham, washington. it was kind of hit close to home because blaine is 15 minutes away from bellingham. i moved up to british columbia and married a canadian 22 years ago, and we were kind of hoping that the guy would have went towards vancouver, because we are a little bit paranoid up here with a killer on the loose. hope is about 45 minutes east of where i am. >> right. >> caller: here's the thing. it's kind of weird because hope is a small little town. you blink and you're going to go on the highway. which is leading up to the okanagan. actually, i think the guy kind of did everybody a favor by doing what he did. i hate to say that. if he would