. >> this morning lawyers for jared loughner back in court.y're going to ask a judge to do for the shooting suspect. >> plus, engaged in the hospital. a young couple got in a hot air balloon and ended up in the e. r.. we'll explain what in the world happened here. you're waking up to what is new in maryland. >>> news time 4:42 and five things to know on this thursday. city officials will meet later today to discuss placing advertisements on fire trucks in baltimore city. supporters say they would help keep three fire companies from closing, the meeting is at 2:00 at city hall. >>> florida a&m's president wants to end hazing and this morning the president will roll out a new plan before board of trustees. it results from a hazing related death of a band member champion. >>> and president barack obama will travel to las vegas today and expected to visit the university of nevada las vegas to address students about student loans and interest rates set to double in july if congress doesn't act soon. >>> the transportation department now working ver

giffords was shot by jared loughner at a tuscon campaign event on january th a remarkable recovvryyafter taking a close-range round to the head. giffords resiined to focus on her recovery. last night,, democrat ron barber won tuesday's special house electiin in arizona, defeating republican jesse kelly. 33 "gabbyyis my friend she is an inssiraaion to all of us. barber was actually with giffords last year at the rally when shh was hot in the head. a change for baltimore countyy. schools. they... will no longer be working under a zero tolerance policy..../the... pooicy... was said to be... one of the toughest in the &pcountry.../ and.. led to the county... having ooe of the highest number of tudenns... susppnded in the sttte. state. now the school board has officiaaly dumpee that approach and says the changes will be spelled out in the new student hhndbook handbbokthat brings ussto our think schools should have zero tolerance policies? 3 matt writes on facebook... "the problem is not zero tolerance, it's how the sccool offense." niesha writes on facebook..."the problem with a zzro toleranc

jared loughner is charged with killing six people in a shooting rampage back in january of 2011.he national soda summit is taking place in d.c. today and it includes a discussion of the new york city mayor's plan to not have the sale of sugary beverages larger than 16 ounces. mobile app four square is now getting an upgrade. now instead of just checking in and letting your friends know where you are it's going to recommend bars or restaurants or shops based on what you like to frequent or what you like. recommendations will change based on where you are. >>> now it's easy to pay mortgage or even the days no doubt about it. >> abc2 is working for you this morning, why now you can get lower monthly rent payments and we'll tell you. >> well, dogs can get if all sorts -- in all sorts of predicaments especially if you have one. but the situation one dog found itself in and a way to wiggle himself out. >> it's winter in new zealand but concerns over driving in the white stuff. see lynette i would complain about that. >> all right, charlie no type of snow here. mostly sunny skies but ra

jared loughner claimed his rights have been violated. he is in custody in missouri. >>> protesters greeted president obama in downtown san francisco today. but did their message get through? >> and a report is released today looking at how university of california at berkeley police responded to occupy protesters last year. what the independent review had to say about officer's actions. >>> complete bay area news coverage continues right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00. >> back now a the president's quick trip to the bay area. brought out a number of protesters. our coverage continues now with ktvu's rob roth who is in san francisco and tells us who was out there today trying to get the president's attention. >> reporter: the president may have come here this afternoon but very few people got to see him. >> reporter: here along california street, people hoping to catch a glimpse of president obama. these members were among the crowd of sever hundred crowded around the merchants exchange building. they are upset about high taxes

jared lee loughner is charged with killing six people and injuring gabrielle giffords. >>> a busy day president barack obama. he has fundraisers in los angeles and las vegas. he'll then go to the university of nevada las vegas talking to students there about college affordability. he's expected to be back at the white house though by tonight. >>> national soda summit taking place today in d.c.. it includes a discussion of the plan to not allow the sale of sugary beverages, larger than 16 ounces. the new york city public health commercializer expected to be there. >>> today they are painting the town blue and yellow part of the summer long celebration to have the seasoning launching the summer of patriotism. this event will kick off on pratt street at 10:30 this morning at shirley's. they are going to have a special menu available through the end of month. >>> today starts the four day greek folk festival. the largest greek american celebration of all the events taking place at st. nicholas dunk in baltimore. today's activities include several performances and it runs until sunday. tim