i'm kellye lynn, with healthwatch. >> thank you, kellye. it's also important to disinfect toys in the homes and surfaces like tabletops. wjz is always on. for local information, updates and key facts on the virus from the cdc, log onto wjz.com. >>> more than a dozen students are taken to a hospital after a glen burnie middle school is evacuated. >>> well, sally, employees at corcoran middle school, detected a strong odor. the school was evacuated when the students began to feel nawsious and -- nauseous, and some even vomit. the this is believed to be coming from a petroleum-based aluminum coating. workers stopped. and class resumed about 10:00 this morning. >> an automated phone system alerted families of the incident and a letter was also sent home with children. >>> mayor dixon was back in court to try to dispriss charge -- dismiss charges against her. political reporter pat warren has developments in this case. >> reporter: late this morning, the judge agreed to separate the perjury charges from charges that the mayor stole gift cards, i

i'm kellye lynn lynn, with healthwatch. >>> check in for complete flu watch coverage. >>> the national football league's players association is pledging to raise or donate $1 million to help build the martin luther king junior memorial on the national mall. this is video of the groundbreaking back in 2006. the gift brings the fundraising total to $107 million of the $120 million needed to build a memorial. the site of the memorial will be along washington's tidal basin. >>> right now, we're just waiting on a building permit to get it going. >> is that right? $107 million. that's a lot of. >>> maybe some showers this eaching. right now, it's pretty quiet, pretty warm and humid. 81. humidity at 81%. and the dew point up to more summer-like levels. 71 degrees. winds south/southeast today. but barometer falling. come back and take a look at the forecast. cooling down for the end of the week. >>> let's take a look at radar. we have showers off to the northwest of us now. for the time being, it is rather quiet. but there are some showers out to the west. we had some showers earlier. they kin

kellye lynn explains. >> reporter: xena pierre is responding to reports of a shady financial history and it's that past plus the scrutiny it brought that is forcing her to get out of the race for good this time. xena pierre is out of the mayoral race. >> i don't think she should give up. you have mayors in d.c., you have mayors in new york that have done worser thing. we have a whole lot of big businesses that went down. who are they to judge on her. >> reporter: she fessed up to financial trouble with her small business, mortgage and bounced checks. >> have i ever been late on paying a bill? because my funds could not stretch far enough? because i was busy trying to make certain as a responsible business owner that the staff was paid before me? you bet, yes, i did. >> reporter: this is the first time the state capital has selected an african-american democrat in the primary but she will not get the chance to become the first black mayor. >> we like xena a lot. she had her mistake. she talked about them. in her judgment and we didn't push her one way or the other. in her judgment it

healthwatch reporter kellye lynn is here with details. >> reporter: according to a new study, less salt would mean fewer cases of high blood pressure, and kidney disease. >> reporter: currently, the institute of medicine recommends that adults consume no more than 2300 milligrams of sodium a day. but the average american gets 1,000 more than that. also tonight, a form of honey known for its anti-microbial properties might kill mrsa bacteria. a new study from wales suggests that the honey made solely from the flowers of a new zealand bush inhibits several proteins. >> mrsa is a potentially deadly bacterial infection that defies many treatments. most mrsa infections occur in hospitals or other healthcare settings. i'm kellye lynn, with healthwatch. >>> the study was to be presented this week at a meeting in scotland at a society for the microbiology. >>> the incredible story of the 7-year-old girl. she couldn't even speak until music therapy gave her a voice to sing. she's now moving audiences to tears. we'll have that story and more tonight on the cbs evening news. >> wow. thanks, katie.

i'm kellye lynn at st. joseph's medical center. with valuable information every man should know about. coming up. >>> with four wheels and a television camera, it's a way to get students engaged in the nation's hottest topic. i'm gigi barnett. coming up in tonight's school watch report, we'll explain how. >>> are we seeing the last of the warm and humid days? the updated first warning weather forecast is coming up with bob. when morning comes in the middle of the night... rooster crow. ...it affects your entire day. to get a good night's sleep, try 2-layer ambien cr. the first layer dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep. and unlike other sleep aids, a second dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep. when taking ambien cr, don't drive or operate machinery. sleepwalking, and eating or driving while not fully awake with memory loss for the event as well as abnormal behaviors such as being more outgoing or aggressive than normal, confusion, agitation and halluciations may occur. don't take it with alcohol as it may increase these b

i'm kellye lynn at saint joseph's medical center. with valuable information every man should know about coming up. >>> i'm suzanne collins in anne arundel county. over 20 dogs were found neglected in a home here about three weeks ago. now, seven of them are ready for adoption. i'll have that story coming up next. >>> a mild thursday evening. stick around for the updat -- updated first warning forecast. that's coming up. >>> suzanne collins reports, they have regained their health and they're in search of an owner to love. >> reporter: three weeks ago, life looked quite pathetic for 22 malnourished and flea-ridden dogs. they were found in an orchard beach house, filled with feces. the owner and her son face animal cruelty charges. but there will be no more empty water or food bowls for all but the two who had to be put down. the survivors are enjoying the outdoors for what is believed to be the first time. and they're getting attention they may never have known. >> when these abused dogs first came to the shelter about tee 3 weeks --

i'm kellye lynn, with healthwatch. >>> both are recommended for weight loss. in obese patients and those in type 2 diabetes. >>> how one medical student is trying to unlock the mysteries of brain cancer by researching the tumor in his own brain. tonight, on the cbs evening news. >>> thanks, harry. here's a look at tonight's closing numbers from wall street. we'll be right back. >>> taking another live look over baltimore as september comes to an end. eyewitness news has complete coverage coming to an end. bob has the five-day forecast. >> just gorgeous. tomorrow it's going to be chilly again. absolutely. temperatures early on. 40s to the 50s. some spots downtown, probably closer to about 60 degrees. but during the next five days, temperatures remaining in the mid- to upper 70s. may see some clouds here by friday night, saturday, and sunday. and that's just an outside chance. once again, comfortable temperatures throughout the entire period. by monday, labor day, looks even sunnier than the weekend. denise? >> wonderful. thank you, bob. >>> still to come on eye

i'm kellye lynn, with health watch. >>> and wjz's challenge continues with a 5k run and one- mile fun walk on saturday, september 26th at 8:00 a.m. for more information, log onto our website, wjz.com. it is part of our continuing community commitment. >>> a woman in romania gave birth to a big baby. she gave birth to a whopping 15- pound baby. she said she was convinced she was carrying twins. the pregnancy was considered normal, with tho complications. 92 no -- no complications. 15 pounds is the average weight of most 5-month-olds. >>> constellation energy group has launched a public relations campaign. >>> from deep-fried oils to funnel cake, a culinary toy. the maryland state fair. >>> and a preview of the high school fall sports season. for these and more, read tomorrow's burm sun. -- baltimore sun. >>> a baltimore landmark has received an award few knew about. and few could ever hope to get. as mike schuh reports, baltimore did not take the online voting sitting down. >> reporter: just scour the treatment grand's website. and nowhere, nowhere will you find a scrap about its most

i'm kellye lynn, with healthwatch. >> thank you, kellye. this can be rented for $500 a month. or purchased. >>> also in healthwatch, are doctors adequately discussing health karen screenings -- care screenings? most patients are told of the benefits but not the risks associated with the tests. recent studies show that false positives often lead to needless, invasive procedures. the authors of the report stress that patients need to be fully informed before they take the test. the great prostate challenge continues this weekend. sunday from 9:00 to 3:00, you can get free prostate cancer screenings. all part of wjz's continuing community commitment. >>> going green to save green. did you know you can save money and protect the environment all at the same time? vic is live to answer one of your questions about how to be an energy saver? hey, vic. >>> over the past week, many of you have e-mailed questions to our bge energy saver. one of the more popular ones. what is an easy way to save money on my monthly energy use? we took the question to the energy saver at bge. and the answe

"healthwatch" reporter kellye lynn joins with us more. >> reporter: something we hadn't considered. an alarming news new studies show that many people with h1n1 may be able to spread the virus for a week or more after symptoms first appear. health officials have been telling people to avoid contact with other for a day after the fever went awaych the new findings suggest that patients are no longer contagious when they stop coughing. also in "healthwatch" depression could affect a person's chances of surviving cancer a study finds death rates are nearly 40% higher for cancer patients diagnosed with major or minor depression. researchers note there's no clear link with how quickly the cancer actually progresses. >> okay. kellye thanks. >>> plenty of reasons to check in at four-five and six. let's go back for a preview. sally hi. >> reporter: hi. digital cameras summer vacation is over. the best way to keep and share the memories you recorded on your digital camera. and drenching yourself with germs? surprising information about the part of your bathroom you may not clean well enough.

i'm kellye lynn. >>> and yet to come on the morning addition -- morning edition. >> reporter: too much to bare, a police officer is injured in a crash that killed his son and his son's girlfriend >>> good morning, everyone. the recession claims two former hot spots in baltimore, this after two other restaurants announced closiers earlier. >> we have big delays on southbound, 95. coming up next. >>> and joan cusack, joan and her brother have great coffee with guests and she has a new program out and it's called acceptance. she's also the voice of the cowgirl that yodles in toy story. and "toy story 3" is getting ready to come out. that's joan there and she's on coffee with, as the morning edition continues, after this. >>> it's 6:30 and it's clear. but also flies to the commute. joy will let you know. well, i understand what you said, and you kind of said cold. i mean, it's not, but it's on the cooler side of refreshing than yesterday morning. joy, you would agree, you walk outside and it's like fall today. it looks like it right now. it was almost a winter sky this morning. it was a si

i'm kellye lynn, with healthwatch. >> thanks, kellye. more information about the schneider center in boston, log onto wjz.com and click on the health section. >>> time now for a quick look at some of the stories you'll find in the baltimore sun. a look at the state's plans to put windmills off the coast of ocean city. the former area basketball standout announces his retirement. >>> and find out how to make your own nonbreads. for this and more, read tomorrow's baltimore sun. and remember to look for the updated forecast. >>> local and state officials were on hand at the groundbreaking of a new high school in towson. it marks the beginning of a new george washington carver center. the $68 million facility replaces the existing school on the very same site. the carver center is expected to be complete in 2012 and will serve more than 1,000 students. >>> whether you like a burger and beer or a filet mignon, you can help feed others this week by dining out for life. you can't have both. it's about moveable feasts. an organization whose miss

. >>> derek valcourt and healthwatch reporter kellye lynn lead our complete coveragest00 virus. >>> firsterek valcourt reports. how students cope with the loss of a classmate. derek? >>> the death of the girl who goes to this school here brings to nine the total of h1n1- related deaths in the state, two in the last week alone. >>> 13-year-old destiny parker, the latest h1n1 victim in maryland died tuesday night, days after collapsing at her school. where parents react with sadness and worry. >> my daughter's immune system is so weak. like if you sneeze across the street, it's like she's sick. >>> seems like

i'm kellye lynn, with healthwatch. >>> and the information comes from an international survey from thousands of high school students. >>> still to come. an update on the tsunami. killer waves. >>> beer belly bandit. police say the suspect has the same method of operation. what he's accused of doing. >>> bob turk in the first warning weather center. a dry, cool start to october. i'll have the exclusive five- day forecast. >>> and wjz 13 is always on. here are the top stories on wjz.com at this hour for updates and all the day's news. and the updated forecast, log onto wjz.com. >>> updating the breaking news. a powerful water earthquake has sparked tsunami warnings in the south pacific. and there are thou some killer waves that have come ashore. sally is in the newsroom with details. >>> officials in american samoa said as many as 14 people were killed when the tsunami struck the south pacific. an earthquake struck deep underwater, between samoa and american samoa. that powerful quake prompted the tsunami warning just before the wave came ashore. this is a live look at hawaii now. tsunami watc

and complete coverage of the swine flu continues now, with healthwatch reporter kellye lynn. she has more on parents' concerns about the virus. >> reporter: doctors say it's okay for parents to be concerned but they shouldn't panic. >> try not to move. [ screaming [ . >> reporter: with the swine flu vaccine just a few weeks from being available, they are making vaccines a priority. >> it wasn't important. now it's important. crazy things are happening. people are dying from the swine flu. >> reporter: doctors are not at all surprised. >> we do expect, unfortunately, a small number of deaths in children. so right now, we don't think this is out of proportion than any other flu season. >> reporter: the best means of protection is the h1n1 vaccine, which is recommended for all children over six months old. >> stay informed. as to where their child can get this vaccine. likely to be three places right away, for parents to check at least. and certainly, that begins with the pediatrician, or the healthcare provider. also check with the local healthcare department. and finally, most

at the maryland athletic club, kellye lynn. >> thank you. >>> all right. >> still to come. >> i haveion for you. that's my gym so does that count as me having i did see the gym this morning does that count for the workout. >> i think it does and he said not to do it too much. >> i did see the inside of the gym. all right. i am taking the day off. >> it's still to come, on "eyewitness news" saturday morning. >> da decision a football star learns whether he faces criminal charges in the alleged beating of a reality tv star. >>> deadly and dangerous. the call to action after another fatal accident on a local roadway. >>> despite a sluggish ecomony, the baltimore symphony orchestra kicks off the biggest fund-raiser of the year. coming up, why it's seeing more support he is. support he is. i am gigi barnett and the story >>> welcome back to "eyewitness news" saturday morning. i jessica kartalija. >> i am tim william. its the bottom of the hours. temperatures around 60 degrees area wide with cloudy conditions but the cloud are breaking as we have seen with the picture outside and we will s

i'm kellye lynn. >>> others were blood clots, endo metrio cancer. and stroke. >>> more fallout for the republican lawmaker who heckled president obama during his prime time speech last week. just a few moments ago, the house decided to admonish joe wilson. but wilson continued to insist he doesn't owe the house an apology. he said the president has already accepted his apology committee issue is over. >>> a tough economy and unemployment are not stopping a single woman from having her son follow his dream. he is panhandling. she has already earned a partial scholarship but still needs several thousand more. d.j. said he is proud of his mother and hopes he can pay her back had he gets his big break. >> and he better get that break. >>> katie couric has a preview of what's coming up tonight. >>> at the height of the economic crisis taxpayers committed $700 billion to buy up toxic assetssets. what happened? we'll have a reality check, tonight only on the cbs evening news. >>> and here's a look at tonight's closing numbers from wall street. we'll be rig

i'm kellye lynn at the university of maryland medical center, with a promising new treatment for esophageal cancer patients. coming up. >>> will it? or won't it? space shuttle discovery is scheduled to land in florida tonight. what could delay its arrival. >>> will we see some of our own bad weather tonight? the updated first warning forecast with tim coming up next. >>> in tonight's heath watch, every year, tens of thousands of people in the u.s. find out they have cancer of the esof gais gas. >>> it's called cryotherapy. a method that involves freezing the cancrous -- cancerous tissue. >> the most common place for esophageal cancer is in this lower third of the esophagus. >> it's a disease that will strike 16,000 people this year and kill more than 14,000. >> you're looking very well. >> reporter: and filling well, too. 85-year-old frieda bell had chronic heartburn for six years. she never imagine said something was wrong with her esophagus. >> i would just pop a couple of antacids. never thought it was a problem. >> reporter: it was. elfrieda had esophageal cancer. her doctor removed the

i'm kellye lynn with health watch. >> all right, thank you, kelly. the great prostate challenge is coming up. as part of wjz's continuing commitment -- >> for more information, you can log on to wjz.com and stay tuned, we'll have a live report with ron and this year's host, bass will be joining them live in an hour. >> they will see you there. >> that's right. >>> coming up on eyewitness news saturday morning. >> good morning, everyone. investigators continue to investigate the scene where a family of four was found dead friday evening. i'll have the latest on the investigation next on eyewitness news. >>> a new plea in steve mcnair's murder. the role the suspect played in the tragic murder suicide that stole one of football's greatest. >>> protesters aside, it was a united success. the results of the g20 summit and president obama's surprise announcement. >>> coverage continues with jessica kartalija and tim williams. >>> welcome back to eyewitness news saturday morning. a beautiful saturday developing outside. >> temperatures at the bottom of this