leanne gregg, nbc news. >> the final book will be in two parts in the movies. the first part comes out in 2010, and part two comes out in 2011. >>> news4 continues now at 5:00 a.m.

leanne gregg, nbc news. >>> here is a look at the minimum wages in our area.virginia and maryland the minimum wage becomes $7.25. in the district it will increase to $8.25. joe? >>> new jersey's governor calls it corruption on an outrageous scale. more than 40 people arrested in a major bust including public officials and religious leaders. three mayors were among those arrested, so were two state lawmakers and several rabbis. federal prosecutors say the investigation initially focused on a money laundering network that operated between the united states and industrial. one of the suspects trafficked in black market human kidneys. >> list of people we arrested sounds like it should be the roster for a meeting of community leaders, but sadly they weren't meeting in a board room this morning. they were in the fbi booking room. >> the arrested include public officials from four counties. the fbi says many officials are on tape taking cash pay from an fbi cooperating witness who posed1é as a developer. >>> friends an colleagues of the police sergeant accused of r

from haily, hyde idaho, i'm leanne gregg. >>> new developments on the michael jackson case for you todayrst the investigation. one week after jackson died, there was word that five doctors were being questioned. now a source close to the case tells nbc news 19 doctors are w under the microscope. but it could take months or years to take action against them. and investigators found several bottles of prescription drugs at the singer's home. also some new information today regarding michael jackson's estate. his mother, katherine, is reportedly still deciding whether to fight for more control of the estate. she already has temporary custody of michael jackson's three children. also, word today that aeg, the company selling the rights to more footage taken during michael jackson's last rehearsal possibly so they can turn the footage into a movie. some hollywood studios are bidding $50 million for the rights. >>> some small two-door cars are getting high marks for safety. the insurance institute for highway safety gave the ford focus and volvo c-30 top scores in front end and side crashes. a

leanne gregg, nbc news, los angeles. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day.hat was your most memorable moment from the michael jackson memorial service. e-mail us at watercooler@wbaltv.com. we have continuing coverage of michael jackson's memorial on our website, wbaltv.com. we have posted the entire memorial including performances. you see it all on the front page of the website. m.t.a. confirms the two teens found on the light rail tracks were struck by one of the trains but there are still a lot of questions surrounding the case. after viewing tapes from cameras officials say they can see that connor peterson and kyle wankmiller were walking on the tracks when they were hit from behind by an approaching train. it wasn't until a second train ran over the boys a second time that a fare collector noticed the bodies and called the police. it is unclear why the first train operator didn't notice the two teens. >> there are a number of factors that affect visibility. lighting, speed, direction, height, elevation. there are so many factors that go into that. it i

nbc's leanne gregg reports. >> reporter: after a weekend of good-byes from sarah palin came the official moment, the swearing in of a new governor of alaska. the former lieutenant governor will take over the remaining year and a half of palin's term. >> it is my honor to speak to all alaskans, to our alaskan families this time as your governor. >> reporter: in palin's final address as governor, a tribute to her state. >> in alaska, it is not easy living but it is a good living. and here it is impossible to lose your way. >> reporter: with palin's path still undetermined, many speculate. >> i would like for her to run for president. >> reporter: whether that's in palin's plan is still uncertain. the sendoff started friday in her hometown of wasilla where they served food at one of three picnics she attended across the state. instead, words of gratitude. >> i do want to tell you sincerely that i love you, i appreciate you and your support sglb unknown on the national stage until john mccain picked her as his running mate, palin burst onto the political scene. but mounting legal fees and dw

leanne gregg, news 4. >> our time right now is 5:38. the temperature 63 degrees.ery nice outside right now. >> yes, lovely. >> a major milestone for gay activists in the district. details about the city's plan to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. >> plus, changes are coming to your facebook page. why it will soon be easier to share more information with everyone on the web. ó1o1o1sgal could someone toss me an eleven sixteenths wrench over here? here you go. eleven sixteenths... (announcer) from designing some of the world's cleanest and most fuel-efficient jet engines... to building more wind turbines than anyone in the country... the peoplofe are working together... creating innovation today for america's tomorrow. thanks! no problem! >>> here's a news 4 bargain blast for you. looking to pntut o your fourth of july utphotos? et youheri tntmor t . >> sounds like a good deal. the scv photo center isffering 50 free prints if you sign up for a new pho center account online. just visit cvs.com to sign up. >> 5:41. let's take a look at traffic and

leanne gregg, n news. >> and that's "news4 at 4:00."ts right now. >> you are watching "news4 at 4:00." >>> right now on "news4 at 5:00," we are live on the scene after police stand-off that has been going on for nearly 24

leanne gregg, nbc news, los angeles. >> it is still not clear what will happen to jackson's body. service was held yesterday in the hollywood hills, but some family members would like him to be buried at his beloved neverland ranch. >>> it is 5:51. we'll check on traffic and weather. >> we'll go to tom keirein sitting here to tell you about the weather for today and the rest of the week. >> the sup sun is up and sitting in the western sky on this wednesday morning. there's the sunrise. a live picture from the city camera on this perfect summer morning. low humidity now at 68 in washington. montgomery, fairfax and prince george's counties in the mid-60s. take a look at radar, no atitn around the region. off to a delightful start. in the low 70s right near the chesapea bay. farther to the west and north, loudoun, frederick, howard county as well as falling and prince william, it is in the 50s at this hour. around the neighborhood network, montgomery village is at a cool 61 with a dry, comfortable dew point of 48 and a calm wind there. on the eastern shore, in the mid-60s. out in the

leann gregg has more on the story. >> the arena turned cathedral was full of fans from around the worldtribute fitting for a ki king. in the world of pop michael jackson wore the crown. >> offstage he was shy, soft-spoken and child-like. but when he took the stage in front of his screaming fans he turned into another person. a master, a take-no-prisoners show man. >> a list of star-studded entertainers highlighted his work that spanned more than four decades. >> but he will never really be gone. he's going to live forever and ever and ever and ever. >>♪ gone too soon >> a celebrated man with a sometimes troubled life. it was an outpouring of love with an emotional high point from jackson's 11-year-old daughter. >> and i just want to say i love him so much. >> a final farewell from a man who shared his life and his music with the world. >> that brings us to the water cooler question of the day. what was your most memorable moment from the michael jackson memorial service? e-mail your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. we have continuing coverage of michael jackson's memorial on wbaltv.c

leanne gregg joins us from his hometown in hailey, idaho. leanne, why don't you describe how people there are describing bergdahl. >> reporter: they're saying he was a fun-loving guy, a free spirit. he liked everything from biking to ballet. he performed in a troupe ever he joined the army. he actually worked at this coffee shop behind us. he was very well-liked and very popular, and this is a close-knit community and that's why the people aren't speaking about it. they don't want to do anything that might further impair his security and also they want to respect the family's wishes. but clearly there's a lot of support for him. there's been a transformation between sunday afternoon and today. while you said earlier many people did know about his capture, there were others who were just finding out about it when the video surfaced first on the internet and later on news broadcasts, and that's when they found out. since then there's been a mobilization of volunteers who are putting out signs like this earlier today along with yellow ribbons pl

leann gregg, nbc news. >>> we will see what the traffic looks like at midday. >> good morning, steve. >>> doesn't look so good. this is southbound 95 again for your friday escape from the d.c. area. you are not doing it too quickly right now. there was earlier roadwork, and they cleared that up about an hour ago. this is the backup leaving town, 95 flowing from spring field down to the occoquan right now. and let's head overo the bay bridge right now. and that's not too bad. maybe, 10, 15 cars at the worse through anyone of the toll booths to get heading down across the bay bridge. back to you. >> thank you. >> 11:11 is the time. we are waiting for a live press conference to begin about last night's deadly helicopter crash in washington county, maryland. >>> and what metro is doing now to ease the concerns riders have about circuit problems. >>> who is being eyed as the target in the manslaughter death of michael jackson. >>> and perfection on the mound, and it's what happened after yesterday's game that have people tal fios guy! where ya headed? uh, just installed fios in the whole

leann gregg has more from los angeles ♪ we are going to see the king ♪ >> the arena turned cathedral filled with fans, a tribute fitting for a king. in a world of pop, michael jackson wore the crown. >> off stage, he was shy, shauft spoken and child like. but when he took the stage in front of his screaming fans, he turned into another person. a master, a take no prisoners show fan. >> reporter: a star-studded lis of entertainers spanned more than four decades. ♪ ♪ i'll be there >> he will never really be gone. he is going to live forever and ever and ever. ♪ >> reporter: it was an outpouring of las vegas whove w outpouring from his 11-year-old daughter. >> i just wanted to say that i love him so much! >> reporter: a final farewell to a man that shared his life with the world. some day they would like to see his body married at neverland. >> even president obama gave his thoughts about the legacy jackson left behind, speaking from moscow yesterday, the president called jackson a cultural phenomenon. >> michael jackson, like elvis or sinatra, when somebody captivated the imagination o

leann gregg has more. >> reporter: the sometimes change and wonderful world comes to life again in theaterscountry. lines were long for showings from los angeles to new york, where the film officially opened at midnight. potter fans waited hours outside theaters to see the latest series installment, "hairy potter and the half blood prince." and this is based on the popular book series, the leading character reveal as new side. >> he is turning into a tough guy in this movie, and that's cool. >>> the movie promises to please loyal fans with what is familiar in the franchise. >> there is amazing magic to it, and yet it flows as if you can practically feel like you are a teenager at the hog wart schools. >> it has an added touch of magic. the long-time bond between characters help the film. >> we arerying to make the most of it. >> reporter: quite a ride for harry and his sidekicks as they cast another spell on moviegoers. >> part one of "hairy potter" comes out in 2010, and then a part two of the movie will come out in 2011. >>> we are following the latest developments out of iran on the plan

leanne gregg, thank you very much, reporting live.no >> thanks.all day long, of course, fonu cononing cereag ichael jackson's memorial service. nbc news willde pofvirovieiv l gecorainveeg bning at001:eg ts afternoon. you can watch it right here on nbc 4. >> today's news 4 morning person is described as super woman. george johnson say h isife fran has dedicated her life to public seice. she served six years working for the clinton administration and ho now retired. r,veweve she gets up every day, brepesaris medication, kfast, lunchnd dinner. she also cares for her children, grandchild and is currently planning a wedding for both her .ilen dr wow. if y know someone like fran johnson, e-mail their sto and a clear, close-up video or picture to morning person@nbcwashington.com. >> that is "news 4 today." thank you for staying with us. >> stay connected with us. we're on facebook and twitter. wake up with us tomorrow morning. we start at 5:55 a.m. have a terrific day. >> bye. whee! happy days are here again. whee! ooh. celebrate summer with giant and en

. >> nbc's leanne gregg joins us live from hayley, idaho. talk to us more about the community and the mood. i know the parents, the family really wanted their privacy as they wait to hear any word. >> reporter: they say that the mood here is cautiously optimistic. the sheriff told me that they don't do doom and gloom here. he said they're wanting to hope for the best and waiting for word, and they also want to share their thoughts with the entire community, that's the way they are here in this small, close-knit town. the mayor told me a couple of minutes ago they are planning some type of public vigil. they started a meeting a few minutes ago trying to determine when and what kind of a vigil that might be. maybe later today, when a scheduled news conference is held we'll get some details on how that might shape up. across the town we're seeing the streets lined with yellow ribbons and storefronts with signs that say "bring bowe home." this is part of the collective solidarity, the solidarity of this community, and the support that they give

leanne gregg has that report tonight. >> reporter: the ribbons are up as they rally around their hometown soldier now a prisoner of war. >> the community is always together and also a there for all of our people. always have been. always will be. >> reporter: president obama told nbc's meredith vieira the u.s. is working for the release of 23-year-old army private bowe bergdahl. >> we are doing everything we can. >> reporter: have you spoken to his family? >> i have not. at this point simply because we want to make sure that before we do, we have something to tell th. >> reporter: bergdahl's family remains in seclusion, refusing to discuss bowe's capture publicly. >> that's very important for them to not talk about the specific incidents and anything that can put their son in harm's way. >> reporter: through the sheriff the family expressed gratitude for the support of their son. >> we like to ask that your concern for our love -- for our son, bowe, also be shared with all of our american service members in harm's way. aroundtle world. we are very grateful to all of them. the bergdahl fam