marshall plan is the corporation for public broadcasting's american graduate initiative presented by pat harrison, their dynamic president and ceo. i can tell you, i think it's one of the most exciting developments we've had in the last year. grad nation has seen the power of media to raise awareness and spur action to address the high

please, first warmly welcome the ceo of the corporation for public broadcasting, pat harrison. >>> i want to thank bob for all he's doing to help america become a grad nation. it's great to be with so many people concerned with america's young people and putting that concern into action through america's promise alliance. as alma powell says in the grad nation report, we can't afford excuses. and america's promise alliance is one of the most effective and largest partnerships increasing champions for the nation's children and champions never make excuses. they do work toward the mission every single day. and our kids really need these champions. we should think of them as our kids. our best and brightest. because that's how they start out. believing that they do have a bright future. believing that they can be among the best. who do eventually graduate. but somewhere along the way, they lose their way. and when that happens, they and we all lose. because, as their success goes forward or it falters, or it fails, so goes our nation. let me tell you what the nation's public media stati

. >> i'm barbara harrison in for pat lawson muse. two days ago we marvelled as discovery arrived at dulles airport on the back of a jumbo jet. today another tremendous sight. >> "discovery" and its sister shuttle "the enterprise" sitting nose to nose on the tarmac part of the four-day celebration to welcome "discovery" to the smithsonian museum there. as megan mcgrath reports now, because "enterprise" has to move out to make room for discovery it's also made for an emotional farewell. >> the shuttle enterprise all shiny and pristine was towed out of the museum early this morning. a piece of the hangar wall had to be removed to make room for its tail. enterprise has been on display at the center for nine years so it's with sadness the museum staff said a final good-bye. >> i came down about 10:00 and  spent 15 minutes with "enterprise" saying good-bye. we've had a wonderful time being the care taker and steward of this orbiter and it will be sad to see her go. >> reporter: enterprise was a prototype and never flew into space and is h

. >> i'm barbara harrison in for pat lawson muse. the apology was a surprise twist in the bond hearing for george zimmerman. however, he maintains the shooting was self-defense. >> after hearing from zimmerman, his wife, and parents, the judge set a $150,000 bail, but he is not out of jail just yet. as jay gray reports now several conditions have to be met first. >> my client wants to make a statement your honor. >> reporter: the surprise move stunned the courtroom. george zimmerman reaching out to the parents of the teenager he shot and killed two months ago. >> i wanted to say i am sorry for the loss of your son. i did not know how old he was. i thought he was a little younger than i am and i did not know if he was armed or not. >> reporter: the apology came during a long and contentious bond hearing. >> wouldn't you agree a lot of his statement can be contradicted by the evidence either witnesses or just based on what he says himself? >> reporter: which ended with judge lester agreeing to the defense request to allow zimmerman to

i'm jim handly. >> i'm barbara harrison in for pat lawson muse.that at least 20 members of the secret service are now under investigation for misconduct in colombia. that's more than first thought. the agency first announced. the agents are accused of bringing prostitutes to the hotel rooms and holding wild parties while they were preparing for president obama's weekend visit to that country. congress and the white house are angry and demanding answers. >>> six people are reported dead. dozens of others injured from a series of deadly tornadoes that swept through the midwest on saturday adding to the trouble in woodward, oklahoma. the early warning sirens didn't go off because they were damaged in the storm earlier in the day. >>> a bell rang out 32 times at virginia tech this morning as the campus remembers the 32 victims killed on this day five years ago. when a mentally ill student went on a shooting rampage. today was the first time the university held classes on april 16th since the tragedy. governor bob mcdonald is expected to address the ca

. >> i'm barbara harrison in for pat lawson muse.update on the story we first reported yesterday about a 79-year-old woman who was evicted from her apartment. >> her name is sarah owens. her belongings were out on the street and she had nowhere to go. our generous community rushed to her aid. shomari stone has our news 4 exclusive. >> makes me feel awesome. >> reporter: sarah owens is grateful the community came out to help after news 4 reported about her eviction from the apartments near the washington convention center. >> i'm ready to cry really. i'm filled up with joy because i have no immediate family. >> reporter: she has lived here since 1999. today her life was thrown out on the street. old records, lamps, a china hutch, a bag of important papers, she was the first female metro bus driver and worked for 25 years. she's also a two-time cancer survivor and says she used up all her money for alternative medicine. she owes more than three grand in rent and has nowhere to go. >> i decided to come and help. >> reporter: this guy do

harrison. how some people are paying tribute. >> and pat summit a coaching legend. she is stepping down after 38 years. >>> and good news for crab lovers. here we go. blue crabs have hit a record. we will explain. come on. . >>> now, abc 2news at 5:30. >> we want to thank you for joining us here on the news. we will start with this story out of annapolis. our military members sacrifice so much. birth of a child account job, even their physical and mental health. today the wounded warrior project tried to repay a small part of that sacrifice. don harrison took a ride with them. >> reporter: its nothing to see people riding bikes in town on a nice day like this. this was something special. the wounded warriors project held a soldier ride in annapolis today. they hold them for soldier who have given up a huge sacrifice, part of their body. this ride gives them a chance to build confidence and a chance for others to say thank you for your sacrifice. >> the sacrifices they have made for our country is amazing and the fact that there is a project like this that can bring