[applause] >> sgt james dixon served in the police department from 1954 to 1987. the congressional gold medal is the highest civilian award that the government bestows. the murder of a baltimore teenager proms community leaders to address what they call a double edged pius. homophobia in the african american community. a vigil was held for the 18- year-old who shot to death at a gas station last month. he was wearing women's clothing at the time. witnesses claim the gunman targeted him for no apparent reason. is cross dressing may have provoked the attack. >> african americans -- we were slaves not too long ago. we were a victim of this prejudice. we are still today. to be a victim and then to victimize another group of people is ridiculous. >> police say they have not charged anyone with desean bowman's murder. still to come on 11 news at noon, what key economic figure has remained unscathed during the economic meltdown. a drought is creating disastrous conditions for farmers and their crops. no more football. that is the penalty penn state university could face