>> oh, my gosh, anthony sloan. >> regis philbin. >> where are you from? >> originally washington, d.c. >> he's got good reason to love it. one of television's most successful game shows is back. tonight, a local man got a chance to face regis philbin and give his final answer for a chance at winning $1 million. we've got the word on how his family and friends got together to cheer him on? >> leon, you can imagine this was the opportunity of a lifetime for anthony sloan. you might even call it his lucky day, which would make sense, because it's also his 41st birthday. when family and friends came over to anthony sloan's parents home this evening, they expected a birthday party. not this. [cheers and applause] >> it was a surprise appearance on "who wants to be a millionaire?" anthony auditioned and a few weeks later got the million-dollar car and then it was off to new york. >> two hours sleep, lots of energy drinks, lots of adrenal adrenalin. >> but it was worth it. anthony made it to the hot seat and breezed through the first few questions. he was doing

for "teen kids news," i'm sloane. do you like this top? that's so gay. really? yeah.s totally gay. you know, you really shouldn't say that. say what? well, say that something is "gay" when you mean it's bad. it's insulting. what if every time something was bad, everybody said, "ugh. that's so girl wearing a skirt as a top." oh. you are. ha ha. shut up. those are cute jeans, though. >>> you might remember the news stories about the tsunamis in 2004. the deadly waves surged after an earthquake under the indian ocean. 14 countries were affected. historians have been working ever since to determine how it compared to tsunamis in the past. they figured out it was the biggest in 600 years. >> it was the setting for an historic speech. but this memorial usually leaves visitors speechless. lauren visits a site in washington that you probably see every day. >> got a penny? then you have a copy of one of our most moving national memorials. the image of president abraham lincoln and his memorial are also etched onto the five dollar bill. but the contribution lincoln made to this

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who is james sloane? >> jim sloane is a close personal friend or was.e recently passed away from a.l.s. lugar ig's disease. he was a servant with the f.b.i. and the coast guard. i wanted to pay attention to the fine service he gave to this country and this disease he just passed away from. glenn: i'm not sure who the good guys and bad guys in this book. i'm halfway through. there is one central character, a female, that i don't know if i buy the story yet, and she is -- how would you describe her? >> her name is emma ramson and she is an american spy, but the question is she working for america or another country, and and is she good or bad? it is very compelling. glenn: i find out, right? >> you do find out. glenn: good. have you read those books where you're like, they leave you like, no, wait, wait! >> that's not my idea of a good book. i hope it will be to your satisfaction of what she is really up to. glenn: there is always a book every summer that you want to read and you will remember the summer because it was, oh, that was the summer, i think it

activist willie ledbetter, and government watchdog melete sloan -- melody sloan. >>> and a stand-alone jim -- it ill temporarily have a new setting who donated it -- you can vote for our favorite setting at wjla.com. hard to look bad in any setting. what is coming up at 6:00? >>> the president's approval ratings are slipping, and health reform is one of the reasons. coming up, the people the president is losing in the polls. and the white house response to requests that the president is ready to abandon a bipartisan bill and rely on democrats alone. we will see you at 6:00. >>> let's see when we can get rid of this wetlanket of air outside. >> a few more days, we're starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. the current air mass will be kicked out. let's keok a lo at our brand new hdoo r lftop camera. a few clouds, and very pleasant evening. tempat nure isot out of controate the moment. stththormse av hbeenild. the storms were south and east ofown, and a tornado warning tsued for a while. there are about to see the expiration of a severe thunderstorm warning passing along the

our guests will be allen sloan of fortune magazine.hood will be talking about the stimulus programs. the cash for clunkeres discussion. at the top of the front page of the post all about how president obama's team forged a path that surprised everyone. one interesting quote here is that he, the president, gave himself 25% odds, maybe 30% odds to winnerly -- early on. the quote from the president, "the way i would tell the story is what i have to say about america and where we've travelled." that's from thev "washington post" piece there. kind of a lengthy piece there. pennsylvania on the democrat's line. jobless benefits. what should be happening right now? caller: you can solve this whole problem, jobs, homes, automobile, all industries, if you put cash in the hands of the american people. i don't mean $250. i mean $1 million. let that money let people stay in their homes. buy cars. take the money you gave for clunkeres subtract it from that. let us get ourselves out of this economy. host: going to arkansas on the independent line. i

anthony sloan recently auditioned to be a contestant and was chosen. his tape aired last night on his 41st birthday. friends and family went to his home not realizing they would be able to see him to be show. >> great family. great life. a lot of guys didn't make the it to 21 or 14. >> sloan made to it $16,000 on last night's show, the second half airs tonight. he not saying how the show plays out so we'll keep our fingers crossed. >> and what a great surprise for him. and his friends. >> 5:17 is his time. let's get to your traffic and weather every 10 minutes. >> jim how are the roads looking? >> we're in pretty good shape. the beltway to legion bridge. nice. outer loop and inner loop. good. we don't have much in the way of slow traffic. it's just getting heavy through the geico cameras. into virginia i-95 and springfield in good shape. no accidents to report. 66 and the toll road running well. >> outside right now looking at temperatures in the upper 60's, look at the rain from yesterday. hagerstown over an inch and a half. it was separate i can. i k

. >> and with the help of a passer-by he did stop the suspect identified as aaron sloan.hile sloan has not yet been charged in this case, he is on federal probation for similar crimes. nickelson's reward for his actions? the bank fired him? why? a key bank spokesperson wouldn't directly comment but they said their highest priority is to protect the safety of its clients and employees above all else. this clip from the movie "out of sight" starring george clooney illustrates what bank tellers are instructed to do. cooperate with the robbers. >> is this your first time being a robber? you're doing great. just smile so it doesn't look like you're being held up. >> in no way do we suggest physical confrontation with a robber. just too many things can go wrong. >> reporter: still some bank customers expressed shock at the firing of nickelson. >> i just can't believe tha he would get fired for doing something that i feel was right. >> as for nickelson, he says despite being fired, if he had to do it all over agai he would. >>> and this word just in this afternoon from college p

sloan if we can move quickly on a loan. we used to be able to close in 24 hours if we had to, tholossest -- fastest is eight days now. even if we could move faster the government has placed restrictions on how quickly things can happen and we are seeing any changes to the terms of thlone at the last minute could delay settlement as well one way to do that is to let buyer and sellers know that this could potentially happen. is that what you are telling clients. >> that is one of the things we are telling emand we are telling them in the old days maybe we could get a settlement three to five days and today it is 30 days. there is none of this quick turn around which actually i think and dan agrees with me is advantageous. that may have contributed to where we are today. >> some things we will look forward to talking about in the future to see when these start tim pact settlements and you will continue to answer the phones so we appreciate that. >>> up next, we focus on the burgundy and gold a rough represeason opener for the

since 2,000 heeb president the memoal sloan ccer center re in new york. was recently appointed co-chair of president barack obama's counc vasers on science d technoly. his new bookis called "t art and politics of sence." heeb is a friend of this broadcast and has been on th ogram many times a i am alwa pleased to hav him back the this tab. >> tha you. >> rose: i sayhat because her is the interesting thing, of all the times you have been on here by reang this book, i found owl all of these thingthat i didn't know about u. you're not a guy that went to college and said ious i want to be a doctor." i started wanting to be a door but i quickly learned the wer more ieresting things in the worl >> rose: here is what is also inresting "for my parents buy d frank whomissed so much it." >> they were socially tive people. my father was a general practioner who at ontime, for many years the start par commissioner at jones state beach park, somebody committed to family values and a famil dowho loved hispatients. my mother was a psychiatri soci worker. they lived the

since 2,000 heeb president of the memorial sloan cancer center here in new yorkrk he was recently appointed co-chair of president barack obama's council vasers on science and technology. his new book is called "the art and politics of science." heeb is a friend of this broadcast and has been on this program many times and i am always pleased to have him back the this table. >> thank you. >> rose: i say that because here is the interesting thing, of all the times you have been on here by reading this book, i found owl all of these things that i didn't know about you. you're not a guy that went to college and said, ious i want to be a doctor." >> i started wanting to be a doctor but i quickly learned there were more interesting things in the world. >> rose: here is what is also interesting, "for my parents buy and frank who missed so much of it." >> they were socially active people. my father was a general practitioner who at one time, for many years, the start park commissioner at jones state beach park, somebody committed to family values and a family doc who loved his patients. my mother w

the first step is getting the crucial for sloan.hey get to that fight in place, the small business administration. bridget is the director of the washington metropolitan area office. >> you do not allow more people work than you would for any conventional loan. 4506t is a document or spine. how much money do you have on hand? >> this is a statement of personal history. do i have to talk about my high school prom? >> we hope you do not. it is a loan of up to $35,000 to help small businesses. >> ok. goldilocks, this is poppa bear. i get to sit behind the desk and your the small-business owner. i have prepared a series of paperwork forms for you to fill out. >> i had better get started. >> i think so. bret: new budget projection numbers might add more problems to the president as he triesexta hoveround power chair? the statue of liberty? the grand canyon? it's all possible with a hoveround. tom: hi i'm tom kruse, inventor and founder of hoveround. when we say you're free to see the world, we mean it. call today and get a free hoveround

you are on the line with allan sloan. caller: good morning. i called to agree with the one lady who called earlier about becoming aware of the fact that it appears as though we have a definite class war going on in the united states. i have just become aware within the last -- i'm 65 now -- and the last maybe four or five years watching the elections how our politics work. it is almost frightening how if you become aware of it, what we are dealing with how divided classes are. and you talk about the issues, there is a very definite divide betweenclasses and their perceptions of needs. i will listen for your answer. host: any response? guest: yes, it has gotten more severe than it has been. but there has always been -- i do not like the word were fair, because it means you are out trying to kill people. -- i do not warfare which means your tried to kill or destroy people these are class differences, but not everyone acts the same with this and eachclass. if you read my article in see that i'm making more than $107,000 per year, theoretically i

liz sloan wants health insurance but doesn't think she can afford it.re assurant health, and we've been customizing plans to meet the needs of individuals for over 110 years. for instance, with our two-year rate guarantee and healthy discount, jeff will get 15% off his rate and lock in that rate for two years. for liz, we offer plans that allow people like her to pay for only the benefits they need, saving them money. in fact, liz could get up to $2 million of coverage for less than $100 per month. unlike other health insurance companies that focus on corporations and treat everyone the same, assurant health is there for the individual. so if you need health insurance, call the number on your screen, visit our website or contact your local agent. [♪...] mo >>> good morning. a long awaited transportation announcement. the purple line would run from bethesda to new carrollton. some proposals would run part of the line along the capital trail which some nearby residents oppose. >>> former president clinton is in north korea this morning trying to win the f

liz sloan wants health insurance but doesn't think she can afford it. we're assurant health, and we've been customizing plans to meet the needs of individuals for over 110 years. for instance, with our two-year rate guarantee and healthy discount, jeff will get 15% off his rate and lock in that rate for two years. for liz, we offer plans that allow people like her to pay for only the benefits they need, saving them money. in fact, liz could get up to $2 million of coverage for less than $100 per month. unlike other health insurance companies that focus on corporations and treat everyone the same, assurant health is there for the individual. so if you need health insurance, call the number on your screen, visit our website or contact your local agent. [♪...] >>> breaking news, sky 9 is in fairfax county. we are looking live at a dunkin' donuts truck and this truck ran in to some power lines at dolly madison boulevard and churchhill road. this is in mclean, virginia. as you can see, traffic is stopped in that area. we do not have any information on injuri

it was nice to be able to go to sloan-kettering. it was a terrific group of people.the folks at sloan-kettering. >> and may i say how great you look? >> i put on a new dress for them. >> okay are we going to go over to sara? >> we are. >> hello, sara. >> a lot of people are talking about the paula leaving "american idol." we asked if it was a situation of the young replacing the old? and tommy wrote in, if it was young cara replacing old paula, shouldn't simon be the first to go? >> uh-oh. >> and jill wrote in that the show won't be the same. she may have said some off the wall things but she liked the connection between her and simon, which will be missed. >> i don't know if you guys noticed but we have some oysters here. >> it's national oster day. >> did you know? you're probably wondering what they're doing here. >> i'm not an oyster fan. >> i like them. but i think the shucking and the opening can be dangerous. >> it can. >> and it can cause harm. >> unless you are an expert. >> like bianca. >> thank you for showing me how earlier. haven't done it for years. >>

a spokesman says the senator is doing well, recovering at sloan kettering cancer center. earlier this month. dodd announced he had been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer. the five-term democrat has taken a lead role in the health care reform effort. he is expected to return to work end of this month. >>> coming up tonight on news 4 at 11:00. metro acknowledges an operator left the station with too many cars on one train. drugs may be to blame. air tran makes plans few expand at reagan national ahead of comp competition. a tourist takes aim at the mona lisa. as surity scrambles to take her down. bob, how about the weather? >> still warm, humid, jim. that will change a bit. and anna, anna may be born tomorrow. i will explain. >>> thank you, bob. coming up. devin thomas gets counsel from a veteran. also red sox and tigers throw down in beantown. and nine in a row. find out if the nationals are still streaking when news 4 at still streaking when news 4 at connie loves target for its incredible deals. d with her daughter starting middle school tomorrow, connie's got s

liz sloan wants health insurance but doesn't think she can afford it. we're assurant health, and we've been customizing plans to meet the needs of individuals for over 110 years. for instance, with our two-year rate guarantee and healthy discount, jeff will get 15% off his rate and lock in that rate for two years. for liz, we offer plans that allow people like her to pay for only the benefits they need, saving them money. in fact, liz could get up to $2 million of coverage for less than $100 per month. unlike other health insurance companies that focus on corporations and treat everyone the same, assurant health is there for the individual. so if you need health insurance, call the number on your screen, visit our website or contact your local agent. >>> on the "cbs morning news," here's a look at today's weather.scattered thunderstorms will rumble from the tennessee valley to the northeast coastline. sunny and pleasant around the great lakes. and the high plains and rockies will stay dry. >>> here's another look at this morning's top stories. president

liz sloan wants health insurance but doesn't think she can afford it. plans to meet the needs of individuals for over 110 years. for instance, with our two-year rate guarantee and healthy discount, jeff will get 15% off his rate and lock in that rate for two years. for liz, we offer plans that allow people like her to pay for only the benefits they need, saving them money. in fact, liz could get up to $2 million of coverage for less than $100 per month. unlike other health insurance companies that focus on corporations and treat everyone the same, assurant health is there for the individual. so if you need health insurance, call the number on your screen, visit our website or contact your local agent. >>> good morning. here's the stories we are following today. car shoppers only have a few more days to take advantage of the cash for clunkers program. the government will put the brake brakes on the program. it has left many dealerships frustrated wondering when they will be reimbursed for the thousands of $4,500 rebates. >>> the results of the afghanista

david sloane or aarp or act actually read the bill?uest: first of all, let me admit that i have not read the 1000-page bill in the house, but we have many people at aarp who are expert in legislative language, lawyers and policy people who have read the bill very thoroughly. i can assure you that there is nothing in that legislation in the house or senate bill that has been reported from the health committee that would in any way unable illegals to receive health care coverage. host: next call from albany, new york. caller: good morning. my question is what are going to be the options for seniors who are going to be living on social security alone because of their retirement plans were derailed when the economy went defunct? also, what would happen if you were an older person in your eighties and your doctor recommended that he needed to check for, let's say, colin cancer? but a colonoscopy would be too invasive for you and a government plan would only cover the procedure and not one where you might swallow a camera. how the get what y

david sloane or aarp or act actually read the bill? guest: first of all, let me admit that i have not read the 1000-page bill in the house, but we have many people at aarp who are expert in legislative language, lawyers and policy people who have read the bill very thoroughly. i can assure you that there is nothing in that legislation in the house or senate bill that has been reported from the health committee that would in any way unable illegals to receive health care coverage. host: next call from albany, new york. caller: good morning. my question is what are going to be the options for seniors who are going to be living on social security alone because of their retirement plans were derailed when the economy went defunct? also, what would happen if you were an older person in your eighties and your doctor recommended that he needed to check for, let's say, colin cancer? but a colonoscopy would be too invasive for you and a government plan would only cover the procedure and not one where you might swallow a camera. how the get what

he is at the new york memorial sloan cancer center. two told botl booth workers were shot. they are searching for a boyfriend of a female employee who is expected in the shootings. >> in the "consumer alert" some battery recharging stations are being recalled. they can overheat and cause a fire hazard. you can find out how to get a free replacement by logging on to our web site applebees wbaltv.com. click on novel "consumer alert." a program runs through august 23 for some of the best restaurants in baltimore. you can go to our web site to by the participating website at wbaltv.com and click on news leaks. -- newslinks. >> all eyes are on the federal reserve today. economic growth will be faster than they anticipated. they will try to keep the interest rate at the lowest level on record. recovery is now taking in effect. that is thanks to the stimulus plan by president obama. u.s. stocks dropping the most in the mud yesterday. jpmorgan chase had credit losses. losses led by legg mason. a new study says americans pay more for local phone service than in 29 other countries. a

. >> anthony sloan was asked which state voted for the winning candidate in 24 of the last 25 presidentialns. >> c, final answer. >> oh, no,t is d, nevada. >> oh thargs hurts. he left with -- that hurts. he left with $25,000. he said he'll use it to take his wife on the honeymoon they never had. >> congratulations to him. >> 5:52 is your time on this thursday morning. 71 degrees. >>>> at the jcpenney hottest back to school sale tired of waiting for your savings? with an instant money coupon from jcpenney, get $10 off instantly when you spend $50. stores open early saturday with doorbusters. like, arizona jeans for guys are $13.99. juniors' city streets skinny jeans for only $12.99. select bras are $14.88 style doesn't wait. and neither should you. check your newspaper... ...or go to jcp.com for your instant money coupon. style, quality, and price matter. jcpenney it's my "save-so-much-on- his-graphing-calculator... look. i made it say, "booger." ...i-can-get-him-a- math-tutor" button. it's my "save-so-much- on-school-supplies- he-can-stop-using-his-sister's- old-backpack" button. it's my "

liz sloan wants health insurance but doesn't think she can afford it. we're assurant health, and we've been customizing plans to meet the needs of individuals for over 110 years. for instance, with our two-year rate guarantee and healthy discount, jeff will get 15% off his rate and lock in that rate for two years. for liz, we offer plans that allow people like her to pay for only the benefits they need, saving them money. in fact, liz could get up to $2 million of coverage for less than $100 per month. unlike other health insurance companies that focus on corporations and treat everyone the same, assurant health is there for the individual. so if you need health insurance, call the number on your screen, visit our website or contact your local agent. >>> for kennedy universal health care was a passion. with me now is bet senior political analyst pamela gentry and johnathon allen from cq politics.com. thanks for joining us. before we talk about his passion, health care, talk about his life and legacy. this new york times quote says he was quote good and

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while sloane has not yet been charged in this case, he is on federal probation for similar crimes.his actions? the bank fired him. why? a key bank spokesperson wouldn't directly comment, but did say, key's highest priority is to protect the safety of its clients and employees above all else. this clip from the movie "out of sight" starring george clooney as the bad guy, illustrates what bank tellers are instructed to do, cooperate with the robber. >> your first time being robbed? you're doing great. just smile, already, so you don't look like you're being held up. >> in no way do we suggest physical confrontation with robbers. too many things can go wrong. >> reporter: still, some bank customers expressed shock at the firing of nicholson. >> i just can't believe that he would get fired for doing something that i feel was right. >> reporter: as for nicholson, he says despite being fired, if he had to do it all over again, he would. for "today," george lewis, nbc news, los angeles. >> and jim nicholson is now joining us. good morning. >> good morning. >> you'd do it all over again? w

sloan will continue as chairman. moody's removed the transportation authority from review from possible downgrades. the mta runs the biggest trend of system and the new revenue system wants to remove the financial system. after the dow beat estimates with the latest earnings. that's the news now. i'm courtney reagan. >> we welcome you to the second hour of "power lunch" and michelle caruso cabrera is off and mandy, we welcome you for the next couple of days. stocks are back in the green one day after the sell off and we saw globally, american express, home depot and b of a among the biggest winners in the dow this tuesday. >> speaking of those dow components, hewlett packard due out with the after the bell earnings and a day ahead of google's 5th anniversary. we take a look at what the future holds. >> a new report out said homeowners are optimistic about the housing market. are they dilutional or do they see something we don't? >> let's chat about the market. we have this bounce and decent numbers from the producer

i am the director of the sloan center and innovative training and work force development which is atthe state of new jsey. at the center for women at work, we really have been dedicated to assisting state, county and city government departments and workforce investment board's institutionalized online learning alternatives for non college-educated workers. our work has shown a research has shown a viable solution to the barriers that exist for adult learners in accessing traditional classroom based education training. we believe it is a cost-effective method to train the millions of low-skilled americans who need training in order to ride the ladder on the socio-economic scale and tilt self-sufficient jobs. delivering training by computer and internet has been successfully utilized throughout the united states and incorporating high speed broadband programs as improve the flow of learning and enhance the variety and breadth of learning that is available on-line. it is also affordable and flexible and helps to democratize access to training and education for those who otherwise might

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liz sloan wants health insurance but doesn't think she can afford it. we're assurant health, and we've been customizing plans to meet the needs of individuals for over 110 years. for instance, with our two-year rate guarantee and healthy discount, jeff will get 15% off his rate and lock in that rate for two years. for liz, we offer plans that allow people like her to pay for only the benefits they need, saving them money. in fact, liz could get up to $2 million of coverage for less than $100 per month. unlike other health insurance companies that focus on corporations and treat everyone the same, assurant health is there for the individual. so if you need health insurance, call the number on your screen, visit our website or contact your local agent. >>> time to check the numbers on wall street. >>> here's what is on tap for tomorrow on 9 news now at 9:00 a.m. if your credit card bills are causing high anxiety, be sure to stay tuned to mind over money. our panel of experts can help you find a way out of debt and advice on getting a mortgage and refinanc

at least in that very ungoverned border area, possibly going back and forth between each side but sloan that very unclear. >> reporter: we had secretary gates talking about maybe speeding up the process of withdrawalling troops in iraq. we understand a lot of troops maybe going to afghanistan but then you have i the general saying don't be too quick of moving the troops out of iraq and we are seeing a spike in violence, but is it worse than before the troop dawe down, pull back or out of the cities, or is it the same? >> we are seeing bits and pieces. i think it will take more time to know whether this is an aberration or a blip or whether this is a trend. i don't think we know that yet but i think the recent bombings raised the question of whether iraqi security forces are capable of doing this on their own. remember, the u.s. has pulled back in to most of the big bases and trying to let the iraqis take the lead. >> this is something that iraq has wanted and something the u.s. wants, as well. it doesn't mean -- you could still have u.s. forces come out at various points and try to assi

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sloan foundation. supporting science, technology, and improved economic performance and financial literacy in the 21st century. and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> ifill: north korea announced today president kim jong-il has pardoned two american journalists who'd been held since march. he ordered their release hours after former president bill clinton arrived in north korea for a surprise visit. jeffrey brown has our lead story report. >> reporter: the north korean announcement followed a day of ceremonies and meetings begining with mr. clinton's arrival at the airport in pyong-yang. in short order he met with kim, who rarely meets with foreigners, and who had an apparent stroke a year ago and remains in ill health. but state-run media reported kim's held exhaustive talks with mr. clinton. later the former presid

and so i think we have sloan him more compassion than he showed his victims. >> i would be very delightedo go home to his family to die. it would be inhumane second dear cancer from his prostate. i'm pleased about that i'm pleased to hear that authorities are going to use compassionate release. shepard: originally a judge sentenced him to life in prison. scott speicher finally back in his home in florida tonight. this nearly 18 years after the plane was shot down over raike on the opening night of the first gulf war. scott speicher's fate remained a mystery. pentagon announced that bone nagments had been positively identified. this morning in jacksonville, the hero's welcome he so richly deserved. our senior correspondent rick leventhal here with more it? >> was a somer and emotional scene at the jacksonville naval air station after nearly two decades of waiting. his flag draped coffin greeted by members of the navy and his family. his wife placing flowers on the coffin. his children were just 2 and 4 years old as his plane was shot down. >> as sad as we are with the loss of captain speic

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