a conversation with former baseball great darryl strawberry. he had four of world series championships and he is known for his off the field troubles. in a new book, he details various troubles, including a struggle with alcohol and an abusive father. the book is named "straw." that is coming up right now. >> there are so many things that wal-mart is looking forward to doing, like helping people live better. but mostly, we're helping build stronger communities and relationships. with your help, the best is yet to come. >> nationwide insurance proudly supports "tavis smiley." tavis and nationwide, working to improve financial literacy and the economic empowerment that comes with it. >> ♪ nationwide is on your side ♪ >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: darryl strawberry was part of four world series championships. despite his exploits on the field, he is equally well known for his troubles of the field. he details his often painful struggle in a new book that of your body is talking about. it is ca

so much so, that you will never look at hulling strawberries the same way again. >> hulling strawberriess lose so much of the strawberry. >> that's true. >> they're a hull of a gadget. >> oh, good. you look very relaxed. >> i am. >> you just need a little drink in your hand and you'd be perfect. >> okay, speaking of cooking, also in "today's kitchen," we'll show you how to make home made ice cream but without the gadget or the machine. but with all the great taste. chef tyler florence is going to show us how it's all done. >> also coming up more of meredith's exclusive interview with the instant and perhaps unlikely superstar susan boyle. we've got some surprises -- meredith has some surprises in store for her. it's really going to be fun to watch her reaction to some of the surprises. first a check of the weather with al. >> as we take a look, show you what's happening for today, we've got beautiful weather in the pacific northwest, along the coast, 74 seattle. 78 up in portland. 91 degrees down in miami. tomorrow, look for rain in the northeast. hopefully it will be out of here in time

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >> top of the morning to you. 71 degrees. it's about 10 degrees cooler when you head out to the airport. the sun will be up shortly, before 6:00 a.m. we'll see partly sunny skies, thickening of the clouds this afternoon. we can't rule out a passing shower. the better chance of showers to come in tomorrow. but where you see the cloud cover, that's where a stationary front is parked offshore. we're getting an east easterly, southerly flow. there's a chance of showers but it's minimal. a mix of sun and clouds. 82 degrees in central maryland. i'll let you know how long those temperatures will last and what we can expect as far as showers the rest of the week coming up. >> "covering the na

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would say you -- chris said strawberry. right. our final question. grant, we asked amar'e what celebrity would you like to make sweet, hot filthy love to? what did he say? >> oh, man, i'm married, man. >> right. but we're talking -- you know, everyone has a celebrity. >> halle berry. >> halle berry. let's see what amar'e said. amar'e? >> i didn't mean to do it to you, g. >> denzel washington. [ laughter ] really? all right. now this could tie the game up. we asked grant the same question, to whom would you most like to make filthy h love what do you think he said? >> um, i would say ciara. >> ciara. let's see what grant said. fantasia because you're always singing her songs. well, that signifies we're running out of time. 15-10 and we have come to the final question. actually it's the teamwork challenge. you worked together with your teammate on this challenge and this renders the rest of the game completely useless. to the nearest poundow much does our security guard guillermo weigh? you have to guess guillermo's weight. >

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >> time to get to one of your answers for the watercooler question of the day. >> what do you think about the decision to reinstate michael vick? >> he served his time. he should not be punished again by denying him a chance into the nfl. give him a second chance. >> we will read more answers in the next hour. one person in texas has had problems getting adjusted to a disability. >> we have the inspiring story next. >> from the time they met, it was love at first sight. >> she loves me, and i love her. we talk to each other often. >> an unlikely source of encouragement for a girl who always felt different. >> it not of my friends did not have this. it made me feel uncomfortable. >> sh

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. >> is this really your strawberry? >> that's really my strawberry. i was surprised to see it this morning because it's past the peak of strawberries. is it sour or sweet? >> no, it's really sweet. >> for those of you who haven't been watching us. eat as much you want. leave me one tomato i'm going to put it on my salad later. a lot of people are gardening this season. garden sales are up by 30%. a lot of people are trying to do this to save money and eat more organically so we planted a guard ton see whether or not we could save in money and things have been going pretty good so far however no guaarden is witht its troubles. >> what is this, mint? >> no, basil. that's from the story. >> what is this? >> parsley. >> it's been about two months months since we planted our recession garden and as you can series, made a lot of progress. already picked some vegetables, sugar snap peas, strawberries and also tomatoes are just about ready to be picked but it hasn't been without problems. so our garden expert walter reeves is here to join us and help us with

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >>> investigators are searching a historic african-american cemetery in chicago area where hundreds of bodies may have been dug up. four former employees are accused of digging up hundreds of corpses then dumping them in a scheme to resell burial plots. the cemetery is home to civil rights lynching victim. >> there is the most horrific experience that i have had in this lifetime. >> this is horribly difficult. i can't tell you the number of women i talked to that can't find their children. who can't find their babies that they buried here. >> one investigation turned up nothing today but more searches are planned. >>> friends, family and former teammates said their last goodbyes to nf

darr strawberry's new boois called "straw:inding my way."is a couraous telling of he story about a guy whos career all loved and llowed. i think you will be poweredy what he shares i the new book. nicto ve you wt. congratulations. good to see you. my pleasure t haveyou here. that is t show for tonight. pbs.org f our show. than you for wating. as always, keep the faith. >> for more infmation on tay's show, visit tavis is next time we will see yothen. >> there areo many things that wal-mart is looking rward t doing, like helpg people live beer. but stly, we're helping build stronger communities and relationships. because with your he, the best iset to come. >> nationwe insurance proudl supports "tavismiley." vis and nationwide, working to improve finanal literacy and e economic empowerment that comes with it. >>♪ nationwide is on your side ♪ >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewe ke you. thank you. caption by the nationalaptioning institute --www.ncicap.org--

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>> that is a saving of 25 calories and strawberries are packing with vitamin c and anti- oxidants.d witches would be dry without -- sandwiches without map might be dry without mayo. >> but instead use humeis for fiber and protein and get the anti-oxidants. >> reporter: and for the snacks in between, cynthia puts a spin on the rice crispy treat. >> i want to thuse the sweetened rice cereal. they don't pack a lot of newt is. use popcorn. >> reporter: switching out for popcorn makes for an 80-calorie difference. pasta lovers want to save 180 col -- calories. toss out the spaghetti and swirl up spaghetti squash. >> it is rich in vitamin a which is a immune booster and a large source of potassium. >> swap this out and bank 490 col your -- calories. >> good tips. >>> the news tonight is far from over, the news edge at 6:00 starts rit now into we're starting off with breaking news. a woman found dead in annandale, fairfax county. the investigation unfolding in hummer road. that's where matt acland i now. he joins us now by phone. matt. >> reporr: there is probably about two dozen fairfax

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i would say go for the dark chocolate-dipped strawberries. okay?m only has 35 calories and 4 grams of sugar. and strawberries are superstars of summer. they're loaded with anti-oxidants, vitamin c, and fiber. all those good things that protect your heart. >> have an apple, my mom would say. cynthia, we appreciate it. we've broken down some of this mess this morning. thank you very much. >>> we'll be right back, everybody. stick around. coming up on "good morning america" businessman to fisherman. after the system he created helped tank the country's financial system, he gave it all up for a life of harvesting oysters. >>> and our "weekend window" oysters. >>> and our "weekend window" and ponderosa pines of rocky protection active sunblock. s our photostable technology provides uva protection... proven to last longer than traditional sunblocks. and it stays waterproof up to 4 hours, for our strongest protection. that outlasts their energy. continuous protection. and try aveeno baby, the #1 dermatologist recommended baby sunblock. aveeno. that's the

like strawberries, 2-pound pack, just $2.99. this week only, at giant. >> a very good morning. cloud cover downtown. in maall start this morning. the clouds will hang around most of today. -- a mild start this morning. the clause will hang around most of today. -- the clouds will hang a realm most of today. a sticky ligature forecast high court today. it looks like this -- let's take a look at your forecast high today. it looks like 76 degrees-80 degrees. shower storms, mainly in the afternoon east of the metropolitan area. tonight it will be around 62 degrees-66 degrees. a chance of rain tomorrow. more on your seven day coming up in our next news block. >> thank you. friends and family gathered at the baltimore rowing house last night to celebrate the life and legacy of former deejayin. she died at a swimming accident at her home. a scholarship was given in her honor. >> a three day old baby in kentucky is seriously hurt after the family dog track it away. the drop -- the baby was in her crib when the dog and grab the child. the father saw what happened and chased the dog. she

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you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. get gold bond pain relieving foot cream. maximum strength medicine stops pain fast. gold bond pain relieving foot cream. finally fast relief for painful feet. >>> welcome back. you are looking life at a shot at downtown washington. the washington monday numb and the jefferson memorial there. >>> it is billed as broadway's most talked about new musical and now you can see the show at the kennedy center through august 2nd. with me is tony award winning director. welcome back. you are a bethesda native. >> that's right. >> where did you go to high school. >> woodbridge high school on old georgetown road i think it is now something else. it is gone. the building is there. i don't know wha

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >>> good thursday morning. we are doing fine on the eastbound dulles toll road from 28 to the beltway. it is angie with the early- morning traffic report coming up. >>> in the news now approaching 5:11. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is urging asian nations to vigorously enforce the latest united nations sanks against north korea. at a summit in thailand, secretary clinton said washington will pursue every avenue to rid the korean peninsula of a nuclear threat. >>> hundreds of people attenned -- attended a vigil for bowe bergdahl. the soldier captured by the taliban in afghanistan. president obama said the military is doing everything it can to find the missing sollier. >>> po

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >>> an investigation in to what caused the gas tanker explosion is in underway. >>> for decades it has been called the sears tower but no more. the new name is the willis tower. chicago's landmark will be named after a british broker instead of the american retail chain. the building is still the tallest in the united states. >>> an amazing survival story for an 11-year-old boy vacationing in ocean city. he went in to cardiac arrest on tuesday after a massive sand tunnel he was building collapsed on him. beach patrol dug him out and managed to revive him. amazingly he wasn't seriously hurt and returned to the beach yesterday. he was a little worried about going back to the beach but h

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >>> welcome back to 9 news now. our time is 5:13. howard is here to start the week off for us. >> i already blogged this morning about about the weather stations that the faa runs and their accuracy. so some thoughts on that. faa if you are out there, read it. you want if you want to talk to me we have the chat room going. it is all there at wusa9.com. i'm not happy with the lack of accuracy. we'll put it that way. talk about the weather. because it is a beautiful weekend. good to have opinions, beyond. it makes life more interesting. talk about the weather, though. we have an unusual appearance in ' 30. on this day in 1930 the temperature soared to 106. it was the hottest day in wash

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >>> could you be at risk for getting oral cancer? a dangerous cancer that usually goes undetected until it is too late. dr. alex is a cosmetic dentist and founder of the aesthetic dental spa. good to see you. each year in the united states i was surprised at this statistic, 35,000 people learn they have cancer of the oral cavity. >> yes, they do and 7500 deaths come from it every year. >> reporter: when you talk about the oral cavity you are talking more than the mouth and tongue. >> the tongue, mouth, lips, cheek, palate. all of those areas are at risk. >> whose at greatest risk. >> men are twice as likely to get it and older population are more likely to get it. african-american men

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel. see the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. my dentist gives me act restoring mouthwash. act kills germs, restores minerals strengthens enamel. act restoring-- for strong teeth act now. while you slept new developments in the debate over health care reform. the plan would be a $544 billion tax increase on the wealthiest taxpayers. three democrats vote against that. republicans like virginia congressman eric cantor says it is too much money. montana senator believes progress is being made. >> all of us are going to be paying an astronomical cost at a time we cannot afford this ambitious grab. >> we are finding ways to put the cost in the right direction. good provisions that will lower the rate of health care costs. >> reporter:

you've got a strawberry pop-tart, but i've got a warm, fresh baked strawberry toaster strudel.ee the difference? mmmm. i do. (announcer) pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. kids are hungry after school. that's why i always have totino's pizza rolls. big pizza taste. in a bite size roll. kids can't resist their delicious pizza flavor. totino's pizza rolls. the pizza way to snack. >>> russell brand will be returning as host of the mtv music awards for the second year in a row and they announced taylor swift will perform. the ma awards will be broadcast from new york on september 13th. >>> natalie portman has been cast as marvel studio's upcoming adaptation of thor. the film will be released in the u.s. in may of 2011. >>> the late comedian george carlin left behind a final account of his life. his memoir will be published in november. carlin dedicated a decade of his life to the memoir before he died in june of last year. >>> kim? >> we're talking mussels from brussels and our 9:00 a.m. kitchen. it is great to have you with us. we want to welcome chef and owner o

is it hot fudge, peanut butter or strawberry? the answer is b peanut butter.study finds fried ice cream gets more searches than sugar free or low fat. >>> in nationals the sports are -- in sport the nationals are being led by riggleman. the nats hosted the cubs last night and rich harden in control. he went six innings giving up three hit and struck out seven. one bright spot in the ninth. ryan zimmerman blasted his 15th home run of the season but it one enough. the nats lose 6-2. the two teams play again tonight. >>> day two of the british open is underway right now in scotland and we just checked the leader board. tom watson is back in the lead at five under. after round one yesterday watson was a surprise in second place. he had a great day finishing one shot off the pace. in the overall lead on thursday, this man, jimenez finished the day at six under. as we said has since fallen back to 8 shooting three over par. >>> ahead a report that one of dc's top cops had his badge and gun taken away. >>> and while you slept new developments this the fight over heal

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>> >> rob: maybe a cow, a strawberry farmer. >> bob: marlins have their first base hit. zimmerman goats in front door there. he had the hitter not real comfortable. the target was away and that was a front door slider low and in. almost looked more like a cutter. and a flyball to right. pretty well hit but josh willingham is there. he has it and the marlins are gone in the bottom of the 2nd. on a zimmerman -- jordan zimmerman hit, 1-0. what is it to lead? at pnc, it's doing what most benefits our customers. whether that's building more certified green buildings than anyone on earth. creating online banking tools for the next generation. or making a 10 year, $100 million investment in kids. it's how we've always done business. and will for a very long time to come. pnc. leading the way. coors banquet has been brewed in one place... and one place only: golden, colorado. it's followed one tradition: use the best high-country barley... and only rocky mountain water. and it's been brewed under one motto: never compromise. now maybe this means we're a little set in our ways. b

. >> i see there is strawberry now. >> when i first learned it took me a few minutes to figure it out, but it is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. >> coke is test marketing a new high-tech computerized machine named coca-cola freestyle. it is intense san diego jack in the box restaurants and a few stores and solid senate and atlanta. >> we believe it will totally revolutionized the fountain business. >> by replacing the six or a drink out machine and adding a touch screen that offers more than 100 flavors. >> we are absolutely thrilled to be able to offer more choices available at convenience stores and grocery stores, we have such a variety it is incredible. >> the initial screen offers 19 drinks but with each choice from a selection of flavors. six coke flavors, five sprite, eight power ades, and 0 calories and caffeine free. >> caught -- >> remember this machine is computerized and it doesn't -- if it doesn't makes it just right it will stop discounting the flavor. if the machine goes down -- >> just like your home computer, a reboot solve everything. >> will people like a f