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wendy rieger, news 4. >> and you know what, news 4 is also on twitter. check us out. we've got more than 2,000 followers so far. also, much more ahead on "news4 this week," including the summer checklist you'll need if your kids are going to camp. and an update on the lite girl who stole everyone's hearts with her charm and >>> there he is. that's wynton marsalis, one of several jazz talents invited to the white house. he shared his music with students across the country. this was hosted by first lady michelle obama. she said it's only natural to start with jazz, america's indigenous art form. >> indeed, jazz is considered by many to be america's greatest artistic gift to the world. the understanding and appreciation of jazz is integral to understanding and appreciating american history and culture. >> country and classical music will also be featured in future sessions of the white house music series. >>> in case you missed it, a fourth season of "america's got talent" is under way. shows like this have brought us names including susan boyle and little caitlin mayer.

i'm wendy rieger. just ahead.e're going to have the latest on the deadly shooting at the fitness center where the man opened fire inside the crowded club killing several people. we're going to have a live report. >>> news for your health, helping women overcome infertility when other methods have failed. and an airline is using facebook allowing users to find the bestn there's something big happening at pizza hut. - woooh, nice! - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like our stuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'zone... and our personal panormous pizza starting at just $5. the big eat tiny price menu. only at pizza hut. - woooh, nice! - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like our stuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'zone... and our personal panormous pizza starting at just $5. the big eat tiny price menu. only at pizza hut. >>> she's brave, back out in the elements again. veronica johnson. warmer today. you look so cool. >> warmer today but we got a little bit of a humidity drop. if you look up at the sk

. >>> i'm wendy rieger.ust ahead, we are going to continue to follow the developing story out of gaithersburg. a student pilot took a wrong turn and got an unexpected expert. >>> lufrp with lindsay. nascar superstar sits down for a chat over crab cakes. going green. an environmentally friendly local eatery. >>> an update on the weather with veronica johnson. she is outside enjoying the sunshine. >> i am. the only thing with me that bugs me this time of year is a little bit in the way of itchy eyes because of the ragweed that is moderate again today. a lot of folks suffer. some people -- first part of the summer got through the tree pollen okay. but now they are going what's going on. raspy voice and itchy eyes. it is the ragweed. today's count is 26 per rains p cubic meter. let's put the graphic up for you. and let's talk about what else we can expect. warm temperatures, dry conditions, too. and 86 degrees. current temperature across the area. and meanwhile, on the satellite and radar loop, nothing going on

wendy rieger joins jim handly next. >>> police arrested a 14-year-old and an 18-year-old in connection with the robbery and murder of a man in charles county, maryland. >> new video of the man who opened fire the at a health club on tuesday night killing

. >>> i'm wendy rieger. relief for two customers of two major credit card companies as they announce they are dropping some of their fees. a controversial ad campaign feature it is first daughters stirring up a food fight in washington. lindsay czarniak sits down for lunch with former redskins coach joe gibbs. those stories are coming up in a few minutes. there's something big happeng at pizza hut. - woooh, nice! - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like our stuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'zone... and our personal panormous pizza starting at just $5. the big eat tiny price menu. only at pizza hut. - woooh, nice! - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like our stuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'zone... and our personal panormous pizza starting at just $5. the big eat tiny price menu. only at pizza hut. >>> in taiwan, military choppers are carrying survivors to safety from remote areas devastated by a typhoon. at least 70 people are dead but hundreds of others are feared trapped in the muds an

wendy rieger, news4, washington. >> wow. now we are thirsty. >>> coming up next on "news4 at 5:00," it was all together to say i do. a maryland delegate pulls off a fake police raid. what happened after he put his girlfriend in handcuffs. >>> metro's cell phone service. soon it won't be just for s. >>> welcome back, everybody. now at 5:30, i'm jim handly. >> i'm eun yang. coming up in this half hour, stay connected. more metro riders will cell phone service, pay to play. the washington nationals sign an expensive rookie. lunch one lindsay. >>> we begin this half hour with our top sty. a maryland state delegate sta as police raid in the name of love. delegate john cari didn't came up with an elaborate plan to propose to his girlfriend. >> here's the problem. it was never cleared with the top brass in the police department. chris gordon has the story. >> reporter: it happened on a boat in baltimore's inner harbor. the police helicopter circled ominously above. making it look like a real raid. 39-year-old maryland state delegat

i'm jim vance. >> and i'm wendy rieger. this pardon came this afternoon from kim jong-il at the request of former president clinton. steve handelsman has the latest. >> reporter: the official release says the former president and his party have now left north core re, a but it certainly sounds like in the party are these two american women who were locked up sentenced to 12 years of hard labor. so their families are certainly excited. and here in washington, a lot of officials, a lot of people are also hopeful that the former presidens

i'm craig melvin. >> i'm wendy rieger. vick spoke at a news conference this morning in philadelphia. dan hellie joins us with more on this story. >> after spending 18 months in federal prison and losing tens of millions of dollars for his involvement in a doggh

. >>> i'm wendy rieger. coming up, a warning for drivers as local police investigate an increase in break-ins. we will meet a virginian getting ready to make his third trip into space. local grocery stores are battling it out for your business. that could mean lower prices at the checkout. >>> first, she's not a household name. when disaster stwriks debbie has been the public face for the federal government. relaying critical information about crash investigations. she's handle ad number of high-profile events, including june's deadly metro crash and this past weekend's deadly collision between a hicopter and small plane in new york city. she has been with the safety board for the past four years. she was confirmed as its new chairman at age 39. she is the youngest person to ever hold that job. >>> there is a lot more to debbie story. pat collins had a chance to sit down and talk wit her today. pat joins us now with more. pat? >> reporter: i spent time with debbie today. you know, she has a license to drive

i'm jim handly. >> i'm wendy rieger. jim and doreen are off this evening.the president held a town hall on the issue today. it was much quieter than we have seen in others. steve handelsman has more from capitol hill. >> reporter: thanks. good evening. this obama health care town hall is open to the public. tickets by lottery and there sure was the expectation of disruption. but it didn't happen. president obama went to new hampshire to reformulate his health care pitch. this taking a beating in the latest sxols town halls. >> health insurance reform. >> reporter: insurance reform is the new you obama spin. >> getting a good deal from the

. >> i am wendy rieger. freed hours after bill clinton met with north korean leaders. >> steve? jim, wendy, thank you. big issue nuclear weapons. a diplomatic door may be opening by this rescue of two americans. mission accomplished. freed u.s. journalists laura ling, left, euna lee on the right leaving north korea wednesday morning local time. with former president bill clinton. the women who had been sentenced to 12 years in prison for entering north korea heading back home to a california airport. their families' nightmare ending. >> of course, i am elated. this is one of the happiest days of my life. i am going to go down there and see my little girl. >> the former president's private secret meeting clearly had the blessing of the secretary of state and president obama who demanded lee's andling's release. nbc news learned that al gore, who employed the journalists helped arrange their release before bill clinton went. even ailing and reclusive dictator kim jong-il came out to bask in the world spotlight. >> what allows him to solidify himself both internationally and nation

good evening, i am wendy rieger. jim and doreen are off tonight. he answered an ad on crgslist posted by what he believeas a 16-year-old girl. tut ts ad was posted by an undercover police officer. jackie benson joins us from rockville. jackie. >> the allegations are disturbing. the veteran montgomery county fire fighter was arrested in the parking lot of the shopping center in gaithersburg. documents allege that he agreed to meet there and pay $150 f sex to a person he contacted through an ad in the adult services section of craigslist. a female montgomery county police officer went on the internet using classified for sale and social networking sites to post advertisements as though she were a 16-year-old girl placing an ad for prostitution. >> it iscourt documents allege used county e-mail address. fire chief richard bower tells news 4 he took action after being notified of the july 20th arrest. >> i was fully aware of the situation yes. as a result of that i took an action which placed the individual oleechavhi wsai i pd eav which is paid leavee

wendy rieger takes us there. >> reporter: these rotisserie birds keep them coming back for more. the chickens that find their way to your plate at chick's res straunltd are not only good for the paletate they're good for t environment. this generation believes good food is about more than just taste. >> we believe it's about being good to the earth and to the body. so it's about healthy fast food and about being responsible to the earth and to the people in your community. >> they accomplish that by sourcing their food from the local providers. the picture on the wall show the farm in many pennsylvania where they get their chickens. their disposal cups and containers are biodegradable. the restaurant composts 98% of its waste. the building itself, a row house off 11th street was renovated. you can read about it in the various eco-journals for the s.ification of their cuomer their t-shirts ask people to eat responsibly. the clientele gets it. >> they're totally green and they zplan everything to you. >> there's the health impact, eating hormone-free chicken. when you toss your tra

wendy rieger, "news 4." >> and they look like they're having fun too. for more information on how to live green visit our website at nbcwashington.com and search "going green." it is now 9:26. 74 degrees. still ahead on the weekend ee indication, the latest on the american hikers arrested in iran. iraqi leaders are now getting involved. plus the happy home coming and the end to a fight over an old tattered flag, why a father refused to take it down. >>> and air. >>> updating the to the outer loop in springfld is starting t move.s veit happened on the beltway road and thek exit for southbound 95. it had been closed since 4 x this morning and traffic is backing up. >>> sonia sotomayor will be sworn in as the first hispanic supreme court justice. she won during her confirmation vote. she will take her seat on the high court in september when this justices convene for a special meeting. and republicans, democrats are talking about health care reform and the economy this morning. president obama said in his radio address this morning that health care reform

i'm wendy rieger sitting in for doreen gensler. >> i'm jim vance. it has taken over a block in northeast washington. plans call for the show to rebuild a community center. but working alongside the builders will be d.c. police offser on the clock. and we have learned the city will not get reimbursed by the show. jackie benson in northeast d.c. with more. >> reporter: you can see the officers at work here at the construction site the home of an after school program for some of the city's neediest children. should d.c. police officers be providing security here? news 4 has obtained documents showing police chief kathy laneer authorized the use of dozens of on-duty officers 24 hours a day to protect a bidding under construction onned me street northeast the scene of an upcoming episode of the show extreme makeover home edition. christopher bowman. >> the idea that we'll take 30 officers and take them away from citizens. the citizens are anything rechlt police officers are angry. we are not here to be the police to pro tkt a corporation. >> home of the

i'm wendy rieger. jim and doreen are off tonight. >>> we will first get to the heat.is 11:00 and it remains hot and humid in the nation's capital. we are living up to our summer reputation. derrick ward will show us how people are trying to keep cool but let's head up to bob ryan. bob? >> you can see some showers knocked the temperatures down. germ germantown, 74 degrees. these are showers in prince george's county. theyre a long way from loudoun county but they have been moving rapidly east with cloud-to-ground lightning. that is the good news. how does this compare? we had our hottest day of the summer so far, 97 degrees. remember, two years ago it was 102 degrees. right now only 81. that's how it feels in washington. the temperatures in many spots are down into the 70s because of those showers and thundershowers. i think we will be seeing more tomorrow. this will not be an extended period of heat. there will be a break coming autopsies we go to the next couple of days. i will tell you about that. the hottest day so far this summer. >> thank you, bob. >>> the heat a

. >> i'm wendy rieger sting in for doreen. we are going to start by getting a check on the weather with bob. >> we are under a flood watch and we have still very, very saturated air. you can just see it outside. here are the areas under flood watch until later tonight. including the washington, most of the metropolitan area but heaviest rains now are for you folks into charles county and into southern maryland. they are not only heavy rain but also some thunder once again. some areas have had up to one to two inches of rain while other che ca s eeyo satn yonee batch of moder b od ra coming up i-95, too. and as we go through the remainder of theigarht we e going to continue to see some of these areas of heavy rain. look at andrews air force base.w almost two inches. so again, it is a flood watch through later on tonight. after midnight things will be settle down. meanwhile, in the atlantic, there's where most of the weather is for danny. look. this is a great picture from, again, polar orbiting satellite. it is a minimal storm

. >> i'm eun yang in for wendy rieger. >>> we begin with some severe weather and tornado warnings right now. bob has been tracking these storms. he is up in the storm center with the up-to-the minute information for us. bob, what's the latest. >> that's for folks into southern maryland and st. mary's county, officially still a rnado warning in 5:15. let's go right to digital doppler xt and you can see the line of severe storms. it has had a history of rotation and i will zoom right down to where it is now. right around leonardtown. let's track this storm. you can almost see also that there is the hint of a hook echo and with the rotation. it has been moving at about 20 to 25 miles an hour. there's the small towns that are in the threat and in the -- line of this. right now, obviously, leonardtown, but from here spots like great mills, st. mary's city in the next five to ten minutes. and obviously with the tornado still in effect for another 15 minutes for you folks into st. mary's county, i want to stay safe and stay inside. if you hear the wind come up. this storm has had a history of

. >> i'm wendy rieger. there are at least eight fires burning throughout california. jay gray is in southern california with more. jay? >> reporter: hey there, wendy, jim. yeah, and you talked about the state of emergency declared by governor arnold schwarzenegger. at this point even the firefighters saying this is far more than an emergency. conditions here are dire. and they're only getting worse right now. the attack continues from the air and on the ground. >> it's like a war zone. >> reporter: but after six days the army of firefighters working around the clock is still losing the war against mother nature. >> there's really no opportunities to go in there and draw a line to stop this fire so we're trying to contain it best we can but we're really -- this fire is burning wherever it wants to go. >> reporter: some of the most graphic evidence that the fire is in full control is here in tujunga canyon. cinders and ash replacing just yesterday was a community. >> this is usually very green and so it looks like a desert. very sad. this would happen. >> reporter: it's

. >> i'm wendy rieger. jim and doreen are off this evening. tomorrow with a deadline, the senate is racing to complete other action, as well. >> reporter: good evening. up here on the hill today, the outcome of the sotomayor confirmation balloting was not in doubt, but this was still dramatic in the senate. the final vote looked like history in the making. senators standing to say yes or no. >> the yays are 68 and the nays are 31. >> reporter: confirmed as a supreme court justice sonja sotomayor 57, raised poor in new york, parents from puerto rico, a brilliant student, a prosecutor, a federal judge for 17 years. nominated by presidentobama, sotomayor will be the first has panic to sit o the supreme court. every democrat heaped on praise. >> she is extremely intelligent and she represents the american ideal that at the end of the day race and ethnicity and class aren't supposed to predetermine anything. >> reporter: nine republicans voted yes. >> judge sotomayor's decisions, while not always the decisions i would render, are not outsid the leg

. >> i'm wendy rieger.e watch on theeaonvens tight ast pnsar of ouarldea cou be facing some serious floinsghi c tevening. let's go to

. >> i'm wendy rieger. northeast police officer shot and killed a man early this morning at an area gas station. this happened in the 3300 block of benning road. that's where a man reportedly armed with a gun was banging on the cashier's window. police say that the man ignored an officer's order to drop the weapon and that's when one of

. >> i'm wendy rieger. the coroner in los angeles unseals reports today that say that jackson's death was caused by lethal levels of propofol. jay gray has more on this developing story. >> reporter: nbc news has confirmed that the los angeles county coroner now considers the death of michael jackson a homicide. police sources say their investigation continues to center on the pop star's personal physician. those sources indicating he could be charged with manslaughter. investigators search dr. murray's clinic last month. new information from search warrant affidavits unsealed today in houston show jackson had "lethal levels" of propofol in his blood the day h died. t murray had been treating the pop star for insomnia about six weeks, given wrajackson propofo every night. >> propofol was never meant to be used night after night. >> reporter: the bigger problem may have come the night before and in the early morning hours of the day he died when, according to the warrants, dr. murray was apparently worried j

i'm wendy rieger. >> i'm im jimhandly. we begin with seom closure news for a neighborhood terrorized. it is sentencingay d foran m d convicted of preying on the elderly in bethesda. >> it was the day in court the victims and their families were waiting for. a hyattsville man was sentenced to life in prison today. after a deadly robbing spree left an entire community in fear for nearly a year. tracee wilkins w in the court and joins us now live from rockville with reaction to this. >> reporter: the prosecutor said that this manteied these women and left them for dead. not caring what would happen them, knowing they were independent, widowed women and living alone. while the defense maintains this man's innocence, he still got five life sentences. one without the possibili of parole. >> this man will never walk the streets again. never to victimize another member of this community. >> reporter: 34-year-old jose garcia will spend the rest of his life behind bars. first-degree murder and 13 other charges. including multiple co

. >> i'm wendy rieger. senator kennedy lost his battle with brain cancer last night. the 77-year-old passed away at his cape cod home. president barack obama speaking out about his mentor today. >> the united states senate, i can think of no one who engendered greater respect or affection for members of both sides of the aisle. >> we have coverage as we look back at the life and career of senator kennedy and begin with the imprint he made right here in d.c. tom sherwood joins us with that part of our story. tom? >> there are and will be tons of tributes to senator kennedy but local washingtonians felt his impact, too. >> certainly the white house will use democrats will use the name, aura of senator kennedy to say look, this is the year it has to be done. >> that's the national about and international tribute and reactions to ted kennedy's death pour in, many local washington institutions are feeling a personal loss from kennedy's death. local catholic schools in the city. >> he was interested in the schools it anded in what we were doing. >> reporter: kennedy with co

i'm wendy rieger. >> i'm jim han low. top story tonight, two women ran down over the weekend. one was draced 83 feet. the other 113 feet. the person behind the wheel dr aeywa leaving both victims lying in the street suffering se

. >> i'm wendy rieger. doreen is off this evening. senator kennedy was taken from his family's home on cape cod to the jfk library in boston. he arrived late this afternoon. steve handelsman is in boston this evening to talk about this. >> reporter: good evening from the jfk library in boston where senator kennedy's coffin has arrived. been taken inside and nearly 100 members of the kennedy can't are paying their respects. when they come out, there is a big line of the general public here. one security officialed 1600. it could be many more than that. the line stretches off into the distance and thousands of others in this area have already paid their respects and as the senator's motorcade made its way here. senator edward kennedy began his final journey. his casket carried from the family's legendary home at hyannis port. the whole kennedy clan had gathered to joyfully and tearfully remember the family patriarch. earlier there had been a private family mass. the procession would leave cape cod and make its way through massachusetts

i'm wendy rieger. >>> jim handly. our top story tonight. a woman's car tires flattened near the charles county courthouse. now it is possible a judge, a judge, is being investigated in connection with the incident. it happened at the courthouse monday. the scene was record order someone's cell phone camera. tracee wilkins joins us with the latest on this story. >> reporter: we are looking for the video. it appears that one of the officers here was actually responsible for recording that. it looks that what happened here is that since they started doing construction over this way, it made parking here at a premium especially for folks who are coming out at

. >> i'm wendy rieger. clinton portis has talked about his birthday gift.ow to keep charges off your account. >>> but our top story at 5:30, police investigate an immigration scam as the motive for the murder of a local pizza shop owner. a prince george's county woman is behind bars tonight. police tell us his attempt to get his brother citizenship may have led to his murder. pat collins joins us live northeast with the latest on this investigation. bizarre story, pat. >> reporter: indeed it is, jim. bizarre money for manage plot that ends in a case of murder. >> reporter: shahabuddin rana killed because he cut off cash money payments to a woman for marrying his brother. this according to court documents obtained by "news4." mr. rana found murdered inside his pizza martstore back on august 18th. one police officer said it was the bloodiest scene he's ever encountered. according to court documents, mr. rana had 14 large lacerations to his head. multiple skull fractures. nine lacerations to his left side. and there was an apparent attempt to set him on fire.

. >> i i'm eun yang in for wendy rieger. coming up, no lesbian love. the controversial diner kiss caught on tape. filling up. are you getting your money's worth at the pump? rumors about a quarterback replacement. >>> our top story at 5:30, authorities investigating a wild house party in anne arundel county, maryland. turns out organizers did not own the house. borrowed bortwedrywe it withou and they left quite a mess behind them. hundreds of teenagers paid to drink and dance at a party that was advertised on facebook. it happened in seven meadows. turns out that the party was thrown in a vacant house that organizers broke into. chris gordon reports. >> reporter: this house has been for sale for several months and has been empty since the owners moved to washington state. but last friday night, it was the scene of a wild party with 200 teens and young adults who paid organizers $10 to $20 each to drink, smoke marijuana, and dance to loud music. >> there was at least 30 guys hanging in the driveway. cars parked all around the cul-de-sac, down the street

i'm wendy rieger. >> i'm jim handly. coming up in this half hour, game time countdown. skins kick off just hours away. we have more live team coverage. plus, skinny magazines. not the models. we are talking ad cash. school schedules. much more than just a computer glitch. >> we begin with an act, alleged act of retaliation that came to a tragic end. thdor was stolen endomet pom f t ir f amerot poen frocks, maryland. then tossed over a bridge >> they say it happenedft ia fnt with m a on a cell phone. the dog, a teacup chihuahua, named zoe is now gone. pat collins has been following this story all day for us. he joins in the studio with more. >> reporter: tonight we hear from the little dog's owner and man accused of tossing the dog off the bridge. s owr. with e' >> she was m io anmpcon, family companion. shnt vwecompion. she went on vacio sh avd woo otr.el se would travel to the store ts th. i often had her in my purse. >> reporter: like a member of the family. >> absolutely. .ere a .tug >> >> reporter: to lose to lose feels le i lost a child in my family. >> reporter: s

. >> i'm wendy rieger. senator kennedy lost his battle to brain cancer last night at his home in hyannis port, massachusetts. during his nearly five decades on capitol hill, kennedy served alongside ten u.s. presidents vigorously championing causes such as health care and civil rights, earning him the nickname the lion of the senate. michelle franzen has our report. >> reporter: good evening. short time ago senator john kerry, who just left the kennedy compound, came out to give a statement. he said that the family is having, obviously, a difficult time today but they are pulling together and holding a private vigil tonight. this compound served as a retreat and at age 77, senator nnedy was the patriarch of a dynamic family dynasty that captured america's attention for more than a half century. tributes poured in today for a towering figure in american politics. s are zpents visitors in hyannis port left flowers for senator kennedy near the family compound. a summer haven, now in grief, along with the natio

i'm wendy rieger. >> i'm jim handly. coming up in this half hour of federal reserve chairman, tyson's corner cheateder. "wednesday's child." backup quarterback. redskins fill-in speaks tout night about the season. >>> we begin with our top story of the day honoring senator ted kennedy. he is remembered as a master statesman that once said the pursuit of the presidency is not my life. public service is. kimberly suiters takes a look back. >> reporter: edward kennedy grew up in the shadow of two brothers that became american icons but his decades in stuchlt senate established him as a political legend and in his own right. >> undermine the medicare system and next will be social security. >> reporter: left with family wealth and fame, he was devoted to helping those less fortunate. massachusetts voters sent him to the senate in 1962. two years after brother john f. kennedy won the white house. >> the torch has been passed. >> reporter: heady days of camelot cut short by tragedy. jfk's assassination in 1963. followed by rob

. >> and i'm wendy rieger. >>> cash for clunkers is great fehr dealers but not for charities. >>> first, a fraternity party flap involving d.c.'s mayor. >>> mayor adrian fenty is telling "news 4" tonight that it was mistake for his office to spend $37,000 in taxpayer money on a party monday night for his national fraternity. that fraternity is holding a convention here. the mayor says the fraternity has repaid the money. tom sherwood is here with more on the story. >> reporter: the mayor said a mistake like this won't happen again but it's still unclear how city taxpayers wound up paying for the party. kappa alpha si is honoring its members and community work they do. monday night at the historical society's carnegie library downtown they held a lavish reception but at the request of the mayor's office, city taxpayers paid for it. two bands, open bars, tables of food. >> there are some things in life where u o want tspeak clearly in saying, you know, this was just a mistake. >> after the party, fenty asked attorney general nichols to review the payment and nicholls said it wasnt imprope

. >> i'm wendy rieger. president obama hailed bernanke's action during the economic crisis and said he is the man for the job. steve handelsman has our report. >> reporter: president obama said he is keeping ben bernanke on as federal reserve chairman because bernanke averted disaster. >> approached financial system on the verge of collapse with calm and wisdom. with bold action and out-of-the-box thinking that helped put the brakes on o economic freefall. >> reporter: some economists axwreed. >> i think there's little debate that bernanke has done an excellent job of getting us threw it. >> reporter: others complain bernanke's bold moves dropping interest rates to zero came after he let the housing bubble burst and wrecked the economy. >> very similar to the captain of titanic arguing for another command based on how effective he was in getting people into lifeboats. >> reporter: bernanke's current term runs until february. why did president obama interrupt his vacation and bring the fed chair to virginia

i'm wendy rieger. >> i'm jim handly. coming up in this half hour, when to die. new grim website calculator. modify your mortgage. liz joins with us a special guide for homeowners. >>> i-95 shut down the construction project that may be a traffic nightmare. >>> we are going to begin with our top story. apology from a top educator about a school scheduling snafu that affected thousands of kids. it is not the way the parents and students of prince george's county wanted to start the new year. thousands of kids unable to go to class because they didn't have schedules. today the superintendent of schools offered an apology. keith garvin joins us to tell bus this. hey, keith. >> official was the school system said they knew they had a problem a week before school started and had scheduling issues in the past. this year the number of issues was doubled. today they addressed how to move past an unwelcomed glch. >> good afternoon. thank you for joining us. >> school system's top man got right to the point. the scheduling mix-up in prince george's county had been frustrat

coming up, wendy rieger with "news4 at 6." >>> uncomfortable and dangerous conditions for those who had be outdoors. we'll have more on the heat in just a bit. but first, we're following breaking news from loudoun county, virginia, where a man is dead after a vicious dog attack. good evening. acked in heattd aacke in a ho t ohe -- on plaza street in northeast lezeburg this afternoon. jackie bensen is following this breaking news. she has the latest in lezeburg. jackie? >> wendy, this is an unsettling story. 's

. >> i'm wendy rieger. the skins are taking on the ravens tonight in baltimore. the game is scheduled to start at 7:30 but the excitement is already there. let's start with dan who is live in baltimore. >> preseason

wendy rieger introduces us to a local woman who start add coffee company right in her own backyard. >> reporter: if you never thought a coffee bean could be sensual, you have never seen smoking beans undulating in a cooling pad fresh from a roaster. that will wake you up. >> my first fresh cup of coffee was emotional. >> reporter: she's the owner of local yore gajic fair trade coffee and is starting to appear on your grocer's shelves. >> we are presently in three whole foods locations and we're really excited because in september we'll be in 191 giant stores in d.c., virginia, and delaware. >> reporter: when the economy went south she had to come up with something creative. >> this is a display of the type of coffees that we have in our products. >> reporter: she admits she had an affair with coffee since she was a kid. >> i used to eat coffee when i was a child with my father. and then i graduated to eating coffee ice cream and sprinkling on top of the coffee ice cream. >> reporter: her motto is great coffee with conscience. she only buys it from licensed coffee brokers which guarant