recent flap to display signs in support of a candidate for state attorney. >> the numbers speak for themselves. we are lower than we were less sure, particularly in homicides and shootings. he is out here. he is a community-based advocate. his farewell-received but >> i have an obligation to public safety in this city. i will do anything and everything i can to stay focused on that. >> the campaign signs disappeared from his lawn on wednesday, 24 hours after the incumbent state attorney called for an investigation as to whether he is using his position to campaign against her. >> it will establish whether our police commissioner is a person of truth and veracity or not. >> the mayor does not believe the investigation is necessary. if we ask the commissioner if he can keep up a productive working relationship after she questioned his character. >> that is what the people expected me. that is what the mayor demands of me. -- expect of me. that is what the mayor demands of me. you can take from that what you will. i will do everything i can to keep this city status. >> he declined to tell if the mayor was the one to tell them to take down the side. the mayor did think it was a bad idea, but smiled and told us we live in a country that is supposed to support free speech. >> city prosecutors say is unlikely they will charge the woman who says she was assaulted by four current students did sexual assault charges were dropped after the victim changed her story. the suspect's lawyer says the woman chose to be there for a sexual encounter. she hopes -- he hopes the woman will be charged to >> she said be prosecuted. the story was not true. four young men spent 30 days at the baltimore city detention center for nothing. >> city prosecutors say they did not have enough evidence to move forward with this case. city pools are creating to malt between city leaders tonight. they want to tap into the rainy day fund to keep them open longer. the mayor says that as a dive she does not want to take. we have the very latest. >> usually low-key, mayor stephanie rawlings-blake left her frustration show. >> i think it is unfortunate that we are having that conversation again with the council president. >> the mayor was talking about the plan announced by the council president and other council members to use the rainy day fund to keep swimming pools open. >> it is irresponsible to simply draw in the polls and turn people away. >> the mayor argues that the rainy day fund is not intended for ongoing operations such as running swimming pools. >> last year, when we're in a fiscal crisis, looking at lay off hundreds of people, the council president wanted to take 25% of the fund for ongoing expenses. it is unfortunate. as a leader of the city, you have to understand fiscal policy. that is not sound fiscal popper -- policy. >> the closing of the polls was the result of a budget considered and passed by the council in june. >> to come in at the last minute once the reality set in that the swimming pools will not be open is irresponsible. >> why not, -- y now, and not earlier? >> was the council not aware that the poles were point to close? >> yes, we were. >> a few minutes later, the council president gave a different answer. >> no. >> four members the man in the rainy day fund voted no to the bottle tax proposal. the mayor got a tax to the council, but not the higher tax she wanted. >> had we gone for the full amount, we would have had wiggle room. >> the private donors are the investment firm t. rowe price and an individual that wants to remain anonymous. they join another firm that donated. the council president plans to hold an emergency session on friday for his plan to use the rainy day fund for other polls. -- other swimming pools. [applause] >> in our project economy report, it began yesterday. today, came word that demand for american goods overseas appears to be weakening. it is said stocks barely out of control. the dow lost more than two of its 65 points today the s&p lost more than 30 points. it was a small step designed to bolster the economy. the federal reserve has left interest rates at record low. that, coupled with a new reports came home prices are falling across the country, has created an unusual trend. it turns out in this economic climate, you could end up paying less per month if you buy a home, then you would if you rent one of equal value. inventory is high, prices are low, there are special loans to have, and most sellers are willing to make deals. with that sense of assurance, -- comes a new round of uncertainty for current homeowners. the latest government figures show a 9% spike in foreclosures from june to july, and a 6% spike from july of last year, to july of this year. tonight, we have learned a by convict county man was killed in a plane crash that took the life of former senator ted stevens. his 13-year-old son survived, as did sean o'keefe, the ex nasa chief. in all, there were four survivors. investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash. general investigators say it will be months before they determine the cause of the crash that killed two elapid city resident -- ellet city residents last night. the plane went down in a wooded area, about 1 mile from the airport. 61-year-old jack johnson of the plane. >> he was a steady guy -- very dependable. it was great. if he could fix something for two dollars, instead of $20, he would. >> the family says he was traveling with a friend, joseph jaso, who was also killed. baltimore police are touting costs involving large amount of drugs, the first in lincoln park, on the city's west side. the police helicopter spotted dozen of marijuana plants. i it was discovered about one month ago, but police held off on moving in. there were hoping to catch the grower, but then never happen. the other arrest stems from -- the other bossed hangs -- stems from a takeover. what is the most interesting thing about what was found? >> the boss took place at a car wash on the northwest side. police say the owner is a well- known drug dealer. . the bus started with an investigation into this man, lloyd green. they get it hit you with distributing cocaine all over the city, including at his car wash. investigators doing surveillance tuesday, near the 1000 lot of the east preston say they witnessed what appeared to be a drug deal between lloyd green and shawn conley. they arrested shawn conley, and followed lloyd green to his car wash, where rich where a search warrant on covered cash and weapons. >> they had a kilo press, and six firearms. >> could i talk to you? >> no. >> a man inside the car wash refuse to speak with us. during a news conference, police and the mayor displayed the drugs, including 100 grams of heroin. they say a dangerous felonies off of the streets because of good police work. >> he is known to the baltimore city police the our apartment. he is a violent felon. he has a gun conviction that runs. he is a known cocaine distributor. >> we are targeting violent offenders. we're getting the guns and drugs off the street. >> police say the investigation into the car washes on going, and they say there could be additional arrests. >> friends of the delicate city teenager injured in the terrorist bombings in uganda has returned to maryland. emily kerstetter has returned for -- return friday. her grandmother has set to return to our home. police in uganda have made four a rest in the attacks which killed dozens, including an american from delaware. the holy month of ramadan has begun. the start as determined by us sighting of the -- by the sighting of the move. muslims typically refrain from eating and drinking. while much of the muslim world prepares for ramadan, israeli police have been holding training exercises in case any trouble arises before or after friday's prayers' during the holy month. they simulated violence. friday prayers often go on without trouble, despite the fact that israel usually prohibits young palestinian men from praying at the mosque. dozens of prepackaged salads are being recalled over a bacteria scare. child care can cost a lot of money. have you compare it to other costs? we'll share the results of a new study, said ahead. that is just the taste of one option on the table. find out how you can choose the ravens fight song. we will have those stories and an anti-blizz summit on our nation's capital. >> we are tracking showers to ourselves. there is a good chance we could see showers tomorrow. i will break it down for you. >> and anti-bully summit was held in washington. lawmakers heard from dozens of students were once victims. more needs to be done. >> we think there has not been enough attention here. we are trying to change that. >> lawmakers increased spending for programs by 12%, and i have already launched a national campaign. it could lead to civil rights violations. also, the race for millions of dollars continues in washington for education. governor martin o'malley says they would use the money to revise grade school education, and redesign a program for teachers and principals. >> maryland has a long history of suspect -- success. investing in maryland is a great idea. >> the competition is fierce with 19 finalists. only 15 will receive checks. maryland will learned next month if they're receiving money from the race to the top program. in tonight "consumer alert," fresh express is recalling nearly 3000 cases. the product was sold in more than two dozen states that they had a used by date of august 10. you are urged to throw it out if you have it. knowu're a mom or dad, you child care could be costly, but does it compare to other expenses? a new study finds that child care is nearly $5,000 more than the average college tuition and exceeds the food expenses. there are actually raising prices try to match our hours parents are working in order to make ends meet. be the biggest baltimore ravens fan in your neighborhood, but even the most spirited defense are not up to speed on the fight song. they have will -- reworked a classic, but they need your help. jennifer franciotti explains. >> the baltimore marching the ravens have a rich history, but they do not have a fight song that resonates with fans the way the old colts song did. >> it came to surface that we wanted the fight song back. >> the marching band director says it became apparent last year at the premiere of the film "the band that would not die." every game, that song debut goosebumps -- gave you goosebumps. >> when we played the cold song, that is when the place went wild. that is when the marketing department decided to take a closer look. >> the ravens asked the news is directed to come up with a new song. they wrote new words to the old tune. fans are getting a chance to see -- to choose. you can listen to the old song of the ravens website. ." -- and the new sod. after listening to each, you can't take a vote. >> it will be the fan's decision whether we stay with the current fight song. the overwhelming favorite is the new version. >> extended song -- is the new song is chosen, it will be ready by the first game of the season. >> what do you think? make sure your vote counts. you can make comments on wbaltv.com. here is something " we are doing. you can actually upload and mp # version of a baltimore ravens song decomposed. did not forget to join our team for the preseason special, which airs this saturday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.. will also rebroadcast the special. stay with us. gerry sandusky has more on the ravens in sports. >> now, your insta-weather-plus forecast was sandra shaw. >>. -- of course, everybody, including raven's fans are wondering what the weather will do tomorrow night. we have a 50% shot of showers and storms. the best chance would be in the early afternoon hours and into the late afternoon. by game time, it is hit and miss. right now, the storms are off to our south and north. the energy will affect us tomorrow. the front will do all out. we will stay humid. with the cloud cover, we will get a break in temperatures. right now, it is 88 downtown. he the at the airport. 79 around easton. today, extreme heat again. 96 at the airports and the inner harbor was 10 degrees above -- above the normal high. last night, it only got to 82 degrees. that was as cool as it got. tonight, upper 70's downtown. partly cloudy. after midnight, we expect the cloud cover to increase. that is a prelude of things to come. where to get showers and storms in the mountains of western maryland, only to low 80's tomorrow. we will be at 87 degrees tomorrow. we're not want to eliminate the humidity. it will still be sticky out there. on the eastern shore, we will stay mid-80's with a chance of showers at about 50%. the day forecast is quiet. we have a back-door " from double-dip through the area. it has been making some progress. there is an upper level disturbance that will rotate through tomorrow and enhance the chance for showers and storms. but the timetable. 8:00 p.m. tomorrow night, there is the potential. the model has been going back and forth. in the sec the energy will hit tomorrow afternoon. we will clear out -- it looks like most of the energy will hit tomorrow afternoon. we will clear out by friday. it looks like 87 tomorrow. scatters and -- scattered storms tomorrow. fred, lessen the chance. we are in the mid-80's. we'll stay that way for the weekend. >> the orioles' home run binge continues on the road. see if they can ride the power hitting into a rare road win st. >> as power ball, america's favorite jackpot game. your estimated jackpot is $38.1 million. remember, for $1 more, you can add our power play option. your multiplier is two. your first 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because they had all become lactose intolerant. call geico and see how much you could save on homeowners insurance. >> now, a lot and sports with gerry sandusky. >> for the first -- third time this week, -- this year, they put back in a bit of back-to back winds on the road. brad bergesen picks up the win. he is motoring around third. he beats the throw easily. the orioles are up 2-0. brian roberts, the orioles' fifth home run in two nights. brad bergesen took full the advantage of the offense of support, holding cleveland to only two hits. four strikeouts for brad bergesen -- only the second complete game for the orioles this year. the orioles when it 3-1. tomorrow night, the ravens taken that step in putting together their 2010 team. the coach wants to see how many players hold up. the ravens head coach remembers his own rookie season when he went into his first season as a head coach. since then, he has taken the ravens to the playoffs twice. before anyone war is about january, he wants to worry about august. -- for anyone worries about january, he wants to worry about august. he admits things feel more comfortable as first fidelity will seasons did >> -- this first two seasons. >> you do not want to mess up the game, you are more nervous about the first one. now, having been through a few times, i'm probably a little more comfortable. still, it is a game, different from practice. it is a chance to work all the things we work on, even as a coaching staff. those are things we will need to work through. >> this season, we will bring you expanded coverage of the ravens throughout the week on wbal +. you can watch 1-winning drive. the shows will air monday through friday, at 7:30 p.m., and again at midnight. make sure to check our web site, wbaltv.com for the latest schedules. you can find the channel over the air at 11-2, and channel for 60 on verizon fios. jim gray has a flair for getting into high-profile spats. he has stirred the ire of the u.s. ryder cup captain. gray reported tiger woods will automatically get a spot for one of the teams. breaking -- today, the capt. denied it. he says if anyone were to tell anyone of the decision, gray would not be even fits on the list appeared >> there is nobody that is promised anything right now. it would be disrespectful to everyone that is try to make the team. i have quite a few people that i am looking at. i would not disrespect to any of the potential players. obviously, there was a misinterpretation of what i said. that is an incorrect ". >> he said-he said the side, tiger woods will have to have a good showing in order to play his way on to the king. stay with us. not that long ago, many families were priced out of an overheated housing market. but the times have changed. get the facts at remax.com. it's a great place to see all the listings in thousands of cities and towns. with lots of houses to chose from and down-to-earth prices the dream of owning a home seems more attainable than 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