>> president obama will travel to new york city on thursday to visit ground zero and mark the death of osama bin laden. he will be with family members of those killed on september 11. >> >> we are learning about what navy seal teams encountered. they continue looking for bin laden and they found him, he resisted and i shot him. they reported back to base. geronimo was the code name they used. >> it took 40 minutes from the time they landed. it is an operation that few could pull off. we have an inside look. >> this is probably the most elite commando unit in that u.s. military. they are known as skilled team 6. their primary focus has been on catching terrace with bin laden at the top of the list. the two groups of 12 on the compound burst from their helicopters and within two minutes, they had gotten their target. they're considered the best of the best. the six guys are part. >> this is the all-star team of the navy seals. >> he is a retired navy seal officer and an academy grad that served eight years on team to. the man chosen for what may go down in history were well prepared. >> their combat tested. they have been on a couple hundred missions already. they knew what they have to do in practice and practice. they do not have to go in there and think. they see a bad guy they know what to do. >> trading is legendary. they have to learn to overcome the harshest conditions to operate on the sea and the air and the land. the men who carried out the mission are likely to athletes and were likely team captains in high school or college. they are stars whose names you never know. the conduct of missions in secrecy and have receded into the shadows. >> you will never see these guys. if you're the guy who put the bullet in his head, you will never see that. >> they have to be ready to go anywhere in the world at a moment's notice. their home base was not too far from here in virginia beach, virginia. >> thank you. add turns out donations are pouring in to the navy seals. the foundation says donations are a 60%. many of the online donations came with notes attached thanking them for their service. $6,000 in donations came in monday alone. they give financial help to the families and children of navy seals. >> if you are traveling and expects -- expect to see more police and you have seen. fears of retaliation has police on alert. >> it is not clear just how long this extra security will last or how much it will cost. for now, it is here in force. capitol police and park police, district and metro police, all have stepped up security in the wake of osama bin laden's assassination. >> police chiefs from 24 of the transit agency's held two conference calls monday. now on metro trains and buses cannot expect more d.c. police and canine units searching for explosives. expectancy capitol police vehicles and officers on foot, at area mosques and synagogues expect belize. reaganreports -- airports expect more officers. while some supported the security, some are skeptical. >> the bill -- vigilanceother said district police should focus on problems first. >> and the police chief said she does believe they do have enough resources to handle extra threat and security threats without pulling officers off the streets. they said they are using their hundred reserve officers to their full extent as well. >> thank you. our team coverage continues. more perspective from the families of 9/11 victims and soldiers. we are on storm watch as rain and high winds had this way bringing a dip in temperatures. we have the first check on the forecast. >> until the storm and rehm gets here, we're dealing with gusty winds and high levels of tree and grass pollen. we show you the severe thunderstorm watch for portion of our viewing area including frederick county and alleghany and washington counties in maryland. the rain is to the north and west. the storms are along the mason- dixon line and that is where most of the energy is from the first batch of rain to the north of pennsylvania. there is an increase amount of rain developing southwest with a cold front and low pressure center bringing rain to the metro area 8:00 p.m. through midnight. there could be some heavy thunderstorms. it feels like summer. sunshine and breezy and warm weather. 82 in la plata. a look at the weekend forecast in a couple minutes. we go now to a investigation in virginia. police are investigating how three bodies and it up in the middle of the road. there were discovered early in the morning. that is not the only crime scene police are investigating. >> at least three different crime scenes, including one where a pit bull pup was found inside an abandoned car. we're expecting to hear more from the sheriff but we can say that the people in this community are in shock tonight. late this afternoon investigators used a laser scanning equipment to map the area where the bodies of two men and woman were found at 3:00 a.m. on the side of this two-lane road. they had been shot to death. the discovery have this world community on edge. >> it is scary that you are living somewhere that close to where three people would be killed. >> a 911 call said sheriff's deputies to a home. >> they had the gun on one guy. >> 2 miles away, the bodies were found and authorities say there is a connection. >> we feel the incident was among parties that new each other. >> this vehicle was abandoned. it matched the description of a car used in a home invasion and there was a lot of evidence that police are not talking about. it appears that tar -- tires made match these tracks where the bodies crownwere found. >> it was drugs? >> probably. everything is around this area. >> there have been some calls for service along the road and there has been a lot of criminal activity and they are trying to determine if that is connected to the three homicides. >> a loudoun county man shot and killed his wife and turned the gun on himself. larry perry said he killed mercedes perry 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[ man ] for general electric here is ronald reagan. ♪ ♪ >> , under recall expands to include hundreds of thousands of vehicles. airbags can deploy too forcefully. they are recalling 2003 and 2006 accords and some acura 3.2 models as well. one death is attributed to the problem. honda plans to notify later this month. >> rescuers were searching for them boy scouts. parts of the forest was flooded. after they reunited with their parents. >> i needed to know where he was out. >> another day at camp. >> the rescue took place feet from an area where 20 people died last year during an overnight flash flood. you can see where the families were concerned. the pressure to stop floodwater is led to a dramatic move. we have the latest on the flooding and tornadoes cleanup. >> the mighty mississippi and swollen. many parts along the stretch could flood this week. in an effort to spare small towns and this -- this levy was blown up by the army corps of engineers. the ohio river has had record set in 1937. >> i am concerned everytime i see a drop of rain. i would like to get this done. >> the water has been diverted and is spilling into 130,000 acres of farmland. 90 homes could be affected. a farmers' request for the supreme court to stop the levy explosion failed. >> every decision is calculated in the public safety of protecting lives. >> flooding has forced the casinos to evacuate. they may not reopen for three to six weeks. >> it is like a ghost town. it is unbelievable how quiet it is. >> in alabama, more than 30 counties have been declared disaster areas. more than 300 people are still missing and people's lives are still in ruins. >>an infusion of charity is providing homes. >> turning to the weather. it has been beautiful today but things are changing. >> it will get chile. we will be lucky to hit 60. the winds were nice but hollen was high for trees and grass. -- pollen was high for trees and grass. a live look at the web cam in looking out across the bay. high cloudiness of the but the son has been able to get through some breaks. gusty southerly winds and 82 degrees in kensington. 81 in falls church. here comes the rain. two batches are over north central and northwestern virginia and parts of maryland. the larger area of rain is still to come. there are areas of thunderstorms building. heavier downpours probably into the metro area of at 9:00 p.m. to midnight. some heavy thunderstorms in that as well. we will keep an eye on that. anything that needs to be passed on. we're in good shape. great outdoor weather with warm temperatures and a breeze. as far as the specific areas under watch frederick county and jefferson and berkeley and morgan counties and washington and alleghany counties. temperature 80 degrees now in washington. 82 in frederick. cooler air northwest and we have had these gusty winds. 33 miles per hour gusty wind. it is not so bad when they are blowing 80 degree temperatures around. a different story on the other side of the front. 40 now the -- 49 in detroit. the gusty winds and cooler temperatures will follow this front. temperatures falling to about 60 overnight. the southerly winds will come back. that will bring in the cooler air. kind of cloudy through the day. a chance for sun in the afternoon and more sunshine and warmer temperatures by thursday and again on friday. here is our forecast. limited afternoon sunshine and a bit of a breeze. hi 57 to 62. rain chances still hanging on and the rain will end. maybe a few afternoon showers. check out the weather any time you need weather information. wjla.com. we posted a blog explaining the other possibilities. it turns out another dancing celebrity is going home tonight. after the judges scored the karate kid scores. >> one moment to celebrate the no. 10. feels great. >> if i were a football player, i would try to be the best i could be and that is what i am doing with this competition. >> see if viewers' votes are enough to save him. "dancing with the stars" tonight. 16 oprah shows remaining. you could have a chance to go to chicago to see one of the final shows. just watch for the keyword of the day and you'll get the second key word here. today's key word is gassed. hunter both of today's key words and you will get the -- enter both of the key words. it will be a spectacular show. this is the last chance. go on line now. >> we have a lot of people who have registered. better get in now. next startling statistics about woman and herheart disease. >> everyone owns a share this and everyone joins this honor with me. made the 2011 teacher of the year. >> after a busy weekend prince charles makes a visit to the post wedding getaway is over. it is back to normal for prince william and his bride. the couple is returning and celebrating at an undisclosed location. william and kate plan to take long a honeymoon overseas at some point in the future. >> what is pretty good if you are a role. >> i have to agree. the father of the world's most famous grin came to washington today. >> prince charles deliver the keynote address at a conference and went out and toward the supreme court. he spend some time at common good farm. he is there right now and we will more on his visit. the president welcomed the best and brightest teacher to the -- teachers to the white house. the 2011 national teacher of the year hails from maryland. she got a very special honor today. >> the national teacher of the year mary shearer. >> she began as a volunteer and top the first =-- taught the first ap class. >> they are excited and enthusiastic. >> she is taking that lesson all the way to the white house. >> education is not the filling of a pale, but the wedding of a fire. it takes a special person to light that fire, to raise our children's expectations and never give up on them no matter how challenging the maybe. >> she teaches ap chemistry. when she started, 11 took the class. today it is 92. >> in the coming months, she will take time off to travel the country, preaching the gospel of hope creativity, and shared responsibility. >> everybody buying into the idea that our students are worth it and they are the future ratherof our nation. parents say they've always saw glimpses of greatness. >> the thing we noticed early on is she had empathy with other children and kids who did not get things as fast as she did. >> the president remarked will only be as strong as the education we provide our children. coming up next, 24 hours after delivering triplets, this mother of six is helping teammates. if you shop in montgomery county, you may be paying more. i will tell you why in a moment. we feel great for the country, great for the kids jumping up and down. we got a victory out of this thing. not so great for us. >> a different perspective on the news of osama bin laden stuff from those closest to the 9/11 tragedy. >> every american has a direction to the news of osama bin laden's death. those with close ties to the tragedy and those in the military have stronger feelings. >> we are near the pentagon now with more. >> today in the wake of the assassination of bin laden a number of people came to the national shrine to reflect including here at the pentagon. at the memorial, carol rubin assisted visitors. volunteers to the shrine of the 184 victims some who were inside the pentagon and others on american flight 77. >> that was a numbing experience and we have been numb for many years. >> bittersweet is how they describe the news. >> we are happy for the country but not so happy for ourselves because he is not coming back. >> veterans of the vietnam and korean areeras at the memorial. >> 9/11 was revenged. >> they ought to make it a national holiday. >> their 24-year-old son was hospitalized at walter reed after being shot last month in afghanistan. >> from afghanistan to germany and from germany to walter reed. he was doing better. >> we have this big sign, we will never forget. >> they said the u.s. should leave. >> and no-win situation maybe. it is time we pool our young men from afghanistan. >> we taught to a number of teenagers and some said they thought it was unfair to bin laden, that he did not get a chance. among older people, we found no such reaction. updating tonight's top stories. the white house could release a picture of osama bin laden's body. it could be inflammatory if it is released, they said. the white house wants to put an end to speculation without informing radical muslims. someone spotted the bodies of brian daniels and a woman and another man. police believe they are connected to a home invasion. there are tight-lipped about evidence found in the car. the cleanup continues in the midwest following the devastating flooding. they demolished part of a levee and the could punch holes in more levees. water levels are meeting a record set in the 1930's. montgomery county is banking on big bucks from backs. -- bags. >> the tax on bags like this is not about money but the environment. most of the people we spoke with our buying them. cursor shopping can include a lot of them. this one loaded up a dozen plastic bags. under the new tax that would add 60 cents to her bill. >> i understand it. everyone is hurting for extra money attacks was passed and you will pay 5 cents per bag. plastic or paper. >> i probably will not buy them anymore. i will take my own. >> the new revenue will go toward protecting water and buying reusable backs for the poor and elderly. it will extend beyond the stores which sell food to almost all retailers. >> it makes people stop and think and if they do have bags they can use over and over again, that helps. it is a step in the right direction. >> some business owners think this will be one more headache. >> i would hope that nobody had to go through this bookkeeping nightmare of keeping track of bags. >> we found shoppers who shifted to the reusable friday and say it is not that big of a hassle to bring your own. >> it is good for the environment. >> county officials expect the tax to bring in $1 million its first year but they say they also hope it will bring in less money in the future as more people become accustomed to reusable bag iss. time now for checking the traffic situation. >> not too bad out there. we're back up and slow again. old georgetown and georgia avenue, travel lanes open in that stretch as well. you are slow again from 66 to gallows. back to you in the studio. whynew starling numbers are coming out. a big surprise for hundreds of local students as they took time out to work out with thousands of other students around the country. >> another big delay for the launch of space shuttle endeavour. why the plans are on hold for a while. 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we will see why the most likely successor may not be the biggest threat to the u.s. also a former president honored in bronze. we will see you in a few minutes. >> thank you. women throughout the d.c. area are joining to fight alzheimer's disease. i have the honor of mcaemceeing today. they give information about those living with alzheimer's. there were honored for their commitment to raising awareness. >> that is the congressional committee this afternoon. he was talking about last week's outbreak in alabama. he looks right at home. the rain is inching its way closer to the metro area. we have areas where storms are. let's go to the radar. that stretches back to the southwest but this is west of the mountains. we should come out this evening. later tonight there is a better representation of the location of these showers. pretty heavy rain. additional thunderstorms moving in. that probably will not be until the 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. hour towards midnight. the watch extends south and we will -- we have seen their on the southern fringes of the action. 82 in frederick. the pollen count grass and tree pollen in the higher range. the rain will take care of that for a while. some rain left over tomorrow morning and limited sunshine. breezy and cold. 62 is the high. sunshine on thursday and parleys sunny on friday. partly sunny on saturday. a slight chance of showers in the afternoon and the same into monday. we will take another look at the storms at the 6:00 p.m. hour. we're looking at another defining moment. >> this may be the most defining of the season. they're in tampa for the best of seven series with the lightning. this is a must win situation. this would be almost impossible to come back from. the caps held an optional skate before they left for florida. he would not talk to the media before he left. they lost eight straight games in december and they say they learned from that streak and they will not panic now. we have the latest at the forum. >> it is not time to panic yet. i wore red just in case. the caps were in the same position two years ago dropping their first two home games to the rangers and came back to finish the series. the rookies also dropped two games at home in the championship series and they went on to win the cup. what killed them so far this season is turnover. that swap a shift change in game 2. they need to eliminate careless mistakes and they know it is not over yet. >> we have to win one game. we have been there before and we can do it. we have been in tough situations. we're going in to win. >> there was some speculation that the goalie would be pulled for a backup but today, the coach shot that write-down and he will be back in that tonight. >> we will talk to you and in sports at 6:00 p.m. the group that supports the green manen. they have been asked to stop touching the glass and doing handstands. leave them alone these are the green men. they were told, no more handstands or touching the glass. can you see them going down to the game? ok we ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] with amazing innovation, driven by relelentless competition, wireless puts the world at your command. ♪ ♪ a maryland man might have found a loophole. >> he fought it because of a typo in the law. how this could affect everyone's speeding tickets. >> it had to do with to the real letters. the difference between b and d in montgomery county law. one day last december, it was driving from his office to court when he got snagged by the speed camera allegedly going 45 in a 35 m.p.h. zone. >> i was aggravated about it. >> he received this $40 citation showing his car going through the intersection. >> like i would do for any client. i pulled the statute. he believes he found a typographical error. it states violators must receive evidence from police of their violations under section 21800 b. he took his ticket to court and argued the statute should refer to article d. >> they will have to send to the certification or it will have to stop prosecuting these cases. >> the case went to the court anyone. the judge agreed there was a mistake. he said that throws a wrench in the speed camera programs. motorists who live near the camera said he is a hero. >> i have been hit 20 or 25 times. i understand he went to court and are refunded. send me a check. >> the statute is written the exact same way in every county in the state so that is why it could affect the entire speed camera program. montgomery county said it is looking into the matter to see what to do next. >> very interesting. thank you. that is it for us. at sixth, no information on the death of osama bin laden. we have the latest of what went down. who is the next big terror threat? we have experts on who will fill his role. get ready to battle some road work on the beltway. where it is happening and we're now at 6:00 p.m. >> life in hd. this is abc 7 news at 6:00 p.m. on your side. >> we begin with new details in the death of osama bin laden and the war of words between the u.s. and pakistan about that rate. >> officials are trying to decide whether to release graphic photos taken after h