from the city, to the counties, to your neighborhood. now, it is complete coverage. it is wjz, maryland's news station. >> price of war. dozens of elite troops are dead after the helicopter crashes in afghanistan. tonight the investigation and the dangerous mission that cost them their lives. good evening, i am andrea. and adam has the night off. 30 troops were killed after a nato helicopter was shot down. and most of those killed appeared to be the navy seals. >> reporter: the u.s. military believes the twin rotor chinook helicopter was shot down by a grenade. sources from the u.s. military says giant nato chopper was called into action as a back up. they were in trouble and the helicopter went down. cbs has learned more than special operation forces. most of them navy seals were killed. >> the five crew members are done with seven afghan commandos and a dog. >> the chinook went down in the province west of the city of kabul. it is considered a stronghold. it is the taliban claiming responsibilities for shooting down the helicopter. >> in a statement. president barack obama said. their deaths with are the reminders of the extraordinary sacrifices. >> hamid karzai offered his condolences. >> the seals that died why from the same unit in the raid that killed osama bin laden. this is the worse single day since the war began nearly a decade ago. >> during a bike race in massachusetts. senator john kerry said these things are going to happen as the u.s. reduces troops in the region. >> the faster we can transition to the afghans, the better. >> the joint chiefs of staff added, the best way to honor their if sacrifice is to keep fighting. >> 297 americans have now been killed this year in afghanistan. standard and poor is defending hits decision to downgrade the u.s.' credit rating. they went from a triple a to double a. and there cars the the u.s. to be a risk whyier investment. >> based on incorrect calculations. >> with the contentious debate on the ceiling, there is no one to blame but themselves. >> they are it pointing fingers at elected leaders. >> tailed to come up with a deal that was suitable for long term growth k. >> it could effect americans with the higher interest rates. all eyes will be on the stock marks to see how they react to the decision. >> a final good-bye. they pay their respects to a young future lawyer. brutally murdered shortly after graduation d. >> we are live. and we have a tribute to laurel giddings. >> family and friends say. while holding it, it is an important step to move forward. >> they need a conviction in the case. >> a saturday drill was held for buoying gettings. >> he stephaniely brought out a period of time. and i hope it is something our families will have. >> but shortly after. they found the dismembered body outside a trash can. >> they charged the 25-year-old neighbor and former classmate with felony murder. >> even of before the arrest, they seconded that he could be response. >> we feel somewhat guilty. that she lived next door to the person and we did think he was somewhat strange. but we really didn't think of him as anything but awkward and shy. and not a threat. >> even more unsettling. he told reporters. he looked for him when she first went missing. >> no sign of him breaking in. >> she was gone. >> all of her stuff is was there. >> this day was not about the suspect. and remembering the beautiful young victim who met so much to so many. >> three people started the remembrance. she was my best friend. and i am thinking was my best friend too am of the. >> they will reveal a possible motive in the days. case. >> and they believe it was a case of futile. >> thank you. >> anyone wishing to donate. >> can go to the farry fund. >> they won the st. mary's place. >> and her proceeds will be used to pay for funeral costs and donated to the special olympics. >> right now. baltimore police are looking for an armed robber. and one of most popular city spots. >> 26-year-old robbed four women at boston in canton. taking cellphones. purses annual lets. >> they happened on july 23 rdz. >> police believes he may be response for back up baltimore. >> he has died after his motorcycle crashed into a car. >> witnesses say he was righting on bellaire road. >> and went into another car at the stop sign. >> he just bounce and the way the body was. that's the way where the impact was. >> he was rushed who determined who was at fault. >> the teen is behind bars. charged with muttering a man during a wonned memory. >> i don't want -- he broke into the home last night and when war confronted him. he stabbed him several times. >> and 2500 block of cold fringe lane. they would only reveal that a person was found dead with multiple burns object their body. >> governor of texas holds a map of prayer rally. >> only thing you love more is the living christ. >> he spoke today at the response an evangelical response. and it drew protests. >> they said. kerry is going in blind. and meanwhile our own jennifer. and he is old enough to drink. >> he is running for city council in the 12th did district. >> he was in little italy to host a fun raiser. >> he says. he can do a lot of good in the community despite his age. >> it was the opportunity of a lifetime for ravens fans. >> many got to see the team practice. >> and made it seem like a heel game day. >> let the games begin. >> thousands came for the open season bank said couples. >> after four and a half month it is long. and fans not ole there will be a. >> let's go race ins. >> training catch would move from westminster to o'ing mills. and that doesn't bother fans now. >> lovers a lot to come here. >> besides watching the scrimmage. >> they got up close. and got their did first taste of raven fan farr. >> finally being able to see inside the stadium. >> all those fans out here. and this is just to train it. >> to be a successful season. >> they could make it on excitement alone. >> i think do better in the playoffs. >> and stan will have reaction from the flairs on the action on the see she found today. >> coming up in sports. >> it is the remarkable land being bark. >> she is turning it 60 feet and zero differents. >> water water fraction. >> fate tours family active iises. and you have a -- activities. and it start to come in at 10 in the morning. >> all in the family. >> why they are missing from. >> the girl said you took her answer her will at knifepoint. >> a first look at interrogation tapes. a man is accused of kidnapping. smart. >> couple lives in alabama. and uses safe with parents. >> the state is making clangs after a me tall honor last here. >> and then it is rain coming down and temperatures will go back up. how will it effect your weekend. complete update the forecast is coming up. . it ,, . aaaa... aaaa... aaaa... aaaa... a caramel mocha iced coffee? ahhh! deciding is easy with the new caramel mocha iced coffee from dunkin' donuts. try this sweet combo today. america runs 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new tuna melt sandwiches. america runs on dunkin'. . welcome back. it is 76 degrees and kind of drizzley in central maryland right now. the forecast is coming up. a nationwide manhunt is on for a dangerous bank robbing family tonight. three florida siblings shot at a police car and later robbed a bank in georgia are on the run. dubbed the dougherty gang. and authorities say the three are on a violent mission and must be stopped by any means possible. never seen before interrogation tapes between elizabeth smart, it as two hour interrogation between brian david mitchell. and salt lake city detectives. smart had been found alive with mitchell and his wife nine months after she was kidnapped. it shows mitchell's attempts to tends off questions. >> by whom. >> god commanded you to go into the smart home and take her. >> she had a glorious experience. >> wow. in the end, mitchell admitted to the kidnapping and rape of elizabeth smart and sentenced to life in prison. >> smart is now a victim's right add row kate. it as deed beat dad sting. sure to go down in history. >> i am now a winner. >> one police department in alabama set up a football ticket scam. they were told they had one ticket to the auburn game known as the iron bowl and when they came to pick up the particulars. officers quickly hauled them away. in all a dozen violators were arrested. before i-97 was belt. this was the fastest way to get from baltimore to annapolis. >> nine fates tall pedestrian accidents shows the road is very dangerous. but as they report, it may soon change. >> this year, three pedestrians have been killed here. >> the walkers are just inches away going a mile a minute. >> last month here. two teens were hit leaving a canle value. she died. now this marks the spot of the accident. >> go to the carnival and someone hits them. >> waiting for the bus. she has lived here and and a half gates around the dangerous flow of traffic. she said the girl's death is the latest to happen here. >> it is like a speed on 95. >> yes, they do need to do that. >> from brooklyn to pasadena. the state is spending money to use timers and improve sidewalks. >> any time you have an intersection like this. there is no really, crosswalk. and it would help. >> what can we do to put in the engineering side of it. and we need everyone as far as the walkers to cooperate. >> they should do that. >> people say the state can make all the changes they want. >> and they continue to go from the crosswalks. >> 3,000 has been sent. and it will come next sprang and perhaps it is enough along the highway. >> wjz, eyewitness news. in all, there are 13 locations along the highway targeted for the up grades. these projects have been in the works for years. celebrating america's favorite red head. lucille ball. today the beloved star would have been turning 100 years old. but in hollywood, the birthday party goes on. it is called lucille ball at 100. and highlights the life and career of the late queen of comedy. >> no one quite like lucille balance these days. >> looking at red hair and stomping grapes. >> not the red hair. > >> can't be as funny as lucille ball. >> i wish the forecast was one of a kind. unlike lucy, it is not. it is one of the forecasts, we will have a little rain today. little rain tomorrow. and possibly little rain on monday day. >> don't mind the rain. we can use it. >> as long as it doesn't interfere with the weekend activities. >> we have got officially. 15/00ed of an inch. this is a 89 degrees and show you radar. coming down from the high and dropped about 10-degree it is heading into the almost midnight hour. >> six is the overnight low and we will get right about to that arrangement. >> first time doppler radar shows what we are denying with. low pressure system down near the clinia. >> it is connected to all of the activity'sise. and what we are dealing with is heavy bouts of rain and through the region. up and down the entire eastern sea board. and found the 95 corridor up into it nandz. >> some of these storms have been really, really strong at times. thunder, lightning. annually start to see the front continually. excuse me. push on through. and excuse me. i think we might have to take a break. > >> well, we will check in with tim tomorrow morning object eyewitness news at 8:00 a.m. for the first warning weather forecast. >> coming up in sports. derek mason has decided where the new nfl home will be. we will find out where when we we will find out where when we come [ male announcer ] looking for a complete picture of your money? it comes with a calendar that shows you all your finances at once. it lets you know when your money's going out. and when it's coming in. it even tells you when you're running low. we call that danger days. it's built to help you see your money in a whole new light. experience everything virtual wallet has to offer at pncvirtualwallet.com. pnc bank. for the achiever in you. ♪ . an update on tim who had something stuck earlier. he is doing just fine. he willle grab some water and he will be back later with the five day forecast. am we were all scared. >> he is okay though. >> hopefully you grabbed a drink of water before we do this. >> you okay. >> all right. >> another free agent signing of major proportions and sets the stage for one heck of a competitive season. involves the guy who got the most catches in history. derek mason has made up his mind to join the new york jets. and teaming up with rex ryan, the defensive guru. and d mason becomes a competitor. and downtown in the purple passes and seven touchdowns last season for the ravens. >> free to the public. before 24,000 plus today. and with coach john harbaugh said they were okay and sometimes they weren't. >> and younger ones according to joe flacco. >> doing a great job. they are out there fighting. and doing pretty well at this point. and they got to figure out and do some things. and we will see where they are: >> it is the former torre smith. and first pre-season it game d eagles ravens. thursday night. and inductees into the pro football it hall of fame in canton, highway. >> it is nfl films founder. and tight end shannon sharpe. and won one with than. and asked. >> the early one gets hall of fame consideration. >> i can say this. >> i am the only pro football that is in the haul of maim. >> i am the second best player in my own family. >> meantime. beall talk baseball now. game two. orioles. blue jays. downtown. and 8th inning. and it is toronto outfield for jose bought tease at that. and nick mark contact sis' fly back -- nick mark cake kiss. and -- nick markakis and orioles win toned. final of 6-2. and gets the win. orioles back home this weekend. and back on wjz. and it is right here on wjz. map. >> okay. thanks. >> that is sports. >> sounds good. >> thank you, stan. still to come on eyewitness news at 11. >> living with lions, what protested this him to spend protested this him to spend more than a month 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walked into a cage where he will live with two big cats. at his private automatic craneian zoo. and the living conditions are the same. and he has added a shower a toll let. en and humane treatment of wildlife. > high wire artist did that. he succeeded today. by walking a 15-meter steel long wire above ground by two hot hair balloons. >> it took place in the hunan province. >> they snatched and walking backwards. and doing the high wire. >> why is the question. we will be right back. 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