listeria was found on equipment used to produce the apple products. the apples have been sold at mcdonalds, burger king, and giant food stores. user dates are july 8th through august 20th. if you bought the product throw it away or return it to the restaurant or store. >>> we told you time and time again how sitting too long at work is bad for your health. >> this morning we are offering solutions to get you up from sitting at your desk all day long. what some employees are doing. >> reporter: lisa christian has always tried to led a healthy life tile but often afinds life gets in the way. almost as soon as she gets up in the morning lisa finds herself sitting right back down. >> i sit all day at the office, i commute to and from work. with a two-year-old i have less time to get formal workouts. >> reporter: lisa found a way to do it at work. in the corner of her office lisa has a treadmill desk. doctors say lisa is bucking an unhealthy trend. >> we are sitting more and more and more. the average person went from standing 90% to now standing 35% of th

listeria can be a serious potentially life-threatening illness. symptoms include fever, nausea and diarrhea. >>> drivers continue to shell out the big bucks at the pumps. gas prices have risen 178 cents past two weeks.allon over the they're still 20 cents lower than in april. higher crude oil prices along with several refinery and pipeline problems are to blai. the drought has pushed prices up by increasing the cost of corn-based ethanol. >>> the federal government is stockpiling its freezer with more than $150 million worth of meat, fish and poultry. the department is buying it up to help with farmers and ranchers. president obama announced the plan in iowa including the purchase of pork, catfish, chicken and lamb. it will be used for federal nutrition assistance programs as well as food banks. >>> a man is thankful for his good nans tonight. how they came to his rescue when fire broke out in his own home no and a much different look in london today. nobody at olympic park. when the park will be filled with athletes again. >>> plus, who was your

health officials say these night may have been contaminated with listeria before shipment and they're now part of a nationwide recall. 300,000 cases and 300,000 individual back items are covered under that. experts say listeria can cause potentially serious illnesses, and parents should be on the lookout for fever and nausea. well, tax-free week is officially underway here in maryland just in time for your back-to-school shopping. now through saturday, you might have to pay maryland's 6% sales tax on shoes and clothing the cost under $100. for more information on which items are tax-free, head to our website wbaltv.com and click on slide shows. everybody enjoys of having to pay taxes while shopping for clothes, but most people do not enjoy having to try those clothes on. right? scott is reporting that there's no way to find a perfect fit without a trip to the dressing room. >> no breaking news here. shopping can be a pain. even if you know your size, clothes are still something of a mystery. but what if you knew your exact measurements in a way only a high tech futuristic body scanner

. >>> more concerns over listeria mean another recall. this time birch farms is recalling honey due melons. they were sold -- dew melons. they were sold across the country. listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infexes. since there's no label on the money due melons to let you know -- dew melons to let you know whether it should be thrown out, you have to call the store to see if it's part of the recall. >>> there's a new test that could quickly detect whether or not a person is having a heart attack. swiss researchers say they have now developed an algorithm that computes the results of tests quickly to determine if the patient is having a heart attack. 77% of patients were able to be diagnosed quickly. others still needed further objection. more study -- further observation. further research is needed. >>> 2011 state-by-state obesity data was released. the south has the highest number of people who are too heavy. mississippi has the highest obesity rate in the country with 34.9% who are 30 pounds or heavier. colorado has the lo

. >>> recalling cantaloupe and now honey due because of listeria concern. they are pulling the melons sold in 18 states, including maryland and virginia. listeria can cause serious food poisoning. no reports of anyone getting sick. the honey dew have no identifying stickers but packed in cases labeled just melons. the cantaloupe in question have a red birch farms label on them and was shipped between july 15th and july 27th. >>> reverend belly graham is waking up at his home this morning. doctors released him from the north carolina hospital yesterday. 93-year-old was treated for bronchitis. in a statement graham says he is grateful for the exceptional care he received. he was rushed to the hospital over the weekend. he will continue to undergo physical therapy. >>> 4:48. now a double diagnosis. northern virginia couple did not expect. colonel and his wife have been married for 55 years. in 2008 betty discovered a lump on her breast and doctors found breast cancer. this past june he discovered he has breast cancer, too. >> and, doc, what you got? he said i'

listeria was found on equipment used to produce the apple products. dc, maryland, and virginia, all part of the recall. the ready pak apples have been sold at mcdonald's, burger king, also at wagmans and giant food stores. user dates are july 8 through august 20th. if you bought the product, toss it out or return it to the restaurant or store. >>> in iran tonight, at least 180 people are dead, more than 1300 injured, after an earthquake shook the northwestern part of the country. the quake had a magnitude of 6.2 and was quickly followed by three after shocks. iran state television reports four villages were destroyed. more than 60 villages were heavily damaged. the country is prone to daily earthquakes, but most are minor. >>> just ahead on 9news now this saturday, why one woman is lucky to be alive this weekend after a bizarre lightning strike. we'll have the story. >> and after a wet spell, we're finally looking at a sunny and dry sunday. we've got . >>> a woman is lucky to be alive today after a bizarre lightning strike. investigators say lightning

>>> a food wholesaler is recalling 133 pounds of cheese because of contaminations with the bacteria listeria. they distributed the khaoedz to restaurant and stores in california and two other states. it is the big woods glue, packed in july of last year. dated june 28th this year. the company says no illnesses have been reported and says anyone who bout the cheeses should -- bought the cheeses should get a refund. >>> recalls due to listeria contamination, packaged product by mystic bay, by ready pak foods were distributed to mcdonald's. no illnesses reported. >>> the police are saying they are looking for the culprit of theft. eight street signs have disappeared in the past few weeks alone. many in residential neighborhoods. those signs cost $100 a piece. plans to replace them but it will take a few weeks. until then the police are asking residents to keep an eye on for suspicious behavior around street signs. >>> well t sounds as if it is straight out of a movie. a break-in at a detention center. where a high profile suspect was being held. >>> and thousands rocking out tonight in golden g

. >>> sliced apples at the center of a listeria scare. a voluntary call in effect for 36 states. >>> the legendary johnnie pesky has passed away. >>> i'm so surprised you didn't talk about this this morning. >> it was dominating my evening. he was a special man. i'm john berman. it's half past the hour. i'll talk to another red sox fan about politics, first off, the blunt and always entertaining governor of new jersey will be the keynote speaker later this month at the republican national convention. chris christie confirming he's working on his speech, telling "usa today" he'll be delivering some very direct and hard truths to the american people. >> i think it's -- i think it's become so -- like i said, she must not be from iowa. hey, all right. >> what you're seeing there is paul ryan face something hard truthsn the trail, mitt romney's new running mate got heckled when he was on stage yesterday at the iowa state fair, his first solo campaign stop. we're getting breaking news just now back about the republican national convention in ta

. >> el año pasado también se retiró por listeria y ahora por salmonella y la gente deja de adquirir el fruto, california produce muchos melones a nivel nacional. >> son en estados donde llueve, se moja el melón, se le pega la tierra, lo lavan pero bien y se contamina el melón y el agua con que lo lavan. >> las automotrices general motors piden a los propietarios de 258 mil camionetas para que lleven sus vehículos a ver los seguros en las ventanas son ventanas de chevrolet, entre otras. >> son modelos 2006 y 2007 y ya han reporte de 28 incendios. >> un avión de uniterd arlines tuvo que aterrizar forsozo, no hubo heridos. >> una docena de vehículos se vieron involucrados en un accidente en indiana, esto fue en la interestatal 65, la vía norte de esa autopista fue clausurada por el accidente, esto por una combinación de humo y neblina. >> autoridades de carolina del norte dijeron que un vehículo chocó contra un camión que llevaba toneladas de cervezas, se demoró más de 5 horas en limpiar el pavimento. >> un agente fue despedido por agredir a una mujer al que ordenó salir d

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some sliced apples sold at mcdonald's and burger king are part of a big recall over listeria concerns.a subsidiary of ready pac has recalled nearly 300-thousand cases and 300-thousand individually packaged items sent to 36 states and washington, d-c. listeria can cause potentially serious or life-threatening illness accompanied by fever, nausea, or diarrhea. 5 people are injured... when a stagecoach flips over... during opening ceremonies of the indianaastate fair.it happened sunday... just one day shy of today's one-year anniversary of the indiana state fair stage collapse.that &pcollapse left 7 people dead.. and dozens of others injured last yeer. the three- thousand people inside pepsi coliseum were asked tt &pevacuate, and this weekends show was delayed. there's no worddyet on what caused the accident. sarah palin is making it official... she will not speak at this month's republican national convention in tampa. the 2008 vice presidential nominee released a statement... saying thissyear is a good opportunity for other voices to speak out. it's unclear whether palin will áattendá

. >> the threat of listeria promise the recall of sliced apples. some of sliced apples sold at mcdonald's and burger king are part of the recall, they have been contaminated with listeria before they were shipped. a subsidiary is recalling hundreds of thousands of cases plus individually packaged items. california is not one of the recall states. children that snow were persistently and loudly are likely to have a problem behavior like hyperactivity and oppression and adhd. researchers found a link between snoring and low-income families and also among children that are not breastfed or only breastfed for a short amount of time. one out of 10 kids has a more serious snoring problem. these results are in the journal pediatrics. >> a good day to shake the hand of your favorite left-handed person, why? because this the 23rd annual list candidates. they say they're very important to recognize these people, they have to put up with a right- handed world their entire life when it comes to wedding rings, scissors, can openers, even spiral notebooks and de

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ready pack foods is recalling nearly 300,000 cases and 300,000 packaged apples because of listeria concerns. the apples were sold to burger king, mcdonalds and wegmans. now if you have the fruits and vegetables in your fridge, call ready pack at 1-800-800-7822. >>> the fda is stocking up on meat, fish and poultry. the president said it will help those suffering from the drought. the agriculture department will use it for assistant programs, including food banks. >>> tablets are getting cheer. now barnes & noble is cutting prices on the nook than let. it's taking $50 off the 16 gigabyte version. barnes & noble is expected to launch an upgrade to the tablet coming up in september. the nook is trying to get the edge against its competition with disawns -- amazon's kindle fire. >> we've got a new scam. it's called a drive by after the break we'll tell you how it works and how to avoid it on your computer. >> plus, your:don't need just clothes and shoes. one thing doctors said they need. >> normal 86. by the way, the sunset is getting earlier and earlier. two-degree guarantee was 89 degrees. our

and burger kings part of a nationwide recall, sliced or diced apples, may have been contaminated with listeria before shipped all over the country. a subsidiary recalled 300,000 cases, and individually packaged items sent to 36 states and washington dc. if you think your child may have eaten the products, call a doctor immediately. >>> as much as your child probably hates it, laws stopping the sale of junk food, sweet drinks could play a role in slowing down childhood obesity. a study found the effects weren't huge but children gained less weight from 5th through 8 lt grades if they lived in states with strong consistent laws governing snacks. children in 5th grade were more likely to reach a healthy weight by 8th great if they lived in a state with the strongest laws. >>> restaurants are offering meal deals this week. multicourse meals are taking part in restaurants, $20.12 for lunch, $35.12 for dinnerment baltimore restaurant week is in full swing running through sunday. >>> the domino sugar sign and the tower, tonight a new addition to the skyline. come home baltimore will light a building

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the fda found listeria. they have stickers saying either birch farms or cottage strawberry. so far, there are no reports of anyone getting sick from eating the melons. >>> they're the company you pay to ensure when your dishwasher went on the fritz, you'd be covered. what happened to the customers of a columbia-based warranty business new that they've closed up shop oar people not only in maryland but other parts of the country spent hundreds on warranty with american fidelity to cover their appliances but the company abruptly closed leaving many out of cash and out of service. this was posted yesterday saying that due to economic hardships and other factors, the company has been forced to close its doors and cannot continue to service its clients. american fidelity which opened in 2007 had recent trouble. in late june they were hit with a cease and desist office. in the late spring the bbb logged 29 complaints in two months. many said the warranties they paid for weren't being honored. >> it's awful. there was no warning sign. this is a company that had been in the communit

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. >>> recalling salad because of possible listeria contamination. they contain onions that are part of a separate recall. so far no illnesses have been reported. for a list of the salads go to www.ktvu.com. >>> bay area paramedics are making due with the minimum today because of a nationwide shortage of medications. ktvu's ann rubin is live with the way paramedics are make sure care is not compromised. >>> for a few weeks the stock of morphine was so low some didn't carry any. fortunately the ambulances did so paramedics are bearically getting what they need -- barely getting what they need. >> this one we are out of. >> reporter: these drugs are the tools of their trade, tools that are now in short supply. >> like a mechanic not having the right wrench. >> reporter: the problem, a national drug shortage. created by a perfect storm of r production. pain medications are in short supply. >> we have approval for a drug to replace. >> reporter: they have been scrambling for solutions so they look for different packaging but that isn't always good for pa

some sliced apples king are part of a big recall over listeria concerns.a subsidiary of ready pac has recalled nearly 300-thousand cases and 300-thousand individually packaged items &psent to 36 statess and washington, d-c.listeria can cause potentially serious or life-threatening illness accompanied by fever, nausea, or the centers for diseaae control the centers for the centers for disease control and prevention says the number of swine flu cases is continuing to grow.kids are most vulnerable... accounting for 90--ercent so far.the strain of swine flu isn't a food-borne illness... so you can't get it from eating pork... you get it by being around sick pigs.the c-d-c says almost all of the kids infected recently... have handled pigs at state and county fairs. it's bben a year-and-a-half since she was shot during a meet-and-greet in tucson... and today... ormer giffords is waking up back in a. arizona.she and her husband... reeired astronaut mark kelly... bought a new hhme in tucson.for the past 19 months... giffords has been recovering at a medical facility in houston.giffords was on

the company that distributes them found listeria on its equipment. mcdonald's stopped serving the apples. they were also shipped to berg u burger kings in d.c., maryland, virginia and west virginia. so far, though, no illnesses reported. >> what do you think the chances are of winning? >> about a zillion to nothing. >> well, that didn't stop this man from buying a few powerball tickets at tenley mini market today. the jackpot for tonight's drawing -- $253 million and can you still buy tickets at d.c., maryland, virginia and west virginia. winning numbers will be announced at 11:00 p.m. $253 million. >>> still ahead, chuck's going to tell us if it will be sun or storms for sunday. >>> plus, britain's getting ready to pull out all the stops. what's ahead for the closing what'[ male announcer ]osing the choice on debt... mitt romney's plan: huge tax cuts for millionaires, tax breaks for oil companies and corporations that ship jobs overseas, adding trillions to the deficit. president obama's plan: a balanced approach that asks the wealthy to pay a littl

the company that gives mcdonald's apple slices thought listeria on its equipment. they shipped to d.c., virginia, maryland and west virginia. mcdonald's has stopped serving the apples. >>> a break for back to school shoppers starts tomorrow. it's maryland's tax free week. you don't have to pay the 6% sales tax on sloclothes and sho under $100 and there is no break on school supplies. it ends next saturday, the 18th. >>> coming up next, someone out there could be $253 million richer. the winning powerball numbers over the next four months,ers you have a choice to make. not just between two political parties, or even two people. it's a choice between two very different plans for our country. governor romney's plan would cut taxes for the folks at the very top. roll back regulations on big banks. and he says that if we do, our economy will grow and everyone will benefit. but you know what? we tried that top down approach. it's what caused the mess in the first place. i believe the only way to create an economy built to last is to strengthen the middle class. asking th

involving cantaloupe and honeydew melon.the f-d-a says listeria... that's traced back to a north carolina packing facility.the melons were sold to distributors in 18 ptates... including here in maryland.consumers can identify the affected cantaloupes by stickers that say eitherr"burch farms" or "cottle strawberry" on them. honeydew melons don't have a sticker, so those conceened must call the store where thee bought them and ask where the melons came from. johnson and johnson... plans to remove potentially cancer-causing and other dangerous chemicals from almost all of it's adult toiletries and cosmetic products worldwide.. wittin 3 ann a half years. the company says it remains on track to have baby proddcts, &pincluding its baby shampoo, reformulated with safer ingrrdients by the end of 2013. adult products will be ddne by the end of 2015. you could be eligible for a refund... if you bought a popular children's vitamin.the marketer of disnee and marvel children... is refunding more than two-million dollars... after admitting their product contains o

involving cantaloupe nd honeydew melons.the f-d-a says they may be contammnated with listeria... that is traced back to a north carolina packing facility.the melons were sold to distributors in 18 states... including here in maryland.consumers an identify the affected cantaloupes by stickers that say either "burch farms" or honeydew melons do not have a sticker, so those concerned must call the store where they bought the melons and ask where the produce came from. -an antibacterial chemical could weaken your muscles as you wash your hands. a new study suggest the antibacterial chemical, triclosan ), hhnders muscle contractions. beyond hand soap... you might find the chhmical in mouthwashes and toothpastes, deodorants, lipstick, and trash bags. you could be eligible for aa refund... if you bought a popular children's vitamin.the marketer... of disnny and marvel hero-themed vitamins for children... is refunding more than tww-millioo pollars... after admitting their product contains only a fraction of the nutritional value printed on the packaging. the bottles feature characters li

last year, 29 people dieed from a listeria outbreak in cantaloupe. >>> now to colorado. a 29-year-old hiker is expected to face animal cruelty charges after leaving his dog stranded. he left the dog after a storm rolled in. he was worried about his safety and the dog's feet were injured. a group of hikers went up and rescued the dog later. he didn't make an attempt to go back and get the dog and assumed it was dead. >>> we have a lot more ahead this hour. take a look. >> rich folks don't need governments. rich people take care of themselves. >> a new documentary sheds light on a financial crisis. the one document she says started it all. neonazis, white supremacists and kkk. they are not dying out. we are putting hate in the usa in focus. >>> later, whitney houston's "sparkle" is out in theaters. it's a bittersweet celebration. ♪ [ slap! ] [ slap! slap! slap! slap! ] ow! [ male announcer ] when your favorite foods fight you, fight back fast with tums smoothies. so fast and smooth, you'll forget you had heartburn. ♪ tum tum tum tum tums [ male announcer ] tums smoothi

this comes after almost a year, cantaloupe tainted with listeria killed 11 people in 30 states. bill marler represents many victims. >> it's a big outbreak but more importantly an outbreak that really shouldn't happen. >> reporter: and cdc said washing the fruit isn't enough. their advice, look at the label, if it doesn't say grown in southwestern indiana. it's still safe to eat. when in doubt, throw it out. david. >>> now to the race for president. it's "your voice your vote" election day 80 days away. believe it or not the campaigns known this. and new image, mitt romney's running mate showing up with a sort of running mate of his own. it was all about medicare and paul ryan's mom. how do you defend your stand on medicare? >> bring out your mom. >> say hi to my mom, betty. >> reporter: in front of 3,000 florida retiree, paul ryan hugged his 78-year-old mother, a medicare recipient and repeated the campaign charge that the president has taken $700 million from medicare to pay for health care reform. >> we'll end the raid of medicare. we'll restore the promise of this program an

they were sold in -- listeria. they were sold in 18 states all along the east coast. some in the midwest. if your melons don't have stickers that say birch farm orcoddle strawberry call the store to see where they came. the fda doesn't know inone get -- anyone getting sick from the products but they want you to be aware. >>> we will talk about going back to school collecting donations for the back to school drive. we are work preston mitchum junior fon days and celebree learning senters to client supplies for students in --centers to collect supplies for students in need. we are talking about ruled paper and composition notebooks that can be dropped off at the any of the 20 celebree locations. >>> well the department energy says wind energy accounted for 32% of new electric casity but a -- capacity. but a tax credit expiration could -- president obalanca wants to extend the tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. >>> good news for retailers. sales rose for the first time in 4 the commerce department re shows retail sales climbed nearly 1%. you spent more

mind because that has prompted an expanded recall of melons that may be potentially contaminated with listeria. they were distributed in 10 different states, including maryland. this recall involves whole athena variety cantaloupes that were shipped in mid july. you should throw out those melons and go to the doctor if you're not feeling well. more information can be found on our website. >>> this is how family vacations are not supposed to go. the coast guard had to rescue two adults and three children after their boat capsized. this happened just off the coast of corpus christi, texas. this was yesterday. the coast guard helicopter had to use a basket to pull them out of the water. all of them, thankfully had life jackets on. they're all doing okay this morning. >>> you want more cash and some of you feel like you deserve it. it turns out your boss is saying you're right. the bonus that should be headed to your checking account. we'll have details on that. >>> plus tying the knot, it seems you're never too old, even if you're remarrying the person that you divorced almost half a century ago.

you'll remember just a year ago, a listeria outbreak tied to cantaloupe killed at least 30 people. >>> and, it is one of the most congested places in america. this is the lincoln tunnel in new york city. it usually looks like this, but take a look at a dream, a fantasy. a formula one racer cruising through in fewer than 30 seconds at 190 miles per hour. it was publicity for a race scheduled next year. but as we said, a fantasy for everybody probably stuck there right now tonight. >>> and, coming up, what are the secrets of this famous scene? the great director, stanley donen, is our "person of the the great director, stanley donen, is our "person of the week." thank you so much, i appreciate it, i'll be right back. they didn't take a dime. how much in fees does your bank take to watch your money ? if your bank takes more money than a stranger, you need an ally. ally bank. no nonsense. just people sense. hethey don't need one,gh wes, clay and demarcus tried on the new depend real fit briefs for charity to prove how great the fit is even while playing pro football. the best protection n

a massachusetts seafood company is recalling its product because of possible listeria contamination. that farm is recalling the wells lee farms brand smoked salmon. nova is sold in 16-ounce packages and it was sold at bj's wholesale clubs in a number of states including maryland. >>> rapper and actor ll cool j plays a special agent on the tv show "ncis: los angeles." you may have seen it but he caught a suspect in real life. he told the guy i don't think so. the entertainer confronted the would be burglar in his california home and get this -- ll cool j actually subdued the guy until police got there and arrested him. >> what'd mama day? >> knock you out. >>> tonight on abc2 news at 5:00, katie couric she has some advice for keeping your kids safe especially online. >> the new show starts september 10th on abc2 and you can win a strip to new york city to see the first show live. first thing you do is lake the katie show facebook page on facebook.com/katieshow. >> one person is going to win a trip for two to attend the premiere and you can also get there by heading to our special sect

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last year 29 people died from a listeria outbreak in cantaloupe. >>> to the pacific northwest where a massive wildfire is closing in on a small town in idaho. the western u.s. has been battling dozens of wildfires, fueled by drought and strong winds. just look at this video from our ireporter from earlier this week. incredible scenes there. in washington, some families are returning to their home. 60 houses destroyed there. firefighters are still working to contain some fires and people fear a weekend lightning storm could start more. >>> to louisiana where four men and three women have been arrested in concludes withd wit shooting. >> i told them their loved one, their father, was a hero. the people they lost their lives for that we have in custody, i believe, are some of the most violent, evil people in -- on the planet and they lost their lives, their loved ones are heroes. not us. not the financial teams, the stars, it's the police officers that gave their lives so we could be safe. >> you can see five of the suspects here. the shootings happened 25 miles outside of new orleans on

. >> a onion producer recalled it's products for possible listeria contamination from gill's onions. including diced onions, trader joe's recalled their popular barbecue chicken salad because the on yinz come from gill's. >> there is evidence that suggests getting your kids physically active could translate to better grades and found middle schoolers have better grades in math and reading and surveyed a group of texas students discovering children who exercised showed stronger academic performance. possible explanation is better self esteem and social support from peer autos a federal judge declined a request for a immediate victory in the trial against samsung. and this is giving a peak at some of the prototypes. they were released and this has a slim back edge. another had a sleek case similar to company's lap top. others had paper -- tapered back edges. and zynga zbeting sued and emily chang is here now with the after the bell report. >> good afternoon. in less than five months a software glitch being blamed for major problems related to stock trading and said the breakdown is beh

. >>> a big recall of meat and poultry salad products that might be contaminated with listeria. 13,000 pounds have been recalled of package salads. they contained diced salads that could possibly be contaminated. there are no reports of illnesses from the products. for a list of the salads and where they were sold go to www.ktvu.com and click web links. >>> investigators say the irs may have sent $5 billion in refunds to identity thieves who filed phony tax returns and $21 billion could make its way to thieves over the years. officials worry it could undermine public confidence in the tax system. in was tied to 2100 returns with a pay out of $3 million in refunds. >>> investigators say three flights came within seconds of colliding with each other in the walked area this -- washington, d.c. area this week. >> we are trying to figure this out. >> the faa blames miscommunication among air traffic controls for bringing -- controllers for bringing the jets within 300 feet of each other. two were getting ready to take off, the third was landing. he says the air traffic control system needs

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you'll real last year, a listeria outbreak from cantaloupe in colorado killed 30 people. >>> fire warnings in place today for places already ravaged by wildfires. hundreds of people that were forced from their homes in washington state and california were allowed to return to their homes on friday. we showed you this house yesterday that miraculously survived the fires. we tracked down the owners. >> when we left -- i -- for ever practical reason the house should have burned down. god is good. >>> meanwhile, some residents in central idaho were told to evacuate in that state. >>> wall street finished higher for the sixth straight week. the dow added 25 points. unemployment rose in44 states last month as hiring remains weak and more people started looking for work. >>> doctors are calling this a miracle. a construction worker in brazil survived a metal bar piercing his skull. it frel from a building, went through his hard hat, entering the back of his head and exiting between his eyes. he was awake when he got to the hospital and told doctors what happened. and apparently is showing no ill

this scare comes nearly after a cantaloupe from colorado caused an outbreak of listeria, killing 30 people in one of the deadliest food-borne crisis. >> the government and industry frankly are keeping consumers in the dark at this point. >> american troops in afghanistan have put on high alert even on when they're on base. they're required to carry a weapon at all times. nine americans have been killed in just the past two weeks. >>> embattled president assad made a rare public appearance this morning, at a mosque in damascus. assad's appearance comes amid that conflicting reports that his vice president has defected. >>> john lennon's killer could have a parole, he's eligible for parole for the seventh time, he could learn his fate by the end of the coming week. he was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, back in 1981, after shooting lennon. >>> some upsetting news out of north carolina. tons of beer made an untimely end on a highway in that state. a car smashed into a truck carrying 43,000 pounds of beer. >> wow. >> spilling it on the road. crews spent more than five hours cleaning u