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a negative mood has overtaken the country, fueled by more disappointing economic reports and investors move their money to safe havens. the first-time claims for unemployment abouty fits were up last week, consumers being hit with higher prices for gas, food and clothing and despite record low mortgage rates, the home sales dropped to an 8- month low in july. on top of that, the morgan stanley lifts say the u.s. and europe are hovering close to a deadly recession. most americans feel like they still in one. >> 23% of wages and salaries are being consumed by food and energy alone. whe...

so some very hot, very dangerous conditions headed our way for the end of the week. stay with wjz for weather coverage and a full list of any closings or delays. log onto www.wjz.com. city cop busts. a baltimore police officer appears in court a short time ago, accused of dealing heroin. we're live in the federal courthouse. mike has more on this very large investigation. >> he appeared in court just a few minutes ago. he only said yes ma'am to the judge when she asked whether he understood the serious allegations and whether heunderstood he faces life in prison. police are telli...

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and behind me you can see dozens of people in the lobby listening as the debate continues. the cost of fair services is up 30% over the last five years and with a $3.5 million budget deficit, something has to give. police pushed the crowd into hallways as the city council debated the controversial idea 6 hiring a private company as its new fire department. >> fire to a contract, a bid contractor? what happens if they fail? will any of you guarantee that they can save my house in a fire? >> what's our next step, black water for police services, haliburton to handle public works? >> re...