first we would give recondition on the weather in the roads. it is friday. >> we made it. and 94 degrees yesterday. it was hot. last year at around july 20, it was that hot. there are some good chances of showers this afternoon. we are looking at a couple of light showers in western maryland this morning. the low pressure is going to ride along our shores this afternoon. it is mild out there this morning. 79 degrees downtown. 74 degrees at the airport. 80 degrees in ocean city. increasing plows this afternoon. a board agrees-88 degrees. -- increasing storms this afternoon.

because of the clout, they will have showers. -- because of the clouds, we will have showers. 84 degrees-88 degrees. >> we have the artscape closures in effect for the weekend. our state censors look very good. -- our street censors look very good. southbound heading towards fort mchenry, it looks pretty clear. that is the latest on traffic. back to you. residents of a baltimore county community are on edge after a deadly shooting at a liquor store. >> and happened at the nottingham area. our reporter is live at a baltimore county police headquarters with the details. >> good morning. this is the continuation of the braking is reversed brought you last night at 11 news at 11.

here is a map of where this took place. it happened around 9:00 when police were called to the villere road in nottingham area. it is no. -- bellaire road in the nottingham area. a man was shot to death in such a liquor store. he was killed during an attempted robbery, or so it is believed. >> we believe we had delays suspect we are looking for. i do not have any information i can -- we have two suspect we are looking for. i do not get any information i can provide the public with at this time. >> no arrests have been made. wbal tv 11 news. a 15 year-old is being held without bond charged with the murder of a pregnant woman. police say this man confessed to killing the girl last sunday. a longtime friend got into an

argument with the girl and stabbed her in the throat. they discovered her body later that day when running water seeped through the wall of an adjoining apartment. >> we were really shocked. when i was around him, he was really aggressive. >> he is charged as an adult with assault, rape, and murder. he is not charged with the murder of her unborn baby. others were wondered -- will did -- were wounded 7:00 last night. in responding officer and a suspect were both shot. the injuries are non-life threatening. the sagging u.s. economy --

state economic is forcing the governor to make what he describes are more painful cuts to the state's budget. gov. o'malley has decided on $350 million in cuts. the state's largest labor union suggest that more than $2 billion can be saved by cutting outside contractors and consultants and putting those functions over to state workers. >> there are qualified and who are wrecking state -- hard- working state employees who can fill in the gap. >> the governor is expected to bring the first round of budget cuts to the meeting next wednesday. the second meeting will come in august. the dow jones is up again this week. the news was much worse on foreclosures. we have a reporter in washington

to sort it all out. >> goldman sachs and now jp morgan reporting stellar profits last quarter. >> some of these financial institutions, the taxpayer money helped pull out of the difficult crisis we had last year are now in a position where they can make huge profits. >> bank of america is on track of reporting good news. ibm joint intel in reporting it blew through second quarter profit projections. more confident going for it. >> that gives them some flexibility when they have some more confidence. that is going to take some more time to spend some morning -- money and hire workers. >> joblessness threatens progress. the foreclosure rate is at a record now. this woman could lose her home as soon as next week unable to pay or work out a new plan with the lender. >> the worst case scenario is

that i will be out of my house. i am nervous. >> critics ask where is the mortgage relief president obama promised in february. only 320 by thousand homeowners have been helped so far. -- 325,000 homeowners have been held so far. banks are under pressure from bad loans and home mortgages as well as credit cards and real estate as well. jp morgan set aside 30 billion to cover future losses. their concern that bad loans caused the crisis in the first place and that cannot be repeated. wbal tv 11 news. wealthy people may pay for a big chunk of the president's health-care plan. legislation has been approved this morning. there will be new taxes for those families bring in more

than 2 lead to $50,000 a year. republicans still -- to lead a $50,000 a year. -- tool hundred $50,000 a year. -- $250,000. a year. current law is limited to signed limited to race, ethnicity, or religion. our watercooler question of the day. had the feel of congress this expansion of racism to include disability and others? e-mail your response to us at water coolrcooler@wbaltv.com.

police presence is increasing in mexico. here is a live look at traffic. this is 95 north of maryland at 43. we will have moreú

top of this friday morning. happy friday. 77 degrees downtown. it is still hot. we're talking about all morning long. it delivered. 94 degrees yesterday. we only had about 20% of showers and storms yesterday. when is more likely today this evening. in area of low pressure is moving to the north east through the mid-atlantic. 84 degrees to 88 degrees stree. there is a slight chance of seeing some showers in ocean

city. we will have variable cloudiness tomorrow. more on the seven day forecast coming up. take a look at this beautiful scenery. thousands of people travel for days on foot to reach the waterfall. they believe the water has magical powers and will bring good fortune. it is located about 40 miles from the port-au-prince. the virgin mary apparently appeared in the waterfalls. the police increase comes after a drug cartel killed 20 officers and troops. this is in mexico. the courses will be backed up by three helicopters and armored vehicles. some men were executed by a

cartel. a fiery accident. you can sicken this video that he walks over to the van that is engulfed in -- you can see from this video that he walks over to the band is engulfed in flames. they have suffered from some burns, but they are expected to be ok. coming up, commercial real- estate continued to falter. we will tell you how the government plans to help. when the orders are written, sometimes they will go in there when nurses are administered. they are trying to make sure that patients receive the correct madison. we have some closure is related to a dpa

artscape starts today. >> it wends through the weekend. -- it runs through the weekend. we are dealing with a downed tree. one road is completely blocked at black rock road. if you're traveling there, you have some options. you can take the harrisburg express. the problems will probably be there for a while for the downed tree to be cleared. we're looking at a pretty smooth ride elsewhere. however street centers are not

picking up any delays. the draft time is nice. if you're heading out westbound, it is doing well there. let's switch over to a live view of harford road. it is picking up in volume. a pretty smooth ride this morning. here is a look at the buses and trains. the 311, 61 and 67 buses have been diverted. that is due to the artscape road closures. there are other versions at university and 40th. subway is operating on time. take advantage of the convenience of light rail to the mount royal area.

you can get to this weekend's fund an entertainment. back to you. you mentioned the fun and entertainment this weekend. we are talking about artscape this weekend. the weather is cooperating. we have to get through today. we're not seeing any showers or storms in the area right now. to the west, there is some light activity over western maryland this morning. the front is going to trip offshore. the low pressure will develop this evening. there are chances of storms later on. it is small right now. 77 degrees downtown. 62 degrees in pennsylvania. it was very hot yesterday. 94 degrees at the airport. we had 94 degrees last year around this time. we have some more cloud cover

this afternoon. upper elevations of around mid 70's. in baltimore, probably about 86 degrees-89 degrees. 85 degrees at the airport. at the harbor yesterday, we topped out at 96 degrees. on the beach it was 82 degrees with the southerly winds. chesapeake bay, s -- southeast winds. the waves only 1 foot or less. the normal high as 88 degrees. i think we will be around that range today. the record was set back in 1988 at 101 degrees. tonight, we cannot rule out some showers. 63 degrees-68 degrees will be the temperature range. the low pressure is spending to our west.

it will generate some showers and storms. here is how futurecast is showing them. around 5:00 we will see some light activity. most of the activity will be sporadic and to our west. for the weekend, check it out. 81 degrees. it looks like an upper level of low may develop on monday or tuesday. in his budget many in the showers or storms. -- it is not generating any showers or storms. and in this morning's consumer alert, it warning for howard county residents. be aware of a door-to-door water quality scam. they are offering free water testing. they say the companies will clean if test results reveal

your water is unsafe. the county officials say these are unnecessary. hospitals are using a bedside medication verification. they want to make sure that the right people are getting the right medication. the system is being used to help reduce medicinal errors that could lead to complications or even death. increasing commercial real- estate defaults are having a ripple effect on the economy. unemployment is going up. people cannot afford to travel and spend. home and business owners are greatly effected. the federal reserve is working to deal with rising losses. the housing industry is giving wall street a reason to be hopeful. we have all of the business news

for you in our bloomberg business report. good morning. we may at some upbeat news from the housing market for once. builders are breaking ground on the same number of houses in june as they did in may. that is a good thing. housing starts indicates the industry slump is easing. economies are expecting building permits to increase of the past month. that is a breath of fresh air for the market. on to the markets, u.s. stocks climbing for the fourth straight day. the s and p is capping its best for a rally since march. we have a ton of earnings out right now. bank of america common huge companies are reporting this

week. cit group is hanging by a thread. it may need as much as $6 billion to avoid filing for bankruptcy. bondholders are discussing whether to swap debt for shares. if it goes under, it will be the biggest bank collapse since washington mutual last september. at the new york stock ashamed, i am michelle reporting for wbal tv 11 news -- stock exchange, i am michelle reporting for wbal- tv. age has its privileges in the british open. see why, coming up next. to not forget to e-mail us your answer to the water cooler

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they had today for the second round for the championship in turnberry, scotland. i hope you're friday is up to a good day. the famous building in chicago as a new name. the by sears tower and hello willis tower. -- could bugood bye sears towerd tallow was tower. >> enough everyone is still going to call at sears tower. >> of course. baltimore county police are investigating a deadly shooting. details are next. im nikole killion in washington. the latest on the president's health care plan coming up. there is some light rain over western maryland. i will let you know what the chances are for showers and storms this evening. state sen.

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