-- more than 2 inches above normal. there is a storm that will affect the new england area. with that said, we do have moisture streaming in from the south today. cloud cover is going to be in effect. 72 degrees at the airport. 74 degrees downtown. there is a 40% chance of scattered storms late in the day for southern maryland. i have more on the forecast coming up in a little bit. what is traffic looking like? >> it is looking very smooth. on bel air road 60 miles per hour. as a major way 895 downtown, 63 miles per hour. this give you a live view of traffic if you are heading of the white marsh area, it is running smoothly so far. we are looking good at the 4

mcneely 64 mckinley joppatowne area. -- fort mckinley traffic tunnel area. >> our big story this morning, three young children are back home with their parents after they were arrested by baltimore city police. the rest semmes from an investigation into stolen bikes. the mother of one of the boys disagrees with the actions of the police. customized bike have been disappearing from one neighbor's lawn. on friday, he got one child in the act. he called 911. shortly after, they were all in handcuffs headed downtown. 17 year-old and 18 year-old -- 2 boys knew they were in trouble. there were unprepared for what came next.

>> they got out a pair of handcuffs. i knew they were going to put them on me. >> the call the paddy wagon. it came and put them in there. >> coming up, how long the boys were it in bars and your reaction to the situation. that brings us to the watercooler question of the day. do you think city police were justified in arresting three boys under the age of 12 for theft? email us your response at watercooler@wbaltv.com. lake county man will face a judge for allegedly striking in killing -- a county man will face a judge for allegedly striking and killing a 15 year- old girl. a ford pickup driven by thisn plowed into her. >> it sent my daughter flying

down the road. >> the driver of the car stop? >> snow. the people in the car went running. a boy who was my next-door neighbor went over to see how my daughter was. the driver did not realize he hit anybody. >> he is a former marine charged with numerous offensives. according to the state's attorney office, bail is set at $20,000. >> police need your help in tracking down a robbery suspect. this woman brought a gas station. police say she had the weapon. she got away with cash. she is driving a red pickup. with any -- if you get any information on wooshy is a place called crimestoppers. -- on who she is, please call

crimestoppers. >> they want a bid reinstated. a judge withheld the objection earlier this year. the matter will be sent back to the lower courts. >> the naacp is saying that a couple may have been racially discriminated at a restaurant near the harbor. the couple says they received poor service and did not leave a tip. when they left, the waiter allegedly came out and called them a racial slur. >> we are encouraging the public that if they have experienced any discrimination especially at this restaurant, we are asking them to come forward. the best we can address and alleviate these problems is to

attack it completely. >> coming up in our next our, our reporter investigate both sides of the story. and how the restaurant owner plans to prove how the staff member did not do it. >> obama is trying to him out health care reform. our reporter is in washington with the latest. >> one poll shows support for his handling of health care, president obama says it is not about him. >> i am proud of the fact that i think this has to be done. >> but the president is embracing a a public fight. >> and doing nothing means we are going to lose what we have. on the current trajectory, your premiums are going to double again over the next 5-10 years.

>> republicans slammed the obama plan in a new advertisement saying children will suffer. >the gop printed its strategy to kill the obama plant in the playbook. >> date barack obama experiment with america is a risk our country cannot afford. >> the president did praised senators including republicans who are working to trim the cost of reform. >> we have about a to lead the billion dollar hold as we have to plug. >> when option -- we have about a $200 billion hole that we need to plug. >> if somebody comes to me and says that is done, that is different. >> he rest aside a political gop plate at a health care defeat would upset the whole obama agenda. president obama makes remarks

on health care this morning. he has invited key house democrats to the white house. in washington, nbc news. >>. coming up,4 texas children taken away from their parents after they were discovered to be in deplorable living conditions. >> details on an infant stolen from the crib by a family pet. >> here is a live look at traffic. this is i-95. it looks all right there. we will have more new morning commute coming up next. commute coming up next.

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in maall start this morning. the clouds will hang around most of today. -- a mild start this morning. the clause will hang around most of today. -- the clouds will hang a realm most of today. a sticky ligature forecast high court today. it looks like this -- let's take a look at your forecast high today. it looks like 76 degrees-80 degrees. shower storms, mainly in the afternoon east of the metropolitan area. tonight it will be around 62 degrees-66 degrees. a chance of rain tomorrow. more on your seven day coming up in our next news block. >> thank you. friends and family gathered at the baltimore rowing house last night to celebrate the life and legacy of former deejayin.

she died at a swimming accident at her home. a scholarship was given in her honor. >> a three day old baby in kentucky is seriously hurt after the family dog track it away. the drop -- the baby was in her crib when the dog and grab the child. the father saw what happened and chased the dog. she had serious injuries found in the woods. the dow was seized by animal control. >> a disturbing find for police in dallas, texas. they responded to a disturbing call. they found three children so malnourished they had to be hospitalized. the children were kept locked in a bathroom. the parents are charged with injury to a child. a baby appeared to be healthy. the children are now in the custody of child protective

services. >> when it comes to regulating taxes, how does the irs hold up? " some mothers have a found to avoid a cost during the recession. >> not a whole lot going on our roadways. roadways. the bush record five times n

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-- hello. >> let's see what is going on out there. we are up to speed on the north side. on a 95 -- looking good. you are heading out anytime soon, it will take 11 minutes to get to i-95. i-95 southbound, five minutes there. let's check on what is going on at the beltway. we may see some delays on the b.w.i. parkway. that is the latest. let's see what is going on as

far as the buses and trains go. good morning. >> good morning, everyone. we have some new divergence to report on the buses. group 13 and 36 buses diverted at north and rebound due to a water main break. another bus is diverted because of a water main break. the metro subway is on schedule. trains looking very good this hour. no delays. the metro subway is your best ride for going to ease baltimore and the many places in between. with the mta transit team, back to act sandra. -- back to center. -- sandra.

>> we are dealing with a search of tropical moisture. it is going to stay mainly in the east at least for today. we cannot rule out showers and storms in a scattered a variety drought today. that moisture is -- for about today. the moisture is coming in. we have stayed in the low seven's across the board. -- 7's across the board. -- 70's across the board. in baltimore, only a high of 79 degrees. it is usually 88 degrees this time of year. we have a lot of cloud cover which is affecting the temperature. it looks like upper 70's on the shores of ocean city today.

10-15 knots on the chesapeake bay today. cloudy with a few showers. tonight 62 degrees that 66 degrees. we have a low pressure jamming in on the eastern shore. it will move out of the area tomorrow. instead of trying as out, it will help bring and some gulf moisture. some showers may be in your forecast for the next seven days. it will not be a lot. a slight chance of showers tomorrow. a lot more humid on thursday. we may see the way we really need them. we will have a hot saturday with a high of 90 degrees. >> in this morning's "consumer alert", maryland is one of the

seven states to have a certain rating which helps the state keeps the borrowing cost relatively low. our governor has been doing this rating as smart fiscal policy. the irs is getting "f" grade at regulating pay taxpayers used by half a million taxpayers. it shows that a virus is not able to track, monitor, or control activities, nor is the agency capable of making sure that they prepare and follow the law. the irs says it is aware of the problem and plans to impose new rules by the end of the which could include licensing and training requirements. some philadelphia mothers have found an alternative for summer camps. they're called recession camps.

each camp holds a dozen children. the mothers say some of them are saving thousands of dollars. >> it is a good idea. >> a top watchdog set to watch out for an eye-popping bill which is on the way. we have the business news next with michelle. >> good morning. the special inspector general for the treasury department tarp program is sounding alarm bells this morning. according to a prepared statement ahead of testimony for a house hearing today. the treasury department says it has collected 200 million

dollars in tarp repayments so far. the panel is scheduled to vote to require passengers to get off the plane after sitting for three hours on the tarmac. u.s. stocks are rising. the s&p 500 is climbing to its higher level since november. stock index futures are indicating a wide open spread. we are watching lockheed martin which will be releasing its second quarter earnings. the senate is scheduled to vote on a defense policy spending bill. back to you. >> thank you. we will see you back here for your next report.

we will take another look at your morning commute with traffic and weather together. >> they reached and a swing to make all the difference in the outcome in new york with the baltimore orioles. that is coming up next. >> do not forget to e-mail us your answer to the water cooler question of the day. do you think city police were justified in arresting three boys under the age of 12 for theft? email us your response at watercooler@wbaltv.com. being smart. yep. just booked my 10th night on hotels.com, so i get a night free. you. me. getaway. really? where? anywhere you want.

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one-run game than get blown out. last night, there was a harder version. they lose on it 1-run. a sensational start. matsui is struck out. brian roberts off the pitch. he missed the plate with his hand. he is out on the late ted. -- tag. matsui just ended it appeared a walk off home run with it for the yankees. -- matsui just ended it. a walk off home run wins it for the yankees. it is a loss which stings for

the birds as they go down last night at the new yankees stadium. despite all of that, here's hoping that your day is off to a fantastic start. >> authorities say former nfl star steve mcnair had a blood alcohol limit twice that of the legal limit when he was shot to death by his girlfriend. police say the girlfriend shot him in his conduct before turning the gun on herself. michael vick is free to try to return to the field. he walked out of a federal courthouse in virginia guest today free from federal custody. he was sentenced to a 23-month sentence for a dog-fighting conviction. he will remain on probation for three years and will no longer have to wear the electronic monitoring device. the time is 5:27.

>> it is a subject of our water cooler question of the day. three young boys arrested for allegedly stealing bike parts. what the parents say officers went too far. >> the president is facing a growing number of critics on his health care -- health-care reform plan. the latest is coming up. >> and a storm is percolating offshore. i will tell you if it is bringing in a much in need -- much-needed rain for us in the forecast. >> a quiet ride so far. we wil

>> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. >> thank you for joining us. we would get a check on weather and traffic r n