mindy. >> desk. [unintelligible] -- yes. [unintelligible] >> we are not going to get rid of the humidity until later on this week. this morning, we are starting out in the low 70's across the board. 87 degrees-92 degrees today. the chance of isolated storms this afternoon. more on the forecast coming up. let's check out traffic. >> good morning. not a whole lot to talk about. at the baltimore national pike near single side door are some lights out.

sinfonia at a broad avenue is another area where you have to use caution. not bad at all as to make your way around the areas this morning. it is looking good at the i-95 in mountain road. so far so good in the white marsh area. that is the latest. back to you. >> our big story this morning, the aftermath of a very vital -- violent weekend in baltimore city. >> the highest profile shooting is one that brought to you with our big store -- big story yesterday during a cookout in east baltimore. investigators believe that shooting was a result of a longstanding gained a feud. one man was wounded in the arm. many were gathering in memory of one of his associates who were

shot -- was shot to death over a year ago. leaders say it is time for people to step forward to bring an end to the violence. >> i do not want to hear about snitching. that is crap. this shooting could have been worse. it is important for people in the community to come forward. >> these people get their guns ready in front of their girlfriends and loved ones and friends. people see them and know what is going on. >> police believe the shootings are connected to that cookout shooting. >> with the violence reaching unprecedented levels, the mayor and leaders are calling for an end to the violence.

power reporter has more on how community leaders and faith- based leaders are stepping in. >>, baltimore did experience an unprecedented amount of shootings in a short window of time. members of the faith-based community to work on a program earlier this spring are calling to expand the program. , in may, the baltimore archdiocese, of faith leaders from all denominations to make this a summer of peace in the city. the shooting over the weekend as spiritual leaders like this bishop saying more needs to be done to end this culture of violence. >> it is rooted in the poverty that grips the city. it is rooted in the gang culture and the drug culture. the entire baltimore community, not the black worker corporate or church committee, but the entire community must come together and say no to this violence. >> he believes when the program

is working and without that there would be more violence. coming up, a plan to expand the program. reporting live, wbal tv 11 news. >> thank you. family and friends gathered in east baltimore in member -- in remembrance of one of the victim's over the weekend. she was shot 10 times in a car. relatives say they do not know who would do this to this mother. >> it is a lot of hurt and pain. we have two little ones that lost their mother. it is not right. it is not right. >> anyone with information about her murder should call upon more city police. >> -- should call baltimore city police. >> the couple is accusing officers of injuring them during a drug raid. this is police used excessive

force in their home in january of 2008. this say the swat team stormed to the home unannounced injuring one man who was recovering from surgery and killing their dog. >> i am a taxpayer in this county. i do not have a criminal record. i have not had a parking ticket. what are you treating me like a criminal. >> police found five small jars of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in -- on a guest in the home. the couple was exonerated of any drug suspicious. they cannot comment on any current litigation. >> president obama continues to put pressure on congress to act soon regarding the health care reform. he is meeting sp aarp today. burkhart is in washington with the latest. >> -- he is meeting with

aarp today. brooke hart is in washington with the latest. >> drugmakers big lobby is demanding action. monday are in agreement with an advertisement that is not talking about slowing down the reform efforts. >> the latest compromise would drop a requirement that employers offer health coverage. it would tax insurers for top of the line plans and take the government out of the public plan making it a non-profit co- op. that could lead to some gop support. negotiators predict the plan's

final cost would be under $1 trillion. but some critics worry. >> what concerns me about this plan is washington's history of underestimating costs of expensive plants like this. >> no agreement in no vote is planned. . cbo says the public option would not drive private insurers out of business. president obama will highlight that in his events today and tomorrow. >> state medical and educational leaders are making sure they are ready for what could be a very difficult flu season this fall. they are developing a plan of action for the upcoming school year. they are hoping for the best but are preparing for the worse. >> it widespread the disease

where we have a limited -- a widespread disease we have limited supplies of vaccines. >> they hope to have more swine flu vaccine available for october. >> the nfl is thinking about giving michael vick a second chance. the commissioner announced that he will be conditionally reinstated. >> michael understands that i am judging on his activities going forward. he expressed some words to me, and i hope that his conduct will support it. >> the commissioner will eventually decide if michael vick will be able to play in the nfl fully. that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. what do you think about the nfl's decision to reinstate michael vick? email us your response at watercooler@wbaltv.com.

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saturday may be better. we are not seeing anything on hd doppler over the area. there may be an isolated storm. all of the activity is to the south of our general area. we get trace amounts of precipitation yesterday. the 74 degrees downtown. 76 degrees on ocean city shores. plenty of moisture out there. about 80 degrees in upper elevations. the summer high temperatures are really setting in. a forecast high today of around 90 degrees. with the heating of the day, we could see some isolated thunderstorms develop later this afternoon.

ocean city has a high of 83 degrees. on debate today, winds are out of the south. -- on the day today, winds are out of the south. b ay toay -- bay today, winds are out of the south. the record high was set in 1941 apple 103 degrees. -- 103at 103 degrees. a slight chance of showers tonight. we have a weak front ahead of us. the bermuda high will bring in march committee. the front is -- bring in more

humidity. the front is not a major player. 50% coverage of that activity tomorrow afternoon. isolated storm activity on thursday. we will hit 90 degrees on friday. another front comes through here. the little bit of moisture for saturday. it will be hot at 87 degrees. over to you. >> we are dealing with remnants of the storm the other night. we are learning about the problem in glen arm. watch for the enclosures there. the harrisburg expressway is looking good. north side is up to speed. problem free if you are making your way to the airport this morning. here is a live view of i-95.

problem free at the area bridges. in nice ride on the entire beltway. that is the latest. over to you, mandy. >> thank you. taking a look at some of our top stories this morning. authorities have arrested men. investigators say one man to lead the group of trained in camps in pakistan. they are accused of planning a violent jihad. they are not releasing their specific plans or their targets. a security camera in northern kentucky neighborhood captured an amazing sight of a house exploding just down the street. it destroyed a vacant home. it flew 20 feet in the air. no one was hurt.

you're looking at the next step in space flight for the general public. this is in waswisconsin. the chairman wants to use the aircraft for private space flight. each flight would cost about to let a thousand dollars. -- $200,000. >> in this morning's consumer alert, if you get out of your car, you are paying. the airport will no longer allow you your first 30 minutes of parking to be free. it will cost you $2 for the first half-hour. some states of arizona state university could be candling the

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of the u.s. population. u.s. stock indexes are landing in positive territory. they're getting positive results from radio shack and aaetna. home prices in 20 major metro areas probably felt that is in may. the housing market may be stabilizing. unemployment is still rising. but there could be a rebound coming. investors are looking for proof. consumer confidence fell last month for the second straight month. that is softening york stock exchange. i am reporting for the wbal tv 11 news.

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>> good morning. checking under morning commute. it is a good one so far. no major incidents or delays. watch for possible enclosures in glen arm. and around of brought avenuad a.

the other major roadways are doing well. we are picking up in volume around white marsh. that will be the first delay. a live view approaching the bay bridge. it is open in both sides. back over to you. >> it is quite warm out there. we are in that the typical late summer time pattern. we will remain socia for the net several days. there is a front hovering right above us. we are seeing some clouds this morning. a mix of sun and cloud is throughout the day. temperatures are already in the mid 70's downtown and in ocean

city. it looks like a 90 degree temperature reading was reached guest today. hot and humid is the trend. air quality is good on the eastern shore. not so good in the downtown area. i will have more coming up. >> police tapes are shedding some light in circumstances surrounding the arrest of an african-american harvard professor outside of massachusetts. >> racial profiling may have had something to do with the arrest of henry louis gates. the release a 911 call and a recording from the police radio when officers arrived on the scene. the 911 asked about the race of the men. >> they broke the screen door and finally got in. i noticed a two sit cases.

i am not if these are individuals who worked there or lived there. >> i do not know. i have no idea. >> when police arrived on the scene, an argument ensued which led them to arrest him for all miss -- miss orderly conduct. president obama has made comments about the incident. they are scheduled to meet later. our reporter has more on the story. >> it will be taking place on thursday. the event is still in the planning stages. it will be 6:00 p.m. thursday night. >> the president had a budweiser at the all-star game. that is what he drank.

>> what is wrong with budweiser? why did you in a budweiser? -- why do you hate budweiser? we will pick up the beer into the beer run. >> we will see if robert is able to make that the year run. not sure what they will be serving up. i am sure there will be more than enough beer to go around. >> what do they hope to accomplish from this meeting? >> you heard president obama said last week saying this is a moment where they want to draw more out of this than a photo opportunity. they want dialogue between professor gates and the police officer.

the one a better representation between the law enforcement and the minority community. >> we do not know what brand they are going to be drinking. nikole killion live from washington, thank you. >> an eruption of violence over the weekend in baltimore has faith leaders calling for action. details are straight ahead. >> we're checking out or st. sensors and cameras for delays. we will have the that is on traffic coming up. >> we have a sizzling summer forecast for you. stay tuned for all the juicy details. >> it has been a sidewalk a staple for years, but now the city is saying that elvis cannot leave the building. we will explain why. >> here is a look at the winning lottery numbers from last night. the luck. -- blgood luck.

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welcome back to 11 news today. >> thank you for joining us. we have a quick look at the forecast. >> we will see another hot one. it feels like july. it will continue for the next several days. things began in the low 7's this morning. we are seeing a 74 degree reading downtown. 87 degrees-92 degrees for today. a 20% chance of an isolated storm this afternoon. >> the aftermath of a violent weekend in baltimore city with gunfire killing four people wounding nearly two dozen others. >> community leaders are saying enough of the violence and are hoping to get others to say the same. our reporter has more on the story. >> baltimore city police are stepping up patrols after nearly

two dozen people were shot over the weekend. four of those victims died. members of the faith-based community who started a summer of peace program this summer are looking to expand the program. >> we want to continue our dialogue to change the entire culture in our city from one that tolerates violence to what that will not stand for it. >> the baltimore archdiocese gathered faith leaders from all denominations to make this a summer of peace. an eruption of violence occurred this weekend. 19 people were shot at five different locations. leaders are saying more needs to be done to end this culture of violence. >> it is rooted in the poverty of the city, the gang culture and drug culture of this city. >> they are calling on all faith-based leaders and citizens to help with the program. the state street initiative has

helped deter criminals. without it there would be more violent and young lives lost. he feels the program needs to go further. they need help from the powers that be to make that happen. >> one of the things we call for is that all recreation centers be opened this hour. there should be efforts directed towards the use employment. when want alternatives to the gang culture. >> members of the faith-based community will talk about how to expand this program in the ball. reporting live, wbal-tv. >> a deadly accident involving a street sweeper killed 03 people. a car carrying three people turned in front of the street sweeper. the car burst into flames killing everyone inside. it will take a while for them to identify the victims because the bodies were burned beyond

recognition. this it is demanding a statue of elvis presley to leave the building. >> not show mama -- nacho mama's as a wooden statue of elvis. ever since his birthday, this statue has greeted customers outside. >> the manager says three weeks ago as elvis was minding his own business on the street, a representative from the department of general services delivered a crushing blow. that was followed by this later from the city threatening fines

if elvis did not return to the building. he showed as well -- where elvis stood. >> this is his spot every day. >> is he impeding traffic on the street? >> snow. he just hangs out here. >> we contacted the department of general services and say they received an anonymous complaint and had to respond. they said that nacho mama's reacted in a reasonable way. but at the bar, customers are disappointed. we are told that they have more than 2000 signatures protesting the decision hoping to get all this out. >> elvis has been out here for years. i do not think the changes necessary. he should be back on the streets where he belongs.

>> supporters of the elvis statue will appeal the city's decision. >> absolutely. >> we want to give our own sandra shot an opportunity to shine on a bigger stake in these for one day. she has made it to the finals of the regis and kathie -- regis and kelly shall to co-anchore fr a day. you have to vote which will give you a chance to win an american express card. go to our web site at wbaltv.com and vote. >> our regis will not know what hit him.

no major delays yet. trophic lights are on flashed at broad ave. we are not dealing with the blaze on the outer loop -- delays on the outer loop. here is a live view of traffic in the white marsh area. we are seeing some brake lights headed southbound. it is usually an easy ride until 7:00 a.m.. that is the latest. vote for sandra. >> yes, my campaign manager. it would be a great chance to show everybody about baltimore. i have already taken a polar bear plunge and for my video. as far as the weather, we are

looking at the heat and humidity which is typical of late july and august. hot and humid. slight chance for isolated thunderstorm. we have a good chance of showers in the afternoon tomorrow. we are in the upper 80's 290's all week long. -- -90's all week long. >> the ceo gets some tlc. >> im nikole killion in washington with the latest on the health-care d

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he scratched off a win and returned to the same convenience store and purchased for more $5 tickets. one of the tickets was worth $1 million. >> at that time, i did not know what to do. i was in shock. >> what are you feeling or thinking? >> i was shaking. >> maybe it was mother nature's way of bringing him back down to earth. and the next day, he got a flat tire on his way to the lottery office. he can afford new tires and a new car. >> they are very small and cute. tiger cubs were born at a zoo. in the mother cannot care for them.

and so caretakers are massaging the cubs in taking care of them for her. the cut is healthy. the visit was commemorated with a cake. the baby panda was born in may. >> they were all cute. 71 degrees on tv hill. will take a look at the morning headlines. >> it is been a nice commute so far. with a closer check on traffic coming up. >> it is uncomfortable as far as the atmospheric conditions out there. high humidity with this tropical air mass. 74 degrees downtown. humidity is 97%.

>> welcome back to 11 news today. if it fails in the shooting at day east baltimore cut out. -- cut out. -- cookout. police believe the shootings were related to a longstanding gang feud. police believe the shooting in other areas were connected to that cookout. and they call -- couple has filed a lawsuit against the howard county saying police used excessive force while conducting a drug raid on their home. they say swat teams storm to the home unannounced injuring a man who had just had surgery and

killed their dog. howard county police say they cannot comment on current litigation. the nfl is not wasting any time giving michael vick a second chance. one week after he completed his role in a dogfighting bring, the n.f.l. commissioner announced that he would be conditionally reinstated in the league. he can participate in practices and the final games of the preseason. they will then decide if he will be allowed to play in games as early as week six. >> that brings us to your answers to our watercooler question of the day. >> we ask you what you thought about the reinstatement of michael vick. >> he has paid his debt to society and should be able to make his living. i do not think that anybody involved in animal cruelty should be put on a position where he can be admired.

he should not be reinstated fully. >> when all of our society value the lives of people over animals. welcome back to the nfl, michael vick. >> fans are willing to support players live committed crimes against humans, so they should not be surprised if they are willing to support players who have committed crimes against animals. >> the man did a crime and pay the time. he deserves a chance to make a living at what he does best. >> now for the latest on the health-care debate. new president takes part in another town hall meeting. it is the first of several key will be involved in this week. nikole killion has more. >> the president takes his

health care message to seniors and takes questions from around the country. >> we have to get it done, and we have to get it done soon. >> another town hall meeting on health care this time healthaarp. -- this time with aarp. >> they want to know how the president's plans will effect each of them. >> we will work until this is done. >> house democratic leaders say they are making progress on legislation. they are going over the bill. still no word on a boat. >> we are on schedule. -- still no word on a vote. >> we are on schedule. >> they are getting close to reaching a deal. members of the finance committee

are thinking about taxing cadillac plans to play for the overhaul. they are considering strap -- scrapping the public option. the white house has not taken a position on the latest proposal. no agreement has been made. some washington, nikole killion, wbal tv 11 news. >> good morning. checking on you morning commute. volume is building and there are some delays in some spots. watch for glen arm. it is a downed tree. traffic lights are flashing at broad avenue. elizabeth of yellow at the outer loop at liberty.

here is a live view of i-95 in the white marsh area picking up in volume. things are moving pretty well although volume is building. that is the latest. over to you. >> it has been a quiet morning- some patchy fog out there. -- minus some patchy fog out there. humidity will remain high. it is pulling in all of the deep south moisture. it feels like summer with a hazy and hot conditions. 74 degrees downtown. 76 degrees in ocean city. well as the humidity is 97%.

partly cloudy in the mountain elevations. it will feel worse than the 90 degree mark in baltimore today. the macy's sums thunderstorms this afternoon -- we may see some thunderstorms this afternoon, but only 20%. nice southerly flow. winds are south at 10 knots. water temperature is around 80 degrees. triple digit record high 103 setback in 1941. the record low 54. we will not have relief tonight.

we have this cloud cover rolling in. clout overnight are trapping the heat in. it will be 67 or maybe even in the low 70's. there is a cold front resting right over our air reappeared is so weak it is not making a difference due to the air mess out there. today will be an uneventful day as far as the front is concerned. by tomorrow afternoon, we have a better chance of scattered showers and storms. and we will clear out on thursday. private research to 90 degrees. -- a friday we surged to 90 degrees. >> community leaders and church leaders are working together to bring a summer of peace after

violence this weekend. our reporter has more on the story. >> over the weekend, baltimore experienced an unprecedented amount of shootings in a short window of time. and the faith-based community started a summer of peace and they are ready to expand the program. the baltimore archdiocese gathered leaders from all denominations to make this a summer of peace for the city. the shootings of 12 people of the weekend have many spiritual leaders saying more needs to be done to end the culture of violence. it will be meeting to talk about how to expand the program in the fall. it is working to help deter crime in the city. without this initiative, the pilots would be worse. reporting live, wbal tv 11 news. >> thank you. coming up on oprah, there is no one else on the planet like him.

dr. oz discuss as one-of-a-kind medical mysteries. here's a look at what is happening on the today show. >> good morning, coming up, but we have learned about the powerful drug that michael jackson's doctor gave him on the day he died. plus what debbie roh told us about the custody case. and the deadly dangers of texting while driving. what a judge is giving someone control over the finances of the octuplets. matt lauer and power broker are in key west florida today. they will show us -- al roker will show as the sites of key west florida today. >> when do we get to go? >> i do not know. >> we will take another look at weather and traffic together before you go out to start your

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>> what does this situation on the roads? >> just a few issues. we have a downed tree around glenn arms. as far as your drive times, we are looking very good with the speed sensors. there is a delay in the outer loop as you make your approach to liberty. there are some delays in the white marsh area. here is a live in view of the west side. not bad pass liberty. that is the latest. >> thank you. [unintelligible]

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