it's not just the future. it's life. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back to "11 news today." >> we have a look at weather and traffic for you. >> we were trying to figure out of which should take the kids to people today. >> only if you are going this

morning. we have some showers approaching this afternoon. it is going to be hot. we have a good chance probably around 2:00 or so to see some showers and thunderstorms. do not want to be by the pool because of a lightning associated with them. >> do you provide sunscreen as well? >> was check what is going on in the roads. there is a vehicle fire coming in on one road. watch for possible lane closures in another area. the vehicle fire is out on the harrisburg expressway

southbound. watch for possible delays. we are looking at a nice ride on the entire beltway. about one -- route 1 on bel-air , and some delays there. here is a live view of traffic which is moving very well on the harrisburg expressway despite the earlier vehicle fire. we are in pretty good shape this morning. not bad at fort mchenry either. that is the latest. back to you. >> cover big story this morning, will the red line be good? gov. o'malley hopes so. >> he announced the plan yesterday. our reporter is live from the light rail station with more. >> good morning. the governor wrote to the light will yesterday. he says it is the best choice

for transportation moving maryland forward. not everyone agrees. in his endorsement group mixed reactions from the crowd he addressed at the rail station yesterday. >> boo. [applause] >> said he is seeking federal approval to a fund a purple line and a red line. the red line is supported by the nixon administration, many city council members, the business community, an ally in coming. >> it is good for the economy, our quality of life and a sustainable future we want to create for the next generation. >> when a coalition is concerned that the red line will be divisive.

they want the red line built underground. >> the city spent $12 million beautifying the street. now they are going to throw it away. they will take four lanes of traffic and cut it down to two. they will cut us off from the waterfront. >> the governor says the light rail will be nearer and quieter. >> it would improve housing values and the desirability of neighborhoods. >> the arguments in favor of moving the red line to the will one area is to make access to one building easier. reporting live, wbal-tv. >> that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. what do you think of the city's red line light rail plan? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> community members took to the streets last night joining police as part of a national

call to stand up to crime and violence in their neighborhood. it was nationalized out. it put people in police wiwho ae there to keep them safe. >> numerous people are coming up to the officers talking to them about problems in the neighborhood. that is what we want. >> it teaches them at a young age what it is about. they note the officers are here to the us and help fight crime in the community. >> some of the events served as recruiting opportunities for baltimore police. they received a grant to put 50 more officers on the streets. >> this morning, two captured american journalists will return home to the united states. lisa ling and euna lee will return home after former president bill clinton helped secure their release. >> these were the first pictures in months of the journalists

lisa ling and euna lee free at last. they boarded a private jet with former president bill clinton bound for california and a family reunion. >> i am all excited. i am looking forward to this. we have waited for five months now. >> just a glimpse of the women was good for the families. >> it was good to see her up walking, and smiling. it was good enough for me. >> they said they knew more good news was coming when former president bill clinton went to north korea and met and dined with the ailing dictator. north korea wanted the former president as a special envoy. the obama white house was able to watch over this until the end. >> we want to ensure the safety of the journalists.

>> recent weapons test has been going on in north korea. perhaps clinton discussed that with them. >> he needs to solidify himself internationally and nationally by having the photograph and visit by former president clinton. >> the women were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor well they illegally entered north korea while reporting on some stories. >> the former president apologized for the reporters. constructive dialogue, the u.s. hopes to extend its nuclear talks as well. wbal tv 11 news. >> will banning texting while driving keep drivers and pedestrians safer? members of congress will take part in a summit next month led by the transportation secretary.

the meeting will not focus on just texting but anything that would cause a distraction while driving such as using a gps system. >> laws are not always enough. often you need to combine education with enforcement to get results. we hope our summit will permit by the kind of recommendations that we can take to the american people and solve this very critical problem. >> 14 states and the district of columbia have already passed laws making texting while driving illegal. 71 degrees on t.v. kill. -- tv kill. -- tv hill. coming up, a survey on how many adults are taking naps during the day.

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>> a good morning. 77 degrees downtown. the son is making its way up. it will be up after six this morning. we will say another front. it will be around 89-91 degrees today for a daytime high. showers and storms to our north associated with the front into ourselves with a strong area of pressure. the front will fly down from our north and will be whisking through here throughout today with scattered showers and storms late this afternoon and into tonight. more details on that coming up in a bit.

correct in this morning's attack medical alert would like little children are not the only ones spending time napping. a research shows adults to take a nap during the day. >> of the fda is adding stronger warnings to a group of multibillion-dollar drugs say they could increase cancer in adolescence. they increase the risk of cancer after they are used beyond 2.5 years. the drug is prescribed for work rheumatoid arthritis and crows disease -- crohn's disease. >> the crew aboard the u.s.s.

comfort is back, after providing medical aid to several countries. >> here is a live look of downtown baltimore. an update on weather and traffic coming up. you are

>> good morning. let's check a more intimate. we have a vehicle fire in two locations. the vehicle is there and the fire is out in one area. watch for possible lane closures in another area. in nottingham, we have an accident with possible enclosures there. a right lane closure on falls road. that is due to a water main break. let's check the drive times this morning. traffic is in very good shape. no delays to report on the envelope in the west side.

-- outer loop in the west side. mountain road is flowing without delay. white marsh is looking good. that is the latest. let's check in on the mta and buses. >> we are looking at a very good commute so far. the delays to leave port on the front reclines -- no place to report on the brunswick lines. a few diversions on the buses, 27 and 44 due to the water main break near northern parkway. the 21 best diverting at pennsylvania and dolphin. that is also related to a water main break repair. back to sandra shaw.

>> the morning. take a look at our visible satellite imagery on a radar right now. nothing of the maryland area yet. there is a cold front pushing to the south. it will not effect until this afternoon when we will have a chance of scattered showers and storms. some severe weather that hit an low, kentucky this today with flash flooding, that a low pressure area is affecting tennessee valley. we are not contending with that. that is a good thing. 72 degrees on the eastern shore. take a look at what we will be expecting statewide today. in the mountains of western maryland, 77 degrees in upper elevations. the showers will get there first. in baltimore, partly sunny this morning, cloud intensifying in the afternoon hour.

91 degrees is the forecast high. showers should occur around 3:00 on and in to tonight as well. 87 degrees in ocean city. the bay water is in the low 80's. a southbound westerly flow on the chesapeake bay today. not a bad day for voting interest except for the showers and storms. the record low for today is 52 degrees. the record highest 104 degrees. we are remaining in the summer time zone. our average low as 66 degrees. the front will not make it for fearfully until tomorrow morning. there may be some slight showers tomorrow morning. it may be to the east and south

of the city. 20% chance of light rain in the morning tomorrow. 84 degrees. the cooler air will come in. 84 degrees on friday. slight chance of isolated showers in the afternoon. on saturday, up to 89 degrees. sunday, we will see under the presence of high pressure, 95 degrees. the case, heat, and humidity on sunday. 90 on tuesday. the next few days will felt nice compared to later on in the week. >> the u.s.s. comfort is back in baltimore after an assistant mission. >> the crew visited latin america and the caribbean. the rate to help 100,000 people and 13,000 animals. -- they were able to help 100,000 people and 13,000

animals. >> sometimes the best sound bites are found when nothing is set at all. family and friends are getting to see their loved ones after several months at sea. >> it touches your heart. >> people like this person was waiting for her son. she followed his every move on his blog remembered one story that stuck with her. >> about the boys that were burned. they walked miles to get to the ship. they did work on them. their bodies were badly burned. >> it set out on the seabed in april visiting six let american and caribbean countries along the way, providing medical and dental care for humans and animals, performing almost 1700 surgery's. crewmembers were busy renovating buildings and constructing schools. >> building friendships, building relationships, and treating patients.

that is what we did. >> a senior officer was one of the members who says these experience was unbelievable. >> the job after their treatment can look up at you with a smile. you cannot put words to that. >> words cannot describe how everyone felt tuesday night after being at sea for a long time doing good for people need it most. >> of these people received medical care. this almost over 100,000 people. that is incredible. >> this is the eighth mission for the ship. it was in baltimore 1987. the last mission was in 2007. >> secretary of state hillary clinton is in kenya. she is on a african tour. she is going to a trade meeting trying to boost u.s. trade and

investment. tom vilsack is also their meeting with farmers. he is speaking how the u.s. is ready to adjust their food supply problem in africa. he says america is prepared to take a new approach to combat hunger in africa. >> the united states understands that it has to be doing more than providing emergency food aid. it has to focus on providing sustainable food solutions to longer and poverty. >> the first phase will include listening to farmers and researchers to see what needs to be done. >> baltimore city is considering its first residential wind turbine application. it's a they we told you about a resident who wants to put it would take a machine on top of her home. it is not sitting well with neighbors. the size of the wind turbine is of concern.

homes are typically only 12 feet wide. the wit of the turbine is almost half of that. >> she could purpose -- purchase wind energy off the grid. >> we have to get involved with more energy efficient methods. >> installation of the turbine would cost up to $20,000. beginning today, the historical archives will post items from a diary from to lead to years ago. it will show progress of one person and the drama of months at sea. >> tn and the drama of months at sea. >> the last time we skated

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>> we want to get to one of your answers to our watercooler question of the day. >> we ask you what you thought of the city's red line plan. >> i think the extension of the system is excellent.

it would take more cities -- cars off the street and bring more people to the city. >> keep responding. >> here is a look to our next hour of 11 news today. >> you may not want to track -- take your cellphone along if you travel abroad. >> we will take a sneak peek at some art. >> and find out which a judge is leaving the popular show, "american idle." . >> the major umbrella but later this afternoon. >> an accident in the city and the problem at the fort mchenry told plaza. we will update you on that coming up.

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