with sandra shop. -- sandra shaw. >> we are starting sept.. the record low is 53 degrees. it was section 1963. it is 59 at the airport. 62 downtown. it is brisker than what we are used to. we started out with clouds yesterday. it turned out to be sunny. tonight's -- today we will see a lot of sunshine out. 75-77 for the high. not a bad day to head to school. let's check out with sarah on traffic. >> you are looking for the traffic, i am looking for the heat is in my car. let us see what is going on as far as the major roadways are.

they are doing pretty well. there is an accident clearing in two areas. york road continued closures because of the maryland affair through september 7. the major roadways are looking good. 95 in the white marsh area. it is moving without delay. we will keep posted. that is the latest. back to you. >> of a big story this morning, a tragic accident over the weekend killed two teenagers. it enters a baltimore city police officer who is in serious condition. >> michael jones sr. is in stable condition at shock trauma this morning after a car accident killed his son and his son's girlfriend. friends and family members

gathered at overlea high school to remember, michael jones jr. and his 19 year-old go friend shaniqua tucker. the father was traveling south on 81. he got caught in a bad rain storm, lost control of the vehicle, and drove down an embankment. the sun and the girlfriend are dead. >> he was a very likable kid. i am at a loss of words right now. he had a bright future. right now i am at peace with everything because me and my husband did a job -- a good job of raising him. we were good parents and he was a good kid. unfortunately, things went into a different direction. >> she was a beautiful person. she was outgoing.

she made everybody laugh. if you were sad, she would try to make you happy. >> in all services are scheduled for saturday. that is for shaniqua tucker. the funeral services for michael jones have not been completed yet. >> shots were fired last night just after 1:00. they found the body of a man dead with a gunshot wound to the head. the victim has not been identified. baltimore county police are looking for the person who shot and killed another man at the intersection of colchester road. anyone with information about the shootings should call baltimore county police. >> and police in anne arundel county are trying to track down two robbery suspects. take a look at these pictures. a woman went to an atm at the bank of america near ritchie highway. she was robbed by two masked men. one of the suspect pulled out

what looked to be a fake gun and demanded money. she handed over her cash and a cell phone. if you have any information, please call the police in an era del. -- and arundel county police officers. and a bit them was bleeding but was able to escape from a suspect paul johnson jr. at a 7- eleven. he faces several charges. >> authorities are hoping that a dna technology will help them solve a case from several years ago. a woman's body was found in delaware. samples taken from her body and clothing were recently submitted to a nationwide data base. the family says they are encouraged by this latest effort.

>> the struggling economy is taking its toll on local restaurants. after five years of business, the blue sea grill and another grill have closed up shop. restaurant owners have to be created to keep their doors open and the customers blowing in. >> they are looking to cut costs, to try new things. if you go to a restaurant, you will see new things they are doing. >> many are eating at home to save money which is impacting local restaurants. that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. as the economy forced you the number of times you go out to eat it? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. we have just ended the deadliest month of the deadliest year in

afghanistan. >> the u.s. commander is calling it serious over there and is calling for more troops. >> our goal is clear, to disrupt, dismantle, and the ft al qaeda and their extremist allies. >> -- defeat al qaeda and their extremist allies. >> at least 47 trips killed in august alone. the deadliest months since the war began several years ago. >> we are going into areas where the taliban has gone unchallenged for a number of years means that our casualties are going to be higher. >> despite their democratic election last month, the military says tellable and bidding taliban forces are posing new bombs. in a report still making its way through the pentagon, the top u.s. commander in afghanistan is asking for a new strategy in the more troops. >> i want to address those

issues, and we will have to look at the availability of a forces. >> president obama withdrew forces from afghanistan. the white house says winning this war will take time. >> we will not see the entire thing turnaround in a few months after years and years of neglect. >> this general says the war is winnable. the u.s. is looking to its foreign partners for help. the general's report is making its way up the chain of command. the pentagon officials will add their information. no word yet on when the president will make a decision. wbal tv 11 news. >> wildfires continue to rip through parts of california causing tremendous amount of damage. look at this video. thousands of homes in los angeles county are in danger and

many have to flee. the station fire has already destroyed 53 homes and structures and is a strident -- threatening a mountaintop of broadcasting complex which provides signals from any television and radio stations. only 5% of the fire has been contained. the blaze is one of eight burning right now. >> 56 degrees on tv hill. and ousted beauty queen is suing the some in california. >> and evidence that may link one suspect to another crime. >> and traffic on the beltway at liberty road. we get an update on traffic and

>> 62 degrees downtown. love humidity -- low humidity,

at anywhere between 55-59 this morning at the bus stop. but this afternoon, it will be around a 75-77. looking pretty good for your first day of september. >> covering the nation this morning, california investigators said that philip garrido may be involved in the assault deaths of several processes. they found a bone fragment near the property adjacent to the home. both he and his wife faced numerous charges of jaycee dugard. >> win governor says a special election to replace senator kennedy will be held in january

19. it is not want the seat in the until then. a public hearing will be held next week to determine if they can change state law regarding the seed filling. the form as california it says that some state officials were responsible for libel and discrimination on her religion. she is suing them. state pageant officials disagree station was fired because she missed several engagements. >> coming up, remembering september 11. how nascar is getting involved and a new memorial. >> are you looking for a cheaper way to save money and have a family fun? we will tell you how the orioles are making it easier for you to get out of the house. >> there are

>> we have a fatal accident along park heights. it is completely closed in that area. watch for that closure. it will probably be there for a while because police will be investigating after they clear the accident. another accident in the city. watch for delays in the area of york road with the bare ground closures there. speed sensors look good. no problems to report were here. here is a live view of traffic in howard county.

rest of the major roadways leading up to the beltway are looking good at this hour. that is the latest. let's check on the buses and the trains. >> smith committed so far. no delays on the rails right now -- smoloth rides right now. no delays on the rails right now. no major delays. there is a diversion on the 15 bus at saratoga and green. >> we are dealing with a pretty nice start this morning. 62 downtown. 46 degrees in york pennsylvania. we are watching the 53 degree threshold. that would be a new record low. we may be able to break it or

tie it for today. 52 in hagerstown. a chilly start for us today. it will be very pretty staid ride from the mountains where there is a 65 degree high. mostly sunny skies. the heart of central maryland, 73-75. plenty of sunshine in contract -- in contrast to yesterday. the winds will be breezy out of the north east around 15 miles per hour. your base forecast, waves at 1 foot. 99 is the record high said back in 1962. 53 was the record low set back in 1963. 61 is where we should be. check out the forecast for tonight. in the 40's in some locations.

55 downtown. mostly clear skies. pitiful but colder than what we have been accustomed to later. the high pressure continues to dominate things. more wildfires in california. temperatures as in the 90's. almost a category five hurricane. 150 moph iwnds approaching the baja mexico california area. it is expected to make land fall over the next couple of days as a hurricane near kabcabo. this over here could be tropical storm erica by the end of the week. quiet and dry throughout this week here in maryland.

an 80's by thursday and friday. partly cloudy skies by the weekend with the same temperature. >> the baltimore orioles are paying back their $1 gain promotion for the month of september and october. you can purchase $1 tickets to any upcoming became with certain restrictions. you can only get 10 tickets per household. new characters are joining disney. they are buying marvel inc.. it brings super heroes like spider-man and to the disney cast of characters. they are allowing disney to acquire ownership of some characters which will give them better a pill to -- appeal to boys and young men. $1 machines are being replaced with a slots.

revenues from penney's lots are up. many states are making the penny-stock changers -- slot changes. >> the business news is now coming up in a bloomberg business briefs. >> we will get a peek at any possible recovery in the manufacturing industry. economist at bloomberg state manufacturers will expand in august. that'll be the first time we have seen that in 19 months. builders have accounted for half of the job loss during the recession may be growing in the coming months. apple is hosting an event next week. a camera on the ipod touch may be added.

extra content may be added to summer. back-to-school and holiday shopping season is their busiest sales time. there was a global sell-off in stocks. a lot of concern that this global rally has out paste profits for economic recovery. stock futures are lower today. reporting for wbal tv 11 news. back to you. >> we will see you back here at 6:15 for your next report. >> coming up, we get another look at your morning commute with traffic and weather together. >> everybody in sports strive for perfection. the orioles were happy to help the yankees avoid perfection. we will tell you why coming up. >> to not forget to tell us your answer to the watercooler question of the day. has the economy forced you to reduce the number of times you go out to eat? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

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>> in years past, if the orioles got hot against the yankees, they could talk about next season. not last night. eight straight loss for the orioles against the yankees. andy pettitte flirted with a no- hitter much of the night. adam jones won a eight strikeouts from pettitte. one player at all the breathing room he needed in the fifth. 2-0, or let this the entire way.

nick markakis and had a single down the line. the yankees up 5-1. the orioles were held to three hits for the night. they got tired of talking about the players from other teams. >> an exceptional, outstanding, superb performance and ball game. i think i said it in a nutshell. probably one of the year's finest. a tremendous game by any pettitte. >> not only did he say it, but he is tired of saying it. the birds try to break that a game fly against york. hope your day is off to a fantastic start. i am gerry sandusky.

>> in other sports news, a new race car will be circling detraction honor of september 11. the message, always remember, will be on the car. benny gordon will drive this vehicle at the richmond international speedway in virginia. immemorial will also be constructed in november in pennsylvania. the plan is to have the memorial built on the grounds of the crash site by the 10th anniversary of the september 11 attacks. the memorial will cover 2,200 acres. >> coming up in the next half hour of 11 news today. >> to baltimore county teenagers are remembered after they are killed in a tragic car accident

this weekend. i have that story in a live report. >> i am nikole killion is in washington was the cells of a new report on the war in afghanistan. that story coming up. >> but a drop of rain on hd doppler. beautiful sunny skies today and pleasant conditions. details coming up. >> we are tracking a serious accident in the city. we

>> good morning, everybody. all come back to 11 is today. >> thanks for joining us. we will get a check on weather and traffic this morning. we are starting off with weather. >> it is nice outside. we could break a record low. 53 set in