recreation centers is causing some concern. >> president obama has to ohio and pennsylvania to campaign for his economic recovery plan and health care reform. that story coming up. >> one of the biggest box office heart throbs loses his hard fought battle with cancer. more on the life and career of patrick swayze. >> could be -- could this be the last of the warm weather we will see in a while? find out as we continue with 11 news today. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good morning. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> will get to our big stories in just a moment. first let's check in with sandra shaw on the weather. >> we are up and down.

for this week, it will be the last warm day. up to about 84 today. it is above where we should be. it looks like we are off to a decent start with a mostly sunny skies this morning. 68 downtown right now. 63 on the eastern shore. partly cloudy. we will talk about the change coming up later. >> good morning. we are tracking some strange problems in carroll county. cattle is on the loose near union bridge. horses are on the loose in manchester south of young road. the use caution as to travel there. middle river and pulaski highway, an accident coming in there. and some construction that is taking up all of the left lane

near j.f.x.. and live view of traffic near the fort mchenry. a nice ride on the northwest corner and greenspring. we will keep you updated on any more problems that come up. >> thank you. our reporter is live. >> the idea is to provide it with a plastic card they can use for buses, the rec center or the library. but some think it may be used as a law enforcement tracking system. the smart card is giving to boarding process right now from the mta. overburdened or underused. the concept is modeled after the debit card for the

washington metro area. the city wants to issue a one pass for transportation, possibly school id cards, of rex center, and libraries. >> we are asking the question, is there a 14 year-old male in this record center. -- recreation center. of our young people. >> the council person wants to hold a hearing on this issue within the next couple of months. we will have more at 5:30. wbal tv 11 news. that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. what do you think about the city's proposed one pass program? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com >> a baltimore city police

officer -- is on administrative leave asit started at his home this afternoon and ended with a suspect critically injured. police say the suspect put a gun surge in his home. the officer chased the suspect for three blocks. witnesses said it appeared the suspect showed some remorse. >> at one time he put his hands up. >> what did he say? >> i am sorry, man. he was apologizing for what ever he did. police say they found for showcasing the did not belong to the officer's gun. the suspect may have fired before he was shot and wounded. he remained in critical condition. abusing a 14 year-old student. cuaderes, a teacher at a charter school pled guilty today. he led a male student to his home.

he will have to register as a child sex offender. you'll have to have mental health treatment. offenders who failed to appear for registration. howard walter. if you know where these men are, contact state police. signs of a recovery after one year of the collapse of lehman brothers. experts see light at the end of the tunnel in the housing and the stock market. >> i think the pace will continue throughout this fall because of the first-time home buyer tax credit. but when things a slowdown in the winter, unless we see the extension of the tax credit, i think we will see it slow down again. >> people are trying to find the companies that offer deep

discounts. >> despite growing unemployment claims, forecasters expect to see signs of economic growth in the third and fourth quarters. >> a maryland company says it is laying off 18 employees. it is cutting expenses. the remaining employees have to take furlough days. >> your electric bill could be impacted by the deal that is $4

billion between edf. if the deal is stopped, they will build nuclear plants elsewhere. traveled to ohio and economy and health care. with a look ahead. >> president obama heads to ohio to show an economy coming back. gm workers are back on the clock. cash for clunkers is cited as spurring sales. >> these were not your normal car buyers. >> the president says he is worried the the recession -- he told bild of bankers they can think taxpayers for being in business. burden of the bailout and they still burdened the fallout

opportunities and jobs. >> the president will urge the largest labor union to support his health-care overhaul. he tied it to long-term economic recovery. >> if you look at the other aspects of our budget, nothing deals with the rising cost of health care. >> negotiators of the senate finance committee are tweaking the health care bill to deny benefits to illegal immigrants, balance the state's share of medicaid costs, and deal with the cost of abortion. >> [unintelligible] >> chairman max baucus says the goal is a bipartisan bill. one a gop senator says he wants to bring down the cost of the bill further. he says he may not vote for it

even if he likes it. nbc news. >> president obama is bringing his push to health care reform to maryland. he will support a health care reform at the comcast center at the university of maryland. it will be held on thursday. admission is first come first served. security will be in place. no sharp objects or strollers or bags. have to go through airport-like screen. no signs allowed. >> the bloomberg business report is coming up. >> and women can recover faster from gynecological surgery. >> the yale community turns out in an outpouring of grief over the murder of a student. we will have the latest. >> things are quiet on hd doppler this morning. but i will have the forecast for you for today and the rest of

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>> a very good morning to you. about 30 minutes before the sun officially rises. we will see a good dose of sunshine this morning much like yesterday. we will be above the normal temperatures today. it is a little bit humid out there. we are not going to be contending with the humidity this afternoon. it is very calm. only 5 miles per hour later on this afternoon. the temperatures are close to where they should be this time

of year. 67 downtown. 58 in york, pennsylvania. here is a statewide tour as we go to western maryland. more cloud cover. a mix of sunshine and cloud out there. 85 degrees in baltimore today. 79 is the benchmark. the forecast high as 83 tomorrow. the clouds will thicken up this afternoon. a general increase in the afternoon and evening hours. winds are not measurable. out of the west at about 5-10 knots at best. waves are only 1 foot or less. 97 is the high.

57 is where we should drop to overnight. we will not reach the record high or low. slight chance of showers mainly over midnight. a high-pressure much like yesterday. it will be pushed down and overtaken by our cold front of north. the initial descent will happen tonight. we will have a period of unsettled weather. high pressure will build in the north we will face some disturbances the ballot. an increase in plows tomorrow and a 50% chance of showers. a better chance of rain. friday is a washout. a gorgeous sunday with a sunny

skies and 75 degree temperature readings forc. >> all the animals are where they are supposed to be in carroll county. the disabled vehicle is blocking all lanes leading up to the harbor tunnel. there is a live view in the wet marsh area. middle river and pulaski highway, and a problem there. some construction northbound on the j.f.x. bit string) and northern parkway. we are looking good around the other areas. over to you. >> here is a look at some of our top story this morning.

>> students, family, and a friend turned out for a vigil for at the yale student who was murdered. the lab technician failed polygraph tests and had scratches on his chest. he has not been named as a suspect yet, but police expect to make an arrest later today. battle -- federal officials are not saying much about a raid dealing with terrorism. former white house press secretary has died. is it a five year-old daughter of a heart attack on the eastern shore. he was press secretary to president jimmy carter. he headed a public relations firm in washington afterwards.

>> there is something that consumers can be happy about this morning. food prices are on their way down. dairy, meat, vegetables, and bread are some of the items. the recent dip it does not make up for last year's overall jump in prices. two of the nation's biggest companies are going smoke-free. the first major rental car company will ban smoking in their american fleets. renters who smoke in those cars will have a $250 cleaning fee. consumer spending on wall street raider -- radar today in our

bloomberg business report. >> a lot of economic data is rolling out ahead of the opening bell. cash for clunkers give a boost to retail sales. we will see if the good times were felt at the nation's largest electronic retailer. manufacturing may have its first back-to-back monthly expansion since january of last year. plenty for wall street to chew on today. stocks rising, the s&p climbing to its highest level in almost one year. the bloomberg maryland index is rising. under armor has been raised to neutral at goldman sachs.

we are watching consolation energy. a french utility says it will quit plans and pursue other projects if the plan to buy half of consolation is blocked. bge said it may protest it. reporting for wbal tv 11 news. >> traditional surgery's for gynecological surgery is -- surgery iies are being done with the help of a robot. it is called the the vinci.

it is able to work in tighter areas than any human hands can. it means greater precision and shorter recovery time. >> it is on cervical cancer and early stage ovarian cancer. >> patients say they feel better days after their surgery. >> another check on weather and traffic straight ahead. >> hollywood and movie fans mourned the loss of one of the biggest stars of the 1980's and 1990's, patrick swayze. >> do not forget to e-mail us your answer to the water cooler question of the day. this morning we asked, what do you think about the city's proposed one pass program?

>> good morning. here is a check on a morning commute. no problems anymore and approaching the harbor tunnel. a disabled vehicle has been cleared. everything is moving better. things in the white marsh area are not moving very well. some other things. if you're traveling in middle river at pulaski highway, an accident coming in there. construction on the j.f.x. with that land getting by only. some west side areas of delay. >> not much to talk about as far

as rainfall goes. we have been dry the past few days. 67 downtown. 63 at the airport. partly cloudy and 85 is the height. 60-65 overnight. some changes wednesday. details coming up. >> it was the star of some of the biggest films in the 1980's and 1990's. "dirty dancing" and "ghost." he died last night from pancreatic cancer. he continued to work on an action series on the cable network until just a few months

ago. he was 57 years old. >>jay len jay leno had a memorae premiere last night. >> this is not another unknowing promo. this is the actual show. >> after a summer of hype, he made his prime-time debut. >> i set my recorder to tape the biggest loser and got a tigers' game. the government started its program cash for clunkers and made a $5 billion. >> he asked kanye west about an incident at the mtv awards. he seemed remorseful and apologize several times for taking the microphone from taylor swift as she won for best

use of video. >> i knew in the situation it was wrong. >> he was silent when he was asked about his late mother. >> what would she have said about this? >> after the interview, he performed with rapper jay z and vienna -- rihanna. jerry seinfeld was a guest along with oprah and president obama. than a new correspondent. it ended with a popular segment, headlines. he was the headline in hollywood. nbc news, burbank. >> the premiere week continues as he welcomes tom cruise.

it was a good premier. >> much more this morning in the next hour of 11 news today. >> some criticism on a new plan the city wants to use. the details are next. >> an accident in mill river. details coming up. >> a drop in temperature by tomorrow. i will break down the seven-day forecast coming up. >> history is on display as a long pass downfield occurred before the ravens. we will give you a sneak peek. >> here are the winning lottery numbers from last night.

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that's a penalty. delay of savings. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. >> thanks for joining us. we have a quick look at today's forecast. >> yesterday was nice. we have a high of 81.

today is warmer. a few more cloud but this afternoon. a-85 this tuesday. details on your forecast coming up. >> our big story this morning, a new program is under consideration at city hall. >> while it is convenient, but some are concerned that it puts some students at risk. our reporter is here with more. overburdened or under used. >> it is a great win for us to collect revenue and see which

students are getting on and off of the system. >> as long as we know the exact it would help. centers, libraries and at school id cards. >> we are trying to find a way that is universal to know what that we can't use more of what works. >> but it makes a somewhat uncomfortable. >> it is giving the police to much personal reformation. children can lose those just like anything else. >> we ask of law enforcement could access information captured by the cards. >> we are not looking for if this job is in a rec center. we are asking if there is a 14 year-old male in the rec center. did we know if this is speaking to the needs of our young people. >> the information could be viable to police light in 2007 when one person was assaulted

byalmost of the writers we spoke not. >> as for the smart cards being tested, they should be in the hands of all riders by this winter. wbal tv 11 news. >> >> a string of deadly accidents along route 32 is calling for change. one man was killed last wednesday as he was turning into his neighborhood. the governor was asked for emergency funds to make the roads safer. >> he agreed and said they would get an touch with the mdot. high speed and a lack of turning

lanes are major conservatives -- contributors to accidents on that highway. >> one person is resigning after being criticized for firing the parties directfter being criticized for firing the parties director without consulting other republican party leaders. >> ravens fans can get a lesson in team history and a glimpse at some rare memorabilia. it is part of an exhibit at camden yards. our reporter takes us on a tour. >> there is a whole new room honoring the baltimore ravens hamdan yards. visitors can get this close to the ravens super bowl party five. trophy. or the very first football the ravens ever used in a game.

it was against the eagles. and the kicking shoe of one player which is two sizes too small. >> it is an odd thing. i do not think a lot of fans know about that. >> the updated exhibit was made possible by a foundation. because of their generosity, ravens fans will find three times the number of artifacts than before. >> it gives fans a chance to get up close and personal with the ravens in a way that they otherwise may not do. they go to the stadium and have a good time. this is behind the scenes. you get to see things the ravens used to be champions. >> discount notes on a quarterback joe flacco between the nfl draft in 2008.

things that made this team what it is. it gives ravens fans and another reason to celebrate. this exhibit will remain until november 1. -- admission is $5 on any home game. >> this just in, we have learned a johns hopkins medical university student killed an intruder with a samurai sword. the student told the man to leave. the man accosted him. that is when he cut off the man's hand and cause a severe laceration to his body. we will have more information coming up. >> good morning to you. we are tracking some traffic

trouble up there. an accident coming in the area of york road. watch for possible delays there. middle river road at pulaski highway, an accident still clearing. speed sensors indicate 32 miles per hour. heading out in howard county, a truck fire coming in there. here is a live view of traffic in the white marsh area. a quick look in the area of liberty where we have a bit of a back up. over to you. >> the son will be up in 10 minutes. -- sun will be up in 10 minutes. a partly cloudy day with temperatures of up to 85 degrees.

by tomorrow, a slight chance of showers. rain chances will be pretty decent guy thursday. sunday, sunny skies and a pleasant day. >> coming up, find out what happened after this herd of cattle popped into this convenience store. the story gets more bizarre from there. >> i am nikole killion in washington with an update on the swine flu virus from the health secretary. details coming up. >> we are still taking your answers to the watercooler question of the day. what do you think about the one passed program that e-mail your response. response.

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>> cattle stopped in for refreshments after a long road trip. this is at a convenience store last friday. it broke from a parade route and got the minimart was a good place to hang out. how do get cows out of a convenience store? you call in cowboys. they were able to drive the cattle back out without doing any damage to the store. >> here is a test of conscience. the stumble along a stack of

money. several thousand dollars worth. what do you do? if you are this person from canada, he turned it in. he found a $20,000 of cash on an atm. the employees who ended the machine left some of the deposits behind. he handed the money over to bank officials. >> it restored my faith in peace and -- in people being honest and have integrity. >> he received $50 from the credit union and budget dollars and the armored car -- and $500 from the armored car company. >> this girl takes a cutout of

her boyfriend everywhere she goes. he is serving in iraq. this is a life-size cutout. >> everybody loved it. >> i would carry that cutout around as well. >> the boyfriend is in shape. that is a good thing. >> i would carry around a cut out of you. >> sure you would. a say anything now. it is 6:41. we will take a look at the headlines when we come back. >> we will let you know what is going on as far as your morning commute. >> a quiet morning on hd doppler. beautiful skies today. 63 at bwi marshall. 67 downtown.

>> welcome back. investigators look into a shooting he was involved in. it started at his home this afternoon and ended with a suspect critically injured. surge in his home. the officer chased the suspect for three blocks. the suspect is listed in critical condition this morning. howard county will spend 18 months in jail for sexually abusing a 14 year-old student. cuaderes, a teacher at a charter school pled guilty today.

home. he will have to register as a child sex offender. he must undergo mental health treatment. a $4 billion deal between consolation industry and edf is being investigated. an aspect of the deal could impact your electric bill. there are concerns that if the deal falls through, how your electric rates could occur. it the deal is stopped, edf says they will build plants elsewhere. >> top prepared is the government for the swine flu? today we find out what kathleen sebelius is san on capitol hill. kathleen sebelius will talk about what the country can

expect in a surge in cases. today on capitol hill, an update from health and human services secretary kathleen sebelius on to tackle this one flu virus. ago. >> it appears that we may need only one dose of the new vaccine for a healthy adult. the vaccine we are producing is working extremely well. >> so well that the doses may be ready earlier than anticipated, but the first week in october. if only one shot is needed instead of two. >> there'll be more vexing to go around and people will be protected sooner. >> the update comes as flu cases schools. government officials are encouraging small businesses to have a contingency plan. the department of homeless is a

-- homeland common security said this. -- homeland security said this. >> if you are sick, stay home. worst-case scenario. workers could be out for a three-five days. businesses should figure out how to handle that. >> what other guns are recommended for small businesses? >> they are encouraged to review their sick leave policies and distance workers from one another to prevent the spread of germs. they recommend selecting a coordinator who can monitor the virus at your place of employment. >> nikole killion, lodge in washington, thank you. >> good morning to you.

a few problems traffic-wise. if you're heading along york road, watch for delays there. no delays on the harrisburg expressway southbound moving well down towards the beltway. some delays on the west side. 26 miles per hour beginning on the outer loop of 795 down towards i-70. middle river has an accident. we are looking for a problem, but it is not there. and like you in the area of the white marsh area. here is a lighter view of traffic on the west side. that is the latest. over to you. >> a cold front is brewing to our north.

it will go south word tonight. it will change our revenue pattern -- weather pattern later this week. lower 60's on the eastern shore. a high of 85. western maryland will be cooler than yesterday. a high of 85 degrees. we will be a bet above -- a bit above normal today. light winds on the chesapeake today. waves only 1 foot or less. the record high was 97.

a 40 degree record low was set. it should be 57 overnight tonight. mostly cloudy skies. we are above normal. some light precipitation after midnight. the cold front to cover north will slide to the south overnight tonight. it will stall out and create a boundary layer for energy to progress along. high pressure to cover north which will bring in that easterly flow. a maritime air mass in place. cold temperatures. a better chance of showers tomorrow. the high only 71. friday has an 80% chance of showers around.

clearing and 73. sunday fabulous. >> time for a last look at our big story this morning. a proposal for smart cards to be used by young people for different services. >> good morning. it is something the city council is considering. a piece of plastic that kids would use to get into libraries, wrecks centers and could eventually be used as a school id card. the mta is testing a smart card to streamline the boarding process. one person wants to issue this one pass. she said the idea is for this, to be used to attract city services.

all writers should have access to this. -- >> a lot of people are wondering -- bellhopriderall rd have access to this. coming up on "oprah" the second part to the interview with whitney houston. that is coming up today at 4:00. let's take a look at what is coming up next on the today show. >> good morning, coming up we will look back on the life and career of patrick swayze to died following a nearly two-year battle with cancer. new details on the brutal murder on the student at yale

university. sources say a campus worker is considered the only suspect in the crime. we will get the latest on that. and the prime-time debut for jay leno and the question that nearly brought the rapper kanye west to tears. and we talked to the author of a new novel as it hits bookstores. >> 6:54. >> just ahead, another look at weather and traffic together before you head out to start

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>> a new accident report. harford road. watch for delay is developing on the north and west side and overhead pulaski. 12 minutes, you're out loop drive time. not bad on 95 except for the white marsh area. >> it did they call in cowboys to round up the cattle in one area this morning? >> i do not know how they did. >> and other good date? >> yes. we are dealing with upper 60's downtown. the high in the mid 80's with plenty of sunshine. >> thanks for joining us. >> have a good day. >> have a good day.