case. >> the president courts the youth vote today. but is it too late? i am kate amara in washington. >> the big question, what kind of jacket should you wear? >> that is the big question. >> toni will answer that. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today in hd. >> i bet a lot of people would like to know. how you dress the children. >> we have cold temperatures and expected rain. >> what kind of choice? quest heavy jacket? medium jacket? rain jacket? >> i only have one jacket. it does everything. it is my winter coat and my rain jacket. >> we're taking up a collection for tony pann this morning. >> take the rain and the

moderate jacket. it is in the 40's right now. a combination raincoat. rain will begin later this morning. the rain is coming in from the west. give it another hour, hour and a half into the baltimore area. we will have off and on rainshowers. it will be chilly. expect a high temperature of only 58 degrees. now we send it over to somebody who probably has 800 jackets in their closet. >> what is wrong with that? >> i love that you think there is only one jacket to wear. i guess it makes it easy. wilkens avenue, there is still an accident in the city. program lane, there are some closures in effect -- program lane -- pilgrim lane.

looks a quick live outside. this is 70 west of the beltway. fiat is picking up coming closer to the beltway. this is the northeast corner. so for it is running smoothly there. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> president obama works to energize young voters. >> if he takes his message to the airwaves in a town hall that will be broadcast on cable. they hope young people will tune in to watch. kate amara joins us live from our washington juror with more. >> the president is trying to turn the 15 million first-time voters back towards the polls this november.

>> well, hello, everybody. hello. >> president barack obama courting the youth vote this week with town hall meetings on mtv and on campus, trying to reignite the enthusiasm college students had for his candidacy two years ago. >> if you can muster and sustain that same effort and energy, then i'm absolutely confident that we will do well in the election. >> but a new ap/mtv poll shows college kids are cooling on mr. obama. of the students surveyed, 44% approved of the job he's doing. that's down from 60% in may of 2009. political analyst and college professor mark sandalo says his students are less motivated. >> two years ago, they were running around with their absentee ballots. barack obama. this year they want to vote democratic, but i don't see those absentee ballots. the enthusiasm just isn't there. >> a fresh sign of trouble for democrats in these crucial days before the midterm election. >> i think it all relates to

that jobs message. they're concerned about what their future's going to be like. they know they need to have a job in the future. and they're looking to republicans to provide that kind of leadership. >> mtv does expect education and the economy to be the hot topics today, with the class of 2011 facing the toughest job market in years. live in washington, i am kate amara, wbal-tv 11 news. back to you. >> what is the format? >> this town hall will be airing live on mtb and the other -- on mtv and the other networks. there will be a cross-section of political viewpoints. the president will be taking questions from viewers over twitter. >> kate amara, thank you. >> the sounds and songs of celebration are still bringing in the year after all 33 of the trapped miners are back on the

surface safe and sound. the final miner, the foreman, was brought up to the surface last night. the last of the rescue workers was brought up after this blank a sign to the cambers that read "mission accomplished." all of the miners were freed in half the time. a company in maryland played a part. zephyr technologies sent 15 physiological status monitors to chile to monitor the miners. >> i think it gives peace of knowing the minoers they're being monitored by a physician. they can take various actions

because of it. >> being able to see them is a validation of their work and that the devices can help save lives. you can look back on the saga by logging onto our website, wbaltv.com. you can see it all and share your comments on wbaltv.com. >> the second day of testifying in the case of a man accused of killing his wife followed similar to the first. tracey disappeared five years ago while on her way to a concert. police in howard county of looking for a group of suspects in connection with the attack of a girl. this happened along basket ring

road. the girl was assaulted. anyone with information is urged to call police in maryland. >> the doctor who transported his patients from new jersey to maryland to perform abortions has had his license suspended. he was manipulative and deceptive when he began procedures in new jersey and then brought his patients to offices in elkton. documents show he never told his patients there would be traveling 60 miles south to complete the procedure. the doctor said he will appeal the decision. >> the last three months reported a record number of foreclosures. a lawsuit being filed accuses several maryland attorneys of falsifying documents.

jennifer franciotti joins us live with more on that story. >> one of the family's live-in pasadena. when it went to refinance with the thought was a good deal, the bond up increasing their monthly mortgage payment from $1,500 to $4,000. there were getting phone calls and threatening foreclosure notices. they hired an attorney that found a common theme in at least two others. four maryland attorneys are accused of filing false mortgage documents. this is part of foreclosure proceedings in front of maryland state court. >> there was fraud all the wayi mean, every one of them falsified these documents by having other people sign for them. and the signatures never matched up.

>> the attorney said as many as 10,000 people could be affected. the attorneys listed include cary ward. he could not be reached for comment. >> they say a rose by any other name would still smell sweeper which a call a 12-ounce mega- hamburger that is loaded with calories? it is 12 ounces with cheese, bacon, and onion rings serve between two grilled cheese sandwiches. a diner in arizona said they hold the rights to that name. there is a contest where the winner gets naming honors and six of the massive hamburgers and 6 pints of beer. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what would you name a washington restaurant's cheese-and-bacon-

loaded mega-burger? you can e-mail your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> "death on a plate?" 47 degrees on tv hill. coming up, the morning's financial news in the bloomberg business report. >> at starbucks, they are about to start a two-drink maximum. >> a pencilling in a teenager driving career is off to a stellar starts. he created a drive-through lane at the dmv. the baltimore marathon is only two days away. >> inouye accident if you're traveling in crownsville

>> a very good thursday morning. the rain has not entered an hour. yet. that is likely to change as the day progresses per carry an umbrella with you and stay warm. we will only see a high in the upper 50's today. if you want to loosen up your muscles, i would recommend you go sooner rather than later. we have seen many runners getting their job on the this morning. this is a popular spot for runners and joggers. this is between mile 7 and mile

8 for the half marathon. it is a critical part of the race. people may want to pick up their pace along the flat lake. we have been counting down to the 10th anniversary of all week of the baltimore marathon. the first one started in 2001 writing after 9/11. there were some complaints about the hilly course to make a little flatter. it is one of the flatter marathons around. it will be a great race on saturday. we look at hd doppler right now. there are some showers and storms to our west -- no storms, just heavy rain. it is affecting western maryland. no rain is yet. we're expecting showers later on today. >> you are a runner.

what is the ideal running condition? and 40'secting breezy saturday morning. >> most runners love that. 60's as a high, that is good. i am weird. i like the extreme heat. i like it harder for my muscles. i like for the six-mile runs. for myike it hot ter muscles. >> thank you. the earlier you leave this morning, the better the drive time will be for you. this is all part of a bigger system. we have some showers in the western pennsylvania. this is going to turn into a big storm on the coast. this process will create the rain as we head into the morning and afternoon. temperatures last night dropped off into the 40's.

it will be difficult to recover in the temperature department. we have high temperature blocking all of this for the time being. it will transfer its energy to another storm on the coast into this evening. rain will pick up in intensity. it should be dry, at least for another hour or so. 43 in toner town -- in taneytown. 50 degrees in edgewood. rain is likely once we get into the late morning and afternoon. high temperature between 55 and 60. rain showers early and then temperatures will drop back into the 40's tomorrow. kind of a blustery day on friday. breezy and chilly with a high temperature of only 60 degrees. on saturday, it will be cold in the morning with temperatures in the low 40's. a nice day coming up on sunday.

sunshine with a high near 70. let's check on the roads with sarah. >> we have a new accident if you travel and crownsville. right along severn chapel road -- st. stephen's church road, i should say. there isn't overturned vehicle and possible lane closures. was down 100, another accident. this one is clear that wilkins avenue. pilgrim lane, there is a police activity blocking that intersection. on 70, building in volume starting to develop some delays as you make your way closer to the beltway. this is bel air road. the northeast corner is still looking pretty good. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. back to you. >> more than 40 people from

least five states are charged in a $100 million medicare fraud scheme. half of the arrests were in new york. programs were bilked by using stolen patient ids. the other arrest warrant georgia, new mexico, and ohio. a man opened fire on a school playground. the man pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and assault with a deadly weapon. two girls were wounded in the arm. bail was set at $10 million. lessons did not stick for a teenage driver. he finished his driver's test. the driver was pulling into the parking lot to drop off the man

who gave him the test. he thought he left the car in park. the worst casualty was the pride and insurance rates. how embarrassing. >> to ready to pay more to heat your home this winter. the average heating bill will be 3% higher this winter. that translates into an increase of about $24 for the average household. prices are higher for electricity and heating oil. starbucks is telling its baristas to stop that two. want a beer drinker paris to focus on only two drinks at once. -- they want their drink preparers to focus on only two

drinks at once. relations between the consolation energy and edf might be suffering. jane king has more. >> stocks continued to rise. there was optimism in the economic recovery. your bloomberg maryland index was higher, led by gains by catalyst helps solutions. we will get the latest numbers on weekly jobless claims and the trade deficit. googled reports its quarterly results. consolation energy got a $2 billion offer from edf. could hurt relations. edf wants to buy out constellations stake. that includes reactors. consolation said it is ready to

discuss the offer. that is business. i'm jane king for coming up, the morning's financial news in the bloomberg business report. . >> it is a 50 degrees on tv hill. another check on weather and traffic is straight ahead. >> a high school student has his path on a sense of success. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what would you name a washington restaurant's cheese-and-bacon- loaded mega-burger? e-mail your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers.

>> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning to you. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we're dealing with a new accident in crownsville. there is a crash involving an overturn the culprit you may find some lanes closed. westbound 100, another area you may start to tap the brakes. that is on the westbound side of 100. there are closures and program land -- pilgrim lane because of police activity. there is a delay formant south of white marsh. brake lights as you make your way down towards the beltway in northeast. still in good shape on bel air road and that continues all the

way on the west side. the j.f.x. and the harrisburg expressway it looks good. >> so far things have been quiet. we are watching some rain come through on the western suburbs. this is moving eastbound per it will take another hour or so to get close to baltimore. it will likely be raining when you drive home from work this afternoon. some of the rain could be heavy. chilly. upper 50's this afternoon. we will check the seven-day forecast. to now - 4 now, to the news desk. the decision to attend college is often based on a tuition. >> one student got great news in the form of a $10,000 surprise. rob roblin has details. >> taylor collins thought it was just an average day.

what a surprise did he get. >> where is taylor? oh, my gosh. >> taylor collins thought it was just an average day in english class progressed he just won $10,000. >> he was one of five regional winners of a $10,000 scholarship from nordstrom. >> it is not a retail scholarship. it is open to any major. it is for attendance at 84-year university or college. >> taylor is one special young man. >> he is one of those students that works behind the scenes. he does the things others would not to. he steps up to the forefront. >> his energy is contagious.

he is a great leader and a great personality. >> one of those people you have to stop and pay attention to. this kid is special. the future is now. >> and for his mother -- >> my son is a hard worker. he has two different disabilities and he manages to be an exceptional student and put aside a lot of time to help other children. >> he had tears in his eyes. you could tell he was touched by the generosity of the nordstrom for helping him with his education. >> it is a giant step forward for me. it makes me feel that my dream is one step closer to being complete in being a mechanical engineer and technologist. >> rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> you have to love those stories. 50 degrees on tv hill.

much more to come this morning in the next half-hour of 11 news today. >> four maryland attorneys are named in a lawsuit. i am jennifer franciotti. details are next. >> tea party politics. we will tell you about last night's debate and a big one coming up tonight. >> i am live here watching some runners loosen up just two days runners loosen up just two days before the 10th anniversary

i like a party as much as the next gal but, come on. $60,000 for one dinner held by the department of justice. $66 per person just for bagels at one of the nasa's shindigs. i cracked down because big government shouldn't be funding big banquets with your money. some people say i'm a bit of a tightwad. i say, i'm barbara mikulski and i approve this message so you'll know i'm fighting for you.

>> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today in hd. >> welcome back. i am stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. tony pann has a quick look at today's forecast. >> a chilly start for us. temperatures are in the 40's right now. we're shooting for a high of only 58 this afternoon. there's rain coming at of the mountains and is in the western part of frederick county perry will be around baltimore probably by 8:00 a.m. this morning. the sooner you leave, the easier the drive time will be.

we will check the seven-day forecast coming up in just a few minutes. that will be in five minutes or so. for now, to the news desk. >> our big story, with midterm elections weeks away, candidates are squaring off against each other and generating a lot of headlines because martin o'malley and bob ehrlich will face each other this evening for their second televised debate this week. there have been fireworks in other debates around the nation. tracie potts has more from washington. >> the call to her a witch. delaware candidates sparred over everything from evolution to the economy. i am running to represent all of delaware. >> my candidate has promised to -- he has broken those promises. >> there were show adults in

north carolina and arkansas, where president bill clinton campaigned. >> when the money goes away, the jobs go away. >> president obama is planning to talk jobs on tv. >> there are no jobs to go to. >> we need to. >> democrats are hoping michelle obama can pick up where her husband leaves off. >> i think she has the star power that barack obama has but not the baggage. >> there is a showdown in nevada. it is a tight race. democrats plan to sink to million dollars into tv ads. the latest polls favor harry reid but only by about half a point. tracie potts, wbal-tv 11 news. >> our coverage continues on our

website. you'll find links to all the candidate profiles and the voter guide with everything you need to know as you prepare to cast your vote. it is in the politics section of wbaltv.com. >> no word on a possible suspect in a late night shooting in baltimore. the unidentified victim was taken to a hospital where his condition is not known. homicide detectives are handling this case. >> possible problems with mortgage banks. a lawsuit filed by several maryland homeowners takes matters into their own hand. jennifer franciotti joins us with more on the story. >> the lawsuit filed on behalf of three maryland homeowners. it accuses attorneys of filing lse foreclosure documents.

>> if i had known that it was a balloon, i would never have signed anything. >> this family first got into trouble two years ago. they say they were duped into a bad refinance deal that increased their $1500-a-month mortgage payment to $4,000. >> we were always up to date. i mean, our credit was perfect. we were always on time with all of the bills, with the mortgage payment and everything. >> soon the phone calls and paperwork threatening foreclosure on the house they've owned for nearly 25 years were piling up. they hired an attorney, who they say found a common theme in their case and others -- falsified documents. a lawsuit filed on behalf of the family and two other maryland homeowners yesterday accuses four maryland attorneys of filing invalid foreclosure documents by not signing the paperwork themselves, the lawsuit claims that the practice caused hundreds if not thousands of inaccurate documents to be filed as part of foreclosure proceedings before maryland state court. >> there was fraud all the way through this.

i mean, every one of them falsified these documents by having other people sign for them. and the signatures never matched up. >> and i guess other people, the same thing was happening. >> 11 news was not able to reach any of the attorneys listed in the suit. as many as 10,000 people could be affected in the state of maryland. the attorneys listed in the suit include howard bierman, george geesing, and carrie ward. reporting live, jennifer franciotti. >> teachers lined up to take advantage of the first day of early voting for the new proposed contract. there has been at least one major concern about that contract -- a new evaluation system that ties student pay -- teacher pay to student accomplishment. >> i have -- i do not feel i

have enough information about it. we will see how it goes. we will see. >> based on performance. i think that will be great for teachers and students. that is what we are here for. i think we're in the right direction the quest voting will continue today from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. there are some problems to watch for as you make your way around the area. this is st. stephen's church in crownsville. there is an overturned vehicle reported there. no delays on 95 north and southbound. was down 100 approaching 110. there is an intersection closed because of police activity.

watch for delays. normal volume related delays around the area but nothing too terrible 345 miles per hour on the outer loop. looking at delays coming out of 95 in the northeast. this is the white marsh area. traffic backed up down toward the 895 split. this is old court. these are west side delays. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. let's get the latest from sandra shaw. she is getting us ready for the baltimore running festival. >> it is a little bit early. using one the sun comes up, you will see more. some runners are making some good time around this lake. this is a popular running corps spirit is along the case for the baltimore marathon. it is between mile 20 and mile

21. take a look. this has been going on for 10 years. we will be out here on saturday starting with live coverage at 8:00 a.m. this year is the 10th anniversary. it is a relatively -- it is not a bad course. a lot of excitement as everybody prepares to gear ready for this. the runners kind of weaned away before they tackle the 26.2 or 13 miles. we'll see showers today or colder than normal temperatures. 60 to more and quite breezy. 64 by the afternoon on saturday. it will be ideal running whether the. >> if it is a fast course, i just say run the courts do it, stan.

have added. >> run 1 mile. >> 52 degrees on tv hill. >> we call them our best friends. would we do this to them? we will show you

>> there is now a new name at the top of being short. a man turns 18 today and becomes the world's shortest man. he measures 26 inches tall. he had to wait until this birthday to be entered into the

record books. his family filed a claim when he was 14 years old but it was rejected because he was a child. the record was 27 inches. >> they are putting on the dog and the cat in new york city this week. rare breeds and rare outfits were on display. there was an apparent from snooki. the show opens to the public on saturday. >> 52 degrees on tv hill. coming up, a look at the headlines. >> i blame you for the fact that i now know who snooki is. we see some rain off to the west. right now it is dry in baltimore city. 52

>> welcome back. round two four martin o'malley and bob ehrlich. there will square off in their second televised debate this week. today's debate will be seen in the washington d.c. area. there is one more debate set to appear on the radio. the was a sexual assault of a 7- year-old girl. this happened a long basket ring road.

a steakhouse in washington has sold its triple bypass hamburger. it is 12 ounces with cheese, bacon, and onion rings served between two grilled cheese sandwiches. another diner said they owned the rights to that name. >> do you see all that gre ase? >> that brings us to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked -- what would you name a washington restaurant's cheese-and-bacon- loaded mega-burger? that is a good one.

that is a good one. she gives you credit for that. >> that is my favorite. >> we will post more of your answers on the front page of wbaltv.com. >> we came up with some. >> button buster. >> i got your burger. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> those are very good names. let's see what is going on. no new problems to add to the list. there is a problem and ground assault that involves an overturned the goal. approaching route 10. we have a lane closed.

pilgrim lane is closed because of police activity. the biggest delays are on the west side. 29 miles per hour approaching 70. 795 southbound, you are tapping the breaks. this is 95 in howard county. north and southbound traffic building but still moving without delay. there are delays on the west side from southbound 795. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. sandra shaw is previewing the baltimore running festival. >> traffic is moving along smoothly. we saw some runners and walkers out earlier. the are loosening up around this loop at the lake. it is a popular training spot. for many of those participating in the 10th annual marathon. we have some video from last

year. there are bands out there and people cheering you the entire time. people, 100 people have done this running the festival every of the nine years so far and are doing it so far again this 10th year. those will be honored and they will have the honor of starting up with the elite runners this weekend. 32 of those 100 have completed the entire marathon all nine years so far. all of the runners are waiting and carbo-loading as they store up their energy and get ready to compete on saturday. we have one inclement weather day. we will see these showers infiltrate the area. you can see them in the next

hour, hour and a half or so. that is it for now. >> last year i covered that event for the first time. it has become a multi-national event. they come from all over the world to baltimore to run in this yvette. >> usually the elite runners are men from kenya. they say some of the russians this year will be at the top of the pact. it is always amazing to see how fast they get it done. >> we will be covering it on saturday morning. thank you. we do have some rain to contend with it today. i do think it will clear up over the weekend. here is the storm system coming in. the heaviest rain is in southern virginia and into north carolina.

last night the skies were clear for a while. now the clouds or thickening up, it will be difficult to recover at temperature-wise. upper 50's this afternoon. low pressure is coming out of the mountains right now. this storm will transform its energy to a more powerful storm on the coast that will turn into a northeaster by the time in gets up into new england. we may pick up an inch of rain. i think for worst of it will be up north. temperatures are in the 40's at the pennsylvania line. we will add a couple of degrees. rain is likely to the late morning and into the afternoon. high temperature between 55 and 60. it should clear up after midnight with temperatures dropping back into the 40's. kind of breezy on friday with a passing shower with a high

temperature of only 60. i think it will still be breezy on saturday with plenty of sunshine. we will make up to 64 in the afternoon. sunday looks like a beautiful day with a high temperature near 70. >> some maryland homeowners are taking on the big banks they say on fairly foreclosed on their home. jennifer franciotti joins us live with more. >> the lembach set is started for them two years ago. there were getting phone calls and threatening foreclosure notices on the home they have owned 25 years. they hired an attorney. they filed a lawsuit that accuses four maryland attorneys and there are hundreds if not thousands of inaccurate documents. the attorney said as many as

10,000 marylanders could be affected. phone calls were not returned. reporting live, jennifer franciotti. >> he has 16 children and four wives. the brown family speaks out about the sister lives controversy. that is today at 4:00 p.m. here is meredith vieira for a look at what is coming up next on the "today" show. >> good morning. the latest from chile or all -- we're all -- where all miners have been rescued and are above ground. the first debate between delaware senate candidates. a prodigy whose paintings sell for upwards of $25,000 a piece. we will be hurt when we get started on it thursday morning right here on the the "today" show. >> just ahead, we'll take a look

at weather and traffic together.

>> something happening on the beltway? " there is an accident at white marsh boulevard and as you approach 95. you will see delays starting to form. this is inner loop traffic. it is starting to back down. we are seeing outer loop delays and they extend over to providence. the accident is at white marsh boulevard. we do not have the map.

crownsville is an area where we have an overturned vehicles. the rest of the major roadways are looking ok. watch for delays on the north side. >> the tail end of the drive time, we will see some rain. the rain should hold off around baltimore for about another hour. everybody will get the rain this afternoon. the evening commute will be slower than the morning commute. high temperature of only 58 today. take a jacket with you along with an umbrella. a 30% chance for a shower. we have been talking about the baltimore running festival all morning. i think saturday morning will be ok. we expect a low temperature of 42 degrees. sunday looks like the best of the weekend days. don't forget, tune into am 1090 radio to get weather and traffic on the fives all day long. >> thanks for joining us for 11

news today. >> we will be back with a live update at 7:25. woman 1 sync: i knew what bob ehrlich did as governor. man 1 sync: raised my property taxes 60 percent. woman 2 sync: let utilities hike our rates 72 percent. woman 1 sync: but i didn't know what he's done since he got fired as governor. man 2: ehrlich's raked in millions. man 3: he worked for a wall street bank that took 10 billion dollars from the bailout. woman 3: 10 billion of our money. woman 4: our money. woman 5 sync: and he worked for another bank that collapsed. man 4: costing tax payers 17 million. anncr: tell bob ehrlich big banks don't need help. middle class marylanders do.

bob ehrlich is desperate, and he'll say anything to get elected. negative attacks the media have repeatedly called "dishonest" and "total malarkey." and why can't we trust bob ehrlich? because he raised taxes and fees by $3 billion then denied it... because he says he's for us, but made $2.5 million at a special interest lobbying firm. and ehrlich says he'll cut education again if elected governor. bob ehrlich-- a career politician we really can't trust. i'm frank kratovil and i approve this message. the real andy harris. his past attacks have been called deceptive, his new attack, false. harris voted for deregulation increasing our electric bills by 72% it's not surprising, harris always sides with the big guys. he opposes cracking down