enjoy the weekend weather? [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. >> good morning. happy friday. i am mindy basara. >> and i am stan stovall. thank you for joining us this morning. the rain is moving up north. >> will be dry out? today we will blow-dried. we will be windy. there is still a chance for an isolated shower. the main storm is pestering new england right now. for us, we have some clouds out there this morning. notice in pennsylvania, west virginia, western maryland, and it ohio, there are some showers lined up. a lot of that will dissipate into the mountains. we could see a sprinkle or a quick shower. most of the day, plus three and

a mix of sun and clouds. i will detail all that including the weekend weather in just a minute. we want to check the traffic situation. we have dry pavement. that will change things. >> we do have dry conditions. that seems to be helping our morning commute. there is a fuel spill northbound 95 and hanover street. otherwise, looking very nice around the area. 11 minutes on the topside and west side of the beltway. looking very nice out there. this is the west side of the beltway at liberty road. volume is building but no delays reported. this is 95 and north and southbound are looking good at this hour. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> our big story, it has been called progressive and a landmark proposal by some. >> the majority of baltimore

city teachers have a different word to describe their new contract -- unacceptable. the vote was spurred which would have tied teachers' pay to classroom performance. there was two days of reporting. tim tooten sampled some of the discussion. >> you sold us out. >> we will not benefit from this. >> there was nothing good to say about the contract, especially anything that had to do with teacher evaluation. >> who is the principle? who is in the inner circle of? >> this was a group of teachers stannic in a long line at this high school. some said how they voted would become a ballot box indecision. >> for me, i may not working right now, honestly.

i'm still taking time and praying. >> there were a few teachers who tried to hold up the contract vote, saying there was a need for more time to review the document. >> this is more of a summary of a contract. this is a huge step in a different direction. >> the union president made a pitch to pass the contract. >> you're saying you're willing to come back and you have more questions. >> answer any questions anybody has. we're willing to do that. >> the language in the contract could not have been clearer to some teachers of. >> a rare -- a rep explained everything. she spoke with us and allowed questions on any topic that was discussed. >> she made sure all the questions we had four entered. we feel more comfortable coming

into the voting. >> tim tooten, wbal-tv 11 news. >> there will be a press conference at 8:30 this morning. >> a fight in a high school ends in a vicious attack and charges filed against three female students. police say three girls approached a second pair of girls, exchanged words, and they fight erupted. a cup of bleach was thrown in the face of a girl. >> we were told it was bleached, rubbing alcohol, and pine sol. >> there were teachers there immediately. they were thrown to the ground as well. >> the victim's mother said the girl had been threatened by the suspects days ahead. the three were charged with

disorderly conduct. two teenagers are being charged as adults after a fight. 815-year-old student was attacked last wednesday. -- a 15-year-old student was attacked last wednesday. >> a fire least a family of three to pick up the pieces in crownsville. it took firefighters more than an hour to control the blaze. a neighbor is credited with getting the family out safely. >> we call for the american red cross. the house is 100% destroyed. it is under investigation. >> one firefighter was taken to the hospital for unspecified injuries. a fire gutted another home, this time in zero winds mills. but the time firefighters arrived, the home was

completely engulfed in flames. nobody was hurt. >> prosecution is expected to wrap up its case against dennis tetso, accused of murdering his wife in 2005. neighbors testified about strange behavior by the husband, including accusations he ripped down a missing persons fliers regarding his wife's disappearance. tracey tetso's body has never been found. >> the latest round of campaign ads has the candidates continue to taking aim at each other. it is taking its toll on the voters. voters said the overwhelming tone they got from the campaign is a hostile. >> i heard the ads and all the bickering and st. what is wrong

with each one. >> i am going to keep an open mind and probably not listen to the baloney that is going on now. >> voters said they would like to see more concrete plans from the candidates. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think the campaign ads in maryland's gubernatorial race have become too negative? e-mail your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. again, that is watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> we are 24 hours away from the start of the 10th annual baltimore running festival. more than 22,000 people will be lined up tomorrow to take part in the event. jennifer franciotti joins us live from the finish line. >> you know that story that begins, one time and banned decamps -- these girls -- one time at banned in campus -- band

camp. they are all running the race tomorrow. thank you for joining us this morning. this is your first half marathon ever. what made you decide you wanted to do this? >> if i did not really know. a little bit of craziness. it lastlly enjoyed year. i really wasn't a runner occurred i am still not quite a runner. i thought the half would be ok to do. we connected over fees -- over facebook and found out they were also runners. we are at various stages in our running career. >> you live here in maryland and these ladies live in massachusetts. you had not seen each other in 20 years until this morning. >> it was great. it has been a while. we talked on the computer all the time. i feel like i saw them

yesterday. >> you are running another marathon in three weeks the >> i am doing the full marathon new york. >> you are doing athens. >> greece. it will be great to correct that is an two weeks from now. you said a baltimore will be good training for you. >> this fell perfect with my schedule. it's good to get into a race routine. just put the number on and run and it will be great. >> this is kind of like facebook story gone good. >> we're going to get french toast at a cafe. we are very hungry. >> and shopping at the expo. >> yes. >> have a lot of fun. you look like fun gross to hang around with. good thing you were in a marching band. the baltimore marathon reuniting people in unusual ways. now back to you.

>> wbal tv is a proud sponsor of the baltimore running festival. gerry sandusky and kate amara will file the lead runners from start to finish. the marathon is self begins that 8:00 a.m. -- the marathon itself begins at 8:00 a.m.. you can send good luck text messages for your favorite writers pricked you will see them running along the bottom of our screen throughout our coverage of race day. you will find it all at wbaltv.com. >> the red carpet will be rolled out at the historic senator theatre. it reopens today for a screening of "red." the theater had been closed since july. the former owners handed over the keys to a new buyer. >> that will be cool.

48 degrees here on tv hill. coming up, the morning's financial news in the bloomberg business report. >> we will check in on the health of those 33 miners who were brought back to the surface. >> it stood for more than a century and a half, but no more, as it goes up in flames. >> yesterday the word was rainy. today, we'll call it would be. details are just ahead. >> we have the fuel spill on northbound 95. we'll have that and

almost 6:14. is beautiful outside. looks like the emerald city out there. at least is not raining this morning. all the rain we had yesterday has moved up to new england. it is strengthening into a nor'easter out there. some very strong winds around there. some of the windy conditions are dragging in a weather disturbance out to the west. there are some showers in ohio, west virginia, pennsylvania, and a few sprinkles in western maryland, garrett county. a kind of dissipates into the mountains. we do have a threat to date with this disturbance floating around the western edges of this storm that could produce something during the day today. it is not a major component. take a look at what is going on outside.

50 in annapolis. 54 in cambridge. westminster, 46. petersburg, west virginia, 39 this morning. temperatures will climb through the 50's and breaking into the 60's or so. how deep into the 60's will depend on the right time of the day and how much cloud cover is out there. here is a picture of the clouds this morning. it is not the ready type of clouds that they are getting in new england right now. the wind will pick up around midmorning or so and with us into the afternoon. as the answer heats up, some instability with is a disturbance on the back side of this storm. that will enhance the chance for some widely scattered sprinkles or showers. otherwise, cloud, son, and windy. 59 to 65 today. the wind will be gusting up to 35 miles per hour.

we see some of the showers around. greater chances perhaps to the south of us. we are in the way of it. once we get into saturday, things looked high and dry. a few sprinkles in the mountains to the west. a lot of sunshine this weekend coming our way. the temperature will be at or below the average for this season, which is in the upper 60s or so. there is a marathon race tomorrow. the under armour running event downtown. we expect temperatures downtown to be in the low 50's. upper 50's by 10:00 a.m. and broaching 60 by noon time with plenty of sunshine. it will still be a bit of a breeze on saturday as well. by sunday, 70 and sunny skies. we put some rain back into the forecast by tuesday. >> the major roadways are not looking too bad. northbound 95 just pass key

highway, there is a report of a disabled truck and the fuel spill blocking the right lane. otherwise, we're looking ok on the major roadways. 57 miiles per hour on the harrisburg expressway. 67 in the northwest corner of the beltway. this is the topside of the beltway. harford road, things moving just fine. very light volume for this time of the morning. this is 95 at the fort mchenry toll plaza. things are moving smoothly, as well. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> after spending two months a half mile underground, it only took one day for those miners to be released from the hospital. more expected to be released today. all 33 men aren't surprisingly

good health. some amazing pictures out of rhode island where a mill went up in flames. firefighters took more than eight hours to extinguish this fire. the structure was built in 1847 and was mostly vacant. apartments were evacuated as a precaution. because of the fire remains under investigation. the hoover dam bypass is complete. the bridge drastically cuts down the trip between arizona and nevada. motorists will no longer have to make the way across the dam and the security checkpoints. the bridge officially opens to traffic next week. >> another company is planning to sell the ipad. verizon will start telling the

ipad beginning october 28. it will also offer data plans for $20 a month. that will break at&t's exclusive hold. breadbox is making a move into video game rentals. the games will go on sale in kiosks later this month. rentals will begin in the west, midwest, and atlantic coasts. xbox 36 the end nintendo 360 games will cost $2 a day. more mothers are feeling the pressure. jane king has that story and more in this morning's bloomberg business report. >> more mothers are feeling money pressure. 90% of those surveyed said it wants to contribute more financially to their household. the majority are not satisfied with their education or skills

said. -- skill set. google has search, mobile, and internet -- and in, sort. they are pursuing other sources of revenue. stocks took a breather yesterday. bank stocks weighed on markets over the recent foreclosure crisis. the bloomberg maryland index was lower. that is business. i'm jane king, bloomberg news, fort wbal-tv 11 news. >> 48 degrees here on tv hill. another check on weather and traffic straight ahead. >> what is in store for maryland basketball? keith mills will tell us. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. do you think the campaign ads in maryland's gubernatorial race have become too negative?

e-mail your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. good luck.

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the fuel spill blocking the right lane. live drive times looking good. yet outer loop west side checking in at 11 minutes. 895 south between the 95, 17 minutes. no delays there. this is the topside of the beltway at harford road. looking very best of both the inner and outer lives. 95 at 395, the wind is shaking the camera a little bit. you cannot see the -- you can see the flashing lights, so use caution. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now john has a check of the forecast. >> we can check the radar. there is some rain to the west of us. most of the showers are breaking up as they hit the mountains. we could see some clouds today. and maybe an isolated to shower. the heavy rain we had yesterday are all been doing winds right

now. they are getting all of the rain today. big game on sunday at foxboro. mostly sunny skies, windy, 57 to 59. the wind gusting to 30 from the west. i guess that will favor the ravens. we'll check in the sports details right now. >> it will be an interesting day with that wind for the kickers. ravens and patriots on sunday. another chance for the ravens to show they are one of the elite teams. if there's any doubt the ravens cannot win, all the have to do is roll the tape from last year's playoff game. first play from scrimmage. ray rice, 83 yards, a touchdown. a stunning start to a dominating reagan's performance heard they

scored the first 24 points of the game. tom brady remember says. do raven's intercepted him three times. tom brady was full of praise for the ravens. >> we got manhandled by a team that is a dam good team. everything we said we wanted to do, we did not do. the penalties, turnovers, we could not convert on third down pre we cannot control the tempo of the game. i have a lot of respect for those guys. it very physical front. if very emotional team. i think the plight with energy and enthusiasm for what they are doing. you have to be able to watch that depressed his hair is getting a lot of pub. the ravens broadcast team with the recap of the game on sunday. gerry sandusky has the call of

the game. pete joins me for the pre and post game shows on wbal radio. maryland man this -- maryland madness as the basketball team's gear ready. replacing grievous vasquez, now in the nba. gary return some quality veterans with jordan williams. he has six newcomers including four freshmen. he will be ready. >> i will be my usual calm self. i'm sure when things go wrong and parts, i will not get upset. i am going to coach like i have always coached. >> yes, he will. he is in his 22nd year. >> that is about this column as he gets the quest ticket jacket off and throw it. >> 49 degrees on tv hill. much more to come in the next half-hour of 11 news today. >> there are many reasons why

somebody might choose to run a full marathon or a half marathon. we will introduce you to a young skin cancer survivor. >> we have a different flavor today. today. we're talking about wind, not

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. got the mirrors all adjusted? you can see everything ok? just stay off the freeways, all right? i don't want you going out on those yet. and leave your phone in your purse, i don't want you texting. >> daddy... ok! ok, here you go. be careful. >> thanks dad. >> and call me--but not while you're driving. we knew this day was coming.

that's why we bought a subaru. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today in hd. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back. i am stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. >> it is a little cloudy the sport with temperatures around 50. we can see all the rate is up in new england. there are some clouds and showers to our west. there are some breezy conditions to be expected today. we'll talk about the forecast in just a minute. >> thank you. >> president obama has vowed to break down "don't ask, don't

tell." kate amara joins us with more. >> the president wants congress to repeal this altered the defense apartment has ordered commanders to abide by the judge's ruling. a court battle brewing over "don't ask, don't tell." this week, a california judge ordered an immediate worldwide injunction on the ban on openly gay service members. the justice department is appealing, and the administration wants the law to remain in place during the process. >> the president has been active in encouraging and imploring congress to do the right thing and end a harmful, discriminatory, unjust law. [cheers] >> despite the legal challenge, president obama is making it clear he plans to do away with "don't ask, don't tell." >> we are moving in the direction of ending this policy. this is not a question of

whether the policy will end. this policy will end, and it will end on my watch. >> but military commanders say for troops, the battle back home over "don't ask, don't tell" doesn't factor in on the front line. >> what i will tell you our soldiers will do, though -- they follow the law. they treat people with dignity and respect. and if that law is changed, then they will abide by the law. >> a pentagon review on how to implement the appeal is pending in washington, i'm kate amara reporting. >> what is the reaction from the gay community? >> gay rights groups had hoped the obama administration would not appeal to let the judge's ruling stand and let the law be abolished. now they are urging the administration to finish work on legislation to repeal this wall after the midterm election. >> thank you. have a great weekend.

a feud appears to have turned deadly in county -- in carroll county. shots were fired around 5000 block of pilgrim lane in pope -- in figs bird. they found steven focht lying dead in his driveway. police are still trying to figure out what sparked this dispute. they think it stem from a typical neighborhood argument, so be like cutting the grass. the body of gregory martin was found after 7:00 a.m. yesterday morning. police say they have recovered a handgun at the scene because it will been has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for helping her husband steal her children's identity. the woman and husband have been getting credit cards in the name of the children who are too, for, and six years old. the man was sentenced to one year in jail. the incident occurred when she was abusing drugs.

>> this time tomorrow, the downtown will be filled people hitting the pavement as the gun goes off at the start of the 10th annual baltimore running festival. jennifer franciotti has more. >> a lot of runners are getting ready today. 22,000 runners to mark is an incredible number. you have a neat story. you discover you had skin cancer. >> i did. i was diagnosed with stage two melanoma in 2008. i had it removed through surgery and i've been trying to been an advocate to raise awareness of melanoma. >> this was a routine check that revealed you had skin cancer picric just going to a dermatologist and discovering this was a life-changing experience. >> the decided to run this marathon to raise money for the american cancer society to

termination program. >> determination is the american cancer society's insurance program. they work with runners to run their first full or half marathon and work with them to raise money but to meet their fitness goals. >> and your aunt is coming down to support you. she will be cheering along with your parents. your aunt just discovered shoe has breast cancer. >> she has had surgery and has been doing fantastic since then. i will be running in honor of her and other people who have been diagnosed with cancer who are not able to run themselves. >> how excited are you? " i don't think i could be any more excited. i am excited to run and to see the crowds. >> are you picking on your packet? >> i went last night to get my

packet. >> we have ravens fans outside. that is appropriate. the expo is the health and fitness expo and is going on today from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. tonight. runners can get their t-shirts and pick up their numbers. union memorial is doing some sports fitness. you can also come here if you're not running tomorrow. reporting live, jennifer franciotti. back to you guys. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morning commute. just one incident we're keeping an eye, on that fuel spill on 95 just passed a key highway. it is a disabled truck and involves a fuel spill. avoid that if you can. we have great drive times. we're up to speed. 57 on the harrisburg expressway. 63 in the northeast corner of the beltway.

this is harford road on the topside. we are up to speed their as well. switching over to 95 at 395. the camera is pointed towards that fuel spill. in looks like emergency crews are on the scene. you can see the flashing lights. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> we have some clouds this morning. it is fairly quiet and pleasant 348 degrees at the airport. 77% is the humidity. we are still under the influence of that storm. the wind will be picking up today. we start out chilly with readings in the 40's and 50's. temperatures right around 60 or so this afternoon. we have a few sprinkles. we could see a shower or sprinkle started in the late morning. only a small chance and it could extend into the mid afternoon

hours, as well. but mostly some clouds and sunshine today. >> thank you. it is 43 degrees on tv hill. she has supported all kinds of fashion trends, but never before has barbie been bling out like this. >> we are still taking your answers to our water cooler question of the day. do you think the campaign ads in maryland's gubernatorial race have become too negative? e-mail your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. watercooler@wbaltv.com.

>> you can call this barbie bling-bling barbie. it is not her strapless dress or

shoes that is turning heads. it is that necklace. it is all diamonds. centered is a fancy diamond. this barbie is on the auction block to raise money for breast cancer research foundation. she is expected to bring in summer between france thousand dollars and $500,000 in debt auction. >> some people see it with flowers. one man popped the question by saying it with grass. he decided to ask for is girlfriend's hand in marriage in an unconventional way. he rented a ballpark and spray- painted the words "will you marry me?" he took her up in a helicopter ride. the answer was yes. otherwise, it would have been embarrassing. >> 48 degrees on tv hill.

coming up, a look at the morning's headlines. >> this is the outer loop here at old court road. we will give you a live traffic update, coming up. >> still under the influence of the big storm. wind instead of rain. the forecast is just ahead. we have a few scattered clouds. 48 at the airport. 50 at the inner harbor. [ laughing ] hey, let me see that map for a second. just drive, we'll get there! adventure runs on dunkin', with our maple cheddar breakfast sandwich. hurry in for all the sweet flavors of breakfast in one delicious sandwich.

sweeten up your breakfast with a delicious maple cheddar breakfast sandwich today. 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.

>> welcome back. it is 6:44. after two days of voting, the baltimore teachers union has rejected the new contract. many teachers expressed their disapproval of the plant that tied salary to performance.

there'll be a press conference in about 90 minutes. the prosecution is expected to wrapup their case against dennis tetso, who is accused of murdering his wife second 2005. neighbors testified about strange behavior by the husband, including accusations he ripped down missing persons fliers regarding his wife's disappearance. the latest round of campaign ads have the candidates did seem to take aim at each other. it is taking its toll on the voters. voters said the overwhelming tone they got from the campaign is negative and hostile. voters like to see more concrete plans from the candidates. >> that brings us to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. about the malarkey -- first time i have used the word "malarkey."

>> do you think the campaign ads in maryland's gubernatorial race have become too negative? and malarkey-like. >> we will post more of your answers on the front page of wbaltv.com. the cast of the show "30 rock" performed this week's episode

live, twice. we have more from the real 30 rocked in new york. >> does it seem weird in here to you? >> it was only 22 minutes of live television, but some long days to pull it off. >> it was a late, late night last night. it is all been worth it today so far. >> it was the first of two live shows for a cast and crew that is not used to performing in front of a live audience. >> it goes by so much faster than an "snl" episode. >> the show managed to work in several guess stores, including matt damon and jon hamm. >> dozens of people lose a hand. >> and dozens of people -- and dozens of appearances by julia the wii dreyfus.

>> she is the best comedic actors out there with brown hair. >> and now after a break, the cast and crew will perform the show again for the west coast but even if we screw up on the west coast, we did it once. what do you want from us? >> just keep the last coming. "30 rock" got more laughs than they counted on in the first break. everybody needed to talk just a little bit faster. the perils of live tv. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> looking forward to watching that on my dvr. we did clear that fuel spill on 95. it has been cleared in the past few minutes.

we have an accident at reisterstown road. that is something to watch for. this is the northwest corner of the beltway. old court road per in looks like things are moving fine despite the report of an accident. 95 at 395, a disabled truck is now cleared in that area. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> yesterday morning the low pressure and the storm to our west moved across us and out is up near cape cod. this morning it is doing but that is getting all of that rain, especially in massachusetts, vermont, new hampshire, and maine. a weather disturbance on the backside of the storm. a few sprinkles worked their way into parts of west virginia and garrett county. this disturbance will be moving across today appeared we might generate a few clouds and maybe a sprinkle or something like that.

but nothing like they are getting in it new england or like we had yesterday. annapolis, 50. edgewood, 49. westminster, 46. the temperatures today will be climbing for the 50's and is breaking into the 60's. it depends on how many clouds will develop during the afternoon. there will be and instability in the atmosphere. the mix of sunshine and clouds we have this morning, a low pressure centered around cape cod. the wind is rotating around that low. the low gets stronger and are wind will get stronger and it will become at of the northwest. it will be spinning around that low and we could see a few clouds move in from time to time mixing with the sunshine. summit produced a sprinkle or sharp. clouds, sunshine, and the wind. northwest wind 15 to 25, gusting to 35 at times.

the days are getting short now. we're losing the sunshine before 6:30. the future cash shows the major part of the storm into the -- the future cast shows to major part of the start into new england. it will still be kind of windy on saturday, as well. saturday looks dry. we will see far fewer clouds and more sunshine. then things quiet down by sunday as the storm pulls out of the picture. the forecast is good as we go into the weekend. the marathon is tomorrow. we expect sunshine all morning long for the race. we start out in the low 50's at race time, about 8:00 a.m. by noon time, temperatures climbing into the 70's. 61 today. 64 tomorrow. kind of windy today and tomorrow

with an isolated sprinkle or shower this afternoon or late tomorrow. sunday elipse sunny with less wind. 70 will be the high. we have a chance for a few scattered showers on monday reduced the. >> the countdown is 20 down in anticipation for tomorrow's baltimore running festival. jennifer franciotti joins us live with more. >> we are about 25 hours away. the marathon is tomorrow morning and it will kick off at 8:00 a.m.. when it first began 10 years ago, only about 7000 runners sign up. this year, 22,000 runners from all 50 states and over 20 countries. the purse has also grown. the top purse is $23,000 for the lead male and female runners. there are additional bonuses for the fastest times and things

like that. today there is a health and fitness expo in the stadium. runners can buy merchandise and take part in seminars. now back to you. >> i love watching them run in slow motion. they fought for our country, but now they are living in cars and losing their children. what are the homeless that this is an outrageous story you can see today at 4:00 p.m. here's matt lauer with a look at what's coming up next on the "today" show. >> the strongest northeaster is now moving into the northeast. we are tracking that starker in new round of celebrations as the first rescued miners are being released from hospital. it was the murder of an american tourist the case of mistaken identity? we have some new details on that

troubling story. the lion cubs being raised by in colorado. we will meet them will make a started right here on the "today" show. >> i do not know if i want my dogs to play without. >> 40 degrees on tv hill. >> 40 degrees on tv hill. >> we will take another look at imagine denying a pregnant woman the choice of health care providers. only one senator voted with big insurance over pregnant women: andy harris. protecting our bay? harris was the only one to vote against cleaning up toxic waste sites. he always sides with the polluters, one of the worst environmental records in the senate. and harris was the only one to vote against extending education for special needs kids. no wonder his republican colleagues think he's too extreme. we can't afford his extreme ideas. i'm frank kratovil and i approve this message

>> how are the roads? but they are dry. we do not have much to talk about in traffic. we do have one accident at reisterstown road burke it has

been moved to the shoulder and does not appear to be affecting traffic. we do have some delays on the topside. this is harford road. you might see a tap of the breaks from harford to the parkway. that is one thing to watch out for. >> perfect weather for tomorrow's big festival. >> today we are on a different part of that storm. maybe a shower or sprinkle. 64 tomorrow. still breezy. polyclitus guys to mostly sunny skies. sunday it looks good. don't forget, set your radio to 1090 wbal radio to get traffic radio together on the fives. >> thank you. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we will be back with a live update at 7:25. >> have a good one. >> follow breaking news and weather any time at wbaltv.com,

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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