>> the clean-up continues after a tornado hit baltimore. >> the life lost of one man and two others. >> the latest of the new u.s. troop withdrawal. >> and controversial security measures creating more stress? "11 news sunday morning" starts right now. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> welcome to "11 news sunday morning." i'm lisa robinson. >> and i'm barry sims in for lisa robinson.

what a gorgeous day yesterday? >> temperatures in the low 60's with sunshine. now we will shift the winds from the south to the east, and you will notice a huge difference because of that. temperatures will drop into the low 50's this afternoon. let's look at what's happening now. just a few scattered clouds at the present time. it is going to be a dry day. current temperatures in the upper 30's and low 40's. 42 at the airport. notice the northeast wind there. that's the key to the forecast and why it is going to be significantly cooler today. we expect high temperatures between 50 and 55 instead of the 60's with a mix of sun and clouds. when we come back in a few minutes, we will check the seven-day forecast and see what's on tap for the thanksgiving week. now to the news desk. >> a case of deja vu for a baltimore city family affected by last week's tornado. >> less than three years after their home was destroyed by fire, the family again tried to pick up the pieces. >> this was surreal. i saw this again and -- again.

>> freesia douglas lost everything when a fire destroyed her home. the fire started at a neighboring unit and spread over to hers. douglas says the flames were so bad that she and her kids had to escape through the back of the home. >> with the fire i didn't expect it, because i didn't call the fire. you know, i'm hanging in there. >> after that fire, douglas moved to a nearby unit and started over. not even three years later, she's trying to wrap her head around another disaster. >> i saw the rain, it was raining real hard, and wind and leaves and everything was rolling in through the air. >> a tornado touched down wednesday morning leaving a path of destruction and nearby mount pleasant. although her home wasn't damaged, theresa and her family were evacuated because of a gas threat. >> we did not know we weren't going home that night. and offering up a place to stay, even though i didn't stay in the shelter, just the offer of a

place warm to stay. >> despite losing it all and coming close a second time around, douglas is in good spirits and grateful to the american red cross. >> the american red cross was there for me before anybody came for me. it was good that they caught me and do you need anything? this has been the help that i've gotten since my first tragedy. they just didn't leave me. they came out and helped me once again. >> something her son is also grateful for. they helped us. >> when we came out and sawed the roof off, i knew that was good. when we heard that no one got hurt, we knew god is good. >> the clean-up continues this

weekend for those affected by the tornado. some residents had been allowed back in to retrieve belongings. others were able to get back into their homes. they are still waiting for leg ats to work themselves out so that they can get back in. as you can imagine, some residents are not happy about how long this process has taken. >> nobody has given us answers. we have been out here since this tragedy occurred, you know, trying to look for some way to go. we just -- there is nothing out here for us. >> the red cross is working to keep families safe during the process. it also helps to give the families who lost homes a meal on thanksgiving day. >> and there is continuing coverage of the tornado on our web site. there you can view coverage of the damage, the clean-up, and how you can help some of the victims through a relief fund. >> traffic once again moving on interstate 95 after police shut down all lanes to investigate

the possibility of a suspicious package. authorities say a passenger on board a commercial bus became ill and believed there was an explosive on board. police shut down i-95 between mountain road and route 24 yesterday to investigate, but in the end they found nothing. >> m.t.a. police are investigating an early morning crash in cecil county that happened on route 40. police say a vehicle lost control, struck a -- crashed into a structure near the toll plaza. traffic was redirected for four hours. the victim's name has not been released. >> the search continues for a gunman that shot and killed a 19-year-old man in southwest baltimore. the victim was shot 5:00 saturday evening in the 6 hookup hundred block of swan avenue. he was rushed to a local hospital where he later died. no word on a possible motive. >> also police are investigating a triple shooting that killed a 29-year-old man.

police say they were shot. one man shot in the chest. he died from injuries the -- injuries. the two other men were taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. >> a major turning point in the war in afghanistan. president obama said he wants troops to be done with major combat by 2014. the date was agreed upon yesterday in lifment isbon, portugal. >> at their meeting nato leaders announced to end their combat mission by the end of 2014. president obama endorsed the plan but refused to commit u.s. forces to such a firm time-table. >> it is a goal to make sure we are not still engaged in combat operations of the sort we are engaged in now. i will make that determination

once i get there. >> the president planned to pull out troops, but first, he would have to review progress. nato would have to wind down the war over a three-year period. >> i don't foresee troops in a combat role beyond 2014. >> nato's secretary general said the withdrawal would be based on conditions. but he said he is optimistic that withdrawal of security forces is ahead of schedule. meanwhile in afghanistan, taliban forces answered back. bombers on bikes killed four people and injured dozens more in a suicide attack. brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >> and we have a programming note to pass along to you. state controller peter francho will be our guest.

you can e-mail questions to sundayquestions @ www.wbaltv.com. >> 5:07. 44 degrees on tv hill. >> why residents of new orleans are under a water advisory. >> wait until you see how mother nature pummelled the west. >> right now we don't have to think about that. are you looking at a live picture now. tony pann has your insta-weather plus forecast next. stay with us.

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>> a winter snowstorm in parts of the west. california and nevada seeing up to six feet of snow in higher he will vagues. you can see traffic at a standstill on i-80 near lake tahoe. chains helped stranded motorists. parts of wyoming and montmopt also are seeing a lot of snow. up to two feet. it is the same story in northwest washington state where an early morning snowfall blanketed the canadian border. some children greeted the new snow with shreds in hand. also ready to make snow angels. for drivers, it is a different story.

ice ri roads, a number of car accidents reported. they don't usually have that much snow this early in that corner of the state. >> it is going to be way too warm for that on the east coast. we have rain in the seven-day forecast. i'll show you that in just a second. right now, partly cloudy skies. temperatures in the upper 30's and low 40's. 42 at the airport. 35 in parkton. 36 in rising sun. we don't expect precipitation to close the weekend. it is going to be different than yesterday because of a shift in the wind. satellite imaginary picking up the high, thin clouds that i referred to. these are not rain producers, so we don't have to worry about that. we can see a little snow across the u.s.-canadian border. left-overs from the big snow system that barry was talking about a few moments ago, and that is all going to stay west of us at least in the short term. this snowstorm may give us rain as we head toward the middle of

the week as we head toward thanksgiving. in the short term, high pressure is going to block that from coming in. the winds have shifted, as it circulates around as it shifts from the east and northeast. because of that, the temperatures will drop about 10 degrees. we managed to get in the 50's yesterday, and i think we'll be in the 60's. still not bad. the high temperatures between 50 and 55. sunrise coming up this morning three minutes before 7:00. partly cloudy tonight. areas of fog will develop after midnight. temperatures will drop back into the low 40's. sunset at 4:45. let's look at the futurecast. there could be a few clouds, but i doubt if there will be rain or precipitation on monday. the winds are going to shift back to the southwest. that's a good thing. it means the temperatures will warm up. as we head into tuesday, we will be watching the system coming in across the ohio valley, a cold

front. that will come through with a possibility of showers on tuesday. temperatures will jump around a bit here. generally above average as we head into the thanksgiving holiday. 2 tomorrow. 10 degrees warmer than today. then as we head into tuesday, we will be in the mid 60 he is' with a slight chance of rain showers. better chance for rain wednesday into thursday. on thanksgiving day there could be rain, and then it gets chilly as we head into next weekend with high temperatures in the 40's. >> for people living in new orleans under a water advisory this morning. the warning went into effect. it it is the city's largest since hurricane katrina. >> overall risk is low. it was a significant enough event for us to inform the public, but we want people to understand this is precaution ri.

>> new orleans' mayor says water samples are being tested to determine the problem. >> have you gotten your flu shot? >> we did. >> well, if you haven't gotten one, where you can go in a local county to get one for free. that's next. >> plus, a transplant keeps patients here in baltimore, a georgia man, new life. >> at the bea gatty support center. here we are, and donations have here we are, and donations have never been so low. ♪

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age. when chinese researchers infused umbilical cells into mice, there was a reduction in the severity of their condition. they call it a promising new therapy but for now has no long-term drug-free cure. >> taking fish-oil supplements probably won't make a difference if you have atrial fibrilation. it also increases your chances of having a stroke. in the first large study, testing fish oil supplements on a-fib, researchers gave them dummy pills or a high-dose prescription version of omega 3 fatty acids. after six months, no difference in heart flutter episodes. >> a study shows the death of a spouse can or child can literally break your heart a.

it may increase the risk of heart attack. symptoms usually go away within six months. researchers say those in mourning for their loved ones may want to seek a medical review and should seek immediate help for cardiac symptoms. >> if you are a baltimore county resident and have gotten your flu shot, you now have a chance to get one for free. through december 1, they will be given at three locations. the free shots will be offered between 1:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon, but not on thanksgiving day or the day after. we posted exact addresses about the flu on our web site at www.wbaltv.com. click on "medical alert." >> only 12 heart transplants have been done in the country this year. lastier doctors performed their third on david crutch, a double transplant, that his doctors

thought he would not have survived without. >> i feel a lot better than i did all of my life. all my life i have never had to -- i can tell the difference. it is great. >> 10 hours after receiving a heart trands plant, david gave his family a thumbs up. he was born with a rare heart disease called pulmonary atresia. >> they said i wouldn't live it until my 10th birthday, and i just turned 28. >> last may he was medvacked here from georgia for the double transplant. he immediate needed the liver because his heart disease left it severely scarred. she showed us his left and right vent cals before surgery. >> they are not contracting now, and they are very big. you can see the slow flow of

flood flow through those ventricles. >> he has been waiting for his heart and liver transplant since may. we didn't know how long it would take, because we used to know about the heart and be able to decide on that, and we got lucky. this is david creck's ultrasound after the transplant, and you can see the right and left ventricles, which are normal. >> it has been a month since the surgery, and doctors say david is doing well. they say his family and his faith got him where he is today. >> keep god in your spirits and pray, and he will do the right thing for you and your family. there's always miracles that happen every day. >> david says he has to stay in

baltimore for six months. he hopes to become an elementary school teacher. >> don't go away. we have much more news coming up. first the events going on around town this weekend. [ male announcer ] itchy dry scalp? get selsun blue for itchy dry scalp. strong itch-fighters target scalp itch while 5 moisturizers leave hair healthy. selsun blue. got a clue? get the blue.

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tidal basin on for organizes inhe>> with thanksgiv days away, there are concerns with the people that put on the annual bea gadd thanksgiving dinner that there won't be enough food to feed the hungry. >> at the bea gaddy family support center, people line up early for help. they take numbers in order to get bags of food for the day. folks like tony are looking ahead to thanksgiving and the annual bea gaddy meal. >> i go to patterson park. it helps support my family. i have a new grandson now. this year the 29th annual meal in honor of the woman who started is all is in jeopardy. >> we are definitely in need of

donations. >> connie says right now they need everything from turkeys to canned food in order to put the meal on that feeds 10's of thousands in the city. >> we still need big cans, the number 10 cans of string beans, corn, mashed potatos, stuffing in order to ensure that the meal will go. right now we have enough food to feed maybe 1,000 to 2,000 people where we anticipate that we're going to have to feed out over 40,000 meals. >> after the meal, folks in need usually get to walk away with a bag like this filled with enough food to last for five days. with the meal in jeopardy this year, this could be a luxury they will not be able to afford. they say the economy has increased the need and decreased the donations. while they say the center has struggled before, it has never been this bad. so they will be accepting donations around the clock. >> we will be open 24 hours.

just call us and let us know. we will ensure sn someone will be here for the donation. >> jennifer franciotti, wbal-tv 11 news. >> hopefully more doe nages will come in. >> it is 5:26. airports could see more than usual dispresumptions this holiday. >> full body scans. some passengers are upset. that story up next. >> and we should have no problems on the east coast in the next 24 hours, but we do have rain in the seven day. we'll show you that in just a few minutes. few minutes. stay with us.

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>> welcome back to "11 news sunday morning". thank you for joining us. >> it is going to be dry, but about 10 degrees cooler. yesterday was in the low 60's. that is unusual for this time of year. we're going to shift the winds to east and throw a few clouds in the picture and drop a few temperatures. let's take a look at current conditions. right now we're in the upper 30's and low 40's. right now it is 32 at the airport. the northeast wind is the key. yesterday winds were coming out of the southwest. if you shift the winds to the northeast, it makes a big difference.

while we were in the low 60's yesterday, we will be in the low 50's this afternoon. when we come back we'll look at the seven-day forecast. for now, to the news desk. >> the busiest travel day of the year could get busier. airports could see more problems because of loosely organized boycott of body scaps set up by travelers. kristin walker has that story. >> people dread the long lines at baltimore international airport during holidays, and he says the newer stiffer security measures add to his stress. >> it is a ridiculous waste of time. >> with an estimated 1.6 billion people expected to fly this week, the new measures have people around the country talking. >> i think the entire process is a waste. >> if it keeps us safe, i'm not too worried about it. >> today the president weighed in, saying increased security is

necessary especially given close calls like the underwear bomber that nearly got on a flight last christmas. >> what i said to the t.s.a. is you have to con taggantly refine and measure whether what we're doing is the only way to make sure that passengers on planes are safe. >> this woman had a terrible experience at the airport. >> i was surprised. i felt very invaded by it. mccarthy, a cancer survivor, who has a process at the timic breast, said the t.s.a. went over the line with her. >> she stepped over the line, she touched the prosthesis, she moved it up and down, and she said, you're ok. >> there is a site that posts

the views of t.s.a. workers. some say they don't like it. >> it is not comfortable to come to work knowing my hands will be feeling another man's private parts. >> reent surveys show 20% of the traveling public support the policy, and they are predicting a slough of travelers. >> we will make sure everybody gets on every flight and have a high level of confidence and assurance that everybody else around them has been fully screened. >> here are a few tips to make your trip to the airport less tressful. don't forget liquids must be in a four-ounce container. shoes are easy to take off. remember that electronics must go through the conveyor belt. >> well, with thanksgiving just a few days away, we want to help you save money this year. you can find out how with a

special section we created on our web site. you can see the shopping list at www.wbaltv.com and click on "consumer alert ." >> a kentucky family survived a scare that a car plowed into their house. the driver of a pick-up truck lost control of his vehicle, went through a field, and headed directly into his house. the truck crashed into a bedroom where two people were sleeping. amazingly, both walked away. the driver of the truck had to be air-lifted to the loss where he was listed in stable condition. no word on if charges will be filed to that driver. >> an i-team investigation. >> plus, a dramatic rescue off the texas coast. more on the rescue straight ahead. >> and of course we'll look at our seven-day forecast but also

expand the view around the country if you are traveling on thanksgiving week. stay tuned

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>> a boat had a big problem when started taking on water. the coast guard and rescue swimmer on board pumped most of the water out. the boat and its four passengers made its way safely back to the marina. >> the time is about 5:36. things quiet on sunday morning. 42 at the airport. 47 downtown. a northeast wind at 6. as i said at the top of the show, that east wind will be the key to our forecast for today.

when you shift the winds from the south to the east, temperatures usually drop, and that will be the case today. temperature-wise, in the northern suburbs we manage to drop. same thing in rising town. it is in the mid 30's up there. these are not rain or snow producing clouds. there is no precipitation on the east coast. you will see cloud cover. we have an area of high pressure off to the great lakes that will actually take control of the weather over the next 24 hours. what it has done is shifted the winds toward the northeast as opposed to the southwest like yesterday. we are going to have to take off a good 10 degrees. yesterday we were in the low 60's. today we'll be in the low 60's with a touch of cloud cover. we'll call it a mix of sun and clouds. not as nice as yesterday. high temperatures between 50 and 55. sunrise at 6:57. partly cloudy tonight. areas of fog will develop late tonight. temperatures drop back into the low 40's. sunset at 4:48.

riding into the biggest travel day of the year, we take an expanded view and find out what's happening around the country, in case you are traveling. anything up and down the east coast will be nice and mild and combyet. 72 in norm. 83 in tampa if you are heading there. same thing in dallas. it will be mild. snow will continue in parts of the northern rockies. even in seattle, which is unusual, there could be snow on mofpblet dry in los angeles with a high near 63. maybe a mix of snow showers and temperatures. seven-day forecast, a shift again tomorrow from the east-northeast to the south, and that means temperatures will jump. we'll hit 60 and low to mid 60's on tuesday with a chance of afternoon showers. the next chance for rain will be thanksgiving day with a high temperature near 58. then it gets chilly with a high temperature in the 40's, and maybe a cold rain on friday. send it over to the news desk. >> tony, thank you.

>> for many people, they are still cleaning up after devastating floods this past summer. one family is thankful for serble help rebuilding their home. this morning, 11 news reporter jay gray takes us to a re-opened house party. >> a home full of family, friends, and food. it is the kind of security she was looking for when she moved to nashville with her daughter ro sifment e 4 1/2 years ago just after her husband mike a new york area firefighter lost his battle with cancer. that security, though, was ripped away along with her home during the floods back in may. but the water that rushed across the banks of the cumberland river could not dampen clare beach's spirit. >> she lost her house, she lost her husband. you know, it was a day that we

needed to get involved, and we did. >> hauling sheet rock, the firefighters rushed in. >> you know, it is firefighters. >> in this case, the family of a fallen brother left behind. there are a special group of friends that said while the flood and recovery is tough, it was not as difficult as what they had been already been threw. >> four years ago i had to tell a little girl her dad was dying. nothing has been harder than that. that was hard. the flood is stuff. >> now mixed in with the new stuff are old memories. vivid reminders that while this house and so much inside is brand new, there is still an

undenyable history here, and unbreakable bonds. >> survivors clinging to the memory of a friend, father, and husband. >> i will always love him, and i will always miss him. >> a love so strong it pulled this family through the flood waters here. >> sarah palin and the -- they are part of the newest language lexicon. the global language monitor. new words are still cam. that's a camera that broadcast pictures of the oil spill. and snowmageddo in and

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is >> you are acustomed to checking expiration dates on food and medicine. >> a child safety seat also has an expiration date. mindy basara explains. >> you know a car seat can save your child's life. did you know it expires over time? >> i did not know that, know. >> i didn't know about that. >> there's an expiration on car seats? >> i didn't know either. i have two kids in car seats. here they are. as my kids have out-grown car seats, i would give them away to friends or family. i was spried to learn an infant car seat should not be used after six years. a car seat like this one should not be used after six to eight

years. >> there are a couple reasons for that, mindy. first of all, as car seat components are used over time, they can be exposed to food, drink, and it can degrade the components. >> tracy whitman is a -- is from kids care and safety seats. >> this will be safe to use after december of 2013. >> other car seats may have a label like this one. >> my kids are getting older and i would have thought to recycle those, and i'm giving away old car seats. >> tracy said aside from the car seats components, the actual plastic can deteriorate over time depending on how it is stored. >> more importantly, there are improvements to federal motor vehicle safety standards that can improve the product. a car seat from years ago is not as safe as car seats today which will probably not be as safe as car seats in the future.

>> we will have to -- we have donated ours. >> stephanie said she wobet won't be donating her daughter's car seats anymore. mindy basara, wbal-tv 11 news. >> and if you can't find the expiration date on the car seat itself, it should be in the man you'll. if you don't want to pitch it, you can remove the straps and cover and recycle the plastic part. >> retailers offer all sorts of bar gains already. as you head out for shopping, will customer service measure up to your expectations? that's not always the case with the i-team's secret shopper. >> we sent her to more than a dozen stores in the baltimore area. she'll make purchases and then give us an overall opinion of her shopping experience.

some places do very well. >> i was greeted when i walked in the door. >> at least one store didn't measure up. >> i asked him, do you work here, and he shook his head, he goes, what do you think? monday at 11, the i-team's annual customer service test. see which stores do the best and which don't live up to the secret shopper's expectations. >> there is one store she called a diamond in the rough. sorry, you have to watch to see which one. monday at 11 clock. >> no clues? >> you can't beat it out of me. even if you get me a cup of coffee. >> a cup of coffee may be enough. >> the latest store to offer credit for old electronics. you can cash in. that's coming up. >> can the ravens keep a straight face while taking the carolina panthers

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>> ravens facing the carolina panthers. with all the surprising outcomes in the season, they have their guard up, right? that's a tough sell against the panthers. injuries all over the field for the panthers. they have elected to go with brian st. pierre, quarterback. a few years ago, he was a stay-at-home dad. his nfl career includes passes thrown. even so, the ravens maintain the company line. >> you stay in new mexico state one week and you know it is going to be a win, you can't underestimate your opponent. everybody is professional. they have a really good player on their team. you go out there and don't play well, you don't lose. >> everybody does get paid. everybody is professional. however, i don't think carolina

right now has very good players on their team. we'll find out coming up in a few showers. gerry sandusky, patrick ishmael and myself on "sunday night football." have a great day and not joy the sunday. >> ravens players used their days off to get into the playing spirit. >> they helped distribute warm clothing and personal care items to men living in a mission home. kim dacey explains it is about much more than clothing. >> the men residing at the helping out home in east baltimore got new hats and gloves. the biggest might have -- the biggest surprise might have been who handed out the items. a ravens player and a globetrotter.

>> these are the same guys that are willing to come down into their area and reach out to support them. >> the helping up mission helps men down on their luck get back on their feet. they are also some of the biggest ravens fans, and the players say they are glad to use their day off to help out. >> last year there was a lot of fun to hang out with the guys. you know, just to do something for them. i did it last year. >> they aren't just giving out something warm to wear, they are giving out a message. >> my message is about hope. i come from a less fortunate area myself, and you know, in order to give, someone had to instill that in me as well. >> they are looking for support and they need support. so i'm reaching out to them. >> it is a message not lost on residents who truly appreciate not only the clothing, but the comrade ri. -- comraderie.

>> it just shows you are in a position of fortune that you can still reach back to those less fuent, like ourselves, and doing it to help us. so it makes me feel good. >> in east baltimore, kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 5:55. here's alook ahead to our next hour. >> the effects of the devastating tornado are not over. the latest on the victims whose lives were torn apart. >> and the agreement from the war zone coming up. >> and things quiet right now. we have rain in the forecast for thanksgiving week. we'll show you that coming up in a few minutes. stay with us.

>> wind gusts of 80 miles an hour left many homeless mostly in northeast baltimore and parkville.

county officials and emergency responders' swift response provided temporary assistance for those in need. officials have condemned 15 apartment buildings and more than 350 other units were damaged. 92 homes were damaged. despite the damage, no lives were lost. while there were some injuries, none are life-threatening. as we approach the holiday season, some of these families will still be recovering from their losses. wbal-tv 11 is joining now and asking you to make contributions for the disaster relief fund for northeast baltimore to help these families. the owner of one of the apartment complexes affected donated $10,000 to start the fund. your donations can be sent to harbor bank of maryland. go to www.wbaltv.com and click on "hot topics" for details. this holiday season, as we give thanks for our friends and families for all we have to be grateful for, please take a moment to think of those

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we're forecasting highs in the low 6 -- instead of low 60's like yesterday, we will have highs in the low 50's. that full seven-day forecast coming up. now to the news desk. >> a case of deja vu by baltimore city families affected by last week's decade. >> the family is again trying to pick up the pieces. here's our 11 news reporter with that story. >> this was surreal when i saw this again when they knocked on our door and said to get out. i was like, oh, no, not again. >> in 1998 theresa douglas lost everything when a fire destroyed her home. the fire started in a neighboring unit and spread to hers. douglas said the flames were so bad, she and her kids had to escape through the back of the home. >> with the fire, i didn't expect it because i didn't cause the fire. i definitely didn't cause this. i am hanging in there. >> after that fire, douglas moved to a nearby unit and

started over. not even three years later, she's trying to wrap her head around another disaster. >> i saw the -- it was raining real hard and wind and leaves and everything was rolling into the air. >> a tornado touched down wednesday morning leaving behind a path of destruction at snearby mount pleasant. although the home wasn't damaged, theresa and her family were evacuated because of a gas leak threat. >> we didn't know we weren't going home that night. just to try to find and offering up a place to stay, even though i didn't stay in the shelter, was just a offer of a place warm to stay. >> despite losing it all and coming close a second time around, douglas is in good spirits and grateful to the american red cross. >> the red cross was del for me before anybody came for me. it was good that they caught me and this has been the help that i've gotten since my first tragedy. they just didn't leave me. they came out and helped me once

again. >> something her son is also grateful for. >> it helped with the tornado and the fire. >> we are -- we are grateful to be alive. when we came out and saw the roof was off, i knew god was good. i knew that when we heard that no one got hurt, we said god was good. >> the clean-up continues for those affected by the tornado that devastated many in north baltimore. some residents have been allowed back into apartments to retrieve belongings. those in dutch village have been affected. as for mount pleasant residents, they are still waiting for leg ats so that they can get back in. >> as you can imagine, some residents are not happy about how long this process is taking.

>> nobody has given us answers. we have been out here since this tragedy occurred, trying to look for some way to go. there is nothing out here for us. >> the red cross is working to keep those families safe during the process. it also hopes to give families who lost their homes a meal on thanksgiving day. >> there is continuing coverage of the tornado on our web satellite, www.wbaltv.com. there you can view our coverage of the damage, the clean-up, and how you can help some of the victims through a relief fund. >> traffic moving again on interstate 95 after police shut down all lanes to investigate the possibility of a suspicious package. authorities say a passenger on board a commercial bus became ill and believed there was an explosive on board. police shut down i-95 and route 24 to investigate, but in the end, nothing was found. >> m.t.a. police are investigating an early-morning crash in cecil county that killed a man in athens after

5:30 on route 40. police say a vehicle lost control, struck a jersey wall, and then crashed into a structure near the toll plaza. traffic was redirected for four hours. the victim's name has not been released. >> the search continues this morning for the gunman that shot and killed a 19-year-old man in south baltimore. the victim it was shot on the 500 block of swan avenue. he was rushed to a hospital where he later died. no word on motive. >> also police investigating a triple shooting in west baltimore that killed a 29-year-old man. three men shot shortly after 10:30 friday night on the 1500 block of poplar grove street. one man died shot in the chest. two other men were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. >> an -- a turn in the war in afghanistan. president obama said he wants troops to be done with major

contract by 2014. a date greed on -- agreed on by the president and nato leaders in liz bon. >> president obama endorsed the plan to end fighting by 2014 but refused to set a firm time table. >> it is a goal to make sure we are not engaged in combat operations of the sort that we're involved with now. i make that determination when i get del. >> the president pledged once again to start pulling u.s. troops out beginning in july. first, he will have to review progress with his generals. nato announced plans to start drawing down its troops next year and wind down over the next year. >> i don't foresee troops in a combat role beyond 2014. >> nato's secretary general

insists the withdrawal will be based on conditions, not the cal demplet but he said he's optimistic that the security forces are ahead of schedule. meanwhile, in afghanistan, taliban forces answered back. bombers on bike killed four people and injured dozens more in a suicide attack. brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >> a programming note to pass on. state controller peter francho will be our guest this morning on 11 news. if you have a question, e-mail us at sundayquestions @ www.wbaltv.com. >> it is now 6:07 at 43 degrees on tv hill. still ahead, find out what company has hired 50,000 seasonal weapons. >> plus, the good times are definitely not rolling in new orleans. the widespread effects of a power outage. >> first, a live picture from outside.

tony pann has your insta-weather tony pann has your insta-weather plus forecast after the break.

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elevations. traffic at a standstill on highway 80 near lake tahoe. parts of wyoming and montana also seeing a lot of snow. um to two feet. -- up to 2 feet. children played in the snow and made snow angels. we don't want to see snow here yet. >> 46 downtown. northeast wind at 7. the northeast wind is the key to our forecast today. yesterday the winds were coming out of the southwest. so when we shift the winds to the northeast we have to drop the temperatures, and that is

the case today. we'll take off about 10 degrees. up north the temperatures were in the mid to upper 30's. 36 in parkton. 36 in rising sun. we can pick up high, thin clouds on the satellite coverage. these are not rain or snow-producing clouds. the cloud cover around depen. we'll take off maybe 10 degrees with high temperatures in the low 50's for today. high pressure will keep most of the precipitation away from us. we might see high, thin clouds around, but we don't expect rain. mixture of sun and clouds. high temperatures between 60 and 65. sunrise coming up at 6:57. a beautiful sunrise a. as well. partly cloudy tonight. areas of fog late tonight after midnight. temperatures will drop back into the low 40's. of course we're heading into the busiest travel week of the year, so i thought we would expand the view a little bit, in case you are getting out of town for the holiday. most of the east coast is going

to be mild from new york down to florida. temperatures will be above average. expect a high of 83 in tampa. 74 in dallas. maybe a thunderstorm. snow will continue in the pacific northwest. expect snow even in seattle, which is unusual for this time of year. a high near 37 t los angeles expect a high temperature of 63. seven-day forecast stacks up here at home. a little warmer because winds will shift back to the southwest. looking for a high temperature of 60. dry on wednesday. the next significant chance of rain will be on thanksgiving day. a high near 68 with a chilly rain with high temperatures only in the 40's. send it to the news desk. >> more than 300,000 people in new orleans will have to keep boiling their water until later today whale the system is tested for bacteria. new orleans wide-spread advisory since hurricane katrina covers most of the city. officials say the advisory was

called as a precaution after a power failure at the main treatment plant. >> the overall risk is low. this was a significant enough event for us to inform the public, and we are following all of our codes. we want people to understand that this is precaution ri. >> new orleans' mayor says water samples are being tested to determine the problem. >> keep it here. the training program several retailers offered. >> speaking of buying power, how you can post travel dates for a dollar. >> $2.50. >> and a special invitation from the ravens gives special the ravens gives special athletes the time of their lives

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>> new hires in the thousands for the holiday season. wednesday, december 27, they expect to deliver 24 million packages worldwide. >> black friday a little less than a week away, retailers say they are opening doors earlier. for the first time ever toys r us will open their doors at 10:00 -- closing at 10:00 p.m. if you want to capture great deals on electronics, prices do not change until 5:00. sears is opening on thanksgiving day. >> best buy is the latest chain store to jump on the free shipping ban. the retailer says it plans to offer free online shipping on some items through december 21.

the store plans to ship all cd's, blue ray, and gaming software. laptop computers and major appliances are not included. the best buy move follows a similar announcement by walmart earlier this month. >> if you have old cell phones, computers, or other lentronics laying around the house, you can trade them in. target is taking cell phones and returning them to you in the form of a gift card. >> depending on the condition of the item, we'll give you what we can or what we will appraise it for. you are also welcome if there is no value to it for some reason, we can recycle it for you. >> and to give you an idea of the kind of cash you can get the 40-gig ipod will land you $46 and any 3-g phone can get you close to $1,000. wall mart, radio shack are already trade-in programs. remember to double-cleck what

they will take before bringing items in. >> mega-bucks is offering service to bast, and also toronto. customers can book beginning december 15 and beyond. megabus information at our web site at www.wbaltv.com and click on "travel." time for a look back and the look ahead at the week on wall street. we have this weekend's "bloomberg business report ." >> well, you know those new security checks at the airport? the ones where the passengers get padded down by the t.s.a.? t.s.a. seag next year pilots will be able to avoid them.

all this so a passenger can be the main focus of the screeners. meanwhile, johnson & johnson gets reports of impurets in the blood cancer drug from pfizer. they say a manufacturing problem is being fixed. the companies sell the medication in the u.s. as for trading, a mixed finish for the indexes last week. picking up from there, investors getting ready for next week. things will be heating up over the next few days. investors watching out for big numbers that give us a snapshot of how the compli is doing. we'll find out the number of existing home sales for october expected to drop by one month ago, and wednesday word of personal income and personal spending for october. both expected to rise. and if you think your ipod is too big, don't worry. analysts say apple might have a

thinner one next year and they will have a camera and chips so they can work on wireless networks around the world. a big selling point when trying to build up global sales of the ipad. >> don't go away. much more news coming up. first, a look at events going on around town this weekend.

>> the special olympics. rob roblin has the story. >> for the special olympics athletes, what a thrill. they get to play right where ravens play. >> come on, defense! >> they came to play, and play they did. four special olympics flag football teams got a chance to play at the ravens facility. >> we so rarely have people in the facility, so we wanted to open it up to one of our nonprofits, special olympics, maryland. we have a good relationship with them. >> chris warren coaches the howard county hawks. he says his players have been talking about coming here for over a month. >> these guys were so excited to be here. they are new orleans players. they are excited about being here. you can see the light in their eyes. they are like a light bulb of 200 watts. >> there was lots of action, lots of good plays, and a

special treat for the players. ravens quarterback joe flacco was here to say "hi." >> it was a lot of depun to see how much fun they have with it. it reminds me, we have that much fun when we're doing our job, too. >> for these athletes, there was quite a day. >> i like the ravens. >> it's a really cool moment for these kids and their families. we're proud to be associated with the baltimore ravens at this moment. >> rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> pretty cool. >> good for them. >> it is now 6:25 and 43 degrees on tv hill. airports could see even more than the usual disruptions this thanksgiving holiday. >> and it all has to do with the full body scans. why there are delays at dozens

of major airports. >> things quiet at home wherever-wise. we have rain -- weather-wise.

>> welcome back to "11 news sunday morning." we are expecting another performance like yesterday. >> it will be a little cooler due to the wind shift. i didn't mean to put you to sleep there. >> thank you very much. >> let's look at current conditions. we have partly cloudy skies. temperatures in the upper 30's and low 40's, which is warmer than yesterday at this time. it is 43 at the airport. 39 in west anyone center. this afternoon, with the wind shifting to the east-northeast, the temperatures will be cooler. we expect highs between 50 and 55 as opposed to the low 60's on saturday. we come back in just a few minutes and take take a look at the seven-day forecast and talk about rain going forward toward thanksgiving. >> the busiest travel day of the year could get busier. on the day before thanksgiving,

airports could see more than the usual disruption because of a loosely organized boycott of full-body scans set up by travelers. >> these people dread the long lines at baltimore international airport and say the new stiffer security measures add to his stress. >> it is a silly, ridiculous, waste of time. >> with an estimated $1.6 million people estimated to fly, the new measures have people around the country talking. >> i think the entire process is invasive. >> if it keeps us safe, i am not too worried about it. >> today the president weighed in, saying increaseed security is necessary, especially given recent close calls like the so-called underwear bomber who recently brought down a delta flight last christmas. >> what i said to the t.s.a. is that you have to constantly refine and measure whether what

we're doing is the only way to make sure those passengers on planes are safe. >> she said she had a terrible experience at the airport. >> it is a real surprise, and i felt very invaded by it. >> mccarthy, a cancer survivor, who has a process thetic breast, said a t.s.a. official stepped over the line with her. >> she took her two hands, she touched the process thesis, she moved it up and down and left and right and said, you're ok. >> some passengers have filed lawsuits. the internet is buzzing with thousands of people venting prussu frustrations. there even a site that purports the views of t.s.a. workers. many are saying they don't like it either. one writes, "it is not comfortable to come to work knowing full well my hands will be feeling another man's private parts."

recent polls say 80% of the traveling public support the increased security and they are predicting a slough of holiday travel. >> if we will ensure everyone around them has a high level of confidence everyone around them has been screened. >> and some tips to make your trip to the airport less stressful. liquid must be in a 3.4 ounce or less container. wear shoes easy to take off, and remember strollers, carriers, and electronics must go through conveyor belts. >> a kentucky family survived a scare when a car collided with their house. the driver of a pick-up truck lost control of a vehicle, and then sped into this house yesterday. the truck crashed into a bedroom where two people were sleeping. amazingly both people walked away uninjuried. the driver of the truck had to be air-lifted to the hospital where he was listed in stable

condition. no word on if charges will be filed against that driver. >> a safety report and everything you need to foe before you start your holiday shopping for the kids. >> and your seven-day forecast if you are getting out of town. stay tuned. that's all com

>> welcome back. the time is 6:3534. the northeast wind is the key to our forecast today. when you have an east to northeast wind, it will be

cooler. now temperatures in the 40's. 36 in park ton. 35 in tawnytown. 36 in rising sun. it will make it into the 50's today, but you will notice the difference in the temperatures from the beginning of the weekend. we also have a little bit of cloud cover showing up on the satellite. these are not rain or snow-producing clouds. there is an area of high pressure in the northeast that will block the precipitation from coming in. what it has done is shifted the winds from the south yesterday to the east-neefed today. we will take off 10 degrees with the temperatures. a mix of sun and clouds today. high temperatures range between 50 and 55. sunrise coming up in a few minutes at 6:57. areas of fog will develop late tonight. temperatures drop back into the low 40's. sunset at 4:48.

travel picking up this week, so let's look around the country. could be rain in chicago. 63. a few scattered thunderstorms in dallas. snow possible in seattle. should be dry in los angeles, high temperatures in the low 60's. our forecast here at home, dry on monday with a high temperature near 60. warmer tomorrow. a chance for rain on tuesday with a high near 64. cooling off on wednesday. showers likely, it looks like, on thanksgiving day with a high near 58, and a chilly rain coming in on friday with high temperatures only in the 40's. we'll send it to the news desk. >> maryland's attorney attorney has asked state health officials to remove caffeine infused alcoholic beverages. the request was made after health department officials expressed concern about the drinks. gansler's request comes days after francho got an agreement from state wholesalers to stop

selling those drinks. >> if you have a child on your shopping list, crowded malls aren't the only thing you can worry about. toys can turn dangerous and even deadly. the consumer product safety commission wants you to be careful this year. >> it is that time of year when kids make their lists and parents find themselves overwhelmed with the options. it is not all fun and games. while toy-related deaths were down last year, injuries were up. an estimated 186,000 emergency-room injuries blamed on toys. the cpfc haze list for parents. >> first of all, select toys age-appropriate for your child. >> that means no small parts for small chern. >> if a child swallows these magazine nates, even one or two of them, it can cause an obstruction. >> most deaths were caused by

riding toys. >> wear a helmet. >> and the final rule, location, location, location. make sure kids are playing with their holiday somewhere safe. >> if you are on a riding toy, you can ride right into a pool or a pond and you can drown easily. >> the cpfc says new safeguards and tests mean dangerous lead-based toys are getting into the u.s. less and less and they are working to recall products like this pogo stick sold today. >> the rivets were coming undone and it caused a laceration hazard. >> hazard that can come in packages. a prompter to remind parents that smart shopping and supervision can help keep kids safe. >> next march the cpfc plans to launch a searchable data base that anyone can leave to read comments on a toy.

>> e-z pass is supposed to make travel easier. cozzdoses of e-z pass passengers say it has made their lives more difficult. >> an i-team follow-up on their complaints. next. >> plus winning lottery numbers. (sfx: coach's whistle) the car coach. >> in case your car repair shop hasn't noticed - there's been a shift. sfx: shifting. more women than men are making the decision

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>> a follow-up to a story we told you about in march. sure, e-z pass helps you to cut lines, but some people have had problems. >> they are back on the road again after working on a deal to pay off an excessive e-z pass bill. >> they garnished my paycheck. >> the state suspended the tax on the couples' two vehicles. they claim the couple racked up dozens of e-z pass violations. they said they didn't get notices. by the time they found out, they owed $1,600. only a fraction of it was for the fines. >> their questions fall into a bureaucrat abyss. and then they are caught up in the nightmare of their life.

a maryland state senator intervened and helped get the fees knocked down to $600. >> we have frustrated e-z pass users. they have a variety of complaints. >> i was hysterical. sobbing and crying. >> she claims a maryland police officer pulled her over outside the fort mchenry tunnel. he gave her a $140 ticket. >> i burst into tears, and he said, i'm going to take your tags. i said, please don't take my tags, and he said i'm taking your tags. >> left on the side of the road, she had to hire a tow truck. she unknowingly had 64 violations. >> i'm scared to death to use the tunnel. i'm scared to pay the $2 to go through. >> she said she had been using the higher speed toll lanes there there are no alarms or messages. she said she never got notices by mail. she thought her account was in good standing.

>> what we learned is by law violations are posted to a separate account. many e-z pass customers tell us it is confusing. randy brown of the transportation authority said the state has no plans to change that. >> we have looked into that. we will not be merging violation accounts and e-z pass accounts. >> she said she found out about the two accounts after she was pulled over. by that time she owed $108 for tolls and more than $1,300 for at mrtive fees. the state doesn't believe there is a problem getting the notices out. >> we don't know of any glitches. we continue to use the u.s. mail system which is an accurate and reliable mail system. >> she said she paid off her account two years ago. but in june she began receiving letters claiming she owed more than $5,200. >> these claims are erroneous. i didn't use the e-z pass after

2008. >> her account was referred to the state central collections uneilt. the demand for payment could have a major aimpact on this nursing student's education. >> they did state if it was necessary they would take my financial aid to offset the balance. >> it may sound heavy handed, but brown disagrees. >> the c.c.u. has an obligation to collect all debts to the state, whether it is an e-z pass, a toll issue, an income tax issue, or any other debt to the state. >> ray ma hone has a different problem. >> there are one, two, three, four, five, six yellow, and here is one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight that i've marked in red where it is $1.60 refund. >> over charges have him seeing red and yellow. there is a problem with his transponder. >> they charge you a dollar every month for the privilege of

using it, but it fails. >> when it goes off, he faces additional charges. he has to contact e-z pass every time. in a six-week period, he was charged an extra $22. >> it should work. you shouldn't have to keep track of this on a daily basis. brown says overall the e-z pass system is 90% accurate. >> we are constantly receiving feedback from customers and making changes, but we're also evolving as a toll system. >> however, these e-z pass users are frustrated. michelle worked out a payment for her $2,100 debt, williams is trying to protect her loan, and ray mahone says e-z pass will not exchanges hi transponder. >> starting in the spring e-z pass will send out monthly notices to customers with

outtanneding balances. reporting for the i-team, i'm barry sims. >> the state reports delinquent accounts. we wanted to ask a state collection agency, but they declined. log on to our web site to www.wbaltv.com and click on i-team for more information. >> retailers are offering all sorts of bargains already. as you head out to do your customer shopping, will customer service measure up to your expectations? that wasn't always the case with the i-team's secret shopper. >> with the i-team's secret shopper, she will give us her opinion. >> they are getting a b. an f. >> of her shopping experience. >> some places do very well. >> i was greeted. >> one store doesn't measure up. >> i asked politely, excuse me, do you work here, and he shook

his head, and he was like, "what do you think?" monday at 11:00, the i-team's annual customer service test. see which stores do the best and which don't live up to the secret shoppers expectations. >> there is one store she calls a diamond in the rough. you will have to watch to see which store. >> i think you can give us a hint. >> no, i can't. >> stay with us. much more news coming up on "11 news sunday morning." >> i'm pete gilbert. coming up in sports, maryland's time against florida state went better last night than a couple years ago. we'll check on that story

>> a couple years ago, florida and they won in a blowout. last night the turps with a -- terps with a similar situation. chris thompson. little fellow. duck and run. he goes 70 yards and a touchdown. able to coast the last 15.

florida state up 7-3. he goes with a score. however, the penalty for the illegal hit. no touchdown. that momentum has maryland back in the game. seminoles now down 13-10. a gamble on fourth down. the shovel pass to harris. i tell you what, they had that scattered out well. good for 43 yards. preaking down a tobble touchdown. later in the third, christian ponder on third down. 44 yards to the touchdown. north dakota late in the game. your final score, florida state gets the win 30-16.

indianapolis senior day. navy playing hoast to arkansas -- host to arkansas. a grand speck -- spectacle indeed. do brfment bs to the air. -- dobbs to the air. a shuttle run into the end zone. 85 yards. 21-3. red wolves hanging around a while. nfl scouts looking at him. fourth quarer, ricky dobbs making his mark. he hit the record for rushing t.d.'s. that number is 40. 40 touchdowns! navy gets the win. 35-19. 8-3 on the season. shool football on saturday won a south title. dunbar, forest park up for grabs. two losses combined between the two teams.

garet almost like they drew it up that way. certainly worked out well. 79 yards and a touchdown. 8-6. dunbar. andrew allen goes right. goes back left. that's well designed. he's doing the rest. he started left, went back right. he breaks a few taffles, and there he goes. not to be caught. he goes 80 yards for the touchdown. dunbar getting the victory on saturday. 33-12 is your final. the ravens today at carolina. their bid to beat the panthers. that story coming up for you tonight at 6:00. >> 6:54. 43 degrees on tv hill. here's a look ahead to our next hour. >> at 7:15, a big role in breast

cancer prevention. details in "medical alert. " >> plus the queekquad squad is -- the geek squad here with tips for facebook fans. >> 7:37 we take a closer look over alcohol energy drinks. >> plus more news, weather, and sports when "11 news sunday morning" continues.

>> wind gusts of 80 miles an hour left many homeless mostly in northeast baltimore and parkville. swift response by county officials and emergency responders provided temporary assistance for those in need. officials have condemned 15 apartment buildings and more than 350 other units were damaged. county officials say92 homes were damaged. despite the damage, no lives were lost. while there were some injuries, none are life-threatening. as we approach the holiday season, some of these families will still be recovering from their losses.

wbal-tv 11 is joining now and asking you to make contributions for the disaster relief fund for northeast baltimore to help these families. the owner of one of the apartment complexes affected donated $10,000 to start the fund. your donations can be sent to harbor bank of maryland, 25 west fayette street, baltimore, maryland 21201. go to www.wbaltv.com and click on "hot topics" for details. this holiday season, as we give thanks for our friends and families for all we have to be grateful for, please take a moment to think of those families whose lives changed in the blink of an eye and are in need of help. there is no better time to reach out in support than now.

>> good morning. i'm lisa robinson. >> and i'm barry sims. first let's take a look outside with tony pann. what can we expect today? >> it can be cool today. we wouldn't call it a bad day for november. we won't make it into the 50's. let's look at the current conditions. right now in the upper 30's and low 50's. the northeast wind is the key to our forecast with the northeast wind it turns cooler. yesterday the winds were coming out of the southwest. a mix of sun and clouds today. high temperatures between 50 and 55. when we come back in a few minutes, we'll check the forecast. for now, to the news desk. >> a big story this morning in the case of deja vu for a baltimore city family affected by last week's tornado. >> the family is trying to pick up the pieces.

>> so this is really surreal when i saw this again when they knocked on our door and said to get out. i was like, no, not again. >> theresa dust douglas lost everything when a fire destroyed her dutch home. douglas says the flames why so bad she and her kids had to escape through the back of the homes. >> i didn't cause the fire, and i definitely didn't cause this. i'm hanging in there. >> after that fire, douglas moved to a nearby unit in dutch village. not even three years later she's trying to wrap her head around another disaster. >> i saw the rains, it was raining real hard, and wind and leaves and everything was rolling through the air. >> a tornado touched down wednesday morning leaving behind a path of destruction in dutch village and nearby mount pleasant. although her home wasn't damaged, theresa and her family

were evacuated because of a gas leak threat. >> we didn't know we weren't going back home. even though i didn't stay in the shelter, it was just the offer of a place warm to stay. >> despite losing it all a second time around, douglas is in good spirits and grateful to the american red cross. >> the red cross was there for me before anybody came for me. it was good that they caught me, and do you need anything? this has been the help that i've gotten since my first tragedy. they just didn't leave me. they came out and helped me once again. >> something her son is also grateful for. >> they helped us with the tornado. >> we are grateful because we are alive. when we came out and actually saw the roof off, i knew god was good. i knew god was good. when we heard no one got hurt,

we knew god was good. >> the clean-up continues this weekend for those affected by the tornado. some residents have been allowed back into their apartments to retrieve belongings, while others are system waiting. those in dutch village have been able to get back into their homes to get their items. as for mount pleasant, they are still waiting for leg at to work themselves -- for legalities to work themselves out. some residents are not happy with how long this is taking. >> nobody is giving us answers since this tradge occurred trying to look for -- since this tragedy occurred. >> the red cross is looking to keep those families s safe during the process and hopes to give the families that lost their homes a meal on thanksgiving day. you can find continuing coverage of the tornado on our web site at www.wbaltv.com. you can see oufer coverage of the damage, the clean-up, and how you can help some victims through a relief fund. >> traffic is again moving on

interstate 95 after police shut down all lanes to investigate the possibility of a suspicious package. authorities say a passenger on board a commercial bus became ill and believed there was an explosive on board. police shut down i-95 and mountain road to investigate, but in the end, they found nothing. >> mdta police are investigating a morning crash in cecil county that killed a man on route 40 just past the hatum bridge. traffic was redirected after four hours. >> the search continues this morning for a gunman that shot and killed a 19-year-old man in southwest baltimore. police say the victim was shot 5:00 saturday evening in the 600 block of swan avenue. he was rushed to a local hospital where he later died many. northwest

baltimore. three men were shot. one man died from his injuries. two other men were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. >> a major turning point in the war in afghanistan. president obama said he wants troops to be done there with major combat by 2014. the date was agreed on by the president and nato meters meeting yesterday in lisbon, portugal. here's brian mooar with the latest. >> at their meeting in lisbon, nato leaders agreed to end their combat mission in afghanistan by 2014. president obama endorsed the plan but refused to commit to a firm time table. >> it is a goal to make sure we are not still engaged in combat oprages of this sort that we're

involved with now. the president pledged once again to pull u.s. troops out beginning in july. first, he will have to review progress with his generals. nato announced plans to start drawing down its troop levels and wind down the war over the three-year period. >> i don't foresee isaf troops in a combat role beyond 2014. >> nato insists the withdrawal will be based on conditions, not the calendar. he's optimistic the build-up is ahead of schedule. mean wlile, in afghanistan, taliban forces answered back. bombers on bikes killed four people and injured dozens more in a suicide attack. brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >> we have a programming note to pass on to you. state controller peter francho

will be our guest later this morning on 11 news. if you have a question e-mail us at sundayquestions @ www.wbaltv.com. >> 705. 43 degrees on tv hill. >> plus, breaking up with facebook friends. it is easier than you think. the geek squad will show you how. >> next your insta-weather plus forecast.

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today. you will see a bit of a cloud deck out there from time to time. high pressure is anchored over the great lakes. that will keep rain or snow other way from us. what it has done is shifted the winds to the east and northeast. yesterday the wind was coming out of the southwest, so we managed to get into the 60's. so with that change in the wind today, it will be cooler. but not bad for this time of the year. a mix of sunny clouds. high temperatures between 60 and 65. sunrise a few minutes ago at 6:57. it was a beautiful sun rides. partly cloudy skies overnight. a little fog will develop late tonight over midnight. temperatures will drop back into the low 40's. sunset at 4:58 or 4:48. if you are traveling tomorrow, this is the start of a big holiday weekend, and i thought we would expand the view. if you are getting out of town, and traveling on the east coast, it will be above average temperatures. 52 in new york. 83 in tampa. could be rain in chicago. scattered thunderstorms. high near 63. dallas 74.

look for snow in the pacific northwest. there could be flight delays going into seattle with a high of 37. 63 the high in los angeles. our seven-day forecast at home gets warmer tomorrow with a high near 60. we'll make it into the mid 60's on tuesday with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. dry on wednesday. a chance for rain on the holiday. thursday, thanksgiving day, there could be showers with temperatures in the upper 50's. then maybe chilly rain on friday with a high temperature of only 48 degrees. send it back to the news desk. >> you can get a head start on your diffing dinner at the farmer's market today. >> it is also the opportunity to pick up the freshest ingredients available. we are joined by a farmer with -- good morning. >> good morning. >> some items, what type of things should we look for. it looks like you have some of them in your hand. >> yeah, i have cabbage, broccoli. a lot of greens down here. sweet potatos are a big item of the day.

pretty much all the cold vegetables are here in heavy supply. >> any possibility of turkeys down there? i'm sure you have a lot of turkeys walking around. >> well, there are a couple people that sell meatsdune here, -- meats down here, and i think two people are selling surkies. i'm not sure if you can pick one up or if you have to order it. i'm not positive about that. >> are there lots of people walking around today? >> it is real busy already. it is usually slow this time of day, but it has been -- we got here at 5:00 this morning. it has been busy since 6:00. and it is picking up steadly. >> this is huge for the farmers. i would imagine this is one of the last big pushes of the season for you guys. >> yeah, this is our biggest day of the year. we have a lot of real busy sundays, but this one is definitely always the busiest. >> and when you look at this, and you are going to decide what

kind of vegetables and things to pick up, what do you want to look for? they have the foods as well. >> well, pretty much everything here is fwresh. you don't really have to look for that. just if it feels firm, you know, the ends are nice and white, you know, and the store you have stuff that will be brown, in there a long time. most of this stuff was harvested yesterday. it is going to be definitely your freshest items. >> george, thanks a lot. we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us this morning. >> we'll come down and do shopping shortly. >> yeah, come down and support the local farmers. >> thanks a lot. >> happy thanksgiving. >> up next in 11 news, how the right foods could make a difference in preventing and fighting breast cancer. >> then the questions facing some facebook users. how to make selections without hurting feelings. >> i just don't answer anything.

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>> 7:15, 43 degrees. in "medical alert" here with some helpful information. nice to see you. >> 1-8 women will develop breast cancer at some point in her life. there are things we can do to help prevent the disease. there are power in numbers. i paired foods that together have a greater impact on helping us to prevent breast cancer than separately. >> show us what you brought. >> i brought tea. i call this tea with a twist. tea is loaded with anti-oxidants, but it is better with a twist of lemon lime or orange.

the vitamin c in these fruits help us better absorb these anti-objection dants. -- anti-oxidants. >> if you don't like naked salad, you can build a better salad with wishbone. this will hope you absorb a and e in salad, and we know a plant-based diet is one of the best things we can do to prevent a number of different types of cancer. yet according to c d.c. , 3/4 of americans don't consume enough vegetables. >> the oils -- olive oil in there, helps you absorb the vegetables. >> yes, because of fat-soluble vitamins. you need a little oil in your gut to absorb those vitamins. >> who knew. >> what i tell people is cut

your plate in half. half half of it fruits and vegetables at every single meal. >> what do we have here? salmon? >> actually, these are turkeyburgers. if you broil a grill, if you cook on high temperatures, you will increase the formation of cancer-causing compounds in your meat. you are better off if you mayor nade it first -- marinade it in a an herb-based dressing. that will decreast the formation of your compound. also, microwave that meat for two minutes. microwaving and adding heshes, it decreases it. another step is calcium and vitamin d. women with low intakes of vitamin d have an increased risk of breast cancer. according to a harvard study, premenopausal women had a 30% greater risk of developing

breast cancer if they are low in vitamin d. dairy is a great source of vitamin d. you can look for salmon with bones or sardines. these are good sources of calcium. also vitamin water has a new one called sturdy 10% of vitamin d per 8-ounce serving. >> and the berries. >> we always go for the berries. i made this yogurt better with berries. and also added dessert. these are still in the store -- berries, sweet cheries, or black berries. or you can take frozen berries. put them in the microwave and add them to a variety of dishes. >> and the last thing -- chocolate. >> a little bit of chocolate. if you want to cook with chocolate, not exactly a thanksgiving favorite, can you cook with chocolate or have a little rich, dark chocolate as a dessert. look for the rich chocolate high in anti-oxidants.

>> no offense to iceberg lettuce, but the leafy green lettuce you want to look for. >> iceberg let us does have nutrients important to us, but the darker the colors the, the richer the colors the more anti-oxidants. we always say choose a variety of colorful vegetables. >> thank you very much for coming in. have a happy holiday. >> thank you. you too. >> for more check out her web site. >> do you need to un-friend someone on facebook? you know who you are. the geek squad is standing by to show you how when we come back. first a look at events going on around town this weekend.

>> welcome bax. facebook played an announcement of a new addition as a modern messaging system. the plan is to bring together text messaging and regular e-mail under one umbrella. not only users will be able to have a facebook.com e-mail address, they will also have other options. >> we think this simpler messaging will be how a lot more people will shift a lot of communication. we'll see how that happens over time. if we build a good product people want to use, people will

use it. voice chat features. >> it's gotten to the point where now everyone you have met is a facebook friend. everyone wants to bee friend -- befriend you. >> some of the people you don't know anyway. >> some of the people you have never met. some of the people you met once at a conference. it is people you don't need to know everything they are doing at all hours of the day. it is about keeping that information private. >> so exactly how do you un-friend someone and not offend them in the process? >> if you haven't spoken to them in a couple months, they are probably not going to notice.

so it is usually not a big deal to go into the settings on facebook and actually unfriend them. blocking is it another option you have that would go a step beyond to prevent them from viewing anything about your profile. the big part is making sure your information is controlled to the public at large. >> that's the danger, isn't it? >> yes. >> you are not who has the information at that point. blocking is only so good because it will block a person when they are signed in, but if anyone else can see anything, what good is it? so going to privacy settings and changing what information is publicably available. by default you would be surprised by the amount of information that can actually be seen. you can actually lower it down so you can't even see any of your -- you can only see your name, basically. >> how do you do that for those that may not understand exactly how to unfriend. >> there is a big button at the top of facebook that says "settings" and one of the main options is privacy.

facebook has come under scrutiny recently. they are going to make it easier, and they are trying to simply identify privacy centers. go in there and turn off what you don't want seen, turn on what you do. friends only, friends of friends, or who can see what. >> you have thousands of friends, right? >> not quite that many, but a lot. >> you have a lot of people -- are you concerned about it as well? >> that's correct. my personal profile, the only thing you can see, you can see my picture, the profile picture is the one picture a low you to see, and my name. that's all i allow until i acknowledge you as a friend. >> thank you for talking to us about facebook security. >> absolutely. >> the time is now 7:26. it is 43 degrees outside here on tv hill. more news coming up. stay with us. you are watching "11 news sunday morning."

>> welcome back to "11 news sunday morning." thank you for joining us. >> let's take a look outside with tony. >> things will change a little bit from yesterday. yesterday was gorgeous. sunshine and temperatures in the 60's. most 50's in november is not

bad, but it is not going to be as nice as it was yesterday. current conditions, partly cloudy skies. in the upper 30's and low 40's. 40 degrees at b.w. i. the forecast today, a mix of sun and clouds. cooler, but still not bad. high temperatures between 50 and 55. we do have rain in the forecast as we head toward the holiday on thursday. we'll look at the seven-day when we come back in just a few minutes. >> breaking news out of baltimore city where fire officials are on the site of a two-alarm fire at camden it --. the fire was reported around 6:20. the fire has affected a hair and tanning salon and a bistro before being brought under control. the fire was brought under control before 7:00 this morning. one person at the scene was being treated for injuries. no word yet on a cause.

>> a look at what's coming up on "meet the press." david gregory joins us live with a preview. >> good morning. >> the secretary of state has a lot to do with the nato summit and she will join you. that stark treaty still up in the air. what's up with that? >> this is a little question. that's the way the there is -- there is a fear of a connection between north korea and iran's programs as far as trying to make nuclear disarmament.

there's a lot on the plate. >> it looked like the president was going to make an issue of the tax cut. is there a compromise likely on that? >> i don't think anything has changed, except for flack from the left, frankly. i think there is a concern among the president's most ardant supporters that he's going to cave in the name of winning back voters. i think the reality is, for the sake of the economy, the president does want to negotiate some on these tax breaks from the bush era. but i think he's got to get home and find a framework for doing that and try to wrestle something out of those negotiations for his own advantage. >> pelosi and boehner got their jobs. mcconnell still has a lot of -- sarah palin out with a new book. how is the landscape with the

shift on power? >> you have a different balance of power. i think democrats have to deal with a lot of, you know, familiar faces, even in the face of a stunning defeat. all the while, you reference palin. this is really about -- we decide to bring the lights down to save energy once in a while. but the point is, you have the 2012 race effectively ramping up right now. and sarah palin is very much a part of that, keeping herself in a position to lead the party. the question is, can she unite the party? >> it seems like every time she has an opportunity, you know, she has something to say. so we're going to see her and the scene, i would imagine. >> i think so. >> david gregory, thank you so much. i hope you stay in the light today. >> yes, thank you so much. >> you can watch "meet the press" following 11 news at 9:00. things happen every now and

then. >> still ahead, a pet looking for a home. >> first, it has been all over the news. the kerneds over alcohol -- concerns over alcoholic energy drimpings. a closer look at what it does to the body. >> and rain in the forecast. we'll talk about that and look around the country if you are traveling tomorrow.

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>> 33 at the airport. 45 downtown. it is the shift in the wind that's the key to the forecast today. winds out of the southwest yesterday, winds out of the northeast today.

cooler this afternoon. for this time of the year, not bad, but 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. 10 degrees cooler than the suburbs. 38 in rising sun. we see a little high, thin cloud cover coming through on the satellite. these are not obviously rain or snow-producing clouds. there is a big area of high pressure parked to our north that will keep that away. what this area of high pressure has done for us is shift that away. pressure coming out that blows east and northeast. and that's our forecast. a mixture of sunshine and clouds. a little cooler. high temperatures between 50 and 55. average highs in the low to mid 50's will be right in that neighborhood. partly cloudy skies. could be fog developing late. temperatures drop back in the low 40's. heading into the biggest travel part of the year. so i thought tomorrow we would expand the view and take a look around the country if you are traveling. if you are going anywhere, the weather will be great with

temperatures 58 in new york, 72 in atlanta. 83 in tampa. rain in chicago, with a high near 63. a thunderstorm in dallas. snow possible in seattle. that's a little unusual for seattle. a high temperature of 37 with a chance for snow. 63 the high in los angeles. the forecast here at home gets warmer on monday. we'll take it up to 60 and keep it dry. a chaps for rain showers tuesday on afternoon. temperatures climb into the mid 60's. drier and cooler wednesday, and i think there will be rain on the holiday. showers possible on thanksgiving day with a high near 58, and tchen chilly gog into the weekend with temperatures only in the 40's. let's send it back to the news desk. >> making ask stelling beverages with caffeine have effect -- alcoholic beverages with caffeine have effectively been banned.

kai reed has more. >> just one contains as much alcohol as four beers. add a dose of caffeine to that, and doctors say the effects can be dangerous. >> if you drink them at the same time, you don't realize you are drunk and keep drinking. >> the government could seize them. here in maryland, the wholesale beverage association has asked distribute torse to stop selling them. >> everyone is in agreement something should be done about it. i was pleased that the industry in maryland responded positively to my request to voluntarily stop importing, distributing, and selling these products. >> but it is voluntary. it is up to retailers to stop selling the drinks or not. they plan to keep the drinks on the shelf until they sell out or

until people stop asking for it. >> we will sell it until they tell us not to. >> manufacturers say the caffeine-alcohol combination is safe, but they plan to remove the caffeine. >> and with me for more on these drinks, mike gimble, st. joseph's medical center. >> we have been talking about this for a while. >> a year ago. >> yep. >> what people don't understand is what this actually does to the body. >> very simply, have you a can, 23 ounces, which has enough alcohol that's equal over four beers in one can. then you have an energy drink mixed together. now what ufere done to your body is, the -- now what you've done to your body, the alcohol puts to you sleep, the energy wakes you up, so now you have confuse -- confused the body. the way young people drink, they

drink so much so fast, they are literally over-dosing on alcohol. this is a lot of alcohol to drink. and the way kids drink, we are seeing them with alcohol poisoning, and the energy drink gives you this false sense that you are awake. so you either drink more or you try to drive a car. and it is a deadly combination, and to put in a can that sells for $3? teenagers want alcohol that's cheap, easy to get, and they can get a lot of it. this made it very easy. so we're glad they are taking this product off. but it doesn't solve the problem. young people have been mixing energy drinks with alcohol for years they will continue to. the solution is really education. i talk to these young people all the time. they don't understand the dangers of energy drink and alcohol. they don't understand what it does to their body.

just banning it, while it is good to get these off the shelf, i gaurn you in a month, you will have a for loco and sell a red bull with the same thing. it is not the total solution. we shouldn't feel so relacked. while the politicians have stepped in, the f.d.a. stepped in, parents, colleges, high schools, coaches, they all need to step up now and begin educating about why did we do this and what's the dangers? >> what do young people say when you tell them what this does? >> they know that they want to get drunk. drinking is so accepted these days. we lost 2,000 college students last year to alcohol. we saw the horrible tragedy with yeardley love and what happened at the university of virginia. all alcohol related. it is a part of their life. we need to step in and educate them that this is not safe, that you not only can get in trouble,

but what it does to your health. they have seen their peers enup in the hospital, dying -- end up in the hospital, dying in a car crash, overdose. get beat up, get raped. they are aware of alcohol, but they don't understand the dangers. >> what do you think of changing that age from 21 to 18 is a complicate matters when it comes to kids and alcohol. what do you think of that? has it made it more -- something that he wanted to get at sooner. >> i always knock off three years, and that's the group that's going to be most affected. it is 21 now, we see 17-18-year-olds. you knock it to 18-year-old and we'll see 14 and 15-year-olds. it doesn't solve the problem. dropping the age down will increase the amount of use. what we are not doing enough of is good education. we're not getting parents involved enough. we are not letting them understand the dangers of what they are doing.

we just say, as adults, well, it is a rite of passage, we got drunk. but you know what? we didn't drink this stuff when we were young. this wasn't around. things are much more drulls. parents need to step up. schools need to step up and say, you know what? we need to increase the awareness and the education, much like we did with drunk driving and cigarettes, and we have had great success. we need to do the same with alcohol. >> you see an energy drink in your kid's hand, explore that. >> we are providing great education through st. joe's. we have a great program. we'll give you all the information you pobble need. >> thank you very much. >> you can get more information by going to www.poweredbyme.org. >> stay with us. a pet looking for a good home. first a look at last night's winning lottery numbers.

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repair his leg. >> what is that? >> a fund we use for sick and injured animals. it is all donations people give to us to help people injured by cars and things like that. >> wonderful. which paw or leg was it. >> it was a back leg. >> and right now he's ok? >> he's fine. >> and tell us about -- you have a turkey day special coming up? >> yes, we have a turkey special we're running all month on november, and it is $30 for selected animals, and that's animals in our shelter for a while. we are trying to find new homes for animals like creamcicle who has been there since june. >> at significantly reduced rate? >> yeah, $30. >> i will put the information up on the screen. you can go to wbaltv.com and look for the link or there is the web site for barcs, 410-396-4695. and it is after 11:00?

>> we open at 11:00 and we're open until 4:00. >> thank you so much. we appreciate it. and i'm sure cream cicle will get a call. we'll be back with the seven-day forecast and head to the kitchen in a few minutes. first, here's lisa. >> 44 degrees on tv hill. >> plus, another look at the forecast. stay with us. you are watching 11 news sunday switching to progressive could mean hundreds more in your wallet year after year. feed me! saving you money -- now, that's progressive. call or click today. to where to get the car fixed. auto service plus is the one auto repair shop that's out to earn women's respect and trust. >> auto service plus. service you can trust. go to autoserviceplus.biz for a location near you.

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>> we are just minutes away from "but today show." we have a preview of what is coming up. >> good morning, coming up with our live in afghanistan as president obama announces a major new timetable for the end of the war. this morning reaction from the troops. lester will speak with a top u.s. commander. back home, the fallout over the airport at downs. do they go to fall -- too far?

plus the big new development in the case of natalee holloway. five years after she vanished, authorities may have uncovered evidence that shed light on the mystery. and, the future queen. what does a longtime friend of kate middleton tell us about the bride to be? new headlines this morning, those stories and much more when we see you later today. back to you, lisa. flex time for sunday brunch. joining us this morning is brian. -- >> time for sunday brunch. joining us this morning is brian. >> we are making a wild mushroom bread pudding i have sauteed shallots in garlic's with leeks and mushrooms.

mushrooms are very healthy. >> you were telling me that she might do a mushroom putting instead of stuffing? >> everyone is so used to traditional stuffing, this gives you a twist. >> and you start out with butter? >> two tablespoons the issue will saute. >> i will ask you about these turkeys in a minute. put that in a bowl? >> i will add 3 cups of [unintelligible] and 3 cups of chiabatta. i have put some cream on the side with rosemary and thyme. this is half and half, but the way. -- by the way. >> just the flavor?

>> what will happen is the bread is going to absorb all of this. okay? we have half of a cup of gruyere cheese and parmesan first grade. if it does not melt with the bread, that is ok. you want this to cool down because we're going to add eggs. >> that is right, you do not want to scramble them. >> i should probably let this chill a bit longer. take the eggs. >> two eggs? >> yes. >> this is pretty easy. i will not be making at any time soon, but it looks easy. >> after this all mixes together, you will take a pyrex pan. >> i will let you put that in

there. if people would like a copy of today's recipe, go ahead and bought on to our web site. -- log on to our website. here we go. >> that is what it looks like beforehand. >> this is what it looks like after? >> yes. >> it looks delicious. >> i was also highly recommended doing it in a water bath. >> what do you mean by that? >> put this pan into a larger pan that has water in it. up to 1 inch of water. helps to keep it moist and helps to keep the top from getting very hard. but it has that nice finish. >> click check on the weather? >> the forecast is cooler than yesterday. back in the 60's for the next couple of days.

a good chance for rain on the holiday. not bad. no snow, no ice. >> thank you. >> that is all of our time for now. "the today show" is next. >> wbaltv.com, stay connected with us on facebook and twitter.

>> wind gusts of 80 miles per hour left behind 250 people homeless. the storm pulled up moves, trees, thousands of homes without power in northeast baltimore. county officials and emergency responders have provided temporary shelter and assistance reserves. condensing 15 apartment buildings, 350 other units were damaged. officials declared 19 homes damaged. while there were some injuries, none are life-threatening. as we approach the holiday season, some of these families are still going to be recovering from the loss. we are joining to ask you to make contributions to the disaster relief fund of northeast baltimore. the owner of one of the apartment complexes affected has started the fund with

$10,000. go to wbaltv.com and click on hot topics for details. this holiday season, as we give thanks to the friends and families for all that we have to be grateful for, take a moment to think of those families whose lives changed in the blink of an eye. there is no better time to reach out in support than now.