good morning. i am mindy basara. >> i am lisa robinson. thank you for joining us this morning. >> tony pann has a quick look at today's forecast. think it will be a big deal. here could be some coating on some of the side streets. temperatures are above freezing. the scattered nature of the snow that i'm talking about, bursts of snow showers and flurries will be coming through the drive times. there could be some slippery spots. most areas or above freezing. north andwatching us west, there could be some slippery areas on and treated roads -- untreated roads. high temperatures will be in the low to mid 30's and will probably fall into the 20's by

the time you drive home for more. let's check on the roads with sarah caldwell. >> that could be the case. we have an accident at old philadelphia road in aberdeen. watch for delays and possible lane closures. looking good on 95 coming out of the northeast. route 80, we have some downed wires and all lanes are closed. that is in the mount airy region. south street, watch for closures there. 24 miles per hour on the outer loop. 33 towards 795. some spots where it is starting to get sluggish already this morning. in the next few minutes, this is liberty. this is outer loop traffic. still moving pretty well. volume is building. this is 95 just south of the beltway.

so far so good. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the cause of a deadly carbon monoxide leak is still under investigation. >> officials believe the poisonous gas may have come from a furnace. george lettis has more from police headquarters. good morning. >> the leak killed two people in a home in sykesville. the call came in just before 9:00 a.m. two bodies were found inside this home of pikesville. eight other people in the hall including three children became a very sick. they bore rushed to hospital along with three police officers. -- they were rushed to hospital. police think it could be connected to a gas furnace. >> it is sad that sometimes it takes this kind of thing to

understand that it is not costly to buy a carbon monoxide detector. they do save lives. >> if you develop dizziness or unconsciousness, get out of the house as quickly as possible and contact us. >> officials did not find a co detector in the home. the names of those victims were not released. george lettis, wbal-tv 11 news. >> both spans of route 50 are now open. fire crews responded to the westbound lanes near the 97 split. a tanker truck was leaking a chemical that reacted with water. officials say the driver was taken to shock trauma. the truck has been moved to a park and ride as crews continue to dispose of that chemical.

>> a fire at a storage facility in southwest baltimore happened just before 6:00 a.m. yesterday morning on russell street. police found heavy smoke and flames. >> somebody call me in the morning and somebody tell me about bad news. i want thisecause to happen. >> nobody was hurt. it's not clear how many storage units were damaged. a fire ripped through a home in anne arundel county. this happens in the forge a block of mclarin drive in glen bernie. two people were taken to a nearby hospital with injuries. >> an accident involving an accident sense four people to a

hospital. it happened on reisterstown road. two paramedics had minor injuries. the cause of the crash is under investigation. another crashed on saturday surely after 4:00 p.m. on harlem avenue. a pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. police have identified a man who died after crashing his car into an ellicott city house, setting both his car and the house on fire. two people inside the house or an outside and were not heard. the man lost control and ran off the side of the road. the car was traveling at a higher rate of speed. >> 17 people are killed in iraq

after a suicide bomber blew up his car. six police officers were among the dead. the attack injured at least 23 people. that compound has been attacked before. a cruise ship continues to be rocked by stormy weather. it was quite a nightmare for those aboard ship. >> and the boat pitched back and threw everybody back words. the whole boat and everybody was screaming. people were smashed into walls. >> the main concern is keeping all the passengers safe. will caribbean says the ship has full power -- royal caribbean says the ship has full power. nobody was reported injured. >> many parents enroll their children even before they are out of diapers. parents are convinced that

sports are good for their child's development. but there is concern that too much instruction can smother the child's creativity. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think is an appropriate to begin enrolling kids in sports programs-share your response wbaltv.com or send an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. we were talking about this just this morning. sometimes people think soccer is the world cup. >> a decision to be made on the proposed ban of alcoholic energy drinks. >> snow proved to be too strong for the metrodome in minnesota. >> this is 95 north this195. there is some light

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>> welcome back. you have to look hard but we do have some light snow and snow flurries. 37 degrees downtown. there could be if you slippery spots that develop. i don't think this will be a big deal. but keep in mind that there could be some slippery areas on the roads that are not treated. look on hd doppler. it will not be a steady snow or it won't cost a whole lot of trouble. you could see some of that under way to work or school. the temperatures are falling. it is near or below freezing in the northwest suburbs. 35 at the airport. a chance for light snow or forced to start today. the wind will kick up. the temperatures will be falling as we head through this afternoon. >> thank you. almost two feet of snow fell

near minneapolis over the weekend. the storm socked the city with some residents not able to clear paths. several highways in several states were closed. also, snow proved too heavy for the inflatable roof of the metrodome, which collapsed. several panelists ruptured. the dome deflated and sagged as snow fell on the playing area. the matchup between the giants and vikings will now be played in a detroit. to stop on alcoholic drinks will be voted on today. the makers of four loko stopped

shipping their products. coming up, the morning's financial news in the bloomberg business report. >> we will find out if those pesky baggage fees are here to stay. we will tell you what is expected. >> we have an early morning look at the west side. it is expected to be slick this morning. one accident

>> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. it is expected to be a little slick out there. we have one accident of note in

aberdeen. it involves a tractor-trailer. delays are expected. in mount airy, you could find delays around 80. downed pole has all lanes blocked in both directions. there are closures around baltimore street and south street. the rest of the major roadways are in good shape. 28 miles per hour plastic harrisburg expressway. it remains a kind of slow on the west side. this is a live view starting with a look of the west side of the beltway starting at liberty. so far so good on the outer loop. this is 95 in northeast at the beltway interchange. running smoothly. fort mchenry traffic and the harbor tunnel are looking good. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> looking pretty good although a few bus plays include the 22

and 33 buses, 15 minutes late. there is a diversion at baltimore and light street. the 30 bus is diverting yet old frederick and apple. we have on-time service on the the penn, camden, and brunswick lines. light rail and matra sa but also on schedule. now back to tony pann. >> things are getting ill little dicey out there. we have some light snow and snow flurries in some neighborhoods. if you live in a neighborhood where the roads are not tree, there could be some slippery spots. right now, the heaviest snow is down near the western suburbs of d.c., montgomery county, back into fairfax county. we have some light snow into harford county. scattered snow flurries. i expect that will be the case as we head throughout the rest of the drive times. maybe enough to coat the ground

in some neighborhoods. the wind has shifted to the northwest. the arctic air has started to roll in. these will probably be the high temperatures for the day. i think we will hold steady or fall off. the cold front has finally swept through the area. the winds have shifted to the northwest. there is some cold air getting ready to sweep in here. is in the 30 's right here around home. four below zero in annapolis -- in minneapolis-st. paul. windy and cold with light snow flurries. temperatures in the low to mid- 30s right now but falling off maybe into the upper 20 's by the time we reached the evening hours. temperatures will drop into the teens or low 20's tonight. be prepared for that. a cold day on tuesday with a

high of only 32 degrees and a chance for snow flurries. maybe some light snow late thursday into friday. it looks like a dried weekend. some computer models bring some snow winds during the weekend. for now, we send it over to the news desk. >> if you plan on flying, keep the cash or charge card handy. it is unlikely the airlines will let go of certain ways to make money. chris clackum has the details. >> baggage fees have been lucrative for airlines. some hotels are offering to pick up the tab if you arrive. >> the higher cost the people are paying for airline tickets.

airlines madehe b of baggage fees will be reported today. we already know the fees grossed nearly $1.7 billion for the airlines in the first half of the year and added even more in the third quarter. are they close to maximum outbacks cracked the airlines realize they are going to hit a ceiling and how much they can derive in baggage fees. >> if that expects, the airlines may resort to other fees. >> some will include in flight wifi, continuing to bungle things like print boarding and premium seats, some meal options. >> is probably not what travelers want to hear, heading into the holiday travel season. chris clackum, wbal-tv 11 news.

>> electronics are the top of many people's wish list this year. for many, that could mean a new tv. here are some tips on how to make the right to purchase for you and your family. it does pay to get something a little larger than you planned because people realize after their purchase the did not go big enough. offerand more cassettsets internet capability. >> the apps are easy to use. you can start watching movies with netflix. aregoogle tv and suony trying to bring the full internet to your tv. if you go 3-d, you do need to buy 3 d glasses.

more information on our website, wbaltv.com. you'll learn about the confusing windlingo. or just ask lisa. world opprobrium -- royal caribbean suggests their guests go bigger tippers. >> shoppers still out in full force online. three of the first 40 days, $22 billion has been spent just on the internet. that is up 12% from last year. expect that number to increase today. this friday is coined as free shipping days. the cut off for free shipping will be extended to this friday, according to amazon. this will not expect amazon prime members. jewelry sales are expected to

rise 6% as consumers cut back on discretionary purchases. jewelry is often the last category to turn around. this could be an indication that the economy is starting to turn around. a report on november retail sales will be released. the fed meets tomorrow. stocks are pretty quiet. looks like we'll open flat for the start today. on friday, the s&p rose to the highest level since 2008. to was a strong report on consumer confidence. taking a royal caribbean cruise, tipping it is a voluntary thing. crew winds has hiked the amount of gratuity it suggests that passengers give to the staff. the hike is the first in 13 years and puts its rates in line

with competitors. i'm jane king reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. ?> what about you da have you ever done a cruise? >> i have not. one of these days. i have not yet so far. >> give it a try. it was not for me. >> i need one with the kids. if i could find one of them, and may do 1. >> disney cruise. check them out. there you go. see you later. it is 35 degrees and tv hill. coming up, we'll get another look at your morning commute with traffic and weather together. >> hundreds of students battled out with lego competition. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think is an

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are competing in a lego competition. the theme is biomedical engineering. the robot needs to do different things. the better the robot performs, the more points the teams get. >> the need to be precise and you have to make it work every single time so you get all your points. >> after all the hard work, what is more appropriate for a little competition then the prize being a lego trophy decks all the teams want that lego trophy. the competition teaches students much more. >> what they have to learn is to work together, how to get a task accomplished in a group, and how to work with the adult mentors and the other students. >> it is a lesson these students are learning one like a block at a time. >> having success in this league and if you don't have teamer,

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>> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today in hd. >> good morning and welcome back. i'm lisa robinson. >> and i'm mindy basara.

thank you for joining us this morning. let's get a check on the weather and traffic. >> i don't think it will be a big deal. in a coat the ground in some neighborhoods. if the roads are not treated, there could be some slipping and sliding. let's see what is going on. you can see the scattered nature of the snow. you will probably get a snow shower or some flurries on your way to work or school this morning. the temperatures are falling. i think they will continue to do so. 35 at the airport. 37 downtown. it may wind up in the 20's by the time you drive home from work. windy and cold today. snow flurries could coat the ground in some neighborhoods. first we check the traffic and see what is happening on the roads right now. >> good morning. that snow may have been a factor in the aberdeen area. an accident involving a tractor-

trailer that old philadelphia road. police are directing in that area. a problem continues an issue for motorists in the mount airy region at maryland 80. all lanes are closed because of a downed pole. everything else looking good aside from a few slow spots. 27 miles per hour on the north side. still at 38 miiles per hour. we're seeing some sort spots than normal. 11 minutes on the outer loop northeast side. seven minutes from the 95 merge down towards the harbor tunnel tolls. beltway at the b-w parkway it looks pretty good. no delays on to london 95 down towards west nursery road. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. the back to you. >> 11 people including three police officers are recovering after a carbon monoxide leak. >> two were killed.

officials think the poisonous gas may have come from a furnace. george lettis has more from police headquarters. >> the leak killed two in a pikesville home. 11 others were sickened. the 911 call cabin just before 9:00 a.m. on sunday. two bodies were found inside this home on colby road. >> monitoring with gas meters and found carbon monoxide levels close to 400 parts per million. normally it is 10 parts per million. >> aides of the people in the home became very sick from the deadly gas, which is often called a silent killer. they were rushed to the hospital along with three police officers who were also affected. the leak is still under investigation. maybe connected to a gas

furnace. the number of carbon monoxide cases rises. it is important to have a detective. >> it is very scary and it's very alarming and it's sad that sometimes it takes this kind of thing for people to understand that it's not costly to go buy a carbon monoxide detector. and those type of things do save lives. >> and to know the symptoms of the poisoning. >> if you develop any symptons -- lightheadedness, dizziness, certainly unconsciousness, get out of the house as quickly as possible and contact us via 911. >> officials did not find a detector in the home. officials have not released the names of the victims. live in baltimore county, george lettis, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the search continues for the person who stabbed three people in glen bernie. police say it appears a group of people were at a house party when a fight broke out shortly after midnight on sunday.

the three victims were taken to area hospitals. police are investigating a deadly shooting in southwest baltimore. officers responded to north road around 5:00 a.m. yesterday. an unidentified woman was found shot multiple times. she later died at shock trauma. >> police have identified four people at the center of a dog- fighting ring. they're charged with possession of narcotics and the intent to distribute. thousands of dollars of cash were found on the suspects at the time of the arrest. this happened on edgemont avenue. six dogs were found beaten and non nurse. it is not clear if the suspects will be charged in relation to those animals. the investigation is ongoing. >> the tax-cut compromise

president obama struck with republicans is again the focus in the nation's capital. >> key votes are set this week. kmart is live with more details. good morning. -- kate amara is live. >> the senate is expected to hold a test vote today. the tax-cut compromise president obama worked out with republicans is expected to come up with a vote in the senate today. the warehouse is confident the vote will pass. >> i don't think anybody wants to be responsible for taxes going up on january 1 because we could not come to a resolution. >> the deal extends the bush-era tax cuts for everyone for two years. some house democrats remain opposed to new estate taxes. >> i think it is possible the tax cut extension will be passed, but not with my vote to

elect republicans suggested it is take-it-or-leave-it. >> if the democrats scuttle this deal, that will be the first thing we do is present these tax increases and we will do it retroactively after the first of the year. >> leaders expect change. >> it doesn't help the economy. it hurts to deficit. the republicans did not insist on the estate tax being part of the central portion of this deal. >> despite loud complaints from some democrats, the plan is expected to pass. kate amara, reporting. >> 35 degrees on tv hill. coming up, the fda raises concern over those dental fillings containing mercury. >> cantor screens may not be as helpful in preventing death. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think is an appropriate to begin enrolling kids in sports?

share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. it is looking good on the beltway at the b-w parkway. there is a problem in aberdeen, maybe because of the flurries. a

>> welcome back. we have a little bit of light snow and snow activity to contend with on this monday morning. it is not a big deal. temperatures are falling. the scattered nature of the showers and most of the activity is in the western suburbs right now. this will probably be the warmest part of the day.

the temperatures are going to fall. we will probably be in the 20 's during the evening hours. windy and cold for the rest of the day. we will check the seven-day forecast coming up in just a few minutes. >> a study finds screening for ovarian cancer is unlikely to save many lives. researchers used a computer- based model and showed that it would reduce cancer-related deaths. better prevention and treatment methods may be more beneficial than screening. the most commonly used by markers is related to other disorders as well. >> concern over mercury dental fillings this morning. the fda will ask a panel of experts to take a closer look at the potential risk. fillings did not pose a risk. groups have questioned the

method the agency used to come to that. how much patients are exposed to and how much acceptable -- is acceptable. some are concerned vapors increase the risk for kidney damage. the panel is expected to meet next tuesday and wednesday. >> 35 degrees on tv hill. a group of students helped a teacher in need of a kiddie. >> this is a live picture overlooking the downtown area. we'll update you on whether a traffic pulse 11.

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closure at maryland 80. for his a downed pole to avoid. major roadways are still in pretty good shape. we're seeing a slow spot around harrisburg expressway, 29 miles per hour. moving pretty well all the way down towards 95. 795 looks good, and so does 70, as well. eight minutes on the inner loop from 75 to the 83's. here's a quick live look outside. harrisburg expressway at sure on what looks pretty good, both north and southbound. project at shawan road. 95 coming up harford county at riverside parkway and so far no signs of delays. things are building closer to the beltway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> we have a southbound delay at

10 minutes. metro subway on schedule. a few bus delays. the 98 bus is 10 to 50 minutes late. 23, 36, 91 buses are diverting at baltimore and play street. a 15 minute delay at brunswick. camden the penn, camden, and brunswick lines trains are on time. now back to tony pann. >> we have some snow to contend with this morning. it is not going to cause big problems. if you are getting a coating and temperatures below freezing and the streets have not been treated, but there could be some slippery spots. the heaviest part is in the western suburbs, near d.c., montgomery county, and frederick county. it is moving to the northeast. some light snow in the city. it could be enough to coat the ground as we head for the drive times. right now, mid to upper 30's in

most spots. this will probably be the warmest part of the day. 32 of randallstown. calder up north. the front has finally pushed -- colder up north. the front has pushed off. it is getting to spill down into the mid-atlantic region. 20 in cincinnati. 11 in cincinnati project in chicago. that is where the flow is coming from. -- 11 in chicago. windy and cold and a chance for snow flurries that could coat the ground in some neighborhoods. temperatures will start up in the low to mid 30's but will probably end up in the 20's by the time the drive home for work. the wind chills tonight will likely be in the single digits. tomorrow, same thing. the flow is coming from the northwest. that storm is stalled in new england. we may not get above freezing on

tuesday. we're shooting for a temperature high of 32, but that might be optimistic. some light snow late thursday into friday. the high temperatures will stay in the 30's all the way through sunday. >> thank you. a touching story out of pennsylvania. students helped a teacher in need of a kidney. >> they put up billboards advertising for donors to >> do you have work to do decks' ok. students did not know about the medical seeker he was walking around with the correct my kidney was removed. >> but the teacher lived a normal life until his backup kidney began to fail and he would need a transplant. >> kidney failure and never entered my mind. i was living fine with one

kidney. went the other goes and gets cooked up to a machine d-- >> he was known as mr. wonderful. her cousin found out about his secret. >> my cousin tommy he needed a kidney. he jokingly said let's put it on a billboard and let's make it happen. so i made a few calls to the artwork and now it is up. >> the billboard artist asked people to be injuries angel. the dozens of calls offering to be tested as a donor would just offering prayers got to him. >> there is a saying, share or spare. share your spare. it is not just me. >> jerry says you hope to maybe

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>> how soon it is too soon when it comes to putting your children in sports tax parents are convinced sports like soccer and ice skating are good for their child development. but tour is concerned that too much construction could smother the child's creativity -- but there is concern that too much instruction could smother the charles creativity. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think is an appropriate to begin enrolling kids in sports? share your response wbaltv.com or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> hello there. >> speaking of sports. >> what an honor being here with you. >> we're the ones honored. >> there rather big football game tonight.

monday night match up. ravens are back on monday night in houston. this is that reliant stadium. a big test for the ravens' defense. andrea johnson is one of the best receivers. andre.ess with big carr may match up with johnson. >> johnson is probably one of the best receivers in the nfl. i just played my game. does not matter. if somebody gets mad, they get mad. i go out there and play my technique. carlin that likes to talk. that is not my game. >> especially when you're about half a foot smaller than the guy you're playing. to not make him mad. the ravens need a win to keep

pace with the steelers. if the ravens win, they will be tied with the jets. the jets lost to the dolphins. mark sanchez is really struggling. this sets up a big test down from chad henning. check this play out. this might be the most bizarre of the play. this is a punt coverage. the player is tripped by a jets player on the sidelines. unbelievable. he sticks out his knee and trips empiric he apologized to the dolphins later. the dolphins beat the jets 10-6. the eagles beat dallas last night. two touchdowns from michael vick. i have seen that in college but i have never seen a pro coach do it. he will be suspended. >> how to think he would get away with that ta >?

>> that is crazy. >> the irs is considering another disclosure program to give tax evaders a chance to fess up the quest members of the female the ravens fan club will be transported to new york city. >> anne arundel schools cheat is about to make his budget pitch for the new year. -- we have more at 6:46. >> we have some light snow to contend with. we will check the seven-day forecast in just a few minutes. >> the morning commute is looking good at liberty road on the west side. we have a problem in aberdeen. we'll update you on that.

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>> tragic in pikesville. we'll tell you what poisons two people in a home. >> will your taxes " january 1 tax the tax cut compromise faces a key vote today. >> the vikings did not play in an open-year stadium. at least, they are not supposed to. mother nature had other plans for the team. >> some bitter cold air and we're keeping our eye on the stock for some snow. [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. i'm mindy basara. >> and i'm lisa robinson. thank you for joining us this morning. >> tony pann has a quickk