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our big story tonight -- of baltimore city man is in police custody accused of sparking a three alarm fire at a northwest baltimore tire shop. we are live at the scene on west belvedere. >> sources close to the investigation say there was a fight among co-workers moments before the building burned down. the 35-year-old jason nixon faces multiple arson charges. sources tell of the news that the three alarm fire at this west belvidere tire shop may have been caused by an argument over a paintbrush. jason and other workers had been using tar and gasoline to paint tires at the shop. they got into an argument over a paintbrush being used. the paint brush caught fire along with the tar and gasoline mixture they had been painting . witnesses claimed that he pulled out all lighter and everything -- lighter and everything caught fire.

the fire escalated to three alarms, boeing thick plumes of smoke that could be seen first for miles. it took hours to contain the flames which threatened a nearby gas station. tonight, jason hicks is still in place custody. >> his charges include first and second degree arson, assault, and reckless endangerment. >> baltimore county police are investigating a deadly accident in liberty road just after 1:00 this afternoon. to give your vehicles were involved, four people were treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries. if they are also investigating a deadly crash and altars after a man crashed his motorcycle into a tractor trailer. he lost control and rear-ended

the truck. he was rushed to shock trauma were he later died. police believe that speed was a factor and he was not wearing a helmet. to real men are being treated at a hospital after a double off shooting. james wilson was shot yesterday morning in the captain circle area. brown is in it can critical condition walls and is in serious but stable condition. so far no rest of the nave. talk football. tonight the national spotlight shines on the stadium as the ravens face the jets in a prime- time show dump. jen's ben out their parting with the tail gators. [cheering] >> you can imagine they have a

lot of personnel . we are going to show you of some of the food that is on the grill. tell us about what you're cooking. >> i have this date shish- kebabs, new york strip steaks, filet mignon, hot dog, and italian sausage. >> you have everything from hot dogs to filet mignon? >> we like to do this every sunday. we are die-hard fans. we will beat the jets tonight. >> i don't know -- [inaudible] you know what? it is all in good fun. it was brave to where that of her. >> he is a brave man, because it is dangerous in this city. >> this is a big game. they are not as big of a rival as the steelers' third >> this is a big game. they could take the lead in the division . >> who do want them to put it to

you tonight? >> who are on the team? >> i'm saying rogers is gonna do well. shout out to noah's furniture. >> somebody think the game plan will be tonight? >> i am the wrong person. >> we've got style while we're tailgating. everybody is in good spirits. we are three hours -- before game time. the spirit is alive and well. they've got their pink on for breast cancer awareness. i have to get this lady right over here. she is decked out. >> i'm ruby. i'm from texas. and i came to support the ravens. [cheering] >> how'd you get here?

>> by plane. >> you flew in for this game? >> i flew in for this game! >> this is our anniversary present. this is our first family trip. >> how many years of you been married? >> 7. >> what a way to spend your anniversary. what a couple . reporting live at 70 bank stadium -- at m & t bank stadium. [cheering] >> whoo! >> some food. look at this. [laughter] >> someone give you food. i think bruce wins the award for best headdress.

there is a special ravens come down after this newscast. what can fans expect for the weather for tonight's game. ? it is perfect for all-weather. >> it feels like football. the weather is cooperating. there maybe a few showers and scattered about the area, but things pretty quiet -- will not quiet, as we heard. weather-wise we're quiet. no rain in the meet immediate vicinity. there have been scattered showers popping up throughout the afternoon. if it looks like that will continue to be the case overnight. do not be surprised if a few drops come down. most of the showery weather has diminished. in western maryland, there has been wet snow mixed in with a ring. temperatures range from the 30's to the 50's. bundle up and you're headed that way. we will see numbers and dropping into the 40's as the evening

wears on. we will check the 7 day forecast to see when the cool, wet weather will move out. >> businessman herman cain scored another victory in commitment 2012. the latest straw poll results. plus, the controversy following rick perry. and republicans continue to urge chris christie to run for the white house. tonight, what hear why marylandl

>> herman kane continues to gain momentum in the 2012 run for the white house. the gop hopeful one this weekend's straw poll at the national women's convention. rick perry finished a distant second. the onetime family hunting camp for a name containing the "n"

word. there is a long road ahead to next year's election. >> 90% of what matters for winning the nomination is still in front of us. >> meanwhile, supporters of new jersey governor chris christie are urging him into the race. there are reports that he will announce soon whether he will answer that call. maryland governor martin o'malley says that chris christie will add an entertainment component to the 2012 race if he does decide to run. >> at the end of the day, what this race will come down to its effectiveness. and i think that whenever entertainment value that governor chris christie would bring to their race, and there would be entertainment value, especially if you like don rickles, but when it comes to the effective at creating jobs, improving schools and expanding opportunity, his record in new jersey has not been a record for a covenant for effectiveness. >> he adds that new jersey has high unemployment and declining

national score rankings. they are proof that chris christie lacks the leadership ability to lead the nation. history made in new york. how the induction of maryland senator barbara mikulski into the women's hall of fame have a unique baltimore connection. >> is still unseasonably cool across the region. there were wet snowflakes over the amounts, scattered showers. we will find out when this cool, wet weather will move out. 48 degrees at bwi and

>> there was a baltimore connection this weekend at the national women's hall of fame and york. they are thinking a baltimore woman for the ultimate nomination. >> in the place where all began for women, seneca falls, n.y., the site of the first women's rights convention, barbara mikulski embrace history and made it.

inducted into the national women's hall of fame. >> i am reminded once again of the founders of our revolution, and i believe it beats in the heart of every single person here, every woman, and every man, just the way that it did in 1848. >> barbara mikulski was honored as a political trailblazer and chosen for work for women, students, and veterans. >> i had big dreams to work in the community, but never anything quite as sycophant as this honor. >> senator barbara mikulski joins the likes of a million earhart,. ubman, peter orsz-- harriet tu, eleanor roosevelt. until this weekend, absent from scotte hall was coretta king. >> many women were not in the

hall of fame that i felt should have been. i decided i would go home and nominates them. >> dr. bernice king accepted the posthumous honors for her mother. >> let me thank the young lady that the nominated my mother -- miss kelly mccoy. >> it is an incredible honor to be here and to sit with dr. king. >> 11 women were inducted in this year's class. standing on the shoulders of the early women pioneers of seneca falls, new york. >> now your 11 insta-weather- plus forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> october rise with some unusually cool weather for this time of year. we are running well below normal. there are scattered showers are round. the doppler showing some

scattered showers and the cool air in the morning lows. 40's run baltimore. 30's to our north and west. that chilly air continues to invade the region, producing snow in parts of west virginia. a few sprinkles are on the baltimore area, but we picked up 1/10 of an inch of rain. nowhere near the record high of 89 degrees. 45. the clouds prevented it from getting too cold at night. that would be the same story tonight. 40's north and west of town. low 50's on the eastern shore. down to freezing at oakland were with there will be wet snow overnight tonight. the futurecast shows that out west. cloudy skies expected here. not bad for football. maybe it is sprinkled, but that will be about it. monday morning, there is the potential for what weather to contend with. the storm will linger for a day

and have . close, chilly, scattered showers, but most of that rain at light at. 39-44 for the overnight low. high pressure will drift away, but not until tuesday morning. tuesday it pulls away, wednesday the high pressure is in. it is crystal clear from the gulf to minneapolis. was to get underneath this high pressure system, we should be able to enjoy this nice weather. that is scheduled to move minute tuesday afternoon. tomorrow, scattered showers. sprinkles around. tuesday afternoon, high pressure comes in. then a nice, extended stretch of beautiful fall weather. cloudy tomorrow with temperatures 20 below normal. 50-55. waves one foot or less. we have a couple of storms to continue to watch in the atlantic. philippe is heading

towards the front. -- newfoundland. and looks like the center of that storm a stairwell to the east of bermuda. r 7 day forecast. 54 tomorrow with scattered sprinkles. then we start to warm. then the storm pulls away. in wednesday, thursday, sunshine each day, clear night, 40's in the evening, and highs in the 70's pe. >> derrick mason saying hi to to fred. fred.

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sports center, this is a love and sports. >> i am pete gilbert, getting ready for the ravens and the jets. there we have derrick mayes said. lots of hugs. and this is a familiar affair. there are 74 morso many former ravens that play with the jets. one of the guys that derek had the chance to tutor and the off season was tory smith. we looked at what he did last week. incredible with his three touchdown performance. a breakout game, one of the greatest for our rookie and a history of the nfl. tory got a lot of attention. how is he handling all of that getting ready for tonight's game with the jets? >> once i learned to relax and not worry about the things outside, everything slow down. that is where i met.

i am thankful for everyone's support, at the end of the day and a focus on our goals. >> and he may very well be a key as they try to get ready to go ahead and figure out a way to attack this rex ryan defense. as far as the rest of the afc north pretty good day for the ravens. the steelers went down in houston today. third quarter. mendenhall finding his way into the end zone from his birth. but foster back from a hamstring. he looks healthy, in. 42 yard touchdown. that made it 17. roethlisberger had a miserable afternoon. offhouston texasns knock the steelers by 17-10. elsewhere, in cincinnati, despite 41,000 there for more

than louis. goodness gracious. if small crowd saw a pretty entertaining game. fred jackson. 17-3 buffalo. back comes the bengals. who knew? jermaine for the 17-yard score. mike nuggent with the pressure on. good for 43 yards a. the bengals 23-20 over the bills. the browns hosting a tennessee tightens. hasselbeck. looking for their third consecutive victory. jerry cook has gone 80 yards. tennessee takes a 14-6. thre fow for 350 yards. jordan -- the pick. titans win this one by a final

of 31-6. how about the team that last week the ravens -- st. louis. the redskins visiting the rams today. rex grossman. washington takes the lead. ryan terrain looks good this week. 20-yard touchdown. 14-0 washington. fourth quarter, the rams try to rally. sam bradford to steven jackson, 17-10. the rams louis and by17-10. coming up tonight, bottom of the are we have you set. the ravens count on for kick off, getting ready for the jets. a full half hour for you. the 7 day forecast coming up right after this.

>> we talked about it being from all-weather, but look at it for the rest of the weekend. >> once the storm pulls away on tuesday, some beautiful fall weather and the middle of the weaker >> thanks for joining us. the ravens, broadcast team up the ravens, broadcast team up