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i am sarah caldwell. we begin with breaking news -- the jury has reached a decision on the sentencing of convicted murderer walter bishop. barry simms is life in harford county with the leaking details. >> this morning notes from jurors indicated they were leaning away from the death penalty. the jury sentenced walter bishop to life in prison without possibility of parole -- with the possibility of parole. he confessed to shooting william porter, claiming that the victim's wife, karla porter, pressured him, claiming that he was abusive, and promising to pay him $9,000. bishop told police that he walked into the gas station porter , and pulled the trigger four times. the jury considered several factors in reaching the decision, so-called mitigating factors, including bishop's is

back up support, untreate personalityd disorder and depression -- untreated personality disorder and a depression. >> absolute relief. this case -- these cases are very stressful. there is some much on the line, and it is difficult to think that any jury should be in the position of deciding whether someone lives or dies. when we realize death is off the table, you get to the rest of it. >> it has been obviously very difficult. we just appreciate all the support we have gotten and the job that has been done. >> karla porter's trial is set for next year. and bishop jr. will be back in court this afternoon for the sentencing to commit murder chargers and a handgun

violation. >> closing arguments will begin today in the corruption trial of state senator ulysses currie. federal prosecutors have laid out a case accusing the democrat of taking bribes from farmers could warehouse in exchange for political favors -- from shoppers food warehouse in exchange for political favors. his attorneys have portrayed him as too politically naive to knowingly break the law. anne arundel county police -- are in police have two women in custody for a standing. they found tracie fox and the other woman inside the victim's car shortly after the incident to police believe that the 47- year-old victim picked up the women and took them to his home, where he was stabbed during an altercation. he was taken to shock trauma with non-life threatening injuries. an alleged rapist was wearing a gps monitoring device at the

time of his reported attack. charging documents showed that the police were able to trace what the crosby jr. to the scene of a crime around -- were able to trace lucky crosby jr. to the scene of a crime around the time the girl was being assaulted. >> it is not being used in real time cents. it is not real time, 24/7 active monitoring. it is not a crime fighting tool. >> state officials say they use. plame gps to attract offenders. -- state officials say they use real time test to track -- real time gps to track offenders. >> it was a very chilly start to the day. we had areas of fog. as we head into the afternoon, not too bad for november. as we head into the afternoon, we are at least expecting to get

into the low 60s around this city. the sunset is at 6:00 before. temperatures dropped out quickly. it is going to be another cold one. we talk about that in the insta- weather-plus forecast. >> we now know the cause of the damage to mount washington tavern. officials estimate that the damage to the historic building and its content is about $2.5 million. the building was destroyed by an early-morning fire on monday. the president is making another push for his jobs bill in washington this afternoon. the american jobs act has received a lot of pushback, but the 50 to the dollar infrastructure piece of the bill is the president -- $50 billion infrastructure piece of the bill is the president's latest book is. >> -- latest focuws. >> we know it would grow the economy, but construction workers back to work.

>> the senate is expected to vote on the measure this week. republicans say they will block it and they are working on their own alternative. republican presidential candidate herman cain says that factions are trying to destroy his campaign and impersonally. the gop contender is in washington, where he plans to further explain his 9-9-9 tax plan. but his campaign remained overshadowed by the unanswered questions. >> herman cain heads to capitol hill to pitch lawmakers on this 9-9-9 economic plan. but the media spotlight is on the 1990's and sexual harassment allegations from his time at the national restaurant association. one of his two accusers wants to be released from the confidentiality agreements. >> when he says he never sexually harassed anyone, i know that is not the perception of my

client. >> the second accuser reportedly received $35,000 in severance. cain initially denied it was said, and now acknowledges there was an agreement he is vigorously denying the claim and insists that it has not hurt his presidential hopes. >> in the last 24 hours, our fund-raising has been the highest it has been since i have been in this campaign. >> his fellow republicans are steering clear at least for now. >> things go past the allegations to facts -- i just try to leave them alone. >> mr. cain comes to washington with series baggage. he had dinner with that 10 senators. one of them called it a nice conversation, but not an endorsement. >> uninvited guests? meet a couple who had a private affair turned every public.

wikileaks founder julian assange loses his extradition appeal. where he is headed, and why his interrogation has nothing to do with his controversial site. first, i talked to anderson cooper.

>> as you all know, i have been talking with anderson cooper about his new show. you have an interview with the daughter-in-law of bernie madoff. i would imagine she has quite a story to tell. >> also, she is going to be reacting to ruth madoff on "60 minutes." this will be the first time she talks about ruth said, casting doubt on the claims of attempting suicide with her husband. husband dide's commit suicide. she talks about what it is like raising her children in the wake of this catastrophe. >> you can catch anderson's hard-hitting interview today at 2:00 p.m. on wbal. would you like the chance to have dinner with anderson? enter to win all week on his

website. we have a link on our website, wbaltv.com. talk about the wild wedding. i call in connecticut did not let the recent snowstorms -- a couple in connecticut to not let the recent snowstorms sideline the plan to get hitched. they got married in a shelter. they of the wedding to the local high-school kid, on the guests, 200 strangers -- among the guests, 200 strangers. >> wonderful. it is quite a surprise. we did not expect anything like this. but it is great. we saw a few folks we know in the audience. >> i think it is wonderful. i am so moved that people came together and with us all the best. >> i loved it. the groom says he had to melt

snow in order to shake. coming up, i will talk to andre braugher about his latest f crime drama. plus, stink bug infestations. we will have a preview of how to dispose of those critters. >> a powerful cold front splitting the nation right now. this will be heading our way. we will talk about how that affects the seven-day coming up.

>> wikileaks founder julian assange lost his appeal against the extradited from the u.k. to sweden today. swedish authorities want to question him about sex crime allegations. >> today at the will court of

justice in london, wikileaks founder julian assange learned he lost his attempt to fight extradition to sweden, where he faces accusations of sexual misconduct. two women accused ohim of having on walk on, unprotected sex with them. he made a brief statement saying that he has been charged with no crime in any country. in the past, he has called the accusations allies and a political conspiracy -- lies and a political conspiracy. >> no doubt there will be many times to spin these proceedings, but they are merely technical. >> as he was arrested about a year ago, he has been staying in at a friend of's mansion on house arrest. he will be extradited to sweden unless he appeals within the two weeks' time. today his lawyerws what not --

his lawyers would not say if they would file appeal and on what grounds it would be. >> now you'r insta-weather-plus forecastr -- now your insta- weather-plus forecast with ava marie. >> chilly start to the day, but sunshine as we head into the afternoon. out west, a powerful storm system raging across the plains, dropping heavy snow. this is heading east. this is what we are going to be talking about in the seven-day forecast. what a difference as you look at head of the front and behind it. 66 in st. louis. you don't have to go far. temperatures just plumbing. 20 degrees at 8 denver. this storm system packing a punch. it is drawing its energy in helping to feed the storm. that is going to be pushing our

way the next couple of days. for now, the first week of november, 54 in annapolis, 52 and edgewood. 50 degrees in elkton, 54 in westminster. sunshine across the area. although we started in the 30's, we are warming up into the upper 50s and 60s. mostly clear skies across the state banks to an area of high pressure. it will settle throughout the day and into the night. clouds approaching tomorrow as the storm system had our way. the bulk of the energy is heading into canada and that takes most of the storm into the north. a second piece of it is swinging across oklahoma. this one is likely to go further to the south. although the stock will fall storm system is moving east, it is likely to -- the storm system is moving east, it is likely to begin. this will be chilly once again.

we got down into the 40's and in this city. 30's as we get into the western suburbs. bundle up once again as you head out tomorrow morning. the storm system is powerful, pushing across the state of kansas. as you get into thursday, it starts to affect in the mid- atlantic. by friday, we see it moved in across the mid-atlantic. it is mostly going to the south. at least for now, we are expecting it to stay to the south. in the seven-day forecast, a slight chance for rain on friday. temperatures, we will see a major drop with that. into the weekend, the sunshine. sunday, we called back -- we fall back. sunday morning, change your clocks back an hour. >> since the crime drama "homicide" left the airwaves, it has led to a wave of "law-and-

order" shows and fans. joining us this andre braugher d linus roache. andre, you have a lot of fans in baltimore. what is it like to be back in the mix? it has been a long time since i have been in a procedural. it was in my blood. "svu" tells a compelling story that recalls around a young music student in new york city. i played a defense attorney, and linus plays the -- >> prosecution. >> representative of the state. we go head-to-head trade is an interesting tale that recalls around the credibility of the defendant and the victim. i think it is quite well done. >> we have both sides here.

linus, you are on the original "law and order," returning as the same character trait is that like getting back on a bike? >> yeah, it is, but like getting back on a new bike with extra wheels or something. my character is no longer just able to be the man he was before. i am now the bureau chief. level of whole new responsibility. i think the political awareness and accountability that is coming with that. i think he has had to grow up a little bit. maybe he is a little more jaded, but i think he is still passionate about justice. he just has a more complex. not -- more complex arena he is working in. >> what is it like for both of the behind the scenes, considering the history you have had with the show? >> my only history with the show

is for the -- thru the munch character. there is, at the beginning where we acknowledge together that these "law and order" and "homicide" world all the sa me. here is a slightly older version of pembleton in new york city. there is a moment where he enjoys might second act, and i go, "don't i know you from someplace?" is it our way of acknowledging the world are crossing over. >> excited to see tonight's episode for sure. >> thank you very much. >> you can watch tonight's episode tonight at 10:00 right here on wbal. like it or not, the brown marmorated stink bug is here to

stay. this is the time of year they are taking up residence in our home. there are things you can do to keep it out. lisa robinson explains. >> the job outside is done. now those stink bugs are moving inside, and it can be annoying for homeowners. university of maryland entomologist is well acquainted with the stink bugs, and says there's nothing to fear. >> they are coming in for refuge. they are not going to breed, not going to lay eggs, not going to bite your pets or you. >> but they can be a nuisance. >> it is going to be like a highway. >> and show us the places they are likely to get in. we will show you tonight at 11:00. plus, what you can do to keep the stink bugs out and how to dispose of them. lisa robinson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> you can see the report tonight at 11:00 p.m.

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we are staying dry mostly on friday. watch tonight at 5:00 for 11 news. have a great day.