relief from his wife, and the wife of one of his co- defendants, william small. senator kerry sat at the defense table when the jury foreman began to read the decision. senator kerrey was charged with nine of the 10 counts. the jury found that federal government did not satisfy its burden of proof. the jury found that his agreement with shoppers was not unlawful. curiously, senator ulysses carey had no obvious reaction. he sat straight up at the defense table, looking straight ahead, and as we mentioned a few moments ago, senator ulysses currie was much relieved. david collins, wbal tv 11 news. >> at least nine homeowners are

waiting for their key to turn back on after more than 30 hours after a natural gas. in south baltimore. about 100 customers had their service restored, but for the rest of them, it could take days. >> it is certainly going to be a very long night for b.g.e. cruises out here. they have crews from other states as well. what is interesting is a gas outage is different than a power outage. with a power outage they can restore lines. with a gas outrage, they have to go home to home to make sure everything is -- a gas outrage, they ought to go home to home to make sure everything is safe. bill has lived in this area

since 1979 has never seen anything like it. construction crews working on the long term bridge project hitting a 12-inch gas range -- gas line, knocking out power to about 1000 customers. >> he saw the direct flight out in the air and he knew something was wrong and he backed away -- he saw the dirt fly up in the air and he knew something was wrong and he backed away >> they shut down foot traffic, which had originally been able to pass during the bridge construction, bad news for business owners like bill hughes. >> they are telling me today that it might come on, hopefully. if not, hopefully tomorrow morning.

>> we have to go back in and make sure it is safe and reintroduce the gas to that building and turn it back on. >> they are taking it in stride and the nice weather helps, too, meaning they will not have to use their heat. >> what they're thinking about is the resident's safety and i really appreciate that. >> for anyone on vacation at locust point, they picked a bad time. anyone who is not answering their door and they cannot get all of them, they may have to use police to get into their home to turn off the gas. b g is trying to organize a community meeting to explain

what is happening and why it will take several days for them to get their gas back. >> a lot going on there. a baltimore city police officer is recovering after being dragged during a drug investigation. that officer was in the area of north monroe and penman avenue when he approached a truck to talk to the people inside. that is when officers say he took off. somehow the officer got tangled in the vehicle. he was able to fire two shots, but did not hit anyone. police are looking for a light gold late model pickup. anyone with information, please call the police. there are new details in the shooting in baltimore county. jeffrey nichols, 19 years old, was carrying a weapon around 3:00 p.m. monday afternoon.

police say he would not drop his weapon and it sparked a foot chase in the railroad area. they ordered him again to drop the weapon and when he refused, they fired. nichols is at shock trauma and the officers involved are on leave. >> it grandmother -- investigators tell 11 news that city police and fire crews found a woman died at her home. bayshore the after ruled the death a homicide. -- surely after, they ruled the death a homicide. they picked up her grandson later pann and he is charged with assault. -- and he is charged with assault. >> the tonight, baltimore's mayor is casting doubt about the

future of the grand prix racing event. the lead investigative reporter jane miller is live in the newsroom with more. >> the mayor once called the grand prix a gain changer. she's still a fan of the event, but conceded that organizers have put the future of the event in question. >> is there going to be a year two of this race? that has yet to be seen. i think it was a good product and good for the city. it was an excellent opportunity to showcase the best of baltimore on the world stage. we just need to make sure the management matches the magnitude of the event. >> the city has given the developments until december 31 propofol gumper pa pa to pay what it owes or it will pull out of the deal -- december 31 for

the developer to pay what it knows or it will pull out of the deal. a study last week showed the event generated about $47,000 in economic impact, far short of what was promised. >> not a bad november-across the mid-atlantic after a bit of morning fog burned off -- a bad knock -- not a bad november day across the midlantic after a bit of morning fog burned off. lots of 60's showing up on thermometer's this afternoon. it has been a dry day across most of the mid-atlantic region, including most of maryland. severe thunderstorms in arkansas, the media, eastern

texas, and a bit of snow on the fringe of this system as it makes its way across the plains of kansas. it is slowly making its way in our direction and could bring some showers with temperature changes. >> more turmoil at penn state university at fort bolt -- football coach joe paterno's weekly news conference was abruptly canceled just 30 minutes before it was to begin. >> now there are reports that the 84-year-old's legendary career could end amid the sex abuse scandal. >> joe paterno verses the media mob on his front lawn. he is trying to get to practice amid reports that penn state trust days -- trusties could act as soon as friday to end his reign because of the jury

sandusky sex abuse scandal. i when there's more to add, will. thank you very much. >> how if you holding up? >> i have nothing more. >> meanwhile, residents were already reacting to the news of his possible fate. >> we are definitely shocked. usually, it is a passion for the week, but right now we are just lk about what is happening. >> republican presidential candidate hermine kaine's lampe -- campaign is launching an attack on the only woman to -- hermine kaine's campaign is launching an attack on the old woman to go public with sexual-

harassment claims. he has vowed to stay focused on his 9-9-9 economic plan. today, she denied she came forward to make money. herman cain said he continues to deny the charges with his political aspirations on the line pippert -- on the line. >> less than 1% of those registered have voted today. it is expected to be very easy victory for mayor stephanie rawlings-blake. her republican challenger is alfred agron. 11 news caught up with him on monday. -- alfred griffin.

11 news caught up with him on monday. he said he has less than $1,000 in campaign funds, but says he can't -- capitalizing on his community experience. the polls are open until 8:00 p.m., but for those waiting until the last minute, you can attract mechanic -- you can track the candidates at wbaltv.com, click on "politics." >> still ahead, bringing to light things that parents need to know about. first, simone is no

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the family previously dropped a civil lawsuit against sevan. tonight, the orioles' new executive vice president of baseball operations is pledging to make the team relevant again. he is returning to baseball after nine years out of the game and is facing a daunting task. >> which you from the ravens camp had owings mills, we will talk about the next ballot -- the next challenge facing john karr vah's team. -- john harbaugh's team. the last time this man was in the major leagues was in the front office in 2002 with the boston red sox, so he is quite well versed in what the american league east is all about. duquette pulte -- also knows about the orioles.

earlier today at the camden yards warehouse, duquette said all the right things about his vision for the orioles, his vision similar to the past, reinstalling the oriole way. >> we will have sound scouting, aggressive scatting to build a team that orioles fans can be proud of. i know that orioles fans are hungry for a competitive team, and so are we. we will make a competitive team in the american league east a reality. >> coming up at 6:00 p.m., more with gm duquette. -- gm duquette. >> if you were to have lunch with dan duquette, what would you say the orioles need? you can respond on our facebook page and we will oppose the answers act wbaltv.com.

a in tonight's medical alert, new report is linking asthma and the popular pain reliever acetaminophen. a study showed that of 500,000 children, those who took acetaminophen several times a month had a stronger proclivity for asthma. some researchers believe the drug may increase inflammation in the airways of people predisposed to breeding issues. -- breathing issues. a startling report shows an increase in sexual harassment among seven through 12th graders. nearly half of all seventh through 12th graders said they have experienced some sexual harassment. 2000 students were surveyed this

year and 48% had reported being sexually harassed, and 87% said it had a negative impact on them. a majority of it seems to be verbal and about one-third of it seems to be on line. >> many times when it is brought to our attention is brought to us by parents who are concerned about their child. >> it is important to make sure your kids understand what is it -- what is appropriate and why. >> the first nationwide test of the country's emergency alert system will start at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow and will last about 32nd and should be accompanied by a message at the bottom of your television screen if you're watching. every television and radio will be interrupted by a tones and

beeps and the very familiar voice saying, "this is just a test." >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> an unseasonably mild november day. tempters got up to the 70-degree mark in many locations, including the inner harbor. the normal high is 59, so we beat that by 12 degrees. the record high for the day, 80 on the eighth of november in 1975. the record low, 24 in 1960. it was chile to begin with, but then we had the big turnaround -- it was cold to begin with, but then we had the big turnaround. high pressure is holding strong over the area and temperatures

remain mild. 63 in rigidly, 61 at chestertown. ridgelea, 61 at chestertown. back down into the mid 40's tonight. a new tropical storm indialantic, a tropical storm sean. while it is expected to stay off shore, it may play a role in our weather. this is a very active front. seven tornadoes reported from extreme eastern oklahoma to southern texas today. -- southern oklahoma to eastern texas today. this front is going to come through with scattered showers, but not as much rain as it could have. 50 miles per hour winds right now and expecting to gain

strength a little bit, but remain a tropical storm as it passes to the north and west of bermuda. some of the moisture approaching in the front is limited. tomorrow should be another really nice, fall day with mild temperatures. thursday, scattered showers and a mostly cloudy day. cold enough in western maryland that the rain may changeover to snow. that is a good indication of how strong that front is coming true. by veterans day, clearing skies, but cold and windy. western maryland, a chance for a shower tomorrow evening. most of the day's drive. then as it turns colder, chances of snow thursday night into

friday morning. a chance for showers moving across the bay on the eastern shore on thursday. 64 degrees and scattered showers on thursday. the nights, november weather gradually comes to an end -- the nice november weather gradually comes to an end. just barely hitting the 50- degree mark on friday with gusty winds making it feel cold on veterans day. then it is nice both saturday and sunday with the high in the low 60's on sunday. >> he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter of michael jackson. >> dr. conrad murray is spending his first full day behind bars. how long will he spend in prison and given california's prison overcrowding?

>> dr. conrad murray will come up behind bars after being convicted of the death of pago jackson. -- michael jackson. the prosecution says it is unlikely he will sent -- serve much time. non-violent felony offenders are being sentenced to overcrowded county jails and and being released early. the defense says his client will be appealing the verdict. >> he is devastated as to the jury to -- the jury's verdict, but as far as his mental state, he remains positive. he is confident that the appellate court would reverse the findings by the jury. >> sentencing is set for november 20 night -- 29th and he could face up to four years in prison. >> you can to this fasoldt taking on water as crewmembers

work to pump out what they can't -- this vessel taking on water as crewmembers were to pop out what they can. other ships have responded to assist. the 270-foot barge has 30 containers on board. it is unclear how many crew members are still on board. >> high-tech equipment running .foul no >> senator ulysses currie reacts to the verdicts on his trial. >> he served

>> and new at 5:30 p.m., not guilty. a jury handed down that verdict just about an hour ago in a conspiracy and corruption trial of senator ulysses currie. >> david collins is live at the federal courthouse where the verdict was read a little while ago. the senator has come out and is speaking publicly about the verdict. >> after the verdict was read, senator ulysses currie declared

"this is the greatest moment of my life." >> this has been a rough almost four years for my wife, my family, and i. this is the greatest moment of my life. >> senator kerry also said he was never sour about the indictment and explain the will continue to serve his constituents as long as they want him to. and he also thanked the people of baltimore city. he said as he approached the courthouse they all wished him well. we'll have more on this story coming out. >> here's a look at some of our other top stories at this hour. the ge said it could take days to restore services to customers affected by the broken gas main. crews have to enter each home

and disconnect service to make the repairs and then go back in and turned the service back on. 19-year-old jeffrey nichols is recovering at shock trauma after being shot yesterday. police said they were forced to shoot when the man refused to put the gun down. >> the air force is acknowledging that the mortuary the receives america's war dead and prepares them for burial lost portions of human remains. right now, three senior air force officials are being disciplined for what the airport -- the year forces calling gross imismanagement. ofrtions of the bodies soldiers killed overseas or return, but went missing. >> the supreme court is tackling its latest case, whether police

must get a search warrant before attaching a gps device to a vehicle to monterey criminal. it could change the way people are sentenced. -- to monitor a criminal. it could change the way people are sentenced. >> it is how police used it that ended up before the supreme court. they secretly attached a gps device to antoine joseph's vehicle to track him for a month and ended up assisting to convict him of trafficking in cocaine. this was in 2005. >> antwaun jones was convicted on a basis of evidence that was seized in violation of the fourth amendment. >> the supreme court is deciding today that if you want to track a suspect with gps you

may first need a warrant. when the government attorney answered yes, some in the court described all nine justices as unsettled. justice breyer even went so far as to comment on tactics in a government police state. while an american muslim group is concerned it invade privacy. -- invade privacy, others think it is a good idea. the court could decide by next spring to require a warrant before secretly installing gps, then another warrant for the data that gps collects. >> fire crews are just watching and waiting tonight. >> after this texas salt water injection plant erupted into

flames. coming up, how investigators are st. the flames broke out and why. -- are saying in the flames br

>> baltimore city fire investigators are still trying to figure out what sparked a fire in west baltimore overnight. crews responded to the 1500 block of beaufort avenue early in the morning. they got the fire under control quickly, but the house suffered major damage. no reports of any injuries. >> you are looking at some late breaking video out of brooklyn, new york, where firefighters and police officers have been scrambling to remove debris from a construction collapse. authorities said the construction collapse dropped three workers. one person was pulled from the rubble and another two have been rescued. one person is in serious condition and another in

critical condition. and an apparent lightning strike has caused a massive fire at a salt water injection facility in texas. several tanks caught fire in wise county in a rural area. fire crews are allowing that fire to burn itself out. the salt water disposal is involved in the natural gas drilling process. there are several around texas. >> ended washington where the deadline for the deficit reduction -- and in washington where the deadline for the deficit-reduction committee is inching closer. among the options floated by republicans, one that would place limits on the total amount of tax deductions and credits that individuals could claim in exchange for lower tax rates. the trade-off could bring in hundreds of billions of dollars

over the next decade. the group has until next thanksgiving to come up with a plan. >> when we had to the salad bar, we think we are making healthier choices, but not necessarily economical ones. >> some of those that you can really hot -- can really pile up. >> remembering the war of 1812, that story is coming up. >> mild temperatures through the afternoon, mostly in the 60's. the mild weather will continue, but some rain may make its way in here. 64 at b.w.i. marshall right now. it's 65 at the inner harbor. winds are out of the southeast at 6 miles per hour. at 6 miles per hour.

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flew over fort mchenry during the war of 1812. 50 stars and 50 starts. now you can have one of these flags yourself. >> we are trying to educate the public as to what was flown during the war and why. we're asking everyone to fly the flag during the centennial. >> today, a ceremony to announce the sale of these commemorative flags. the county executive says hertford county played big part in this process. >> it was destroyed and it took about 20 years to recover from that. i'm still waiting for the queen

to repatriate some of the money that we lost from that. >> also today, some members of the cecil county heritage group. -- troops. >> they can appear to draw the troops away from fort mchenry. -- they came up here to draw the troops away from fort mchenry. a lot of it was diversionary. >> and it was the inspiration that caused francis scott key to write the national anthem. >> you can purchase a flag and get more information act wbaltv.com. >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> mostly clear skies across the mid-atlantic. high-pressure is anchored across our region. a wide range of temperatures.

it is cold at night under those skies, and then it warms up dramatically in the afternoon. clear skies and the closest hint of unsettled weather is all the way out to detroit and the great lakes. temperatures dipping down into the 30's around baltimore. 50's along the coastal areas. no reports from oakland in the past couple of hours, but allegheny county is indicating 58 degrees. pretty comfortable for november. loh 60's in elkton, chestertown. upper 50s and salsbury and chestertown. temperatures overnight will range from the 40's into the 30's in the suburbs.

hurricane season officially ends on the 30th of november, but we have tropical storms frosean sitting out there inear the bermudbermuda. the rainshowers and says he did will be a bit more scattered appeared right now, it is a pretty violent front. about half a dozen reports of tornadoes in the past 24 hours. it will be good if that storm weekends as it approaches as. -- weakens as it approaches us. thursday, scattered showers in our area. getting colder with that front as the rain changes to snow in western maryland. a shot of gusty, cold air for

veterans day. the winds on the bay will be averaging 5 to 10 knots with bay waters at about a foot or so. showers may come as early as tomorrow evening. then the temperature drops and the rain changes over to snow in the western maryland mountains. at ocean city, the rain chances on thursday are only about 30%. they will have the driest weather route along the coast. the ravens are heading out to the pacific coast this weekend. it will be cold, and the 40's with rain showers likely around kickoff. veterans' day will be windy. the sunshine will come back, but

it will be chilly. saturday and low 60's sunday. >> you can get the forecast on facebook. >> in tonight's consumer alert, a federal judge has approved a $410 million settlement between bankamerica and its debit card holders. this includes more than 13 million bank of america customers who had debit cards between january of 2001 and may of 2011. at issue here is the way the bank had overdraft fees. under the deal, customers will receive a minimum of 9% of their overdraft fees.

the panel heard from the bidders today. the proposal projects 480 casino jobs and the casino would be attached to the end of the lodge. the licence holder would have to buy the resort and then the panel would have to pick a licensee early next year. you may want to cut back on the pecans because prices are soaring. extreme drought damage pecan crops in texas and the louisiana, meaning the crop is limited. china is a big buyer right now. the nets are heavily used during the chinese new year. -- the nets are heavily used during the chinese new year. -- the nuts. what you put on your plate could

impact the health of your wallet. are you shopping smart at the salad bar? >> in the back room of whole foods market, a team of workers prepares their latest selections for the organic salad bar. everything is kept fresh, but not everything they prepare is worth the same amount of money. there is inequality at the salad bar, but not at the cash register. and the folks at whole foods and every other place that offers solid have to think about what it costs to stock the salad bar. the crux we cannot put everything on the salad bar. it would be hugely expensive. but with the mix, it works. >> what is the color? >> i get a few boxes and i eat it all week. >> you need to know which ingredients are steals and which ones are not worth their weight at the salad bar. >> as a considerable it varies

in price. it goes up and down -- as a consumable, it varies in price. it goes up and down. >> bunning your plate with cucumbers and pete and carbines of beans is not cost-effective -- piling your plate high with cucumbers and beets and garbanzo beans is not cost-effective. and that is where you get the most bang for your buck, stocking up on protein, grilled chicken, ham, bacon bits, cheeses like cheddar and blue cheese are a steal, so are dried cranberries and peas and walnuts. but do people build their salad by the value? >> i think most people want to come away with what they want to enjoy. >> if the value of the salad bar is as different as the selection, what if you stock up

on one or two bargain items and take them home? >> i love broccoli and some beets and onions. the otherwise kayla and jarred. -- the other one is cale and chard. >> in tough times, there is comfort in shopping for food that is not only good for you, but with a little planning is also a selection of savings. >> that is very interesting. i hit the selek are almost every day. the items -- the salad bar almost every day. the atoms of the salad bar do not have an individual cost per item. >> a huge asteroid will pass near the close to earth in a little less than an hour. it is expected to fly past earth

slightly closer than the moon's orbit at 6:20 p.m. eastern standard time. it is no threat to earth as it approaches, but the encounter will be the closest the asteroid has made to work in at least the last 200 years. more and more kids are enrolling in baltimore county schools. 11 news takes a closer look at the number and what it means for students in tonight's education other. the correct one howard county teacher is back in the classroom after serving -- >> 1 howard county teachers back in the classroom after serving overseas in afghanistan. more on that, next.

>> one school has been missing one of its most popular teachers for the -- teachers for the past year. but he is back with open arms. -- but he is back on their welcoming him with open arms. >> this is teacher dan woods first full day back in the classroom in a year. >> it is wonderful to be back at ellicott mills middle school. they're like an extended family. it is wonderful to be back here and back in the united states. >> mr. wood is also a major wood, a member of the maryland national guard. he left his teaching post last year when he deployed to afghanistan.

>> not many people would want to sacrifice their lives to help their country. >> he not only left behind his school family, but also his wife and three children. he has been slowly assimilating to life back home. >> it is a little difficult the first couple of days here. but i feel the basic rhythms coming back. it is a good feeling. >> major woods fell lucky to have the overwhelming support of the students and staff here at ellicott mills. some of the students even wrote him letters while he was overseas. >> we just wrote to him about how we reporting in and we were happy that he was there and were hoping the best for him when he came back. >> now that he is back he hopes to set an example for his students. he wants them to realize how good we have it here in the u.s.

>> cherish freedom because we are lucky to have such a good government. a lot of times we talk about our politicians and how bad things are, but really, we have got it good. >> the students are learning that lesson and they're glad to have one of their favorite teachers back home. >> it is good to have him back? >> yes, it is really good. >> welcome back, maj. that is all for us at 5:00 p.m. here is what is coming up at 6:00 p.m. >> i'm jayne miller. the mayor says she may not know the future of the grand prix. >> and crews continue to work the gas leak. i will have more. >> the decision and reaction in the case against senator ulysses currie. >> our big story at 6:00 p.m.,

after three days of deliberations, the jury deciding the fate of senator ulysses currie reached a verdict. >> and tonight, the senator has been cleared of all charges against him. david collins has been following the trial from the beginning. he has more. >> center curry -- senator currie had no reaction as the jury declared innocent of any crimes. his wife, the rev., quietly let out a sigh of relief. when senator currie left the courtroom, he declared this was the greatest moment of his lif >> this has been a rough almost four years for my wife, my family, and my constituents. this is the greatest moment of my life. this is by far the