n fredrik is causing major backups in baltimore's post office. we have tonight big story. >> the location closed last month. the mail is being processed here at the main post office. that is causing some significant delays. it is the usual holiday hustle and bustle downtown. postal worker rich shelley describes this as chaotic. >> we have had an influx of mail over capacity. there is trucks backed up blocking streets. >> the processing and distribution center closed november 19. all the fredrik mail has been transported to baltimore for processing and transported back to frederick for delivery.

>> the mail delays to the point where there loads of mail sitting in the yard and has been here for eight or 10 days. some male -- never got to where it was supposed to go. >> if there were issues with our customers, we worked with them. >> officials and that the transition has been challenging. they deny claims of widespread delays. >> we're making this transition and we're going through this transition is a busy holiday season. it is the mailing season. we have additional mailed to process but we're processing that and providing with expert service. >> this is one of the center's

that are closed. >> this is one facility that causes this chaos. >> officials say even with the transition, officials say the baltimore processing center scores above the national average and ranks 12th in the nation for delivery time. there's a rally planned to protest closures. >> it was all hands on deck at the fedex facility in roseville, marking their busiest shipping date. more than 17,000 packages will come through the center alone today. officials say they will prepare for it the day before thanksgiving. >> it is very busy. we do it in a safe, timely, organized fashion.

you would not be able to tell that we're so busy. >> you have until december 23 to send out your holiday packages to arrive in time for christmas. the former goodwill employee charged with bribing area stores at gunpoint will remain in jail. the judge denied bail earlier today. the judge said he is a serious threat after learning he was on parole for a robbery. he does -- denied knowledge of the robbery. >> this is one of two men who approached the victim and a gas station. we're told he tried to rob the victim and stabbed him. if you know this person you are urged to contact police.

a man in custody after police say he robbed a bank on the campus. the rate caused a major concern among students and staff while authorities track down the suspect. >> some frightening moments for students at johnson university monday morning after a man robs the pnc bank. county police to have taken over the investigation say at 10:32 a.m. that suspect verbally demanded money from the teller. he never displayed a weapon. no one was injured. the suspect was found on a bench inside the liberal arts building. there was a brief chase. >> we were getting nervous and paranoid about it. at the time when we got out of class, i was in the liberal arts building. >> scott sanders was in his

family resources class inside the liberal arts building when an announcement came over the intercom saying the suspect was inside his rebuilding. andrews learn about the robbery after several emergency messages were broadcast from the university's twitter account. the anniversary broadcast an armed robbery has occurred in the university union. please go to a safe location. roy burry reported at university union. take shelter if you are near. stand by further updates. suspect maybe in liberal arts building. take shelter. stand by for updates. followed by, are robbery at the university union. suspect possibly cited in the building. more information to follow. suspect in custody, please resume normal activity. >> it is amazing it would happen on campus. you never would think, especially townsend. >> alisha was shocked by the

news. >> they have a good system of telling us what is going on. there will update you on that. and to be in the university is crazy. >> police tell us they still have not arrested the suspect as they are interviewing him and gaining more information so they have not release his name. they have told us that they believe this person is not affiliated in any way with the university. >> fire crews have their hands full battling a fire. and happened in the 2400 block iof blue circle. a lack of hydrants made it more

difficult to get this under control. no one was hurt. >> a bridge inspectors were called in to assess the damage after a vehicle hit an overpass on the beltway. the vehicle was carrying construction equipment when it hit the i-95 bridge over the outer loop of 6-95. it happened at 1:30 p.m. this afternoon and causing delays during rush hour. the crash knocked off a highway sign and caused damage to a beam and a catwalk. seen tonight.the sea police followed the vehicle. investigators say one person was taken into custody. no word on what led to that chase. a local lawmaker says the state is too aggressive with its speed

camera citations. questioning why some drivers are getting on fiennes even when construction is in progress. we have more on this story. >> lawmakers approved the use of speed cameras after a number of workers were killed. estate center says they are stretching the intent. >> drivers are trained to hit the brakes to avoid the $40 fine for speeding through works down. >> their night when i see the jeep by slow down. i get a quarter mile away and go back to normal. >> 7 cameras circulate among seven construction sites. >> it is about safety. let's make about safety. when there are workers there let's have speed cameras there. >> the state highway administration is going too far to rack up fines and questions

why cameras are deployed on 695 where a new overpasses being billed. >> there has not been any one there for months. >> the state has collected $4 million in fines since 2009. it is time to move on because the work on the beltway is done. frustrated drivers agree. >> it is not fair to pick it up. when they're not doing the work. >> the state highway administration defended its policy of saying works ounce present a hazard as conditions for drivers and workers. the purpose of the safe zone program is to not only safeguard workers but protect drivers and passengers traveling through the workers found. active work sounds -- this leaves little margin for error. officials pledged to pull the cameras when the project is finished.

>> this is about money. it should not be. it is about safety and let them go to other sites where their workers are. >> that construction should wrap up by summer 2012 over four years after it started. >> president obama met with iraq's prime minister with a few days left until u.s. troops are out of iraq. the leaders discussed the future u.s. presence in iraq and the security challenges facing the nation with the influence of iran. president obama said troops can leave with honor at the end of the month. >> what we have achieved is an iraq that is self-governing, that is inclusive, and has enormous potential.

there are so great challenges and the prime minister is the first one to acknowledge those challenges. >> following the meeting and press conference, the leaders visited the arlington national cemetery to lay a wreath honoring the u.s. troops who died in the war. the conflicts in iraq have spanned decades. iraq invaded iran after a history of border disputes. iraq invaded kuwait and stopped by operation desert storm. on march 20, 2003 the u.s. led war begins. thousands of troops. the ultimate sacrifice and the troop withdrawal advances over the coming weeks. you can see this on our website. jan arbour said she is confident the nation's highest court will uphold a constitutional right to protect citizens against illegal immigrants. the governor said the supreme court will deliver some clarity

to states about their roles when it comes to combating illegal immigration. this comes as the court plans to review a previous ruling that blocked several top positions. the obama administration has challenged law arguing that regulating immigration is that of the -- the job of the government. we will take you to the special event. baltimore county kicked off its annual toy drive. why your donation is especially needed this season. how gov. martin o'malley said he landed millions for maryland. >> all these are following a similar pattern. >> gerry sandusky facing his accusers. how he plans to tackle allegations of child sex abuse. >> clear and cold. a hint of a december warmup

>> a team up for a special event. they brought gifts and fun and good cheer to children from the university of maryland's children's hospital. >> you see the smiles on these young kids faces. getting a toy for christmas and to hang out with me and brian roberts. >> the governor also paid the children a visit. baltimore county officials are asking for your help. for more than two decades the annual toy drive has made it possible for families to have toys for their children for christmas but even more help is needed. more families are in need because of the economy. if you wish to donate it can drop toys off at the donation box at any baltimore county library.

the governor is touting his six day trade mission as a huge success. more than 100 business executives traveled with the governor to import jobs. >> we sign nearly $60 million in business deals for our state. and there are several additional deals worth millions that we're working on and still coming in. >> the governor signed an agreement to create a center to boost trade with new delhi. the business delegation will be visiting the state in the spring with plans to better equip state roads and bridges. tomorrow, gerry sandusky will appear in court to face his accusers. the alleged victims are

expected to testify about he sexually abused as children. we have this preview. quex on the eve of his first hearing, we're getting a better idea of the strategy for gerry sandusky. >> all these young men are following a similar pattern. >> the attorney suggests the victims may be working together toward a high dollar civil suit. >> especially when you are being told by people in some cases involving one of the accuser's that that is all the accused and his family are talking about. what they will do with the money they will get. >> the lawyer for one of the accuser's dismissed the theory is. >> the idea that they are coming forward with a financial incentive is ridiculous. >> several of the victims are expected to testify but there are questions about whether one key witness will speak and if so, what he might say.

the grand jury was told he saw gerry sandusky sexually assaulting a young boy on campus in 2002. nbc news confirmed reports that another witness testified he only heard sex sounds in the shower and asked the witness if he saw and thing and he said no. >> >> almost 14 people entered a public auction for the 100 seats available in the courtroom tomorrow. >> now your 11 insta-weatherplus forecast with chief muralist tom tasselmyer. >> a cold morning and a pretty normal december afternoon. your average of them out and the day comes in below normal for the average temperature. 22 for the low. you can see the normal high is 46.

maybe that cold again tomorrow. we're seeing temperatures drop off fairly quickly. upper 30's in the city. along the eastern sections of harford county. lo 30's in stephenville. the cloud cover across the region, the cirrus clouds are clearing out and the clearing trend and calm winds produce cold temperatures. the frederick county airport, 36 in annapolis. 40 -- 41 on the beach. that will be gone by morning. set up at 7:17 a.m., 20's in the outlying suburbs. high pressure ridge establishes itself over the mid-atlantic. this is moving away. not for a couple days, high pressure will produce a slight warming trend. highs in the 50's.

the stormy, wet, wintry weather is in southern california. a big storm coming in off the pacific. the mountains here. 10 inches to 20 inches of snow. storm warnings are in effect. the mountains of arizona, new mexico, and southwestern colorado. that will produce wet in chilly weather and some snow may get into denver. east of there, while conditions expected. rain as far north as chicago. it looks like that rain will get here by thursday. highs 49 to 54. about the same wind speeds. the water temperatures cooling to the 40's. lots of sun in the mountains. milder with a chance of a shot of rain. rain is more likely in the mountains wednesday into thursday. we're looking at a good deal of sun for tuesday and wednesday.

temperatures back into the lower 50's. the same pattern, sunny to partly cloudy skies and highs into the 50's as we head toward the middle of the week. temperatures running above normal for tuesday through thursday. rain coming in thursday night, should be gone by friday and cooling off over the weekend with highs on saturday and sunday in the mid-40's. >> the offense has more going for it. here is credit for some crucial consistency the next in sports. >> with me is the maryland lottery official. the jackpot has an annuity of $550,000. get ready for a multi match numbers. there 14, 23, 25, 10, 8 cannot

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clinching a playoff spot for the ravens. they will have top seed and a home field advantage. picking apart the cold. a little more practice -- san diego will present a difficult opponent. joe flacco will have a chance to

show off how much he has developed. playmaking ability has made a difference over the past month. a trend they need to continue. >> the biggest thing probably was joe. he made some plays down their, he was able to create some plays and those of the things we have seen him do more. even more than any other year. i think that is something he is building on. he met a couple plays outside the pocket out of the regular part of the field. give him the credit for that. >> that brings us to our tax question. do you think they will win their final three regular-season games? a text yes or no to 8509. stender text messaging rates apply. 88509. we have heard from 200 of you.

77% see a win in the ravens future. the new head coach. the dolphins have started their search. the 0-7 start chat -- doomed his chances. the team owner wants a coach with star power. something he doesn't have to worry about anymore. >> tony has put his heart and soul in this team. he was not very happy about it. he's understood and might have even been relieved. he has been under tremendous amount of pressure. you could probably see it on his face. >> also falling victim to pressure.

the cheeks fired him less than a year. while injuries heard the team, his gruff demeanor left him a man with no allies. he becomes the third head coach fired this season after winning his first division title. wade philips met a similar fate. stepping in for the interim. more than three decades ago the u.s. olympic hockey team pulled off what has become known as the miracle on ice, beating the russians and going on to win the gold medal. one hockey fan got to experience his own version of a miracle on the same ice. the same arena as the miracle on ice. a fan got a shot to win a car ended it. by hitting the shot from center ice to a target 1.5 inches wider than the pot. sounds almost impossible but we should know nothing is

impossible on the ice in lake placid. pretty amazing. >> that is a narrow margin of error. >> thank you. tom has a look at the seven- day forecast after this. re

>> things are bouncing up.

>> we started this week cold and we are warming up. cooling off toward the end. that is a bit of bases, but it balances out. 51 tuesday and wednesday. some showers on thursday night. that front should slides out the bus not too far. we will hold on to cloud saturday and sunday. temperatures cooling off back to normal levels by next weekend. it will be called out there tonight. temperatures in the low 20's. >> not a bad forecast. that is a look at the news. thanks for joining us. good night. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org--