>> baltimore may not have seen the last of the occupy baltimore movement. >> can we squeeze out another day of relatively mild temperatures? [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. >> good morning. i'm mindy basara. >> and i'm stan stovall. thank you for joining us this morning. >> in order feels warmer out there. >> everything is relative. you don't have to scrape any frost off your windshield. we have some cloud cover this morning. we can think the clouds for the warmer temperatures. 36 at the airport. in the 40's downtown. we will make it up to 51 today. the clouds will thicken up. will stay dry -- we will stay

dry. first we say good morning to sarah. >> good morning. we have confirmed two accidents, one on the j.f.x. approaching ruxton road that is taking up the right lane. we will see if any delays are forming. it is in the northbound direction. northbound 95 in howard county, another accident. looking good on the west side. 54 down towards baltimore national pike. so far so good on 70. the rest of the major roads are cooperating. a quick live look outside and traffic in some locations. this is 95 southbound at 32. you can see a bit of a delay. the accident is reported on the shoulder in the northbound direction.

this is traffic on the j.f.x.. no sign of delays in yet. closer to ruxton road, you may find that with police responding to an overturned a vehicle. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> tough talk from the fed's when it comes to using cell phones behind the wheel. the ntsb is calling for a complete ban. >> kim dacey is live with more on this debate. good morning. >> the national transportation safety board made the case for cutting off cell phone usage behind the wheel. that would include using a speaker phone. it is only a recommendation at this point. the ntsb found it was caused by a driver who exchanged 11 text messages well behind the wheel. enn does not believe a

cell phone band is realistic in any state. you can get pulled over for texting while driving but not for dialing your phone. that is a secondary offense in maryland. >> the laws are inconsistent. how can you have a texting law that makes it a primary offense and the use of a cell phone as a secondary offense? you have to use the cell phone to text. you can't do one without the other. >> she wants to make talking without a handsfree device a primary offense that comes with a stiffer penalty than 8 $40 fine. drivers are allowed to use gps devices while behind the wheel. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think of the idea of banning the use of all mobile devices while driving? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> occupy baltimore protesters

say they are not going away. they gathered outside city hall on tuesday night to discuss plans to recover some of the items left behind after police force them out of the square. >> this is just the start. there will be occupations that will be popping up around town. this is just -- last night was not the end, just the beginning. it is time to move into phase two. >> protesters say they plan to stay in vacant housing around the city. representatives from the mayor's office say they are open to discuss permits for future protests. >> a state lawmaker is getting out of the tavern in business days before his brother goes on trial for operating an illegal gambling operation. the delicate and as family sold a liquor license back in

november. his brother and two customers face misdemeanor charges for making illegal payoffs on video game machines at the restaurant. >> a student is facing criminal charges of finding a fight essex. a police officer had to use pepper spray to break up a fight. the incident was over in less than an hour. parents are upset about how the school handled the incident. >> she called me at work and said there were police. terrifying. >> i tried to call the school and nobody answered the phone. i came to get my child and they cannot find terps her. >> larry mcnight is accused of

robbing a bank on monday night on towson university. he is also accused of robbing a bank in pikesville last month. he has been ordered to be held without bail. an investigation into an armed home invasion has been wrapped up. police were led to the suspect, keith dooley. police say he forces wait inside the home in severna park and then took off in their car. he's being held in jail on unrelated charges. >> police are hoping you'll recognize a man involved in the case of identity of death. investigators say he conducted two wire transfers back on november 23 and again on november 28. i think we have the photo. we don't have the photo.

if you know anything about the case, call metro crime stoppers at 1-866-7-lockup. >> the latest on washington and your paycheck. the showdown over extending this year's 2% payroll tax cut came up for a vote last night. the bill passed by the debate is far from over. >> this bill is terrible. it is terrible. >> most house democrats voted against republican's plan for extending this year's payroll tax cuts. democrats want the rich to pay for it. >> republicans are saying, "sure, we'll give you a tax cut, but we're going to slash your husband's unemployment benefits in order to pay for it." >> the yeas are 234, the nays are 193. the bill is passed. >> passed but not done. >> it is time for the senate to act. >> but democrats who control the senate say there's no way they'll approve a tax cut with a controversial oil pipeline attached. >> the bill is dead on arrival. it was dead before it got to the senate. >> with another governnment

shutdown looming friday, democrats want to deal with spending first. >> they'd rather shut down the government then allow this job- creating legislation to become law. >> nbc's latest poll finds americans increasingly frustrated with this congress. 42% say it is one of the worst. >> stop the games! stand up for the people. >> 160 million people, american workers, wating on another tax break. reaction from the white house -- get it done or no vacation. from washington, tracie potts, wbal-tv 11 news. >> when the next republican debate takes place, it will be without their controversial moderator. donald trump said he was bailing out of the event. all but newt gingrich and rick santorum have dropped out. >> 6:08.

36 degrees on tv hill. the bill plans to take on groupon. >> lot from jerry sandusky -- fallout from jerry sandusky's decision.est >> the globetrotters are coming to town. >> most of the major roadways are ok. we do have some accidents to talk about, including on the talk about, including on the j.f.x.

>> good morning. back with live view from the skycam. we're expecting temperatures that are better at this afternoon. a storm system is approaching. i am live at the ymca in druid hill. i am live with that globetrotter. this is number 14. the globetrotters are coming to town. good morning. >> good morning. i am happy to be here in baltimore. beautiful city. >> you always wanted to be a globetrotter. how does that feel? >> it feels great. i wanted to be harlem globetrotter since i was 6.

i'm happy to be a role model. >> you guys are coming to town. you have two games, 7:00 p.m. we'll talk about how this year is different for this game. >> we have some amazing things. the harlem globetrotters have been away for 86 years. is your we have the world championships. there are some teams that are the best to play against us and we're looking forward to play the world championship or here in baltimore. >> two to to see them. tickets are still available at ticketmaster.com. when to start some tricks -- i want you to start some tricks. we will see that next storm system approach. we'll come back. this is incredible.

i can only imagine how much coordination it takes to do this. >> tell everybody what you promised to do to shut me up. >> i cannot compete with that. we will let them steal the show. >> ava promised to make it half- court shot some time between now and the end of the 7:00 a.m. show. you can do that. >> i will try something. >> have court. -- half court. the globetrotters awesome. it is 10 degrees warmer. high pressure will keep us dry. there is some rain on the other side of the mountains. showers are spilling into west virginia. there could be some showers in

western maryland later this morning or this afternoon. the initial batch of rain will fall apart. the clouds are spilling from the northwest. the rate should stay in the mountains today and we will wind up with dry weather in baltimore. 35 in cockeysville. at this time yesterday, the temperatures were in the upper teens and the low 20's. it will feel a little bit better. mostly cloudy -- or becoming mostly cloudy is our forecast. high temperature between 48 and 53 degrees. a slight chance for some rain showers tonight. the seven-day forecast -- things will get warmer tomorrow, but the chance for rain will go up as well, perhaps 40%. the temperature will go up to 55. a slight chance for rain shower on friday. a club storm comes through on

sunday. a slight chance for sprinkles or flurries. 6:16. here is sarah. >> good morning. spot on the j.f.x. approaching ruxton road, that involves an overturned a vehicle and blocking the right lane. southbound traffic is not affected. northbound 97, another accident. we have one reported northbound 95 approaching the 32. that one is off to the side. 50 miles per hour on southbound 95. harbor tunnel traffic looks good. a nice start on the west side, 53 miles per hour at baltimore national pike. 95 at 32, nothing significant delay-wise. that accident is off to the side. this is the j.f.x.. northbound traffic, no sign of

any significant delays. the right lane is blocked in the area approaching the ruxton road exit. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. back to you. >> thank you. it was a quick trip to court for jerry sandusky. his attorney waved the preliminary hearing. the moves spirit his accusers from having to testify prior to trial for allegedly sexually abusing 10 children -- moved spares his accusers. police have recovered what they believe to be the remains of a missing woman. the remains were found about one's last for a mile wear clothing and identification were discovered of shannon gilbert. she is believed to be the first victim of a serial killer has been dumping bodies along the beach. me"ll find out "tie'

magazine's person of the year. it will be announced live on the today show -- will be announced live on the "today" show. has been lowr tv's all year -- demand for tv's has been low all year. could mean bigger sales on high- end models come january. tv selling for five adults are last could see more sales in march. the fcc is expected to pass legislation requiring commercial to maintain constant volume level of the programs they

interrupt. program providers oppose the idea. the president signed the measure into law. ebay is paying close attention to groupon. holiday travel is expected to wrap up big time this year -- ramp up. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> if you're expecting to travel during the holidays, leave early. the number of people travelling will hit a 5-year high. as for stocks, keep an eye on shares of legg mason. moody's revised their outlook on the company. stocks continued to slide yesterday as the fed policy measures held back for taking any new action.

the bloomberg maryland index falling on losses for under armour and joseph a. banks. paypal taking action against living social. ebay will start offering coupons. expect to see the company making its first foray into mobile deals. care to cameras are looking for more than you think -- security cameras. they can take note of high traffic area where they can move merchandise. i'm jane king for wbal-tv 11 news. >> 36 degrees on tv hill. >> ask any ravens fan and i will say t-sizzle is on fire. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think of the idea of banning the use of all mobile

devices while driving? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers.

>> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning.

sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. several new accidents coming in. let's keep up to date. eastbound 140 we have an accident in the west means -- mr. region. you'll find some delays northbound on the j.f.x. approaching ruxton road. we haven't overturned a vehicle in the right lane. southbound 24 at 95, word of an accident as you make your way down towards 95. northbound 97 at generals highway, we have an accident as well. a busy ride. this is 95 at 24. southbound traffic -- watch for the southbound accident on 24 at 95. watch for delays on the j.f.x. because of an overturned a vehicle near ruxton road. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. we're off to a quiet start on

this wednesday morning. a couple of clouds hanging around. 33 in edgewood. becoming mostly cloudy. you might see some sun to start today. we will check the seven-day forecast when we come back in just a few minutes. stay with us. >> after they swear off as supporters, john and jim harbaugh have a chance to look out for each other. the ravens prepare to play san diego. san diego's host pittsburgh. the ravens would love severance is go to beat pittsburgh. john harbaugh does not tonight some information sharing will take place. coaches do this all the time. even with coaches they didn't grow up with.

>> i'm sure there'll be some of that. coaches do that around the league based on the best interests. i know that coaches spend time talking about us before they play us. i'm sure we'll try to help them in some like if we can. did not really our concern -- he did not really our concern. terrell suggs had three sacks on sunday, his third three-sack game this season. he has been named defensive player of the week for the third time. he needs three more sacks to set the single season record. james harrison will head into the christmas season with $228,000 less in his pocket. was suspended for is hit on colt

mccoy. his fifth illegal hit on a quarterback in three seasons. >> 6:27. 36 degrees on tv hill. the latest to save the u.s. post office fofrom some drastic cuts. >> the ntsb recommends banning all cell phone use behind the wheel. >> an eye in the sky at arundel mills mall. >> the globetrotters are coming to baltimore and you have to take chances to see that at the end of a

>> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. no scribbling the windshield this morning. that was nice. >> -- no scraping the windshield. >> yes day the temperature was in the teens and 20s at this time -- yesterday.

we will make it up to 51 today and it will become mostly sunny but atomic drive to work. we do have some rain in the seven-day forecast. -- by the time you drive to work. >> : for a complete ban on cell phone use. >> some local lawmakers called the recommendation on realistic. kim dacey joins us with more on the story. good morning. >> the ntsb recommendation would include handsfree devices and speakerphones. it is just a recommendation but it has some local lawmakers looking at how maryland's laws need to change. this deadly chain-reaction crash prompted the national transportation safety board to make a drastic recommendation -- an outright ban on cell phone usage behind the wheel. >> and yes, that does apply to blue tooth, handheld, hands- free. it is both a visual and a cognitive distraction and the

manual distractions that we're concerned about. >> the ntsb found that a 19- year-old driver caused this 2010 missouri wreck, exchanging 11 texts while driving. delegate cheryl glenn is on the house motor vehicle and transportation subcommittee. the democrat doesn't believe a cell phone ban is realistic in any state. however, she believes it's time to tighten maryland's laws about talking or texting in the driver's seat. currently, you can get pulled over for texting while driving but not for dialing your phone. >> the laws are inconsistent. how can you have a texting law that makes it a primary offense and the use of a cell phone as a secondary offense? you have to use the cell phone to text. you can't do one without the other. >> delegate glenn wants to make talking without a hands-free device a primary offense that comes with a stiffer penalty than a $40 fine. officials say cell phone use has also been cited in a fatal train accident in california and a deadly boat collision in philadelphia, which is why the ntsb argues that while a phone ban may be inconvenient --

>> death is inconvenient. >> the ntsb recommendation would allow drivers to use gps devices behind a wheel. passengers would also continue to be able to use their cell phones. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a child is recovering after being hit by a car in southwest baltimore. skyteam 11 was over the team. the child was hit on tuesday evening. the child ran into traffic. the driver remained at the scene. the chop is expected to be ok. >> barbara mikulski and ben cardin are plotting a decision to give the postal service a five-month reprieve before making drastic cuts and could save to wonder 50 processing centers and 20,000 jobs. the agency lost $5 billion last

year. >> management of arundel mills mall is stepping up efforts to keep customers save. a new mobile tower elevates a guard at 15 feet above the ground. if officers spot something suspicious, they can radio down to patrols either on foot or on segues. >> is another element that people are not accustomed -- is is another element that people are not accustomed to. the customer feels safe about shopping at the shopping center. >> customers are urged to call a security number if they see trouble. the mall is creating a safety committee. >> officials are scaling back the timetable on plans to clean up the chesapeake bay. maryland had planned to meet requirements to restore the dabt some jurisdictions

ask for more time. restoration costs will cost almost $450 million. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. . busy out there. we have several incidents. we start in edgewood on southbound 24. getting word of an accident. another been cleared north on the j.f.x. approaching ruxton road. that does include an overturned a vehicle. delays at liberty. route 32 and route 99, an accident report. eastbound 140, more problem in the westminster area. this is an update on 95 out of harford county. southbound traffic from route 24. watch for the accident southbound 24 at 95.

this is the j.f.x. a bit of a southbound light at ruxton road. the accident is approaching the ruxton road exit taking up the right lane. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now we check in live again with ava marie. we want to see your handle and we know you can take the globetrotters. >> i knew you guys were going to tease me about that. do i look like a basketball player? i think i will let him show off his skills because he would put me to shame. i am with one of the globetrotters, number 14. you guys are coming back to perform in baltimore. the nickname, handle. >> i have had been named since in high school. all globetrotters have nicknames including a tiny, anda

hall.all some >> names are ironic. shoat some of your skills. you can dribble on the floor. very incredible. you can see the globetrotters before interest and played an intense basketball game on december 30, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at first mariner arena. tickets are still available at globetrotters.com and ticketmaster.com. an incredible opportunity. so much goes on at these events. great music and great tricks. let's check the seven-day forecast. temperatures in the los 50's this afternoon. a better chance for rain into tomorrow. you will see a drop in the temperature by the end of the week. keep on going. you're waking us up this morning.

we go back to you. >> i think ava is being modest. she has game. >> thank you. 36 degrees on tv hill. funnel cakes -- your purse have been answered. a diner or the mothwhere the mes light. >> we are still taking your answers to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think of the idea of banning the use of all mobile devices while driving? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

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day. >> word of an accident in the parkton region. >> it is a little warmer this morning. we have some rain to talk about. we will check the seven-day forecast. you can see the cloud cover on the horizon. the horizon.

>> welcome back to 11 news today. . occupy baltimore protesters have a new plan. they gathered outside the steps of city hall to discuss their future. protesters plan to stay in a vacant housing in the city to continue supporting the occupied wall street movement. representatives from the mayor's office say they are still open to talk about permits for future protests.

there was a fight inside chesapeake high school. an officer had to use pepper spray it to break up the fight. 16 students were exposed to the pepper spray and had to be treated for that. police are still looking for a second student. state lawmakers getting out of the tavern business days before his brother goes on trial for operating an illegal gambling operation. the delicate and his family sold the liquor license of the restaurant back in november. -- the delegate and his family. they face misdemeanor charges for making illegal payoffs on video game machines at the restaurant. that trial should begin on monday. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we are tracking a new accident in the parkton region. a long middletown road, an

accident coming in. possible delays. eastbound 140, another accident. we are tracking a crash in edgewood on southbound 24 at 95. so far so good on at 95. we're seeing westbound delays on 70. this is white marsh. you can see it delays starting to fall into place. tapping the brakes down to the split. this is traffic on the west side. that backup developing down towards 70. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. we check in again with ava marie, having fun with the globetrotters this morning. we have enjoyed watching your reports. i think which should take on the globetrotters -- think we should take on the globetrotters. >> we have --

>> don't make me go left. >> we're live at the ymca at druid hill. the globetrotters are coming to baltimore. you have two decembers on december 30 at first mariner arena at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. tickets are still available at globetrotters.com and ticketmaster.com. >> i want to see if you have a ball skills. >> i will attempt a free throw. i will hand to the microphone -- hand you the microphone. >> it is no good, but it was close. >> i think you should show was some skills -- dribbling and

juggling the ball. you have chances to see the globetrotters in baltimore december 30. tickets available at ticketmaster.com. can see incredible basketball skills and a real live game. these people will be battling in a real exhibition. i think i heard my ego just now. let's check the forecast. we're showing a storm system approaching from the west that may be arriving later this evening. a slight chance for showers. we will go back to tony. i have been practicing. i did make a few shots. i folded under the pressure. >> asked him who meadowlark lemon is. you'll do that same shot. all you old people, you'll know what i'm talking about.

sorry, mindy. >> i know who you're talking about. thank you, ava. a lark london -- meadowlark lemon used to hook shots from halfcourt. weather-wise, high pressure off the east coast. we have quiet conditions. it is a bit warmer than yesterday. the clouds act like a blanket and keep the temperatures warmer. we can see some rain moving in from west virginia into western maryland. double state west of baltimore. the clouds are coming in from the west -- 10 degrees warmer than yesterday. 36 at the airport. 32 in parkton.

mostly cloudy today. high temperature between 48 and 53. the clouds will thicken up as we head into the afternoon. a slight chance for some rain showers tonight. temperatures drop back to around 40. a 40% chance of rain tomorrow but mild. a high near 55. 49 on friday. a slight chance for it rain share. there is a clipper system that will come through on sunday. we have a slight chance for sprinkles and flurries in the forecast at this point. that does not look like a big deal. >> some officials call for a complete ban on cell phone use while driving. local lawmakers are preparing to take action. kim dacey joins us live with more on that. good morning. >> the national transportation safety board made the case for completely cutting off cell phone usage behind the wheel,

including hands-free devices and speakerphones. it is only a recommendation at this point, prompted by a deadly chain-reaction crash in missouri last year. it was caused by a driver who was text messaging. democrat does not believe a cell phone band is realistic in any state. you can get pulled over for texting while driving but not for dialing your fault. that is a secondary of fans in maryland. she wants to make talking without it handsfree device in maryland a primary offense. reporting live, kim dacey, wbal- tv 11 news. >> thank you. that brings us to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked -- what do you think of the idea of banning the use of all mobile devices while driving?

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>> we're having a funny talk about car episodes. >> there are some things to watch for. this was a problem in parkton at middletown road. use extra caution. the harrisburg expressway is not bad. looking good on 95 out of the northeast. we have an accident in edgewood. those delays on the west side. that is from 795 down towards edmondson. we switch over to traffic at white marsh. a bit slow as you get closer to the beltway. this is the west side. that is what the delays look like all the way down a request a mild day for mid december. >> not as sunny as yesterday.

more cloud cover. 51 at the airport. about 10 degrees warmer than yesterday. 55 tomorrow. a chance for some rain and it will get colder as we get into the weekend. the rain even tomorrow and is not look like a big deal. >> looking for more weather and traffic together? be sure to join us this morning for 11 news at 7:00 a.m. on wbal plus. >> you'll find more local news as well as up-to-date traffic and weather information. you can find it all on comcast channel 208, verizon fios 460, and 11-2. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we will be back with a live update at 7:25. >> follow breaking news and weather any time at wbaltv.com, and stay connected with us on facebook and twitter.