now. fire crews are in the process of clearing, it is still shut down. we have video to show you of what it looked like earlier. shortly after 3:30, a tractor- trailer was leaking some type of product. the fire department responded. because of the opinion has that situation, they shot down eastbound route 50 at this location. a return to figure out exactly what type of product it was. the placards only indicated poison and that could be just about anything. the problem is the nightmare of the traffic. the traffic is track -- is backed up from this location all the way to i-97. if you think you're going to use the back roads, forget that. you might as well get to annapolis and grab a bite to eat.

>> thank you very much. police say they have been traveling to maryland from out of state to perform late term abortions. tonight, to doctors are charged with murder. >> a state senator is using the crime to push new legislation to further regulate abortion clinics in maryland. >> both of the doctors were taken into custody without incident. one in new jersey and the other in utah. one state senator says when it comes to abortion clinics in maryland, the laws are too relaxed and they need to be better regulated. it was an investigation that began back in august of 2010. after investigators say a young adult female from out of state was rushed to union hospital

after complications from a medical procedure performed at 126 east high street. police say it was later found out the patients had been driven from new jersey to receive an abortion. doctors were on premises during the time of the incident. human remains were found inside a freezer chest. it was later determined the doctor had been escorting patients to the location. on december 28, both doctors were arrested and charged with murder. >> regardless of how anybody feels about the issue, nobody wants to see women killed. >> senator nancy jacobs of the 34 district, after getting wind of the allegations, drafted a bill that would better regulate abortion clinics in maryland. in this case, women were ferried into maryland or the laws are much more relaxed.

>> it is not regulated in maryland at all. there is no requirement for safe abortions. >> despite the bill's failure, the senator feels that given the fact these doctors were charged, the department of health and mental hygiene is expected to adopt several other laws recommendations, including making abortion clinics fall under ambulatory surgical care facilities. >> they worked with both sides of the issue. people on both sides of the issue. they came up with regulations this past summer. while the regulations did not do everything that my legislation did, they were an excellent start. right now, you have no idea how many abortions are performed in the state of maryland. >> both doctors are facing extradition back here to maryland and are facing first and second degree murder charges, as well as conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

>> it was breaking news tonight from mayor stephanie rawlings blake that the city of baltimore has ended its partnership with the racing development. officials are demanding immediate payment of debts owed by the group. the cost stems from admission and amusement taxes. there is also a race event feet, clocking in at $2.5 million. -- a race events fee, clocking in at $2.5 million. another $50,000 will go to the use of the parking facility. the city now has the right to move forward with other individuals and organizations ever interested in conducting motorsports events in baltimore. >> people in hartford county raised thousands of dollars for a teacher after learning she was

dying of cancer. they now tell us she was never sick. how does this information come out? >> a school employees who became suspicious of the teacher contacted the hartford county sheriff's deputies. charges are pending. the alleged fraud was reported december 12. deputies have not released the teacher's name. >> concern for a teacher at baker field elementary has changed toanger. co-workers who gave financial support now wonder if they were duped. >> what i can tell you is that we had a victim of reported to our agency that there was a co- worker who was stating that she had cancer, and this victim and several of her co-workers allegedly were giving the suspect monies for necessities. >> hartford county sheriff's deputies are investigating a case of possible fraud. a 24-year-old teacher is accused

of telling school employees that she had cancer, and struggled to provide for herself. >> the detectives need to complete their investigation to determine what crime was committed. >> co-workers raised approximately $10,000. they began to pay rent, buy groceries, and supply funds for various flights to several states for allegedly cancer treatments. during the summer, she advised that the cancer had been diagnosed as stage 4. she only had a 15% chance of survival. the woman's co-workers organized more fund-raisers. now they do not believe the teacher had cancer and they're calling for her to face charges. area residents are commenting on the alleged deception. one person writes about the feeling betrayed. "i do not think there is one co- worker that has shared their friendship, part, money, etc.

come up with this individual." another person writes " colleagues paid for what they thought were out-of-pocket medical expenses to lift the spirits of the young women they thought was dying. " "there were many people close to this young woman ended whatever date needed to the helper out." >> there is not a lot of -- there is not a lot i can share. >> we contacted hartford county public schools about the investigation. a school spokeswoman tells us it is a personnel matter. the teacher is on authorized leave. the school district is conducting its own investigation. >> republican presidential candidates are crisscrossing iowa and making their closing arguments. the latest polling shows a close

race for the lead. many say they are still undecided. >> we saw a rare show of emotion on the campaign trail as the candidates make their final push. tears on the campaign trail, newt gingrich broke down during a coffee break event. >> excuse me. >> he was discussing his late mother's battle with mental illness. >> this comes directly from dealing with -- dealing with the real problems. >> gingrich has dropped to fifth place in iowa. the poll shows mitt romney and ron paul in a dead heat for the lead. at a stop in westdes moines, mitt romney chided president obama pour vacationing in

hawaii. >> they want to raise taxes, borrow money, print money. >> rick santorum is writing a last-minute hawkeye state surge, coming in third. >> we feel very good that this is a grassroots spark. >> rick perry continued his attacks on the former senator. >> he voted to raise the debt ceiling eight times. >> iowans make their choices on tuesday. the latest national polls show mitt romney and newt gingrich fighting for the lead. >> we have a special section on our website. how it works and a look at winners in the past. just go to wbaltv.com.

>> 2011 brought a record breaking gas prices, but not in a good way. this year, the highest reported gas prices. in the last week or so, prices were on a steady decline, but now they're back on the rise. that trend is expected to continue in 2012. aaa officials expect a jump in prices in the spring. >> still ahead, the ravens swept the steelers this season. first time they did that since 2006. >> the team has a chance to win the afc north and sweep the entire division. >> thousands of spectators are expected to come out of the inner harbor to rein in the new year. we will tell you how the city plans to keep them safe. >> the coldest air of the winter

season is on tap. we will check the seven-day forecast in just a few minutes. 45 at the airport. the w

>> 2012 is right around the corner. the city of baltimore is taking into high gear. >> you know how it goes, tens of thousands of revelers expected to crowd downtown for the fireworks. we are live at the inner harbor with a look at what authorities are doing to make sure everything is safe. >> officials expect 30,000 to 40,000 spectators to come to the inner harbor. but those kinds of numbers, the city is taking every step to ensure a safe new year's celebration. as 2012 draws near, the city of

baltimore looks to offer revelers at a breathtaking event at the inner harbor this saturday. >> right at the stroke of midnight, the fireworks began. -- the fireworks began. >> preparations for a new year's eve spectacular, crews have been working four days to line up the 2000 fireworks shells. it is a massive 18-minute fireworks show. >> it is something to see a live. >> baltimore city police, fire, and the u.s. coast guard will be on hand. the temporary fences, which will extend on the southeast side of the harbor all the weight around the harbor to nearly president street on the northeast side. the public will be funneled through an nine entrances,

flashing on this map. >> we are grateful for all the agencies participating. helping us to produce this show. >> the baltimore office of a promotion in the arts is a nonprofit organization which helps the city to put on the show. this year's show was in jeopardy due to a lack of funding. >> baltimore's business community stepped up. this is a tradition that has been going on for 30 years. >> the celebration kicks off at 9:00 with live entertainment. if you plan on coming, be aware, street parking is very limited. you may want to take public transportation. >> york insta-weather-plus forecast --

>> it turned out to be a pretty nice day today. we had some sunshine, at least through most of the morning. we made it up to 54 degrees. 45 at the airport, 42 in part in. -- parkton. right now, it is just high clouds. there is a potent storm system coming at us from the great lakes. it has some rain and some snow. some rainshowers coming out of ohio and into west virginia. as we head into the night, some of those rain showers may catch up to us in baltimore. partly cloudy skies to start the night. maybe some rain showers. temperatures will settle back into the 30's. during the day tomorrow, as the storm pulls away, there will be

a brief shot of some colder air tomorrow morning. it is going to clear up as we go into new year's eve. it should be no problem turning the page into the new year. some sunshine will break through as we head on into the afternoon. the temperatures are not bad, upper 40's and lower 50's. the temperatures will be in the mid-30's at midnight. the big changes going to comment on monday. an arctic cold front is going to go through on sunday night. it will open the door to all the arctic air that has been bottled up in canada. new year's day, we will still make it up to 53. the fund goes through sunday night and the temperatures drop off. the high temperature on monday will be in the morning. it will drop into the 20's in

the afternoon. a high of only 28 on tuesday. by far the coldest air mass we have seen so far this winter. >> this is 11 sports. >> both return to their practice today. surprisingly lot of people. he had already been ruled out of the game against the cincinnati bengals. they probably will not play, but now there is a chance. the ravens' need every break they can catch. last-minute drive to pittsburgh shows they can win anywhere. all four losses have come on the road. two straight losses in cincinnati, only seven points scored each time. >> this is a playoff game. we have to go finish what we

started. we know we are playing with the home field advantage. there is nothing else on our mind. >> where will you watch sunday's game? grab your cellphone and send a text. so far, most of you say you're going to watch from home. just 1% heading to cincinnati. heisman trophy winner plays likely is last game last night. what a show for all parties involved. the first quarter, by all laws of physics -- instead, an

amazing 24-yard touchdown. very special gunmen. -- very special young man. there is a fake. two of the finer scramble's you will see -- period. once again, your final comment 67-56. final seconds, carter, insanity. 104-102. 105-104, your final. please stay with us. a check of your forecast is

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>> here is what we're looking -- working on for 11:00 tonight. the city has cut its grand prix agreement with baltimore racing development. we are looking into what that means for the event in the future.

baltimore's murder rate, the lowest we have seen in decades. hear from the commissioner and his plan to reduce crime in 2012. that is all tonight.

some cold temperatures are getting ready to move into the area. >> after the first of the year. >> we had 54 today. >> tomorrow might be a couple of degrees cooler.

tomorrow, early tomorrow morning, and another one of those clippers storms will comment. it will clear up in the afternoon. new year's eve is going to be fine, in the 30's. the skies will be mostly clear. it might be a little breezy, but not bad. going into new year's day, that is when the changes will start to happen. an arctic front is going to go through sunday night. maybe just up to 28 on tuesday for a high temperature. there could be some snow flurries. with the wind, we are talking about when chills in the teens. it is going to feel like a different world. when you dropped 25 degrees in two days. >> a big change coming up. >> happy new year. thank you for joining us.