to cardinal. >> we knew it was coming even chile. we are delighted to be able to tell folks this. >> it makes me feel part of the historical process of the church. >> this is the fourth time and archbishop from baltimore has been elevated to cardinal. the most recent in the 1994. he spoke with rod daniels today about the appointment of his colleague. >> he spoke to me yesterday to say that he was thrilled. >> you could hear the excitement in his voice? the happiness? >> yes. but i can't imagine he was excited. we will have much more with the interview on a love the news tonight at 11:00. you can hear from baltimore's

catholic leader himself. it is all on wbaltv.com or you can share your well wishes as well. >> this of this fire has turned into a homicide investigation. baltimore city police say a retired principal was stabbed several times before her home was set on fire. >> city police shut down the entire block -- the 2600 block, construction equipment has been brought in. arson, atf, and homocide detectives are coming through what is left of the house. >> as a result, which was found to have multiple stab once. >> news of a stabbing death of mary hines brought tears and strong condemnation from neighbors, friends, and strangers. >> she did not bother anybody,

she was a nice lady. it should not happen. it should be done some -- there should be something done about that. >> she did not sound like she had an enemy in the world. >> she did not. she was a great lady. >> the murder of miss mary as she is known here is a surprise to everyone. her body was found on the first floor between the first and middle rooms. firefighters say her smoke alarms work but she moved slowly with a cane. gas and electric were shut off a while ago. >> we thought it was arson. we just found out it was a murder today. the said the lady was stabbed multiple times. i think that is a sad thing. i hope something will be done about it. >> what is left of the rubble is a major crime scene. agents with the bureau of alcohol tobacco and fire arms have teamed up with city homicide detectives. she was a fixture in the neighborhood for decades.

she held court for young people on her front porch to keep them out of trouble. school officials say she began teaching in 1948 and retired in 1981 as a school principal. many in the community to leave she either recognized for because of her from the nature simply opened in the door to her killer. >> at that age, he could have turned away and walked away. no matter what you did, just leave. that is the kind of world we are living in now. >> the killing is the second murder this new year in baltimore in addition to the homicide investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire. >> thank you. anne arundel county police are investigating their first murder of the new year. just before 2:30 this morning, the founder gregory sears friend of a gunshot wound in his

driveway. it is unclear if he was targeted or the victim of a random attack. >> the baltimore county man could spend up to 40 years in prison for the murder of a 60- year-old girl whose body was never found. prosecutors say the two met on my before granting to me. gross convicted in october and france expressed anger outside of the court room at the verdict and the sentence. >> how did they know this girl is really dead? they did not have anybody or dna. i think it is really circumstantial. >> he was also sentenced to 10 years for sexual assault. >> devon perry is charged for the rape of a 12-year-old girl at a skating rink in woodlawn. more charges against them have been dropped? >> assistant state attorney told

the judge today that she was not going to prosecute the charges of perverted practice and assault. there are several other charges -- for other charges being considered by the jury. those are second-degree rape and second degree sex offense. >> but the prosecution and defense klan surveillance video from the roller rink was crucial evidence. a 12-year-old girl was targeted and isolated in a dark room and 26-year-old davon perry one of three people who assaulted a young and naive and female. her will was overcome. she did not know what to do. she did not know how to get out of the situation. port saider saw her as an object and prey that is how they treated her.

she identified her attackers has tracy atkins, davon perry who was 24. the eefense attorney said it was a serious matter but not to base their decision on sympathy. speaking about him, he said another victory -- in other victim was created. he said she misidentified his client as one of her attackers. i am not saying she is lying, he said. i am saying she is confused. brown also focused on the lack of dna evidence saying there was no evidence showing my client did anything. he did not take the witness stand in his own defense, jurors have been deliberating for more than six hours.

>> thank you. tonight this man is behind bars charged with breaking into the homes of three women and sexually assaulting them. investigators say dna evidence linked clifford nelson 3 attacks back in november and december. he had a public enemy number 14 years when it comes to sex offenders. he now faces more than 30 charges ranging from burglary to rape and assault. police are looking for this man in connection of a transgendered grow in north baltimore. investigators say the victim told officers the suspect sexually assaulted her. it happened just before 3:30 on the morning of november 13. if you can identify this man or have any information, you are asked to call the baltimore city police. >> two people are recovering after a collapse of the building. the two people suffered minor

injuries at a nearby -- they were taken to a nearby hospital. on this hour there is no word of what caused the shelving to collapse. when a person is being treated in shock, after a two vehicle crashed that brought traffic on i 93 to a standstill. a chevy van was hit with another driver -- his car try to change flights and that caused the chevy to look twice. two people were ejected from the vehicle this by wearing their seat belts. the accident happened 5:30 this morning and it shut down all southbound lanes for nearly three hours. >> stop and go and a lot of congestion. more akin to where the accident would be, i did not see anything. i hope the girl is ok. that is my biggest concern. >> state police say there is no evidence alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash. >> there is still much more ahead tonight on a 11 is at

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>> martin luther king the third he spoke at john hopkins ever sees first commemoration in 1980 to return to the campus to honor his father. he spoke at the 30th anniversary commemorating and is celebrating his father's life. >> yes, my father delivered that incredible speech where he talked about his dreams to our nation. that dream, i must say, has not totally come to fruition. elements of that have. but you know what, we are going to need everybody's help. >> 8 john hopkins employees received the card luther king award for their outstanding service in 2011. the annual holiday is monday, january 16.

>> and to that commitment 2012 report we are in the new hampshire home stretch with just a few days before voters cast their ballots. the republican presidential candidates have stepped up pitches to their voters and attacks on each other. >> on the latest polls that shows the new hampshire -- mitt romney leading new hampshire added other key state but others are fast on his heels. mitt romney is still the overwhelming front runner with 40% support among likely republican voters and a jumping to 37% in south carolina. a 17 point gain since december. >> south carolina, it is up to you. >> he spent part of his day down south taking aim at president obama despite better job numbers. a drop in the unemployment rate

to 8.5%. >> this president as i understand how the economy works. it is time to get a president who does. >> rick santorum is surging again after a surprise finished this week in iowa. >> that is what i ask you to do. lead and not follow the national polls, not follow the pundits. lead and be bold. >> this election is wide open. >> newt gingrich play defense and contrast it his record with romney appeared >> get real, he is a massachusetts moderate. >> so did john huntsman touting a endorsement from the hometown paper, the boston globe appeared >> i feel very good where we sit because the state law as an underdog. >> also if seeking a strong finish is ron paul. >> we are predicting we are going to do very well on tuesday. >> polls show ron paul running a

distant second in new hampshire. rick perry returns to the state for a pair of debates this weekend. >> as we head into the primaries, we will take a closer look at the candidates leading up to the primary. first, ron paul. he has raised $13 million in three months. still, he finished third in the iowa caucuses and he continues to pull third in new hampshire. >> now, your insta-weather forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> early this morning it did not feel like it would be a 60 degree day. temperatures were still chilly in most of the mid-atlantic and even some subs 0 readings in far northern new england. and terrible it was for below zero to start the day. -- in care of though it was for

below zero to start the day. with the sunrise and a southwesterly breeze we ended up 22 degrees normal -- 22 degrees above normal. the normal high is only 41 degrees. our 63 degree reading was way above normal. 72 is the record high and that is safe for another year. echoes back to 1950. we had 3 inches of sw on this day in 1980 that but nothing in the rain gauge or on the snowboard to run the region today. we are looking at a dry weather forecast until the middle of next week. randallstown is at 49 degrees. columbia and howard county checking in at 50 degrees. cooling to 44 on the coast and ocean city. 53 in southern maryland. temperatures are well above freezing in the mountains. and little cloud cover early in the day. the temperature climbed 30 degrees within a four hour time span in baltimore. it will cool off rapidly to that

with mostly clear skies. the normal high as 41. some spots and baltimore will get below that. suburbs --when said that out of the southwest but the mild air from the ohio valley into the atlantic. this front will come in tomorrow night. temperatures will cool behind it. the arctic air is well to the north. this one will drop temperatures by about 10 degrees or so. when you are running 20 degrees above normal, a 10 degree drop is not that brittle. we will get some shock -- some sunshine for sunday. it will dry out before a real chance of any reign that arrives in the middle of the next week. other than a chance of an afternoon sprinkle, tomorrow is another day kind of like today. gusts of wind out of the west to 20 knots on the bay. the weather service is running a

small craft advisory on the day. 36 degrees on sunday with partly cloudy skies, a little chilly, that is not very cold. eastern shore, '50s tomorrow. lower eastern shore including ocean city a 10 degree drop. the coal from passing by tomorrow night. and 47 on monday. 53 degrees on tuesday sets the stage for a writ on wednesday that could be heavy. a front comes through on thursday and by next friday can be a little chilly again. >> thank you. $128 million, that was the power ball fries -- priced at a pennsylvania couple claimed it. they want to remain anonymous. the winning numbers were drawn christmas eve. the tickets were purchased at leslie's lounge.

they will use their price to pay off debts and donate some to charity. very sensible. >> the baltimore ravens hit pay dirt, the dow $128 million worth, but they had seven players on the afc roster in the pro bowl. even more exclusive, all-pro. league wide recognition for the best in the game. they get three first teamers. team with 13e sacks and seven forced fumbles. helping to acquire all of the talent has been eric decosta. has earned the reputation of the excellent judge of the future ability. three teams ask permission to interview him for a vacant general manager position.

rather than investigate, he said, no, i will stay in baltimore. he has strong local ties and no interest in leaving. a good organization takes care of itself. that is the case in the baltimore ravens front office. more on decosta look at the games coming up with the road to indianapolis. gerry sandusky have the first installment coming up tonight on wbal. more disturbing, a horrible morning for running backs coach herbie wilson. fire broke out early this morning and he suffered burns on 30 to 50% of his body. he remains in a medically induced, as he receives treatment. the determination for the cause of the fire. we wish him the very best as he begins a very painful recovery.

one of the toughest guys on the orioles' roster, he is not to fight through pain. it was not just pain he dealt with in 2011, it was serious injury but he did not know it. he underwent surgery to repair a torn muscle and helps to be back on opening day. he underwent an mri at the end of the season but it prevented a clear diagnosis. he hit 50 home runs last season. please stay with us. we will check the forecast with tom coming up and a bit.

>> coming up tonight, public enemy number one. that is what police are calling this man accused in the attack of three women and baltimore city. the evidence linking to the crime. what was thought to be a deadly fire in east baltimore is not a murder investigation. more of our exclusive interview on the elevation of edwino'brien

>> one more day? >> at least one more day. a sprinkle tomorrow evening and a cool front. that drops us nine or 10 degrees. some rain in the middle of next week to carry >> we can handle that. >> thank you for joining us.