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firefighters in hartford county are on the scene of a house fire. the fire broke out just before 5:00 this evening. we have a crew on the way to the scene. ♪ with ravens players and fans during up for the big playoff game tomorrow against the houston texans, you can feel the excitement around baltimore. we are live in federal hill searching out purple fever. >> apparently, this cold weather in baltimore has not stopped these tax and fans from invading ravens territory. i talked to a bartender. she said some guys came in with cowboy boots on, cowboy hats, and they were blasting country music. we also caught up with some other texas fans who were hanging out with ravens fans.

this woman is visiting from houston, texas. she travels all the way to baltimore to cheer her home team on. these ravens fans are putting their rivalry aside and engaging susan and her friends in conversation. >> people here are fantastic. ravens fans are awesome. it all starts out zero and 20. >> trying to show -- 0 to 0. >> the temperature out here has dropped gradually. i have my gloves on. what can we expect for tomorrow's game? john collins is standing by in the storm's center. >> today was a little warmer

than we expect tomorrow to be. the entire eastern seaboard is a little bit on the chilly side. let's take a look at what the playoffs weather is going to be like. we do have a game tonight, and it is up in boston. it was nice in san francisco this afternoon. boston's temperature 21 to 16. at least they will not have any style. in a cold night. tomorrow, our weather calls for temperatures in the low to mid- 30's. the winds will not be that strong. the game begins at 1:00. in green bay, temperatures are close to what we will have. mostly in the upper 20's. no snow in the forecast. there is a look at the playoffs weather. we will look at your -- your weather in just a minute. >> maryland state police have arrested a man in connection with an assault and robbery at a carroll county convenience store

earlier this month. 21-year-old darrell l. webb jr. was arrested this morning. police say early on january 5, he attacked the convenience store clerk. he still lottery tickets. -- stole lottery tickets. baltimore county police are searching for suspects under the man was a salted over route 295. the attack happened just before 8:30. police said the 39-year-old was attacked by three men. police say they have identified this area as a potential problem and they have increased patrols. >> we are reminding pedestrians, it is getting darker earlier. please use caution in the area. remain alert to your surroundings. >> the victim was taken to shock trauma for treatment. police say if you have any

information, please contact metro crimestoppers. baltimore city police investigated and run involving a pedestrian in east baltimore. it happened just before 1:00 this afternoon. police tell us a person was struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene. the victim was taken to the hospital. the city police accident investigation team was called to the scene. city firefighters battled the cold temperatures this morning. the fires started around 5:00 this morning. the fire spread to two adjoining homes. cold temperatures prompted fire officials to be asked -- to ask the salt the brunt in. >> -- salt be brought again. >> the gop presidential candidate are squaring off in south carolina, one week to the day before the big primary. they're reaching out for the

social conservatives of the state, or still trying decide do they want to see face-off against president obama. >> one week before the south carolina primary, there is a showdown between mitt romney and the candidates vying to be the anti-romney. rick santorum, least his sharpest attack yet. >> there is a much better chance of winning those states and the executive from the bain capital. >> attacks forced to the front runner to soften his tone. >> i am concerned about our poor in this country. >> mitt romney has a 21% lead over ron paul and rick santorum. >> i am probably the most pro- capitalist individual in this state.

>> south carolina social conservatives are still shopping around. jon huntsman is open to split the vote and it works to his advantage. >> i suspect we will do well here. >> i have a major announcement to make. >> stephen colbert is hinting he might throw his hat into the rain. although he has missed south carolina's filing deadline. >> coming up next, our russian spacecraft failed at its mission to mars. it is on its way back to a crash landing on earth. a desperate search for survivors after a cruise ship

>> the search continues for survivors under a luxury cruise liner sank off the coast of

italy last night. it was carrying more than 4200 people when it ran aground near the coast of tuscany. three people have been killed and more than 40 are still unaccounted for. a gash in the hold sent water rushing and and cause the ship. passengers described something absolutely terrifying. >> it was very difficult for the lifeboats. the ship was at an angle. the lifeboat cannot goads down the side of the boats. one of the boats was caught on the railing. everybody is screaming. >> according to italian media, the captain has been taken to jail. he is under investigation for alleged manslaughter, abandoned -- abandoning his ship while people were still aboard. a russian satellite once headed to the martian moon is expected to plunge back to earth as early as tomorrow. russian space officials said the

program ran summer in the indian ocean west of the indonesian island of java. the 14 tons spacecraft as opposed to retrieve soil samples from the moon, but got stuck in the orbit of earth. dozens of organizations are monitoring the return path of the satellite. >> that is not the kind you pay $20 million to go on, is it? the most lovable of ravens. see what kind of game he might have, coming up next and sports. >> temperatures have been up and down. we're just down right now. chilly ratings for the next day or two.

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>> your insta-weather-plus forecast -- >> it was a cold day to day. we had some scattered clouds here and there. looking at the radar, some clouds have slipped and, an indication there might be a couple of queries in pennsylvania. flurries are not what we are concerned about in the forecast. things are dry, the atmosphere is really dry. let's take a look at what happened today. that sets us up for the forecast tomorrow. at the airports, it made it to 38.

these temperatures are degree or two up below the average for the season. we are getting a reenforcing shot of cold air tonight. that will drop these temperatures. 25 and 30 where the lows this morning. record snowfall for the state was over 6 inches. right at the freezing point on the boardwalk. westminster, 30, along with frederick. it is still in the teens in oakland. here is the satellite image showing everything coming at us from the west. a couple of sprinkles down to the south. there is this little clipper down in kentucky and tennessee. it is moving to the east. it is writing kind of lull and gaining more for virginia that it is for us. the loan -- it is writing at kind kudlow and it is aiming at

more for virginia benefits for us. it keeps trying to push in some warm air. our forecast tonight, seasonably cold. northwest breeze at 227. we might get a fuller, but a very slight chance. unseasonably cold. in the mid-30's on average around the area. a few degrees colder than it was today. not a big breeze, but there will be small craft advisories out in the bay. here is that little clip for heading to the south. fair weather during the day tomorrow. when we get into monday, monday looks like a decent day. there is a system a little more vigorous coming in from the south and of bringing a lot of moisture. by monday night and tuesday, we have a chance of some rain. we will review the forecast for the game tomorrow.

north to northwest wind at 10 to 15. wind chill at about 25. here is your seven-day forecast. it looks like we will see an increase in clouds on monday. arrange on tuesday. blustery and colder wednesday, thursday, and friday. >> this is 11 sports. >> story lines we of all digested this week. the ravens -- what about ray rice? he cracked 2000 total yards this season. he wants to remove the stain of a playoff from last season. he sounds little anxious to take the field. >> to tell you how great i feel

going into this game, everybody knows -- i think this team is ready. we are ready. everybody knows what is at stake. we have been in the playoffs for the last four years. getting here is not a good enough anymore. >> a whole hour on the matchup tonight in about 40 minutes. we will break down the game. the road to indianapolis, tonight at 7:00. it will not interfere with your review and the other afc. ahmadabad seem to burst tebow mania. it takes one more game to bernal momentum. -- bern that momentum. the overtime stunner led many on a magical ride that might take

them all the way to the super bowl. >> we are excited. every week, trying to learn and improve and did better. i enjoyed the journey. i have fun every day, and that is what i am trying to do. live out my dream and get better. >> he is so likable. the terps host georgia tech tomorrow. today, another reason to dislike williams. florida state, first half. 19-11, seminoles. 32 points, a career high.

we have 60 seconds left. they leave the court to avoid a fan rush. not sure which is more embarrassing, that behavior, or the final score, 90-57. army and navy in annapolis. neither team are that great, but a sellout atmosphere like a playoff. you have to enjoy this rivalry. armey is the opening three, wow. navy is sticking around, though. tied at 12. navy is trying to break a nine- game losing streak. army enjoys some serious bragging rights, 75-62. double header in annapolis.

the ladies of the military competing as well. audrey bauer knocking down that three. 50-42. armies fighting back, as you expect. tied at 54. navy goes inside, 58-goody six the naval academy. stay with us. we will take a look at the forecast for it after this. clinically proven unisom helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep so you wake rested. unisom. fall asleep faster. sleep longer.

>> purple playoff fever is on the rise as the ravens ready for tomorrow's showdown.

search for survivors in italian waters after a luxury cruise ship ran aground.

>> is going to be called tomorrow. >> if you were going to the game, or even if you are not going to the game. >> 35 tomorrow for the high. bundle up.

monday, increasing clouds. monday night and tuesday into rain. >> thank you. your big show is at 7:00. >> that is it for the news at 6:00. we will see you back here tonight after the game. >> a follow breaking news and weather any time that wbaltv.com. stay connected with the son facebook and twitter. >> relentless.

this were defined baltimore ravens this season. as we head into the divisional playoff game, with the houston texans, we take a look back. john harbaugh -- led the ravens to a perfect record. starting with a member 0 when bonds of timberland. the team made three stops on sunday night football and a special primetime appearance on thanksgiving night. the brothers cost for the first time as head coaches. from the start of the season, the team's goal was to run the rights to host the divisional playoffs. when used in takes the field, they will face a ferocious ravens team determined to get to the afc championship game and beyond. there is no doubt that john harbaugh -- attack this day with

an enthusiasm on known to mankind. as the town continues to support our beloved ravens, we at wbal-tv continued to show our support. we wish our team good luck as this fight to bring the trophy back to baltimore.