rain is in the southern suburbs. sprinkles in the northern suburbs. we take a look at the temperatures. 43 with a southwest wind at 8. --l be in the 50's today week will be in the 50's today and on the breezy side. we will check the seven-day forecast going into the weekend. >> good morning. we're dealing with some slippery roads and plenty of access. westbound 50 closed because of a crash. northbound 95 approaching eastern avenue, a vehicle off to the right shoulder. they may have to block a lane. trenton road, we have an accident in upperco at pleasant

valley, another crash. this one should be out of there by now. and overturned salt struck. it is slippery out there -- and overturned salt truck. this is davidsonville road. no sign of any delays because of that accident. 95 at eastern avenue, the accident is off to the right shoulder. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. over to you. >> take care. taxr taxes and mitt romney's returns were hot topics at last night's gop debate. kate amara has a wrapup. good morning. >> with jon huntsman out of the race, the five remaining candidates faced off last night. front runner mitt romney was

under attack from his rival in the latest gop debate. nuking -- led the charge against romney -- newt gingrich led the charge against romney. >> if i had something that was supporting me, i would say, stop it. >> we're talking about super pak c adds. you have a super pac ad that attacks me. >> they were trying to outdo each other. >> the highest federal income tax any american should have to pay? >> it was 0%. what is so bad about that? >> mitt, would be for you to

release your income-tax so the people of this country can see how you made your money. >> mitt romney said it was something he would consider. >> people have replaced them in april. >> mitt romney is leading in the polls in south carolina. the primary is saturday. >> what of the other candidates done in terms of tax returns? >> rick perry says he has released his personal income tax returns. newt gingrich said he will like to do the same letter this week. >> kate amara, thank you. >> the search continues for three men.

kim dacey is live outside johns hopkins bayview burn center were one of the victims is recovering. >> the family is still in shock and they have asked us not to identify them. on january 11, the victim was on his way back to this home when three armed and masked man suddenly forced their way in and demanded money. the fiancee and the three young children were forced to stay in an upstairs bedroom. his face was slashed and his hands were burned. they took an upstairs and struck him several times with a firearm. the suspect eventually fled the home with a car which was found abandoned. the family hopes telling this ordeal will help bring the suspect to justice. >> i feel like the more that is

publicize, the more chances and he is likely to be caught and this does not happen to someone else. >> anyone with information should contact metro crime stoppers, 1-866-7-lockup. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> jury selection begins in a civil rights trial which concerns the death of a man after he was shocked by a deputy stun gun. this was in november of 2007. he was hit twice with a stun gun while trying to break up a fight. he was hearing impaired and was not he wearing his hearing aid. a body washed ashore in annapolis. the body was found on monday morning. no word on the victim's identity or gender.

an autopsy is being performed. there was a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian that happened on monday afternoon. the driver fled the scene. the victim is in serious condition. >> half a dozen occupy protesters were arrested. authorities say police asked the protesters to leave several times before moving in. six people were arrested for trespassing. protesters want money to be used for school construction. the james senate office building in annapolis remains closed after a water main break. water filled parts of the third

and fourth floors of the building. that line simply wore out. roger goodell held a fan for it with about 75 ravens season ticket holders. they discussed the prospect of holding a super bowl in charm city. he did say that baltimore would not be ruled out because it does not have a dome. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think baltimore would make a good host city for a super bowl? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 39 degrees on tv hill. a young child accused in a stabbing. >> a mother and her young children trapped inside a car. how they are doing this morning. >> this is 50 air route424.

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>> welcome back. 5:10. we have some rain out there mostly south of baltimore. back down towards the d.c. look at the temperatures. 43 at the airport. 30's of the north.

a high temperature of 52. it will be on the breezy side with off and on rain showers expected through this evening. it will come back and check the forecast going into the weekend. >> a 5-year-old is in police custody after reportedly stabbed three people in virginia. the victims were all members of the child's family. one of the four accusers of bernie fine says he lied about the claims of sexual abuse. he said he lied to police to get back geat fine. fine helped raise him after his parents died. >> a mother and her daughters are safe after a dramatic crash in california. they were rescued after the vehicle was dangling from a

freeway. the mother and her daughters were pulled out of a car about an hour later. everybody is okay. the infant slept through the entire ordeal. >> the truck driver died. 5:12. 39 degrees on tv hill. an online retailer announced they have been hacked. >> there could be some pitfalls. >> we are checking on several accidents. we still have all lanes closed we still have all lanes closed westbound

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>> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. right now we have slick roads. you need some extra time as you head out. westbound 50 is closed at davidsonville road. we have an accident. 450 is a better bet. we have a problem on 95 approaching eastern avenue. there was an accident off to the right shoulder. trenton road, an accident to avoid. another in westminster at pleasant valley. be careful at these locations. this is 50 at 424.

the accident is on the westbound side of 50. this is 95 at eastern avenue appeared they do have the car in a flat bed. everything is clearing as we speak. some good news. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to vanetta brooks of the mta system. good morning. >> we have a pretty good start so far. the number 1 line is diverting. the 36 bus is not stopping at washington and monroe because of construction. no delays on the penn, camden, and brunswick lines. i'm vanetta brooks. now back to tony pann. >> good morning. we're starting out with some rain in some neighborhoods. some rain around annapolis and the airport. just sprinkles in the northern suburbs. let's take a wider view of the

radar. showers and a few thunderstorms back across the ohio valley. some heavier rain moving across the mountains. if it is not raining in your house, take an umbrella with you. 43 degrees at the airport with a southwest wind. it will be a breezy day. we will see cloud cover and showers. will push thewind temperatures into the 50's this afternoon. in the 30's around the pennsylvania line. off and on rain showers today. the best chance for rain will be this afternoon. cloudy and breezy with temperatures around 52 degrees. showers early tonight. temperatures drop back into the

mid 30's. tomorrow, that storm will be pushing away to the northeast. it will be kind of a windy day and colder with temperatures in the upper 30's and low 40's on wednesday. 52 today. 41 tomorrow. a clipper storm moves in on thursday. 37 for the high temperature. another 1 muezzin on friday night and saturday with a chance for -- another one moves in on friday night and saturday with a chance for a light rain or snow. >> if you shop on the website your personal information is at risk. hackers may have stolen personal affirmation of as many as 24

million customers. they have reset more than 24 million passwords exposed during the packing. customers are urged to changed their password. prepaid debit cards are becoming a more popular financial tool. not all cards are created equal. how the wrong one can cost you big bucks. >> users load of money on to the card. but some of the cards have drawn criticism for associated fees. >> the primary downside are the fees.

the fees themselves are modest but they can amount quickly. >> that can include fees for making atm withdrawals or even monthly or yearly fees for even holding the cards. >> that is where you will find out that this will be truly a fit for you. you have to be dialed into what the fees are. >> think ahead about the services you need in a card. make sure there are no extra cost attached. >> j.p. morgan chase is going after o.j. simpson's house. jane king has the bloomberg business report. hi, jane. >> hello, stan.

apple is holding an event here in new york on thursday. did not expect any huge product launches. this will focus on education and electronic text books. production under way of the new ipad 3. it may go on sale in march. stock futures are looking hire. markets were closed yesterday -- stock futures are looking higher. more problems for o.j. simpson. a foreclosure on his miami home. he is still in a nevada prison. fannie mae and freddie mac back in the news. government regulators will cut

the pay for the new incoming ceo. some are considering the idea of a $1 salary. they are still selling quite well and getting more discreet about it as customers prefer to show off last in times like this. i'm jane king reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. >> i have a $25 el chepo. >> that is all you need. >> thank you. 39 degrees on tv hill. 39 degrees on tv hill.

>> people from around the country gathered to celebrate

the life of dr. martin luther king jr. students work on a number of projects. some of those projects included making valentine's day cards for soldiers and making torture packages for those in need. try packages.toilet to packag >> they came together and they plan those projects that their child can work on to honor dr. king. >> students were taught a number of environmentally friendly projects. president obama rolled up his sleeves to help renovate it washington, d.c., school library. they spent the holiday

building bookcases. this is the third year at the first family and has volunteered on dr. king's birthday. >> a memorial will be held today for ron smith. at 11:00 a.m., many were gathered to remember the beloved voice of baltimore talk radio who passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. the service will be broadcast live on wbal radio. you will be speaking there. coming up, a look at what can expect in testimony. >> an anne arundel county family is speaking out about their terrifying ordeal. i have details. >> the decision for the captain being blamed for the capsizing of this cruise ship.

>> we do have some rain in the forecast. will check hd doppler when we come back. >> some problems as a result of those wet roads. those wet roads.

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>> 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. we have some rain in the forecast this morning. >> we have some warburg temperatures. it is around 40 right now. -- we have some warmer temperatures. some sprinkles around annapolis. at least for now it is not too bad. the rain will pick up in intensity later today. 43 at the airport.

it will be breezy and mild this afternoon with off and on rain showers. a high temperature of 52. we're making a trade-off for some warmer temperatures. the cold will be back. >> the roads are little slick. westbound 50 has been blocked because of an accident at davidsonville road. the westbound lanes are shut down. 450 is a much better bet. we have an accident at gunpowder road in hampstead. trenton road in upperco, a crash being cleared, and one in westminster at pleasant valley road. this is 50 at davidsonville road. be accident is westbound 50. this is 795 at franklin.

southbound traffic is looking heavy as of volume starts to pick up. everything else running smoothly so far this morning. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. back to you. >> a glen burnie family shares a terrifying ordeal. >> they say three men broke into their home and held them captives. one victim is still in the hospital. kim dacey joins us with more details on the story. >> the family is still in shock and fear for their lives. they want to speak out and share their story to prevent this from happening to another family. authorities say a man was on his way back to visit glen burnie home on cedar furnace circle

when three armed and masked men forced their way in and demanded money. >> i got up and i went out of my bedroom and peered over to the top of the stairs to see what was going on and i saw a man with masks and they were wrestling with him and i went from the corner to get my children. >> the fiancee and young children have to stay inside an upstairs bedroom. his face was slashed and his bhands were burned. >> they put an iron on the red hot range. my hands were tied behind my back and they burned my hands. >> he says they took him upstairs where they struck him several times with the firearm because there is nothing that can prepare someone for that. >> the suspect fled the home

with money, electronics, and a vehicle. >> i feel like the more this is publicized, the more chances that he is going to be caught and that this won't happen to someone else. >> anyone with information should contact metro crime stoppers at 1-866-7-lockup. reporting live, kim dacey, wbal- tv 11 news. >> thank you. testimony will continue in the trial of lee stevens. he's accused of stabbing to death a corrections officer back in 2006. an expert in prison security will be called to testify to show how easy it was to read the doors allowing them to leave their cells. the state is seeking the death penalty. protesters calling for the repeal of capital punishment. kim is the sister of troy davis.

his case drew national attention after his family claimed he was links to the case. >> the prosecutors and the police officers made mistakes. you did not take one life for another life. >> there were questions about the eyewitness testimony. >> police continued to search for three suspects accused of stealing a medical equipment from sinai hospital. these are the surveillance photos. they loaded a large piece of equipment and drove off. call if you have any

information. >> a judge will decide whether to keep the captain of a shipwrecked cruise liner in custody. many passengers point the finger at the captain and crew for what they call a chaotic evacuation. >> pandemoniums just started. >> they are returning home and they are talking about their narrow escape. >> i figured this was it when it went on its side. >> the ship hit the reef and began to tilt. they were told there was an electrical problem. >> i did not appreciate being lied to about a generator when it sounded like a freight train ran through the dining room. >> friends of this coupled said

they are praying for the couple's safe return. >> maybe we will not find them. >> some say the disaster will have a lasting affect. >> there was no leadership. there was no direction. a lot of lives were lost because there was not any help, and things need to change. >> survivors say they want a better prepared crew. the cruise line said the crew members acted bravely. >> terrifying situation. >> 39 degrees on tv hill. thyroid cancer appears to be on the rise. >> like coffee my protector

against diabetes -- why coffee might protect against diabetes. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. do you think baltimore would make a good host city for a super bowl? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> reports of some icy conditions including in hampstead where we have an acci

>> welcome back. 42 degrees downtown. temperatures in the upper 30's in the northern suburbs. it is warmer than yesterday. we're picking up some rain showers mostly south of baltimore. some light rain around annapolis

and moving towards d.c. a better chance for rain later this morning and afternoon. a high temperature of 52. we will check the seven-day forecast going into the weekend in just a few minutes. >> thyroid cancer is on the rise. medical researchers did not know why. >> more than 56,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year. some think better screening is the reason for the increase. doctors believe obesity play a part in the disease. the more dental x-rays a person has, the higher the rest. -- the higher the risk. more details on why coffee might

help protect against type 2 diabetes. >> three compounds in coffee appear to block a protein associated with type 2 diabetes from accumulating. one of them is caffeine. decaffeinated coffee might work just as well but more studies need to be done. >> 39 degrees on tv hill. >> pete gilbert would join this and he will break down how the ravens survived sunday's game. >> baltimore city is hosting another restaurant week. we will show you the food when we come back. >> some slick roads this morning. the 2-4-6-8 value menu's

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>> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. . it is kind of busy. we start on westbound 50 closed at davidsonville road because of an accident. 450 is your alternate. trenton road, another accident. another in westminster at pleasant valley road. the rest of the major roadways are looking ok. this is 70 at 29. east and westbound traffic in pretty good shape. give yourself some extra time this morning. this is the harrisburg expressway at warrant road. no sign of delays. everything looks good -- at warren road. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to vanetta brooks of the mta system. good morning.

>> good morning. if you bust diversions. madison apartments are being diverted. the 36 line is not stopping at washington and monroe because of construction. the penn, camden, and brunswick lines showing no delays. i am a vanetta brooks. now back to tony pann. >> thank you. we'll look at the seven-day forecast in just a moment. first let's say good morning to ava marie who stopped in canton talking about restaurant week. you have some fantastic dishes. >> good morning. i always managed to sneak by way into the food assignments. restaurant week begins this friday and runs into next weekend. you have lots of opportunities to enjoy some great food. we're live in canton.

you guys are running -- participating in a restaurant week. you're getting great food at a great price. >> absolutely. this is a slow time of year. >> what are some of the options? >> this is our fall harvest salad. and the seared scallop dish, with two appetizers. a third course for lunch. three entrees to choose from. this is bread pudding. we have a classic cheesecake to get to that super dense cheesecake without trying to kill you. >> we talk about the price. this is about $20.12 for lunch and that is incredible considering how exquisite these meals are.

>> we have our normal menus that are available. we try to show our own talents to showcase our self. >> it gives people lots of chances to try foods. i like to mix and match my meals. it is benefiting the journey home. >> we are more than happy to help. >> that helps to reduce homelessness in the city. restaurants are a curse you to get out and injure some great food at a great price. -- restaurants are encouraging you to get out and enjoy some great food at a great price. we will go back to tony. i don't know where to start. probably the scallops. >> people don't think about

baltimore as a fine dining destination. there are some fine restaurants. thank you, ava. she will show less fantastic dishes all morning long. most of the rain is south of baltimore down around d.c. you see activity off to the west. heavy activity across west virginia and indiana. it is a good idea to praise the umbrella up with you. the better the chance that rates will catch up to as we move through the day. it will be a mild day. -- the better the chance the rain will catch up. we will see some rain and cloud cover. temperatures will go into the 50's this afternoon. 38 in parkton. chilly up north. 46 degrees in annapolis.

i think everybody will sneak into the 50's. rain showers often on today. kinder breezy but mild with a high temperature neared 52. -- kind of breezy. rain showers early tonight but then clearing after midnight. temperatures will drop into the mid 30's. tomorrow, that storm will pull away from us and high pressure will move in behind it. the pressure gradient will be kind of strong. we expect some gusty winds tomorrow and that will drag in some colder air. temperatures in the 40's but it will feel colder because of the wind. 52 today with off and on rain showers. breezy and colder tomorrow.

a clipper storm comes in late on thursday with a chance for a light snow laid in the day. another clippers start on friday night and saturday with a chance for a light rain or snow. i did not see any big snowstorms on the horizon. back up to 50 next week. >> 39 degrees on tv hill. coming up, we'll look at one of your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers.

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it felt like a war of attrition for the ravens on sunday. players and coaches are breathing a sigh of relief. it is the price you pay for high expectations. turnovers was the key. jacoby jones made a mistake. jimmy smith right there to recover. ravens cash in. flacco to chris wilson, a touchdown. the rookie quarterback for used and was poised at time but he made plenty of work to mistakes. picked off by lardarius webb. the offense was spinning its wheels. 10 yards there to anquan boldin.

foster rush for over 100 yards against the ravens in a playoff game. the ravens won ugly. john harbaugh was appreciative of having a home game and delivering for the city. >> how much the ravens mean to baltimore and how much the fans mean to the players. it was epitomizing that game last night. it was a tough game. it was a typical 2001 baltimore ravens type of a football game. our fans were right in there fighting the hallway. >> by any means necessary. on saturday night, another installment of the road to indianapolis. gerry sandusky and myself will have all you need to know about sunday's championship game. make sure to tune in.

>> feeling good about it? >> this team has a way. >> some hotels get together on their own website. >> the possibility for more red light and speed cameras in baltimore county. >> coffee may be the key to preventing one of the most common forms of reproductive cancer. >> we will try out some rain for warmer temperatures. the complete forecast is coming up. >> several accidents including one blocking lanes on 50 this morning.

>> a family was held. >> new romney is the man to beat. i have highlights from the latest gop debate. >> san diego, an orange, baltimore? tell us what you think. >> some rain in the forecast today but with warmer 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. >> i think the rain will catch up to everybody. up to everybody.