debate that centered on its electability. romney came out swinging at deleting in south carolina on saturday. steve handelsman has the commitment 2012 update from tampa. >> new gingrich and mitt romney, each with one primary win, tried to finish each other off tonight in florida. >> is about leadership, and the speaker was given the opportunity to be the leader of our party in 1994, and at the end of four years, he had to resign in disgrace. >> the american public deserves a discussion of how to beat barack obama, and what to do about the economy. this is the worst kind of trivial politics. it ought to stop and look at the facts. >> ron paul is not attending in florida. rick santorum warning that al qaeda could be active in cuba. freddie mac is a big issue. the federally backed linder blamed by some for the mortgage mess. newt gingrich tonight released

his contract. >> he could have spoken out on a way to say these guys are wrong, this has to in, but instead were being paid by them. you were making million dollars at the same time people of florida are being hurt by millions of dollars pickax i am proud of the fact that i pay a lot of taxes. >> i would like to bring everybody else down to mitt's rate. >> the primary is a week from tomorrow. the combat will continue in television ads, millions of dollars worth in this state. steve handelsman, nbc news in tampa appear edgy and all the candidates in the race for the white house and keep track of who is in and out and who is leading the pack. i did all on the political pages of our website, -- find it all on our website, wbaltv.com. >> congress loman gabrielle giffords said she would give up

her seat in congress today. the tour comes a day after she posted on facebook that she would leave congress to focus on her recovery from assassination attempt last year. maryland congressman john sarbanes said that she will be missed. >> her determination and courage are unbelievable and i think she will continue to exert a lot of leadership in the country. i wish her all the best. >> she will return to the floor of the house one last time as a member of congress for tomorrow's state of the union address. today the supreme court unanimously agreed to bar police from installing tps without first getting approval from a judge. >> it is very rare that the supreme court delivers a quick or unanimous decision. today, the high court did both, handing down opinion that some call a critical blow to police, and others believe is a crucial

protection of privacy. many of us rely on gps to map out our destinations, but police can no longer deploy the technology at will to track suspects. >> i think it will be a shock to the law-enforcement community altogether. criminals don't really give information up to law enforcement. the always try to stay a step ahead of law enforcement. this has put us to steps behind. text the supreme court ruled that investigators have to get a search warrant before they can attach a gps device to someone's car. vernon is a homeland security analyst. as a former maryland state trooper, he says an author's ability to put a gps unit under a suspect's car without warning is a priceless investigative tool. >> the decision is very disappointing. we have used devices to track vehicles for years. the suspects don't know that we are tracking them.

you can put together a lot of useful information. >> nightclub owner anquan jones appealed to the high court after he was convicted on drug charges. his vehicle was tracked to a house used to stash drugs and money. the police inslled it in another jurisdiction after the warrant had expired. >> the decision is going to be very simple. the police will have to be a little more respectful of people's property rights. >> he believes the decision will have far reaching effects. >> time is of the essence. these devices are very critical and useful in investigations. this is really going to hamper law enforcement. >> the justices made it clear this will not be the last word, it comes to the high-tech surveillance of americans. >> prison authorities may soon be able to track in may to use

telephones. today columbia based itt excel as introduced cell hound, and company officials say the new device can detect of voice and data activity, as well as the location of a call, and then all our prison guards. experts said the technology is an alternative to jamming self on signals. in 2010, more than 21,000 cell phones were confiscated from inmates net credit nationwide. -- from inmates nationwide. >> governor o'malley unveiled his plans for 2012 with the bill that would legalize same- sex marriage at the top of his agenda. kai reed has details for us. >> the bills included in the governors' agenda were filed tonight, but in most cases, the exact language will not be available for a few days now. changes include protection for religious groups that do not want to recognize same-sex marriage. >> as expected, the governor's legislative agenda includes a civil marriage protection act that would legalize same-sex

marriage. the 2012 version provides more religious exemptions than last year's measure that narrowly passed in the senate and died in the house. governor o'malley shot a webb commercial in support of same- sex marriage. >> these are men and women who have all been elected independently who come to the maryland general assembly trying to do the right thing, boating with principal and also boding as the honest representatives of the opinions of the people they are elected to serve. >> the senate president mike miller made some predictions about the upcoming session at the it did after the governor reduced his proposed budget. >> it is a very boldgenda that will take up a lot of time and energy and debate. these people are going to earn their money here this year. trying to decide these issues, it is not going to be happy times. >> the governors' agenda also includes the maryland offshore wind energy act, that

establishes a renewable energy credit and to encourage private investment in offshore wind energy and promises to create 1800 new construction jobs and nearly 400 maintenance jobs. customers would pay out $2 additional on their monthly bills, starting in 2017, if the measure passed. also the flushed tax increase, the legislation aimed to reduce pollution in the chesapeake bay by providing grants to owners of waste water treatment plans for system improvement. grant money would be generated through of the increase for users of wastewater facilities. the governor intended to triple the tax, but the new plan is to double it. >> the governors' agenda includes infrastructure investment and innovation initiatives to benefit exchange pact and a sustainable growth act. we have more details on the agenda on our website compaq wbaltv.com -- our website,

wbaltv.com. exocarp lonely to baltimore city deputy mayor was vandalized over the weekend. she reported finding and obscenities scrawled on her car that was sitting outside in fullerton. she told police a similar incident happened six years ago when she was a city prosecutor. so far, no arrests have been made. baltimore priest has been removed as an associate pastor at a towson catholic church after he was arrested for indecent exposure. investigators found a father mark stewart bullock naked from the waist down last monday at a bookstore in abingdon. the owner pointed out the signs informing customers what activities are against the law while inside the establishment. >> no matter what he was, he was still arrested and his life was ruined. it is a sad thing. i guess it is worst that he was a priest, but he was still a

person, whatever his occupation was, and he broke the law. >> if convied, he could receive up to three years in prison and a $1,000 fine. he is scheduled to appear in court on march 6. an eastern man has admitted that he sexually exploited two miners to produce a child porn. 70-year-old paul brown pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two girls over it -- under the age of 10 over several months. a search warrant at his residence uncovered more than 600 images and videos of child pornography. brown must now register as a sex offender. he will be sentenced in april. officials are trying to figure out what sparked an early- morning fire in southwest baltimore. crews were called to sell fulton avenue around 6:00 this morning. we are told they ran into heavy smoke and fire on the first four. investigators say a 45-year-old woman, her 21-year-old daughter,

and a 2-year-old escaped by slipping out for a second story window. they were treated at a nearby hospital. >> i have a 2-year-old son, and it was so close to home. right across the street. it scared me a little bit. >> there is no word tonight if the home had working smoke detectors. because of the fire is still under investigation. family and friends gathered today to remember a baltimore educator who died in what was first believed to be a fire. dozens packed in east baltimore church at a memorial service for 84-year-old mary hines. those in attendance recalled fond memories of the lady affectionately known as miss mary. >> she was a person that gave and gave unconditionally. it is a lost. >> of former baltimore city school teacher and principal lost her life on january 5 in

what investigators first thought was a fire at her home. an autopsy later revealed she had been stabbed to death. police have made no arrests in this case. coming up, starbucks is looking to widen its customer base. why the company is not just about coffee anymore. >> i saw a lot of people work, including myself, when that kicker missed that field goal. that was heart wrenching. that was a crushing blow. >> reagan stand still reeling from yesterday's devastating loss. what they say -- ravens fans still reeling. what they say they are looking forward to next year. >> how mourners are planning to say farewell to the legendary coach joe paterno. >> the rate is moving out and the temperatures are starting to move up. 44 at the airport, 46 downtown. 44 at the airport, 46 downtown.

it to travel along the northeastern corridor of maryland, changes are coming to to popular rest stops. there will be undergoing renovation beginning this september. a dunkin donuts and baskin- robbins will be added to the maryland house and earl of sandwich will be added to the chesapeake house. both classes are expected to reopen by september 2014. -- both plazas are expected to reopen by september 2014. ravens fans still trying to recover from yesterday's loss in new england. most say it was still a remarkable season and look forward to the prospects of the coming year. lowell melser has that story.

>> for ravens fans, it was as if the last few minutes of the afc championship happened in slow motion. first, lee evans having the ball stripped from his hands in the end zone, and then billy cundiff shaking a field goal for a tie. >> i saw a lot of people are, including myself. when that kicker missed that field goal, that was heart wrenching. that was a crushing blow. >> frustration was an understatement after seeing the ravens have a dominant season. it was almost destiny that we were going to go to the super bowl. you could feel it in the air all last week, but in the end, it just didn't happen. >> it was sad to see the very last few seconds, not to make that short field goal and at least tie up the game to have an opportunity to win it. but the came that far, that is something to be really proud of. >> i was a little disappointed, but i agree with ray lewis as far as saying -- staying a

ravens band and believing they will do better next season. i am hopeful for them and that we will go to the super bowl again. >> even though there were a lot of long faces heading back to work and school monday morning, spirits were not broken. >> all in all, the ravens definitely played a better game. joe flacco looks superb. we have next year to look forward to, and we will stick with the ravens 100%. next i want to commend john harbaugh and the ravens. if in zero sports, everybody has a mishap -- if you know sports, everybody has a mishap. >> we just look forward to next year, i guess. or, look forward to next month when the orioles go south. >> lowell melser, wbal-tv 11 news. >> mayor stephanie rawlings-

blake sent the crabcakes promised to the baltimore predicted the boston mayor. -- to the boston mayor. >> a number one fan chase is not too happy that the ravens season is over. you can check it all out and share your photos on wbaltv.com. a funeral and memorial to say farewell to legendary football coach joe paterno. today pennsylvania governor tom corbett ordered flags to fly at half staff to honor the former penn state coach. hundred stopped at a makeshift memorial or the statue of joe paterno stands. >> i think everybody here is very sad and with his passing.

he was a great man. we all loved him. he was pinned state football. -- he was penn state football. registered a loss his battle with lung cancer. -- yesterday he lost his battle with lung cancer. starbucks will soon expand beyond its well-known copy. the seattle-based chain now plans to add alcohol to the menu. we are told by the end of the year, beer, wine, and more upscale food will be sold at selects stars. the expanded menu also includes snacks and hot black bread is already available at six stores in seattle and portland -- hot flat bread. >> now, your insta-weather forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> precipitation moving out, but there is a lot of moisture left

behind from the snow over the weekend, the rain and drizzle. that is producing some thick fog in spots. there could still be some dense fog to contend with free overnight, but the bulk of the precipitation is out of here. there are still some big thunderstorms in parts of alabama, florida, and north georgia. the temperatures are 44 degrees at bwi marshall, 46 in downtown baltimore. high temperatures for the day or occurring right now as the wind had shifted to the south. earlier in the morning we had some icy patches but now the temperatures are climbing and it will be a much warmer tuesday. 11.5 inches on january 23. as you look into northern baltimore county, temperatures climbing into the 40's, almost 50. parts of the eastern shore and at the naval academy in annapolis or at 58 degrees. there is a strong surge of warm

air coming up from the south. it will be here for the overnight and during the day tomorrow. it will not stick around for very long. the sunshine will help to keep temperatures mild, and tomorrow night, wednesday, and thursday, the cold front starts to approach and we will get back to more typical january conditions. clouds, fog, d mild in the morning. the lowest temperatures will be to the north and west of baltimore. areas to the south and east will be quite a bit warmer. western maryland above freezing, and maybe wednesday night when rain and snow showers return. 40's on wednesday and lower eastern shore, 58 right now. this could probably be pushed up to 55 or 60 degrees tomorrow, and then a little cooler on wednesday as the front moves through. we will kee a close eye on the bay water temperatures with the polar bear plunge coming up. we have seen a lot colder water around here this time of year in

years past. only 17 at international falls right now, 44 here. we will briefly get the southwesterly wind warming things happen in some of that cooler air will return by the time the week is over. pushing all this warm air along the coast, triggering some severe thunderstorms on the gulf. a brief warm-up and then behind the storm, the temperatures will drop again. we will see that in the forecast. there you see the sun shine we expect tomorrow. the clouds move back in on wednesday and by thursday, some showers are coming back into the picture and will cholesterol. rain is likely on thursday with highs around 48. that will end early friday morning. then it gets progressively colder going into the weekend. by sunday, highs only in the 30's with the chance for some flurries. >> there is a chance the ravens defensive coordinator may be leaving. that is next in sports.

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>> when assistant coaches have success, other teams are going to take notice. that is the case with ravens defensive coordinator chuck pagano. it is reported he will intervene

to more for the indianapolis colts vacancy. it should not be a surprise that would be interested in him in his first season as defensive coordinator. his defense ranked third in the nfl. yesterday, the ravens force, ready to have his worst game of the season. -- forced tom brady to have his worst game of the season. the colts are looking to replace the fired jim caldwell. i am sure most callous hours today thinking about yesterday's loss. -- most of you spent hours today thinking about yesterday's loss. there is that sadness and disappointment that the season is over. just think how the players feel. it was a somber scene today and owings mills. joe flacco and the ravens clearing out and packing up. joe's performance was one of the bright spot yesterday. you can look at so many things the team did right, and yet when

this is what you are doing instead of preparing for the super bowl, nothing else really matters. >> could we are hurt because everybody knows what kind of team we are. you all know we could do it and we could have done it yesterday. anything less than the super bowl is definitely an under achievement and a disappointment. ray lewis, you are 27 -- year 27. that window of opportunity seems like it is closing on us. >> we all know how billy cundiff is feeling after missing that field goal at the end of the game. kyle williams is going through that same emotion. kenny williams says his son has received death threats on social media outlets. he made two costly mistakes in

yesterday's loss to the giants. early in the fourth quarter, a punt glances off his knee. the giants recovered it at the 29-yard line. that led to the giants' second touchdown. as you can see on the replay, the ball clearly touched williams. then in overtime, williams was back to field a cut and ends up kissing it. it is recovered by the giants, setting up the game-winning field goal. william stead said his son may have been playing with a separated shoulder, and injuries suffered in the third quarter. jorge pasada has played his entire career in new york. ovechkin will bill lighter in the wallet, he is suspended for three games for launching himself. he is eligible to return on february 4.

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>> it is getting warmer in the evening. >> warmer air is coming our way. hd doppler is showing some showers in the area. they are putting out enough moisture to create some fog in the region, but the winds have shifted to the south. tomorrow will peak in the 50's, and the eastern shore may even hit 60. 45 on wednesday, and rain coming back into the picture on thursday. it does give chilly on the weekend and may lead to a few flurries are snow showers saturday night into sunday and monday of next week. the cold does not stick around very long this winter. >> we are heading into february. we will see what happens. >> thanks for joining us. we'll see you back here tomorrow night. [captioning made possible by constellation

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