with 95% reporting, the former governor has captured 46% of the vote. his closest competitor came in second with a 32%. his when lance and 50 delegates in the race. -- win lands him 50 delegates in the race. >> the biggest winner so far. mitt romney celebrated at the republican convention and showed of how he would take barack obama. >> mr. president, you are elected to lead. you chose to follow. now it is time to get data of the way. >> he lost south carolina to newt gingrich. he came to florida to fight the speaker. he did in debates and tv ads. almost everyone attacking gingrich. as they voted today, many

questioned gingrich's's character. he lost by 14 points but his sign read 46 states to go. >> we will be in tampa as the nominee in august. >> protect -- santorum said gingrich blew his chance. ron paul, too. romney said, that is ok. >> our opponents have been watching. they like to comfort themselves with the thought they competitive campaign will be bused divided. i have news for them. a competitive primary does not divide us, it prepares us. >> delegates are not divided romney winds of 50. now there is a month-long debate before the next primary. time for the candice to regroup. -- candidates to regroup.

>> specifically there are 32 days left until super tuesday. you can check out our profiles on our website, wbaltv.com. you can also sign up for free e- mail alerts. you will be among the first to know the primary results and any late breaking news. president obama continues his campaign taking the driver's seat, literally. he visited the washington art of show. he took the opportunity to tout the resurgence of the u.s. auto industry. >> when you look at these cars, it is a testimony to the outstanding work that has been done by workers, american workers and designers. the u.s. auto industry is back. it shows the kind of turnaround

is possible that when it comes to manufacturing. >> he checked out a section with electric hybrid and high fuel efficiency cars made by ford, chrysler, and gm. a former executive jack johnson will get more time before he has to report to prison. he was set to begin his sentence on friday but a judge granted an extension because plans on where he will serve have not been finalized. the disgraced democrat was sentenced to seven years for extortion and bribery. he is expected to begin his sentence on february 18 at a federal prison. nicholas browning is serving a double life sentence for shooting his parents and brothers to death. now he is featured on a website soliciting pen pals. we are in the studio with the story. >> nick browning and the other prisoners cannot access the site

of themselves. they melt responses to an administrator. in hopes of drumming up pen pals. otis show him standing with fellow inmates and posing with a prison visitor. not the future you he seemed destined for in 2009. he baffled everyone by shooting his parents and younger brothers to death on a saturday night and hanging out with friends afterward. investigators picked him as a killer. -- pegged him as a killer. he revealed little about what made him snap. now 19, he is appealing back layers of is personality on a website. his profile reads, "convicted of homicide. " employes -- employers strangers to write to him sang, "i have a long road ahead of me.

i would like to have someone talk to me through this journey of mine. i am still upbeat about life. i have an interesting story to tell. someone from my background does not end up in prison." his lawyer is ensure a if any have responded. we asked for his take on the information included in the profile. he said, "his responses are a product of him being a teenager who has been locked up for four years. he has been cut off to the dacey was arrested. -- day he was arrested supporters may be pain by the response when asked if he had siblings. a simple, none. he does not address his crimes online. we brought the site to the attention of officials. they say it is not breaking any rules.

he could be eligible for parole in his early 40's. >> authorities have identified the suspect killed during a police-ball shooting. investigators say monpeet chona was shot by officers from baltimore during a confrontation on annapolis road. it unfolded around 2:00 when police say he felt to stop when officers tried to pull him over. we are told the suspect crashed near the interstate 95 exit. that is when investigators say he told the officers he had a gun and threatened to shoot him and fled in a car. authorities say he was tracked to a motel 6 where police encountered three suspects who fled in an suv. that led to a pursuit that ended when the suv crashed and officers fired on chona.

>> he later died. police were unable to lovesick his gun -- locate his gun. both drivers and the quadruple driver over the weekend were driving under the influence. investigators say brittany walker was behind the wheel traveling the wrong way when she crashed near the bensenville saturday morning. walker and her passengers died when they hit head-on into terry davis. he was also killed. tonight, police are looking for four people involved in an attempted theft that ended in the death of one of the suspects. investigators say they tried to

steal a tractor at the home improvement store monday night. as they were leaving the scene, their pickup truck collided with another car, injecting david roland. he later died. >> when troopers arrived, there were no suspects there. they are continuing their investigation, looking for suspects. we are not sure if they are all male. we believe several of them are. there may be a female involved. >> police are reviewing surveillance tape in hopes of finding more clues. ♪ in tonight's education alerts, a top official spent the day in baltimore pitching a student loan forgiven program. she joined a panel discussion at the university of maryland today urging students to consider the

program, which promises to forgive loans if they agree to work in public-service after graduation. credulous left school with an average of $25,000 in loans. >> we have too many students leaving college with a debt they cannot afford to pay back, much less the burden you can afford to pay back but the difficulty of watching that paycheck every month to make sure ends meet. >> for more on the program, you can visit our website. click on education alert. students at a school are getting sick while they learn. district leaders, parents, and staff met to discuss concerns over the air quality. kai reed has the story. >> students and staff has complained about allergies and health problems. they think the school may be

making them sick. the elementary school is nearly 60 years old and has yet to undergo renovation project. >> the suspicion is there is an unhealthy environment. >> she is one of dozens of parents who has voiced concerns about the quality. >> you can tell there is a small and some of the classrooms. there are broken ceiling tiles. there is dampness in the school which is an atmosphere formal. >> initials -- officials initiated a study and saw evidence of some old issues. >> we have brought in an outside consultant which is why we are here tonight to take a look at things from his perspective. >> we make recommendations -- >> he told parents and staff his preliminary finding included mold problems in the crawlspace, and steam pipe leaks. most of the issues can be

eliminated or control. >> we do not have a health hazard. but, indoor dampness and mold can affect sensitive individuals. >> how you measure success? >> the district has initiated improvements but long-term fixes are not likely to be quick. it is not considered for renovation until 2016. >> we have a $1.5 million maintenance backlog. we have been chipping away at that since 2005. >> investigators will release the report outlining their findings and possible solutions in two weeks. kai reed, nw and be a help. -- wbal. >> how you might be able to qualify for repair fr-- free tax service. >> it is not right that the

children of gay couples should have lesser protection. >> the debate over same-sex marriage continues. where supporters and opponents gathered. and the bus driver brought a news conference to an abrupt end. you will hear the words she had. >> we will see if the war lasts. the car on the left was filled up with

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you can visit our website for a list. there is a link on the homepage. arguments for and against same- sex marriage and maryland took center stage today. as david collins explains, the subcommittee set aside four hours to hear testimony. >> family matters. that this house some supporters are framing the debate over same-sex marriage. following a breakfast, martin o'malley proclaimed his proposed bill brings more clarity to the issue over religious freedom. >> we have done our best in the drafting of this bill to make very, very explicit the protections of religious liberty as well as the protection of rights equally under the law. >> the civil marriage protection act extends protection to religious leaders.

last year shielded only institutions. it clarifies language stating that religious leaders control theological doctrine ended limits punitive actions against religious organizations for failing to perform same-sex marriages. the state will not deny funds to religious institutions that do not recognize same-sex marriage. >> off the language is more inclusive to put to rest any doubt if this lives up to our history of protecting religious freedom. >> the language is intended to persuade cents hitters. voters realize they were five short of the 71 needed for passage. the message had article in the senate. this new version look at marriage laws in new york and washington to address concerns. >> it goes into detail about organizations, charities, those things. >> opponents contend the bill is going to redefine marriage.

>> we are not concerned about religious institutions, we're concerned about the impact on of society. >> supporters believe opponents will petition the question to the ballot. the governor seems ok with accurate >> if there are some issues we must let the people decide. >> covering the nation, a bus driver is in hot water after ringing news conference to a halt. officials in cincinnati were updating the media about a collapse that injured more than a dozen workers. the bus driver honked the horn and decided to introduce herself. >> work will not resume until the construction team -- whoa. >> she got off the bus and had a few words for those who were in her wake. -- way. >> move out of my way. i would not have run on you.

i understand you have a job to do but i have a job to do. i have passengers on this bus. >> she got back on the bus and continued on her way. she has been cited for improper change of course and suspended from the company. >> now your forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> we have not had much winter this winter. it has been in canada and alaska. so far not unleashed a very much down into the lower 48 but it is bitter cold in alaska and northwestern canada. if the jet stream changes, we could get hit hard. look at those temperatures. the highs have been 20 below zero in much of alaska. it is bitter cold even as we speak. down here, mild weather continues.

we finished january with unusual warmth. 66 degrees. 69 is the high. a harbor made it to 68. the normal is only 42. 24 degrees normal today. put it together and january 2012, 26 place. records go back to the late 1800's. it was the 26 warmest with an average of 38.2. the 1930's were warmer around here. 37, 33. this one was in the top 26 of the all-time warmest. it is unseasonably mild. it feels like spring. temperatures are in the 50's. even along the coastal region, the water is not cooling things off. maybe a shower. the morning temperatures will be warmer than a typical high for

this time of year with a breeze about five m.p.h. high-pressure sitting off the carolina coast pumping in the mile there. on the cold side of the front there is going to be some snow in northern maine. this front will approach us tomorrow with a chance of showers. temperatures are still my out. if no sign of any winter weather. that we will see temperatures in scene into the mountains. they will continue to spread our way. we will get wet weather to mark. some hit and miss showers. the possibility of a little rain sneaking here tomorrow. it will clear out india -- afternoon. temperatures are not going to " dramatically but they will come down a little bit. scattered showers. about 50 in the mountains to mark. maybe a bit of snow before the system moves out. the eastern shore, scattered showers. 63 tomorrow.

a chance of a sprinkle. better chance for rain as the system passes south of us on thursday with temperatures dropping into below 50's. waves about a foot. those temperatures are holding in the low 40's. the forecast, upper 60's today. los 60's tomorrow. 50's thursday. we're watching the storms late in the weekend. there could be some rain on sunday. no major winter storm on the horizon just yet. >> for teenagers, amazing that gravity has a little too said. >> hello, america. it is tuesday, january 31.

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>> and now sports. >> super bowl 46 dominated wasn't -- was dominated by a quarterback. usually it is a quarterback that is playing in a game. peyton manning has done a good job of finding the cameras. an interview and a meeting with others as well. the attention going to his older brother because of the colts remains tenuous. coming up, he made one thing clear today, retirement has no place at his table. >> i have no plans on doing

that. i am enjoying this week, being part of the city, having the super bowl. the downtown is rocking. the committee has done a great job. it is fun to be a part of that. >> your question for tonight, which quarterback will perform better on sunday? text this summer. -- number. standard rates apply. an updated look at the total, 73% expect good swings from -- things from eli manning. finding more ways to keep the game interesting has been left to las vegas. you can wager on just about everything. you can bet if still michaelson will have more birdies in the open door as the giants will have more plants. you can take the over under for

the national anthem and the most absurd, whether a hat will be worn by madonna. maryland and miami share a tie for sixth. maryland is and your north of the nine. mark is doing a great job. the surprise of the elite, virginia and is hosting. the tigers with a good luck. 28-24 lead. tony bennett shot the ball well. mike scott. he is a candidate for player of the year. joe harris, four threes in the second half. 65-61. high-school hopes as the engineers in double overtime

knocked off patterson. i wish we had highlights but just one camera for us. we were already committed. and it will play the game. the student section was rocking. the third quarter, spot -- spalding making those fans happy the steel and the slam. nothing like a high schooler. john carroll not letting another fast break happened. 28-2 patriots. the outstanding freshman, off the glass. john carroll gets the wind. a little hockey tonight. the capitals and the lightning. we started the first. look at this. wide-open. apparently that was part of the plan. he goes off upright and in. the game went into overtime.

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>> you can almost do it tomorrow but there will be some showers. folks might not stop at your lemonade stand. if it's cooler on thursday and chillier back on friday and saturday. maybe a hint of a snowflake as the sunday system gets out of here monday morning. no arctic care for the next seven days. welcome to february. >> it sounds nice. thank you for joining us. the tonight show is next. we will see you tomorrow night.

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