[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good evening, everyone. tonight, the clash between two leaders in women's health has been smoothed over. after days of controversy, susan g. komen announced they will not cut funds to planned parenthood for breast cancer screenings. we are live in the studio with the details. >> supporters of the susan g. komen foundation reversal are praising the power of social media. in three days, planned parenthood gained 10,000 new supporters and raised $3 million. the susan g. komen decision to cut off funding for planned parenthood set off a firestorm on line and sparked hundreds of thousands of calls and donations. >> we're hearing from men, from

everyone this to breast cancer is a personal topic. the idea that funding would be cut from breast care programs did not make sense. >> in contrast, the maryland coalition for life applauded the decision to end the financial support of planned parenthood. friday, the foundation announced it had changed its mind. the founder issued an apology saying "we will continue to fund existing grants including those of planned parenthood." she said that the organization was distressed that changes to the funding was done for political considerations. they were not. there is an investigation to see whether it planned parenthood is using federal money to use toward abortions. >> we feel it was politically motivated. 85% of what we do is preventive. sex education, preventive cancer

screening, birth control methods, st the treatment and testing. >> of the past five years, the susan g. komen grant provide services to 175,000 women. >> lawmakers want to make sure any possible increase in the tax is used for the purpose intended. if it passes, the proposal increase the price by 21 cents a gallon for gas. this will be earmarked for state road projects. house and senate members are working on legislation that would protect existing and future transportation funding. >> right now, the taxpayer can look at it as a miss trust fund. >> exemptions would be included to allow the governor to use transportation funds for emergency and public health and safety threats. the delivery of the new state

police medevac helicopter is on hold. modifications need to be done before it can be put into service. one of the problems has to do with the position of the searchlight. there are certain things that you need to change in order to have the law enforcement function, other security functions, to make it adaptable 415 as opposed to two. >> there is no word on how long the modifications will take or how much money it will cost. a pedestrian is in the hospital after being hit by a bust. this happened at about seven this evening. -- a pedestrian is in the hospital after being hit by a bus. a maryland state trooper is recovering after he crashed his car in a high-speed chase. this happened in hartford

county. our reporter explains, the situation could have been much worse. >> the windshield of this on marked state police car shows how close a wooden fence post came to injury in the senior officer. >> this can directly at our troopers said. his hand may have helped to deflect that. it might have deflected the radar unit in the vehicle. in some providential way, that fence post missed his head. if it had not, the situation would be different. "now, -- >> john nussle is charged with attraction of property, -- destruction of property, dui. the trooper was on patrol.

state police say that john nussle's vehicle pulled up beside the trooper. >> he looked at the trooper, revved his engine, went down the road. the trooper initiated a traffic stop. the pursuit ended when the police cruiser hit a wooden fence. the driver fled but they found the vehicle and pursued it. john nussle was not injured. in 2010, he pleaded guilty and was given probation for driving under the influence. in 2008, he pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license. the trooper joined the state police in 1998, he is on the left in this picture.

his father was killed in a line of duty in march, 1987. a tractor-trailer hit a patrol callecar. >> it was a very tragic situation. from that, this young man decided to follow in his father's footsteps and his grandfather's footsteps. >> of the trooper was treated for minor cuts and bruises and then released. >> police have made an arrest in a deadly double shooting in northeast baltimore. antomar jones is behind bars charged in a deadly double shooting. investigators say he was sitting inside a parked car when he got into an argument with the victims. that is when he allegedly shot both of the men, killing cory alexander. officials have identified a

person of interest in a recent string of thefts from cars in canton. residents say they have been frustrated with such petty crimes for a while now. >> the family who lives on the water out here on boston street are frustrated because they have taken all the steps here but the thieves continued to break into their cars and steal their stuff. >> it is like groundhog day. this is all the time. >> this man has lived in his home for 80 years the past two years have been frustrated with car vandalism and theft. >> this man has lived in his home for the past two years. >> it is getting expensive. >> in one incident, there was $2,000 worth of damage. he said someone broke into his son's car and stole the dvd

players in the head rest. >> i don't know what to do. >> his family is not the only one dealing with these types of petty crimes. >> it goes all the way down the street. everyone has had a robbery and these people have had their cars vandalized. >> he and his neighbors are not upset with the police department but they are frustrated their paying high taxes to pay in the city. >> we understand that but we cannot keep living like this. my neighbors and i deserve better. >> police acknowledge that the southeast district has had problems with the thefts from cars and they will be reminding people to hide their valuables and secured their cars. >> there are patrols, both uniformed and plain clothes to catch these guys in the act. we need to do this in

partnership with the community. >> i love the city but it has gone to the point where i think it is more pain to live in the city then it is to have fun. >> police have identified a person of interest from the recent string of thefts. it is i know how many tests that person will be linked to. known how many thefts the person will be linked to. >> police have released a sketch of a man who assaulted a woman. the suspect attacked her and then ran. he was clean shaven, wearing a puffy jacket. anyone with information is asked to call crime stoppers. new information about the murder case against george huguely who

is accused of killing george huguely. jury selection will begin today but attorneys for george huguely called witnesses. -- new information about the murder case against george huguely who is accused of killing yeardley love. in commitment 2012, big news on the jobs front turned into fuel for the campaign trail. the newest members from the labor department showed that employers added 243,000 jobs and dropping the unemployment rate to 8.3%. gop white house a hopefuls did not credit president obama for the progress. >> what this president has done

is to make it harder and harder for businesses to be able to grow and invest in people. >> obama raises taxes, increases regulations, engages in class warfare. he is the anti jobs president. >> roseanne barr has announced that she will enter this year's race for the white house. she plans to run for the green party nomination. she says she has already filed the paperwork. if elected, she will implement single payer health care immediately. the green party presidential nominee will be selected at a convention in baltimore in july. coming up, some major music stars will be heading to charm city. why the infield entertainment at this year's preakness will look like baltimore's version of the grammys.

wait until you hear the plans for a college facelift. >> i get to stay up. can it get any more exciting? >> this is not just about football. how fans have officially kicked off super bowl weekend. >> a blizzard producing severe thunderstorms. much of that headed for the mid- atlantic this weekend? there right now,

>> this was the dramatic scene as a car caught fire on northbound i-95. several explosions could be

seen. thankfully, no reports of injuries. the infield and entertainment for the 137th preakness has been announced. mar room 5 will be headlining this year's preakness. -- maroon 5 will be headlining this year's preakness. we called up with the lead singer who was one of the coaches on the hit show, "the voice." >> we have grown the product. we have put something better out there. the preakness is one of the greatest races in the world today. one of the other things we're trying to do is a band you cannot miss. if you are from baltimore or the mid-atlantic, you should not miss. >> another artist to was

nominated for two grammy awards will be performing. mcdaniel college will have a new stage for its athletic college. officials broke ground for a multipurpose stadium. it will offer more seating and a large observation box while keeping its drives in tailgating tradition. this was funded from individual gifts. things are abuzz in indianapolis. the crowds are ready, the teams are making their final prep. >> two days to kick off and the energy -- >> your vision of the super bowl. >> the hype is starting to kick in. >> i get to stay up past 10:00. >> things have been hairy for

mary, who cannot help but standout a bit. >> at first, they are a little bit apprehensive about approaching me. then, when starts asking for a picture and all of a sudden i am surrounded. it is like, wow. >> pictures and autographs are part of this. >> this man drove an hour to meet some of his sports heroes. >> i was a little sick. >> for the teams, it is all about the game. both coaches understand the magnitude of this weekend. >> you never retire or possibly think that this happens on a normal basis. -- you never tire.

quite to get here is what you work for. -- >> to get here is what you work for. >> this is the reason thousands of fans are gathering in indianapolis. >> for the excitement, for the people. it has exceeded our expectations. >> kickoff is still a couple of days away. >> that brings us to our question, which teamed do you think will win? get your cellphone and text us. the number is 88509. 74% of you are predicting a giants win. >> now, your insta-weather plus forecast. >> this day in baltimore was

still warmer at than normal even though 20 degrees cooler than the way the week started with highs in the 70's. it looks like temperatures will be cooling off a little bit into the weekend getting things back to normal over the course of the next few days. the record low, four degrees. on the same day, almost 10 inches of snow came down. single-digit lows. nothing in the precipitation column today. that would change tomorrow evening. for now, we are at 43 degrees. the outline suburban areas have dropped to the low to mid 30's. 37 on the eastern shore. below freezing down on the boardwalk at 07 city. -- at ocean city. the cloudiness will continue to increase and fit in tomorrow.

this is the first of the western storm system that arrives with a chance and some light rain. this will continue into tomorrow night. partly cloudy skies, calm wind, above freezing in town. then, the cloud increases as we get into the afternoon showers. the afternoon highs of about 45- 50. high-pressure brought us the cool weather today but this is leaving now. this pocket believe allowing this major storm to develop. this is leaving colorado now but it is leaving 3-4 feet in the mountains west of denver. about 14 inches in metro denver. the wind is betting east. the storm system is centered in eastern oklahoma and severe thunderstorms are breaking out on the south side of it. most of the weather will be out in the midwest. it should weaken have a little

bit. we have rain getting into the ohio valley. there is a lot of cold air in the east on the west side of the system. the increasing cloudiness, the chance for rain tomorrow night, early sunday morning. then, the storm system will slide south and east and move away? we might see some breaks by sunday afternoon. late afternoon, into sunday morning. right now, it looks like most of the accumulation will be out in the mountains. it is possible that this would sneak across the northern tier near the pennsylvania line. we will have to see how the storm system tracks. 40 with a range snow makes in the mountains. a 30's on sunday. a shower of arriving in the afternoon or evening. possibility of snow mixed in in the northern sections.

the lower eastern shore, it looks like it would be all brain with highs in the upper 40's to low 50's. temperatures in the 40's for the next few days. part of the cloudy skies on monday, back into the low 50's tuesday and possibly another storm towards the end of next week. >> i cannot tell you how many more games the ravens will win it next year than this year but i can tell you how much it will be to see them in person. i think you'll like the number. >> tonight's the jackpot is $23 million. you must get these white balls plus that gold. our first number tonight is 7- 53.19-21-

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>> this season did not end with a smile for ravens' fans. the team announced they will not raise ticket prices for the 2012 season. this marks the third consecutive season without a hike in ticket prices. they have a waiting list for fans that want to buy tickets. many fans have to stretch in this economy and the ravens' want to balance their popularity with affordability. the anfl commissioner would like to see an expansion team in los angeles. he said this does not look very high on the nfl agenda right now. >> we have not talk about expansion in the league at all. this has not been on our agenda. this is not something we focused

on with our membership. i don't see that in the foreseeable future. "remember high school when someone had the big party of the year on a friday night and you did not invited? don't you feel that way about the super bowl? i asked what people plan to eat while watching the patriots and giants play. top two answers, chile, and the other is too fast because they cannot stand not seeing the ravens play. >> there are great outstanding coaches, players, who never have their opportunity to be in a super bowl game, to get to this point. i think you have to thank god for the opportunities you have been given and you never ever t

ire or possibly think that this happens on in all cases. >> i have to agree with that. lance armstrong cost case closed -- delong federal prosecutors closed their investigation into lance armstrong. they did not charge him. the greyhounds pick up their 17th win of the season. they have won 8 of their last nine games. they look it make easy download. walker finishes with a two- handed slam.

robert left open from the wing, drains it passed laws allow. the greyhounds go on to beat rutgers, 63-56. the lakers and white, the end of the first quarter. a buzzer beater, he gets it to go. the lakers up nine after the first quarter. check out this move. a left-handed hook. perfect timing. another buzzer beater, the lakers had a 15 point lead in the second half. stokes to finish as the lakers win, 61-46. stick around, the weekend for castrate ahead.

>> something called winter is out there. >> it is out in the rockies. it arrives here saturday afternoon. there might be some snow sunday morning. then, it is gone. temperatures warm back into the 50's by tuesday. overall, this is the easy side. >> ok. we can leave it there. that is a look at our news,

thank you for joining us. have a good night, everybody.

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