had taken that bet. >> absolutely. >> a good morning, everybody. >> they do not want to hear our sports analysis? they would rather hear whether? >> right. i do not know how many people cared about that game. here, in baltimore. >> off the pregame started a few days ago. whether or why is, we had a little bit of rain and snow over the weekend. if you left her car out overnight, there is a little bit of fog in the western suburbs. that would be ice fog because the temperatures are below freezing. it is going to be a nice day, mostly sunny this afternoon. the highs are expected near 50's. we'll be back in a few minutes. first, let's see what are happening out on the roads. >> not that out there is a major way run this monday morning. just a little bit of delays as you travel through the construction zones at the drawbridge. you can get by on the outer

loop. there is a traffic pattern set up there. if you want to head out on the west side, if it is still looking pretty good. i-70, a nice ride. if you want to travel on at 83, off 66 miles per hour. not bad on the rest of the major roadways. we will show you what it looks like on 95 and a 395. let's switch over to a live view of traffic. a nice start there. very light volume around the area this morning. you have to deal with the frost on your windshield. a few extra minutes cannot hurt. if that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> at our big story this morning, in just a few hours from now jury selection is expected to begin in the trial for george huguely. >> he is the former lacrosse player charged in the murder of his girlfriend, yeardley love.

>> officials have already warned students and staff of the emotional toll that it could present to the community as one student stands trial in the murder of another. the standout lacrosse player happened on may 3, 2010 when her roommate found her face down in a pool of blood in their apartment near the university of virginia. police arrested her 24 year-old ex a boyfriend. a then at lacrosse player, george huguely. his defense team got a last- minute hearing to present two motions. the first asked for a gag orders so that no one involved in the case could, to the media until the trial was over. this was granted and the judge went one step further, saying that no pictures or video could be taken until he was seated.

the second was to not show pictures to the jury pool. this was denied, the pictures can be shown. this does not necessarily mean they'll be questioned for the george huguely trial. defense attorneys are hoping for a jury of 12 with three alternates. jury selection could stretch into tuesday. they begin with opening statements tomorrow. 11 news reporter will be covering the trial. we'll also have the latest on our web site, wbaltv.com. reporting live in the kim dacey newsroomkim -- reporting live in the newsroom, kim dacey. >> prosecutors say in 2006 he and a roommate stabbed -- he could get the death penalty. >he is accused of using

robocalls to suppress the black voter turnouts during the 2010 gubernatorial election. president obama -- the calls told them to relax because president obama had already won. stink bug numbers are down according to research at the university of maryland. the wet weather probably not many of the bugs off of the trees and drowned them. however, researchers predict that predators or parasites may also be responsible. >> well, super bowl iv six is done. -- lxvi. >> of giants fans, this is for you.

they in that 84 point win over the unit over the new england patriots. -- they think that a four-point win over the new england patriots. it is the giants' second super bowl against the patriots. a repeat of the four years ago. >> to play against a great team like the patriots at javits finish like that goes down in history. >> that win was not a done deal until the last few seconds. >> that last 57 seconds was a rough but that whole thing was awesome. >> it is unscripted. this is pure drama. >> it comes down to one or two plays in this game. if you make it, you are celebrating. if you do not, you do not celebrate for a week. >> mvp eli manning got his

second super bowl ring. the third in his family. earlier cameras caught it -- two feet barely inbound. >> when the ball touched my hands, that is when i just froze my feet. i did not know where i was at. a madonna's halftime show was hit. no wardrobe now function as promised. the network apologized and called it inappropriate and disappointing. giants fans are anything but. the patriots played a great game even though they lost. from indianapolis, wbal-tv 11 news. >> about 5000 students rioted at the university of massachusetts

after the patriots lost the super bowl. police in riot gear set off flash bonds trying to clear the crowd. they also used non-lethal ammunition to subdue the crowd. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what were your best and worst moments of the super bowl. share your response on wbaltv.com. or send us an e-mail. >> i have to admit, i did not watch. >> the afc defensive player of the year. >> 29 degrees. still ahead, a trial involving a man. quacks like a washington state authority is in the hot seat authority is in the hot seat

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>> welcome back. a little bit of frost out there. that is ice fog. it is much colder once you get away from the downtown area. let's look at some of the numbers. out towards the frederick, it is 25. it is 70 -- degrees in tariffs bill. we will make it up to 50 degrees this afternoon. we'll back in a few minutes to take a look at the forecast for the rest of the week. >> covering the nation after a missing utah woman its children are killed and a fire. washington state authorities are

expected to be asked with a market that been done to protect the young boys. the children were killed when authorities say there father ignited the home, killing himself as well. he had lost custody of his children. a discussion today on whether or not the man accused of the tucson shootings is mentally fit to say trial. he would appear before federal prosecutors and attorneys. prosecutors say he opened fire outside a grocery store in tucson killing six people and wounding four others, including arizona congressman gabrielle giffords. >> the olympic games. about 10,000 volunteers for an orientation training session. it provides an introduction to the heritage and significance of the game.

about 250,000 people applied to the game. you can watch all of the events right here on wbal-tv 11 news. >> coming up in this morning's consumer alert -- which cities are most miserable. >> plus -- controversy surrounding the super bowl halftime show. which artist has nbc apologizing to viewers. >> how is your morning commute shaping up? william of any problems

>> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> a look at your morning commute. you are going to need a few extra minutes to get the frost of your windshield. other than that, things are fine. since the mosque for our on the north side of the outer loop. -- 65 on the north side of the outer loop. 63 on a southbound 97. the major roadways are shaping up just fine so far. here are the life of use of traffic. 395 looking good southbound. that ramp coming toward us, problem free at the moment. we're looking at a smooth start as you make your way to and from the harrisburg expressway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. i hope you had a great weekend.

>> yes i did, thank you very much. we're looking good for the most part. there is a delay on the light rail. metro is on schedule. a few diversions we have seen the past few weeks. light mail -- light rail metro. five to nine. from the mta transit team. >> a little bit of rain and snow over the weekend. mostly clear skies and chile. for some of you, especially in the western suburbs, a little bit of fog. when you get temperatures below freezing, you can have some slipping and sliding going on. right now skies are clear. a lot of sunshine to start the day -- a beautiful sunrise. there is a little disturbance in the upper level by chicago right

now. that will come in tonight and curley morning. we could get a sprinkle and snow flurries. today we will see some fog to start. again, that will be ice fog. you have to scrape ice off your windshield. above average. late tonight, maybe a sprinkle or snow flurry with that little disturbance. temperatures will drop back into the 30's. take a look at our futurecast. we probably will not. it will be mostly dry on tuesday. that will bring in some colder air for the middle portion of the week. it looks like an area of low pressure will develop on that front. we can wind up with some rain or snow on wednesday. we will move the time from into wednesday morning. by the afternoon, it develops sent to some rain and snow around baltimore on wednesday. it does not look like a big

storm. we'll to say a chance for rain or snow on wednesday. f sunshine today, take up to 50. 49 tomorrow. and then the chance for some light rain or snow on wednesday. chilly at the end of the week. perhaps a coastal storm on saturday, perhaps some day depending on which model you look at. >> thank you. some controversy again at the super bowl during the halftime show. this time it was not a wardrobe malfunction. instead, it was a slip of the finger that caused a commotion. singer m.i.a. gave a middle finger during her song. they said that they hired the talent. there were laid to obscure the jester and apologize to their viewers.

they provided this edited clipped beard. -- added -- edited clip. this year's ads used celebrities, a nostalgic, and sex appeal for more than the 100 million+ of yours. the best buy ad. chrysler had a really nice two minute spot starring clint eastwood. >> in this morning's consumer alert, kindle fire owners like their devices but have a couple of complaints. they are happy about the low price, but not so happy about the lack of volume buttons and

short battery life. kindle fire owners also have a less positive experience compared to their ipad counterparts. the los angeles times supports the -- now take plastic. if you have a cookie craving, the cookie locator at will point you to the nearest place with girl scout cookie sales. it may be a playground for the rich and famous, but it is also considered to be the most miserable city in the country. according to a survey, miami was ranked the most miserable city in the u.s. to come up with the list, the love that a number of factors including crimes, taxes, commute times, and local sports teams. forbes only listed the top 10. baltimore did not make the list. chicken soup for the soul, we're

joined alive with a look at the business report. how about those giants? >> i watched halftime. i went to sleep and woke up right before the last play. i do not know why that happened. i got a little sleep in their but saw the exciting parts. foreclosure deal finally expected today. states of been investigating and shady practices that led to homes being closed illegally. a nationwide settlement is for $25 billion. that depends whether all 50 states are on board to sign the deal. there will be requirements for how banks conduct foreclosures. it also provides mortgage refinancing for underwater borrowers. back on friday, we had strong

numbers from the january jobs report. we also talk about half attacks. hospitals are more vulnerable than ever. however, this gives hackers a opportunity to steal patient data or even disrupt treatment. george washington university hospital. if you were sick, which nfl player would you want to nurse you back to health? tim tebow is the quarterback of choice among americans to be nursed back to health. when asked who would be the person to motivate you, they chose a baltimore's ray lewis. why did the new york stock exchange reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. >> i was thinking ray lewis. >> right now, 5:22. there is still much more ahead.

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>> a cheering crowd as he takes his first steps on the basketball court. >> he defied the odds and watch for the very first time. >> they call him in nazareth high school's number 1 fan. he gave them something to cheer about. the 26-year-old has cerebral palsy. he does not let it hold him back. for the last 10 years he has been dreaming of another way to get around. >> [inaudible] >> and doctors said it was not possible.

he used a wheelchair for the most of his life. he made specific goals for each month. after just six months, he was able to stand on his own. supported by the team he supports the most, he took his first steps on friday. [cheering] he slowly walked past the lanes of the gym. >> [inaudible] >> he will be in a wheelchair permanently, but now he has independence. >> this means everything. this is the world to him. >> he is proud and inspiring. >> he is always positive and has a smile on his face. >> off his smile did not fade as he got up and walked for a second time.

proving you can do anything you set your mind to. >> [inaudible] never give up. >> he hopes his determination can be a lasting example. >> very inspiring story. >> very much so. >> the time is 5:26. still ahead, session 2012. >> the man accused of murdering a lacrosse student is set to go on trial today with a preview, coming up. >> we do have some rain and snow in the 7 day forecast. >> we're checking out reports of an accident down the bw parkway. parkway.

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>> a good morning, everybody. welcome back. >> thank you so much for joining us. >> a little bit of a frost this morning. >> i did the same thing to my chin. >> a big difference. >> i had to lower my standards. >> it is never going to snow this year. ok. it snowed a little bit over the weekend. >> i totally did not pick up on that. >> there is nothing there anymore. >> did you go attending this weekend? i thought i sought tan lines. >> a little bit of rain and snow this weekend. 28 at the airport. some fog. when you have fog and the temperature is below freezing, it kind of acts like a freezing rain. 50 this afternoon. it will be nice today.

we do have a little more rain and snow. we'll show you that in just a few moments. >> i think we thought he took a shower. [laughter] >> he finally bade the before it came to work. >> well done. >> we will start on 295. at 175 we are hearing there is a vehicle. they have to block a lame or two. watch for that. making your way over to the harrisburg expressway. 795 looks good. 83 at 56. here is a quick look at life traffic. we will update you on 295 first. delays as a result of this accident. we will keep you posted once again.

let's switch over to 95 at white marsh. no problems to report. so far, so good. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> our big story this morning, jury selection is expected to begin today for the trial of george huguely. >> he is the former lacrosse player accused of murdering his former love, yeardley love. we're live with a look in a preview of that trial. >> officials in virginia and charlottesville have already warned officials and staff the emotional toll it could present on the community. one student stands trial for the murder of another. the nightmare happened on may 3, 2010 when her roommate found her face down in a pool of

blood. in her apartment near the university of virginia. police arrested her 24-year-old ex-boyfriend and then lacrosse player and charged him with murder. his attorney was able to get a last-minute hearing to present two motions. the first asking for a gag order so that people in the case could not comment to the media until the end of the trial. this was granted and the judge went one step further sang no pictures or video off could be taken until the jury was seated. the second motion was concerning 15 graphic photos. this was denied. those photos can be shown. as far as that jury is concerned, more than 116 notices went out on february 1. that is not necessarily mean they'll be questioned for the george huguely trial. they're hoping for a jury with 12 and three alternates. lawyers on both sides are hoping to seat a jury today and to

begin with opening statements tomorrow. >> 11 news reporter is covering the trial. we will also have the list on our web site, wbaltv.com. reporting live in the newsroom, kim dacey. >> well, today kicks off week five of the session 2012. to no one's surprise, the tax will be discussed again. the governor is trying to increase the tax and gasoline. he wants to begin collecting a 2% tax starting in july which will then go up to 4% in 2014. a vote to legalize same-sex marriage could come as early as tuesday. >> state senator could decide whether or not -- could be disciplined.

sponsoring legislation favorable to the supermarket chain. he was found not guilty of any criminal charges. keep an eye on what is to come in 2012. go to our web site, wbaltv.com, be sure to click on "politics." >> out of washington, mitt romney won again and won big. he holds a double-digit lead over his closest rival leagues in the nevada caucuses. what comes next? >> good morning. as the race moves forward, mitt romney is looking to build upon his strength. now it is on to caucuses in colorado and minnesota. the next car -- the next contests are taking place

tomorrow. >> what a great show. thank you. >> mitt romney won big in the nevada caucuses on a saturday. the front-runner is looking forward. >> this is not the first time you gave me your vote of confidence. this time, i am going to take it to the white house. >> off the rest of the pact stayed well behind romney but are determined to stay in the race. >> my goal is to draw a very sharp distinction between mitt romney's positions -- which the wall street journal described them as being like obama. >> if this stretches into spring and beyond, ron paul is bound to be there. >> i get energized because i know there are a large number of people looking for another option. >> rick santorum has trailed every contest but his race is a long way from being over. >> we have three states coming

up on tuesday. i think we will show that this race is going in a very different direction. >> misery holds a non-binding primary tomorrow. super tuesday is coming up in march. in washington, wbal-tv 11 news. >> you can follow the candidate's race to the white house. who is in, who is out. that is all on the politics page of our website at wbaltv.com. >> off president obama says the united states will work with israel to prevent iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. it is believes that israel may attack in the spring to suppress progress. the president said we do not see any evidence of those intentions. >> the time now is 5:37. coming up in the medical alert,

why moving south may lower your risk for stroke. >> plus, sugar is poison. how they want to regulate your intake. >> week reveal your answer to the water cooler question of the day -- what was the best and worst moment of the super bowl? you can see that on our facebook page or send an e-mail at wbaltv.com. >> one accident could impact a >> one accident could impact a ride i i

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>> welcome back. the time is 40 minutes after time -- after 5:00. we do have a little bit of fog. the tenders are below freezing. there could be some ice fog. a lot of you will have to scrape

ice off your windshield as well. 19 in a north pennsylvania. 28 at the airport. sunshine will take us up to 50 degrees this afternoon. we wish a 87-day forecast in a few minutes. -- the seven-day forecast in a few minutes. >> in the medical alert, a push to regulate sugar. >> they say the sweetener is killing you. sugar is essentially poison. it causes obesity to heart disease. they say it needs to be regulated like tobacco and alcohol. the point to an overall trend in inactive life styles. >> some good news, but not for us. people in a sunnier clime its have a lower risk of stroke.

>> they analyzed five-year survey data results. they check the health status every six months and compared the information with a massive program that calculates sun july -- calculate sunlight exposure. the study must be confirmed with additional research before drawing absolute conclusions. >> the time is 05 o'clock 42. if you do not know, the giants won the super bowl. plus -- >> now that the super bowl is over, it is time to focus on the other holiday -- valentine's day is coming up. >> a beautiful look over the downtown area. it is clear. kind of cool. find out what to expect later this week in the forecas

>> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> we are starting to see some delays due to this accident. it is southbound to 95. beginning right around 195. it will take you extra time to travel south. you may want to consider 95 as your alternate because that is running an average of 63 miles per hour, approaching 100. we are coming out at 58 miles per hour. the harrisburg expressway continues to run. let's take a live view. again, southbound delays in place as a major way. hopefully they can get it out of there shortly. 95 at white march.

no delays yet. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. latest on the buses and the trains. >> the metro subway on schedule. the 36 bus. the mta transit team, now back to you. >> a little bit of light rain and snow in the 7 day forecast. first, let's take it to ava marie. one week to valentine's day. guys everywhere are going, what? a week? what's going on, ava? >> i think it is an internal clock for women -- we can sense valentine's day is coming. we will give you a jump-start of things you can do. that includes getting some delicious desserts. i am here previewing some food

from 11 courses. it is a private company. it looks amazing. i have to tell you. >> like he said, we are a private company. we started several years ago. trying to bring the restaurant experience and a fine dining experience. now that we do larger events, whether it be 1000 or 3000 or so. we decided to get into these perfect dessert creations. our pastry chef has treated these great products. we are offering a desert of the month club. whether it be enjoying peace for valentine's day or other holidays, you can enjoy them throughout the year. >> for one, you could have your company, privately to your house and make a whole dinner for a small or large group. you can also join a desert of the month club and get a desert every month. or you can purchase them separately. >> f yes.

whether you want a caramel turtle cheesecake or a peanut butter -- maybe something that is important to you. something important to the relationship for valentine's day or special occasion. >> well, good. you know i will be tasting the food in a little bit as well. you can get more information on this catering company. let's check the forecast real quick. essentially a storm will be coming in. we will head back to the weather center. tony, i hope you were listening. >> i am chopping it down. i know it is one week away. pretty cool, someone comes to your house and cook for you. good stuff. thank you, ava. we will talk to again during the next half-hour to get a few more ideas. 28 at the airport right now. i have to mention that we have

had some reports that the far west suburb has a little bit of a fog. that is not good news if you have temperatures below freezing. it is almost like freezing rain with ice on the roadways. you have to watch out in frederick county. generally clear skies. we have sunshine to start the day. it will be a beautiful sunrise. this little disturbance around chicago. there could be some sprinkles or flurries with that. during the day today, we expect mostly sunny skies. high temperatures in the upper- 40's. cloudy skies, maybe a sprinkle or flurry. temperatures will drop back in the 30's. during the day to mark, this computer model is not picking up anything as far as precipitation goes. there will be a front involving colder air.

that may produce some rain and snow on thursday. this is the futurecast. it is producing some light rain and snow. temperatures will be above freezing. it is not going to be a big deal. tomorrow, 49 degrees with clouds and sunshine. a chance for light rain or snow on wednesday. it does not look like a big deal. with tempers above freezing, the roads should be ok. more significance -- more significant storms possible over the weekend. >> thank you. the time is a 5:00 i 50. coming up, we will take a look to one of your answers for the water clark -- water cooler question of the day.

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>> we want to get to one of your answers for the water cooler question of the day. >> we ask the best moment of the super bowl. >> the best moment has to be when that ball went down the sideline to help the giants.

it was an amazing play. it really was. keep sending those responses. you can do that on our website, wbaltv.com. >> now, 11 at sports. >> we will see that play in a matter of minutes. the giants beat the patriots 21-17. once again, eli manning takes home the mvp award. once again, the game comes down to the final possession. instead, he watched his defense make the first big play. tom brady intentional grounding in the end zone. that is a safety, 2-0 giants. eli manning wh a rifle. it is 9-0 giants. 10-9 new england in the third

quarter. tom brady, his second pass. now the giants are in trouble. another wild fourth quarter highlighted this super bowl. eli manning errors it out. a spectacular catch. one of the great plays of the year. he catches it and keeps his feet in bounds. that led to a touchdown. so does this play. he tries to stop at the one. he ends up falling in the end zone. 21-17 with 57 seconds left. that is a great play. well brady pull off a miracle? not on this night. he errs it out. he merely makes the play. instead, the giants celebrate a 21-17 win. the second for the head coach.

>> with all the players, all the people did a tremendous a job. you play against a great team like the patriots and have a finish like that that goes down in history. >> it feels good to where it -- to win a super bowl. it does not matter where you are. indianapolis has been a great host. my teammates, the giants' organization for all the dedication that they put in to make this happen. eli did it on the same field as peyton manning. having to watch the patriots in the game, it was a night to remember for ravens of center matt burr appeared he was honored on the field by the n.f.l. commissioner. the walter payton award, symbolic of his strong play. he and his wife started a program -- 8 reading program for kids. he is the nfl man of the year.

that is sports. >> all right, thank you. by the way, that was my highlight. very well deserved. >> still ahead in the next hour -- >> a man accused of sexually assaulting a girl is back in court. >> handcuffed. a police officer accused of tipping off the drug deals for an upcoming raid. >> the weather is pretty quiet right now. we have a little bit of rain and snow in the forecast. >> traffic and delays developing now on the vw parkway. an update on that and more coming up.