firecracker. >> it was a follow-on attack of another student armed with handguns systematically hiring of students gathered in the cafeteria. >> we were at the table next to him. two of the victims were at my table. >> he was grazed by one of the gunshots. >> as i was turning away from the gunman, he caught me here. i got luy. >> five of his classmates were not, one dead, four others in the hospital. >> these families are in our thoughts and prayers. >> the search for answers continue. he was described as silent and determined. the teenager was forced from the building by a teacher and surrendered a few blocks away. many caught in the crossfire say

they never saw any clues that he could turn violent. >> no one ever expected it to be him, you know? >> never, never would you think this. it is one of your worst nightmares. >> it is all too real for this community struggling to understand how and why it happened and what comes next. wbal-tv 11 news. >> new details are surfacing about a home innovation in the house and over the weekend. -- in towson. it happened around 1:30 a.m. on allegany avenue is 65 by an year-old mount came home to find a burglar inside -- a 65-year-old man came home to find a burglar inside. >> he is charged with attempted murder, first-degree burglary, and first degree assault.

the tipton came home to his house to find the burglar already inside. he said he let him it in his basement at gunpoint. the suspect fled of and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. he ended up spotting him just a couple of hours later. >> we saw a man answering to this description around the area of the chesapeake in townsend. he was witnessed running out from between a few buildings and a jump in an automobile that took off. he found a piece of prop oferrty -- of property from the uspect's burglary and made an arrest. >> he is being charged without

bail. kai reed, wbal-tv 11 news. >> this a one-alarm blaze broke out in the amex of this apartment building around 1:00 on morningside drive. we are told there were able to put the fire out within about an hour. officials have not released any information about a cause yet. >> two years after implementing the bottle tax, the mayor wants more. mayor stephanie rawlings blake wants to ride it to 5 cents and make it permanent. the bill will be introduced tonight. lowell. >> people in support of this new bill were rallying here at the state house, or rather city hall. earlier today, and number of people were rallying against it in the beverage and grocery

industry saying it would kill jobs. it will be introduced at city hall tonight. it is like deja vu all over again. >> this is real to us. this is not something that we're trying to exaggerate in any way, shape, or form. >> like they did a few years ago, they are gathering of of bellaire road to voice their disdain about the mayor's proposed hike in the bottle tax. >> this tax is having a devastating impact. lost sales been reduced hours meaning less jobs for hard- working men and women in baltimore. >> as part of the better schools initiative, she wants to collect $23 million to secure more than $300 million in bonds for city schools. she plans to do it by raising the bottle tax from two cents to 5 while making the tax

permanent. >> we sat down and spoke to the industry about alternatives. i have not gotten any feedback other than not to do it. >> the mayor has made it clear she's willing to look at other revenue streams but points out the tax seems to be popular in most of the neighborhoods. >> if there were a way to strengthen legislation to help level the playing field, i'm willing to take a look at them. >> like last time, it exempts milk, juice, and two liter or larger containers. >> we all recognize the mayor and city council have serious problems to solve regarding our city schools. but an unfair and discriminatory tax on beverages is not the way to resolve this issue. >> there is no set time line as to when the bill will come up

for a final vote. it will be a rocky road getting there. sources tell me at this point it appears the mayor has enough votes to pass it through when it will come up for the final vote. live outside city hall, lowell melser, wbal-tv 11 news. >> mayor stephanie rawlings blake is giving the congressional delegation a wish list outlining her ways that in addition to more school funding that she is seeking money to train police officers and resources to turn abandoned property and lots into homes. keys to the growth include improving infrastructure. >> another unseasonably mild day of this mild winter and it looks like temperatures are running way above normal is now. we have seen highs today in the 60's, but now back into the 50's but still quite mild across the

region. changes are on the way. you can see this front coming across with a band of clouds and sprinkles coming across ohio. temperatures dropping out into tonight, do not expect any precipitation, but is scattered cloud or two overnight. wet weather in the forecast and maybe even a taste of winter all mixed in 21 active week. the details coming up in just a little bit. >> the u.s. air force has confirmed the body of a maryland national guardsmen and baltimore county schoolteacher is on its way to dover. >> he was killed friday night in afghanistan and leaves behind his wife of 24 years and four children. the confirm it happened during an attack on the afghan interior ministry. the gunman is reported to be still at large.

the top u.s. commander in afghanistan withdrew all coalition advisers from afghan ministries. he had been serving in afghanistan for less than one year. >> he was a nice guy. he was friends with everybody, just a gentle giant. he was very mild mannered. >> he was strong, courageous, brave, loving, and a man of god. he loved the lord. he loved my mom. he loved us. he would have done anything. >> the major was a physical education teacher at elementary schools. four americans have been killed in the past week. these seceded press is reporting the taliban has claimed response ability calling it a retaliation against soldiers for burning the korans last week. how will this impact the president's plan for an exit

strategy? brian mooar has the latest from washington. >> a suicide attack is just the latest in a string of bloody attacks after copies of the koran were burned on a u.s. military base. they were murdered on saturday and while they search for the gunman, advisers remain off the job in the ministry building until tension has cooled. the pentagon insists the long- term strategy remains unchanged. >> anyone who believes they can weaken our resolve through these cowardly attacks is severely mistaken. >> president obama has a 2014 plan for a pullout in place. >> he does not want troops to be in place one day longer than they need to be. >> the events of the last week

are putting strain on an already tense relationship. now, u.s. troops are facing another potential threat after the taliban poisoned food in an operating basis. >> there were elevated levels of chlorine in the coffee and fruit. >> the officials are investigating. anti-american protests have slowed down as they are calling for peace. brian mooar, wbal-tv 11 news. quite coming up, if you are planning a summer vacation and you have travel insurance, and you feel like you're covered for anything, right? >> not so fast. what the 11 news and team uncovered ahead at 5:30. >> we are not going to rollover for this mean spirited style politics that mr. christie

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>> to have a person so fiscally irresponsible lending troubles all over the country doing this stand-up routine demeaning women, the bombast is entertaining but it does not make for good government. >> taking strike set new jersey gov. chris christie after appearing on nbc's "face the nation. upon leaving the interview, chris christie was not holding back either when it came to an alley. >> governor o'malley is not worthy. he is not that smart and is not that good. he is flippant. i give him credit for that. >> they sound like candidates for me. both of them were in washington for the national governors conference meeting for the

issues facing the country. >> 24 hours to go before the primaries in michigan and arizona. romney and santorum are crisscrossing michigan where the two or showed has virtually tied. >> romney it secured a -- theey secured endorsement of arizona governor jan brewer. >> there is santorum talking about social issues again. i'm talking about government imposing themselves on your life. >> santorum's lead is down to a tie. >> if you had to do again, would you change your campaign? >> we have done remarkably well.

>> in a restaurant near detroit, the reaction of some was negative. >> he is so extreme. and hear the things he says o, i think he is so extreme. >> i'm disappointed in romney, naturally, being around here, but i will still vote for him. >> he did oppose the god of bailout, but he campaigned about jobs. >> this has to be a campaign about the economy. it is time for them to focus on the economy. >> romney switched the focus to the fact that he has friends that owns nascar teams. >> i appreciate the support,

guys. >> romney is favorited tomorrow in arizona, too. from detroit, wbal-tv 11 news. >> at your 11 insta-weather + forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> beautiful weather out there to like spring. we are really almost to spring with a few weeks to go. in the next seven days, we may get a taste of winter. it's not completely done yet. across the region today, temperatures were in the 60's. 64 at bwi marshall, 67 at the in our harbor. we were almost 20 degrees above normal at the inner harbor. nothing in the rain gauge today which will change by mid-week.

still miles outside. 65 downtown. -- still mild downtown. columbia right around the 65 degree mark. still mild out in western maryland. we will open well up into the 50's today. a weak front is approaching the area. it can see a few sprinkles on the radar just to the north of scranton, pennsylvania. there is another system passing stopped the bus in the carolina's, but there's a little band of a cloud cover south dandies, so we could see some cloudiness that times tonht with the wind shifting to the northwest. a low temperature by morning will range from 30-38. it will get more chilly tonight before going into the day tomorrow as the front swings on through. the brunt is approaching pittsburgh and western maryland.

international falls down in chicago when the great lakes, this area of high pressure will bring in slightly cooler air tomorrow, about a 10-degree drop. one storm in the pacific northwest and this system will have to be watched later this week as it will bring us unsettled weather. we will pick up some cloud cover in the afternoon. house will continue to increase and thicken. by midmorning wednesday, someone coming in. we will have an east wind as this system approaches us. there will be chilly temperatures, rain, some of its substantial on wednesday as this system moves through. hopefully the worst of it will be passed us by the evening rush hour on wednesday. we should have clearing skies on thursday although it will be

breezy. tomorrow, highs in the upper 40's and below 50's. on the bay, is small craft advisory in the morning with gusts up to 20 knots then wind diminishing. 45, partly cloudy tomorrow in the mountains with some rain on wednesday and a high of 49. eastern shore, sunshine for the morning before clouding up. rain on wednesday from elkton, easton, down to cambridge. with weta high weather likely on wednesday. when that passes, brisk wind on wednesday, chilly in the 40's. a round of thunderstorms or showers on saturday. and it looks like some colder air will be in behind that saturday front with high is only around 40 and some polaris or snow showers possible.

>> still had become a staying healthy is more than just diet and exercise. >> we get the best advice on how to keep track of it all in all your medical alert. >> these chocolate coins are an exact replica of the real point you can get to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. and kim dacey and i'll tell you how to get those coming up. how to get those coming up.

>> a new buyer for st. joseph's medical center could draw some criticism from catholics in the area including cardinal o'brien because both potential investors are not catholic. officials said the potential buyers have agreed to honor the hospitals catholic identity. he has argued that it should be bought by another catholic institution. they would not comment on whether or not he would shoot

down a merger with a non catholic hospital. trying to stay healthy but need some bias? maybe you do not know how much diet or exercise is right for you. we have some common sense tips to keep you in the best of health in tonight's "woman's dr.." >> she never thought she would walk again. blood clots in her legs and other issues caused her to look at her habits. >> i have to be more strict about my diet because of my medication and also when exercise plan. >> staying healthy includes telling on your doctors about the medications and supplements to take to avoid a dangerous interaction. >> it's very important to tell your provider all the of supplements, vitamins, all that you're taking even if they are

natural, over the counter, or you think they do not matter. >> everyone wants to know what kind of diet they should follow. high-fat, low fat, etc. all that matters is that you eat less food. if you eat less calories and exercise more, it will help you be healthy. >> how much should you exercise? >> you can do it three days a week, great. it issued five times a week, great. -- if you can do it five times, ideal. >> try to do as much proactively that you can for your help. it's very significant. >> count those calories come on a tree are madison, and get moving. an influential group of pediatrician is pushing to breast feed lager. they recommend women breast feed

exclusively for the first six months of a baby's life. from six months to one year, they introduce solid along with a breast feeding. it can protect against childhood illnesses like respiratory infections and asthma. it can reduce the instance of sids. >> they want to make it easier for victims of crimes to report how it happened. it taking control with the click of a mouse. >> insurance was so good that i would even be reimbursed if i needed to be flown out. >> he got his travel insurance was foolproof, but you could be checking the fine print. what you need to know when we come back.

>> live, local, late breaking. wbal-tv 11 news live in hd. 11 news at 5 in hd continues now. >> no doubt about it, travel insurance can keep you from canceling a vacation, but it could leave you empty-handed. you may also start to be thinking about it which is a good idea. >> when his african safari tour was canceled, there was no refund.

>> this is practically the dream of a lifetime. >> he could not wait to go on his african dreams of bari booking with liberty travel insurance and purchased through rbc. >> i thought the insurance so was so good that i would not be reimbursed if i needed to be helicoptered out. >> their flight was scheduled to depart bwi marshall jenna rate 26, 2011, but this is what was happening that day -- a major snowstorm. the flight was canceled in the reimbursed and the cost of the plane tickets, but when it called to find out how to get reimbursed for the $4,200 to pay for the safari, his request was denied. >> not covered? >> it not covered. this was the brochure that they

gave to me. >> the first thing listed under coverages -- trip cancellation- feet departure. >> the paperwork you showed me seems to be misleading. on the cover, it pervades -- provides a trip interruption insurance. >> did not provide a copy of the policy but a brochure summarizing coverage. >> they made the argument that his interruption was not covered even though it says trip interruption is covered. i do not necessarily agree with their assessment. it's arguable whether or not this gentleman's trip was covered. >> they say the fine print only covered trip interruptions for certain reasons. they say this was not one of them.

we went to liberty travel to talk about the situation and we were reviewed to their parent company. they say in a written statement, "it is unfortunate he was unable to attend due to weather delays. at that time, they did all they could to resist him in receiving a refund. after our visit, they worked out a settlement and he is not satisfied. the attorney believes it's a good idea but that you should do your homework. mindy is sarah. >> one of the most popular destinations in mexico this spring break, but with drug- related violence on the rise, the state department has issued a traveling warning. the mexican government has been engaged in an extensive effort to counter transnational

organizations. they have been known to target u.s. visitors based solely on their nationality. crimes ranging from kidnapping and homicide in gun battles. cases of violence are usually in places like cancun and tourist- heavy beaches are excluded, but 14 mexican states are included and among them the popular destination of puerto vallarta. we have a list of all the places on the roller on our website. >> baltimore's controversial bottle tax may be going up. mayor stephanie rawlings blake is introducing the bill tonight as a part of her better schools initiative. the mayor hopes to collect $23 million by raising the bottle tax from two cents to five. it would exempt milk, juice, and two-liter or larger bottles.

the school shooting happened in the cafeteria in chardon high, near cleveland. the gunman was arrested about 0.5 mile away. they're trying to figure out what happened and why, but a 15- year-old student says the gunman was an outcast to apparently been delayed. -- who had been bullied. >> this man has been charged with attempted murder, first- degree assault, and burglary. he allegedly broke in at home on allegany avenue before shooting a 65-year-old man in the back of the neck. the homeowner is expected to make a full recovery but the setuuspect is being held without

bail. >> breaking news. capt. roy taylor is over the scene. fill us in. what's going on? >> this is just west of mlk, stan. west baltimore street. a bus fire. we do not know if anyone was on board. shut downbahas been in both directions. we'll update you if we get more. >> thanks, roy. baltimore county residents can now report minor crimes online. roblin roblin shows us how it works. >> it's easier for citizens to report minor crimes.

it is available to the police department as well. >> this will represent a significant improvement in customer service and it's using technology to make government work better. they demonstrated how easy it is to use. it shows you what kind of minor crimes can be reported. it will be reviewed by a police supervisor and they will then e- mail you back a police report number. >> they will approve your request quickly and send you back an e-mail with the case number.

you can then use it for your records. >> in the pilot program, 330 complaints were filed. >> there are savings in gas, human-resources, it's a big deal. >> rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> tonight, getting word that bradley manning may be in canada for the next nobel peace prize. >> i'm nikole killion in washington where officials are trying to diffuse tensions in afghanistan amid more violence. how it could impact our mission coming out.

clucks amateur video posted on the internet today shows continued bombing of homes and

protesters burning referendum balance put out by the syrian government. they're in a dissident neighborhood being flattened by explosives as a shelf fall as you hear him yell, "god is great. may god help us. another video shot by syrian activists show ballots being burned in another dissident province. the red cross has brought in foods and supplies to help the area. >> bradley manning is due back in court next month, but he has been nominated for a nobel peace prize. a spokesperson from the jury says 231 nominations have been submitted in the committee does not reveal who has been nominated, but those with nomination right sometimes announce their kicks. in addition is nomination, others include the former

ukrainian prime minister. say that three times fast. i had to spell that out phonetically. >> recall and tens of thousands of vehicles for concerns they could leak and cause it fire. what is affected, and what to do if you have one? >> of state officials want you to make sure you know of this new opportunity that could help save you money. >> glamour, gossip, and a few fashion slips. a look at the good, bad, and the less than perfect from last night oscars. >> unseasonably warm and cold front heading this way.

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>> your 11 insta-weather + forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> we look at the radar, lots of what weather across the peninsula keeping temperatures down. they have been dealing with it but it looks like the bulk of that weather will move off the coast. the showers may continue into the evening so it may be a tough go as far as what weather goes. around our region, dry and mild today. 65 downtown. near 67 for a high. the mild goes all the way back hagerstown and even unseasonably mild weather for that location as well. this is a cool front dropping south and east and you can see the rain associated with it.

we are not except -- expecting precipitation, but a shift in the wind from southwest and northwest overnight which will bring in some colder air. 63 degrees right now, but after the front goes by, the temperatures will be dropping up around chicago and the upper midwest. this area of high pressure will have a cooler temperatures. we will start to pick up clouds as this next weather system comes our way rapidly. it will bring us some what weather into wednesday. there you see clear skies with cooler air in the morning, partly cloudy and clouds beginning to increase and thicken tomorrow night. on wednesday, wet weather rolling through the region and will be here probably before lunchtime. much of the heavier downpour will leave us, but it's possible even wednesday evening to be wet and skies will clear out

wednesday in toward the end of the weekend. that one can actually bring some colder temperatures. temperatures coming down by about 10 degrees. 48-53. small craft advisory for the morning hours. then the wind will come down as this gets cooler in the afternoon. western maryland, it looks like this will produce rain in the mountains on wednesday. a few showers out west on wednesday. on the lower eastern shore, including salisbury, look for highs in the low 50's. wednesday looks wet, thursday, breezy and clearing out. showers and thunderstorms followed by gusting wind, colder air, and some worries and snow showers.

>> another massive recall from nissan over concerns regarding possible gasoline leaks. the vehicle in question tonight, the nissan juke, the infinity qx and the infiniti m. the ntsb is as the fuel pressure sensors may not be tight enough and gasoline could leak. the recall was scheduled to start march 19th but anyone with questions now can call me sohn -- call nissan. local small-business owners are asking them to "bank on them." to get the help they need, they will have to increase lending by twice the amount of the deposits

they get from the state treasurer. this can oftentimes keep them from expanding and growing. one small business owner describes what he has had to do just to stay afloat. >> we sold our home so we can make payroll here. it was about the only option we thought we had open to was in such a short timeframe. >> this does not simplify the state's procurement process to make it easier for banks to compete for state business. in the midst of tax season, the want to know you are aware of the refund-splitting capability. it they now deposits portions into at least two different bank accounts by using form 588.

the benefit can help them manage their refunds. >> almost half of the families in maryland could not produce an emergency fund of $3,000 in cash without selling their car. think about up for one minute. how close to people live to the edge. >> it's important to use tax time to save money. >> with gas prices 3 cents higher than last week, analysts say we will hit that $4 per gallon mark much sooner than expected. the national average is at $3.69 per gallon. it reached $4.11 per gallon at

the record high. in maryland, the average is $3.64 compared to $3.61 last wednesday. this time last year, we are paying 35 cents less. numbers out today suggest it could reach up to $4.25 per gallon by the end of april. to check gas prices were every ago, download our free app or click on "consumer alert" on wbaltv.com. >> hollywood's event was not exactly dramatic last night. as expected, "the artist" took home the big awards. >> even before oscar night started, george clooney had a notion of how it might go. >> i think this will be a french night. >> "the artist." >> 5 awards for the black-and-

white silent film about american moviemaking from a french director and two french stars. >> i love your country. >> jean beat out george clooney, the first frenchman. quits' it's amazing, incredible, unforgettable. thank you. >> he asked if he may have let a french expletive through his speech. >> yes. >> best supporting actor went to christopher plummer for " beginners." ied to come he is the oldest oscar winner river. >> i hope i can do it for another 10 years at least. i will drop dead where ever i am come on stage or on set. >> another first-time winner, octavia spencer for "the help." >> especially because i am not the typical hollywood beauty,

you're supposed to say, "yes, you are wbaltv.com -- yes, you are." >> it was almost worth the winning last year to give her this one this year. >> this was her third career oscar but first since 1982. >> i want this two years ago. two other nominees were not even conceived. -- i won this 32 years ago. cox >> but third or first, it was a night to celebrate all the same perio. wbal-tv 11 news. >> that taliban as saying this is revenge for the burning a korans last week. the pentagon is reacting even the pentagon is reacting even more tonight withil, any luck f?

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>> everyone at fort mchenry is gearing up for the 200th anniversary of the war of 18 cult. >> a local job with your has released a chocolate version of this commemorative coin. >> they make chocolate into art. they have been commissioned to be a part of the anniversary of

the war of 1812 with commemorative chocolate coins. >> it came out so nicely that we just left it as the dark chocolate. it basically represents the gold and silver. >> it is an exact replica of the 2012 star spangled banner commemorative coins released by the u.s. mint for a limited time starting march 5th on sale through december. >> to honor the stars. the banner, there is an image of the flag with the words, "o say can you see?" the silver will be $50 and gold will be market priced. >> you can get a pair of the chocolate ones for $8. portions of the proceeds will go into the star spangled fund.

>> this will be to maintaining the legacy of the war of 1812 sites all over maryland. >> the chocolate ones can be momentums to eat or share. >> this is a way to honor and celebrate the war of 1812. >> for information, on the traditional or chocolate, you can find it on our website, wbaltv.com wbal-tvium, kim dacey, 11 news. >> i cannot for the chocolate ones. >> i was about say the same things -- i can afford the chocolate ones. >> i'm kai reed live next. >> and counties gearing up to fight against a proposal that will make them more responsible for teacher pensions. i'm barry simms with the story. [captioning made possible by consat