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[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> live, local, late-breaking - this wbal-tv 11 news in baltimore. >> could afternoon, our big story at noon -- another victim of monday's school shooting has died. the shooting of a small town of chardon, ohio outside cleveland has claimed two lives and injured three others. we're learning more about the alleged gunmen. >> just before noon, police
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share the information so many had hoped they would not have to hear. >> it is sad to say that i will announce a second student has passed. >> this morning, classmates remember the friends that lost. >> he would always take the shirt off his back to help and went out. it is just tragic that something like this had to happen that a day after the attack, chardon is filled with shock and lingering pain. >> it is really hard because you cannot do anything. >> as this community continue to mourn and pray for the three victims still in area hospitals, investigators continue their search for answers. the alleged gunmen who is 17- year-old will make his first court appearance later today. >> i am shocked it was t.j. he was quiet but you could tell he had a bad luck in his eye all the time. usually stop to himself. >> sadly, he can no longer keep
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to himself. the teenager is recognized across the country and in custody as the only suspect in the wake of this tragedy. >> sense the columbine shooting, experts have developed a psychological profile of school shooters that a shockingly accurate. started shooters are almost always boys, usually described as loners. >> they seem to be more isolated by their peers at the school who seem to be more withdrawn, who seem to lose interest in things that were previously pleasurable so they stop being interested in doing things they used to like doing. >> authorities are urging kids to be vigilant. experts say social may provide clues often when someone crosses a line. for a time line of major school shootings that have happened across the country, log onto our website -- wbaltv.com and click on national news. >> for more baltimore -- a
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former baltimore football great has had sounded out about the george huguely case. he hopes this will take -- have coaches take a closer look at the players. >> you cannot coach young boys and girls in this country today and given that kind of power and platform and position and not utilize that to eradicate some of these problems. >> herman is advocating maryland schools to advise gender- violence training. police at the university of maryland are on alert after some assault a female student inside her dorm room on sunday. the victim walked up around 4:00 a.m. and found a man touching her leg. he ran and police have no suspects and are telling students to keep their dorm rooms locked. it appears maryland educators
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want to drop a note child left behind education law and are expected to apply for a waiver is granted. maryland schools would be measured not just on how all students perform but also on specific groups like minorities and special-education students. the application says school should cut their in -- gaps in happen the next six years. a new proposal for the controversial bottle tax could have to pay even more for bottled drinks and a cigarette mayor's staff and make rulings like -- mayor stephanie rawlings blake has signed end and people are taking sides pretty mayor wants to raise the tax from 2 cents to 5 cents and make the tax permanent and the hopes of collecting $3 million. she as she is willing to look at other revenue ideas. >> we sat down and talk to the industry about alternatives. i have not gotten any feedback other than no bottle tax them
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know we all recognize that the mayor and city council have serious problems to solve regarding our city schools. and on unfair and discriminatory tax on beverages is not the way to resolve this issue. >> there is no time line and when the city council will vote on this bill but the mayor appears to have enough votes to pass it. the mayor is in washington, d.c. to testify before a subcommittee to discuss wastewater infrastructure needs. she is giving baltimore's congressional delegation a capitol hill wish list. the mayor told lawmakers that in addition to more school funding, she is seeking money to help train police officers. and resources to turn abandoned properties into occupied homes and businesses bal. ♪ >> today is shaping up to be another beautiful day with
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sunshine out in full force and hardly a cloud in the sky but temperatures are about 10 degrees cooler right now than where we were yesterday. the winds are nw at 5 miles per hour. in the afternoon, we're expecting temperatures to get into the lower 50's with sunny skies and we will see a few clouds increase as we go into tonight and as the head of our next door and system that will bring a change in temperatures and a chance for rain and we will detail that when we come back. >> still at, breakfast may be over but you can enjoy some pancakes and which restaurant is offering them and why and more problems for the caustic and korea chris company. the latest ships malfunction. it is primary day in two states and how the results could affect the gop race for president. our coverage is coming up.
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>> it is primary day in michigan and arizona. we will tell you how the outcome could affect race going forward. >> 59 delegates are up for grabs in two states today but the quid
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big question is who takes the prize in the state where mitt romney was born and raised? just ahead of the showdown, the two gop presidential front runners trade insults that santorum is a nice guy but he has never had a job and a private sector. he has worked as a lobbyist and elected official. >> to be attacked on television as someone who is not an authentic conservative by massachusetts governor is a joke. >> in arizona, mitt romney is expected to capture all the 29 delegates. michigan was considered his territory but it is now up for grabs after a relentless pursuit by rick santorum. >> please join me in welcoming senator rick santorum. [applause] >> his campaign is sending out calls for delegates to vote against romney and the primary on tuesday. analysts say win by santorum in
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romney's tom state could have enormous implications but it won't and the battle for the gop nomination. >> romney has a good night and santorum has a good night and both of them will be going after super tuesday when 10 states vote the following way. >> newt gingrich and ron paul are looking ahead, but spend a good day in super tuesday states. >> more trouble for the cost of concordia cruise company. cost of allegra being towed in the indian ocean after a fire in the engine room rendered it powerless for the fire was put out quickly and no one was injured but the waters of the indian ocean are popular with pirates' andy allegra has more than of 1000 people on board. still lie ahead, we talk about -- we talk live to the new nbc show," holloway."
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why the warm winter weather means you are more prone to an allergy attacks. >> speaking of the weather, is mild now and dry up and down the east coast but a storm is on the way we will talk about how this change is the weather starting tomorrow. here's a live look out of doors oo
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>> now your instaweather plus forecast -- >> good afternoon, we are starting off with hd doppler as we have dry conditions along the eastern seaboard including all of maryland. we look to the west and here comes our next storm system with
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snow showers pushing for wisconsin and upper and lower michigan and a wintry mix and rain showers are in omaha and denver, colorado is on the backside of the storm with snow. this storm will just be a ray nagin when it gets to us. take a look at what is happening -- the storm will be just a rain event when it gets to us. we're expecting the storage system to come in from the west. it will be building with high pressure right now but it will be moving in. the rain showers are ahead of the storm right now and there will be a big difference with temperatures. you can see the colder air to the north. to the south, temperatures are in the 50's and 60's and 70's down in houston, texas and 81 in miami. there is mild air ahead of the storm and eventually we will get colder air of the worst of the air will stay up to our north.
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49 degrees at the w i n 50 at the inner harbor and 50 degrees in frederick. only in the 30's in the western part of the state. this storm system comes in from the west mostly throughout the day on wednesday. it is mostly a rain even after 10:00 a.m. and the rate will continue to push across the area. where is the snow? take all look all the way through wednesday. theseup to our north and some have their amounts are falling in upstate new york. it completely misses the mid atlantic. we get just a rain event out of desperate increasing clouds tonight and it will be on the chilly aside. 53 degrees to day but only into the 40's 42 marks and a good chance for rain after 10:00 a.m. and scattered rain showers into wednesday night.
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a chilly day with temperatures bouncing back on thursday, 54 degrees and maybe rain showers early on. 57 degrees on friday and big changes this weekend. we go up with the temperatures into the 60's and maybe thunderstorms on saturday and into sunday and monday, the temperatures drop. there's a storm system in the making and what it could do is up in the air and we will keep an eye on it. ♪ >> with sky high gas prices, we all look for ways to save at the pump. most drivers claim to have a secret that helps their tank of gas go the extra mile. before you waste your time, we separate fact from fiction. >> this with direct energy from
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the fourth dimension. >> even the most bizarre items like magnets and stickers are tested. these are gadgets to test your car or install and they do not work. >> we have not found a device that works the way it has been purported to work. >> the time of day you felt does not make a difference. gas station tanks are so far underground that fuel temperature will not affect your mpg whether it is a day or night. turning off your air-conditioner has an affect on to fuel consumption? >> you will see any big difference at all. >> cleaning your air filter will squeeze extra miles out of that gallon of gas, wrong. modern engines or readjust to air filter clogging automatically. keep your lead foot off the pedal that you don't want to be punching it's like this. >> have a qualified mechanics check your engine. the less your motor is dragging
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because of inadequate amounts of air in the tires are floats, the better it will perform. stop buying more expensive, higher octane fuel. >> the vast majority of cars on the road to they can run very well on 87 octane. >> if you guess up near a freeway entrance, you are probably paying extra. >> go down a couple blocks if you can and you'll get cheaper gas. >> did we mention it is national pancake day? ihop is serving up free pancakes all day long and each customer is entitled to a short stack between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. tonight. the restaurant asks for a donation to the children's miracle network in return. this is their seventh year to raise money for charity and has helped raise nearly $8 million so far. this year's goal is to $0.7 million. ♪
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>> new information everyone needs to know about on as much. medical experts say warm winter house create a perfect storm for deadly asthma attacks. in the winter, where more vulnerable to cold and viral infections especially if you suffer from allergies. warmer weather has allowed plans to pollinate early but other things could set off a surprise attack including exercise, your pets, or aspirin and long acting medication. doctors say is critical to get on asthma medication if you need it. stay on them as your doctor prescribes even if your symptoms go away. if you're having trouble catching sleep, you may want to think twice before -- for a sleeping pill. information was examined on 35,000 patients and account for lifestyle factors common as an association between common sleep aids and early death. the pills were also connected to an increase in cancer.
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coming up next, your maryland lottery midday pick 3 and pick 4 numbers and another check of the forecasts. first, a look at how well it is performing at this hour.
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>> this is probably not the perception that angela merkel was hoping for when a tray of beer was pelted down her back. they rushed to driver of by cheek to up the spill with grace. she smiled at the waiter who says he was pushed. she toasted her party officials and delivered a rousing speech to the crowd. that is one good sport. you might remember the black bear who chose to hibernate in a storm drain and wisconsin. it is a she enters this is getting smaller. >> she is not real happy. >> this is the sound of an unhappy there. bear. this is video from two weeks ago. she was sleeping peacefully
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inside this drain tunnel but now she is not alone. this black hair had two cubs. >> i would say these guys are getting into being about air 9 pounds. >> the mob there is not happy. in our first story, we reported that the bear was in the town but we did not give any information. it appears some tourists have found their way to her once peaceful home. all the attention is taking its toll on her new cubs. >> you don't want to get between her and the covers. she will be as protected as she needs to be. if you crawl in there, she would get aggressive them up our cameras did not invade our space. we did want to know what the baby bears would look like. we asked the experts. >> does she live on top of her cubs or are they next to her? "she creates a ball and the cubs are in between her front legs and her hind legs and the belly
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area about why does he choose a train tunnel. >> she probably look for a whole to crawl into when the cold weather came. >> while she may be a beautiful sight to see officials are urging everyone to stay away. including us. >> that is probably a good call. now you're maryland lottery midday pick 3 and pick 4 numbers. ♪ >> good afternoon, i am from 98 rock and your pick 3 numbers are -- 1- 8 - and 0. that makes your pick 3 number is 180. when you play monopoly scratch of, you can instantly when up
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to $50,000 or apply on-line at mdlottery.com/monopoly. bob diamond is ready to rock and roll ander pick 4 numbers are -- 1- 3 - 5 - 5. recapping the pick 4 game, 1355, the maryland lottery, let yourself play. >> we are holding on to the roller coaster. >> we are, we're on the downward trend. we have sunshine and the clouds will increase to knives and we will drop the down into the 30's overnight and only in the 40's tomorrow. it will be rainey and chile tomorrow. showers early thursday and warm to the mid 50's and the 60's on
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friday. >> we will take it. thank you for joining us for 11 years at maryland. news [ dog growls, barks ] bring your dog to work day...
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