>> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good afternoon everyone. i am sarah caldwell. nato is promising a thorough investigation into eight shooting of more than a dozen afghan citizens on sunday. as the report, u.s. officials said the sergeant acted alone and is now in custody.

>> yesterday's killings have caused a great uncertainty for the future of afghanistan, particularly when it comes to the u.s. mission here. 16 people were killed, including nine young children, three women, and for men. -- four men. he went into the homes of afghan villagers and shot them while they were sleeping. some of them, execution-style. >> we were shocked to hear of the shooting incident yesterday. i offer profound regrets and deepest condolences to the victims and their families. >> right now the news and pictures of the dead are coming out slowly. many fear the blow back of this incident and expect more demonstrations, and violence. many wonder how it will affect

the u.s./afghan strategic partnership beyond 2014. >> here at home, a university of maryland student faces charges this noon after police arrested for posting an internet threat, claiming he planned to go on a shooting rampage on campus. police say 19-year-old alexander song posted plans for a rampage that would, "kill enough people to make it to national news. he was not armed when police arrested him. he now faces a misdemeanor charge of disturbing school activities. >> well, it is shaping up to be a beautiful afternoon. if i did not know any better, i would think it is a spring already. the temperatures of feel that way. it is 61 degrees. that is already above where we normally are for high temperatures.

rights now, we still have quite a bit of sunshine out of there. you will see those clouds increase as the storm system is heading our way. do expect temperatures in the mid 60's this afternoon. showers possible at 9:00 p.m.. mostly off to our west. a better chance in baltimore after midnight. that is when we will see some of that wet weather. we will have details as soon. >> thank you, ava. a police are investigating a stabbing. we are told the victim, a 28- year-old man took a cab to the hospital off after the attack, where he died. a man is in custody in connection with the stabbing. he is reportedly a dating the victim's mother. new this noon, a victim is in shock and under arrest. we're told police were called just after 5:00. so far, the victim and suspect

identities have not been released. we're told the incident was domestic related. the baltimore city police department will hold a formal suspension hearing today with a detective charged with attempted at that. darlene was undercharges -- was under chart on her voter by about $300 at the food depot. the cashier is her daughter. she has been on the force since 1991. an internal affairs investigation is also underway in the department. the merger could be a done deal as early as today that the federal government has given its approval. it is one of the utilities that will soon be a part. you'll get a $100 credit within 90 days of the acquisition. bge will still have its headquarters in baltimore, but the merger means there'll be no longer any fortune 500 companies in baltimore.

on the bright said, local economists say the merger should bring thousands of jobs to the state. >> to the d.c. weather station program. promises to build alternative energy. solar wind power. a plant, as well as provide funds for animal waste power plants. >> the merger is worth $7.9 million. it is a tool to win over southern voters. contenders for the gop nomination are each holding primaries in alabama. mississippi will help bolster their standing. there is more in the commitment 2012 report. >> all eyes are now on the deep south as primaries take on new significance in the quest for the gop nomination. >> if you believe in higher taxes, you ought to be with obama. lower taxes, you ought to be

with us. newt gingrich -- >> if this is the most important election in our lifetime. >> and rick santorum are going head-to-head, battling for mississippi and alabama. >> if we are going to get a lot of delegates in mississippi and alabama. >> they can get another 33 delegates. they're hinting newt gingrich should get out of the race. >> the speaker can stay as long as he wants, but i think the better opportunity to make sure that we nominate a conservative is to give us an opportunity to go head-to-head with governor romney. >> this could mean the end for gingrich which is taking his campaign on an all-southern strategy. a win for front-runner ron in alabama could also bring the gop nominating contest to a close. >> that is why we will get rid of him in 2012. >> i am ron paul and i approved this message. >> ron paul is advertising in

her life which holds its caucuses on the same day. he has a plan to cut $1 trillion in the budget. he has yet to win the popular vote in any state. >> i never think it is a do-or- die. everyone is still in the race. >> rick santorum and newt gingrich appear at a forum sponsored by the alabama republican party. >> thank you. still ahead on 11 news at noon, we talk live to c-lo green. a town hit hard by turn it as it's even more devastating news. why do not be receiving any federal funding anytime soon. but first, a bus ride ends in tragedy. it claimed the life

>> the driver of a school bus and at least once did was killed in a crash this morning. the bus hit a bridge at just before 8:00 this morning. there were as many as 50 children on the bus. several of them were injured -- some critically. police are still investigating what caused the crash. >> a moment of silence marked a sad day for citizens of japan. it marked the one year since the strike of the magnitude

earthquake and tsunami. the strength of the advance also led to the world's worst nuclear crisis since the chernobyl. this comes as the folks in a tornado valley continue cleaning up the devastation left by recent twisters. dozens of tornadoes hit the area, killing at least 40 people and flattening homes and businesses for miles. the category ef4 ripped through at 70 miles per hour. this weekend, residents of the state received another startling below. >> the federal emergency management agency has denied the disaster status for a southern illinois in harrisburg. i cannot believe it. i was there a little over one week ago and saw it firsthand. i have never seen worst tornado damage. >> the senator says he plans to appeal the decision. still to come on 11 news,

details on a recall involving a popular infant formula. plus, a startling new study about kids and staircases. the one thing that has experts concerned. >> the temperature is making it feel a lot more like spring. it gets even warmer in the seven-day, but of course, the chance for thunderstorms. first, a look outdoors.

>> in today's consumer alert, gerber is recalling some of its powdered formula because of a bad smell. the good start infant powder

form a, sold in a plastic container with a batch number of gxp1684 and an expiration date of march 5, 2013. consumers reported a foul smell coming from the jar. they say the product is safe, but are offering free replacements. if you of any questions, you can call gerber. employers should not expect too much work today. rather, logging on and checking out. you can blame it on daylight saving time. take immediate network sites, a study that found the hours lost of sleep sent workers to the web where they spend more time than usual surfing on line, particularly entertainment sites. the reason? they have less of control and they are tired. the research is based on six years of data from google. we asked folks on facebook how they spend their time at work.

she said she likes plankings of herself on and circle word puzzles. in today's medical alert, a child under age 05 is rushed to the emergency room for a stair related injury every six minutes. surprisingly, research shows that the number of children who fall down the stairs is actually declining. experts credit the lower numbers to the increasing use of stationary activity centers, rather than baby walkers with wheels second slide downstairs more easily. still, one quarter of stair related injuries fall while being carried. >> those children are three times more likely to be hospitalized. >> experts say parents must carry a baby up for downstairs should use common sense, have a firm grip on the railing, and make sure they are free of

clutter. we all know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for insights, but it could be good for the outer appearance. a study of adults who ate the most fruits and vegetables over a six-week period had more red and yellow skin tones -- red and yellow skin tones, making them more attractive. while the other people were more pale. several talented artists will join the voice. joining us now live is one of those coaches. cee lo green. thank you for being with us. >> thank you for having me. >> big things are happening on "of the voice." >> you might know them well. of course. >> ok. by the way, starting on april 2, what is making the voice work so

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much love to angie. the american public is most certainly and emotionally involved. highly enthusiastic about watching every night. it is on monday, 8:00. check it out. there we go again. >> absolutely. how is this season different for you? what did you take away from last season? >> well, i think last season gave this year's contestants some insight into what my ideals are, what my abilities are. what my aspirations are. i was able to talk a little less this time around, which is cool for me. i think adam is naturally a

better seller. christine is very articulate in her own right as well. and i love blake. he is a good buddy of mine. some of us just really have to bright-f there's one eyed and bushy tailed. >> that is right. we appreciate your time. it will be a great season. we're looking forward to it. >> thank you. >> thank you. you can check in on the episode right here. >> now your 11 insta-weather forecast. >> good afternoon. it sure feels nice out there. temperatures are pushing into the 60's. if you like the warm weather, you like the seven-day -- we're talking 70's for the next couple of days. this is helping to push some of that era to the atlantic. moving from west virginia, into pittsburgh. these are all advancing east pretty slowly.

eventually, moving into the western part of the state. ahead of that, we're talking about the temperatures which feel a lot more like the spring season. not only here, but basically the entire eastern and southern half of the country enjoying an early taste of the spring season. 55 in kansas city. 68 degrees in st. louis. 62 in chicago. done for atlantic, 70 degrees are now in new orleans. not a lot of cool air behind the system. even as it passes by, not a big drop in the temperatures. around 60 degrees of downtown. 61 in annapolis. 63 in frederick. we do have a 59 in hagerstown. we are expecting temperatures to get into the mid 60's this afternoon and will drop into the 40's and 50's overnight.

it will be a mild night. a lot of clouds pushing in. baltimore, a better chance after midnight tonight. that is when you could pick up some more of that range with the approaching storm system. the future cast showing increasing clouds over the evening. after midnight is when we have a better chance for rain around baltimore. the bulk of the storm system does push off the shore by tomorrow with less of the storm. the actual area of energy in the upper atmosphere, that is going to be pushing us throughout the day tomorrow. we will definitely have enough heat for it. you need some work for a thunderstorms. that will be a concern and some that would keep an eye on tomorrow. thunderstorms could be on the strong side. something else to keep on mind, with a lot of clouds moving into the area. we do have a solar energy from the latest solar flare. i don't think we will have a

chance to see northern lights even if there are possible, because of those clouds. f thunderstorms will be scattered, but could be on the strong side. 70's into the week. wednesday, thursday, friday -- still looking warm. >> what a fantastic week. up next, your lottery pick three and we will get one last check of the forecast. a

>> denied on 11 news at 5:00, please respect to release more details on eight shooting threat. a look at alexander song and his chilling post's on-line. finding things to do for special -- four kids and special needs. and now, your lottery numbers. >> good afternoon to you let's play the lottery. your first number is -- 5. we have a 1 and tier is this number for you, it is say 5. 5-1-5 are your numbers.

prices up to $260,000. let's play pick four. get to this number. we have a 7. the next is say 3. it is a 7. 7-- let yourself play. >> a chance for showers. it could be a little strong. lots of sunshine. might slow down into saturday. that is pretty much our clause 10. >> i am going walking. got to get outside. >> thank you. thank you for joining us at 11 news at noon.

>> have a great day.