-- we know shots were fired. a group of people ended up going to northwest hospital by the rhone transport. one of the victims who was seriously stabbed hospital to sign nine -- 2sinai because of the extent -- to sinai cuts of the extent of the injuries. >> bishop william e. lori has been at named baltimore for a new archbishop. >> he says he is looking forward to being part of the diocese. >> thank you. bishop william e. lori is known for taking a leadership role and he is also known for taking religious liberty. ♪>

>> celebrating a liturgical service tuesday, the outgoing administrator -- it was just a week ago that bishop william e. lori learned he would be leaving the diocese of bridgeport, connecticut to become the 15th archbishop of baltimore. he said he was humbled. >> it is this sacramento might that binds us together, this sacrament that is at the heart of this great archdiocese, since 1789. >> he says he will have to learn the culture, issues, and the needs of the baltimore church. >> i think job one is prayer. job two is getting to know everyone. and allowing them to come to know me. >> i give you archbishop lori.

>> and the handshake was the symbol of the change in leadership. he studied at mount st. mary's seminary and was ordained a priest in d.c. in 19707. to became a bishop at bridgeport in 2001. -- he became a bishop at bridgeport in 2001. >> the church has clearly and consistently talked about the importance of marriage as between one man and one woman, for the good of society -- >> he has also been part of the committee looking into the crisis involving catholic priests and has drafted a charter for the protection of children and young people. he is an outspoken advocate for religious freedom. >> as someone involved with the church leadership over the years, it was hard to miss that there has been erosion of

religious liberty over time. installation is set for may 16. reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> it has been at crash times for traffic for some time along i-95 in baltimore county. maryland police are directing people around a crash between a tractor trailer and a car. that stretch of interstate 95 near white marsh is back open. a teenager is recovering at home tonight. she received injuries in a fight with the 12th grade student. the assault took place around 3:30 on school campus. at the fight is under investigation. appropriate action will be taken. no charges have been filed.

>> in tonight's education alert, it has been a few hours since the baltimore county board of education to the vote on the controversial location for a new elementary school. some residents say they do not want it. we have the latest on this. >> we know that it is on the school board agenda for tonight, but it is not a done deal. people on both sides of the issue are counting on the vote to go their way. >> the county will benefit. thank you very much. >> this may be the last chance for the residents to convince the board of education to back off of its friends to build a school at mayes chapel in chapel park. >> we should have some say as to what you were going to be doing to our park. >> but so far the school system

has refused to budge on a site it already owns. >> the site has been owned by the county for -- i believe since 1986. so, it has been a county-owned property designated for potential school construction site for a number of years. >> but there are those concerns, especially those whose children would be riding the bus. >> it allows them a little more time off the bus. >> some residents are not convinced it is the best move. >> i appreciate it is important to continue to educate our young people, but i would put them in a much safer environment and i would not be costing them into that location. >> the school board is still at the drawing point -- at the drawing board. >> it will be up to the board. the 12 members of the board of

education. >> the school project is on the agenda tonight. we will have more on the outcome later tonight. live in the newsroom -- wbal-tv 11 news. >> fog burning off. afternoon sunshine. for the past couple of afternoons, we are seeing isolated showers develop. very weak showers so far. it does not appear to be doing a lot as far as developing further. but around here, in southern pa, it is fairly weak in nature. in hartford county there -- it is trying to move the northeast, but no sign of any thunderstorms developing at this hour. we will keep an eye on some storms in the northern parts of virginia and shenandoah valley. they have the potential to develop into a thunderstorm or

two. >> the family of a teenager who was electrocuted is working to prevent similar tragedies. they took their fight to the state house. david collins joins us live from annapolis for more on the family's push to make the playground safer. >> there is a regulation on the books the requires utility companies to do surveys. this legislation expands on that. a busload of support, each wearing a photo op 14-year-old deanna green on their t-shirts. there were joined by family and members of their church randallstown from. >> it does not get easier. we just gets stronger. >> she was electrocuted back in 2006. she came in contact with a baseball diamond fenced. deanna camille green act the -- the deanna camille green act

requires utility companies to survey their underground wires to see if they become energized. the proposed legislation broadens existing requirements. >> this bill will close the gap between what the public service commission has accomplished and this will close the gap in making maryland a safer states. >we are going to trust that this bill gets passed. this will be hurt footprint in maryland. >> some utilities have signed up in opposition. the inspections could cost companies $8 million, and that expense could be passed on to consumers. >> this should never happen again. it should not be an issue of cost. it should not matter how much it costs. this can, in fact, happen again. >> they were ribbons in recognition of her piano playing

and what her friends call her beautiful soprano voice. >> when we were in elementary school, she would be in the chorus line in she was conducting. yes, she was very talented. very talented. >> we are proud of who she was and who she was going to be. the life was snatched away from her. >> pg&e provided a detailed explanation of its opposition. and says the proposed law is no different from the law that is currently on the books. the bill requires the use of mobile technology that is not widely available and it does not give them the flexibility they need to evaluate what is going on in the program and improve it if necessary. wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you, david. another pivotal day in the republican race for the white

house. we have more on the 2012 update. >> primary day in illinois. the march 20 at temperature is different. it is 80 degrees. >> we're hoping the voters come out. >> a big day for mitt romney. 64 delegates up for grabs. and for rick santorum be big -- and for rick santorum. he needs to beat romney. but he made a gaffe, campaigning against the governor. >> i do not care what the unemployment race would -- what the unemployment rate is. >> i do care what the unemployment rate is. it does bother me. >> my candidacy does not hinge on what the unemployment rate is. >> the republican race might hinge on louisiana.

newt gingrich campaign there today for a primary on saturday. is a chance for front runner to prove he can win in the south. >> if mitt romney can hold this lead, which looks to be double digits, he could get a boost going into louisiana, which is one of those away games in the deep south. if you went down there, he may be good to solidify the nomination. >> illinois has 69 delegates. they are chosen in a complex process. but there is one big question in illinois tonight. can santorum beat romney? wbal-tv 11 news. >> mitt romney is heading to marilyn tomorrow. we're working to confirm the details. we will a closer look at 5:30. >> still ahead, afghan security forces have expanded by 15,000 troops in the last year. >> tonight, the war in

afghanistan goes under the microscope. >> but first, a sober day across the state. all local tea

>> flags across the state are flying at half staff in honor of

a teacher and member of the maryland national guard. he was laid to rest of arlington national cemetery with full honors. family and friends gathered at the trinity church to pay their respects. he was 40 years old and leaves behind four children and wife. meanwhile, the u.s. general leading the war in afghanistan says he expects u.s. troops to be of the country by the end of 2014. that timetable is under scrutiny, both by critics believe there is not enough time, and those who think we could be out even sooner. >> despite setbacks, the afghan military forces should be ready to be on their own by 2014. that is the assessment of the u.s. general fighting the war. >> the force has grown significantly in just a year, but it has also grown in its

capabilities. >> general john allen told the house armed services committee, but he was unclear on when troops would be pulling out. >> i do not have a clear decision at this point. >> the anti-western violence flared after muslim -- after muslim holy books were burned. dozens were killed, including 13 troops. one of them, be -- a maryland national guard member, was laid to rest. in fort leavenworth, kan., there were charges in the rampage that to the lives of 16 afghan civilians. sergeant bales says he does not realize what happened. >> people were telling you you did some really awful things and you had no memory of that. >> in washington, they are

blaming both the crime and the system. >> the command and control process, how he was assigned, why he was assigned. >> but he says finishing the mission is what matters for the americans to live and die in afghanistan. he will be giving obama his recommendation for the next phase of truth drawdowns sometime next month. wbal-tv 11 news. >> in tonight's medical alert, a ruling from the maryland supreme court. the high court has decided the state cannot be sued for not giving an employee he for not giving an employee's leave for five months. the controlling opinion is the act does not merit a viable lawsuit. >> anesthesia during outpatient

procedures and has risen during the last few years, but there is evidence that it is not necessary. be used for procedures such as colonoscopy segment doubled. -- as colonoscopy has doubled. it provides little benefit to many patients. and new study shows heavy book bags are taking a toll on the backs of adolescence. researchers found that 92% of teenagers are carrying book bags that weigh more than 50 pounds. more than 50 percent said they had back pain, with the most common problems being scoliosis, lower back pain, and muscle spasms. girls are also more risk for back problems and boys. >> now your 11 insta-weather plus forecast with tom thank you meyer -- tom tasslemyer.

>> we have showers passing just southwest of baltimore. we're continuing to move away as the morning wears on. now you see a new batch of showers have formed to the south and west. pretty heavy thunderstorms. in the west virginia, down around roanoke. a couple blips on the radar for northwest carroll county, on the border between hartford and cecil counties. we have hot, humid weather just two hours south and west. there are storm warnings in effect right now in western virginia. perhaps some small hail associate with those forms. they seem to be tracking south and east, not a direct threat. round here, there are a few showers. we cannot show you

thunderstorms. bc breeze at ocean city, air coming off the ocean, and it is at 56 while inland locations are in the 60's and 70's. tonight and in baltimore, cloudy skies will clear up, but the clubs will come back in overnight. -- the clouds will come back in overnight. temperatures are way above normal because of that high pressure system. it is anchored there right now. from the bahamas up the eastern seaboard, all the way to augusta, maine. we've had a week of record- setting highs. today is about 20 degrees cooler. now we're in the cooler weather. in chicago, 85. cleveland, 81.

stormy weather on the southern end of this front. with get heavy thunderstorms, a couple of tornadoes reported in northwest louisiana earlier today. been a chill in the western part of the state. a definite boundary between the spring/summer weather and the cooler weather from the west. after the morning fog, the clouds will burn off tomorrow. 5 to 10 mile breeze on the bay. waves will be about a foot. thunderstorms in the amounts tomorrow, partly cloudy on thursday. -- thunderstorms in the mountains tomorrow, partly cloudy on thursday. and locations of about 20% chance of -- inland locations have about 20% chance of a thunderstorm. temperatures getting close to 80 on friday. than a little cooler with

showers and thunderstorms. >> thank you. a local elementary school is falling apart. >> coming up, a second chance. + -- plus -- >> we want an arrest now. >> was it self-defense or an act

>> tonight, the questions in controversies over and unarm teenager shot dead at two weeks ago are brewing. >> george zimmerman says he was attacked by the 17-year-old, but his family tells a different story. >> those cries for help and the controversy echoes through this florida apartment complex, and now across the country. >> yes. >> what is your -- >> today, the justice department

acknowledged ages with the fbi are looking into the death of 17-trayvon martin. martin was killed by a community watch it volunteer george zimmerman, patrolling the area with a 9 millimeter pistol after a string of robberies. he was questioned after the shooting. he told officers that he shot in self-defense. the teenager only have a package of drink in his pocket when he was killed. he had no previous arrests. he told his girlfriend while on the phone that he was being followed and trying to get away. >> the dots have all been connected. arrest george zimmerman for the killing of trayvon martin in cold blood. >> a call for justice shared by a grieving mother trying to make sense of her loss.

>> that was my baby. he was filled with live. i just do not understand how that was self-defense. you can clearly hear him yelling for help. >> help this community continues to search for even after martin's death. the outrage after the shooting continues to grow. wbal-tv 11 news. >> i cannot even imagine what that family is doing right now. still tonight, a man shot to death in east baltimore. >> detectives are looking for answers. coming up, the latest on the investigation. and in france, another gunman is on the loose. >> governor romney comes to maryland. that story coming up.

>> live, local, late breaking. you are watching wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 with standstill all -- stan stovall, donna hamilton. >> republican presidential candidate mitt romney already has his sights set on maryland. he will be paying at the town of visit tomorrow afternoon. >> political rallies are nothing new for that community. we have more. >> at the american legion hall,

they were setting up for tomorrow's town hall. gov. mitt romney will be here tomorrow campaigning. >> what do you think of governor romney? >> well, i like him. put it that way. we have been getting a lot of phone calls this morning. they want to know what time it is going to start, all of this. >> it is the hometown of the former maryland republican bob ehrlich. >> i have to say it is the center of the political universe in election years. >> he talked to meet on the phone about ronnie's visit to his home town. >> i think once people get to know him, they are going to like him. >> at leon's restaurant, while some are excited -- >> of course, we have bob

ehrlich, so why not? >> do you support governor romney? >> yes, i do. >> what do you think about him coming to see us? >> i think that is nice. >> others -- >> they are all a bunch of crooks. >> lots of folks think having a presidential candidate visit is a good thing. >> i am glad to see him come. he is the right man for the right job. >> he will be well received. >> it is great. >> it is good energy. a lot of people will be out here watching. >> others do not. >> you do not like him? >> i do not like romney. no. >> the town hall begins tomorrow at 3:30. wbal-tv 11 news. some ofere's a look at the top stories at this hour.

the pope has named archbishop -- the pope was named archbishop william e. lori as the archbishop of baltimore. he helped draft a charter for the protection of children and young people. it was breaking news at the top of the our. police said been called to the scene of what initially was called a stabbing. there are multiple victims -- some stabbed. several people been taken to local hospitals for treatment. we will continue to monitor the situation. police are releasing the sketch of an 84-year-old woman who was attacked in her north baltimore home. he is described as between 30 and 34 years old. he used a gun to break into a woman's home. one simple -- once inside, he

used a gun and robbed her and beat her. city police are investigating a deadly shooting in east baltimore. it happens along the 6400 block of east pratt street. we're told the victim was a 37- year-old man who was shot in the chest. no word on any suspects. >> overseas tonight, police are searching for a gunman accused of three deadly attacks, including an attack on a jewish school in toulouse that left four people dead. >> we were at the jewish school today, as the coffins of the teacher and his two young sons were placed into the ground. it was an emotional farewell. earlier in the day, the whole

nation honor those killed in the school shooting with a minute of silence. the french president at one point called the gunmen opened " a monster," and pledged all resources would be used to bring him to justice. meanwhile, one possibility is the gunman is a former soldier himself, perhaps with anti- semitic beliefs. 1 discovery could be game changer. and i witness said today that the gunman had a portable camera strapped to his chest. that means there may well be a video of the attack, along with clues to his identity. police are combing the internet for video. nbc news, reporting from toulouse. >> president obama has a message for the people of iran. >> when we come back, the video and why he is doing it now.

>> but first, the search for amelia earhart.

>> covering the world tonight, a strong 7.4 herb magnitude earthquake rattled mexico city today. it rocked southern central mexico. the aftershocks struck soon after. debris fell from the ceilings. employees from one office building put on safety that -- safety vest before being evaluated. president obama says there is no reason why the people of the u.s. and iran should be divided. the president made a direct video message stressing a dialogue with the iranian people. >> because of the actions of the year ronyon regime, -- of the

iranian regime, an iron curtain has fallen around iran that denies the rest of the world's the benefits of interacting with the iranian people. there is some much to offer. >> the president chose the occasion of the persian new year. >> an expensive fighter and seen diego has investigators searching for a cause. -- has seen diego -- san san investigators searching for a cause. the damage is estimated to be around $2 million right now. and the search for amelia earhart hopes to solve the mystery of her disappearance. secretary of state hillary clinton is supporting a privately-funded project to find the famed aviator.

she was lost approximately 75 years ago while attempting of light around the world. and increased analysis of the photograph shows that may be the landing gear of her plane was affected. the expedition is planned for july. >> when it comes to the economy, there is one thing all the candidates can agree on. >> the price of gas. >> dozens of members of congress say wall street is to blame. >> in case you did not know, dogs love ice cream. we found a truck that will serve up for you. >> another unseasonably warm day on the first day of spring and it is triggering a couple isolated showers. check out the warm forecast. 70 at the airport, 75 downtown.

>> good afternoon. coming up at 6:00 -- a new archbishop for baltimore named by the pope. archbishop william e. lori was named. a cancer survivor talked about the firsthand consequences of using tobacco products. and mitt romney is coming to town. how people are preparing for the big visit.

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>> and now two and 11 news update. we told you about the 90-year- old westminster building being on the brink of shutting down. but since we air the story, the superintendent has recommended that the school system for over the money to fix the heating system. no word on whether charles carroll gets all the money needs to stay open. and in baltimore city -- will be built on what was months one of baltimore's several housing communities. one councilman says that today's groundbreaking is a sign that he is reaching out to lower income homeowners. >> that is not true. people are talking about what is being built downtown.

the administration from the mayor, saying they have reached out to the community. >> city officials say a new neighborhood gives them be the chance to attract more homeowners to the area. >> a huge move by one of the biggest stars of professional football. peyton manning has planned to play in the mile house -- mile high city of colorado. >> peyton manning change forces tuesday from the colts to the broncos. after being cut from indianapolis where he played 14 years, manning is moving to denver. >> it has been speculated and debated for months. whether it was the right decision or not. i am going to go out and try to make it the right decision. >> manning will get $18 million this year, as much as $96

million over five years. but only if the broncos like what they see this year. >> peyton gives us a chance to win another world championship. >> manning was saw after by several teams, but reached a deal with the team vice president john elway, who played with denver in 1990's. >> it is free to be there again. >> fans are ecstatic, but feel for tim tebow, the quarterback known more for his kneeling that leading denver into the playoffs next year. >> he and i are going to help this team when. is another opportunity presents itself for him, i will wish him the best. >> with manning, the expectations are a mile high.

wbal-tv 11 news. >> now your 11 insta-weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasslemyer. >> a couple scattered showers popping up on this warm spring day. what you would be expecting in spring and summer. drifting west down into hartford. so far, no sign of lightning, but it is possible. it could easily blossom up into little thunderstorm. showers in pennsylvania. that looks like it has fizzled out. westbound, and fading away. is also drifting -- it is also drifting. storms in virginia. lots of lightning strikes. across i-81 through the

shenandoah valley -- you will see there are still severe thunderstorm warnings in the far western part of virginia, but not a threat to our region. really quiet as far as severe weather goes here in maryland tonight. last night, early this morning, showers reduce central maryland. it has been kind of drive. fairly dry weather, mild and dry. we will see if we can get some rain. it looks like it will come in over the weekend. and unusually warm day. from baltimore to the eastern shore, until you get to the coast. ocean city is at 55 degrees, much, much cooler. even the westin -- western maryland mountains at this hour. more clouds coming in overnight. temperatures well above normal. high-pressure spinning off the coast, coming up right across

the gulf keeping temperatures in the 80's. international falls as been setting records for the past week. they finally got on the cool side of the sprint. -- of this up front. in the rockies, at east of the mississippi river valley, the dividing line is pretty sure a. as you can see. that is moving slowly in our direction. the temperatures are staying well above normal. going out on the day tomorrow, the winds are five not to 10 knots. a thunderstorm cannot be ruled out, but we have a 20% chance. isolated activity. temperatures well above normal in western maryland. thursday -- eastern shore, fog, sunny, same basic scenario.

the potential is there for an isolated thunderstorm. when the sea breeze comes in, it acts as a mini cold front. otherwise, look like nice early spring weather on the eastern shore. near identical whether. morning fog. temperatures well above normal. temperatures almost up to 80 degrees on friday. and that western front gets here. it is going to cushion the weekend. will get into the 60's by next week. >> into tonight's consumer alert, your latest game of words with friends may not have to end when you order plain. the faa is going to look at -- when you board a plane. the faa is going to look regulations. the agency will look at

disabling e-readers and tablas. it will be a lengthy process, so do not look for changes anytime soon. speculation is gaining merit afternoon reports on the main factors that drive up fuel prices. 1, global stocks, like tension in the middle east. and two, speculation. >> consumers pay an additional $7 to $15 per tank of gas due to oil speculation. >> senator bob wrote boxer is one of several members of -- barbara boxer is one of several members of congress demanding investigation. others say the real issue less to do with refiners in europe.

they all agree on one thing. even if you are using less gas in the u.s., china is making up the difference. finally tonight, good deals today in the honor of the first day of spring. get this -- outback steakhouse is giving away free blooming onions with every purchase. that looks good on a warm day. the first taste of spring with free rita's and italian ice at. 20thmarks the franchise's year in business. which one are you going to have? >> both. for the next five weeks, the national cherry blossom festival will be in full bloom, but the trees will not be blooming that long. peak bloom will be today through

friday. you might want to plan a trip soon. there is a push in annapolis to impose a attacks on tobacco. lawmakers see a face they will never forget. in theou'd take part fund-raiser this weekend -- i will let details.

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>> it is time for the annual empty bowls fund raiser. the tickets are selling quickly. >> he did and ready to go for the sixth annual empty bowls fundraiser. >> the bold symbolizes someone in need. >> the event is saturday at the 48 center on the fair grounds. -- 4-h center. it is $20 a ticket and you get to pick out a bowl to take home. corne have nacho mama's

chowder. some people just like to try as many soups as available. >> that money will go to pay for programs at st. vincent the paul -- de paul's. >> we help low-income. we have homes for the needy and for children. >> they are molded, fired, and glazed. >> we believe strongly in the power of art to transform lives. this is an example of how you can create something and it goes to make lives better for people and to make baltimore a better community. >> it also brings people together for good food and good company. there are activities for kids and a message for the family. >> it is a teachable moment for

the family. >> tickets are selling quickly, so get your san. you can find a link on our website -- wbaltv.com. >> that is all for 11 years at 5:00. here's a look at what is coming up at 6:00. >> we will tell you about him, coming up. >> a young man puts a face on an issue that lawmakers will never forget. >> live, local, late breaking -- this is wbal-tv 11 news at 6:00. >> right now, we continue to follow breaking news says police are investigating the stabbing. 7 people were stabbed. one person was rushed to sinai hospital. another victim suffered what is being described as non-life

threatening injuries. we will have the latest at 10:00 and then on 11 news tonight at 11:00. >> pope benedict xvi has chosen the new archbishop of baltimore. >> we have more. live with the details in doubt -- and tumbled more. -- downtown baltimore. >> william e. lori is from the bridgeport conn. diocese. he says been chosen for baltimore is humbling. it was during tuesday afternoon mass or the man set to become the 16th to ship of baltimore greeted church members. just a week ago, william e. lori lori learned he would be leaving the diocese of bridgeport,