[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> live, local, late-breaking - this wbal-tv 11 news in baltimore. >> cravaack afternoon, our big story at noon -- the police stand up with a man believed to be behind a string of deadly shootings in france continues. police tried to address the -- arrest the 24-year-old but the suspect fired on police injuring two. >> it has been a standoff for hours between the gun man who has been holed up inside a small

house where he has lived in toulouse and outside with hundreds of police who have been trying to persuade this 24-year- old man to come out without more violence. an order came some time ago to move in to end negotiations or else the police would storm the house. we now believe the order from the highest authorities in paris now has to come down. if it does, there will be imminent and dramatic movement. we have a better idea of the profile of this individual. his 24-years old from toulouse, of algerian extract but french and trained with al-qaeda and he said he returned to france to commit jihad. he has cut admitted to the recent killings in the toulouse

area. he killed three french soldiers last week to protest western intervention in afghanistan and he killed the jewish children and one adult on monday at the jewish school to avenge the children being killed in palestine. that is where we are right now with this unfolding story. >> meantime, baltimore city mayor stephanie rollins blake will propose a new budget that could mean potentially bad news for city employees. it does not raise taxes, it will bring some big changes to the fire department and other city employees. the budget proposal would permanently close three fire companies currently on a rotating basis. the plan includes a merger of the 311 and 911 call center, no furloughs, but no pay raises. the employes would have to pay higher out-of-pocket cost for

health coverage and city employees pay the deductible on the medical bills and officials say if you make any co-payments. the proposal would close a $48 million deficit in the city. to read the budget disposal its entirety, go to our website, wbaltv.com and click on local news. baltimore city officials are considering leasing options for 15 historic landmarks include the war memorial. a third party would take care of the buildings under the agreement and the board of estimates is slated to approve the contract today which will determine the market value of the landmarks are the city hopes to generate revenue through the properties. see the full list of landmark on our website, wbaltv.com. baltimore city is trying to make jury duty easier for residents. the city changed a new jury management system after 30 years including a new look but officials say letters go unnoticed ending up in the trash. the changes are designed to make the process easier and you can

fill out a summons and questionnaire form on line. you could also move your report date to a more convenient time. >> from the judges' stand point, another plus is that we hope the check-in time each morning will go faster and be more efficient and therefore the jurors will be available to go to court rooms and began the process of trials earlier in the day. >> officials said the big test will be on the first day of the report which is able one. police chief in anne arundel county, they want to know what role he played in the misconduct charges. the state prosecutor contends the chief took no action after officers and expressed concern of -- on leopold directing campaign activities produce a point out orders and to report to the council in an open meeting next monday night. emergency crews are on the scene of a hazardous materials incident in baltimore county.

this is a look at the scene. 10,000 gallon tank is leading some sort of black substance. it is happening at ebenezer road and railroad avenue in white march. we will have the latest tonight on 11 news at 5:00. ♪ >> to do is turning out to be similar to what we have seen over the past couple of days -- a lot of clout in the morning and sunshine in the afternoon and that some help to form the temperatures in the evening. 65 of the current temperature at the airport. we have mostly cloudy skies now with wins mostly out of the east and that is bringing the moisture to the area. we are expecting a little sunshine to break through by the afternoon at least by about 3:00 p.m. you'll have more sun that helps the temperature is warm into the low 70's. we will have cleared to fly more sons and in the next couple of days of stay tuned for the seven-day forecast.

♪ >> mitt romney has reason to smile today after picking up at least 41 delegates in illinois and strengthening his overall delegate lead. >> this was not the nail biter we have seen in past thasos with most precincts in, mitt romney finished 12 points and had a brick santorum. his rivals dallas race is not over yet about what a night -- thank you, illinois. >> mitt romney did not have to wait long after the polls closed to give his victory speech. a clear win that he would like to say makes it a two-man race. >> we once built an interstate highway system and the hoover dam. now we can't even build a pipeline for it when we replace a law professor with the conservative businessman as president, that will end. >> is great to be back in

pennsylvania. >> rick sent normal argued a win would change the race. he lost by double digits. he looked ahead in his speech. >> we will picket by a whole boatload of delegates and close this gap and on to victory. >> newt gingrich and ron paul largely ignored ellen i and they won no delegates. neither showed signs of stepping out of the wac and a gingrich campaign will be in louisiana. >> by most standards, people would accept that i'm a much better debater than either runyan or santorum them around all -- ron paul at the late- night talk circuit. >> there will be delegates may be committed to mitt romney but the second go round, they are not committed and they can vote their conscience and then i believe we will get a lot [applause] of] >> rex sent normal is hoping he can pick up they went this weekend in louisiana -- rick santorum is hoping he can pick up a win this weekend in

louisiana. >> speaking of republican presidential hopeful mitt romney, he will make a campaign stop in arbutus later today. that will be at 3:00 this afternoon and that event is getting mixed reaction. >> i'm a staunch republican and i'm glad to see him come. he is the right man for the right job. >> this is a republican counsel he will be well received. >> they are all a bunch of crooks. >> i will walk from over here is over there to see governor romney. >> the maryland primary is april 30 april 3. we will have coverage tonight at 5:00 and 6:00. still lad -- residents are talking about a new school the baltimore county wants to build but it appears they of loss of the fight. first, a nasty fire breaks out

of a gas station after a car crashes into a pond. it is all caught on tape. it could have been much worse.

>> a robbery at a south florida convenience store is caught on tape. you can see the suspect punch

the clarke county runs out to come back a few moments later and clean out the register. but clark was not seriously hurt this is a large fire that broke out at a gas station in south florida after driver crashes into a pomp and is caught on tape. a small suv appears to drive in front of the yellow hunmmer crashed into the pump are the two women inside the suv jump out of the vehicle while other drivers frantically try to get out of the area. the flames were contained to the one pump. >> when i looked outside at the fire, i ran straight over to hear an end -- and at the pump stop button theme that was very smart and luckily no one was hurt. still to come -- a baltimore county community loses its fight against a new school they don't want to build. details on that vote plus a common remedy to allergies can dig on the united states.

-- happening in the united states. >> we're keeping an eye on the cold air coming to the east and we will talk about when it arrives. first, a live look outdoors and 65 at the

>> there is opposition to this baltimore county public school. county school board members voted unanimously tuesday night to build a new school in the same area as mays chapel park and the decision came despite residents' voicing concern. one resident says she supports education but does not think this is the best location to build the new school. >> where is that parking going

to be when there are school plays, christmas, easter, school functions, pta meetings? parents will not walk out there, they will drive and where will the park? >> the school which has not been named yet is expected to open in the next two-three years. ♪ >> it is the hottest electronic device on the market now but some are worried the new ipad3 is literally too hot to handle. one corner of the ipad hits 160 degrees while plugging and running a game which is 12 degrees hotter than the ipad2 . it is not enough to warrant a recall. apple officials say they are aware of the issue but don't believe it is a safety problem. in the battle between coca-cola and pepsi, coke remains the winner being the number 1 soft

drink. the carbonated drink industry saw a fall in sales, total volume in the category was down for the seventh year in a row. >> now your instaweather plus forecast. >> once again, we are seeing temperatures well above normal, almost a tropical pattered we are seeing. we have clouds coming in off the ocean and that is producing clouds for baltimore down to d.c. and much of the state. a little bit of clearing right now as you go over and over. on the radar, we conceivable lead over fredericksburg which is shifting toward charles county in southern maryland. this could be a little wet weather in areas like la plata and could drift north over the next couple of hours per week could see a sprinkle especially in southern maryland for the next couple of hours. we are expecting the sunshine to start to break out.

this cloud cover will break apart and that will help the temperatures warmth for the next couple of hours. we still have that high pressure saddam -- system offshore. it has not changed much for days and we have that moisture coming in of the ocean that produces clouds in the morning and keep the temperatures mild. the temperatures will quickly warmed up as we clear out and the warmest part of the day has been about 6:00 in the evening hours. that system is still sitting there but it is slowly starting to drift to the south and that will mean we would get more of a southerly wind flow rather than the flow of the ocean. we will see the skies clear out the next couple of days and the temperatures will jump up. the front is slowly but surely moving east for the rain showers throughout arkansas into louisiana and behind that is where we have the cool air. you can see it on the national weather map. 45 degrees in denver and check out chicago -- 80 degrees and that is where we have the heat

through illinois back into ohio and lower michigan. chicago is starting to get 90 degrees this afternoon. it is unbelievable for them this kind of -- this time of year. we will get some of that want the next couple of days but it is mainly in the 60s now and 65 at the airport. tonight, partly cloudy skies and we are expecting a couple of isolated showers the south of baltimore but not a major concern. other than that, we are warming up into the 70's especially on friday as we get more sunshine, maybe pushing into the 80's and drop down this weekend as cool air finally arrives, 60's with the chance of rain. ♪ >> you may be feeling it now so you know that spring can mean misery for allergy sufferers. a natural methods of breeding in

salt particles could help. it is a common remedy in europe starting to catch on in the states. >> when spring is in the air, so is misery for people with allergies and breathing problems. >> when it stirs up that policy, it makes you sneeze. >> this year seems especially brutal, there may be a reason. >> we did not have a hard frost and things did not die so all that pollen is still alive. >> the problem is alive and well but according to 3.5-year-old mom, the medication was not helping. >> this has been the only thing that helped him that he goes to salt therapy. >> but want to help themselves in a natural way. >> the remedy is common in europe but only about a dozen facilities like this one exist in the state. the treatment lasts about 45 minutes where clients set and a small room and read -- breed in salt particles. >> those particles are broadcast into the room and that is what

you're breathing. >> when they say salt room "they are not kidding. everything from the floor to the walls is made out of salt. >> you are able to breathe better. >> robert walker has a history of breathing problems. the natural anti-inflammatory properties of salt help him. >> this should supplement whatever the doctor is doing them a doctor's say they would not discouraged their presence in looking at this option. >> we use salt and allergies all the time like nasal sailing. >> call it an old homeopathic remedy where a pinch of salt could be the secret ingredient to survive in the allergy season. >> good information. meantime, doctors are shocked by a collection of data out of the u.k. that shows we they have had a cure for cancer right under our noses. taking a daily aspirin may help prevent entry types of colon,

prostate, long, and breast cancers. aspirin is one of the oldest and cheapest drugs to get your hands on. >> many pharmaceutical companies out there are spending billions of dollars to get a result like this and here we are with aspirin doing the exact same thing. >> experts say until further research is conducted, the best prevention strategy for the general public are exercise and healthy eating. coming up next, your maryland lottery midday pick 3 pick 4 numbers and will get another check of the forecast but first a look at how wall street is performing.

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we will speak on friday near 80 degrees and a chance for showers and storms this weekend.