of trayvon martin. the watch men who shot martin has not yet been arrested. that is the big story tonight. >> demonstrations took place across the nation on the one month anniversary of the teen- ager's death. >> one of those in baltimore where supporters marched through the city. we have a wrap up of today's events. >> protesters marched through downtown baltimore, stopping traffic and demanding to be heard. participants ranged from grandparents to schoolchildren.

>> it is good for us to show that they are not all violent. >> organizers called for an end to racial profiling. >> i have a job, 95. it was complete matter what it is. i could be with children and [inaudible] >> i was a year old and i wanted part of a movement that meant something to the world. >> i am a vietnam vet and i know how it is when you are being treated different. >> a commander with that. angels believes justice must be inclusive. >> i hope the enthusiasm here -- all the murders need to be addressed as well.

right here in baltimore city. today, there are 39 murders. 34 is black on black crimes. there is no public outcry. >> hundreds converged here at city hall. it was organized by a number of activists and community groups including the naacp. >> senator ben mccurtain is calling for an end to interracial profiling and the threat he said it places on communities. in the wake of trayvon martin's death, he said there is a greater demand for justice. >> it is wrong and american. it is not a smart use of resources. it is of major statement. you cannot use racial profiling. >> the proposed legislation would end profiling and there would be action against those

who still do it. >> the plan to ask the justice department to investigate the shooting of trayvon martin. this announcement by the black caucus. they are endorsing -- they are requiring cultural sensitivity for the maryland police department and never did watch groups. kavas members called for efforts to improve cultural covenants and a review of self-defense lobs. they are drafting a letter to the justice department asking the agency to review standard crown loss in 21 states that would allow deadly force if someone feels threatened. rallies in florida. it is all on the website, wbaltv.com. a battle between anne arundel county and its top cop comes to a head. he did testify about his alleged involvement in the misconduct

case involving john leopold. we are live in annapolis with more. >> there is a much leading this moment. it is what he did not say that caused the most reaction. police -- the police chief did not say much as he was walking into the meeting he had been subpoenaed for. he was facing the threat of being issued a second subpoena after not showing up to last week's meeting. council members wanted to find out more about his involvement in the case of john leopold who has been indicted on charges of misconduct in office, misuse of police officers who were part of the security detail and ordering officers to keep files on his political opponents. after being sworn in, he

addressed council members. >> i would be breaking the law which i have been serving for 25 years. i do not want to break the law. i respectfully decline to answer questions. >> he said by commenting on the case it would jeopardize the grand jury's investigation. that testimony did not sit well. >> i wanted the chief to reassure the public that everything was copacetic in the police department. >> the notion that the citizens have to wait for the end of the criminal proceedings against the county executive before getting answers about what their police department is doing is ridiculous. >> councilmember said they may try to get a court order to force him to tell his story. the case goes to trial in september.

>> baltimore city police made nearly three dozen arrests over the weekend. they focused on warrants and people with a history of robbery. they're also planning to meet with the community to make them aware of how they can help. >> not only are we going to be attacking this from an important perspective and holding people accountable, we will do some public education and meeting with community groups trying to educate them on how to be a better witness. god forbid you are involved in a situation like this. what not to do if you are confronted by a gunman. >> the reason for the increase is not clear. they do mention washington, d.c. has dealt with robbery involving smart phones. >> a 26-year-old man was shot and killed in southeast baltimore. on eido avenue.

the victim opened his front door after hearing the doorbell rang and as he walked out to the sport, he was shot several times. the victim was taken to the hospital where he died. no word on a possible motive for -- or a suspect. an assault investigation is underway. after a 16-year-old was reportedly attacked by a 21- year-old co-worker at a mcdonald's. she was punched in the head repeatedly after midnight saturday. on 10 would avenue -- wood avenue. a transgendered woman was beaten at that same location. >> the retrial of twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire in baltimore city. travers and tremaine johnson were convicted. that case drew outrage and has helped spark calls for tougher

and you'll -- animal cruelty laws. jury selection will begin. the case must rule on certain evidence the defense wants excluded. >> another gop presidential candidate will make his way to maryland for the april primary. newt gingrich is set to visit the state house tomorrow. he is expected to meet with area business leaders. maryland has been drawing more attention than usual. blas derica, mitt romney came before a town hall meeting. also ron paul is expected to drop in on wednesday. a 7e told the meetings are pm >> today was the first of three days the u.s. supreme court will hear arguments. 26 states sent to have president

obama's lahud declared unconstitutional. >> it violates the fundamental reason -- nature of the relationship between the government and a citizen. >> to look -- two-thirds say they want the health reform turnout. >> this is not a revenue making measure. this is keeping it simple. nobody will pay the penalty. >> while the supreme court hears arguments, the maryland general assembly is laying the groundwork to implement it. the house and senate passed the bill creating the framework for health insurance marketplace that would provide coverage for the uninsured. the bill establishes health care centers.

>> it is different -- we will have to make some changes. >> lawmakers will make out the differences before sending a final version to the governor. from the individual mandate to medicate, you can see what is up for debate and what each party means in a special photo gallery on wbaltv.com. click on national news. >> a measure were shot down that would ban minors from frequently tanning at salons. they've voted to kill the bill that would have prohibited anyone under 18 from using an electronic tanning bed. abortion is filed in the house of delegates but has not received a vote. a measure to haunt us, the wind is added to the house of delegates.

it was approved with a 14-6 vote tonight. the aim is to provide incentives for wind turbines 4 miles off the coast of ocean city. last year's bill which required utilities end long-term power wind contracts failed. a soldier accused of -- the wife of a soldier accused of killing afghan villagers speak out. >> this is not him. not him. >> why she says her husband is innocent. >> bringing unemployment veterans and putting them back to work. we will introduce you to a navy pilot -- fighter pilot who is using her skills. >> the warm weather has come and gone. how tonight's warning is affecting the flowers. >> it will be a tuesday morning -- cold and chilly morning. 48

>> the wife of the army sergeant accused of afghan village massacre is finally speaking out. she believes her husband is incapable of the killings. she said she is convinced of his innocence because most of the victims were afghan children. >> he is accused of killing nine children. innocent children. >> i have no idea what happened. he would not -- he loves children and he would not do that. it is heartbreaking. >> she added she has spoken to her husband by phone but they did not talk about the incident.

there is new evidence he may have returned to the base after the first attack to continue the killings. nbc and the u.s. chamber of commerce have joined forces to help unemployed veterans get back to work. through an initiative more than 400 job vehrs will be held in several cities across the country to help veterans and their spouses find work. officials say veterans bring experience to the workplace including the ability to adapt. this was the case with a fighter pilot turned journalist. >> when i realized some -- so many people were talking about the military and what we're doing. it is a different perspective. >> the hiring our heroes initiative was launched a year ago. >> with all the unbelievable warm weather, many flowers and fruit trees are blooming. tonight it will get close to or

below freezing which is bad news for many of those plans and for some farmers. we have more on how they're getting ready. >> many of your plants in bloom will be handle the cold temperatures and a possible frost. those are the plans that are outside. inside in the greenhouse are the plants that will not able to handle the cold. like geraniums, basil, and tomato plants. >> cover them up and hope you get the first meadows in the neighborhood. >> it is these warm weather plants that need protection. >> your summer vegetables, be careful of those if you have not planted them. things like geraniums and impatiens.

put a blanket down. anything but plastic. >> behind me you see the white covering. that is covered strawberries. they're trying to get them through tonight's frost. if those strawberries make it, you can pick them and eat them one month early. >> it looks pretty. a beautiful backdrop. i am not sure how pretty it will be. it will be pretty. there may not be cherry's tomorrow. >> you have an open, exposed flour and this thing as -- is tender moment. at 32,it is a flower toay and likely not ad most cheery. >> it might grab some more air

than down on the ground and stirred up like a mixing machine. and hopefully keep the cropp intact. >> now, your 11 insta- weatherplus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> the 26th day of march. the normal temperatures are to the mid- to the upper 50's. 37 is the normal low. it will get down to freezing. five degrees cooler than normal. it is it has been so well lately. the highs were warmer than normal. 62 downtown. a record high of 80. in 1900, a three-inch snowfall. it can happen even in late march. temperatures running into the 40's. getting kind of cool at randallstown and colombia. up 95 into harford county.

the eastern shore as well. we have a long way to go before the temperatures bottom out around sunrise. some 30's in accordance -- colder northern and western suburbs. that is why freeze warnings are out across the region. we expect this to continue. 22-mile an hour wind gusts. it helps things out a little bit. it keeps the atmosphere stirred up and we do not expect widespread heavy frost. the main threat is the cold temperatures. clear skies and breezy and cold. 25 cover ups -- in the suburbs. 45 again at the airport. pushing the chill into the carolinas. south of that is still quite mild.

74 in kansas city. the storm threat is for possible severe weather. a cold morning and a sunny afternoon. mostly clear tomorrow night. another breezy and cool the. do not expect 80 degree temperatures this week. northwest wind at five to 15. the winds out of the northwest gusting to 29. there is a small craft advisory. 45 tomorrow and up to 60 with some thunderstorms. it will be a quick killing shot of cold air. a brief warm-up on wednesday. an isolated storms and breezy and cool on thursday. the rain chance on wednesday is

less. only a 20% chance of isolated storms on wednesday. 53 degrees tomorrow. compared to what it has been recently. that is cold especially with the 20's in the morning. near 70 on wednesday. a thunderstorm in the afternoon and some isolated spots and sunshine on thursday into friday. we may start the weekend with some rain. saturday at 62. >> i can promise you you will want your kids to have his manners. hear why.

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>> he looks strong now. the second start of the spring, one hit in six innings. they beat the pirates 4-1. the orioles will -- on the disabled list. robert has not played in a game this spring. the orioles -- [unintelligible]

before attempting to put him on a rehab assignment in the minors. he will have to put a question mark on the timetable. no hard and fast times said. the picture continues to come into focus through the process of elimination. they reassigned four pitchers to the minors. not making the big club. continuing working on his role as a reliever and so does brad ferguson. the o's have to move six more players before opening day a week from friday. we will have some more shopping to do than expected. the nfl awarded the ravens. a fourth and fifth round pick. the teams get picks if they

lost more valuable players than the aside. today's news replace that fourth round pick. every so often you come across something that reminds you that sportsmanship and sports go together. tim tebow arrived in camp today. think of him as rex ryan. he appeared at his press conference. a lot of people feeling like the young quarterback got the shaft from the denver broncos. not tebow. when asked if he was better, he made it -- bitter, he made it

obvious he does not waste energy on things behind -- beyond his control. >> i wish him nothing but the best. he has one of the best quarterback to play this game and he has always been extremely class of and support the -- classy and supportive of me. i wish them nothing but the best. and they get to play each other. >> dess begins to push up above $4 a gallon. -- a gas begins to push up above $4 a gallon. over 900 days of the weekend. that has betters looking for a better spot on the bandwagon. he may be measured for a green jacket two weeks from now. two strokes to spare.

a 3-1 favorite. tiger woods has won the masters four times. >> will that be the start of something? >> it will be the start of media chaos. >> de with us. we have the seven-day forecast after this.

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>> some real cold stuff. >> it is not arctic air. kind of busy. a-53. freezing temperatures in the morning. we're back to leveling off. on a thursday and the weekend. >> that is a look at the news tonight. >> we will see you tomorrow. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the captioned by the national captioning institute

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