where the most extensive face transplant was ever done. roblin -- rob roblin is downtown. >> on march 19 and 20. the surgery took 36 hours. a team of 150 hours a -- 50 staff performed the full for first faced transplant. it is truly merkel. this is richard norris before the surgery. and this is richard norris after the surgery. >> tenures -- 10 years of intense work have come together and in fact, it is sitting in the bed in front of us. >> richard norris is the victim of a ballistic accident and he has lived a life as a recluse

since the accident wearing a mask, going out shopping all the night, and trying to avoid people and their stares. >> he has not lived as you and i know it. living behind a mask, living as a reckless, doing your shopping at night. he even walked in the hospital wearing a mask prater >> richard asked to see himself in a mirror. >> he was there with his parents and family members. one of the most emotional moments for him and us. he put the mayor down and thank me and hugged me. which was a wonderful gift to be given. ever since that day you could see that he restored the 15 years he lost in making a functioning member of society. >> the research that made this is successful is the result of hospital done -- research done for the military. the transplant is the culmination of 10 years of work. >> i am so happy.

this is the greatest gift. it is truly impressive. >> the family not only -- of the donor donated his face but saved all their lives -- five other lives with his organ donations. >> an amazing story. a baltimore man is dead after the police involved shooting in a home at west baltimore. detectives are trying to piece together what happened along the 2500 block of cold spring lane after 9:30 p.m. this morning. he was threatening to -- his mother. an officer pulled out his gun and shot him multiple * trade >> this was the first police involved shooting that has taken place since the other shooting. homicide is a member of the team.

>> those new general orders involve increased public communication. the first notification will be in 48 hours when the officer involved is identified. >> we have an update to a story we told you about. an altercation in a school that when viral. a man was a salted of -- convicted of assault. he was wearing a ski mask and striking a 16-year-old student. the student struck back. a 15-year-old female student also involved was charged as a juvenile with assault. the victim will not be charged as investigators believe it was -- he was acting in self- defense. correct police are looking for the man behind a string of burglaries and attempted burglary is over the weekend. a major concern, the residents were home at the time.

authorities are releasing this get rid the belief he is behind six incidents that began last thursday. he has been drinking in your windows overnight or early in the morning and taking prescription medication. he is 5 feet 11 inches tall to 6 feet tall, around 150 to 100 -- to order pounds. >> an 18 year-old baltimore city man is accused of killing his 5- month-old son. he faced charges of child abuse. police tell us the baby has died from those injuries. police will likely upgrade this charges. investigators were notified of the infant's death on sunday. >> newt gingrich is stumping in maryland. he paid a visit to the state house, a jewelry store on main street and have lunch at a local deli. we have the latest from the

statehouse. >> republican newt gingrich started his visit to annapolis in the senate chamber. listening to first graders sing. he concedes his campaign will have to stay on a tight budget. he plans to stay in the race until the winner is declared. >> even if mitt romney does end up as the nominee to make sure we do not have [unintelligible] i think shows as much political and sensitivity as you can imagine. given everyone's concern about the price of gas to have an effort made to raise the price as much as 24 cents a gallon strikes me as being anti day- everyday working american. he said gas prices would drop.

>> it will always be higher here if that state gas tax passes. >> he plans to stops in maryland. 37 delegates at stake. he says he knows a sure-fire way to get people to the polls. >> two words, barack obama. any republican or independent or conservative who stays home is helping re-elect barack obama. >> he ended his tour with a stop for lunch. >> i have not been following the race. i think he would be on top. >> we see our share of politicians but it is exciting when a national figure comes near your. >> he enjoyed during the oldest working state house in the country and left annapolis

headed for saul's barry to give a speaking engagement. the topic was energy independence for. >> thank you. two new school superintendents have been hired to take the job -- tossed top jobs treated but their applications came within minutes of each other. that is not the only coincidence. >> it came down to two people applying for the job -- same jobs at the same time. they lived next to each other. they got the better candidate, leaders say in both districts. que>> making his best pitch to howard county. he was a finalist for both jobs. >> what happens in the classroom is what really matters. fiscal is to work with the

superintendent and board of education. to support the work going on in the classroom. >> he served as chief of middle schools and is set to replace the incumbent. >> we are excited to attract him and what he represents is someone who has got a lot of energy, ambition and a desire to make his mark. that is what we need in baltimore county. >> i do have some ideas of what we need to put in place to make sure we have the critical pieces we're held accountable for. >> this is howard county's new school superintendent, a former deputy school superintendent in baltimore county. staff and parents seem impressed with her. >> i hope to be your next superintendent. this is very high functioning school system. it is a privilege to be here. >> she is getting praise from some of the state lawmakers.

greece is an excellent candidate. i thought we had two great candidates. i am pleased with the news of the decision that has been made. i am looking forward to working with her as the school system goes ahead. >> there are set to start their jobs in early july. >> dr. sidney cousins is retiring. >> city officials will keep a number of schools closed. we will tell you more. >> after day of rallies in a dozen cities, the parents of trayvon martin make a surprise trayvon martin make a surprise appearance at -- apparently

>> city budget cuts will keep some neighborhood swimming pools closed. will openrger pools memorial days. city recreation and parks officials disclosed the plan during a budget hearing.

a list of pools has not been released. -- theou're over the fuor over trayvon martin's shooting has stretched far. >> his parents appeared on capitol hill. the martin family left with lawmakers and thanked -- met with lawmakers and thank them. >> the parents were turned -- returned to capitol hill where they give -- they gave testimony about their son. >> everyone who is holding the legacy of making sure he did not die in vain. i would like to say thank-you. he is sadly missed and we will continue to fight for justice for him. >> lawmakers held a moment of silence and offered condolences

to the family. >> we have got to make sure that what has happened at -- happened with the police to program and how they handled the situation never happens again in the united states. >> new details emerged of what happened nearly a month ago. organized by house democrats that focused on the role of racial profiling. >> it is one of those matters where we had a better understanding and more laws on racial profiling that this never would have happened. >> friends of the shooter said that race was not a factor but many lawmakers are pressing that this is pursued as at the crime. >> now your insta-weatherplus forecast.

quex called across the area. temperatures dropped into the 20's and 30's. lots of sunshine. 53 in paxil. chester town on the eastern shore of 52. for many areas, these temperatures are below normal for the first time in a couple of weeks. only 59 westminster. it was 25 degrees, 47 for the afternoon in frostberg. eastern locations were hovering near the freezing point. .a. was down to 27. saw afternoonwe

temperatures in the 80's. mostly clear tonight. some patchy frost may form because the winds will not be as strong as they were last night. the brisk wind help to provide widespread frost. with temperatures dipping close to 32, some patchy frost may develop. closer to 40 in downtown. high pressure is moving off the mid-atlantic coast. a southerly breeze should start to warm things up considerably. chicago led 69. we are at 55. ahead of this next from we will get a nice surge of there. temperatures close to 70 tomorrow before this front arrives with some hit and miss thunderstorms and cooler weather coming in. there you see a slight risk for severe weather in the appalachians. back in two parts of kentucky and south wv. the front will be active but it does not look like and has a lot

of moisture. where are not expecting a bunch of rain. there is this scattered line of showers and thunderstorms into the early afternoon as the flood -- the front slides through. this is thursday morning. upstate and western new york getting into wycombe hands snow showers. maybe western maryland gets a rain and snow mix on thursday. on thursday will be windy as well. gusts up to 30 m.p.h. behind that front. it does not look like it will bring us a lot of moisture but some gusty winds and big temperature changes. the next system moves in rapidly. that system will bring a somewhat whether to start the weekend. we will see a mix of clouds and sun early on. scattered showers and thunderstorms. wynns brisk out of the southwest getting the temperature close to or into the 70's tomorrow afternoon. 2 to 3 foot chop in the bay.

a leftover scattering of showers and temperatures of 45. some wet snow mixed with the rain in the western maryland mountains. the eastern shore, but 30% chance of a storm tomorrow and partly cloudy and windy on thursday. winds may top 30 miles per hour. the 65 and windy on thursday. 70 tomorrow until that fraud comes through. another chance for some wet weather friday into saturday. the best of the weekend would be sunday. partly cloudy skies and a high of 67. >> 900 homes evacuated, 7 square miles torch. >> rewachand -- emergency crews are working to contain wildfires but the weather is not their

friend. >> this may be the best news ever. it turns out that chocolate may be making use guinea. details ahead in our medical alert. >> convicted of a drunk driving had failed hit-and-run accident. a man wants the court to wipe away his conviction. we will have details. >> a new nationwide program can make your home more energy-

>> day 2 of the obamacare case. whether the part of the plan that requires us to buy coverage as constitutional. we have the latest. >> today's argument only. >> it was a hot ticket for the oral argument and the big question in this case. should obamacare be thrown out because it mandates americans buy coverage?

the administration lawyer argued the mandate is allowed because health care is in crisis. >> for more than 40 million americans, the system does not work. >> conservatives were not buying it. justas antony's ileana -- as skilling. >> it is quite different. >> can the government require you to buy cell phone? that would facilitate responding when you need emergency services. >> liberals counted everyone gets health care, even those who get -- who have no insurance. >> not fair, ruth debater ginsberg said. >> the people who do not practice it are making it more expensive for the people would do. >> the swing vote could be justice anthony kennedy. >> this is a step beyond what our cases have allowed. he wrestled with the claim that a requirement might be constitutional. >> the young person who was uninsured is approximately very

close to affecting rates of insurance and the cost of providing medical care in a way that is not true in other industries. >> outside, both sides rallied. >> we have not waved the white flag of surrender on socialized medicine. >> the decisive battle will be among the nine justices. with justice kennedy here today not signaling support for the mandate, court watchers are guessing that obamacare looks likely to be declared unconstitutional when the decision is rendered in a few months. >> if you're looking for some more healthy to eat, you might think about howard county. the health department is certifying 100 restaurants in

its healthy restroom program to be certified. they have to meet nutritional and environmental health criteria. offering at least two items on the menu that is low in calories, fat, and sodium. >> we have to know that the food is safety. the infirm and is mcphee -- environment is smoke-free. >> each participating facility displays a window decals and a certificate designating a member sheet. this is the greatest scientific finding since penicillin. those who eight more chocolate have a lower body index. we have the skinny on this research. grex of sweet news. new research indicates a daily indulgence of the candy is associated with a smaller waist line. >> people who ate chocolate more frequently have lower back iraq's index.

-- body mass index. >> they collected information on 1000 adults. including how much chocolate they consumed. the study participants did not specify what kind of chocolate they ingested, dark chocolate is abundant in heart healthy plant compounds that activate and accidents. >> it lowers blood pressure and if you look at the linwood profiles, these often track with weight. >> the extra calories and shorter and fat -- not in the study. >> this was not explained by lower-calorie intake. people who ate chocolate eight more chocolate -- calories. a small amount was consumed every day.

the project was s spurred in part by personal interests. one that should get its just desserts. >> our newsrooms are getting calls about strange lights in the sky at night. >> the lady terps are heading to the elite 8. a live

>> new tonight. the lady terps prepare to take on notre dame. this comes after a come-from- behind win on sunday. >> the ladies lead the way. have the latest. >> i found something interesting today. i do not know how much the students here care about this game by evidence of what is going on with a diamondback newspaper. this story is not even front- page news. rather, back page news in the sports section.

in defense of this after talking to folks here, they are spoiled. expect the lady terps to do well. >> we get dressed up and make posters and pay our face. >> the women's basketball team just maybe on its way to the final four but will have to get past noted game. they are still riding high after coming back to beat texas a&m sunday in the regional semifinals which students on campus are still reeling from. >> i watched the second half. it was a nice comeback. that is cool. i am going but i will be watching. >> if the terps go to the f inal four, he gets to go there

and play. >> they are playing the lowest number one seed and they are the highest number two. >> this will be the sixth meeting between the teams with maryland leading the series 4-1. also the terps are playing in their fourth lead to 8. >> we have a chance for this year. >> they are taking things in stride and not getting too overconfident. >> it is another step on the ladder. we cannot jump too far ahead. noted game is a tough team. we cannot look ahead. we have to take care of business now. we will get it done. >> the games have tipoffs tonight at 9:00 p.m. in north carolina. there will be some viewing parties around campus. if they win tonight, and move on to the final four and when, at it will be their first championship since 2006.

>> here is a look at some of our other top stories. the university of maryland medical center said it has performed the most extensive full face transplant ever done. the recipient is richard norris. he was the victim of a shooting accident and because of his facial injuries had lived behind a mask since the accident and only one out tonight. it took a team of 150 doctors, nurses, and staff. the surgery was a success and he is doing well. newt gingrich made his way through annapolis today. his first stop, the senate chamber where he wasted no time criticizing governor malaise proposal to raise the gas tax calling it and i -- working american. he said under his energy independence plan, gas prices would drop. the gop candidate has three stops plan which has 37 delegates at stake in next

tuesday's primary. two new school superintendents have been hired to take the jobs. dr. dallas dance has been named the school's chief. he is set to replace dr. hoe joe harrison. renee foose and dance are set to start their jobs in early july. >> crews are struggling to contain a wildfire in colorado. two deaths have been reported. hundreds of homes evacuated. reinforcements are headed to the fire zone and they are shifting from defending and evacuating to fighting the blaze. we have details. >> a fast-moving wildfire claimed a second victim as it gained ground in the mountains southwest of denver. >> we have no promotor on this

fire, no containment. we do not have the resources here. >> as planes began an aerial assault, ground crews were brought in from utah, arizona, and south dakota to battle a blaze that began to take -- began as a controlled burn to prevent fires like this. >> dangers for farquhar's that are in there. you have fire crews on both sides. it is very scary fire behavior. >> the weather turned this into perfect kindling and a deadly threat. >> the plume of smoke was huge. almost -- a look like a bomb went off. >> afternoon you could see the flames as well as the fire coming up the hill and you could tell it had gone out of control. >> 16 homes or other structures have been reduced to ashes and rubble. 900 homes were ordered to evacuate. >> you leave and have no idea if

your house is going to be there when you come back. or if you will ever come back. >> there is not much to do but wait. as fire crews on the offensive. >> we have our favorite sports to watch during the summer olympics. >> there are those who enjoys women's beach volleyball. >> i am into a because of the skill and tenacity. >> organizers are changing it up. what the women may be wearing just ahead. >> a disturbing and graphic at has catapulted herman cain at the center of another controversy. when he said he is shooting a rabbit to make a point.

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for making your financial life a little bit easier. >>a surprising twist following the resignation. the chairman of the u.s. senate education committee has asked

susan aldrich to hand over documents. at issue here, the college's academic integrity. a complaint filed with the state auditor said she four-star dozens of staff and made a lucrative severance payments in exchange for their silence. and there are more than 90,000 students and more than half from military service members and their families. >> some amazing images out of portland, oregon. firefighters were able to pull off a massive rescue after this quarter horse fell into a septic tank. they assembled a makeshift pulley system and that rescue only took half an hour from start to finish. the owner said she collapsed an old septic tank in their backyard. i hope she gets a bath afterwards. we have received a number of calls over 12 hours curious about a bright light in the sky.

if you were lucky enough to see it, you are viewing a nasa experiment, launching five rockets from virginia at at 5:00 a.m. this morning. they blasted off from the space center, releasing chemical tracers to form white clouds. the clouds were seen as far south as wilmington, north carolina and as far north as buffalo new york. >> women will have the option of wearing shorts and sleeve tops. the rule is an attempt by the governing body to respect the cultural beliefs of various countries. it permits shirts with a maximum length of one or 2 inches above the knee and sleeves -- and or sleeveless tops. >> herman cain is raising eyebrows with a new anti- stimulus commercial. it is disturbing. >> this is a small business and the current tax code.

>> pull. >> any questions? >> the case -- they say that no animals were harmed. the image was attempted -- an attempt to draw attention to the stimulus. that spot was taken off youtube but it is back up and running. his new venture is behind the spot. >> got your attention. students in private schools are rolled up. >> they're taking their concerns to annapolis. what they want legislators to change. >> making your home more energy efficient and comfortable. a new program launched today in baltimore. i have details. >> freezing temperatures back into maryland today. we will see how cold it is and when the next warm-up will get underway. 55 degrees at b w i marshall.

>> good afternoon. newt gingrich was in maryland. we will tell you about the most extensive full face transplant ever performed. a man convicted of vehicular manslaughter requests to have his record wiped clean. we will have details on these and s

succumb to any that plans to build a shopping center released results of an economic study. it will feature thousands of square feet of retail and restaurant space including a wegmans. the project would support 3100 jobs in baltimore county and generate nearly $5 million in local tax revenue. >> it will be a signature development. it gives a focal point. i think that is the kind of thing that will attract more investors. and therefore create more jobs in more tax payers. >> foundry roh is expected to cost $41 million and leases could be announced within the next few months. >> if you want a sign the economy is improving, follow the path of the symphony. it is kicking off a tour.

the first in five years. officials say they did cut back on frequent during during the economic downturn including a trip to europe in 2007. they took off from the myerhof for california. >> a bit of a rarity, temperatures cooler than normal. the afternoon high and low both before -- below normal. the normal is 58. in the morning, below freezing. but the normal is now 37. officially a colder than normal late march day. clear skies producing this cold temperatures. lots of sunshine through the afternoon could not quite warm things up. we were not alone with the chill this morning. into new england.

that was like winter again. with temperatures in the 20's around it -- detroit and michigan. look how cold it was in northern new england. they had a pretty brutal winter. lots of snow and cold. from around new york up to caribou, maine, temperatures in the low teens this morning. a chilly start to the day. these temperatures will fall quickly. we're in the low 50's dirham baltimore. 40's in the mountains. expect close to approach freezing. the difference is we will have lighter winds. as long as the skies stay clear , a little patchy frost could form. we might be saved by some high and thin clouds. that would put a cap on the temperature drop. it is possible to be near freezing in some of the colder suburbs. this is the center of that high

pressure. you can see the cold air over the border waters of the atlantic. the cold air mass moves out of the water. the winds are shifting to the south over the ohio valley and temperatures warming of 269. this front as it is approaching will be pushing some warmer air had a bit. temperatures will be much milder. there may be some bumpy thunderstorms from west virginia to parts of kentucky and tennessee and south west virginia. a slight risk for storms. we could hear some thunder in the afternoon as the friend makes its approach. it is a dry cold front. not a lot going on with it. some isolated showers that appeared to be drying up as they move into the ohio valley. it will not be a big rainmaker but there may be some isolated thunderstorms along that front as it arrives in our area tomorrow afternoon. gusty northwest winds will follow and another quick shot of cool air on thursday.

it might be cold enough for some lake effect showers. the next system approaches on friday. an act of weather pattern. we were met briefly tomorrow. thanks to the southwest winds at 10 to 20 miles per hour. the thunderstorm chance is running 20% to 30%. to the 3 foot waves and the high tide at 1112 am proud -- isolated thunderstorms in the mountains and a lingering showers as it turns cooler thursday. that range could be mixed with snow in the mountains and warm to about 45. the thunderstorm chants -- diminishes. isolated activity and breezy and cooler on thursday. on the lower eastern 4 -- eastern shore, a 20% chance of the storm. near 70 tomorrow. kind of a me-warmup -- and many

warmup. friday into saturday there is chance for what weather. we will sell the catholic and. partly cloudy skies and sunday. in the consumer alert, a fight for funding for non-public schools continues. dozens of schools -- students held a rally in annapolis. the group is trying to get support for the tax credit bill. the legislation would allow businesses to write off donations to non-public schools. >> we have thousands of kids who for many reasons are going to catholic schools and jewish schools and private schools or in -- who are in need. >> the education credit bill would not allow donations to non-public schools to exceed $15 million. seniors and people with disabilities can now take a taxi

for much cheaper price. the department of aging and disabilities in offering discount taxi coupons for appointments or trips to shopping centers, you name it. you can purchase if you qualify a coupon book. the book has a list of participating companies and we have a link on our website wbaltv.com,. traveling in and out of baltimore may be easier. greyhound is rolling out some service to more destinations out of the city. you will be able to hop a bus and get to cities like cleveland and tore it -- toledo. it will offer free wi-fi and also increased leg room. going green with your home can save the environment and save you some money. a new program was launched in baltimore that helps you do that. kim dacey has details.

>> there is a new way to make sure your home is comfortable and energy efficient. >> as consumers look to be more grain, this is the ultimate thing they can do. >> they introduced the energy experts program in baltimore. a new nationwide program that has trained experts who can assess your home from top to bottom. >> not just looking at their hvac equipment or the furnace or heat pump for air-conditioner. but how the equipment to relates to the overall home as well as the other elements. your appliances, lighting, your roof, insulation. >> the process is more thorough than any other assessments available by looking at the whole home using the energy of it. it takes to four hours. >> they will look at everything from coming in and testing the air pressure, testing how good the home is sealed all the way through providing a list of solutions the consumer can pick

and choose from depending on their time, their availability, and how much they have to invest into making the home more efficient. >> every homeowner should look into getting an energy assessment. it could end up saving you money. >> it will improve the comfort level in their house which is the most important thing. as an added bonus or supplement, it will help reduce energy consumption. >> for more information, visit wbaltv.com. >> kim dacey, 11 news. >> state officials say they need volunteers interested in raising oysters to be planted later in rivers, creeks, and base your estate. it involves 8000 cages and 24

bay tributaries. the university produces the baby oysters. if you -- that sounds appealing, 2 million were raised. newt gingrich makes annapolis the next step on the campaign trail. what he had to say about the governor's gas tax. >> tonight's jackpot will be huge. >> it is the talk of the town. a record-setting jackpot for tonight's mega millions. if you have not buy your tickets yet, you had better get out now. yo girl: i want to tell you about my friend. his name is ben.

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hawaii. one in colorado. maybe one in barbados, down in that area. >> put money away in the bank, give money to my mother, father, brother, sister. and have money set aside for all my great nieces and nephews. >> it is very exciting. your odds of winning are not that great. with players picking five numbers from 1 to 56 x -- and a megyn number, the chances of taking home that jet parts are one in 176 million. lottery officials tell us there are three unclaimed prizes now trade between $200 -- to under thousand dollars and two-bedroom $50,000. if you think you have one, check your numbers on the website, wbaltv.com. you can watch tonight's big drawing at 11:22 p.m. that is all force of 5:00 p.m.

here is a look forward is coming up at 6:00 p.m. >> a man asks to wipe out a big killer manslaughter conviction. >> a historic surgery here. a live report coming next. >> / kewaskum miley breaking. this is wbal tv 11 news at 6:00 p.m. >> we could get down to $2.50 a gallon or less. it will be higher here if the state gas tax passes. >> that is newt gingrich blasting the tax gas -- a gas tax proposal. newt gingrich is stumping in maryland today. >> he stopped by the state house and he had a crab chick -- crab cake. crab cake.