claimed she has one of the three mega millions ticket worth $105.50 million. mrs. wilson claim she was in a pool with her co-workers at a mcdonald's but the actual winning ticket she bought by herself. she says in the article she has no plans to share their winnings. at this mcdonald's a few blocks from where the winning ticket was sold, i was told by a pr person that cameras were not allowed on the property and she would not give out any information including whether mrs. wilson worked at mcdonald's or whether any mega millions pool had been purchased by employees here. and under -- and address we found in south baltimore, no one -- answered and one neighbor told me there has not been any activity here in weeks. back at the 711 where the ticket was purchased, store employees had no comment but patrons i talked with for the most part

were skeptical about the story. >> april fool's joke, i guess. >> i do not think it is an april fool's joke. i think it is real. if it was the got the rest of us. >> she did not come forward, i do not know. i would have hurried up and got out of the way. i would not have waited around. >> i do not know was true. >> i know i did not win. i do know that much. >> we saw the story and rad the story -- read the story. is she the winner or doing now? >> no. we have not heard from anyone. there have been so many rumors about who possesses the ticket. there was a story in the new york newspaper. until someone comes through the door and has the ticket or we hear from one of their visors, and they set up a meeting, we will not know.

>> you have gone through this before but nothing of this magnitude. have you seen rumors like this before? >> we have not. it is the perfect storm between having the largest jackpot in the history of the world and you couple that with yesterday with april fool's day. there were no shortage of rumors and suggestions and photoshopped lottery tickets. >> when someone comes forward and has the ticket, do they have to be anonymous? >> it will be known to us. they do not have to enter into any publicity. it is possible the public will not know. we will know and we will make sure the information gets out there. that is one of the things i want to reinforce. the ticket has not been claimed. we do not want the rightful ticket holder to be confused believing the ticket has been claimed only to discard the winning ticket. >> thank you and we appreciate

it. you have had a long couple of weeks or longer. back to you. >> take a look at what skyteam 11 found this afternoon in curtis bay. coast guard officials working to handle a sinking barge that flipped over near pennington avenue around 2:00 p.m. today. the barge was contractor to do work on the pennington avenue bridge. the work was completed. the barge began sinking. there is nothing on board. -- that is considered hazardous. church activists are gathering to demand investigation into the death of trayvon martin. it is at pratt and light street. we are talking to demonstrators. what is the difference between tonight's event and last week?

>> we were here when hundreds marched through downtown baltimore. they wore hooded sweatshirt and they demanded an end to racial profiling. we have a video. the enthusiasm prompted the minister to take an opportunity to address a number of issues he believes are plaguing the black community. he is trying to capitalize on the outcry and outrage. we will speak to the organizer. how do you plan to distinguish tonight's event from what we saw last week? >> one of the major things that has been laid on my heart is there has not been a public outcry or from the church. as a young adult clergyperson, one of the things the lord has impressed upon my heart is we need to stand up as the church and give a prophetic voice which is different from a social one. >> you have said some of the social issues are on your mind. this goes beyond wearing a hooded sweatshirt. what are the most pressing issues in the black community in

your opinion that need to be addressed? >> the criminal-justice system even though that is obvious in the wake of the case. their income currencies between the criminal-justice system and the african-american community and other minorities. and jobs. >> thanks for being with us. the event is just about to get underway. we will join you live at 6:00 p.m. so you can get a look when people are starting to gather. >> thank you. the search is on who reportedly sexually assaulted a woman in an airport hotel room. she says he assaulted her before taking off. he is a white man with a southern accent and a blond

goatee. baltimore city police were identifying a man found dead inside his car. there arrived to the 1000 block of east 22nd street when they found marcus williams inside are running dodge charger. he was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. no word of a suspect or possible motive. >> crash scene detectives are investigating a hit-and-run accident that killed the towson university student. ryan bailey was pronounced dead and the search continues for the driver of that car. we're live at tollison with the latest. >> metro crimestoppers are offering money for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. it has been a tragic weekend for the towns and university community. as we speak, fraternity

brothers -- [unintelligible] members of sigma chi are leaning on each other as they mourned the death of one of their brothers. >> we're going through this together the best possible. >> he was an accounting major who was a member of the sigma pi fraternity. he was killed while walking near the intersection of york road in washington avenue early saturday morning. he was walking northbound on the road when a car traveling in the same direction hit him and kept going. he was pronounced dead of the scene and the search continues for the older white or silver boxy cars that hit him. >> crash investigators are reconstructing what happened. we cannot comment about what happened. police have not determined how he was struck and that will be up to the medical examiner.

>> his fellow fraternity brothers are holding [inaudible] >> she was one of the smartest kids you would ever meet. they say he was responsible, kept the refrigerator stocked and made sure the house was clean. members of his surrogate family are traveling to new york to comfort his biological family. >> it was the right thing to do. i cannot imagine being -- not being at his wake and funeral. all the brothers were so close. we are like family. we need to be there in support and we want to be there. >> the vigil is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. tomorrow night. if you have any information on this case, call metro crimestoppers. you do not have to give your name. you could earn that cash reward. >> baltimore county police are

investigating another weekend death on the tollison campus. 27-year-old timothy coyer was found. he was an iraq war veteran. he is believed to have gone into cardiac arrest. a vigil is being organized for tomorrow night on the tollison campus -- towson campus. >> it was a breezy and chilly day. temperatures in the 50's. let's take a look at the current conditions. 60 at the airport. we saw the northwest wind at 14. the winds will diminish and the skies will stay clear. it will get colder. 57 in jarrettsville. clear skies and coal there should make the temperature dropped into the 30's. we probably will see some frost in the northwest suburbs. we will talk about the forecast

and the holiday weekend. >> thank you. he is known as a leading critic of contraception and serves on a committee. >> the next leader of the baltimore archdiocese is answering questions. when we come back we will hear what the tarja bishop -- archbishop has to say. >> new developments when it comes to breast cancer research. why new research suggests some women are being treated for tumors that would have been harmless. >> state legislators are discussing an income-tax

>> the archbishop is looking forward to moving to baltimore. he said this is not only an historic archdiocese but a vital one with challenges, needs, and great strengths. he said this is what baltimore needs to know about him. >> i am just such a nice guy -- and think first of all i am all priest all the time.

i love being a priest. archbishop is like being a priest but + -- plus. the heart of my life is the priesthood. >> laurie is the bishop of bridgeport, connecticut. his ordination happens on may 16. president obama said he is confident his health reform plan will be upheld by the u.s. supreme court, not overturned and not declared unconstitutional. we have the story. >> president obama appeared with the leaders of canada and mexico. he spoke at length about the white house domestic issue. does he think the u.s. supreme court will throw out his health care reform? no. >> is constitutional. >> the issue is not just legal. >> people's lives are affected.

>> kids are getting coverage on their parents policies. seniors are paying less for drugs. 30 million uninsured will get coverage in 2014 but only if the president -- if everyone is made to buy coverage. >> in the absence of an individual mandate, you cannot have a mechanism to insure people will -- with pre-existing conditions can get health care. >> last week, conservative justices mocked the that. they could be joined in the decision by anthony kennedy. he sounded concern. >> this is a case -- this is a step be out -- beyond. >> this is a duly constituted

and pass laws. >> the president calderon says he hopes the u.s. will achieve universal coverage. president obama weighed in knowing his images and record and re-election could depend on the supreme court ruling. >> could routine mammograms be causing an over diagnosis of breast cancer? researchers from the harvard school of public health studied 7000 women with invasive breast cancer and rolled in a screening program. they thought the rate of disease would go down as more women had mammograms. rates did not change. 15 to 20 prior -- 20% of the women were over diagnosed, they were treated for disease the researchers say would have been

harmless. cataracts surgery is so common these days but sometimes patients put it off too long, probably out of fear. why is not a good idea to procrastinate. >> colors have been so different and outstanding. >> jean recently had cataract surgery on her left eye, something she had been putting off. >> i wondered if it was going to be painful. i never went to the doctor often. i kept putting it off. i am a procrastinator, i suppose progress she realizes all that worried was for nothing. >> it went wonderful. i could not believe -- there was not one second opinion. when i woke up, i could already see the colors and the vibrancy

in the colors. >> here is a big problem and they should not be afraid. we have this procedure mastered. >> this is almost completely healed. >> dr. rowan said the surgery takes 10 minutes and is pain free. the longer you wait, the more complicated the procedure becomes. >> it takes longer to take the cataract out and you can have some increased risk of complications. >> everything went fine with her surgery. this is video of her having her right cataract removed. this time around, she was less apprehensive and wonders why she waited so long. >> it has been wonderful. i'd definitely recommend it for everyone. >> researchers are learning more why some children with autism bloom and become high functioning. 10% improve.

they tended to be diagnosed most recently and have white, highly educated mothers. city hall will be lit tonight as part of a joint effort to bring more attention to the challenges faced by families with children with autism. >> >> it was a breezy and chilly day today. high pressure nosing down the east coast keeping the rain and clouds away. it was kicking out that braze, gusting close to 30 m.p.h.. this warm front will come through here over the next 48 hours. temperatures back into the 60's and even the low 70's by wednesday. in the short term it will be cold. current temperatures range from 61 downtown to 57 in westminster.

61 in frederick. at the airport is 60 degrees. we still have a bit of a breeze going out of the northwest at 14, gusting up to 21. the wind will be diminishing over the next couple of hours. coupled with the fact the air is dry. the humidity is 27% and the skies will be clear. we will set up good radiation all cooling. there is hardly cloud to be found. as soon as the winds died down, temperatures fall off quickly. the national weather service has issued frost and freeze advisor is for our northwest suburbs in the purple shaded areas. temperatures will drop to a least 32 degrees. that is frederick and carroll counties in the northern suburbs, you will see some frost's with temperatures around 33 or 34. if you have been out in the garden early, make sure you got to hide and cover up the plants. the forecast for tonight, clear and cold. most likely some frost in some

areas away from the water in the city. temperatures from the low to the mid-30's. maybe 40 in the city. high pressure will be sitting of the new england coast. it will be warmer with temperatures in the 60's. this system will give us a chance for a few showers by the time we get into wednesday morning. for tomorrow, we should stay dry. sunny and warmer. the high temperature between 64 and 69. we will go the other way. this will be above average for this time of year. the average high is 60. the record high, 88 setback in 1963. going into the holiday weekend, things will change a little bit by the end of the week. we will jump in to the low 70's by wednesday. a 30% chance for rain showers. dry and thirsty back into the 50's. a 30% chance for rain shower. not a washout situation. it will be called with highs in the 50's. easter sunday in the 60's.

a slight chance for a few rain showers. >> maryland lawmakers have 48 hours until their april 5 deadline. to tie up loose ends with the budget. >> a lot of reports indicate few people think it will meet the deadline. what legislators need to do between now and then, coming next. >> how would you like to live in this $300,000 house for a fraction of the price? we will tell you

maryland lawmakers try to hammer the best -- differences in the budget. >> the met to discuss the shift and the increases to the income tax. david collins joins us from annapolis with more. >> so far they have held off any discussion or decision about shifting the cost of teacher pensions but at this hour, they are discussing increasing the state income tax. >> wednesday is the self-imposed

deadline to wrap of budget decisions but few members believe that will happen. the differences in the house and senate plans to increase personal income taxes are significant. the house wants an increase of point to 5%. for single filers making 100 grand year. the point to 5% increase would apply to joint filers earning $150,000 or more. exemptions would be phased out for those making $100,000 and exemptions would be eliminated for single filers who was wages are $150,000 or more and for joint filers with incomes of $200,000. total revenue generated is $191 million. >> we have a solution. >> the senate budget puts a 1.5% increase on those with taxable incomes from 3000 to 25,000. a point to for those earning 75 to 500 -- $500,000.

and an increase on those making a million a year. the governor's proposed increase of the gas tax has not moved in either chamber. reporting live from annapolis, david collins, wbaltv.com is. >> newt gingrich says the finish line is much further for mitt romney. >> telling reporters not to count him out. >> details of a new survey coming next. girl: i want to tell you about my friend. his name is ben. ben learned about a homeless boy who had an infected tooth, and the boy died. that made ben really sad. he wrote a law so every kid can see a dentist.

we have special dental van that goes from school to school. he even helps make sure we learn how to brush our teeth. he's my friend, ben. i hope he's your friend, too. i'm ben cardin, and i approved this message.

>> we are less than 12 hours away from prairie dave for voters in maryland. candidates are stumping hard across the board. a last-minute push has newt gingrich telling his supporters he is not down -- he is down but not out. >> he is looking -- likening himself to the basketball team. an appearance this afternoon in college. he told the crowd that met not

-- mitt romney does not have the nomination locked down. he will campaign to the convention if need be to insure conservative positions are protected in the party's platform. >> i cannot tell you today with any certainty i will be the nominee. i can tell you a couple of things. despite six years of campaigning, $40 million of his own money, millions from wall street, governor romney does not have it locked down. we have no obligation to back off and concede anything to him. >> mitt romney is favored to win the prairie in maryland as well as d.c. and wisconsin. >> -- primary in maryland as well as d.c. and wisconsin. >> polling locations open at 7:00 a.m. where the preparations are underway for a strong turnout. they predict a good percentage of maryland's 1 million

registered republican voters will come out tomorrow. another high profile local race is that challenge -- the challenge to senator ben cardin. keep it here for the most complete coverage. just go to our website, wbaltv.com and our special voter's guide. >> a little over a week ago i was getting on the 20 hour flight from uganda. i had time to think about the quality of my flight. most of us have opinions about which airline is best. also we put together all those opinions of the airline quality ratings. who won? we have the latest from our washington bureau. >> you -- airtran is the airline that takes the top spot for the second year in a row. whether you have experienced flight frustration, this is the second time -- or trouble-free

travel. >> we never have run into big problems. >> an annual study finds the industry's performance is the best it has ever been in two decades. >> the airlines are paying attention again to the consumer. >> this it -- the survey explained reduced capacity as one reason why. >> they have taken some planes and seats out of service. that has left the system to work better and easily and better performance. >> report evaluated everything from lost bags and a ways to overbooking and customer service. airtran ranked no. 1 in overall performance followed by hawaiian airlines and jetblue. >> a low-fare carrier promises a simple thing. good transportation and reasonable service. >> frontier was the most improved, up from ninth to the no. 4 spot. all regional carriers feared the worst with american eagle coming in laughed -- last.

they stated eagle, like american, has a number of initiatives in place to improve its operational performance. >> the airline goes on to say the weather and air traffic control disruptions are often to blame. other carriers who faired poorly, southeast atlantic. >> i did not fly airtran to uganda. you can take a look at how the airlines did at our web site, wbaltv.com. >> here is a look at the top stories this hour. lottery officials say the winner of the record-breaking maximilian's jackt has yet to come forward. this despite a new york post report that and mcdonald's employee in maryland holds one of three winning tickets. she claimed she bought the tickets on friday evening.

the phone number went to a voicemail in box that said it was full. the jackpot is $656 million. question investigators still investigating and hit-and-run accident that called a house -- kildee thompson university student. -- killed a towson student. the search continues for the older model white or silver box- shaped car that hit him. another student, timothy coyer was found dead in his apartment after going into cardiac arrest. a vigil will be held at 8:00 p.m. tomorrow at speaker circle. activists are gathering to demand action in the investigation into a 14's death. this comes one week after thousands gathered calling for the rest of the man who shot trayvon martin.

he was walking in florida when george zimmerman killed him. he as not -- has not been arrested. >> the today show welcomes a new host. tell you about another surprising announcement. >> a man walks into a nursing class and opens fire in oakland, california. >> two states and the district of columbia of hold primaries. who is ahead and what is at stake, coming next.

>> another law enforcement official will become part of the john leopold investigation. the chief refused to answer questions in front of the county council. this is part of the probe into the alleged misuse of a security

detail. davis will be fielding questions about the police department's role in the scandal. that meeting is set for tonight at 7:00 p.m. we will be there to monitor any developments. police have confirmed there were at least six fatalities in the shooting at an oakland, calif. christian university. they have one person in custody who they believe may be the man who opened fire at the university. the incident took place inside a lecture room during a nursing class. the first call to 911 came in before 10:40 a.m. local time. students were ordered to evacuate while a swat team moved in. the founder is telling papers the shooting was a nursing student who was no longer enrolled. >> one month after devastating tornado is pummeled southern indiana, students are heading back to class. things will be looking different at school. the school was literally flattened so kids will be

commuting 15 minutes away for the rest of the year. conference and storage rooms and business complex have been converted into temporary classrooms, computer labs, and a cafeteria. sarah palin said you should expect to see a different side of her. she said -- will cohost er.ngside matt laur she will help out wtihs ome -- with some of the show's segments. besides her surprise turn, it will include a big decision -- announcement by ryan seacrest. find out what that is. he is taking on another job. prexy makes a lot of money. in its biggest expansion, burger king is announcing 10 new items

to its menu. >> we will look at what they're offering and why they made the changes. ahead in consumer alert. >> this could set you back nearly $300,000 but it can be yours for a fraction of the price. we will tell you how coming up. >> frost and freeze advisories in effect for tomorrow. -- tonight and tomorrow. 60 degrees

? a vigil for trayvon.

how many plan to remember him. what is left in session 2012? we will take a look on what is

police confirmed seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a nursing school in oakland. three people were injured. we are continuing to follow this story for any of the latest developments.

>> the well was dry and firefighters were able to pump in some oxygen while they figured out how to rescue the boy. firefighters lower down the smart phone with a video on how to tie the rope. he was able to secure himself on the rope and he was hoisted up to safety. he was not seriously hurt, just some verses. >> a heavy rain has been slamming the country since last wednesday, killing four people and sending up to 11,002 emergency shelters. the rising floodwaters have cut off roads leaving many isolated as the surrounding buildings. special flights are arriving to evacuate tourists. this main road to the airport is closed. >> it turned out to be a beautiful day. >> lots of sunshine. it was a little chilly. the wind was gusting up at 30

miles per hour. we will start over -- with a review. temperature when up to 60 degrees which is normal for this time of year. it felt colder because of the wind. the record for today, 88 set in 1963. if you are doing some sneezing, the pollen count is way up. tree pollen is at 375, in the high range. will wind down from yesterday. -- mold went down from yesterday. we have clear skies and dry air. the temperatures are going to take. frost and freeze advisories' are in effect. as soon as the wind goes away, the temperatures will drop off pretty quickly. right now it is 60 at the airport. it is still breezy. the northwest wind at 14, gusting up to 21. the relative humidity is 27%. the dew point in the teen's and lo 20.

-- kilo 20's. the temperatures will get down at or close to freezing in the suburbs. affrays advisory -- if you were one of those people who got out into the garden because it has been so warm, maybe you have plans out there that you would want to cover up. the temperatures will drop off cold enough to produce some frost. we will stay 30 and 40. the sky will be clear tonight mostly sunny skies and a little bit warmer. this will push the temperatures in the mid -to the upper 60's. it will feel warmer. sunrise tomorrow at 6:47 a.m.

and sunset at 7:33 p.m. today was choppy, a small craft advisory was in effect. variable winds at the -- out of the west-northwest. in the afternoon, tied at 441 pm bayview temperatures -- bake temperatures are in the 50's. we will drop into the upper 50's. 30% chance for a few showers, not anything that will cause rain delays or cancellations. same thing on easter sunday. a slight chance for rain. temperatures in the 60's. >> you are about to see a whopper of a menu change from burger king in the next three days. the fast-food restaurant chain will roll out 10 new menu items including wrapps and

smoothies. deny it is close to the mcdonald's revision. burger king said it is the biggest facelift campaign ever. the latest now on the investigation into a mass of data breaks that impacted credit cards from various issues across the country. visa has dropped a card processor involved in a massive data break from its registry of providers that meet standards. the processor, global payments, said the data breach may affect less than 1.5 million credit cards. the data may have been stolen. the card holder names, addresses, and social security numbers were not obtained. when many of us are planning to get away for spring or summer, there is another major player in the travel industry that is sticking customers with more of those annoying fees and service

charges. some experts say rental car companies have gotten as bad as the airlines at charging fee. you need to look for the add- ons. try to avoid the gps, the satellite radio, and do not sign for the collision damage waiver which is the insurance on the rental. your regular auto insurance could cover that. >> if you feel on your own, you have to ever receive from a gas station within 10 miles of the office where you rented the car. if not, you will get hit with a fee. >> that is what i never heard of. >> be careful about turning their -- returning to rental too early. there is an additional fee. car companies say they're looking for new revenue streams, too. it is one of the most saw after and expensive communities in maryland to live in. too expensive for most folks. howard county housing is offering a unique opportunity for those who could not afford

to buy a home there. we have details. >> it is a homeowner's dream come true. >> of self cleaning oven, microwave. >> typically this town house would go for more than $300,000 but for one lucky souls who'd daydreams about being a homeowner in howard county, but cannot afford it, this could be all there is for more than $200,000 if they pre qualify and enter a housing lottery. >> this is part of our income -- moderate income housing program. it will require home builders to set aside a certain amount of homes in the community as moderately priced dwellings. >> the house and lottery is one of the highlights of the housing fair. it is on sap -- saturday, april 14, targeting those who are interested in learning about

home ownership and rental opportunities in howard county. the show stopper is the housing mocked -- lottery. >> will be offering to homes below market prices in the lottery. the one we're standing in right now in howard square. one in laurel. it will be provided to folks to requalify. they will have to register. >> the newly renovated town house is a steal. >> it might go for about $250,000. we are offering for 440,000. >> >> applications for the lottery are due april 11, three days before the winner will be announced. go to our website for more information, wbaltv.com. >> we heard the easter bunny

came early. firefighters and chiefs spent the day delivering easter basket. there will be delivered to children and families in need. >> we do go into homes across the county, 365 days a year, 24-7 and we see needy families and everyone is operating with the economy, we try to get together and do what we can to donate something back and hopefully this will get to the needy families. there will be able to present some to their children they might not have been able to do on their own. >> they were able to donate 30 baskets. a new call for federal involvement for an investigation into the handling of trayvon martin's death. there is a new sense of urgency. we will have the details coming

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opens tonight. >> also beginning tonight, the audience begins to come into play. we have more from los angeles. >> the chairs are done spinning. the battle rounds are over. america gets to make its voice heard. >> you feel this energy in the air that is different from when we taped the shows. >> that could be pressure. >> i am excited and ready to show the world what i can do. >> is an opportunity to -- the contestants embrace. >> it is the rest of the world, i feel like a crazy person. >> i have an eerie sense of calm. this is the easy part. >> i am going to go out there and leave it all on stage. >> viewers can expect the numbers to be stepped up a

notch. >> banters, effects, whatever they come up with. we can make it work. >> the singers have to hope they get america's vote. >> everyone is shocked. it is all about the moment. they have to create that moment. >> here is how the voting works. singers from each team to a dance. the bottom three will come back tomorrow to sing again. each coach will pick one to move forward with the other to going home. >> i know you will be watching. >> probably not. i will be working. >> that is all for us here at 5:00 p.m. here is what is coming up new at six. >> a cash reward offered in the deadly hit and run case of a towson university student. >> some local ministers weigh in on trayvon martin's death.

>> the so called half millionaires' tax will be part of the eight -- budget equation. details ahead. >> life, local late breaking, this is wbal tv 11 news at 6:00 p.m. >> a 20-year-old towson university student was killed in a hit and run accident. the person responsible has not been located. bailey was pronounced dead at the scene. >> police said he was worked -- walking when he was struck by a vehicle traveling in the same direction. that vehicle kept going. onre live with the latest the investigation. >> crashed investigators are trying to piece together the accident to see what they can find out. metro crimestoppers is offering a $2,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in