[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good afternoon, everyone. i'm sarah caldwell. breaking ravens news. the ravens broadcast team confirmed linebacker terrell suggs is injured and could be out for the season. reports are he was playing basketball when he tore his achilles' tendon. the team issued a statement that reitz "we are in contact with terrell suggs and we will learn more." peter gilbert will bring us the latest on the injury tonight.

of the big story -- a special session could be on the horizon for merrill lawmakers. leaders will meet with governor martin o'malley to discuss plans. jennifer franciotti explains how the plans could help lawmakers avoid the impending doomsday budget. >> the details of the special session will be handed out today but it looks like lawmakers will be headed back to annapolis. >> i think it is approved. we come to agreement what everyone else has basically signed off on. >> we hope we will have a session on may 14-15th, and we will come together and shake hands, get the votes, get it done and leave hair -- leave here. been in short, the leadership teams agreed with the revenue package house and senate budget conferees handed out the last day of the session. >> i think where we left was the idea of a small, probably point to 5% rate increase for people, depending on whether they were single joint fault -- filers,

making $100,000 for 160 -- $150,000. >> increases for joint and single filers up to 300,000 and those making over 300,000 will see 5.75% tax rate. senate leaders what they have described as an honest philosophical difference. but overriding all of that and the welfare of the state of maryland and getting the budget done and completed to make sure we maintain our commitment. >> the special session will also take of shifting the cost of teacher pensions to local jurisdictions over a four-year period and revenue tax is increasing sales tax of little cigars and tobacco products. it may not be the only special session. the governor says he is open to a second special session on gaming. jennifer franciotti, wbal-tv 11 news. >> meantime, opponents of same- sex marriage say they are halfway to their goal to change maryland's new law. the maryland's marital alliance

says it has more than half the necessary petitions to put the law on referendum on the ballot nov.. organizers say marriage should be defined as a union between one man and one woman and they hope maryland voters have the chance to decide the fate of the bill. then of the clear message is -- maryland is not going to take this sitting down and the voters will have the last say. we are talking about voting citizens of maryland being engaged in the process all around the state. >> in all likelihood it will probably go to the ballot and we will be ready the matter what. >> opponents have until the end of june to get at least 30,000 more petitions signed its -- signed. baltimore city council opens the floor to taxpayers to give them a chance to address problems in the city. wednesday night -- of the city budget could affect children. members of the school program called experience court took up most of the seats in the city council chamber. organizers claim the mayor's proposed budget cuts funding by 84%, affecting city programs and

forcing some wreck centers to close. >> if you fail to deal with issues that affect the average everyday hard-working people, and are concerned about strong schools, concerned about recreation centers -- if we don't deal with that as opposed to becoming superheros we have the potential to become cedarville in. >> him mayor calls the rec center restructuring plan a tough choice but the right thing to do for baltimore's future. >> a step-by-step process to try to warm things up. did not work yesterday, the front was to the west and we were on the course i but today we are working to move the front of little farther east. one of the keys is getting more sunshine. here is three hours worth of radar and satellite. ne shower activity is pretty well diminished down to nothing in the area. you see it diminishing western maryland, upper left. and the clouds and started to thin out so a little more sun is filtering through and it is one

step taken the temperatures out of the 50's and 60's and maybe targeting the 70's to near 80 for the high. we will talk about the forecast in just a minute. >> new this noon, the theater at columbia mall as close today after an early morning fire at a trailer attached to a loading dock -- the inside of the store has extensive smoke damage. no one was hurt and the cause was that is -- not yet determined. howard county police said they arrested a man who used a blood filled syringe to rob a pharmacy. investigators say surveillance video helped them like 52-year- old benjamin blessing to two robberies for the latest on a cvs on centennial lane at ellicott city where the man allegedly put the syringe into the chest and a pharmacist and made out with medication. investigators are trying to determine whether the blood contains any viruses. the judge is expected to issue a verdict this afternoon in the

trial of two brothers charged with beating an african-american teenager while the trolling on the boardwalk. wednesday one of the brothers took the stand in his own defense. he took -- told the court he was trying to diffuse the situation when he spotted the alleged victim looking into windows -- the says he was only defending himself and when the teenager picked up a board -- the activist at the center of the diplomatic standoff between washington and beijing said today he no longer wants to stay in china after hearing of threats made to his family. as ia williamn reports the line self pub lawyers spent six days at the u.s. embassy in beijing after escaping arrest. >> they were trying to make it look like business as usual, the secretary of state meeting top chinese officials this morning for previously scheduled talks. addressing human rights only in broad terms. >> we believe all governments do have to answer to this citizen's aspirations for dignity and the

rule of law. and that no nation can or should deny those rights. >> the real test of u.s.-china relations was being played out across town. u.s. officials a sweeping into a beijing hospital where the blind human-rights lawyer now says he is anxious to get out of china. in a telephone interview he says i would to leave as soon as possible, i feel very unsafe, my rights and safety cannot be assured. a dramatic turnaround, he was brought to the hospital personally by u.s. ambassador gary locke wednesday after six days in the u.s. embassy and after an apparent u.s.-china deal to guarantee his safety in china. >> apparently he has had a change of heart. we will just have to sit down with him and talk about it and review all of the options. again, they are going to have to make a decision. for the u.s. officials say che or pressn to leave the embassy and they said he never once asked for asylum. according to one report, chen

has asked to leave on the same plane as secretary clinton but the reality is he is in china -- in a chinese hospital under chinese jurisdiction and getting him out of the country may be far more complicated. back to you. >> still ahead on a 11 is that loan, morning and nfl great, how fans are remembering junior seau found dead in what police are calling a suicide. even though there is a big glass barrier, a lion can't stop clawing at this child. see the boys reaction. and dr. hammond from falls road animal hospital is here to into your q

>> fans are morning former nfl star junior seau, who died yes -- wednesday from what police say was an apparent self- inflicted gunshot wound. well-wishers i leaving flowers outside of the southern california home. a 12 time froebel's election, was one of the top linebackers of his era but struggled after his retirement in 2009. he was 43 years old. it is not often you get to see an alliance national -- natural predatory instincts, and a zoo. look at this. zookeeper's think the lyonnesse mistook this jobs black and white outfit for a zebra and the

lion tried to do what lyons normally do to zebras. all the while, the child is oblivious to the fact he is an inch of plastic away from becoming lunch. a little scary. still to come at a london news at noon, we talk live to the finalists on nbc's hit show "the voice," and be prepared to pay more for the summer cookout, why beef prices are on the rise. >> and there is plenty of stormy weather out there. none is really close to us. the insta-weather plus forecast is just ahead. the sun coming through a little bit. i was paying too much with cable. paying so much, you want better quality. for the amount of money that i am paying,

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ifin today's consumer alert, you plan on going burgers or steaks this weekend be prepared to shell out a little more cash. beef prices on on the rise. some cuts of beef have already seen price heights of more than 30%. while cattle ranchers are seeing higher demand for red meat, their profits are being slashed by high fuel and feed costs. retailers are looking forward to this mother's day almost as much as mom is. according to the national retail federation americans will spend about $18.6 billion this mother's day, the highest amount in nine years. but don't expect too many deep discounts. retailers will instead focus on items like gift sets and the bundled up items. perfect for me, john. >> looking at a little change in the weather. we still have this conflict

between the back of chilly air indicated on the satellite radar image. ecb area from the potomac river eastward out over the ocean. a lot of clouds, the farther west you go fewer clouds, warmer here or cooler year. we have a situation here, not quite as extreme today and looking on -- at warming things in general. nothing shall not on the radar anywhere nearby. something could show up later this afternoon but not a high chance. we will look at the fork is in a minute. but let's look at the column california. not too bad -- moderate for trees and grass, low for weeds and the total count is 53, moderate. 244 sport -- also moderate range. it has been higher but the rate has taken care of a little bit. it is obvious what is going on -- the green, emerald green shade, readings and the 60's, yellow beginning to jump to the

70's and the orange way out here, that is the 80's. this darker green shade is 50's. they are really cool. the yellow is getting a little closer to us, and that is the key. we want to work on more of that. you can see the cold air -- the reference of the cold air, not the ocean hung up at the chesapeake bay region. a front to the rest of us -- west of us, showing signs of moving a little bit, allowing this warmer air to the west to get closer and finally come to the picture. you can kind of see the cloudiness, especially of the new jersey where temperatures only in the 50's right now. we expect this front in the next 24 hours to move out of the picture and actually get the system out to the west closer and that is what might generate some storm activity. that would not be today, but tomorrow. today things will be in the quieter. a mixture of clouds and sun that. widely scattered storm will crop

up this afternoon. variable winds at 10. right now it is just a struggle to get into the 70's. 5 knots for boaters day. is whether futurecast, the cloud over us right now, maybe a little shower crops up later today and tonight. much higher range chance tomorrow as it gets closer to us and we could see scattered storms and it might extend into saturday. before things quiet out to finish out the weekend. this is a not for tomorrow. a slight risk category of may be popping a severe thunderstorm or so. seven-day forecast -- 78 today, fingers crossed, 84 tomorrow. progressively looking for warmer temperatures. rain chances an afternoon and evening a little higher. i think most of the weekend looks like it will be pretty good shape with temperatures in the 70's. >> they are now down to the final four on "the voice" and

the lucky finalists of joining us live to talk about their success. congratulations to all of you. >> hello. >> thank you. it is great to have you -- chris, let's start with you. a tough one for christina. she wanted to leave it to the audience and you prevail. how concern based on her reaction? >> i was very concerned. so ilindsay's biggest fans thought that was her seat -- so i can't -- prepared my goodbye speech. i was very shocked and sad but thrilled and honored to be able to sing again. thank you very much. a tough decision. i am glad, and a slick, christine left it to america -- i think it is fair to leave it as it even split and i appreciate the opportunity to let the audience decide. >> tony, adam gave you the not

handily over katrina. were you confident america would agree? >> i certainly was hoping they would. it you go into it feeling you might have the support -- katrina was clearly on the rise, the way her final song went to of itunes and it was a great selection for her, took a familiar song and we learned people i just as apt to vote for a song thatn a singer so i was pretty proud of her but i was certainly encouraged by the fact that adam swayed in my way and was really candid about why. it gives me a great sense of momentum going into the finale. >> you all have a lot to be proud of. jermaine, america gave you a decisive win over eric despite

the lake's in decision. >> i think everyone of us once the approval but i kind of figured bla would leave it atke america. he is a fair guy. they need to make tough decisions at as coaches. it felt great to know that america thought that i was the one who should represent team blake and i am. sure eri opportunitiesn knocking on the door right now and i am happy to be here with three other amazing artist. >> we are happy as well to see you all and, juliet, i wish we had more time to get in but i want to congratulate you and everyone there and we appreciate your time. >> thank you so much. >> and you can't have to the final leg -- night of competition on wbal-tv 11, monday night at 8:and tuesday00 at 9:00 p.m. -- monday night at

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>> doctor hammond from falls road animal hospital with the cutest schoodle named noel.

been a little lover. >> she looks like a teddy bear. >> does look like a teddy bear and a great choice for a dog if you have a small environment. all exercise he needs. not a schnitzel. >> my 11-year old cat was diagnosed with hypothyroidism -- i cannot afford the treatment. any other way to treat it? >> an interesting way, and that is through diet. it may not be relevant to all the cats out there but i would talk to the veterinarian about it. it is a yd diet by hill and mr. lee -- realistic tick -- restricts the iodine. >> i am 80 years old who has a cat who is the sweetest thing in the world of ruining my furniture and scratches me, too.

my veterinarian to just id claw her. i will not do it. >> fair renault. it is a controversial issue. two things -- you can get a little, tiny caps that you can put at the end of the clause which your veterinarian and up to do. or you can do something called a tendon -- ectomy which does not recall their animal but just prevents them from using the clause. the thing is, you have to go and cut the nails fairly regularly. for an 80-year old person i would say do the tendon-ectomy and do a -- have a house call that cut the nails. >> and now your maryland lottery midday pick 3 and pick 4 numbers. >> good afternoon. midday pick 3. here we go. 4, 5, and a 5.

455. up next, pick 4 in a moment but first, visit and check out the hot games -- visit your local retailer to get your scratch off today. uncle bob. pick 4 -- 0, 6, as printed on the ball, 9, as printed on the ball, and the final number 1. 0691 -- the maryland lottery, an uncle bob, we have to let ourselves play. >> john is back with one last look at the forecast. >> small chance of rain today. most of it is over. a better chance of may be a

strong storm tomorrow. >> thank you, john, and thank you for joining us for 11 news at noon. >>