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>> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good afternoon. if you have been outside, there is a heat advisory in a fact. >> this is the kind of heat that hits you when you get outside. it is not only the temperatures. it is the humidity as well. 86 degrees, humidity 55%. that may not sound very high, but that means the dew points
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are in the 60's and a low 70's right now. there is a slight chance for a shower or a thunderstorm. pretty minimal if anything. do not do anything too strenuous today. take it easy. >> thank you. thank you very much. >> all across america, people are taking time to remember and say thank you to people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. this morning, veterans and a service members gathered for an annual presentation. >> we are here to commemorate the fallen warriors and also those who are living who either are wounded and need to be
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recognized for their service. the event is an annual one and draws hundreds of people. today's events in washington will include ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the u.s. involvement in the vietnam war. >> rolling thunder invades washington. hundreds of thousands of bikers remembering their fallen colleagues from vietnam. >> i have 17 brothers on the wall. this is the best way to honor their memories. >> 15 years later, the also mourn those lost and captured in afghanistan. >> beau, if you can hear me,
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we will not leave you behind. >> and memorial day concert. today, with flags on every grave in arlington cemetery, president obama will place a wreath at the tomb of unknown and visit the vietnam memorial. >> his pullout from afghanistan scheduled for 2014 continues to draw criticism on this memorial day. >> the entire region is withdrawing. they have to live in a neighborhood. they're getting -- they're making accommodations. that is not good for america. >> mitt romney at a veterans event. >> mitt romney has an eight point advantage with military families, but president obama is up by seven. many of those are battleground
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states. >> their played the maryland turfs. the unseeded go on for the second-straight year. the greyhounds a struggle against notre dame, but held off by the irish 7-5. it will be an all-maryland a final for the first time since 1979. we will have game highlights tonight. the coast guard resumed searching the eastern store looking for a missing voter. a boat carrying four people struck. two people were taken to trauma, but a man is still missing crew is also trying -- there also try to find a 21-year-old missing
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man who went missing. five people recovering from carbon monoxide point -- carbon monoxide poisoning. three adults and two children inside the home were taken to the university of maryland medical center for evaluation. we're told that they have non life-threatening injuries. police a man was shot around 2:45. that victim was taken to the hospital. no word on his condition. baltimore county police are investigating that someone who broke into a gun dock, stabbed, and shot two people inside. police believe the intruders entered the back of the home and there was a confrontation before the attack. neighbors say situations like these are rare in the area. >> my sister lives on the street. it is unfortunate. around this area, you do have to
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watch here and there but the kids love to come out and play and have a good time. the neighbors get along. it is tough when something like this happens. >> officials say the male victim sustained critical injuries but the females are not life- threatening. >> after a weekend massacre killed more than 100 people, -- 100 people. 100 people. justin [ male announcer ] are you paying more and more for cable
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international mediator arrived in damascus today. >> i urge the government to signal syria's intention to end this tragedy. >> rebels are blaming each other for the violence. two men are being questioned in tokyo today. the 21-year-old student was found dead on tuesday. an autopsy indicated she may have been strangled. the u.s. embassy and tokyo has been offering man assistance. pop star justin bieber is being investigated for possible battery against a photographer. the los angeles county sheriff's department is investigating a claim by a photographer that bieber hit him after he took pictures of the singer and his girlfriend.
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the photographer is taking to the hospital or he was treated and released. the rep has not commented on the claim. still ahead, a warning about being a bit in by a gigabytes -- how to avoid potential overcharged charges on yourself on by checking your data usage each month. >> keeping an eye on hurricane a barrel. she may be traveling west, but eventually she will be heading our way. 86 and at
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>> and a consumer alert, smartphones are getting more
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reversal by the day, but downloading video can really add up. it is changing who can keep unlimited plans and how much it will cost. more on how you can avoid getting bitten by gigabytes. >> the noted gigabyte is? >> i think so. >> probably not. >> i believe, but do not quote me. >> it is a way to measure data and keep cell phone companies measuring your tablet. >> if i said you that your data plan is two gigabytes, do not go over it, would you know that meant? >> not really. >> phone calls, e-mail, texts -- do not use up too much data, but when it comes to video -- >> that is for you can hit your cat a very quickly.
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quite a non-profit public interest advocacy group acknowledged that consumer groups are promised great video at high speeds, but use your phone like that -- >> with a 4g connection you could burn through monthly cap within one hour. >> how much a video is too much for your plan? >> public knowledge as says he could stream to a to the movies or stream three hours of tv, or you could download half of an hd movie or up load two 10-minute videos. >> and you want to pay by gigabyte? >> not all. >> some seven companies have decided that making customers pay is bad for business. t-mobile slows your speed if you use too much did it, but does not charge you more. >> would do that because every customer wants an unlimited plan without worrying about any bill shock. >> sprint looking to boost its customers offers unlimited data to everyone.
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>> you do not have to worry about how much did you are using. you will not be throttled in any way, shape, or form. >> but at&t and verizon wireless no longer offer unlimited data to all their customers and charge $10 for every gigabyte over your chosen plan. why? verizon wireless tells us it has usage-based options for customers to select a plan that best matches their use. and heavy-data users pay a fair price. it says that it is a buy rating its data pricing structure. at&t told us that our data plans require that they pay for use, with mobil usage skyrocketing. at&t manages its network in the most fair way possible so that we can provide the best possible mobile broadband experience. >> once you hit that cap, everything counts as a gigabyte.
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>> 1 customers as a should cover her cap after using her phone to video chat. >> how much mortgage you have to pay? >> i think it was like an extra $60. >> the fcc wants carriers to alert consumers before and after they go over there data cap. tropical storm beryl is now been downgraded to a tropical depression. that has near-hurricane strength wind of near 70 miles per hour. there is no word on injuries. >> now you're a 11 insta- weather + forecast. >> here in the weather center we are definitely keeping an eye on beryl as it is likely to make a turn. we will keep you up to date on that. first, i want to talk about the heat today. it is a holiday.
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a lot of people might be thinking about being outdoors. that is because the combination of the heat and humidity could be a little excessive force some people. 91 at the harbor. cooler along the bay. you really have to factor in the dew points. los 70's along the lower shore where it is so much more human. that is why we do have temperatures indicating that it feels like 89 right now. keep this in mind if you plan to be outdoors. hot and humid conditions. showers and thunderstorms
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possible today. a very isolated. moving into the low to mid 90's. despite an isolated evening star, we are mostly dry. we stay warm in the 60's and 70's overnight. the high pressure is mainly in control across the atlantic. would this have that unstable boundary which could trigger an isolated storms. the cold front had their way at the end of the week, finally bringing temperatures and down. it will help steer beryl away from the coast. that is good news. it has heavy rain and strong winds. if she will be tracking of the southeast coast affecting the carolinas throughout the week. no direct impact is expected in maryland, but we do see some stronger waves and recurrence because of her turning up the waters. keep in mind, if you have a plan later this week. of the mac, baltimore concede
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more showers and thunderstorms as the cold front had our way. >> in this noon's health alert, supplements could interest your chances of a heart attack. this is published in the online journal. people who take supplements regularly are almost 90% more regularly -- more likely to have a heart attack. >> i was surprised to see that calcium was considered such a good thing, to cause that much of an increase in heart attack, shows us that once again a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle all seem to be the best option as opposed to taking a pill. >> even getting calcium from food, while helping the heart, eating food rich tells him will improve the heart. pills and tells him are not safe
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or effective and used -- are urged to be used with caution. a memorial day meal over a flame is always have to be on hamburgers or dogs. it could be fish or even strawberry's. >> burgers and dogs cooking over an open flame our tradition. sure, they taste good, but this is 2012. time for the tradition to a ball with healthier options. >> something like fish is a great source of protein. >> this dietitian says that salmon and tuna are hearty enough to stand up to the grill and contain heart-healthy omega-3 and fatty acids. when grilled meat becomes black and charred, small amounts of carcinogens are formed. but there are ways around this problem. >> marinating the meat can help
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prevent the formation of these carcinogenic compounds by about 90%. >> you can also cut down on the potential if you trim the fat off of meat and cut it into smaller pieces to reduce the cooking time. you can avoid those compounds altogether because they do not form when you grow fruits and vegetables. drilling caramelized as the sugars and enhances the flavor of corn on the cob, eggplant, pineapple, peach, and aplomb. even for you might not consider worthy. >> i love fresh berries on a skewer, particularly strawberries are blueberries. >> creative this memorial day and make it the healthiest holiday this year. >> up next, their numbers. go get another check of the insta- o
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>> all right. take a look at this. this sea monster is outside the pavilion harbor. it will be there until wednesday. sanded the museum opens. can you believe it? >> i cannot. >> one last look at the weather. we can believe it will be very toasty this afternoon. low to mid 90's downtown. factor in the humidity, it will feel even hotter than that. better chance tuesday into wednesday. it cools down into the end of the week. >> my goodness. can you believe it? >> i cannot believe it. thank you for joining us. >> be sure to matt -- be sure to watch to ratify the clock. have a great day.
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