in the presidential debate. >> tonight, that was more contentious between the contenders. innocent -- a noticeably different president obama. a breakdown of how the candidates faired in the town hall the date format. >> what we saw tonight was a very different debate than the first one. the candidates clashed repeatedly. at times, standing face-to-face, talking over one another, ticking each other on. it was a high-pressure matchup. questions came directly from undecided voters. >> what would your position on those things? >> the gloves came off early progress you book a year chance in a moment. i am still speaking. >> very little of what governor romney said is true. >> we do not need to have the president keeping us from taking advantage of oil, coal and gas. >> when you were governor of

massachusetts, he stood in front of it coal plant and said this plant kills. >> when governor romney said we should lead detroit go bankrupt, i said we are going to bet on american workers and auto industry and it has come surging back. >> the president took detroit bankrupt. >> why my lowering taxes on the middle class? under the last four years, they have been buried. >> we have not heard from the governor in the specifics beyond big bird and eliminating funding for planned parenthood in terms of how he pays for that. >> one of the most heated exchanges -- oil production. >> you cut permits and licenses on federal land and water in half. >> not true. >> by how much did you cut them? >> we produce more oil. >> another heated exchange over the attack over the -- on the

u.s. consulate in libya. with romney and the president dealt a leadership test. the that accused mitt romney of playing politics in the wake of the attack. -- the president accused mitt romney of trying politics in the wake of the attack. >> the debate has been scheduled with five candidates in the maryland senate race. is to do for public affairs and civic engagement -- the [unintelligible] for public affairs and civic engagement. they have all agreed to participate. the will all take part. >> for someone who is no stranger to presidential debates senses -- spent his evening in baltimore. president bill clinton spoke to a black audience -- a packed audience.

>> the former president spoke to a sold-out crowd of more than two dozen people here at the meyerhof. topic touched on everything from global to domestic issues. no news crews were allowed inside the meyerhof for the event but our cameras were rolling as bill clinton entered the building from a loading dock entrance. the former u.s. president was in town for the baltimore speaker's serious, which features leaders in the arts, sciences and politics. >> i thought his speech was excellent. it was very conversational. kind of like a fireside chat. he was giving us his thoughts on life after the presidency. >> he is an energetic guy you can tell there was some minor claps here and there. >> everybody enjoyed a lot of it. i would say engaged.

very exciting to be there. >> the sold-out crowd of 2300 what president clinton speak tonight. a lot of them started lining up hours before the event started. >> we have found when bill clinton was announced that there was a real interest in subscribing. this is our first year to be completely sold out for the entire series. >> stopped me on what the former president spoke about this evening. >> he talked about it -- global initiatives through his foundation, expended on some of the problems he is trying to help solve will bully. in haiti and other parts of the world. he circled back to some of the domestic issues. >> apparently politics without the primary focus. >> it was not a very political speech. it was not until the question and answer session that he even gave his take on the current election. >> no news crews were allowed for tonight's event of the former president has been a huge vocal supporter for president

obama during this election. the baltimore speaker series continues in the next two years -- two weeks. >> thank you. maryland control -- comptroller is breaking with this party support for the state congressional map which will appear of the november ballot as question 5. >> if you are a democrat running in one of these districts, you could be winnie the pooh. you will get elected. it is wrong. it creates these districts that people cannot figure out who represents them. they look like paint has been thrown up on the walter >> he believes the redistricting process has embarrassed the state and says he prefers his party to win a fair contest and not go against what he considers the public's interest. opponents of the map approved in a special session late last

year by the democrat-controlled general assembly says it has been gerrymandered to favor democrats. but democrats say it reflects demographic changes. maryland voters will weigh in on question 6 regarding same-sex marriage. chiefudet university's diversity officer is leveling criticism against the school for her stance on the issue. she was placed on leave because she signed a petition to put the controversial ball of the november ballot. is happening in annapolis with the assistance of an interpreter, she called the actions that aren't -- the action the university took it after a nightmare. her tice says the issue should be settled -- her attorney say -- >> let me set the record straight. the chief of the opposite of gallaudet university is not and has never been anti- gay. she is prof democracy -- pro

democracy and have a constitutional right to engage into the political process. she believes in tolerance and inclusiveness of all these. the they popular or unpopular. -- be they popular or unpopular. >> for more commitment 2012 coverage, you can head to wbaltv.com. keep track of the candidates and the voters' guide. kagame politics pace. >> authorities are hoping is a realist images will help nab the two men they say a pair of the university of maryland students. one of the suspects is seen in this photo. the robbery happened near calvert road in princeton avant of around 9:30 last night. investigators say the students were talking when an armed man demanded the handover whatever they had. one of the victim's hand it over his cash and that is when prince george's county police said the gunman and his lookout took off.

neither victim was injured. >> nearly a dozen high school students were involved in a school bus accident in east baltimore. a bus collided with a minivan about 3:00 this afternoon near ensor and madison streets. 13 people were taken to hospital. none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening. the accident remains under investigation. >> any means necessary. that is exactly what my baby didn't. >> a chilling crime. a family of seven murdered for taking a stand against drug dealers in the neighborhood. but the legacy against violence is still going strong 10 years later. the dawson family death drove home the issue of the stop spitting culture in baltimore. a decade after the family was killed by a firebomb, city leaders are talking about the progress being made in the work

left to do. bill live at of the news room with the latest. >> two parents and five children died when their home was firebombed. the home has been transformed into a safe haven aimed at steering children in the right direction. please pardon our technical difficulties. tonight there was a vigil held on the site where the boston family -- the dawson family home was firebombed. one arsonist is now serving life in a federal prison for that crime. the city established a safe haven on that side. right now, 45 kids are mentored after school every day and we are told it is made a dramatic difference. their academic performance as well as putting them on the right track outside the classroom. >> thank you. ahead, changes are coming to

social security payments. what to expect the the the coming months. >> an earthquake in new england tonight. details on where it struck. >> a couple welcome to another job to the family. but volume a mistake the father for a grandfather. >> -- why you may mistake the father for a grandfather.

>> tonight criminal investigators from the fda visited that massachusetts pharmacy lead to the fund will meningitis outbreak. there is another confirmed case

in maryland. experts expect the numbers to grow. kai reed new details. >> another case of fund meningitis has popped up in maryland, bringing the total number so far to 16. since this time last week, it was half that. doctors' offices have been flooded with calls from concerned potential victims nationwide. >> this is such a rare occurrence that it would be like try to avoid a tsunami. it can happen but it is extremely difficult to predict. >> 233 people have got to stick -- sick. 15 have died. potentially contaminated group of steroids have been recalled of the cdc experts are busy tracking cases. here in maryland, experts say they have been involved with patient notification and communicating with hospitals and clinics to identify cases associated with the tainted

materials. they have transported local specimens to the cdc for testing. it is possible the number of cases will rise. the fda says other drugs from the new england company may have been tainted as well. >> we do not know where they went. those medications and where they were distributed. >> a man who underwent one of the most extensive facial transplants ever says he's done well. hospital officials at the university of maryland medical center tell us that richard lee norris cannot eat primarily by mouth and can also taste and smell. the 37-year-old virginia man received a transplant in march that include the replacement of both jaws, teeth, tongue, and scan, underlying nerve and muscle tissue from his scalp to his neck. he is beginning his speech and can even smile and show expression. >> a man in india may be the

oldest to father a child. this couple welcomed their second son. she is in her 50's. he is 96. they became famous in 2010 when he fathered his firstborn at 94. the father says he was celibate until he met his wife 10 years ago. he claimed he did not take any drugs and credits his long celibacy for his vitality. >> two days after a costly game 6 for the ravens, players are talking about the loss of ray lewis. players admit it will be tough but the the important thing is to move forward as a team. >> of its the will be tough losing two of our s -- obviously it will be tough losing two of our team leaders. >> it is tough. it is unfortunate but we will deal with it. everybody will play their role and will be all right. >> there is some good news. terrel sugs could begin to

practice with the team as early as tomorrow. as the ravens tried to play their way into superbowl 47, we now know who will perform during halftime. beyonce will take the stage at the superdome in new orleans on february 3, 2013. the 16th time grammy winner sang the national anthem at superbowl 20 -- 38 in 2004. >> now your insta weather forecast. >> earthquake up in maine this evening. mine about 7:00. initially estimated at 4.6 but the magnitude suggested down to 4.0. it was near the portland area. about 3 miles west of polis center, maine. no reports of damage or injury. it was felt a dead and nearby states. connecticut and parts of the boston area as well. -- it was felt in nearby

states. connecticut and parts of boston area as well. 63 at bwi. 67 is the mortgage -- the average. we could dip below that before midnight. next few minutes, temperatures falling quickly. 47 at the airport. could go below that before the day is over. look at the records. 90 on the high side. 30 on the low side. all back in the the the late 1800 -- in the last 1800's. high sirius clouds to the west of that. for now, skies are clear. 48 in elkton. 44 at the ocean city. western maryland seeing some 30's around frostburg. an area of high pressure making its way to the mid -- through the mid atlantic. holding off the cloud tomorrow -- the clouds for now.

the tropics are bubbling. that is rafael moving east of bermuda. tropical storm paul in baja california. lots of tropical activity but so far nothing threatening our area. we will watch as the next front coming late in the day on thursday with a shower chance. until then, partly cloudy skies. 66-67. about it 5-10 knot breeze. bay water temperatures in the low-mid 60's. in western maryland mountains, more cloud cover to mark. temperature in the low 60's. showers arrive on thursday. that will cool off into the thick deposit. maybe even showers later it in the western maryland mountains on friday. easton sure, a couple of miles of days of those in the 70's.

the farther east, the later the rain will arrive. a couple of nice days of sunny to partly cloudy. the storm near bermuda is the 17th main storm of this season. the ninth one to become a hurricane. 85-90 mph winds. bermuda is safely to the west of it. but it is showed signs of falling apart. the latest report says the winds are still at 85 m.p.h. but you can to the southern end of it is getting ragged. it is giving to the north east. it will pull away from bermuda tonight. we will enjoy some sunshine with a high of 69. on thursday, 71. the shop was a live towards evening or after sunset. lingering -- the showers arrive towards evening or after sunset.

in icefall weekend. partly cloudy to sunny skies on saturday and sunday with highs in the 60's. ray rice shifts his insights on ray lewis. next in sports.

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>> this is 11 sports. >> the ravens are looking for more than just a replacement for ray lewis. the have to find ways to improve their run defense which got torn up by junk mail that the past two games. the most any team as ever gained against the ravens on the

ground. that comes a week after kansas city got 214 rushing yards. now the have to face foster and became the only running back to gain more than a hundred yards against the ravens in a playoff game. >> it is all correctable and something to be concerned with. you have to correct it. houston, won the top rushing in the nfl, we estimate before. it is to be played the lead bonds. we played three times down there out of four in the last few years. the have been running the same scheme the whole time. incredibly physical, aggressive front. we will have to be a lot better than we have been in the last few weeks. >> ray rice told me as her from ray lewis he sounded

optimistic about the future -- told me he has heard from ray sounded optimistic about the future. he does not think he will retire. the cleveland browns have had more owners the playoff wins. jimmy became the new owner. and the delaware owners -- lerner inherited the team from his late father. the browns have won only 1 playoff game. the third owner plans to change that. after an in the orioles' season, the yankee season -- after ending the orioles' season, the yankee season seems to be close to ending. girardi benched a-rod prior to

the season's game. he has fewer hits lately than a back street boys. today donald trump for it to him, calling him a liability and a $30 million rip-off. -- trump tore into him, calling him a liability and a $30 million rip-off. in the age of social media, not a lot of college kids still write letters but he will write an apology to an opponent. a giant of a man. used the pro-wrestling move as a tackling technique. luckily he did not injured him. fanning did feel the wrath of his coach who said part of his punishment will include writing

an apology letter. he is so lucky he did not recant neck. -- did not break that kids neck. we could've had a tragedy on our hands because of that. >> i have never heard of that before. >> it is a pro-wrestling move. he is probably practiced it with his buddies over the years. >> surprising that the coach did not suspend him. keeping him out of the game, >> hundred and eighty million dollars for maryland schools. that's a lot of money. my classroom. games and a new casino for maryland. million more for education every year. the money goes where it's supposed to. it's the law. this is about our kids. this is about better schools. seven. i'm voting for question seven. i'm voting for question seven.

>> the typical october pattern around here -- cool and dry at night. comfortable during the day. 70 tomorrow. the cloud cover but dry. showers on thursday, leading into friday. that will be gone by the weekend. another high pressure area settles in. >> nice. that is all. [caption

as a pastor, my support for question 6 is rooted in my belief that the government should treat everyone equally. i would not want someone denying my rights based upon their religious views, therefore i should not deny others based upon mine. it's about fairness. this law does not force any church to perform a same sex marriage if it's against their beliefs. and that's what this is about. protecting religious freedom and protecting all marylanders equally under the law. join me in voting for question 6. it's heavy lifting. you start with a democratic senator named ben. by getting bwi-marshall funding for new runways, he's helping us serve 21 million passengers a year, which helps keep 100,000 jobs that depend on the airport, and that means more cargo for more businesses and more skycaps unloading more taxis... welcome to bwi. ...carrying families with more luggage. thanks. it's like he's out here with us. he's my friend, ben.

i hope he's your friend, too. i'm ben cardin, and i approve this message. >> announcer: it's "the tonight show with jay leno," featuring rickey minor and "the tonight show" band. tonight, jay welcomes -- christina aguilera. from "the view," sherri shepherd.