it was beautiful. >> that storm on christmas eve came as a surprise. we did get a white christmas for many people. another winter storm is on the way. there is a mix of snow and sleet up to the north. this is the first of the snow that is building in. right now temperatures are close to the freezing mark. we could see an icy mix. minor accumulations are possible around the baltimore area. highs today, 38 to 42. watch out for slippery conditions. >> we are looking at a nice

commute. the north side, 54 miles per hour throughout the parkville region. everything running smoothly on 70 in towards the beltway. this is the beltway at york road. very light volume. this is the j.f.x. at ruxton road. 55 on 95 down to the 895 split. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> a man accused of killing his son will be back in court this morning. there'll be a hearing today. man said he dropped his son as he tried to put them in a playpen. the baby had fractured ribs and

bruises and don't match up with that story. >> a christmas morning shooting leaves one man dead in glen bernie. kim dacey joins us live with details. >> police said it happened around 6:00 a.m. yesterday when an intruder broke into the business on baltimore annapolis boulevard. and man was found shot to death in front of a place in glen bernie. they said the man broke into the store not knowing somebody was inside. that was the store's owner, jim butler. they got into an altercation inside the business and philip was eventually shot. philip eventually collapsed in the parking lot. he had been having difficulties

with people breaking into the stores and this time he happened to be there when it happened. philip had a vast criminal record including theft and various drug offenses. so far no charges have been filed in this case. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> there were two separate christmas day shootings. what happened on druid park lake drive. officers found a male suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. no word as to a suspect or a possible motive. there's a shooting in west baltimore. and now was found with a gunshot wound to his upper body. no word this morning on his condition. we have an update on a

christmas eve double shooting in east baltimore. one of the victims has been identified. he was shot multiple times and later died at the hospital. a second victim walked into a local hospital with gunshot wounds to her stomach. she is expected to recover. >> president obama is cutting his vacation short. hallie jackson is live with the latest. it is not just the president returning tomorrow. >> congress is heading backed to washington tomorrow. any plan may come down to the wire. president obama spent part of his christmas greeting troops in hawaii.

tonight he leaves for washington and a state of gridlock as lawmakers struggle to come to a compromise. members of the house and senate are heading back to capitol hill tomorrow. >> everybody can pull off and drink some eggnog and have some christmas cookies. >> and return to washington after john boehner failed to get enough support for a plan b that would raise taxes on those making more than a million dollars a year. >> it begin to address our nation's crippling debt. >> with the january 1 deadline quickly approaching, some are worried we could fall off. >> it would be the most colossal act of congressional irresponsibility in a long time

if that happens. >> some strong words from senator lieberman. the president is expected to arrive tomorrow morning. >> how promising does is look that they will find a solution? >> we have heard president obama and speaker john boehner calling each other optimist. 50% of americans do that think both sides will come to an agreement. kind of a trend among the public perception. >> hallie jackson, thank you. >> you have only a few days to save hundred dollars with the homestead tax credit. it stems from legislation

enacted back in 2007 by the state general assembly. >> 5:07. tornadoes ripped through alabama disrupting christmas. >> one of the first at normandy. >> this is a live picture at liberty road.

>> welcome back to 11 news

today. 5:09. 36 degrees downtown. the clouds are building in. of rain and a mix snow moving into virginia. let's look at the temperatures right now. we can see icy mix. 32 at b.w.i. marshall. 30 in gaithersburg. watch for a rain-snow mix into much of the state for the morning hours. temperatures in the low 50's this afternoon in ocean city. it's a changeover to rein in baltimore -- it should

changeover to rain in baltimore. >> it was hardly a silent night on christmas for residence in mobile, alabama, after taking a direct hit from a tornado. several buildings were damaged. no injuries or fatalities have been reported. people in some areas of texas had a white christmas. 1-3 inches were reported across the area. there were several fender benders. >> hi what has lost a great

character actor -- hollywood has lost a great character actor, charles durning. "tootsie" and "family guy" and "rescue me." he was taken prisoner in the battle of the bulge. charles durning was 89 years old. >> i had no idea that he had been in d-day. >> 5:12. a possible price increase in the dairy industry may leave you in tears. >> we will check on your morning commute. have a good night. here you go. you, too.

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>> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> not a bad start to your boarding commute. in terms of delays on 70, 63 miles per hour at 29. 62 as you get to the beltway. 55 on the beltway down towards 70. and i start on the northeast corner, 54 miles per hour.

this is 95 at the fort mchenry. no delays on the harrisburg expressway down to the beltway. on to the j.f.x., not bad at all into town. 95 checks out ok at the 895 split. area bridges of checking out just fine. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. ava says the weather is going to change. she has more on that. we go to dave allen first. >> we have some diversions on the number 19 bus. the number 10 bus is diverting for a water main break. looking good for the after

christmas commute. metro subway is on time. now here's ava marie. >> thank you, dave. there could be more trouble concerns today. we are tracking the rain across richmond as the snow continues to fall into northern virginia and is making its way into maryland. i think most of this is not reaching the ground. but it does show the trend. things are starting to move into the state. we could see some snow and some sleet. the roads could be at their slickest. let's talk about the temperatures.

it is cold enough that we could see snow at the airport. 36 downtown. 31 in westminster. normally the temperatures get colder as you get higher in the atmosphere. we have to watch out for that. here's a look at the forecast. mix inxpecting it wintry the mountains all day long. southern pennsylvania could also see an icy mix. 40 degrees around baltimore. rain into the afternoon. most of the accumulation will be in the mountains. they could see anywhere from 1-2

inches around hagerstown. baltimore should see minor accumulations. there could be some slick spots on the roads tomorrow morning. minor accumulation in baltimore. friday looks dry. watching for snow on saturday. >> retailers expect a busy day today. many will come armed with gift cards. fliers may have an easier time at airports in 2013.

averaged travelers can harry to their planes without removing their shoes. there will be a couple of hurdles. you have to get past a bomb- sniffing dogs and an agent. no word if bwi thurgood marshall will be part of the expansion in the new year. dairy prices could double in just a few weeks. >> soon as shoppers to be taking a detour around the dairy aisle. that's because prices could double if congress does not pass the farm bill. >> was based on the 1949

production processes of milk production. >> if lawmakers do not come to an agreement, washington will be forced to pay farmers based on outdated calculations. ilkabout $8 per gallon for mel sometime after january 1. >> we get milk. i have a son and he likes it. i will start getting only soy milk. >> those customers could spell trouble for the dairy industry. >> dairy farmers will see an increase in their income but it could force individuals to find

substitutes for milk. >> cheese is big in my house. >> i would still continue to buy them. >> we do not need one more thing going up in price. >> sarah sampson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> $3.65 a gallon is the national average price for a gallon of milk. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. would you continue to buy milk no matter how high is the price goes, would you consider all turner products like soy milk? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. jen. go to >> ellen braitman has this

morning's bloomberg business report. >> christmas is over so let the returns began. you may want to wait a few days before heading back to the stores. today is the worst day to return unwanted gifts because lions are the longest. return policies at some stores are getting tighter, especially target and sears. holiday retail sales were up less than a % from last year. worries over the fiscal cliff and hurricane sandy disrupting shopping. don't forget to recycle the old devices you do not want. a 30% rise in e-waste.

lawmakers headed back to washington tomorrow. stocks continued to fall on concern that time is running out. anger from instagram users may lead to a class action lawsuit. the move prompted the company to dial back the changes after so much backlash. i am ellen braitman with the bloomberg business report. >> 32 degrees at the airport. >> and extreme tale of making amends in helping struggling families.

>> we have all done things we wish we could take back. >> one person is making amends for a deed done decades ago and helping families this holiday season. >> wait, wait, wait. this story does not start off cute and cuddly. it started off at a kmart with a grinch-like deed. this former thief madoff of close to $200 worth of merchandise. >> i thought that was the gra eat.

>> it was bad that they stole but they sent a check apologizing for what they did. >> care bork also appreciated the apology and has chosen to take that money and donated it to families. >> i think it is great. everybody need some help. >> there is one more thing he needs from us -- forgiveness. >> i would say the apology is accepted. we don't hold any bad intention against anyone. >> what a nice story. it was weighing heavily on the person. >> 5:28.

a christmas morning shooting in anne arundel county. >> we will have details coming up. >> we are keeping an eye on the radar.

>> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 5:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i am jennifer franciotti. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. ava is tracking the weather. >> it makes all the difference on the roads. it is minnick rain in southern maryland. -- it is mainly rain

in southern maryland. you can see the splotches of gray. that is showing how the snow is trying to build in. 36 degrees downtown. possibly some minor accumulations across the baltimore area. then a rain event. >> that is a bad deal for the roads. >> let's take a look at 70. eastbound traffic moving well as you approach the beltway. 55 on the northwest corner at 795. the rest of the major roadways

look great. 95 at the fort mchenry, no problems. the j.f.x. is in great shape towards the coldspring area. no problems at ruxton road. this is 295, 55 miles per hour. we will keep you posted on any problems as they develop. >> police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in glen bernie. >> kim dacey joins us live with details. >> an intruder broke into a business. that intruder was confronted by the store owner and was shot. christmas morning, police investigate the death of byron philip of chester.

he was found shot to death. police say on tuesday morning he broke into the store not knowing that somebody was inside. that summit was identified as the store's owner, jim butler. police say the other and philip got into an altercation inside the business and that philip was eventually shot. he has been having difficulty with people breaking into the store, which police have responded to. this time somebody broke in and he was there. philip had a criminal record including theft and various drug offenses and court appearances for robbery and credit-card fraud. police say so far no charges

have been filed in this case. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> authorities have recovered human remains inside were a deadly trap was left for firefighters in new york. police believe the remains are cheryl spengler. her brother is accused of setting the fires and ambushing the first responders. there has been a typewritten note left by william spengler saying he wanted to burn down the neighborhood. the rifle used in the attack is the same type as the one used in the newtown elementary school shooting. >> officers from surrounding jurisdictions philbin so that every newtown police officer

could spend christmas with their families. they have been working nonstop since the shooting. dozens of people are also trying to pitch in. free panda bears were passed out to children on christmas eve. >> he served as bishop of bridgeport, connecticut. the archbishop said he was ever mindful of his previous conversation. >> my heart is with all the folks in newtown and asking the lord to give them healing and to let them know our solidarity with them in prayer.

they have been inundated with so many things. our the y need are prayers. >> christmas day is a day of volunteering for the jewish community. families prepared winter care packages and stuffed teddy bears for homeless shelters. organizers say the day was important for the young children who participated. >> i have two young daughters. i want them to understand that the holidays are about giving back to everyone. >> more than 1000 care packages were assembled. this is the eighth year for the

event. >> 32 degrees at b.w.i. >> exercising to work off the extra holiday pounds can also stimulate your mind. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. would you continue to buy milk no matter how high the price goes, or would you consider alternative products like soy milk? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> this is a live picture of the west side.

>> welcome back to 11 news today.

5:40. 36 degrees downtown. the clouds are in place but the precipitation has not started falling. the rain is starting to build them through southern virginia. this mix is now pushing into maryland. this could be an icy makeix. the amounts could see -- the mountains could see 4-6 inches. minor accumulations in baltimore. 40 degrees will be the high today in baltimore. more details when we come back. >> exercise is good for your body.

56 people went on an expedition for least four days and then left their smartphones and laptops at home. researchers found those taking a test after being outside for four days performed better. part of the brain gets clouded by the constant interaction with technology. dietitians say holiday menus are often packed with, how church and fats. -- with carbohydrates and fats. they can eat before attending a party. alcoholic drinks could stimulate your appetite.

>> 5:42. most of us could use some time to unwind. one not had to the movies -- one not had to the movies -- why not head to the

>> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> the roads are shaping up pretty nicely. volume is on the lighter side. this is the west side. 59 -- 55 miles per hour on the west side. 63 as you make your way eastbound on 70 in towards the beltway. this is 895 at the harbor tunnel. problem free.

no problems on the harrisburg expressway, 62 miles per hour. those speeds continue down to the beltway. southbound traffic is building just a bit on 95 from the white marsh area. 55 miles per hour on 295 southbound down towards 195. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. dave allen has a check of the mta. >> the number 19 bus is delayed at this hour. the 23 bus is diverting at onroe.in and lom everything else is on time. marc trains and metro subway. now here is ava marie. >> conditions on the roads will

be the deteriorating throughout the morning. a storm system is moving in. right now the rain is moving into southern maryland and richmond. we're starting to see the rain- line.snow the biggest concern will be the mountains. it is cold enough at the surface for some of the snow to stick. 32 at b.w.i. marshall. 30 in gaithersburg. it is always colder as you get higher in the atmosphere. we are talking a wintry mix north and west of baltimore.

52 this afternoon in ocean city. baltimore, a high of 40 degrees. it will stay a wintry mix in the mountains today. there is some accumulation possible around baltimore. about an inch or less expected and then we will changeover to rain. through about noon i would worry about any ice or snow on the road. into hagerstown, 2-4 inches of snow could fall. in baltimore, rain, sleet, and snow. then we become all rain into the afternoon. it wintry mix late as

temperatures drop to 40 downtown. watch out for slick spots on the roads. in other storm moves in on saturday. this could be pure snow. >> thank you. you may want to find something to do. >> why not had to the movies? we have the holiday box office preview. >> ♪ i dreamed a dream >> getting a bigger stage in "les miserables." tom hooper is at the helm. hugh jackman is among the cast telling the story of broken

dreams and lost love. it is rated pg-13. >> i am going to give you a reward. >> jamie fixx gets a license to kill. he plays a southern slave. he is released to a bounty hunter. it is rated r. >> it is an omen. >> what is it an omen of? mpending doom. "parental guidance." >> it is the sacrifices you make that keep a family together. it is rated pg. >> tractor pulls. >> matt damon it tries to tip the balance of power. a small town has been hit hard.

it should be easy as pie to buy out the farmers so his country can drill for gas. everybody on the farm starts dying. "promised land" is rated r. >> "print of guidance" -- " parental guidance" looks a hysterical. >> the ravens are back to work. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. good luck.

>> time to get to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked, would you continue to buy milk no matter how high the price goes, or would you consider alternative products like soy milk?

>> keep sending us your responses. >> coming up -- >> good morning. the ravens will be back to work today. when they get back to work, their mind when not be on a losing streak. all those things were put to bed a few days ago. the mindset is getting ready for the bengals on sunday appeared there is a much to be gained against the bengals. the ravens need to win and then need the -- baltimore is a banged-up group. maybe the ravens should take it easy. >> i think an opportunity to

play on the road like this in a tough environment. it is a game in the division. that is something that will help us build up our calluses a little bit for the playoffs. it will be a plus for us. >> be day in the nba yesterday. a rematch of the final from a year ago. the heat posting the thunder. and matchup of first-place teams on the christmas day. first quarter. james puts this one down. 7-0 heat early. he gets fouled hard. westbrook not happy. miami up 3. durant gets by lebron james.

lebron james finds an open chris bosh. that is sports. have a great day. >> chris this goes on after a tragedy -- christmas goes on after a tragedy. >> holiday shopping continues. >> taking stocking stuffers to a new level. >> one think that could slow down the shopping is the weather. >> we will be checking on your morning commute.