still shut down. that is where the fire happened. we just spoke with the baltimore city fire department smoaksperson, -- spokesperson, kevin cartwright who updated us and said this is now here. and the fire is under control. as you can imagine, during rush hour, there were a lot of people impacted during this fire. >> there were a great deal of vehicles inside the bore at the time this fire actually broke out. and apparently those occupants just left their vehicles and tried to find a way out of the tunnel, which they were successful in doing so. fortunately, none of them suffered any effects of the heavily charged smoke. >> two people were inside the school bus when the fire broke out. and we do know that two people walked out of the tunnel. and they suffered smoke inhalation. they're being treated. but they did not have to be transported to a hospital. right now, again, traffic is severely delayed going northbound. and this is being shut down for

about two hours. so significant delays here. but they are trying to get things back to normal. reporting live from southeast baltimore, kelly mcpherson, wjz eyewitness news. >> all right. thank you, kelly. and our complete coverage continues with sky eye chopper 13 and captain mike perry, with an aerial view of the situation. any smoke still coming out, mike? >> no. at this point, all of the smoke has been taken care of. the fire was placed under control. now, 5 to 10:00 this even --ing. we know fire officials have completely evacuated bore number 4. they were attacking this fire from the fourth bore, the one mark is pointing out now. that is the one to the right. they were attacking from the side. this is that heavy dense, black smoke. this occurred about 4:30 this afternoon. that's the smoke that never really managed to work its way out through the tubes themselves. these vents carried the majority of that smoke out, allowing those folks to escape

that tunnel, without any significant smoke inhalation. that was a pretty good thing that occurred there. what you're seeing there is the traffic that was stuck behind, the 100 people or so standing at the mouth of the tunnel of bore 3. they are getting in their cars. and backing them out of that bore 3. they are allowing them first priority to go through bore 4 to continue on their way. because they have been here the longest. or waiting the longest. now, once they have cleared all of these cars out, the transportation authority police will move in. and they will get that bus. that burned hulk of of a bus that remains just inside the fort mchenry tunnel. we heard fire officials say there was very heavy smoke damage to the inside of the tunnel. and possibly some heat damage from the bus coming from the heavy fire on the bus. transportation authority police and transportation authority workers are going to have to inspect this bore number 3 before they reopen it. so we know that in about a half

hour or so, bore number 4 of the fort mchenry tunnel will be open to all northbound traffic. you can expect major delays because the backup extends well back into baltimore county now. this is after they allow all of this traffic that was sitting behind the fire bus itself to get out of the way. once that traffic continues to move onto open bore number 4, things will slowly start to return to normal. looks like they still have one southbound bore also closed. we really have significant traffic interruptions, both north and southbound. at the fort mchenry tunnel now. only half of its capacity now is capable of being used at this very moment. and as you can see, the delay extends well back into baltimore county. the harbor tunnel throughway is your alternate but that only carries about half the traffic that the mchenry tunnel can carry. this is going to last well into the evening tonight. back to you on tv hill. >> thank you, captain mike

perry, in sky eye chopper 13. let's hear more about the traffic delays and the impact from sharon gibala. >> as you can imagine, the delays are significant at this point. it happened around 4:15 when the bus fire started around 4:15 in the northbound lanes of the fort mchenry tunnel. at first, hay closed -- they closed down four lanes. then the left tube. and the southbound tube, one of the tubes there as well. so we're looking at significant delays. at this point, most of the traffic has been removed from the tunnels. however, traffic is backed up on 95, beyond 395. pretty much back to caton avenue at this point. traffic is being detoured at mccollma street. but you have to wait in a long line of traffic to detour there. you're going to really want to avoid 95 if possible. some alternates would include 895 northbound and the harbor tunnel. but keep in mind, you will find a lot of bailout traffic there. eastbound, another alternate.

but keep in mind, you will find some delays. but not quite as significant as you're going to find now on 95 northbound. hopefully they'll get this cleared shortly. back to you. >> and of course, wjz is following this story. and we will keep you updated all evening. in less than an hour, the rescue operation official began to save the first of the 33 trapped miners in chile. here's a live look at the san jose mine, where the men have been trapped for months inside a room the size of your living room. wjz is following this developing story. sandra hughes is the latest for wjz. >> above ground, it looks like business as usual at camp hope, where relatives of the 33 trapped miners are waiting. the tension is building. because the rescue is just hours away. officials say the first miner could be pulled out by midnight in this newly tested rescue cage. the shaft surrounding it held firm during a test. though there are fears about the integrity of the mine's roof. the plan, one by one, the miners will make the trip 2,000

feet from underground, winched to safety and the surface. and it will take the capsule 25 minutes to get to the bottom. >> between 10 to 15 minutes for the trip from the bottom to the top. >> reporter: officials are dividing the men into two groups. the fittest will be pulled up first. the miners have been put on a diet and on aspirin to avoid blood clotting. they will have to take immediate action once they hit the surface since they have been in the dark for 68 days. >> there could be damage being exposed to this light. perhaps some things can protect their vision. >> reporter: then they'll go directly to a hospital where showers and fresh clothes are waiting. and they'll be examined. maria herrera says there were days when she lost all hope waiting for hear brother. but she says she doesn't want to take away from the joy she is feeling now.

the miners are asking for privacy when they come up to make up for lost time with their loved ones. the celebrations are inevitable. in los angeles, sandra hughes, wjz eyewitness news. >> here now is another live look at the scene of the mine in chile. right at this very moment. you can see they are making preparations. rescue capsule being called the phoenix, named for the missing bird that rose from the ashes. wjz will update the rescue attempts throughout this newscast. she vanished under mystery mysterious circumstances five years ago. the body of tracy tetso was never found. but that is not stopping baltimore county prosecutors from putting her husband on trial for murder. mike hellgren has details from inside the courtroom. mike? >> reporter: wjz has new video of tracy tetso, as well as some of the messages left on her phone, after she disappeared. now, today in court, we learned she was involved in a love triangle in court.

but with that motive behind her murder? >> newly released surveillance video from a walgreens in rosedale shows the last-known images of tracy tetso alive. recorded phone calls played in court, he confronted her after learning she was cheating with a coworker. she told him she wanted to end their marriage. she was supposed to meet that lover the night she disappeared while on the way to a motley crue concert, march 5th, 2005. these are the voice mails the lover left on her cell phone. >> i love you so much. so much. i'd do anything in the world for you. anything. >> sunday, 6:37 p.m. >> girl, you've got me like seriously, seriously worried about you. man, if you can, please, please call me and tell me you're okay. >> it's clear from the evidence that at some point, he became aware that his wife was having

a relationship outside the marriage. >> tracy tetso's boss testified he played phone callsof her husband recorded on the work phone system. he said dennis admitted he followed tracy and tapped the phone at their home, even giving a police officer to give him the address of her lover. jurors also heard my interview with dennis, just days after tracy disappeared. >> i woke up in the morning. she wasn't there. i thought she stayed at her friend's house. people ask me, what do you think? i don't want to think the worse. you don't just disappear. there's no way, you just don't disappear. >> reporter: in court, the tapes said that dennis was too jealous. also accusing her of cheating. >> and this was just a handful of cases tried without a body, making a challenge for the prosecution. mike hellgren, wjz eyewitness news. >> dennis tets o's lawyer objected to allowing jurors to

hear conversations between his client and tracy, but the judge overruled him. a wild chain of events. mary is live in the newsroom with more on whached. >> reporter: police say -- what happened. >> reporter: police say the suspect slammed into several parked cars. 34-year-old shawn williams is now behind bars at central booking, facing a long list of charges. police say he was trying to avoid officers in a stolen suv when he crashed on north avenue. police say then williams ran from the scene and tried to get on board an mta bus. the suv was stolen from washington, d.c., where williams currently lives. vic, back to you. >> okay, mary. thank you. no one was hurt in that. baltimore teachers are just two days away from voting on their propossessed teachers -- propossessed teachers-- proposed teachers contract. oops derek val -- derek valcourt talks about the looming side of the vote.

>> reporter: union officials say most teachers love the contract once they understand it. but there are some teachers who are protesting, feeling that it is being pushed through too fast. >> reporter: city teachers asked to approve a groundbreaking union contract. >> this is a lot of what teachers ask for. >> reporter: teachers union president marietta english says the forms eliminate steps. instead, rewarding teachers based on performance and student achievement. and the contract includes raises, but not everyone is thrilled. so far, 135 teachers have signed an online petition, to postpone the vote. >> i'm not asking to take it off the table. i'm asking for a delay. >> reporter: petition organizer robin big ham thinks it includes excellent things for teachers. but she feels it is being rushed through. >> it's really not enough time to decide whether something this radical is good for us,

good for the students and good for the city of baltimore. >> union leaders support the contract. though the teacher evaluation process still hasn't been ironed out by state education officials, english insists there is nothing to fear. >> we may help shape that so it is their feature. so it does not just have test scores as the only means by which student achievement is measured. >> i think at least a month should be given to really have a serious communitywise discussion -- community wide discussion about whether baltimore wants to go this direction. >> vote yes on thursday. >> teachers can cast early votes tomorrow at the union headquarters. but the actual official voting will happen on thursday, from noon to 3:00, over at poly technic institute. derek valcourt, wjz eyewitness news. >> if approved by the teachers

union, the contract would then be submitted for final approval. it has been another spring- like october evening. a live look outside now. dent get too use-- don't get too used to it. things are going to change. wjz has live first warning weather coverage. >> well, you can see it, clear as a bell. we had a few clouds move through the region. between 2:00 and 3:00. that was actually a front. take a look at showers. a few showers popped up. cleared out. dryer and cooler air is moving in. north winds now alt 5. that continues to bring a cooler and dryer air. tomorrow, a beautiful day. but thursday, that's going downhill. bernadette has a look at that. >> it's not going to last forever. we have rain heavy at times. and also the winds kicking up. now, this is going to come up the coast. somewhat like a nor'easter. and what we're thinking out of it. not only is it going to tap

into the cooler air in place. but colder air. and highs by friday, may not get out of the 50s. we'll have a complete forecast coming up now. back now inside. >> still to come tonight on wjz eyewitness news. bad medicine. a family says a vaccine disabled their daughter. what they want the supreme court to do. on the loose. baltimore city police need your help to track down a brazen serial robbery suspect. >> riding coattails. i'm pat warren. coming up on eyewitness news. the o'malley ehrlich influence in the baltimore county executive's race. >> and midweek weather changes coming. don't miss the updated first warning weather forecast. ,,,,,,

tonight, baltimore police are asking for your help to track down a man accused of several robberies. weijia jiang has more on the suspect and his m.o. >> police say he has been tracking several stores for a month now. and he's using the same method of attack every time. >> police say this is the man behind several armed robberies in baltimore. they say in each case, the suspect has gone into a royal farms convenience store. whipped out a gun or knife and demanded cash. >> the suspect goes into each of the convenience stores after midnight. normally, the clerk is the only person in the store. >> i just find it odd that he's fixated with the store where there is many places he could be going. but he's the only one to answer

that question. >> reporter: detectives believe the suspect lives in the hamden area, where all of the robberies have happened, including the stores alt 41st street and keswcc avenue. john carroll has more. >> cops are there all the time. but he hasn't gotten caught. >> reporter: police say the most recent case happened here on cold spring lane, next to loyola university. they say the suspect is becoming more violent every time he strikes. >> in one of the robberies which is very troubling to us, he did attempt with the store clerk. >> they worry the suspect will hit up even more stores and soon. >> police search anyone with information about who this man is and where he might be to report it immediately. reporting in baltimore, weijia jiang, wjz eyewitness news. >> once again, if you have information, police ask that you call them. the pride of baltimore 2 is back in town. the schooner sailed into the inner harbor.

the pride 2 visited 16 ports this summer and helped promote water, conservation and education. tomorrow will set sail in the schooner race. marching forward. with a $25,000 prize and nationwide attention. the university of maryland marching band beats out dozens of other colleges for its theme of hawaii five-0. jessica kartalija reports from college park with more on what the victory means. >> reporter: good evening, everyone. thanks to cbs, there has been plenty of excitement around the campus here at the university of maryland, as the school's band takes center stage. >> and the winner is, the university of maryland marching band. congratulations, terps, you just won $25,000. >> an unforgettable moment. >> it was up there on the screen. and like, we won. wow.

>> members of the university of maryland marching band celebrate monday, as the winner of cbs's hawaii five-0 contest are announced during the hit show. >> everyone is like, whoo! >> it was like, what just happened. it was really insane. >> more than 40 college bands from 33 states, submitted footage of their performance from the hawaii five-0 theme song. the mighty sound of maryland performed the song while sell -- spelling book 'em dano. >> this is really the recognition we deserve. >> in three weeks, they learned how to march, memorize it, and won $25,000. >> money that will go toward new uniforms, which cost more than $125,000. >> 13 years is a long time to have a suit. i don't know very many people that have a 13-year-old suit hanging in their closet in their home. so it is time for us to

redesign and get something new for this band. >> reporter: band members say winning shows maryland's dedication to sports and the arts. and boosts the band ra port on- - raport on campus. >> it doesn't matter where you come from. we are here and we are open to whoever wants to be part of this. >> reporter: the tape that was sent to cbs was a recording of the performance the band did at the halftime at the maryland versus navy game at m&t bank stadium. at the university of maryland, college park, i'm jessica kartalija, wjz eyewitness news. >> now, the band says it will have more fundraisers to raise the additional money needed for new uniforms. >> that's a lot of uniforms. congratulations to them. and of course, that $25,000 is a start. >> good job. let's take a look at temps. weather is going to be beautiful in the next day. that's about it. 76 now. north winds at 5. cooling down and drying out. at least for a while. i'll have the forecast after this. ,,,, eaks to send jobs over seas.

,,,, i think we need tax breaks to send kids to college. so i worked for a $2,500 tax credit to help pay for college. fought to get pell grants expanded and insisted that college loans go directly to kids instead of through banks. i'm barbara mikulski. i approve this message. because it's not about the next election,

it's about the next generation. right? yeah!!! bob ehrlich says he wants to fix maryland. but he increased state spending by record amounts. ehrlich raised $3 billion in taxes and fees... including property taxes...

and a 40% increase in college tuition. and now he's made over $1 billion in new promises... with no plans to pay for them... except for cutting education. cuts that will lay off teachers and increase class sizes. that's not a budget. and bob ehrlich's not the kind of leader... we can trust. winds have shifted to the north. getting dryer and cooler air after a high of 81. cooled down just a tad.

cooler air. even though it's pretty warm. it will begin to cool down. pretty chilly air will flow into the region over the next 12 to 24 hours. still 68 in washington. dew points still in the mid- 50s. tomorrow, beautiful pleasant day. normal high, 68 degrees. it will be about that. down to the south and southwest. northeast pressure here. getting moisture from the gulf of mexico. it's going to head off across the ohio valley. eventually take shape off the atlantic coast. as the front goes through the region, kind of stalls out. that will help to feed the storm moving off to the east/northeast. talk about a pretty good chance we'll have steady rain and windy conditions here on thursday.

once that low reaches the coast, it will pump in all of that moisture off the atlantic ocean. the breeze picks up. rainy, damp day. you can see it raining out in kentucky, western virginia now. only a matter of time. tomorrow, should see plenty of other sunshine. tomorrow night, clouds moving in. ask on thursday, that's when the rain will be here. looks like pretty much an all- day event. looks like leftover showers on friday. tell be windy and much cooler, -- it will be windy and much cooler thursday and friday. garrett county, mountain areas in the 40s. some of the higher elevations. north of us, pa and new york. may see some snow flakes, above 2,000, 3,000 feet. it's going to be chilly. once that storm leaves, it will get much, much nicer. it's a very small, compact storm. and hurricane winds only about 15 miles. heading up now to the yucatan. eventually, it's going to head right through cuba as it gets pushed by this trough. and high pressure to the north. we'll track it across cuba.

and eventually by the end of this week into the weekend. it will be downgraded to a depression. eventually, in a low-pressure system. it may bring rain to extreme southern florida on thursday and friday. we'll keep watching it. still may be an entity by the weekend, though. winds on the bay tomorrow. and small craft advisory. winds up to 20 knots. tonight, generally clear. temperatures down in the upper to mid-40s. tomorrow, lots of sunshine. beautiful, normal day. 68 degrees. enjoy. >> thank you, bob. still to come tonight on wjz's eyewitness news. big-time rush. >> put in your ear plugs. you've never heard such screaming as four teenage heart throbs show up alt an elementary school. that's coming up next. tunnel trouble. a bus fire inside the fort mchenry tunnel. a live report from the scene. less than an hour until the rescue operations began at that live mine in chile. ,,,,,,,,,,,,

it is 6:30. 76 degrees. and clear. good evening, everyone. thanks for staying with wjz. here are some of the stories people are talking about

tonight. of course, we want to update the breaking news we told you about earlier this evening. a fire inside fort mchenry tunnel, during the rush hour. vic, the school bus caught on fire inside bore number 3, which is a northbound lane, closest to the tunnel. that is still shut down. but the other northbound lane, which is closest to me where i'm standing is now open. the fire start just around quarter to 5:00. there were two people inside the school bus. and they were able to walk out of the tunnel on their own. suffering from smoke inhalation. we were told that other people were stranded inside their cars. they were able to walk out of their tunnel, make sure they were safe and go back inside and get out of the tunnel. so fire crews could continue working. right now, that bus is still in the trouble -- tum. traffic is moving along. but still quite a backup. people going northbound were stuck here for more than two

hours during rush hour. reporting live from southeast baltimore, kelly mcpherson, wjz eyewitness news. plete complete coverage continues now with sky eye chopper 13. >> they have been allowed to leave the area. bore number 4 is now open. maintenance people are trying to set up barriers so that when they reopen i-95, everyone the understand clearly how to get through bore number 4. we do know that the tow truck is on the way to remove this burnt bus from bore number 3. fire personnel are remaining with it. and we do know maintenance people from the fort mchenry tunnel are inspecting where that fire was. there is concern about smoke damage and possibly structural damage to inside bore number 3 of the fort mchenry tunnel. that could be an issue later on. but right now, fort mchenry personnel are getting ready to open bore number 4. they're

going to allow northbound 95 traffic to resume. it is now going to be taken off of key avenue. or key highway. major, major delays along northbound 95. we see the delay extends well back below the baltimore beltway. heavy traffic along the other tunnel. the other tunnel that runs through here. but right now, the fort mchenry, as you can see, completely backed up. traffic coming off it. key highway, as this situation continues to develop. but it looks like it is clearing up. and they'll have one -- all southbound tubes open. and everything restored to normal. and at least one northbound tube restored in the next half hour or so. back to you on tv hill. >> and wjz will have the latest on the investigation. the cause of the fire tonight at 11:00. the other developing story tonight, in just minutes issue the rescue operation could begin to bring the first of the trapped miners in chile, back to the surface, for the first time in weeks. the story is being followed

around the world. mary is in the newsroom with the latest on the rescue attempt. mary? >> vic, beginning in just about a half an hour. the men will take a dangerous 20-minute ride from the collapsed cave to freedom. the mining minister hopes to have the first man out within the half hour or so. firstut out will -- first out will be the first miners. next will be the 10 who are weakest or ill. the 33 men became trapped on august 5th. the rescue capsule has been successfully tested all day today. cbs 2 news reporter seth doan has this in mind. and this report was filed just a short time ago. >> the climax of this incredible rescue operation, one of the most complex ever attempted is drawing ever closer. university, engineers successfully tested that rescue capsule, several times. they found the capsule didn't spin as they worried it might. setting the stage for a

possible rescue. tonight, underground, soon they'll start fasting for that 2,000-foot journey to the surface. and on the surface, hospitals are being readied and exam room was even created to be as dark as a movie theater to mimic the conditions of the mine. meanwhile, the world has focused on this desolate strip of the desert, looking forward to a possible rescue tonight. seth doan, cbs news, at the san jose mine, chile. >> it will get under way just shortly. family members say the last miner out will be the man who was shift chief when the mine collapsed in august. vic, back to you. >> very exciting news, mary. thank you very much. the entire round trip should take about an hour. well, it was over almost before it began. the army major charged in the

fort hood rampage appears in court but just brie -- briefly. victims' families will have to wait to face the doctor who once live maryland immediate. >> the defense team for alleged shooter major nidal hasan has allegedly asked for a delay. >> the investigating officer gave the defense until midnight tonight to file a brief in support of its motion for continuance. >> reporter: the investigating officer will hear arguments wednesday and make a decision. hassan said nothing during his appearance. dressed in army fatigues and a knit cap stretched down over his ears. sketch artist was allowed in the room for the proceedings. >> he was very, very pale. so pale his 5:00 shadow had lost color. it was a light, light blue. >> reporter: victims were bracing themselveses for when the proceedings finally get under way. >> we hear the witnesses speak about it and to hear what my brother lived through, it's going to be really hard.

>> reporter: hassan, an army psychiatrist is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder, for the worst shooting on a military base. media and base personnel were kept from getting a good look at hasan. >> he is still in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the chest down after two officers shot him. one of them, sergeant kimberly munly, was injured and is expected to testify. the equivalent of a civilian grand jury is expected to hear this in three weeks and will determine if hasan has a full trial f. that happens, he could face the death penalty. manuel gallegus, wjz eyewitness news. >> hasan trained to be a psychiatrist in bethesda. four men are stabbed during a fight. the fight broke out in the thirsty turtle bar. in it, another bar where the four men ages 19 to 23 were stabbed. the injuries are not life- threatening.

police are still investigating. baltimore county voters get a chance to hear the democrat and republican candidates for county executive today, over who is best to lead the county in the state. political reporter pat warren talked to the candidates today about a possible split among democratic voters. >> reporter: democrat kevin cageitz. -- caminitz. >> i think i'm the better republican to manage this county in these times. >> i'm a moderate republican. so i think probably my temperament and my philosophical background is -- will resonate very well with the voters. >> reporter: on a ballot, headlined by the o'malley- ehrlich ticket, with the popularity of that gubernatorial ticket, influenced the outcome of the race for baltimore conty executive. >> i think by looking at all of the signs around the county, and all of the bumper stickers, you have to feel like bob ehrlich is doing extremely well. >> of course, bob grew up in baltimore county. and i've known bob for a long time.

but you know, we're running our race and making sure we're in all parts of the county. >> reporter: that's not to underestimate the influence of martin o'malley. >> we've had great unity in the party. >> turnout is going to be very important for me in areas that are traditionally republican, traditionally conservative democrat. it could be swing democrats. >> reporter: for both candidates, the mood of the voters bears watching. >> when times are tough, it's really not time to have on-the- job training. we want someone to have job experience. and obviously i have that background. >> sort of not unlike in professional sports where if you have a bad team and bad year, you're eagerly looking to the draft and the lookies that -- rookies that are coming along. and i think this is what is happening. >> all other possibilities aside, traditionally, the one who wins the primary becomes the county executive. >> thank you, pat. check in for complete coverage 2010. for updates and the latest

polls, log onto wjz.com. time now for a quick look at some of the stories you'll find in the baltimore sun. a look at maryland's role in the google-proposed wind farm project. how the terps are preparing for saturday's game against clemson. and what it's like to cook for 75,000 people. a look inside the kitchens at m&t bank stadium. for these stories and more, read the baltimore sun. and remember, you can look for the updated forecast from wjz's first warning weather team. talk about a big-time rush. the team idol band by that name played. not one student remains seated. and the band even let some of them storm the stage. ♪ [ music ] >> big-time rush is hot with young people. >> we're so happy to be here. this is the first stop. >> it must have been the envy of every school in the country when they performed today at st. margaret's school. the bel air elementary is one

of nine nationwide. >> i don't even know. i'm just like flabbergasted right now. it's crazy. they're so nice. and so down-to-earth. >> after four songs on stage, some students get to meet the band up close. and the editor of the school paper interviewed them. one questioned how to pursue a music career. >> you just gotta keep with it. you just can't give up. there's going to be so many nos, so many bad times. but if you stay persistent. >> what gifts did they get from fans? >> it's like a soda can pop thing. >> why would a catholic elementary school allow in a rock band during school hours? it's because the diocese believes this wholesome entertainment, no problem out of content and a fun way to celebrate the school's 100th anniversary. >> during of the last song, the band even led them up to the stage. and even though sheriff's deputies were on hand, not one thing went awry.

the band had a special message for maryland fans. >> what's up, maryland. big time rush here. we wouldn't be here without you guys. >> hopefully you guys are watching the show and stuff. >> we love you. see you guys soon. >> god bless. >> in bel air, suzanne collins, wjz eyewitness news. >> well, the band's special appearance was sponsored by cbs radio station, mix 106 and wal grebes. >> i-- walgreens. >> i feel so out of it. my mick loadion days -- nickelodeon days have passed. i didn't know this band. >> they're on my ipod. >> yeah, right. the controversy over vaccines goes before the supreme court. cooldown on the way. i'll have the exclusive first warning five-day forecast. ,, look at you.

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between childhood vaccines and seizures and autism? there their a link? some believe there is. hannahwitz is now 18 years old. her parents say she suffered

seizures after her third dose of the dtp vaccine as an infant. they want to sue the drug's manufacturer, pfizer. but a 1986 law makes drug makers immune to lawsuits in order to keep them from being tied up in court. they nose around a lot of maryland. this evening, alex demetrick reports, the mta's bomb- sniffing dogs have a new place to call home. >> reporter: nosey is exactly what maryland's transportation administration police want in a dog. >> they are trained to sniff out. that dog will pick up what equipment cannot pick up. they are that sharp. >> reporter: now they have a new home to give that nose a rest. a brand-new kennel. not to mention, plenty of room to train and cut loose. >> initially, they received three months while they're at tsa before the officer arrived. and then the officer trains

with them for 10 weeks. >> unlike most police dogs, mta's canines work in a unique environment. >> both outside and in. from marc trains to the subway, buses and light rail. >> these dogs are not trained to do patrol work. we try to get these dogs used to being around people. it's one of the first things we do when we get back is acclimate them to being around people. >> and focus on sniffing out explosive devices and hardened targets that pass through a lot of critical infrastructure. above and below ground. alex demetrick, wjz eyewitness news. >> and the k-9 unit's new homes is a step up from their old is a step up from their old digs i'm frank kratovil and i approve this message. the real andy harris. his past attacks have been called deceptive, his new attack, false. harris voted for deregulation increasing our electric bills by 72% it's not surprising,

harris always sides with the big guys. he opposes cracking down on wall street and supports tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas. harris even opposed making big insurance cover cancer screenings. andy harris' extreme ideas will cost us.

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in. here's bob for the rest of the five-day. >> enjoy tomorrow. because thursday looks like a very wet, nasty day. and chilly. 68, 47. very normal day tomorrow. actually, normals are 68 and 34. 61 with rain, wind on thursday. and on friday morning. 59 and breezy. 63. and 65. sunshine returns. and dryer weather for the weekend. looks good. denise? >> all right. thank you, bob. [ male announcer ] martin o'malley sworn in. inherits a billion-dollar surplus, low unemployment. o'malley signs the biggest tax hike in maryland history. raids chesapeake bay fund to cover spending. gives raises to top aides. business climate ranks 45th worst in the nation. now 200,000 jobs lost. o'malley covers up jobs report that proved maryland's economy stalled. if re-elected, o'malley will raise taxes again. whether he does, is up to you.

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ravens get ready to face this ranks expected to be better than expected. all pro should be back from injury after he sits out one more game. but they have played well in past defense. helping the ravens rank toward the top. and optimism is on the rise. >> helps to have a little depth. and competition that corners specifically. ken hamlin. going forward, you get kind of optimistic and excited about the pieces. but i guess the point i'm trying to make is, it's the whole that matters. we've got to make sure we incorporate these guys back in. and get better as a group back

there. they will be out to stop a pass. he was new england's super bowl mvp five years ago. he's back in new england after a trade last night. for baltimore, a trip back to the place, where they won a big play-off game this january. it's a rematch here. coverage kicks off alt 1:00. when the coverage continues. join us. our special post-game show with highlights, analysis and reaction, all here on wjz sunday. baseball play-offs will be paired down to the final four tonight. texas plays at tampa bay in the decisive game of their american league division series. the winner moves on. the national league finalists are set. cox on the right saw his braves get the winning run on the base. but melky cabrera hits a ground to third.

they advance to face the phillies in the n.l. championship series. and bobby cox says goodbye. heading into retirement. 22 in atlanta. no doubt a hall of fame career. in philly today, a workout for charlie manual's team. an afternoon practice at citizens bank park. phillies want to stay sharp. that means six games for them. racing history on display. at the indianapolis speedway. present day to the 1911 walk that won the first 8500. 24 different manufacturers have built victoria in the entry over the years. they just go faster now. but that's pretty cool. >> that is really cool. >> that is really cool. >> looked like a ,,,, eaks to send jobs over seas.

>> that is really cool. >> looked like a ,,,, i think we need tax breaks to send kids to college. so i worked for a $2,500 tax credit to help pay for college. fought to get pell grants expanded and insisted that college loans go directly to kids instead of through banks. i'm barbara mikulski. i approve this message.

because it's not about the next election, it's about the next generation. right? yeah!!!

bob ehrlich says he wants to fix maryland. but he increased state spending by record amounts. ehrlich raised $3 billion in taxes and fees... including property taxes... and a 40% increase in college tuition. and now he's made over $1 billion in new promises... with no plans to pay for them... except for cutting education. cuts that will lay off teachers and increase class sizes. that's not a budget. and bob ehrlich's not the kind of leader... we can trust. don't miss the cbs prime time lineup tonight at 10:00. it is the good wife. that's it at 11:00. >> for bob and mark.