this is the break news on the future of the baltimore grand prix, they terminated the contract with the organizers of the popular race. we have more on that decision and what it will mean for the raising fans. >> mike, the city said that they would do this, but the baltimore city did not get the act together and the mayor made good on that threat, but he wants to see the race continue under a new organization 6789. >> the group that organized the grand prix in downtown baltimore is facing a dozen lawsuits and has about 12 million in debt and now the city has terminated the five- year contract with the baltimore raising development. the mayor said that they owe the city $950,000 for services and 487971 for taxes and the

$250,000 raising event fee. it was disappointing for those that follow the race. >> the private company is not able to pay the bills and the number one concern is thousand to get the tax money paid. >> the mayor said in a statement that the managers have not put the company on a sustainable path forward. the baltimore raising development is under new control, but now it is a little too late too soon, the state has a tax lien. >> when they owe money $0 the tax man, they are in trouble. >> the race did bring positive coverage to the area, but for them to continue in baltimore, any organizers would have to have the approval of the city

of baltimore and the indy car. >> thank you, mike. we will continue to follow those breaking developments, we will have update as wjz point point com. the sky eye chopper, is it any better as far as traffic out there? >> looks like they are moving that tractor trailer stopped here. they are about to be able the move this out of the way and let traffic start to flow again. a truck pulled over when it was leaking a substance from the back of the box truck. they don't know what it was, but there was a sticker on the side of the truck, heavy and they quickly responded and tried to determine what was on

board, but for the last 2 1/2 hours, the traffic has been pretty much stopped, completely, coming from the indianapolis area. there is the gridlock, looking like the scene is clearing up. expect the traffic to keep moving. the areas will continue and looks like they are moving and it should start to move in the next hour or so. >> thank you, captain mike. >> that is live from sky chopper and we will keep you updated. tens of thousands are heading to the harbor to bring in the new year. they are saying that this year it will be better than ever. >> when you ring in the new year here, it will be a big show and the designers of the fireworks show said it is the biggest display that they have

ever put together. it is the new year's eve spectacular for a reason. it is amazing how everything will light up at night the crews have to set up thousands of selves on the bay, that is where the magic happens -- it is a lot of work, it is dirty work, but it is fun. >> this year's celebration is the biggest ever, it will feature some 2,000 special effects and last year, it may have went up like this, but this year it will be bigger. >> i will have a front row seat at this event. >> it would be nice to get down here. >> there will absent fight for a prime spot, fens of thousands

are coming and that is news for this 12-year-old. >> some people said that baltimore is not a nice city, but i tell them to look at the fireworks and see how nice it is. >> the downtown businesses cannot wait for the crowds and what they will bring. over $2 million on food, shopping and entertainment. >> it is wrapping up the year on a high note. >> the fireworks show will start at midnight, but the live music will start at 9:00 and then they will play. we were listening in the car and you just have to move your head to that. not your whole body. we are listening to it yesterday. >> it was so good. >> it sounds great. >> we say thank you. how do we dress if we head

downtown. we have more first up. >> here are the conditions, tim will take care of the temperatures. here is a look at what we have as far as storms. one will pass northeast during the day and some showers are possible with that and that will move out by tomorrow night and it will dry out if we see a shower or two. that is only part of the story, but the second part is the temperature. out to the weather. >> the high tomorrow, in the low 50s, we will drop in the evening and around midnight, mostly cloudy skies, the temperatures in the mid 30s. it is going to be about 36 at the time of the fireworkses and the skies should be clear, bundle up and you should be comfortable. we will have more on the first and last takes of the new and old year. celebrating at home, be sure to watch the special on

this car with the coverage of the fireworkses live from the harbor. see it all here at 11:00 on air tomorrow night. . two abortion doctors are facing murder charges after a botched abortion. we are live and we have more on the case that is making national headlines. >> some mystery around the murder charges, they are not identifying the victims, but many mentions of a freezer full of fetuses, some were about full term. >> these two doctors performed late-term abortions. they did part of the abortion in new jersey and went to maryland to finish it and when

she was taken to the hospital and had problems, they went to look in the clinic for the files and found the freezer. >> most seem full or close to full term. >> >> the two are facing murder charges and the indictment is sealsd, but are the victims the fetuses in the freezer in the late-term abortions are legal in baltimore. >> the abortion clinic here is closed. fall out has already led to changes in the regulations. >> we have the least restricted abortion laws in the country. >> unanimous see has pushed for stronger late-term abortion laws and worked with maryland

to oversee the clinics more. >> do they go far enough? >> it is a great start. they should save lives, it made people more aware of what was happening. tonight, both doctors are in jail out of state and one doctor 15eud that the charges that they think are baseless -- . >> more details on the charges that could take place. deadly boating accidents claimed 25 lives, all but one were men. the numbers are surprising with the tougher boating. to make maryland's bridgers

bigger, the chess peek and the key bridge and the nice tiedings are a tart of improvement. they will get new writing and vehicles that will stop. this is expected to take 18 month toss finish. >> we know that the ravens had a playoff spot locked up, but predictions from the panel of experts 57bd what will happen for the ravens. >> this will bring the divisions to the ravens. >> they have won may off games in the last three seasons, they did it the hard way, but a win sunday will not just be a

playoff, they will get a day off -- i think that when you get a full week's rest, where you don't have to be able to play a game, that is huge. >> how do you think that will play out? >> they have been a different team on the road and they will have to show that i'm wrong. i think that the bengals will win it 20-17. >> the ravens and their road struggles are well documented. but they go on the road to cincinnati and get the much- needed buy in the home game. >> the ravens and bengals, this is meaning a bunch for both teams. this is on the road without a lot of conviction. 23-20 ravens and it will be a tough one. >> the fans think that the

ravens will come home a winner -- 17-16. >> i think that they will lose -- maybe they will get their loss out of their system for a serious may off bid. >> thank you. with so much on the way, you don't want to miss a second of the game. >> we will have all the action sunday afternoon live right here on wjz. still to come, on eyewitness news, just a day left to make the new year's resolution. will it be more exercise or food or something else -- -dad, why are you getting that? -that's my cereal.

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. a bogus cancer scam, most of the money collected was at an elementary school. >> when school opens next week, one woman will face a scam charge. from january 2010 and this summer, the unidentified worker told other employees she had cancer and the co-workers stepped up to pay for her rent, groceries and etch a plane ticket for cancer care. >> this month, a co-worker

suspected something and went to the police. in the miss report, the one in four toll workers found that the cancer was at a stage four and spread to the lungs and only a 15% chance of surviving and the co-worker sprang to action, collecting about $10,000 in that fundraiser. >> it was identified from the sheriff's office from the victim that this was happening to raise money for this co- worker that said she had cancer. >> you don't play with that! >> this ace former student at baker field. >> i'm surprised, but a lot of people do a lot of things to get money these days. >> police are in the early stages of the investigation and as a result, no charges have been filed yet. police have not release the

name of the woman yet. the state department of mental hygiene said there is a diagnoses of a virus and it is not too late to get a vaccination. everybody around $6 months should protect themselves and the first case of a flu was diagnosed in october. hundreds of police officers will be on patrol as thousands come to ring in the new year. if you are a police officer, you know that new year's eve is the day you will have to report for duty and one lucky police officer will start the year not wearing a uniform. >> when the all hands on board and you are expected to work, meet the police union president. he is on the job for 18 years and the last four as president. >> as a union officer, do you do very much normal police work. >> no. you are not say assignd to the

post card -- he deal w's the active and retired, but he does not have to work holidays. >> if you keep your own hours, you do 50 to 60 a week, but the days like the holiday, you are not on the list? >> no. >> he is a president, but he is a sworn police officer with full power, but most days, he is here at heated quarters dressed in a suit 57bd tie. he knows he has earned the right to be off on a holiday, but some police officers don't ever do that. on saturday night, he will volunteer to take a patrol shifted in the western district. being able to send home one police officer that was assignd that area. >> he does not know the person that he will be working with because of their record of

bringing in gun effects. >> i'm trying to remind high self and others i'm a cop first. >> when asked if he was working the shift as a way to get ree vehicled as the union president, he laughed and said that the other 28 officers are wondering why they were not picked -- not sure about who they will vote for in the next round of union picks. >> you have the bling here? >> he is starting to get some things done now. we are getting ready for new years. many people are heading out tonight. it is quiet and comfortable. we have the change to talk about and have more in the forecast coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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tomorrow night with some beautiful fireworkses, everybody is getting ready for that, but before we get to the forecast, what is happening now? today is a pretty nice day. many people are enjoying the holiday. 52 is what we got to and the thing is that we will be above that 42 for the next few days. the temperatures, right now, outside, it is looking like this. we have dropped a bit with the sun going down and we are down to the 40s for most of us. it is still pretty nice and above average. 40 in the mountains, 39 and coming in closer, we are in the 40s for the most part. the winds are turning to the southeast and that will keep the temperatures above average for the next 28 to 48 hours and then the change early in the week and then a week to get through before we get there. there is the storm to move in first and that could bring in the showers tomorrow and that is not a big storm and will not produce a lot and notice what

we have in motion, the southern side is dry, some showers as that moves by and then moving out tomorrow night and the everything will be going on outside. behind that, another storm, that will bring in some big change to the area. that is after the weekend. here is the first storm, that is going to move out and nice as far as the temperatures. later sunday, here is the next storm. when that move itself out, the colder air, some of the colder air for the year. it will be a new year. so far this season, that will continue into the next week. out on the waters, small craft advisory in effect, the winds are picking up and then they will die down overnight. that will be tomorrow night when it is most important for the fireworkses. cloudy, a breeze and mild and maybe a shower and then up to 57 and the winds will die down

and it will be nice, you will need a jacket, but when that moves out, the storm at the first of the week, it will bring in colder air. a dose of reality is coming our way. >> today felt like a treat out there. thank you. this weekend, it may be the last chance you have to buy a 100-wait light blub. this is being faced out under a law that will effect businesses and homes. >> today the last glowing power house is burning out. starting with the new year, the federal law will require all light bulbs to be 20% more efficient. flipping the switch to the long- lasting compaq bulb. >> you might put in a light bulb when your child is born

and still be there when they head to college. >> not everybody is thrilled, but the alternative is more expensive. >> this is $9 this is $2. >> many people said that the new bulb is not look right. >> i'm sitting in the living room and want a nice comfortable light and warm is a word they use. >> these products were sort of gray and green. >> the compaqs are not winning any awards, but the light company had won $10 million for work in an alternative. >> we had the lead lights behind the panels. >> there is the warm glow, much like a standard bulb, they will fit anywhere and are part of a

watch. that will continue to burn bright heading into the new year. the law was sibd by then president george bush in 2007. >> teaching moments and the big pot bust that gives a group of teens a lesson in responsibility. this is the state's tensiontroke -- detention facility. we have more on a release. emotions are running high on the campaign trail, just days before the caucuses and we,

. it is 45 and partly cloudy. the latest polls have mitt romney holding onto his lead and in the final count down, the report on wjz from demince.

>> the crowds bundling up to hear a candidate with a campaign that is heating up. >> it is not a race about just replacing president obama, even though that is very important, but it is a race to save the soul of america. >> he brought the new jersey governor, a star among conservatives. >> struggling at 5th place, newt gingrich broke down in a restaurant talking about his mother. >> i will do everything i can as a candidate to be worth what i am to be. >> the efforts were not to bring crowds out, we were just

dropping in. >> the national debate, not just the face-to-face meetings with the voters have done the poll. this is all that is left by tuesday night. after a poor showing in 2008, this is a push to spend and be strong. i don't know when i went out of my way to see a political candidate. >> they are spending time on the ground here though. the campaigns are expected to pay off for that. back to you. the small crowds today were said to be because of the scheduling. the mayor is saying that there are murders on line that are down. up from behind bars, this

investment banker created that this man will be set free today. this is the fall from the political circle. he rubbed elbows with governors and had a lick reoffice over the harbor, but then he fell hard 6789. >> it was never my intention to defraud anybody. >> he did though. tens of thousands from teachers and police officers before a former employee blew the west el. >> it is just not right to try to steal money. >> before he was released, he was at a halfway house, out of a halfway house here. after the years of following chapman, they are dealing with

the conviction of president jack johnson, saying that he sold his office to the highest bidder. >> if they are able to bring someone like me down. >> you want to promote a system where the honest people have a fair chance. >> it is not exage rating to say that the resources of the federal government and the u.s. attorney are pretty much limitless. >> it is not clear where he will go to rebuild his life and to work on his reputation. >> chapman was born in baltimore and went to high school at howard university before heading to prison. the death of a $2 year old is causing a legal debate in maryland. the council that will introduce a bill to require the

grandmother and cont. she was acquitted in florida in a controversial murder trial. >> this is more popular that anticipated, this is about 21,000 people in the first two weeks, the tolls were collected on that new portion. that is about a thousand more cars than expected. that should be finished in 20- 14. a quick look at what you will find in the baltimore sun tomorrow, a flash back to the top local stories of 2011. what can you do before the sun gees down tomorrow evening? read the baltimore sun tomorrow and we will have the updated forecast from the wjz first morning weather team. we are staying interest to

one weather team, many make plans and promises. things can be accomplishd if you have realistic goals. >> in maryland and ballet more, it is not just about the best party, but many want to find a way to improve themselves. >> the new year resolution is to play the super bowl and each game is contributing -- attending a super bowl game, not just playing in one is not in the cards for the average person and that is the reason for the resolutions being realistic. >> also, picking the realistic change is important. >> the reduction in crime is always a measure of success.

this was declined and defined this way. >> until people can look out their window and from where we live, the job is not done. >> i would really like to take advantage of a day like this. would you hold the mic? i'm set and ready to seeds the day. >> in a finding, people sticking with the resolution after two years? >> i want to set a good example fore my children. >> i want to spend more time with my little sister that lives in new jersey. >> that is a great resolution. if you celebrate at home, watch the special. there are core age from the look around the harbor. see this at 11:00 on saturday

night. >> as we count down to 2012, at midnight last night, one country switched the side of the date line it went with and they made the switch to keep training partners and the americans did not make that change. >> i know. they for got? >> that is going to mess up my plans to travel there. i will have to reschedule that trip. >> if you had your birthday in that country, you would never get older. . why did he do it. more on that s a t cheating scandal, speaking out for the first time. >> why are police trying to keep control on the streets in

chilie. >> we have the first morning weather forecast when we return. . we are always on, here is what you will find at this hour -- ,,,,,,,,,,,,

. out of control protesters, that after the championship game. they attacked a police bus, they tried to subdue them with water cannons, but 150 were arrested. >> the teen skiers were busted for marijuana in nevada. 250 teens were transporting drugs, rolling papers and pipes. they gave the teens a choice, spend their three-day ski trip in jail or turn over the drugs on their own. thousands of customers

banned together after verizon said they would charge $2 a month to anybody that paid on the phone or on line. now horizon has abandoned that plan. a stunning interview from the 19-year-old college student that said he took the college admission exams for other students. he said he was paid to take the tests for at least 20 high school students on long island. he said he thought that it ended up doing a loft good. >> my whole group of clients was from word of mouth and being referd and as soon as i saved one kids life. >> what do you mean by saving his life. >> a kid with a horrible grade point average, no matter how much he did study, he would

bomb the test, giving him an amazing score, he gets a new lease on life. >> watch the rest of the interview and how the scam started on sunday at 60 minutes on new year's day on wjz 13. more on what will happen tonight on cbs news. >> half of all iowa caucus voters are not decided. what made newt gingrich cry today? more on cbs evening news. ,,,,,,

. a calm and late december evening. how is it looking? we have more from the weather forecast now. >> it will be a pretty nice night tonight. chilly, we cannot get around that, but the temperatures will be down in the 30s and that is where we will start tomorrow. the skies are thicker, increasing through the day and maybe some rain here and there. it will move out by tomorrow evening and dropping down to

about 36 just around the time of the fireworkses starting around midnight. in the next five days, we will go in. >> we get rid of that and tomorrow, heading into tun sun, but a stronger front will come our way. this will come in and look what will happen behind that? there is the chance of some flurries, not a lot, but the temperatures will be in the 30s. >> still to come tonight on eyewitness news? . we will have more on the ravens getting ready for the big game on new year's day. ,,,,

. the ravens are favored by three. for now, not just the plan for cincinnati a raven's top priority, but what key players are they going to have to work with in what will be a battle in cincinnati sunday? we probably know that the next man up will have to do the job! does he look stressed? i don't think so.

after knee surgery, eight days later, he is now out to doubtful. there is 73 in front of the screen, named to the pro bowl just a few days back. he said if you want to give yourself a shot, there will be some practice today. >> he could be a key factor on sunday as we hear first from the coach and then marvin lewis from the bengals. >> it was encouraging, those guys, antoine is a tough guy and so is marshall. they are tough team that want to do what they can to play and are doing what they can to play as soon as possible. >> the thing that is different than when we played them the last time, the average -- rushing yards per average has gotten much better. >> the ravens and bengals have

a lot to play for on sunday and the ravens are looking to wrap up the north division title. this game could be what will happen if they are effective away from home. they had the offense on the road. they had less than 14 points and the way to get the offense rolling on the road was simple. >> execution was a thing i preached the whole year. this is the time that it will have to really take its part. no more tracking guys, there will be a play here and play there and the run and if we run it fast or whatever, we will have to execute at high levels. >> they have the leaping simple sons and the wide receivers touch play of the week -- the raven's defensive coordinator found a flaw. >> i gave it a $9.5, he put a

hand down, if not, it would have been a ten. >> they know that the ravens will have their hands full. >> they throw the ball up to him and there are two or three guys, the play he got hurt on, there were three guys on him. it was down after down, snap after snap. simple son has hurt us with the number of catches and yards. we will have our hands full with those two guys. >> don't forget, watch the game live only right here on wjz 13 as our coverage is starting sunday at 4:00 p.m. that will be like the start of the playoffs. >> it is the season finals. it is a playoff game in cincinnati. stay with us, we will be right back. >> coming up, almost half of oral iowa caucus voters have

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more on eyewitness news at 11:00. >> google knows what is top for us. the apple to i-pad two took the number two and the japanese tsunani and the video game battlefield three. . friday was number one for the most searched key word. there she is! we will not play it because you cannot get it out of your head. >> that is it for tonight. back at 11:00. thank you for being with us. this is maryland's news station, don't go away. we have more on the news and what half

for consumers. verizon blinks. lee cowan tells us the phone company admits it made a bad call on that proposed $2 charge. wide-open race. with so many undecided voters, anything can happen in iowa-- and today it did. >> and my whole emphasis on brain science comes in directly from dealing... um... see, i'm having emotion. >> glor: jan crawford on what made newt gingrich cry. mark strassmann reports in some homes multiple generations are looking for work. and steve hartman goes on the road for a lesson on a lost art. captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley. >> glor: good evening, i'm jeff glor. scott is off tonight. verizon wireless said today it had the wrong number. a $2 monthly fee is what it planned to charge many of its 91 million customers just p