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nightmare on the high sea. a cruise ship sinks, after striking rocks. tonight, inside the chaos on board. >> amazing video from the scene. good morning, everybody. thanks for joining us. three people are dead. dozens more missing. and right now, divers are expecting it. adam, that train gear reports for wjz tonight, that more than 100 americans were on board. >> a luxury cruise liner is floating off its side, off the coast of italy, as rescue crews search the water for victims. the costa concordia started to tip over friday night after it ran aground near shallow water. the impact ripped a 160-foot garb in -- gash in its hull. >> they said everything was fine. obviously, it's not fine. >> reporter: survivors say moments after the crash, everything was disorganized.

>> then we had to black out. and everybody was just screaming out. all of the passengers were running up and down. >> reporter: passengers say the crew waited so long, that not all of the life boats had been flipped over. some of the survivors say they had to fight off a life vest. >> i wanted to get further away, so if it comes, it doesn't trap us. so i started kick, kick, kick, swim, swim. >> reporter: saturday morning, ferries brought help, where they got warm drinks and blankets. rescue crews went on board the ship to make sure all passengers and crew were off. and divers searched the submerged area for victims. they say they will continue their search until everyone is accounted for. in rome, italy, anna metranga, wjz eyewitness news. >> investigators say they can't

say how many people are missing now. they estimate 146 americans were on board that cruise. a man involved in a series of butt slashings in virginia. johnny gillian, known as the butt cutter was captured friday in lima. he was accused of cutting the buttocks of 13 women while in fairfax county last year. a fire burned through the woods of the garrison woods complex. today's fire was put out pretty quickly. but the building did sustain some smoke and water damage. the plea for more jobs is at the center of a march from maryland at the nation's capital this weekend. tonight, dem strearm -- demonstrators say their message is aimed right at capitol hill. >> reporter: inside union baptist church in west baltimore, there are prayers for a tough task ahead.

>> we must because we are called to address the issues of injustice in our past. >> reporter: and that issue is jobs. this group is demanding more of them. so on this martin luther king holiday weekend, the group plans to take that message to lawmakers in washington, d.c. >> by foot. >> we are the 99%. >> reporter: we know they know -- >> we know that they know the problem exists. we think as we gather steam, they'll listen. >> reporter: the first stop is the old reed drug store, where the first lunch counter sit-in occurred in 1995. one of the morgan state students desegregated the store, which is now in danger of it being developed. she says these modern-day walkers are continuing her legacy. >> i think they are brave souls. and they are really the salvation of this country.

because if we don't do something about jobs and equal pay, we are going to be something other than what we are now. >> the three-day walk is 41 miles long. and demonstrators will end up in the nation's capital on monday, the official king holiday. i'm gigi barnett, wjz eyewitness news. >> and the members are from several different civil rights groups, including the baltimore southern christian leadership conference. and also, folks from occupy baltimore. we've got a big football game coming up tomorrow. and it certainly feels like football weather out there. a live look outside right now. a bit of a chill in the air. but we have been rain-free. let's see how that holds up. let's check in with bernadette woods. >> well, adam, yes. we all know it's definitely cooled down. this is what we're dealing with, as far as temperatures go. we are down into the 30s. and some people haven't even gotten out of the 30s today. and the winds have come down

since earlier today. but they are still a factor. and because of that, it feels like it's in the 20s in baltimore now. single digits in the mountain if you're heading out there for a ski vacation this holiday weekend. and even 30s down to the ocean. that sets up the big situation for tomorrow. a lot of people want to know what's going to happen for the weather for the game. and we will have that coming up in our forecast shortly here, adam. >> we'll certainly find out, bernadette. thank you so much. in less than 24 hours, the baltimore ravens will face the houston texans in the divisional round of the play- offs. it's a showdown for the first time in five years. and the excitement is really growing tonight. wjz is live out at the stadium. weijia jiang has more from excited fans and what this home play-off game means for the city. >> so many are out watching the play-off games to see how they're all going to play out. and that means a huge and much- needed shot in the arm for local businesses. >> and right nu, -- now, at

buffalo wild wings, it's just one of businesses we've talked to you throughout the day. people are out there eating, and they're ready to see who we're going to play when or if we win tomorrow. >> reporter: at buffalo wild wings in owings mills, the staff is bracing for a huge boom in business during sunday's game. so they're doing loads of prep work to get ready. >> tomorrow should be standing room only. all of the action sheets will be taken. be in the building. feeling the excitement of getting up. >> reporter: even though they're still counting down, ravens fans are already fired up, out watching the competition. >> get pumped. the pre-getting pumped for tomorrow. just because we're all big ravens fans over here. >> and that excitement leads to big spending. economists predict the massive games will bring in massive numbers with a dollar sign right in front. >> it's across the board. it's hotels, rest rants.

-- restaurants. it's parking. conservatively, you look at 100,000 to 200,000 people, and they spent at least $500,000, probably more. you're talking at least a $50 million revenue event. >> reporter: and of course, that money is already rolling in. and business owners tell us they expect even more at 8:00. because that is the big game to determine who baltimore would play if we make it that far. we're live in wi think -- in owings mills tonight. weijia jiang. >> i can't believe you said the word "if," weijia. if we make it that far. >> i meant when. >> thank you, weijia. you can see the ravens take on houston here on wjz. the action starts at 1:00 in the afternoon tomorrow. you can watch that live on wjz. also be sure to stay tuned for seasons pizza. i'll bring highlights and reaction to that big game. and of course, the other big stot spots, -- spots, the

afc championship games. the only place to see the pats or the broncos game is tonight, here on wjz 13. kickoff for that game is at 8:00 p.m. then we'll have eyewitness news right after that. well, calling all. you pinball wizards. cool, vintage games there. the national pinball museum was up and running. today is the grand opening. it was located in the grabdz water. visitors can see how the game has changed over the years. and of course, it's not a pinball game center until you can play some of the game fist you want. it is baltimore's game because now the game is right around the corner from us. cool pinball machines to check out. still to come on wjz tonight. a billboard comes crashing down right in new york city. dozens of people run for cover.

find out what caused it to collapse. we wouldn't be in this situation. a quamly torned -- torn apart. why a may man could be forced out of the country and away from his family. also, mother nature starts to pals out. ,,,,,,,,

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some pretty strong winds toppled this 50-ton billboard in new york city. the city hit a barrier. workers say they heard the bolts breaking, just moments before it fell. crews had to cut that sign up into small pieces to get it out there. nobody was hurt. but this did cause a minor gas leak at that garage. a french man leaving pennsylvania could be forced to leave the country, all because the u.s. government doesn't recognize his marriage. fred and his husband mark were married legally in the state of california when gay marriage was recognized there. but now, the two are split up. fredericks' final visa expires in september. and the federal government does not acknowledge people of the same sex. >> our children come first. we are a real family. and we have to stay together, no matter what. so if the government doesn't want me, unfortunately, we have

to expatriot and find a new country. new details on the search for missing toddler ala reynolds. her father, justin petro has taken a lie detector test, but the results have not been released. he said he put the 1-year-old to bed at 1:00, the night before. so far, investigators have checked rivers and creeks. a winter storm hammers portland, maine. check this out. we haven't had to do that around here for a while. the city there is digging out the more than eight inches of snow. clouds buried. officials say that parked cars there are usually put in place. but they're only inspecting three inches of snow. and instead, they got 8. 8 is not too bad. you can handle 8 inches.

for sure. >> we are talking about maine. they have been so far behind that they're probably more like this is normal. >> we haven't had 8 inches of snow in what? >> a really long time since we've had serious snow around here. and you were saying some of the reports you were just reading with the snow reports. finally, in vermont, some of the snow reports there were finally opening up some of the mountain areas that were closed. they got more than 20 inches of snow, something like that. >> it's amazing. so much of the country has been dry. but for us, it's the cold air that's coming. 32 degrees is where we sit right now. temperatures are dropping tonight. and that's going to set the stage for a chilly day tomorrow. we'll have that forecast when we return. 3q

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i'm talking to a few people headed down to the game tomorrow. and they all want to know what the is degree going to be like. and i told them, you said it was going to be cold. >> colder than it has been recently. this is the perfect setup for putting on your underarmour or cold-weather gear. if you dress appropriately, you'll be just fine. >> you'll be so hyped up. >> okay. today, before we get to tomorrow, this is where we topped out. 38 degrees. notice that average is 41. so we're back below average, after being way above it. and that up-and-down is going to continue. another thing, too, 41 is statistically, our coldest time of year. so statistically, we are in the dead of winter right now. it does feel a little more like winter at this point. 32 is where we sit in baltimore.

34 in d.c. take a look at these temperatures. you also want to factor in the winds. and it feels even colder than the temperatures are. 25 is what it feels like in baltimore. 32 degrees down at the ocean. now, here's the arctic air, which has returned to the united states. you can see with the dark colors, it's only a small portion of the united states right now. it's been tracking from west to east. and it will be leaving us in the next day or so. however, for the game, it will be around tomorrow. also notice, though, a lot of lake-effect showers are going all along the great lakes. it's basically downstream on those eastern edges was lakes. now, for us, we've seen some snow and showers out to the west. starting to wind down. clouds spread eastward. but that's did it. tonight, cloud systems around. one system passes by. then tomorrow, clouds to start out the day. but that gives way to sunshine. and sunshine really does make a huge difference, doesn't it? even with the colder air. as we head into tuesday, the next storm moves our way. and temperatures are going to

move up before then. it is going to come in the form of rain. out on the waters, we do see small craft advisories picking up. they will be gusty at times today and tomorrow. so dress appropriately if you're heading down to the game. we'll start out the day in the 20s. right around game time. 33 degrees. kind of hanging off the picture there. partly sunny. for the rest of us, tonight, we're going down to 21 degrees. tomorrow, sunshine returns, once again, 35 for our high. and take a look at the next couple of days. it is chilly tomorrow. but we go back to 43 monday. clouds coming in. 53 tuesday, with that rain. and looks like that storm gets out of here on time for thursday. high of 45 degrees. >> not too shabby, bern. thanks. so do we want the broncos to pull in an upset tonight? is that what we're kind of pushing for here? >> we don't really care. was i supposed to say we? they don't really care. they are just concerned about

their game. >> it was like that home field advantage. >> and we could use it. you know what tomorrow is going to be like here and across the region. seismic eruption. we talk about the ravens' post season game in houston tomorrow. once we come back. also, wjz wants to see your purple pride. here's a look at some of your favorites. to see the complete slide show, log onto wjz.com. it's the little things in life that make me smile.

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what do you suppose the players are doing on the eve of a big game like this. >> just taking it easy. trying to keep their nerves calm. there's a lot on the line tomorrow. just about everybody is healthy. ravens take their first step on the stairway to heaven. that is the post-season hopes of reaching the super bowl next month. come tomorrow, purple birds favored by 7 1/2 to beat the houston texans here. in round 2 of the play-offs. this comes in the wake of the regular season. super bowl time, on somebody's mind. >> it is very simple for me. as a leader of this team, to try to get these young kids to the super bowl. and that's it. me personally, if we go do what we're supposed to do, then i -- then i walk up out of here with two rings. >> in their first meeting, back on october 16th, ravens were 29- 14 winners over texas. game-time decision whether to

play or not. mcclane and brendan aa bideo. we have ravens versus texans for your viewing pleasure, starting at 1:00 p.m. plus, we'll have a special post game with mark, mary and yours truly, during our seasons pizza post game report. we have the ravens covered for you all day tomorrow, right here on wjz. later tonight, on the afc side of the fence, it will be the well-rested top seeded new england patriots, hosting the surprise denver broncos and champ bailey. >> you live for these moments. this is why you play. to be able to play on the big stage and show what we can do as a team. that's what motivates me. >> and he's good. patriots favored by 13 and a half. and with another reminder for you, to watch that game here on wjz. tonight, kickoff at 8:00 p.m. today, at coppin state university, versus visiting

hampton. off the opening tip. logan wines. he's a california native. back at you, though. says the hampton pirates who came to play, not play around. hampton got 25 from mark harper. and we're just checking in on the final score. just coming in. looks like hampton, 82-61 winner. meantime, coach jim calhoun. at notre dame. baltimore mount st. joe grad, eric at kin. reverse layup. he had 20 points today. watch atkins one more time. this time in transition, handing the fighting irish a 42- 38 lead nicely. mike gray, unfortunately lost 67-53. keep on smiling though, mike. new orleans 29-game home streak is done and done. and randallstown high product. 84-73. missouri over texas.

well, looks like those san francisco 49ers are serious. they're leading new orleans saints, 17-13 in the third quarter. they're trying to get to the super bowl, so it's all one big happy mix right now. after the football game tonight, right here on wjz, we'll have the latest on the search for survivors, where dozens are missing after that cruise ship sink necessityally. we'll have the latest -- sinks in italy. we'll have the latest. and the sex abuse scandal. finally tonight, some salem witches are hoping to stop tim tebow in his track. the witches performed a victory spell on the new england patriots. you can see they helped them get a tom brady doll to help them "uncurse" the quarterback. but some fans think the cover may have jinxed him. don't mess around with those salem witches. tim tebow fans are hoping

to ward off that by showing their support in the snow. that looks fun. die-hard fans at the slopes in their broncos jersey, following a big storm out there today. is that breckenridge? >> that's breckenridge. >> it was hit with 9 inches of snow. that's the most since thanksgiving. enjoy the football games. we,,,,

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