sleet. right now some wintry showers out toward cumberland. for the most part that's all we're seeing on maryland's most powerful radar. winds are from the south. that's why today was milder. temperatures around 40s for highs. we'll drop back into the 30s. showers later tonight. we'll give you more details on the overnight forecast and a look ahead to the rest of the week. well, the celebration continues over the baltimore ravens home play in -- playoff victory. for those planning to head to foxboro for the championship, they may have good reason to celebrate. jeff? travel agents say if you have a quick strike offense, you'll score the best deals. following the ravens to foxboro had maria searching for the best

deem and she came up with a real bargain. >> total package is about $665 per person, including a ticket. where it looks at right now, i don't know. >> reporter: tracking the numbers was left to cindy at liberty travel in catonsville. >> look like it it's running about $240 round trip. because of the flight schedules, people would have to stay on monday to see the whole game. there's plenty of air ability. now would be the best time to do it. >> reporter: i called southwest and air tran the only nonstop flight to boston. on the hotel front, most people will book in boston as well so they can enjoy taking in some of the sights before and after the game. many are offering packages offer

that own. then there's the matter of scoring tickets to the game. on e bay you can buy a pair. >> right now tickets are available on ticketmaster, stub hub. they're probably not the least expensive, but if you really want to know, we know we've seen some not $200 price -- in the $200 price range. >> reporter: for those who want to travel it's seven hours one way. you may find flying is the best bargain. >> we want to see your picture showing off your purple pride. upload them to the wmar facebook fan page. that's where you can shear your

pictures -- share your pictures. >> we have new information coming in on that cruise ship. within the last our italian coast guard officials raised the number of missing to 29. it comes hours after rescue operations were resumed. six people have been confirmed dead so far but some of the survivors, including four college students from kentucky, are back home tonight. authorities in montana are asking landowners to check their property for signs that the body of a missing teacher could be buried there. sherry arnold disappeared while out running saturday. two men are being held in connection with the case. arnold's shoe was found along her running route. one of the men who accused syracuse assistant basketball coach bernie fine of molestation said he made up the story. floyd vanhooser said fine never

abused him. he is in prison and said he lied because he did not get him help getting an attorney. the other men maintained they were abused. 1500 jobs up for grabs. the maryland live casino opens its doors this june. jamie costello has more. >> reporter: the folks at the maryland live casino opened the recruitment center. some people waited about an hour to get inside. once they did, they were greeted with an online application process for 1500 jobs. many people have waited for this event to get a foot in the door in the coming casino in the hopes it will and their long wait in the unemployment line. this job would mean what for you

and your family? >> it would means the world. >> reporter: while the hiring process started, it could go through the spring. brian kuebler will have more at 6:00. jamie costello reporting. news tonight that jon huntsman has dropped out of the race for the republican presidential followcation -- nomination. huntsman had been concentrating on new hampshire but re-evaluated after coming in third. >> i believe it's time for our party to unite around the candidate best equipped to defeat barack obama. despite our differences and the space between us on some of the issues, i believe that candidate is governor mitt romney.

huntsman was not expected to do well in the south carolina primary but political analysts said his endorsement of romney could lead to more of an inevitable to his campaign. newt gingrich is ready to take him on. gingrich is suggesting that the two face off. he said there's zero possibility that romney will accept. so he's offering to charge tickets and donate the money to a charity of romney's choosing. zappos.com said they have been hit by hackers. 24million customers have been affected. and they should change their password right away. the company sent out the information today. nearly 90,000 mini coopers

are being recalled because of a possible fire hazard. they are tbism -- 2006 to 2011 vehicles. they will let which vehicles are affected. the fit should be free and is expected to start next month. well, the economy may be showing signs of improvement but people are still nervous about spending and shopping. retail sales are expected to rise 3 1/2% this year. the national retail federation includes high unemployment and a weak housing market. it comes on the heels of a successful holiday season. those prepaid debit cards are becoming more popular. prepaid debit cards are aimed at

those unnamed americans who can't get a credit card or don't want one. they load money on the card. but some of the cards have drawn criticism for associated fees that can eat into your balance. >> the downside are the fees. the fees are very modest. it's the fact they can now quickly in the course of a transaction. >> that could include fees for opening the card, loads funds, for making atm withdrawals or monthly or yearly fees for just holding the card. think ahead about the services you need a car, whether that's being able to call customer service or receive a paper statement every month to make sure there are no extra costs attached to those, either. a body washed up on shore south of annapolis this morning.

the latest in the investigation and why police think it could be connected to a recent sail boat accident. their story has been told on the big screen but this afternoon we got lap chance to sit down -- a chance to sit down with the men themselves of the tuskegee airmen. >> the best and the worst of the golden globe awards coming up.

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younger generation. >> reporter: just this weekend byron and louie were honored at the white house with several others. they attended a screening with the president and first lady and each received medal with the presidential seal. roosevelt leftwich, abc2 news. a bit of a breeze out there. it's from a different direction than game day sunday -- out of thexd south. thl wexdñi fallñrçóxdxdñixd toñrñi .

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best actor. the artist was the best comedy or musical and the leading man won best actor in a comedy or musical. meryl streep for her starring role as former prime minister margaret thatcher in the iron lady. she will likely be in a close race with michelle williams. >> for putting in my hands this award that marilyn monroe won over 50 years ago. >> reporter: madonna won for the original masterpiece for the film we, which she wrote and directed. modern family for best comedy. kate winslet was honored for mildred pearce and kelsey grammer won and revealed that his wife is expecting twins.

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