. now, abc 2news at 5:30. >> getting you up to the minute on some of our top stories, several more witnesses for the prosecution testified today against george hughley standing on trial for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. one witness the university of north carolina what cross player named mike burns said he hooked up with love on and off.

he testified he saw hughley choking her in february of that year. a 30-year-old was killed yesterday after police say she crossed a double yellow line and hit at car head on. the stretch of road has had 32 accidents over the past three year as cording to the state highway administration. police are still investigating the cash. and metro crime stoppers taking aim at animal abuse. they are teaming up with the anti animal abuse commission. in addition to reinforcing the use of crime stoppers for animal accuse cases the partnership gives the commission an opportunity to hand out, donations. the controversy morning after pill offered as a form of emergency beneficiary control for years now. it's a nonprescription drug that any pharmacist can give you. should it be in a vending

machine? . >> reporter: for townsend this would be the next logical step. already one university has a vending machine and townsend is thinking about it because doctors say it would promote responsible behavior. >> it's not an issue of just having birth control on campus. free condoms are always  available. packages of them in every dorm in displays. other types are also offered. >> plan b has been available since four or five-years ago when it hit the market first as a prescription and then as a nonprescription drug and we have been making available since it first came out. >> reporter: its designed to be used an an emergency birth control. it's basically a large dose of one of the key ingredients in birth control pills. it can only be bought by people over the age of 17, it's fda

approved considered very safe. townsend says the next step is to make it easier to get and that means a vending machine. >> make it more accessible and more private. if -- shows they were 17 or over they could access a vending machine, they wouldn't need to explain to somebody what happened, why they want it, they could just go get it. >> reporter: for many sex is still hard to talk about. she said this would give options as long as they were 17 they could get the drug or if they were questioned they would have someone to talk to. critics of such a proposal say it's a form of abortion because it prevents a egg from implants. others say it promotes sex and may e courage the spread of atd's. >> that's what people said 25 years ago when we started

promoting condoms and largely in response to what was the new hiv aids crisis. i think it's an old argument that gets brought up every time there is some new technology to help people have more responsible sex. >> reporter: they say that this right now is under consideration but probably a year or so away from happening. think are still researching vending machines to see what would be practical and make sure only those offer the age of 17 would have access. abc 2news. >> thank you. a new study found fewer teens getting pregnant. researchers found in 2008 only 6.7% of 15 to 19-year-old's got pregnant. that's the lowest level in 30 years. now to the very latest in that disturbing murder suicide case in washington state. four days after he killed himself and his two sons, josh

powell's sister is speaking out. jamie has more on that revealing interview. >> reporter: up until now we have only heard from police or members of susan powell's family but now josh powell's sister is coming to her brother's defense. she spoke to abc news and despite the events she is standing behind him, josh was the only person of interest in his wife's disappearance and for two years they have said he was responsible. >> [inaudible] must have just felt that there was only one way left for him to protect his sons the pain, from -- from all the emotional and physical pain that they had been experiencing. >> reporter: the husband of the social worker who called the police after the visitation went terriblely wrong is traumatized and said this will be a life changing event. we have learned nearly 22 minutes passed from the time

the worker made that frantic call until a deputy arrived. a service will be held saturday in tacoma washington. abc 2news. >> thank you. the los angeles elementary school where two teamer was arrested last week reopened with a new staff today. they had been closed for two days while police investigated allegations that a teacher put students in bondage and another fondled two female students. some parents were pleased with the decision to replace all of the staff members. others are upset that the teachers have been taken away. it has been a nice day after a rough drive. sunny skies, dry roads, we like it that way. carroll with an inch or two. that snow melting in a hurry with temperatures up in to the mid40s and now with the light westerly wind we are well above

freezing. it does feel a bit chill yes. feeling like the upper 30s, dc onto a whipped chill of 42. air temperatures in to the 030s, be he low freezing but as we go into the day tomorrow it's a nice start that will change dramaticly toward the evening. the next round of winter mix in here. it's coming up. >> thank you. taking a look at your money. forget flowers and chocolates. the key just may be gadgets. that's according to the consumer electronics association. eight in ten women are interested in consumer tech products. while men spend more the gap is going down. most women shop for electronics that will make their lives easier. they prefer device that are light weight. google wants you to check out -- they want to see what are you doing online and are willing pay you fort. it's a search engine offering you five dollar gift card to

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mitt romney and rick santorum both had big wins over the past few weeks. what about the other candidate noose a look at what's next for gingrich. and lots of people love a good scary movie but the scary part could be what are you snacking on. the most terrifying treats to avoid this weekend.

. you have probably watched a commercial or seen a product and said i should have thought of that or maybe have you a great idea but don't know where to start many we talk to someone about what takes to get your idea and turn it into a new product as seen on tv. keep pushing, you never know what will make it and who won't. it's the motto anyone has in the as seen on tv business. >> it's a nice action.

>> it's good -- not tv. >> a session is brutal which is hard to i can what you invested time and money into a product. >> a lot of people you get attached but have you to put that barrier up. >> reporter: for every 100 they see, they might take one. that is why many use middle men, people like brian to pitch. >> we call it the split pod. >> reporter: even if something is turned down by one company there may be other ways. media enterprises passed on that gadget that closes packages. >> it's doing good. thank you. >> reporter: while it's called as soon an tv they aren't just for tv. this collapsible egg tray is taking on on other platforms. >> it'll he about in four catalogs. ask everybody you know what

they think about your idea. many of brian's ideas came from every day life. >> no room in my fridge and i need space and opened up the carton of eggs and one was left. i came one the collapsible egg tray. >> reporter: then make a prototype. this removes knots. this is broken. i gave it to somebody and they broke it. >> reporter: that's a thousand dollars down the crane drain but it takes time, money and connections to get something on story shelves. >> jenning inventor's groups and finding the right resource dear sir save a i lot of time, energy and money. >> reporter: now you can expect to spend several thousand dollars for patent and prototypea. if you have the next big idea it could be big bucks. >> now the radar, and the forecast certified most accurate by weather rate. >> nice looking day.

little breezy and a bit of a wind chill. high on top of federal hail hill. feeling cool. 43, winds out of the northwest at eight. interesting compared to yesterday when the snow was coming down in the afternoon and evening and check check it out. manchester, the fresh coating in carroll. watch what happens through the day. that warm february sunshine, bright sun, melting duff the snow in a hurry. even spots pubbed up an inch or two. that sun was quickly gone. here you never really had much accumulation. all five sweeps showing clear and dry that. will hold up tonight and tomorrow and tomorrow early in

the evening. temperatures safely above freezing. dropping temperatures on the west wind. highs in to the mid40s and a fake out tomorrow. we will add about five degrees. up to 50 degrees in the afternoon, but, all things changing rapidly in early february. seems like we have been in that pattern for a few days and as we take a wider perspective you can see what's happening with the east coast perspective. new developing weather down toward oklahoma. high pressure keeping us high and dry. that approaching weather will be a real factor late tomorrow night into early saturday in the form of a winter mix and some accumulating snows, especially from baltimore north and west. cold area in place, and as we look to the future, you can see that developing system in to the day tomorrow getting its act together. snow reaching in to harry land as far as garret by six.

then over spreading the area late into friday and there could be accumulated snow. we take an inch or two right now. places like del marva. then just snow showers, and a winter blast year i day on saturday. again as we look to the west the next storm just starting to get its act together. you see the light weather across northern oklahoma. overnight tonight 27 mostly clear, cold, the two degree guarantee tomorrow 50, a nice start but tomorrow night all changes and goes downhill. rain to snow. lasting overnight into saturday morning. your seven day forecast showing basically a nice quick clear out on sunday but a cold day in the upper 30s and a little mildler by valentine's. >> thank you. > in a republican race that has seen its share of changing front runners, gingrich has had

his share of ups and downs. we have live from washington so now what's going on with the campaign? >> reporter: gingrich is 0-5 after his victory in south carolina. it begs the question, what is his next strategy? >> for gingrich south carolina must seem like a long time ago. after second place finishes in florida and nevada he failed to crack the top two in any of tuesday's contests. his campaign must now pick its battles. >> we will carry ohio by a huge margin. >> reporter: he spent the last two days campaigning in ohio. next week he heads to georgia for another two day swing. both state also vote on march 6th. super tuesday. its part of his plan to secure as many of the more than 400 delegates up for grabs in ten state that dame. >> we hope by the time we get to texas we will be close to a

tie with the governor. >> i'm in it all the way to the convention. we will see what happens. >> reporter: his biggest challenge may not be romney. santorum's sudden surge. >> yesterday we raised a million dollars online. i think we are doing okay. >> reporter: gingrich's win in south carolina was largely fueled by two strong debate from performances. there are three scheduled national debates, gingrich is definitely going to have to do well to prove he can compete with romney but also remember, more eye also be on santorum this round asw. >> troy joining us live. thank you for that. >> coming up all new for you at six for adults having surgery to help loose weight, are the surgeries on teens a good idea? why some say yes. >> and . those and more

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senate stock market rallied a little bit after greece finally came to a debt agree men. the dow up almost 6.5 and the s&p500 up almost two. sure are you going to the movies this weekend and americans love their movies and their movie theater snacks though they are super sizes. a new report looks at how certain treats can take a toll on the waist line and the

wallet. here is karen. >> >> reporter: it's oscar season and that means a trip to see no, ma'ames on the big screen. the new issue of consumer reports looks at the nutrition of popular movie snacks and the results are scary. >> the fat and sodium. you can get a daily one from one tub of popcorn and a large soda. that's more than 2,000- calories. >> reporter: bigger may be better for a box office block buster but not for you. the consumer reports tally found that it the largest sized butter popcorn could reach nearly 2,000-calories, nondiet soda reaching almost 700. you can't bring your own but you can control your portion.

down size on the extras. > things like plain popcorn you can save about 20% when you skip the butter. goer to water instead of soda. it's not as much fun but your waist will thank you. >> reporter: they suggest eating before you get there so the snacks don't seem to alluring. for consumer watch. >> got to have popcorn. all right. coming up, looking to make a quick buck? it may cost you two dollars to win a chance at winning several million. we will have that on the news at six which starts right now. >> now, abc 2news at six. >> a fatal accident on this stretch of belaire road and perry hall. many of the people who live here calling on the state for improvements. i will have that story.

>> coming up at six the other woman and the other man. in a relationship between george hughley and yardly love. >> when i said how much i was using tanning beds she freaked out and said couldn't step foot in one again if i wanted to live. >> skin cancer survivors explain why they think banning teens tanning beds a good idea. first the latest on the deadly crash in perry hall we told you about last night. just the latest tragedy on the dangerous stretch of road and tonight jeff says a witness who lived by the crash scene on belaire is calling on the state to make the roads safer. >> reporter: the official police report on the accident will suggest a southbound honda crossed the center line, side swiping one car and hits another head on. >> the driver of that honda, was pronounced dead on the scene. >> reer