america this morning. stay with us for it is a big day for same- sex marriage in annapolis. now tallying support. the funeral for the pop star whitney houston. that's ahead. we start with a traffic alert. this is out of baltimore city. >> we have learned information about the spill. we're at the toll plaza this morning. we are having some difficulty now getting to her.

we'll have a report in a moment. this from the toll plaza. this was first reported at 11 last night. the ink spill was around 8:00. in the meantime let's go to angela post weir a check on the roads. >> and we are all watching that spill this morning. we have spoke and hope to get another update but the roads are open. we'll have more information. in the meantime we want to tell you about another incident that will impact our drivers. traffic is being diverted. we're trying to get information on that. here is a look at 29 and 108. we want to look at 50. this is going to be an alternate. we'll have more information on that in a moment but right now let's look at the forecast and see what the weather will be like today. >> good morning to you.

we will be dreary and wet outside. we see the rain developing. mild temperatures around 50 degrees. rain and snow by the weekend. in terms of the radar, pushing across the area. the bulk will move in. and around 38 and 36 into manchester now it megan. the transit administration admit fled to blame for that 2009 disaster in documents that

were filed this week in court. it will accept liability for the train crash. they have settled with the families but the court document documents are the first admission to fault. families of the victims say it is of little consolation for their loss. >> they should have reached out to the families add said we apoll guise for that. >> automated systems should have stopped the trains from being on the track at the same time. drivers should see clean roads this morning. dead birds on 95 north and they

do not believe that disease killed them. and how the birds decide a mystery. residents may get the gas turned on finally. officials say the line is fixed and crewed worked since tuesday. this is a look at the scene. they are going door to door to neck with the homeowners making sure everything is packed up. they will not find any damage or water damage, that's a problem as well. they will turn it back on. 434. the house of delegates will consider the same-sex marriage bill. the house will start on the bill and with the preview of what we can expect let's go to linda so. >> we have learned that the full house will start debating the same-sex marriage bill when the session starts at 10. it needs 71 votes to pass. it appears there are a few shy.

early in the week a panel voted to send the bill to the full house for debate. so far one gop lawmaker will support the bill. that's robert costa. legalizing sail-sex marriage will threaten those who officiate and force educators to teach about gay marriage in schools. they have pushed hard and he is lobbying for the passage. >> we're still working on it. we have more votes this week than last week. we need a couple more. >> and now a vote could come as early as friday in the house f passed by the house and senate it would be the eighth state to legal i'm same-sex marriage. and to the capital now where an agreement has been reached and foreators have agreed a measure that renew a cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for more t was announced and it paves the way for votes for the house and

senate. that is expected on friday. another battle in washington, the president's birth droll policy today. the oversight and reform will hold a hearing on the rules. that's expected to start at 9:30 this morning. we'll keep you posted. we'll take a look at the capital. this is dc where leaders will hold a news conference in response to the controversy. the conference will be follow bade prayer vigil a time to stand. that's going to start at 11 this morning. and they were used to provide shelter. >> seven years later the last remaining trailers have been moved. we'll take a look at that this morning. the prosecution rested. now the defense turns and trying to free this man. we'll have a preview of what is expected today.

it has been seven years since hurricane katrina. the last fema trailers have been removed. at one time 23,000 trailers were provided. >> check this out. and some people had to rush home fearing it would make landfall t made a cool sight. >> that's a water spout. this is something and. >> you are not dealing with severe weather but we have something falling from the clouds that's rain showers

trying to move in. up into pennsylvania. you are dealing with a wintry mix t is still in place. i say at 10:00 we'll see rain in the forecast. as you head out you know what to do and college park 41. they are above average. right around 35. the forecast today we will be mild with the rain, i forecast a high right around 50 degrees. it seems like you will be busy today. >> very busy here in traffic.

and this is important. we're blood alcoholling lanes. the best alternate is to go to i-97. we will let you know. this a look at 95. this is south of the city. moving well as you head to the top side of the beltway. another look at 50. look that the to let you know your best alternate to get around the situation in the other big traffic story in baltimore city. we have learned two new pieces we told you about at 11 and. sherrie johnson is live at the

scene. >> reporter: i have opinion on the phone talking to them and and 95 has reopened in both directions. the police tell me he they had to reroute traffic around 8:30 here at the toll plaza after a tractor-trailer overturned. the truck was carrying a load of ink and it spilled all over t was a single vehicle crash and police believe that the truck driver may have been driving under the influence. and they are still investigating the whole situation but again as you can see behind me here, both lanes have reopened. that's a good thing with the rush hour traffic. this morning officials say heart disease is the number one killer for men and women. >> why women have different

symptoms than men, that's been the question for years. keeping your heart healthy. and ahead how a couple's valentine's day, the plans landed them behind bars. that's ahead.

and 38 degrees outside, 5 things you need to know, and a tax break on energy star appliance products t is a promotion for a tax free weekend this weekend. details will be unveiled. the census summary style two will be released today. that includes results. results will be released in maryland. and the president and former first lady will showcase black life and history at the

national mall. the smithsonian announced that the president will speak. the underwear bomber will be in court today in detroit to be sentenced for his attempt to brick down a jet line weir explosives packed in his under clothes. fans of whitney houston will watch her farewell on line. the ap will be the camera in the service in new jersey. that will be streamed on line. this morning one spokesperson at bay view at the burn center with serious burns following an apartment fire that broke out wednesday night t happened on the 16th floor on north charles street. a man is in serious condition. he suffered second and third degree burns. the fire may have started with a pot of food on the stove. and we have coverage now day nine of the george huguely murder trial. teammates and roommates spoke

on wednesday. they describe him drinking as out of control to the point of being, quote, ridiculous. the witnesses had to be friends to the victim. and one pall bearer said when he came back to the apt was acting strangely. he asked him three times, george, what is wrong. he did not respond. love was found dead later in her apartment bedroom. stay with us for the life twitter feed on the latest in the case. good morning, maryland at 5:00. hear from a resident about the case. police are looking for 13- year-old girl, she has not been seen since tuesday. she was in the 2000 block of wolf street f you think you have seen her police with like to hear from you call 911 right away. and the mayor has released details ion new grand prix contract to be voted on.

the proposal is for to sign on the down force racing. the group is run by a contractor and former executives. the mayor said the contract provides safe guards protect and a 10% admission and tax. it allows the to audience racings record. and the ceo supporting driver and a the team will unveil the 2012 car. the press conference starts at 11 this morning. the race is scheduled for this year. coming up september 2nd. the newest slot casino is getting closer to completion. the billing was topped off on wednesday. the lieutenant governor was on hand for the ceremony. the steel beam with signatures

from digny tearies to workers was raised into position at the event t will open in june. time for health news. fears that some drugs needed for fighting disease could be counterfeit now scaring many americans. now we're learning that a cancer drug could be just a small part of the drug counter hitting industry. the drug could have been given out in three stages throughout the contain nothing cancer fighting agents. the food and drug administration found out when labels were falling off the bottles. >> we need to know where they are getting it and who they are getting it from. >> we have seen cases like this before. 200,000 bottles of lip tore surfaced in 2003. a lot of people think women do not get heart disease it is the number one killer among men and women. women are more likely to

sufficient area sudden death from a heart attack. a woman's heart is smaller so they have different symptoms, they may have flu-like symptoms and spreading pain. >> doctors say it could take several days for the chest pain to develop. and women are protected a bit during menopause so they have heart attacks later. men will have in their 60s. women older. 10 minutes from 5 right now. we're learning more from the grandmother of a student who was taken away that was not nutrition enough. the student's lunch was taken away and eat chicken nuggets. the lunch was a turkey and cheese sandwich. chips, banana and apple juice. >> stay out of my kid's lunch

box or grand kids. >> the superintendent agrees that the lunch was healthy but he says it was missing milk a key part of a healthy meal under state guidelines. the grandmother said the state should inspect lunches and focus should be on academics. the food trucks are being blamed for parking outside of schools and providing kids with unhealthy snacks. owners are upset because lawmakers are trying to keep them from schools, however, officials say they undermine the policies they have with helping kids t would ban the trucks from within 1500 feet in school hours. people are wondering if it was a prank or a warning. police say that someone left a heart on the doorstep of a home t came with a note saying you will always have my heart.

the people don't know who put it there. officials say the heart is not human. to the freaky, another oregon couple in jail after they decided to have some fun on valentine's day. and someone thought it was a crime. >> a man had the woman in the back seat tied up naked with tape on her mouth. >> a man and his girlfriend were put behind bars. they walked into court holding hands and too embarrassed to talk to reporters t was an embarrassing moment that went wrong. most people say they could have called 911 as well. they each completed 16 hours of community service. well a penn state coach in the news. ways behind the counter at a campus mcdonalds. pat chambers was taking care of fans. when it reaches 70 points ticket holders can use the

stubs to get a free big mac. he delivered good. he footed the bill yesterday for 200 big macs. and iowa town is considering a ban at parks and facilities t would require people visiting to cover their body art and ditch piercings. and there is a fine line between protecting individual rights. and it has sparked backlash. a tattoo artist said he can see where they are coming from but it's not that simple at the end of the day it comes down the rights of people. check on weather. >> all right. and temperatures are mild like they were yesterday. and 38 in baltimore. dc 42 and 34. along the eastern shore. york, pennsylvania around 30. we are the below freezing. and they are looking at a bit of a mix across the area.

we're seeing light snow and drizzle. we will be above freezing rain is pushing in. you can see the bulk in the ohio valley. high pressure off the coast. we will have low pressure and a front ahead of it though we'll gets warm air moving in. and what is going on. follow the time stamp here. it looks like the bulk will break to the south but some could squeeze in. that's moderate rain. you don't need that much to cause a mess. you can see pack around louisiana into texas. that will move in here f it

mixes with some northern stream energy then, yes, we could see rain and snow by saturday and around 50 by tonight that will come in at 37 degrees. lingering rain showers, we will see late clearing a check of traffic now with angela. >> good morning to you. as you get ready to head out for the drive as we mentioned 95, 895 the lanes are open. there will be a lot of things going on. try the key bridge. that's a way to get around the situation. we want to update the situation in gambles. crane and chapel road we reopened the northbound lanes. and is getting by in a traffic pattern. you will see delays. this is a look at 95 and 43. as we mentioned there will be a

lot of clean up and authorities on the scene back to you. >> one of the worse in latin america. >> what may have started a fire that left inmates dead. >> a copilot in charge of landing a plane. what happened. we'll look at that around the world.

huge e we have learned 358 confirmed dead on the prison fire in honduras. an inmate started that intentionally. 800 were packed into the barracks when the flames gutted the prison t was double in

capacity t is considered one of the worse of its kind since 1930. bombs and bullets. and the state question and showing what they say are weapons and the terrorists. smoke lingers. and it has left 55 people dead since tuesday. being praised after landing a plane after a pilot died shortly before it landed. he died t landed yesterday without any problems. the pilot was already dead and they could not save him. the second pilot is always trained to cope with this. switzerland is considered to be expensive. and that is coming from the unit world wide cost of living survey t is done twice a year and