here's lynette. >> it's cold out there. it's to dust off the my winter coat then they can put it back away. in the meantime, we are cold this morning. we are dry and we are also breezy. so, lots to talk about. let's start with the temperatures because that's the big concern this morning. good morning here foreat 30 degrees. look at 20sin rockville and also manchester. 27 degrees in manchester to be exact. and then we head over towards the eastern shore where northeast is at 30 degrees and good morning chestertown. you are at 32. rock hall at 33 degrees. and right around 33 degrees as well. and we have breezes streaming in from the north and west and 12-mile-an-hour winds so making it feel colder out there. but even with the light breeze in the hereford and bel air making it feel like we are in the 20s everywhere. that's the name of the game this morning and then still cool temperatures coming in this afternoon. i am going detail those coming up but let's check the traffic with and l.a. good morning. the wind the concern for you right? >> reporter: that's right. good morning to you. and good morning. wind warnings in effect on all

of the area bridges and trouble spot on 895. we have got stop and go traffic in the southbound direction on the harbor tunnel throughway. this is due to an accident between the harbor tunnel and the steel bridge taking up the left lane southbound and delays are extending back past child street so you may want to take i-95 through the fort hk henry tunnel to avoid this altogether. traveling around the beltway starting to slow down on the top side as well as the west side a live look at 695 and liberty road. you will run into off and onpockets of sluggish conditions from 795 all the way around to baltimore national pike. megan over to you. the public outcry over prchg slime has been heard. >> there's more fallout over the additive in ground beef. linda so is standing by with the latest and some are blaming the media for what's happening. >> reporter: the media and this is why the company says they are suspending operations at three of the four plants because sales have taken such a

big hit. many grower -- grocery chainsstopped selling beef containing pink slime but the public that makes the product is defending what the industry calls lean finely textured beef. critics say the product is made by using ammonia gas to make scraps safe for consumption and is not as nutritious as ground beef. latest largest -- the largestgrocery chains have stop selling the beef with the additive. >> the last thing i wanted is for people to lose their jobs but i think consoupers have every right to know what they are eating and i think it needs to be labeled. >> reporter: now the company says that after 60 day public relations campaign if it hasn't been able to resume operations at the plants, it will have to formally lay off employees. linda so, abc2 news. today in washington the national transportation safety board will hold a one-day forum on distracted driving. problem of drivers of all ages

including teenagers. and the aaa looked at 8,000 video clips of unsupervised teenage drivers to find out the most distracting thing for them. mobile devices took the top spot. over distractions included adjusting controls, personal grooming and eating and drinking and passengers. and even if they only take their ice off the road for a second -- eyes off the road for a second, it's a second too long. >> they are traveling at 65 miles an hour for example, and they can travel a length of a basketball court in one second. so if you take your eyes off the road briefly and something happens in front of you, it can be catastrophic. >> here's something for parents of girls to pay attention to. we are told that teenage girls are nearly twice as likely as teenage boys to use a cell phone behind the wheel. a jury selection is scheduled to begin tomorrow in the retrial of twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire. yesterday a judge ruled the surveillance video showing the twins setting fire to the dog can be used as evidence.

e the dog was later euthanized. the first trial end in a hung jury. table games are a step closer to becoming legal here. state senate gave preliminary approval to expand gaming and gambling to include table games like blackjack. so that bill would pave the way for the 6th state casino liesence in license in prince george's -- license in prince george's county. if it passes it would have been ratified by a majority of maryland voters. all right maryland house of delegates passed a bell exempt fantasy games like fantasy football from prohibition against betting and wagering and gam peeling. that would -- gambling. the measure impose to the state senate. >> tomorrow the 2012 baseball season gets underway after 6 in the morning when the mariners play the a's in japan for a 2- game series. o's fans will wait longer.

the opener is friday april 6th a home game at camden yards with the twins. first pitch is set for 3:05. a low cost airline right now raising the rate. >> coming up, we will tell you who is doing it and why they decided to do this to increase the cost of flights. sitting in traffic is costing you money. we have the numbers coming up of how much it costs americans to sit in traffic. that story is coming up next. 3q

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right around 4.09. right now the national average per gallon is 3.89 and that's up 5 cents in one week. well the average cost for a regular in our state is 3.93. mid-range 40.08 and premium at 4.21. we are working to help you save at the pump. go to abc2 news.com for the lowest gas price in the area and click on the traffic at that . and -- tab and put the zip code in. how about this, a new report says congested roads are costing drivers 100 billion dollars a year in wasted fuel and lost time. pour road conditions cost the average -- poor road conservatives cost the average motorists for maintenance and you will pay more if you are flying of the southwest raised domestics fares 6 to $10 per round trip following jetblue which raised prices $10 on

thursday and many of the traditional carriers matched the fare hike over the weekend. airlines are racing fees to help they say with the rising fuel prices. news time is 6:39. and it's 34 degrees outside. that is the low temperature. >> new developments in the shooting death of an unarmed florida teen. >> >> reporter: the calm for justice for trayvon martin. why his parents are headed to capitol hill today. >> and the historic health care debate resumes in a few hours at the supreme court. the arguments that will be taken up today on obama care. >> and we have a freeze warning in effect. i will it will you when the murkry soars back to the 70s coming up. and an accident on the harbor tunnel freeway blocking a lane and causing major backupsch we will tell you another route you can take instead.

tuesday morning this is your abc2 news to go i am megan pringle. >> i am charley crowson. let's say hello, lynette

charles. it's cold outside -- hello, to lynette charles. it's cold outside. >> we have a freeze warningee in effect until 9 for the viewing area. temperatures in the 30s. chestertown 31 there and then we are even below that in cumberland coming around 29 and goldsboro at freezing degree mark. and we deal with breezy conditions this morning and those winds out of the north at about 5 to 15 miles per hour. we will see more going throughout the date. gusts heavy in chestertown around 26-mile-an-hour winds. good muse is we are dry and we will stay dry all day long getting lots of sunshine so maryland's most powerful radar showing all five sweeps. now let's go to angela foster because she has a check of the traffic and the winds have been a big concern for you. >> reporter: it has been. we are having wind warnings all over the place. bay bridge and also on the key bridge and the tidings bridge and tidings bridge restrictions for emtry tractor trailer trucks that's still in effect as of now. so extra caution out there this morning. and we are dealing with

accident activity on 895 many we found out the accident has cleared all lanes opened but you may want to take 95 in case there are residual delays 895 southbound. traveling on harrisburg expressway there's a. [audio not understandable] all activity of course in the southbound direction. around 695, right now heavy traffic starting at harford road on the top side and opens up once you past providence but brake lights west of york road on 695. back over to you. >> 6:45. we are getting new information on the huge wild fire burning west of denver. at least one person is confirmed dead. hundreds of people have been evacuated from the homes. and flames have burned about more than 4 1/2 square miles we are told and officials say at least 5 homes possibly more destroyed. the fast moving fire has been fueled by they say wind and dry terrain as well. 6:45. and happening today republican presidential hopeful newt gingrich is making a stop in maryland. he will speak on the steps of

the maryland state capitol in and alleys this morning at 10:30. he will hold an event at salisbury university at 3 this afternoon. maryland's primary is a week from today and it's set for april 3rd. with the primary day around the corner, baltimore director of elections is speaking about what his agency is doing to prepare. armsted jones is going to talk about the continued efforts to increase voter turnout. jones will be speak at the union baptist church on drew it's hill avenue -- drew it's hill avenue druid hill avenue at 6. we are expected to get more information about a full face transplant. a team of doctors performed a 36-hour surgery. the transplant on the man included a double jaw and tongue replacement of the we will let you know what they tell us. hundreds of students from nonpublic schools in maryland are rallying today in support of the partnership for student education and community investment tax credit. that bill would allow businesses to receive taxes on

their state taxes for donations to organizations that offer financial help to children attending nonpub lig and public schools -- public and -- nonpublic and public schools. we will keep you posted on that story as well. it's been months since the 17-year-old -- one month since a 17-year-old trayvon martin was shot and killed in sanford, florida. >> so far no charges have been filed again the shooter george zimmerman and many people are rallying around the story. >> new information surfaced and martin's family is fighting to defend his honor. sherrie johnson joins with us new information on this story. >> reporter: yes, lots of new information coming out this morning. today, school without walls students, faculties and supporters will march to the white house to call for justice for trayvon martin new this morning, trayvon martin's parents are expected to make an appearance on capitol hill. they are on the defensive after they confirmed on the day of the death trayvon was visiting his father while on a 10-day suspension. a baggy in the backpack tested

positive for marijuana residuep we learned that trayvon's mother has moved to trademark slogans popularized in the outcry over the killing. sabrina fulton want to trademark two slogans justice for trayvon and i am trayvon. her attorney says the move was not intended to gain a profit. the teenage's death sparked national outcry since the killer george zimmerman has not been charged. zimmerman claims self-defense saying the teen was the aggressor and beat him up. stickerman's attorney -- zimmerman's attorney says zimmerman called out for help. >> it tears me apart to sit here and listen to the slander they are giving to my son. >> i know i cannot bring my baby back, but i am sure there are changes so this doesn't happen to another family. >> i think he is surprised the way the magnitude of the way things have taken off is a

national issue and national issue over the claim of racist. >> grand jury will convene next month to decide whether or not he should be charged. megan back to you. >> all right. thanks. well, here at home we are affected by the story too. a rally for trayvon martin in baltimore and more than 1,000 people took part in it main roads blocked off and people walked down pratt street during rush hour carrying signs support trayvon martin along with skittles and iced tea the items he was carrying when he was shot and killed by george zimmerman. >> i read the story and thought about my son and one day he goes out and puts on his hoodie and doesn't come home because he looks suspicious. >> the rally ended with a vigil at city hall. there's call to end ray sim and profiling but primarily they say it's a call for justice. later today, the supreme court will hear the second round of oral arguments on obama's affordable health care act.

>> abc2 news linda so is here with a preview of what we can expect today. linda. >> reporter: yeah. we have learned today's two- hour hearing will begin at 10 this morning today's session gets to the heart of the challenge whether it's constitutional to require all americans to buy health insurance by 2014 and if they don't is it okay to charge a penalty. here's a live picture from washington, d.c. of the supreme court. expect another large crowd at the hearing gets underwaych the grass roots organization americans for pros -- underway. the grass routes organization americans for prosperity will charter a bus to take people to the rally. attorneys for the 26 states argue congress doesn't have the authority to force a person to buy something. if the mandate is constitutional, they say there's no limit to what the federal government can force you to buy. now meanwhile, lawyers for the obama administration say congress was well within its authority. the feds argued everyone will need health care at some point and currently tens of millions

of uninsured are constant taxpayers and cost hospitals more money. >> we will be glad they called it obama care and more people will be covered and savings in the health care system. >> reporter: the supreme court is not expected to issue a ruling until june right as the presidential campaign heats up. linda so, abc2 news. this into the newsroom a spokesperson for the eu nation envoy annan says syria accepted the plan to end deadly fighting. plan includes a cease-fire by syrian forces. daily 2 1/2 halt to fighting to evacuate injured people and provide humanitarian aid and it's inclusive to the talks about a political solution. u.n. leaders say that more than 8,000 people have been killed in syria with the year long uprising. charley. 6:51. the humane society in fallston has new animals up for adoption. in a raid on a home in harford county officers found more than

a dozen cats and a dog. the owner has given up control of the animals and you can begin adopting them by calling the humane society at the number on the screen. 410-836-1a 9 -- 1909. the department says it will provide all materials and oysters requiring little care. cages have been -- has to be rent every two weeks and state leaders are look for volunteers willing to grow the oysters in additional rivers and creeks and bay areas. more than two million raised last year have been planned in sanctuaries. today a baltimore based real estate firm will present finding on a stawedy on foundry road in owings mills. county official will be on hand for the briefing which will include a plan for the former solo cut manufacturing site. it will include wegman's and an open air center shop and restaurants and outdoor space for concerts and communities

events as well. five things to know pope benedict xvi begins the day if cuba in a prayer at the virgin cherry icon and on the capitol for political meetings. this was the agenda but we have learned since we started this morning, his health and sickness is a little under the weather so the schedule is postponed and will deliver mass tomorrow. >> a live look at washington, d.c.where the iraq afghanistan veterans of america are scheduled to tour the capitol later on this morning. the veterans group will meet with congressman advocating for changes in unemployment and health care improvements. first laddie michelle obama will take part in 2012 national cherry blossom festival in a tree planting care mowo -- ceremony commemorating the gift of the cherry blossom trees to washington, d.c. from jap one. -- japan. kate secretary of the interior ken salazar will host

a meaning at women's heritage carnet 3 this afternoon. >> -- center at 3 this afternoon. performers from ringling brothers and barnum and balancey circus will host half- hour seminars demonstrating physics that go into the -- >> it's cold out there this morning. i don't need to tell you that. but, look at the numbers. 34 in baltimore right now. easton more of the same. 26 degrees right now in york. so that's the actual temperature. let's throw in the wind out of the northwest at about 5 to 10 miles an hour. and we are going to feel a lot colder than that. it feels like teens in york right now. 29 in baltimore and 26 in easton. 2 in frederick and 26 in hagerstown. clear skies and lots of sunshine as we go through the day. get out and enjoy it but don't do it without a coat. future trend picking up on the sunshine and then it picks up on the next frontal system that

will work its way across the area for tomorrow afternoon. a chance for isolated showers maybe a rumble of thunder. isolated is the key word. mainly dry but again a few areas could be on the wet side as we go into the afternoon and it goes back into motion for thursday. we will get more sunshine in here once again and stay drier. hour by hour for today i am going with 5 # had -- 54 degrees that's below average and your 7-day forecast, well, things will bullp back up so as we go into wednesday yes we have a chance for showers in the forecast but look how warm it will be once again. so 70 degrees then we will drop down to the 60s after that front moves through. and these temperatures are still going to be above average. our next chance for showers work their way in here as we go into sunday. let's check the traffic with and l.a. good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you. and we got an update for you on those wind warnings. we have wind warnings in effect on the key bridge and the chesapeake bay bridge but our restrictions have been lifted for the tidings memorial

bridge. we are dealing with some very slow traffic southbound 795 a collision on the southbound side as you approach the beltway causing those delays. also no accidents reported but things are looking sluggish on i-70 eastbound approaching 695 and a live look at 695 here green spring avenue and in baltimore national pike about a 10 minute drive making the drive from 795 all the way around to baltimore national pike. >> all right tonight is the drawing for the mega millions jack spot and since no winner was from friday's drawings. >> will are marylanders that came close. the tickets matched all 5 regular numbers but missed the bonus ball. those were worth 250,000 dollars. so as for the jackpot if you are curious it's estimated 363 million dollars. if you take home the cash up front it's just 260 million. you have until 10 pm tonight to buy tickets. >> earlier megan said she would open a yoga studio if she could. you have 10 seconds what would you do.

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