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you can see that the radar is dry. as we head to the west, we'll see showers across the area and down to the south. all this will start and work its way into the area. we go into the late morning hours and the afternoon and then we will start some wet weather here. grab that gear. the soaking rain is to come. >> they are cooler than what we have been dealing with. you are close to 60. and westminster and we had the wind gusts. and a traffic report. >> not dealing with the accidents. >> we have reports of a stalled car. partially in the roadway. and not completely blocking
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there. and it is in great. 895 and moving pretty well in both directions north and southbound. you should flow at top speed. as we mentioned. and on the parkway. and moving well. heading to the beltway. we're tweeting any traffic changes. remember to follow us at maryland traffic. back over to you. and the prosecution scandal is growing. new information with the candidate for senate in maryland and former secret service agent. and we're live with reaction this morning. >> good morning. >> reporter: the former secret service agent who now running for senate in maryland against the income bend ben cardin is speaking out about the allegations. he has a bother in -- brother in the secret service. he is not being investigated.
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right now 11 agents and officers have had security clearances taken away that they brought prostitutes to a hotel the day before the president's arrival in the country. 20 prostitutes were brought to the hotel. some paid the earns and the next day one refused to leave the hotel saying she was owed more money. he knows many of the people involved in the investigation and brother was a member of the team. witnesses have said he was not part of the ring. >> we have been very open. and friends involved as well. he is not being investigated for those allegations. >> the agents and service members setting up security ahead of the trip for a summit attended by three other world
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leaders. and authorities near houston, texas say they are holding a person of interest in the abduction of a boy and the shooting of that child's mother. they found the boy after the motor was shot outside of a doctor's office where she was taking her son for a check up a woman got out and shot her. a man grabbed the boy and they took off. and a soldier that is missing may be in danger. 293-year-old private first class kelly bordeaux was reported missing. when she did not show up for duty. she was seen leaving a bar early on saturday morning. >> all i want is my sister. i want her to be brought back to you safe and sound. >> she got a ride with an employee and a message that she
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had gotten home safely. and police georgia to handcuff and arrest a 6-year- old student. the girl assaulted a principal and demanding and damaging property. when the officer arrived, the child was screaming and crying. he tried to calm her down, she started fighting him. >> the officer noted the damage, put the student in cuffs for the student's safety. >> she was charged with battery and damage to property, the charges were dropped because of her age. the mother said her daughter is suspended and cannot return to school until august. >> what do you think about the handling of the situation in georgia? and this town is southet of atlanta. head to our facebook fan page. comment on the story.
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everything these days is getting sponsored. one company is making an officer to die for which literally. and a company is offering three free funerals if they put their witt on their tombstone t is behind run for your lives t is a zombie themed race where they are chased by other people dressed as the undead. three people will win all funeral expenses on a drawing. to win the contest you don't have to die any time soon. let's move on. they have been wowing audiences with their voices for years. now the jackson 5, they are going on tour. >> and a tour that's long overdue. where you can hear them locally. calling all single ladies. how you can meet mr. right.
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we have lots of clouds around this morning. and will we get any rain out of the clouds. details coming up. the pace is picking up out on the roads. where volume is building. 3q
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another couple is no longer competing. if you missed it this is who was sent home. >> on this fifth week we have to say goodbye to gavin and karina. >> he and his partner they were voted off so they had been the bottom few for a few weeks. the remaining dancers are practicing for next week that will feature motown songs. and single ladies, if you wanted to find the man of your dreams on national tv here is your chance. abc will hold auditions for the bachelor right here in baltimore. tryouts are in june. but there are some rules.
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tough be older than 21. you cannot be involved, married or separated. for a long time or not. don't know the difference. we'll have more details on the dates and locations and locations as soon as they are available we'll pass it on to you. >> you have to be able to bikini ski, too. and the jackson brothers are touring and they will be in the area. they will perform hits from the jackson 5 and pay tribute to michael. they will perform on july 1 at the lyric opera house in baltimore. and then in washington, dc. this is the first time they have toured since the victory tour in 1984. if you are tired of your job and looking for something new, there are industries that are thriving now. >> the top 5 that are seeing
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a number of questions after a deadly crash in baltimore. a mom is dead and some believe that the chase led to that death. and we're live with more. what is the family saying? >> reporter: a spokesperson said that officers were not chasing the car that caused the crash t was monday at 11:30 at poplar grove and north eve. 22-year-old died in the crash. rollin's mother and daughter were in the car. they survived. and they saw a car driving and tried to make a traffic stop. they say the car sped away and caused the crash t was not a chase and the victim's family say the suspect would not have been speeding through a section of west baltimore unless a patrol car was behind him. >> it would not have happened.
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they would not have been struck. >> it was very quick. you can hear the officer indicate he was pulling over the car and later he is asking for a medic because the cars collided. >> the driver of the car that caused the crash tried run. they caught him and found drugs on him. they are working with the state's attorney to determine the charges. >> thank you. 5:45 now. the senate judiciary committee held a hearing on racial profiling since the september 11th attacks t was to investigate different faces of racial profiling. >> it has put a spotlight on it. they were outraged by what they saw. as the investigation continues. everything we have seen indicates that race had an
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immediate impact on martin being targeted. >> the hearing look at solutions and a law dubbed the end to racial profiling act. and the tan self-tanning industry is going crazy. companies will see their sales blister. and it listed among america's 10 fastest growing industries but they're not the only ones bringing in the dough. others include pharmecutical sales. solar panels and for profit universities. yoga studios. and hot cause production. >> we want to remind you about an event this weekend. and there is time to register if you want the 5 k run balk and more information go to
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kome. you can find more information on www.abc2news.com. >> a push for a session to avoid the budget. the health care for all coalition is holding a press conference and call for this not to take effect. they will unveil a clock to have a countdown t includes cuts. >> and the teacher of the year will be named later. and it will be held at the teacher of the year classroom. that will be at 8:30. and the ceo will surprise the teacher. and they have no idea what is in the board is now taking a vote today on two plans one calls for restricting of
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central and mayo. and the other is to redistrict. it is currently age restricted. and a vote will take place. stephanie rollins blake will meet with leaders to push for increases. and she wants the council to support the plan for contributions by 140%. the mayor started the initiative to find revenue stream so they can do more updates that they need. a former mayor giving comedians material during her time in office. >> everything from the gift cards to the coats she is saying it is all fair game for a roast and toast.
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>> she is because of benefits and non-profit she works with. so athletes a charity that will help the homeless. she resigned after being found guilty of embezzlement. nothing is off limits. tickets are $35. >> and let's talk temperatures this morning. we're seeing a lot 560s on the map. we were seeing more 60s and 70s. and that worked through and 46 degrees now. we should be at 43 degrees now for this time of year. the temperatures above that. >> and 55 in easton. the winds are playing a role out of the north. and 12 in dc. 9 in easton and frederick. and things will calm down. satellite and radar on rain to
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the south and back off to the west. and i'm hoping that the rain gets into the area. we have high pressure that's building southward from the great lakes with that you had the dry air and high pressure. that kind of putting a cap on some of the rain fall push into the area. we go through the rest of the afternoon. so picking up on rain. again we're going to see it win the battle. will it be the high pressure t is the low. we need that rain across the area. we dry things out later this evening into tomorrow. another dry day. but today hour by hour. a cooler day. here is the forecast for you as we will see the soaking rain as we head into the weekend.
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we need it. a check with angela. >> and out on the road so far. a couple of disabled vehicles 295. northbound at 222 for another stalled out car. 695. volume is picking up but moving. you will run into the sluggish traffic on i-95. making your drive through howard county. northbound is crowded as you make the trip. to i-695. you can avoid the hassles by making mta. all rail lines and buss are moving on time and we are tweeting. megan and charlie, back to you. sesame street does more
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than teach abs and 123s. >> a report on programming. one unclaimed ticket. we hear from the winner of the jack spot.
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and officials will highlight. the 1994 measure called for stricter penalties against women is up for renewal. hearings over the gsa will continue today. a committee will continue the
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guessing -- questioning of leaders of high spending and retreats. and the heed of the gsa was a no show. someone in illinois is about to get $220 million. the winner will be introduced later. rumors include one that the winner has ordered 12 cars from a dealership. we'll have to wait and see. >> 12 camaros. >> you got the money to do it. >> get 14. two for each day. >> you know withdraw going to do. >> keep dreaming. states are paying 3, 4, $5 a gallon for gas. >> we'll go where drivers are paying $6 a gallon to fill up. forget about the commute to work. how about commuting to keep
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your marriage alive. how the my is taking a toll on relationship. the perfect summer camp. what you need to know. showers and a better chance for rain in the forecast. details coming up. we're starting the 6:00 hour with slow traffic. we'll have details ahead.
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