you will deal with the heavier rain. >> now and low 50s. and good morning to you. let's talk more about this later in the rain. but right now let's go to angela. for the midweek commute. we're recovering well on the south side. and everything is moving back up to speed there. for those of you heading out to the west side of the beltway. and seeing backups. the pace is slower as you pass liberty road. you can get your traffic updates if you follow us on twitter and know how heavy it is now on i-95 north of maryland 100. south and northbound we're seeing a lot of volume and

slower pace. we're checking your drive times. not too bad for those of you on the expressway. the slow point on 83 is southbound and middle town t opens up and heading to the beltway. and starting to crowd up on 95 southbound and moving at top speeds heading to the beltway there. we're in good shape on the north side. on the west it is slower as you saw earlier. nine minutes from 795 to i-70. back over to you. >> there are a lot of questions after a crash in baltimore. >> a mother is dead and some believe a chase caused the death. >> we have more on the story. and both sides are speaking out saying that one is wrong, the other said we did nothing wrong. >> that's right, the family members feel the police are at fault. a spokesperson for the police department says that the officers were not chasing the car that caused that crash. the crash happened monday at 11:30 at poplar grove street

and north avenue. a 22-year-old died in the crash. rollin's mother and caught were in the car. they survived. now the officers say they saw a car driving eratically and tried to make a traffic stop. they say the car sped away and caused the crash. police say it was not a chase and the victim's family said the suspect would not have been speeding through a busy section unless a car was behind him. >> it would not have happened if they were not chasing them. >> it's not a chase t happened quickly. you can hear the officer indicate that he was pulling over the car and seconds later he is asking for a medic ambulance unit because the car collides. >> after the crash the driver of the car tried to run. police officers caught him and found drugs on him. they're working with the state's attorney to figure out what he will be charged with. a student who posted he

would go on a shooting rampage has been proven to stand trial. he was taken for evaluation after his arrest. he is charged with misuse of e- mail and other offenses. a missing soldier and a 23- year-old private first class was reported missing in on monday. and she did not show up for duty. she was seen leaving a bar on saturday. and she never made it home. >> and when the guy that was giving her a ride home. he got to the apartment and something spooked her. she said let me out here instead of taking her around the corner to her apartment or you know whatever. but i don't understand that.

two messages were send from the phone and one that read got home safely. the sex scanned yam is growing. investigators have been interviewing the women who may have been involved. we're told the number of women is 21 total. and 11 agents and military personnel are telling different stories about the women they were with. the white house said the president is receiving updates on the investigation. police officers were led op a chase through different counties. they used stop sticks to slow down the vehicle. >> and they had to cut through the shorts to get the dog to release him. he was treated for dog bites and take ton jail. >> and you can sue for anything

but it may be a first. a couple is suing the landlord because they say the house is haunted. some claims are being touched by ghosts. but the landlord said it is a ploy. s. >> we asked several times, they owe 11 months worth of rent. we will pursue the claim against them. >> a lawyer said they have been renting for ten years and no one reported a problem. they are going to court at the end of the month. >> billionaire businessman has been diagnosed with stage i prostate cancer. now buffet said the doctors expect them make a full recovery. he will start two months of aidation in july. the race for the cure is holding an event in ocean city. it is this sunday. interest is time to register

for the run-walk to fight breast cancer. if you want information go to the web site komen and you can find the information at www.abc2news.com. and ikea may be expanding the product line. >> stay with us, they make everything from lamp shades to kitchens. what is next? there is a penny worth more than 1 cent. and it could be worth about 100 million pennies. 100million pennies. a look at the capitol in washington, dc a big event involving the discovery shuttle. we continue in a bit.

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better schools. >> and the committee tackles the problem of profiling. and it has been 20 years the jackson five went on tour. details about where you can see four of the brothers as they get together for the summer. and we're in need for soaking rain t may be at an inopportune time. we're seeing slow traffic on the jfx. details on the commute coming up next. good morning to you. coming up a shocking kidnapping a mother is gunned down in a parking lot. her three day old son ripped from her. we have details. and on tape, car crashing into a market. we'll show you this video next. achoo! nasal allergy symptoms

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wednesday. we're looking at the powerful radar. and what we're hoping for is the rain to fall from the back to the west. and to the south. we have more rain back into kentucky. that will make its way into our area. 56 now and 54 in darling toon. they are above average but cooler than what we have seen. good morning out on the roads. and in terms of accidents. and we're seeing slow spots. and a lot of incidents around the area. on 197. this is north of the parkway. for those making the drive

through heading to the tunnel should not be bad. you have to make as you approach and now on the expressway as we reported the slow spot will be southbound. and it does open up. and the top side. advocates will speak out and a bottle tax. more information on the increase. >> they need to help. a lot are old and the campaign and will attend a hearing to pass a beverage container for and it will support 155

million. and the tax could bring in 10 million to help the schools over 25 to 30 years. it is calling on officials and decision makers to adopt a funding plan to renovate every building within eight years. they are the oddest in the state. 70% are in poor condition. teachers and students unduerr unhealthy conditions, leaky roofs and poor air quality t will be healed at 100 north holiday street in baltimore. employees will unveil a doomsday clock counting down to budget cuts. the association will show the clock at the office if a special session is not called

there it will go into effect. a judge sentenceed a police officer yesterday. the more than two years in prison for his role in a towing company scheme. he was ordered to pay restitution. >> and prosecutor say that he and others told that the crash victims to go to the majestic center. >> they were paid cash for recommending drivers. we have been telling you about this for a year. new this morning a story we want to tell you about. the judiciary committee had the first hearing on racial profiling. >> this a hot topic for many weeks and months. trayvon martin that case has launched this. we're getting a look at the hearing and what a senator had to say. >> frankly the trayvon martin case has put a spotlight on this. and i think that the american public were outrage bid what

they saw. as the investigation continues, i don't want to prejudge it. everything we have seen indicates that race had an meet impact on trayvon martin being targeted. the hearing was meant to investigate the different faces of profiling. those at the meeting looked at solutions and a law the end racial profiling act. the sanford city manager and chief are -- are holding a meeting discussing plans about healing in the community. on friday george zimmerman will be in court for a bail hearing. police in georgia are defending their decision to arrest a 6-year-old girl. police say they got a call about a student who assaulted a principal. they say the cuffs were necessary t was a safety measure. the family thinks it is excessive. >> the officer noted all the damage, and put the student in cuffs for the student's safety.

>> and i don't think she misbehaved to the point she should have been cuffed and taken out to the police department. >> police say they tried to get in touch with the mother but could not. that's why they took her back to the police station. >> and on line the conversation is flowing about the story. and handcuffing i understand that taking the kid down to the station that's almost comcal. join the conversation and go to the finance page and leave your thoughts. tomorrow will be a roast and toast of the mayor. the events taking place at the comedy factory t is benefiting a charity helping the homeless. tickets are $35. according to miss dixon, everything is on guard and -- nothing is off limits. and the army national guard is welcoming a new set of helicopters and holding a

orientation to replacing four choppers t can be used for medical evacuation, transportation, general aviation support. two of the helicoptersle will deploy to border protection agencies. we'll get to see the winner of the mega millions. we know the person is from southern illinois, town called red bud with a population of 3700. that person will get the check for 218 million. that's the third of the $656 million jackpot. the winners have claimed their prize. that's sunday night.

and you can see the steelerrings. you have the game against the redskins in december. and eli manning. think about the steelers twice in november. and the full schedule is on www.abc2news.com. five things you need to know. members of the falcons and players and team president joining members of the nfl's medical community for a forum against concussions. >> they have been a focus for several years leading to the nfl to change rules. and hearings regarding the gsa continuing today. they will question leaders following fuse of lavish spending. the heed was a no show for the hearings. the lieutenant governor

will be joining the vice president for an event to measure that calls for strict penalties for crimes against women. expert panel of thes will talk about implication work being done and need for the work and supporting the families. who will be the teacher of the year. we'll find out. the ceremony will be at the classroom of the teacher at 8:30 this morning. let's talk temperatures now, we look at parkton. we're seeing more in kingsville. 58 in chestertown. let's take you outside where he would see the cloud cover out there. a few bits of light.

we're hoping that it will start to see rain falling from the clouds. we can see showers. this will push our way and the most part it could stay away from us. high pressure is bringing in drier air w that it will evaporate. but it will be the battle of the two systems. high pressure or low that wins out. we're hoping that the low pressure. we'll get showers in here. and we have the chance today. more of the same at 4 p.m. that is cooler than what we have been dealing with. look at the forecast. you know we feed the rain. we go into saturday. and right around 75. cooler and seasonable on

sunday. out on the roads. and woodbine. an accident there. very slow of got an oil spill. and no major troubles. and you will tap the brake near the tunnel. and on the outer loop. and. you have wanted to find mr. right on national television? we're being told that abc is olding auditions for the bachelor here in baltimore. he has to be 21.

you cannot be living. i'm not sure if that is a requirement. >> we will let you know. >> 20 years since the jackson 5. >> hit the jackson brothers had hitting the road. they will perform the hits and honor michael. catch them in baltimore july 1. >> and who are your favorite? , mar lon. >> she likes tito. >> all of them. >> michael. >> i had a cat named tito: >> have a great day. let's go to new york.