that's what's making news in america this mor a meteor shower. a family burying their son after the raven's parade. the cruise ship now in port. we'll have that. good morning. thank you for joining us. let's get to the weather. you have to make plans. we have a look at the weather. >> it's not looking too bad but

we'll have showers. you don't need the gear this morning but take some snow boots with you. temperatures at 35 degrees now. the temperatures are above average but we have the chill in the air. the radar is dry right now but don't let this fool you, we will have changes and even over into tomorrow morning. the planner for today is like this. we'll have cold temperatures at 34 degrees under clear skies but the clouds will increase as we go throughout the day. as we head into 9:00 lunchtime today 50. it is a mild day and coming in at 53. let's check the traffic with lauren cook. >> we are off to a cold start out there but if you are heading downtown, there is

nothing to get in the way. it will be nice and clear downtown to fayette street. if you are traveling through the tunnels the harbor, as we check in and look at 695. traffic here. not too many cars out there. and we're traveling up to 83. heading up to hunt valley. 83 i'll get to that in a moment. it will be nice and clear. no problems from the state line to the beltway. >> that's time saver traffic. over to you. >> thank you. this will have everyone talking a meteor passed over russia, a trail of clouds marked the path and 400 people have been injured many from broken glass. some fell on the roof a factory. and an asteroid half the size

of a football field will go by our planet and get close. >> it will be 17,000 miles away from earth that's like a cosmic inch. scientists say we have nothing to worry about. there is no chance it will hit us. an object of this size will hit earth every 1200 years. he was a teen doing what 200,000 people were ing the sup >> but for the smith family a day filled with joy has ended in tragedy. family and friends will say goodbye killed after the parade. he was stabbed outside of a mcdonalds after getting into an altercation with young men. they know he was there before the incident and released images of the cripe. it is different, it is hard for me having dealt with it, it is a world of difference having to deal with

it, each day i have to remind myself not to ask for a quick result. >> for a week after his death the kill ser still on the loose. his inkle is a former trooper and security specialist who has the -- dealt with homicides in the past. he said that finding a suspect can be hard. they are looking for a suspect in this we want to let you know the wake and funeral will be held today at the antich church. it will follow tomorrow on bel air road. 4:34. another set of parents are preparing for the task of burying their child. family and friends will attend a funeral for steven rain in pennsylvania. he is the university of maryland student shot and killed by his roommate this week. the gunman shot another who

survived and turned the gun on himself. the nightmare appears to be over for thousands of people who were stranded on a cruise liner for the past five days. that ship was adrift in the gulf after a fire destroyed parts of the engine room. we're out at the desk with the latest. and tug boats had to get them to dry land. that was expected later, right. >> it was. the newest information we have now is as of 2:15. everyone is now off of the ship. now estimates had it docking in alabama on wednesday but problems delayed the towing. with the help of those it took six hours to navigate it. after 9:15 last night you saw a steady stream of passengers making their way down a gangplank. for those waiting you saw the

signing saying sweet home alabama. >> others saying let me off. this is the end to the trip at sea and the conditions the people will never forget. >> after being on that boat for that long and not knowing how we were getting back, it was good to be back. >> happy valentine's day. and the arrival and taxis were lined up to take the 3000 people away. while stranded at sea, those on board had limited food and water. they were forced to use bags and makeshift restrooms. they were supposed to be getting a full refund on the trip, discounts and future cruises. the announcements came out wednesday and additional 500 in cash. but as you expect the ntsb has opened an investigation into what happened. >> thank you very much.

the coverage this morning on the officer trainee who was shot in the head during an exercise. and officials say officers have been interviewed who were present during the training. a statement reads this is conducted as a criminal investigation with the purpose of determining if a crime occurred and who is responsible for that crime. the investigation could take weeks. the city police internal affairs commission are conducting their own investigation to find out whether department policies and procedures were violated. the officer who fired the shot has been identified as william scott kearn. he is a veteran of the baltimore police department. a mother and her sons are recovering after being hurt in a fire. it broke out on law street. it started in a bedroom of an apartment. the 26-year-old mother and her children, ages 2 and 4 suffered serious burns. they were able to make it out

alive. investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire. if you loo looking to update appliances this is the time to do it. the shop energy weekend starts tomorrow and consumers will get certain tax breaks. all best buy stores are offering discounts on certain appliances. it starts tomorrow and through monday february 17th. news time is 4:38. and you know lynette was talking to us earlier about how things went on wednesday. thursday mild. another could be making its way in. >> it is a chillily start. >> it is chill -- it is chilly out there. >> you need to bundle up as you head out the door. we will start with you sunshine. we'll have them increasing as we go throughout the day.

we see snow but it is in the forecast. as we look to the south. we'll have a coastal low that will develop. this could impact our weather as we go into saturday. the break down here as we go through the evening that will switch to snow on saturday. i'll detail more what is coming up but talking about the temperatures at 30 at perry hall. 39 in westship -- west friendship. a local woman receiving an award by the president. senate republicans are making history. why it has to do with a nomination. everything is up to speed here on 97. i'll let you know what traffic

looks like on 95 and 695 coming up on good morning maryland.

we're back with a look at what is happening today. a woman from the area, janet jackson, will be a recipient of the citizens medal, that's the second highest civilian award. she is a professor and the creator of a non-profit organization geared towards helping women with disabilities improve their quality of life. he will present the medal to a veteran and to six teachers killed during the sandy hook massacre. and chuck hagel will have to wait to find out if he will be the next secretary of defense. senate republicans have succeeded in filibustering the nominee for the job. for the first time, the

nomination has been filibustered. lawmakers will look into the nomination again when they turn from the recess at the end of the month. and a debate nationally and here in the state. we're talking about the effort for gun control. advocates will be talking about the implications of the governor's firearms safety act. they will comment on parts of the bill that make the criminals out of law-abiding citizens. the future of anne arundel county is fuzzy but the picture could be more clear today. the act going county executive will announce if he will run for the seat. he is filling in for the former county executive who stepped down after being convicted of misconduct in office. another possible candidate for the job could be the former wife of former governor robert ehrlich. there will be no retrial for john leopold. his request has been denied.

he is schedule to be sentenced on march 14th. the blast needs your help. the team is asking that you bring new or used soccer balls if you are going to the game tomorrow. those to bring them will be asked to throw them on to the playing field during the break. everything collected will be given to needy children. and other donated equipment will be collected at first mariner arena. that's a great effort. get out and get involved. >> the last games are fun. ky imagine how much fun it will be. >> you have to ask though now. weather wise is it soccer weather right now? 53 degrees. i would go out if i wouldn't hurt my knee. 34 in towson and these temperatures will go up throughout the day and the clouds throughout the day. they will increase. what we have here is high pressure still in place.

this will start to slide out allowing for the front to move through. we'll have an area of low pressure track along this. this will bring us the rain and snow early tomorrow morning. check out what we have here. we have our next storm, we're talking about this for the weekend. this will bring us a wild card f this will go out to sea. it will not affect us. >> and this is far fetched. i want to keep everything abreast of the situation. make sure you follow me on twitter at abc 2 weather. now let's talk about what is going on as we look at the future trent. >> this is around 8:00.

make sure that you have gear for the plans. we could see it on the backside like we do. >> and we see the coastal low it stays away from us. and it looks good now. and. as we check out the day. 53 degrees that is. and. and to all snow we go to the time period. and and mostly cloudy and the other. >> and in the meantime this is what we're working with. >> and the mild continues.

>> good morning. >> i know you that are going to make a lot of people happy this morning talking about that. >> and on 95 all the way. if you are heading out to 70 no delays over to 695. we check in and look outside here and 695 and baltimore national pike. traffic is moving along. you are looking at a ride right now on the outer loop from 795 to 70. as we look at the belt way here, normal conditions as well. you will not have any problems getting to towson or the inner loop to 95. that's a look at your time saver traffic. over to you. >> and he is one of the most famous athletes. and now he is facing murder charges. >> what happened during the hearing. he has just left court we have learn wad a judge told him. a story of love and friendship. we're going to show what you brought the children together and why they have decided to be

each other's valentine's.

oscar pistorius is charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend. >> his girlfriend was found dead in his home. and the courtroom was packed. this was moments ago. he arrived in the back of the police car shielding his face. he bro broke down after being charged with murder. police are now discounting the reports that she may have been mistaken as an intruder. we expect to hear more about a cop today and the sheriff's department will hold a press conference to talk about chris dorner. the charred remains found in the cabin in california have been identified as dorner. medical examiners used dental records to make the id. they say that he killed four people and wounded three

others. he was cornered and died on tuesday in the mountains. the cabin that caught on fire after police fired teargas into the cabin. his mother expressed her condolences for the victims. the mother of two killed in turkey will be laid to rest today. and she was found beat ton death. she was vacationing there alone. yesterday hundreds attended a wake for the 33-year-old. she was found on february 2nd. that was 12 days after she was reported missing. and two time daytona wiwalt students from sandy hook and drive a tribute car during the race. it will be number 26 in memory of the victims of sandy hook. brides to be can pick from hundreds of gowns in the brides against breast cancer event.

downs will be available in downtown baltimore today and tomorrow. all proceeds to benefit the cancer support foundation. get a friend for free this weekend. the animal shelter will hold a president's day weekend promotion on saturday. any pet adopted or placed on hold will be yours free of charge. that event runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. >> i know what i'm doing. >> training for surviving the zombie apocalypse. there will be a survival camp. participants will learn running, jumping, lifting, striking like there is no tomorrow. you are taking on the undead. be prepared. we're going to meet two winners in the ravens cash fantasy game. they will receive their oversized checks from the maryland lottery. reynolds won a million and another takes home season tickets for the rest of her life.

i don't know which is better. one couple claimed the second biggest jackpot in virginia. >> the honeywells picked up a big payday. >> david bought it while he was out of town. when he called his wife she thought he was having a heart attack which is kind of understandable. and that ticket matched all five numbers and the powerball. >> i was reading them i said this cannot be. >> i looked up to make sure it was the same date. i stayed cannot be. then my hands aric shaking like this. >> they work for the department of defense chose the payout of $136 million. what do you do with that? >> smile like he is. we think of pillow fights we think of teens at a party but they are never like the one that you are seeing now.

take a look at this video out of san francisco. they were flying in an unusual celebration. it is the great san francisco pillow fight. the organizers had to remind participants only whack people with the pillows in hand. and making waves on the internet. it is the harlem shake and everyone knows how to could it -- how to do it. >> the dance usually starts out with one person. and that video. it will make you smile.

wow. >> everyone thinks they can do it. >> i haven't seen it. >> i know what are youing to during the break. >> this could be a mixed bag. >> we'll have rain moving in as we go through the evening, late but by tomorrow we'll switch to snow and the same thing. and the biggest caveat we could have another storm tomorrowing in. that is real snow. but it is -- i say 7030. and the temperatures. and at 34. and they will rise throughout the day. and what do you have for us

this morning. >> and 95 is clear. no delays heading to downtown baltimore. we take a look here normal conditions you will not have problems getting up to towson. as we look at drive times the west side of the beltway will be free of delays. you are looking at a 7 minute ride. >> over to you. a rare find girls on the football field but it does happen. >> and one girl to play a number of years one is told now she cannot. and a dire that does not let an avalanche get in the way of a good time.

we'll show it to you ahead.

two kids in the story do not care if they are sick because they have bonded over the illness. >> and one girl had seven strokes aide adam 5 of them. doctors don't know why they keep having strokes at such a young age. >> they are at a research facility and they have become the best of friends. >> they are at the facility and they are looking at the knew tay shon to why they are having the strokes. two fifth greaters are in trouble. >> they are plotting to kill a classmate. details when the news starts