and always in a marked comcast vehicle. >>> streams of mourners in north korea are paying respects to their former leader, kim jong-il. his open coffin is on display in pyongyang. while it was well-known kim's health was in decline, his death caught the international community by surprise. kim began transferring power to his son, kim jong-un 13 months ago. the obama administration is watching the situation closely, adding stability is key and the stakes are high. >> we reiterate our hope for improved relations with the people of north korea and remain deeply concerned about their well being. >> north korea has nuclear weapons, and we're worried about who's hands those may fall into. >> concerns over north korea's nuclear program is calling a meeting with key countries including russia and china. >>> the long road to recovery and the interview only on nbc bay area news. >> i see you smiling. what are you thinking about? >> tonight for the first time, bryan stow, you'll be amazed at what he can and cannot do. >>> then from grass to gas, how bay area scientists have come up with the chea

maryland and sanford at comcast center. that's the tur gent general, i like to call him. vowst off the pine. i'm seven foot and you're not. he had 13 points, seven boards and terrell stogland providing some offense as well. maryland inwithing it by 12. maryland goes to 9-3. seth greensburg and virginia tech, they love playing oklahoma state, already beaten them once this season. hudson scoring 18. tech with some defense. they win 67-61. hokeys are 11-3, acc play beginning next week. they take on wake forest. let's talk college football now. west virginia beats clemson in the orange bowl just got tougher. starting running back garrison sprained his knee in practice and will miss wednesday's game. he injured both the acl and mcl. it will require surgery. he'll miss six months because of that surgery. virginia playing auburn tonight and a good football game, chick-

la directora de departamento de relaciones gubernamentales de comcast karmen bailey también estará presenteos graduados de esol. .. los programas de esol que imparte casa de maryland se llevaron a cabo en seis localidades, incluyendo cinco en el condado de montgomery... el programa mas grande de esol es el que se imparte por las noches en las escuelas eastern middle school y northwood high school... para muchos ninhos cuyos padres no tienen recursos economicos para brindarles un regalo en esta navidad, el suenho de tener un juguete sera una realidad. gracias a la iniciativa del abogado joseph malouf, y otras personas, organizaciones y empresas, este fin de semana entregaran juguetes a mas de mil ttrescientos niÑos. alfredo miranda nos amplia... son centenares de juguetes, voluntarios trabajan desempacando y preparandolos para ser entregados a mas de mil trescientos ninhos este fin de semana.es algo que se siy lindo adentro de nuestros corazones, porque estamosayuda ndo a ninfos que en sus casas no tienen recursos suficientes quizás para tener un regalo este fin de ano. esta actividad que co

and all he had was just a faded polo shirt that said "comcast." it's a shame, very scary. >> reporter: berkeley police are encouraging residents to call them. they say if someone shows up at your home, claiming to be a utility worker who doesn't have i.d. or it doesn't seem quite right, call the police. they say they'll come out and help. right now we're talking about jewelry theft. but this could have been so much worse. just last week in san francisco, a man was sentenced to 50 years to life after he posed as a pg&e worker to gain access to a woman's home and then he brutally murdered her. live in berkeley, traci grant, nbc bay area news. >>> in an about-face, pg&e seth it wants to give customers the option of using analog mechanical meters instead of the wireless smart meters that now are required. the utility has installed more than 9 million digital meters to record energy use in california. last week citing health customers santa cruz customers had electricians remove the meters and replace them with analog models. pg&e says smart meters are

. >>> i'm scott reese in the comcast sports net newsroom. still short landed going coast to coast looking for yet another win. the latest on their preps for miami. plus, 49ers with a chance to clinch a playoff spot the first week in december. strange but true. we're at niners camp ahead in sports. [ female announcer ] dry, cracked hands? gold bond ultimate concentrated cream heals and protects like lotion can't. gold bond concentrated therapy. real medicine, ultimate healing. >>> where did you eat lunch today? probably something at your desk. maybe fast food, maybe leftovers or delivery from something near your office. >> this might be a cool new thing. a sunnyvale-based company wants to make sure you have a high-end meal even if at work. we're introduced to the eat club. >> spending your lunch-hour in a restaurant is a nice luxury, but a lot of office workers can no longer afford the money or the time. but the same economy that's forcing people to eat at their desks is the opportunity of a lifetime for two stanford mb a's. >> i think when t

the comcasts and time warners and other media companies, and they are now less confrontational to big media. tavis: when you say, and i am paraphrasing, that the government has been a friend to the media business of late, during the bush years, these policies got much more lax. you lay this out. between the bush years, the world's got much more lax. the fcc gave them a pass on many things. what you call centralization, i call monopoly, so it becomes more monopolistic. i respect his mother and father, but michael powell, an african- american was head of the fcc, son of colin powell. they let this happen and let the rules get more blacks are running the fcc. he is no longer there. -- lecter rules get more -- let the rules get more lax at running. >> when barack obama was running for office, he utilize the new media to a great extent to be able to mobilize the massive extent of people to support him, and he also promised that he would fight for a free and open internet. really, the battle in the media today is over the futur of the internet as a voice, video, and print all converge on th

and media partners, abc-7, a.m. 1400, asian week.com, comcast, and choir.net, ktsf tv, s.f. gov tv, the examiner and world channel. thank you so much for your support. [applause] and if you're -- this celebration also received the support of so many individuals as well as professional small businesses and community organizations. you'll see their names listed on the screen and in the program book. and on the website. a.p.a. -- apasf.org. those attending this celebration for the past few years, we have been treated to so many fabulous and unique ethnic, cultural performances. this year, certainly no exception. the northern california cherry blossom festival just celebrated its 44th year. during which the 2011 queen and court was selected. so tonight, the 2011 court will perform their opening number from the queens program, choreographed by mickey nowitzki and music by shina ringo entitled ringo uotota. please welcome the 2011 northern california cherry blossom court. [applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [applause] >> thank you once again. the 2011 cherry blossom court. a beautiful performanc

the sellers, comcast and time warner cable were up 3.5% and almost 5% respectively. the deal puts pressure on the third quarter was a big disappointment for retailer big lots. earnings came in three cents shy of estimates. the company also is worried about whether consumer can sustain their strong buying patterns from thanksgiving weekend. that send big lot shares lower, falling 8.5%, down to a six week low. volume was heavy today. computer hard disk drive makers have had a tough go of it recently thanks to flooding in thailand hurting production. but western digital stock shot up after it raised its outlook thanks to resuming manufacturing in thailand. that sent shares of rival sea- gate lower. sea-gate had been expected to gain business while western digital was hurt by the flood waters. and that's tonight's market focus. >> susie: a last-minute deal between the nation's major freight railroads and three rail unions has averted a possible strike. it could have shut down rail lines across the country. an agreement was reached last night with two main unions. a third

i would point to use if someone says --verizon is not want to compete with comcast anymore with fios. the next 80 study is zerizon will launch a netflix like screaming service to compete out of the market they thought they might be cross marketing. the only thing i know that is sure is it never stops surprising me. i think it is a gyrating metamorphic rising space that every time i turn it around it is twisting in a new direction. i do not think it goes away. i think the products are so compelling, the experience to the consumers are so compelling it is a tough market to say i am completely ignorant of. it will tear it of the deal on their wireless platform, on their broad panned and service provider, and americans are still watching and hundred 46 hours of television -- it is still an enormous the consent service. we will see. i do not know the answer. >> specifically to follow up on the question, how does the fact that time warner, comcast are now selling spectrum or planning on selling spectrum to verizon -- how does best -- how does that change the telecom landscape? >> it will co

get it, and you're in. >>> time to check in with henry in the comcast sports net newsroom. to start with the raiders. >> absolutely, jessica. the raiders starting middle linebacker, rolando mcclain, has been charged with four misdoctors, assault in the third degree, reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm in city limits. he was released from jail after posting bail today. this is a complicated story. mcclain, as seen smiling in this photo while being arrested. he was released from jail around 3:00. according to the raiders, mcclain was in alabama to attend the funeral of his andfather. there's no word on whether he will be at practice tomorrow. here's the mug shot taken this morning of rolando mcclain. this is the second one incident this year involving mcclain. he called morgan county 911 on january 28th to report being shot at while driving. as for this most recent incident, there is an alleged victim right here by the name -- 23-year-old. and his name is rashard tassscott. he says he has been friends with mcclain since before middle school. willingham was also ar

that is airing tonight at 11:00 on kqed +, channel 54 or 10 on comcast. it is the story of the wamp and not nation of southeastern massachusetts and how they ensure the survival of the pilgrims and lived to regret it. this tells the story of their language. the first time that a language that has had no native speakers for generations has been revived in this country. the bill is part of the pbs series "independent lens.' the second program i wanted to mention is the journey of sacajawea. this program looks at the woman who is behind the icon, and shows how cultures and events that have shaped her. the special goes beyond the sparse comments found an expedition journals and goes into the rich oral history of the laney shawnee, and others. it includes dramatic reenactments and seeds of wild areas of montana, north dakota, wyoming, and oregon, that the youthful sacajawea new. the last program is "gallery, the national museum of native americans." this charts the unveiling of the first smithsonian museum exclusively devoted to american indians. the grand unv

maryland and florida international last light at the comcast center. the terps looking for their sixth win at home. that is not isaiah thomas but his team came ready to play. 13-0 run by the visitors. sean moseley hits the shot and gets fouled. down the stretch terrell stoglin with 20. he comes up big here. maryland wins. the terps are 6-3. knicks say nick saban in town. in the house. >> interesting. 45 degrees on tv hill. a major hurdle is cleared for a merger. >> the iraq war is over. good morning. i am tracie potts in washington. we have closing ceremonies this morning. >> we're previewing the famous train garden at the firehouse. we have details when yo >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. when will the rain arrive? >> i think we have a couple of hours left. there is a good chance we'll see some rain. that is our forecast. thickening clouds by the time we hit the afternoon. we're in the 40's righ

streaming service to compete out of the very market they said they might be cross-marketing with comcast in. this market never stops surprising me. it is a gyrating, met more to sizing space that every time i turn around is twisting into some new direction. but i think the competition is more fierce than generally recognized, i don't think it goes away because i think the products are so compelling, the experience of the consumer's so come poling, it's -- compelling, it's a tough market to say i'm completely irg plant of. ignorant of. they'll care about it on their wireless platform, they'll care about it as a broadband service provider, and it's still, you know, americans are watching 146 hours of television, i mean, still an enormously-consumed service. so we'll see, i don't really know the answer, and there'll be a lot of discussion about it. >> host: specific chi to follow up on kim's question, how does the fact that time warner, comcast are now planning on selling spectrum to verizon, how does that change the telecom landscape? >> guest: well, i think the biggest implication for it

. >> let's bring in jim from our comcast newsroom. things going well for the 49ers. different story. what have you got here? >> it is december which means the stretch drive when you look at the stretch season, nhl in full swing and nfl plays on christmas day so why don't we open with babe. that's right, the baseball winter meetings began in dallas, nbc bay area. the only bay area tv station with a reporter in dallas following both the giants and the a's. the best is down there right now and she fills us in on the day's happenings. >> reporter: well, jim, it was actually pretty quiet on both the a's and giants front today. general manager brian sabien of the giants says don't expect anything to happen tonight, at least not for the giants. do not expect to see new deals for matt cain or tim lincecum this week though they do remain a top priority. >> you have to look at budgets two ways, one, what happens this year and then us a get into long-term contracts what, happens into the future starting next year, being 2013. what we do know is there are two different scenarios

on comcast channel 186 or 1-2 on your digital box. >> people are out there buying the big ticket itemse tvs and vcrs and they're always trying to sell you the warranty and you're like am i supposed to get it in the. >> right. then we'll talk about the difference between the store warranty and the third party warranty that you can get. >> good to know. that's perfect. thank you very much. we'll be back at 11:00. >> who wow thought this would be the third holiday season with triple-digit unemployment. it's of not about the money, it's about touching people's hearts. we can all do that by spreading encouragement and hope. we welcome your stories of hope at nbceditorials.com.

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comcast channel 208. it is on tonight at 10:00 on wbal. coming >> coming up tonight at 11:00, we are learning more about the deadly shooting outside towson town center. police do not believe it was a random act. and protestors are wrapping up their protesting. and more on the life and legendary career of talk show legendary career of talk show host ron ril, any luck finding ? not yet. i want to buy used but how do you know what you're really getting. check out carmax. all their used cars are guaranteed. that's where henderson found the one for him. way to go, henderson. finding the perfect car is easy at carmax because each car is carefully selected, inspected, thoroughly reconditioned and backed with a five-day money back guarantee so come find the one for you today, at carmax. way to go, neil. >> all right, one more look at the 7-day forecast. it will be nice tomorrow. the first day of winter. another chance of rain thursday night, friday morning. >> i am kind of digging this weather. weather.

you can find it all on comcast channel 208, verizon fios 460, and 11-2. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. we will be back with a live update at 7:25. >> have a great day. >> follow breaking news and weather any time at wbaltv.com, and stay connected with us on facebook and twitter. >> this is a wbal-tv 11 editorial, from president and general manager dan joerres. >> he called himself "the voice of reason." all of us at wbal-tv, wbal-am and wiyy-fm called ron smith a friend. ron spent most of his life with the wbal family -- first as a tv news anchor on our old "action news" team between 1973 and 1980. after a brief break from broadcasting working as a stockbroker, ron returned to wbal radio in 1985, where he began a whole new journey as a talk show host. billed as a conservative, he had no problem picking on both political parties. never a screamer, ron succeeded by staying on top of local and national politics and politicians. he stood firm on his principles even if listeners didn't agree. as a former marine, many assumed ron would support the war

they sold it to comcast. it's a cable outfit out of philadelphia. i just see a tone change. not the bomb throwers on msnbc right now. but they -- i can guarantee you they would not -- they would not have apologized for that a year ago. there is no way they would have apologized for that? >> that's right. listen, the reason we got an apology -- i say we, america got an apology for this is because mitt romney is a very important person. and the comcast people aren't as understanding of this kind of slander as the old management apparently was. i mean, look. the management of a company owe-of a vt network sets the tone for what gets on the air. that's how it starts. it's not just true at msnbc. it's true every place. so, what happens here? you have a fat pitch coming right down the middle where some liberal blogger says that mitt romney used the term which he didn't that the ku klux klan used to do. and the chuckle head anchor and his brain dead producer don't even wonder why would mitt romney intentionally -- why in the world we intentionally want to associate with himself wit

that's all coming up on comcast channel 186. 11-2 in a couple minutes. >> see you soon.ave a greatjj we hope to see you back here at 11:00 as well. >> bye-bye. nbc bay area will help you cut through the rhetoric. but if we decide to give more money to sacramento, we must demand that reforms are built in, that budgets are truly balanced and transparent. so we stop this relentless charade of overestimating revenues and underestimating spending. what's your view? tell us at nbceditorials.com.

500 customers who remain without power, there are also lots of at and t customers and the same for comcast cable phone and internet service as well. >> that is a tough situation, from wind to warmth. winds are gone and there are record highs around the bay area. >> there is about a half dozen records today. we're at december 2 here, take a look at temperatures. 77 degrees in santa rosa. 73 in san francisco. there is moffett field 75 degrees today. winds are dialing down but will be heading back up again later on tonight. i'll be back with a wind advisory for the hills that goes up tonight and to let you know if temperatures continue into the weekend. >> thank you. >> and the man accused of running over a firefighter last week is facing a charge of torture, pleading not guilty to all charges against him including atempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. the d.a.says it's warnlted because he allegedly sought revenge after a fight at this jack in the box. the victim is in the hospital in critical condition. >> the jailed union city woman accused of killing a thursdaying -- nursing st

in the first half, get welcome to the comcast center. more maryland on the bridge. another freshman -- digital finished with 10 points off the bench for nick. geraldo led, 22 points. no answer and said for the income are. it is hard to stop that. 14 points and three blocked shots. he let it fly from three. six triples in the game. the first double-digit one of the season 83-72. everybody in the roster has the fifth ranked terrapins 84, 76. likewise on beaten delaware. high school holiday to permanent this week as we think of friends and family over the weekend but like to take a moment to think about the team from benjamin franklin. a new public school in baltimore. one with a heavy heart. season is dedicated to a headband to be the sixth man this season but was until this summer. the team has played very well in his honor. he led the way with 16 points. we will keep our eye on the bay hawks all season long. the military ball showcased teams all game long. they delivered at the where it -- reasons promise. tied at 28, working a drop to perfection. he makes the pick

. >> we're in the comcast sports net newsroom. jamie, everyone is talking about the niners, excited for this game and the playoffs. . absolutely. niners and raiders. and excited we're talking about both of them in the last week of the season. we start with the niners and the first round bye and the playoffs on the line sunday. the 49ers need all hands on deck. but a recent plague of injuries could keep some key players out of action. walker has been ruled out with a broken jaw. six others are listed as questionable, including patrick willis. also on that list receivers kyle williams and ted ginn, which means joe hastings might get a promotion from the practice squad. add some silver and black. even though darren mcfadden hasn't played since october, the raiders' run game hasn't missed a beat thanks to bush who needs 80 yards sunday to notch his first 1,000-yard season. pretty impressive since he didn't start until week nine. >> these guys fight and try hard. and i know sometimes it doesn't look that way, doesn't feel that way. but