derek, coming up i will tell you more about that developing winter storm.ack to you. >> thank you, erica. >>> retired general norman schwarzkopf died tonight. the cares it mattic american -- the charismatic american military man led operation desert storm. schwarzkopf known by some as stormin' norman reportedly died at his home in tampa. he had retired there in nineteen that after serving as commander in chief of central command. former president h. w. bush offered his condolences in a statement calling schwarzkopf a true american patriot. he was 78. but as for our 41st president, you've likely heard that his health is failing but an aid to the former president h. w. bush says put those thoughts back in the closet, that he has every intention of getting better and going home. right now, though, he remains in intensive care as doctors are dealing with a stubborn fever. he was admitted a month ago for bronchitis. that aid did ask that we keep the elder bush and his family in our prayers, and we will. it is, of course, president bush's reversal on that famous

. >> derek's choices in the next few seconds could determine the rest of his life. >> gimme the money. >> i figured he was just going to rob me and shoot me. >> if someone who says they're armed tries to rob you, what would you do? give the robber what he wants? somehow try to call for help? or would you risk everything and fight back? >> so i reached in the counter to give him the money, and i kind of looked over, and i saw he was pulling out a bag, and when he extended his arm out to take it, i just saw like an opening. hit him real clean, and kind of just knocked him out. it's like when you hit a baseball and you know it's a home run. >> derek's never been robbed before, but earlier that day an inexplicable premonition creeps into his normal routine. >> i had a weird feeling, just kind of one of them instincts that something was going to happen. >> armed only with his sixth sense, he stays on the lookout, and when danger walks through the door, it's almost like derek expects it, but that doesn't keep him from being afraid. >> you know, there's a lot of stuff going through my head.

derek, back to you. >> danielle, thank you. >>> derek, you might remember a few weeks ago we built, then broke out the 9news fiscal cliff soapbox, giving our passionate viewers a chance to sound off on the impending fiscal cliff. now that the cliff is within spitting distance we thought it might be a good time to head out again with the soapbox. earlier today that's exactly what i did with a lot of help from photojournalist chip and producer elizabeth. >> reporter: what do you do for a living? >> i'm in the government. >> reporter: so you're an insider. >> maybe an outsider. >> reporter: what do you make of this whole fiscal cliff mess? >> what should i think? it seems like a giant baby- sitting gig in a way. >> i'm really disappointed because, one, our lives are in other people's hands, and if you raise the taxes, then how are we going to survive for 2013 and on? >> i'm just, like i say, waiting to see what comes up, hope for the best. >> a lot of people don't know that we will automatically see a 2% decrease in our take-home tax. >> reporter: are you angry? >> not so much angry. just f

give it up for derek rayborn!l ] >> put your hands together now. >> round one comes to an end and derek appears sluggish, raising doubts about his conditioning. the bell rings for round two, and both fighters come out swinging. as the second round of fighting comes to an end, derek and his opponent don't seem to notice the bell. [ bell ] with one round left, derek's opponent appears to have a slight edge over him. [ bell ] this is the last round for derek to impress the judges. ♪ [ bell ] >> put your hands together for these two fighters. >> the final bell rings and the fighters return to their corners, waiting for the judges' decision. >> ladies and gentlemen, by way of split decision we have a winner. the number one contender in the light heavyweight division, give it up for angola's -- [ applause ] >> when they said the split decision, i knew he had it. i was like, oh, man, i knew he got it. they're going to give it to him because he's as home. >> it is now time for curtis merrells to step into the ring. the st

. >>> derek, as you said, there are two big stories. the fiscal cliff and a weather sam, pretty powerful one heading our way. erica joins us. >> it could bring us our biggest snowfall so far this '84 and that would be a big deal. let's take a look new at satellite and radar. you can see that wintry weather approaching. there's a little bit of snow in basically the great lakes region and then rain approaching from kentucky, moving toward west virginia. that rain will change over to snow and a wintry mix. that's why a winter weather advisory is in effect from 3:00 a.m. tomorrow until 6:00 p.m. tomorrow, and for tall counties highlighted in blue, and it looks like we could see an accumulation not only in those counties but also a little bit further south of that. that's what i'm expecting for this winter storm. snow with wintry mix arriving early in the morning with accumulations in the district and points north and west. a wintry mix with rain south and east of d.c. the precipitation moves out as we head into the afternoon and early eveni

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news 4's derek ward is live in frederick with more. good morning, derek. looks like you have quite the coating out there so far. >> reporter: well, indeed, we do. this has been here for a while. this actually fell on about wednesday. i don't know if the camera can pick it up now, but there is some precipitation falling now. it seems to be sleet. when we got here, there was a bit of sleet falling. it's cold enough here where it's sort of staying on the ground. it's hitting the ground and bouncing, but you can't make it out because of all the old snow. i can tell you that the roads have been treated all along 270 between the district and frederick. there is no problem getting around. you will see snowplows out, not actually plowing, but spreading salt and chemicals on the road to keep them passable. as you heard from veronica, the atmosphere is pretty dry, so what may appear on radar, may not be hitting the ground. again, we are seeing some here but nothing new and significant at this point. of course, as we hear, that could all change later. it will mix in

derek? >>> thanks folks. well, now just in case you weren't quite sure of the weather was kind of summer-like out there. topper's got some thunderstorm video for us. >> it's freaky and in fact tomorrow we're actually -- there's a slight risk of severe weather in missouri and arkansas. to savannah, georgia though. they had a line of thunderstorms to through. -- go through. nothing tornadic but pretty serious damage to some homes. >> what month is it again? >> it's december all right and that's coastal georgia around savannah. all right a live look outside. the high was 62 today. that was a live look at the community center, michael & son weather camera. it's still 52. dew points in the low 30s so it's a little bit colder out. and the winds northwest at 18. and the winds will continue to blow all night just not quite as strong. pressure recovering and satellite and radar combined. developing storm out in the southwest. that's going to be our storm on thursday in the meantime, just a few clouds will pass to our

>> reporter: derek, how absurd is this? almost no one wants the country to see that combination of huge spending cuts and tax increases, but month after month after month, congress has been unable to cut a deal to avoid them. how absurd is this? so absurd the president is quoting yogi berra to describe it. >> this is deja vu all over again. america wonders why it is that in this town for some reason, you can't get stuff done in an organized timetable, why everything has to wait until the last minute. we're now at the last minute. >> reporter: the president spoke after a meeting where republican and democratic senate leaders agreed to try to find a solution. >> we're out of town. we've got to do it now. the next 24 hours will be very important. >> reporter: a rare phrase these days, bipartisan effort. >> in the hopes that we can come forward as early as sunday and have a recommendation. >> reporter: but if they don't. >> then i will urge senator reed to bring to the floor a basic package for an up and down vote. >> reporter:

derek? >> reporter: lawmakersmakers have have been hearing an earful about problems that they are being forced to deal with. >> reporter: as doctors at anne arundel medical center prepared for surgery on a late november weekend, they became concerned about their low supply of a drug needed to reverse anesthesia for patients after surgery. in fact, supply was so low, doctors considered cancellations. >> fortunately, supply was identified. no one's care was delayed. but it's an example of how hospitals have to continuously monitor their supply of critical drugs. >> reporter: drug shortages have become increasingly common. from 2005 to 2011, the number of drugs on the fda's shortage list has more than tripied. -- tripled. >> how concerned are you about these drug shortages? >> i think the public needs to be concerned but not panicked. and every hospital in the state, and i'm quite sure every hospital in the country, is facing this same sort of difficulty. >> reporter: manufacturing problems. dr

our clerk is derek evans. mr. evans, can you please give us the announcements? >> yes. please make sure all electronic devices are off, copies submitted to the clerk. items acted upon today will appear on december 4, 2012 san francisco board of supervisors agenda unless stated. >> thank you. we have six items on the agenda today. but i've been notified by supervisor olague, item number 5, she has urged us to continue that to item on the call of the chair. that is the resolution to remove all management proposals and activities derived from the sharp park conceptual restoration alternatives report's alternative a18 from the environmental impact report for the san francisco recreation and park department's significant natural resource areas management plan, and to consider proposals and alternatives for the future of sharp park golf course through a separate and complete california environmental quality act review process. so, even though i'll move to continue that to the call of the chair, we still will hear public comment on that item. and my understanding is that item

derek, what have you seen so far? >> reporter: well, so far, not a lot. we did see some flakes at about 5:00 this morning. this is what we've seen a lot of. these trucks with their flashing lights at the ready to treat the roads. some roads have been treated. early this morning, i saw some of that coming in the district and here in montgomery county. so not a lot they can do now, but they're ready if the conditions should change. we're kind of in a hole right now, but as that hole passes, we'll start to see some precipitation. prudence is the order of the day. >> derek, thank you. >>> road crews around d.c. worked for hours to get ahead of the snow. here's a live look at constitution at 23rd street. yesterday, d-dot announced they would have 200 plows and salt trucks ready to go this morning. the plan, pretreating bridges and overpasses that are prone to icy conditions first. and here's a look in alexandria. that's where they plan to use salt from the brand new salt dome that holds more than 22,000 tons of salt. many workers reported to work at midnight t

derek valcourt, wjz eyewitness news. >> all right. thank you, derek. the fda has already tightened rules on drug manufacturers. but doctors say more needs to be done. >>> more problems with speed cameras in baltimore. city officials admit they found another camera recording inaccurate speeds. wjz is live on cold spring lane. adam may has the latest black eye for the program. >> reporter: no question, this is one of the busiest roads in baltimore. and this camera here has some issues. >> reporter: this speed camera on cold spring lane near falls road has recorded 11,000 speeders. but now, after a handful of challenges, eight tickets have been voided because the camera was recording inaccurate speeds. >> the camera is having some kind of glitch that we're told. but what kind of glitch, i really don't know. >> reporter: the city council, planning to hold hearings on the growing problems. an investigation by our media partner, the baltimore sun, also found problems with at least two other cameras, outraging drivers. >> i think this -- they should just give

derek jeter. the king of new york sports. great player, friendly with media.erybody loves him but in big apple you're a target check out headline from today's new york post. derek eater. the yankee great coming off ankle surgery. you can see he's wearing a protective boot. no cardio. so he's put on a few pounds. you'd think derek jeter would get a pass. >> if you're a woman they'd be saying you have a baby bump. >> fortunately that was then't line n new york nobody gets away unscathed. also, want to give everybody an update on pack 12 championship. because carolyn is wearing her stanford cardinal colors. and i'm getting beaten up here. stanford is leading at the half. and the field is a muddy mess. players slipping and sliding everywhere. rose bowl is at stake. >> yes. exactly this, is huge. >> yes. >> peyton manning will march into oakland thursday for raiders day right here on abc 7 and fans are ready for this. >> oh, yeah. check out photo from tom j sent in showing marcel reese. he has a good seat to get that shot. 26-23 win. >> that is what we want to see

the cbs evening news is next and derek is back at 7:00. good night.

. >> i do not recommend derek and dale. >> right here, folk, we're doing something.r house and we will do something. okay? >> d & d doingings are willing to do -- something"something" ar house. >> 18 -- >> five minutes. >> yes. >> five minutes. we'll give you two of those. >> portablefor -- those were all affordable prices for whatever they were going to do. >> like climbing a ladder. >> i don't know if i could trust them. if i need something done, i'd call them. >> i can't guarantee i'll do it, but i guarantee i'll do something. >> written out by an autistic brother. we tacted derek and dale, stage names. they say they do not have an autistic brother. they just did this for fun. >> weird how things can start on the internet and people will believe it. >> call today. ? this little fella believes that he can make it snow. >> and this is his reaction. [ laughter ] >> find out what he says when the snow starts falling. [ male announcer ] this commercial is not about getting fios, it's about getting fios. that moment after you finally got it that you actually get it. the

anita. >> thank you, derek. >>> all right, take a look at this.dreds of stuffed animals, games, books, all ready to bedonated to kids who would love to see something under the christmas tree. but there's a problem, how to get all this stuff to kids in need. a lady in rockville collected these toys. she needs a responsible organization to come and take them away. if you are that charity send an e-mail to jacko 251@-- >> good stuff there, too. let's take a live look outside. it's our michael & son live weather cam. a very nice evening, still not that cold. breezy. 46, clear skies. dew points in the upper 20s, a little cooler and drier air mass. winds calming down a little bit for now. the pressure 29.83 and still rising. grab your sunglasses for tomorrow. in fact, i think tomorrow will be the best of the week. a light jacket should be all you need. kids also at the bus stop, at least something in the morning. it will be breezy but still mild and not as windy tomorrow as it was today. we had gusts over 30 miles per hour at national. you will need to

trying to photo bomb my live shot, one of our favorite cnn heroes from last year, come on over here dereki'm going to tell on you, you were almost late. >> you know what? i'm going to believe you on that one, but derick was here because he was one of our top ten cnn heroes last year, and if you saw the show, no one can forget der derek, you were so excited, it was my first hero cnn live. you brought a smile to everyone's face there, you were so honored and so touched, but you do so much with your global soap project. and talk about what it meant to be honored as one of cnn's top heroes. >> one of the things when you come out here you find out how popular you are with your work. when you actually step on stage and notice the incredible power and synergy that's coming out from the audience and from the world around the world and around the world is looking at you, including your mother and father, it is ecstatic, it's wonderful, we had a great time and we have seen so much support coming from everybody, we really enjoyed it. >> just to give you a reminder about what derek does, he was sayin

live in northwest baltimore, derek valcourt, wjz eyewitness news. >> derek, thank you. under the school system's code of conduct, punishment for bringing a bg gun to school can -- bb gun to school can range from suspension to expulsion. >>> serious charges are now filed in that incident. mary is in the newsroom with the latest on what happened. >> reporter: a prisoner was being treated at st. joseph's medical center, when he allegedly went for an officer's weapon. 30-year-old brian dargon is now facing attempted second-degree murder charges. after the officer's gun went off, grazing her in the leg. she did not need medical treatment. are the officers quickly subdued dargon and no one else was injured. dargon is treated for an undisclosed reason and will be served with a warrant once he's released. >> thank you, mary. dargon was originally arrested for burglary. >>> city police reach a milestone, taking their 1,000th gun of the year off the streets. despite the accomplishment, the bloodshed conditions -- continues. wjz is live at city police headquarters. mike hellgren d

derek valcourt, wjz eyewitness news. >> all right, derek, thank you. under the school system's code of conduct, punishment for bringing a bb gun to school could range from a suspension to an expulsion. >>> new charges tonight in a shooting inside a baltimore county hospital emergency room. 30-year-old brian dargon will face an attempted murder charge. dargoon was in police custody at the university of maryland st. joseph's medical center yesterday. a fight ensued after a nurse noticed he had a syringe during the struggle. an officer's gun discharged, hitting a wall. the officer's gun was grazed when the weapon went off. but she was not seriously hurt. >>> an aide for the maryland school for the deaf, is charged with sexually abusing students. vic is in the newsroom with the latest on this disturbing death. >> 36-year-old clarence taylor is arrested tonight after he is accused of molesting girls at school between 2009 and 2010. one of the girls now 15 and 16, is no longer at the school. the maryland school for the deaf has not yet commented. >> anyone w

j you know about dereker and dancer and vixon but what about chopper, today santa hopped a ride on a chopper and he flew over north county high school dropping down candy kanes for the kids -- canes for the kids waiting below. the kids loved it. >> i was always impressed when we came on the fire truck. what's next boat. >> santa gets around. >> he'll be around in less than 24 hours. >> let's take a look, go time is real quick. clouds will be here tomorrow afternoon. watchthis, burst of snow this is tomorrow evening late tomorrow afternoon and evening and then that changes on to rain. accumulation wise, not much, maybe a dusting at best. we'llgo 46 on christmas day and then we're watching another nor'easter leaning towards more of a rain situation. i know,rain, but there could be a cold element to that. we'll thatdhaek out and then another storm friday into all day saturday also could bring rain and snow. >> so the kids won't get to play in the snow but they'll get to see it. >> that's it. >> thanks for watching. joinus for good morning maryland starting at 4:30.

derek's in australia. this is geoffrey, my partner partner in crime. i run a detective agency.e, i hope. ( laughs ) no, not today, i'm off duty. ( laughs ) we've a lifetime's news to catch up on. we certainly have. ( squawks ) ( chuckles ) still keeping up your music, i see. ( singing ) ♪ plea to be remembered ♪ ♪ farewell to thee ♪ ♪ shadows on the sea ♪ no. i'm not mad. - i'm not. - ( man laughing ) i'm sorry i never met your husband. a freak wave, they said. he loved his fishing always bringing lobsters home. i've never had one since. joe was a good man. he cared for me. he set me up in my little shop as if--as if he knew what was coming. now, kate... oh, look at me. i bring you on a day out and here i am bluthering away. come on. all right, janet i got your tea. okay, thanks. it's hot. ( scoffs ) what's wrong, love? - something in your tea? - yeah. lots of rats around here warren. ♪ oh, look at that. restless today, a wind. fishermen out there... shadows on the sea. we must get you back to your shop. i've kept you away long enough. eric: terrible. don't you think, it's terr

i wake up every day and thank that i have i'm derek, i'm hyungry, and ready to eat. these vendors offer a variety of the streets near you. these mobile restaurants are serving up original, creative and unusual combinations. you can grab something simple like a grilled cheese sandwich or something unique like curry. we areher here in the average eight -- upper haight. you will be competing in the quick buy food challenge. an appetizer and if you are the winner you will get the title of the quitck bite "chompion." i am here with matt cohen, from off the grid. >> we assembled trucks and put them into a really unique heurban settings. >> what inspired you to start off the grid? >> i was helping people lodge mobile food trucks. the work asking for what can we get -- part together? we started our first location and then from there we expanded locations. >> why do think food trucks have grown? >> i have gotten popular because the high cost of starting a brick and mortar or strong, the rise of social media, trucks can be easily located, and food trucks to offer a unique outd

derek ward is live with more on what's happening today. >> the end is near. that's the end of the year, of course. what about the path that ends at the end of the fiscal cliff. senators should be back at it. the house reconvened this morning. such new year's eve appearances are on the hill. senate minority leader mitch mcconnell and joe biden kept in place to avoid $200 billion in tax increases. broad stroke spending cuts and domestic and defense spending. they would take effect gradually over a period beginning at midnight if the white house and congress can't reconcile their differences. it appeared to have been movement on the cost of living increases for social security recipients. opposition to the white house's proposed rate of increase was dropped but the common ground is even shaky. the fierce disagreement over whether the bush era tax cut with the top income earners should be allowed to expire while middle income earners would see tax relief. the sticking point is over where the income line should be separating those who should continue to see the ta

derek valcourt explains it's a long-term solution to what has been a bitter battle between track owners and the states horse men. >> reporter: after years of contentious debate, all sides have come together and agreed on a lengthy contract that will allow horseracing to continue here in maryland for the next decade. >> they're off in the preakness. >> for horseracing fans it's about one thing. >> just the thrill of it. >> reporter: and that thrill will now continue in maryland until at least the year 2022. that's thanks to a new agreement approved by the maryland racing commission tuesday. under the deal maryland will see a total of 146 live racing days in 2013, and at least 100 days of live racing for the next nine years after that. >> this is a very significant moment for the racing industry in maryland. you'll remember this a decade from now. >> reporter: alan foreman with the thoroughbred horseman's association says it should give horse men and breeders a bright future and great purses to compete for. the new financial arrangement will allow them to make improvement to their aging f

that derek jeter king of new york. great player.with the media but in the big apple you are always a tashingt. check out the headlines from today "new york post". derek ether. yankees. how cruel is that. coming off ankle surger surgery. see him in the protective boot there so he can't run. can't do any cardio. so he's gained a little bit

derek jack exploded. nothing but net.vid lee had a triple double last night and closer to a double-double. right now, 81-70 in the third. we'll have highlights coming up at 11:00 on channel 7. >> undefeated stanford hosted by longtime rival and lady cardinals had too much game. pat summers on hand. probably thinking what everybody else. here at left hand. stanford, and there with the put back. 21 points and 19 rebounds and stanford remains unbeaten. >> for the men, cal hosting prior ri view a&m. justin cobb with 14 points on the night. the steal and you know what is coming. 23 points for him. cal win it 85-53. >> facing san diego state. he got lit up by chase, 33 points on the afternoon. san diego stated i am police officers to 10-1, 80-58 was the final. >> we're hear from megatron and more from the warriors tonight at 11:00 and we'll see you then. >> all of your electronic devices zapping you of >>> coming up tonight, power outages, wind damage and it's not over yet. we're tracking the storm and latest what is heading yo

. >> reporter: derek malcort, wjz eyewitness news. >> the fda has tightened rules on drug manufacturerse national hurricane center is changing its warning system after superstorm sandy caught many off-guard. they are changing the definitions so people will be ready for extreme conditions. >>> people in krisfield are still suffering from sandy's damage after a federal decision not to provide aid to storm- battered residents. the city's mayor is challenging the federal decision. >> is there water coming into your residence right now. >> yes, ma'am. >> try to stay calm. >> reporter: taking stock of the damage came next. sitting just above the bay, many in town took a hit. >> my building took a big beating. it's the worst i've seen. >> clearly, krisfield took it the hardest. a lot of people have been swamped out of their home. >> reporter: after seeing their damage, the governor asked for federal disaster relief. federal help won't be coming to homeowners and businesses does because not enough damage could be done. it is not based upon the trauma to the individual. >> we need help. we need

carmelo anthony, derek jeter, and his childhood idol, michael jordan.fter 11 years at nike, edwards walked away. >> the industry is close to a $50 billion industry in the u.s. alone. and there is probably a good 3,000 to 4,000 footwear designers in this industry. but people of color are underrepresented. >> reporter: so what you'recome exposure, people knowing about the industry, and also knowing where to go, how to maneuver your way into positions like you had. >> most definitely. if you're asked to do something, you have to do it. >> reporter: that's when this father of two decided to puool his own resources to open a footwear design school. >> i know we're at the mall purchasing a product, we have to be designing the product as well. >> reporter: hencele footwear design academy opened in portland in 2010. for grads like precious hannah it helped her secure a job at nike. >> when they taught me you don't need a computer to draw shoes, here is a pencil, some paper, take it, do what you do. >> reporter: from women to minorities, dwayne edwards is inspir

derek valcourt has more on what happened. >> reporter: they didn't know it was

the beloved yankee, derek jeter mocked in a photo and head lined at derek eater.ing back from ankle surgery. you put on a few pounds and you get crushed. welcome to new york. >>> that's a wrap on morning sports. a reminder college football, k-state and texas at 5:00 p.m. hope you join us for lexus after the game at 8:30. we will recap the stanford highlights and what's ahead for cal and san jose state off to bowling. have a great weekend, everybody. i'm larry beil. >>> raider nation, listen up. we want to see your team pride. e-mail your fan photos to ureport at kgo-tv.com. we will post the photos at abc7news.com and show them on the air during our special raiders day edition of abc7 news at 4:00 on thursday. at 5:00 you can watch peyton manning and the denver broncos take on the raiders here on abc7. >>> coming up next, more on the wet weather which is causing problems around the bay area. a flood warning is in effect in the north bay. we will have a live report. and big concerns in the sierra and the the reno areas. they have already declared a ♪ we were skippin

. >> derek, back to you. >> oh, it's the queen. >>> still ahead on 9 news one city takes a bold stance on distracted driving. you won't believe what residents are not allowed to do now. >> and rover says move over. these pooches put the pedal to the metal, oh, yeah. it just gets better around here, folks. first the queen, now driving dogs. >>> we have some new tricks for some old dogs in new zealand. a charity has taught these guys how to drive just to show how smart they are. the training began with simple movements. they used mock gears and then the dogs got in a real car with a trainer beside them. i know, it looks crazy, right? but now the animals can start. see how she's commanding him? they can steer and everything. i don't know how they do a red light. >> my dog just hangs out the window, wow. >> that is something. >>> over the last few years 39 states including washington d.c. have enacted laws banning texting while driving. >> now one city says you better put down that burger as well. a new law in south carolina prohibits eating and driving, putting on makeup while driving als

is that your -- what is derek zulander called -- blue steel? is that your magnum?ok pat it this way, if i'm in the situation i'm in, don, i might as well have a decent mug shot. >> give me the pose, strike a pose for me. how was it? >> you're not really going to make me do that. does that work? >> you are such a good sport. >> you are, too. thank you for letting me come on and talk about this. >> listen, my thanks to stephen, of course. stephen wanted me to mention his charity project. it benefits his mom's breast cancer fund. they're selling garments. you see stephen here with his very lovely daughter, she's beautiful, to raise money for the fund. it's called so lucky to b me. make sure you check it out. i think he's handling this the right way, especially if he does indeed pay it back and makes everything right. >>> up next on cnn -- the most popular korean pop star on the planet getting heat for some hateful words about u.s. soldiers. grand prix circuit. the perfect place to bring the all-new cadillac ats to test the 2.0-liter turbo engine. [ engine revs ] ♪ [ d

rabid redskins' fans like derek mcginty and bruce johnson have been telling us this for years. now, most people may think that's just the burgundy blood coming out of them. oh but yesterday, in an election year, we brought you evidence that derek and bruce, they're not so crazy. there was evidence out there. it is the match-up that everyone has been talking ant. on the national show, espn actually conducted a poll asking viewers who they wanted to win. more than 200,000 responded ask look at this. over 73% say they want redskins. red states, redskins. the only blue state of course texas. so i guess with all precincts reporting wusa9 can now confirm redskins, your next playoff recipient. >> think about you know, great experiences you had or the -- bad memories you have because you want to take advantage of these opportunities when they exist. they don't come around every day. >> the stakes are high. the emotions going to be high. and i mean we just got to come out and we had -- basically be perfect if we want to win this game. >> for the ravens ed reed just can't seem to get a b

the beloved yankee, derek jeter mocked in a photo and headlined at derek eater. he's coming back from ankle surgery and still in a walking boot so he's gained some weight. you put on a few pounds and you get crushed. welcome to new york. >>> that's a wrap on morning sports. a reminder college football, k-state and texas at 5:00 p.m. hope you join us for lexus after the game at 8:30. we will recap the stanford highlights and what's ahead for cal and san jose state off to bowling. have a great weekend, everybody. i'm larry beil. >>> raider nation, listen up. we want to see your team pride. e-mail your fan photos to ureport at kgo-tv.com. we will post the photos at abc7news.com and show them on the air during our special raiders day edition of abc7 news at 4:00 on thursday. at 5:00 you can watch peyton manning and the denver broncos take on the raiders here on abc7. >>> coming up next, more on the wet weather which is causing problems around the bay area. a flood warning is in effect in the north bay. we will have a live report. and big concerns in the sierra and th

derek valcourt has more on the latest black eye from the program. >> reports of malfunctioning speed cameras, doling out tickets to drivers who don't deserve them, have raised doubts. >> reporter: do you have faith in those speed cameras? >> no, i don't. >> i would say i probably don't trust them. >> the evidence is there that people -- they're not accurate right now. >> reporter: evidence of the speed camera problems came from an investigation by our media partner, the baltimore sun, that discovered inaccuracies with a handful of the city's 83 speed cameras. take this speed camera on cold spring lane, near falls road. it's nabbed 11,000 speeders, but some tickets had to be voided after the camera had recorded the wrong speeds. the city department of transportation says they're working with the company that operates these came ras to -- cameras, to conduct a rigorous investigation into the problem. delegate john cardin proposes each county be required to audit their speed camera system for errors. and he wants to hold speed camera contractors responsible. each inneraccurate ticket, h

and tonight at 7:00 p.m., maryland senator ben cardin will join derek mcginty in our studio. last night virginia democrat jerry connolly stopped by and the 11th district representative stressed that there is room for compromise on his party's side. >> it ought to be open to negotiation what the income threshold s. the president has laid out -- is. the. has laid out 250. i think there's maneuverability there. i think it's too low. >> could it be 37, 38? >> i think he's signaled he's willing to negotiate on that but the republicans have said so far no tax increases of any kind. >> you can keep up to date on our approach to the fiscal cliff any time. just go to our website wusa9.com. click on the fiscal cliff banner which is at the top of our home page. you'll find a countdown clock and a calculator to help you figure out the impact the fiscal cliff will have on you. >>> u.s. senator jim demint has announced he's resigning. the republican from south carolina is leaving capitol hill to become president of the heritage foundation. he was first elected to the senate in 2004. south

derek valcourt has more. good afternoon. >> reporter: good afternoon. keep in mind a lot of folks were skeptical about these speed cameras before they were even installed. now that there's reports of problems some lawmakers want to make sure they're fair and accurate for everyone. >> reports of malfunctioning speed cameras dolling out tickets to drivers who don't deserve them have raised doubts. >> do you have faith in those speed cameras? >> no, i don't. >> i don't trust them. >> the evidence is there that people are not accurate -- they're not accurate. >> the evidence of the speed camera problems came from an investigation by our media partner the baltimore sun that discovered inaccuracies with a handful of the city's 83 speed cameras. take this one on cold spring lane. it snapped 11,000 speeders. some tickets had to be voided after the camera reported the wrong speed. the department of transportation said they're work being the company that operates those cameras to conduct a rigorous investigation into the problem. >> the commitment is to have a ca