the outer loop, stop and go there from dulaney valley road to charles street.fter that, traffic does break free. northbound 95, the accident at whitemarsh boulevard, now on the right-hand shoulder. in bel air, a crash at old emerton road. eastern boulevard at stemmers run in the essex area. benson avenue, at south caton. also, west rogers at park heights avenue. let's now take a live look. you can see, your drive seems to be pretty good there. and we'll take another look, as you can see, right after that accident, traffic is moving free and clear. this traffic report is brought to you by the cochran firm. if you or someone you know has suffered a personal injury, call 1-800 the firm. or visit them online at cochranfirm.com for your free consultation. >>> valentine's day is a day for surprises. >> i'm looking for christine brewer. are you christine? >> yeah. >> hi. your sweetheart -- >> they surprised christine at the salon where she works today. christine's boyfriend nominated her to win $700 worth of prizes. among other things, she won a hotel stay, dinner, je

had is on the inner loop, between york road and dulaney valley road. you'll use the right lane as two vehicles have collided here on the right shoulder. you see the medical unit just leaving the scene. apparently this did involve some injury to one of the drivers of the two vehicles. it has closed the right-hand lane of the inner loop of 695, between york road and dulaney valley road. if mark takes the camera up here to the right, you'll see it caused extensive backup. and that extends toward reisterstown. expect delays until they get this accident scene cleared up. they will start doing in a short period of time. back to you. >> thank you, captain mike perry, in sky eye chopper 13. >>> a well-known sports gambling website is shut down. and several indictments are handed out. as you can see, the bodog.com website has been seized by the federal government. founder calvin heir and three other men were indicted for illegal gambling that generated more than $100 million in winnings. gamblers in maryland and elsewhere lost money to the site. >>> baltimore a

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this is dulaney valley. we are late in terms of volume. this is the j.f.x. as you approach northern parkway. this is southbound traffic and it looks great into town. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> we are following breaking news. a trooper rushed to shock trauma after he crashed his cruiser overnight. >> jennifer franciotti is live this morning. >> this is a wild story. this happened around 12:30 this morning. the trooper was driving along southbound 152 in harford county in an unmarked trooper vehicle when somebody was driving too closely behind him. the trooper moved over. he was going to pull him over for a traffic violation when the guy took off. the trooper pursued this person. they change directions on route 152. that is when the cruiser was rammed. the trooper went into a split rail fence. the fence when through the windshield. the trooper was taken to shock trauma for treatment. the suspect took off. the suspect was spotted. another pursuit ensued. the suspect crashed his the vehicle on cinder rosinger road. the suspect is facing a variety

light volume at dulaney valley -- volume is flowing pretty well. the west side looks pretty good. for now, we will enjoy it. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> a pedestrian was struck and killed on tuesday night in baltimore county. members of the catholic clergy are now speaking out against a decision by the obama administration. >> it requires religious organizations -- kim dacey is live downtown with the latest. good morning. >> the position of the catholic church is that the obama administration is denying catholics their first amendment right to religious freedom. the archdiocese of baltimore will not comply with the mandate even if it means dropping health care for their 35 convert employees. every health plan must cover contraceptives. catholic institutions to pay for medications like the pill. organizations like churches are exempt. o'brien does not believe that goes far enough. he issued a strongly worded letter to every parish. many agree. >> our catholic institutions that serve this nation well are being told you who find these things offensive, you should pay f

this is the topside at dulaney valley. looking pretty good at the moment. the harrisburg expressway checks out fine and shawan road down from the hunt valley region. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> moving along smoothly this morning. no delays on the marc trains. a few diversions. the 36 bus not stopping at washington boulevard and monroe because of construction. now back to tony pann. >> good morning. we have some light rain to start with this morning, especially south of baltimore. you can see it some stuff around annapolis and into the eastern shore counties. a few sprinkles in baltimore city. south of baltimore, a better chance for rain. most of that should be gone by late this morning. you can see a batch of rain coming across portions of west virginia. this will come through over the next couple of hours. we'll get some sunshine. you can see that happening behind that second batch of rain. in punxsutawney, there is some cloud

more fog near york road around loch raven to dulaney valley. exceptionally heavy that fog. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> watcher people are recovering after a collision in cecil county. this happen before midnight in the southbound lanes in perryville. a car struck a vehicle carrying two children and an adult. the driver was injured but that none of the injuries are considered life-threatening. >> hydrometers surrounds an issue that is coming down to the last few votes. >> jennifer franciotti is live with the latest details. >> the house attached an amendment to the same sex bill so that if passed it will not take effect until january of 2013. it gives those who want to petition the referendum more time. were several moves to avoid answering questions about supporting the same sex marriage bill. a delegate intends to vote for the same sex marriage bill not long after saying he was on the fence about the issue. a platoon of clergy who are opposed to the bill lobbied hard for its defeat. >> they just wanted to come up to share their stance on traditional marriage

brake lights as those delays start to fall into place towards dulaney valley. this is traffic at baltimore national pike. those delays stretch back to liberty. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. ava marie is joining us now from the zoo. we are talking about valentine's day all week. >> the zoo is going to celebrate valentine's day with the animals. you provide different activities for the animals to keep them stimulated. i'm here with amy. what do you give a lion for valentine's day? >> they do not want chocolates. >> it is like a big pinata with meat. >> then the dolphins will get a produce bag -- then the elephants. >> they will get all the produce and they have to rip open to get the food out. >> the event is happening this saturday. there is half-price admission to the zoo on weekends in february. this is happening this saturday. check the website in case of inclement weather. there is at least a chance that we may see a wintry weather this saturday. for now it is just a chance. it is warned today but we are cooling down.-- it is warm today. a pink pig

we're seeing some delays beginning at harford over towards dulaney valley road. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. ava marie joins us live from mica this morning. >> a group of still life painters were given a task. they had to make a painting of a common item, the dish towel. this is a traveling show in baltimore here through march 11. you helped bring the show here to baltimore. >> yes, i did. it was an honor to bring it here. we have some painters here from mica. it was a chance to bring an excellent painting show to mica. >> the still life painting is not an art form that is not used many times these days. >> this should appeal to quite a variety of people, people that are paying for a good deal of time. navigating the gallery world and how somebody can make tyrheir own art. >> this is the help of those organizations, artists banning together to make art their career. that is something people struggle with. we are previewing this all morning long. let's check the forecast. we do have flurries out to the west, in carroll county. there is a talk at 7:00 p.

this is traffic on the north side at dulaney valley. outer loop is building over towards the harrisburg expressway. 95 in harford county moving very well. no delays out of white marsh. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. so far so good. we don't expect any problems today. 27 degrees in jarrettsville. increasing clouds today. , skies this afternoon. we should get to the evening commute without any precipitation. we have some rain and snow to start the weekend. here is keith mills, the man. >> thank you. good morning. a big golf tournament going on at pebble beach on the picturesque monterey peninsula. tiger woods cannot be rehabbed with this. "forbes" magazine ranked the most disliked athletes in the country, tiger woods and michael vick. this approach hits the pin. ihe is four under. tony romo is a scratch golfer. there are tied for 25th at the pro-am. the defending champion is what backay back. one week from tomorrow, pitchers and catchers report to sarasota for spring training. dirty pictures are expected to be in

let's check some of the roads. 56 on the north side around dulaney valley. showing signs of a sluggish traffic on the west side, 46 just past 795. looking good on 70 in towards the beltway. no delays on the b-w parkway. 68 on southbound 97 down towards route 3. we will update you on the northeast corner at belair road. so far so good. more volume on the inner loop as you make your approach to 95. this is where the beltway meets reisterstown road. so far we're problem free on the major roadways. we will be checking for problems all morning. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. we're awfully quiet start on this thursday morning. no precipitation. 49 in catonsville. 52 degrees downtown. a mild start. a mixture of sun and clouds. we will make it into the low 60's this afternoon. we have a chance for a rain shower letter today. i think we'll get to the morning commute with no rain. we'll come back and check the seven-day forecast. here is keith mills. >> good morning. we begin with the ravens and the number 52. that means ray lewis. that is al

speeds around 63 on the north side over towards dulaney valley. not tracking any delays southbound on the j.f.x. in towards the city. we move well on the harrisburg expressway. all the way down to the beltway, the volume remains on the light side. 97 north and southbound checks out just fine at 100. 295 in great shape and a smooth start on 95 down towards 32 in howard county. this is bel air road. an easy ride. no problems on 95 out of the white marsh area. 895 looks good at the harbor tunnel. this is the harrisburg expressway. southbound traffic is on the light side. no problems all the way down to the beltway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> good morning. we have a delay on the 19 bus. 36 bus not stopping at washington boulevard and monroe. light rail on schedule. metro subway on time. marc trains looking good. no delays on the penn, camden, and brunswick lines. when you're away from the radio, mark transit team updates

this is the north side at dulaney valley. ops.lem free in both lo southbound traffic, pretty light volume as you make your way down towards owings mills. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> a constitutional vote. >> a big step forward for same- sex marriage in the state of maryland. the senate approves the measure. the senate approved the same sex marriage bill thursday evening. maryland will become the eighth state to legalize recognize same sex marriage. jennifer franciotti has more details. good morning. >> that senate voted to gain the same legal protections as other married couples. the senate took up the house version of the bill. it was amended and several delegates switch their positions. whether the bill takes effect may be up to voters. the law like to be petitioned to referendum in november. this could be the end of state sanctioned discrimination. >> delighted that this has passed. we feel like all of his god's children can now share in marriage. >> wonderful to celebrate the diversity of creation. this is

and on 695, some usual slowdowns on north side here at 146 dulaney valley road.pdate in 25 minutes. now new york for more good morning america. ♪ you've got my heart beat running away ♪ >>> what is it, lara? boom bah doom boom boom? >> dan had it going there. >> dan was singing nicki minaj. >> nicki minaj and ricky martin, both here live. we're thrilled to have two big superstars here this morning. they're joining forces for a very special cause. they'll tell us all about it in minutes. >>> we're also going to take to america's next big music superstar. there she is right there, denise in that target ad. she's here in our studio this morning. ♪ my heart inside of your hand >> i cannot wait. >>> ki cannot wait for this. today, we have the best actor nominee giving george clooney and brad pitt a run for their money. >> dem demian bichir. >>> and anne rice, revealing her new novel. >>> first, the news and josh elliott. >>> news that one way or the other affects just about every american's take-home pay. republicans and democrats have struck a tentative deal allowing

just dealing with a lot of rush hour traffic congestion, on the beltway's top side, dulaney valley roaday begins to open up. of course we're still slow on the west side of 695 driving past liberty road and southbound on the jfx heading into downtown. we're back in 25 minutes with another update. ♪ it's your love just does something to me ♪ ♪ it shot right through me i can't get enough ♪ >>> i am so happy this morning. it is your love. it's your love. what great song. and we're thrilled to have faith hill and tim mcgraw here live with us. so -- >> i guess he's thrilled, too. >> as thrilled as we are. faith, just give him a nudge. >> i know, i know. >> looking great. looking forward to talking to you both. >> i want to find out what tim was doing last night. >> keeping up, staying up. >>> also ahead, boy, they never stop on "toddlers & tiaras." a brand new controversy. how far are some parents going to rev up their kids. >> is that mountain dew? >> it's a lot more than that. >>> and the private life of elizabeth taylor. her stunning personal art collection up for grabs. a lot of us may be

that's a look at dulaney valley road. gets a little heavier as you make your way around the bend there on the right-hand side of your screen. this traffic report is brought to you by pizza bolis. stop in and try two medium one- topping pizzas for $6.99 each. only at pizza bolis. >>> hooking people on fresh water fishing. the maryland department of natural resources wants to designate one or two locations in every county, where people can fish for free. a free fishing bill has been introduced to the general assembly. the fishing sites could allow novice anglers to learn a bit about the sport before buying a license. i like fishing. it's fun. i don't do it often enough. >> but i like the freebie. and if you don't catch a fish, it's not your thing, you're not out any money. >>> well, still ahead on wjz's eyewitness news at 4:00. >>> i'm alex demetrick. coming up, last summer's east coast earthquake left a baltimore landmark condemned. see the joyous reopening as eyewitness news continues. >>> lives are lost and livelihoods r

the outer loop slows down now from dulaney valley road to providence street. as far as accidents go, westminster, watch for a crash there at baltimore boulevard at sullivan road. also park heights at lab ringts road in baltimore city. along with perring parkway at ingram. let's take a live look. you can see, things are definitely slowing down there. that's the beltway, west of york road. this traffic report is brought to you by the cochran firm. if you or someone you know has suffered a personal injury, call 1-800-the firm. or these them online at cochranfirm.com for your free consultation. >>> president obama joins musicians, mick jagger, bb king and buddy guy in rocking the white house. ♪ [ music ] ♪ come on, baby don't you want to go ♪ >> that's the president. buddy guy got the president to sing a verse in the song "sweet home chicago." and he did. it was held tuesday night in the east room in recognition of black history month. >>> the president and first lady helped break ground on a new museum. this is the national museum of african american history and

outer loop, also very heavily congested dulaney valley road to greenspring avenue. almost 40 minutes in that direction. west side outer loop, another 30 minutes, to 795 baltimore national pike. and we have westbound jammed up from 29 to marriottsville road. and eastbound to the beltway. as far as accidents go, plenty of them, just to name a few. bel air road, at honey go boulevard. pulaski, and east lafayette at north bond street. we'll continue to keep you up to date on this nasty commute tonight. >> stay with wjz and first warning weather coverage. for updates and live doppler radar any time, log onto wjz.com. >>> a history of violence. prosecutors give dramatic opening statements in the trial of george huguely, the man accused of killing cockeysville native, yeardley love. it is unfolding not far from where the two went to school at the university of virginia. and that's where wjz is live, following developments. adam may has more on opening statements. >> reporter: denise, such an emotional day inside that courtroom this afternoon. a number of family members and

over on the north side inner loop, stop and go there from dulaney valley road, to perbeing parkway.es break free after that. and northbound 95, stop and go there from 175 to route 100. as far as accidents go, still a lot to talk about. mcdonogh at forest road. crosby road at north rolling road in catonsville. pulaski highway at maple ton. south president. and also north packa at west franklin. let's now take a live look. you can see, somebody may be moving pretty well at this hour. that's a look at 70 at 29. this traffic report is brought to you by bill's carpet, hardwood and laminate, too. you can call them at 1-877-75- bills. back to you. >>> february 29th. today only comes once every four years. and for one local family, it will always carry some new significance. that's because for kimberly bull wear and arturio davis, it is the day their son was born. little camary davis is the newest so-called leapling baby at sinai hospital. his parents said they have already decided to celebrate his birthday on february 28th during nonleap year. >> i'm sure he will appreciate that. >> eterna

and looks like pretty much the same situation there on the beltway at dulaney valley road. this traffic report is brought to you by volunteers of america, where 100% of donations go to people in our area. go online now to cars helping people.org. back to you. >> christy, thank you. >> well, what a wimpy winter we've had so far. may change on sunday. not 100% guaranteed. but there's a chance we'll see snow. >> all right. >>> take a look. yeah, some kids might be happy monday morning. 50 degrees. >> well, they're off school because of president's day. >> i know. maybe if we get a little snow. maybe they can get a little sledding in this year. >>> 35. humidity. very dry air. west/northwest wind. 10, the barometer. right now, holding steady. come back and take a look at the weekend after this. ,,,,,,,, >>> another gorgeous afternoon. a lot of folks have been playing golf all winter long. there's been no snow for the most part. another beautiful afternoon and the week. tomorrow will be just like today, by the way. 50 degrees now. 37, the cold spot in oakland. low 50s to the sout

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a look at the top side of the beltway, 695 at dulaney valley road, those delays thinning out making thestudents will rally in annapolis to urge lawmakers to boost money for the state's two-year colleges. they also seek to raise awareness of the important roles played by maryland's community college and higher education as the benefit for the state as a whole. >>> bwi marshall is going to begin using passenger screening programs to make check-in easier. volunteer travelers can put in more information about themselves, to be prescreened. no longer have to remove shoes or belts before going on board. >> back to "good morning america." ♪ you ain't nothing but a hound dog crying all the time you ain't nothing but a hound dog ♪ >>> the new theme for the we westm westminster kennel club dog show. six new breeds this year. >> all on their best behavior right now. >> oh, my goodness. okay. >>> are you ready -- i love dogs, you know. are you ready for a vacation? big deals and steals only for "gma" viewers. get ready to get away. >>> and we have help for everyone that struggles in the kitchen, ev

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top side of 695 usual volume delays make the drive past maryland 146 dulaney valley road inner loop onthe issue on east side of 695. southbound lanes are jamming well before white marsh make your way to the fort mchenry tunnel. now back to new york for more "good morning america" another local update in 25 minutes. ♪ got me looking so crazy right now your love got me looking so crazy right now ♪ >>> everybody in the valentine's spirit out there in times square this morning. >> they're really in the spirit. >> love is also in the air for that woman right there. she thinks we're goingdoing a s about her school. her boyfriend is about to surprise her with a marriage proposal on live tv. we'll find out what about that panda suit is all about. dan harris helping the nervous, would-be groom. >> what guys will go through. >> on live tv. >> you see what happens? >> i can hear them chuckling. >> i love that the panda suit will make sense at some point. >> it will all make sense in the end. >>> we're also going to turn to whitney houston's daughter, bobbi kristina. growing up in the spotlight as

once you get on to the northeast corner, you are sitting in traffic towards dulaney valley.hat is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> so far so good. this morning it should be no problem. 35 in randallstown, 31 in parkton. this now is getting close to us. snow showers and moving across west virginia. these will continue across the ridge tops. you.s pretty down for dry for the morning rush. it will change over to stop by the late afternoon hours. about an inch of the commission is what we expect. -- >>> 7:30 now on this wednesday morning, the 8th day of february 2012. we have a lot of smiling faces, people who got up early to be in rockefeller plaza. meantime inside studio 1a i'm ann curry alongside matt lauer. just ahead we'll hear from a woman who claims she was jfk's teenage mistress. >> we told you about mimi alford earlier in the week. she said the affair started on her fourth day as a white house intern. she opened up to meredith in an exclusive interview about how it began, their time together and why she didn't come forward sooner. meredith has a preview of tonight's i