. >>> if you're looking for great deals, go to filey's basement. deep discounts being offered today. you're watching "good morning maryland" on this wednesday, november 16th. >>> five things that you need to know on this wednesday. president obama held a joint news conference in australia today and said it's important for china to accept the responsibilities that come with being a world power. but the u.s. does not want to exclude china from american alliances in the asian pacific region. >>> the astronauts that went to the moon will be honored. they will receive the congressional gold medal award today. >>> and the house is likely to get overwhelming support today that help government contractors and unemployed veterans. the senate approved the measure last week. >>> in time for the holiday season, filey cease having their going out of business sale today. hundreds of items and accessories will be marked up to 30% off. they will be closing their doors. >>> in baltimore, mayor blake will join agency leaders to make announcement on the city's plan f

. >>> filey cease having a going out of business sale today. >>> baltimore, stephanie blake will joincy leaders to make an announcement on the city's plan for the winter weather. that meeting is set for 10:30 a little later in the city. >>> we'll find out what is planned for downtown baltimore and the coming holidays. the campaign is called a waterfront life. the mayor will be at the national aquarium talking about the festivities. and we'll know the power plan. it will kick off a wide show of spectaculars. >>> update for a story that we brought you a week ago. they have raised more than $6,000 for this barks pit crew. the money was raised during an art show and fundraising event on friday. 300 people took part. and the goal was to raise money to pay fort pitt bulldogs and mixes to get them rescued and ultimate lay adopted. congratulations -- ultimately adopted. congratulations to him. >>> another live shot of new orleans. information coming out of the south, storms and the damage from them is reporting that the winds blown out high school windows and a house blown from its foundation