and gomer pyle is now gomer pyle lgbt.st gun laws are being discussed behind closed doors in the senate. the senate judiciary committee did at least choose to be seen today discussing gun control. the most powerful statement on that issue came right at the start. former arizona congresswoman gabby giffords was greeted warmly by the senators and their staff as she came with her astronaut husband. this is what she said. >> speaking is difficult, but i need to say something important. violence is a big problem. too many children are dying. too many children. we must do something. it will be hard, but the time is now. you must act. be bold, be courageous. americans are counting on you. >> john: the tucson shooting where gabby giffords was shot in the head did not lead to gun control hearings, the massacre shooting in connecticut did. senator grassley does not want that tragedy to risk any new gun laws. >> the deaths in new town should not be used to put forward every gun control measure that has been used for 20 years. >> john

. >>> jim nabors best known as tv's gomer pyle officially tied the knot. the two moved to honolulu to washington state. >>> and justin bieber and a photo touching a young woman on his fansite. but they say it's not him. >>> a middle-aged steve jobs. and the resemblance is uncanny. that's amazing. i had a little trouble in that role, but he's convinced me. >> a little buttive good hair -- whatever they do with plastics. >>> the next one comes from kcb news in lubbock, texas one man went online to win the girl of his dreams. >> look at yourself. now back at yourself, now back to you. sadly, you aren't me, but you could be with me this saturday. >> luke guffy, as modest as he is, received a shocking reply after he asked miss texas to a military ball on youtube. >> luke, get excited because i'll be able to meet you. >> i'm mara schiavocampo, and this is "early today," this, your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 5:00 a.m. >> good morning. it was a beautiful day y

the lovable character gomer pyle and the andy griffith show ties the knot. actor jim neighbors married his partner of 38 years in seattle on january 15. the couple who live in hawaii traveled to washington after the state legalized gay marriage last month. the 82-year-old has been open about his homosexuality with coworkers and friends but never acknowledged it publicly to the media and now at 82, gomer is married. >>> up next your super bowl spread, need a little sweet treat makeover? how a cupcake maker has come up with just the right ingredients. >> and we have some pictures. say hi to danny and annie piper. that's little genevieve right there our 49er faithful. we would love to see your pictures. send them in. more when we come back. stay right there. ron: years ago i made a promise to provide the best for my family in sickness and in health. carol and i needed help figuring out what's covered by medicare and what's not. so we turned to the same folks we've relied on for health insurance all these years. announcer: ron and carol called anthem blue cross

it's gomer pyle. >> shazam!s "the andy griffith show" and, of course, it's actor jim nabors. well, today, the 82-year-old announced he has married his long-time partner, stan cadwallader. they've been together for 38 years. nabors said he's never been ashamed of being gay, but liked his privacy and says he wants everyone to know he feels blessed and happy to have had a love that lasted so long. and we send our congratulations. >>> and coming up, a new report. it shows fluffy, your pet cat, may have a shocking secret life. we'll tell you about something making news tonight. ] hi, i just switched jobs, and i want to roll over my old 401(k) into a fidelity ira. man: okay, no problem. it's easy to get started; i can help you with the paperwork. um...this green line just appeared on my floor. yeah, that's fidelity helping you reach your financial goals. could you hold on a second? it's your money. roll over your old 401(k) into a fidelity ira and take control of your personal economy. this is going to be helpful. cal

. >>> actor jim nabors, speaking of relationships, better known as gomer pyle on the "andy griffith showappyfully married man. nabors married his long-term partner. they've been together for almost 40 years. they got together in seattle where gay marriage is legal. they now live in hawaii. >>> lindsay low lahan arrived l to a courtroom. tmz said lohan got a doctor's note claiming she was sick. the judge got wind of the actor's smoking. and she's accused of violates probation and lying to police about a crash last summer. >>> let's take a look at some of the stories at 4:00 this afternoon. pat lawson with news. >>> coming up, a huge week for temperature swings. we know it's been one of those, dr. jackie will be here to tell us how this wild weather could make us sick from head to toe. also, she became famous as a member of destiny's child, we're going to sit down with michelle williams and ask her about speculation about the super bowl. >>> and the officer from culpepper, learn his fate the moment it is revealed. that's at 4:00. keith. >> you got a lot coming our way. we'll see you then,