i would be remiss -- i believe it would be remiss of san francisco for this iconic city to fail in itslocal by not placing this as a critical element regarding any advocacy modifying legislation. the city of santos, has its work cut out for it. it must stand for all its residents. well certainly is committed to strong support immigration reform, it is apparent there will impose the inclusion of -- rather than excluding no one. from the lgbt perspective, this is going to be tough, and i submit to the city that they consider the following list of ideas which i have cryptically penned for this testimony. i have noticed that time has gone over, and i know how that feels, so i would just read one or two of them and make my testimony available in writing. the one that i would like to read which may add to what the professor had to say is, i think the city and county needs to form an urgent advisory committee and instruct a point person to work with our congressional representatives and senators to include promotion. that's send citizens to washington d.c. -- washington, d.c. they really do w

it's a historic, american icon. >> city official tried to work out a deal with the owner but unless he pays the rent, the carousel is not financially possible. >>> news time 6:06. and today january 19th is edgar allan poe's birthday. fans from around world circled the date for the site here in baltimore to see if the poe toaster will show. he's been a no show for the past two years and sherrie johnson is live outside the grave marker with the latest and sherrie you talked about impostors about an hour ago. how do they know who's authentic and who is a fake? >> reporter: well, you know what? we are going to answer that in just a few minutes. we have the curator jeff jer ohm joining us -- jerome joining us live but for the third straight year the poe toaster was a no show. we are inside the grave site here at his grave there. and as you can see some of the pictures. he shows up between midnight and 5:30 a.m., but not today. you know, the poe toaster paid a visit every year in honor of the writer's birthday which is today and he usually leaves roses and a bottle of cognac. some fans gathe

it's a historic, american icon. >> city officials tried to work with mr.t unless he pays the rent the carousel is not financially possible. lynette you don't strike me as a carousel type of girlbut you say i am wrong. >> i love them i can't believe that. i am trying to think that maybe i should have kid so i don't seem so weird when i ride it but i think that ship has sailed. i will do the carousel now. so you know i will do anything, charley. let's talk about the wind chill because it's cold right now out there. add in the wind and this is what it feels like and these are the temperatures that you need to dress for today. 14 in york. 16 frederick and 20 in baltimore right now. easton it feels like 18 degrees. satellite and radar not dealing with any cloud cover. we see clouds off a to the west and atlantic as of -- off to the west and atlantic as of now. high pressure is going to slide off toward the east there and the cold front is going to be moving in going through tonight. it's going to drop temperatures by tomorrow and also maybe even bring in a few

icon. >> the city officials say that's what should happen. irene who is the director of special projects told us the bdc has tried to work with him for more than five years and we regret that we were not able to find a solution that would make it financially and operationly viable. the owner said he will fight to keep it open. we will have more on this story tonight with our christian on the news at 11. >>> in a nod to one of the greatest civil rights leaders in our history, the newest citizens of our country were sworn in today, coming up what made today's certify moppy so special and what the newest citizens told us, what will be their biggest priority. >>> and did you try it get on wikipedia today? they were shut down. what they were protesting with the day off the web. . >> all right, now at the airport 57, that was just past midnight. midnight high temperature will be 56, the midday high 40. bottom line is we have a weather winter for you. get us your name at the website and you will be in the running. clear cold night but how long does

rest of the world celebrated the new year, pretty much everybody tuned in to watch the iconic countdown in new york city

this is the land of iconic cities and all their sites from independence hall in philadelphia, to faneuilthe skyline of my hometown in chicago. a nice skyline for those of you who have never been there. all right, couple of chicagoans back there. but i'm here today because i want more tourists here tomorrow. i want america to be the top tourist destination in the world. the top tourist destination in the world. and this is something we have been focused on for some time. two years ago, i signed a bill into law called the travel promotion act. it had broad support of both democrats and republicans and as you know that doesn't always happen. and it is it s and it acceset up a brand-new organization. it pitches america as the travel destination for the rest of the world to come to visit. you got to see advertising for other countries, other destinations here in the united states, right? well, we have got do the same thing. so that when people are thinking about where they want to travel, where they want to spend their vacation, we want them to come here. so that's already in place, but we ha

this is the land of iconic cities and all their sites from independence hall in philadelphia to nathaniel the space needle in seattle to the skyline of my hometown in chicago. it's a nice skyline for those of you who have never been there. all right. a couple chicagoans back this. i'm here today because i want more tourists here tomorrow. i want america to be the top tourist destination in the world. the top tourist destination in the world. and this is something we've been focused on for some time. two years ago, i signed a bill into law called the travel promotion act. it had broad support of both democrats and republicans. and as you know, that doesn't always happen and it set up a new nonprofit organization called brand usa. it's job is to pitch america as a travel destination for the rest of the world to come to visit. you guys see advertising for other countries, other destinations here in the united states, right? well, we've got to do the same thing so when people are thinking about where they want to travel, where they want to spend their vacation, we want them to come here. and

myranda stephens is live at the inner harbor harborwith why the city says the iconic fixture must go!s next to the maryland has been in the harbor for 31- years. but soon it will have its last go-round. that's because the city sent out a notice to the owner - richard knight - saying it was terminating his lease next month - and the ride needs to be removed by marchh31st. the city says knight hasn't paid rent in over 5-years. but he says he thought he had an understanding with the city - because it's a long-time attraction that only makes 25- thousand dollars in profit year. 3 47:22 so at 25-thousand i owe them maybe what, 25-hundred doolars a year in rent. so they're going to close me down for that? laughs, they lose more of that on the hilton i'm sure of that laughs 37 knight is meeting with the city next week... and hopes to ask for an extensionn in the meantime - he and his family made theseeflyers asking for the public's support... and started an online petition called "save the baltimore carousel-dot-com." live in the inner harbor, ms, fox45 news late edition. ravens playoff feve

this is the land of iconic cities, and their sights, from independence hall in philadelphia, nathaniel hall in boston, the space needle in seattle, the skyline of my hometown of chicago. it is a nice skyline, for those of you who have never been there. [laughter] all right, a couple of chicagoans back there. [laughter] i am here today because i want more tourists here tomorrow. i want america to be the top tourist destination in the world. [applause] the top tourist destination in the world. this is something we have been focused on for some time. two years ago, i signed a bill into law called the travel promotion act. it had brought support of democrats and republicans. as you know, that is not always happen. it set up a new nonprofit organization called grand usa . its job is to pitch it america as a travel destination for the rest of the world to come and visit. you see advertising for other countries, other destinations in the united states, right? well, we've got to do the same thing, so that when people are thinking about where they want to travel, where they want to spend their

a once-thriving american city, birth place of an iconic american brand taking extreme measures to stay afloat. >>> later, it's a real-life scene out of a hitchcock movie. the invasion in one small town. >>> we learned today the u.s. economy continuing to grow now, though it's a slower pace than expected. gross domestic product bumped up 2.8% in the final three months of 2011. that's disappointing some economists who have been looking for 3% growth. some worry that much of the growth came from companies building up inventories. when companies have large inventories, they produce less in the future, which could mean slower growth and fewer american jobs. >>> the city of pontiac, michigan, used to stand for american manufacturing. so much so, it gave its name to a great line of automobiles. well, they don't make pontiacs any more, and tonight we'll show you what has become of pontiac, michigan, where the gm plants there are gone and the city is taking extreme measures to stay afloat, selling everything down to and including the walls. we get our report from nbc's kevin tibbles. >> reporte

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icon. >> the country and the city has been wonderful to me. the magna carter and other things i have done, i want to repay a debt i have to the country. >> congress is allocating the other half of the $15 million needed for the repairs. the famous landmark got about 1 million visitors a year before it closed to the public last year. they hope to have repairs finished by the end of august. >> what a wonderful gesture. they should know what he did. do you think? >> maybe he is a modest man and he does not want them to know. we told everybody now. >> are you ready to talk about flurries and freezing rain backs that sort of thing? >> no. >> ok, then do not listen. first, it is a pretty picture time. this is frederick county at oakdale high school. we will put this in motion because he will see the sun shine fade behind cloudiness as we head toward sunset. the increasing cloudiness expected all in front of a cold front. the air outside is pretty dry. because of that, we are not expecting much and the way of the flurries. this is davidsonville 37 hi

rest of the world celebrated the new year, pretty much everybody tuned in to watch the iconic countdown in new york city[ cheers ] >> that crystal ball with more than 30,000 lights desended on times square late last night. as many as a million people filled the streets to ring in the start of 2012. the ball drop was followed by fireworks and a ton of confetti. over 200,000 party people took to the san francisco water front to watch fireworks and ring in the new year on the embarcadero. [ cheers ] >> on the embarcadero we asked what people's hopes for the new year were. >> good health. great new year. and just the best for the my family. >> less bureaucrats and more people who want to help. >> some of the revelers got a little out of hand. >>> yeah, people climbed on top of our live tv truck there. several started dancing on the roof. we understand there was at least one arrest but nobody was hurt. i am guessing none of those people are watching right now. >>> alcohol may have been the cause of what could be the first fatal crash of the new year, a pickup truck hit a guardrail and flipped over on 116 bef

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city from it. so much for an icon. the tower, i think people would agree, is an icon. why would you take away something went and ability to do away with this of the tower? why would we do that? it took an earthquake to make it possible to return the views to the ferry building. there were in the studies. we did them before. are some of the views sacred or not? do we care or not? what about shadows and open space? ms. somera will speak to that, but studies have shown time and time again that some in san francisco, especially open spaces and sidewalks are really important and objectively immeasurable on human comfort. it is really important in the city more so than other places. why allow development that would cast shadows on the park across the street? president chiu: if we could just wrap it up? >> i will. i want to and on an absolute truth. i want to show you one of the absolute truths. it will be economic to build with in that law. if they can be broken or changed, then all of a sudden, it will not be economic. it is called grade. -- greed. president chiu: our next

icon. you can also send photos directly from your cell phone to "pics at foxbaltimore dot com." paltimore city ends 2011 with the lowest number of murders in over 30 years. years.there were 196 murders... making it the first time the city had fewer than 200 homicides... since 1978. city leaders credit increased enforcement with the drop in crime. last year... there were 223 murders. policeecommissioner fred bbalefeld says a number of factors have played a role in bringing the city to this point. the first is suppprt from mayor stephanie rawlings-blake. bealefeld also oints to the introduction of targeted enforcement... that's where officers go after criminal... with guns.... in hopes of getting violent repeat offenders off city streets. a new year's eve party gets out of hand in odenton.police say this man... michael daniels, of d-c, wws drunk at a party and when anotterrman tried to throw him out of the house.....daniels stabbed hhm.it happened around 3:30 sunday morning... the 26 year old victim was stabbed in the leg, and is expected to survive.daniels is charged with assault and reckless e

the pop singer helped the city's mayor hit the button to lower the iconic ball.e world said hello to 2012. in times square, wendy gillette, nbc news. >>> the governor of a state in southern argentina has died after being shot in the head. a spokesman for the state said governor carlos arilla was celebrating near the city of general rocca when he was killed. he was 61 years old was a member of the nation's governing party. >>> iraq celebrated two holidays with the coming of the new year. nuri al malaki declared december 31st a national holiday to end the u.s. military presence. he called it a new dawn for iraq and called out iraqis to preserve the country's unity and sovereignty as they continue to rebuild the country. the last u.s. combat troops withdrew from iraq in mid-december. >>> a long-time military detention center in virginia is now closed. the marine corps. shut down the brig at quantico as part of the cost-cutting measure. prisoners awaiting trial will be held in chesapeake, virginia. the brig was built in 1972. past prisoners includes army private firs

city, with cynthia mcfadden. >>> she is a true american original. trend-setting, mind-bending, madonna. an icon for the past three decades, if sometimes a controversial one. she is tiny, in person. but her accomplishments are huge. she is quite simply the top-selling female recording artist of all-time. you might think that would be quite enough. you'd be wrong. she's busier than ever. on february 3rd, a film she co-wrote and directed called "w.e.," opens. two days later, she performs at the super bowl. the last time we saw the reigning queen of pop, it was on her eighth tour. aptly named, sticky and sweet. doing it all, from jumping rope. to her signature, "vogue." ♪ vogue >> reporter: she's come a long way since "like a virgin." now, the best-selling female roarke artist in the 20th century is about to go on tour again. and just signed a music deal reportedly worth $40 million. are you buying lunch? >> that's what it says. $40 million. nobody handed me $40 million. i don't know about that. looks good on paper. >> reporter: it sure does. but that's not all she's up to. >> and walk. >> reporter

city. >> one of the more iconic photos. everyone remembers the shot, the war room, the night -- was that successful. what a picture. what an image. so. coming up next, we'll lighten the mood a little bit. it is the final weekend of the nfl regular season. and all the playoffs. >> he didn't do so well. we're going to see how our football fanatic did. we know he kind of tanked. monday morning quarterbacking when we come back. it's all right. there's always next year. >> welcome back, everybody. final weekend of the nfl season. the final weekend for tanya rivero whose reign as pigskin. >> prognosticator. >> tanya going out a winner for the regular season. i will take her spot for the nfl playoffs. i thoroughly expect to cut your butt. >> and fireman bob's. >> trash talking, bob. let's start the final regular season highlights with indianapolis at jacksonville. maurice drew, broke the jaguars rushing record, handoff and breaking a tackle. 56 yards. jacksonville, 19-13. by losing the colts get the number one pick in the draft. >

icon. youucan also ssnd photos directly from yyur cell phone to "ppis at foxbaltimore dot com." city offices are closed today... in observance of the new year's holiday... but drivers will still have to is reminding drivers... that parking meter enforcement is still in effect..here is also no street sweeping today. mayor steehaaie rawlings-blake pulls the plug on baltimore's ggand prix... after racing officials fail to ppy the city 1-point-5 million dollars inn back taxes.the mayor imposed a december 31st deadline for the grand prix to repay its pebt... but that never happened.one state lawmaker saas he's ddsappointed by he news. he hopes some type of agreement can still bb back next year. (anderson) "this is something that we just have to work out way through because i think in the long run....ttat will be aa bigghopefully something like the preakness or any of the rrvens games." in light of the mayor's unlikely.however...the mayorrs office says "the citt now has the right to move forward with other individuals and organizatiins that are interested. 33 3 "but definitely we have the

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the pop singer also helped the city's mayor hit the button to lower the iconic ball as the world said to 2012. in times square, wendy gilette, nbc news. >> you can start your 2012 off with a heavy hitting football game. that will air tonight instead of news at 5:00 and 6:00. it's football night in america. it's the giants versus the cowboys. of course, good luck to the raiders, who can still make it into the playoffs. >> the broncos are going to have to lose. >> a lot of people would like to see that. we want to thank you so much for making us a part of your first day of 2012. have a great day. see you next weekend. [ female announcer ] help i need a holiday party idea. mmm... pillsbury crescent wrapped brie just unroll, wrap the brie and bake. it's so easy. now this might even impress aunt martha. pillsbury crescent wrapped brie. holiday ideas made easy. here's a better idea... pillsbury grands! flaky layers biscuits. in just 15 minutes, the light delicate layers add a layer of warmth to your next dinner. pillsbury grands! dinner ideas made easy.

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icon. >> the owner of the historic carousel in baltimore's inner hoosh harbor will not back down but the city says it needs to go. he admits he hasn't been able to make the rent payments to baltimore city and officials say they have been trying to meet the solution but earlier they sent owner's letter saying the carousel needs to be shut down by the end of february and moved on by the end of march. >>> president obama a staking -- taking to the air waves and how he hopes to win over the battleground states. >>> tattoo that has a georgia mother facing jail time. what her young child wanted to do and what the result that may be falling out. you are watching "good morning maryland" first and only at 4:30. that's a live look into west baltimore. greaive site of edgar eye -- grave site ofel he had are gallon -- edgar allen poe. >>> news time 4:45. the obama campaign had lawn. first tv add to defend the president's energy record inside his work on toughening ethics rules. advertising time has been bought in 6 states critical to the reelection bid. >>> and gop presidential hopefuls will debate in ch

icon marilyn monroe. super star blonde shell and joe got married at city hall. of paparazzi outside. the marriage lasted only nine months they went through a high profile divorce love endured for 20-years after marilyn's untimely death. dimaggio sent 6 red roses to her crypt

that is the weekend that marks the opening of the iconic bridge 75 years ago. one of the city'sst running medical marijuana dispensaries is closing. a news conference is set for 11:00 a.m. in front of the federal building. that will be followed by protests. fluffed >>mark: 150 cargo containers build after this ship ran aground. >>darya: another gorgeous day. we will be right back. sixth and >>darya: the big stories we broke out around 1:30 a.m. at a senior living complex. five people were hospitalized. the number of fires that have now hit no bottle is up to 25 this morning with five new ones set overnight. they are looking for an arsonist. today is the last full day of campaigning for republican presidential candidates before tomorrow's primary. >>george: the accident that caused this backup sat in the center divider for nearly an hour. it is now clear from the freeway. it is completely gone. we will probably start to see some improvement in the west >> ride. take a look at the back up. it reaches all the way to highway 4 in the westbound direction. now that they have managed t

the oklahoma city sky dance bridge is virtually complete. it is a truly iconic piece of art will be visible to over 100,000 visitors a day. and of course, the new section of i. 40 itself is in the final stages of completion. reality ribbon-cutting for the eastbound lanes earlier this month. how about another show of hands. how many of you have already been on the new highway? okay, virtually everyone here. it looks fantastic and i know kerry ripley is here today. thank you for you in your stats are come on this. we appreciate the department of transportation. westbound lanes will be opening soon and then we will start to work on the boulevard that is going to replace the old alignment. the boulevard is under engineering right now. all told, this project is the largest civil engineering investment in state history and once again, let me think the state department transportation and please show your appreciation to our friends. [applause] on the oklahoma river come the chesapeake finish line power is completed. former elements of what is becoming the finest venue

icon of american business has filed for bankruptcy. kodak filed for chapter 11 after it struggled for years to transition to digital. the 131 year-old company received money from citynd an effort to keep afloat. >> a one-two punch in the pacific northwest after old man winter. mother nature changed course and dumped freezing rain on the area. it left tens of thousands of people and the dark and several others and ditches from skidding off the road. it is all beginning to change now to rain and it will stay that way through tomorrow night. they have had a hard time. >> we could have a little bit of a winter rebecs here tomorrow night into saturday morning. that will also change to rain as it warms up on saturday. first we will check out the storms cannot showing you snow and a cold front moving into our direction. the exception will be further north toward the maryland pennsylvania line. we will see skies clear before sunrise and temperatures will start to take a drop. 38 degrees in alexandria right now. one more stop for you here is on our ford board. 40 and 25 the high and low today. take a look at the record high in 1994, -- record low in 1994, it was for below z