karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse.y education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way.

it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. >> 400 families are all set for thanksgiving. people lined up at the youth development center in east baltimore. that is where members can deduct interest to those in need. they handed out turkeys with all of this side. inmates did their part to help deserving families. they prepared more than 350 turkeys. organizers expect to see tens of thousands of people this holiday. this is at 425 north festered -- chester street. thanksgiving dinner for under $30. you can get your shopping list on wbaltv.com. >> retailers are offering all kinds of bargains. will the customer service measure to your expectations. >> hope

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >>> you are watching abc 7 news at 11:00. on your side. >>> a security crackdown at are the nation's airports. how much is too much? the more intrusive security screenings were a hot topic on capitol hill today. >> we are learning more about it incident of passenger rage and a nationwide protest that is planned the day before thanksgiving, the busiest holiday travel day of the year. we have reaction to the new developments from cynee simpson. >> passengers are unanimous in saying that the patdown is invasive. the head of tsa is saying that it is necessary. at reagan national, and a growing list of airports, passengers have two options -- full body scanners which some call an electr

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got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri dannerck to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. >> the ravens wrap up tonight. the sense in the sports office was the we could not believe the game was where was in the fourth quarter. we will get their take. the ravens wrap up after sunday night football. >> you are talking about rain on turkey day. >> i cannot know which day is more important, it travel day on wednesday or turkey day and black friday. we do have rain in the forecast. the clouds and rain with temperatures around 49 degrees. we will have some nice days with temperatures in the 60's. by tuesday, we can see some rain. wednesday looks dry and a little cooler. it will be

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse.ucation made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >>> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers -- moving you forward. >>> the washington capitals traveled to atlanta, ran into a buzz saw. in the first, the thrashers on the attack. not a good night for the capitals goalie. he stopped the first shot, but the rebound gets knocked home. it 2-0 atlanta. 15 seconds later, the thrashers attacking again. he shoots and scores. the capitals embarrassed by the thrashers, 5-0. >>> the wizards facing the memphis grizzlies. john walsh nursing a sore ankle. -- john wall nursing a sore ankle. the wizards of lead. gilbert arenas driving. he misses, but watch this, follow and flesh. the wizards win. >>> the maryland terrapins i

it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to becomese. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way.

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >> i am looking at the of light of the land now and trying to figure out if it is a good thing for the country, discourse, and my family. >> could you read barack obama? >> i believe so. >> she believes she could beat barack obama. does anybody agree with that? >> i used to think it is a joke. now wonder. i think is going to take a smarter demigod to beat barack obama. the inconceivable now is possible. >> sarah palin is going to be on the cover of new york times magazine and has the best- selling books. >> i think it is mostly a celebrity and nonsense but i am not 100% sure. >> we are living in an era where you can say almost anything. she is a very gifted and attractive candidate

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >>> tonight, the youth leadership foundation honored paul tagliabue for his philanthropic efforts. tim brant hosted the festivities. >> what a great night. he was sensational. they raised a lot of money for a great cause, and they had performances from all the young students. they were extremely talented and sensational. great organization. >>> maryland's new athletic director makes a decision on ralph friedgen. and gary williams terrapins hit the road at madison square garden's. >>> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers -- moving you forward. >>> the maryland terrapins took their show on the road for the first time this year. they grew up a little bit

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way.

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse.education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. don't let washington get in the way. >> announcer: "nightline" continues from new york city with cynthia mcfadden. >> well, he was born in a small town and has made a career of putting what he learned there into song. john mellencamp has worked his way into the dna of america, and you can hear it in every word of his new album, "no better than this," which is out now. tonight, he tells us about the songs that have shaped his music. ♪ oh yeah ♪ life goes on >> i just recently rearranged "jack and diane" and it's a really sad long, lyrically, when you get down to it. when you say that's a tragic song to people, they'd say you're crazy, because the music is so positive and the chorus is so big. origina

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse.ation made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. don't let washington get in the way.

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. >>> if the ravens had one last week than they might be facing a challenge facing the panthers this week, but after a loss you cannot overlook anyone. the ravens know they still have to win at least four of their next seven games to get into the playoffs. carolina does not look like much of a threat. at this point of the season they cannot afford a losing streak. for joe flacco if it means not getting caught up in what the panthers do, and focusing on the stakes the ravens have writing on the game. >> i think no matter what you will play a good team. i don't care how many games th

it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to become. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. >>> hello again, it's almost 5:00. the weather is the breaking

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. don't let washington get in the way. >>> lawn maintenance. in some corners of america, it's up there with god and country, the focus of enormous time and energy. now there's a figure on the lawn care horizon that could change the game entirely. rental goats. lack of exhaust and engine noise are two reasons homeowners are going goat. for neal karlinsky, that, for sure is a "sign of the times." >> lay down, girl. >> reporter: sure, everybody loves a cute dog riding in a car but when timmy drives through town, there's something more that makes people stop and stare, block after block. we're not kidding. there was some serious staring going on. yep. they're goats. goats in a truck driving through se

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. at there looking inscription mark above this progeny. we want to say, good morning -- above this project. larry want to say. >> good morning, washington. -- we want to say. >> good morning, washington. >> clear skies to start the day. it is leading to a mostly cloudy day and afternoon. cold winds from arlington. temperatures are cool. a little bit of active whether to our west. a disturbance in our atmosphere. locally, we will be dry today. houri rolling? >> complicated. he's found 66 -- houri rolling? >> complicated. a huge wreck eastbound 66. let's go to our camera. i want to check the traffic leaving roslyn. it looks like it is ok. a crash 66 westbound. back inside. >> 6 of 513

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >>> welcome back. we begin with breaking news. a deadly accident has shut down the southbound baltimore and washington parkway near route 198 in laurel. a man was trying to push his broken-down car off the highway when he fell. and he was struck by another vehicle. the man has not been identified, but he was pronounced dead. >>> the search is underway for mental detect a student at university of maryland parking garage. the students had just parked the car when the suspects grand turk. the got away with herself on and student i.d. >>> of the opel lesa and found the bodies of three people missing. a 13-year-old girl was found home. the man charged with the kidnapping led investigato

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse.ucation made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >>> wednesday morning, 5:10. and a line of strong storms moved through or around midnight in the metro area. it down to some trees and caused damage. we have the latest on how that's affecting the commute to this morning. a few light showers on the radar. sprinkles in frederick county, north and loudoun county, moving into clarke county and warrenton. temperatures are in the mid 50's. low to mid 50's northwest of town, mid 50's locally. if we are near the average high temperature already. temperatures will reach the mid 60's today. there's a wind advisory from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.. a steady westerly wind at 15-25. gusts over 30 miles an hour. some areas could see gusts as high as 50

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >> we are from potomac, maryland. >> good morning, washington. >> are you ready? >> you know what i do every day at this time. i have little attack/ what is the latest for the weekend? i came out to the studio and took a glance at alison starling and said i know what time it is, it is cheese time. >> i am a creature of habit. >> it is a healthy snacks. we do have scattered clouds. they are fading away as they push to the east. there's high pressure over us. stretching from canada to the gulf of mexico. to move overhead through the weekend, giving us fantastic weather. 38 in the district. 38 in olney. columbia is one degree from freezing. it is a cool start today. low to mid the 50'

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. >>> it is 6:30. 53 degrees and partly cloudy. good evening. thank you for staying with wjz. here are some of the stories people are talking about tonight. a miracle, nobody was killed when a powerful storm blasted through maryland. you can see the heavy damage here in northeast baltimore. we're live with first warning weather coverage. but we begin with adam may, with more on the extensive damage. >> given the extent of the damage, it is absolutely amazing that nobody was killed out here. only three people suffered injuries. among them, a child who broke an arm. also a cancer sur

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >>> weir with the pulmonary hypertension association. it's one of the most misdiagnosed diseases. visit us online at our website. >> good morning, washington. >>> wednesday morning, 6:11. it's 55 degrees in leesburg. look at the rainfall with the thunderstorms. 1.7 inches, not much rain everywhere. 1 inch in spotsylvania. takoma park, 0.8 inches. half an inch in college park. it's 55 degrees into b.j.'s and arlington. 53 in mount airy. 54 and warrenton. sunny and gusty today. wind advisory from 9:00 a.m. through 4 rpm for the best majority of the viewing area. gusts of 30-50 miles an hour. highs in the mid 60's. 40 degrees tonight. increasing clouds tomorrow, mid 50's. >>> it is ov

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri dannero school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. ♪ ♪ cadillac cts sports sedan. top-tier status edmunds.com. right now get this attractive lease offer on a cadillac cts sport sedan. ♪ cadillac. the new standard of the world. >> and welcome back. things are pretty quiet now on this wednesday morning. last point it was rough. 57 degrees downtown. -- last night it was rough. it will be a windy day, but we do not expect any severe weather today. let's look at hd doppler. it is picked up a few echoes in pennsylvania and scooting across carroll county. but that is it. we have a slight chance for a rain showers early this morning. otherwise a win

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse.education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >> 43 in arlington. rockville, 38 degrees. lot cooler than yesterday morning. remember yesterday at this time we were in the mid 50's and cleaning up from a storm. some of us are still cleaning up from the storm. arlington, 42. temperatures will probably drop a few more degrees until sunrise, which is shortly before 7:00 a.m.. you'll notice an increase in the cloud cover. there goes our forecast for today. let me go back with our new fancy clicker. i can actually go backwards. of course it doesn't work when i need it to. ok, it did. 56 degrees. limited sunshine. an increase in cloud cover. sunny and november-like. now let's go back to lisa. i hope her technology is working. >> we had a

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. >> we need some relief after yesterday. >> many folks in parkville and northeast baltimore, -- looking much better after cleanup continues. 31 at medford road, there is an accident. there is an accident in the city, a disabled truck at 395 and conway. in parkton, bunker hill road, we were dealing with some downed wires. we are in pretty good shape as far as drive times. 14 on the northeast outer loop as delays developed there. this is a live picture outside in a couple of spots produces 95 that caton avenue appeared to was a disabled truck but that is now clear. delays are dissipating

it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. >>> caught breaking the rules. congressman charlie rangle convicted on a handful of violations, including not paying taxes on a vacation home. now, his fate is in the hands of the committee. he has spent 40 years in congress. and he said he won't step down, despite today's decision. >>> moving to ban caffeinated alcoholic drinks this week. the fda is expected to find that caffeine is an unsafe additive to food and alcoholic drinks. nine people were hospitalized and a maryland woman died after drinking the popular drink four loko. she was involved in an accident. the drink has already been banned in four states

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. ♪[ male announcer ]... with new breakfast melts. try the sunrise subway melt®, or the melt-tastic breakfast b.m.t. on flatbread. they're melted goodness made irresistibly delicious, get yours starting at 7am. subway. build your better breakfast. >>> what kind of day was it? you called it a normal november day. we got up to 58 degrees. which is 3 degrees above our average for today. >>> this morning, 38, which is 4 degrees above our average, which is now down to 34. by theind of the weekend, our average low drops to freezing. yes, getting to be that time. 78. 20 of the records on

it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to becomeer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. >> pelley: justice john paul stevens has shaped more american history than any supreme court justice alive. and for most of his 35 years on the court, he followed the usual tradition, declining to talk about his cases in interviews. as he prepared to retire, we hoped that he'd overrule that custom and talk with us about the decisions that have changed our times. it was stevens who forced a showdown with president bush over the prisoners at guantanamo bay, and stevens who tried to stop the court from deciding the presidential election of 2000. at the end of his last term, justice stevens ruled on our request and, in a series of interviews, he opened a rare window into the n

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri dannero school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. it'♪[ male announcer ]... job, with new breakfast melts.e. try the sunrise subway melt®, or the melt-tastic breakfast b.m.t. on flatbread. they're melted goodness made irresistibly delicious, get yours starting at 7am. subway. build your better breakfast. >> good morning, everyone. things are quiet this sunday. the winds have shifted from the south to the northeast, meaning it will be cooler. still, not a bad forecast for this time of year. high temperatures between 50 and 55. sunset is at 4:48. clouds coming in after midnight, towards tomorrow morning there could be areas of fog developing.

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse.education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. don't let washington get in the way.

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. before we begin this morning's feasting we have to warn you that all these delectable goodies are both to die for and to diet for. our cover story is reported now by tracy smith. >> in the days before the annual feast, here is some food for thought. last year ray lone, american collectively spent about $60 million to lose weight with predictable results. >> i've probably been on every single diet imaginable. in my lifetime probably i've gained and lost 25 separate people. >> inhale. exhale is 3, good. >> reporter: some of the women in rochelle rice's yoga class have battled exces

karri danner went back to school, to become a nurse.y education made all the difference but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job,. don't let washington get in the way. >>> it's too bad they call it the bush tax cuts. they might have a better chance of being extended if they were the lauer tax cuts. >> i think extending them and making them permanent will reduce the uncertainty in america. >> i continue to believe that extending permanently the upper income tax cuts would be a mistake and that we can't afford it. >> the back and forth on whether to extend the bush tax cuts, one of the topics for our roundtable with george will, nobel prize winning economist paul krugman of "the new york times," "washington post" columnist ruth marcus and paul kagan author from the brookings institution. thanks for joining us. thank you for being here. the deficit co

got sick and couldn't work anymore, it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner become a nurse. my education made all the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. >>> welcome back to fox 45 morning news. 6:31 is the time..3 you're taking a live look at the nation's capital, that is the capital in the natiin's capital. a fog' start to the morning there. we determined yesterddy that there's a smoke stack near where the camera is at the time up there, because that is not all fog. that looks ike somethiig out of a halloween movie. >>> good morning, i'm patrice harris. let's get a check of our forecast with meteorologist steee fertig, because that is not fog. >> no, it is not, but there's rain falling there. in fa

it was up to me to support our family. [ male announcer ] karri danner went back to school, to becomeall the difference... [ male announcer ] but now some in washington want regulations restricting access to career colleges and universities, denying opportunity to millions of people like karri, letting government decide who can go to college. it's my education, and my job, it should be my choice. [ male announcer ] don't let washington get in the way. - hello! - ha! why don't you try a home cooked meal... with yummy hamburger helper? oh! tada! fantastically tasty, huh? ummm, it's good. what would you guys like? hamburger helper. what?! one pound... one pan... one tasty meal! with not having enough food. that's why i've teamed up with feeding america and hamburger helper®. when you buy hamburger helper® you can help feeding america deliver a meal to a local food bank. visit this website to see how you can help. >> welcome to "11 news sunday morning." i'm lisa robinson. >> and i'm barry sims in for sarah caldwell. first let's look outside with tony pann. great day yesterday. same thing