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. >> actress maggie gyllenhaal is 34. this guy is one of three british born players to win a super bowl ring, giants defensive lineman turns 30 today. look at this guy. we know him a special happy birthday to 9news now photographer jimmy. happy birthday if it is your birthday as well. >>> making news now at 5:45, glad you're with us right now. making news now, weather first time now. >> it is making news now. >> little crashes out there we're having, little fender- benders. >> more rain is coming in. there may be a few breaks. >> it is not heavy right now. >> it is fairly light right now. heavy will be something we may be dealing with later today during the afternoon. maybe even later this morning. there is a lot of rain between here and the mississippi river that's moving in our direction. a wet day, probably more rain tonight into early thursday before we clear out and cool down big time. here's a look at our bus stop forecast. you'll need some rain gear. had a light shower going on on the weather terrace. the scattered