. >> the debate is on a over mercury dental fillings. >> the debate is on a over mercury dental fillingse early for a family in iowa when he came home from the war. his wife and children thought they would be spending the holidays without him, but last night, santa claus may very special delivery. >> how are you? >> merry christmas. >> that is a picture worth 5000 words. he will spend the next 15 days with his family but will return to afghanistan and will not see each other again until his mission and next summer. >> that makes for a special holiday. "jeopardy" fans can expect something unique. an ibm supercomputer named watson will be competing against two of the show's most successful waters. the showdown will pit man against machine to see which is smarter. >> jeopardy is a great ship -- is a great showcase for that technology. it requires the computer compete with the best human minds in the world that can rapidly access a huge threat of knowledge that will deliver precise answers. >> scientists say what the news is a natural language that can eventually be applied to social media.

after a doctor suspected acute mercury toxicity, her dentist removed all 12 mercury fillings.lowly her symptoms began to disappear. >> there is absolutely no question i was mercury poisoned. i had never had those symptoms before in my life. >> reporter: mercury is a known neurotoxin linked to brain, liver and kidney damage and some researchers believe alzheimer's. yet it's a component in silver amalgam fillings since before the civil war. today, it remains a durable, affordable alternative to more expensive fillings. in 2008, the fda warned pregnant women and children to avoid exposure to amalgam. last year it offered a new mixed message. raising the risk from low to moderate, but stating the levels released by dental amalgam fillings are not high enough to cause harm in patients. now the fda is asking an outside panel to assess how much mercury dental patients are exposed to now and how much exposure is acceptable. the american dental association insists mercury amalgam fillings are safe. >> it's effective in being placed in areas difficult to keep clean in back teeth that ha

they're a combination of metals, including mercury. mercury is a poison. but the question is, whether it poses a health risk in the form of dental fillings, which releases a small amount of mercury vapor. this doctor is a spokeswoman for the american dental association. >> amalgam is not only safe and effective, but it's an extremely important option that patients should have. >> reporter: amalgam fillings are often the cheapest and longest lasting option, but some blame them for health problems. this patient developed balance problems in 1998. >> i didn't really know what happened to me. >> reporter: doctors first thought she had ms or lupus. then turned to the amalgam filling she recently had. >> mercury is still somewhere in the body. but i am -- i would say 98% improved without having those mercury fillings in my teeth. >> reporter: she'll tell her story to the fda panel of experts during its two-day meeting. garvin thomas, nbc bay area news. >>> men and women are quite different. as we all know. and when it comes to obesity, the same applies. a new st

the federal government says these fish contain higher levels of mercury and that mercury a neurotoxinm their unborn baby. >> in children, it's development of hearing, eyesight, hand/eye coordination, learning disability. >> reporter: fish safety experts say at a caution add canned tuna to the list. they tested 42 samples of light and white tuna taken from cans and pouches bought primarily in new york and online. >> white tuna, albacore, has a whole lot more mercury than light tuna. and light tuna has a lot, as well. all of it had a lot of mercury in it. >> reporter: the findings show how every sample had measurable levels of mercury. >> it's a danger to people because tuna is america's favorite fish. >> reporter: the national fisheries institute is blasting the report calling it a scare story that's false and misleading. the trade group notes that none of the canned tuna tested exceeded the fda's allowable limit for mercury and that advising pregnant women to leave canned tuna out of their diet and for others to limit their consumption is irresponsible. consumers union also believes y

>> couric: tonight, the mercury heads south. plunging temperatures as far down as florida where the citrus groves are serving frozen orange juice. i'm katie couric. also tonight, the president calls him a true giant of american foreign policy. remembering the man who helped bring peace to bosnia, veteran diplomat richard holbrooke. with u.s. policy in afghanistan undergoing a major review, we'll look at the toll the war is taking on the americans fighting it. and from boom to bust, why so many baby boomer marriages end in divorce. captioning sponsored by cbs from cbs news world headquarters in new york, this is the "cbs evening news" with katie couric. >> couric: good evening, everyone. for much of the country it's a very good night to be inside. in the north, lake-effect snow is burying areas around the great lakes and arctic air from canada is bringing uncommon cold all the way down to the deep south. a look at the low temperatures, records in some places, tells only part of the story. mark strassmann is in the heart of florid

they're a combination of met including mercury. mercury is poison. the question is whether it poses a health risk in fillings. dr. ada cooper is a spokesperson for the association. >> it's an extreme when i important option that patients should have. >> reporter: fillings are often the cheapest and longest lasting option. some blame them for health problems. one woman developed severe balance problems in 1998. >> i didn't know what happened to me. >> reporter: doctors thought she had ms or lupus. th suspected acute mercury toxicity and removed 12 mi fillings. >> mercurys somewhere in the body, but i am 98% proved without having those mercury filling in my teeth. >> reporter: she's telling her story to the fda's panel of experts during a two-day meeting. >> the fda will apparently not make any specific recommendations related to amalgum fillings but will discuss safe levels of mercury exposure. >>> we have just anothe day. we're on our second week of this. >> yeah, and this is a colder week than it was last week, and we could ha yetnother e. >> the wi

. >>> coming up next, a new study on tuna and mercury contamination. >> first a holiday greeting from a local soldier serving overseas. >> happy holidays. this is john barnett, i want to send a special thanks to my brothers and sisters, my mom and my lightning fast. lightning strong. rizon 4g lte. rule the air on the most advanced 4g network in the world. >>> tuna is the most famous fish but it's biggest source of mercury in the diet. >> she is expecting her third child. she has been eating tuna but she is concerned about mercury contamination. >> it will affect the baby's development of their whole system. you think about that for your younger kids. >> some studies have linked low level mercury exposure in pregnant woman and young children to impairments in hearing, hand eye coordination and learning ability. >> consumer reports tested two types of tuna, albacore and light tuna. >> every sample we tested had measurable levels of mercury. for pregnant women and children they need to limit the amount they eat. >> for comparison, this is one serving, about two and a half ounces. >> with

consumer advocacy groups claim mercury can trigger a host of health problems. even heart disease. >> that mercury is a hazardous material before it goes into the mouth. it has to be disposed of as hazerdous waste when it comes out of the mouth. why would it be safe in the mouth? >> reporter: but the american dental association stands by the safety of the fillings. the group says millions of americans have them with no ill effects. numerous studies showed the level of mercury in a malgum is too low to cause problems. most dentists use white composites to fill cavities and teeth but mercury fillings are still popular because they are cheaper. consumer advocates are hoping for restrictions for pregnant women and kids. several european countries already ban or restrict the use. silver fillings have been used in the united states for more than 150 years. >>> if you have been out there you know temperatures are dropping like a rock. topper is on the terrace with our out and about forecast. >> i'm going to go back in soon. wind advisory was cancelled. it is windy, don

an fda hearing looking into the safety of mercury dental fillings wrapped up today.sue wlv the commonly used cavity filler is poisoning patients. randall pix ston reports. >> reporter: he has suffered allergies most of his life. but says he started breathing a whole lot easier after his silver fillings were removed. >> my sinuses kept getting clearer and much less symptoms, no sneezing, runny nose. >> reporter: amalgam dental fillings contain mercury. a year and a half ago, the fda ruled them safe. but now an advisory panel is holding a two-day meeting to review the scientific evidence again. consumer advocacy groups claim mercury can trigger health problems from neurological disorders to breathing issues and even heart disease. >> that mercury is a hazardous material before it goes into the mouth. it has to be disposed of as hazardous waste when it comes out of the mouth. why would it be safe in the mouth? >> reporter: but the american dental association stands by the fillings. the group says millions of americans have used the fillings and have never had a problem.

amalgam is half silver and other metals and half mercury. it's more durable and chafer than composite, a mixture of plastic and glass. others who claim amalgam made them sick spoke out today at an f.d.a. panel reexamining the safety of mercury fillings. >> i was vomiting everyday for months. >> my child now has 59 seizures a day day. >> reporter: in 2008, the f.d.a. suggested pregnant women and children avoid amalgam, but one year later, the the f.d.a. said there was no proof amalgam was dangerous. since then, consumer groups have filed four petitions challenging the government's position. mercury in dental fillings in released in small amounts as vapor that can potentially be inhaled, enter the bloodstream and travel to other parts of the body. mercury toxicity from other sources can cause kidney and brain damage. the american dental association insists amalgams are safe. >> i have amalgams in my own mouth and my children have them, my wife. and we're convinced there are no adverse health effects. >> reporter: dentist such as dr. mark brine

. >> mercury and emissions filled cupertino city council chambers. emotional meeting that involves a lehigh cement plant, a company that's been a part of this community 70 years. now it wants to expand and some residents are against it. primarily for environmental reasons. >> the mercury emissions are going up, not down. mercury is deadly. >> the group quarry no opposes the plant and wants the city council to drop the resolution formally opposing the expansion. they hope that will have an impact on the santa clara county board of supervisors when they take up the expansion issue next year. but lehigh insists they've always used the 89 acres of land in question for dumping and no permits or mer mission from the county is required. >> it's not unusual for people to have concerns in the communities where we do operate. and i take for most people the more they learn, the more comfortable they are having us as a neighbor. >> the council can't take any formal action anyway because no resolution was ever written. lisa amin gulezian, abc 7 news. >> coming up

and much less symptoms. >> reporter: amalgam dental fillings contain mercury. a year and a half ago, a panel deemed them safe. but now they are asking for another review. consumer advocacy groups consider this. >> that mercury is a hazardous material before it goes into the mouth. it has to be disposed of. this hazardous waste when it comes out of the mouth. why would it be safe in the mouth? >> but the american dental association stands by the fillings. the group says millions of americans have used the fillings and have never had a problem. >> numerous studies show the level of mercury and amalgam is too low to cause health problems. >> there is absolutely nothing wrong with the use of amalgam. >> reporter: many dentists are now using white composite to fill teeth because it looks better. but amalgam is still popular because it's cheaper. the fda advisory panel isn't looking to ban it but they are looking for restrictions for using them in pregnant women and children. ross believes moving the fillings improved his health dramatically. >> several countries in

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issues and even heart disease. >> that mercury is a hazardous material before it goes into the mouth to be dissupposed of as hazardous waste when it comes out of the mouth. why would it be safe in the mouth? >> reporter: but the american dental association stands by the fillings. the group says millions of americans have used the fillings and have never had a problem. numerous studies show the level of mercury in amal gams is too low to cause health problems. >> there is absolutely nothing wrong with the use of amal gone gams. >> reporter: many dentists are using this because it looks better but amal gam is popular because it is cheaper. the panel isn't looking to ban them but they hope for restrictions against pregnant women and children. he believes getting rid much his silver fillings improved his health dramatically. randall pinkston, cbs news, new york. >>> this morning on "the early show" actor mark wahlberg stops by. i'm terrell brown. this is the "cbs morning news." [piano keys banging] [scraping] [horns honking] with deposits in your engine, it can feel like something's hold

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for updates on the day's news and the forecast, go to wjz.com. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> mercury fillings could be risky to your health. last year, the fda ruled that the fillings are safe and consumer groups challenged that. several countries in europe restricted the use of mercury fillings. >>> teens are drinking less alcohol, but smoking more marijuana. the new study finds that bing drinking is down 2%, the percentage of those using marijuana is up. health experts say that's concerning because teen's brains are still developing. >>> you'll be able to check in tonight for a woman's disturbing confession. >> where are you, where is he? >> he's in the dumpster. >> this is the case of a missing baby and why the mother killed the baby. there. >> >> and rent and buy. an easy way to buy items for holiday parties. holiday parties. that's at 4:00 3q copd makes it hard for me to breathe. but with advair, i'm breathing better. so now, i can join the fun and games with my grandchildren. great news! for people with copd, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, advair helps significantly i

we looks at the safety of mercury dental fillings.tists say they are durable and relatively inexpensive, but an fda advisory panel, not the whole fda, wants the agency to revisit last year's rulings. mercury dental fillings are what many people and my age had. >> i had a ton of them. >> over the years they've started toe replacing them. >> post people are get composite fillings. and if you google the dangers, you will see it being blamed for everything from cancer to kidney failure to everything. >> and it's half mercury and half other metals. >> but the mercury is known to be toxic. then people on the other side said, are you kidding? they're not fine. >> and last year the fda said they're fine. >> now they're saying maybe we'll take a second look because there's evidence that's come in that maybe puts our previous decision in doubt. >> this is an advisory panel, they give some sort of suggests. >> and then the fast will say, okay, we agree or don't agree. the way the market is using -- they are still out there. >> lower costs? >> th

mercury is a poison. the question is whether or not it poses a risk in a dental filling. this doctor is a spokesperson for the ata. cracks amalgam is not only safe and effective but it is an extremely important option that patients should have. they are often the cheapest and the longest lasting options. some blame them for health problems. she developed severe double vision and balance problems. >> i did not know what happened to me. >> doctors first thought she had multiple sclerosis or lupus. they then turned their attention to a recent filling she had had. >> mercury is still somewhere in the body, but i am 90% improved without having fillings in my teeth. >> she is telling her story to the fda during their meeting. eric edwards, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the fda will not be making any decisions, but they will talk about safe levels of mercury exposure. >> your 11 insta-weather + forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> another windy and cold there across the mid-atlantic and leave baltimore, but we are not alone. most of the nation is rather chilly if not downr

and much less symptoms. >> amalgam dental fillings contain mercury. year and a half ago, it is safe. >> an advisory panel is reviewing the evidence again. >> consumer advocacy groups show neurological disorders to breathing issues and even heart disease. >> that mercury is even a hazardous material before it goes into the mouth. it has to be disposed of as hazardous waste when it comes out of the mouth. why would it be safe in the mouth? >> reporter: but the american dental association stands by the fillings. the group says millions of americans have used the fillings and have never had a problem. >> reporter: numerous studies show the level of mercury and amalgam is too low to cause health problems. there is absolutely nothing wrong with the use of anal gum. >> reporter: many are using white composite to fill teeth because it looks better. but many are still using amalgam because it's cheaper. >> things are looking nice. >> ross privet believes it improved his health dramatically. randall pinkston, wjz eyewitness news. >> several countries in europe

. >> the results of an fda investigation with mercury in dental fillings and what they say is needed.ps to help you politely let your guests know they have overstayed their welcome. >> a live look outside san jose this morning. it is still a little bit dry there. relatively speaking. more is on the way and rob has the latest in the hour by hour forecast. we'll be right back. >> good morning. a live look outside. this time it's 880 through the east bay. allow extra time. a bit slower and you may run into a few delays. we are tracking the forecast and the traffic commute for you. updates in a few minutes. >> 5:43 right now. what's on your wish list? an ipad, clothing or jewelry? that ring or watch you had your eye on could find its way under the tree. today in the bay's tracy pots is live in washington this morning. jewelry sales are up this year. >> they are and expected to ton go up through the end of the year. the national retail federation here in washington said millions of americans have the urge to splurge on bring this holiday season. the $30 billion industry seemingly making a

. >> mercury and emissions filled city council chambers. emotional meeting. now it wants to expand and some residents are against it, primarily for environmental reasons. >> the mercury emissions are going up, not down. mercury is deadly. >> the group opposes the plan and wants the city council to drop the resolution formally exposing the expansion. they hope that will have an impact with the board of supervisors when they take up the expansion next year. they've always used the land for dumping and no permits or permission from the county is required. >> it's not unusual for people to have concerns in the communities where we do operate. and i take most people the more they learn, the more comfortable they are having us as a neighbor. >> the council can't take any formal action anyway because no actual letter or resolution was actually written. lisa amin gulezian, abc 7 news. >> it's 5:42. not what you want to hear. higher airfares and internet bills could be coming our way. the bloomberg business report coming up. >> an incredible scene i

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>> no conclusion yet from the fda whether mercury in dental fillings is safe.isory panel concluded that more research needs to be done. the food and drug administration announced the fillings are safe and did not pose a threat, but consumer and dental groups said they as youed flawed data which led to the meeting last week. members say amalgam is safe for most people, but some folks seem to be more sensitive so more studies are needed to learn the safest levels of exposure. >> a former brother is using twitter. jose canseco said no one is returning his calls so she tweeting, begging his former boss to give him a chance. the gm of the mets. he posted a video of himself taking batting practice. he said the pitches are coming in at 94 miles an hour. there is no radar to prove that. >> santa and his elves making a stop at a bay area airport. he will be at oakland international airport. he will take pictures with anyone flying through the terminal and give you a copy for free. the workshop will be at gate 22 and will be open between 8:00 and 6:00 today and monday. e

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but the mercury news reports a new policy would allow the cars to be picked up by a licensed driver, not held for a month. >>> san francisco, oakland and berkeley all have made similar changes. >>> it is 4:45. there's a new product recall after traces of salmonella were found in the herb cilantro. pab lo's produce which is base inside southern california issued the recall. it involves cilantro sold between november 24th and december 2nd. the product has a white twist tie with the phrase pablo's produce of usa in red and green writing. there are no illnesses reported. the company detected the contamination during routine sampling. >>> it's mostly young adults who tweet. a pew research center study finds about 8% of american adults who use the internet use twitter. the biggest percentage of those are 18 to 29 years old. now, get this, here's what the chronicle reports people tweet about. 72% post updates about their personal lives. 62% put out messages about their work life, activities or interests. 55% pass on news links and 54% post comments about life in general. >> if i was tweetin

. >> reporter: amalgam dental fillings contain mercury.r and a half ago, the fda ruled them safe. but now, they are holding a two- day hearing to review the scientific evidence again. consumer groups claim it can trigger health problems, from neurological problems to breathing disorders to even heart disease. >> that mercury is a hazardous material it goes into the mouth. it has to be digs posed of -- disposed of as hazardous waste when it comes out of the mouth? why would it be safe while in the mouth? >> but the american dental society stands by the decision. >> they say the amount of mercury in amalgam is too low. >> there is nothing wrong with the use of amalgam. >> reporter: it is still popular because it's cheaper. the fda advisory panel isn't looking to ban the fillings, but consumer advocates are hoping for restrictions for children and pregnant women. >> getting rid of the silver fillings improved his health dramatically. randall pinkston, wjz eyewitness news. >> now, several countries in europe already ban or restrict the use of

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the fda is looking into whether they are safe since they contain mercury.s is live with the latest for us. good morning. >> laura, good morning. 50% mercury in the silver fillings. we have known that for sometime. mercury is toxin that has been linked to alzheimer's, nervous system problems and the fda for the second time in two years will be taking a close look at the effects on women and children. there have been studies that found that women with silver fillings can pass it through the placenta on to the fetus. there have been government-funded studies that found no harmful effects on children. they will take a look at all of this information to determine if last year's ruling that the silver fillings are safe still stand. this could be a particular problem in california because only 20% of californians on public water systems have flouride in their water. it's an fda advisory panel that lasts through tomorrow. at some point later, the fda will decide whether or not to change the ruleing for last year. i'm tracie potts. back to you. >> thanks for the lat

and now the mercury is heading south. i'm katie couric. also tonight, the president's health care overhaul hits a legal roadblock. a federal judge rules that requiring everyone to buy health insurance is unconstitutional. what john boehner to tears? what doesn't? >> let these kids have a shot at the american dream... like i did >> couric: and a woman making history on the court. steve hartman's "assignment america." captioning sponsored by cbs from cbs news world headquarters in new york, this is the "cbs evening news" with katie couric. >> couric: good evening, everyone. it was fast and furious, the snowstorm that buried much of the midwest in snow. and right behind it, a blast of arctic air. the mercury will be plummeting all the way down to the deep south. this storm is blamed for at least 15 deaths, including five in traffic accidents. airlines are getting back on schedule after 2,00 flights were delayed or canceled over the weekend. and repairs are set to begin at the metrodome in minneapolis after the roof gave way under heavy snow.

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vapor light bulb which contains mercury. can you imagine having your whole house replaced incandescent with the mercury light bulb which when they break they dispense mercury dust all over the house? i worked in the environmental field for a while, and normally something like that you would have a hazmat team come in and clean up. miss naidenko, can you please comment on the health hazards of mercury and how the -- the effect it would von the environment if we allow this to continue? host: clyde, thank you. guest: thank you for your question. a little bit different from the focus of our report which looked at chromium 6 in drinking water. but our caller, who has a really important question, when we as a country, as a community go on to adopt various measures which seem like sound environmental measures, we do need to look at the full range of consequences and certainly when it comes to the issue of disposal of mercury contained light bulbs, it's an issue that has not been fully resolved yet and is coming up right now as some

we bought a mercury mariner. >> mercury what? >> a mercury mariner. >> mariner. okay. >> hybrid. citizen of the united states. >> well, we all know the issue in chicago is, is he really a resident of chicago who can run for mayor or did he actually move out of chicago when he was white house chief of staff here in washington. i think what's interesting about that is the restraint that rahm didn't explode or anything. >> what i didn't understand though, if you can be a resident of illinois, and a voting resident in chicago, how that doesn't make you a resident to run for office? >> i'm told it comes down to intent. you've got to question the intent of rahm emanuel here. this is his dream job, and as bad as this is, full credit for his restraint. he never showed that restraint when he was talking to people like us. but he's got to deal with these aldermen now -- he won't be under the thumb of a daily for two generations or more. does he want to put up with this stuff from the aldermen not on these issues, but on potholes and everything else. that's a dream job for him. >> a dream t

residents are concerned that the cement is releasing mercury. the plant's operators say their mercury discharge is closely monitored and is well below the level that is considered unsafe. >>> well, with so many of us up to our necks in things to do before christmas day, one major retailer is going the extra mile for customers. it is enbarking on the shopping efforts like never before. tom vacar is here to explain it to us. >> the place is toys r' us. example, if you were to buy this designer doll set, this would cost you $35, at midnight it would cost you $13. >> we don't have any more of those and we're not getting any more. >> reporter: sensitive to it's customer's needs and it's bottom line, toys r' us will stay open round the clock until christmas eve. late night advantages, shop when you want and fewer shoppers. >> for some people it's a good idea. >> i don't think that many come that late. not during the day. so we can bring our kids. >> reporter: for some, late night shopping is either impractical or delaying the inevitable. >> i would do

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as the mercury drop shoppers passed up post christmas sales, spending down 24%. 55% in the mid-wist, 46% in the east. in the west and south the drop was smaller. >> shopper tracks estimates the snowstorms reduced post christmas spending by a billion dollars. retailers will probably recover during the rest of the holiday week. >>> a dry day today, cold temperatures tonight and a storm tomorrow, i will have your forecast coming up. >>> here is our view looking across san francisco on the second to last day of 2010. and tomorrow new year's eve looks like rain headed in. but tonight, cold temperatures the big story. in the 30s already. wallimate creek, napa. 39 pleasanten. the coldest places tonight will be into the upper 20s. look for frost in the inland valleys tomorrow. the clouds on the increase for tomorrow afternoon. here is 3:00 p.m. on the gray, shows cloudiness, the clouds lead up to rain tomorrow night. the rain coming in at midnight but now showing by 9:00 p.m. looks to be light and spotty to start and then picks up by midnight. some of the yuleoes showing the moderate rain. t

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it's not that tv watching is down so much as online habits are way, way up. >>> we wish the mercury were, way up, but it isn't. doug has the latest on our weathe >> normally this te of year, we say, hey, head down to florida. they're dealing with some of their coldest numbers in years as well. wee going to continue to see extremely co temperatures. not only right through the next couple days, but into the next week, i think at least maybe right through christmas. that's how much cold air could be in place. out there right now, we have partly cloudy skies. i did say christmas. that's two weeks away. 26 degrees the current temperature, wind out of the northwesat about 21 miles an hour, the windchill is 12 right now, and look at the dewpoints. 2 degrees, that's a very dry atmosphere, i'm sure you can feel it on your skin, in your eyes, i'm sure you can feel it in your hair as well. 23 in frederick,21 in martins berg, west virginia. winchester coming in at 20 degrees. down to the south, you're coming in around 25 and 26 degrees. around 24 right now at the andrews air force base. also at andr

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as the mercury dropped, the up sales were also dropped by 24 percent down. due to 5% in the midwest, 46 percent in the east. and the south, and the west the drop was smaller. this monikers business and shopping mall and it estimates that the snow storm probably monitors--monitors perhaps bond before $1 billion. with sales for the rest of this holiday week sales to be regained. >> and just like reporting an earthquake. >> yes, several calls investigating. >> and it earthquake, that was in the central indiana this morning. no great shakes. with the camera, and what is unusual is where this happened. this part of india has never experienced any seismic activity at all. this 3.8 quake caused no damage, and a corn field in kokomo, that it crack in the earth. to bring into the new year. tune in at 11:30, the crelocal muir's show--in the bay area. it a favorite with to celebrate. >> investors are cautious, with stocks a bit lower. s&p was also down, and the nasdaq lost 4 points light trading. new unemployment claims have dropped! with 388,000, the week ended christ

coming up, the fda raises concern over those dental fillings containing mercury. >> cantor screens may not be as helpful in preventing death. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think is an appropriate to begin enrolling kids in sports? share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. it is looking good on the beltway at the b-w parkway. there is a problem in aberdeen, maybe because of the flurries. a >> welcome back. we have a little bit of light snow and snow activity to contend with on this monday morning. it is not a big deal. temperatures are falling. the scattered nature of the showers and most of the activity is in the western suburbs right now. this will probably be the warmest part of the day. the temperatures are going to fall. we will probably be in the 20 's during the evening hours. windy and cold for the rest of the day. we will check the seven-day forecast coming up in just a few minutes. >> a study find

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