after what he calls a lackluster few years, michael phelps seems to be back in gear. some of the country's best swimmers were in indianapolis for a warm-up. michael phelps cruised to a when a man beating his biggest rival, ryan lochte, by three whole seconds. >> my results have been terrible. i'm swimming well. i feel like the old me. that is the biggest thing. i am more relaxed now than i have been throughout my entire career. i think that is showing. i am able to feel like a kid again. >> great to see him back. trials begin june 25 in omaha, nebraska. the 2012 nfl draft continues today with the second and third round. the baltimore ravens were supposed to pick 29, but traded their pick to minnesota. stanford quarterback andrew luck was the first overall pick. no surprise there. the washington redskins followed with a quarterback robert griffin !! -- iii. >> now, your insta-weather-plus forecast john collins. >> the parting storm has produced winds that are cold enough that they're getting lake effect snow in new york. it is in the 50's here, but it is chilly there.

michael phelps said he is back. >> my results have been terrible. i'm happy. i'm excited. i'm swimming could again. i think that is the biggest thing. i'm more relaxed than i have been through my entire career. i think that is showing. i'm able to feel like a kid again. >> trowels begin in june 25 in omaha -- so been trials begin on june 25 in omaha -- swimming trials begin on june 25 in omaha. family talksbarnes' about the rest in the case. >> new allegations of federal agents calling prostitutes abroad. >> we do have some rain in the forecast over the weekend. a couple ofcking on accidents. there was one of the patapsco >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. it is dry out there. >> we don't have any rain to talk about during the drive time. it will be chilly on saturday and sunday. we're in the upper 40's. and gustingat 12th and dusti to 23. high temperature of 63. the average high is close to 70. that is be

the group was on a four-day mission to the united states. >> baltimore native michael phelps is looking strong with less than 100 days until the olympics. some of the country's best swimmers were in annapolis in a warm-up for the olympic trials. after a lackluster few years for phelps, he cruised to win in the 100-meter fly, beating his biggest rival. in one race, by three seconds. now, phelps tells us he is back. >> results have been terrible in the last three years. you know, this is finally -- you know, life as set out there, and happy. i'm excited. i'm swimming well. i feel like the old me again. i think that is the biggest thing. i'm more relaxed than i have been throughout my entire career, and i think that is kind of showing. i'm able to feel like a kid again. >> the trials for the u.s. swim team began on june 25 in omaha, nebraska. >> one batch of showers moving off the mid-atlantic coast that brushed us early this morning or earlier today with a little bit of rain. there's a set little area of showers coming our way. morning showers down here near virginia beach and moving out

what are your thoughts when michael phelps got caught? when you become famous overnight, he happens to be a swimmer. >> i was disappointed like everyone else. i think he went to his first olympics when he was 16 and he was a boy. i know that boys will be boys. i think he needs to grow up. he has grown up more so than i in the public eye. i cannot defend what he was doing. it is what 20-year-old boys may be due. i do not condone it. it is what is and it was a very dumb move for lack of a better word. you cannot take away what he accomplished in beijing. tavis: there is a part of growing up, guys do certain things, girls do certain things. how do you navigate it? >> i went to college. it did not keep me on the straight and narrow by any means. when i was finished, i could either take money or endorsements or could get a college scholarship. my parents always let me choose. my parents kind of navigated me toward the side of, get an education because my parents are not athletes. who knows how much longer you will swim. we prefer you to get a

that includes michael phelps who says he's excited for another older run. >> we are excited. i'm very excited for what's to come. i'm excited to be back in the water. i think that's something that hasn't happened over the last couple years. >> the north baltimore aquatic club has developed 10 oh one pms who have gotten 19 golds, two silver, and five bronze medals over the years. >>> if you live in towson, get ready for the return of a familiar sound. >> more on the renovations to the stevens though. >> the stevens tower is now back. >> i think the entire campus will appreciate it. >> built in 1915, the 1200- pound bronze bell needed a complete overhaul. >> i've had a lot come back. we usually read them down, clean and polish them, electrified him, and send them back. >> it looks classic but it's more modern. an electronic clutter makes it rained different tones. -- makes it have different sounds. >> get ready to hear it. the bell should be in full service next week. >> the second game in a row the orioles break out a little late game magic against the blue jays. down by 1 run

. >> michael phelps, star of the 2008 beijing olympics, he brought home a record eight gold medals, says he is ready to do his part again 14 usa, although he has not announced how many events he will compete in. >> am in a better spot than i was at any time over the past three years. physically in better shape, mentally in better shape ever since beijing. >> the excitement ounce. now we wait for one of the biggest shows on earth. >> now your 11 insta-weather- plus forecast with meteorologist ava marie. >> compared to the 90-degree heat we saw on monday, today feels chilly. it does in 63 the majority of the day. we have a lot of clouds and cooler air is pushing in. combination of that making this a cool and damp day. you can see where the showers are relative to baltimore. have your stuff out to our south. in general, even though heavier showers are fairly light, we're not expecting much, about a trace of accumulation across the area. keep in mind that we are in a drought and we are five inches of rain below normal. 56 at b.w.i. thurgood marshall. 59 in annapolis. 54 in hancock. along the

with less than 100 days away from the olympics, baltimore native michael phelps is looking pretty strongsome of the country's best swimmers were in indianapolis for the grand prix, a warmup for the trial. after a lackluster few years, he cruised to win in the 100-meter, beating his biggest rival. in one race, by three holes seconds. he tells us he is back. >> my results have been terrible in the last three years. like i said out there, i'm happy. i'm excited. i'm swimming well. i feel like the old me again. i think that is the biggest thing. i'm more relaxed than i have been throughout my whole career. i think that is kind of showing. i'm able to feel like a kid again. >> cannot wait to see him swim. trials began on june 25 in omaha, nebraska. >> wet weather in the area today, but for now at least, just cloudy skies. no precipitation around the baltimore area. there are showers still could dent in with -- still to contend with. lightning strikes near johnstown, pennsylvania, and that line will be working south and east. i to come through during the nighttime hours. our atmosphere never q

michael phelps is looking amazing. some of the best swimmers were in indianapolis.ys he is back. >> my results had been terrible. i am happy, i am excited. i'm swimming well, i feel like the old me again. i think that is the biggest thing. i am more relaxed now. i am able to feel like a kid again. >> the trials for the u.s. swim team began on june 25 in omaha, nebraska. >> dan fischer has seen it all. as he gets ready to retire on saturday, he saw something new. mailboxes all along columbia decorated with signs and well wishes. >> what are you going to do when you retire? >> i have a boat so i will be fishing. >> fish is going to fish. >> congratulations. >> have you signed up your child for summer camp? you are a little bit too late to do so. the process began months ago. >> for those of us who are procrastinators, there are a couple of great camps to choose from. >> when you think of summer camp, you might think sports or arts and crafts. not the case anymore. issue of baltimore told the magazine calls it a patchwork summer. >> if a kid is interested in animals, t

(laughter) well then why is michael phelps my accountant? (laughter) anyway, this year we are reminded why the government doesn't deserve a dime of my money. we all know the general services administration has been blowing our busted vegas on wine, hot tubs and apparently man perms. now the star of this cialis commercial waiting to erupt is g.s.a. commissioner jeff neely, supposedly scouting locations for the now-infamous $800,000 g.s.a. retreat. i haven't talked about this story much so far because i new my buddies were on it like white on fox. (laughter) >> listen to this one. $146,000 for catering, $75,000 for team building exercises, $6,300 for commemorative coins and $8,100 for books. >> a $3 2,00 mind reader and $7 worth of sushi. >> we'll tell you about the latest g.s.a. spending outrage. >> the latest outrages from the g.s.a.. outrage continues. outrage. outrage. >> if you're not outrage there had's really something wrong with you. (laughter) >>. >> stephen: don't worry about me greta. i have a raging rage on because $8,100 for a con

emily... 3&p once again, michael phelps is on the road tt the go. gold.....old medalist wassat m and t bank stadium today talkinggabout training or the upcoming olympic trials. this time, he admits he's more rrlaxed...buu abouttto step up his gamee (23:26:51) ""or me, once the last three years my performaace is horrendous but &pi know what i haveeto do to chaage and that its training and preparing better than i have in the past." past." 33 phelps and other olympic qualifyers were at a gala event tonight at m and t bank ssadium as they ountdown to the gold. 3 the presidents protectors under investigation....alle gattoossfrom a prostitute causes.. scandal for obaaa's secret service.... paying the ultimate price. how firefighters their fallen brothers. i'm jeff barnd. we have new suspects oo the wheel of justice. find out where it stops... and who will be highlighted.. next. 3

four years ago, michael phelps was seen focus on setting the record with a gold medals.e was in lockdown training mode. ready for alembics number four, he will savor his swan song. >> the biggest thing is i am really trying to enjoy every moment and relived every memory i have had to rub my career. -- throughout my career. there are a lot of things i want to do over the next 100 days. hopefully we can accomplish those. >> heat and knicks at the garden. knicks hold a 2 game lead. off to a good start. forcing the turnover. anthony. a monster day, 42 points. anthony draws the attention. chandler does not. miami was stone cold and a good way. the fourth quarter, dwyane wade and jumping for the lead. sports.t for we will have a check of the forecast next. forecast next. what a bargain! [ female announcer ] sometimes a good deal turns out to be not such a good deal. but new bounty gives you value you can see. in this lab demo, one sheet of new bounty leaves this surface cleaner than two sheets of the leading ordinary brand. so you can clean this mess with half as many sheets.

my country at an olympics would be the most incredible honor. >> you'll be able to catch her, michael phelpslt and the rest of the olympic stars on july 27th with the opening ceremonies, you can watch the entire 2012 summer games on the nbc family of networks. >>> redskins fans have big hopes for the 2012 season. a new quarterback, the return of london fletcher and new talent on the receiving squad. redskins fans also know now what teams will be testing the new and old talent. the washington redskins will kick off the 2012 season on the road in new orleans. the home opener will be september 23rd against the bengals. in week seven, the team heads north to visit the defending super bowl champs, the giants. to weeks later, the game is expected to feature a meeting between the last two heisman trophy winners, panthers quarterback, cam newton and the redskins, robert griffin iii. the redskins will spend thanksgiving day in dallas, one of two nationally-televised games scheduled for the team. the following week gives the redskins a monday night game at fedex field and they take a short drive to fe

. >>> michael phelps. the baltimore native spoke at the count down to gold event at the stadium that honors athletes that qualify for the olympic trial. phelps said he's excited for another olympic run. >> i'm very excited for what's going to come and i'm excited to be back in the water and actually being at work. i think that's something that hasn't happened over the last couple of years. >> the north baltimoreians had a few who earned medals. >>> baltimore area teens take in life lessons from some pretty unique teachers. several u.s. navy seals spoke at the academy. before and after joining the navy, navy seals must pass a series of rigorous tests before being enlisted with several teenagers after the seminar. >>> the cherry blossom parade, the annual event with singers bree osmond. people in the streets with marching band across the country perform and watch some big floats pass by. the parade celebrates cherry blossom tree as a gift to the u.s. from japan. >>> still a lot more coming up on wjz eyewitne

. >> reporter: michael phelps was the star of the 2008 olympics where he brought home a record eightedals. he says he's ready to do his part again for team usa. though he hasn't announced how many events he will compete in. >> i'm in a lot better spot the how than what i was any i'm over the last three years. physically, i'm in better shape, mentally in better shape. really since beijing. >> reporter: with 100 days to go, nearly all of the permanent venues and infrastructure are complete. as the excitement mounts. now we wait for one of the biggest shows on earth. frances coe, nbc news. >>> someti >>> time for entertainment news. reports an alleged fling proved costly for simon cowell. he had a laptop and wallet stolen in october. police used security footage to track down the woman who handed over the laptop and wallet minus the cash. >>> police in southern california say they arrested a security guard and recovered five vintage guitars stolen from tom petty and the heart breakers. a break in the case came when one of the instruments was pawned in hollywood. >>> nicki minaj has give

caps even the series 1-1. 103 days until the london olympics where michael phelps hopes to add to his incomprehensible 14 gold medals. he helped celebrate the kickoff to the countdown and celebrating the history and accomplishments of his roots. the north baltimore aquatic club. a three-time olympic medalist katie hoff and phelps did not disclose his program for the london games. he did discuss his pride ntscommift of -- his pride in one of the greatest swim programs ever. >> i think the biggest thing is just really being a part of a tradition like this. i mean, since 1968, we put somebody on the olympic team every year. and we always find somebody that we can take to that next level. >> also tonight, nascar, greg biffle a winner in the sprint cup series. please stay with us. we will check the forecast with john right after this. >> we're in for a great rest of the weekend. >> that's right. those big storms, maybe some clouds out of it and maybe a shower overnight tonight. that's our forecast. not a real significant one. lows tonight in the 50's. highs tomorrow in the 80's. >> yes. >>

under armour will have some presence at the summer olympics in london, a special with michael phelpsl. the company is not looking to make a big splash there. check out the lamborghini suv. is not your typical soccer mom car -- this is not a typical soccer mom car. man is expected to grow, especially in china -- demand is expected to grow, especially in china. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. >> what you think -- what do you think? >> i don't think my husband will fit in there. >> 6:19. 43 degrees on tv hill. a pair of accidents in harford county will slow things down. >> and nba game looks like a hockey brawl -- an nba game. >> cheap shot. here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. kind of busy. we have some slick roads. we started harford caton. peru one is shut down and route 24 because of an accident -- -- one is shut down at route 24. a bit of a sluggish but developing around liberty at

michael phelps will need some kind of neck exercise if he is going to win eight in london. >> the guyffects for "2001 -- a space odyssey" did designs here. >> it has the london 2012 with those lines representing energy. it is a nice mix between the old and new. >> it is also very thick. team great britain made pockets in their uniforms bigger. >> we want the athletes when they receive them to get around their neck and then take a look at it and think that is special. >> special and something to shoot for. >> of those medals hang on a purple ribbon to symbolize protocol and royalty. we are your olympic station and we will be covering the games from now to the very end. here is a look at what is coming up at 6:00. >> during a traffic stop, an officer is struck by a car in hit-and-run case. >> it was a tough warning for commuters on the jfx. >> a rate -- a bail review format and an arrest on rape and child pornography charges. the victim is only 14 years old. details coming up. >> our big story at 6:00, anne arundel police officer, kevin mont underwent surgery today. >> it struck by a ca

. >> barbara mccousky, michael phelps and shaffer. >> oh my baby. >> yeah, he's my baby. >> reporter: here a third generation. making the sip and bite a baltimore favorite. >> yeah, i'm proud of it. yeah. i thank all my customers but also we give good service, good food, good prices and that's it. >> reporter: ron max, wjz. >> and as mentioned famous customers include actor george clooney who filmed part of his movie siriana there. >> good food, good service, what more can you ask for. >>> emotional testimony, jennifer hudson takes the stands in the murder trial of three members of her family. >>> i'm bob turk, personal weather service when will spring return. i'll have the exclusive five day warning forecast. >>> and here are the top ,,,,,, >>> the admitted master mind of a horrific shooting spree has admitted he is a racist. if he is found sane and convicted the national sentence he could face in norway is 21 years in prison. >>> actress jennifer hudson struggles to fight back tears as she testified in court. prosecutors say williams balfore, hudson's former brother-in-law shot them

. >> michael phelps, and shaffer. >> my baby. >> yeah, he's my baby. >> reporter: it's family here, a third generation. making the sip and bite a baltimore favorite. >> yes i'm proud of it. yeah. i take all my customers but also we give good service, good food. good prices. and that's it. >> reporter: ron max, wjz eyewitness news. >> thank you, ron. famous customers include george clooney, he filmed part of his movie there a few years ago. >> did you see those pancakes. >> i love their grill cheese. love it. >> can't take it. >>> still ahead, painful headaches the new guidelines for migraines and how they can help. >>> lingering reminders of japan's tsunami. where new debris is washing ashore in the united states. >>> bob turk, will it warm up this week? i have the exclusive five day warning forecast. >>> here is today's report from >>> here is today's report from ,, we love theme parks but with four kids, it can just be too expensive. yeah, so to save money we just made our own. oh no! what could be worse than ninety-foot swells?! typhoon! first prize! it's a cheese grater. wooooo...

. >> andrea: by the way, michael phelps, fox news. who would have thunk it?i go on your show, not his. so you, brian. >> dana: the best thing from the "washington post" is not the reporting but it's -- kidding -- the pepes contest -- the peeps contest. they come up with the best display of using peeps. last year, the one that won was a tsa. this is the royal wedding. all done with peeps, which is fantastic. then the occupy peeps, i thought greg would love that. finally, there is the coliseum peeps. there is a poll, contest, on the website. you can go to washingtonpost.com to see the winners. i love it. someone has a lot of time on their hands. >> bob: andrea, you have to go. >> andrea: thank you for quarterbacking. i would love to see a peeps, "the five. i'd want to eat it. everything, now you're becoming bob. >> bob: what is a peep? >> a marshall mellow animals covered in sugar. speaking of peeps, my one more thing. doctors now say don't touch the peeps this weekend. go for the chocolate bunny instead. it's healthier, more benefit. women should go for the ch

michael phelps and athletes everywhere. >>> we are back on this winesday wednesday, with more of "todayame we call "who knew?" it is earth week. we're going to test your knowledge of all things green. kathie lee is across the street at the nbc experience store. she's ready to hand out 100 bucks to those who get the questions right. to those who don't, they get kathie lee's cd. all right. here to help me out is practicallygreen.com's editorial director alexandra zissu. hello, alexandra. are we ready? >> i am super ready. >> across the street to kath. >> look at this 75 and fabulous lady from amarillo, texas. is she beautiful? what is vampire energy? number one, a great new halloween themed energy bar? an energy that appliances suck when turned off but still plugged in. what happens when characters on "twilight" kiss. or all of the above. >> all of the above. >> you're 75 and fabulous, but you're wrong! >> all right. the correct answer here is, "b," the energy that appliances suck when turned off but are still plugged in. is that a lot of energy? >> it can be up to 10% of your monthly bil

touches are being put on event venues, ensuring enjoyment of the games. 14-time gold medalist michael phelps says he is even better than he was in 2008. >> i'm in a lot better spot than what i was any time over the last three years. physically in better shape, metropolitanly in better shape. -- mentally in better shape since beijing. >> i'm going to say we lose the beard. >> what an athlete, wow. >> the games begin in london on july 27. natural resource you can watch the action on the -- of course you can watch the action on the nbc networks. spectacular he was. great to see what he can do. >>> redskins fans have big hopes for the 2012 season. a new quarterback, the return of london fletcher, and new talent on the receiving squad, as well. >> that's right, fans also now know what teams will be testing the new and old talent. the washington redskins will kick off the 2012 season on the road. the home opener will be september 23 against the bengals. in week seven the team heads north to visit the defending super bowl champs, the new york giants. two weeks later, the game is expected to feature

michael phelps shares his thoughts, 100 days from the start of the summer olympics. >>> and more on the mount washington tavern's plans to reopen after last year's fire. for these stories and more, read the baltimore sun. and remember to look for the updated forecast on wjz's first warning weather team. >>> a breakthrough for cancer treatment in maryland. it is the university of maryland's new treatment center in west baltimore. monique griego is there for the groundbreaking. >> three, two, one. >> reporter: digging up hope for cancer patients. >> it represents victory. it represents courage. it represents healing. >> reporter: cancer survivor, pat tierney was there, as governor martin o'malley and the mayor, helped the university of maryland, kick off the construction of its soon-to-be proton treatment center. >> this is very exciting. because it's a unique technology. >> reporter: the center, which will fill these empty lots off west baltimore streets, will focus on proton therapy. an advanced technology that allows patients to receive doses of radiation, directly to their tumorses, w

michael phelps shares his thoughts 100 days from the start of the summer olympics. >>> and more on the mount washington tavern's plan to reopen after last year's fire. for all of these stories and a whole lot more, read the baltimore sun. remember to look for the wjz first warning weather team. >>> a powerful solar flair erupts on the surface of the sun. take a look at the incredible pictures released by nasa. you can see the solar flair erupting in super heated plasma. the flair was recorded by a nasa spacecraft, which is part of a five-year mission focused on the sun. the eruption was not aimed toward earth. and i guess that's where we get plasma in our plasma tvs. >> don't say that. >> it is incredible. that we could see that that closely. >> it's unbelievable. >>> still to come tonight on wjz eyewitness news. claiming the prize. the third and final mega millions winner is ready to come forward in illinois. >>> campus attack. how parents of virginia tech victims are fighting to protect students nationwide. >>> bob turk in the first warning weather center. perhaps some much-needed ra

there's a terrific story on nbc sports at about the hungarian from my mother land who has michael phelpss well as gorgeous photos of the venue. let the countdown begin. you can find the link to the story and see those photos on our facebook page at jansing&co-. so now we've turned her toffee into a business. my goal was to take an idea and make it happen. i'm janet long and i formed my toffee company through legalzoom. i never really thought i would make money doing what i love. [ shapiro ] we created legalzoom to help people start their business and launch their dreams. go to legalzoom.com today and make your business dream a reality. at legalzoom.com, we put the law on your side. and make your business dream a reality. havi ng ad make your business dream a reality. n irregular heartbeat havputs you at 5 times calgreater risk of stroke. don't wait. go to afibstroke.com for a free discussion guide to help you talk to your doctor about reducing your risk. that's afibstroke.com. but do you really? [ female announcer ] neutrogena® makeup remover erases 99% of your most stubborn makeup with

. >> michael phelps' astounding eight golds in beijing brought his career total to 16 olympic medals.>> i want to be able to look back at my career and say i've done everything i wanted to do. then i could say my career has been a success. >> watch him coming home strong. >> his teammate ryan is now his top rival. lochte won five golds at last year's world championships, beating phelps twice. >> it's your time to shine. pretty much prove to the world who's best. >> misty may, kerry walsh repeat. >> the teams of beach volleyball are vying for a third straight olympic title. >> i want to have that moment of spazzing out in london so bad. the feeling will never leave you because it's that special. >> wow! stunning. >> the golden girls of american gymnastics, shawn johnson and all-around champ nastia liukin are hoping to be back. >> to be able to experience it once is a dream come true. to be able to experience for a second time >> breakout jamaican sprinter usain bolt dazzled the world in beijing, shattering world records and bringing home three golds. he says that's just the beginning.

>> the michael phelps issue. >> yes. >> and the answer is it's a great way to look at it. >> what? >> he's not going to win 8 gold medals again. >> no. and now we're trying to figure if four is enough. we would have loved it. except for now, the subscribers are back to where they were. >> i think your point, can it out do itself is what happened. this is the 6'6" high jump. and now it's doing 6'9". everyone else is doing 5'4". >> right. >> i'm using any analogy i can. >> you're going everywhere here. >> it's the red sox. they're up 9-0. let's go and turn it off and put on the bruins because they look good. >> did you see jeeter last night? >> four for five? >> i hate him. he's got the babes, he's got the numbers. >> i hate seeing the olgd guys turn it back on again. he's got the 30,000 square foot home in florida. >> he did sell his pad in new york city. he's downsizing a little bit. >> i'm not jealous of hedge fund managers. i'm jealous of jeeter. >> let's move onto netflix. the video subscription service hosting a first quarter loss and projecting slower subscriber growth. this i

michael lewis, ben miswick. books like "accidental billionaires." tune in next week for the inauguration of the blue chip book award. rd. the sweet spot that powers sound decisions. duff & phelpsy and investment banking services. our machines help identify early stages of cancer and it's something that we're extremely proud of. you see someone who is saved because of this technology, you know that the things that you do in your life, matter. if i did have an opportunity to meet a cancer survivor, i'm sure i could take something positive away from that. [ jocelyn ] my name is jocelyn, and i'm a cancer survivor. [ mimi ] i had cancer. i have no evidence of disease now. [ erica ] i would love to meet the people that made the machines. i had such an amazing group of doctors and nurses, it would just make such a complete picture of why i'm sitting here today. ♪ [ herb ] from the moment we walked in the front door, just to see me -- not as a cancer patient, but as a person that had been helped by their work, i was just blown away. life's been good to me. i feel like one of the luckiest guys in the world. ♪ between black and white the lucanswers... in the world. ...and 1,000 shades o