some washington, nikole killion, wbal tv 11 news. >> good morning. checking on you morning commute.uilding and there are some delays in some spots. watch for glen arm. it is a downed tree. traffic lights are flashing at broad avenue. elizabeth of yellow at the outer loop at liberty. here is a live view of i-95 in the white marsh area picking up in volume. things are moving pretty well although volume is building. that is the latest. over to you. >> it has been a quiet morning- some patchy fog out there. -- minus some patchy fog out there. humidity will remain high. it is pulling in all of the deep south moisture. it feels like summer with a hazy and hot conditions. 74 degrees downtown. 76 degrees in ocean city. well as the humidity is 97%. partly cloudy in the mountain elevations. it will feel worse than the 90 degree mark in baltimore today. the macy's sums thunderstorms this afternoon -- we may see some thunderstorms this afternoon, but only 20%. nice southerly flow. winds are south at 10 knots. water temperature is around 80 degrees. triple digit record high 103 setback in 1941.

nikole killion in washington. w. b. ltv -- wbal-tv news. >>> students were denied admission to a swim club after they paid their money. some believe they were discriminated against. the owner says safety not racism is the reason why he suspended their membership. members voted sunday night to bring the students back. but the director of the student says the offer is too late. that brings us to the watercooler question of the day. should the board of pennsylvania's valley swim club resign? in my your responses to was online. >>> the company unveiled eight smart grid program to install smart meters. the new system will save consumers billions of dollars over the life of the project. they want customers to participate in the program and lower their energy use by almost 10% during peak times. the cost for the new meters and has not yet been decided. >>> a friendly reminder for sitticity residents. it is dealing with the garbage pickup. trash will be picked up once a week as well recycling. >>> baltimore city fire crews need

in washington, i am nikole killion. back to you. >>> general motors will be able to start putting some of the shares as they try to reorganize. they will shed 54 sponsorship deals to save money. at one point, they were the nation's largest advertisers sponsoring so many things. we do not know how much money the plan will save the automaker. >>> 69 degrees sunday the hill. you know that eating healthy can help you have a longer more enjoyable life. >> we will take a look at how some of those can help prolong your life and your memory. >>> we will tell you what is going on around the bay briú >>> 74 degrees downtown. we will say a typical july high today of about 90 degrees. if you think it will last forever, all the things must come to an end. let's take a look at the doppler this morning. there are some spotty thunderstorms around the ocean city area. nothing over baltimore right now. there is the potential to see some thunderstorms today. let's take a look at what we are doing for the forecast. winter of the southwest

. >> -- nikole killion from washington has the latest. >> no major breakthroughs. congress has spent in other late hour of meetings. >> we are not there yet. our biggest concern is making sure that we control costs. >> the conservative blue dots work out their differences on the plan. >> i do not think it is a reasonable option for democrats. >> i feel relatively confident that we will be able to come together. >> bipartisan members of the senate finance committee say they are closer to an agreement on a plan. it will create the creation of independent panel to hold down medicare costs to fund reform. they say they would save a $35 billion over the next 10 years. >> you cannot do that without cutting their benefits. seniors know this. americans are beginning to ask a lot of questions. >> something the president is trying to answer during town hall meetings. >> nobody is talking about cutting medicare benefits. i want to make that clear. >> just one of the many points he is going to emphasize again and try to build support for his health-care plan during today's tow

in morganton, nikole killion, wbal tv 11 news. -- in washington, nikole killion, wbal tv 11 news. >> our reporter joins us with the impact locally on this bill. >> health officials with spoke to says this bill could save the state millions of dollars by getting people into hospitals before they need that very expensive emergency care. that night, president obama spoke to 47 million uninsured americans. he says it will help make their future better by having health insurance. he says it will require raising taxes, but it will not add to the deficit. some say what they believe america cannot afford to pass on health care reform, they are concerned that this bill could lead to a shortage of a positions. president obama says he hopes to have this bill passed in a matter of days. wbal tv 11 news. >> thanks. now with a look on what is coming up on the today show. >> good morning. all the highlights from president obama's prime-time news conference including his controversial remarks that police acted stupidly during the arrest of a black scholar in massachusetts. we will get the latest as

. >> nikole killion joins us live from washington with a preview. >> good morning. these hearings will last most of this week, beginning with judge sotomayor's opening arguments today. >> thank you, mr. president. >> she was nominated more than a month ago. sonya sotomayor has been making the rounds on capitol hill. just yesterday she got a good luck phone call from the president. >> like spring training, she's getting ready. but the hearings are the ball game. >> with the ball in her court, sotomayor who could become the first latino justice faces the senate judiciary committee where her story has drawn praise from democrats. >> i have seldom in my lifetime seen a story that equals her story. >> and her judicial philosophy has brought scrit criticism from some republicans. >> i don't think we want people on the bench who are routing for one side or the other. >> the court of appeals is where policy is made. i know i should never say that. >> it's comments like these and when she said a wise latino woman would reach a better conclusion than a white male that are exp

washington bureau reporter nikole killion has more. >> president obama says despite the delay he still wants to get health care done this year. >> let me tell you something. i'm from chicago. [cheers and applause] i don't break. >> at a fundraiser in chicago last night the president seemed undeterred by the latest setback to the health care plan after senate majority leader harry reid announced the senate won't meet a white house deadline for a vote in august. >> it's better to have a product that is one that's based on quality and thoughtfulness rather than trying to jam something through. >> that's ok. i just want people to keep on working. >> the president also working from a town hall in cleveland to a meeting today at the white house with reid and senate finance chair max baucus. >> it's given me a good opportunity to learn from senators on the committee what they want, what they don't want, what their real concerns are. >> baucus has been negotiating with fellow democrats behind closed doors and republicans to reach a bipartisan deal. >> we believe it's time to throw this bill aw

we get more from nikole killion from washington. >> after years of strained times both leaders hope to make progress on several fronts. and a senior u.s. official seas that includes a deal which could be announced today on nuclear arms. president barack obama arrives in russia today with a key objective to reset relations with the soviet nation. as he sits down with russian president me medvedev this morn, he tells a russian newspaper "i believe americans and russians have many common interests, interests that our governments recently have not pursued as actively as we could have." >> both presidents have an interest in having the relationship improve. the problem is there are still mower issues. >> one of the core issues to resolve, arms control. according to u.s. and russian officials both leaders are poised to sign an agreement to reduce their nuclear warheads. >> we are seriously interested in cutting the offensive nuclear arsons if that is possible. >> deep divisions remain over a controversial missile defense system. and there are still rifts following the conflict last year betw

in washington, nikole killion. >> kim dacey with the latest "traffic pulse 11" update.columbia dealing with a accident at 175 at tamar. ellicott city frederick road and papillon drive a crash. report of accident in owings mills at reisterstown and mcdonough. in harford county at belair at 543 and hickory bypass and police activity in aberdeen between route 7 and maryland boulevard. a live look at 95 in the white marsh area you may see a slight tap of brakes on the way to the beltway but no major delays. beltway and liberty road the west side moving just fine both inner and outer loops top side and 83's looking ok as well. that is the latest on "traffic pulse 11." >> cloudy skies out there. humid this morning and rain to the west from hagerstown we have shower activity. not particularly heavy right now. the stormy iier weather it movi out of kentucky and you can see to kind of spin. there is an area of low pressure in kentucky and the spin is coming from the circulation around the low. there is a jetstream out there. all of of that will chiollide a move into this tropica

. >> i'm nikole killion in washington. president obama arrives in italy for a major global summit.preview >> a new species of prehistoric crocodile fossil has been discovered in brazil. this fossil inhabited the southeast region of brazil and resembled an armadillo because of its shell. it was about six feet long, weighed about 260 pounds. they were able to say the discovery of this is the beginning of a new theory of crocodile habitats. some good clean -- so, not real clean but a lot of fun in franklin county, nebraska the pig wrestling competition. pigs are chosen based on the size of the competitors. the goal drop the pig into the basket before the time limit is up. after the pig is dumped the competitors get the mud rinsed off. the team with the fastest too many -- time gets a prize. an 80-year-old secretary from honolulu can retire after winning big at a minnesota casino. rebecca berry won $1.3 million on a slot machine. she was in the area to visit two daughters but will return home a mechanicalary. she has a message to her boss. >> i was mrafrning on retiring early next year

the president holds a meeting with some of them today. 11 news washington bureau reporter nikole killionhas more. >> president obama says despite the delay he still wants to get health care done this year. >> let me tell you something. i'm from chicago. [cheers and applause] i don't break. >> at a fundraiser in chicago last night the president seemed undeterred by the latest setback to the health care plan after senate majority leader harry reid announced the senate won't meet a white house deadline for a vote in august. >> it's better to have a product that is one that's based on quality and thoughtfulness rather than trying to jam something through. >> that's ok. i just want people to keep on working. >> the president also working from a town hall in cleveland to a meeting today at the white house with reid and senate finance chair max baucus. >> it's given me a good opportunity to learn from senators on the committee what they want, what they don't want, what their real concerns are. >> baucus has been negotiating with fellow democrats behind closed doors and republicans to reach a bi

. >>> im nikole killion in washington.de four of the confirmation hearings for judge sonia sotomayor. i will have more coming up. >>> take a look at last night's winning lottery numbers. we hope you had them. >>> the morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. >> thank you for joining us. we have a look at today's forecast. >>> the heat is on. the nights cool days -- a nice cold days are a thing of the past. 74 degrees downtown. 71 degrees at the airport. we were 59 degrees at this point yesterday. there are chances for isolated storms later today. >>> our big story this morning, baltimore county police say there may be an eye witness to the deadly incident on the light will track the claimed the lives of two teenagers. >> our reporter has more on this story. >> good morning. they are looking for a witness that was on board of the train when it hit the two teenagers. the one to talk to the man because of where he was sitting on the train. they are hoping these images from a video surveillance camera will help them f

. >> im nikole killion in washington. president obama takes his message for healthcare reform to prime time. a preview of his news conference coming up. >> we're still taking your answers to our water cooler question of the day. how do you feel about protestors' use of graphic roadside images to relay their anti-abortion message? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. ú >> today there is a status hearing involving rob blagojevich. -- rod blagojevich. you might say in airlines passenger had some extra baggage during a fight, and it came back to bite him. this man was on a flight on southwest airlines from phoenix to indianapolis. he saw a score been calling up as light. he felt a sting on his finger. -- he sought a scorpion -- he saw a scorpion and crawling up his leg. he felt a sting on his finger. his son noticed by babies scorpions underneath his backpack when the flight landed. >> it big mess -- a big mess was found at the dentist's office thanks to a dealer. -- deer. when workers arrived, it was still ther

. >>> im nikole killion in washington, it is the second day for sonia sotomayor. what is in store for her at the confirmation hearing todpa >>> is south carolina's coral learns the hard way -- sw quirrell was a hard lesson. be the photographer put the down the camera and freed him. >>> 83 year-old canadian boy is lucky after his toy truck took in eight small trip down the river. -- a three year-old canadian boy iis lucky after his tour chuck took in eight mile trip down the river. >> when we got closer, it was an upside down at chevy. he never cried. when we got the light and check on him, we started warming him up. he was concerned about where his truck was. >> that freaks me out. the mom says her son is doing just fine. he is really happy now that he has his trek back >>> they say a man's home is his castle. but that is a phrase that one person is taking literally. for the last 41 years, he has been building his dream castle in the woods. and he got the land when he was 15 years old. he planned to build a stone cabin. it as a bridge, chimney towers, stained glas

. >> nikole killion, live in washington. thank you. >>> more health care issues. a hospital tops the nation's best. we will tell you call it is. >>> one person gets a new feel on life. his remarkable story next. >>> we are tracking a problem related to a fuel spill on a parkway. we will update you on that as well as a down a tree. it details on all o >>> is 77 degrees downtown. a bit steamy outside this morning. it is going to be another hot one but typical like he'd as opposed to yes today where we were above normal and at the hottest day of the year. it was 94 degrees. partly sunny skies today. clouds are increasing this afternoon. we cannot rule out some showers and storms the ballot in this evening as a low pressure moves in. 84 degrees to 88 degrees. some scattered showers and storms today. separately scout -- partly cloudy skies saturday and sunday. not a bad beach weekend. i have more on your forecast coming up in a little bit. back to you. >>> a georgia man is on the road to recovery after becoming the first person in the united states to undergo a double

. >>> im nikole killion in washington.the latest on the president's health care plan coming up. >>> there is some light rain over western maryland. i will let you know what the chances are for showers and storms this evening. state sen. -- stay tuned.

. >>> im nikole killion in washington, it is day two judge sonia sotomayor.hat is in store are at today's hearing? a preview coming up. >>> plenty of sun today. another gorgeous july date. i have the forecast for you headed your way next. >>> a pretty nice start so far on the roadways. we have some closure is related to some areas. we will fill y >>> good morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. >> thank you for joining us. we evidence that the forecast today. >>> there is no humidity. it has been so pleasant. is to it was warm. we got up to 87 degrees. the high will be around 84 degrees. there is nothing happening in the way of precipitation. barry few clouds around. -- and very few clouds around. it is much smaller in the downtown area of route 63 degrees. a pleasant start. 83 degrees-86 degrees is the range today. plenty of sun out there today. another clear forecast for tonight. 57 degrees a

in washington, nikole killion, wbal tv 11 news. >> michael vick could soon be sitting up in the nfl. he has been reinstated with certain conditions. he can participate in preseason practices and meetings. he was recently released from federal confinement a week ago. he served 18 months in prison for conducting a dog-fighting ring. the nfl commissioner acknowledges the mistake of michael vick and welcomes them back. >vic can also play in the final tally preseason games. -- michael vick can also play in the final two preseason games. he has defined an nfl team that wants to sign him. that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. what do you think about the nfl's decision to reinstate michael vick? email us your response at watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> coming up, the high cost of being obese. >> how much obesity is costing our nation for health care. >> still dealing with the after effects of the storm, traffic lights are out in certain locations. we are looking good >> a very good morning. 75 degrees downtown. it used to the humidity. it is not going away quickly. by saturday, w

. >> i nikole killion in washington with the latest of the health-care debate coming up. >> a clear skin on hd doppler. there is plenty of moisture around. i have the details ahead. >> an accident is gone, but we >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. >> thank you for joining us. we will get a check on traffic and weather. but first we want to talk about reducing kelly, because you could be the next rally. -- talk ab

nikole killion is live in o fror washington bureau. >> he says cleveland is the role model for some of the health- care changes he would like to see. he pushed for it last night. >> with all of the criticisms that are being thrown around in washington, a lot of americans may be wondering, what is in this for me. >> the president laid out his calls -- cards in a prime-time news conference. >> if you have health insurance, the plan we are providing will provide you with more security and stability, allowing you to keep the insurance you are happy with. if he did not have insurance, you inches from a quality, affordable health plan. >> he says his plan will cover up to 98% of americans and 47 million uninsured. he says the time to act is now. >> i am the president. i think this has to get done. if you do not set deadlines in this town, things do not happen. >> for those concerned with the cost -- >> i am not going to sign a bill that as to our deficit. >> as for some of the tax proposals that are being debated in congress -- >> if i see a proposal that is primarily funded through taxing m

. >> im nikole killion in washington.president obama takes his message for healthcare reform primetime. a preview of his news conference coming up. >> it is clear. clears can over baltimore. are we ever going to get any rain? i will bring it down for you in they have alzheimer's and heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and they've heard that biomedical research offers hope -- that it could control, maybe even cure, their disease. senator barbara mikulski understands the importance of innovative biomedical research for patients, their families, and our economy here in maryland. call senator mikulski today. tell her thanks for protecting the promise of biomedical research and the maryland jobs it provides. it's not just the future. it's life.

. >>> im nikole killion in washington, we have another day of the confirmation hearings for sonia sotomayor. i will tell you what you can expect to happen today, coming up. >>> we have a sizzling forecast for you. i have the details coming up. >>> we now have some lanes open on eastbound 50. we had some heavy delays approaching the bay bridge at the result of an accident. >>> good morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. >> thank you so much for joining us. we are going to get a check on traffic and weather. it feels different already. >> yes. it is going to be worse this afternoon. >> good. >> that will give you something to look forward to. our normal high is 80 degrees. we are likely to pass that today. this is going to be more stop there. nothing over the city of baltimore right now. we have some popcorn light showers to our west. there are some thunderstorms to our west that

. >> i'm nikole killion in washington. the president, professor and police officer share a beer at the white house. i will tell you what is on tap coming up. >> we are still taking your answers to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think of the president's decision to host a meeting between professor henry louis gates and sergeant james crowley at the white house? e-mail your (announcer) we're stepping up our style at the jcpenney appreciation sale. everyone gets an extra % off instantly with a coupon no matter how you pay. get an extra 15% off all brands for her. get an extra 15% off all men's brands. get an extra 15% off all regular and sale price items. all kids apparel, all lingerie, shoes and jewelry, all home items and kitchen electrics including cuisinart and kitchenaid. check your newspaper for bonus coupons or print them at jcp.com and see everything on sale. style, quality and price matter. jcpenney. >> two very special beachgoers didn't have to pack their trufrpgs to take a dip. they were carrying

. >> i'm nikole killion in washington. it's day one for supreme court nominee sonya sotomayor. i'll bring you a preview of her confirmation hearings this week. >> and we are still taking your answers to our "watercooler question of the day." would you pay $150 for a ticket to fly your pet on their own specially designed airline? that's $150 one way, by the way. email your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. you know, it's not the grill that makes a delicious, tender, perfect piece of steak. people: oh! it's the steak. enjoy quality selections from the butchers at giant. like petite-cut sirloin steak, just $2.99 a pound. this week only, at giant. fresh, fresh, fresh. really fresh! come into your local giant today for mouthwatering fruits and vegetables, all at prices you can handle. like blueberries, one-pint carton, 4 for $5.00. this week only, at giant. >> the managers and customers of one washington state thrift store are happy to have chloe working there. listen to what happened to her all in the course of one day last week. it began when she was going through the clothing d

. >> i'm nikole killion in washington. president obama makes his first trip to russia. i'll tell you more about his trip today, coming up. >> and we're still taking your answers to our "watercooler question of the day." do you think alaska governor sarah palin's resignation helps or hurts her political future? email your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> a pair of california sea lions are making a splash in germany. these month-old cubs made their public debut over the weekend. visitors crowded around. the male might become a problem for them. he's 2 to 3 years old. the cub's father will make it clear he's the herd leader and may force him out. not exactly seabiscuit versus man of war but this water buffalo race is quite the event in thailand. it was originally intended ans act of praise to the water buffalo that thais believed brought about good harvest for local farmers. >> there's no saddle. ouch. >> wow. >> to word whether they'll saddle them up anytime soon. >> as soohappy to have his wifes back and take on the prize. they are the winning contestants in the an

nikole killion joins us from washington with more. >> beer and blunt talk about race today at the white house. >> my hope is that as a consequence of this event, this ends up being a teachable moment. >> the beer summit will take place at a picnic table seen here weather permitting. president obama will drink bud lite. henry gates red stripe. blue moon for james crowley. >> the private meeting is two weeks after gates was arrested outside of his cambridge home by sergeant crowley. gates accuse the crowley of racial profiling. it intensified after the president put it this way. >> the cambridge police acted stupidly. >> now mr. obama says it was a bad choice of words. >> i could have calibrated the words differently. >> the 911 caller who made the initial report is also trying to clear the record. >> people called me racist and said i caused all of the turmoil that followed. some even said threatening things that made me fear for my safety. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what do you think of the president's decision to host a meeting between professor henry le

. >> i'm nikole killion in washington where a critical meeting takes place today at the white house between the president and senate leaders after they delay a vote on his health care plan. i'll bring you more details coming up. >> and we're dealing with a few early morning problems. we have an accident in the city plus a water main break and a downed tree to tell you about. we'll pass those along to you coming8l >> good morning and welcome back, everyone. i'm jennifer franciotti. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us. we're going to get a check on weather and traffic. did you hear the storms? >> yes. >> i

today law makers are back at work trying to resolve their differences. 11 news reporter nikole killion has more from washington. >> i take this bill to the floor. it will win. >> house spear nancy pelosi optimistic on health care reform and still holding out vote for a possible vote before the recess. today a, according to reports, she starts talks with members of the house committee still at odds over a bill. >> the only thing bipartisan about the measures so far is the opposition to them. >> the senate differences also remain, prompting lawmakers to delay a vote until the fall. even some democrats concede there's not enough support yet. >> there are not the votes for democrats to do this just on our side of the aisle. >> the biggest sticking point continues to be cost and how to pay for the trillion dollar plan. over the weekend the congressional budge eliminate office sent a letter -- budget office sent a letter saying the spending o would only save a modest $2 billion over the next 10 years, but the white house is hopeful a bill will still get done. >> the president believes we're

coming up in the next half-hour of 11 news today -- >> i'm nikole killion in washington.t's day one for supreme court nominee sonya sotomayor. i'll bring you a preview of her confirmation hearings this week, coming you. >> some protesters are hoping to change the mind of the archdiocese of baltimore and keep a popular catholic high school open. i'm kim dacey. i'm live with the very latest. >> and a quiet scan and lower humidity yet again today. i've got your insta-weather plus forecast just ahead. >> depending on where you're traveling this morning, a few problems to watch for. we have a water main break in rosedale. we'll update you on that and some close yours in the city. could someone toss me an eleven sixteenths wrench over here? here you go. eleven sixteenths... (announcer) from designing some of the world's cleanest and most fuel-efficient jet engines... to building more wind turbines than anyone in the country... the people of ge are working together... creating innovation today for america's tomorrow. thanks! no problem! >> good morning, everybody. welcome back t

in washington, nikole killion, wbal-tv news. >>> let's get right to it. if you are traveling in the area of to 95 in the southbound direction right around the beltway, we are dealing -- southbound on k-12 avenue. -- k. linde ave. the mount royal cultural district has road closures because of the artscape through the weekend. watch for that to effect traffic. there is a good project between mlk. the rest of traffic is not doing that. 95 just north of the beltway southwest, this is the west side at 40. we are looking at a nice ride on the west side. here is the big problem. southbound 95 with 7 delays due to accidents on the shoulder. over to you. >>> we will see some clouds midday this afternoon a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. partly sunny skies around 86 degrees. an 80's for saturday and sunday. we will stay in the low 80's for the beginning of next week as well. >>> it is 70 degrees on tv hill. >>> how can you say no to a personal pops the question like this? is the lead. we will tell you about this indecent proposal. -- easily

in washington, nikole killion, wbal tv 11 news. >> you may need an early start if you normally take i-95 895. -- or895. -- or 895. only the left lane is open on i- 95. and the delays are going all the way back to 895. you may want to take the beltway on the east side asher alternate. -- as your alternate. an overturned a vehicle in the city. a water main break is causing two lanes to be closed in a different area. >> a lot going on this morning with some light shower activity in the city of baltimore. some thunderstorms over in pennsylvania across the state line. a massive storm is headed in our direction. this afternoon, we may have some severe storms. let's check out things as far as temperatures go right now. 77 degrees in the metropolitan area. 75 degrees at the airport. 81 degrees in ocean city. the humidity is so elevated. we have dewpoint near 70 right now. moisture is infiltrating the area. will continue with these tropical conditions. we have a chance for a strong storms as a result of the instability. our high may be 89 degrees. ocean city, a good chance of showers and storm

nikole killion has been following his travels and has the latest from the washington bureau. >> the president and pope have spoken before but this will be their first meeting and the white house says it expects frank talks. as the group of eight summit ends president obama's final stop in italy rome where he and the first family have an audience with pope benediikened. the president looks forward to this and since a very good coverings he had with the holy father as president-elect in early december. he has been looking for an opportunity to visit. >> it caps a trip that began in russia and continued in the town of l'aquila. which was the seat for the smt where the president got mixed results on climate change. >> we made a good start. but i am the first one to acknowledge that progress on this issue will not be easy. >> this morning mr. obama met with a group of african leaders ahead of his trip to ghana his final stop. >> they are trying to make a point about the fact that africa is part of the grand foreign policy vision. it is not some separate sevephe. >> africa is a big topic on the fin

nikole killion has a roundup. >> in addition to reaching out to russian leaders he is using the speech to engage the russian people especially toes that might be skeptical of the u.s. president barack obama started with the man many claim is in charge of russia, prime minister and former president vladimir putin. >> we are glad you are here. >> i appreciate you taking the time to meet with me. >> it was a polite meeting following a less cordial change a few days ago. mr. obama sucked putin still had a foot in the old cold war way of doing things. putin scoffed at the idea. instead he graciously showed president obama the balcony where they would meet. today the sit-down is a chance to size each other up. >> we may not end up agreeing on everything. >> the message president obama echoed today at a russian university in another major speech abroud. >> this must be more than a fresh start between the kremlin and white house though that is important and i have had excellent discussions with both of your president and prime minister. it must be sustained effort among the american and russia