it is the baltimore orioles. the orioles want to thank the fans for their big support last season, spot sky will not only be lit up in red, white and blue but orange and wheat-- white. although there's no exact total on the number of people, let's say a lot of people will be here. security will be high. it will be a great way to cap off a holiday season for merchants and restaurants here in the harbor. >> whether you're here or a few blocks lay way at a hoe -- away at a hotel or a party it has an economic impact. that that means, people are spending money at parties. they're spending money to get here, whether they're getting gas or at a restaurant. so all of that has a positive economic impact. >> now you know what? you missed it. there were a few fireworks that were going off as we were doing the intro. now the thing about the crowd on a night like tonight a lot of people come late. for example, if people are trying to get into the restaurant, they're getting here right now. those are the folks that will hopefu

today the orioles made sure he did not become a one and done oriole. they signed him to a new one-year deal. the former pirate has seven home runs after being called up from the minors in the second half of last season. it has proven -- he after all led the orioles the past postseason. in case you like to keep track of these things, spring training begins in 69 days. >> that all? >> 69 days. when they are beginning there, we'll be freezing here. >> we'll take a look at the seven day when we come back. what makes the sleep number store different? we have so much technology in our store to really show the customers what's going on with their bodies. now you can feel what happens as we raise your sleep number setting and allow the bed to contour to your individual shape. oh, wow. that feels really good. this holiday season, give the gift that's magical: the innovative airfit adjustable pillow, now at special 30% savings. exclusively at one of our 400 sleep number stores nationwide, where queen mattresses start at just $699. >> here's a look at what we're

the orioles are showing interest in the first baseman and that would give him a three-year contract. the orioles would have to compensate washington with the first round draft pick, and i don't think that will happen. the wizards have the worst record in the nba. they lost 17 of their last 18 games against the hawks. today they hired a new head coach and general manager. he spent the last 10 years as head coach of the connecticut sorensen has more wins than any coach in the league. the mystics have won only 11 of their 66 games the last two years. it seems to be a step in the right direction. >> the final look at the forecast. hey, look! a shooting star! make a wish! i wish we could lie here forer. i wish this test drive was over so we could head back to the dealership. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. test drive! but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a jetta. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.c

and sponsored by the baatimore orioles. baltimore:"without it, there's a ossiblity it wouldnnt primary sponsor... for a show that costs as much as 60 thousand dollars to put on. ryyn o'neil, pyrotecnico: "everything's all scripted to music, that way, that way it all goes off at ccrtain times--a certain note hits, an expllsion goes off in the sky." expect oranne and white bombs bursting in air... to the tunee of orioles magii.dionne mcconkeyy citt of baltimore:"stay over in hotels, shhppdowntown, eat at reetaurants, so it's very important for tte city of baltimore."ryan o'neil, pyrotecnnco:"these are paat of go off of one squib." baltimore's new year's eve fireworks show is mooe than 30 years old.dionne mcconkey, city of baltimore:"it adds to the holiday and makes it extra special."paul gessler, those barres will leave curris bay by midday. they will be here in the harbbr by sundown. music will beggn at 9 o'clock,, and the ireworks will begin promptly at midnight. for now, we are reportinggfrrm the iiner harbor, paul gessler

. >> reporter: there are quite a few optimists out there for a lot of folks, especially on the orioles side. at the stroke of midnight they'll have a special clock right in the middle of the water to let people count it down and along with the mayor, there will be the orioles birds who mr. press a button to launch the fireworks as they count down to the and of the new year or let's say about 50 days before pitchers and catchers have to report. reporting live in the inner harbor, roosevelt leftwich, abc2 news. >> thanks. the new year's spectacular will attract traffic downtown. we have all the details. >> reporter: you'll want to expect heavy congestion. the spectacular will shut down many roads. they include pratt street at charles street, baltimore at gay street and lombard will be shut down at president's street. traffic on 394 north will be detoured on to howard street and you won't have access to conway. southbound travel will be diverted on to lombard street. everything will reopen right after the fireworks and parking restrictions are in effect for a large portion of the inner ha

the orioles bird will be there beside the mayor. tonight there will be special fireworks to celebrate the orioles fantastic season this year. a spokeswoman says there is also something new this year as we count down to midnight. >> right at midnight, the fireworks will go off. there are two barges that will be docked in the inner harbor. on the small barge, we will have a countdown clock so you can see the numbers as we count down to midnight. >> organizers are encouraging people to plan ahead early. make sure you know how you will get down here and where you are going to park. a lot of people will late until the last minute to see what the weather might do tonight. for that, we send it back to tony pan, standing by in the weather center. what can we expect for the last final hours of 2010? >> nothing that will slow down all the festivities. there is a 30% chance there could be a little sprinkle or snow flurry overnight tonight. again, not a problem. mostly cloudy skies for most of the night. at midnight it will be at the lower end

the orioles bring back a post-season hero.....ruce cunningham has details,,next kohls return policy..t.the otherrstores with "nice" policies......and the ones on the "nauggty" list... after tte break. returned to work today, they for the redskinswithout one of - their superstars. terrell suggs confirmed hissbiceps tear, and says sunday will be a gametime . decision.. 3but they did get their legend the practice field for theo - first time since tearing a tricepssin mid october, and undergoing surgery..while his presence cleaaly entused his teaaates, ray is not eligible toplay until next week, when &pthe ravens host denver...he did not speak to the media after praatice, buhe did release a stattment,saying he's not the story, the redkins game is..lewis ssad for sunday and wwll saa more when he knows he'll be able to play meanwhiie, n nashvillee... baseball's winter meetings continue, andthe orioles made to the playoffs.....re-sigging playoffs.. 3 &pthe birds have iven nate mm louth a one year deal worth a reported 2-million withanother half-million in performance bonusee....he'll presuma

this is oriol estefanell and he is heading down there, got his go pro on. heading down, had heading down. looking good. and then i think you might be able to guess what happens next. avalanche. you can see his legs are buried but oriol is able to ride this thing out. ♪ >> oh, wow. >> yeah. >> like crumbling. >> it's like water. the snow just moving and taking him down the hill. but look, he recovers. >> hs he i ridin it? >>ho right, doesn't get buried. it's not necessarily the biggest of avalanches. it's just kind of in the area he was in. for a moment there it was still enough snow if he got knocked over he could have totally been buried. >> oh, yeah. >> you can see the fear in his face, when that thing started you could even hear it. you don't know in that moment how big or how small this avalanche is. >> was that fear or this guy saying to himself, getting this all on cam. going to look so cool. >> impressive he doesn't ditch that thing. i would try do whatever i can to stay upright. he keeps filming the whole time. >> he's a pro. >>> no time to waste in

. >>> in baseball, the orioles have had a relatively quiet offseason while one of their division rivals have orchestrated one of the most dramatic make overs in recent memory. today the toronto blue jays added yet another all star to the roster. the latest to head north. r.a. kick i -- r.a.dickey of the mets. dickey was voted the cy young winner this past season. he joins starting pitcher josh johnson and mike burley as the new addition to the toronto starting rotation. >> the orioles had a great year last year. it's just going to be another challenge because it's another real good team in that division. >> thank you, mark. we'll be right back. >> coming up parents, children, neighbors come together in the wake of tragedy. how the people of newtown connecticut are coping with their loss and their search for answers. coming up on the cbs evening ,,, mine was earned off vietnam in 1968. over the south pacific in 1943. i got mine in iraq, 2003. usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection, and because usaa's commit

with the orioles. sources say a deal is expected to be finalized early within the new year. the owner is in new york right now and said if he wants to be here, we want him here. >> that is good to hear. a big pop music star grants a wish to the victim of the shooting. shooti hall >> the nation continues to wrap their arms around the grieving community of newtown, connecticut. >> we will update you on any >> we will update you on any promise spots to but the acidic levels in some foods can cause acid erosion. the enamel starts to wear down, and you can't grow your enamel back. my dentist recommended that i use pronamel, because it helps to strengthen the enamel. and i believe it's doing a good job. >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i am jennifer franciotti. >> i am sarah call. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we are watching as moisture moves in from the south. this could start thout as

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. >> jim johnson delivered many big games for the orioles last season. a large part of a magical run to the postseason. today, he was not interested in reminiscing, brother getting ready for 2013. -- rather getting ready for 2013. >> it is fun to look back. but now the calendar is about to turn. we're about to start getting ready for the new year. and i know guys already in the gym working hard. we are excited. it is fun to look back. but the guys are still very hungry and anxious to get to spring training. >> we are about eight weeks away. not far away. the retrievers keep fighting looking to steal a game most believed they could not win. the most naughty of passes. two point lead early. higher and faster. 23-18 de paul. we will stay in the second half. melvin took over. 43-32. more melvin. he is a bonafide star. 61, de paul the winner. that did not go so well. into the corner it goes. we go the other way. the down stroke on the aleuts. today.c.j. i do not know how he kept that going. temple knocks off syracuse, 83- 79. there is saturday night football

. >> yet to make much of a new look on the roster, the orioles. you will see a new look for batting practice. anything further in corporates a cartoon bird works for me. a nice effect in 2012. 1961 cotton ball. revitalizing. critics accuse and. a tie at 34. four plays later, brandon. there he goes. 83 yards. 48-34 is your final. good work in defense. john with the first of the middle. [indiscernible] in front of him. 2 yards out. 29-20. 17,000 in attendance. 8000 at the stadium. >> the intention a yellow pad on the uniforms. i did not listen to anything he said. [laughter] >> this will not be a block busters storm. just a few inches of snow on saturday. we will nail down the exact amount tomorrow. another weak storm on new year's day. we will get snow out of this on saturday. >> great. it could snow every day. >> you are one of the very few snow fence. >> thank you. i will take it. thank you for joining us. we will see you tomorrow. >> announcer: it's "the tonight show with jay leno," featuring rickey minor and "the tonight show" band. tonight, ja

to the ttne of orioles magic.dionne mcconkey, city of baltimore:"stay over in hotels, shop downtoww,tat restaurants, so it'' very pyrotecnico:"theee are part oo actually ll wired ttgether to go off of one squib." balttmorr's new year's eve fireworks show is more than 30 years old.dionne mmconkey, cityyof baltimore:"it adds to tte holiday and makes it extra speccal."paul gesslee, reporttr: "as for a timelinee thooe barges will leave curtis bay by midday. thhe will be pere in the harbor by sundown. and the fireworks will beein , - promptty at midnight. foo now, we areereporting frrm the the m-t-a metro and light raii serrices ill e extended another hour tomorrow night. today was a really windy daa in baltimore. flags and trees winds gusts topping 35 miles h - per hour. and the high wiids even &pprought ddwn this tree on 41s ptreet this morning.this is just befooe tte bridge on the onto a power line.city crews workee to clear the road of debris.theepower line did not power was loss. and hat wind.... made it feel really chilly out there. there. let's go to meteorologist tony pagnotti for

we will see some orange and white fireworks tonight for the oracle -- for the orioles, to celebrate their good season. and there will be a lot of money brought into the city. >> the fireworks show has about $6.90 million impact on the city. it does have a great economic impact on the city of baltimore. >> if you are one of those people who is playing on heading downtown tonight, officials say you want to plan early and know how you will get down here and where you will be part. a lot of people will wait until the last minute to decide to come out here. organizers say you are better off if you get here early. >> last minute is not the way to do it. still ahead, how to save some money on your property taxes. >> it has almost been two months since superstorm sandy hit some parts of the east coast really hard. we have an update on how some folks on the eastern shore can get some additional aid. >> the most inspirational story of the nfl season. that plus a host of firings across the league, later in sports. >> we will let you know what to expect from the weather and the first few days of the

and it's sponsored by the balttmore orioles... so you can expect ssme orange in the sky tonight.il, pyrotecnico: .02 "everyyhing's all scripted to music, that way, that wwy it all goes off at certain &ptimes--a certaii note hits, a explosion goes off in the sky." mussc will begin at 9 o'clock and the fireworks will beginn promptly at midnight.

it looks like the orioles are going to pass on trying to sign first baseman adam laroche. he just turned 38 -- just turned 33 and once a three-year deal. we will keep you posted. >> 22 guys on the field, and nobody could hit him. >> go to wjla.com/facebook to sign up to when one of the hottest yes. we will be right back >> a big crowd of day on friday. for us, it will be chilly but a sunny holiday weekend coming up

plus, oriole gm dan duquette at orioles winter meetings. we'll have more at 6:00. >>> still ahead on eyewitness news. >>> weapon in school. i'm derek valcourt, with more on what happened to some elementary school students and why some parents are so upset. i'll explain coming up on eyewitne ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] at yoplait we want you to feel even better about your favorite flavors. so when you call, tweet, and post, we listen. that's why yoplait light and yoplait original are now made with no high fructose corn syrup. and why we use only natural colors and natural flavors in yoplait original. so, anything else we can do for you, let us know. but you'll keep it to yogurt, right? 'cause we shouldn't really help with your love life. yoplait. it is so good! >>> coming up on wjz eyewitness news at 6:00. armed on the bus. trouble with a local student and a bb gun. >>> significant statistics. what it means after police got 1,000 guns off the streets of baltimore this year. and what's next in their efforts to keep people safe? >>> i'm jessica k

commemorating the tribute to the orioles, sponsoring part of the display. >>> the science center celebrating the other 12:00. hosting the 5th annual midnight noon celebration. the ball drops at high noon, the party continues until 2:00 in the afternoon. midnight noon activities are free with a paid admission to the mailed science center. >>> hagerstown teenager who died this year in a single car crash will be honored as part of a float tomorrow. hoover died in march and the 17- year-old's family donated organs, the float will feature er a picture of hoover made out of plant materials. his parents will be going to california to decorate the float. his organs saved three lives. marylanders in summer set affected by sandy will be eligible to receive food stamps under an aid program announced sunday, president barack obama designated the county as a disaster area, eligible for assistance, providing one month of benefits to survivors. storm victims can apply from january 7th through the 13th at the department of social services and disaster recovery center in chrisfield. time for a check of the f

orioles outfielder nate mccloud is rewarded for his short-lived but spectacular odd say.ned to a 1-year, $2 million deal with some healthy monetary incentives based on performance. he flirts with the chance to play every day if he shows the same ability he did while he was here for ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ no two people have the same financial goals. pnc works with you to understand yours and help plan for your retirement. visit a branch or call now for your personal retirement review. >>> the mayor of honolulu goes gangnam style for the holidays. mayor peter carlisle pulled out his best dance moved. carlisle, several members of his staff, and the hawaii pacific university's dance team all shared the stage. this is just the latest imitations. >> and his security tells ww

. >> it's presented by the baltimore orioles. this year we're excited to have them on board.hey wanted to give back to the fans so we're pleased to have them. >> reporter: with so many people there will be a lot of security. the city is bringing in lots of extra officers and they will be channeled into a few entrances and expchs-- exits. it's time to look back and remember 2012 fondly are be glad it's gone. some people only need two words to sum it up. >> crazy and funny. >> reporter: mom needs double that. >> just hanging out with family. >> reporter: some folks need two words but with a little bit of explanation. >> two words, good luck. i had good luck. >> reporter: you hit the lottery? >> i don't want to tell the world but i had some good luck. >> reporter: what are you looking forward to? >> to hit it some more. >> disappointing, very much so. our

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muy cerca de acÁ, al otro lado del rio potomac tambiÉn fueron buenos momentos con los orioles de baltimore los yanquis en el primer lugar de la tabla, sin embargo tambie Én lograron su clasificaciÓ n al playoffs. los oiroles quedaron fuera en la postempor ada pero terminaron peleando. otra buena alegrÍa fue en el fÚtbol de la mls donde d.c. united con un entrenador joven y con muchas ilusiones lograron su clasificaciÓn al playoffs tambiÉn despues de muchos aÑos de espera. el equipo capitalino no pudo contra el dynamo y termino la temporada antes de lo previsto. fue un aÑo donde se conociÓ a nuevos socios del club, al cierre de la campaÑa se confirma la renuncia de su presidente kevin payne quien con el d.c. united logro todos los tÍtulos que tienen en sus vitrinas. con payne se fueron varios empleados en una depuraciÓn del equipo que es en lo administrativo y deportivo. por los vientos que soplan parece que el 2013 veremos a un renovado equipo donde d.c. united estarÍa en la zona del protagonismo. en el hockey sobre hielo tambiÉn fueron buenos momentos con los capitals que de nuevo fueron

. >>> a former oriole discovered dead inside of his home. he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. the 36-year-old who played nine games back in 2009 was acquired from the reds as a trade. he retired in 2009 and most recently worked for an organization that helped to develop young baseball players >> ravens delivered an early christmas present to fans. reaction from the much-needed victory. >> reporter: after three troubling losses in a row, all is now well with the ravens after a blowout win over the new york giants, clenching another division title for the ravens and secures another home playoff game. in a word, the ravens offense was awesome. scoring touchdowns in their first two possessions in the first quarter, rolling up more than 500-yards for the game and a defense dominant. containing giants qb eli manning and sacking him three times. outcome never in doubt, 33-14 ravens victory. >> even though we lost three, we kept saying we had everything ahead of them maybe not exactly what we wanted, but we could still win the division. thi

the orioles return from baseball's winter meeting after bargain shopping. they reached contract terms with nate mcclout yesterday. os coming off their first play off season in 15 years. while some find that frustrating, the gm reiterated his plan does not include excessive spending. >> we can feel a good, competitive team within the market. we have a lot more depth to our pitching staff which is the key to be competitive. we have young pippers on the horizon. we have something to talk about with our team as it's constituted. >> the os payroll will rise to $100 million because of arbitration coming to players already on the roster. >> thank you. have you started shopping? just waiting for inspiration to strike. and there it is! done. genius. give the gift of dunkin' coffee. get two pounds for $14.99, only at dunkin' restaurants. america runs on dunkin'. here you go little man. [ humming ] [ babbling ] the cheerios bandit got you again? [ both laugh ] ♪ the one and only, cheerios ♪ this is how mommy learned... ...and now... you! [ giggles ] ♪ the one and only

it is seated at the intersection of several separate as oriole -- supervisorial districts. are issues around displacement, the impact of a large hospital on the surrounding neighborhoods, and whether the size of this hospital and plans in the city wide picture of health care access. i am sure we will have robust discussion about this in the coming months. >> are there any other issues that concern you that we have not discussed? are there any other interests you plan to concentrate on as supervisor? >> one thing every supervisor works on is the relationship between our neighborhoods and city hall. i am blessed in district 3 to have a rich network of neighborhood associations, merchant groups, and nonprofit organizations that i interface with regularly. they often had difficulty navigating city hall. i am trying to help develop neighborhood councils that bring together these various groups to interface with city hall and city staff as a model to foster partnerships between and our neighborhoods and city government. it is a model we have been working on for a couple of years

the orioles signed their first player ever from the czech republic. an 18-year-old pitcher named jan novak. they did not have to look far for this -- they signed a one- year deal. he became a weapon against right-handed pitchers. they gave him a dependable lead off hitter when they lost brian roberts. he led them in hits and stolen bases in the postseason. the new deal will reportedly pay the of filler $2 million. stick around -- we do not have that kin mine was earned off vietnam in 1968. over the south pacific in 1943. i got mine in iraq, 2003. usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection, and because usaa's commitment to serve the military, veterans and their families is without equal. begin your legacy, get an auto insurance quote. usaa. we know what it means to serve. >> being carried to be met by his tennessee wrestling coach -- both middle school wrestlers are showing what sportsmanship is all about. jared has cerebral palsy. that is when he got down on the mat and allo

view of the fireworks from fells point in canton, and orange and white fireworks in a tribute to the orioles and the team is sponsoring this year's display. >>> they train state troopers to handle all kindsover emergencies but this one -- kinds of emergencieses but the things he did to save the little girl's life. coming up. >>> an illinois state trooper had to deliver a baby on the side of the highway, they're trained for that but if that wasn't enough, the baby was his newest daughter. >> reporter: it's 7 pounds 2- ounces macy caroline martinez is the holiday surprise. >> i used to make fun of people who had babies on the side of the road because i didn't understand how you didn't plaque it to the hospital on time. now i understand how that happens. >> reporter: it was 7:30 when megan says her water broke. the contractions were a minute and a half apart as she and her husband hit the road from their 25-mile drive from their home. >> when we got to naperville road i told him there was a foot hanging o out and he didn't believe me and i reached and there was toes. >> reporter: it was going t

. >>> and the perfect gift for the orioles fan a on your list. the 5-pack includes a ticket to opening day and vouchers for 4 other games in the months of april and may. they go on sale beginning at 10:00 this morning. >>> and when you make a list of the gifts to buy, consider adding a gift for a child in need in our community. abc2 is a proud sponsor of the kindertime toy drive and you can drop off new unwrapped toy right here at our station on york road. and also wal-mart and celebree learning senters are a good drop off points if that's easier. if you would like to see a list, just head to abc2news.com/toy drive. >>> people throughout the midwest are digging out this morning. a giant winter storm dumped a foot and a half of snow in some places and here's abc's ginger zee to take you there. >> reporter: more than 150 flights canceled. 300 crashes on minnesota roads and roads across westernminnesota are shutting down dewing to blowing snow. what will likely be the big of the snowstorm in two years around the twin cities is dropping more than a f

buck showalter nearest a contract extension with the orioles.ing baltimore back to its winning ways and they are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations. a deal is expected to be finalized early in the new year. if he wants to be here, we want him here. >> i'm having flashbacks to your sports days. on.ring int what happened that caused the deaths of four people. >> he can see you when you are sleeping. where you can find a super sized santa. >> a storm system is approaching from the south. it could be a wintry mix here. >> traffic on the west side looks pretty good. >> we think of what love ones who are sacrificing their lives. we take our editorial time to share greetings from those in the military. easily available on wbaltv.com. click on editorials. happy holidays. >> hi. and stationed in cobble, afghanistan. season's greetings to my wife and daughter. i love you and miss you. >> i would like to send a holiday shot ouut-out. i love and miss you all. bye. calvaryerving the u.s. from northern afghanistan. i would like to say hi to my fam

nate mclouth will once again be wearing an orioles uniform. they agree to a contract. he played really well for the birds last year. he may split right field with .ew-linnolan reimold shaquille cleare got his first start. this was no contest. marilyn hits the 100 mark. they are 7-1. could getting ray lewis back -- good getting rid of those back. >> thank you. a decision is made on who will fill tiffany alston's seeat. >> get ready to see a few more starbucks. details on their expansion. >> a look at it expansion plans at disney world. >> we have some rain in the forecast over the weekend. >> tracking a few problems including some fire activity and a water main break. we will check on those delays. ♪ oh, what fun it is to ride... ♪ get in the holiday spirit with dunkin's peppermint mocha, new white chocolate, or gingerbread flavors today. america runs on dunkin'. >> a shot is fired inside a local e.r. >> are they making progress or as capital stock in a state of paralysis? >> you'll notice a chilly morning. are we back into a more seasonal strength of temperatures? [cap

nate mclouth is back in the orioles' lineup. they agree to a deal with nate. this is a good signing. he could split time with nolan reimold in right field. maryland won last night. ray lewis back on the field. ra -- if i cana breather, i can anchor. >> 6:26. a baltimore county police officer back in court today. >> a gun goes off inside a baltimore county hospital. >> a maryland casino is still raking in the revenue. >> we are seeing some brake lights in some of our cameras. >> the cold snap arrives just in time for the annual monument lighting in mount vernon. lighting in mount vernon. >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. it feels like december this morning. >> the temperatures have dipped into the 20's to start today. we will see plenty of sunshine this morning. high temperature around 47. when we come back, we will check the forecast for the weekend. >> and emergency of a

in october and november the wagering power tromps as the orioles soaked rag ready to burst into flame at the touch of a match. 5:45 a.m. and the fledgling blaze was first noticed my all it was disseminated among the solutions in five hours virtually no monster which in itself was unusual and fortuitous since the greatest threat to the city would of been an aggressive wind of the sea planning. but first the fall as the alarm was across the square the news was met by silence at the city hotel on the southwest corner of the streets. it was a large adobe general merchandise store on the southeast corner and at the crockett building on the northeast corner. by day these are busy hub is. the gambling rim's and saloom said close at near donley and its repeated gamblers staggered home. they were at the st. francis hotel on the southwest corner of clay and dupont. all the guests were asleep. the only sign of activity was between clay and sacramento street. a handful of early rising vegetable merchant and wine cellars setting up the stalls for the whispered alarm and one absently took up the cr

orioles closer jim johnson part of the conversation.ut the 51 saves he had during the regular season. a franchise record. interesting looking ahead to 2013. >> it's fun to look back. i guess that's what people do this time of year. they look back. now calendar is about to turn. we're about to start cranking up for the new year. i know guys that are at the gym working out. we're excited. it's fun to look back. i think guys are still very hungry and anxious to get to spring training, too. >> college hoops on saturday. mrs. claus in attendance. the retreefrs looking for their third win of the season. look at the lovely pass. chase palmer to aaron morgan. depaul just up by two. blue demons, bigger, faster. jamie crocket. he enjoyed playing against that zone defense. depaul by five. kleed melvin, he took over. game high 24 for melvin. depaul the winner. baltimore blast in milwaukee. last night losing from the second consecutive time. lost on friday to chicago. one point loss. 6-5. baltimore however, not feeling too bad. did start with nine c

these seven new hat to the orioles will play next year. >> they are cute. >> the cartoon bird, obviously very prevalent. if that helps them hit battered better.enni >> for the ravens, will we see more conservative play? rickey will be who plays and who does not. you cannot set everyone but i think they will play as many as a have to because you were to be competitive. >> thank you for joining us. ravens fans can show off their pride as repeat champions of the anc north. the shirt officially license feature ray lewis, joe flacco, ray rice, terrell suggs and others -- and it will be available in most local stores that sell ravens merchandise. 34 degrees at the airport. still ahead, a maryland woman is taking on a personal crusade against the russian president vladimir putin. why she says he is playing politics with kids' lives. >> will there be progress or paralysis? the fiscal cliff is big talk in washington. i'm tracey mitchell. all of the details, just ahead. >> a port strike could paralyze the eastern seaboard. i'm kim dacey with details [captioning made possible by constellation energ

. >>> a former oriole is discovered dead inside his florida home. police in jacksonville say ryan freo died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. he played 9 games for the oriels in 2009. he retired from pro ball in 2009 and had worked for an organization that helped develop young players. >>> farmers and merchants say good-bye to another season of the farmers market. tim williams reports on the bittersweet time for buyers and sellers. >> from mistletoe to mushrooms to merry christmas in german. this year's baltimore farmers market and bizarre has left a good taste in the mouths of customers and vendors who are sorry to see it go for now. >> no, i'm not happy about it. i wish there were more of it. >> this is the 35th year for the market and the count down to 36 is already unway. -- underway. >> on april 7th it starts. >> while the rest and vacation is appreciated closing is bitter tweet. >> ibit -- bittersweet. >> i have mixed feelings. >> this season has been successful. all are now stocking up until the beginning of the 2013 season. >> just everyt

. >> reporter: important to nolt, despite no major signings, the orioles' player payroll will increase million because of arbitration changes that will go to standouts like chris sweeters and johnson. -- chris wieters and johnson. the payout will be $100 million. >> it's a high-dollar business. >> they're looking good. bye, mom. we're here! [ giggling ] these days, nobody has time to get sick. mom, i don't feel good. but minuteclinic makes it easy to get well. our nurse practitioners can diagnose and write prescriptions for everything from strep throat to sinus infections with no appointment necessary, so you can feel better in no time. minuteclinic, the medical clinic in cvs pharmacy now offering flu shots every day, no appointment necessary. find a clinic near you at minuteclinic.com. >>> don't miss the cbs primetime lineup tonight at 10:00. elementary. >>> that's it for us tonight at 6:00. >> here's the cbs evening news, with scott pele. and we'll see >> pelley: tonight, would america go to war in syria? the u.s. is spying on the dictator's chemical weapons. there's new intelligence

if he displays the ability shown in his two months with the orioles. those college hoops for you. maryland's terps, off to a 7-1 start. after dropping the opener. tonight, the terps host the university of maryland eastern shore. riding to deswells. throwing down in his last two court appearances. but he feels he's got work to do. >> reporter: as a team, we have to get better. you know, i feel like my turnovers have hurt us a little bit. you know, that's something that me and coach have talked about. and i have to get down. and later in the season, that's going to be essential for us to be a really, really good team. and for us to be a good ncaa team moving forward. >>> and we'll have highlights at 11:00. >>> last night, umbc. coughed up five turnovers against george mason. and sharod white. it was 30-11 at one point. patriot, despite 14 from umbc. the retrievers fall. they're now 2-6, under acting head coach, thomas. last night's defeat, 74-63. george mason, over at umbc. >>> all right. see you at 11:00. >> all right. be here. thank you, stan. be right

. >> orioles. >> i'm sure everybody has at least one ravens fan on their list.ts shop has a lot of great apparel items. this for him and for her. i also want to point out this tote bag which this is actually insulated on the inside so it's great for tailgating parties. >> and gift cards from the mall. >> always. >> you can purchase them at customer service anywhere between $20 and $500. >> so if you have no ideas, i don't know why. head to the mall, towson town center. annie, thank you >>> nothing like last minute pressures to get you shopping. i know what's on my list. >> that's right. >> see you at the mall. >>> that's our show for this sunday

and the orioles re-sign a major player from last year's thrilling season. back to you. >> thank you, stan. >> and still to come tonight on wjz's eyewitness news. breaking news from baltimore county. gunshots fired from inside st. joseph's medical center. a live ♪ ♪ ♪ we were skipping stones ♪ ♪ and letting go ♪ ♪ over the river and down the road ♪ [ female announcer ] at nature valley we know nature comes together in amazing ways. that's why we bring together natural ingredients, like dark chocolate with toasted oats, or sweet golden honey. perfect combinations of nature's delicious ingredients from nature valley. ♪ ♪ ♪ i was thinking that i hope this never ends ♪ [ female announcer ] nature valley granola bars nature at its most delicious. good morning! wow. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious? you're a talking bee... honey nut cheerios has whole grain oats that can help lower cholesterol. and it tastes good? sure does! right... ♪ ♪ wow. delicious, right? yeah. it's the honey it makes it taste so... ♪ ♪ well, would you look at

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. >> manager ford reuben said nottingham's saw increased business when the orioles and nationals made the playoffs this fall. >> i'm going to say go ravens and beat the pants off of them. >> it's follow-up, rg-3 is all that and a bag of chips. i'm hoping the redskins fans pull this out. >> you redskins fans, all the same, where were you three weeks ago? >> rg-3. >> the redskins' breakout star is the punchline of this video making light of a redskins-ravens rivalry. >> rg-3. >> yeah, rg-3. >> coincidentally, not one of the four guys who made it calls himself a ravens fan but the video's gotten more than 40,000 views on youtube, proof both the redskins and ravens fans are hoping for something to crow about this weekend. >> i feel good about it. we have been playing battles recently. >> sarah sampson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> game time less than seven hours now. >> not that you're counting. >> time right now, 5:28, 51 degrees on tv hill. the story of why egypt's president reverses the decree that put him in office. >> and a dramatic escape plan foiled. a brazilian prisoner stuck in the wall t

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the guy that helped me with the book, greg jordan is from baltimore, and he was a huge orioles fan and he got engaged a couple months before the book, before we finished the book and he said you've been dating for a while what happened he said i felt like your father, the speech in those letters in the speeches he was telling me to make a commitment to love and marriage. and i felt it was pretty cool that a guy that got crushed in these two elections for the national office, that had all sires for the last ten years of his life, a guy that never got elected to any office tall still making friends a year and a half after she was no longer physically year but i think it speaks to the power and of continuing to have a relationship even if your mother or father, fred kunkel, whoever it is, is no longer here you can still communicate with them in a different way, and daddy is making friends, and i hope that if you get the book and you read it that you will make a new friend and sargent shriver and that he will make a new friend with you. thank you very much. [applause] >> i just want to men

midnight orange and white fire wobs as a tribute to the baltimore orioles who is sponsoring the displayg the midnight noon celebration the party features live music, arts and crafts and a ball drop. new year's activities are free with paid admission to the science center. celebration is at 10:00 a.m. the ball drop is at 12 noon. certainly doing to be chilly through the course of the afternoon. clouds in place, mostly cloudy skies today. temperature of around 43. tonight, we down to 35 at the time of new years. we will fall back to 32. as we head to parkville, checking in and looking here at harford, everything up to speed. no problems up to towson this is what 83 looks like. 83, clear from shawan, all the way downtown.

a lot of the retailers loved like the biggest losers. 500 stocks are comprised and represent oriole to autos to airlines. the sector that was really lagging where the retailers. oil has been moving to the upside. there is a lot going on with that. and oil spike of two dollars. now, let's take a look at technology. we do see some of the tech stocks doing pretty well. hewlett-packard and intel have been among the real losers for the year 2012 on the dow. today, you continue to see this trend which is a little better. back to you. dagen: thank you. the senate returning to washington tomorrow. the president, as well. five days left to revert the fiscal cliff. now that plan b is that, will there be a plan c or f for failing? peter: president obama expecting to arrive in d.c. tomorrow. white house says they will let us know if there is any update in the talks for congressional leadership. the leader's office is me no news to report. as of now, we are still headed for the cliff. on january 1, the nation faces a $5 trillion tax increase over ten years to the expiration of the bush tax cuts. th

a me their oriole scientist who is not involved in the investigation says the killing of nancy lanzaoting at the school was not an i am prulsive act, but was likely planned for weeks if not months. lanza reportedly smashed his own computer hard drive. foxnews.com reporting a possible motive of anger and jealousy. anger when he discovered his mom was planning to commit him to a psychiatric institution. that according to a u.s. marine who knows the family and has lived here his whole life. he says he was jealous because his mom was spending a lot of time volunteering with kinder kindergarten students he thought she loved more than him. today in a moving tribute. dozens of firefighters lined a procession route through town. many attended the service where daniel was remembered as warm, loving and inspiring. charlotte bacon, and caroline previdi. the girl's basketball team has its first game since the shooting. despite media requests, only local press and no tv cameras will be aloud inside the gymnasium to give the families breathing room. megyn: we are now getting reports that school ba

the orioles are on a there wrote winning five in a row and are 12 and 13 in the last 15 games.at its orlando taking on the magic tomorrow night. as sam francisco giants favorite entrees thorez is returning to the giants reaching an agreement on a one-year contract. he must pass a physical to finalize the deal. he's been 20s tall season with the york mets falling three years with the giants. he had 0.230 this year with three home runs, three and 35 rbis and 13 stolen bases and 132 games. we will be back in just a few minutes. wwoç >> and this morning the nominations are out for some movies and see show tv shows you may want to catch up with. the 70th annual golden globe awards are an indicator of the oscars. lincoln leads the pack with seven nominations including best drama, best director, best direction very. argo and jangle enchains and tied for second place. life of five and zero dark 30 also got nominations. the golden gloves will be held on january 13th. it will be hosted by tina fey and amy polar. >> thanks for joining us at the kron4 morning news and we will see you tomor

love baseball, kept always talks about he's talked to pete ang alows, the owner of the baltimore orioleshere, that he's been looking forward to his retirement because he's -- angelos has promised him a tryout. they go to spring training when they can. i hope they'll still have a presence lear in washington. i think so much of them, they're wonderful, wonderful people. they have two children, including a daughter who wrote a book about politics, and one grandson and kent always boasts about how smart his daughter is and i went to the book signing. and i'm sure she is smart. because she has such a brilliant father. i valuable both kent's friendship and his leadership. while he libs which -- libs missed here in senate, he should be assured his legacy will remain long after leaves the united states senate. the presiding officer: the republican leader. mr. mcconnell: there is further time to -- time to prevent fawrt damage to the economy and the automatic tax hike that's scheduled to go into effect the beginning of the new year. the president has a real opportunity, the second in two years, t