thank you very much, sheldon. >> thanks for having me.> voice recognition technology has been out for some time. but the game changed when apple launched siri. the grasp on artificial intelligence is turning the iphone 4s into the smartest smart phone on the market. here is dan simon. >> wake me up tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. >> okay. i set it for 6:00 a.m. >> it's that easy. >> reporter: the iphone's new virtual assistant siri in beta. users expressed frustration over a temporary outage last week. apple may still be working out the bugs but siri has been called as revolutionary as the first computer mouse. few understand the capabilities better than gary morganthaler. he helped provide the financing that made siri a reality. it started when the creators walked through his door to pitch the idea, three genius entrepreneurs who wanted to build the next generation user interface. the idea was to create an executive assistant, a virtual executive assistant for individual people on the internet to ease the access to the internet. if you think about

sheldon, thanks very much to you. as we have learned more today, do you think so far the school is doing right thing or not? >> absolutely. i think they had to take a stand, erin. they had to, you know, get rid of anybody that had any type of involvement with this. my thing is that they've got an opportunity to, you know, take a negative situation and really turn it into a positive situation because i think what their expectation is. i mean, they have the ability now to reach out and help millions of kids in the country. >> sheldon, how many kids did you think are involved? i know last night when we were talking, martha cokely said usually when you have an abuser, it's hundreds. you've gone through this in the context of highly competitive sports, being abused by a coach. what do you think is possible here? >> well, i know that in my case, in the investigation, the police figured anywhere from 75 to 150 kids. in their investigation. i know that the fbi studies say the average pedophile affects over 100 kids before the

live tonight in harbor eased, sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. and >> members of an obama's political group protested president obama's visit outside jakarta. they held anti-obama signs as they stood in front of the embassy. a spokesperson urged people across indonesia to reject the president's visit. he plans to attend the 18 nation east nation summit where leaders are expected to discuss major regional issues. it fast-moving week for the gop candidates. a stumble by rick perry about herman cain kept his footing despite unflattering press. brian mooar has the commitment 2012 update. >> this weekend as a gop presidential debate on cbs, rick perry made light of his unforgettable memory lapse. >> if you eliminate the department of energy -- >> glad you remembered it. [applause] >> i have had some time to think about it, sir. >> me, too. [laughter] >> and so have voters. after a week of wild elements, nbc news briefly surveyed some participants in the latest poll and found he is free falling. newt gingrich is suddenly on the rise. herman cain's sexu

sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. police are investigating an early morning shooting in west baltimore that accept three people to the hospital. it happened in the 2100 block of west north avenue. they are treated for non-life threatening injuries. the gunman remains at large. a man is dead after a shooting in northeast baltimore. officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 5,000 block of bellow road around 8:30 last night. they found a victim in the road suffering from gunshot wound. there is no word on a possible suspect or motive. anyone with information is urged to call the homicide noont. fire officials are trying to figure out what sparked a three alarm fire at this pizza shop. it happened around 12:30 this afternoon. it took about 100 firefighters to get the fire under control about an hour later. fortunately, no one was hurt. >> another beautiful autumn day. not a cloud in the school, blue sky, dry atmosphere. temperatures yes, they are on the cool side, but not bad. 59 degrees at the airport and the in

finally, we have sheldon siegel. and sheldon siegel is a corporate lawyer who has written a series -- i think seven books now, a fictional criminal defense attorney named mike daley who actually lives here in san francisco. and he's written a series of books and these becomes have been shown and transcribed and read throughout the world. so we're going to start now with a clip, a video clip and then we're going to go to the panel. >> i think it is our national novel. if there was a national novel of week, this would be it for the united states. i think it's the favorite book of almost everybody you meet. >> the first time in my life that the book had sort of captured me. that was exciting. i didn't realize that literature could do that. >> i remember reading a copy of my aunt's in jamaica queens. it was the first book ever written by a white writer that discussed racism in ways that was complicate and sophisticated. -- complicated and sophisticated. >> a touchstone in american literary and social history. it's a stor

paulette frankl, "lust for justice," tony serra, and sheldon siegal. so before we take a break, i do have a surprise. a few years ago, i guess six or seven years ago, i met an amazing artist. i was visiting his home. and he had created this wonderful sculpture. i immediately recognized it as being clarence. it turned out that he had created a number of just amazing sculptures of trial lawyers. and he went on to do one of clara fults, the first woman attorney in california and became the leader of the public defender movement. and just by happenstance, he called me and had this idea of encapsulating one of the greatest trial attorneys of our times. so, bill? is he here? this is not a magistrate. [laughing] -- not a magic trick. >> i've never met tony serra, so i have to make use of the internet to get a sense of who he was and the imagery. what clearly came over was his passion for justice. and in some cases almost a rage for justice. and initially when i started the imagery with the clay, i tried to show this passion for justice, this rage. but then i

[laughing] now, sheldon, you've written books about a fictional defense attorney. the stories that you tell really get into, i think, the issues and stories of our time. and that's why your books have been so popular. first of all, you know, how did you become a writer? why did you become a writer? and how did you end up writing did a criminal defense attorney in san francisco, of all places? >> i was not told i would follow tony serra. i need to go back and prepare a little more. [laughing] i learned something, too. i guess i better stand up. [laughing] i'm really honored to be here. i'm the toy department. i write novels about the types of cases that lawyers like tony handle. in the daytime i work for a big law firm of the type that tony probably would not hold in the highest of esteem, but i'm delighted to be here. you know, i think if you talked to most authors, they will tell you that there is something hot-wired into our system that says we need to try to tell a story. there is nothing at all in my background. i am an absolutely accidental writer. there is no

i'm sure the house wishes to join me in paying tribute to riflemen sheldon steal from fifth battalion the rifle. he with a highly respected soldier who achieved a great deal and showed much potential during his time with the army. at this sad time arafat should be with his family, friends and colleagues. his courage and dedication will never be forgotten by our nation. this morning i had meetings in addition to my duties with this house meetings later today. >> can i join the prime minister paying tribute to our brave servicemen who gave his life for his country? arafat's go to his family in a very difficult time. >> my constituency has high unemployment but great potential and promise two hundred million -- investment in motor's ford. can i ask him to provide support for enterprise zones as well as in england? >> i thank the hon. gentleman but congratulate him for growing facial hair in november. very good way of raising the profile. we are committed to providing enhanced capital. our discussions are going to both administrations in their enterprise zones and do what we can to help.

. >> that fire started around 3:30 yesterday afternoon. 11 news reporter sheldon dutes has the latest. >> investigators are still trying to determine br the fire started. it looks like most of the damage was on the third floor. that is where these two people died. payton jopes was around the corner with friends. he recognized the home on fire, and he ran into help. >> we ran into the house. there was so much fire. they are on the third floor. the first flight, the back just came in the steps. >> he ran outside and noticed his friends were still alive. it is an image he will never forget. >> i said jump. he was in the window. the mother was on the side. she's -- i heard her name. she said, help me. >> we understand there were two people on the third floor that were trying to escape but um unfortunately did not make t it is a male and female and they both suffered heavy smoke inhalation and expired here at the scene. >> neighbors have identified the victim as donna and ernie. some say she was in her 70's and ernie was in his 50's. two people were rushed to the hospital to be treated for

intervention on a humanitarian basis and for more on this we're now joined live by professor paul sheldon foote of california state university fullerton who's lived and worked in several arab countries thank you very much indeed for being with us now tough calls coming from paris does the suggestion to create humanitarian corridors echo what happened in libya when the no fly zone was imposed then actually be the first step on the way to a repeat of what followed there exactly the work so well and what were your friends wants to try to get. and by all accounts it was a successful operation by nato so do they think they'll have success there in syria i'm sure they think. they've already. turkey. turkey is providing safe military. orders for thirty by the turkish military or the free syrian army. to kill soldiers in syria it is already. formed. this is a repeat of the libyan game turkey is involved in both cases unfortunately but the dust has settled in libya after the war there and yet already flight france which of course we know played a leading role there is looking at this possible inte

thank you very much, sheldon kennedy, for being with us again. >> yeah, thank you, erin. appreciate it. >>> a new poll has herman cain leading the gop despite the controversy surrounding his campaign and sexual harassment. we're going to talk about that and the unlikely and amazing number two. >>> and then italy, close to passing an austerity package. is this really the end of silvio berle sconeny. and whas the best way to get good press? write it yourself. samantha jane. ♪ guys, christmas dinner and you're bringing toys to the table? ♪ that, that's not a toy... let's eat! [ male announcer ] get no interest on all walmart purchases on your walmart credit card through december if paid in full in 6 months. impact wool exports from new zealand, textile production in spain, and the use of medical technology in the u.s.? at t. rowe price, we understand the connections of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat their 10-year lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment

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sheldon dutes has more on this unsolved case. >> no matter how this young man lived, he did not deserve to be asphixiated and left in an abandoned building. >> back in february her body was found. >> they said it was either a mannequin head or the body of a head. >> we doblete don't believe he was killed here, we believe the body was brought there. >> she was a fun, loving person. she was like any other fun loving 22-year-old she had dreams and aspirations. she is someone that wanted to see her community progress. >> her friend, sandy, hopes the case will bring awareness to the struggle of the transgender community. >> when something happens, it is forgotten the next day. we want people to understand we are victims of violence. >> they are profiling the case in a program called remember me. >> his mom, trent described him as the life of the household. the holidays are coming up, and her son is gone. >> he wouldn't care what they want to be, they are still somebody's child. we are all god's children. >> it doesn't matter how someone took her life. we want to find the person who did t we

here's sheldon dutes with more. >> on behalf of occupy baltimore we welcome you! we love you! job well done sclament -- job well done! >> occupy wall street organizers got a warm reception. their journey started november 9 when protesters left new york city determined to walk the entire way to washington, d.c. >> it has been nice. support from the people has been nice. it has been nice to travel down the east coast and meet people in different communities. >> walking these streets and meeting americans they tell us don't exist and they meet americans they say don't exist because we care about them. >> protesters gathered for a brief assembly. their meeting was cut short. the march continued down fayette. protesters were hosting an event to help raise awareness about the homelessness celebration. participants say they are traveling 20 miles a day. some say it is symbolic of a pilgrimage. >> we are planning an action in correlation with the budget committee's recommendation. >> the decision they will make on wednesday with all these budgets does directly affect me and my co-work

. >> sheldon dutes has more on the homecoming. >> he walked out of the terminal to hug his mother. >> it feels great to be moment home. it was a long eight months. >> our interview was interrupted for the moment matthew's girlfriend had been looking for. >> it was better to see him in person than in my head. >> he's gained some weight back. >> he told his mom and girlfriend he was going to write. now we learn the real reason behind his departure. >> i went there to support the revolution. my family did not know that when i left. you don't tell your mother that you are going to go fight in a war. >> in march he was captured by gaddafi forces and spent months in prison. >> i was sue respecting the revolution when i was captured. i was captured in a truck with weapons when i was captured. >> matthew was stuck in solitary confinement. >> i sang guns and roses songs to myself. i tried to name all the "star trek" characters that i know. >> he tried to help his libyan friends. now he's back home and already pondering his next step. >> i think i'm going to start training. >> training for? >>

sheldon dutes has more. >> fire investigaters are trying to determine what happened inside the home. neighbors say the victims were on the third floor and were crying out for help. >> i saw her hand. >> as flames ripped through the row homes on fulton avenue neighbors say the two victims had their arms hanging out of the third floor begging for someone to help them. payton jones was with friends. he got to the 00 block and ran in to help. >> it was so much fire. we got to the first flight. they were on the third floor. the back just caved in. >> payton ran inside and noticed his friends were still alive. it is an image he will never forget. >> he was saying jump. the mother was on the side. i leard her name. she called my name. she said help me. >> two people were trying to escape but unfortunately did not make it. it is a male and a female. they both suffered apparently heavy smoke inhalation and expired here at the scene. >> neighbors have identified the victims as donna and her son ernie. some say she was in her 70's and ernie was in his mid 50's. two firefighters were rushed to p

sheldon dutes has more on the push to get people to buy local. >> i've never been to this part of town. it is fun. a lot of eclectic things. a lot of things you wouldn't find at a mall. >> they are encouraging people to shop at the smaller stores. >> we're the base of the economy. we're keeping the local economy strong. >> even though business was good friday, she is gearing up for saturday. >> we are doing a special promotion. we are doing some two for one on cake mixes and other fun things. >> downtown, casey mcdunnough is doing her party -- part. >> we are serving champagne and cookies this afternoon. >> roimp shows small businesses help raise property values around them. they also offer good customer service with a familiar smile. >> more often than not, they really know their customers. >> they can be relevant to their customers. >> we get to review a lot of new products that we don't have the rest of the year for the holiday season. >> sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> we posted holiday hours. the biggest cities, and the five places to book mark for the best buys. go to www.wbal

sheldon dutes has more on the push to get people to buy local. >> instead of going to the mall, aubry parker is tooling around the independent shops. >> there are a lot of eclectic things, antiques, a lot of things you wouldn't find other places. so you're not going to find that at a mall. >> for the second year in a row, american express has launched its campaign to encourage people to shop at independent stores the saturday after thanksgiving. >> i think it is critical. typically there is a lot of focus on the big box stores. really, we're the base of the economy. we're keeping the local economy strong. >> the owner of la petit shoe carries specialized shoes and chocolates. >> we are doing a special promotion. we are doing two for one on the cake mixes and other things. >> over at the house of downtown casey mcdonagh is doing her part to lure customers downtown. >> we are offering 20% off of all regular priced items and champagne and cookies this afternoon. >> research shows small businesses helped raise the property values around them. they also offer good customer service with a f

sheldon dutes has more. >> well, we were watching the news. all of a sudden our doorbells rang and somebody said the condos were on fire. >> patty adcock did not have time to grab anything before she left the house. >> i ran and got my mother out. she stayed with a place warm. neighbors gave us coats and gloves to put on while we were figuring out what was going on. >> an apartment fire in haven farm road in perry hall. >> they arrived at the scene, called for a second alarm, and subsequently a third alarm. >> i live across the road, and i could see the flames from my condo across the road. >> scary. >> it began to spread to other units. fire engines were on the scene to help. >> there are probably 50 pieces of equipment. probably 150 firefighters. >> the fire was quickly contained and no one got hurt. several families that were evacuated are staying elsewhere. >> we're out, we're healthy, we're fine, and we'll work through it. >> sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> maryland state police are investigating a crash that killed two children. it ha

sheldon detests is live tonight where people are still searching toward good deals. >> the parking lot out here is credited and there are definitely still people muscling iran the stores. it is not as crazy as you would think considering how many people are in there. take a look at video inside the store we just shot right now. flat screen tvs at this best but were advertised for as little as $200 and other merchandise has been marked by 50%. all great news for shoppers but the friday after thanksgiving is also a big deal for retailers. sales are a barometer for what they need to do for the rest of the season. although there has not been any crazy stories of physical attacks or pepper spray in maryland, shoppers are still breathing crowded parking lots but say it is worth the inconvenience. >> you get all of your christmas shopping done early. it is worth it. it is a big hassle and russia. if you can get it all done on black friday, you will save yourself a lot of money. >> if you want to avoid all of the long lines, you can shop online. this upcoming monday is a cyber monday and a lot

i'm sheldon dutes. have that story straight ahead. >> a local man's amazing story of how a vet helped save his life when he went into cardiac arrest. >> so far starting off with mild temperatures and a lot of clouds. plus a chance for rain later. we'll find out when we come back in the insta-weather plus forecast. >> nationally recognized as one of the 10 pest college presidents, richard her man, is one -- he has a long list of accoladed. the charismatic leader has spent 19 years at the school's helm advocating for low income and minority students to succeed in engineering studies. umbc is one of the leading authorities in the nation for science and engineering and almost half of their graduating seniors go to graduate school. he will use the carnegie grant to help the freedom fund for academic innovation. it provides an annual income for similar projects. his goal is providing first rate research across all disciplines research across all disciplines will be helped by the grant. get studio quality soun

sheldon dutes has more on the push to get people to buy local. >> instead of going to the mall, aubry is looking around the small shops for the perfect holiday gifts. >> there are a lot of eclectic things, antiques, things you wouldn't find other places. not going to find that at a mall, which is great. >> for the second year in a roy, american express is encouraging people to shop at independent stores the saturday after thanksgiving. >> typically there is a lot of focus on the big box stores. but really, we're the base of the economy. we're keeping the local economy strong. even though business was good on black friday, these gearing up for small business friday. >> we're doing a special promotion. we're doing two for one. there are cake mixes and other things. >> downtown, casey is doing her part to lure customers in this weekend. >> we are working on today and tomorrow, small business saturday, 20% off all regular priced items, and we're serving champagne and cookies this afternoon. >> research shows small businesses help raise property values around them, but they also offer serv

sheldon dutes filed this report from the scene. >> well, we were watching the news and all of a sudden our doorbells rang and somebody said the condo was on fire. i ran out with slippers and a sweater. i ran out of the house, got my mother out. she's staying with a friend down here some place warm, and neighbors gave us coats and gloves to put on while we're figuring out what's going on. >> the call came out about an apartment fire. >> they arrived at the scene, noticed a lot of fire, called for a second alarm, and then subsequently a third alarm. >> i live across the road. i could see the flames from my condo across the road. >> devastating. a lot of old people out on chairs without blank etc. scary. >> it is unknown how the fire started. it began to spread to other units. fire engines were on the scene to help. >> there are probably 50 pieces of equipment, probably 150 firefighters. >> the fire was quickly contained, and no one got hurt. several families were evacuated and are staying elsewhere. >> we're healthy and fine. we'll work through it. >> sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> m

sheldon dutes is live at police headquarters in towson. >> police say the damage does not appear to be a hate-based or racial. the family got up to get ready for church and saw the swastika painted on the side of their fence. apparently, a vandal struck overnight in the mill river area. most of the damage is blue and red spray-painted lines on cars and fences. it is hard to know how many people were vandalized because some cleaned up without reporting it to police. police are only saying a number of cars and fences were damaged. they think it may be a group of teenagers that have been seen in the area. >> there are better things to do then analyzing an property. >> one line was painted across our car. it was no major damage. it was an inconvenience. >> police do not think it was hate-based. the search continues for the suspect. if you have information, call baltimore police. >> a prayer vigil will be held for the teen killed in the howard county accident that claimed the lives of two others. family and friends are joining together to remember jonathan deckman. he lost his life on frida

sheldon? >> it has felt more like a quiet tent city that a protest. but when wall street protesters and high where protesters came out, they definitely raised to the energy level. >> on behalf of all time -- occupied baltimore, we welcome you. we love you. job well done. yeah! >> protesters got a warm reception at the square. it started on november 9 when they left new york city determined to walk to washington. >> it has been nice. support from the people has been nice. it has been nice to travel down the east coast and meet different communities. >> meeting americans did they tell us do not exist. because we care about them. >> the protesters arrived at 6:00 p.m. >> this means you are not sure. >> police told them they had to leave because it was closed. protesters stopped as city hall to meet with college students who were hosting an event to ways -- where raise awareness about the homeless problem. participants are traveling 20 miles per day. some say it is symbolic of a pilgrimage. >> we are planning big action with the release of the recommendat

sheldon dutes has tips to beat the rush. >> usually the wednesday before thanksgiving has been considered the busiest day of the year for traveling. this year, transportation officials say more folks are hitting the road on tuesday. 800,000 marylanders are expected to hit the road this week. that is up from last year. they say the best time to avoid the rush is to travel during non-peak hours. transportation officials suggest being on the road before 6:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. 95 is expected to be business between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.. gas prices have fallen. they're still higher than a year ago. that does not seem to have affected people's decision to travel. >> people are obviously willing and able to spend time with family and friends over the holidays. despite economic uncertainty and higher prices, they are making the sacrifice to do that to spend time with loved ones. >> to find the cheapest gas prices in your neighborhood, go to wbaltv.com. >> starting on tuesday, the interconnector will open completely. it will relieve the burden on roads that parallel. the icc opens at 6:00

. >> he touched down last night, and sheldon dutes has more on the writer's homecoming. >> matthew van dayke walked out of the airport term nan natural to hug his mother. our interview was briefly interrupted for the moment matthew's girlfriend had been waiting for. >> i think he looks great. >> he's obviously gained some of the weight back. >> i went there to support the revolution. my family did not know that when i left. you don't tell your mother that you are going to go fight in a war. >> in march he was captured by gaddafi forces. >> i was captured in a truck with weapons with three other fighters. >> while they tried to bring him home, matthew was stuck in solfritri confinement. >> i sang guns and roses songs to myself. i tried to name all the "star trek" characters that i know. >> now he's back home and already pondering his next sfep. >> i think i'm going to start training for the next arab revolution. there is a lot more to be done. >> the van dykes would like to thank everyone who has helped bring matthew home from libya. reporting from b.w.i., wbal-tv 11 news. >> it was als

let's go to sheldon, on the scene with the latest. >> the firefighters are still here, and active seen as they go through the homes monitoring hot spots. the neighbors say the victims were yelling for their lives from the third floor of the building, their arms hanging out, hoping that somebody could save them. >> we understand there were two people on the third floor trying to escape that did not make it, a male and female, and they both suffered smoke inhalation and expired at the scene. >>> the police are looking for suspects after a series of attempted arson is involving molotov cocktails in northwest baltimore. the first happened after 1:31 somebody through a homemade bomb inside of the home on bellevue ave. moments later, firefighters were called to grovel and avenue after a similar device broke a window in a home there. at 3:30, a third molotov cocktail was thrown on liberty heights avenue. >> we need to work together with neighborhoods and residents to bring these people to justice. we will hold these individuals accountable. >> in each case, the fires were put out quickly. nob

national hockey league star, sheldon kennedy who was abused as a boy by his hockey coach in canada.ou very much for joining us. >> thanks for having me. >> we had you on the first day this broke. you said this was like murdering these children. these allegations if it is true, what happened to them. we are hearing from sandusky. what's your reaction? >> i did see the interview last night and i just -- the ego of the pedophiles just blow me away every time i hear them. after listening to that, i was amazed by how he was able to operate at state under joe paterno for 15 years and be able to have all access to the penn state locker room and just listening to the guy talk. >> let me play a clip of what he had to say. san dusky and how he described his interaction with these children. let's play it. >> in retrospect i shouldn't have showered with those kids. >> that's it? >> that's what hits me the most. >> that's what hits him the most. he shouldn't have showered with the kids. the coach who abused you, did he try to justify his interaction and his abuse of you and others that way? >> i

sheldon continues our live team coverage from there. >> all of the protesters have finished their march on the howard street bridge and they have made their way over to joe squared pizza. abidine began planning their next move. -- they have been eating pizza and planning their next move. the event was organized by good jobs, better baltimore, in conjunction with other grassroots organizations in the area copper occupy baltimore and other organizations in the area. they're calling for better infrastructure, creating jobs and stopping cuts. almost all who came out said they felt a sense of responsibility. we caught up with a city schoolteacher wants to see more investment in the infrastructure at his school. >> i am fat out which rodents, rats, roaches -- i am fed up with rodents, rats, roaches, bathrooms smelling like sewers, thinks falling off the walls, cracks in the floors, holes in the ceilings. i think our kids deserve better. >> people have been holding up signs, beating on empty buckets. they're letting people know they are the 99%. the folks out here have been honking in solidari