you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> a georgia pastor is in baltimore to challenge the law on the death penalty. he preached in northwest baltimore yesterday. they strongly believe that human rights and they are challenging the state to repeal the death penalty. we have to wait until wednesday for a decision from the jury in the murder trial against george huguely. closing arguments wrapped up on saturday putting the case into the hands of the jury. deliberations will begin on wednesday. one prosecutor choked up as he recounted the night that yeardley love died. a local defense attorneys said the jury needs to decide whether huguely meant to cause a lot of harm. -- to cause love harm. you can see reports online at wbaltv.com. >> police continue their search for information after a stabbing death. officers responded to lombard street yesterday and they found one man suffering from stab wounds and he later died. no word as to a suspect or a possible motive. a baltimore boy dies after leaning over a car and b

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. april 17 is the deadline to file your federal tax return. they share all you need is a smart phones or tablets computer. >> recipes, cooking applications. >> with so many distractions, who has time to do their taxes? >> it could not be easier. >> that is because the taxes can be done on your phone. he shows us how to download apps to figure out your likely return. you can even file right from your phone or tablet. just entered your tax information. not a photo -- snap a photo of your w-2. it is safe? he develops apps for his company. a company will encrypt your information before it is sent over the network. the photo is taken within the application. >> it is similar if you haven't online banking applications. they cannot get into it. so >> that is your answer to perhaps make your taxes if your new distractions. >> this is how i will do with from now on. >> a new social networking site, for those who like doing taxes. apple looking to award you $10,000 in gift cards. jane

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> i like the little dog. >> i like the dog, too. >> 34 degrees on tv hill. the message michelle obama has for the governors of america. >> what happened to one soldier while waiting for a flight. >> this is 95 north of the beltway. >> welcome back. 37 degrees downtown. it is cold. temperatures managed to drop into the 20's outside the city. 25 at the airport. 23 in frederick. a mixture of sun and clouds. the high temperature expected around 60 degrees. we will come back and check the forecast going into the weekend. >> thank you. the trial into a former rutgers university students use of a hidden webcam continues today. there were opening statements and the prosecution called him a bully.ophobic he faces a hate crime charges for using it webcam to spy on his roommate. roommate took his own life. the 2012 governors association winter meeting. the gathering began on friday. business leaders and experts were there. michelle obama and dr. joe biden are expected to address the

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. kate amara has more on washington about a done deal. >> house and senate negotiators have finalized a deal on the payroll tax cut. >> we do have an agreement and we're moving forward. >> it is good for the country. >> the measure will extend the payroll tax holiday through the end of the year and renewed long-term unemployment benefits. >> americans will now maintain their payroll tax cut. folks that lost their jobs will receive unemployment benefits. >> the deal prevents big cuts in medicare reimbursements to doctors. this is legislation that impact millions of americans. >> the typical american family will see $40 in every paycheck this year. >> this is a top priority for the president who is eager to sign. >> as soon as congress sends me that to my desk i will sign it right away. we're going to get that signed. >> that was kate amara reporting. 38 degrees on tv hill. more than a dozen texas christian students will not be in school today after a drug bust. >> the investi

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 6;08. 35 degrees on tv hill -- 6:08. details on a record for chicken wings. >> sticker shock if you buy a used car. >> we are live with a traveling art exhibit based on the dishtowel. >> we will detail your morning commute. some >> good morning. we're back with a live view from the skycam. it is 40 degrees downtown. i am live at mica this morning, located in downtown baltimore and they tons of exhibits throughout the year. this is all about the dish towel. you are part of the group that is a still life organization that helps to put this on. they sent to a dish towel. >> this particular picture took about a year to resolve. there's quite a bit of spatial ideas within the picture itself that come about with the contrast of objects and were the dishtowel is relative to the picture plan, the dishes in the sink the come forward. it is allot about spatial relationships for may. >> this is part of art history. >> the founder of our group started this group in 1994 and phelps

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. share the love with a delicious chocolate heart donut from dunkin'. spread the donut joy today. >> some sad news. his voice was the embodiment of &b.edsoul and r john cornelius was found dead with what appears to be a self- inflicted gunshot wound. people remember him as the host of "soul train." he was 75 years old. >> town of hoboken is st. forget about it for a spinoff of "the jersey shore." they wanted to film the cast in the town best known as the hometown of frank sinatra. the group said they're being unfairly stereotyped. >> interesting. 51 degrees on tv hill. >> we are tracking an accident in joppatowne and we will check the major roads for delays. >> there is some light rain out there this morning. we will check the forecast for super bowl weekend. it is dry in baltimore city. stay tuned. the w >> welcome back to 11 news today. a busy night for police as they handle four shootings. the first happened about 6:30 with police respondin

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> as long as everything that is supposed to be covered is covered, what is the problem? >> maybe we get our bosses to do that? >> 35 degrees on tv hill. a disturbing surprise at for a family. >> a dramatic rescue of a dog. >> a dramatic rescue of a dog. that is denny's new sizzlin' skillets are here for a limited time. so strike while the iron's hot. starting at $4.99. only at denny's. america's diner is always open. >> welcome back. 41 degrees downtown. all this quiet right now. we expected to stay that way until the middle of the day. 28 in parkton. 35 in catonsville. the forecast for today -- the weather should be fine for the middle of the morning. then we will see a mix of rain and snow developing. the temperature should stay above freezing so the roads should not be a big deal. it could be stalling on your way home from work and school today appeared -- it could be snowing. >> an arrest after several grenades and some unknown amount of drugs are found inside a vacan

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. the city of annapolis is mourning the passing of the former mayor, dennis callahan. he served until 1989. flags in annapolis have been ordered to fly at half staff until he is laid to rest. he was 70 years old. >> two people are recovering after an accident in southwest baltimore. the officer suffered minor injuries when his cruiser hit a pall on wednesday night. a civilian was also hurt. that person suffered non-life- threatening injuries. there was a deadly crash on wednesday afternoon. one person was ejected from a vehicle in perry hall. another person was rushed to the hospital in serious condition. 33 degrees on tv hill. a change in the rule when it comes to where women can serve in the military. >> and attempted kidnapping and were the mother was at the time of the incident. >> this is the beltway york road. thisy be a bit icy morning. morning. >> welcome back. 5:09. 37 degrees downtown. things are pretty quiet to start the day. we have some rain and snow in the fore

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> after an emotional week, the case returns to court today. george huguely is accused of murdering yeardley love. we look inside their troubled relationship. >> the videotape statement to police sparked emotion and tears from the accused killer and yeardley love's family. on the witness stand, the detective recounted the events shortly after love was found dead. she said huguely had been drinking the day before his statement and sounded groggy as he described the recent turbulence with love, whom he called his former girlfriend. they had learned that the other had been unfaithful, and he went to love's apartment to talk things over. but he said love got defensive when he entered her bedroom. he said, i was like chill out and shook her and she started freaking out. she said she kept hitting her head against the wall. -- he said she kept hitting her head against the wall. he said, "i never strangled her. i may have grabbed her neck." the detective told huguely that love was

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. i know i will be doing. i will be eating some chocolate- covered strawberries. would you eat my strawberries? >> sarah and mindy will take all of your mistakes. i want one with the snowflake on it and bring it back. thank you. live at the chocolate factory on valentine's day. there is a storm system coming through. this was pretty potent out in the midwest yesterday. there is a pretty thick cloud deck. the rain shower activity is not impressive. look at the raider and you might think there's a lot of stuff going out there -- looked at the radar. most of the stuff is not hitting the ground. we have a 30% chance of some rain today. mostly cloudy skies today. at 3% chance for a rain shower -- 30%. not a big deal. high temperature between 45 and 50. temperatures drop back into the 30's tonight. high pressure takes control and it should be a nice day on wednesday, either side of 50 degrees. a better chance for rain on thursday. 48 for the high. dry on friday and saturday. compu

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> big news from capitol hill. there has been a deal reached to extend the payroll tax cut. kate amara has the developing story. >> several republican lawmakers have predicted the house will approve this deal. from capitol hill, good news for anyone who gets a paycheck. democrats and republicans struck a tentative deal to extend the payroll tax cut through the end of this year. >> i think this will get the majority of votes in our conference. >> without the extension, the average american family will lose about $1,000 a year, $40 per paycheck. >> $40 less for groceries to feature kids, $40 less for the medications you dependent, $40 less to cover bills and ran, $40 less to take care of an elder parent. >> this would renew long time unemployment benefits and prevent a big cut in medicare payments to doctors. >> pass the extension of unemployment insurance. do before the it is too late and i'll sign it right away. >> lawmakers could unveil the plan as early as today. >> i th

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> we have won several olympic gold medals. >> in curling. >> 52 degrees on tv hill. it seems we have way too many fees. >> honda is recalling more than 45,000 minivans. >> we are seeing how things are shaping up on the major the car on the left was filled up with low detergent gasoline. while the car on the right was filled up with bp gasoline with invigorate. which helps clean and protect its engine so it can get a few more miles per tank than the car on the left. go a little farther with bp gasoline with invigorate. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. the speech on average around 45 on the southbound harrisburg expressway. continuing to move well on the west side outer loop as you approach 70, 62 miles per hour. no problems to report on 95 through howard county. everything looking good on 97 asked 100. this is the northwest corner at greenspring. inner loop traffic is still very light

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. 5:11. 40 degrees on tv hill. identity theft has always been a problem. >> pancakes are always a breakfast favor. or you can find free flapjacks today -- where you can find free flapjack today. >> right now a nice start. we will update you on some of we will update you on some of but we still may suffer from nasal allergy symptoms. they can hit you year round... indoors or out. achoo! oh to have relief. prescription nasonex is clinically proven to help relieve nasal allergy symptoms... including congestion, runny and itchy nose and sneezing. [ female announcer ] side effects may include headache, viral infection, sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing. infections of the nose and throat and eye problems, including glaucoma or cataracts may occur. have regular eye exams. slow wound healing may occur, so do not use nasonex until your nose has healed from any sore, surgery or injury. nasonex can increase your risk of getting infections. avoid contact with infections like chicken

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> family and friends gathered in parkville up to remember a boy killed in a freak accident over the weekend. friends say michael trulock had been drinking alcohol and caffeine drink with friends before being picked up by his stepfather. he opened the door of is moving car to be sick and that's when he was struck by an oncoming car. >> i have lost the only son i will ever have because they wanted to party. it is release sad. i do not want to see another famine have to go through this. -- i do not want to see another family have to go through this. a deadly stabbing downtown on south calhoun street and lombard. no word all may of prompted that attack. police have made an arrest in a murder. police say maurice white shot and killed erwin whaley on saturday morning. white is being held on first- degree murder. a bail hearing is scheduled for tuesday. >> a firefighter is recovering. the unidentified firefighter was injured three hole in the floor that opened up while he was tr

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. > >> go daddy. millions of americans are hoping for a boost in the minimum wge. plus we have free onion rings -- minimum wage. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> it is all about jobs. this is the january jobs report. there could be improvement today. we have futures pretty quiet. people choose to be on the sidelines. 17 states raise the minimum wage or thinking about doing it to. such an increase would generate an extra $20 billion in economic output. another mixed close yesterday. the dow was the big loser. bad news for orange juice drinkers. are issues tested positive for a band fungicide. the levels are still low enough to not pose a public health concern. americans consume more than a million gallons of orange juice in the growing season. back to free onion rings. burger king is giving away free onion rings on saturday and sunday. new york fans excited for a different kind of ring -- a fsuper bowl ring. >> people love their gadgets. apple may be showing of

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> be aware of using your smart phone too much. at&t has customers with unlimited data plans. they would start slowing space for people who consume the most data. the top 5% of data users were using two gigabytes of data a month. the throttle users were the wireless network is most congested. more good news. 5000 veterans will be hired. there'll be hundreds of a job fair's for veterans of this year. some positive news involving the cost of a college education. six private universities offering cheaper tuition. they hope to attract more students from middle income families. they include west virginia's university of charleston. duquesne university and see hall university in new jersey -- seton hall. >> that is good news. some women may prefer a good cup of coffee to roses on valentine's day. jane king has the bloomberg business report. good morning, to you. >> happy valentine's day. some news about the defense industry. they are going through some major changes. the recent

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> since the ravens are not in it -- job cuts for microsoft and american airlines. jane king has the bloomberg business report. good morning. >> hello. good morning. american airlines slashing 13,000 jobs. they are looking to boost revenue by $1 billion. the cuts are across the board and they do include management, pilots, and support staff. microsoft looking to eliminate a small percentage of marketing jobs. we will get the latest read on the weekly jobless claims. we get the monthly jobs report tomorrow. we did have a higher date for the markets yesterday. there was optimism that greece would get a financing deal in the next couple of days. facebook prepares to go public. this time is different. this is a new era of internet investing. i'm jane king reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. back to you. >> thank you. 5:22. we say farewell to the legend don cornelius. >> look at for that notorious sold train line. >> we will look back at the creator of "soul >> a baltimore man just

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. a blind student hunted down his lost i thought after police told him he was out of luck. >> it happens to have a radio in it. his >> iphone is more than just a phone. it is a lifeline to is world. he lost the lifeline after dropping off his seeing eye dog for some medical tests. >> my phone is in the cab. >> he called on his friend. she managed to find a signal. >> it would change locations. i said the phone should be in the taxi. >> they contacted the taxicab company. they did their own work following the signal. his brother drove them around while cindy track it on their ipad. >> he was flabbergasted. i do not think he had any idea what was going on. >> i thought it was just wonderful. >> now he has is lifeline again. >> chain your iphone to you. do not take it out of the holster. >> incredible story. ea makes it easier to build your furniture. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> i just want a vacation. you those overdraft fees that banks charge. according to

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 40 degrees on tv hill. the texas teenager was found not guilty of killing her father. >> the parents of three of virginia students face criminal charges this morning. >> this is the beltway at the b- w parkway. it is a chilly morning. denny's new sizzlin' skillets are here for a limited time. so strike while the iron's hot. starting at $4.99. only at denny's. america's diner is always open. >> welcome back. 43 degrees downtown. much colder in the suburbs. we don't expect any precipitation today. 30 in parkton. 31 and taneytown. it will be pretty nice today. a mixture of sun and clouds. high temperature around 51. things will change tomorrow. we have some rain and snow in the forecast. >> thank you. brutal details are being released about the son of a missing ito will let them were killed over the weekend. they had severe injuries to their head. they died from carbon monoxide poisoning. their father set the house on fire. a texas teenage girl is found not guilty after ad

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. 28 degrees on tv hill. a possible change in bail status for gerry sandusky. this is the beltway at old court road. no snow in our area just yet. sarah is straight ahead in traffic he >> welcome back. at 38 degrees downtown. we're off to a quiet start. that will change tonight. we don't expect any precipitation for the morning. 26 in parkton and in taneytown. 29 degrees in mount airy. will make it up to 47 or 48 this afternoon. we do expect some rain and snow as we head into the beginning of the weekend. we'll give you the details on just how much. >> a child is crushed by a large piece of draft wwood. a log struck the toddler. there were walking when the log rolled about four feet before hit the child. >> that was terrible. a human skull is discovered. the property once belonged to a killer. authorities are trying to identify the skill. he is on death row for four murders. a decision is expected on whether bail out restrictions will change for gerry sandusky. he wants to o

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> proposed legislation to encourage reporting child sexual abuse. nancy jacobs wants to change the planned plant she is pushing for a bill that makes it a crime for pressure to fail to report suspected child abuse or neglect. >> we want to be able to save a child who was been a victim of abuse. because many times it goes unreported. >> on the bill, a person could face a year in jail and a fine. >> 6;07. -- 6:07. changes coming to your local panera. >> a local being caught on tape -- a local beating caught on tape. >> there are nine genies behind me. >> at 20 miles per hour on the west side. west side. share the love with a delicious chocolate heart donut from dunkin'. spread the donut joy today. >> good morning. we're starting out in the low 40's. we have some clouds in place right now. we have some leftover icy sports. we're talking about disney on ice -- some icy spots. they are celebrating 100 years of magic. starting the show with genie from "aladdin." we are seeing t

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. nintendo is hoping its new wii will power up sales. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. apple is hard at work at the iphone 5 and they're expecting it this june.unvail the ipad 3 could be announced as soon as next month. nintendo has the new wii. there is a 6 inch touch screen control. users can switch camera angles or change the lighting or change the picture back to the touch screen. expected on time for the holiday season. pushing more jobs for veterans. encouraging local law- enforcement agencies to hire thvets. we get the big january report later this morning. the dow was the loser on the day yesterday. the bloomberg maryland index was lower on losses for under armour. >> 6:20. 32 degrees on tv hill. the latest conditions for your morning commute. >> peyton manning continues to grab headlines. keith mills will have sports. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus togeth

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 22 degrees on tv hill. prosecutors said a man killed a woman on their honeymoon. >> giving closure to the relatives of their victims. >> this is 95 north of the beltway. >> welcome back. 5:09. 26 degrees downtown. we have clear skies and no weather problems expected this morning. no rain or snow in the forecast. 22 at the airport. 21 in parkton. it is not quite as windy as yesterday. mostly sunny skies expected with a high temperature around 43 degrees. we have some rain in the forecast for valentine's day. >> a tip from a serial killer leaves investigators to what appears to be human remains in a well outside of san francisco. they may eventually find the remains of nearly 20 people there. more bones were found on sunday as well as it woman's purse. jury selection is set to start in the trial of an alabama man accused of killing his wife. one man pleaded guilty in australia and served 18 months in prison there. >> some cold weather produced a visual treat. temperatures

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. tens of millions of birth control pills are being recalled. moms are under pressure to buy bread names over generics for their babies. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> a new survey reveals mothers feel pressure to still buy expensive baby brands. 30% are willing to buy store brands for their babies. mattel has hiked prices in january. mattel expects those factors to rise this year. facebook's ipo back in the news. they are expected to file paperwork with the sec today. they plan to raise $5 billion through the sale. the bloomberg maryland index a touch lower on losses for the co-star group. pfizer recalling a generic version of birth control pills. women on the pills at risk for pregnancy. pfizer has not received any reports of adverse health consequences. i am a jane king at the new york stock exchange for wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6:20. 55 degrees on tv hill. an early morning accident that several of details about. >> the biggest story in football is about a pla

you can share your response at page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. 5:11. 41 degrees on tv hill. automobiles have plenty of high-tech gadgets. >> government officials want to limit the number of distractions while you drive. >> problems northbound on 95 in harford county. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we're dealing with some fog around the area and we have a closure of northbound 95 near route 22. this is because of a tractor- trailer fire. that is bad enough to cause that closure. you'll be diverted at 543. from there you take pulaski highway. delays will be forming northbound 95 as the volume picks up. we have a very foggy start. 58 on the outer loop down towards 70. 52 on the harrisburg expressway. fog is very dense in area. give yourself some extra time. this is 95 south of 543. it looks like traffic is flowing fine. once you get up to 543, you're forced off and not to pulaski highway. be careful out there. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest o

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> stephanie rawlings-blake is standing behind the use of the city skybox at m&t bank stadium after a request forced the release of a guest list. many of her family and friends and supporters of frequently in attendance. when asked if she thought this was a proper use for the tickets, the mayor defended her decision. >> do you think it is proper for the campaign officials to use the box? >> as long as they are city residents, there are no governing rules. >> is it right for this box to use by your campaign officials? >> there is no ethical violation. >> jack young had his tickets to the box revoked following a public dispute over next year's grand prix race. the mayor use the tickets to benefit charities, steppers, and members of the faith community. 6:08. 28 degrees on tv hill. >> a new step towards nuclear power. >> if you rely on an espresso to give you that jolt in the morning, you might want to check that package. >> the weather is nice and quiet right now. some snow

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. 6:20. 50 degrees on tv hill. we have the look of the roads before you head out to start your morning commute. >> it is about to get more crowded at orioles' training camp in sarasota today. keith mills has the new additions to the pitching staff. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. not too bad out there. let's check some of the roads. 56 on the north side around dulaney valley. showing signs of a sluggish traffic on the west side, 46 just past 795. looking good on 70 in towards the beltway. no delays on the b-w parkway. 68 on southbound 97 down towards route 3. we will update you on the northeast corner at belair road. so far so good. more volume on the inner loop as you make your approach to 95. this is where the beltway meets reisterstown road. so far we're problem free on the major roadways. we will be checking for pr

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. working for uncle sam may not be all that it is cracked up to be. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. barnes and noble nook is a blockbuster hit. new tablets will be released this week. that will allow to go head-to- head with the kindle fire. the kindle fire is reportedly getting a makeover as well. will be a bigger 10-inch model. spot offering a droid tablet of $169.99. it is refurbished and there is no warranty. waiting on results from walmart and home depot. there was a higher close on friday. the bloomberg maryland index slightly lower. the government work force is expected to shrink 13% this year. workers contributing more to their pensions. a pay freeze extending for another year. i'm jane king for wbal-tv 11 news. >> 29 degrees on tv hill. >> a. knell biter in big east basketball -- a nail-biter in big east basketball. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus togethe

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. ikea is making it easier to build their furniture. americans are on vacations they do not want to take. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. more than 4% traveling adults spend the majority of their vacation budget and what they call obligation trips. that is when you go away for a reunion or holiday gathering. i'm would love to make more leisure trips. the hotel industry is back on track. a majority of people expect their businesses to be more profitable this year compared to last. 27% say they plan to create new jobs. we'll go over existing home sales data. we will see if we can cross above the 13,000 level for the dow. was concern about sky high oil prices. the bloomberg maryland index falling on losses for under armour. ikea is going high tech with videos on its official you to decide. there is a video showing workers putting a bed together in just 10 stops. new videos are planned weekly -- in just 10 steps. i am jane king for wbal-tv 11 news.

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> a woman will spend the rest of for life in prison for murdering her boss. shontay hickman pleaded guilty in the stabbing death of a dentist, dr. albert ro. >> she realize that beyond the carnal penalties that she has to pay that there may be a spiritual one that lay before as well. she felt bad about her involvement in this. >> police discovered she has stolen more than $17,000 from the office. police found a fingerprint on the scene, a cousin. back to the jury room as deliberations continue in the trial of an inmate murdering a corrections officer. lee stephens is accused of stabbing david mcguinn. julius henson will be back in court today but he doesn't think he will be there for a long. he is accused of suppressing the african american vote 3 robocall. he and his lawyers say he has committed no crime and they want the case thrown out. >> we basically -- the state made a mistake bring this case and we will prove that. >> paul schurick has already been convicted on sim

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> it seems the third attempt by airlines to raise fares has faltered. united airlines rolls back is prices on some of its routes. u.s. airways did the same on sunday. by monday, other airlines had dropped back on the prices. to date is national pancake day and ihop is flipping with free flapjacks. they will offer up a free short stack of bottom-up pancakes to customers from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. the restaurant is asking customers to donate to various charities. they have raised nearly $8 million for charities. some deals companies are hoping you will leave fp day. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. zappos trying to celebrate leap year. people can wait four years to decide if they will keep or return an item. that is only for items that you by tomorrow. disneyland will be opened 24 hours tomorrow. retailers staples has a savings event with 29 offers. items ranging from paper to laptops. some boy is giving away free cookie with any free-- sub

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 6:08. why your morning orange juice could soon tastes more like water. we will explain why. funeral onehouston's of the private. -- will now be private. >> details of the dangers found in some of your favorite make up. what it could contain. >> valentine's day is over. wedding season is just around the corner. >> we're checking on your morning commute. some closures in parkville and some closures in parkville and on the south side of the >> good morning. 11 news continues with live view on the skycam. we will talk about the pleasant weather before the next storm. we're previewing a weather expo that is happening next weekend in baltimore. this is the time of year. here comes wedding season. you're the manager here. you're the head sponsor of this event. this is an intimate expo. >> so many great adventures that are local here and in pasadena at we do push shop local, so we thought this was a good chance to showcase the local vendors in pasadena and surrounding areas. >>

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the fact that you're going to a then the machine -- >> jane king has the bloomberg business report. hi, jane. >> good morning. the most anticipated public offering since google. facebook has chosen morgan stanley to be their underwriters and they are expected to file the paperwork today. they plan to raise $5 billion through the sale but it could be more. facebook its oversight, according to one -- facebook is over hyped. >> that would be 25 times revenue and that does not happen. linkedin was about 11 times revenue. google was only 15 times revenue. i do not understand people rushing to buy in at 25 times. >> facebook is still one of the biggest ipo's this year. a mixed close yesterday. the dow and s&p pulling back. business activity cooling off in january. investors are eyeing amazon. reported sales were missing analysts' estimates. the kindle fire is the most was for product on amazon since its introduction 17 weeks ago. i'm jane king reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. b

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> thank you. at the pentagon is withholding payments to lockheed martin. for those stories, let's join jane king in the bloomberg business report this morning. >> employment among younger americans near a 64-year low. president obama may have problems with that group that voted for him. just 54% of that demographic held a job at the end of last year. futures indicating a slightly positive start. we'll hear from ben bernanke as he delivers his semiannual testimony. that is one thing we will be watching today. the dow closed above 13,000 mark. we have some strong numbers on consumer confidence. a setback for lockheed martin. payments of about $1 million a month will be withheld from their aeronautics division. this puts pressure on them to correct deficiencies and accounting. the money will be paid once the deficiencies are fixed. we have for about apple's ipad 3. apple will be holding a product unveiling in san francisco on march 7. features a picture of a ipad screen and

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. apple is gearing up for a huge event next week. a new hotel chain will help keep you untracked. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. do you tend to slack off on your fitness routine when you're on the road? a new concept next year to help you out. a brand that will have hypoallergenic sheets and spacious rooms to work out an healthier food options. you may see eight weight bench at the foot of the bed -- you may see a weight bench at the foot of the bed. stock closing above the key 13,000 level for the first time since 2008. the dow is on track for as long as rally since april. the bloomberg maryland index rising with some help from jos. a. bank. heirs of apple rallying -- shares of apple rallying. a big product launch next week. official invitations were sent out that said we have something you have to see. anticipation is building for what apple has in store. i'm jane king. >> are you ok, carlotta? 40 degrees on tv hill. >> serra called la the la

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showed a mother how easy it is to break into her child's computer through spy where, through using an e-mail how easy it is for a predator to turn on the video camera in her child's computer in her child's bedroom. it really stunned her. sending money e-mail that was opened allowed anyone to gain access to that computer. every parent needs to see this to know how to stop this. we actually interviewed two child sex offenders to try to see how they see things. what was stunning to me is the extent to which they still justified what they did even though they had served time for their crimes and admitted their crimes, they still, in their own minds, kind of justified it. >> a disturbing situation definitely. a lot of parents will want to get some insight on this, especially ways parents can keep their kids safe, especially on line. thank you so much, anderson. we will see your show today at four o'clock. >> then make sure you keep it here and stay with us for abc 7 news >> to 95:00 we have a big announcement about one -- tonight at 5:00, we have of big announcement about alex trip back and washi

send us an e-mail? we'll answer it after the show on our website. we also post trade updates too. do check it out. here's what's coming up next. >>> so maybe it wasn't a swish. nikky headed higher, but with time left on the shot clock, how will they save the trade? find out when "options action" returns. >>> time for pump up the volume? find out when "options action" returns. >>> time for pump up the voluwi? find out when "options action" returns. >>> time for pump up the volume. the names that were heating thup the sizzle index this week. this name got hot 100 years ago after offering a corny way to start your day. on thoughts of recent acquisition is no small potatoes. who is it? the answer when "options action" returns. >>> where were options traders pumping up the volume? over 18 times the daily trade volume. time for total recall where they look back at a trade not winning or losing. so far they got the direction wrong. but they haven't lost much money. here's the reason why. on "options action," it's as iconic as this logo. just risk less so you can make more. that's what mi

shoot us an e-mail or tweet us at willie geist 1 and let us know why you're awake now or you can do whatick jagger does and text the word awake followed by your response to 622639. we'll read the best responses later in the show. the next 30 minutes will be your cram session for this wednesday, ash wednesday, february 22nd. there's a lot going on today, including new details out of syria where the fighting has claimed two journalist's lives including one american. we'll have the latest on that. plus, controversy at the brit music awards. we'll show you what happened when adele's acceptance speech for album of the year went on too long for the producers' taste. first, let's get to the news live at 5:30 a.m. here at 30 rock in new york city. >>> the republican presidential field is heading to arizona today to square off in one last debate before tuesday's primaries in michigan and arizona. it's been noorlly a month since the candidates last shared a stage. and nbc news marist poll showed mitt romney and rick santorum in a statistical tie among michigan voters. ron paul and newt gingrich tr

send us an e-mail. we'll answer it in our one-on-one web extra after the show. you'll also find a lot of ilgs material there as well. check it out. here's what's coming up next. >>> looks like they're flying high. last week they made a 3wu8ish bet on priceline. with money still on the line, what will these jet setters do? find out when "options action" returns. >>> time for pump up the volume. the names that were heating up index sizzles this week. this business is in the business of curing what ails you. a new obesity drug could be soon for sale. who is it? the answer when "options action" returns. >>> where were investors pumping up the volume this week? vivus. >>> welcome back to "options action." time for the upside call where we take a look back on our winning trades. last week khouw and carter made a call on priceline. the stock has only moved a little, but they've made a lot. and here's how. on "options action," we only have one policy when it comes to price. risk less, you can make more. that's exactly what khouw and carter did on their bullish bet on pr

send us an e-mail. we'll answer it in our one-on-one web extra after the show. you'll also find a lot of educational material there as well. check it out. here's what's coming up next. >>> looks like they're flying high. last week they made a bullish bet on priceline. with money still on the line, what will these jet setters do? find out when "options action" returns. >>> time for pump up the volume. the names that were heating up index sizzles this week. this business is in the business of curing what ails you. a new obesity drug could be soon for sale. who is it? the answer when "options action" returns. there's nothing worse than going to the post office and waiting in line. i don't have to leave my desk and get up and go to the post office anymore. [ male announcer ] with stamps.com, you can print real u.s. postage for all your letters and packages. it gives you the exact amount of postage you need the instant you need it. can you print only stamps? no. first class. priority mail. certified. international. and the mailman picks it up. i don't leave the shop

. >> reporter: the group did send us an e-mail saying its refunded her and it's investigating her claims. the company didn't respond to our questions about the other complaints. bottom line you shouldn't have to pay to get a job or help someone else get one. >> if you have a complaint call us. >> all right. thank you. >> ask for cash probably something wrong. >> yeah. >> big red flag. >> all right. we don't have any redding warning wags but we have rain. >> in the move january we only had five rainy days, normally we have 11 and we started off very dry. now we have fired up the radar. let's get down to business so you can plan on when the rain will arrive at your home. we take a look at our radar sweep. what i have done here dialed up the mountain -- high definition radar but i called on the national weather service. i'm -- the reason i did that is because they are closer to the coast so we are picking up the leading edge here of the v irga. we are starting to see moderate rain showers as well. layers of clouds streaming overhead at that hour. where the temperatures today topped off 61 k

got a question, send us an e-mail. we'll answer it right after the show on our website. we also post trade updates there as well. so you got to check this out. here's what's next. >>> talk about brewing profits in just a week. dan's tripled his money since his bullish bet on green mountain coffee and there's more left in the trade. find out how he did it when "options action" returns. >>> time for pump up the volume. the names that were heating up the sizzle index this week. this chemical manufacturer is named for the peachy state. they're a growing name in the vinyl and chlorine business. and now everyone's in the pool. options traders made a splash betting the bidding will buoy the stock price. who is it? >>> where were options traders pumping up the volume this week? georgia gulf. 19 times its average daily volume. >>> welcome back to "options action." time for the upside call. we take a look back on our winning trades. last week dan woke up, smelled the coffee and said time to get back into green mountain. he was able to brew up instant profits with a trade that put

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