us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think mitt romney's bet remarks will hurt him? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. former football team has run roughshod over the ravens. the ravens stampeded over the baltimore colts. the ravens were better -- the defense swarmed over colts quarterback dan orlovsky. keith mills will have sports. facebook helps police locate somebody's inside a home. >> how demonstrators along the west coasts plan to shut down ports. >> this is southbound 95 at 32. a cold commute. a cold commute. make >> welcome back. 5:09. much colder in the suburbs. temperatures in the teens and low 20's with plenty of frost. 18 in parkton and frederick. 32 in annapolis. in the city would near the water, it is usually much warmer. a mixture of sun and clouds. we will make it up to 46 this afternoon. we'll come back and check the seven-day forecast back to the weekend. >> a facebook post leads police to three bodies. a man status said he would kill two people and himself and gave an address where the bodies could be found. a woman called police. the bodies were found. two 19-year-olds

e-mthe number one.deen was that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> very interesting question this morning. >> stan stovall is my choice. >> i'm still waiting. >> 4:37. jerry sandusky arrested again. >> a standoff inside a burning home. what police are saying about >> welcome back. 41 degrees. if you're looking for the snow, no snow last night. the roads are fine. no weather problems expected today. it is a little windy. 38 degrees but it feels like it is in the 20's. mostly sunny skies today. snow showers possible in the mountains. we will come back and check the seven-day forecast. >> a very bizarre ending to a dramatic stand off in washington state. police are trying to figure rep what happened to a man who shot at police from inside his burning home. the shooting lasted for at least 90 minutes. they do not believe the man has escaped from the home but they have not found his body. jerry sandusky is behind bars this morning. he was arrested for a second time this morning on new charges of sex abuse. he met all the alleged victims thr

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. 52 degrees on tv hill. it turns out those arguments you have with your teenager are accomplishing something positive. >> we have cleared that accident in harford county. >> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:40. 58 degrees outside. the very first day of winter. there are some colder temperatures. a cold front is making its way through the area. 49 at the airport. 48 in hagerstown. we will see temperatures drop down a couple more degrees as we head towards sunrise. watch out for some fog. fog will be an issue. expect temperatures in the 40's this morning. partly sunny skies. highs in the upper 50's once again. temperatures 15 degrees above normal. this will change as we head towards the holiday weekend. we will talk about the approaching cold air when we come back with the seven-day forecast. >> your preference for salty food may be as a result of what to eight as an infant. those given salty food as an infant were more likely to solve the food as preschoolers. too much sodium can lead

e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are your holiday plans? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> a survey projected 20% of american results will receive a lousy gift this holiday season. some advice about avoid being the one in five. giftse reaction to most de this year will be like this. up to 49 million americans will get what can be called a lousy gift. >> the things that are ugly or did not fit. >> consumer reports conducted the survey. lousy guess of what retailers are preparing for a flood of returns -- lousy gifts. >> consumers need to be properly prepared for returns, starting with the obvious. >> if you're giving a gift, getting a receipt. >> do not be offended by it tighter return rules this year. with electronics, think before ripping in open come up to help avoid restocking fees. consider your favorite charity for the destination for your not to favorite gift. >> if people get a gift they do not like, donate it. >> that is what nearly one in five americans plan to do with a gift they do not want. >> 5:27. 45 degrees on tv hill. a pair of thrill seekers

e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. should maryland abolished the death penalty? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morning commute. we're looking very nice. we have no problem spots to report. 12 minutes on the outer loop west side. eight minutes on 895 between the harbor tunnel on the north side. this is the topside of the beltway at harford road. you can see the outer loop is creeping in volume. this is 95 north of 100 in howard county. moving just fine. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. off to a cloudy start. a new storm system is approaching from the west. we will reach a high of 59. you will run into slow going along the east coast if you are traveling for the holidays. smooth sailing in and out of dallas. so and blowing snow in denver could cause some delays. the biggest problems will be in her.east with the what weathet t that is the latest on the forecast. >> with the first race in the republ

us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what will you remember most about this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercoolerltv.com. >> a heartwarming story at of colorado this morning. a family was burglarized. they had all their christmas presents stolen. calls from viewers began pouring in. viewers may enough donations to replace the $700 in guess gifts stolen. >> they made it. >> the station collected $5,200 in cash donations from viewers and that was also given to the family. >> soldiers in atlanta shipped off for afghanistan on christmas day. several soldiers are leaving for another tour of duty in afghanistan. volunteers went out of their way to make their last few hours at home as relaxing as possible. returning to the war effort is just part of what they signed up to do. >> i have to do that to provide for my family. >> this is my job. this is what i signed up to do. >> we invite you to honor the military people in your life. you can share photos and see them at wbaltv.com. click on u local. a lot of heroes. 5:26. the police department switched back to their old emergency dispatch system in anne ar

us to our water cooler question of the day. what are your reflections in light of the passing of ron smith? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> police are looking for the person responsible for shooting a man. this happened just outside of nordstrom's. rob roblin is live with the latest. >> police have not identified the victim and not arrested a suspect. we do know that it happened yesterday evening and it happened in the parking lot of nordstrom's outside a service entrance. a number of gunshots and the man was shot and killed. after police arrived, they roped off the area and closed thurmont and they went inside the mall looking for suspects, canvassing the entire mall. no arrests were made. >> they immediately went inside the mall and began canvassing the entire mall, looking for somebody who may look panicked or suspicious. >> at this point, police have not arrested anyone and they have not released the name of the person who was shot here in towson yesterday evening. rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> two shooting victims turned up in baltimore city. police are not releasing much information. when incident h

e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. what are your holiday plans? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. does the mint hot chocolate make me cool? not really. the new mint hot chocolate from dunkin' donuts. grab the cool sensation of mint today. ♪ oh, what fun it is to... get in the spirit with dunkin's holiday coffees and lattes. try peppermint mocha, gingerbread, or new cinnamon swirl today. >> new zealand is recovering from another earthquake. on thursday, christchurch was rattled by a earthquake. malls and buildings were evacuated. the epicenter of the quake was 16 miles from the city. scientists say the latest earthquake could be an aftershock. six pandas are learning how to live in the wild. they were chosen to participate in programs that simulate the natural environment. they will be returned to an area with other giant pandas and red pandas. there are a threat to 12 in captivity -- 312 in captivity. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morn

to prevent dog attacks from happening in our community? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. an upgrade to area water meters is in the work and it could save them some money. 12,000 of the automatic readings water meters will be phased out at will be replaced with new sidewalk meters. will give customers a true reading and eliminate estimated bills. people will be contacted when the new meters are installed. >> president obama says the middle-class deserves a break. kate amara is in washington with more. >> president obama is stepping up pressure on congress to renew a popular tax cut that is about to run now. president obama travels to kansas' to lay out an economic theme we are expected to hear echo throughout the campaign season. >> now is the time to step on the gas and to keep growing the economy, to keep creating jobs and to keep giving working americans the boost they need. >> the president is pressuring congress -- >> if congress fails to renew the tax cut, the average family will see a tax hike of about $1,000 a year. >> with just a few days left, the bat

to relieve stress, or is it something that causes you stress? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> i'm in the more stressed category. a lot to do and not a lot of time. 45 degrees on tv hill. e-books are popular but physical books are making a comeback. >> caught on tape being naughty. two teens trashing a christmas display. >> this is northbound 83 at shawan road. sarah was a closer look at traffic. >> welcome back. mostly cloudy but dry in baltimore. we will make it into the 50's this afternoon. we should get through the morning commute without rain. may 40's out west. 42 in taneytown. -- may 40's out west. mostly cloudy skies. a slight chance for some rain around lunchtime. high temperature of 55. we'll come back and check the seven-day forecast. >> thank you. a bizarre car accident in tennessee is caught on tape. a woman was running into a store and it was followed by a pickup truck. the driver was chasing the woman after a domestic dispute. he got out of the vehicle and stole an suv which he crashed into a bread truck. he was taken to hospital in critical condit

us to our water cooler question of the day. are you more optimistic about the economy for 2012? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. exelon and consolation energy merger is back in the spotlight -- constellation energy. ellen braitman has this morning's bloomberg report. >> bankamerica has agreed to pay $335 million to resolve allegations of racial discrimination. they allegedly disqualified against hispanic borrowers on home loans. they say the lender charge more than 2 under thousand minority borrowers higher rates -- 200,000. jobs are back in focus. stocks had a mixed run yesterday. the dow and s&p were up. a slight gain on the bloomberg maryland index. best buy has several customers who bought items on there website and they are complaining that their orders were canceled at the last minute. best buy says they cannot fill them because of overwhelming demand. some items were ordered as far back as black friday leaving customers empty handed. 40% of american adults lie and say they forgot your guest at home when they did not buy you anything at all. that is business at the new york stock exchange. i'm

use of all mobile devices while driving? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> demonstrators say tuesday morning's evacuation was the beginning of a long fight. they have called a meeting outside mckeldin square. authorities say no arrests were made. protests plan to stay in vacant housing in the city. >> this is just a start. there will be occupations that will be popping up around town. this is just -- last night was the beginning. this moving into phase two. >> officials denied the request for a permit to continue their protest in the plaza. demonstrators have been at the site since the beginning of october. the scene was not so peaceful in essex. an officer was forced to pepper spray students in order to break up a fight. authorities say one of the student is charged with assaulting a police officer and disrupting school activities. >> it is crazy. people were running around and yelling. >> i was already in the office because i was in a fight. >> police are looking for a second student involved in the fight. >> the latest on washington and you

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the former baltimore football team has run roughshod over their former successors. the ravens beat the colts. the ravens offense ran and passed at will and the defense swarmed over colts quarterback dan orlovsky. keith mills love more coming up in sports -- keith mills will have more in sports. >> to pick up a $99 tablet -- how quickly ebay sold out. >> keeping an eye on the ports this morning. controversy.n a >> we are talking about the kibble connection. >> volume continues to build around the area. we'll check in live picture of we'll check in live picture of guys... [ female announcer ] pillsbury cinnamon rolls with cinnabon cinnamon are an irresistible sunday morning idea. nothing calls them to the table faster. sunday morning ideas made easy. [ younger brother ] oh, do you want it? yeah. ok, we'll split it. [ female announcer ] made fresh, so light... ...buttery and flaky... this is half. that is not half. guys i have more. [ female announcer ] do you have enough crescents?

us to our water cooler question of the day. what was your favorite gift given or gift received this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. a shopper's paradise. the mall of america turned into it rietveld nightmare. nine people arrested after a violent fights broke out. it was caught on tape. >> this dramatic video that one person put on youtube showing juvenile is throwing chairs at each other and getting into fistfights. police officers were shown with their guns drawn. this was in response to early rumors of shots possibly fire. there were a series of fights around the mall. five juveniles and adults were arrested. security arrested four additional people. >> we had up to 10 reports of fights. we wanted to reduce the volume of people in the mall and see if we could push the people that were causing the problems. >> people were confronting each other. nobody was even around. >> how many people? >> 50. >> stores were closing down and the gates are going up. we were being pushed away. >> nuts. >> that was. they need to go for a hike outside. >> get some exercise. 6:08. still ahead, create a better life. pink

us to our water cooler question of the day. what will you remember most about this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercoolerltv.com. >> it looks like more people are using their five finger discount to get those holiday gifts this year. shoplifting is up 6% this year. experts blamed higher jobless rates and lower wages for the increase. huge holiday crowds make it easier for some people to slip something under their coats. at least 800,000 drivers will require assistance this holiday season. they will remove at least 100,000 sets of keys from locked vehicles. 800,000 calls is still a small percentage of the population. stocks are closed today. but business and money never sleeps. cali carlin has more in the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. nearly half of u.s. adults are optimistic that 2012 will be better for their finances. part of the optimism may stem from the fact that many people plan to make financial changes like cutting back on eating out or go to the movies and using more coupons. 80% of americans will not focus on financial planning in their new year's resolution. this lack of focus is

us to our water cooler question of the day. how do you plan to ring in the new year? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> verizon wireless customers may see a new charge on their bills in the new year. some think the company is calling a convenience fee. will charge a new -- they iftwill charge a new $2 fee you pay by credit card. the fixed-rate mortgages may be creeping back up. the average rate has increased by 0.04%. the rates last week were the lowest averages on record dating back to the 1950's. are some quirky ideas about how to spend new year's eve. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. however like to watch a sardine drop in the main -- which like to watch a sardine drop in maine? watch watermelons drop in indiana? lows of the topics of the quirkiest new year's destination. las vegas expecting near record clouds as people plan clubs to see stevie wonder and the car- kardashians. stocks rebounded yesterday. stanley black & decker helping the bloomberg maryland index yesterday. verizon among yesterday's gainers afterward its wireless unit will start charging $

use of all mobile devices while driving? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> occupy baltimore protesters say they are not going away. they gathered outside city hall on tuesday night to discuss plans to recover some of the items left behind after police force them out of the square. >> this is just the start. there will be occupations that will be popping up around town. this is just -- last night was not the end, just the beginning. it is time to move into phase two. >> protesters say they plan to stay in vacant housing around the city. representatives from the mayor's office say they are open to discuss permits for future protests. >> a state lawmaker is getting out of the tavern in business days before his brother goes on trial for operating an illegal gambling operation. the delicate and as family sold a liquor license back in november. his brother and two customers face misdemeanor charges for making illegal payoffs on video game machines at the restaurant. >> a student is facing criminal charges of finding a fight essex. a police officer h

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the usual frenzy of christmas shopping was thrown into chaos last night as shots were fired outside of nordstrom killing one man. rob roblin joins us live from outside the towson town center with the latest on the search for the gunmen. >> it was a frightening experience. happened around 6:20 in the parking lot outside of nordstrom off thurmont avenue -- fairmont avenue. the victim has not been identified and police have not arrested anyone and they don't have a suspect in this case. >> they immediately went inside the mall, began canvassing the entire mall, looking for someone who may look panicked or suspicious. >> police did not arrest anyone. they don't have a suspect in this case. they don't know if this was robbery or whether the person who shot this individual knew the victim. we know so little at this point as this investigation continues. rob roblin, wbal-tv 11 news. >> police are called to investigate a pair shootings in southwest baltimore that they say are related. pol

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. >> this was the scene in san francisco as firefighters battled a blaze. the flames broke out on thursday and spread quickly. it took more than 150 firefighters three hours to get this fire under control. two people were treated for injuries. no word on what sparked that fire. residents in georgia are debris left behind by a possible tornado. officials are working to secure several damaged buildings. are working to restore residents in that area. 6:41. 45 degrees on tv hill. after the break, a look of the stories you need to know about before starting your day. >> we will have a live look outside at the major roadways. >> skies will be clearing out across the baltimore area. temperatures are turning colder. stay tuned for the details in >> welcome back to 11 news today. 6:44. the damage suffered by the washington monument during the earthquake makes it vulnerable to rain. water could enter through deep cracks on the upper floors. the monument is 127 years old. don edwards i

us to our water cooler question of the day. which celebrity would you most like to have over for dinner? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. mindy says she is not available. >> i'm all booked up. you could have your hamburger your way and now you could have your drink your way. burger king will install coca- cola freestanding machine. it offers more than 100 drink flavors and features a touch screen menu. starbucks launched an app that allows customers to make mobile payments. they said millions of people have downloaded this app. customers find mobile a faster and easier way to pay. very convenient. >> the nfl is turning to disney with help for the superbowl. jane king has the bloomberg business report. good morning to you. >> hello. let's talk about europe. a big european summit the kicks off today. the leaders include tim geithner. one analyst says investors will be hanging on to the words of many policy makers in the next 48 hours. futures are a little lower but cautious. j.p. morgan chase not doing so hot when it comes to giving customers mortgage modifications. chase has the worst record of the major bank

us to our water cooler question of the day. how have you been saving up for this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercoolercom. >> jay-z is turning to wall street for help. jane king has the bloomberg business report. tgif. >> happy friday to you. interesting to hear a story about walmart.'s wi possible bribery overseas. finding did not reveal which country this may have occurred in. there is a probe. europe is still very much on our mind. this is a fluid situation. futures are a little higher but still quiet. it plunged yesterday -- markets plunged yesterday. boeing facing competition for a drone program. they have received at least to enter 50 million orders -- 250 million. twitter is redesigning its side making it five times as fast. they are hoping to make it more attractive for advertisers. having scrolling list of messages at the top and you can expect to see those changes in the next few weeks. let me know if you think twitter needs to make changes. you can tweet me. >> we were talking about gift cards earlier. there is a list of the most wanted gift cards. >> they are huge, even more than last year

us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think congress should impose a tax on sales made online? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 36 degrees on tv hill. two planes catch fire after colliding. >> and allow overt drug trafficking scheme. a tunnel found between mexico and the u.s. >> welcome back. 5:10. that is a live shot of 95 at 32. it is rather mild in town. it cools off away from the city. close to freezing up near the pennsylvania line. 31 in taneytown. 37 at the airport. lots of sunshine today. we will make it up to 53 this afternoon. >> a light plane crashed and hit an unoccupied aircraft in seattle. the plane was departing when it veered right and hit another aircraft. both planes caught fire. passengers on board were treated for cuts and scratches. new details about an lobber drug toddle -- you details about an elaborate drug tunnel. even had an elevator. 32 tons of marijuana were seized. aggressive enforcement have left mexican drug cartels desperate. >> a cake, the longest christmas cake ever. it was baked this week in shanghai. 3,504 feet long. it was created by 80 cooks. 150 staff membe

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.como matter what you are sending in the mail, it all comes down to the packaging. they test different packing options. they consider temperature and altitude. you can now order christmas tree online instead of going to the tree lots. some major retailers are offering live trees on their website. online sales represent just a fraction of country purchases. mind your manners this holiday season. it can relieve the inner santa most of us have. >> ways to release stress -- relieve stress. >> i bring a box of chocolates. >> tips are not necessary. remember that the holidays are stressful for those hired to help you. >> the more you can ease their job, the more they will think you. >> watching your mobile matters during the holidays. practically everybody has a smart phone handy. >> people see other americans use their mobile devices badly about five times a day. i think that number gets worse at the holidays. >> not everybody wants to be listening to your phone conversations. when you are thro

to your personal information and your browsing history when you use your smart phone? 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. this time yesternight things were backed up on the beltway. sarah will check on the roads. >> a hometown hero shines. keith mills will join us with his story plus a preview of this weekend's ravens-browns match up. >> 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. right now we're checking out fine. no incidents to report. we're checking the speech center on the outer loop. 26 miles per hour at liberty. the inner loop is moving well up towards the j.f.x. as far as traffic on 70 come that is looking good in towards the beltway. the key bridge looks good. 58 miles per hour on southbound 95 as you make your way through howard county. a quick live look at some of our cameras. this is harford road. out of the traffic is starting to build. those delays falling into place. this is 95 at the beltway southwest. everything running smoot

us to our water cooler question of the day. you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 61 degrees on tv hill. virginia tech appeals how much they're being ordered to pay. they're being ordered to pay. >> the abrupt pre fiber one. almost tastes like one of jack's cereals. uh, forgot jack's cereal. [ jack ] what's for breakfast? uh, try the number one! i've never heard of that. [ wife ] it's great. it's a sweet honey cereal, you'll love it. yeah, this is pretty good. are you guys alright? yeah. [ male announcer ] half a days worth of fiber. not that anyone has to know. fiber beyond recognition. fiber one. >> welcome back. 5:09. temperatures around 60 degrees on this wednesday morning. there will be some rain today. let's check hd doppler. most of the heavy rain is south around d.c., but it is moving north. that is heavy rain down around washington. the rain it will pick up in intensity. a flood watch is in effect. temperatures starting out near 60. we will drop into the 50's and and maybe into the 40's by the time the drive home from work. it could be calle

us to our water cooler question of the day. how do you plan to ring in the new year? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> verizon wireless plans to charge some of its customers for the privilege of paying their bills. they will charge a new $2 convenience fee to those paying online or over the phone. verizon said will not apply to automatic credit card payments. fixed mortgage rates will end the year above record lows. the average on 30 year homeowners has increased to 3.955%. less week's rate with the lowest dating back to the 1950's. the average on 50 year fixed mortgage rose to 3.42%, a record low. >> american airline shares are getting grounded. now maybe a good time to apply for a job at the bag. jane king has the bloomberg business report. the last day of trading for the year. >> what a year it has been. if you're looking for a job, you might try applying any bank. the number of tellers has jumped almost 30%. banks are opening inew branches in some places like grocery stores. online travel companies will continue to hurt job prospects for travel agents. american airlines shares getti

to raise revenue for student activities? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. a minnesota woman is a thankful following a kind act that fits the season of giving. we have more. >> it is the type of story that evade the news all too often. for this woman, it is the rarity of such an occurrence that makes her all the more speechless. >> its a, by surprise. totally by surprise. >> while standing in the checkout line, she was approached by two women asking if you would like a coupon for purchases. >> and i said, yes it would, thank you. she began to cry. informed and better husband just passed away. >> i just lost my husband on monday. he turned around and give me a big hug and said, i'm sorry for your loss. >> the story does not end there. other active kindness had taken place. >> the cashier at next to me tell me that somebody had paid for stuff. >> that is what took her breath away. >> for him to give me a hug, was wonderful. but to have my things pay for, that was more. >> they hope to spread the word. >> i wanted to thank you so very much and wish

us to our water cooler question of the day. how have you been saving up for this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. jay-z turning to wall street for help. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. if you do not know to give that certain someone, choose a gift card. a site is out with the list with the most wanted cars. topping the list is walmart, target, and amazon. mcdonald's and exxon landed in the top 30. if courts are more for than sweaters and electronics -- gift cards are more for than sweaters and electronics. leaders will meet to continue working on a major deal. there was a hit on stocks yesterday. the bloomberg maryland index lower on losses for t. rowe price. jay-z is holding two concerts' in february to raise money for his scholarship foundation. he says the scholarships are aimed at those at wall street. tickets will be between $500 and $125. >> mindy will buy a table of 10. 29 degrees on tv hill. >> keith mills has details on last night's steelers win. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta

us to our water cooler question of the day. do you feel that a mother nursing in public is socially acceptable? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> as many as 120 sears and kmart stores will close. the closings will generate around $170 million in inventory sales. the company has more than 4000 stores throughout the united states and canada. no word if any baltimore-area stores will be affected. sales of paper savings bonds will end on december 31. the move was announced back in july in hopes of increasing the number of electronic transactions. series ee and i will be made available for purchase. those holding paper saving bonds can continue to redeem them at financial institutions. >> you could be in for a rude surprise at the pump. thank you, jane. we will see you at 6:15 for your next report. is live with the new york stock exchange. >> good morning. higher gas may be on the way. crude oil futures are rising to more than $100 a barrel. they said iran will block the strait of hormuz. there is some good news for drivers. the number of fatal motor vehicle crashes is that the lowest level in more than 60 years. that

us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think congress should impose a tax on sales made online? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> andy harris is endorsing newt gingrich in the republican presidential primary in maryland. he says harris will co-chair gingrich's maryland team. maryland voters will have to the poll in april. >> 6;09. 36 degrees on tv hill -- 6:09. you take plenty of precautions against your home computers. what about your smart phone? >> it looks like the weather will stay pretty quiet over the next several days. >> we're keeping tabs on the major roads. major roads. we will update you on any >> welcome back. it is much cooler in the northern and western suburbs. this is a live shot at 625 at putty hill road. nothing going on weather-wise this morning. that is a good thing. 37 at the airport. 32 in parkton. up near the pennsylvania line, you may have some frost on your windshield. we will see plenty of sunshine. the nearest cloud cover is up near state college in pennsylvania. we will wind up with mostly sunny skies. there could be some cloud cover at north and west of baltimore. the

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 6:09. 40 degrees on tv hill. shoplifting is on the rise. >> a celebration ends in horror as more than a dozen fans art seriously injured. >> a woman claims she was manhandled by the tsa. >> ava marie live that the hunt valley town center. coming up, not too late for you to select an angel. >> we're dealing with some thick fog. we will update you on which we will update you on which accidents to >> good morning. 11 news continues with a live view of 95 southbound. we have quite a bit of fog this morning. overall, we're looking for dry conditions. first we'll talk about the weather. i'm live at the fork valley town center -- fort valley town center. we are talking about the angel tree. >> parents placed down what the child would like. imagine anything a child would like. all the things that children would like. >> you are asking for a clothing item or an outfit. >> that is a need. toys are the most important thing. but also by an alphabet for the kids -- but also by an outfit for th

us to our water cooler question of the day. what was your favorite gift given or gift received this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. police are investigating the vehicle bregenz after police say two -- after police say two people were using bolt cutters. thieves spoiled christmas for one baltimore family. their home was ransacked on christmas eve and the suspects also took their wedding rings. the thieves probably busted open the basement window to get access to their home. >> our hope had been broken into. our bedroom had been ransacked. all of our children's christmas gifts had been taken underneath the tree, except for one. our televisions were gone and the game systems were gone. >> i could not protect my family or take care of my family. i just felt hurt. >> the family is not looking for any handouts. if you have any information, please call baltimore city police. 8 soldier is shot at his home -- a soldier is shot at his own welcome home party. so far looking pretty good here. will check on the rest of the major roads he >> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:02. this is it live view of downtown. 41 d

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. you may know that kinetic energy is the energy an object has because of motion. a former police officer discovered a way to harness that energy and use it to reduce fuel costs for trucking companies. >> i was working on something else and my wife suggested that i put that on the semitrucks. i thought that were perfect. >> he invented a way to use the kinetic energies of the semi trucks to keep their cargo callold. >> this powers up to the refrigeration unit. >> the tires turned the gears he invented and that is the only power needed to run a generator in the casement of the trailer. that is different from current trailers. >> it is costly. fuel is going up. >> we get run this without fossil fuels. >> 63 billion pounds of carbon dioxide will be saved by not using diesel to run the refrigeration unit, it is estimated. >> they agreed they would like to look into it, the testing of it and then build it. >> we tested their prototype by powering a light. when it is not on, the energy is st

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> have you made a resolution yet? 5:10. 28 degrees on tv hill. a baby formula recall that is now expanding. >> hundreds of people in baltimore city without a job. this is traffic on 95 in perryville. looking pretty good at the moment. it's the perfect time to find great deals on the 4g lte devices you love. like the droid bionic by motorola for $199.99. or the pantech breakout for $49.99. our lowest price ever. get the technology you love, on the network you deserve. and for a limited time, get twice the data for the same low price. verizon. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> time to check your morning commute. it has not been bad this week in terms of volume. one problem on the southwest side. some police activity to watch for. a little bit ciy in rosedale -- icy in rosedale. still looking good on the west side outer loop, 55 around baltimore national pike. 52 on 95 approaching 32. b-w parkway in good shape. this is 95 at 222. no delays down towards the tyd

to raise revenue for student activities? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 6:09. 27 degrees on tv hill. some good news for job-seekers. >> jerry sandusky faces some of his accusers in court today. >> with things do come to those who wait, especially when it comes to free shipping. >> ava marie live at the inner harbor outside the power plant, running an incredibly holiday show. show. it is a must-hi. welcome to car. hi. i was on carmax dot com and i think i found the one. great car. and i think, it's right over there... (sighes)... finding your perfect car is easy at carmax because we carry only the highest quality used vehicles. and at carmax dot com, you can choose from nearly 30 thousand cars with most available for transfer to the store nearest you. so come find the one for you today... at carmax. busy day! yes it is! >> good morning. we're giving you a live view downtown of the skycam. 37 degrees downtown. that is not far from where i am. i am live outside the power plant. we're getting a sneak peek of the beautifully light show they have

us to our water cooler question of the day. you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> i will tell you all about it. gasoline prices continue to fall. ellen braman has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. more americans are getting more comfortable filling out there is virtual cartt. $31 billion. more shoppers waiting for their gift to arrive on their doorstep as the christmas day approaches. europe still very much front and center. there will be a conference call between prime ministers to discuss additional funding. we're seeing u.s. futures higher. a mixed close on friday. they may cut ratings of other european countries. although makers -- auto makers may rev up discounts. gm, ford, and chrysler may cut production. now is a good time for hitting the roads for gas reasons. down 15 cents from a month ago. crude and other commodity prices are lower. you're paying $3.70 at the pump. reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. 5:22. 26 degrees on tv hill. the war in iraq is officially over. >> we will have christmas at our house this year. >> a

us to our water cooler question of the day. what's the worst gift you ever received, and what happened to it? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. i have an aunt that took some and from my house -- liked it button holder fixer. two years later, it showed up as my brothers christmas gift. laughed so hard. are you kidding me? 26 degrees on tv hill. diabetic patients been no need to work as much as previously thought. >> planning on kicking the habit of smoking? >> >> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:40. 32 degrees downtown. in the 20's as you head into the suburbs. make sure the kids are bundled up. they will be facing temperatures near freezing. maybe a few clouds into the afternoon. it will be an a day, if i had to give it a grade. are expecting a milder temperatures into the afternoon. i was big on grades growing up. can you tell? >> she is a tough grader. >> diabetics can still be a major health benefit if they worked out 30 minutes a week. >> 8 patients were studied and they completed high-intensity trading's a week. after the intense says, their blood sugar levels were low for 24 hours afterwards. a new study fin

e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. should maryland abolished the death penalty? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> our accident in this city on saratoga street is cleared. an accident >> welcome back to 11 news today. 5:41. 50 degrees outside. we're seeing 40's basically across the state. a better chance for rain. temperatures in the mid 40's to near 50 degrees in this morning with a lot of clouds in the sky. a few showers making their way into montgomery county near dc. a better chance for rain for the bus stop. temperatures will be in the upper 50's. the seven-day forecast when we return. >> canadian researchers have won approval to test an aids vaccine. >> they used a dead virus instead of part of one. the vaccine is promising. doctors say the others have been tested but did not deliver positive results. >> it would be a coup if this reduces the rate of hiv transmission. we have only had a partial success and the whole world is trying to crack this problem. >> this is a very early. >> researchers have three critical trials and the first one begins next month. 46 degrees on tv hil

to you. you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. we will read more of your responses in the next hour and post all of them on the front page of our website, wbaltv.com. what are you ladies doing? >> i have to work. in and iet to sleep and will work the night. >> i will be in frederick and spend it with my family's house. >> my family is coming to my house and we will have a traditional polish holiday. >> they get crazy on christmas morning. >> very exciting. let's go to sports. >> seems like the season is setting up beautifully for the ravens. there is no peyton manning to deal with. the ravens are in line to get a bye. anquan boldin underwent minor knee surgery. the onus now on the rest of the receiving corps. i did not think the extra pressure will hurt. lee evans is playing the role of the third receiver and we do not know what has to give. regardless, all the past catches will rely on anquan boldin for is a veteran vision. >> we will see what to look for. lee is proving that we will stick together and get it done. >>

us to our water cooler question of the day. do you feel that a mother nursing in public is socially acceptable? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. some bad news for those who hate receiving this automated phone calls at home. a new bill could make it legal for businesses to make robocalls to yourself all. we have more on the debate. >> this is a recording from -- >> gear ready to get robocalls on your cell phone if a new bill passes in congress. >> it is an efficiency tool. >> will groups support this. the bill would allow companies to place important informational calls to a mass of consumers all of the same time on their cell phones. >> everything from fraud alerts to product recalls to flight change notifications. >> they would be able to do it without your prior consent. the florida attorney general issued a statement saying the bill violates a person's telephone privacy. >> people who pay by the minute could pay more if this bill goes into affect. >> all the more reason to hang up on this bill. it is a concern for this woman whose husband uses a prepaid phone. consumers would have a chance to opt out of these ca

to it? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the first sand sculpture compotation in indonesia. the first of its kind -- san sculpture competition. the second takes people on its four around the world to london's big ben. 2,400 tons of sand were used to make the sculptures. >> everybody likes to play in the snow. 0 some pandas -- these are some pandas that began the day rolling in the snow. snow is part of their natural environment. altitudes of 5,000 feet, there are only 1000 of them left. they are having a grand old time. >> 26 degrees on tv hill. coming up, answers to our water cooler question of the day. cooler question of the day. >> >> welcome back to 11 news today. search crews have suspended their efforts to find the last of three boaters that fell into the chesapeake bay over the weekend. one boater went under after his cell boat capsized. a man on board was rescued but he died on sunday. a woman was rescued. all three were wearing life jackets when the boat went down. a pretrial hearing of an army privat

us to our water cooler question of the day. should maryland abolished the death penalty? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> occupy baltimore protesters are still trying to make to voices heard. demonstrators say city leaders should work to improve the resources in the area. >> this shopping district is the only center of commerce for this entire area. as you take out resources, this area does not need to lose -- it needs to be uplifted. >> the city evicted demonstrators from their encampment in downtown mckeldin square. >> the fate of their popular payroll tax cut is in doubt this morning. lawmakers were sent home for the holiday after rejecting a temporary fix. kate amara has more. >> this is a holiday standoff that could shrink your paycheck in the new year. lawmakers sent home for the holiday, leaving town in the middle of a stalemate over extending popular payroll tax cut. as expected, house republicans rejected a temporary two-month tax break. >> enough is enough. the arrogance of this place is outstanding. it is unbelievable. >> the gop wants the senate to come back from their holiday.

us to our water cooler question of the day. what's the worst gift you ever received, and what happened to it? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. i'm thinking i'm on the weekend show. the olive garden is looking to boost sales. have more in the bloomberg business report -- have more in the bloomberg business report. >> pour sales for the olive garden -- poor sales for the olive garden. a new ad campaign to kick off in the new year as well as adding more affordable items to the menu. .orton's is being bought the company stairstep mccormick and schmicks seafood restaurant after having terminated an earlier offer. a, and call to discuss the debt crisis -- a teleconference call to discuss the debt crisis. one in three americans has been arrested at least once. that is for anything other than your basic traffic violation. youth with an arrest record face longer periods of unemployment. reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. back to you. >> 26 degrees on tv hill. 6:18. >> the ravens fall apart under the glare of the national spotlight. keith mills will have more. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers.

us to our water cooler question of the day. what will you remember most about this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> it should have been a merry christmas for one marylander. person who holds the winning powerball ticket. officials confirmed that ticket was sold in cecil county. kim dacey is live with more on the story. we're here at work so you know it was not us. >> it is not me. we have no idea who that person is because they have yet to come forward. this is were the winning powerball ticket was sold, wesley's restaurant in cecil county. >> we have been here since 1951. family owned. soon to get to third generation. now have this one, i might be out this fast. >> john said this was the first time at his business has ever had a winning ticket. he/she is about to be $125 million richer. they will get lump-sum of 7 $9 million. the state gets the money as well. a portion will go to the general fund. we still do not know who this mystery winner is. it is possible they have no idea that they have one or they could still be in shock. >> most people take a little longer, couple of weeks,

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> another kind of tragedy in baltimore county after a man is shot to death and the person responsible is still at large. rob roblin is live in towson. >> this morning, they have made no arrests in this case and have no suspect that we know of. the identity of the man shot and killed has not been released. >> five or six gunshots all at once. two or three more gunshots. >> the sound of gunfire outside the towson town center. a man was gunned down just outside of the small. police blocked access to the grudge as detectives searched for the shooter. >> they immediately went inside the mall, began canvassing the entire mall, looking for someone who may look panicked or suspicious. >> investigators failed to arrest anybody after the shooting. shoppers did not find out about the murder until they left and drove past the crime scene. the victim's body was on the crime scene. >> it is shocking because this is my backyard. >> this is a wake-up call that it is not safe. >> it is not clear if

us to our water cooler question of the day. are you more optimistic about the economy for 2012? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercoolerltv.com. why buy thule's this holiday season when you can rent them -- uy toys this holiday season when you can rent them? forget about the legos. kids are looking for high tech these days. >> the man rush is on for the best toys. chris burns plays with toys for a living. we brought our own experts to play time. think abouticking up a tablet built just for them. >> there is one made just for them, the leapfrog. >> it can take stills and record a video. >> the software is designed for kids 4 to 9. >> another is one from v-tech. >> it has a lot of the downloadable apps. >> may be it is time for the first camera. >> it has a traditional lens and takes a video. >> it can handle anything she can throw at it. >> it is kid stuff. >> radio-controlled cars have gotten an upgrade. this one is controlled by light. >> it is 8 red light -- it is 8 red lig a red light. >> it is great for spying around and sue your brother and sister are up to -- and see what your brother and sister are up to. >> thi

to our water cooler question of the day. what will you remember most about this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> a heartwarming storming back as a committee rallies to bring a share to a family after they were burglarized. her fiancee had all their presence stolen. calls began coming in. fuehrer's done enough to replace the $700 in stolen gifts. they were moved by the generosity of strangers. >> in it official again. it makes me realize when we're able to come we have to give back because the station collected $5,200 in additional cash donations for the family from their viewers. >> new parents in missouri had some adorable stocking stuffer. they were given their own stocking to snuggle with. pair that was some cute pajamas and that makes one adorable christmas gift. may be the youngest person in the world to climb the highest mountain on each of the earth's seven continents. the team announced on sunday that jordan had reached the highest peak in an article appeared he did successfully reach the peak of mount everest last year. his father said his son faced temperatures of 25 bel

to prevent dog attacks from happening in our community? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> president obama says the middle class deserves a break. he goes to a small town in kansas today to make his point. kate amara has a preview. >> the president is stepping up pressure to renew a popular tax cut that is about to run out. president obama hits the road today, travels to kansas to lay out an economic theme we're expected to hear echoed throughout the campaign season. >> now is not the time to slam on the breaks. now's the time to step on the gas. now's the time to keep growing the economy, to keep creating jobs, to keep giving working americans the boost that they need. >> the president is pressuring congress to extend a payroll tax cut that expires at the end of the month. >> if congress fails to renew this tax cut before then, that same family will see a tax hike of about $1,000 a year. >> he also wants to renew unemployment benefits that expire at the end of the year. but with just a few days left in the legislative calendar, the battle on capitol hill is

to relieve stress, or is it something that causes you stress? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> if you're hoping for a white christmas in maryland, don't hold your breath. the climate center has listed the probabilities for a white christmas and baltimore's chances do not look good. a tall % chance of a least an inch of snow on the ground, we're ranked 27th of cities in the northeast. a city in new hampshire is rated number 1. pittsburgh has a 34% chance of finding snow on christmas day. >> what do you think, tony? >> i'm thinking this is good. >> 6;10. -- 6:10. >> some scary moments inside an ice rink. >> an unusual sight on the streets of maryland which some say is a ufo. >> ava marie live in dundalk this morning previewing an incredible train garden. incredible train garden. >> good morning. we're back with a live view from the skycam. 48 degrees downtown. a storm system is approaching. i am live this morning at the y. is avenue volunteer fire company. an incredible trained garden. -- an incredible train garden. this is running to the first week of january. >>

an elementary school teacher overreacted by replacing the word "gay" in the christmas carol "deck the halls"? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 6:09. 61 degrees on tv hill. more job losses in the financial industry. >> the chevy volt sparks controversy. >> i'm alive at the shops this morning were what local store has gifts from around the world. >> kind of busy already. several incidents of note. you'll need some extra >> good morning. we're back with a live view from the skycam. 63 degrees. temperatures will be dropping as we go through the day. we'll have rain today. i'm alive at the shops at kenilworth. they are getting ready for the holiday season. they have a lot of unique stores. i'm here with the owners of kascashmere. you guys specializes in items from kashmir. >> this is all done by hand. we have a lot of scarves. >> this is beautiful. >> all this embroidery is done by hand. >> we have stuff from all across the world. this is from africa and this is from brazil. nice gift for the kids. >> you can get some unique gifts for family members. you guys are participating in the shop crawl. you can get a hair