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 being hit by

to birth control in their health care coverage? 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

to ban tattoos or piercings on a public park or schoopool? 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

to restrict people from wearing certain types of clothing, like pajama bottoms, out in public? 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

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. >> soldiers received a warm welcome home yesterday. they hugged troops at the airport. >> this help fill the void. >> we have a son that is stationed out in san diego and we cannot say hello and goodbye, so we're welcome somebody else's son and daughter. hopefully somebody will welcome hours. >> girl scouts passed out copies the troops.kies to >> beef from a lab? creating a hamburger will wear a coat.aing a lab >> debating how much funding school breakfast programs will receive a. >> we have a nice warmup in the seven-day forecast. >> looking pretty good on the major roadways. we will update you on any problems. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. >> it is a cold start. >> it will be up close to 50 this afternoon and then close to 60 later this week. let's look at the current conditions. 45 at the airport. so

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 governors

to ban the players from using social media sites like facebook and twitter? 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

us to our water cooler question of the day. what is your favorite memory of whitney houston? 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

us what your special plans are for valentine's 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 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

to lie about a military medal? 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

to restrict people from wearing certain types of clothing, like pajama bottoms, out in public? 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 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 pox or mea

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 trying to put

to cut back on your super bowl celebrations? 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 responding to the shooting of a man. then

to seeing sunday? 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

us to our water cooler question of the day. what is your favorite memory of whitney houston? 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

to seeing sunday? 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 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

us what your special plans are for valentine's day. 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

an invasion of privacy, or a right for parents? 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

to birth control in their health care coverage? 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

to cut back on your super bowl celebrations? 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

to include table games, like blackjack and roulette? 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

to ban players from using social media sites like facebook and twitter? 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. 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 of contact w

an invasion of privacy, or a right for parents? 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.

to lie about a military medal or is it free speech? 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

to try a hamburger that was grown entirely in a lab? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the italians were seeing orange during this festival. this happened on sunday to reenact the battle of the oranges. they wore medieval costumes. 500 tons of oranges were shipped in to the region. local girls would throw oranges from their balconies and grab the attention of boys. >> how romantic. their parting like it is go and a style in new orleans. marty brought celebrations -- the mardi gras celebration. there'll be plenty of time for music, dancing, drinking, and beads and other things. >> i love how you say that. 6:43. 29 degrees on tv hill. on an accidentng involving an overturned tractor trailer along -- highly in the northbound direction in anne northbound direction in anne arundel county >> welcome back to 11 news today. 6:44. a maryland air meant was killed in africa. 26-year-old julian scholten was killed on saturday when his plane crash on a mission. officials have not set by the plane crashed but it did in counter hostile fire. scientists are working on th

to include table games, like blackjack and roulette? 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. >> 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. back 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. >> 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 this weeken

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-- subway. yester

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 player who is

to either change your bank, or the way you bank? 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

to either change your bank, or the way you bank? 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

to honor celebrities like whitney houston? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the government wants car makers to put the brakes on- board technology to help reduce distracted dialing. drivers are multitasking behind the wheel. new-board technology guidelines that would disable the dash of the vehicle is in motion. only 89,000 people have asked for reviews of their foreclosures. regulators are extending the deadline to july 31. is is part of last year's settlement that managed home loans. more changes to facebook and twitter. more l cost morvets transport their pets on certain airlines. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> starting in march, some troops may have to pay more than $4,000 to transport their pets. we're waiting to see if the dow will hit the 13,000 level. stocks soared yesterday. the dow is sitting near four- year highs. the bloomberg maryland index on the rise. stronger demand with rain showers and overpass guys. it is boosting prices in the area including baltimore gas and electric. you wondered if fate celebrities facebo

to ban displaying tattoos or piercings from a public park or pool? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the king is dead when it comes to certain candy bars. mars inc. says it will stop selling chocolate portions in portions that exceed a certain number of calories. they plan to reduce sodium levels in all products by 25% by the year 2015. i wonder if they will lower the price. the obama administration is asking congress to change the mix of metal that goes into making pennies and nickels. the cost of making a penny is 2.4 cents. the cause of making a nickel is overt 11 cents -- the cost of making a nickel is over 11 cents. york new court may be bad for your health -- your new car may be bad for your help. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> researchers identified more than 275 different chemicals in car interiors and those chemicals include those associated with birth defects. help his car was the honda civic -- the healthiest car was the honda civic. a report due on housing starts which measures how many builders broke ground on new homes and economists expe

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com>> 1 billick company is posting big profits. -- one bailout company is posing big profits. jane king has the bloomberg business report. it is friday. >> happy friday. the recipient of the biggest taxpayer bailout in history is reporting a big jump in profits, a jump of 77%. the government still owns a majority stake in aig. bp may not be all that popular these days but the government sure seems to like it. they have stepped up purchases making it the biggest, oil fuel supplier following the 2010 spill. crude oil futures are back up again, $108 a barrel. we do have some better than expected news from weekly jobless claims and that helped boost stocks yesterday. jane king for wbal-tv 11 news. >> a lot of teenagers are probably thinking, what movie to want to see? maybe get a jump on it. >> except this movie is not coming out until march. sales even eclipsing "twilight." i will tell you what movie that is. >> i am sure we know nothing about it. >> thank you, jane. >> 46 degrees on tv hill

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> there are some benefits to higher gas prices. there are a few upsize to the pain at the pump -- are a few upsides. on the flip side, if you want a more fuel efficient car, get one now. more gift card consensus from the tourism industry. cash mobs -- organizers tweet ba meeting place and they go to the local business with the ringing up atnging least $20 in sales. $20? get out!" free pancake day at ihop. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. the ipa another sign that the ipad 3 may be coming soon. best buy now offering $50 off ipad 2 models. that is a rare move. online shopping expected to grow stronger. we spent more than $200 billion online last year and are expected to shell out $325 billion. jitters in europe after a meeting in mexico said no to more imf bailout funds for europe. germany voting on greece's belau lout today. ihop giving out a free stack of pancakes. they ask you to leave a donation for the chai children's miracle network. i'm jane king fo

you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. teenagers are gobbling up advance tickets for a new movie. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. bank of america going on strike for the way fannie mae is treating it. they're halting their sale of new home loans to fannie mae because fannie mae has been labeling them as a faulty and sending them back. some improvement in the maryland jobs picture. falling to about 6100. initial claims also fallen in d.c. and virginia. better than expected report on weekly jobless claims. the bloomberg maryland index was hired. q. how some people did not like all the calories in soda in but they cannot stand the diet drinks. pepsi has a compromise. six guest calorie pepsi next. if you hope to see the new game games," you may want to hurry up. this is about teenagers forced to fight to the death on live tv. i'm jane king for wbal-tv 11 news. >> this week she has joined the circus and learn how to train the dolphins. >> ava marie to try to take a dip in a pool -- decided to take