us. you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler a wise man. the orioles reached the halfway point of the season with 44 wins. go back to 1997, the last time they made the playoffs when they won 54 at the break. adam jones started the -- ended the first half the way he started the first half, strong. upper deck home run, number24 adam.for chris davis has found his swing again. 3-0 orioles. chris davis made it hold up and to that guy. a diving catch by chris davis. chris tillman was the big story. he beats his old team. the orioles in anaheim tonight and stay five games back of the yankees. the yankees beat tampa to avoid the sweep. honoring the american flag in western florida. pena with the home run. the yankees come back in the eighth inning. robinson caro with the big hit. hot.s tie women's semifinals in wimbledon later this morning. rihanna williams -- serena williams looking to win her fifth championship. great match yesterday. some great shots and some great plays. murray wins the match. andy murray boson as does roger federer

to get their first cell phone? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. when it comes to baby registries, keep more money in your wallet for later. some tips to get the best bang for your buck. >> it is easy to get sidetracked when choosing items for a baby registry. bells and't need whistles on these items. >> experts suggest parent star with everyday needs like a top notch car seat, a good diaper bag, and planned for later things like high chairs. askingbe shy about a for big-ticket items like cribs and strollers. soft bedding can be a hazard in a crib. and for gift givers, resist the temptation to go off the registry. >> there are lots of things that a mom and dad think will help them in the first year or two. >> back to you. >> bookings that upscale hotels are on the rise. foreclosures continue to plague the baltimore area. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. the most recent report on home foreclosures. 700,000 from a million. the areas hardest hit in the past year include baltimore city and queen anne's county. th

an airport after they pass through security? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 5:12. 76 degrees on tv hill. how to protect your pets from the sun's rays. >> a crippling virus is making the rounds. [inaudible] [inaudible] >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morning commute. a couple of problem spots in northern baltimore county. there is a downed tree. also it was a man break on southbound york road. we're still down to one lane in each direction -- also light water main break -- also a water on southbound york road. the major roadways are checking out ok. this is 95 near 395. things are moving fine. this is the topside of the beltway. inner and outer loops are looking just fine. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. >> good morning. moving along nicely. no delays on the penn, camden, and brunswick lines. light rain is on schedule. metro subway is on time. we have a couple of boston

us to our water cooler question of the day. what are you looking forward to most about the 2012 london olympics? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercoolerltv.com. >> she said she wasn't afraid. >> the ncaa set to punish penn state. >> what school officials are doing to soften the blow. >> this is the beltway at belair road. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] everyone likes a bit of order in their life. virtual wallet helps you get it. keep track of spending, move money with a slide, and use the calendar. all to see your money how you want. ♪ man: we needw you want. a good night's sleep. woman: which means a little heat to keep us warm. and a good dose of support for my back. some over-the-top comfort couldn't hurt. and our perfect dream factory's been built. you're feeling sleepy already? nighty-night. [giggling] >> welcome back. 75 degrees downtown. a quiet start for us. some cloud cover on the horizon. let's look at the current conditions. 71 degrees at the airport and the humidity at 96%. a chance for a couple of thunderstorms this afternoon. it will be much warmer than it was over the weekend. we will hit 90 this afternoon. we'll come back an

to foot the bill? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> shaping up to be a smooth ride. ride. we will update you on what is [ wife ] your dad's really giving him the business... the designated hitter's the best thing to happen to baseball! but it's not the same game! [ wife ] wow, he's really gonna get us a good deal. it's better! no it's not! the pitcher comes up and he's out! [ dealer ] he can bunt! whatever. but we're good with 0% apr for 60 months? oh, yeah, totally. thank you so much. that must've been brutal. [ male announcer ] the volkswagen autobahn for all event. at 0% apr for 60 months, no one needs to know how easy it was to get your new volkswagen. that's the power of german engineering. >> welcome back. 5:40. there is some cloud cover on the horizon. 77 degrees downtown. there could be some light rain in some neighborhoods today. let's look at some of the other conditions. 71 at the airport. the humidity is still in the comfortable range. and the precipitation trying to come in live a hard time. we will put a 20%

to pay? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@>> the oscar-winning actor will play in the upcoming sequel games,"the hundred gamger catching fire." tomorrow is the day for the free slurpee. wednesday. >> 5:28. how many died during the heat wave? >> water main repairs mean baltimore residents need to conserve water. i have details in a live report. >> b.g.e. does a little monday morning quarterbacking. what they said they could have done better. >> all the rain is to the south >> all the rain is to the south this mor it's the perfect match for the perfect moment -- oreo the dunkin' way. introducing the new oreo coffee coolatta and new oreo vanilla bean coolatta. taste the fun today. america runs on dunkin'. hurry in to dunkin' and try the new oreo coolatta and donuts today. >> 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. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. it is happy birthday. he is expecting a baby in a few day

you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 75 degrees on tv hill. president obama and mitt romney continue their campaigns today. >> the search is on for a new president at florida a&m university. >> this is the beltway at bel air road. more on weathe >> welcome back. 5:09. we have a few clouds in the sky. it is a muggy starts today. we had seven decent rain pushed through last night. we can see the thunderstorms pushing through the wrath the evening hours. the airport itself only received about 0.6 of an inch yesterday. we're expecting to see dry conditions for the next couple of days. we are about an inch below normal for the entire month. hoping to get some better rain in the seven-day forecast and i will detail that in just a few minutes. >> the governing board of florida a&m university begins the search for a new school president. the former president resigned last week in the wake of a hazing death of a drum major. his parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university. solyndra filed for chapter 11 bankru

to watching during the london olympics? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> police are investigating a late night crash that closed down the in the loop of the beltway for several hours. the crash happened just before 11:00 p.m. in towson. the crash involved a vehicle and tractor-trailer. one person was trapped inside a vehicle. as many as 20 residents could be looking for a new place to live this morning after a fire. it took close to two hours to put the flames out. a firefighter suffered a blow to the head. he was taken to shock trauma. >> police are looking for possible victims of a man who faces several sexual assault charges. police say steven podles is engaged in sexual activity with a boy. jennifer franciotti has the latest on the investigation. very disturbing story. >> this app called grindr is a same-sex dating app for men. is also a warning for the health department. steven podles is facing numerous charges this morning after allegedly having sex with a 13- year-old boy. police have charged him with sexual solicitation of a minor and

to .04 for drivers of commercial vehicles? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the house of representatives take steps to repeal president obama's health care reform at. hallie jackson has more on what the most adamant opponents agree is simply a symbolic act. >> the senate is controlled by democrats and one not pass the repeal. >> we are resolved to have this law go away. >> and so on the house floor, republicans push their message. >> we can do better. we owe the american people better. >> this is bad policy today and it will be bad policy tomorrow. >> health care is too important to get wrong, and obamacare got it wrong. >> it's the first time the house will hold a vote to repeal the health-care act since the supreme court upheld the law's requirement that americans have health care or else pay a fine. >> to rally the base and that is their strategy. >> but since the law was passed, house gop members have tried to get rid of it or gut it more than 30 times. >> yet it seems like groundhog day, the same thing over and over and over again. >> what

us to our water cooler question of the day. what are you looking forward to most about the 2012 london olympics? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercoolerltv.com. >> 6:08. 70 degrees on tv hill. the ncaa is are expected to make a big announcement about penn state. >> it is july so we will talk christmas. why it might be harder to find a tree this year. >> we are tracking a new problem on northbound 95 in howard county. we will also check on >> welcome back. 6:11. you can see some fog on the horizon. there is some patches of drizzle and sprinkles to start the day. nothing of any consequence. 72 at the airport. 69 in parkton. the dew points are in the low 70's. it feels a tropical out there. the dew point in annapolis is 73. 80 degrees in chicago. there will make it into the mid to upper 90's. that warm air will be sliding to the east. it was " this weekend. we did not get out of the 60's on saturday. will be close to 90 today. there could be some showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. you can kind of see this happening in ohio and parts of west virginia. some of that rain will catch up to us. a mixture of sun and clouds. it will be wa

to delay the release of the new batman comic books? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 11 minutes after the hour. they say that grass is greener on the other side. >> not biting your time could cost tyou. >> we are getting you prepared for your morning commute. conceived closures because of the water main break. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. a smooth start on the major roadways. closures remain on light street between baltimore and lombard. moving very well on 95. moving well at the fort mchenry through howard county. 68 on southbound 83. on southbound 795, 64 towards the beltway. so far so good on the rest of the major roads. things are moving well on 70. a nice start in the glen burnie area appeared 97 at 100 checks out just fine. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to dave allen of the mta. >> good morning. on the brunswick line, no. 890 is running about 10 minutes late. for the buses, the

to penn state university? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> police officers investigating a late-night shooting. the shooting happened on mccain avenue. homicide detectives are now investigating due to the severity of the injuries. sensing for a man convicted in the shooting of a dentist. a person testified that she paid $25,000 to kill the doctor. >> the aclu wants to end battles between police officers and citizens who pullout there cell phones to record police officers. nadia ramdass has the details. >> good morning. this spurs from a situation the lead to a lawsuit that the u.s. department of justice got involved. a man and a baltimore city police department. a man was arrested for allegedly assaulting somebody at a ticket counter. a witness said he recorded the arrest on his cell phone. police seized the phone. >> as long as they are not interfering with the work of the police department, they have a right to record officers when they are doing the jobs out in public to keep the police accountable. >> baltimore city police s

to .04 for drivers of commercial vehicles? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the new santa fe steak melts. get extra grande flavor with the santa fe steak & bacon melt. juicy steak, crispy bacon, and melted cheese with creamy santa fe caesar. or try adding egg for a santa fe steak, bacon & egg melt -- a favorito for breakfast but muy bueno any time of day. get to your local subway and claim your steak today -- with new santa fe steak melts. subway. eat fresh. >> nearly 90% of the state's elementary and middle school students are passing the maryland state assessment. the results were released tuesday. math scores increased but middle school reading scores were down. more than 360,000 students took the test back in the spring. >> we begin to get more focused over the years. it depends on the difference students and the different mix of students. >> parents can expect copies of their students' scores in the coming weeks. you can check statewide results on our website, wbaltv.com. >> 71 degrees on tv

to foot the bill? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> if you're in the market for a new house, your timing is good. fixed mortgage rates have dropped. the average rate fell to a record 3.56%, down from 3.60% just last week. 50 near rates also dropped. this should help boost the housing market this year. you might find the american dream in new jersey. an indoor amusement park will be built in east rutherford. .here'll be an indoor ski park it is set to open late next year. wells fargo will pay millions of dollars in a settlement agreement. baltimore will dismiss a lawsuit and wells fargo will provide $4.5 million as part of a lending assistance program. the company will lend $425 million for home buying in baltimore. >> this is a case about real people, african-american and latino, who suffered real harm as a result of wells fargo's discriminatory lending process. >> 34,000 individuals were identified in the suit. wells fargo said a statement to 11 news -- a recall for all day the socks you may need to know about. wells far

you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com>> 5:12, 80 degrees on tv hill. could times be changing? >> food prices expected to skyrocket. >> word of an accident in phoenix and another one in the city. [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the new santa fe steak melts. get extra grande flavor with the santa fe steak & bacon melt. juicy steak, crispy bacon, and melted cheese with creamy santa fe caesar. or try adding egg for a santa fe steak, bacon & egg melt -- a favorito for breakfast but muy bueno any time of day. get to your local subway and claim your steak today -- with new santa fe steak melts. subway. eat fresh. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. a couple of things to watch for. word of an accident in phoenix. in the city along garrison boulevard, an accident is wrapping up. closures in effect at light street because of baltimore and lombard. a closure -- mount royal is closed from north avenue to charles street. 11

to go? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. some of the things you've heard about how to save gas are not true. chris clackum separate fact from fiction. >> driving at constant speed saves gas. so does leaving the air conditioner off. getting more gas by filling up when it is cool outside is just a story. a list of myths about fuel efficiency. >> temperature has will impact on the amount of fuel going into your car. the fuel is stored underground where the temperature does not change very much. >> no-name gas stations are getting the fuel from the same companies. >> maintaining proper tire pressure helps slightly. about those additives. >> epa has tested about 100 different products and has not found one that would work. >> the old smoke wait to save gas is 2 he downgrade the type of car you drive -- the ultimate way to save gas is to downgrade the type of car you drive. jane king has the bloomberg business report. how did you fair this weekend? >> it was hot yesterday. the kids were in the park in the shade. apple c

to save money? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. kids get a gourmet menu at hyatt hotels. ben bernanke answers some tough questions to congress today. we have more in the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. job growth is one item that ben bernanke will most likely be asked about today. he will deliver his semi-annual report on the economy. a program designed to lower borrowing costs to boost the economy. he speaks before the house financial services committee tomorrow. gap is looking to compete with lululemon. gap opens their own store in nearby when lululemon opens a store. lululemon it generated $1 billion in sales last year. it was a down day for the markets yesterday. we had a disappointing report on june retail sales. the bloomberg maryland index falling on losses for jos. a. bank that we saw yesterday. hyatt hotels has a menu for kids by kids. it will soon offer a healthy three-course meal for children. the dinner includes natural grilled beef served with potatoes and vegetables. it served 3 million kids an

an airport after they passed through security? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercoolerwbaltv.com. >> your computer may be running fine today but there could be a different story on monday. an estimated three under 50,000 computers are infected with -- an estimated 350,000 computers are infected with a virus. the percentage of people with overdue payments dropped during the first three months of this year. the percentage of loans the days overdue dropped to a little more than 2% and that is the lowest level since 2007. what is better for the economy? more brides and grooms are saying "i do." jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. president obama expected to sign off on surface transportation legislation today. new enforcement powers against so-called chinatown bus service. typically driving along the east coast for fares as low as a dollar. we get the monthly jobs report this morning. most stocks did end lower yesterday. the bloomberg maryland index inching lower on losses for legg mason and t. rowe price. the on-line audience exceed cable and broa

to watching during the london olympics? 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 20 residents could be looking for a new place to live after a fire ripped through an apartment complex in randallstown. it took crews close to two hours to put out the flames. everybody inside meted out safely. a firefighter suffered a blow to the head and was taken to shock trauma with non-life-threatening injuries. police know what the suspect looks like in the vi ripken abduction incident. a photo was released yesterday. there is a parade photo now in, d his mom. he has short brown hair and glasses. police believe he is the man that took vi ripken from her home in aberdeen. >> we're using all tools available as far as crime s cene processing. we're using anything available to come up with anything. >> police are hoping somebody will recognize the car and help them pieced together more details and hopefully we'll get surveillance picture. police say steven podles engaged in sexual contact with a teenager. jennifer franciotti has more on the investigation. >

to enter yourself into? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> some good news for car makers. august sales jumped 22% last year from the same time a year ago. that good fortune was spread across all three major u.s. automakers. foresaw a 7% rise in sales -- ford saw a 7% rise in sales. june retail sales may pose the smallest gain in years. with consumer confidence declining, the retail sales are expected to rise at the small space in three years. experts are predicting a half a % rise in sales. women do spend a lot on our clothes. government leaders have been enjoying the perk of free meal service. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. lawmakers have been singing " please mr. postman, see if there is a letter in your bag for for ree." more than $45 million worth of mail free of charge. a new maryland mortgage program for veterans. qualified members a variety of low interest fixed-rate loan options with downpayment assistance. you can contact the community development administration for more information. wris

us to our water cooler question of the day. are you including the grand prix of baltimore in your labor day plans? you can share your response at page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> police are still looking for a woman who allegedly beat and robbed a woman inside her home. gwyn sirota said she had a strange feeling when passing a woman. the woman was standing inside her house with a knife and demanded money. >> we are fighting and is said to me, don't fight with me. i have a knife. i didn't see a knife so i kept bluffing. but try to grab her -- i tried to grab her. >> police are asking for your help finding a vehicle allegedly used in a homicide. three suspects to cough after shooting him several times. this happened late sunday night. the van has a maryland tag number. esaus backs should be considered armed and dangerous. police are looking into a series of attempted sexual assaults in ocean city between 15th and 62nd streets. >> i am concerned because i worry about my girls just being at home. for them to come on vacation and to have to worry about that, i didn't like that at all. >> the suspect is about 5 feet 10 inches, 170 pounds. anyone with information

to penn state university? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> police officers are investigating a late shooting in west baltimore. police say the shooting happened at mckean avenue. homicide detectives are now investigating. sensing for a man convicted in a murder-for-hire. he faces a life sentence without the possibility for parole. a woman testified she paid jeter $25,000 to kill a dentist. >> the aclue want to end battles having more training for police. nadia ramdass is live with the details. >> this all spurs from a situation the lead to a lawsuit that the u.s. department of justice got involved. an arrest at the preakness is at the center of the dispute between a man and the baltimore city police department. a woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting somebody at a ticket counter and punching an officer. a witness said he recorded the arrest on his cell phone. police seized the phone, erasing his version of the incident. >> citizens have a right to -- as long as they are not interfering with the work of the police departme

to delay the release of the new "batman" comic book? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> it is back-to-school shopping time of year. retailers are prepared to offer you some big bargains. sales are expected to -- retailers from a target to staples are rolling up huge discounts and new promotions including the 88 cent section in walmart. cvs is offering extra savings on certain products. lady gaga being sued by the maker of bratz dolla. we have the bloomberg business report. >> watch for higher prices in the grocery aisle for things like meat, eggs, and bread because of the drought. it would mean an additional $30 billion for food. offload wild wings -- buffalo is passing higher costs on to us. they plan to make an additional price hike in september. stocks falling again. germany has outlook cuts by moody's. the bloomberg maryland index in the red. he may have to wait till little longer to get your hands on a lady gaga doll. she is being sued. the pop star is being accused of wanting to delay production and shipping of the dolls until her new album comes out

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 a woman who allegedly beat and robbed a woman inside her home. gwyn sirota had a funny feeling after she passed a woman while walking her dog. the woman was inside her house. >> we were fighting and she said, don't fight. i have a knife. i did not see a knife so i kept fighting. >> she thinks the woman was scared off when a neighbor rang her doorbell. >> an update. john roberts says the supreme court will likely consider and may strike down a court ruling involving dna collection by police. back in april, the court of appeals blocked local and state officers from collecting people arrested for violent crimes. roberts said maryland showed a reasonable probability that the court would take the case and possibly reverse the lower court decision. >> public pools defibrillators on hand. ervin ward was at a birthday party when he nearly drowned. he was given cpr and hooked up to the defibrillator. >> i kept trying to go over there and then -- thank you for saving

to the orioles how do you see the second half of the season playing out for the orioles? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 6:27. 75 degrees on tv hill. contain we coverage into an alleged -- continuing coverage into an alleged pill mill. >> you heard the phrase "the inmates are running the asylum." >> a problem in hampstead this morning. morning. and will morning. and will we gotta sell the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get in. hi, good to see you. start with an actual written offer when selling your car, no strings attached. carmax. start here. >> 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. john john it is heating up once again -- thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> it is heating up once again. a mixture of sun and clouds. isolated thunderstorms are possible. the atmosphere becomes unstable the hotter and more humid it is. heat advisory in effect. >> two dozen apartments are destroyed by a fire in randallstown. >> this happened just before 1:

to put all of maryland's power lines underground? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. the power outages are taking a toll on residents and also on businesses. >> thousands of dollars we lose because we cannot do any work. thousands of dollars. it does impact the business. if we did not sell, we don't get paid. we still have to pay the rent. >> business owners are dealing with thousands of dollars in losses from dry cleaners to convenience stores to insurance agencies. others are thriving. the hilton hotel in pikesville is sold out right now. >> we don't have any power at home. it has been pretty good business for us. it is such a bad event but it is good business for us. >> maybe it is good for the economy. >> business owners are hoping for power to be back caught by the end of the week. you might not always be able to watch your tv but you can still get complete coverage on line and then your phone. we have additional information on the power outages and storm- related closures on our website, wbaltv.com. you can download our free smart phone app. 5:08. 67

you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> some common mistakes that guzzle your gas. you pay an extra 26 cents per gallon for every 5 miles per gallon you go over 50. too much luggage in and on your vehicle. adding an extra one under pounds in the trunk reduces fuel economy -- adding an extra 100 pounds in the frontrunk. the toyota prius tripled its sales. walmart wants to make the back- to-school shopping season easier for you. maryland could be hit hard with some job losses. ellen braitman has more in the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. there will be cuts in january. maryland stands to lose more than 113,000 jobs, according to a report commissioned by george mason university. 1/3 of those jobs would come from the department of defense. more americans are snagging jobs as temps. the number of people on payroll work 11% in june -- were 11% in june compared to a year earlier. the bloomberg maryland index got a boost on gains for w. r. grace. walmart launching a program representing schools nationwide to make it

to put all of maryland's power lines underground? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. you can get complete coverage of the storm recovery efforts online at wbaltv.com. we have posted additional information on the power outages as well as storm-related closures. if you don't have power at your home, you can connect wirelessly with our free smart phone apps. 6:09. some changes coming to the mcdonald's menu. what caused a navy fighter to crash into a virginia apartment complex? you might think you would like to crack open a beer or two? we're maryland ranks down in the siuds. >> still dealing with a disabled tractor-trailer in ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] everyone likes a bit of order in their life. virtual wallet helps you get it. keep track of spending, move money with a slide, and use the calendar. all to see your money how you want. ♪ >> good morning. this is a live view from skycam. the skies and a mostly clear. 78 degrees downtown at the maryland science center. we're live that mission a barbecue. we have some barbecue in front of us. this is located in glen

to you -- size, cost, or quality? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. summer is a prime time for folks who move from one place to another. just be as cautious with your personal information. we have some tips. >> with kids out of school, summertime is a popular time to make a move. many consumers take care when packing up a moving truck. mmers are looking for something else. >> how many times do i need to wrap this picture with bubble wrap? >> to protect personal information, keep some tips in mind. make a checklist of accounts that need to be updated with new information. get rid of papers, shred sensitive documents. documents like birth certificates should stay with you rather that the back of a truck. >> identity theft can occur before, during, or after a move. >> after you are settled in, review your checklist again. make sure nothing looks suspicious. >> almost nothing more stressful than moving. >> thank you. toyota is taking the sales crown back from gm. jane king has the bloomberg business report. good morning and welcome back. >> tha

to save money? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. when it comes to credit cards, rewards can make a consumer feel like they are getting a bonus every time they shop. some tips to help you learn those extra miles. >> what consumer does not love a bonus? brian kelly says maximizing these programs takes more strategy than just a swipe at the card at the gas pump. do some homework first. >> it may be a slow but annoying to do some research but once you get a tight strategy in place, you'll be amazed how much those free hotels can add up. >> take advantage of online shopping portals to accumulate extra or wards with each purchase. use an on-line mileage manager to keep track of multiple cards. pay off the balance in full each month. points and miles are not an investment. rules and fees can change at any time. keep a goal in mind like a family vacation or a first-class ticket. >> free trips. yahoo! hires another ceo. the best paying jobs for women. we have the bloomberg business report. >> some of the top jobs are concentrating

to you -- size, cost, or quality? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. a new pricing strategy coming to jcpenney at it is good news for your wallet. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. disability rights advocates have filed a lawsuit against walmart for refusing to make their payments machine accessible to people in scooters. that is in violation with the americans with disabilities act. walmart says it is committed to serving customers with disabilities. watch for big price cuts at jcpenney. they are kicking off a new pricing strategy. this one involves permanent markdowns on merchandise across the country instead of cutting prices for a month on some items. apple drag on the nasdaq after q. the bloomberg maryland index rose. hotel guest satisfaction is at its lowest level in seven years. free wifi is important. charging for actual can drag down the satisfaction. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6:19. 69 degrees on tv hill. the ravens will have their first full t

to go? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. forget christmas creep. back-to-school sales for businesses. jane king has the bloomberg business report. makeovere ready for a for applebee's. the restaurants president said the biggest change will be with their food. look for more contemporary ecor.ns for the day corp waterfront restaurants are holding family from the celebrations at the inner harbor. the hard rock has a free dock party. a huge rally for stocks on friday. european leaders reached a deal. the bloomberg maryland index finishing the day strong. some retailers already pushing the back-to-school sales. toys "r" us touting their biggest backpacks sale ever. staples has been offered a back- to-school promotion since june 10. many retailers starts filling their shells with back-to- school merchandise after the fourth of july holiday. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. >> kids don't want to think about going back to school. >> give her a break. she's from new york.

to get off your flight before anyone else, and if so, how much would you pay? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. angry birds may face some revenge soon. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. if you have ever bought a property, you know there's a lot of paperwork to go through when it comes to the mortgage. it is about to get easier. mortgage lenders would be required to give boris information in plain language. the director of the bureau said these changes give consumers greater power over the daunting process of buying a house. america is a more confident about the housing market. 73% say right now is a good time to buy a house. stocks fell yesterday on more worries over europe's financial situation. the bloomberg maryland index fellas just a bit and sourcefire was a loser. we know and the birds is populagry birds is popular. a new game will show the perspective of the pigs. the latest game may reach 2 billion downloads by the end of the year. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6:19. 69 degrees on tv hill. a

to get their first cell phone? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@altv.com. facebook changes things up for its users again. excedrin sales are on the rise on ebay. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. amtrak is turning its fight from private investors to help fund bullet trains in cities in the northeast. the plan is worth $151 billion. they are trying to upgrade their infrastructure. excedrin has been removed from store shelves. consumers say the generic versions do not work as well. there is concern that other drugs may have got mixed up with other pills. stocks took another step backwards yesterday. the bloomberg maryland index took a dip on losses for sourcefire. in number of users signing on facebook rose in june. the average time spent on facebook went out. good news for facebook as it is county to sell more ads to boost revenue. there's not a calendar view with your friends profile pictures. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you, jane. 6:20. number 52 is hoping