find out more information at wusa 9.com. our colleagues have made donations. getting high and higher. that is a good thing for fun and enjoyment. >>> we could find out what was in a batch of brownies that made several maryland high school students sick. >>> they are okay now, but the kids complained of heart palpitation and his dizziness as they went to the hospital. >>> we have a winner for our high school sports dot net game of the week. it is yorktown at wakefield. a crosstown shootout in arlington. kati couric will be pulling for them, that is her alma mater. ♪ ♪ [ children laughing ] ♪ [ female announcer ] sometimes, if you wish hard enough, you get exactly what you want for christmas. welcome to christmas town -- a busch gardens celebration. discover the wonder at christmastown.com. verizon 4g lte. rule the air on the most advanced 4g network in the world. >>> good morning. we are looking at areas of cloudiness this morning, 29 degrees, we do have light winds. by noon 34. we will be above freezing. here's a look at the satellite and radar picture. we are

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we posted this story on our wusa 9 facebook page and in 25 minutes we had 32 comments. melissa burk eaton is among them postinger i think this mother needs a backbone to tell this child no. and trisha summed up other posts by writing, okay, the toys are geared toward kids but is this the adult -- but it is the adult who purchases them. who will take personal responsibility for their actions. if you don't want your child to have the toy or food, don't go there to eat. but brandon miller points out it won't be a happy meal without a toy. share your thoughts on our wusa 9 facebook page. >>> still ahead, topper is busy tracking what could be our first significant snowfall of the season. >>> it is also the time of year you usually hear about folks asking for donations. next we'll show you a santa who is turning the tables. we'll be right back. >@ >>> this is troy yellowson in africa and i want to wish my family, jennifer, alex, sierra, olivia and calla in white plains, maryland, merry christmas and happy holidays and i love and miss you guys. >>> each christmas for decades a

our facebook page and on wusa 9.com. dave owens is live at redskins park. a lot to talk about here, dave. >> yes, donovan mcnabb out. rex grossman in. when did you ever think you would hear that? that's the new reality out here at redskins park. and now that the team is mathematically out of the playoffs, mike shanahan said it is time to find out what he's got at quarterback beyond donovan mcnabb. it has been no secret that he and his son offensive coordinator kyle have been frustrated with mcnabb and the offense. donovan hasn't had the best weaponry to work with. but he also hasn't played well either. he's near the bottom of the league in quarterback rating. more picks than touchdowns. rex grossman will get the start coming up against the cowboys. mike shanahan didn't let the quarterbacks know until thursday so the players didn't know until today. their reaction, what was it? well, we will tell you that coming up here in a couple of minutes. for now live at redskins park. back to you in the studio. >>> thank you, dave. >>> very interesting. but first, a me

wusa 9.com. click on the traffic tab. >>> 5:35.ther your money report, coming up. >>> jessica doyle is back with things you should know if your flight is cancelled. all those cancellations yesterday. >> hard to believe of course the cold weather, freezing, that is a serious concern. safety hazard like today and yesterday, you are going to see cancellations and delays. here's what you need to know about your rights at the airport. if your flight is cancelled, most airlines of course will rebook you on their next available flight at no additional charge. but did you know airlines are not required to compensate you for delays or cancellations? only in situations where they have overbooked their plans. each carrier differs on rebooking policies, so you need to be a squeaky wheel and ask a lot of questions. if your plan is delayed, for example, you can ask for a free meal or even a free phone call. something to keep in mind. >>> it is time to ready, set, shop. haven't finished up your christmas shopping and want to do it online, today i

you can post your weather pictures to our page at facebook.com/wusa. and you can track the weather whenever and wherever you want by going to wusa9.com. you will find the latest forecasts, road conditions and also school delays. >>> we have an update on a story we first brought to you as breaking news this morning. we have now learned that children are among the six people killed in a quick-moving fire early this morning. crews are still on the scene of the burned out row house in east baltimore. the crews rushed to put out those flames, but it was too late for victims trapped inside. the home's interior was so badly burned, officials are not sure if there were smoke detectors inside. flames spread to three more homes. those victims were able to get out safely. >>> meanwhile, here in the district of columbia, one man is being treated for smoke inhalation after a fire occurred at a home for seniors. the blaze started around 5:00 this morning in the 2800 block of franklin avenue northeast. at this point, the man's condition is not known. investigators ar

. >>> stay with wusa 9 and wusa 9.com when winter weather hits. we give you the weather first. on our website, go to the weather tab at the top of the page. >>> president obama finally has the results he wants. >> after several hours the house passed the bill extending the bush era tax cuts. the final vote 277-148. it led to the vote which had been delayed for awhile by a small group of liberal democrats. the tax cuts set to expire at the end of december will now stay in place for two more years. long-term unemployment benefits were also extended for 13 more months. >> this is a bill that is necessary to prevent our economy from getting worse. this is not a bill that is going to turn it around. >> now the tax cut package heads to the white house for the president's signature, and of course, he is expected to sign that. >>> senate majority leader harry reid has scrapped a $1.3 trillion spending measure. he is going to work with senate minority leader mitch mcconnell to keep the government operating into early next year. >>> the transit agency announced it will begin randomly ins

you can find all our information on wusa 9.com. but look at our set right now. it looks beautiful because of all the toys that are here. i think some of those bikes may need helmets. >> they absolutely -- you know, they still have a tremendous need, the marines will be joining us later in the newscast to talk about that. in the 0 to 3 range, and for older kids. older than 10, 11. they buy toys for kids up to 17, so please help us here with the toy drive 9. >>> well, coming up on 9 news now -- >>> i am scott broom in frederick county. coming up, a debate about what is an appropriate gift for your kid's teacher. up next, are you cooking for a crowd this christmas? we will show you some ways you can fix the feed without breaking the bank. >>> if you still have holiday shopping to get done, like me, today is free shipping day. about 1500 retailers nationwide are offering both free shipping and guaranteed delivery by christmas if you order today. but some stores are requiring minimum purchases to qualify. you can check the website www.freeshipping.org for the full li

post your pictures to facebook.com/wusa 9. keep tabs on the weather give by going to wusa9.com. while you are at work get the latest traffic conditions and school delays. >>> a super shuttle van driver is charged in a string of hit and run crash along 66. virginia state police say more charges are pending against a man accused of crashing in to at least six vehicles and fleeing each scene yesterday morning. police arrested him at dulles airport's main terminal one of the tow truck drivers, hired to clean up the mess, explains what he saw in the gay was going nuts and trying to make a third lane, go up the center of the two lanes here. >> reporter: a mother and her 1- year-old daughter were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. >>> in rockville, maryland, three pedestrians were hit in two separate incidents. a grandmother and her grand daughter were not seriously hurt when a van struck them. another pedestrian was struck in another crash, also on viers mill road. he suffered life-threatening injuries. >>> a slots parlor in anne arundel county, maryland, could open by next ye

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. >>> when the winter weather strikes, wusa is the place to go. our weather team is on top of everything. they have the latest forecast and the latest information and all you have to do is go to our website, wusa9.com, to get update information. >>> well the house could vote on the tax cut bill as early as today. but first, democrats are expected to push for changes and including a vote to raise the estate tax. the bill, which overwhelmingly passed in the senate yesterday, would save americans a tax hike in january. it would also reduce social security taxes and extend jobless benefits. >> to sweeten the tax deal today by demanding american taxpayers fork over $26 billion for an estate tax break that will go to about 6600 families. >> president obama is urging congress to pass the bill quickly, calling it a win for middle class families and for our economy. >>> we have more to come when 9 news now at noon continues. coming up next, 8,000 photos and videotape founded in the possession of a suspected serial killer. and why police are releasing some

that's facebook.com/wusa 9. >>> try state oversight committee threatening to with hold money for infrastructure unless metro resolves safety concerns. the committee is made up of officials from maryland, virginia and the district. prior to the deadly 2009 red line crash this committee didn't have this type of enforcement power with funding. >>> dc's next mayor came very close to telling us who will be his chancellor of school. henderson. >> she has made so many right decisions and right moves. she has worked very closely with the community. she has the quality that i believe will make a great chancellor. >> it is a process that we have to go through. >> reporter: henderson ducked out without tucking with reporters but she spoke about the unveiling of plans to built another senior high school. construction will start in 2011 with completion set for sometime in 2013. the cost, $100 million. mayor elect grey says dunbar construction is not going to be affected because of budgeting but others could be in danger. construction will be decided on a case by case basis depending on the money available.

share your story on our facebook page wusa 9. >>> a couple of good samaritans got a sick in the pants for doing a really good deed. they found two deers. they broke up the ice and saved the animal. a natural resources police officer watched this. right after the rescue he wrote both men a ticket with a $90 fine. what for? you see, neither man wore a life vest. >> and he didn't say anything. we went in and out of water numerous times. he didn't stop us at all. >> no, we didn't have life vests on but we are not 16 years old. you know. there were personal floating devices in the boat. >> that's tough to believe. both men say they will fight the ticket in court and they also say they would do it all over again to save that deer. ticket or no ticket >>> hopefully no missteps for the district's long awaited residents when they make their public debut tomorrow. the zoo officially introducing its seven lion cubs and reveals their names. some of those names were chosen by the public as part of a contest. >> cheese. >> cheese. >>> yes, there he is. leader of the free world commandner chief and

. >>> wusa has also teamed up with the marine corps reserves for toys for tots. can donate a new, unwrapped toy to any local fire station through december 22nd. you can find more information on wusa9.com. click on toy drive and it's such a good time to do it. so many toys on sale. it doesn't cost a lot. >> and a plastic shovel could always come in handy. >> it's going to be tough? >>> it's going to be an interesting weekend. there's still a lot of uncertainty. >> oh, that sounds great. >> we're pros, though. we can handle this. now we had all of the practice throughout the day driving. there is the potential here of a significant storm. we use computer models when we forecast and there are a variety of them. some are not all in agreement. so the next 24 hours is critical. but right now 50/50 chance is good enough for me to let you know about this, and it could be a significant snowfall. more on the timing and what we could see in just a few minutes. let's run through snow totals. we have had a trace here and there at reagan national, but that's not considered mea

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she joined me in our wusa 9 studio kitchen. >> went into some schools when we were examining this around the country and everything on the plate was white. macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes and a sugar cookie. i didn't see any greens, i didn't see any fruit or any protein. >> and that's -- not an exaggeration. >> reporter: it is said it is contributing to the nation's diabetes and helping fuel childhood obesity. they need to go back to cooking foods from scratch as muchs possible. >> eating nuggets, hamburgers, hot dogs, where is the old- fashioned home-cooked meal. >> reporter: it highlights the baltimore public school system as one bucking the trend and overhauling the way it serves lunch. buyers for the school cafeteria are looking at providing muscle meat instead of protein and cooking agriculture and cooking classes so kids gain appreciation of where the food comes from. >> think it starts from the ground up and i mean the gardens. >> the documentary found kids are more likely to be overweight if they eat cafeteria lunches than brown bagging from home where parents can have co

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