. >> live, local, latebreaking. >> across the country, there is a growing education with the state of the nation's education system. the statistics are very sobering. two-thirds of aid graders did not read at their grade level. -- eighth graders. in new york city, we kicked off a today's summit where teachers, educators, and policy makers. we begin our team coverage. >> at a time when a third of american students do not graduate high school, president obama told -- said there is an urgent need for education reform. if america wants to compete in a global workforce. >> historically, when we first set of the public school systems across the country, we released and bounce ahead of the vast majority of the countries around the world. that is not true anymore. they have caught off. especially in math and science. >> the president kicked off the summit from the white house. in new york, teachers, educators, and policy-makers discussed ways to improve a system that is failing to many kids. >> all of us are saying that the status quo is not good enough. >> the system is over 100 years old. >

dreams come true on "today's" wedding, sponsored by chevy. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning. i am jennifer franciotti. baltimore county police are looking for a suspect in a late night murder in cockeysville. detectives say they were called to the unit block of stone gate court around 11:30 last night after reports of a fight. doubt a male victim on the scene doubt a male victim on the scene with head trauma and he bob ehrlich pretends to be for the working guy... but he's not on our side. i thought i knew bob ehrlich, but then i found out... he raised property taxes on every maryland family... and business. he increased college tuition... by 40%. 40%. and i thought i knew bob ehrlich. he was against raising the minimum wage. made $2.5 million... working for a lobbying firm. $2.5 million? he's not really on my side. with this tough economy, we really need a governor on our side. >> let's look at the forecast for the tony pann. >> i think the rainshowers is going to be tapering off as we go into the morning and after

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning. i am stan stovall. your sarah caldwell and traffic pulse 11. >> still dealing of problems out there. on the outer loop topside at loch raven, we have an accident off to the left shoulder. delays stretch all the way back to approaching 95 at the harrisburg expressway. we have an accident at pulaski highway and rosedale ave, and at the city and northern parkway and falls road. here is a look at drive times. 34 minutes on the outer loop northeast side. 18 minutes on the outer loop west side. let's give you a live view of traffic on the west side. a very slow going approaching 795 down to edmondson. live view of perring parkway, experiencing delays because of the earlier accident. over to you, tony. >> beautiful start for us. in little bit of sun and sticking to the high, thin clouds of there. temperatures a little bit on the cool side. down to 54 degrees at the airport. you might want to take a light jacket with you. clots will thicken up as we head into the afternoon. late this afternoo

constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-11 news at noon in hd. >> good afternoon, i am sarah caldwell president obama is in new york, where he delivered a major policy address to the united nations. we are at the united nations with the latest. >> president obama laid out his foreign policy which list, assuring the world leaders the u.s. is committed to fighting terrorism, reducing nuclear weapons, and bringing peace to the middle east. these are goals, he says nations must share along with repairing a fragile global economy. >> we are reforming our system of global finance, beginning with wall street reform here at home, so a crisis like this never happens again. >> he urged world leaders to support peace talks between israeli and palestinian leaders and creating a palestinian state. >> those the ones who are friends of israel must understand that true security requires an independent palestine, one that allows the palestinian people to live with dignity and opportunity. >> he also said iran must be held ac

constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-11 news at noon in hd. >> i am sarah caldwell. right now president obama is in a falls church, virginia neighborhood revisiting the health care reform law when they before the six-month anniversary. if it is the same day many key provisions are going to take effect. a poll shows the public remained skeptical. we are joined from washington with that story. >> the white house is reintroducing the health-care overhaul to the public, six months after it was signed into law, and six weeks after the election. >> we are done. [applause] >> on thursday, health care reform turned six months old and president obama will mark the milestone today by highlighting the patient's bill of rights. >> if the president will talk about how it is changing people's lives for the and better. >> and several major changes take effect on thursday. parents are now allowed to insure their children until the age of 25. there is no denying for pre- existing conditions. making preventative care a pri

constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-11 news at noon in hd. >> i am lisa robinson. 16 hours after the polls closed, and hundreds of votes have yet to be reported. our update at this hour -- we have a winner in the democratic race for baltimore county executive. joe bartenfelder conceded the race, making kevin kamenetz the democratic nominee. we will hear from him in a minute. the race that is still too close to call -- baltimore city state's attorney. patricia jessamy is trailing gregg bernstein -- gregg bernstein. 11 news has learned that problems with voting machines are preventing anyone from declaring a winner in this race. we have like team coverage. we began with jayne miller live at the baltimore city board of elections with the latest on the state's attorney's race. >> it would not be called a problem, but the votes have not been counted, that is why no one has declared victory or conceded defeat. here's what is going on at the moment -- if the challenger, gregg bernstein, does have a lead over pa

right after this local news. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning. i am mindy basara. let's get an update on the weather or the john collins. >> lots and lots and lots of rain. we are getting moderate to heavy rain now. harford county, severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 9:30 because of this activity. switch to our other radar view. you will see all this moisture from the south. the tropical moisture reaches all the way down into the carolinas. a long, wet day today. this is what the forecast is all about. temperature's only warm a couple more degrees. more degrees. orined tabor's off tonight and my dad is the supervisor of a train station and my mom's a teacher. my dad's an auto technician. my mom's a receptionist. i'm not sure i would have been able to afford college without the tuition freeze. while tuition in other states is rising out of reach... governor o'malley made the tough choice to freeze tuition. he made my dream of going to college into a reality. i'm the first in my f

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> it looks like the brain will be with us off and on through the evening. it will come in waves. otherwise, cloudy and cool. a little bit warmer on tuesday. the-to-upper-70's. still a chance for >>> yeah, what's your favorite subject? >> math. >> that's my worse subject. i was horrible in math. >> that's al going back to elementary school. it's part of "today's" week long look at education in america. tomorrow on "today," we'll see what al learned when he hit the books with the pint-sizeded set. so how was it? it's great to go back, suspect? >> yes, but in a sense, you realize how much smarter they are "today." . >> and even what they're learning, it seems beyond what i learned in fourth and fifth and sixth grade. and the pressure is even higher on these kids. >> but coming up in this half hour, as we continue to make a look at the state of education in america. we're looking at the class of 2020, this morning natalee morales takes a look at what's o

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> good morning. as we had through the day today, expect the clouds to pick up. the right to hold off until later this afternoon or evening. high temperatures will sneak into the 70's. rain is likely tomorrow. some of it is going to be heavy. flooding problems on thursday. heights and the mid-70's. ♪ i can see it now ♪ you remember when we were sitting there by the water ♪ ♪ you put your arm around me for the first time ♪ >> there they are, our adorable couple. and just 23 hours from now, "today" wedding couple melissa and jeremy will be getting married on our plaza, rain or shine. and you are all invited to help plan the entire thing, from choosing our lucky couple to helping choose their wedding gown to the cake. and so feel welcome to share melissa and jeremy's happy day tomorrow. >> and we're going to find out where they're going to go on their honeymoon. >> they're very excited about that. and coming up in this half hour, if you were lucky enough to be invited to melissa and jeremy's we

. >> live, local, latebreaking. >> it is official. today, the national bureau of economic research says the longest recession since world war ii lasted 18 months. the news comes as president obama defense his economic plan in washington right now. the president does in campaign mode drumming up votes for the november election, six weeks away. washington, is in d.c., with more. >> a black-tie dinner. president obama continues to spend -- spread his economic mission. >> we have a plan to rescue our economy and rebuild the on a new foundation. >> the campaigner-in-chief is on the road talking directly to americans today through a televised town hall-style meeting on jobs and the economy. >> at the president needs to go right after the single issue that is up for rust in the minds of the american people which is employment. >> the gop is pushing back open to regain power in capitol hill on november accusing democrats of spending too much. >> their job-killing policies have left wall businesses tied up in the insurgency and our economy bog

>> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-tv 11 news at 6:00 in hd. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> a relatively unknown running back runs wild against the ravens defense. that is not supposed to happen during the home opener. with -- would peyton hillis ruin the home opener? let's find out from gerry sandusky. >> peyton hillis ran for 160 plus yards. who would have thought the ravens would turn to joe flacco to bail them out of a bind in the fourth quarter? they did and he did. ray lewis celebrated his 15th home opener of his ravens career. anquan boldin -- his 600th career touchdown catch. gave the ravens the 7-3 lead. peyton hillis running right through the middle of the ravens defense. 8. landry -- he carried red -- dawan landry at the end of the play. flacco finds anquan boldin for a third time. billy cundiff without a field goal. the ravens blogger of the browns, 24-17. -- knock off the browns, 24-17. ray rice sprained his ankle. we will keep an eye on

>> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at noon in hd. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good afternoon. i am sarah caldwell. what weather caused lots of problems for the morning rush and continues this noon. let's check in with tony pann. >> rainy days and mondays, right? it will continue off and on to the afternoon. a little bit of minor flooding. standing water on the roadways and close to an inch of rain in some spots. you will get more this afternoon and into tonight as well. heaviest rain is out in the western suburbs. moving through parts of montgomery, howard, and carroll county. if you are watching in the western suburbs, you guys are going to see heavier stuff. our route baltimore, probably just passing showers. -- around baltimore, probably just passing showers. off and on rainshowers and maybe a thunderstorm. this afternoon, a wide range, from 70 in the northern suburbs to the upper seventies down south. we will check the seven-day fore

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal news in hd. >> arbin story tonight at 6:00 p.m., a fresh bucket of money coming you might say, in one of maryland's hottest races all over the issue of taxes. >> martin o'malley is proving he is one democrat who welcome support of the president. we are live in a the newsroom with more on tonight's coconut an 2012" report. -- "commitment 2012" report. >> in this heated congressional race. the incumbent democrat, this was his television ads last week. >> can you imagine paying 23% sales tax? that is andy harris's on fair tax plan. >> he fought back with his on television advertisement that started adding -- running this week. >> do scare tactics is what the press says about his television ad. the truth? in the harris opposes higher taxes. >> he counters with his own new ad. he takes his claim about harris's position on a national sales tax, but you have to listen closely. >> buried in his website and promises to replace the tax bill with a 22% sales tax. >> it made no menti

>> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning. i am stan stovall. here is a check on the morning commute with more on what rain will bring to the roadways. >> you will need some extra time this morning. an accident at the outer loop on loch raven. miles per hour approaching 95. harford road, overturned vehicle still clearing and glenarm. honeygo are and belair road, another accident to watch for. we are also dealing with heavy delays on the west side. eight miles per hour on the outer loop. that stretches from reisterstown road down to edmondson. you can see the delays out of the white marsh area. 97 in the southbound direction approaching general highway, another accident. let's give you a live view of traffic in the white marsh area. that is the pace of things. stop and go down to the 895 split. live view of traffic at 97. very heavy ride there. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the rain has tapered off. not as heavy as it was earlier this morning. still, light-to-moderate rain showers this morning. the will be the case

. >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-11 news saturday morning, in hd. >> -- welcome back. >> it is a beautiful morning. clear skies. it was a little chilly earlier. we're moving into the 60's. if you're going to be out in the next few minutes, maybe a light sweater. this afternoon, you'll not needed. it is 57 and westminster. 63 in annapolis. mostly sunny skies today. it will be a beautiful one. we look at the seven-day forecast and give you the latest on the tropics in a few minutes. for now, back to the news desk. >> today could be the final day spills blown out oil officially dies. crews are pumping cement. >> this comes five months after an explosion killed 11 workers and led to the worst oil spill in u.s. history. >> 150 days after oil first flowed into the gulf, the flow of cement started in what has been a month-long effort. the cement was pumped in through the relief well. officials are expected to declare success. it will end heartache for an entire region. while the well that first exploded april 20 might be killed, many saying they have been dying a slow death for

. >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-tv 11 news at 6:00 in hd. >> good evening. >> good evening.

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> the rain showers will be tapering off, and thunderstorms as we head of the late morning and afternoon hours. we might get a peek at some later on today. high temperatures in the upper 70's to 80 degrees. rain is back in the picture wednesday night and thursday. that's in andy harris' unfair tax plan. 23% sales tax. a 23% sales tax will cut my business in half. would be devastating. andy harris' 23% sales tax absolutely makes no sense. 23% sales tax would really make things unaffordable. that's too high for the average american out here. i don't know how we would manage it really. don't like that idea. we can't afford andy harris' idea. i'm frank kratovil and i approve this message. >>> i'm really glad to say hi and to hear this newscast which i thought was really finely done and i'm really exciteded about the story we're going to do about your school. >> that was ann heading back to middle school. not only is it the easiest time for kids. a school

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal news in hd. with stan stovall, donna hamilton, your insta-weather + forecast with tom tasselmyer. a 11 news at 5:00 p.m. in hd continues now. >> new tonight, our latest investigation. outrages findings from an investigation into a government plan that is supposed to save the environment and your hard- earned cash. the mayor recently purchased an appliance with the energy star label, but how you know you get what you paid for? >> by the end of the year there will be big changes in how their products are certified. this comes after the product was found to be liable for fraud and abuse. here is david collins with more. >> donna knows a thing or to about saving energy and money. 80% of the lights in her home are compact fluorescent bulbs. ceiling fans are strategically placed reducing the need for air conditioning. >> week the basement with this. we keep our thermostat on 62 in the winter most of the time. a lot of people think that is cold, but we have gotten used to it. >> when it comes to applian

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> still raining, a severe thunderstorm warning in effect at harford county and lancaster county. tornado warning continues for southern maryland. tornado watch for the entire area until early this afternoon. rain continues to stream northward. that is the kids all day today >>> will love you when we are near and far apart, while we are young and when we are old. i love and i cherish who you are and who i am when i am with you. i pledge to always remain with you. >> i will love you on good days and in bad, whether we live in wealth or in poverty, in good health or in illness, i will love you when we are far apart and when we are sitting close, while we are young and when we are old. i love and cherish who you are an who i am with you. i love you and i pledge to always remain with you. >> there you have it, the moment of their i dos and how quickly they made their way over here to the hudson terrace, the now newly mr. and mrs. melissa and jer

." >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-11 news today, in baltimore. >> i am lisa robinson. i am jennifer robinson -- time jennifer franciotti. a soldier from baltimore has died in iraq. a 32-year-old sergeant died in a non-contact incident. he leaves behind his wife and two children. baltimore city police say they were forced to shoot a. bull while making an arrest. we were over the scene. the dog became aggressive while the owner was being taken into custody. animal control is investigating. a 22-year-old man is in critical condition after he was hit by a car. investigators say he was on a bicycle. he was rushed to johns hopkins hospital. the driver did stay at the scene. >> up next, dr. kim hammond has a answers to your pet questions. >> and, what to expect at the baltimore book festival. >> put your baking skills to work to help children with cancer. >> pin weather is quite. we have some rain in the seven >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-11 news, and news on saturday morning. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national c