attorneys for both of them repeated statements that they read in court. >> i am so sorry for any part of play in my mother's passing. never would i do anything intentionally to harm her. she was my best friend. the >> in vanara cannot trickett -- to explain my mother's condition or how it got -- even though i cannot truly explain my mother's condition or how it got to that point, i should have done more than i did. but their mother, april, died in february 2008. her death was ruled accomplished -- was ruled a homicide, but because she had complications from being shot at age 18. after they called 911, paramedics arrived at the apartment and found her lying in her own feces and urine. her then and had not been changed for weeks and she also had terrible bedsores. >> i do believe due to the heinous nature of this crime kva they should be incarcerated for their actions. and >> she was a strong-willed women, the defense will argue, who refused her daughter's care. >> mike lyons tried. but she refused their care. even though they had an obligation to help her, she would not allow them. >> the judge put them both on five month sproat patient -- five years' probation. he would not sentence that at this time, but any violation of the provision could result in 10 years of prison. >> the twin brothers accused of setting fire to a pit bull were scheduled to stand trial on under related charges to date. police discovered a handgun, a shotgun and a rifle in the home of the boys while serving a warrant last june. both have been charged as adults. >> baltimore county needs your help crypt -- identifying the remains of a skeleton found near philadelphia wrote. in new york yankees baseball cap and a green shirt were found nearby. if you know of someone who has been missing, or you think you recognize these items, you are urged to call baltimore county police. brooks and baltimore county police are searching for three men in a home invasion in pikesville. it happen in the 3900 block of milady's court early saturday morning. it happened -- fortunately, no one was injured in the invasion. >> officials are still trying to figure out what caused a fire in a home in catonsville that killed two people. >> 83-year-old ruth had built this house in the '50s and raised four children here. per the eggemeyer 61-year-old son -- currently, her 61-year- old son shared a home with her and neighbors believed they were both asleep when the fire broke out sunday night. >> work crews are boarding up this fire scarred home on a hilltop place in catonsville, where crude and her son john died late sunday night. neighbors said they spotted smoke, call for help, and watched as rescue workers tried to revive mother and son. >> all the neighbors were upset. >> there were not any flames. that we could not see any flames, just smoke. just terrible smoke all over. >> relatives suspect they were in bed when the fire started. >> the fire appears to be confined to the right acts -- the right side of the house. >> neighbors say the loss to the community is a measurable. ruth was known as the heart of hilltop place, since she built her house more than 50 years ago. >> she took such good care of her house and she loved it. just knowing that all of this happened to her and her son is a terrible thing. >> no firefighters were hurt while battering -- while battling the one alarm fire. the cause is still under investigation. >> meanwhile, the cold weather created problems for firefighters battling a fire in north baltimore this weekend. a frozen hydrant was being blamed for water supply problems. it went to two alarms before crews were finally able to put it out. fortunately, everyone in the home got out safely. >> talbot county schools will be opening 90 minutes late tomorrow. also tonight, we're falling not one, but two storms that could bring more snow to our area later this week. tom tasselmyer has a first look at our forecast. the >> lets hope these storms be themselves. there are two on the board at least and maybe more going into next week as a very active weather pattern continues across the country. no problems tonight into early tomorrow morning. this one is moving right through the mississippi valley and into the ohio valley at this time. this area here, rain and sleet and snow coming westbound. and another one is lined up. most of the action will be in the southern branch of the jet stream, and that means we have potential for wintry weather. a chance for light snow tomorrow afternoon and evening. and another one that looks like it's going to get here, almost like the evil twin of last weekend's friday night into saturday morning. >> some toyota plants are on hold starting today. they're not making any new cars that are part of the massive recall until the fix is ready for the stacie accelerator pedal problem. but if you drive a toyota, the repairs are being shipped out to dealers right now. traci potts has more from washington. >> toyota dealers phones are going wild. in knoxville, tenn., they are on the offensive, calling customers to let them know to prepare for the sticky -- that repairs for the sticky gas pedal are on the way. people who work here, at the drive toyotas to. toyota started training dealers and shipping out new parts today, expecting repairs to start by week's end. >> we know what the problem is. we have the fix and we will take great care of our customers. >> the problem is moisture buildup under the paddle. the fix is a steel guard to keep it from sticking. a texas firm has filed a class- action lawsuit. toyota has that accelerator problems before, a recall due to format's last fall, and sudden acceleration issues your current -- years earlier. take a look at this video. >> when you press on the brake on the accelerator is still going and the wheels are still spinning. >> the carmakers as those were different problems. >> the dealers have reported a 40% loss in sales. >> and our coverage of the massive toyota recalled continues on our website wbaltv.com. you'll find a complete list of the recalled vehicles and more on what to do if you drive one of these cars. >> president obama today proposed a 2011 u.s. budget that would result in a record deficit, but he pledged to drive down borrowing and drive up in plenette. -- employment. >> the obama budget hit capitol hill with a record six/of red ink -- a record splash of red ink. a deficit that is 10.6% of our whole economy. >> we will not be able to bring down this deficit overnight given that the recovery is still taking hold and families across the country still need help. we will continue, for example, to do what it takes to create jobs. but there is $100 billion for job creation and cuts in 120 non-essential programs like space exploration. no cuts in iraq, no cuts in afghanistan, cannot cut social security, medicaid or medicare. >> that is why we will start a simple rule of pay-as-you-go, congress cannot start -- cannot spend a dime without cutting a dime elsewhere. >> and as promised, the president is cutting tax breaks for the wealthy. >> what i will not welcome, what i reject is the same old grandstanding when the cameras are on and the same old irresponsible budget policies when the cameras are off. >> republicans call the above plan -- the obama plan irresponsible. >> it is just more ain't -- red ink that has come to characterize this administration. >> still to come at 5:00 p.m., a problem with a disk could lead to bad neck and shoulder problems. why surgery is sometimes the only answer. >> and the legalizing marijuana debate continues. some officials think it will help the california state budget. it >> and hope for the homeless get a brand new green building in baltimore. in baltimore. the "verizon fios days to save event" is here. a limited time opportunity to save $20 a month, when you sign up for fios tv, internet and phone for the great low price of $89.99 a month for one year with a two-year 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it is everywhere one in 10 californians admit to having used it in the last year. >> but opponents are ready to put up a fight. inside alaska's legality lead to some of the highest use among the nation. researchers at the university of iowa study more than 100 strokes survivors and one-third of them today problem-solving class. another took a placebo pill and the remaining participants took in and to the president -- an antidepressant for 12 weeks. does that of the antidepressant scored higher on cognitive function and memory. it may improve a verbal and visual memory. when you feel that and shoulder pain that radiates down into the shoulder, sometimes arm and hand, you may have a disk problem. while the first line of treatment is always medication and therapy, surgery may be required. >> she is a busy woman, the mother of two small children and the vice president of consolation energy. when your left thumb and forefinger started tingling, she knew something was wrong. >> some days i could not feel them at all. it was intermittent. i had a bit of pain in my shoulder, but not constant. >> orthopedic surgeon dr. clayton dean at new mercy medical center new which disks even before an mri. she opted for surgery as she was not a candidate for the new artificial disk replacement surgery, she had a two-level this repletion -- replacement. >> in between the scores are where we removed the disk and to the pressure off the nerves. we replace those disks with the thumb iraq. >> this is what a single fusion looks like. >> this is an example of a plate with two scores that go into each vertebrae. >> it keeps the bone in place and minimizes motion between the vertebra. her surgery was four days before christmas. >> it draws me to want to get up and move around right after the surgery. >> maria was not a candidate for disk replacement surgery because she had degeneration at two levels, not just one, but she was still back to work in just two weeks. new research it suggests that skiers and snow boarders should be wearing helmets. traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death among skiers and snow borders, but there are those that believe it might put people at greater risk for neck injuries during a crash, especially children. >> and now, your 11 insta- weather + forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> what you're looking at on the board is the forecast last friday. that was the friday evening forecast for the snowstorm. as you can see, one to 3 inches of snow south of baltimore. in all shifted to the north and folks were quite surprised by it. this whole thing shifted right up to the north and all the heavy snow we thought would stay down here move to the north. south of town ended up with 68 inches. north of town was about 6 inches of snow. -- six to 8 inches. north of town was about 6 inches of snow. i have no idea why that forecast busted like that, but we do we take -- take responsibility for it. overall, nobody feels worse about it than myself and my colleagues. it is not the first time it has happened in my career and probably will not be the last. this is interesting because we have more chances to get it right. one storm coming through the middle of the country and another from the west coast. ryan and snow mixed to ron hyde and even into -- rain and snow mixed tomorrow night and even into friday night. this is going to be a very active february. a lot of these tricky storms coming our way. it is difficult to say where the heavy snow and sleet and rain is going to fall. it was a big snow maker, no doubt about that. temperatures freezing north of baltimore. 20's @ and teen -- 20's and steans near frost bird. it's chilly night again, 18 to 25 with bradley cloudy skies. -- with partly cloudy skies. here is an area of low pressure not quite formed into a distinct low pressure center yet, but the line of low pressure on the gulf is expected to develop again tomorrow night. we might pick up a light accumulation again tomorrow night. the biggest one is of the west coast and looks like it's going to take the southern route again. all of these computer models are predicting a -- an identical system as last week. winter advisories for iced down in parts of virginia and north carolina. here tomorrow, cloudy skies in the afternoon and evening and you start to see some rain getting into maryland. rush hour tomorrow afternoon might feature some snow or even some sleep. -- sleet. it will be able to catch our breath wednesday afternoon and thursday before that westcoast system arrives. how much is that storm? maybe an inch or two in some spots around the area tomorrow night and into wednesday morning. the chance for the afternoon's note tomorrow with a high of 37. about 30 of around the bay. rain and snow possible. 35 tomorrow, snow showers tapering off wednesday morning, some sunshine in the afternoon. we might get to 34 on thursday. here comes that west coast storm with the possibility of new snow. heights only around 30. >> the new orleans saints left for their big game against the colts this weekend. >> and still to come, what a super bowl win with the team and the city recovering from katrina. >> and this group of people are faced with illegally tried to take children out of haiti. >> the governor makes the state of the state address tomorrow. one night i said to my husband, come on, we're going to a steakhouse yes, i wear dentures super poligrip seals the denture to your gum and it prevents food from penetrating it was very very comfortable fitting (charlie dullea) super poligrip helps keep out food particles. just a few dabs create a seal that helps keep food particles from getting between dentures and gums to make them more comfortable while you eat. super poligrip lets me be me we've been going to steakhouses ever since (charlie dullea) try super poligrip the "verizon fios days to save event" is here. a limited time opportunity to save $20 a month, when you sign up for 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squeaked past the nfc final score 31-44. propofol members of the indianapolis colts and the new orleans saints will play in the super bowl on sunday and were in attendance, but did not play in the exhibition game. >> the new orleans saints have arrived in miami today. they're getting ready for their first super bowl appearance and carrying with them the hopes for a long time. >> it is a city that has never needed a reason to party, but for four and half years new orleans has been searching for a reason to feel good. and now they have found it. >> i never thought the black and gold would be in the super bowl, but thank god. >> coupled with the start of mardi gras season. celebrations providing new relief from the violent storm that ravaged the city. it seems only fitting that the team clinched its first-ever super bowl bid at home, confetti replacing the water that once poured through the roof of the superdome. and fans taking the place of the water that was in the streets. >> everybody is loving this space. >> the saints are part of every carnival parade now. on sunday, a french quarter block party exploded into an impromptu mardi gras, drawing more than 10,000 fans. >> they are representing the city in such a positive way. >> as they arrive in miami, the players and coaches seem to understand there is much more than a trophy at stake on super sunday. >> after something as devastating as katrina, to have the team be part of the rebuilding process and have the success, certainly, i think helps the spirit of everyone. >> here in the ninth ward even, where there are still open wounds from katrina. >> i cannot begin to explain to you what it means. everybody is happy. the people feel together. >> down by the excitement and the motions of the super bowl and the new-found confidence that things will get better here. regardless of the score. >> i think i've got my team. >> still had, the new civil rights center makes its grand opening in north carolina. >> and an historic 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it is all put together once a week. take a close look, that is baltimore county executive james bid on that recycling truck. >> today is the first day and i'm really proud to say that the citizens and have responded. people are putting up plenty of recyclables. recognizing that you cannot use plastic bags anymore, no matter what the other is. -- what the color is. >> key to the exchange is a list of new items now including narrow neck plastic bottles and jugs and the number 137 widemouthed plastic containers like butter or yogurt containers, -- and the number one through 7 plastic containers like butter or yogurt containers. it really comes down to sustainability, meaning not just environmentally friendly, but affordable. >> our landfill is already half full and the cost of disposing of trust is rising sharply -- of trash is rising sharply. >> we expected that this is going to go through the roof because people now, it is going to be so much easier and find because you can put more things in there. >> the living left to figure out is it what exactly is your day. -- the only thing left to figure out is what exactly is your day. if you have not gotten that from the county yet, you can get it on the county's website. >> here's a look at some of our other top stories at this hour. republican larry hogan says he will not run for governor of maryland. that leaves a void on the gop side of the race. he served in the cabinet of governor bob ehrlich and also was on the exploratory committee testing the waters for him to run. hogan seems to think that his former boss will run and two people were killed in a fire in catonsville. ruth and john had were pulled from the home, but they died at the hospital. the cause of the fire is still under investigation. and two sisters escaped prison time after convictions of charges of abusing their mother. they pleaded guilty to first- degree abuse of a neglected adults in the case of april montfort. she died one month before being found covered in bed swords and lying in at her own waste -- in bed sores and lying in her own waste. >> 10 americans were arrested after trying to take children out of the country. none of them were treated poorly. there were arrested trying to cross the border to the dominican republic with 33 haitian children. >> we were told it was okay that a pastor good sign them into our care and the government had already approved him to be able to care for our children. >> haitian officials said they may have to face justice here in the u.s. because haiti's court system has been crippled by the earthquake. >> and turbo remedies that help manage chronic conditions or for overall health, a new report from the american college of cardiology says mixing medicine with herbal products can be dangerous, sometimes deadly. >> great for jews, a healthy choice, right? maybe not if you're -- grapefruit juice, a healthy choice, right? maybe not if you're on heart medication. some can in iraq to give you dangerously low blood pressure -- some can interact to be dangerously low blood pressure. st. john's wort can't read anything from depression to the common cold. it can also -- can treat anything from depression to the common cold. it can also interact in harmful ways. >> it can make the drug you're taking either far less potent or over potent. >> about half the patients in the review failed to tell their doctors they are taking supplements, especially concerning for people taking multiple medications like many elderly. but we have no way of knowing which patient is going to have a minor problem or a serious problem. in large part because we cannot understand what form and are pure the serbs they're taking are and what he does is they are getting -- the herbs they are taking are and what the dosage is. >> a spokesman for the council fourth news of -- for responsible nutrition says they need to contain new accuracy. the potential risk for a drug interaction can be eliminated by speaking openly to your doctor. herbs have been used for centuries and more study is needed to fully understand the potential harm with taking them with certain modern medications. >> that review also said that garlic, which is held -- used to help boost the immune system, can increase the risk of bleeding with certain medicines. and go below the -- and gingko biloba can also do the same. >> talk to your doctor. >> drivers on the new jersey turnpike got quite a shock when a plane interrupted their morning rush-hour. >> the governor will focus on >> authorities say two people found dead in ohio died for medical injuries and not from the cold weather. they found -- they were found just outside the back door of their home in franklin township. investigators believe he may have been trying to save his wife after she was found outside after falling down the stairs. melvyn died of a heart attack. a blaze in mich. detroit 8 -- an antique shop -- a place in michigan destroyed an antique shop. despite the destruction, everyone was able to make it out safely. >> officials in kentucky say they will have to demolish what is left of an historic church damaged by fire last night. it happened at the church of god of america in danville. services were canceled because of the bad weather. no one was inside at the time. but the smoke was so heavy at one time, firefighters advise a hospital a block away to shut down their ventilation system. the cause of the fire is under investigation. and a single engine plane stopped traffic -- stopped traffic when it landed on the new jersey turnpike. it came right down the middle of rush hour. the pilot was providing traffic reports for a number of tv and radio stations and did manage to land safely. walt the traffic was backed up for over a mile, it was mostly due to rubbernecking and no one was injured. >> still ahead, history is made in north carolina on this, the first day of the black history month. >> and the reason for a possible price tag is straight ahead. -- price hike is straight ahead. >> and we will take a look back at last night's big winners at the grammys. >> see what is in store for our weather. there could be another storm in snow into the region. right now, 33 >> here is a look at what is coming up at 6:00 p.m. save jobs, create jobs and expand opportunities, that is what governor o'malley hopes to accomplish during the 2010 legislative session. but his plan has to make something happen in order for that to come about. also, you know where this man is? police have connected into several burglaries and they are despera >> and newseum the highlights one of the most profound events in the history of civil rights open on the first day of black history month. >> it was the anniversary of an event that involved a very famous lunch counter. >> the ribbon cutting ad the woolworth building in greensboro, n.c. means people can now get close to the lunch counter where four black college students launched history 50 years ago. franklin mccain was one of the four. >> i hope that they do not ever request permission to start a revolution, because people do not like change. >> what mccain and the other three wanted changed bac then were segregation laws that separated whites from blacks, especially at lunch counters. the ranks]"a grew into 1000 by e end of that week, february, 1960. they would not bef3 served, but refused to move. they would sit in to protest segregation. the sit-in's spread to dozens of cities. >> we acknowledge that there was injustice here and injustice everywhere. >> and there is still work to be done. >> we must be honest with ourselves and recognize that the work of god wrought year in this building is not finished. >> organizers -- right here in this building is not finished. >> organizers acknowledge that there were those who sat, so that there -- so that others could stand. >> now -- and now, your 11 insta-weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> in the region this morning, there is a pocket of cold as this year with this note on the ground -- but snow on the ground. officially at b.w.i. marshall this morning, at 12 degrees. 13 in richmond, 13 in west virginia, and 19 down at nashville. it was colder in richmond that it was in boston this morning. boston starter at 22. after 12:00 a.m. this morning, we get 33 in the afternoon. the normal high is starting to creep up and so is the normal low. we are past the coldest part of the year. in many areas tonight it will be called again, probably not quite as cold as the past few ebonite. but overall, dry and cold -- as the past few nights. but overall, dry and cold. 20's in the mountains west of baltimore. high pressure will leave the mid atlantic coast and open the door on this weather system. we think is going to consolidate into a center of low pressure and move off the south of pentico tomorrow night. it is willing to take a brush past as -- of the south atlantic coast tomorrow night. it is going to take a brush past the coast and then another storm already hitting the west coast. that could bring another winter storm year late in the week. -- storm in here late in the week. in north carolina, i swings around charlotte, freezing -- is storms around charlotte, freezing rain and sleet. snow approaching baltimore of around 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. sleet and rain to the south and east. then it clears up wednesday with the sunshine into thursday. but as this quick system and comes through, you could pick up an injured two around baltimore. it is a fast-moving system -- you could put up an inch or two around baltimore. it is a fast-moving system. 3237 tomorrow, wins out of the east at 5. -- 32 to 37 tomorrow, of the winds out of the east at 5. temperatures should get above freezing, but the ground is solid frozen there will probably be some light accumulation as this system moves by. they did get a foot of snow down here on the lower eastern shore saturday. the role we get a mix of precipitation tomorrow evening with the high getting close to 40. this will come in tomorrow night and wednesday morning and then we get a day or so of a break. and then friday, another storm coming in. around here, a cloudy day tomorrow. that means he does not see a shadow and he stays out and spring comes a little earlier. we will see if that works. friday, gold and a chance for snow saturday morning. -- cold and a chance for snow saturday morning. >> bad news when it comes to those who love ebooks. amazon is having a problem isebook pricing -- a problem with ebook pricing. all of this comes as apple comes to market with its ipad computer. and google is lurking around the corner with a plan to launch its google addition later this year. apple currently has over 140,000 applications for iphone and i touch owners, but according to average information, the average owner does not use that many. the economy continues to slow recovery from the worst recession in decades. the increases were modest with consumers allocating their spending very carefully. consumer spending increased for the third straight month, with december seen an increase of 5.2%. if you're looking to plant in your garden this spring, you may want to get those seeds early. they may be in short supply for home gardeners. some cucumber varieties as well as other vegetables are more scarce than others. tonight's consumer alert, i am mariann bannister. >> two female artists smashed records at the grammys. >> we take a look back at the night's highlights. >> this is the dream come true. >> for tillers with, it sure felt that way when she became the youngest person -- for taylor swift, it sure felt that way when she became the and this person to win album of the year. >> when you have crazy dreams like i wonder what it would be like to win a grammy sunday, i never actually thought it might happen until i was walking up there. >> swift was the youngest winner, but beyonce has the biggest bragging rights after she picked up six awards, the most ever won by a single female artist at an event. >> this has been such an amazing night for me. >> the annual awards show also feet -- featured eight the deep -- three the tribute to michael jackson. after which his children accepted a lifetime achievement award for their father. there was a push for fund raising as the artist and even recording accounting president pushed for donations for haiti. >> the world mobilizes to help the people of haiti. >> it was an extremely cold weekend, but that did not stop thousands who came up to take part in the polar bear plunged this began. many braved the snowfall and bone chilling temperatures to take part in the event for the special olympics. some 80 super plungers, including our own jennifer franciotti, raised $600,000 with their 24-hour super plunging efforts. many famous athletes to time to help with the event. it is estimated that the event raised $8.2 million. congratulations, good job. and jennifer actually takes the camera into the waters with her on a video on her side. and we're just weeks away from the start of the winter olympics in vancouver. find out who to watch this year on the homepage. and with the super bowl this weekend, everyone will be talking about this year's ads. click on entertainment to get a preview of what is coming up. parts i always love that. gov. martin o'malley takes steps -- >> i always love that. gov. martin o'malley takes center stage mrsa gives his state of the state address. -- takes center stage tomorrow night [ male announcer ] mark your calendar. the "verizon fios days to save event" is here. a limited time opportunity to save $20 a month, when you sign up for fios tv, internet and phone for the great low price of $89.99 a month for one year with a two-year agreement. with 100% true fiber optics, you'll get an amazing hd picture, blazing fast internet, plus, crystal-cleaphone. all for just $89.99 a month for one year. 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a long way in 10 years. >> for many people, this is what ballet looks and sounds like. but it also looks and sounds like this. this weekend's gala will feature a mixed program and they want to make sure mayor lenders see what -- make sure marylanders see what the baltimore ballet is capable of. class -- >> cosco valley and also neo-classical ballet. >> something for everybody. >> -- classical ballet and also neo-classical ballet. >> something for everybody. >> i can't believe it has been 10 years. it has been packed full of performances. he is a washington-based choreographer and he is setting up one of the new pieces in our gala. it is a very contemporary piece, never before seen. >> a world premier, in fact, and even though it's features dancers from the washington ballet, it also features the dancers from the american ballet company and others. >> there were a lot of pieces that had been put together and i love doing it. i hope people enjoy watching it. -- watching it. >> and the baltimore ballet's 10 year anniversary celebration is at the lyric opera house this saturday at 7:30 p.m. tickets range from 22 to $72 -- $22 to $72. that is all for us at 5:00 p.m. >> if you missed any brought -- of the broadcast, we will rebroadcasted at 7:00 p.m. >> here's a look at what is coming up at 6:00 p.m. >> in 2007, the governor declared the state is strong. in 2008, he warned of unpopular budget decisions. last year he said we shall overcome. a preview of what is next with the state of the state address. >> up next, why some say the obama budget is full of gimmicks. >> two sisters plead guilty in neglect and abuse of their mother. the will they get any jail time? >> live, local, late breaking, this is wbal to be 11 news at 6:00 p.m. in hd. >> a controversy of political agenda aims over the governor's state of the state speech tomorrow. jobs, jobs and more jobs are expected to be the focus of the state of the state address. >> david collins joins us live in annapolis with more on what the governor will have to say and how it may be received. >> the tone of the speech is to reflect the times, however, i'd will not be somber. the governor had -- will have optimism over the beginning of what he sees as recovery. >> the essential theme of the state of the state address is something everyone can agree on. >> do everything you can this session to create jobs and expand opportunity. >> but some elements of how to do that is already generating heat. heat.