regarding a corruption case that led to a series of arrests. we first broke news on wbal tv ,com jayne miller joins us with details. >> so far, we know that our arrests began this morning of about one dozen police officers. how big is the case? one source said is not the crime of the century, but it is not pretty and might be related to a scheme involving the selling of cars. there had been rumors but nothing was confirmed, but we are told with these are rest, we will learn much more this afternoon with a press briefing. one source tells us the case was initiated within the baltimore police department and became cooperative with the fbi. we will have much more later. we will be updating details as we get them of mind? wbaltv.com -- online at wbaltv.com." >> journalists are making their way into libya. as richard m. google describes, the region is no longer under the control of the government carry -- of the government during >> as soon as we entered, it was clear chrome far -- muammar qaddafi was no longer in control. the protesters of set up checkpoints on nearly every corner. we were driven for more than 100 miles. we did not see a single muammar qaddafi loyalists. instead we saw a military barracks emptied and burned. a protest was under way. the demonstrators shouted "libya must be free." we found soldiers and officers armed and in uniform, who are now in open rebellion. they broke into tears. there were reports of military defections like this nation wide. >> we are behind the people. >> this is not many egyptian- style protest movement. there is heavy fighting in the capital, tripoli. muammar qaddafi said he would die a martyr. he called on supporters to attack and kill demonstrators. efforts are underway to evacuate foreigners. americans will be taken out by ferry. that starting today. >> u.s. officials are getting to work on getting u.s. citizens out of libya. the attempts today is by sea, bringing americans to the island of malta,. priority is given to people with medical conditions. >> the safety and well-being of americans has to be our highest priority. >> obviously, we have made this decision because we are concerned about the safety of our citizens. >> the state department believes there are about 600 u.s. a distance in libya, and several thousand dual-citizens. for the latest developments, visit our web site, wbaltv.com. with libya being a major oil- producing country, the impact is far reaching. they hold the most reserves and africa. it will effect the price of any american good tied to the fuel. according to aaa, the average price of a gallon is $3.12, 48 cents higher than this time last year part >> it seems like gas prices have shot up 20 cents. >> they keep going up every day. >> a financial analysts say even if libya settles down, unrest elsewhere will continue to push oil prices up. police announced an arrest carry a 56-year-old lafayette's taylor is charged in the murder of joshua matthews, who was stabbed in the next last thursday. he stumbled to a nearby writing for help, but later died. police believe a verbal altercation led to the murder. investigators said brandon jackson was shot and killed early sunday morning at an exxon gas station on the 7300 block of mcclean boulevard. he was a senior at par to go high-school -- parkville high school. police have not released any descriptions. deliberations continue in the trial of a man accused of stabbing his pregnant wife. cleaven williams stabbed his wife to death in november of 2008, with prosecutors claim the fact that he brought a knife to the courthouse is enough to convict him of first-degree murder. if the jury agrees, he could receive a life sentence. we will have the latest on the proceedings tonight. first mariner bancorp ceo edwin hale has pleaded guilty to interfere in with security at bwi-marshall airport. he was detained after a loaded handgun was discovered in his possession. he received one year of unsupervised probation. he will also have to forfeit the gun, and pay fines and court costs. he says he has had a handgun permit for 25 years and forgot he had the gun. family and friends of felicia barnes continue to pay for -- pray for her return. she was missing back on december 28, while visiting family during holidays in baltimore. >> we miss her a lot. we just want her to come home. we are going to keep looking at -- keep doing everything we can to keep her story out there, and not let people forget she is still missing and her family wants her back. >> the story sparked a national attention after federal investigators were called in. anyone with information is asked to call baltimore city police. rescue workers in in new zealand continue to work. a solution for women who want the perfect eyebrow. a procedure that is growing in popularity. after an unsuccessful legal challenge, a sweet victory for former white house chief of staff rahm emanuel in chicago. >> chilly conditions today, and we are in storm for -- in store for another sto >> victory for rahm emanuel. he is now the windy city new mayor in left. he came out to a full room of cheering supporters with 89% of the precincts reporting. he was trouncing opponents with nearly 60% of the votes, avoiding an april runoff election. >> we are known for a cold place. because of the people of chicago, this is the warmest place in america. [applause] >> president obama called him to congratulate him. you set to take office on may 16. freezing rain is being blamed for a maltese vehicle pileup on interstate 64 in st. louis. five fire department vehicles were involved. at least 21 people were taken to hospitals with injuries. one person is in critical condition. covering the world, a new zealand rescue worker film the rescue of two people trapped inside of a collapsed building. one woman was able to walk out. new zealand rescue workers continued to pull survivors of the rubble. several dozen are still feared trapped inside of several buildings in christchurch. the death toll is at 75. the number is expected to increase. a price hike could dampen travel plans. if you think you have a dead-end job, tips on finding something better. >> i am so not used to having eyebrows looks so perfect. >> the latest on helping eyebrow-challenged women. >> we are high and dry right now, but another storm system will develop. it could mean a lot of rain. sunny skies right now. 38 at the airport. 39 downtown. >> in our consumer alert, another price hike for many airlines. american, continental, united, and the u.s. airways raised prices, and delta airlines followed suit. the increases are for first- class seats and economy seats. this comes after the failed attempt when u.s. there was could not agree to an increase. -- u.s. airways could not agree to an increase. the price of homes has fallen to its lowest level since the crash of the housing market. the index shows only prices in washington, d.c., increased. cities that recorded the lowest home prices included chicago, las vegas, miami, and new york. it is great to get a regular paycheck, but what if you think your job is at a dead-end? experts say a change should start with you and your education. in our changing world, you need to upgrade. you might want to consider taking more night glasses, or volunteering. >> the higher your technical knowledge in any field, the more 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