As one of the most successful writers of military and political the thrillers of all time, tom clancy kept readers on the edge of their seats. News of his death at just 66 years old, has shocked fans. Its a huge fan base, especially male readers reader of action and techno, theyre going to be feeling a sense of sadness. Reporter clancy became a minor owner in the orioles. When i get involved in something, i get involved in it. Thats my team there. I have to go and watch and make sure they do everything right. Tom, a proud baltimorean was a devoted marylander, treasured friend, and valued partner and adviser in the orioles ownership group. We are deeply saddened by toms passing. He will be missed but long remembered. Tom clancy was born in baltimore, attended loyola blakefield. What an honor for us to have this literary icon also be called a loyola don. And then Commencement Speaker at Loyola College in 1986. Clancy was a former insurance agent, who went on to write 28 novels. The whole
At aspen street. If youre headed out on 95 we have cleared up that vehicle fire on 95 southbound near mountain road. Speeds on the beltway still looking great. Theres a look at the west side of the beltway there at i70. Now wjz has the stories people are talking about. Heres don. As we enter day eight of the Government Shutdown congress is no closer to a solution this morning. While the stalemate continues global fears over the looming debt ceiling crisis are rising. Susan has the story for wjz. Reporter House Republicans will meet behind closed doors this morning to strategize about how they will handle the Government Shutdown and the looming debt ceiling crisis. Over the last 10 days weve been through quite a bit. Reporter House Speaker john boehner says the president has the power to end the stalemate. The president s refusal to negotiate is hurting our economy and putting our country at risk. Reporter but the president says only congress can approve funding bills and hes calling on
Reporter but stalemating and finger pointing continues on capitol hill. The president plans to invite republicans to the white house in the coming days. A short time ago, president obama said a charity will pick up the costs for death benefits for families of fallen soldiers. Complete coverage continues with jess abc cartallia, at cbsbaltimore. Com. Jess . Reporter kai, frustration is growing across maryland, as you said. And today, you sound off to wjz. After nine tays, what would you say to the president and congress about this shutdown . Its all politics. And we need to move beyond that. We need to prove that we believe in the plan we have. I cant believe neither side wants to compromise. Both want to threat their way. Nine days into the shutdown. I havent seen what they were doing. Fire everybody. And elect people that actually care about what we think and want. An Associated Press poll just released today say 62 of americans blame the shutdown on republicans. About half say presid
Scene. Well have a live update for you in a few minutes. No word on what sparked this fire at a home on m street in southeast d. C. It began on the second floor and spread through the attic. One man managed to get out. Christmas chaos at two of the nations biggest shippers. Tonight, u. P. S. And fedex are scrambling to get service back on schedule. Fedex calls the incidents isolated. They made deliveries on christmas. Some say their packages were declared delivered, but they werent. Amazon is offering shipping refunds and 20 gift cards whose shipments were delayed. David culver joins us live with the latest on this in virginia. Reporter the question on social media, who did not receive their package in time christmas . I read through several facebook posts and tweets and emails. We met up with some of those still waiting for their gifts. Around midday, lynn sat at her counter. She checked the tracking number. Where is the package . Out for delivery, december 26 at 9 50 a. M. We are sti
Knocking down hot spots after a ssive fire damages apartments y county. Were live on the scene there. And new this midday, Police Confirm the identity of e body found in a park as t search intensifies for that ssing girl. Leadin candidates in the democratic race for d. C. Mayor. Goodmornineryog, ev. Welcome to ns 4 miay. Im barbara harrison. Its tuesday, april 1st. We begin wh a developing story in rockville. Fire crews are ming progress on a huge fire that broke outt a devepment under construction. This morning, the flames have subsidedbut the damage has been done. This fire broke out iercle very ady gre road and i270. News 4s Megan Mcgrath is live this morning and has the latest for us. Rorter this fire broke out a little before 4 00 this morning. Hos later, we still have firefighters he putting water on some of the hot spots that ared up. You can see them up there on that water truck. Thats jusone of the companies on the scene. Also spraying water ther ladder ere on the roof line. A