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>> 2010 is roaring in but the bluster as we struggle into the first weekend of the new year. we begin tonight with a weather alert. we're under a wind advisory. let's check in with john collins for the latest. >> strong wind is buffeting everybody around. not only that, but it is pretty cold. temperatures in the 20's come up with wind gusting in the 30's and 40's, making it colder than it seems. roughly in the mid-20's to roughly 30 degrees or so. but the key factor is wind. annapolis 27, 29 out of edgewood. a mere 30 miles an hour makes it feel like that factors at frederick and gaithersburg, 9 at

houston, and in western maryland, not only do they have went to deal with, they have snow. snow tomorrow, in addition to the snow they got today. we will talk about the forecast coming up in just a minute. >> remember, you can follow the forecast on our website, wbaltv.com. you can track whether down to your own street. just click on weather. child abuse tonight in the death of a toddler. back in december 19, at the home in kentucky avenue, detectives noticed scrapes and bruising on the little girl's head and cheek. an autopsy determined she was beaten to death. the father, jerome wallace, was

charged with debt and child abuse. the mother is start with a child abuse and assault. and an 11-year-old girl had funeral services today in salisbury, and about 1000 attended. a few days before christmas, she was found dead on a wooded area near the delaware line. he is a registered sex offender in maryland and delaware. the attorney has said that his client denies allegations he harmed her. father coughlin died on christmas day. he donated his body to science so there will be no funeral. the memorial service is set for wednesday at the baltimore

chapel. robert kaufman was 78 years old. now to the war on terror. president obama has called on lawmakers to put aside politics this new year. brian moore has the story from washington. >> president obama is winding down an island vacation interrupted by the cold reality of terrorism. >> the sentiment was echoed by top republicans. >> at the beginning of the new year, it is important to remember that we are all united by a common fate that no tragedy

is too big for the american people to overcome. >> a contentious fight to the finish on health care. and the battle on terror is going to flow and new after the attempted christmas day bombing of flight to under 53. >> let's make the changes that need to be made. >> meanwhile, the suicide bombing in afghanistan serves as a reminder of the struggle ahead in that area. on an island paradise, the president discussed the challenges they're facing this new year. he vows that those responsible for the christmas day bombing attempt will be held responsible. in washington, wbal-tv 11 news. >> in education alert, the university of maryland may drop language class is due to budget

cuts. it is one of the few schools offerings hebrew class's. it is forced to cut funding. they will offer instruction if students insist on a course by course basis. if you have a christmas tree, why not recycle it? the department of public works began mulching trees today. you should bring your own bag. if you cannot bring your treat the drop of sight, pick up kerbside from january 5 to january 29 on trash collection deck. we are going to see who is still sitting in the ultimate touched the tip of contest. and pirates high-tech two ships

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>> a teenager is dead after a police chase ended in gunfire. officers in albemarle county said it started when they tried to pull over the teenager far on authorized use of the vehicle. they circled by crown, stealing a sheriff's deputy car. the police were apparently called by their own radio. >> [inaudible]

>> they used spike strips to crashed a car. that is when the suspect started firing at the officers. the officers are now on administrative leave. the second hijacking last night in just 48 hours. port officials in nearby mombasa, kenya, say that the ship was called the asian glory, seized of the somali coast to just before it was due to join a convoy at the gulf of aden. another ship was seized monday. up next, 2% to 3% of kids suffer from sleep apnea, and researchers are feverishly working to find a cure. find out how to diagnose the problem. >> after one of the most impressive wins in school history, we have highlights, plus the dynamic duo.

>> a big storm off the atlantic coast. bitter cold and strong winds. your forecast for the rest of the weekend is ahead. at bwi marshall, 23, but it

>> promising news tonight involving kids would sleep problems. currently, the only test is impossible for kids to get through. researchers are experimenting with a new tool but could make it easier to identify that condition. we have more in tonight's medical alert. isaiah lombardo has to put on his mask every day. he suffers from sleep apnea, a condition affecting 2% to 3% of all children. >> airways transfer the air.

the collapse during sleep. >> this is fleet experts as the only way to diagnose sleep apnea is with a sleep test. isiah went through it and did not like it. >> imagine if he had to do it. >> detecting sleep apnea could become easier. researchers found a way to identify the disorder looking a protein found in urine, and hopes it could one day lead to another urine test. it is agreed that the testing needs fine-tuning, but if it worked it could be a useful screening tool. >> i think it is a great opportunity to screen many patients at a fraction of the cost. >> another study is planned for this year and it will be larger, including close to 300 kids.

they are hoping to get more clinics involved in the diagnostic techniques. so far, a day with almost no sleep spent watching 30 hours of continuous sports. a dream come true for some guys. tonight, one step closer to becoming the ultimate how to potato. the competition started with four finalists, now it is down to two. chris is up against the defending champion, who last year made it through 70 hours of competition. >> now, your forecast, with a meteorologist don collins. >> coal they're drifting in throughout the -- john collins. >> cold air drifting in. and though the temperatures do not look cold, there was a high

of 49, morning lows in the 20 plus. the air temperature did not move or wrong -- around that much. mainly, these temperatures are feeling more like seven degrees, eight degrees, nine degrees or so. take a look at this here, it is windy, in normal high of 42 degrees. the air is so dry, 26%, you see a few drops of snow that have evaporated before hitting the ground. columbia is 24, randallstown 23, white marsh 26. of course, it feels like seven or eight or nine degrees because of these strong winds. lake effect snow for the rest of us, were accumulations are expected. a lot of snow up there is causing this, bombing out,

getting more intense. this flow of air from the northwest is what is striking in the cold air. no big storms in the offering, but it will continue to strengthen in new england, and the air flow is coming out of canada. this is where our air is coming from. curricle, scattered clouds, windy, bitter. the air temperatures will be in the 16th to 20 range, but it will feel like zero or below that by the time we deal with these it northwest winds, and we have a wind advisory over most of our area, extending into the early morning hours.

partly cloudy tomorrow, still windy. again, it will feel more like the low teens at times. the thunderstorm watch is in effect for western maryland. fluffy, dry snow. northwest winds gusting to 40 miles an hour, and the futuretest shows a few scattered clouds here. by monday, something may float across the area with a brief snow flurry or shower. nothing to significant. the seven-day forecast has a better chance for snow showers on friday. >> if history repeats itself to more, ravens should make easy work of it.

an average winning margin of 29. . in the last to go games, we have been focused on getting the ball from todd heat. for peace, it is the first time in his career. the key against oakland is coming out of the gate strong. >> anybody can jump up for us. more importantly, finished the game. picture we finished these guys off -- finished the game. make sure we can finish these guys off. make sure we finish. >> the other one says he plans to come back, but no one is really sure. he resigned last week and said he will only take a leave of absence because tito was playing

his last game of college football, and boy did he go out in style. super sugar bowl in florida, one of the greatest gains in history. completed 20 of 23 passes, 320 yards, and three touchdowns in the first half. he was 31-35, 483 yards, 51, 533 yards total, a new record. he said goodbye in style, 51-24. you may remember the teammates playing college football. this is the pop of -- papajohns.com bowl. it looks like he was touching a bean bag or something. amazing. the fake field goal is botched. 27 as the final score.

loyal to make national news when they stunned indiana weakened a half ago. a week and a half since the incredible win, and they are keeping this on strike. fourth victory, an inch for the layup, 50-one to take the lead. seven straight points, 21 for the game. check this out. getting into the action, 8-5 on the year. syracuse may not have been defeated, but 813th street at the carrier dome. down by 14, trying to come back. what a huge jump that was. it would not be enough, and when it 82 to 72. with four seconds to go,

sacramental leads los angeles by two. 109-108, and you might want to cover him the next game. that will do it for sports.

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>> temperatures are in the teens tonight, and near 30's tomorrow. it will feel more like the cold. maybe some flowers on wednesday and a shower or to. >> thank you for joining us. nbc nightly news is up next. [captioning made >> this is a wbal-tv 11 news editorial. >> as we come to the close of another year, we're reminded of

our loved ones of sacrificing their lives for pursuit of happiness. we take our regular editorial time to talk about these families. these editorials are billable on wbaltv.com. happy holidays. >> happy holidays to my parents. i will be home soon. >> i would like to sent holiday greetings to my wife and kids, men and women of the 29th, and i miss all of you.

i will be home soon. >> happy hoildays. i love you. happy holidays. >> i would like to send greetings to my father, joseph johnson, and his wife, lula. merry