[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> cleanup efforts are under way after a brush fire damages hundreds of acres in anne arundel county. that brushfire started yesterday morning. officials estimate approximately 600 acres were affected by the blaze. this reporter is live at fire headquarters with the latest. >> the fire is out. folks are breathing a sigh of relief that this was not more serious. sky team 11 got a bird's eye

view of the damage caused by this brush fire in anne arundel county. 600 acres were affected by the blaze. the 911 call went out at about 11:15 on saturday morning. >> keeping tabs on stuff, embers burning. it was a long night. >> she was not just concerned about her home, but the whole area. >> our family has been here since 1899. one of the buildings burned was a log cabin that has been in our family for years. >> the firefighters were able to contain the blaze on saturday. this weekend's weather may have caused some obstacles for firefighters. >> the blaze was of control for a long period of time. we had relatively low humidity. >> we are here and we saw all of

the smoke coming up. it took a hold and kept on going. >> only a couple of construction people -- a construction trailers and barnes were destroyed. no homes were damaged. >> we were blessed that it was not a major incident. >> the fire officials were trying to figure out where that fire may have started and what may have started it. >> thank you. here is a look at the fires that brought traffic on parts of interstate 95 to a standstill on saturday. officials were forced to call in help from other counties to control the fires that were spreading rapidly with strong winds. you can share your weather photographs with us. baltimore county police are investigating a deadly shooting in parkville.

a man was shot several times outside of an exxon gas station. it is not clear whether he was a customer or employee of the store. no word on a suspect or a motive. it does not appear to be a robbery. the search continues for a man that shot two men in northeast baltimore. it happened on clifton avenue. both men were taken to hospitals, one man later died. there is no word on a possible motive. a total of seven people were shot this weekend. volunteers in montgomery county passed out more than 500 flyers this weekend in order to help catch a man that raped two elderly women in germantown. they believe he is between the ages of 16-25. >> i think of my grandmother.

anybody that has a grandmother would say, how could anybody raped their grandmother? we do what we can as volunteers to help the police find this person. >> they believed that the man is responsible for the rape of a 69 and 89-year-old woman. if you have any information, you are asked to call montgomery county police. a homeless man was shot and killed by an officer on saturday. he got into an argument while holding a sharp object in his hand. the officer opened fire when he refused to drop his weapon. he has been placed on administrative leave pending the result of a department investigation. the u.s. government is facing a budget backlash that could soon put it out of business. a government shutdown, the first

in 15 years, is a growing possibility by republicans and democrats cannot come to an agreement. >> republican or democrat, both sides agree on one thing. >> the starting point is that we know we need to cut spending. we know we need to live within our needs. >> they cannot agree on where to cut and how much. as the odds of a government shutdown grow, each side is blaming the other. >> democratic colleagues insist on keeping the federal government march and unsustainable. >> the gop speaker vowed that there would be no new money coming from congress without cuts. >> boehner led a wide-open house debate. slashing everything from foreign aid to high-speed rail -- high- speed rail.

the senate led by democrats is not likely to go along. >> are we going to take a cut on education while we let billionaires' deduct interest on their second homes? >> with the senate in recess all of next week, there is only five days to work out a compromise. >> the way it has always been worked out is not to say, it is my way or no way. that is what newt gingrich did with lots of consequences. >> newt gingrich took most of the blame in 1995 when a similar impasse led to a similar shutdown in 1995. with the economy still fragile, president obama is warning that this could be worse. >> this is a time that everybody is hopeful that we can start growing this economy quicker. >> republicans think that the public is behind them.

>> we are not looking for a government shutdown. we are also not looking at robert stamping at these high spending levels. -- rubber stamping these high spending levels. >> today's protests in a wisconsin took place inside of the state house. there are fears that similar action could take place in other cash strapped capitals across the nation. protesters in libya's second- largest city say that they are in control. unconfirmed reports that the demonstrations are spreading to the capital. the son of the leader says that it could plunge the country into civil war. >> reports getting out accuse gadhafi's army of firing larva

-- firing live rounds into crowds including at those burying their dead. this is playing out in several places at several days in a row. we spoke to an activist, worried about what an unpredictable gadhafi would do next. >> i think he is planning a massacre. almost every victim was shot in the head, chest, neck, torso. they were shooting to kill. >> gadhafi is the longest serving leader in africa and the arab world, four decades in power and on top of the world's most viable oil reserves. he took responsibility for the bombing in lockerbie, spot -- lockerbie, scotland. today on tv, gadhafi refuse to a

knowledge the uprising, saying that foreigners came in to cause trouble. >> this disaster is unfolding as i speak. >> there are reports that rebellion is moving closer to the capital in tripoli, trapping people in their homes. >> we need people to help us. >> oh, my goodness. sons spokegadhafi's on tv, saying that the military is defending itself from separate tests. so many libyans that we have spoken to say that it is now or never, there is no turning back as they fight. >> when it comes to u.s.

history, maryland's curriculum is barely making the grade. a report gave maryland and a c for american history. the national average is a d. the first leg of the highly anticipated interim county connector opens this week, helping many shave a good bit of time off of their commute. tomorrow, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held back the next interstate 70 to george avenue. when it is complete, it will link 270 to 95. we will introduce you to a young boy having to broadway. brushing up on another language could protect your memory. >> is not worth your life. >> how one woman is raising awareness about the dangers of

distracted driving after a young woman loses her life behind the wheel. it is back, round two of wicked weather in the upper midwest. >> as far as grain is concerned, it will begin this evening.

>> i was really excited. they said i did not show it. >> she certainly has reason to be excited. she is heading to new york city at the end of the month to play simba in the "lion king."

wie join his family in wishing him good luck. >> the statistics are alarming. according to government research, distracted driving claimed the lives of nearly 5500 people in 2009. a lot to prevent talking and texting was not enough to save ashley jones' life. >> 22-year-old ashley jones is now dead. she was texting while driving. >> it is every parent's nightmare. >> she knows the pain that her parents are feeling. she lost her daughter last year. >> she was on her way home from work. she was 16 and she crashed. >> she was a freshman in washington state.

she'd love to go on ski trips with her family. her mama taught her to go slow on the road and never drink and drive. she never taught her not to text and drive. >> they do not realize what they're doing or they do not realize it is wrong. >> she let her guard down for just a second. >> you can wait. it is not worth your life. >> a friend of hers say that it happened because of texting. >> somebody's daughter or sister had to die because of texting. it should be a wake-up call. >> this is a grim reminder of what can happen when you text and drive. >> it is not worth your life. >> maryland lawmakers are trying to toughen laws about cell phone use behind the wheel.

an interesting study out of toronto in tonight's medical alert. they say that speaking two languages may delay the onset of alzheimer's. they found that those that were bilingual were diagnosed with alzheimer's four or five years later than those who spoke only one language. scientists say that if you learn late in life, you still get the benefit. those that lose their hearings are more likely to get dementia than those that do not. they say that straining to understand sounds may lead to stress. or they may tend to be less social. for parts of the upper midwest,

snowfall and high wind gusts have made life unbearable. forecasters say up to 15 inches of snow will fall by monday in minnesota and wisconsin with up to 20 inches possible in other parts of the midwest. >> and now your forecast with john collins. >> let's look at the forecast closer to home. we have the activity around the baltimore area. indications on parts of frederick county as well, indications of a little bit of sleet or snow flakes. the further you get into pennsylvania, the more likely you will see sleet or snow activity. temperatures were closer to normal for this time of the season. 51 was the high today at the airport.

50 of the inner harbor. morning low was 29. the typical low this time of year is 27. it is still very winter-like as far as temperatures are concerned. 37 at annapolis. at bwi, the same reading. edwards, 37. it is freezing the further north you get. hagerstown is 33. oakland checks in at 32 degrees. here is the map showing the storm system to the west. it will be coming through the area during the night and into tomorrow. it will be a two-part storm. temperatures will be a little bit warmer tomorrow. it will be stalled along our area during the day tomorrow. we suspect that once the storm comes through by tuesday morning, we will be out from under the influence of it.

this is out to the north and there is colder air. this milder air is coming in. the humidity is way up. you are seeing snow to our north. tonight, a sprinkle or some light rain is possible. there could be a little sleet up to the north of us. 32-36 is the overnight low. all of the winter weather advisory is, just to the north of us in pennsylvania. the purple shades reach all of the way west. there are some winter weather advisory is up north in pennsylvania. cloudy and chilly tomorrow. northeast winds up 5-10 miles per hour. temperatures similar to today, a little bit above the average. this first batch of moisture

passing through and the second coming in during the day, especially during the evening hours. early tuesday, midnight tomorrow or early on tuesday morning, we shall -- we could see a period of snow fall where we could get some accumulation around the baltimore area. once you get around the pennsylvania line, you could get 3 inches. 49 be high on monday. tuesday morning, maybe some snow. 34 of the high. another chance for rain on friday. another chance for a wintry mix on sunday. >> the turks were doing something tonight. -- the terrapins were doing something tonight. ♪

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>> desperation time for the maryland terrapins. in need for a medal run. enter vasquez, his jersey it was hung from the rafters. >> i never thought i will have my jersey retired. now i see it. >> he is now a rookie in the

nba. feeding jordan williams here. he throws it down hard. moments later, a better submission for the slam-dunk contest. nc state when on two-touchdown run. one of his five three's in the game. finishing with a little baby oop. tied most of the second half. gregory is proving a nice third option for maryland. state up one. he struggled most of the year. look at this drive. maryland would never regain the lead. 10 years ago, nascar lost its biggest star on its biggest age when dale earnhardt died at a

crash in daytona. there were major advancements in safety, which may help mitigate the dale earnhardt tragedy. all fans holding up three fingers. drivers taking a lap under control. not trying to pass anybody. there were crash's today. all lap 29, they bid starts 17 cars letter. cars racing 17 -- so close together. a record 16 cautions on the day. we end with two checkered flag attempts. holding up the best drivers in the world is trevor, he does not even have a steady ride. a star is born. >> i never expected to be

sitting here. i still do not think it is real. i am sorry if i am bouncing around on questions and answers. i feel like i can do anything. >> the baltimore blast with five games remaining. they will remain in first place. they have the right to host the championship game if they get there. battling second place milwaukee tonight. she is doing this forever. the perfect shot into the corner. you have to take advantage of mistakes. picking off the pass. robby adds a patrick. the blast milwaukee 20-9. last season was beyond spectacular, but the flash sat on top of a shaky foundation. today in buffalo, no flash, just results. second period, no score.

nice bounce right to the stick. it is 1-0 caps. they are on the power play. that beats varlamov. was screened by semin, and he let him know it. hanson with the rebound. washington gets it done and move within three points of first. a general -- generational battle in los angeles that has nothing to do with patrick. fred couples try to become the oldest winner on the pga tour in 30 years. he is going against badley. boom boom were setting off car alarms at the second. the wedge, bale lovely chip in.

that set freddy back. a putt that has no business going in does so. he gets a two-shot victory. roddick in the atp finals this weekend. the near court and the diving forehand winner down the line. ridiculous at any point. to win the title with that shot, we need to take another look. well done, sir. diving all-out at the most important of times, and the roddick with the winner. we will see if john has anything special in store after this.