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In drought-stricken California, trouble brews for famous water hogs like Kevin Hart and the Kardashians.

With consumption caps in effect, obtaining, conserving and, in some cases, illegally stealing water have become pillars of the drought microeconomy.

of course, reaction all positive all around. >> if you're not a redskins fan, sit quietly through the weekend, and then we'll get back to you. >> you know what, for something this exciting, you just get on the bandwagon. you can like rg3 even if you're not a fan. >> 5:01. tom kierein is here this morning. my windows rattled, that woke me up this morning because of the wind outside. >> those were the skins' fans still partying in the street. >> right. >> this guy's got a lot to live up to. >> i know. this morning, a blustery wind. you're right, the wind has been gusty. there's the...

washington on the future of payroll tax cuts. both parties say they want to prevent what amounts to a tabs hike on 160 million americans come january 1st. but they differ on how to pay for it. democrats want a surtax on millionaires. republicans want spending cuts. well, now republicans in the house want to tie a tax cut extension to approval of a controversial oil pipeline. if nothing passes, anybody who draws a paycheck will pay 6.2% into social security in 2012. all this year we pay 4. 2%. that tax cut extension it on the lips of of the gop candidates campaigning in iowa today. ...

the beltway. sunshine mixing with clouds in the afternoon, up to 49. let's see what's going on with traffic now at 6:30, here's angela. reporter: justin, on the roadways right now, police on the scene of a collision on the beltway. this is on the outer loop just past washington boulevard, so be prepared for slowdowns there. also getting reports of an accident in fallston at the very busy intersection of hartford road and 152 mountain road. making the drive on 29 past 108, southbound lanes very crowded now, still moving at posted speeds there. and on 95 passing route 100 you're going ...