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• Laurel Police Release Video of Violent Diner Robbery

  19-10-2016 23:55
  
  BALTIMORE. Md. (WJZ)– Police released surveillance video of a violent robbery inside a Laurel diner, where three robbers stormed the restaurant and attacked employees and customers.
  Those three gunmen attacked a 74-year-old cashier earlier this month, now police want help identifying them.
  In surveillance video obtained by WJZ, three gunmen burst through the door of the Tastee Diner wearing masks and within seconds, one smashes cashier Joe Fredholm repeatedly in the head.
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• With Spike In Fatal Teen Crashes New Drivers Pledge ‘ 5 to Drive’

  19-10-2016 23:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– With a spike in fatal teen crashes last year, a new Maryland campaign aims to help make roads safer.
  For many teens getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage.
  For 17-year-old Trey Glover that comes with a big responsibility.
  “I’m nervous, I’ll be honest I’m nervous,” said Trey’s mom, Kathy Glover.
  Like many parents, Trey’s mother has concerns with her teen getting behind the wheel.
  Experts believe the lack of experience
  
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• Baltimore Org. Delivering Diapers & Supplies to Mothers In Need

  19-10-2016 23:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)—A Baltimore organization is helping to bridge the diaper divide by providing supplies and equipment to mothers in need.
  Inside a warehouse off of Chestnut Ave. they’re moms on a mission.
  “Warm clothes, pajamas, coats, carriers strollers, all of those other essential items that most of us take for granted and are able to provide for our kids,’ said Amina Ross, executive director with ShareBaby, Inc.
  The organization started by a group of young mothers.
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• SCAM ALERT: Police Investigating ‘Exit Ramp Scam’ In At Least 6 Md. Counties

  19-10-2016 23:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Maryland State Police continue to warn motorists about a panhandling scam reported in at least six Maryland counties.
  Police say the suspects are pretending their vehicles are disabled, flag down motorists on exit ramps and ask for money. In exchange for the money, the scam artists then give fake jewelry in return.
  “These incidents are causing major traffic delays and in some instances, crashes on the ramps,” police said.
  The incidents have been reported to
  
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• Thursday Night Breakdown: Can Bears Or Packers Get Things Going?

  19-10-2016 23:00
  
  By Danny Cox
  It’s Week 7, and pretty much anyone following the 2016 NFL season has been surprised to see the Minnesota Vikings still undefeated. Even more shocking might be that their NFC North rivals are struggling. The Green Bay Packers are 3-2 and seemingly out of sync, while the Chicago Bears are in the cellar at 1-5.
  The Bears and Packers both hoped for a better start to the season, and a win on Thursday Night Football this week is imperative for each of
  
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• Jury Clears NBA’s Derrick Rose in Rape Lawsuit

  19-10-2016 22:42
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors have cleared NBA star Derrick Rose and two friends in a lawsuit that accused them of gang raping his ex-girlfriend when she was incapacitated from drugs or alcohol.The jury reached the verdict Wednesday in Los Angeles federal court after hearing dramatically different accounts of the August 2013 sexual encounter.
  Neither side denied the three men had sex with the woman, but the issue was whether she consented or was too intoxicated to do so.
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• Want a Self-Driving Car? California Considers Public Use

  19-10-2016 22:33
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators asked members of the public Wednesday what they thought about proposed regulations that would — eventually — allow self-driving cars that lack a steering wheel or pedals on public roads.For the most part, the message was the regulations still need a lot of work.
  In a workshop at the state Capitol, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles heard criticism from representatives of companies developing the cars of the future, as
  
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• Clues Sought In Elkon Fire That Left 2 Dead

  19-10-2016 22:23
  
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ)–Investigators are digging through what’s left of a home in Cecil County, searching for the source of a fire that claimed the lives of two people on Monday night.
  Flowers are left in the driveway of an Elkton home to honor the two people who lost their lives.
  “It’s going to be time consuming, it’s going to be a complex investigation,” said Howard Ewing, senior deputy with Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
  Firefighters were calle
  
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• Police Searching for Suspect In Middle River Hit-And-Run Crash

  19-10-2016 21:31
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ)–Police in Baltimore County are seeking the public’s help in identifying a hit-and-run suspect.
  Polcie responded back on October 4, 2016 to the 1000 block of Middle River Road where  a 55-year-old man was struck by a vehicle.
  Surveillance video captures the terrifying ordeal as the driver of a white sedan left the man lifeless on the road.The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
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• VIEWERS’ GUIDE: Candidates Hone Final Arguments for Round 3

  19-10-2016 20:42
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — It was barely three weeks ago that Donald Trump opened the first presidential debate by asking, with faux deference, if it was OK to refer to his opponent as “Secretary Clinton.”
  By Round 2 he was back to calling Hillary Clinton “the devil.” Since then, the Republican candidate’s scorched-earth campaign tactics have left all sides wondering just how low things will go in the third and final presidential debate, coming up Wednesday night.
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• CBS Sports’ Bart Scott On Bears-Packers TNF Game, More Week 7 Matchups

  19-10-2016 20:38
  
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  Week 7 in the NFL opens with an NFC North matchup between heated rivals, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. The Bears have been without starting quarterback Jay Cutler since a Week 2 loss to the Eagles, and backup Brian Hoyer has played well enough to cause speculation about replacing Cutler as the starter for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, the Packers have opened the season 3-2, but have been criticized for how poorly their offense, particularly quarterback Aaron Rodge
  
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• Robotic Scan for Horses Could Hold Promise for Human Health

  19-10-2016 20:29
  
  KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Veterinarians hope an innovative type of CT scan can advance medical care for horses and possibly be adapted for humans, eliminating the need for people to lie still inside a tube.
  Robotic CT at the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school allows a horse to remain awake and standing as scanners on two mechanical arms move around it. The resulting high-quality images, including some in 3D, for the first time offer detailed anatomical views of the anima
  
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• Crying Inside? Creepy Craze No Joke for Real Clowns

  19-10-2016 20:21
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Send in the frowns.
  This year’s nationwide creepy clown craze has become a nightmare before Halloween for actual, working clowns, who say their bookings at parties and other events have dropped sharply, even after many of the social media-fueled scary clown sightings have turned out to be hoaxes.
  Some fear going out with their greasepaint makeup and red noses will make them a target of police or even marauding mobs who take to the streets on so-called clown hunts.
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• Firefighters, Civilians Hurt In Oregon Blast

  19-10-2016 20:05
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) —Authorities say two firefighters and two civilians were injured in a powerful explosion that shook a northwest Portland, Oregon, neighborhood as utility workers were repairing a damaged gas line.
  Lt. Rich Chatman, spokesman for Portland Fire and Rescue, said there were no fatalities in the Wednesday morning incident that he described as a “significant” explosion. An earlier tweet from the fire department said three firefighters were injured. Chatman said th
  
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• Boomer Between The Games: Week 7 Preview With Bart Scott

  19-10-2016 19:58
  
  By DJ Sixsmith
  In Week 6 of the NFL season, the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills continued to roll and quarterback Dak Prescott showed us all why he deserves to be the Dallas Cowboys starter going forward. This season, NFL fans will be able to hear even more about their favorite teams in a brand new digital show called Boomer Between the Games. Hosted by NFL on CBS analyst and WFAN radio host Boomer Esiason, the former NFL quarterback gives his thoughts on the week that was in the National
  
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• Police: Bandit With Taste for Fancy Cookies, Espresso Nabbed

  19-10-2016 19:20
  
  STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police say a bandit with a taste for espresso and fancy cookies has been nabbed because he asked an officer for directions to a Connecticut pastry shop.
  Stamford police Lt. Thomas Barcello tells the Stamford Advocate (http://bit.ly/2dykpKN ) that Donald Newman-Smith’s face was covered with a bandanna when he robbed a convenience store on Monday, getting away with around $800.
  Police say an investigator was responding to the convenience store later when Newman-S
  
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• Joe Flacco Not Practicing Today, Questionable For Sunday Against Jets

  19-10-2016 18:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Quarterback Joe Flacco did not practice with the team today, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be starting on Sunday.
  Flacco will get an MRI on his shoulder after suffering a few too many hits during Sunday’s game but says, “It’s nothing to worry about.”
  The Jets announced they’ll be using their backup quarterback Geno Smith on Sunday against the Ravens. If Joe Flacco does not play this weekend, the Ravens will look to Ryan
  
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• Baltimore County Police Speeding Up Body Camera Program

  19-10-2016 18:47
  
  TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Baltimore County is speeding up the police department’s roll out of body cameras by more than a year.
  County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced the acceleration at a news conference Wednesday.
  The department began phasing-in body cameras in July and Kamenetz says 128 officers are already wearing them. The department originally planned to outfit 1,435 officers by the end of 2018, but now plans to complete the roll-out by September 2017.
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• 5 Md. Regal Cinemas Showing Presidential Debate; Free Soda & Popcorn Offered

  19-10-2016 18:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Five Maryland Regal Cinemas will air the final presidential debate live on the big screen tonight.
  Regal says guests who attend these free showings will receive one small soda with any popcorn purchase.
  Visit one of these five Maryland locations:
  Abingdon, Regal Bel Air Cinema Stadium 14
  Bowie, Regal Bowie Stadium 14
  Germantown, Regal Germantown Stadium 14
  Rockville, Regal Rockville Center Stadium 13
  Columbia,  UA Snowden Square Stadium 14
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• 2 Divers’ Bodies Recovered in ‘Dangerous and Complex’ Florida Caves

  19-10-2016 17:38
  
  WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say the bodies of two divers have been recovered from underwater caves in the Tampa Bay area.
  Rescue divers located the bodies in 260 feet of water in the Eagle’s Nest diver area in Weeki Wachee, according to an email from Hernando County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Denise Moloney.
  She says Justin Blakely told deputies Sunday night that his two friends, Patrick Peacock and Chris Rittenmeyer, had traveled from Fort Lauderdale to dive with h
  
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• Former Cop, Now Caregiver, Charged With Stealing $50,000 From Patient

  19-10-2016 17:34
  
  JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania police officer and paramedic who now works as an in-home health care aide has been charged with stealing nearly $50,000 from an elderly patient.
  Forty-eight-year-old Beverly Kegley faces a preliminary hearing Oct. 26 on dozens of theft and credit card fraud charges filed Tuesday.
  West Hills Regional police say the Conemaugh woman stole the money by overcharging her patient more than $21,000 for health care services since April 2015, and about $28
  
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• SCAM ALERT: Police Investigating Panhandling Scam In At Least 6 Md. Counties

  19-10-2016 17:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Maryland State Police continue to warn motorists about a panhandling scam reported in at least six Maryland counties.
  Police say the suspects are pretending their vehicles are disabled, flag down motorists on exit ramps and ask for money. In exchange for the money, the scam artists then give fake jewelry in return.
  “These incidents are causing major traffic delays and in some instances, crashes on the ramps,” police said.
  The incidents have been reported to
  
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• Ravens Can’t Afford To Continue Losing Streak

  19-10-2016 17:03
  
  As the Baltimore Ravens prepare for the New York Jets, after a loss at MetLife Stadium last week, Jerry Coleman joins Ed and Rob to discuss some potential problems for the team moving forward.
  The Ravens, sitting 3-3, will take on the Jets and many are looking at the game as a must-win. “This is what the Ravens need. They can’t afford to go into the bye week with 4-0,” comments Coleman.
  Harbaugh has often said he wants the team to be “aggressive” but fans and expert
  
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• Ravens Have A 19 Percent Chance Of Making The Playoffs

  19-10-2016 16:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — According to ESPN Analytics, the Baltimore Ravens who are currently 3-3, have a 19 percent chance of reaching the playoffs this season.
  However, as far as the AFC North division goes, the Ravens are just one game behind the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  Of the next 10 games in the Ravens’ schedule, they are only favored to win three home games against the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins.
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• Garth Brooks Joins Amazon’s Streaming Service

  19-10-2016 16:12
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A week after launching its paid streaming music service, Amazon announced a deal with one of streaming music’s biggest holdouts: country superstar Garth Brooks.
  Brooks, the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history with 138 million albums sold, has kept his music off streaming services. On Wednesday, select albums and songs will be available on Amazon Music Unlimited.
  His albums, previously available only through his GhostTunes service, will be sold digitally v
  
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• Lawmakers: No Comment On Delegate’s Medical Marijuana Roles

  19-10-2016 16:08
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Members of a Maryland legislative ethics panel aren’t saying whether they have decided to hold a full investigation into a delegate who was a leading architect of the state’s medical marijuana law. He is also a consultant for a company that is a finalist to grow and process the drug.
  Several lawmakers on the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics declined to comment after the nearly three-hour meeting Wednesday.
  Sen. James DeGrange,
  
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• Comcast to Open New Office in Baltimore City - Commercial Property Executive

  19-10-2016 15:40
  
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  Comcast to Open New Office in Baltimore City
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  The company plans to relocate 140 employees from its headquarters in the White Marsh section of Baltimore County. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google+ · LinkedIn · Email. by Gabriel Culcsar. 1215 East Fort Avenue, McHenry Row, Baltimore. Baltimore—28 ...
  
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• Altercation leads to downtown Baltimore shooting Tuesday night - Fox Baltimore

  19-10-2016 15:20
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  Altercation leads to downtown Baltimore shooting Tuesday night
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  BALTIMORE (WBFF) – Baltimore City Police believe that a fight led to a shooting downtown that hospitalized a 20-year-old man Monday night. Around 9:23 p.m. detectives responded to Howard St. and Baltimore St. for a report of discharging, but were ...
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• Fiat Chrysler Recalls 224K Jeeps; Air Bags May Not Work

  19-10-2016 15:15
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 224,000 Jeep Wrangler SUVs worldwide because the air bags may not inflate in a crash.
  The recall covers certain 2016 and 2017 Wranglers. The company says in government documents that wiring to a sensor can come loose, cutting off signals to an air bag computer. If that happens, the seat belt pretensioners won’t work and the air bags won’t deploy.
  The company says the problem hasn’t caused any crashes or injuries and it h
  
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• Pregnant Manatee Flown From Connecticut Aquarium to Florida

  19-10-2016 14:55
  
  MYSTIC, Conn. (AP) — A pregnant manatee that was rescued off Cape Cod has been flown from Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium to Florida.
  The manatee is named Washburn after the island where she was rescued. She was moved Tuesday to SeaWorld in Orlando, where she’ll be cared for until she can be released back into the wild.
  Manatees are mammals and are sometimes referred to as sea cows. A spokeswoman for Mystic Aquarium says it’s very rare to see them as far north as New Englan
  
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• Pasadena Man Struck, Killed By Car While Trying To Save Dog

  19-10-2016 14:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man who was struck and killed by a car on Frederick Road Monday morning was trying to stop his dog from running into the roadway, Baltimore County Police say.
  It was around 10 a.m. when Paul Gutoski Johnson, of Pasadena, stepped in the eastbound lane of Frederick Road, near the intersection with River Road, and was struck by a 2000 Toyota Solara. The driver of the vehicle stayed on the scene.
  The 41-year-old was transported to the R Adams Cowley shock Trauma Center wher
  
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• Wednesday, October 19, 2016

  19-10-2016 14:05
  
  People Are Talking about the 12th Annual BARCStoberfest.Marty Bass talks to actress Mara Wilson about her new book, “Where Am I Now?”
  
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• Biden to Receive Cancer-Fighting Award Named for Late Son

  19-10-2016 14:01
  
  SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden will be honored with an award named for his son because of Biden’s efforts to push for a cure for cancer.
  Beau Biden, the former attorney general of Delaware, died of brain cancer last year.
  His father will be in Wilkes-Barre campaigning for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Friday before he goes to nearby Scranton to receive the award at The Commonwealth Medical College.
  The Integrated Network Cancer Program is present
  
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• Clinton, Trump Set For Last Debate As Ugly Race Nears Finish

  19-10-2016 13:54
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s ugly and acrimonious battle for the White House is barreling toward the end, with the candidates taking the debate stage Wednesday night for one final primetime showdown.
  For Trump, the debate is perhaps his last opportunity to turn around a race that appears to be slipping away from him. His predatory comments about women and a flood of sexual assault accusations have deepened his unpopularity with women and limited his pathways t
  
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• Ravens Opponent Profile: Baltimore Takes On A Jets Team That's Struggling In All Phases - CBS Local

  19-10-2016 13:29
  
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  Ravens Opponent Profile: Baltimore Takes On A Jets Team That's Struggling In All Phases
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  In a strange scheduling quirk, the Baltimore Ravens will be playing in Metlife Stadium for a second consecutive week. This time the Ravens will be playing the facility's other inhabitants: the New York Jets. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. ET on Oct. 23 ...
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• Ravens Opponent Profile: Baltimore Takes On A Jets Team That’s Struggling In All Phases

  19-10-2016 13:28
  
  By Daniel Benjamin
  In a strange scheduling quirk, the Baltimore Ravens will be playing in Metlife Stadium for a second consecutive week. This time the Ravens will be playing the facility’s other inhabitants: the New York Jets. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. ET on Oct. 23, and the game will be televised on CBS.
  Baltimore (3-3) got off to a strong start against the New York Giants at Metlife Stadium on Sunday, taking an early 10-0 lead. However, the Ravens defense imploded in the second half a
  
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• Traffic delays on westbound US 50 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway after crash - Washington Post

  19-10-2016 13:09
  
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  Traffic delays on westbound US 50 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway after crash
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  Drivers along US 50 westbound at the Baltimore-Washington Parkway near the District-Maryland border should expect delays after a crash involving several vehicles. BIG #dctraffic delays on WB Rt 50 to pass 295 exits, three vehicle crash cleanup ...
  
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• Lewis R. 'Dick' Matthews Jr., real estate professional, dies - Baltimore Sun

  19-10-2016 09:05
  
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  Lewis R. 'Dick' Matthews Jr., real estate professional, dies
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  Mr. Matthews was an avid runner who competed in marathons and was a member of the Road Runners of Maryland. Lewis R. "Dick" Matthews Jr., whose career in real estate sales spanned three decades, died Sunday from congestive heart failure at Gilchrist ...
  
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• Samsung Setting Up Booths At BWI Amid Note 7 Ban

  19-10-2016 05:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)—A Samsung representative may be waiting for you the next time you board an airplane.
  It’s part of the company’s damage control after their Note 7 cell phones were banned from flights over possible explosions.
  Samsung has set up tables at some airports, including BWI to switch out phones for passengers who didn’t get the memo.
  Nearly 2 million Samsung Note 7s are being recalled to date.
  In a statement the company said, “We know this is an inconvenienc
  
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• Duo to Return to Maryland to Face Trial In Ft. Meade Soldier’s Death

  19-10-2016 04:36
  
  SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A federal judge has ordered that a soldier stationed in San Antonio and his girlfriend be returned to Maryland to face charges related to the shooting death of his wife, a fellow soldier.
  According to The San Antonio Express-News, 35-year-old Army Sgt. Maliek Kearney was denied bail during a court hearing Tuesday.
  Kearney’s girlfriend, 31-year-old Dolores Delgado, waived her bail hearing Tuesday.
  Federal prosecutors in Maryland have indicted Kearney and Delgado eac
  
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• Md. Officer Suspended After ‘Oath Keepers’ Hat Found In Cruiser Window

  19-10-2016 04:24
  
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ)–An Anne Arundel County police officer is suspended after a resident spots a controversial logo in the cruiser’s back window.
  Gillian Thompson was grabbing lunch in Annapolis, Maryland when she spotted a hat supporting the controversial anti-government group Oath Keepers.
  She snapped the photo and called police.
  “It kind of shocked me to my core because I didn’t expect to see anything like that in Anne Arundel County,” said Gillian Thom
  
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• National Spelling Bee Launches Video Contest

  19-10-2016 03:35
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Even if you’re not a champion speller, there’s a way to win a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  For the second straight year, Scripps has launched its “Spellebrity” video contest.
  Students who enter will produce videos about their love of reading. A panel of judges will pick the best 10 videos, and a public vote will determine the top five. The kids who make those videos will be invited to next year’s bee, which
  
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• Hometowns of High School Football Recruits See High Incomes

  19-10-2016 03:29
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The best lacrosse players in Maryland hail from wealthier parts of the state than the best football and basketball players.
  That’s the conclusion of a Capital News Service analysis of recruiting data, which revealed that the median income of the hometowns of Maryland top high school basketball recruits in 2016 ($75,915) was slightly above the state’s median income ($74,149), while the median income of the hometowns of Maryland’s top high&nbs
  
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• Police In Md. Using Social Media Facial Recognition to Track Suspects

  19-10-2016 02:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)— Privacy advocates are crying foul over the police use of sophisticated facial recognition software and access to all Maryland driver’s license photos to identify suspects.
  State officials are allowing police departments to run all Maryland driver’s licenses through facial recognition software, outraging privacy advocates who say it’s a violation of rights.
  “You do not need to have had to have your mug shot taken to be enrolled in a system that polic
  
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• Study: 70% of Teens ‘App While Driving’, Don’t Think It’s A Distraction

  19-10-2016 01:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)–A recent study finds that while teens aren’t texting and driving as much, they’re still plenty distracted on the roads due to smartphone apps.
  A survey by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Student Against Destructive Decisions found 70 percent of teens admit to “apping while driving” and nearly 80 percent don’t believe they’re a distraction.
  “Even a short glace away from the roadway can have a profound impact on your ability to resp
  
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• Low-Income Residents Saving Money While Saving Energy

  19-10-2016 01:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Cutting your utility bill in half and helping the planet all at the same time — that’s the goal of a new Baltimore solar program.
  This is a partnership between the City of Baltimore and both the US Department of Energy and the Maryland Clean Energy Center. Their targeting low-income residents in the city. This claims to deliver both financial and environmental benefits.
  The solar panels are going up and the owner is ready to see the utility savings kick-in.
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• No Charges Filed Against Officers Who Fatally Shot Man, Son

  19-10-2016 00:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — Prosecutors have declined to bring charges against two Baltimore police officers who shot and killed a man and his adult son as they aimed guns at people across a street.
  The Police Department’s website shows that the state’s attorney’s office declined to bring charges in the March 31 incident.
  “Our decision to decline prosecution in  this case was based on a thorough investigation where the statements of at least two independent witnesses
  
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• No Charges Filed Against Officers Who Fatally Shot Armed Man, Son

  19-10-2016 00:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Two Baltimore police officers won’t face charges after they fatally shoot an armed father and son back in March.
  Investigators say officers were on patrol when they saw 43-year-old Matthew Wood and his son 18-year-old Kimani Johnson get out of car armed with a semi-automatic rifle and a handgun.
  “The cops get out of their car and engage these killers, these would-be killers,” said Police Commissioner Kevin Davis, back in April
  Two officers fired 56 rounds
  
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• Joshua Harris, the Baltimore Green Party's first mayoral candidate, pledges to shake up City Hall - Baltimore Sun

  19-10-2016 00:49
  
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  Joshua Harris, the Baltimore Green Party's first mayoral candidate, pledges to shake up City Hall
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  Green Party candidate for mayor Joshua S. Harris visits the Black Box Theater during a campaign stop. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun video). Green Party candidate for mayor Joshua S. Harris visits the Black Box Theater during a campaign stop.
  
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• 2 Found Dead After Flames Rip Through Elkton Home

  19-10-2016 00:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)— Two people have been found dead after a flames rip through a home on Monday night in Cecil County.
  More than 50 firefighters responded to the residence as flames engulfed a home in the 100 block of Deaver Road in Elkton.
  On Tuesday, police confirmed two bodies have been recovered from the ashes.
  “The bodies have been transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification and to determine cause and manner of death,&rdqu
  
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