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• In First Statement Since Leaving Office, Obama Weighs In On Travel Ban

  30-01-2017 23:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former President Barack Obama has released his first statement since leaving office on Jan. 20, through spokesman Kevin Lewis.
  It seems to be directly addressing his successor’s travel ban.
  “President Obama is heartened by the level of engagement taking place in communities around the country.In his final official speech as President, he spoke about the important role of citizen and how all Americans have a responsibility to be the guardians of our democracy &
  
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• Body Cam Video Released Of Fatal Baltimore Co. Officer-Involved Shooting

  30-01-2017 23:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore County Police Department has released the body cam video of a fatal officer-involved shooting on January 26, after police say the suspect threatened his family.
  RELATED: Baltimore Co. Police ID Man Killed In Overlea Police-Involved Shooting
  Police identified Kerry Lee Coomer, 59, as the man who was fatally shot in the police-involved shooting.
  The shooting happened at Greenwood Avenue in Overlea. Coomer’s estranged wife, who lives nearby, tol
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Legalize Marijuana

  30-01-2017 23:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new approach to the question of legalizing marijuana in Maryland: Let the voters decide.
  Supporters of a plan to regulate and tax marijuana like alcohol in the state want to put the question on the 2018 ballot.
  This year, you’ll see a two-pronged approach to legalizing marijuana in Maryland. One by way of the lawmakers, while the other is by the voters.Bills to regulate and tax marijuana go to committees along with proposal to put pot on the ballot
  
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• Maryland 5-Year-Old Detained At Airport Reunited With Mom

  30-01-2017 22:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s been an extremely emotional time for some families across the country, even here in Maryland, as a 5-year-old boy was detained at Dulles International Airport following President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
  Some are now afraid to leave the country, wondering if they’ll be able to come back.
  The 5-year-old from Maryland was later reunited with his mother at Dulles airport, after being detained.
  The little boy is just one of dozens across the coun
  
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• Man Given Life Sentence For 2015 Strangling Murder

  30-01-2017 22:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 24-year-old man is set to spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced for the strangling death of a woman in Catonsville back in 2015.
  Terrence Omar Newman Jr. was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Carlita Coleman, according to the Baltimore County State’s Attorney Office.
  Coleman was killed back on October 15, 2015, in a wooded area near the Westview Recreation Area. Her body wasn’t found by police until November 5.
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• Ellicott City Celebrates Progress 6 Months After Deadly Flood

  30-01-2017 21:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —It’s been six months since a deadly flood ravaged Ellicott City.
  A commemorative ceremony was held to mark the milestone at the Howard County Tourism Center on Main Street Monday.
  Two people were killed and homes and businesses all along the historic Main Street were destroyed.
  The property damage amounted to around $22.4 million.
  A family-run furniture store, Shoemaker Country, was one of the causalities.
  “There was five feet of water in here and probably six
  
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• Ruppersberger: Trump’s Executive Order ‘Goes Too Far’

  30-01-2017 21:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger says President Donald Trump’s refugee program and immigrant executive order “goes too far.”
  Ruppersberger was at BWI airport Sunday night as thousands gathered to protest Trump’s executive order.At @BWI_Airport thanking all those rallying! This is what being an American is all about! pic.twitter.com/XdgYaYIzL5
  — Dutch Ruppersberger (@Call_Me_Dutch) January 29, 2017
  Representative Andy Harris (R-MD) says he
  
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• Weather Blog: Snowy Monday; Snow Showers Tuesday Morning

  30-01-2017 21:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Frozen sunshine, that’s what a lot of people have seen Monday while snow showers zipped through the area in the afternoon, along with a few peaks of sunshine.
  Other than a snow shower around in the evening, things will quiet down later Monday night.
  Then, another system will be swinging by to our north overnight and into Tuesday morning. It appears that snow showers are going to skirt northern Maryland right before the morning commute.
  As a result, a localized
  
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• Rep. Harris Supports Trump’s Refugee, Travel Ban Executive Order

  30-01-2017 21:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Representative Andy Harris (R-MD) says he supports President Donald Trump’s executive order on vetting refugees and banning travel for immigrants from seven countries.
  Trump’s recent executive order suspended the nation’s refugee program for four months. He also instituted a 90-day ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh said the refugee executive or
  
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• Pugh: Refugee Order Doesn’t Reflect ‘America That I Know’

  30-01-2017 21:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh released a statement Monday saying the refugee executive order signed by President Donald Trump “does not reflect the principles and core values of the America that I know.”
  Trump’s recent executive order suspended the nation’s refugee program for four months. He also instituted a 90-day ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.
  The recent executive
  
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• College Football National Signing Day: How To Watch, What To Watch For

  30-01-2017 21:01
  
  Bryan Altman
  Still recovering from the thrilling conclusion to the 2016-17 college football season?
  Well, believe it or not, it’s already time to turn the page and look forward to the 2017-18 college football season, which more or less kicks off on Wednesday afternoon as National Signing Day gets underway.
  Those in the know when it comes to the top high school football recruits will tell you National Signing Day is more or less the icing on the proverbial cake; most of the top tier targets
  
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• Traffic Stop Leads Police To $15K In Heroin; One Arrested

  30-01-2017 20:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 34-year-old man who had five outstanding warrants is now behind bars after being found with $15,000 in heroin, along with cocaine and marijuana.
  Antonio Leroy Smith faces charges of drug possession, drug paraphernalia possession, and possession with the intent to distribute. Smith is being held awaiting service of other warrants.
  Smith was arrested January 27, after Howard County Police Department officers saw a vehicle driving without a front regist
  
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• Keidel: Patriots Winning Without Gronk

  30-01-2017 20:43
  
  By Jason Keidel
  With so much swirling around the Patriots this year, largely the residue of Deflategate, and the delicious possibility of Roger Goodell handing the Lombardi Trophy to Robert Kraft & Co., we forget the Pats got here sans their second-best player.
  Rob Gronkowski played his last full game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 13. He was injured two weeks later against the New York Jets, and missed the rest of the regular season. He has not played in the playoffs.
  So, of
  
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• George HW Bush Released From Hospital, Returns Home

  30-01-2017 20:28
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush was released Monday from Houston Methodist Hospital where he received treatment for pneumonia for more than two weeks.
  Bush, 92, was experiencing breathing difficulties when he was admitted Jan. 14. During his treatment, which included a stay in intensive care, doctors inserted a breathing tube and connected him to a ventilator.
  “He is thankful for the many prayers and kind messages he received during his stay, as well as the world-cla
  
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• Games, Crafts, Other Activities May Safeguard Aging Brain

  30-01-2017 20:07
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Even in your 70s and beyond, simple activities including web-surfing, playing bridge and socializing can stave off mental decline, new research says.
  Benefits were greatest in computer users and in those without a gene variation linked with Alzheimer’s disease. But even among seniors with that trait, mental decline that sometimes precedes dementia was less common among those who engaged in mind-stimulating activities.
  The results don’t apply to costly, computer-b
  
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• Maryland’s Melo Trimble Named To Cousy Award Final Ten

  30-01-2017 19:53
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Maryland junior guard Melo Trimble is one of the 10 watch list finalists for the 2017 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award.
  Named after Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross guard Bob Cousy, the annual honor now in its fourteenth year recognizes the top point guards in Division I men’s college basketball. A national committee comprised of top college basketball personnel determin
  
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• Bobcat Escapes From Smithsonian’s National Zoo

  30-01-2017 19:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A female bobcat has escaped from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
  Ollie, a female bobcat estimated to be 7 years old, was last seen by a keeper at 7:30 a.m. on Monday.
  At 10:40 a.m., Ollie didn’t respond for her feeding. Staff searched the area, but couldn’t find the bobcat anywhere.
  Zoo workers are trying to attract Ollie back to her enclosure, and they believe she may return for food and shelter.
  The bobcat will likely stay hidden from humans,
  
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• Baltimore PD Unveils New Mobile App

  30-01-2017 19:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department announced they will have a new app that will allow the public to better connect with police.
  The new Baltimore Police Department app was unveiled Monday and will be available starting Monday afternoon.
  The app will give users “transparency at your fingertips,” as it quickly allows you to connect with Baltimore PD.
  Users will be able to submit tips, connect to Baltimore PD’s website and social media, and receive p
  
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• First Garments Made At Under Armour’s Baltimore ‘Lighthouse’ Facility Released

  30-01-2017 18:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Under Armour has released its first collection of clothing made in the U.S., according to our news partners at The Baltimore Sun.
  “The Arris Project” line, which consists of women’s leggings and sports bras, were made at UA Lighthouse in Port Covington.
  As of January 2015, 97 percent of all clothes and 98 percent of all shoes sold in the United States were imported, according to the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
  The Arris bra costs $50, while
  
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• School Assistant, Children’s Choir Director Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges

  30-01-2017 17:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 22-year-old man who was an assistant at a school and directed a church children’s choir has pleaded guilty to numerous child porn charges that involved 9 to 13-year-old victims.
  Deonte Carraway pleaded guilty to 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor to produce child pornography, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
  He also faces related charges filed in Prince George’s County Circuit Court.
  RELATED: Ex-School Aide Indicted O
  
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• Teen Zaps Cop With Stun Gun To Fulfill Bucket-List Wish

  30-01-2017 17:25
  
  NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — Police in central Ohio helped a teenage leukemia patient cross off a bucket-list item that was seriously shocking: She wanted to use a stun gun on someone.
  Sixteen-year-old Alyssa Elkins got to do that Sunday. After a bit of training from Newark police, she zapped Sgt. Doug Bline — who’d been first among the police department employees who volunteered for the task — as a crowd of supporters watched. Bline winced and fell onto a mat, guided by spotters.
  
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• Nearly 200 Maryland National Guardsmen Leave For Middle East

  30-01-2017 17:05
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Nearly 200 members of the Maryland National Guard have parted with their families to serve in the Middle East.
  Media outlets report that the members of the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade received a send-off on Sunday at the base in Edgewood. The Guardsmen will receive a month’s training in Fort Hood, Texas before leaving to serve nine months in Kuwait.
  The unit will coordinate Army aircraft — helicopters, airplanes, drones — for soldiers on the front lines.
  
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• Building A Champion: Roster Moves That Got The Patriots To The Super Bowl

  30-01-2017 17:02
  
  By Danny Cox
  Many people believe that teams need to go out and sign the most established veterans and draft only the absolutely top-rated players out of college. In order to do that, a lot of money is needed, and besides—those kinds of actions don’t always produce the results that everyone believes they will. That’s why the New England Patriots look for talent in the dark; they also find players that other teams have given up on, and they put their faith in them.
  Obviously, thi
  
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• Alcohol, Speed Factors In Fatal Wreck After Driver Flees Police

  30-01-2017 16:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police say alcohol and speed were possible contributing factors in a fatal wreck that occurred just minutes after a driver fled from a Maryland State Police trooper’s traffic stop.
  Police say the incident happened at 1 a.m. Monday, as a MSP trooper was monitoring traffic on eastbound Rt. 100, near Snowden River Parkway.
  That’s when the trooper caught a vehicle on radar going 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. The trooper turned on his lights, and tried to
  
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• British Citizens Trying To Block President Trump’s Visit To U.K.

  30-01-2017 16:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – The UK Parliament is currently debating whether President Trump should be banned from visiting the UK after he enacted his refugee and travel ban this past Friday. This debate came about after more than 1.3 million people signed a petition hoping to keep him away from the Queen. It only needed 100,000 to be open for debate in parliament.
  The petition states that President Trump shouldn’t be allowed near the Queen due to ’embarrassment’.
  “Donal
  
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• Starbucks Launches Voice Ordering Via App, Amazon’s Alexa

  30-01-2017 16:43
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon’s Alexa is now able to order up a latte.
  Starbucks says it’s partnering with Amazon’s voice platform to offer what it calls “on command” ordering. Starting Monday, anyone with a device that has an Amazon device with Alexa, like the Echo smart speaker, is able to place a Starbucks order by just using their voice.
  Starbucks is also launching a beta test of voice ordering through its iPhone app. The Seattle-based coffee giant says the featur
  
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• Building A Champion: Roster Moves That Got The Falcons To The Super Bowl

  30-01-2017 16:42
  
  By Shawn Lealos
  The Atlanta Falcons drafted Matt Ryan back in 2008 and he led them straight to the playoffs. However, something happened in the years that followed and the Falcons lost their momentum. By the time they made the playoffs again this year, they had missed the postseason for three straight years. Changes needed to be made to get them back to the top, and everything finally came together in 2016, sending the Falcons to their second Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
  Here is a
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers To Introduce Bill To Legalize Marijuana

  30-01-2017 16:34
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are introducing legislation to regulate and tax marijuana for adult use.
  Supporters are scheduled to talk about the measure on Monday.
  One measure would make marijuana legal for adults 21 and older and regulate its production and sale similarly to alcohol.
  Another bill would enact taxes on non-medical marijuana.
  The General Assembly decriminalized marijuana in 2014. People caught with less than 10 grams are now issued a $100 ticket. The fine increas
  
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• Trump Says He Acted Fast To Head Off ‘Bad Dudes’

  30-01-2017 16:01
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is defending his decision to take swift action on his proposed travel ban, saying there are “a lot of bad ‘dudes’ out there.”
  The president tweeted Monday that “If the ban were announced with a one week notice, the ‘bad’ would rush into our country during that week.”
  The president signed an executive order Friday to bar individuals from seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days. The president has rep
  
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• Trump: SCOTUS Nominee Will Be Announced Tuesday

  30-01-2017 15:52
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his pick for the Supreme Court is someone “unbelievably highly respected.”
  Trump made the comment Monday during a breakfast with small business leaders at the White House. He tweeted earlier in the day that he plans to announce his Supreme Court choice Tuesday night at 8 p.m.
  The court has had eight justices since the death last year of Justice Antonin Scalia. President Barack Obama had nominated Merrick Garland for the post, but Se
  
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• WATCH: 105.7 The Fan At Orioles FanFest

  30-01-2017 15:48
  
  Here’s a quick look at the festivities that went down at Orioles FanFest 2017.
  From autograph sessions to the kids press conference, there was a lot going on at this year’s FanFest.
  One of our favorite moments was when Mo, a frequent guest caller on 105.7 The Fan, was surprised with the opportunity to interview Adam Jones and Manny Machado at FanFest.
  
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• Orioles Will Feature A Familiar Cast Of Characters In 2017

  30-01-2017 15:36
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Quite by design, there were plenty of familiar faces on stage Saturday at the Baltimore Orioles’ annual offseason event for their fans.
  The Orioles haven’t changed much since the end of the 2016 season, when they went 89-73 before losing to Toronto in the AL wild-card game.
  Baltimore’s biggest move since last October was retaining major league home run leader Mark Trumbo, who agreed to a $37.5 million, three-year contract. Executive vice president of base
  
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• Monday, January 30, 2017

  30-01-2017 15:20
  
  Marty Bass has Coffee With GRAMMYs CFO Wayne Zahner.
  
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• VIDEO: ‘Jughead’ The Deer Freed From Pretzel Container

  30-01-2017 15:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – The deer who had his head stuck inside a jug for more than a week has been freed.
  The deer was spotted several times by residents of Glenwood Park in Bel Air. Officials say the plastic pretzel container was stuck on his head at least since January 19. Concerns grew over the animal’s health.
  “It’s completely fastened over his face so he can’t eat or drink,” says neighbor Catherine Hacker. “It is a really close knit community they really
  
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• ‘Jughead’ The Deer Freed From Pretzel Container

  30-01-2017 15:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – An update to the story we brought you last week.
  According to our media partners at The Baltimore Sun, the deer who found himself stuck inside a jug for more than a week has been freed.
  The deer was spotted several times by residents of Glenwood Park in Bel Air. Officials say the plastic pretzel container was stuck on his head since January 19th. Concerns grew over the animal’s health.
  “It’s completely fastened over his face so he can’t eat or drin
  
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• Governor Hogan Welcomes First Grandson

  30-01-2017 14:34
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) – Maryland’s first couple welcomes their first grandson.
  Governor Larry Hogan posted on his Facebook page yesterday that his daughter Jaymi and son-in-law Ben gave birth to their first born son, Cam Sterling. Cam was born on Monday in St. Mary’s County, but needed to be transferred and  spend the week in the NICU at the University of Maryland Medical Center  in Baltimore. The family is now home and healthy.
  Courtesy: Larry Hogan Facebook
  In the post, G
  
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• 3rd Worker Dies After Bowie Restaurant Shooting

  30-01-2017 14:00
  
  BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Police say a third person has died after a shooting during a dispute among employees at a Bowie restaurant.
  Prince George’s County police said in a statement late Sunday that the victim shot at the Blue Sunday Bar & Grill has died of his injuries. Police expect to identify the three victims Monday.
  Officers were called to the restaurant around 2 a.m. Sunday and found three workers with gunshot wounds. Police say two died at the scene and the third was taken to a
  
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• Journey at Royal Farms Arena

  30-01-2017 13:55
  
  JOURNEY TO PERFORM IN BALTIMORE, MD AT ROYAL FARMS ARENA WITH SPECIAL GUEST ASIAJUNE 14, 2017
  Tickets on sale Friday, January 27 at 10:00 AM
  JOURNEY has set a concert in BALTIMORE, MD at ROYAL FARMS ARENA on June 14, performing all their classic hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” “Wheel In The Sky,” “Separate Ways,” and more. Tickets go on sale to the general public Day, Date at
  
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• WEATHER BLOG: Mild Transition Between Months

  30-01-2017 13:50
  
  Hi Everyone!
  Ok so this light snowfall is gone, a “no harm-no foul” event. GOOD!  So let’s move on.
  Two more day’s in January, then we start February. And the transition will be seem less. and a mild one. A big warm front setting up to the West WILL indeed move our daytime highs back into the mid to upper 40’s through Thursday. Even with another Clipper winging by to our North tomorrow, and into early Wednesday, we will keep the outlook dry. Weather-wise life i
  
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• Six Killed After Mosque Shooting In Canada

  30-01-2017 13:26
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) – A shooting rampage at a mosque in Quebec is being considered a terrorist attack.
  Six people were killed and eight more injured when gunmen opened fire during evening prayers at the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre. CBS News report more than 50 people were in the mosque at the time of the attack. Those killed were between the ages of 35 and 70.
  Right now, two suspects have been apprehended by police. One suspect was arrested at the scene and another nearby.Tonight,
  
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• Sharpshooters Target 100 Deer At Fort Meade

  30-01-2017 12:21
  
  FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Fort Meade’s garrison commander says federal government sharpshooters plan to kill 100 white-tailed deer at the Army installation to curb damage to vegetation.Col. Tom Rickard says in a statement that the herd-reduction activity begins Monday and will continue through March.
  He says the reduction is part of a multi-year plan to lower the deer population to 12 to 18 per square mile. Rickard says the current deer density is 32 per square mile.
  The sharpshooters a
  
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• Snow Likely This Morning

  30-01-2017 08:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Much of the state could see a dusting up to an inch of snow this morning with the eastern part of Maryland under a Winter Weather Advisory until later this morning.
  The advisory is due to end at 7 a.m. Monday morning for areas south and east of Baltimore, including Anne Arundel, Prince George’s and Charles Counties, and the Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. and Noon for parts of the Eastern Shore.Snow showers are likely to occur
  
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• Light Snow Passes Through Maryland This Morning

  30-01-2017 08:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Much of the state could see a dusting up to an inch of snow this morning with the eastern part of Maryland under a Winter Weather Advisory until later this morning.
  The advisory ended at 7 a.m. Monday morning for areas south and east of Baltimore, including Anne Arundel, Prince George’s and Charles Counties. However, the Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect until 10 a.m. and Noon for parts of the Eastern Shore.Snow showers are likely to occ
  
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• AFC Holds On To Defeat NFC 20-13 In Pro Bowl

  30-01-2017 05:45
  
  TERRANCE HARRIS, Associated Press
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Andy Dalton completed 10 of 12 passes for 100 yards and engineered two scoring drives to help lead the AFC to a 20-13 victory over the NFC in the Pro Bowl on Sunday night.
  The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce late in the first half and then guided the offense down the field to set up Justin Tucker’s 38-yard field to put the AFC ahead 17-7 midway through the third quarter.
  In an NFL all
  
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• Special Sendoff For Md. National Guard’s 29th Combat Aviation Brigade Deployment

  30-01-2017 05:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Nearly 200 members of the Maryland National Guard said goodbye to their families Sunday as they prepare to carry out our country’s mission in a war zone.
  It was an emotional send off for members of the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, who have been activated to carry out missions in Kuwait and Iraq.
  The deployment ceremony was held inside a packed armory at the Aberdeen proving ground, under the American flag.
  Everywhere you looked, there were stories of sacrifice
  
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• Maryland Zoo Joins In On International ‘Cute Animal Tweet-Off’

  30-01-2017 05:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a twitter war causing a lot of interaction internationally, but the responses are quite adorable.
  This tweet-off involves zoos from around the world who all insist they have the cutest animals, and the Maryland Zoo, didn’t hestitate to join.
  It all started with a tweet from the National Zoo, showcasing this newly born seal pup.We welcomed a gray seal pup Jan. 21. The pup appears to be nursing, moving & bonding well w/ mom. https://t.co/l0Bzu7g8ek
  
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• Thousands Gather At BWI To Protest President’s Travel Ban

  30-01-2017 05:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Thousands of protesters came to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Sunday, showing solidarity with the people that have been detained, or that might be blocked from entering the country.
  A rally organizer tells WJZ an estimated 2000 people showed up at BWI to protest.The protest comes after President Trump signed an executive order Friday, banning nationals from seven predominantly-Muslim countries from entering the United States for 90 days. Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, So
  
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• UPDATE: Delta Operations Returning To Normal After Systems Outage

  30-01-2017 04:48
  
  JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Delta flights are departing and a ground stop has been lifted after a systems outage Sunday night led to departure delays and cancellations.
  In a statement posted on the Atlanta-based airline’s website at 11:45 p.m., CEO Ed Bastian apologized to customers who were impacted by this “frustrating situation.”
  Delta says about 150 flights have been cancelled, with more expected.
  Bastian says this type of disruption “is not
  
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• Delta US Flights Grounded Due To “Automation Issues”

  30-01-2017 04:48
  
  JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Delta Air Lines has grounded its domestic flights because of “automation issues.”
  That’s according to an advisory Sunday by the Federal Aviation Administration.
  Delta spokesman Morgan Durrant said the airline was facing a “systems outage” but flights already in the air were unaffected.
  The Atlanta-based airline is responding to customer complaints on Twitter by saying it is experiencing technical issues and is &
  
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• Starbucks To Hire 10,000 Refugees Over Next 5 Years

  30-01-2017 04:34
  
  JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Starbucks says it will hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years, a response to President Donald Trump’s indefinite suspension of Syrian refugees and temporary travel bans that apply to six other Muslim-majority nations.
  Howard Schultz, the coffee retailer’s chairman and CEO, said in a letter to employees Sunday that the hiring would apply to stores worldwide and the effort would start in the United States where the focus wou
  
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