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• Maryland’s Highest Court Approves Bail Reform Rule Changes

  07-02-2017 23:45
  
  BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s highest court has approved changes to the state’s pretrial system so people are not held in jail simply because they can’t afford bail.The court’s seven judges unanimously approved the changes on Tuesday. They will be effective July 1.
  The change comes after the court heard hours of testimony last month on rule changes proposed by the Standing Committee on Rules and Practice and Procedure.
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• Police: Suspect In Police-Involved Shooting Has Died, Got Out Of Jail On Monday

  07-02-2017 23:35
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A suspect has died after he was shot by a police officer Tuesday afternoon during a police-involved shooting in west Baltimore.
  The shooting happened at about 3 p.m., near Monroe St. and Frederick Ave.
  The suspect was taken to Shock Trauma where he later died. Baltimore City Police spokesman T.J. Smith says the suspect got out of jail just yesterday, on felony drug and gun charges.
  Smith also says the suspect has been arrested twice in the past month with a handgun.
  
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• Bill Introduces Criminal, Civil Penalties for Ransomware

  07-02-2017 23:34
  
  JACOB TAYLOR, Capital News Service
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP)– A bill that introduces steep penalties for the perpetrators of ransomware attacks, like the one that disabled the network of several Maryland hospitals last year, is making its way through the Maryland legislature.The bill defines ransomware attacks as felonies that would carry a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. At present, ransomware attacks are covered by Maryland’s extortion statutes, the penaltie
  
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• Maryland Senators Vote Against DeVos Confirmation

  07-02-2017 23:16
  
  ABBY MERGENMEIER, Capital News Service
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Elisabeth “Betsy” DeVos on Tuesday was confirmed narrowly by the Senate as the secretary of education after Vice President Mike Pence cast an historic, tie-breaking vote, but Maryland’s two senators opposed her, warning she was not qualified.Maryland Democratic Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen were among the 50 senators who voted against DeVos.
  “It’s done…I would have much preferred the presi
  
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• Anne Arundel Co. Sheriff Announces Name Of New K9 Unit German Shepherd

  07-02-2017 23:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s a new dog coming onto the force in Anne Arundel County and some area kids got a chance to have a say on what the new dog’s name will be, and it’s a sinister but a “punny” one.
  Today, Callie the German Shepherd, searched for bombs at the county courthouse. None were found. Outside, Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Deputy Corporal Jason Jett gets his partner out of their shared cruiser.
  Corporal Jett’s K9 partner is Grimm. Grim
  
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• Baltimore councilman seeks increased penalties for motorists who park in bike lanes - Baltimore Sun

  07-02-2017 22:50 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  After hearing an outpouring of complaints from residents, a Baltimore city councilman is pushing a bill to crack down on motorists who park in bike lanes. In recent years, government agencies have spent millions trying to boost the city's bicycling ...and more »
  
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• Artist Highlights Love Of Baltimore, Black History Month

  07-02-2017 22:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — He’s one of Baltimore’s best known artists, who gave up his regular job to pursue his passion.
  Mark Cottman was an architectural engineer with the state when he decided to devote all of his time to his first love, his artwork.
  “People talk about reincarnation, I think this is my first time being here,” said Cottman. “So I’m so excited about being here, I just want to share that visually with other people and just let them see that the w
  
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• Fire Marshal: Propane Leak Caused Explosion in Mobile Home

  07-02-2017 21:56
  
  PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Officials say a propane gas leak led to an explosion and fire in a Somerset County mobile home that left a woman dead.The State Fire Marshal’s Office said in a news release Tuesday that 66-year-old Peggy Jean Merritt died of injuries, including smoke inhalation, sustained in the Feb. 2 fire.
  Authorities say Merritt, who owned the mobile home in Princess Anne, was trapped in the residence and was rescued by firefighters. She died at a hospital.
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• 1 Hospitalized In Officer-Involved Shooting In West Baltimore

  07-02-2017 21:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An officer shot a suspect Tuesday afternoon during a police-involved shooting in west Baltimore.
  Few details have been released at this time, but the shooting happened at about 3 p.m., near Monroe St. and Frederick Ave.
  The suspect has been taken to Shock Trauma.
  No other injuries have been reported at this time.Police involved shooting… Monroe St. and Frederick Ave. blocked now.@cbsbaltimore pic.twitter.com/6rceJIqSCH
  — Avajoye Burnett (@AvajoyeWJZ) Feb
  
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• Maryland Bills Would Ban, Study Early Childhood Suspensions

  07-02-2017 21:45
  
  BRIANNA RHODES, Capital News Service
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Students of color and students with disabilities in prekindergarten through second grade are disproportionately suspended at a higher rate than their peers, according to a state schools report.Sen. Will Smith, D-Montgomery, is sponsoring an early childhood suspension and expulsion prohibition bill, which will ban prekindergarten through second grade suspensions.
  Limited exceptions include a student who brings a firearm to school or
  
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• Orioles Invite 12 Non-Roster Players To Spring Training

  07-02-2017 21:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Orioles have invited 12 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training in Sarasota, Fla.
  The list includes one left-handed pitcher, three right-handed pitchers, three catchers, two infielders, and three outfielders.
  A complete list of the Orioles’ non-roster invitees for 2017 Spring Training is below:
  PITCHERS (4)
  RHP Nate Adcock
  LHP Jed Bradley
  RHP Richard Rodríguez
  RHP Zach Stewart
  CATCHERS (3)
  Yermín Mercedes
  Audry Pérez
  Cha
  
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• 8 Quarterbacks Who Make More Money Than Tom Brady

  07-02-2017 21:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may be the “greatest of all time” after last week’s Super Bowl, but he sure isn’t getting paid like it.
  Here is a list of eight NFL quarterbacks who make more than the Super Bowl MVP.
  Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals
  (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
  Average Annual Salary: $24,350,000
  Palmer makes $3.85 million more per year than Tom Brady.
  Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
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• US Park Police Seek Missing ‘Endangered’ Woman

  07-02-2017 20:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The U.S. Park Police Department is asking the public to help them find a critical missing woman.
  56-year-old Becky M. McCleskey was last seen at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 6.
  Authorities say she drove to the Great Falls, Virginia National Park just after 4:30 p.m. Police found her vehicle parked in the park’s parking area, but were unable to find McCleskey.
  Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the United States Park Police Comm
  
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• Man Gets 80 Year Sentence For 2015 Murder

  07-02-2017 20:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The man who pleaded guilty to a January 2015 murder in Baltimore County has been sentenced to 80 years behind bars for the crime.
  Telly Williams was sentenced to 80 years in prison for the murder of Aaron Burrell, according to the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office. Williams pleaded guilty in April 2016.
  Burrell was killed back on January 25, 2015, when Williams and two others went into a hotel room at the Regal Inn on Pulaski Highway, in Ros
  
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• Valentine Art In NY’s Times Square Uses Immigration Theme

  07-02-2017 20:04
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Immigration is the theme of a heart-shaped artwork installed in New York’s Times Square for the run-up to Valentine’s Day.
  The Times Square Alliance invited architecture and design firms to submit proposals for a “romantic public art installation.”
  This year’s winning work, which opened to the public on Tuesday, is titled “We Were Strangers Once Too.” It was designed by The Office for Creative Research.Join @tsqarts & @the_o_c_r
  
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• BWI Airport Sees Record Number Of Passengers In 2016

  07-02-2017 20:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport saw a record number of passengers traveling through their airport in 2016.
  Governor Larry Hogan also announced that BWI set new monthly records for each month during 2016.
  25,122,651 passengers flew through BWI, surpassing the previous record of 23.8 million in 2015.
  “This record-setting growth reflects the importance of BWI Marshall Airport to the Baltimore-Washington region and our state,&r
  
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• No to $15 an hour in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  07-02-2017 19:38 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  The latest iteration of legislation requiring Baltimore to increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour makes various concessions designed to ease the transition for businesses. It includes a slower phase-in for small businesses and expanded definition of ...
  City Council members again seek $15 minimum wage in BaltimoreWBAL Baltimore
  City Council President Young co-sponsoring new $15 minimum wage billBaltimore Business Journal
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• Weather Blog: Record-Setting Tuesday

  07-02-2017 19:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It has been a record-breaking day in central Maryland! We are already in the upper 60s at BWI in the afternoon (the old record is 64 set back in the early 1900s).
  Other than a slight chance of a shower overnight, temps stay warm with a forecast high temperature in the mid 60s on Wednesday. Colder air will begin to move in behind a cold front Wednesday and that will set the stage for potential wintry weather Thursday morning.
  As an area of low pressure passes by
  
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• Trump Travel Ban Faces Biggest Legal Test Yet

  07-02-2017 19:29
  
  ERIC TUCKER, Associated PressSUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s travel ban faced its biggest legal test yet Tuesday as a panel of federal judges prepared to hear arguments from the administration and its opponents about two fundamentally divergent views of the executive branch and the court system.
  The government will ask a federal appeals court to restore the administration’s executive order, contending that the president alone has
  
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• Baltimore Ranks No. 73 On US News Best Places To Live Rankings

  07-02-2017 19:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The U.S. News & World Report released their annual “Best Places to Live” rankings, and Baltimore was ranked as number 73. The city ranked ahead of New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
  The ranking analyzed the 100 most populous metro areas, and took into account such factors as: Job market index, value Index, quality of life index, desirability index, and net migration.
  Charm City ranked 14th for cities that have a population of more than 2.5 million. The c
  
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• Betsy Devos To Be Confirmed As Education Secretary, Pence Breaks Tie In Senate Vote

  07-02-2017 18:49
  
  (WJZ) —  After a 51-50 vote by Senate, businesswoman and philanthropist Betsy DeVos will be confirmed as Secretary of Education.
  With the vote initially 50-50 Vice President Mike Pence enacted his vote to break the tie and confirm DeVos. This is the first time a vice president has broken a tie on a cabinet nomination.
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• Betsy DeVos Gets Education Secretary Confirmation, Pence Breaks Tie In Senate Vote

  07-02-2017 18:49
  
  (WJZ/AP) —  After a 51-50 vote by Senate, businesswoman and philanthropist Betsy DeVos will be confirmed as Secretary of Education.
  With the vote initially 50-50, Vice President Mike Pence enacted his vote to break the tie and confirm DeVos. This is the first time a vice president has broken a tie on a cabinet nomination.
  Charter school advocate Betsy DeVos won confirmation as U.S. Education secretary Tuesday by the slimmest of margins, pushed to approval only by the historic tie-brea
  
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• Baltimore Sets New Record High Temperature Tuesday

  07-02-2017 18:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Charm City has seen a roller coaster of temperatures recently, and on Tuesday, the city saw a more than 100-year-old record high temperature fall.
  The previous record high temperature for February 7 was 64° back in 1904, but temperatures have already reached 65° at BWI airport.Another record has fallen! Old record @BWI_Airport 64° (set in 1904). Currently checking in at 65°! @cbsbaltimore pic.twitter.com/Zjej417XV7
  — Chelsea Ingram WJZ (@Chelsea
  
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• Authorities Investigating Morning Homicide In Harford County

  07-02-2017 17:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide of a 28-year-old woman in Bel Air Tuesday morning.
  The sheriff’s office reports they got multiple calls just before 6 a.m., about shots fired in the 200 block of Clarkes Ridge Court.
  Responding deputies found a dead woman in front of the homes on Clarkes Ridge Court.
  The victim has not yet been identified.
  Deputies searched the area, but were unable to find a suspect or anything suspicious. No f
  
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• 9, Including Baltimore Drug Boss, Indicted On Charges

  07-02-2017 17:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department announced Tuesday morning nine indictments for members of the a west Baltimore drug operation around Edmondson Ave.
  Nine people were indicted related to the Brick City Organization, and police say eight of those suspects are in custody. Authorities hope to have the ninth suspect in custody by the end of the day Tuesday.
  Authorities say since 2014, there have been 19 murders in the Brick City territory, along with 30 nonfatal shoot
  
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• MLB Proposes Changes To Intentional Walks And Strike Zone

  07-02-2017 16:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Major League Baseball has made formal proposals to the players union with potential changes to intentional walks and strike zones in an effort to improve the pace of play and generate more offense.
  Since 1996, the bottom of the strike zone has been defined as “the hollow beneath the kneecap.” The leagues proposal would raise the lower part of the zone to the top of the hitter’s knees.
  Raising the strike zone about two inches could lead to more
  
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• What Are The Odds The Ravens Will Be At Super Bowl 52?

  07-02-2017 16:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Super Bowl LI just ended a mere 48 hours ago, but oddsmakers are already looking ahead to Super Bowl 52.
  The Baltimore Ravens have received 40/1 odds to be the team hoisting the Lombardi trophy next year, which ranks right in the middle of the league at No. 16.
  Baltimore finished 8-8 last season and missed the playoffs in three of the past four years.
  Of course, the odds will change as offseason developments like free agency, the draft, and trades take place.
  Th
  
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• Maryland Women’s Basketball Coach Brenda Frese Talks Winning & Recruits

  07-02-2017 16:39
  
  Maryland Terrapins Women’s Basketball Coach Brenda Frese joined Ed and Rob to talk about her winning team, they way they recruit for the team and more.
  At 23-1, the Terrapins are off to the best start in school history. They’ve won 11 straight games, all in Big Ten play.
  The team has a lot of offensive options and Coach Frese is very thankful for that. So what do they look for while building a team?
  When looking for recruits for the program, Coach Brenda Frese says, “
  
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• Police: Maryland Man Had Thousands Of Child Porn Photos, Videos

  07-02-2017 16:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police arrested a 37-year-old man after they report finding thousands of images and videos of child pornography on his electronic devices.
  Christian Moylan faces a charge of possession and distribution of child pornography following an investigation by Maryland State Police. He is being held on $250,000 bond.
  Investigators from the Princess Anne Criminal Enforcement Division and the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force looked into the case a
  
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• Trump Wants To Relax Restrictions On Political Activity Of Churches

  07-02-2017 16:02
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Republican President Donald Trump’s pledge to scrap limits on church political activity could have sweeping effects that extend beyond his conservative supporters to more liberal congregations, including the black evangelical church that has long been a key component of the Democratic Party’s electoral machinery.
  Yet many prominent black religious leaders say they like the law the way it is. And across the spectrum there are questions about whether churches could
  
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• Police Make Arrest For Murder At Royal Farms

  07-02-2017 15:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department has arrested a 29-year-old man for a murder at Royal Farms.
  Police say the fatal shooting happened back on January 27, at the Royal Farms in the 1800 block of Washington Blvd.
  Just before 7:40 p.m., an officer heard gunfire in the area, and found that 33-year-old Dontia Akins had been shot. Akins was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
  The responding officer also saw a vehicle fleeing the scene, b
  
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• Exercise May Not Be Completely Linked To Weight Loss, Study Finds

  07-02-2017 15:14
  
  CBS Local – It’s possible that weight loss isn’t directly pushed by exercising, according to a study conducted by Loyola University of Chicago.
  Working out promotes good health across the board but not necessarily weight loss. Losing weight includes burning calories, but when the body burns more calories, the hungrier it gets leading those lost calories being replaced. Studies have also confirmed that notion as well as burning calories through exercise doesn’t make u
  
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• Craig Heist Of 106.7 The Fan Reviews Last Night’s Game Between The Wizards And Cavaliers

  07-02-2017 15:13
  
  Craig Heist is a broadcaster on 106.7 The Fan in DC who covers the Wizards.
  Craig joined Ed and Rob to talk about the Wizards great play lately despite falling in overtime last night to the defending champion Cavaliers.
  Craig started by talking about the relationship between John Wall and Bradley Beal saying “I think they’re on the same page and have been on the same page, I think the reports of them not getting along was much ado about nothing…bottom line for this team is the
  
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• Roller Coaster Weather Continues With Potentially Record High Day

  07-02-2017 14:09
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) – Punxsutawney Phil is looking pretty foolish for predicting six more week’s of winter with temperatures expected to be in the mid-60’s today.
  WJZ’s Marty Bass says there is a chance to break a record high temperature for this day.
  “The forecast high is 67°, the record 64° goes back to 1904,” says Bass. “And the mild beat goes on. Tonight 54° is the forecast low. The record low for this date is 6° in 1895. BUT WAIT, t
  
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• Dog Food Recalled After Euthanasia Drug Found Inside

  07-02-2017 13:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A recall has been issued on Evanger’s dog food after a drug that is used to put dogs down was found in it.
  WUSA reports that penobarbital was found in one lot of the dog food. Five dogs became ill after eating the food, with one dying.
  Maryland is one of fifteen states that are affected by the Hunk of Beef Au Jus recall. The 12-ounce cans were  manufactured June 6-13 and sold in stores and online in Maryland, Washington, California, Minnesota, Illinois, In
  
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• WEATHER BLOG: Record High Possible

  07-02-2017 13:25
  
  Hi Everyone!
  Well we might just darn well set a record high temp this day. The forecast high is 67°, the record 64° goes back to 1904. And the mild beat goes on. Tonight 54° is the forecast low. The record low for this date is 6° in 1895. BUT WAIT, the mild beat continues into tomorrow. We will have an early daytime high of 65°. Wild.
  We do know there will be a downturn in temps Thursday and Friday, but then right back to MILD, as we move through the weekend. Let’s not
  
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• Meet Linh Bui’s Precious Baby Girl, Maiah!

  07-02-2017 13:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Meet Baby Maiah, or as we like to call her, Baby Bui!
  The littlest member of the WJZ family was born three weeks early, on Dec. 23, weighing just over 6 pounds and measuring 19.25 inches long.
  Her early arrival wasn’t the only surprise, either. Linh and her husband Alan chose not to find out ahead of time if they were having a boy or a girl.
  “He was like ‘It’s a girl,’ and I said ‘It’s a girl!’ and honestly, it was one of th
  
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• Firms Bumped As Finalists For Pot Licenses Fight For Answers

  07-02-2017 12:33
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Two Maryland companies say the state is wrongly refusing to explain why they were abruptly bumped off a list of 15 finalists to be licensed to grow medical marijuana in the state.Green Thumb Industries and Maryland Cultivation and Processing have asked a Baltimore judge to decide whether the state is abusing the “deliberative process privilege,” which allows internal deliberations among members of a state commission to be kept secret.
  Assistant Attorney Ge
  
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• Cheeto That Looks Like Harambe Sells For $100,000 On EBay

  07-02-2017 12:23
  
  (AP) – A Cheeto that bears a resemblance to slain gorilla Harambe has sold for nearly $100,000 on eBay.Bidding on the cheese snack the seller said he found in a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos began at $11.99 on Jan. 28. It ended early Tuesday morning with a winning bid of $99,900. The listing showed a picture of the Cheeto side-by-side with a gorilla climbing a tree.
  Harambe has become fodder for internet jokes since his death last May. He was shot dead by handlers at the Cincinnati Zoo
  
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• Former Raven Orr Joins Campaign Against Opioid Abuse

  07-02-2017 11:09
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Recently retired Baltimore Ravens linebacker Zach Orr is teaming up with Maryland’s public health agency in the fight against opioid addiction.The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said Monday that Orr appears in a series of public service announcements that will be shown on television and in movie theaters.The agency says the PSAs aim to destigmatize addiction by treating it as a disease instead of something shameful.Orr announced his retirement from football
  
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• Bill Would Allow Victims To Sue Virginia Sanctuary Cities

  07-02-2017 10:36
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia communities that don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities could be sued over crimes committed by people living in the country illegally under a measure the state Senate approved Monday.
  The bill designed to crack down on so-called sanctuary cities comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month to strip funding from such communities. Conservative states across the country have considered a variety of anti-sanctuary cit
  
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• Official Asks Texas Rangers To Help Find Lost Brady Jersey

  07-02-2017 10:20
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is asking the state’s top law enforcement officers to help locate Tom Brady’s missing game jersey, which disappeared from the New England Patriots’ locker room after the Super Bowl.The Republican said in a statement Monday that Brady’s jersey “was stolen” after the Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 at Houston’s NRG Stadium, and that city police were already investigating.
  Patrick said Texas plac
  
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• Howard Co. Council Approves Decision To Become Immigrant ‘Sanctuary’

  07-02-2017 05:35
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Council has approved a controversial sanctuary county bill in a 3-2 vote. The bill will now go to County Executive Allan Kittleman. However, Kittleman has already said that he will veto any such bill.
  “We are trying to find a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist,” he says.
  Under the sanctuary bill police could not ask about someone’s immigration status or work with federal agents to get information about it.
  People rallied on
  
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• Police, Health Agency To Offer Treatment Instead Of Jail

  07-02-2017 05:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — Baltimore Police and a mental health organization are launching a pilot program to offer some drug offenders treatment instead of jail.
  Police and Behavioral Health System Baltimore announced Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, or LEAD, at a news conference Monday.
  Through the program, police officers can refer people suspected of low-level drug or prostitution crimes to case managers, who will help them get services, including drug treatment, mental health services, a
  
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• Surveillance Footage Released Of Break-In Suspect At Maryland Mosque, Reward Offered

  07-02-2017 04:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who broke into a Maryland mosque.
  They hope the $1,000 reward will help identify the person caught on surveillance video going through drawers and other items in the office of the Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM) in Gaithersburg.
  Nothing was taken from the center during the break-in Saturday evening.
  The public is also asked to
  
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• Weather Blog: Warmer Temps Could Stick Around Through Wednesday

  07-02-2017 04:25
  
  A very mild start to the week, as temperatures reached a warm 61 degrees! Tomorrow, after a few light showers, we should again reach the low 60’s. The record is 63, so its possible that we could tie or break that.Warm conditions will linger into Wednesday, before a cold front crosses the area, and brings some rain, which may change to some wet snow before ending on Thursday morning. Winter isn’t done just yet!
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• BWI A Contender In Best Of Airport Contests

  07-02-2017 04:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport has been nominated in a handful of categories in USA Today’s “10Best” reader’s choice categories.
  The categories include: Best Airport for Dining, Best Airport Sitdown Dining, Best Airport for Shopping, and Best Airport Bar.
  With a wide variety of dining, drink and shopping options, it’s no wonder BWI is a top contender in these categories. 10Best credits BWI for its wide variety of seafood opti
  
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• Howard Co. Approves Decision To Become A ‘Sanctuary’ For Immigrants

  07-02-2017 02:35
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Council has approved a controversial sanctuary county bill in a 3-2 vote. The bill will now go to County Executive Allan Kittleman. However, Kittleman has already said that he will veto any such bill.
  “We are trying to find a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist,” he says.
  Under the sanctuary bill police could not ask about someone’s immigration status or work with federal agents to get information about it.
  People rallied on
  
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• National Zoo Panda Bao Bao Heading To China Before End Of Month

  07-02-2017 01:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Bao Bao, the three-year-old panda at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. will be leaving the U.S. to live in China in two weeks.
  On February 21, 2017, Bao Bao will be heading to Chengdu, China by FedEx. A keeper and veterinarian from the National Zoo will accompany her.
  As part of the breeding agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association, all panda cubs born at the National Zoo must be relocated to China before they turn four-years-old.
  
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• Howard Co. Voting On Decision To Become A ‘Sanctuary’ For Immigrants

  07-02-2017 01:35
  
  COLUMBIA (WJZ) —People are rallying on both sides of the issue of whether or not Howard County will be a “Sanctuary County.”
  This has certainly stirred passionate debate. Supporters believe that undocumented immigrants should not be fearful to go to police and that they should feel like they are part of the community. Opponents worry about the loss of federal funds and cooperating with federal law enforcement.
  Howard County has long prided itself on diversity and inclusion. It&
  
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