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• Trump Enlists Congress, Ex-Intel Chief Denies Wiretapping

  05-03-2017 23:26
  
  DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press
  PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump turned to Congress on Sunday for help finding evidence to support his unsubstantiated claim that former President Barack Obama had Trump’s telephones tapped during the election. Obama’s intelligence chief said no such action was ever carried out.
  Republican leaders of Congress appeared willing to honor the president’s request, but the move has potential risks for the president, particularl
  
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• FBI Helping Investigate Shooting Of Sikh Man

  05-03-2017 21:49
  
  KENT, Wash. (AP) — The FBI will help investigate the shooting of a Sikh man who said a gunman approached him as he worked on his car in his suburban Seattle driveway and told him “go back to your own country,” authorities said Sunday.
  Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas said no arrests have yet been after the victim was shot in the arm Friday night about 20 miles south of Seattle but that he did not believe anyone was in imminent danger.
  “This is a top priority investigation, an
  
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• Michigan To Offer Prize In Fight Against Invasive Asian Carp

  05-03-2017 20:54
  
  LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Faced with the threat that Asian carp could enter the Great Lakes, Michigan is turning to the public for new ideas and plans to offer a prize to whoever comes up with a way to stop the voracious fish.
  Michigan’s global search challenge comes after the U.S. government and others have spent hundreds of millions searching for a solution to stop the carp from entering the world’s largest freshwater system. If they aren’t stopped, officials fear the aggre
  
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• ‘Logan’ Slices Box Office With $85.3M, ‘Moonlight’ Gets Bump

  05-03-2017 20:29
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The R-rated “X-Men” spinoff “Logan” slashed into the weekend box office, opening with a massive $85.3 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, while best-picture winner “Moonlight” got a significant, if far from superhero-sized, Oscar bump.
  The debut of 20th Century Fox’s “Logan,” starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, puts it among the ranks of biggest March openings ever and top R-rated de
  
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• City Considers Giving Jobs To Panhandlers

  05-03-2017 19:39
  
  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Officials in Maine’s largest city are considering offering panhandlers work to keep them off the streets.
  The Portland Press Herald reports (http://bit.ly/2lLk1JE) the city is working on a 36-week pilot program that would offer panhandlers an opportunity to work for $10.68 an hour cleaning up parks and other light labor jobs, and connect them with social services.
  City officials say the proposal is similar to a program in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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• One Dead In Early Morning Fire At Baltimore County Home

  05-03-2017 18:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person was killed in an early morning house fire in Baltimore County.
  The Baltimore County Fire Department confirms that crews were called out just before 3:45 a.m., to a house fire in the 8700 block of Lackawanna Ave., near Parkville.
  When firefighters arrived on scene, they found a single-family home in flames.
  Fire officials say two adults were able to get out safely, but a third adult was killed in the fire.
  No other injuries were reported.
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• Man Shot In Annapolis; No Suspects Identified

  05-03-2017 18:32
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Annapolis police are investigating a shooting that left a man wounded.
  Police say the shooting occurred Saturday evening in a residential area. Police say the man who was shot flagged down a driver who called officers.
  The man was taken to a hospital for treatment of at least one gunshot wound.
  Police have yet to identify a suspect or release the victim’s name.
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• 4 Still Critical After Fatal Fire At Assisted Living Facility

  05-03-2017 18:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fire officials report that four people are still in critical condition following a fire that ripped through an assisted living facility in northwest Baltimore on Friday, killing two people.
  The cause of the fire at the “Kozy Kottage,” located in the 2800 block of Lawina Rd., is still under investigation.
  The names or ages of the victims, and the two people killed in this fire, haven’t been released.
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• Body Found In Burning Maryland Home

  05-03-2017 18:05
  
  CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) — Fire officials say a body was found inside a burning home in Capitol Heights.
  Prince George’s County fire department spokesman Mark Brady says in a news release that the fire broke out around 9 a.m. Sunday.
  Firefighters responded and searched the house and found a body inside.
  The fire department says an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The cause of the fire is also under investigation.
  The fire was reported by a neighbor who also
  
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• What To Do When Pulled Over: A New Chapter For Driver’s Ed?

  05-03-2017 17:24
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Deadly encounters between police officers and motorists have lawmakers across the country thinking driver’s education should require students to be taught what to do in a traffic stop.
  Legislators in North Carolina and at least three other states are considering bills this year designed to teach new drivers how to interact appropriately with police. Another bill in Virginia awaits the governor’s signature.
  Illinois passed a similar law recently. Its updated
  
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• Motorists Who Hit Protesters Blocking Road Could Be Immune

  05-03-2017 17:17
  
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A motorist who accidentally drives a car into street protesters could be immune from civil liability under a bill being considered in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
  Rep. Justin Price, an Exeter Republican, introduced legislation on Wednesday that says drivers won’t be liable for injuring protesters if they’re blocking traffic in a public right-of-way. The immunity would only benefit drivers who are exercising due care, not those who willfully
  
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• Transgender Boy With Girls Wrestling Title: ‘I Don’t Cheat’

  05-03-2017 17:09
  
  DALLAS (AP) — A transgender boy who won a girls wrestling state title in Texas says he would compete against boys if allowed and is taking lower doses of testosterone to try to be fair to his opponents.
  Mack Beggs says in an interview that aired Sunday on ESPN that he competes against girls only because the state’s governing body for public high school sports requires him to wrestle under the gender listed on his birth certificate.
  The 17-year-old Beggs says he’s “holding
  
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• White House: Congress Must Probe Alleged Obama Power Abuse

  05-03-2017 16:03
  
  PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The White House demanded on Sunday that Congress investigate whether former President Barack Obama abused his executive powers in connection with the 2016 presidential election.
  President Donald Trump leveled that claim on Saturday when he accused his predecessor of tapping telephones at Trump Tower. But Trump offered no supporting evidence, a spokesman for Obama denied the claim as “simply false” and lawmakers in both parties asked for proof.
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• US Soccer Adopts Rule Banning Anthem Protest

  05-03-2017 15:54
  
  HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation has adopted a policy that says national team players “shall stand respectfully” during national anthems.
  The policy was approved last month but came to light Saturday before the U.S. women’s national team lost to England in a SheBelieves Cup match. A Fox Soccer analyst posted an image of the rule on Twitter.
  The policy comes after midfielder Megan Rapinoe knelt during the anthem at a pair of national team matches last year.
  
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• Flip the script: Cursive sees revival in school instruction

  05-03-2017 15:48
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Cursive writing is looping back into style in schools across the country after a generation of students who know only keyboarding, texting and printing out their words longhand.
  Alabama and Louisiana passed laws in 2016 mandating cursive proficiency in public schools, the latest of 14 states that require cursive. And last fall, the 1.1 million-student New York City schools, the nation’s largest public school system, encouraged the teaching of cursive to students, gene
  
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• Sunday, March 5, 2017

  05-03-2017 15:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sharon Gibala reports live from the National Aquarium and the Greene Turtle joins us in studio to cook some food.
   
   
  
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• On Time: March 5, 2017

  05-03-2017 15:20
  
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• Woman Jailed For Running Adoption Scam On A Dozen People

  05-03-2017 15:18
  
  WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in New Hanover County say a Carolina Beach woman is accused of fleecing a dozen people hoping to adopt a child.
  District Attorney Ben David told local media outlets that 37-year-old Wendy George is charged with four counts of obtaining property by false pretenses. At a court hearing on Friday, her bail was raised from $25,000 to $500,000.
  David said George posted messages on various websites devoted to adoption and surrogacy, and offered her services to
  
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• Maryland women topple Michigan State to reach Big Ten final - Baltimore Sun

  05-03-2017 06:28 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Maryland women topple Michigan State to reach Big Ten final
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  Maryland center Brionna Jones (42) shoots over a group of Michigan State defenders during the second half Saturday. Jones finished with 32 points in the team's victory in the Big 10 Tournament semifinals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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• Poll: Should the Ravens draft John Ross? - Baltimore Beatdown

  05-03-2017 05:57 via baltimorebeatdown.com
  
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  Poll: Should the Ravens draft John Ross?
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  The NFL world was shocked on Saturday afternoon after John Ross broke the 40-yard dash record. Ross ran a 4.22 40-yard dash which broke Chris Johnson's record set in the 2008 NFL combine by running a 4.24. JOHN ROSS RAN A 4.22 pic.twitter.com/ ...and more »
  
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• Science, Art Unite For Exhibit Inspired By NASA Telescope

  05-03-2017 05:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — New artwork inspired by the James Webb Space Telescope is now on display in Maryland at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt.
  Only a select few artists were chosen to be part of the exhibit, what some call “a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
  The art on display at the NASA’s Goddard Space Flight center has everyone buzzing.
  “Art and science I think is a powerful combination,” says Maggie Masetti, James Webb Space Telescop
  
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• Parents and Students Rally For More Funding For City Schools

  05-03-2017 05:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hundreds of parents and students gather to demand more funding for Baltimore City Schools are now facing the largest budget gap in school history.Families and teachers say they need a plan from our city and state government on how this mess will be fixed and ignoring this issue will have a lasting impact on Baltimore students.Students, families, and advocates gathering by the hundreds are demanding a plan for Baltimore City Schools unprecedented budget cap.Parents speakin
  
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• Orioles Hold Tryouts For Ball Boys And Ball Girls

  05-03-2017 05:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Opening Day at Camden Yards is approaching quickly, and on Saturday the field was active with tryouts for some very important additions to the team.No, we’re not talking players — but the ball boys and ball girls.
  They should be quick on their feet, and ready to keep the crowd excited. Saturday afternoon saw nearly 100 people trying out for the Orioles to become the newest ball boy or ball girl.
  “That would be amazing,” says Lauren Lake, who was tr
  
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• Cold spell expected to continue through Monday - Baltimore Sun

  05-03-2017 04:28 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Cold spell expected to continue through Monday
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  March will continue its cold start through the weekend, with temperatures well below what is typical for this time of year. Temperatures are expected to dip overnight to 18 degrees at BWI-Marshall Airport and 22 degrees in downtown Baltimore. That is ...and more »
  
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• Comments On Social Media Pour In For Unusual Looking Gun Police Seized From Suspect

  05-03-2017 04:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A post on Baltimore Police’s social media has gone viral after they arrested a man with a unique-looking handgun during a traffic stop.
  Police say this past Wednesday, March 1, 2017, officers pulled over a car at the 700 block of N. Rose Street. Police say during the traffic stop, officers recovered a loaded handgun and drugs from inside the vehicle. Investigators arrested 36-year-old Keith Gladden and took him to Central Booking and Intake Facility.
  Police say Glad
  
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• Rare Comic Books With Superman, Batman Debuts Go To Auction

  05-03-2017 04:00
  
  PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — By day, Jon Berk is a mild-mannered civil attorney in Connecticut.
  But by night (well, really during most of his spare time for the past 45 years) he is known by some as a comic book-collecting super hero.
  Berk’s collection of more than 18,000 books and 300 pieces of comic-book art goes on display March 11 at the Metropolis Gallery in New York City. He will then sell it off during an online auction at ComicConnect.com that begin
  
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• Man arrested for handgun violations in Northwest Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  05-03-2017 03:41 via baltimoresun.com
  
  Man arrested for handgun violations in Northwest Baltimore
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  Baltimore police arrested a 39-year-old man Friday and charged him with handgun violations after detectives said he was carrying a loaded 9mm handgun even though he is prohibited from possessing a firearm. John Kidwell, 39, of the 3900 block of Belvieu ...and more »
  
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• Allegations shade officers' careers - Baltimore Sun

  05-03-2017 02:52 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Allegations shade officers' careers
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  Ali Bey, whose case was dropped by prosecutors due to the officers' credibility problems, comments on the federal indictments. (Justin Fenton/Baltimore Sun video). Justin Fenton, Doug Donovan and Jessica AndersonContact ReportersThe Baltimore Sun.and more »
  
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• Story Of 2 Boys, 1 White And 1 Black, Teaches Racial Harmony

  05-03-2017 02:43
  
  The Associated Press
  Sometimes life’s lessons come from those with the least experience.
  The story of two 5-year-old boys from Kentucky, one white and one black, is teaching people about racial harmony. The story exploded online when the mother of Jax, the white boy, posted on Facebook about how her son wanted to get his haircut like his black buddy, Reddy, so they could trick their teacher. The boys believe if they have the same haircut, their teacher won’t be able to tell them apar
  
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• Combine notes: Ravens could tap Alabama again in draft - Baltimore Sun

  05-03-2017 02:39 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Combine notes: Ravens could tap Alabama again in draft
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  The Ravens have had plenty of success drafting out of Alabama, and could do so again. Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome's fondness for Alabama players is well-documented. The Ravens have drafted seven Alabama players in franchise history, tied ...
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• Trump Supporters Declare Pride in President, Slam Opponents

  05-03-2017 02:06
  
  The Associated Press
  From Colorado’s state Capitol to Trump Tower in New York and the Washington Monument, groups of hundreds of people rallied for President Donald Trump on Saturday, waving “Deplorables for Trump” signs and even carrying a life-size cutout of the president.
  Chelsea Thomas, an accountant from Thornton, Colorado, brought her family to the March 4 Trump rally in Denver — and the life-size cardboard cutout of Trump. She said the family has taken it with them
  
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• High school students compete in robotics - Baltimore Sun

  05-03-2017 01:40 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  High school students compete in robotics
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  Anthony Arroyo, a junior at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, tightens the motor on his robot before competing in The VEX Robotics Competition. (Andrea McDaniels / Baltimore Sun). Andrea K. McDanielsContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun.and more »
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Draft: John Ross Is An Option At 16 - The Ebony Bird

  05-03-2017 01:29 via ebonybird.com
  
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  Baltimore Ravens Draft: John Ross Is An Option At 16
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  The Baltimore Ravens cannot overlook John Ross with the 16th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He is a real option, a real fast option: John Ross is a player that the Ravens have to think about in the first round. Even if the Ravens get Brandon Marshall or ...and more »
  
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• Review: 'The White Snake' at Baltimore Center Stage - DC Metro Theater Arts (press release) (blog)

  05-03-2017 00:42 via dcmetrotheaterarts.com
  
  Review: 'The White Snake' at Baltimore Center Stage
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  It was a thrill and a privilege to be at the grand reopening of Baltimore Center Stage last night. I felt like a movie star walking up the red carpet, past the searchlights, into the shiny new lobby. The redesigned Head Theater looked simply luxurious ...
  
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• Trimble's Heroics Give Terps Momentum Heading To Postseason - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  05-03-2017 00:28 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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  Trimble's Heroics Give Terps Momentum Heading To Postseason
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  SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 20: Melo Trimble #2 of the Maryland Terrapins celebrates with teammtes in the second half against the Hawaii Warriors during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena ...and more »
  
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• Trimble’s Heroics Give Terps Momentum Heading To Postseason

  05-03-2017 00:26
  
  If Saturday afternoon’s game against Michigan State turns out to be Melo Trimble’s final home game in a Maryland uniform, he definitely made it one to remember.
  Trimble’s three-point basket with 1.1 remaining lifted the Terps to a 63-60 win over the Spartans in front of a sellout crowd of 17,920 at Xfinity Center.The Junior guard finished with 16 points but his final three will be the ones many Maryland fans will talk about for years to come.With the score tied and 6.3 seconds
  
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