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• Car Collides With MTA Light Rail Train in Baltimore

  07-03-2017 23:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A car and a MTA Light Rail train collided at Howard Street and West Preston Street Tuesday afternoon.
  Sky Eye Chopper 13 Captain Jeff Long says one person was transported to the hospital.
  The light rail is currently shut down.
  It is unknown how many are injured in this crash.
  This is a developing story. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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• New TSA Pat-Down Procedures In Place At BWI, Airports Across Country

  07-03-2017 23:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new comprehensive pat-down police by TSA officers is now in effect at the nation’s airports, including BWI Marshall, as part of an effort to improve security screening.
  During a routine check, everything goes into a box for x-ray screening — which means metal detectors and high-tech scanners that see through clothing.
  But for some, there will also be a pat-down by a TSA officer, a hands-on security technique that will now be used more comprehensively.
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• 2017 Big 12 Basketball Tournament Preview

  07-03-2017 23:26
  
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  Welcome to Conference Championship week, when automatic bids get stolen, bubble teams make their final push and top contenders look to affirm their status. As you prepare to fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket, catching up on these teams might give you a better idea of who could make a run.
  CBS Local Sports is previewing the six major conference tournaments: ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC. W
  
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• Hotline Set Up For Those With Cases Involving Indicted Officers

  07-03-2017 22:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Office of the Public Defender has set up a hotline for those who were convicted or have pending cases involving any of the seven Baltimore City Police Department officers who were recently indicted on federal charges.
  Anyone who has a criminal conviction or pending case involving any of the indicted officers can contact OPD at (410) 914-7858 or click here to fill out the form. It is also available at www.opd.state.md.us.
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• Police Seek Woman Missing Since December

  07-03-2017 22:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Aberdeen Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a 22-year-old woman who was last seen in December.
  Casey Nicole Evering was last seen by her father on December 14, 2016, according to police, and was possibly headed to Baltimore City.
  Her family says she suffers from drug addiction.
  If you have information about her location, call the Aberdeen Police Department at (410) 272-2121.
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• FBI Director Keeps it Light Amid Trump Wiretapping Claims

  07-03-2017 22:27
  
  CHELSEA, Mass. (AP) — FBI Director James Comey kept things light during a visit to Massachusetts as controversy swirled over President Donald Trump’s allegations that his phones were tapped during last year’s election.Comey said Tuesday at a ribbon-cutting for the Boston FBI division’s new offices that he wanted to talk about something controversial and “on the minds” of many people.
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• Orioles, MLB Team Up For Annual Honorary Bat Girl Contest

  07-03-2017 22:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Orioles are teaming up with Major League Baseball in support of the ninth annual Honorary Bat Girl Contest – an initiative that celebrates the stories of fans who are “going to bat against breast cancer.”
  The club invites Orioles fans to join in spreading awareness and support for the breast cancer cause by voting in the contest to determine who will be this year’s Honorary Bat Girl for a game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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• The Bad Eating Habits That Are Killing The Most Americans

  07-03-2017 22:00
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Gorging on bacon, skimping on nuts? These are among food habits that new research links with deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes.
  Overeating or not eating enough of the 10 foods and nutrients contributes to nearly half of U.S. deaths from these causes, the study suggests.
  “Good” foods that were under-eaten include: nuts and seeds, seafood rich in omega-3 fats including salmon and sardines; fruits and vegetables; and whole grains.
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• Maryland Education Board Nominee Withdraws Under Questioning

  07-03-2017 22:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan’s nominee to the Maryland State Board of Education has withdrawn from consideration after being vigorously questioned by senators about his court record and lack of experience.The governor’s spokeswoman, Amelia Chasse, wrote in an email Tuesday that Brandon Cooper has withdrawn his nomination.
  Members of the Senate Executive Nominations Committee on Monday questioned Cooper’s court record, which included a charge of driving under the
  
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• Ravens Cut CB Shareece Wright And Safety Kendrick Lewis

  07-03-2017 21:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have cut cornerback Shareece Wright and safety Kendrick Lewis.
  RELATED: Ravens Choose Not Use Franchise Tag On Brandon Williams
  Wright struggled in 2016 as he spent much of the season sidelined with injuries. Lewis was a backup after being a starter for the previous six seasons.
  These moves create $4.9 million in cap space.
  
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• Sheriff: Teen Walks Out Of Home Holding Mother’s Head

  07-03-2017 21:11
  
  ZEBULON, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina prosecutors will seek a mental evaluation of an 18-year-old man charged with decapitating his mother at a home east of Raleigh.
  Eighteen-year-old Oliver Funez was charged with first-degree murder Monday after a deputy responding to a 911 call saw the man walk out of a home in Zebulon with his mother’s head in one hand and what appeared to be a large knife in the other.
  Deputies found the body of 35-year-old Yesenia Funez Beatriz Machado in the home
  
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• Police Seek Missing Elderly Man With Schizophrenia

  07-03-2017 20:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are searching for a missing 73-year-old man who has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia and is diabetic.
  The Baltimore Police Department reports James House walked away from his home, located in the 3200 block of Windsor Ave., at 11:30 a.m., on March 7.
  House was last seen wearing a black and white winter cap, blue hoodie, blue t-shirt, blue khaki pants, and white sneakers. He may also be carrying a yellow bag with clothing inside.
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• Police Seek Info On Truck Believed To Be Used During AC Unit Thefts

  07-03-2017 20:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Local police departments are investigating the recent thefts of commercial air conditioning units, and have released photos of a truck they believe was used during the crimes.
  Police in Aberdeen and Havre De Grace say at least seven air conditioning units were stolen from businesses.
  The thefts in Aberdeen happened back February, behind businesses at the Aberdeen Shopping Plaza, while four AC units in Havre De Grace were reported stolen in March from a
  
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• 2017 Big East Basketball Tournament Preview

  07-03-2017 20:36
  
  Tourney Previews: ACC | Big East | Big Ten | Big 12 | Pac-12 | SEC
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  Welcome to Conference Championship week, when automatic bids get stolen, bubble teams make their final push and top contenders look to affirm their status. As you prepare to fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket, catching up on these teams might give you a better idea of who could make a run.
  CBS Local Sports is previewing the six major conference tournaments: ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC.
  
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• Police Release Surveillance Video Of Armed Robbery Suspect

  07-03-2017 20:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department has released surveillance video of a suspect who robbed a Rite Aid at gunpoint.
  Police say the robbery happened at 8:50 p.m., on March 3, at the Rite Aid Store located in the 6300 block of York Rd.
  If you have any information about this robbery or the suspect, call detectives at 410-366-6341 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP if you know his identity.
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• Hogan nominee to Maryland school board withdraws after rocky hearing - Baltimore Sun

  07-03-2017 20:20 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Hogan nominee to Maryland school board withdraws after rocky hearing
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  One of Gov. Hogan's nominees to the State Board of Education withdrew after a rocky Senate hearing. One of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's nominees to the State Board of Education withdrew from consideration Tuesday after a rocky Senate committee ...and more »
  
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• Cruise ship approached Baltimore pier too fast in gangway crash, report says - Baltimore Sun

  07-03-2017 20:19 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Cruise ship approached Baltimore pier too fast in gangway crash, report says
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  The Carnival Pride cruise ship hit the passenger boarding bridge as it was arriving. Nobody was injured but it landed on three cars not owned by any passengers. (Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun video). Associated Press. NTSB report: Cruise ship was going too ...
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• Broads For Brawny: Paper Towel Company Features Woman On Packaging For March

  07-03-2017 20:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The paper towel company Brawny is temporarily putting a woman on its packaging for the month of March, coinciding with Women’s History Month.
  The company known for its burly plaid-wearing lumberjack on its packaging is joining in its parent company Georgia-Pacific “Strength Has No Gender” campaign.
  Four women are being featured on the packaging are contemporary women of note, including Brittany Wenger, who is a self-taught software programmer who cr
  
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• Maryland Senate OKs Energy Efficiency Bill

  07-03-2017 20:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has approved a measure to require the state’s five largest electric utilities to provide customers with energy-efficiency programs and services to cut energy consumption by 2 percent a year.
  The Senate voted 32-14 for the bill Tuesday, along party lines. The House passed a similar bill last week 92-46.
  The measure extends the EmPower Maryland initiative, which was enacted in 2008. It helps homeowners and businesses save energy by offering inc
  
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• Maryland Trooper Shoots Man Who Pointed Weapon At Police

  07-03-2017 19:49
  
  WILLARDS, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a man who barricaded himself in a bedroom and pointed a shotgun at officers was shot in the arm by a Maryland State Police trooper.
  Police charged 25-year-old Alex Bartell with attempted murder, assault, false imprisonment and other offenses stemming from the incident in Wicomico County.
  Police say officers were sent to a house where Bartell had barricaded himself inside the bedroom with several loaded guns. Bartell’s girlfriend, who was in the ho
  
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• Weather Blog: Roller Coaster Temperatures Continue

  07-03-2017 19:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The roller coaster temperature ride continues this week. We will stay well above average through Thursday with highs in the 60s. But Mother Nature will be making it clear that winter is not over by the weekend.
  Look for more shower activity Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning.
  A quick clipper system will blast through Thursday night into Friday and may even be close enough to bring a couple of rain or snow showers to the area.
  Temperatures will drop clo
  
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• Maryland Man Arrested With Police-Style Equipment

  07-03-2017 19:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Authorities are doing additional investigations into a man who was arrested with police-style equipment Monday afternoon.
  Robert Paul Holland faces charges of possession of a dangerous weapon, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and possession of a stolen firearm.
  Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans says there are no reports of any citizen encounters with police impersonators at this time.
  The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office reports the
  
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• Maryland Casinos Score Big For February

  07-03-2017 19:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland casinos brought in big winnings for the state last month.  Maryland Lottery and Gaming says Maryland’s casinos totaled $128,713,443 in revenue during February 2017.
  Compared to the February 2016, casinos brought in an increase of $35,440,368, or 38 percent. February 2016 brought in $93,273,076.
  Maryland Live Casino was the top earner for the state, with over $46 million dollars in revenue. The state’s newest casino, MGMG Grand National Harbor bro
  
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• Police: Man Steals Woman’s Phone After He’s Pictured Exposing Himself

  07-03-2017 19:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are searching for the man accused of stealing a woman’s phone after she took pictures of his vehicle while he was exposing himself in his car.
  The Annapolis Police Department reports this incident happened Monday morning, in the 100 block of Woods Dr.
  Police were told a woman was walking, when she saw a man exposing himself while in his car.
  The woman then took a photo of the suspects’s vehicle, but that’s when the man got out of his vehicle,
  
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• 2017 ACM Performers Announced

  07-03-2017 19:04
  
  ACM Award nominees Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Maren Morris are confirmed to perform on the 52nd ACM Awards, broadcasting live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 2 (live 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
  The Backstreet Boys will also hit the stage, making their debut appearance at the ACMs, where they will perform along side Florida Georgia Line.
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• Rhino In French Zoo Killed By Poachers For Its Horn

  07-03-2017 19:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 4-year-old white rhinoceros at the Thoiry Zoo in northern France was killed overnight, one of his horns cut off with a chainsaw, according to BBC News.
  It is thought to be the first instance of poachers targeting a rhino living in a European zoo.
  Vince, part of a 250-animal breeding program within European zoos, was shot three times in the head, BBC reports. His horn could fetch the poachers as much as $60,000.
  France just outlawed ivory and horn trading last year.
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• Lyft is getting into the luxury ridesharing game in Baltimore - Technical.ly

  07-03-2017 18:57 via technical.ly
  
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  Lyft is getting into the luxury ridesharing game in Baltimore
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  Lyft Premier is debuting in Baltimore Tuesday. It offers rides in high-end cars. We have a discount code for you. Lyft is getting into the luxury ridesharing game in Baltimore. By Stephen Babcock / reporter. How an astrophysicist is contributing to ...and more »
  
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• LISTEN: Caleb Swanigan: ‘Like I Died And Then Had A Reincarnation’

  07-03-2017 18:45
  
   
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  CBS Sunday Morning’s Steve Hartman told the tale of an inspiring athlete who currently plays basketball at Purdue University. This basketball star’s name is Caleb Swanigan, and he came from very unlikely circumstances.
  “It feels like I’ve had two lives really,” Swanigan said. “Like I died and then had a reincarnation.”
  Swanigan is a sophomore at Purdue University where he has made history on several occasions as a Boilmaker. He is t
  
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• Report: High Speed, Angle Of Approach Cause Of Carnival Ship Allision

  07-03-2017 18:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — High speed and angle of approach is being blamed for an allision involving a Carnival Cruise ship at the Cruise Maryland Terminal, in Locust Point, in May 2016.
  According to a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board, the Carnival Pride cruise ship’s staff captain, second in command, allowed the ship to approach the pier at too steep of an angle, and too a high rate of speed.
  The captain tried to correct the problem, but was unable to
  
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• New escape room venue to open in downtown Baltimore this April - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  07-03-2017 18:31 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  How quickly could you get out? New escape room venue to open in Baltimore this April. One Patterson Park entrepreneur is hoping to build community and create an immersive experience within the city — by locking you and your friends in a room ...and more »
  
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• Panel on judicial discipline sets 7-day hearing for Baltimore Judge Alfred Nance - Baltimore Sun

  07-03-2017 18:21 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Panel on judicial discipline sets 7-day hearing for Baltimore Judge Alfred Nance
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  Maryland's panel that oversees judicial conduct has set a seven-day hearing in July to consider disciplinary charges brought against Baltimore Circuit Judge Alfred J. Nance. The Commission on Judicial Disabilities posted a notice Tuesday saying it will ...
  
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• Coalition seeks to create Baltimore trail network - WBAL Baltimore

  07-03-2017 18:21 via wbaltv.com
  
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  Coalition seeks to create Baltimore trail network
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  No one pays Grace Thornton, Wilbur Hicks and their crew to pick up trash after their daily six-mile walk. They said that they do it for their community. Download the WBAL app. “People don't feel a part of a community,” Hicks, a city resident, said. “If ...
  
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• Deputy AG Confirmation Hearing Held For Rod Rosenstein

  07-03-2017 18:04
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Rod Rosenstein says he’s aware of no requirement that he recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the presidential election.
  Rosenstein, the United States attorney for Maryland, was appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for a confirmation hearing.
  He was asked by senators whether he planned to step aside and leave the Russia matter in the hands of a special counsel.
  Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself l
  
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• Nike To Release ‘Nike Pro Hijab’ For Muslim Women Athletes

  07-03-2017 17:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Nike is set to release a head covering for Muslim women athletes, called the Nike Pro Hijab.
  According to CNN Money, it’s a pull-on design made of lightweight polyester and will be available in dark, neutral colors.
  It will be available for sale in the company’s Spring 2018 season, but some athletes are already sporting it, including Emirati figure skater Zahra Lari and Egyptian runner and mountain climber Manal Rostom.Can't believe this is finally here!! I'm s
  
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• Democrats grill Rod Rosenstein on Russia - Baltimore Sun

  07-03-2017 17:57 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Maryland U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein faced a barrage of questions from Democratic senators Tuesday about how he would handle investigations into Russian meddling in last year's election if he is confirmed to serve as the No. 2 official at ...and more »
  
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• President Trump Set To Meet With Rep. Cummings

  07-03-2017 17:56
  
   
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — President Donald Trump is set to meet with Rep. Elijah E. Cummings on Wednesday to discuss lowering prescription drug prices.
  The two will also be joined by Rep. Peter Welch of Vermont, and Dr. Redonda G. Miller, President of The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
  “The President promised—both during the campaign and after—that he would support efforts to stem the skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs, so I am looking forward to discussing ideas
  
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• How an astrophysicist is contributing to Baltimore's blight fight - Technical.ly Brooklyn

  07-03-2017 17:47 via technical.ly
  
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  How an astrophysicist is contributing to Baltimore's blight fight
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  CityLab highlighted the work of Hopkins astrophysicist Tamas Budavari. “Just like how galaxies cluster in the universe, houses also cluster in the city,” he said. How an astrophysicist is contributing to Baltimore's blight fight. By Stephen Babcock ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore County water firms merge - Baltimore Sun

  07-03-2017 17:43 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Baltimore County water firms merge
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  Two Baltimore County water firms merge, and a non-profit is planned as a result. Carroll Water, a Cockeysville-based well drilling and water treatment firm, announced it has acquired Meadow Brook Water Service Inc. of Rosedale. The combined firms ...and more »
  
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• Day Care Worker Charged, Video Shows Child Pushed Down Steps

  07-03-2017 17:40
  
  UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have charged a Pennsylvania day care worker with simple assault after a newly installed video camera captured her pushing a child down a flight of steps.
  Upper Darby police say 52-year-old Sarah Gable of Folcroft was fired soon after the owners of Child Care of the Future saw what happened Friday. The video shows Gable pushing the girl down four flights of steps before she apparently realized there was a camera and then she helped the child down the next
  
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• 5-Year-Old Becomes Youngest To Ever Head To National Spelling Bee

  07-03-2017 17:23
  
  TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A 5-year-old girl is bound for the Scripps National Spelling Bee after becoming the youngest winner of a regional competition in Oklahoma.
  Edith Fuller won the Tulsa-area contest by correctly spelling jnana (juh-nah-nuh). Merriam-Webster defines the word as meaning knowledge acquired through meditation in the Hindu tradition.
  The Tulsa World reports Edith beat out more than 50 other elementary and middle school students Saturday. Edith is home-schooled and represented t
  
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• The Ravens off-season dilemma; from draft to free agency - Baltimore Beatdown

  07-03-2017 17:10 via baltimorebeatdown.com
  
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  The Ravens off-season dilemma; from draft to free agency
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  The window of opportunity is closing for Baltimore's core group of veterans to win a championship. In order to make this a possibility, the Ravens must be aggressive in the offseason. John Harbaugh believes in this team and his quarterback. During a ...
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• The Safest Cities In Maryland

  07-03-2017 17:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Safety is a high priority for most when they move to a new city, so The National Council For Home Safety and Security put together a list of the safest cities in Maryland.
  Ocean Pines was determined to be the safest city in Maryland, with a violent crime rate of .49 per 1,000 people. Taneytown, Glenarden, Bowie, and Hampstead rounded out the top five safest cities.
  The state average violent crime rate was 5 crimes per 1,000 people.
  The list was co
  
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• News Releases - University of Baltimore News

  07-03-2017 17:02 via ubalt.edu
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  In 2006, Donald and Thibault Manekin founded Seawall Development, a Baltimore-based firm focused on redeveloping historic buildings into mixed use projects. Now, a decade into Seawall's multiple efforts, the father and son team will share their story ...
  
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• Maryland’s Melo Trimble Tabbed To USBWA All-District Team

  07-03-2017 16:54
  
  ST. LOUIS – Maryland junior guard Melo Trimble was tabbed to the 2016-17 USBWA Men’s All-District Team, announced Tuesday.
  Trimble led Maryland (24-7, 12-6) in scoring and ranked sixth in the Big Ten Conference, averaging 16.9 points per game for the Terps. He was named a First Team All-Big Ten selection on Monday.
  The Upper Marlboro, Md., native is one of five players in Maryland history to record 1,400 points, 350 assists and 100 steals, joining Terrapin legends Juan Dixon, Greivis
  
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• 30 Players: Trea Turner Looks To Build Off A Strong Rookie Year For Nats

  07-03-2017 16:50
  
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  CBS Local Sports, in our 30 Players 30 Days spring training feature, profiles one young player from each Major League Baseball team leading up to opening day.
  2016 season (Minors): 83 G, 331 AB, .302 BA, 6 HR, 33 RBI, 25 SB, .842 OPS
  2016 season (Majors): 73 G, 307 AB, .342 BA, 13 HR, 40 RBI, 33 SB, .937 OPS
  In the winter before the 2015 season the Nationals somewhat surprisingly traded Steven Souza, a top prospect seemingly on the verge of breaking out, in a three-team trade that
  
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• Third person dies from fire at NW Baltimore assisted living facility - WBAL Baltimore

  07-03-2017 16:49 via wbaltv.com
  
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  A third person has died after a fire Friday at a northwest Baltimore assisted living facility, the city fire department said Tuesday. Advertisement. Download the WBAL app. Fire officials said seven people were inside the Kozy Kottage assisted living ...
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• Suspect In Columbia Gas Station Robbery, Carjacking Arrested

  07-03-2017 16:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A Bethesda man has been arrested and charged in Monday’s gas station robbery and carjacking.
  Michael Gainer Rothenberg, 27, of Buxton Terrace in Bethesda, is charged with armed robbery, robbery, first- and second-degree assault, theft and armed carjacking.
  Police were called to the Crown station in the 6300 block of Dobbin Road in Columbia around 10:45 a.m. Monday.
  The clerk reported that a man wearing a gray hoodie and gray pants entered the store, displayed a handg
  
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• 2017 Big Ten Basketball Tournament Preview

  07-03-2017 16:37
  
  Tourney Previews: ACC | Big East | Big Ten | Big 12 | Pac-12 | SEC
  Ryan Mayer
  Welcome to Conference Championship week, when automatic bids get stolen, bubble teams make their final push and top contenders look to affirm their status. As you prepare to fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket, catching up on these teams might give you a better idea of who could make a run.
  CBS Local Sports is previewing the six major conference tournaments: ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC. W
  
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• Guide To Baltimore's 2017 St. Patrick's Day Events - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  07-03-2017 15:57 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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  Guide To Baltimore's 2017 St. Patrick's Day Events
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  While many use St. Paddy's Day as an excuse to booze it up, March 17 is truly a celebration of Irish culture and heritage. Baltimore is home to a rich Irish culture, stretching back to the early days when the city was young and Irish immigrants flooded in.and more »
  
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• Trimble Named First Team All-Big Ten

  07-03-2017 15:23
  
  ROSEMONT, Ill. – Maryland junior guard Melo Trimble has been named a First Team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media, the conference announced Monday.
  Trimble – who joined Purdue’s Caleb Swanigan as a unanimous pick on the coaches’ poll – led Maryland (24-7, 12-6) in scoring and ranked sixth in the league, averaging 16.9 points per game for the Terps.
  The Upper Marlboro, Md., native is one of five players in Maryland history to record 1,400 points, 35
  
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