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• Orioles Gearing Up For Opening Day, Partner Up With KidsPeace

  31-03-2017 23:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Opening Day at Oriole Park is Monday, and Baltimore is buzzing with excitement for this new season. Tracey Leong explains how the O’s are also using this opportunity to shine a light on an important cause for the organization.
  Tracey Leong explains how the O’s are also using this opportunity to shine a light on an important cause.
  With a new Orioles season comes hope, which is a big part of one of their charities they support that helps kids in foster care.
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• Roberta’s House Supports Grieving Mother of Firebombing Victim

  31-03-2017 23:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A targeted attack cost a mother her teenage son as flames ripped through a Baltimore home earlier this month.
  The firebombing launched a city wide manhunt for the man dubbed “public enemy number one.”
  One day before 17-year-old Tyrone James died inside the house, he visited his mother to do laundry.
  She says she buried him Thursday and, she still doesn’t know why he’s gone.
  On March 18, tragedy came to Sharron Rollins in a text message.
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• The James Webb Space Telescope Looks Deeper Than Any Telescope Before

  31-03-2017 23:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The farther out into the universe you look, the farther back in time you see.
  The James Webb Space Telescope will look deeper than any other telescope before, to the edge of the big bang.
  “We can see about 13.8 billion light years out, and 13.8 billion years back in time,” said Dr. John Mather of  NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
  Decades in the making, the Webb telescope’s mirrors and instruments all came together at NASA’s Goddard Spa
  
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• Morgan State University Honors Civil Rights Leader Enolia McMillan

  31-03-2017 22:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Most people know the names of Martin Luther King or Rosa Parks. The civil rights leaders who accelerated the civil rights discussion in america. But have you heard of Enolia McMillan?
  As Mike Schuh reports, her legacy in Baltimore is now being honored.
  She lived nearly a hundred years and if you look through the pages of her life, you realize she didn’t waste a single chapter.
  “All because she was an ordinary woman who went on to accomplish extraordin
  
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• Baltimore Relaunches Speed Camera Program - Government Technology

  31-03-2017 22:08
  
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  Baltimore Relaunches Speed Camera Program
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  (TNS) -- City lawmakers and a drivers advocacy group welcomed the announcement of a smaller, better-monitored camera system, but said they wanted to make sure whichever company runs the program doesn't issue erroneous tickets as previous vendors ...
  Baltimore's Lucky Break - Mayor Vetoes $15 An Hour Minimum WageForbes
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• April The Giraffe Is Actually (No, Really) About To Give Birth, Zoo Says

  31-03-2017 22:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As of this writing, April the giraffe is still pregnant. But she may not be for long.
  It is unclear if the owners of the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, knew that she was going to be such a hit when they first put up a live feed of her pen last month, but she is now a household name.
  RELATED: Some Fun Facts About April The Giraffe
  And as of March 31, April is looking like she will pop as soon as today, and definitely won’t make it through the weeken
  
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• Devon Still’s Daughter Triumphs Over Cancer

  31-03-2017 22:06
  
  Devon Still shares a unique bond with his daughter Leah, a closeness that they both cherish. When Leah was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in 2014, at just four years old, she was given a 50/50 chance of survival.
  “It’s like you’re being hit by a train,” Still said, explaining how he felt when he received the news. “Your whole world is turned around.”
  Emotionally distraught, his performance on the field began to suffer. Struggling at team practices with t
  
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• Baltimore woman faces up to 50-year sentence in young son's death ... - Baltimore Sun

  31-03-2017 22:03
  
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  Baltimore woman faces up to 50-year sentence in young son's death ...
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  A Baltimore woman faces up to 50 years in prison for the death of her 9-day-old son who suffered abuse and neglect, the city state's attorney's office said.and more »
  
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• Police: Man Shot in Deputy-Involved Shooting is in ‘Good Condition’

  31-03-2017 21:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says the man who allegedly lunged at a Washington County sheriff deputy and was shot is in good condition.
  RELATED: Sheriff: Deputy Shoots Suspect With Knife Who Lunged At Her
  The shooting happened overnight Monday, March 20, when the sheriff’s office was called about an incident in the 6100 block of Mississippi Lane.
  Responding deputies were told that the caller’s son was acting strangely and may have been havin
  
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• FRA picks plan to replace problematic Amtrak tunnel beneath Baltimore after years-long review - Baltimore Sun

  31-03-2017 21:40
  
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  FRA picks plan to replace problematic Amtrak tunnel beneath Baltimore after years-long review
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  The Baltimore and Potomic Tunnel near Falls Road and the North Avenue Bridge. Replacing the tunnel could displace dozens of homes and subject hundreds more to noise and vibration during and after construction, a new study says. (Jeffrey F. Bill ...
  
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• New Jersey Man Dies in Jessup Industrial Accident

  31-03-2017 21:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A New Jersey man died after large aluminum poles fell on him Friday morning, according to the Howard County Police Department.
  Police say around 8:15 a.m., Carlos Urena-Valverde, 54, was unloading aluminum poles at a Jessup business when the poles shifted weight and fell on him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Urena-Valverde was working for a company called AD Freight Logistics in New jersey and was making a delivery to Sunair Awnings in Jessup, located in the 77
  
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• Keidel: A Last Look At The Final Four

  31-03-2017 21:23
  
  By Jason Keidel
  The Final Four is upon us. And there’s a nice, eclectic mix of teams pining for the title. Let’s tackle each team based on when they play.
  South Carolina vs. GonzagaSaturday, April 1, 6:09 p.m. ET
  South Carolina:
  The Gamecocks can fit at least its toes inside the slipper as a No. 7 seed from a football school. If it felt like the Gamecocks were really good at every sport but basketball, that’s because it’s true. South Carolina had zero tournament wins betw
  
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• THE CAMDEN EFFECT: At 25, Ballpark’s Legacy Is Large In MLB

  31-03-2017 21:12
  
  A quarter-century later, Larry Lucchino can be self-deprecating about a vision that ushered in a new era of ballpark construction.
  “I tell everyone I’ve had one good, original idea in my 38 years in baseball,” said Lucchino, whose career as an executive has included stints with Baltimore, San Diego and Boston. “It was to build a traditional, old-fashioned ballpark with modern amenities, intimacy and irregularity.”
  It sounds so simple the way Lucchino describes it, a
  
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• Orioles' Mark Trumbo speaks his mind - Baltimore Sun

  31-03-2017 21:01
  
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  Orioles' Mark Trumbo speaks his mind
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  Orioles best writer Jon Meoli talks with Orioles slugger Mark Trumbo about last season and re-signing with the team in the offseason. (Baltimore Sun video). Jon MeoliContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. When the Orioles and slugger Mark Trumbo reached ...
  The Baltimore Orioles Will Just Keep SwingingDeadspin
  Offseason In Review: Baltimore OriolesMLB Trade Rumorsall 16 news articles »
  
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• Alleged High School Bomb Plotter Released From Hospital, Arrested

  31-03-2017 20:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The high school student arrested for planning a shooting plot at a Maryland school, was released from the hospital and taken into police custody Friday morning.
  Nicole Cevario, 18, faces charges of possession of explosive material with intent to create a destructive device and possession of incendiary material with the intent to create a destructive device.
  RELATED: Md. Community Seeks Normalcy After Alleged School Shooting Plot Foiled
  Authorities found she had b
  
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• Maryland Senate Votes to Oppose Cuts to Chesapeake Bay

  31-03-2017 20:41
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has passed a resolution expressing opposition to federal budget cuts to the Chesapeake Bay Program.
  The Senate voted 35-10 on Friday for the resolution, which now goes to the House.
  President Donald Trump’s budget proposal would eliminate federal funding for the program that coordinates cleanup efforts for the nation’s largest estuary.
  The program, which was formed in 1983, received $73 million in federal funds last year. It coordinates
  
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• Jeremy Conn: NCAA Final Four Thoughts

  31-03-2017 19:59
  
  I don’t know anyone that had these four teams in the Final Four, but I am excited for both games. I picked UNC to win it all at the start of the tournament. But, right now I’m going to be pulling for South Carolina.
  South Carolina has a tough draw with Gonzaga and the number No. 1 ranked defense in college basketball. Sindarius Thornwell is going to have to have the game of his life for South Carolina to move on the the championship. I do expect this to be an ugly game, lot
  
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• Police Arrest 2 Men Prohibited from Possessing Firearms with Gun & Drugs

  31-03-2017 19:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police arrested two men Tuesday after recovering a handgun, suspected marijuana and cash.
  Officers executed two search and seizure warrants at homes in the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Oakford Avenue.
  Detectives recovered a loaded 9mm handgun, suspected marijuana and more than $500.
  Courtesy of Baltimore police.
  Police arrested two suspects, Michael “Willie” Clanton, 35, of the 3000 block of Oakford Avenue and Tayvon “Youngin” Robinson, 23
  
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• Police Arrest Married Couple in Pasadena Drug Raid

  31-03-2017 19:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Anne Arundel County police arrested a married couple in a drug raid Thursday after recovering drugs, a shotgun and other items.
  At about 5:57 a.m., officers responded to 2 Church Street in Pasadena to execute a no knock search and seizure warrant.During the search, detectives recovered a shotgun, body armor, ammunition, prescription pills, $350 and drug paraphernalia.
  Police arrested Alena Maria Davis, 32, and Edward Allen Davis, 36.
  Both were charged with numero
  
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• Orioles Announce New Food Coming To Oriole Park This Season

  31-03-2017 19:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles announced their new food options available at Oriole Park concessions for the 2017 season, beginning on Opening Day, Monday, April 3.
  Here are a few of the new menu items you can find around the ballpark!
  Burnt Ends BBQ Hot Dog: Burnt Ends BBQ Brisket, pickled onions, and pickled coleslaw, served in a potato hot dog roll. Esskay Gourmet Hot Dogs, Eutaw Street near Gate H
  Chicken Tender Chesapeake: Fried chicken tenders topped with crab dip, served on a po
  
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• Mother Convicted After 9-Day-Old Baby Born In Auto Shop Dies

  31-03-2017 19:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities say the mother of a drug-addicted baby who died a few days after being born in an auto repair shop was convicted of manslaughter Wednesday.
  Anne Kirsch gave birth to the victim, Matthew Kirsch Jr., on October 11, 2015 in the repair bay of an auto repair shop where she worked.
  Kirsch admitted using heroin during the early stages of her pregnancy, as well as the night before her son died.
  Paramedics were called to Groveland Avenue on October 20, 2015, nine d
  
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• Light City Baltimore expands into communities - WBAL Baltimore

  31-03-2017 19:05
  
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  Light City Baltimore expands into communities
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  The event starts Friday and runs through April 8. To see all of the exhibits, visitors will have to trek beyond Pratt and Light streets. Download the WBAL app. While there is plenty to see for Light City Baltimore at the Inner Harbor, a big focus this ...
  Baltimore Kicks off Weeklong Light City EventNBC4 Washington
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• Relatives of 8 Poisoned Sue Utility That Cut Off Power

  31-03-2017 18:30
  
  PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Relatives of a family of eight who died from carbon monoxide poisoning are suing Delmarva Power, saying the utility failed to use reasonable care when it cut off electricity to the home.
  Rodney Todd, a divorced father and kitchen worker trying to raise seven children on his minimum wage salary, moved into the Princess Anne rental home a month after the utility removed a stolen meter, cutting off power.
  The gas-powered generator Todd used for electricity poisoned t
  
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• Anatomically Male Metro Seat Raises Awareness About Sexual Harassment

  31-03-2017 18:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —New seats in Mexico City’s Metro system are raising eyebrows. They are anatomically male, molded with a protruding chest and genitals, and are meant to raise awareness about sexual harassment on public transportation.
  In Mexico City, nine in ten women have experienced violence while using public transportation, according to UN Women, a branch of the United Nations focused on gender equality and women’s issues.Trains there have had designated women-only cars for
  
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• Gov. Larry Hogan Signs Off on $20M in County Pension Relief

  31-03-2017 18:17
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan has signed a bill to address unanticipated local teacher pension costs of nearly $20 million.
  Hogan signed the measure Friday.
  The bill was part of an agreement between the Republican governor and legislative leaders relating to financial incentives to help keep the headquarters of Marriott International and Northrup Grumman in Maryland.
  Hogan also signed a bill designed to create greater fiscal responsibility in estimating state revenues. It is aimed
  
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• 6 Kids, 2 Adults Hurt When 2 Cars Hit School Bus

  31-03-2017 18:12
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland say six children and two adults were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after two cars hit a school bus.
  The Capital reports that the crash happened in Glen Burnie on Friday morning.
  Anne Arundel County fire department spokesman Capt. Russ Davies says the bus driver and five children on the bus were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. A driver and child in one of the cars also were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The third
  
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• Baltimore Police Arrest 63-Year-Old Man on Gun & Drug Charges

  31-03-2017 18:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police arrested a 63-year-old man after recovering gun and drug Thursday in a raid.
  Officers executed a search and seizure warrant at a home in the 4000 block of Eldorado Avenue and seized a loaded .32 caliber revolver, 2.5 grams of heroin, money and narcotic packaging material.
  Courtesy of Baltimore police.
  Detectives obtained the warrant after receiving information that a known drug dealer was once again selling drugs out of his home.
  Officers arrested the
  
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• Jeff Hardy Says He’s Not Signing With WWE, Staying At Ring Of Honor

  31-03-2017 17:57
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  Sunday is going to be weird for Jeff Hardy. He’s going to be within a stone’s throw of 70,000+ rabid WWE fans at Camping World Stadium, but he says he won’t be on the card. Despite all of the rumors to the contrary, he denies that there will be a surprise appearance from the Hardy Boyz at WrestleMania. He says Matt and Jeff will be busy hosting a six-hour pre-show of sorts at the Broken Tailgate Party, and that’s as close as they’ll get to “Th
  
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• Baltimore Police Arrest Murder Suspect from February Incident

  31-03-2017 17:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police have arrested and charged a 35-year-old man for a Feb. 28 murder.
  Officers say 31-year-old Laron Griffin was standing outside of the Family Mini-Mart when a suspect, Antonio Macklin, fatally shot him in the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue back in February.
  Macklin then fled on foot.
  After reviewing video footage, examining physical evidence and speaking to witnesses, detectives were able to identify Macklin and arrest him Thursday in Owings Mills.
  Mackli
  
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• Baltimore Kicks Off Weeklong Light City Event

  31-03-2017 16:48
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore is preparing to kick off its second annual Light City event.
  Friday marks the beginning of the weeklong festival of lights, sponsored by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, that will feature parades, art installations, a bike rally and fireworks display.
  The festival will start with a light parade with costumed performers, light-up floats and a marching band. Festivities will begin at 8 p.m.
  Last year’s Light City event attracted hundreds of tho
  
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• Teen Accused Of High School Rape Heads Back To Court

  31-03-2017 16:46
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A 17-year-old charged with raping a fellow student in a Maryland high school bathroom is heading back to court.
  Jose Montano and another student, 18-year-old Henry Sanchez, are charged with assaulting the 14-year-old girl earlier this month at Rockville High School.
  Montano is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday in Montgomery County District Court.
  On Thursday, a judge rejected a defense request to release Montano on bail. His lawyers say the sex was consensual
  
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• Rockville HS Rape Suspect’s Lawyer Blasts Trump Administration For Politicizing Case

  31-03-2017 16:46
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ/AP) — A 17-year-old charged with raping a fellow student in a Maryland high school bathroom is heading back to court.
  Jose Montano and another student, 18-year-old Henry Sanchez, are charged with assaulting the 14-year-old girl earlier this month at Rockville High School.
  Montano is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Friday in Montgomery County District Court.
  The case received national attention after the White House called it an example of why President Donald Trump
  
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• Police Recover Drugs & Loaded Gun After Alleged Assault & Impaired Driving

  31-03-2017 16:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Anne Arundel County police arrested a man for impaired driving and possession of drugs and a loaded handgun after a man claimed he was assaulted by a group of men.
  Around 1:45 a.m. Friday, officers responded to the 600 block of Crain Highway in Glen Burnie for a disturbance.Police located a man who stated he had been assaulted by several men, causing a laceration to his head.Detectives say the men fled in a black Mercedes. An officer located and stopped the vehic
  
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• 30 Players: Mariners Have Potential Dominant Closer In Edwin Diaz

  31-03-2017 16:39
  
  By Rich Arleo
  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): 16 G, 6 GS, 40 2/3 IP, 2.21 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 3 W, 1 S, 54 SO, 7 BB
  2016 season (Majors): 49 G, 51 2/3 IP, 2.79 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 18 S, 88 SO, 15 BB
  Pitchers aren’t often groomed as closers, they usually fall into the role (if they’re good enough) after struggling as a starter. Edwin Diaz h
  
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• Orioles Sign Ryan Ripken To IronBirds Contract

  31-03-2017 16:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The Orioles have announced that they’ve signed first baseman Ryan Ripken, son of Cal Ripken, Jr., to an Aberdeen IronBirds minor league contract.
  The IronBirds are owned by the elder Ripken, and the team plays at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium in Harford County.
  Ryan Ripken, 23, was only 5 years old in 1998 when his Hall of Famer dad ended his consecutive games streak in 1998.
  The 6-foot-6 infielder has already played for the Washington Nationals Gulf Coast League, t
  
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• Police Searching for Pink-Haired Woman Who Robbed Bank

  31-03-2017 16:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The Anne Arundel County Police Department is searching for a woman who robbed a M&T Bank in Glen Burnie Thursday.
  At about 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the bank located at 6707 Ritchie Highway and learned from employees that a black female entered the bank and passed a note to the teller demanding money or she would “blow the place up.”
  The teller complied and the suspect fled on foot.
  Police say she is about 30-40 years old, 5-feet 7-inches, has a heav
  
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• Rob Long: We Wish You A Merry Opening Day & A Happy New ‘Sports’ Year

  31-03-2017 16:04
  
  Opening Day is Monday! If you see me out and about I may wish you a “Happy New Year.” No, I’m not confused, I know it’s not January, but Opening Day marks the beginning of the sports year to me.
  The first Monday in April is the equivalent of NASCAR’s Daytona 500 meaning the biggest day is at the beginning of the season.
  This year, the day begins, for me, sharing it with my good friend Ed Norris at Pickles Pub across from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. If you&rsqu
  
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• Garceau: 2017 American League East Predictions

  31-03-2017 15:57
  
  This is an annual exercise meant to humble all those who participate. Injuries especially those to the elbow and shoulder, bad hops, bad breaks and bad baseball can turn April’s contenders into September’s pretenders.
  Monday, the Orioles get it started with the Blue Jays (isn’t that where we left off last year) here’s a stab at how the Boys of Summer might stack up in the fall.
  AL EAST
  Boston—No Papi, will Price be right? Concerns but don’t panic. With Sale, P
  
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• 105.7 The Fan Picks For NCAA Final Four

  31-03-2017 15:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 2017 Final Four starts Saturday, April 1. The NCAA Tournament has two national semifinal games that will be on CBS.
  Final Four Predictions
  Jerry Coleman 
  First game: South Carolina vs Gonzaga
  Although Gonzaga is the favorite, I think the Gamecocks’ defense and building momentum will propel them past the ‘zags in a close affair.
  Second game: Oregon vs North Carolina
  I believe North Carolina’s size and experience, whether it be in the NCAA to
  
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• WATCH: Parents Reunited With Baby Dropped From Window During Md. Apt. Fire

  31-03-2017 15:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Almost 8 months after an apartment complex explosion and fire in Silver Spring killed seven people and wounded several others, police have released body camera footage from the responding officers in a documentary-style video.
  More than 160 firefighters responded after an explosion at the four-level Flower Branch Apartment building in the 8600-8700 block of Piney Branch Road on the night of August 10. Firefighters in a nearby station even heard the explosion.
  It was the re
  
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• Friday, March 31, 2017

  31-03-2017 15:14
  
  People Are Talking about Light City’s return!Linh and Marty have Coffee With Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley.
  
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• Two shot, one fatally, in Baltimore Thursday evening - Baltimore Sun - Baltimore Sun

  31-03-2017 14:52
  
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  Two men were shot in Baltimore on Thursday evening, police said, with one gravely wounded.
  Baltimore man found inside car shot in head, body dies from injuries ...Fox Baltimoreall 2 news articles »
  
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• Shark Found On Australia Street After Cyclone

  31-03-2017 14:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In the wake of Cyclone Debbie, which hit Australia’s Queensland territory this week, authorities found a bull shark on a road in the town of Ayr.
  Ayr was one of many areas that experienced severe flooding. Thousands of people were evacuated from northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland, according to the BBC.
  Some areas got about three times their monthly rainfall as a result of the category 4 cyclone. Brisbane was reportedly hit with 8 inches of in two hours
  
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• Hit The Deck! Bees Swarm Infield During Spring Training Game

  31-03-2017 14:32
  
  PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — When a pack of bees swarmed the field, the Rockies and Padres didn’t seem to know what to do. So they hit the deck.
  In a bizarre scene at spring training Thursday, players from both teams went flat on the dirt when bees stormed the infield during the ninth inning of Colorado’s 10-5 win over San Diego.
  Padres pitcher Trey Wingenter stepped off the mound when the horde hit, and after hesitating a moment, the 6-foot-7 right-hander dropped to a knee. Rockies ba
  
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• WEATHER BLOG: Rain Today, Gone Tomorrow

  31-03-2017 13:24
  
  T.G.I.F. !!
  Hi Everyone!
  Luke Bryant, who will be co-hosting the ACM awards on CBS Sunday night once sang, “Rain makes corn. Corn makes Whiskey. Whiskey make my baby kinda frisky….” OK, I get it. But this rain today is gonna make getting in those corn fields pretty sloppy. But check this out. As of Wednesday we had 2.60 inches of moisture for the month of March, still below normal. But with rain today we might, actually, get above a normal monthly total for rainfall since Sept
  
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• The Norris & Long Show Best Of – Week Of April 1st

  31-03-2017 12:59
  
  This week’s edition of the Norris & Long Show Best Of includes interviews with former Orioles greats Rick Dempsey and Chris Hoiles as well as current O’s second baseman Jonathan Schoop.
  RICK DEMPSEY
  Former Oriole Rick Dempsey joined Ed and Rob to talk about the Orioles roster becoming more clear as Opening Day approaches.
  Rick started by talking about Trey Mancini and whether he’ll make the team or not saying, “they’re going to find a spot for him, this kid has
  
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• Teacher Raises $80K To Buy 650 Bikes For Entire School Class

  31-03-2017 12:53
  
  NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina teacher has raised more than $80,000 to buy 650 bicycles for every student in her school.
  Katie Blomquist teaches at Pepperhill Elementary in North Charleston. WCIV-TV reports she began her online fundraising campaign right after Labor Day last year with a goal of raising $65,000. Blomquist says she came up with the idea after a student told her that he wanted a bike, but his family couldn’t afford one.
  The idea blossomed into a viral se
  
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• One woman sexually assaulted, another fatally stabbed in Baltimore ... - WBAL Baltimore

  31-03-2017 12:40
  
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  One woman sexually assaulted, another fatally stabbed in Baltimore ...
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  Baltimore police released a sketch Thursday in connection with a sex assault investigation.
  Baltimore Police seeking help identifying suspect in sexual assault in Baltimore HighlandsBaltimore Sun
  Baltimore Police Release Surveillance Video of Armed Robbery SuspectsCBS Baltimore / WJZall 11 news articles »
  
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• Lawsuit Filed In Princess Anne Carbon Monoxide Deaths

  31-03-2017 12:23
  
  PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Family members of eight people who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Princess Anne are now suing Delmarva Power.Media outlets report that on April 5, 2015, 36-year-old Rodney Todd and his seven children were found dead inside their home from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. Police ruled the deaths accidental.Online court records show that Todd’s ex-wife, Tyisha Chambers, and his mother, Bonnie Edwards, filed lawsuits Monday.
  The lawsuits — one
  
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• Md. School District Gets Hundreds of Hate Calls Following Rape Allegation

  31-03-2017 05:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)–  A Maryland district says it’s received hundreds of hate mail and calls after a student says she was raped by an illegal immigrant inside her school.
  The school board held its first meeting since this rape case captured national attention and they were on the defensive after receiving hate mail and calls from across the country.
  The system said its offices have been flooded with hate mail and calls, some laced with profanities.
  “To let these **** *********
  
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