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• Where to dine on Easter around Baltimore - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  04-04-2017 23:52
  
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  Where to dine on Easter around Baltimore
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  A number of Baltimore-area restaurants will be open for Easter, offering brunch and dinner, while others are offering Easter catering. Here are some of the restaurants in Greater Baltimore serving specials for the April 16 holiday. In Annapolis, Baroak ...and more »
  
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• How A Yard Sign Has Local Man Facing Possible Jail Time

  04-04-2017 23:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One man’s county clean up effort ended up with him spending time in county court.
  Call them litter or call them clever advertising, yard signs line local streets. Baltimore County workers clean up thousands a year.
  Mike Pierce says he was trying to do the same, but is now looking at possible jail time.
  Pierce says he pulls hundreds of signs out of the ground every year, but now, removing just one has him in trouble with the law.
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• Sesame Street’s Julia Is Breaking Barriers By Promoting Autism Awareness

  04-04-2017 23:31
  
   BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The newest resident on sesame street is a character with autism. Julia, is the first muppet to join the show in a long time.
  As Amy Yensi reports, Julia is breaking barriers.
  She doesn’t talk as much as Big Bird, but her presence on Sesame Street sends a powerful message.
  The newest castmember, has orange hair and likes singing with friends.  She also has autism.
  “When she gets upset, she flaps her hands,” master puppet creator Rollie Kre
  
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• Undocumented immigrant, resident of Lothian, granted another year in U.S. - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2017 23:19
  
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  Undocumented immigrant, resident of Lothian, granted another year in U.S.
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  Activists protest the pending deportation of a 38-year-old Mexican citizen. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun video). Jessica AndersonContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. For now, Ricardo Pineda can breathe a sigh of relief. His wife, Veronica Castro ...and more »
  
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• Undocumented immigrant, resident of Lothian, granted another year ... - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2017 23:19
  
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  Undocumented immigrant, resident of Lothian, granted another year ...
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  Veronica Castro, 38, of Anne Arundel County, went to a regular check-in with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Office downtown ...and more »
  
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• Blue Jays reliever Dominic Leone loved the boos in Baltimore on his first opening day - The Athletic (Toronto) (subscription)

  04-04-2017 23:15
  
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  Blue Jays reliever Dominic Leone loved the boos in Baltimore on his first opening day
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  BALTIMORE – When the boos descended on the Blue Jays during pre-game introductions in Baltimore, Dominic Leone just smiled. First off, after 95 games in the big leagues, he was enjoying his first opening day, an unforeseen pleasure. Secondly, the ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore cop accused of sexting teen acquitted on Md. charges - York Dispatch

  04-04-2017 23:13
  
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  Baltimore cop accused of sexting teen acquitted on Md. charges
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  Baltimore cop Timothy George, accused of "sexting" a York County teen, had his Maryland charges dropped. He was accused of assaulting his boyfriend in March. 1 CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. A Baltimore cop accused in November ...
  
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• How Baltimore and a Viral 'Letterman' Moment Pushed Future ... - New York Times

  04-04-2017 22:45
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  How Baltimore and a Viral 'Letterman' Moment Pushed Future ...
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  From left, Gerrit Welmers, Samuel T. Herring and William Cashion of Future Islands are readying the release of “The Far Field.” Credit Cait Oppermann for The ...and more »
  
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• How Baltimore and a Viral 'Letterman' Moment Pushed Future Islands to 'The Far Field' - New York Times

  04-04-2017 22:45
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  How Baltimore and a Viral 'Letterman' Moment Pushed Future Islands to 'The Far Field'
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  From left, Gerrit Welmers, Samuel T. Herring and William Cashion of Future Islands are readying the release of “The Far Field.” Credit Cait Oppermann for The New York Times. The performance that perhaps set the tone for its career came in 2004, when an ...and more »
  
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• 70-Foot Shot-Maker Destiny Slocum Leaving Maryland

  04-04-2017 22:37
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s Destiny Slocum, who made a 70-foot shot during the NCAA Tournament, is leaving the university.
  The school announced Tuesday the 5-foot-7 guard from Idaho has been granted permission to transfer.
  Slocum says she’s “talked with my family and (coach Brenda Frese) a great deal and have decided to continue my college career elsewhere.”
  The Big Ten Freshman of the Year averaged 11.5 points and 6.0 assists to help Maryland (32-3) win the
  
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• Host Of Questions Remain After NHL Decides To Skip Olympics

  04-04-2017 22:33
  
  Alex Ovechkin and other players aren’t so sure the NHL’s decision to skip the Winter Olympics in South Korea next year is final.
  The Washington Capitals superstar on Tuesday reiterated his intention to represent Russia next February, calling the league’s decision a “bluff.” Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, who won gold with Canada in Sochi in 2014, wondered if the announcement was part of the league’s negotiating “tactics.” Matt Duchene o
  
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• Ravens Working To “LIFT” Up Young Female Athletes - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  04-04-2017 22:32
  
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  Ravens Working To “LIFT” Up Young Female Athletes
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  bBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have always been good at developing and fostering leaders within their team, but now they're using their expertise to help young female athletes. As part of L.I.F.T. – Leading and Inspiring Females to Thrive ...and more »
  
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• Ravens Working To “L.I.F.T” Up Young Female Athletes

  04-04-2017 22:31
  
  bBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have always been good at developing and fostering leaders within their team, but now they’re using their expertise to help young female athletes.
  As part of L.I.F.T. – Leading and Inspiring Females to Thrive – the Ravens are doing leadership training for 60 area high school athletes.
  At “The Castle,” the Ravens are used to seeing leaders on the field, but the leaders it housed Tuesday are all in high school, and they&rsq
  
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• Mexican Wife And Mother Of U.S. Citizens Won’t Be Deported By ICE

  04-04-2017 22:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —She married an American citizen and her children are citizens. But Veronica Castro was ordered to an immigration hearing not knowing if she would be able to stay, or be sent back to Mexico.
  Alex DeMetrick reports, what were once routine hearings don’t feel routing anymore.
  Outside the federal building in Baltimore, supporters of Veronica Castro gathered for her appearance at a hearing by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE for short.
  “My husband and childr
  
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• Baltimore leaders want reform, say agreement is crucial - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  04-04-2017 22:17
  
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  Baltimore leaders want reform, say agreement is crucial
  Minneapolis Star Tribune
  BALTIMORE — Baltimore's mayor and police commissioner say they want to transform law enforcement in a city that became emblematic of police abuses, excessive force and callous treatment of young black men. But after the Justice Department signaled it ...
  A.G. Sessions wants to pause BPD consent decree, in spite of Baltimore leaders' opinionsBaltimore City Paper (blog)
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• Baltimore leaders want reform, say agreement is crucial - Lincoln Journal Star

  04-04-2017 22:08
  
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  Baltimore leaders want reform, say agreement is crucial
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  A Baltimore Police Department patch is seen on Commissioner Kevin Davis's uniform as he speaks at a news conference at the department's headquarters in Baltimore, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in response to the Department of Justice's request for a 90-day ...
  Here's what police consent decrees found in Ferguson, BaltimoreCNN
  AG Sessions wants to pause BPD consent decree, in spite of Baltimore leade
  
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• Maryland Governor Signs Bill To Ban Fracking

  04-04-2017 22:03
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan has signed a bill to ban the hydraulic fracturing drilling process known as fracking in Maryland.
  The Republican governor signed the measure Tuesday about a week after the bill was passed by the Democrat-controlled legislature.
  Fracking for oil and gas isn’t being done in Maryland now, but a moratorium was set to end in October.
  Fracking opponents cited health and environmental concerns. The technique forces pressurized water and chemicals under
  
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• New Jersey Teen Accepted To All 8 Ivy Leagues And Stanford

  04-04-2017 21:56
  
  DENVILLE, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey high school senior has her pick of any Ivy League school, plus Stanford University.
  Seventeen-year-old Ifeoma White-Thorpe tells a New York ABC affiliate that she was accepted into all eight Ivy League colleges and universities, in addition to Stanford.
  White-Thorpe heads the student government and takes Advanced Placement courses at Morris Hills High School. She says she wants to study biology and go into global health policy but hasn’t decided whi
  
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• Ravens Trade Timmy Jernigan To The Eagles

  04-04-2017 21:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have traded DT Timmy Jernigan to the Philadelphia Eagles, and exchanged draft picks in the process.
  The Ravens traded their 99th-overall selection to the Eagles in exchange for the 74th-overall pick in this year’s draft.
  This will now give the Ravens four picks in first three rounds of the draft.
  Jernigan was a second-round pick of the Ravens in 2014.
  “Timmy has been a terrific player for us for three seasons,” Ravens general manager
  
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• Baltimore Mayor signs 'Safe Art Spaces' executive order - Fox Baltimore

  04-04-2017 21:25
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  Baltimore Mayor signs 'Safe Art Spaces' executive order
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  Mayor Catherine Pugh signed an Executive Order on Tuesday, aimed at establishing safe spaces for artists in the city. (WBFF FILE). AA. BALTIMORE (WBFF) – Mayor Catherine Pugh signed an Executive Order on Tuesday, aimed at establishing safe spaces ...
  Baltimore City Council won't attempt override of Pugh's $15 ...Baltimore Sun
  Baltimore Mayor Vetoes Minimum-wage Bill After Doing “Research”T
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Signs Order To Protect Artists’ Workspaces

  04-04-2017 21:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh signed an Executive Order on Tuesday to secure safe workspaces for artists.
  The order will help conserve art spaces that may be affected by buildings that are non-compliant.
  This comes as after a collaboration between the City’s Housing, Fire and Law Departments.
  Read the full text of the order below:
  EXECUTIVE ORDERSafe Art Spaces
  Securing the Safety of Non- Compliant Artists’ Spaces While Avoiding DisplacementWHEREAS,
  
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• Mentoring Monday brings together Baltimore's top businesswomen to share tips, contacts (Photos) - Baltimore Business Journal

  04-04-2017 20:46
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  Mentoring Monday brings together Baltimore's top businesswomen to share tips, contacts (Photos)
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  More than 100 Baltimore-area women business executives took advantage of the opportunity Monday to network and meet with some of the city's foremost women business and community leaders as part of the Baltimore Business Journal's Mentoring Monday ...and more »
  
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• American Held In Iran Released On Bail Amid 18-Year Sentence

  04-04-2017 20:31
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian-American serving an 18-year prison sentence in Iran for “collaboration with a hostile government” has been released on bail after staging a weeks-long hunger strike protesting his imprisonment alongside other dual nationals targeted by hard-liners, activists said Monday.
  Robin Shahini of San Diego was freed from prison in recent days on bail of 2 billion rials, which is about $62,000, said Hadi Ghaemi, the executive director of the
  
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• Suspect Dead, Another Injured After Crashing During Police Chase

  04-04-2017 20:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One suspect is dead and another was injured after the vehicle they were in crashed while they were fleeing from police overnight Monday.
  The driver, 24-year-old Tabais L. Robinson, was killed, while the passenger, 23-year-old Andre T. Gross, was treated at an area hospital for his injuries.
  The incident began just after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, when a Maryland State Police trooper spotted a car that didn’t have a working tag light on Route 4.
  The trooper tried
  
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• Best Places To Picnic In Baltimore

  04-04-2017 20:00
  
  By Joel Furches
  The weather is warming up and it’s time to wander into the beautiful outdoors and just enjoy being alive. If you want to do some outdoor activity with friends and family, and you don’t have a lot of money to spend, why not pack up some food and a few Frisbees and have yourself a picnic at some friendly location?
  While Baltimore may bring to mind urban sprawls of concrete and chrome, Baltimore County is actually crammed with beautiful rural scenery, forests and waterf
  
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• Machado Just Shy Of No. 1 Spot On MLB Top 100 Player Rankings

  04-04-2017 19:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — CBS Sports rolled out their list of the Top 100 Players of 2017 in MLB and Baltimore Orioles’ third baseman Manny Machado landed at No. 2.
  It’s no wonder the two-time Gold Glove winner is still being heralded as one of the best in the entire league.
  In the first game of this season Machado made a diving stop and threw from his knees all the way to first for an out. According to the Orioles’ broadcast team, the transfer of the ball fro
  
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• Police Search For Vehicle Involved In Hit and Run That Injured Pedestrian

  04-04-2017 19:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Anne Arundel County Police Department is searching for the SUV that was involved in an auto-pedestrian hit and run accident.
  Police say the wreck happened on Monday, just after 3:30 p.m., when a Black Acura MDX, with Virginia temporary registration 130332, hit a pedestrian in the area of 11th Ave and Brookwood Road in Brooklyn, Md.
  The adult male victim was taken to Maryland Shock Trauma, where he is listed in stable condition, according to police.
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• House OKs Medical Pot Bill To Boost Minority Businesses

  04-04-2017 18:29
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland would allow five more licenses to grow medical marijuana in the state under a measure approved by the House of Delegates that is aimed at boosting minority-owned business participation after a disparity study.
  The House passed the bill 90-45 Tuesday to make the change in the state’s developing industry. That sends the measure to the Senate, which is considering a separate bill.
  Del. Cheryl Glenn is the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland a
  
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• Orioles, Adam Jones Donate $75K To Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore

  04-04-2017 18:28
  
   
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles Charitable Foundation and outfielder Adam Jones, along with his wife, Audie have jointly made a $75,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore for the fourth consecutive year.
  The donation will include $10,000 to fund Youth of the Year Scholarship Awards and $65,000 to help to renovate the O’Donnell Heights Club gymnasium.
  The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore’s Youth of the Year Scholarship
  
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• Carlisle man arrested for bringing loaded handgun to Baltimore–Washington Airport - WGAL Lancaster

  04-04-2017 17:52
  
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  Carlisle man arrested for bringing loaded handgun to Baltimore–Washington Airport
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  A Cumberland County man was arrested at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) early Tuesday morning after TSA officers caught him trying to carry a loaded handgun past a security checkpoint. Advertisement. The man, of Carlisle, was found ...
  Pennsylvania Man Arrested At BWI With Loaded HandgunCBS Baltimore / WJZ
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• 30 Players: Hunter Renfroe Joins Promising Young Padres Outfield

  04-04-2017 17:28
  
  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): 133 G, 533 AB, .306 BA, 30 HR, 105 RBI, 5 SB, .893 OPS
  2016 season (Majors): 11 G, 35 AB, .371 BA, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 0 SB, 1.189 OPS
  In the winter before the 2015 season, the San Diego Padres made a bunch of big name moves and seemed to be all in for a deep run to the postseason. That season, however,
  
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• Rob Long: Opening Day Had That ‘Orioles Magic’

  04-04-2017 17:05
  
  Opening Day lived up to the hype Monday at Oriole Park At Camden Yards. The fans were dressed in orange and black, anticipating something special from the O’s.
  Kevin Gausman came out and held off the Blue Jays from scoring early even though they had multiple opportunities. While “Gaus” wasn’t brilliant, he was effective enough to give his team a chance to win the game.
  The Orioles bullpen did, well, what they do. The Jays could not cross the plate after Gausman left the g
  
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• Pennsylvania Man Arrested At BWI With Loaded Handgun

  04-04-2017 16:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A Carlisle, Pennsylvania, man was arrested at BWI airport early Tuesday morning after Transportation Security Administration officers say they caught him trying to carry a loaded handgun past a security checkpoint.The man had a .32 caliber handgun loaded with six bullets, officials say. The man claimed that he did not know that he had a loaded gun with him.
  TSA officers detected the gun as the man was entering the TSA checkpoint.
  TSA officers contacted the Maryland Transpo
  
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• Boy, 13, Dies Of Suspected Heroin Overdose; Dad Jailed

  04-04-2017 16:42
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old Ohio boy died of a suspected heroin overdose, and his father has been jailed in a previous drug-related case.
  Nathan Wylie’s father and another man brought the unresponsive boy to a Dayton fire station March 28 and indicated that Nathan got into his father’s drugs. The boy died Saturday at a hospital.
  Police told the Dayton Daily News on Monday they were awaiting a toxicology report and interviewing witnesses to determine exactl
  
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• BPD Commissioner ‘Disappointed’ By Consent Decree Delay

  04-04-2017 16:12
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s mayor and police chief worked closely with Justice Department investigators to scrutinize the city’s police force and embraced a plan they crafted to overhaul the troubled department.
  So they were surprised by the Justice Department’s sudden request Monday for more time to see how the proposed changes might conflict with the aggressive crime-fighting approach new Attorney General Jeff Sessions favors.
  Democratic Mayor Catherine Pugh and Police
  
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• Now this is worth traveling to Baltimore to see - Los Angeles Times

  04-04-2017 15:31
  
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  Now this is worth traveling to Baltimore to see
  Los Angeles Times
  If you're going to Baltimore soon, make sure you visit the Inner Harbor at night. You'll find an amazing 1.5-mile trail of light, specifically illuminated sculptures and projections. But Light City Baltimore 2017 isn't just about artwork. It combines ...
  
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• Freshman of the year Destiny Slocum to transfer from Maryland ... - Baltimore Sun

  04-04-2017 15:20
  
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  Freshman of the year Destiny Slocum to transfer from Maryland ...
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  Maryland's women basketball freshman Destiny Slocum along with freshman center Jenna Staiti and sophomore forward Kiah Gillespie will transfer from ...
  70-Foot Shot-Maker Destiny Slocum Leaving MarylandCBS Baltimore / WJZall 30 news articles »
  
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• Reports: Tony Romo Expected To Replace Phil Simms At CBS

  04-04-2017 15:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — According to multiple reports, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is expected to replace Phil Simms in the CBS broadcast booth next season.
  The Associated Press earlier reported that Romo, the all-time passing leader for the Cowboys, was retiring, and headed to the broadcast booth after considering other offers from NFL teams.
  The Sports Business Journal then reported that Romo would be replacing Simms at CBS. ESPN’s Adam Schefter also reported that Romo woul
  
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• AP Source: Cowboys’ Romo Retiring, Headed To Broadcast Booth

  04-04-2017 15:07
  
  DALLAS (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says Tony Romo is retiring rather than trying to chase a Super Bowl with another team after losing his starting job with the Dallas Cowboys.
  The all-time passing leader for the storied franchise is headed to the broadcast booth after considering those offers. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because Romo’s decision hasn’t been announced.
  Romo’s departure from Dallas has been th
  
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• 5 Baltimore bars with the best sports memorabilia - Baltimore Sun - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  04-04-2017 15:06
  
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  5 Baltimore bars with the best sports memorabilia - Baltimore Sun
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  In Baltimore, plenty of sports bars are like mini museums, lined with memorabilia harkening back to some of the greatest moments in local sports history.and more »
  
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• 105.7 The Fan Uncensored Draft Day Edition

  04-04-2017 14:25
  
  Tickets are on sale now for 105.7 The Fan's Uncensored Draft Day Edition, happening Wednesday, April 26 at the Tilted Kilt in White Marsh!
  
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• One dead, one injured in northeast Baltimore shooting - WBAL Baltimore

  04-04-2017 14:23
  
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  One dead, one injured in northeast Baltimore shooting
  WBAL Baltimore
  One man was killed and another waswounded in a double shooting Monday evening in northeast Baltimore. Advertisement. Download the WBAL app. Police said officers responded at 8:45to the shooting at the intersection of Wolfe and Federal streets.
  
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• Baltimore Ravens: Drafting Leonard Fournette Not In The Cards - The Ebony Bird

  04-04-2017 14:07
  
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  Baltimore Ravens: Drafting Leonard Fournette Not In The Cards
  The Ebony Bird
  The NFL Draft is just around the corner and the Baltimore Ravens get the chance to fix a bunch of holes in the team's roster. Don't expect Leonard Fournette to become a Raven: Rumors have already come out on who the Ravens like in the draft and it's ...and more »
  
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• Video: Baltimore set to approve settlements in deadly crashes - WBAL Baltimore

  04-04-2017 12:57
  
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  Video: Baltimore set to approve settlements in deadly crashes
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  The jewel, known as the Pink Star, is the largest pink diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America. It surpassed the $60 million pre-sale estimate when Hong Kong jewelry retailer Chow Tai Fook won the auction. The previous record was ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Have Not Had Luck With Receivers In NFL Draft - The Ebony Bird

  04-04-2017 11:41
  
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  Baltimore Ravens Have Not Had Luck With Receivers In NFL Draft
  The Ebony Bird
  It is very possible for the Baltimore Ravens to take a receiver in the first round this year, but they do not have a good track record drafting them. If there is a major takeaway from the Baltimore Ravens offense last season, it was the lack of ...
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• Couple Murdered Inside Randallstown Home; Police Investigate ... - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  04-04-2017 08:35
  
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  Couple Murdered Inside Randallstown Home; Police Investigate ...
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  Police are investigating what they say is a double homicide after two people were found dead in a Randallstown house Monday morning.
  Police investigating 'suspicious' deaths of two in Randallstown as double homicideBaltimore Sunall 8 news articles »
  
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• 5 Things: UNC Bests Gonzaga In Foul-Filled Affair To Win National Championship

  04-04-2017 06:32
  
  Bryan Altman
  It certainly wasn’t pretty, but the history books won’t pay that much mind. What will be remembered, is that the North Carolina Tar Heels — just a year removed from one of the greatest heartbreaks in the history of college sports — rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat the Gonzaga Bulldogs 71-65 to claim the sixth title in school history.
  In case you missed it (note: you’re lucky if you missed the middle 10 minutes of the second half), here’
  
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• UNC Defeats Gonzaga 71-65 To Claim Sixth National Championship In School History

  04-04-2017 05:58
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS/AP) — Justin Jackson delivered the go-ahead three-point play and North Carolina scored the last eight points for a 71-65 win over Gonzaga and a title that heartbreakingly eluded the Tar Heels last year.
  It was an ugly affair, filled with 44 fouls and 52 free throws but, ultimately, the contest with the result the Tar Heels (33-7) simply had to have.
  This was their redemption season, and they closed the deal a year after losing on a 3-pointer at the buzzer to Villanova.
  
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• Redemption: Tar Heels Take NCAA Title, 71-65, Over Gonzaga

  04-04-2017 05:55
  
  By EDDIE PELLS,AP National Writer
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Jackson delivered the go-ahead three-point play and North Carolina scored the last eight points for a 71-65 win over Gonzaga and a title that heartbreakingly eluded the Tar Heels last year.
  It was an ugly affair, filled with 44 fouls and 52 free throws but, ultimately, the contest with the result the Tar Heels (33-7) simply had to have.
  This was their redemption season, and they closed the deal a year after losing on a 3-point
  
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• Couple Murdered Inside Randallstown Home; Police Looking For Answers

  04-04-2017 05:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating what they say is a double homicide after two people were found dead in a Randallstown house Monday morning.
  The Baltimore County Police Department confirms the call came in at 8:51 a.m., about someone suffering from cardiac arrest.Baltimore County Police investigating pair of suspicious deaths in Randallstown. 2 people found dead in home on Bald Eagle Ct. @cbsbaltimore pic.twitter.com/RMKTCoHuNk
  — Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) April 3, 2
  
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