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• Baltimore, Justice Department begin search for consent decree monitor, setting June 8 deadline for applications - Baltimore Sun

  20-04-2017 23:59
  
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  Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh announced new transparency measures and opportunities for community input regarding the recently signed police department consent decree. (Algerina Perna / Baltimore Sun). Kevin RectorContact ReporterThe Baltimore ...
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• The Greatest Show on Earth Takes Place One Last Time

  20-04-2017 23:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– For nearly 150 years, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus has been entertaining families, but after growing criticism, the struggling show will not go on.
  Tickets are going fast. For one last time, the greatest show on earth takes the stage in Baltimore.
  “No more. Ever again. It’s sad,” Tammy Sutton said.
  Even with it’s hair-raising stunts and animal tricks, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus could not surv
  
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• Baltimore mother charged with manslaughter three years after son's ... - Baltimore Sun

  20-04-2017 23:49
  
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  A Baltimore mother convicted eight years ago of causing severe injuries to her young son has been charged with manslaughter in connection with his 2014 ...and more »
  
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• The Harassment Factor Ousts Bill O’Reilly from Fox News

  20-04-2017 23:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Allegations of sexual harassment put an end to the O’Reilly Factor.
  Protestors rallied to get Bill O’Reilly fired and advertisers jumped ship after a New York Times reported that Fox News paid $13 million in settlements to women accusing O’Reilly of harassment.
  In a statement, Fox News says after a thorough and careful review, O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Network.
  O’Reilly and Fox News paid millions to settle allegations of s
  
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• Car Catches Fire, Causes Back Up On I-95

  20-04-2017 23:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Traffic was backed up along I-95 for a time Thursday, as fire crews worked to put out a car fire.
  The fire completely destroyed the car, and firefighters were able to get the flames under control shortly after arriving on scene.
  This happened on southbound side of I-95, right after the tolls, going into the Fort McHenry Tunnel.
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• The Purple Birds are Going Green for Earth Day

  20-04-2017 22:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– On this Earth Day, the Ravens are teaming up to beautify Baltimore.
  More than a hundred volunteers from the Ravens organization and M&T Bank hit three spots in Baltimore.
  Little hands are making a big difference.
  Students in Baltimore City put their green thumbs to work because Earth Day is approaching.
  “We are here at Windsor Hills, just trying to take over this space, beautify it and make it a great learning environment for the children,” said Emily
  
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• Ricky Morton Of Rock ‘n’ Roll Express On Getting Into WWE Hall Of Fame

  20-04-2017 22:49
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  Their colorful tassels would blow behind them, tied taught to their arms as they ran to the ring. Tens of thousands of screaming fans would cram into arenas, waiting for the emergence of Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton. And as the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express came through the curtain the sound was deafening.
  The venues were sold out, and the women were in hysterics. It was like the Beatles coming to America, only this was the squared circle. Gibson and Morton were so popular
  
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• 1 Officer, Gunman Dead In Reported Terrorist Attack In Paris

  20-04-2017 22:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police say a gunman killed a police officer before being killed himself during an attack in Paris, France.
  Two other officers are seriously injured.
  Paris police spokeswoman Johanna Primevert told the Associated Press that the attacker targeted police guarding the area near the Franklin Roosevelt subway station.
  According to the AP, the French Interior Ministry says the shooting attack deliberately targeted police officers guarding the area near the famed Champs-Elys
  
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• New teams are economic boost to Washington and Baltimore - Washington Post

  20-04-2017 22:41
  
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  New teams are economic boost to Washington and Baltimore
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  WASHINGTON — If you listen closely enough during the summer months in Washington's Navy Yard neighborhood, you might hear the crack of a bat smashing a baseball and a roaring crowd through the sound of jackhammers and drills. The home to ...and more »
  
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• Jeremy Conn: Orioles Finally See ‘Good Ubaldo’

  20-04-2017 22:34
  
  Last night the Orioles got exactly what they needed. We finally saw Good Ubaldo. We know he is capable of pitching like he did last night, we just don’t see it that often.
  Ubaldo almost went eight innings while only giving up two hits. He did walk four and struck out three, but this game comes one day after Kevin Gausman couldn’t get out of the third inning.
  I’m not going to sit here and insult your intelligence and tell you Ubaldo is a great pitcher. I do believe he is be
  
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• Survivor Castaways Hali And Ozzy Reflect In Post-Elimination Q&A

  20-04-2017 22:27
  
  CBS Local – CBS aired Season 34, Episodes 8 & 9 of Survivor: Game Changes, and we had the chance to interview the recent castoffs, Hali Ford and Ozzy Lusth. Both of these players had their torches snuffed for different reasons in the double episode.
  Here’s their unique perspectives (as told to CBS Local’s Samantha Bennet and Adam Bloom) on being voted off the island as well as insight into their game play and what they thought of their competition as the jury continues
  
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• Days Removed From 2nd Anniversary Of Freddie Gray’s Death, Baltimore Takes Big Step Toward Police Reform

  20-04-2017 22:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s Mayor and Police Commissioner announced this morning that they are moving forward with sweeping reforms laid out in the police department’s consent decree with the Department of Justice.
  They’ve launched a new website to keep the community informed, and are looking for people to join a panel that would provide recommendations about handling police complaints.
  The city is also looking for an independent monitor to oversee the entire consent de
  
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• Coin Toss Set To Decide Who Is Leader Of Illinois Village

  20-04-2017 22:15
  
  MARION, Ill. (AP) — A coin toss will decide who will be the next leader of a tiny town in southern Illinois.
  Williamson County Clerk Amanda Barnes will take on the thumb-flip responsibility Thursday of deciding the race for village president in Colp, home to about 250 residents.
  Illinois law calls for coin flips to settle ties. Barnes admits it’ll be her “first time having to flip a coin” to decide an office.
  The candidates — Tammy O’Daniell-Howell and Bryan R
  
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• Baltimore County teacher accused of sexually abusing student ... - ABC2 News

  20-04-2017 22:15
  
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  A Baltimore County teacher is charged with having a relationship with a 13-year-old student.
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• Water Main Break Shuts Down Harford Road Bridge

  20-04-2017 21:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Harford Road Bridge in Baltimore is shut down in both directions as crews work to fix a water main break during rush hour traffic Thursday.
  The closure is at Harford Rd. at Chesterfield Ave.
  Crews are repairing a 6″ water main.
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• Advocates announce $500000 legal defense fund for undocumented immigrants in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  20-04-2017 21:31
  
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  Advocates announce $500000 legal defense fund for undocumented immigrants in Baltimore
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  Advocates announced a new $500,000 legal defense fund Thursday for undocumented immigrants in Baltimore in response to a series of high-profile federal immigration arrests here. Standing in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Southeast ...
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• Substitute Teacher/Coach Arrested On Child Porn Charges

  20-04-2017 21:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police say a 34-year-old man who has been a substitute teacher and coach at a Maryland elementary school is now behind bars on child porn charges.
  Christopher H. Speights faces three counts of distribution of child pornography and six counts of possession of child pornography. Additional charges are also pending.
  Maryland State Police learned that he is or has been a substitute teacher and basketball coach at Bradbury Heights Elementary School in Prince George&r
  
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• Baltimore woman who collapsed in police custody dies - WBAL Baltimore

  20-04-2017 20:16
  
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  Kim Doreen Chase, 52, of Baltimore, died Thursday morning at St. Agnes Hospital. An autopsy will determine a cause and manner of death. Police said they continue to investigate the circumstances involving Chase's case, but do not believe that she was ...
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• Woman Who Collapsed In Baltimore PD’s Custody Dies

  20-04-2017 20:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The woman who collapsed while in Baltimore Police Department custody earlier this month has died.
  52-year-old Kim Doreen Chase was pronounced dead Thursday morning at St. Agnes Hospital.
  RELATED: BPD Commissioner On Hospitalized Suspect: ‘We Know Her Hair Was Braided… What Else Happened?’
  Her body will be sent for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
  Chase was taken into custody because she had a warrant out for her arrest in
  
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• Authorities: No Foul Play In Student’s Fall From Dorm Window

  20-04-2017 19:53
  
  FROSTBURG, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a Frostburg State University student drank heavily at an off-campus party before his fall from a sixth-floor window of a dormitory.
  The Allegany County Combined Criminal Investigation Unit said in a statement Wednesday that no foul play was involved.
  Officials say friends escorted 19-year-old Orion Belete of Silver Spring from the party to his dorm room. Officials say surveillance video shows Belete was alone at the time of the fall and the teen confir
  
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• Baltimore among ugliest American cities? Check out its ranking - WBAL Baltimore

  20-04-2017 19:34
  
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  Baltimore has made the list of America's least attractive cities, according to survey by Travel and Leisure. Advertisement. Download the WBAL app. Travel and Leisure's website said locals in the following city rely on warmth and authenticity to lure in ...and more »
  
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• Corey Chavous On NFL Draft: Watson To Browns At 12 Will Be First QB Taken

  20-04-2017 19:29
  
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  The NFL Draft, the biggest weekend of the NFL offseason, is rapidly approaching, and the football world can’t wait. For teams near the top of the draft board (and generally the bottom of the standings), the draft represents hope. Will the infusion of top college talent lead a franchise back to glory? For championship contenders, the it’s a chance to plug a missing piece into an already playoff-ready roster.
  That’s why draft d
  
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• Tennessee Teacher Who Disappeared With 15-Year-Old Student Arrested

  20-04-2017 19:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — A 50-year-old Tennessee teacher who disappeared last month with a student has been arrested, and the student has been found, as well.
  The Tennessean reports the pair were found in a remote area of northern California after the teacher’s car was located.
  Tad Cummins and 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas were reported missing on March 13. The last confirmed sighting of the pair was two days later at an Oklahoma City Wal-Mart.
  Police had issued an Amber alert for Thomas,
  
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• Gov. Larry Hogan’s Father Suffered Massive Stroke Saturday, Spokesperson Says

  20-04-2017 19:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Governor Larry Hogan’s father suffered a massive stroke on Saturday and the governor’s schedule has been postponed for the day because his father’s condition has declined, a spokeswoman confirms.
  Lawrence J. Hogan, Sr., 88, is a former U.S. Congressman who represented Maryland’s 5th district between 1969 and 1975 and served as a member of the House Judiciary Committee investigating the Watergate scandal during the Nixon administration.Lawrence Hogan
  
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• Three Ravens ‘Steals’ In The NFL Draft Over The Years

  20-04-2017 18:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have seven picks in this year’s NFL Draft and they need to make them count.
  In previous years, some of the team’s best players were picked in the third or fourth rounds. Let’s take a look at three Ravens that went under the radar and turned out to be steals:
  Adalius Thomas, OLB, 2000 sixth-round pickThomas was an afterthought in a draft class that was led by running back Jamal Lewis, but Thomas proved to be one of the Ravens&rsq
  
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• Hate Crime Charges Dropped In Trump Sign Burning

  20-04-2017 18:15
  
  PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Authorities have dropped hate crime and arson charges against two women from the Baltimore area in connection with the burning of a billboard promoting President Donald Trump.
  The Daily Times of Salisbury reports 19-year-olds Joy Shuford and D’Asia Perry appeared in Somerset County District Court Thursday, where second-degree arson charges against them were also dismissed.
  Princess Anne Police Chief Timothy Bozman said in a statement that the decision to dro
  
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• Sagamore Spirit’s Waterfront Distillery Opens In Port Covington

  20-04-2017 18:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sagamore Spirit hosted a ribbon cutting for its waterfront distillery in Port Convington Thursday morning.
  Doors will open to the public on Friday.
  Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, Sagamore Spirit Co-Founder Bill McDermond and Sagamore Spirit president Brian Treacy were all in attendance, as was WJZ’s Tracey Leong.
  Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank owns the whiskey company and spearheaded the 260-acre p
  
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• Baltimore’s Arabbers Keep History Alive

  20-04-2017 18:00
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Last of the Mohicans” is how Donald Savoy III described the remaining handful of arabbers left in Baltimore on a sunny Wednesday, while watching a fellow horse-drawn cart vendor load up with fresh fruit and vegetables.
  Almost every day, arabbers, all African-American, take to the streets of Baltimore with a horse and a cart to sell fresh produce to residents around the city.
  Dan Van Allen, founder of the Arabber Preservation Society, said there are three working
  
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• Funeral Services Announced For Fallen Maryland Soldier

  20-04-2017 17:54
  
  EDGEWOOD, Md. (AP) — Funeral services have been set for the Army staff sergeant from Harford County who was killed earlier this month in Afghanistan.
  A visitation for Staff Sgt. Mark De Alencar of Edgewood will be held at an Abingdon funeral home on May 8. A funeral Mass will be celebrated the following day at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Abingdon.
  De Alencar will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on May 10.
  Military officials said the 37-year-ol
  
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• Orioles Ascend To The Top Of The American League East

  20-04-2017 17:51
  
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  Jonathan Schoop is swinging a hot bat for the Baltimore Orioles as the team has won five contests during his seven-game hitting streak to ascend to the top of the American League East. The 25-year-old Schoop looks to send the Orioles to their fourth series victory in five attempts this season on Thursday when they conclude their interleague set against the host Cincinnati Reds.
  Schoop had an RBI single in Wednesday’s 2-0 triumph to improve to 11-for-27 with two homers,
  
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• Light Rail To Close For Repairs April 28-May 1

  20-04-2017 17:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Light Rail service will be halted April 28 to May 1 in Baltimore’s Central Business District as they perform track repairs.
  The shutdown will begin on Friday, April 28 at 6 p.m., with service resuming on Sunday, May 1.
  The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will provide free shuttle bus service for passengers. The shuttles will run from the Convention Center station north to Falls Road. The bus will stop at each of the cl
  
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• Coach Durkin Previews Maryland Football’s Spring Game

  20-04-2017 17:47
  
  Maryland football’s spring game is Saturday. It will be fans’ first chance to watch the Terps in four months, and the last opportunity for another four.
  According to Athlon’s list of the 25 most difficult schedules for college football reason, Maryland ranks at the top.
  Durkin said, “I think the good part is, when you’re involved in a competitive schedule like that…it can only make you better. It will serve as a great test for us to really improve.”
  Tun
  
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• Rob Long: Let’s Keep The Politics Out Of Sports

  20-04-2017 17:07
  
  So I’m going through my usual routine of watching and listening to sports talk. I don’t just do it for work purposes, I do it because I LOVE sports. I love, not just the games, but I love the debate and the banter that goes on with hosts and callers. Sports brings us together like nothing else does.
  However, recently political topics have invaded sports. Athletes have used their celebrity to voice their political agendas. They’ve used the sports forum to speak out against polit
  
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• Mother’s Day Gifts For New Moms

  20-04-2017 16:47
  
  By Deb Flomberg
  A woman’s first Mother’s Day is always the most exciting. It’s a chance to show the new mom in your life just how special she is and what a great mother she has already become, so it’s important to find a way to truly honor and celebrate her on this big day. From creating a simple framed photo to a whole day of planned activities, there are so many great ways to show the new mom in your life how loved she truly is.
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• DIY Mother’s Day Dinner Recipes

  20-04-2017 16:47
  
  By Deb Flomberg
  One of the best ways to show mom you care on Mother’s Day is to head to the kitchen, roll up your sleeves and prepare her a delicious, well-deserved meal. She’ll appreciate your time and efforts spent over the stove, and you’ll get to treat the woman you love most to a homemade gift that includes time spent together enjoying the fruits of your labor.
  Wary of your lack of experience in the kitchen? There’s no need to be nervous about tackling the cooking on
  
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• 5 Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

  20-04-2017 16:47
  
  By Deb Flomberg
  They always say that the best gifts are handmade, and it’s true. Whether you have a ton of artistic skill or you’re just finally trying your hand at a crafting day – there are many fun and easy things you can do to show mom that you care. Crafting with the kids is also a great way to make some special gifts together while you create memories that will be treasured for a lifetime to come. So forget another gift card or Mother’s Day scarf, and try your hand
  
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• 5 Activities To Do With Your Mom On Mother’s Day

  20-04-2017 16:47
  
  By Deb Flombgerg
  Mother’s Day is almost here, so if you haven’t spent some time figuring out how to tell mom that you appreciate all she’s done for you, this is your official call to action. You don’t have to spend a ton of money to show mom some love on the big day, either. There are lots of things you can do together, for very little money, that will create a beautiful and picture-perfect Mother’s Day for the most important woman in your life. Here are a few ideas
  
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• Thursday, April 20, 2017

  20-04-2017 16:32
  
  People Are Talking about the Highlandtown Wine Festival.Linh and Marty talk to John Singleton and Danielle Mone Truitt about the BET series “Rebel.”
  
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• Teacher Accused Of Sexual Relationship With 13-Year-Old Student

  20-04-2017 16:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore County Public Schools teacher has been arrested on charges he sexually abused a 13-year-old student.
  35-year-old Chadwick Forrest Zamarron is charged with sexual abuse of a minor, perverted practice, second and third-degree sexual offense, and sex abuse by a person in authority. He is being held without bail.
  Zamarron is a teacher at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences.
  The investigation began last week, when the alleged victim told h
  
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• Baltimore Consent Decree Website Launched, Mayor Announces

  20-04-2017 16:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Today Mayor Catherine E. Pugh announced the launch of the Baltimore Consent Decree website, where Baltimore residents can access information about the agreement between the Baltimore Police Department and the Department of Justice.
  Last year, the Justice Department published a scathing 164-page report outlining widespread abuse including excessive force, unlawful stops and discriminatory practices. The investigation was launched after the April 2015 death of Freddie Gray,
  
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• Phil Simms Headed To CBS Studio Spot On ‘NFL Today’

  20-04-2017 15:59
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Simms is headed to the studio.
  A fixture as a game analyst at CBS for two decades, Simms will join the network’s “NFL Today” cast for the upcoming season.
  Simms recently was replaced as the top game analyst at CBS by Tony Romo after the Cowboys quarterback retired. He and CBS Sports President Sean McManus had been discussing Simms eventually moving to “NFL Today” for several years. Simms has experience in a similar setting from his work on
  
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• Fantasy Sports Companies Fold As Legislative Battle Resumes

  20-04-2017 15:49
  
  BOSTON (AP) — The daily fantasy sports industry has sharply contracted since the online games offered by companies such as FanDuel and DraftKings sparked court and legislative battles across the United States last year.
  More than two-thirds of companies that existed this time last year have shuttered, changed focus or joined with competitors, according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, the industry’s lobbying arm.
  Among the most prominent examples is the proposed merger betwee
  
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• MLB Receives Overall C+ In Racial, Gender Hiring Practices

  20-04-2017 15:46
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — As Major League Baseball celebrates the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, a diversity report finds that the league could do a better job of identifying and hiring minority and female candidates for top decision-making jobs.
  The annual report card released Tuesday by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida shows a drop-off from a year ago in MLB’s racial and gender hiring practices. Major L
  
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• Flacco Trying To Run Young Ravens Teammates ‘Into The Ground’

  20-04-2017 15:36
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — A year ago, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco was gingerly working his way back from knee surgery.
  Now, Flacco is attempting to show his younger teammates a thing or two during the initial phase of Ravens’ offseason training program.
  “I’m trying to run the 23-year-olds into the ground — if that’s possible for a 6-6 quarterback to do,” the 10-year veteran said Wednesday. “It’s not, but I’ll try. It’s
  
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• 2 Teens In Police Custody After Violent Home Invasion

  20-04-2017 15:24
  
  Bel Air Police say they have arrested two teens after a violent home invasion in Bel Air on Sunday.
  
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• Police Investigate Overnight Homicide In Northwest Baltimore

  20-04-2017 14:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – City Police are now looking for a suspect involved in an overnight shooting that left one man dead.
  Authorities say around 1:45 a.m.,  Northwest District patrol officers responded to the 5000 block of Palmer Avenue for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man shot in the upper body.
  The victim was then taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
  The victim has not yet been identified.
  Anyone with information are asked to call
  
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• It’s An Orca! Last Killer Whale Is Born At A SeaWorld Park

  20-04-2017 13:48
  
  MIAMI (AP) — The last orca has been born in captivity at a SeaWorld park in San Antonio just over a year after the theme park decided to stop breeding orcas following animal rights protests and declining ticket sales.
  The Orlando-based company said the orca — the last in a generation of whales bred in confinement — was born Wednesday afternoon. SeaWorld did not immediately name the calf because the park’s veterinarians had not yet determined whether it was male or female.
  
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• Woman Killed After Single Car Crash In Hampstead

  20-04-2017 13:35
  
  HAMPSTEAD, Md (WJZ) – A woman was pronounced deceased after a crash early Thursday morning in Hampstead.
  Baltimore County police say around 1 a.m., officers responded to a crash on Blackrock Road. A preliminary investigation shows the 2004 Honda Pilot was traveling on Blackrock Road, near Grace Road, when it went off the roadway and overturned.
  The driver was then ejected from the car and found dead on the scene. Officials say she was the only occupant of the vehicle.
  The victim has n
  
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• Pro-Pot Activists Plan To Hand Out Joints Outside Capitol

  20-04-2017 12:53
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates for legalized pot plan to hand out free joints to Congressional staffers and reporters who work on Capitol Hill.The action scheduled for Thursday afternoon is intended as a protest against federal interference with states that have legal pot.Recreational marijuana is legal in the District of Columbia as a result of a ballot initiative voters approved in 2014. Giving it away for free is also legal, so participants in Thursday’s action won’t be risking
  
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• Tom Wilson Plays Hero For Capitals In Game 4 Win Over Leafs

  20-04-2017 12:14
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Tom Wilson’s homecoming of sorts has proven to be crucial for the Washington Capitals.
  Wilson scored twice and saved a goal from his own net in Washington’s 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 on Wednesday night.
  “I think it’s that time of year, there’s been some fabulous heroes, not always the ones that you think are going to be there,” Capitals coach Barry Trotz said. “Obviously the big names are always there, but I just
  
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