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• Saturday, April 22, 2017

  22-04-2017 23:12
  
  Dr. Mauro Moscucci of the Lifebridge Health Cardiovascular Institute discusses with Tim and Rick the best wearable fitness gadgets.
  Sagamore Spirits Distillery opens in Port Covington.
  
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• Ravens Fan To Announce The First Draft Pick Thanks To Make-A-Wish

  22-04-2017 23:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens have the No. 16 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft this year and it seems the special occasion with be marked by the participation of very special fan.
  Eight grader T.J. Onwuanibe was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in 2015 and his wish for the Make-A-Wish foundation was to announce a Ravens draft pick.
  Thanks to a special video from Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, Onwuanibe found out that not only would he get to
  
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• Body Found Down Embankment in Allegany County

  22-04-2017 22:38
  
  LITTLE ORLEANS, Md. (AP) — Police are investigating after a body was found near a dirt road in Allegany County.
  Maryland State Police say investigators responded Friday after campers found the body about 15 to 20 feet from the road in the southeast part of the county. Police say the body was down an embankment that was about eight feet high.
  Police say investigators saw possible trauma to the body. The body was taken to the chief medical examiner in Baltimore to determine the cause and man
  
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• Practice makes perfect, as church ushers work on their skills - Baltimore Sun

  22-04-2017 22:37
  
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  Practice makes perfect, as church ushers work on their skills
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  Church ushers practice their skills Saturday during a convention at Huber Community Life Center in Northeast Baltimore. (Jessica Anderson/The Baltimore Sun). Jessica AndersonContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Colette McCorvey called out commands ...and more »
  
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• Man Wanted in Baltimore Killing Arrested in Connecticut - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  22-04-2017 22:23
  
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  Man Wanted in Baltimore Killing Arrested in Connecticut
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  VERNON, Conn. (AP) — A man wanted in connection with a murder in Baltimore last month has been arrested in Connecticut. Police in Vernon, Connecticut, say they and state troopers apprehended 28-year-old Andrew Nurse at an apartment Friday night ...
  Suspect in South Baltimore killing is arrested in ConnecticutBaltimore Sun
  Vernon Police Apprehend Baltimore Murder SuspectHartford Courant
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• Man Wanted in Baltimore Killing Arrested in Connecticut

  22-04-2017 22:23
  
  VERNON, Conn. (AP) — A man wanted in connection with a murder in Baltimore last month has been arrested in Connecticut.
  Police in Vernon, Connecticut, say they and state troopers apprehended 28-year-old Andrew Nurse at an apartment Friday night after being contacted by Baltimore detectives. They say Nurse surrendered without incident.
  Nurse faces a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old William Lee Lesane on March 11. Vernon police say Nurse also has a warrant i
  
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• Baltimore County police shoot passenger in stolen vehicle driven by wanted suspect - Baltimore Sun

  22-04-2017 21:06
  
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  Baltimore County police shoot passenger in stolen vehicle driven by wanted suspect
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  Baltimore County police spokesman Andrea Bylen talks about an incident in which an officer reportedly shot a suspect Friday evening in Windsor Mill while investigating a stolen car. (Luke Broadwater/Baltimore Sun video). Jessica AndersonContact ...
  One Injured Following Baltimore County Police ShootingCBS Baltimore / WJZall 13 news articles »
  
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• Baltimore police overtime spending soars as department grapples with understaffing, shift changes - Baltimore Sun

  22-04-2017 20:40
  
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  Baltimore police overtime spending soars as department grapples with understaffing, shift changes
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  Baltimore Police overtime costs are soaring to record amounts, in large part due to a new deployment implemented 2 years ago designed to cut overtime costs. (Ulysses Muñoz / Baltimore Sun). Justin FentonContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Two years ...and more »
  
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• Rebuilding the lost village in East Baltimore - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  22-04-2017 20:19
  
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  Rebuilding the lost village in East Baltimore
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  The Mary Harvin Senior Center was rebuilt a year after the partially completed project was burned down in the April 2015 riot after the death of Freddie Gray. (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun). Dan RodricksContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. The Rev.and more »
  
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• The Orioles Boast A Majors-Best 11-4 Record

  22-04-2017 17:35
  
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  Steven Wright admittedly shot himself in the foot with a career-worst performance in his last encounter with the Baltimore Orioles, surrendering eight runs on as many hits in 1 1/3 innings in a disastrous 12-5 setback on April 12. The 32-year-old knuckleballer hopes for better aim Saturday as the Boston Red Sox look to even their three-game series against their American League East rival at Camden Yards.
  Adam Jones launched one of the four homers against Wright in last week&
  
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• 3 Dead In Apparent Synthetic Drug Overdoses

  22-04-2017 16:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) —  Officials in Anne Arundel county and Frederick county are confirming three people have died of apparent overdoses of the synthetic drug carfentanil.
  The deaths of two residents in Anne Arundel county and one in Frederick county occurred in the last couple of weeks according state officials with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
  Carfentanil, which is used to tranquilize elephants and other large animals, is considered 100 times more potent than
  
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• Report: Maryland better prepared than average for public health emergency - Baltimore Sun

  22-04-2017 10:04
  
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  Report: Maryland better prepared than average for public health emergency
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  If Maryland were to be hit by a public health emergency — such as a natural disaster or an outbreak of a serious disease — officials here are better prepared than in many other states, according to a new survey. On a 10-point scale, Maryland rates 7 ...and more »
  
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• One Injured Following Baltimore County Police Shooting

  22-04-2017 05:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  One woman is injured and a man is in custody following a police involved shooting in the Windsor Mill area Friday night.
  Baltimore county police Sergeant Andrea Bylen confirms officers were attempting to stop a stolen vehicle in the area of Liberty Road and Milford Mill road last night just before 8:30pm.
  Two officers in separate police cruisers attempted to block in the suspect vehicle before exiting their cruisers and identifying themselves at police officers.
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• Baltimore Co. Police Investigating Shooting On Liberty Rd.

  22-04-2017 05:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County say they are investigating a police-involved shooting and pursuit on Liberty Road near Essex Road in Lochearn.
  Just after 8:30 p.m. Friday night, Baltimore County Police say they encountered a stolen car and an apparent pursuit followed.Re: Police involved shooting, Liberty & Lord Balto, stolen vehicle fled and officer was assaulted.Service weapon was discharged. EA
  — BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) April 22, 2017
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• Baltimore Co. Police Investigating Liberty Rd. Shooting

  22-04-2017 05:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County say they are investigating a police-involved shooting and pursuit on Liberty Road near Essex Road in Lochearn.
  Just after 8:30 p.m. Friday night, Baltimore County Police say they encountered a stolen car and an apparent pursuit followed.Re: Police involved shooting, Liberty & Lord Balto, stolen vehicle fled and officer was assaulted.Service weapon was discharged. EA
  — BACO Public Safety (@BACOPoliceFire) April 22, 2017
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• Report: NFL Ignored Warnings From Gov’t, Improperly Prescribed Painkillers To Players

  22-04-2017 05:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new report alleges the NFL ignored warnings from the federal government about improperly prescribing painkillers to players.
  Hundreds of those players and the widow of a former Raven are suing the league, and their case is now drawing concern from congress.
  WJZ Investigative reporter Mike Hellgren has the league’s response and how the Ravens play into the controversy.
  The NFL has come out fighting against the lawsuit obtained by WJZ,  says teams including the
  
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• Baltimore Students, Scientists Prepare For March For Science On Washington

  22-04-2017 05:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Saturday, Scientists are marching on Washington, and more than 400 other cities across the globe entering the political arena, as the White House threatens to cut money from climate programs.
  Kimberly Eiten spoke with scientists and students in Maryland, who want to make sure they are a part of the policy conversation.
  They’ll be among the 150,000 people expected to converge on D.C. tomorrow to raise public support for science and fight funding cuts.
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• Police Searching For Info. On Pharmacy Robberies

  22-04-2017 05:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Detectives in Baltimore and Howard counties are asking for help in their search for a suspected serial armed robber targeting drug stores.
  Surveillance video from earlier this month captures a man in a red shirt robbing the Med One Pharmacy in Lisbon, in Howard County.
  In late March, Baltimore County police say a suspect walked into the Nature Care Pharmacy in Reisterstown and robbed it in the same style as the man in Howard County.
  If you have any information on the
  
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• Bundy Sharp On Mound As Orioles Beat Red Sox 2-0

  22-04-2017 05:15
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Dylan Bundy took a five-hitter into the eighth inning, Manny Machado homered and the surging Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 Friday night.
  It was the seventh win in nine games for the Orioles, whose major league-best 11-4 record includes a 9-3 mark in the AL East.
  Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia had to be helped from the field in the bottom of the eighth inning after hurting his knee. The injury occurred when Machado slid into second on a force play and
  
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• Orioles Radio Recap: O’s Take One From the Sox to Open Homestand

  22-04-2017 05:14
  
  On Friday nihgt the Orioles won their third consecutive game scoring 2 runs or less for the first time since July of 1972 against the Chicago White Sox. For the third consecutive game starting pitching was at the heart of the victory with Dylan Bundy pitching 7 scoreless innings en route to the birds 2-0 win over the Red Sox. Hear all the action from Friday’s division win on the Orioles Radio Recap! On today’s Warm Up Show Jim Hunter sat down with star Baltimore Second Baseman Jonath
  
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• IronBirds Honor Late John Carroll Student Athlete Josh Hamer

  22-04-2017 04:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An emotional tribute was held at Ripken Stadium Friday night, before John Carroll and Gilman played ball at Leidos Field.
  They wore the jersey of Josh Hamer, the John Carroll Student who was killed in a car accident last month.
  RELATED: Star Athlete At John Carroll School Dies In Car Accident
  The IronBirds also presented a personalized IronBirds jersey to Josh’s parents, and his family presented their son’s baseball jersey to the IronBirds, which will han
  
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• Weather Blog: This Weekend Cloudy, Cooler, More Chance Of Rain

  22-04-2017 04:32
  
  A day with clouds, a little sun, but around the Baltimore area, relatively stable ocean air that kept and rain and storms well south this late afternoon and evening.
  Strong storms crossed through Montgomery to southern Anne Arundel County, and produced hail the size of golf balls in a few spots, before the storms dissipated near the bay.
  This weekend, more clouds, cool temperatures and a good chance of more rain will cover the region on and off through Tuesday! Try to make it a good weekend!
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