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• ‘Zaching Day’ Celebrated In Howard County

  01-05-2017 23:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Zachary Lederer lost his battle with cancer, but his memory and legacy lives on and was celebrated on Monday.
  His strength was so inspiring, celebrities started to replicate his pose after brain surgery, called “Zaching.”
  Zach’s pose while in a hospital bed created the verb, “Zaching.” It inspired so many people, and in his honor, May 1, 2017, in Howard County is proclaimed, “Zaching Day.”
  His strength inspired everyone &ndas
  
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• Baltimore Co. Public Safety Building Costing More Than Anticipated

  01-05-2017 23:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County is preparing to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for glass panels in the county’s public safety building.
  Maintaining the building is costing more than the county bargained for.
  The problem with the cost, as the county discovered, most contractors don’t do windows.
  There’s no question that the Baltimore County Public Safety building is one of the most picturesque in the county, but at what price?
  “The way it was desc
  
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• Video: Dozens in Baltimore march in May Day protest - WBAL Baltimore

  01-05-2017 23:21
  
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  Video: Dozens in Baltimore march in May Day protest
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  A mother gray whale successfully defended her calf from a pod of killer whales Sunday. The mighty mother held her baby on her back and used her tail to fight back while the orcas attacked. "The gray whale mom was very good at protecting her calf ...and more »
  
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• Book Fair Helps Disadvantaged City School Kids Gain Access To Books

  01-05-2017 23:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In the poorest parts of our city, the kind of books read for pleasure are precious.
  As Mike Schuh reports, at one school, volunteers stepped up to change that.
  Groups are trying to even the playing field by working to help the young minds at Pinderhughes Elementary school, a school in one of Baltimore’s poorest neighborhoods.
  A direct descendant of President Martin van Buren took the storytime chair, reading to kindergarten students.
  And while he finishes
  
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• 2 young men charged with armed carjacking in Baltimore - WBAL Baltimore

  01-05-2017 23:12
  
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  2 young men charged with armed carjacking in Baltimore
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  City police said officers were called Saturday to the area of the 2900 block of Mallview Road, where a woman told officers that she was forced from her vehicle at gunpoint by two young men. Police said the vehicle is equipped with OnStar, which helped ...
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• Two Teens Arrested And Charged For Armed Carjacking « CBS ... - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  01-05-2017 23:08
  
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  Baltimore Police say two 18-year-old men were charged and arrested for an armed carjacking in Southwest Baltimore.
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• Two Teens Arrested And Charged For Armed Carjacking - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  01-05-2017 23:08
  
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  Two Teens Arrested And Charged For Armed Carjacking
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police say two 18-year-old men were charged and arrested for an armed carjacking in Southwest Baltimore. According to investigators, the two teens forced a woman out of her car at gunpoint and took off in it on Saturday, ...
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• Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen went to Grand Central after Baltimore performance - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  01-05-2017 23:05
  
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  Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen went to Grand Central after Baltimore performance
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  Andy Cohen (left) and Anderson Cooper, photographed here in 2015 during a stop on their joint tour, visited the Mount Vernon bar Grand Central on Friday night, according to the bar's general manager and social media posts. (Glenn Kulbako).
  
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• Canadian Crowd At NHL Playoff Game Sings Star Spangled Banner After Singer’s Mic Malfunctions

  01-05-2017 23:03
  
  Bryan Altman
  One of the sports world’s great traditions is the singing of the national anthem before two teams face off against each other, reminding us that we are all, in fact, united, even though we root for different teams from different cities.
  In the case of the NHL — and other American sports leagues with Canada-based teams — both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems are played at games to represent both countries. On Sunday night in Edmonton, Canada, when the home Oil
  
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• Two Teens Arrested And Charged For Armed Carjacking

  01-05-2017 23:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police say two 18-year-old men were charged and arrested for an armed carjacking in Southwest Baltimore.
  According to investigators, the two teens forced a woman out of her car at gunpoint and took off in it on Saturday, April 29.
  Police say they were called to the 2900 block of Mallview Road, where the woman told officers what had happened. She informed police that her vehicle was equipped with On-Star, which detectives were able to use to locate the
  
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• Joe Flacco shows up to Baltimore Brigade game in opposing team's jersey - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  01-05-2017 22:56
  
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  Joe Flacco shows up to Baltimore Brigade game in opposing team's jersey
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  The new Baltimore Arena football team unveiled its name, the Brigade, during a news conference at Royal Farms Arena. Several players talked about what the fans can expect from the fast pace of arena football. (Kevin Richardson/Baltimore Sun video).
  
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• House of Ruth Maryland adds building in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  01-05-2017 22:42
  
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  House of Ruth Maryland adds building in Baltimore
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  The domestic violence service provider House of Ruth Maryland has acquired a new building in Baltimore to boost its presence in the community and add more programs. The building, at 2521 North Charles Street, will be the group's second in the city.
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• Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

  01-05-2017 22:39
  
  Is there anything better than starting the day with a delicious home cooked meal? This Mother’s Day, get the whole family together for brunch without having to wait 45 minutes for a table at your local bistro. Let mom sleep in while you prepare these easy and delicious recipes. Combine the best of lunch and breakfast for a menu filled with bold flavors and little effort required. If you have a big family, make it a potluck and delegate other family members to bring food items. Added bonus
  
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• Fidget Spinner: What Is The Popular New ‘Toy’?

  01-05-2017 22:30
  
  CBS Local– Admit it, you thought new “toys” would largely be based on emerging technology, such as the now-mainstream virtual reality. But there’s a new gadget on the block that’s all too simple, and to call it a toy would be to belie its educational benefits. Introducing, the fidget spinner.I'm seeing this fidget spinner EVERYWHERE!! pic.twitter.com/uXVpq7PUW8
  — Nidzzzzz (@nidz12x) April 29, 2017
  The fidget spinner is made of plastic, a three-pronge
  
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• VIDEO: Car Veers Off Road, Hits Gas Pump, Flips

  01-05-2017 22:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Stunning video was captured as a car came tearing off a Baltimore County road and hit a gas pump in Parkville Monday morning.
  Police are still investigating how the 64-year-old driver, who was seriously injured in the crash, lost control.
  The video shows headlights coming down the road just before 5 a.m. Six seconds later, they vanish behind a cloud of smoke created from the impact.
  You can see the gas station’s awning shake and the car go completely perpendicular fr
  
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• Firefighter Receives National Award After Saving Woman From Car Fire While Off Duty

  01-05-2017 22:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Quick action by an off-duty Prince George’s County firefighter has earned him national recognition.
  Alex DeMetrick reports, it started with a car fire that went from bad to worse in Brandywine last year.
  An off-duty firefighter saw the car stopped, with flames just beginning to show.
  “I started to knock on the window and at the same time pull on the door to see if it would open and there was no response,” says Assistant Chief Darren Ware, of PGFD.
  The wom
  
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• Orioles Radio Recap: Orioles Salvage Series In The Bronx

  01-05-2017 22:11
  
  After back to back losses in the Bronx the Orioles looked to rebound in a big way. Hear all the action from Sunday’s exciting game and listen to Jim Hunter’s sit down interview with Caleb Joseph who had a big moment in Saturday’s game on the Orioles Radio Recap!
  As always we will hear Buck Showalter’s post game thoughts and comments! Follow Joe Angel on twitter @WaveItByeBye, follow Jim Hunter on twitter @JimOriolesTV and follow Tim Jones @tinytimjones!
  
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• Keidel: 2017 NFL Draft… Final Thoughts

  01-05-2017 22:02
  
  By Jason Keidel
  It’s rather presumptuous for us to say who decidedly won the NFL Draft before the players drafted play a single game. It’s all conjecture, educated guesses and luck. And even then, top picks will play like duds and low-end picks will play like stars.
  So just some general observations…
  Jim Harbaugh must be impossible to handle personally, because professionally there is no one alive who so dominates the pro and college game. The San Francisco 49ers were a mess b
  
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• 5-1-17: PNC High School Lacrosse Monday Morning Match-Up

  01-05-2017 21:58
  
  ESPN lacrosse announcer and voice of High School Lacrosse Booker Corrigan joins our CBS Radio morning shows for a new feature called the PNC High School Lacrosse Monday Morning Match-Up.https://cbsbaltimore.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/aircheck_pnc_monmornmatchup_5-1-17_wjzfm.mp3Public Girls — Tom Peace reports Century will hosts the nation’s No. 1 team, the McDonogh Eagles on Thursday. Century is led by Kylie Davis, Caroline Glenn, and Julia Hatmaker.  The Eagles
  
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• Orioles Fans Can ‘Vote Orange’ To Vote For MLB All-Star Game

  01-05-2017 21:49
  
   
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fans can begin voting for their favorite Orioles players to go to the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Miami, Florida.
  MLB All-Star Game balloting will once again take place exclusively online at www.orioles.com/voteorange.
  Fans can cast their votes for Orioles players up to 35 times with a maximum of five votes in a 24-hour period.
  Fans with Facebook, Twitter, and other social media accounts are encouraged to promote the Vote Orange campaign by using th
  
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• 18-year-old suspects arrested for armed carjacking in south Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  01-05-2017 21:48
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  18-year-old suspects arrested for armed carjacking in south Baltimore
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  18 year-old Aaron Jackson and 18 year-old Rasheen Taylor were each charged with Armed Carjacking, Carjacking, Armed Robbery, Robbery, 1st and 2nd degree assault, Dangerous Weapon w/ Intent to Injure, Theft under $10,000, and Conspiracy to ...
  
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• Ravens Continue To Add Undrafted Free Agents To Roster - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  01-05-2017 21:44
  
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  Ravens Continue To Add Undrafted Free Agents To Roster
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome is still on the look out for the 'complementary receiver' the team needs. After going through their seven draft picks this past weekend without selecting an offensive skill player, ...
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• Ravens Continue To Add Undrafted Free Agents To Roster

  01-05-2017 21:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome is still on the look out for the ‘complementary receiver’ the team needs.
  After going through their seven draft picks this past weekend without selecting an offensive skill player, all Newsome had to say was, “We are not done. The draft is a big part of it, and we are not done with the 53-man squad that we are going to play with when we open up against Cincinnati.”
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• 1 Dead, 3 Injured In Stabbing On University Of Texas Campus

  01-05-2017 21:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Authorities say one person is dead and at least three others have been injured in a stabbing on the University of Texas campus.
  Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Kendrex J. White, who is a student at UT. White reportedly had a large hunting knife, and has been taken into custody.
  All victims of the stabbing were male. One was pronounced dead on scene, while three others were injured.
  Police say their investigation will take time, as they int
  
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• Washington’s Hottest Ticket? African-American History Museum

  01-05-2017 21:17
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) == The hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., right now? It’s for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, where thousands of tickets are snapped up each month within minutes of being released, a full seven months after the museum opened.
  The 750 passes released each day at 6:30 a.m. are gone within 15 to 30 minutes. When 105,000 tickets were released April 3 for visits in July, they were all claimed in just over two hours.
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• VP Mike Pence To Speak At Naval Academy Graduation

  01-05-2017 21:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the graduation and commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2017.
  The event, which is not open to the public, will be held Friday, May 26, at 10 a.m.
  The ceremony will be livestreamed for those unable to attend.
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• Prosecutorial discretion and immigrants - Baltimore Sun

  01-05-2017 21:06
  
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  Prosecutorial discretion and immigrants
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  Attorney General Jeff Sessions has a point: Prosecutors shouldn't treat alleged criminals any differently based on their immigration status. In an ideal world, they would pursue charges and seek sentences based solely on the nature of the crime, not ...
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• Girlfriend’s On-Air Killing Drives Anchorman Into Politics

  01-05-2017 20:54
  
  BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — The tipping point for Chris Hurst came last fall while reporting on a shooting at a rail car factory. When the camera turned off, he wept.
  Just more than a year earlier, the 29-year-old’s reporter girlfriend was gunned down while conducting an interview on live TV. Now, Hurst was using the same truck that Alison Parker had used the last day of her life to report live from the scene of another shooting.
  Hurst realized he needed a drastic life change.
  The former
  
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• Police find missing Baltimore teen | WBFF - Fox Baltimore

  01-05-2017 20:51
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  Police find missing Baltimore teen | WBFF
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  BALTIMORE (WBFF) – Police say a missing 13-year-old girl has been found safe and unharmed.Investigators on Monday morning said Diamond Mitchell was a ...and more »
  
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• Police find missing Baltimore teen - Fox Baltimore

  01-05-2017 20:51
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  Police find missing Baltimore teen
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  Investigators say Diamond Mitchell is a runaway, who was last seen in the area of Denison Street and W Mulberry Street, wearing a black hoodie with pink trim, a mint green shirt, light blue distressed jeans and Nike sneakers. (Photo courtesy Baltimore ...and more »
  
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• Good Samaritan’s Backpack Stolen While He Helped Woman

  01-05-2017 20:28
  
  EDISON, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey are looking for the thief who stole a good Samaritan’s backpack after the man leaped onto train tracks to help rescue a woman.
  Police say 34-year-old Anil Vannavalli was waiting on the Edison train station platform on Friday morning when the woman fainted and fell on the tracks.
  Police say Vannavalli dropped his backpack and jumped on the tracks to carry the woman to safety. While he was doing that, someone took the backpack, which held his la
  
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• Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles: NESN TV schedule, live stream, 5 things to watch (May 1-4) - MassLive.com

  01-05-2017 20:19
  
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  Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles: NESN TV schedule, live stream, 5 things to watch (May 1-4)
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  Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado looks to the mound after a pitch was thrown near his head by Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes during the eighth inning Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton). By Christopher Smith. BOSTON -- The ...and more »
  
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• Federal Gov’t Relaxes Nutrition Standards For School Lunches

  01-05-2017 20:14
  
  LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — Schools won’t have to cut the salt in meals just yet and they can serve kids fewer whole grains, under changes to federal nutrition standards announced Monday.
  The move by the Trump administration rolls back rules championed by former first lady Michelle Obama as part of her healthy eating initiative.
  As his first major action in office, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the department will delay the requirement on lowering the amount of sodium in meals whi
  
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• Gun Control Fail: Baltimore Mayor Asks FBI to Stem Rising Murder Rate - Breitbart News

  01-05-2017 19:47
  
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  Gun Control Fail: Baltimore Mayor Asks FBI to Stem Rising Murder Rate
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  In the facing of gun-control's failure to stem violence in Democrat-run Baltimore, Mayor Mayor Catherine Pugh (D) is asking the FBI to help stem the rising murder rate. A total of 318 people were murdered in Baltimore last year. The Baltimore Sun put ...and more »
  
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• Police: Firefighter Shot, Transferred To Hospital

  01-05-2017 19:46
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police say a firefighter has been shot and is being transported to a local hospital.
  Dozens of police vehicles are swarming a residential neighborhood near Interstate 30. The Dallas Police Department tweeted that a member of Dallas Fire Rescue had been shot, but no details about the circumstances have been confirmed.
  Police said the firefighter was being taken to a hospital early Monday afternoon. Police say a spokesperson was on their way to the scene, though no other
  
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• EMT & Civilian Wounded In Dallas Shooting

  01-05-2017 19:46
  
  DALLAS (AP/WJZ) — Authorities say a Dallas paramedic has been shot while responding to a shooting and that the scene remains active and dangerous.
  According to CBS Dallas, a Dallas Fire & Rescue EMT and an unidentified civilian were wounded in a shooting in east Dallas, just south of I-30.
  The city released a statement Monday saying officers were responding to a shooting around 11:30 a.m. when a Dallas Fire-Rescue EMT Unit was struck. The city says a paramedic was hit, transp
  
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• North Dakota Seeks Federal Aid For Pipeline Protest Costs

  01-05-2017 19:42
  
  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s governor is asking President Donald Trump for federal reimbursement of $38 million in state law enforcement bills related to months of protests over construction of the Dakota Access pipeline.
  Gov. Doug Burgum emailed Trump on Saturday seeking a presidential disaster declaration to pave the way for federal aid. White House officials didn’t immediately comment Monday.
  The North Dakota Legislature and Burgum recently approved borrowing money t
  
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• Feds to send gun-tracing van to Baltimore to help fight crime increase - Baltimore Sun

  01-05-2017 19:16
  
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  Feds to send gun-tracing van to Baltimore to help fight crime increase
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  Baltimore has seen the second-most homicides through the first four months of the year in its history, after a weekend that saw five more people killed. Luke BroadwaterContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Federal officials will begin using a gun-tracing ...and more »
  
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• Orioles Head To Boston For Four-Game Set - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  01-05-2017 18:54
  
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  Orioles Head To Boston For Four-Game Set
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  The Baltimore Orioles finished April with a much-needed victory and look to start May on the right foot when they visit the Boston Red Sox on Monday for the opener of what could be a heated four-game set. The last series between the American League ...and more »
  
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• Orioles Head To Boston For Four-Game Set

  01-05-2017 18:53
  
  Baltimore at BostonWhen: 7:10 PM ET, Monday, May 1, 2017
  Where: Fenway Park, Boston, MassachusettsBy SportsDirect Inc.
  The Baltimore Orioles finished April with a much-needed victory and look to start May on the right foot when they visit the Boston Red Sox on Monday for the opener of what could be a heated four-game set. The last series between the American League East rivals (April 21-23) started with a high slide by Baltimore’s Manny Machado that injured Boston’s Dustin
  
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• 2017 NBA Playoffs: What Have We Learned So Far?

  01-05-2017 18:46
  
  By Rahul Lal
  The NBA Playoffs finished up the first round on Sunday, with the Utah Jazz holding off the Los Angeles Clippers to advance. It gave us plenty of memorable moments, including a battle of MVP candidates, gritty performances from the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and a sign of things to come from the Milwaukee Bucks. In one round (and one second-round game that saw the Boston Celtics hold off the Washington Wizards at home) we’ve learned ple
  
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• Capitals In Must-Win Mode Against Penguins In Playoffs

  01-05-2017 18:45
  
  Washington at PittsburghWhen: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, May 1, 2017
  Where: PPG PAINTS Arena, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBy SportsDirect Inc.
  A high-octane offense has the Pittsburgh Penguins traveling the fast track toward what fans in the Steel City hope is a second consecutive Stanley Cup title and the fifth in franchise history. After winning two straight at the Verizon Center, the Penguins aim to send the Washington Capitals down an all-too-familiar path as they bid to push the reigning Pre
  
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• Police release suspect photos after stolen credit card used at 6 Baltimore City stores - Fox Baltimore

  01-05-2017 18:39
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  Police release suspect photos after stolen credit card used at 6 Baltimore City stores
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  Police are searching for suspects believed to be using a stolen credit card in Baltimore City. Anne Arundel County Police released surveillance photos on Sunday. (Photo courtesy AACO Police). stolen credit card aaco pic 6.jpg · stolen credit card aaco ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore needs a strong Clayworks - Baltimore Sun

  01-05-2017 18:34
  
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  Baltimore needs a strong Clayworks
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  Several weeks ago, as a long term supporter of the Baltimore Clayworks, I received an email stating that the governing board had decided to sell the Clayworks Campus in Mount Washington, use the proceeds to pay off the organization's mortgages and debt ...
  
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• Reward Now Up To $10K For Escaped Prisoner; US Marshals Take Lead - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  01-05-2017 18:31
  
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  Reward Now Up To $10K For Escaped Prisoner; US Marshals Take Lead
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The reward for escaped prisoner David Watson has been increased to $10,000, and the U.S. Marshals Service is now taking the lead in the search for Watson. Watson escaped on April 28, while he was being transported to a Jessup ...
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• Reward Now Up To $10K For Escaped Prisoner; US Marshals Take Lead

  01-05-2017 18:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The reward for escaped prisoner David Watson has been increased to $10,000, and the U.S. Marshals Service is now taking the lead in the search for Watson.
  Watson escaped on April 28, while he was being transported to a Jessup hospital, according to Howard County police. He reportedly pushed a guard and ran into the woods near Dorsey Run Rd.
  Investigators found handcuffs and a waist chain near the van and Watson’s clothing in the woods. Polic
  
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• Ravens Didn’t Draft Any Skill Positions, But That’s Okay

  01-05-2017 17:59
  
  BaltimoreRavens.com writer Ryan Mink joined Rob Long and Ken Weinman to discuss the picks in the 2017 NFL Draft.
  The Baltimore Ravens had seven picks and they used those opportunities to shore up the defense. The Ravens did finally select an offensive player in the Draft, but neglected to snag any “playmakers” for quarterback Joe Flacco.
  Mink said, “I think the Ravens were wise to take the pass rusher, we’re not going to reach to get the wide receiver,
  
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• Players That Went Undrafted For Good Reason Might Now Be Worth Picking Up

  01-05-2017 17:50
  
  By Sam McPherson
  It happens every year in fantasy baseball drafts. Some players are deemed too risky to draft, because they missed the last season with an injury or they had a terrible year. No one wants to get burned two years in a row. Even if that player was really good before the ugly season in question, it doesn’t seem to matter during the draft.
  With a month of the season behind us, now is the time to look through your league’s waiver wire for those kinds of players: They used
  
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• Afrojack, Lil Uzi Vert to perform at Baltimore's Moonrise Festival - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  01-05-2017 17:25
  
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  Afrojack, Lil Uzi Vert to perform at Baltimore's Moonrise Festival
  Baltimore Sun (blog)
  Lil Uzi Vert, photographed here performing at the 2017 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 23, is scheduled to perform at the Moonrise Festival in Baltimore in August. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images for Coachella). Wesley CaseContact Reporter.
  
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• Former Raven CB Shareece Wright signs with the Buffalo Bills - Baltimore Sun

  01-05-2017 17:19
  
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  Former Raven CB Shareece Wright signs with the Buffalo Bills
  Baltimore Sun
  Released by the Ravens in early March, cornerback Shareece Wright has found a new home. Wright has signed with the Buffalo Bills, the team announced. He'll reunite with his former secondary coach in Baltimore, Leslie Frazier, who is now the defensive ...and more »
  
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