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• Greenberg Gibbons signs on as partner in struggling Towson Row development - Baltimore Business Journal

  15-05-2017 23:54
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  Greenberg Gibbons signs on as partner in struggling Towson Row development
  Baltimore Business Journal
  Developers of the struggling Towson Row development announced Monday they have formed a new partnership to restart construction of the $350 million project by the end of the year. Greenberg Gibbons has signed on as co-developer of the stalled project ...
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• Video: Baltimore City plagued with another violent weekend - WBAL Baltimore

  15-05-2017 23:36
  
  Video: Baltimore City plagued with another violent weekend
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  There was another weekend of violence in Baltimore City, and another call to end the bloodshed from Federal Hill to Park Heights. Advertisement. WEBVTT : ABOUT THIS WEEKEND, WE HAVEVICTIM, AND A SUSPECT, WHO AREBOTH 17 YEARS OLD.and more »
  
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• 'Rape Culture' in Baltimore - National Review

  15-05-2017 23:00
  
  National Review
  'Rape Culture' in Baltimore
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  More actual rape culture that campus feminists will never recognize: At a Northwest Baltimore middle school on Friday, three boys grabbed a 13-year-old girl who was skipping class and shoved her into a janitor's closet, reports the Baltimore Sun. Two ...
  
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• Former Ravens LB O.J. Brigance Hits 10-Year Mark With ALS

  15-05-2017 22:42
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — O.J. Brigance will hold a celebration Tuesday on the 10th anniversary of a day that forever changed his life.
  On May 16, 2007, the former Baltimore Ravens linebacker learned he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. There is no known cure for the motor neuron disease commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease, and the life expectancy after being diagnosed is usually two to five years.
  Only 10 percent of those with ALS live 10 years beyond the diagnosis, which explains
  
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• Baltimore City plagued with another violent weekend - WBAL Baltimore

  15-05-2017 22:39
  
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  Baltimore City plagued with another violent weekend
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  There was another weekend of violence in Baltimore City, and another call to end the bloodshed from Federal Hill to Park Heights. Advertisement. Related Content. 17-year-old girl shot and killed · Memorial event to honor popular Baltimore DJ · Teenager ...
  
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• Dr. Phil’s Interview With Aaron Hernandez’s Fiancee

  15-05-2017 22:25
  BOSTON (AP) — The fiancee of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez is speaking out publicly for the first time.
  A two-part interview with Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez is scheduled to air on the “Dr. Phil ” show on Monday and Tuesday.
  In excerpts already released, Jenkins-Hernandez tells host Dr. Phillip McGraw that she does not think that Hernandez’s death in his prison cell on April 19 was a suicide, as authorities have ruled.
  She says he was upbeat in their last telephone con
  
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• 25th Anniversary Flashback Moments: Executive VP John Angelos

  15-05-2017 22:25
  
  In honor of the 25th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, we will be showcasing one special moment each week this season.
  Here’s another flashback moment from the people and players that know the Yard the best.
  John Angelos is the Executive Vice President of the Baltimore Orioles. He has held this position since April 1999, leading the club’s front office and overseeing day-to-day business operations. He also serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Mid
  
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• Woman Finds ‘Octopus-Looking’ Mold Inside Her Coconut Water

  15-05-2017 22:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman in New York says she was sickened by an octopus-like sludge found in a bottle of Vita Coco coconut water. Barbara Kline wrote on social media that she became violently ill after unknowingly swallowing a piece of the slimy substance.“When I took a big gulp, I swallowed a chunk of something. It tasted very thick and syrupy. It was disgusting,” Kline said.
  A spokesperson for Vita Coco said they believe the object was mold and thinks it’s “high
  
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• Learjet Crash Near New York City Kills 2 Crew Members

  15-05-2017 22:22
  
  CARLSTADT, N.J. (AP) — A jet crashed into a building near a small airport on Monday, killing two crew members and sparking a fire that sent thick, black smoke spewing into the air, authorities said.
  Police said no passengers were aboard the Learjet 35 when it went down around 3:30 p.m. Monday near Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, just west of New York City. It wasn’t clear if anyone on the ground was injured.
  Emergency responders reached the scene a short time later and were wor
  
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• Baltimore-area students have chance to visit National Aquarium for free - WBAL Baltimore

  15-05-2017 22:05
  
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  Baltimore-area students have chance to visit National Aquarium for free
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  Baltimore-area students who have at least three A's in any marking period on a report card over the past school year have the chance to visit the National Aquarium for free. Advertisement. Download the WBAL app. The opportunity is part of the National ...and more »
  
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• 26 Children Were Aboard Bus That Overturned On I-95

  15-05-2017 22:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A major accident involving an overturned charter bus with 30 people aboard, mostly children, shut down I-95 in Harford County Monday morning.
  The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Exit 89 to MD-155 in Havre de Grace, authorities say.
  According to Philadelphia School District superintendent Dr. William R. Hite, 26 8th grade students, two teachers, a parent chaperone, and a driver were aboard the bus for a field trip to Washington, D.C.
  The childr
  
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• Keidel: Can Wizards Overcome History?

  15-05-2017 21:54
  By Jason Keidel
  So one team is playing it’s 30th Game 7. The other is trying to reach its first conference finals since 1979. One team is vying for its first conference finals since 2012, and has won four titles since 1979. The other is trying to reach its first conference finals since 1979. One team is home, where they’re 5-0 against tonight’s opponent. The other is trying to reach its first conference finals, on the road, where they are 0-5, since 1979.
  The historical gulf be
  
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• Too Much Caffeine Led To Heart Problems That Killed Teen

  15-05-2017 21:20
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A coroner says a 16-year-old South Carolina high school student who collapsed and died in a classroom had heart problems caused by drinking too much caffeine.
  Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said at a news conference Monday that Davis Cripe drank a large Mountain Dew, a latte from McDonalds and an energy drink in the two hours before his heart fell out of rhythm at Spring Hill High School near Chapin on April 26.
  Watts says parents need to know that while a soda or
  
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• Changes In Medicaid Distributions Worry School Districts

  15-05-2017 20:49
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — For school districts still getting their financial footing after the Great Recession, the Medicaid changes being advanced as part of the health care overhaul are sounding familiar alarms.
  Administrators say programming and services even beyond those that receive funding from the state-federal health care program could be at risk should Congress follow through with plans to change the way Medicaid is distributed. They say any reduction in the estimated $4 billion schools r
  
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• Unsuccessful at trial, Baltimore prosecutors get life sentence for convicted murderer on probation violation - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2017 20:25
  
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  Unsuccessful at trial, Baltimore prosecutors get life sentence for convicted murderer on probation violation
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  Three juries wouldn't convict Quinton Heard on charges related to a gunfight under I-95 in South Baltimore. But prosecutors had another option up their sleeve. Heard was out on probation from a murder conviction at the time of the alleged incident ...
  
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• 26 Children Were Aboard Bus That Overturned On I-95 SB

  15-05-2017 19:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A major accident involving an overturned charter bus on southbound I-95 in Harford County shut down the roadway in both directions Monday morning and injured at least 25 people, including children, authorities say.
  According to Philadelphia School District superintendent Dr. William R. Hite, 26 eighth grade students, two teachers, a parent chaperone and a driver were aboard the bus for a field trip to Washington, D.C.The children attend Charles W. Henry School in Philadel
  
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• Natural Resources Police Save Fox Caught In Crab Trap

  15-05-2017 19:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — What does the fox say? A fox caught in a crab trap probably said thank you after being freed by a Natural Resources Police officer.
  The fox was caught in the trap in Chestertown, before a NRP officer freed it from the trap.No, this isn't Car Fox, it's Crab Fox & a @MDNRPolice officer freed it from a crab trap in Chestertown. Nice job! pic.twitter.com/yfrhfSRUCR
  — MD NRP (@MDNRPolice) May 15, 2017
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• School Security Employee Accused Of Sexual Contact With Student

  15-05-2017 19:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland man who was working as a security employee at a middle school has been arrested on charges that he was having sexual contact with a student at the school.
  Mike Anthony Lievano is accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old female student at Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School.
  He faces charges of sexual abuse of a minor, a third-degree sex offense, and a fourth-degree sex offense.
  The investigation began on May 4, when authorities w
  
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• Top 10 Most Exotic Food Offerings From MLB Parks This Season

  15-05-2017 19:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — MLB parks are always adding new features and finds to their menus to keep fans excited and fed. Hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts are a thing of the past thanks to the additions of chapulines (a.k.a. grasshoppers), poke bowls and churro poutine.
  Here are some more exotic culinary offerings from around baseball this season:
  Apple Pie Nachos from the Colorado Rockies
  This sweet snack at Coors Field is cinnamon sugar chips topped with apple pie filling, cheddar cheese,
  
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• Pizza Delivery Man Takes Pie To Stalled Amtrak Train

  15-05-2017 19:03
  
  NEWPORT, Del. (AP) — A pizza delivery man in Delaware got an order from an unusual address: a stalled Amtrak train from New York on its way to Washington.
  Passenger Mitchell Katz posted a video of delivery man Jim Leary walking up to the train Sunday evening as it sat on the tracks. People on board were getting restless after being left without access to food or water during the long delay and eventually some passengers came up with the idea of ordering a pizza, Katz said.
  Leary, a driver
  
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• Six Weeks Into Fantasy Baseball Season, It’s Time To Drop Struggling Draft Picks

  15-05-2017 18:55
  By Sam McPherson
  It happens every spring: Fantasy baseball owners pick a sure-thing player in the draft, and that player has the worst season of his career. Or, team owners gamble on a risky player, hoping to beat the others in the league to the punch—and that risk fails miserably.
  As Major League Baseball enters its seventh week of regular-season play, it’s time to assess which of your beloved draft picks is failing this season and accept it now before a player (or multiple players,
  
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• Gary Russell Jr.: My Hand Speed, Punching Power, Boxing IQ Are Why I Will Win

  15-05-2017 18:23
  Ryan Mayer
  WBC featherweight champion “Mr.” Gary Russell Jr. comes from a boxing family. Trained by his father, Gary Russell Sr., alongside his three brothers (all also named Gary), Russell quickly proved a force to be reckoned with. In 2005, he became the first fighter to win the United States and Golden Gloves titles before the age of 17. He faced some adversity in having to leave the Beijing Olympics in 2008 after an unsuccessful weight cut, but since turning pro has rolled up a 2
  
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• First Lady: Barron To Attend Private Episcopal School In MD

  15-05-2017 18:20
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump announced Monday that her son, Barron, will attend a private Episcopal school in Maryland, beginning this fall.
  The announcement answered one of the lingering questions surrounding the first family’s unusual living arrangement. Mrs. Trump and 11-year-old Barron have been living at Trump Tower in New York since Donald Trump took office in January, while the president has lived at the White House.
  Trump has said his wife and youngest child wil
  
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• Being Drunk Doesn’t Change Your Personality, Study Finds

  15-05-2017 17:48
  CBS Local – Blaming last night’s actions or decisions on excessive alcohol consumption is commonplace and a moderately forgivable offense. However, there isn’t much science to back up this conventional wisdom. Booze doesn’t alter your personality, it simply exaggerates it, according to a study published in Clinical Psychological Science.
  In the study, 156 participants were studied. Some were given non-alcoholic drinks and others were given drinks desig
  
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• Bush crash closes SB I-95 north of Baltimore; NB lanes reopen - WTOP

  15-05-2017 17:05
  
  Bush crash closes SB I-95 north of Baltimore; NB lanes reopen
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  WASHINGTON — A serious crash involving a commuter bus that has shut down southbound Interstate 95 in Harford County, Maryland, which is north of Baltimore. Susquehanna Hose Company, which provides fire service for the City of Havre De Grace, ...and more »
  
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• 5-15-17: PNC High School Lacrosse Monday Morning Match-Up

  15-05-2017 16:39
  
  ESPN lacrosse announcer and voice of High School Lacrosse Booker Corrigan joins our CBS Radio morning shows for a feature called the PNC High School Lacrosse Monday Morning Match-Up.
  It’s a match up and wrap up! It’s rivalry day. Some teams are still hunting…and some are being hunted themselves.https://cbsbaltimore.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/aircheck_pnc_monmornmatchup_5-15-17_wjzfm.mp3 
  To hear the full report from Mix 106.5 listen below:
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• NFL To Debut ‘Safest Helmet In Football’ Next Season

  15-05-2017 16:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Player safety has become one of the biggest issues for the NFL in recent years.
  According to Inc.com, 25 NFL teams purchased the new ZERO1 helmet from the Seattle-based startup company Vicis and will distribute them in practices this spring.
  The ZERO1 helmets feature an impact-absorbing layer that “consists of columns of filaments that move omni-directionally and can respond to impacts from any angle and any location.” This will help to better c
  
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• In Game Against Md. Farm Team, Tebow Has 1st RBIs In Nearly A Month

  15-05-2017 16:22
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tim Tebow drove in his first runs in nearly a month with two RBIs in the Columbia Fireflies’ road-win against the Delmarva (Maryland) Shorebirds.
  The former NFL quarterback has 11 RBIs on the season with the New York Mets Single A affiliate, but also has struck out 31 times. Weather wreaked havoc during the Fireflies road trip this week with games cancelled or postponed at Delmarva and at the Lakewood (New Jersey) BlueClaws.
  Still, Columbia went 4-0 this with Te
  
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• Charter Bus Overturns On I-95 SB, Major Delays Near Havre De Grace

  15-05-2017 15:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A major accident involving an overturned charter bus on southbound I-95 in Harford County.
  It happened near exit 89 in Havre de Grace.
  Maryland State Police troopers, along with first responders, are on the scene.
  This story will be updated as more details become available.
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• Man, 32, shot dead in southern Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2017 15:53
  
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  Man, 32, shot dead in southern Baltimore
  Baltimore Sun
  A 32-year-old man is dead after being shot multiple times in the Brooklyn area of South Baltimore, city police said Monday. The shooting took place just before 1 a.m. Monday in the 1000 block of Washburn Avenue, police said. Tomez Lee, of the 3800 ...
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• Monday, May 15, 2017

  15-05-2017 15:41
  
  Manic Monday at Pimlico Race Course!Linh and Marty Have Coffee With jazz musician Kayla Waters.
  
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• Police: Woman Carjacked, Assaulted By Man She Hit With Car

  15-05-2017 15:16
  
  CLAY, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a central New York man has been charged with carjacking a woman’s vehicle and sexually assaulting her after she struck him as he walked across a road.
  The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office says a 36-year-old from neighboring Oswego County was making a turn in the town of Clay last Thursday afternoon when she hit a pedestrian at an intersection.
  Deputies say the man jumped into the back seat of her vehicle, claimed he was armed and demanded money
  
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• Pasadena Man Found Guilty Of Second Degree Murder

  15-05-2017 15:09
  
  ANNAPOLIS, MD – A Pasadena man faces up to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of Second Degree Murder.
  An Anne Arundel County jury found 28-year old Joseph Soule guilty in connection to a murder back in May of 2014.
  On May 12, Police found the body of Christie Pelland at the Medical Arts Building in Glen Burnie, where she worked as an overnight cleaner. Officials say she had been stabbed 66 times and cut an additional 20 times.
  Prosecutors say in the week’s prior to her
  
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• 5 homes around Baltimore for under $300K - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2017 14:46
  
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  5 homes around Baltimore for under $300K
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  An historic home with 18-inch stone walls, a bungalow one block from the bay, a six-bedroom home in Baltimore, a swanky Canton condo and a completely remodeled cottage in North Baltimore. These homes might sound like a series of listings on a ...
  
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• ‘Dr Phil’ To Air Interview With Aaron Hernandez’s Fiancee

  15-05-2017 14:25
  
  BOSTON (AP) — The fiancee of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez is speaking out publicly for the first time.
  A two-part interview with Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez is scheduled to air on the “Dr. Phil ” show on Monday and Tuesday.
  In excerpts already released, Jenkins-Hernandez tells host Dr. Phillip McGraw that she does not think that Hernandez’s death in his prison cell on April 19 was a suicide, as authorities have ruled.
  She says he was upbeat in their last telephone con
  
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• 1 Adult, 1 Child Hurt in Baltimore Rowhouse Fire - U.S. News & World Report

  15-05-2017 13:56
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  1 Adult, 1 Child Hurt in Baltimore Rowhouse Fire
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  Fire officials say an adult and a child have been taken to a hospital after a fire in a Baltimore rowhouse. | May 15, 2017, at 7:48 a.m.. MORE. LinkedIn · StumbleUpon · Google +; Cancel. 1 Adult, 1 Child Hurt in Baltimore Rowhouse Fire ...
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• Power Moves: Check out these hires around Baltimore - Technical.ly

  15-05-2017 13:50
  
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  Power Moves: Check out these hires around Baltimore
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  Power Moves is a column where we chart the comings and goings of talent across the region. Got a new hire, new gig or promotion? Email us. Columbia-based cybersecurity startup Bricata added a pair of executives to its team. Druce MacFarlane, who ...
  
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• Crownsville Home Destroyed In Overnight Fire

  15-05-2017 13:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)- Fire crews battled an overnight fire in Anne Arundel County Friday.
  The fire broke out in the 300 block of Hickory trail in Crownsville. Large flames were seen coming from the porch of the home.
  Photo Credit: Mike Hugg
  Firefighters from Anne Arundel and Annapolis departments were needed to put out the blaze. No injuries were reported.
  Photo Credit: Mike Hugg
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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• Torch-Wielding Group Protests Confederate Statue Removal

  15-05-2017 13:27
  
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A group that included a well-known white nationalist carried torches and chanted “you will not replace us” at a weekend protest in Virginia over plans to remove a monument of a Confederate general.
  The protesters on Saturday evening called on officials to halt the removal of a Gen. Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville and were swiftly condemned by the city’s mayor, who said the event appeared to hearken “back to the days of the KKK,&rd
  
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• Could Baltimore Host The 2019 NFL Draft? - Press Box

  15-05-2017 13:17
  
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  Could Baltimore Host The 2019 NFL Draft?
  Press Box
  Upon hearing the NFL was going to hold the entirety of this year's draft outdoors on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, my initial thought was something along the lines of "what a disaster." I attended the Live 8 concert and the Fourth of ...
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• Child And Adult Injured In East Baltimore House Fire

  15-05-2017 13:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – An adult and child were taken to the hospital this morning after a house fire in East Baltimore.
  Fire crews responded to the 3300 block of McElderry Street around 5 am for reports of a fire. There they found flames coming from the two story residence. Two neighboring homes were also damaged during the fire.Units rspd to 3300blk McElderry St. @5am for fire frm 2-story occupied dwelling. 1 adt & 1 child transported @MayorPugh50 @ChiefNilesRFord
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• Ravens Review: Terrance West powers to the house - Baltimore Beatdown

  15-05-2017 13:00
  
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  Ravens Review: Terrance West powers to the house
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  Welcome to Baltimore Beatdown's newest series, Ravens' Review. Each week I will be writing about and breaking down at least one big play from the Ravens' 2016 season. These big plays can be touchdowns, turnovers, sacks, long gains or interceptions.
  
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• US Lacrosse in line for property tax credit from Baltimore County - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2017 11:01
  
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  US Lacrosse in line for property tax credit from Baltimore County
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  Construction is expected to start this spring on a new U.S. Lacrosse complex in Sparks. (Handout photo courtesy Rubeling & Associates). Pamela WoodContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. US Lacrosse, the national governing body for the popular and ...
  
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• Jeter’s No 2 Retired By Yanks; Monument Park Plaque Unveiled

  15-05-2017 09:23
  NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter held a microphone and spoke without notes to the crowd that filled sold-out Yankee Stadium. His No. 2, the last of the single digit pinstripes, had been retired and a plaque in his honor dedicated that will be placed in Monument Park alongside tributes to Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Berra and the rest of the team’s greats.”There isn’t a person or player I would trade places with that’s playing now or ever,” he told the fans.
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• ‘Deadwood’ Actor Powers Boothe Dies At 68

  15-05-2017 09:14
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Powers Boothe, the character actor known for his villain roles in TV’s “Deadwood,” and in the movies “Tombstone,” ”Sin City” and “The Avengers,” has died. He was 68.
  Boothe’s publicist says he died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles Sunday.
  Beau Bridges tweeted the news and called him “a dear friend, great actor, devoted father and husband.”
  The veteran actor won an Emmy award in 1980 for p
  
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• Community Comes Together After Noose Found Outside School

  15-05-2017 05:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The community of Crofton is fighting back after a noose was found hanging at a school.
  On Sunday, the group “Crofton Is King” decided to spread kindness by chalking the walkway of the school.
  Parents, children, and neighbors grabbed some chalk and hit the sidewalk at Crofton Middle School.
  “I knew we had to do something,” said Kristen Caminit. “And so when a mom of a student here at Crofton Middle [School] reached out to me and said, ‘W
  
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• How To Find The Best Memorial Day Sales

  15-05-2017 05:02
  
  By Deborah Flomberg
  Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, and so is the unofficial start to the summer season. As everyone heads out to enjoy the day, retailers from coast to coast are also preparing to bring out out their best deals to help attract new customers during those long, slower retail months. It’s a great chance to get the best deals on everything form mattresses and furniture to clothing, housewares and more – as long as you know where to look. Start early and you can plan
  
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• 5 Things To Do This Memorial Day

  15-05-2017 05:00
  
  By Deborah Flomberg
  Memorial Day may be the unofficial start to the summer season, but it’s also a time to remember those who have given their lives while serving in the armed forces. The holiday dates back to 1868, but is still celebrated today across the country in many different ways. It’s a great opportunity to teach your family about American history, the importance of supporting the troops, and how we can help to honor those that have passed.
  Of course, since the holiday f
  
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• Tips For Beating Memorial Day Weekend Traffic

  15-05-2017 04:58
  
  By Deborah Flomberg
  Memorial Day is the start of the summer season, which means everyone will be out of the house, finding different ways to celebrate the day with their families. Of course, that also means the dreaded traffic jams, the congested streets and the headaches that come from being stuck in a hot car for hours on end. Don’t let the stress of traffic ruin your holiday. There are a few things you can do to plan for Memorial Day traffic to keep your spirits high and to make th
  
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• Miss District Of Columbia Wins 2017 Edition Of Miss USA

  15-05-2017 04:34
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — The District of Columbia has won back-to-back Miss USA titles.
  Kara McCullough, a 25-year-old chemist working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, was crowned Sunday during the event that took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on the Las Vegas Strip. She will go on to compete on the Miss Universe contest.
  The runner-up was Miss New Jersey Chhavi Verg, a student at Rutgers University studying marketing and Spanish. The second runner-up was Miss Minnesota Me
  
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