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• Rep. Cummings Drafts White House Subpoena Proposal

  21-05-2017 23:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Members of key congressional committees are pledging to proceed with aggressive investigations into Russia’s meddling into the U.S. presidential elections, including why former FBI director James Comey was fired from his job.
  Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings wants to subpoena any notes of meetings between Comey and the president.
  In a statement, Congressman Cummings said:
  “The White House is obstructing our investigation on the Oversight Committee, coverin
  
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• Estrada Fans 12 As Blue Jays Beat Orioles 3-1 To Avoid Sweep

  21-05-2017 22:44
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Marco Estrada matched his career high with 12 strikeouts, Devon Travis hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the sloppy Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
  Travis connected in the first inning off Wade Miley (1-2) following a two-out error and a single. Those three unearned runs turned out to be enough to provide last-place Toronto with its second win in nine games against the Orioles this season.
  Estrada (3-2) allowed one run, five hit
  
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• Graduates Walk Out On Pence At Notre Dame Commencement

  21-05-2017 20:49
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Dozens of graduates and family members silently stood and walked out Sunday as Vice President Mike Pence began his address at Notre Dame’s commencement ceremony.
  Pence, the former governor of Indiana, was invited to speak after Notre Dame students and faculty protested the prospect of President Donald Trump being invited to become the seventh U.S. president to give the commencement address.
  Pence spoke briefly of Trump, praising his speech to the leaders of 50
  
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• Suspect Arrested In Early Morning Fatal Stabbing

  21-05-2017 20:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing early Sunday morning in Wicomico County.
  Latoya B. Elzey, 26, faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.
  Maryland State Police reports Elzey was arrested in the death of 41-year-old Migail B. Hunter, whose body is being sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy.
  Police say Hunter was stabb
  
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• Biden: It’s Time For America To Regain Unity And Purpose

  21-05-2017 19:02
  
  WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden is offering assurances that the country’s current divisiveness brought on by a presidential election that “churned up some of the ugliest realities” of American life will be temporary.
  Biden spoke Sunday to graduates at Maine’s Colby College, urging them to resist the impulse to throw up their hands after an election that played to society’s “baser instincts.”
  The Democrat who served two term
  
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• Pair Accused Of Stealing Hearse, Dumping Body Inside

  21-05-2017 18:03
  
  BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Police in Texas have arrested two people for allegedly stealing a hearse from outside a fast-food restaurant and dumping a body that was inside.
  Bryan police say the hearse was recovered Friday a few hours after the driver stopped at a restaurant and left the hearse unattended. The body and the gurney it was on were dumped along a rural road a few miles from the restaurant.
  Officers on the lookout for the hearse saw it in Brazos County and stopped it.
  Police say a man a
  
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• Gervonta Davis Defends Title, Remains Undefeated With TKO

  21-05-2017 17:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gervonta Davis retains his International Boxing Federation junior lightweight title after defeating Liam Walsh with a third-round TKO in London.
  This was Davis’ first title defense, and the Baltimore native remained undefeated (19-0, 18 KOs) with Saturday’s win.
  Davis entered the ring in London to the song “Beat It”, along with promoter Floyd Mayweather.
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• Authorities Searching For Man Accused Of Hitting Trooper With Car

  21-05-2017 17:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police is searching for a man accused of assaulting a trooper with his vehicle, then trying to hit the trooper again.
  Anthony Jason Schmidtman, 35, reportedly assaulted a trooper with his vehicle while trying to get away.
  The incident began just after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, when a trooper noticed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Wawa located in the 3700 block of Washington Blvd. in Halethorpe
  The trooper noticed drug paraphernalia in the
  
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• Holocaust Survivor Gets High School Diploma In US

  21-05-2017 16:37
  
  PLYMOUTH, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota woman who survived the Holocaust received her high school diploma more than seven decades after the Nazis robbed her of the privilege.
  Esther Begam was 11 years old in 1942 when Germany invaded her native Poland and she was forced to work, first in a Jewish ghetto, then in a forced labor camp. Wayzata High School in the Minneapolis suburb of Plymouth presented Begam with a diploma this month, KARE-TV reported. The 88-year-old grabbed her blue graduat
  
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• Letters Show Hernandez Asked To Move, Share Cell In Prison

  21-05-2017 16:28
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Five letters authenticated by state officials show Aaron Hernandez asked prison officials to share a cell with inmates he described as close friends.
  In a June 2015 letter, Hernandez asks to be moved to another part of prison where he says he has no enemies and to “celly up” with another inmate.
  Hernandez wrote in a similar letter that he and an inmate “are very close and have been since the streets.” He says the inmate is “like a real brother.&r
  
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• Student Arrested For Deadly Stabbing At UMD College Park

  21-05-2017 15:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a Bowie State University student on the University of Maryland College Park campus early Saturday morning.
  Sean Christopher Urbanski faces charges of first and second-degree murder, and first-degree assault for the deadly stabbing.
  RELATED: Bowie State Student Fatally Stabbed At UMD College Park
  University of Maryland Police Department report the stabbing happened just after 3 a.m. on S
  
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• Sunday, May 21, 2017

  21-05-2017 15:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Symphony Decorators’ Show House
   
  Brigance Brigade Fundraiser
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• On Time: May 21, 2017

  21-05-2017 15:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Summer Learning
   
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  National Kidney Foundation Of Maryland
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• US Refuses To Add Sailors’ Names To Vietnam Memorial

  21-05-2017 14:56
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Pentagon has refused a long-standing request to add the names of 74 U.S. sailors who died in a 1969 ship collision to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
  The USS Frank E. Evans was participating in a nighttime training exercise in the South China Sea when it turned into the path of an Australian aircraft carrier and was split in half. The World War II-era destroyer’s stern section stayed afloat while the bow section sank.
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• Digest (May 20): Terps draw fourth seed for Big Ten tournament - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 05:42 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Digest (May 20): Terps draw fourth seed for Big Ten tournament
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  The Big Ten Conference announced its tournament bracket Saturday, with Nebraska claiming its first Big Ten championship title and earning the No. 1 seed in the tournament. The Huskers clinched the outright Big Ten championship with a victory at Penn ...and more »
  
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• Jill P. Carter looks to carry out father's mission in Baltimore civil rights role - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 05:39 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Jill P. Carter looks to carry out father's mission in Baltimore civil rights role
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  Jill P. Carter, Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Wage Enforcement, talks about her father and the new direction for the Civilian Review Board. (Barbara Haddock Taylor, Baltimore Sun video). Luke BroadwaterContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. In ...
  
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• Woman Arrested For Involvement In Viral Video Of Two Girls Fighting

  21-05-2017 05:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman has been arrested after a video circulated on social media went viral of two teen girls fighting in a school parking lot in Glen Burnie.
  Anne Arundel County Police say they responded to an address in Glen Burnie in regard to an assault that occurred after school hours near Cromwell Elementary School.
  Police say officers learned that two young girls agreed to meet at the location to fight. In the video, the two can be seen in the video hitting and punchin
  
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• Castillo Leads Orioles Past Blue Jays 7-5 - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  21-05-2017 05:17 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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  BALTIMORE (AP) — Welington Castillo hit a go-ahead home run for the second consecutive game to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 on Saturday night at sold out Camden Yards. The Orioles improved to 15-3 at home — the best ...
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• Castillo Leads Orioles Past Blue Jays 7-5

  21-05-2017 05:17
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Welington Castillo hit a go-ahead home run for the second consecutive game to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 on Saturday night at sold out Camden Yards.
  The Orioles improved to 15-3 at home — the best mark in the majors — and can complete a three-game sweep Sunday. Baltimore took over first place in the American League East by a half-game over the New York Yankees, who lost to Tampa Bay earlier Saturday.
  Jose Bautista had given Toront
  
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• Baltimore's Gervonta Davis holds on to IBF crown with third-round knockout of Liam Walsh - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 05:09 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Baltimore's Gervonta Davis holds on to IBF crown with third-round knockout of Liam Walsh
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  Browse photos of Baltimore's Gervonta Davis' victory over Liam Walsh by technical knockout in Saturday's IBF super featherweight title bout in London. From Sun staff reports. Baltimore's Gervonta Davis successfully defended his International Boxing ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore 4-H expo brings an urban vibe to a rural pillar - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 04:57 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Not an oink or a moo could be heard as Baltimore's 4-H program gathered Saturday for its annual expo just blocks from Mondawmin Mall. About the closest to a rural feel at the event at Baltimore City Community College was a booth selling products by ...and more »
  
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• Fans Thankful To See ‘Greatest Show On Earth’ A Final Time

  21-05-2017 04:35
  
  UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — For some circus fans Saturday, it was a chance to say goodbye to beloved childhood memories. For others, it was a bucket list fulfillment.
  Lions, tigers and clowns, no more. Oh my. It’s curtains for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
  This weekend, the most famous American circus ends its 146-year reign as one of the world’s biggest big tops.
  Ringling’s parent company, Feld Entertainment, announced in January it would take its fina
  
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• After attending race growing up, Baltimore-raised owner Seth Klarman soaking in Preakness victory - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 03:43 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  After attending race growing up, Baltimore-raised owner Seth Klarman soaking in Preakness victory
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  Seth Klarman has made a career as a hedge fund manager — and more than a billion dollars, according to Forbes Magazine — by investing in undervalued assets. It was the same approach he took when he became the majority owner of Cloud Computing.
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• 8 Injured After Plane Clips LA Airport Truck

  21-05-2017 03:20
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight people were injured Saturday after an Aeromexico flight clipped an airport utility truck, flipping it over, shortly after landing at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.
  The Boeing 737 was taxiing to an arrival gate when it collided with a utility truck carrying eight people, fire and airport officials said.
  “It clipped a service truck,” said Rob Pedregon, a Los Angeles Airport Police spokesman. “They had already landed and were ta
  
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• 'The Keepers' recap, Episode 1: Who killed Sister Cathy? - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 03:08 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  'The Keepers' recap, Episode 1: Who killed Sister Cathy?
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  From “Making a Murderer” to “Serial,” True crime buffs have enjoyed an embarrassment of riches in the streaming age. If you're fascinated by unsolved cases, you've got a wide selection from which to choose — a selection that just got a little larger ...and more »
  
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• Police pull body from Inner Harbor waters near National Aquarium - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 02:46 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Police pull body from Inner Harbor waters near National Aquarium
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  A crowd gathers Saturday evening as police recover a body from the Inner harbor near the National Aquarium. (Justin Fenton / Baltimore Sun). Scott DanceContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Baltimore police pulled a decomposing body from waters next to ...
  
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• Joe Biden Delivers Commencement Speech At Morgan State University

  21-05-2017 02:33
  BALTIMORE(WJZ)– Former Vice President Joe Biden delivered a fiery keynote address to graduating Morgan State University students Saturday.
  The ceremony highlighted the university’s 150th year.
  More than 1,200 students received bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees during the commencement.
  Biden urged students to never give up during his speech at Hughes Stadium.
  “Don’t tell me you can’t do it, don’t tell me we cannot fully, totally succeed and i
  
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• Two killed in crashes in northern Baltimore, Anne Arundel counties - Fox Baltimore

  21-05-2017 02:30 via foxbaltimore.com
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  Two killed in crashes in northern Baltimore, Anne Arundel counties
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  BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Two fatal vehicle crashes were reported in the greater Baltimore area on Friday and Saturday. A male driver died in a single-car crash Saturday afternoon in northern Baltimore County, in the Hampstead area near Prettyboy Reservoir, ...and more »
  
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• Occupants Abandon Car After Striking MTA Bus; Ran Red Light

  21-05-2017 02:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Occupants of a Cadillac abandoned the car Saturday after striking an MTA bus after running a red light, according to MTA officials.
  Officials say the bus was traveling south on St. Paul Street at North Avenue when it was struck in the rear on the right side.
  Sixteen passengers on the MTA bus and the driver were hospitalized.
  This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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• 27-year-old man shot Saturday in Southwest Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 01:56 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  27-year-old man shot Saturday in Southwest Baltimore
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  Police say a man who walked into a Baltimore hospital Saturday afternoon with a bullet wound in his abdomen was shot in the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood. Police said they believe the shooting occurred in the 500 block of S. Bentalou St. in Southwest ...
  
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• 13-1 Shot Cloud Computing Springs Upset In Preakness

  21-05-2017 01:52
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Cloud Computing caught Classic Empire in the final strides Saturday to win the Preakness by a head.
  The 13-1 long shot was one of five fresh horses in the race that didn’t run two weeks ago in the Kentucky Derby.
  Derby winner Always Dreaming and Classic Empire dueled for most of the race before Classic Empire stuck his nose in front midway on the far turn. It looked as if Classic Empire would go on to win, but Cloud Computing ran him down on the outside.
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• Children in Baltimore to get free exams, dental work - Fox Baltimore

  21-05-2017 01:48 via foxbaltimore.com
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  BALTIMORE (AP) -- Children in Baltimore will get free dental work that includes exams, emergency care and tooth extractions. The Sharing Smiles event will take place on Sunday on Baltimore's west side. Children under the age of 18 who are uninsured or ...and more »
  
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• Weather Blog: Mostly Cloudy

  21-05-2017 01:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Band of low level moisture will persist over the region Sunday keeping it cloudy and relatively cool. Highs around 70.
  Things will change Sunday night as a cold front reaches the Appalachians forcing the cloud wedge to weaken but a line of showers/isolated thunderstorms to move through the area. Severe threat will be very low with this front as it will be coming through at night after a day with very little heating.
  Precipitation chances will continue Monday as the cold fr
  
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• In a Pimlico tradition, Preakness draws a stable of politicians - Baltimore Sun

  21-05-2017 01:04 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  In a Pimlico tradition, Preakness draws a stable of politicians
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  If you follow the trail of stylish women's hats and goofy men's shorts on Preakness Day at Pimlico, sooner or later you're likely to run into politicians. Elected officials, would-be office-holders and retired politicos flocked Saturday to Old Hilltop ...
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• Phelps Says He Has No Plans To Return To Competition

  21-05-2017 00:34
  By ANDREW SELIGMAN, AP Sports Writer
  CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Phelps pumped his right fist upon completing the final leg for the winning relay team ahead of Australian great Grant Hackett on Saturday.
  It was another golden moment for the winningest Olympic athlete in history, though don’t expect to see him competing on the world’s biggest stage again.
  Phelps all but slammed the door on another return after leaving it ever-so slightly ajar in an interview with the Associated
  
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• Speed and Red Light Cameras Return to Baltimore - Afro American

  21-05-2017 00:15 via afro.com
  
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  Speed and Red Light Cameras Return to Baltimore
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  Baltimore City officials announced Wednesday that a speed and red light camera program will return by the end of the month. But in a much smaller version than the program that was taken offline more than three years ago. The prior program had more than ...
  
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• Aberdeen Proving Grounds Celebrates 100 Years Of Service

  21-05-2017 00:15
  
  Aberdeen, Md. (WJZ)– Aberdeen Proving Ground hosted an event for the local community to see their military tools in action during their centennial celebration.
  Resident got a rare, up close and personal look at our Army’s weapons.
  “It was really entertaining,” Brenden Holloway said.
  “Every time it shot it would go off the wheels, and land back down, I thought that was pretty cool,” Brenon Waterfield said.
  “Wanted to celebrate that wit
  
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• Aberdeen Proving Ground Celebrates 100 Years Of Service

  21-05-2017 00:15
  
  Aberdeen, Md. (WJZ)– Aberdeen Proving Ground hosted an event for the local community to see their military tools in action during their centennial celebration.
  Resident got a rare, up close and personal look at our Army’s weapons.
  “It was really entertaining,” Brenden Holloway said.
  “Every time it shot it would go off the wheels, and land back down, I thought that was pretty cool,” Brenon Waterfield said.
  “Wanted to celebrate that wit
  
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