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• Orioles Radio Recap: Hear Fred Manfra’s Last Calls

  04-06-2017 23:24
  
  The Orioles wrapped up a 4 game set Sunday against the Boston Red Sox looking to take 3 out of 4 games, but the Sox sent another ace to the mound in Chris Sale who was not perfect, but was good enough to win. Hear all the action from Sunday’s game including an interview with Manny Machado as well as Fred Manfra’s goodbyes 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 Hunt
  
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• Benintendi Hits 2 HRs To Help Red Sox Beat Orioles 7-3

  04-06-2017 23:21
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit two home runs, Chris Sale pitched six innings to earn his sixth straight win and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 Sunday for a split of the four-game series between AL East rivals.
  Boston broke a sixth-inning tie by scoring two unearned runs on a throwing error by catcher Francisco Pena, and Benintendi’s second homer made it 6-3 in the seventh.
  Benintendi also hit a solo shot in the third and singled in a run in the ninth. It wa
  
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• Boy Stuck In Claw Machine For Half Hour

  04-06-2017 23:12
  
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — There were some scary moments for a boy in Harford County after authorities say he got stuck in a toy claw machine.
  It happened Saturday night at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium.
  Authorities say the boy climbed through the game’s prize door Saturday night and could not get out.
  The child was trapped for about 30-minutes before the arcade machine owner arrived with a key to set him free.
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• June 4, 2017

  04-06-2017 22:50
  The Shark Exhibit At The National Aquarium
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• On Time: June 4, 2017

  04-06-2017 22:45
  
  Mercy Women’s Classic 5K
  Suited to Succeed
  Summer Reading For Kids At Baltimore County Public Library
  International Association of Black Triathletes Youth Triathalon
  
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• Teen Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash In Maryland

  04-06-2017 22:35
  
  WOODBINE, Md. (AP) — A teenager is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Maryland.
  Police in Howard County say the crash happened Sunday just before 4 a.m. in Woodbine.
  Police said in a statement that the driver of a 2000 Saturn was traveling southbound on Route 94 just south of Brittle Branch Way when the car left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a tree. Police say the driver of the car died at the scene.
  Police identified him as 19-year-old Pierce B. English of Germantown. Pol
  
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• Police: Maryland Man Crashed Motorcycle, Rode Home, Died

  04-06-2017 22:20
  
  MT. AIRY, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man rode his motorcycle home after a crash, but police say he died of his injuries before getting inside.
  Howard County Police say they were called Sunday morning to a residence in Mount Airy for a report of a man found dead outside the home. Police say an investigation revealed that the man was involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday night a little over a mile from his home. Police say investigators found evidence linking him to the scene of th
  
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• Trump Criticizes London Mayor After Latest Attack On City

  04-06-2017 21:25
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized London’s mayor after he sought to reassure residents about a stepped-up police presence on city streets following the third deadly attack there in the past three months, arguing on Twitter for leaders to “stop being politically correct” and focus on “security for our people.”
  The mayor’s spokesman said he was too busy to respond to Trump’s “ill-informed” tweet.
  In a series of
  
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• SpaceX Launches 1st Recycled Supply Ship

  04-06-2017 21:11
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched its first recycled cargo ship to the International Space Station on Saturday, yet another milestone in its bid to drive down flight costs.
  After a two-day delay caused by thunderstorms, the unmanned Falcon rocket blasted off carrying a Dragon capsule that made a station delivery nearly three years ago. When this refurbished Dragon reaches the orbiting lab on Monday, it will be the first returning craft since NASA’s now-retired shuttles.
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• What Else Curd It Be? Cheese Is Top Wisconsin Dairy Product

  04-06-2017 20:51
  
  MINERAL POINT, Wis. (AP) — It’s easily the cheesiest new law in Wisconsin.
  Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday signed a bill making cheese Wisconsin’s official dairy product.
  Walker surrounded himself with fourth grade students from Mineral Point Elementary School who were “udderly” dedicated to getting the recognition for cheese in “America’s Dairyland.”
  Students who lobbied for the new law wore T-shirts that showed a piece of yellow cheese inside the b
  
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• Baltimore Police React To Attack In London

  04-06-2017 18:35
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Following last night’s terrorist attack in London that have left several dead, including three attackers, Baltimore Police have released a statement on keeping Baltimore City safe.
  Baltimore City Police spokesman T.J. Smith says that Mayor Catherine Pugh and Police Commissioner Kevin Davis have spoken about this incident and are being kept updated on any new developments that could affect our region.
  Smith also says “Certain security measures, sweeps, and eval
  
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• Grande Returning To Stage Sunday For Manchester Benefit Show

  04-06-2017 18:05
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana Grande will return to the stage Sunday in Manchester, England, for a concert to raise money for victims of a suicide bombing that struck at the end of her last show nearly two weeks ago.
  Sunday’s “One Love Manchester” concert, to be held at the city’s Old Trafford cricket ground, comes the day after attackers targeted the heart of London, killing seven people. Authorities have said the attack started with a van plowing into pedestrians and the
  
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• UK Leader: Islamic Extremism Must Be Contained After Attack

  04-06-2017 15:55
  
  LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Theresa May Sunday called for tougher measures to fight Islamic extremism after attackers using a vehicle and knives killed seven people in a busy area of London and disrupted Britain’s election campaign just days before a nationwide vote.
  The assault unfolded — and ended — quickly, with police fatally shooting the three attackers within eight minutes. But the men had achieved their apparent goal of turning a balmy summer night in Britain&rsqu
  
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• 12 Arrested In London’s Night Of Terror; IS Claims Attack

  04-06-2017 15:55
  LONDON (AP) — British police arrested a dozen people Sunday in a widening terrorism investigation after attackers using a van and large knives turned a balmy evening of nightlife into a bloodbath and killed seven people in the heart of London. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility.
  Although the attackers were also dead, authorities raced to determine whether they had accomplices, and Prime Minister Theresa May warned that the country faced a new threat from copycat attacks.
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• Shootout For Soldiers 2017 – 06/20/17

  04-06-2017 14:25
  
  Shootout For Soldiers, a 24hour Lacrosse event benefiting American Veterans happens June 20th and 21st at Troy Park in Howard County.  This family friendly event includes games, music and food trucks.  Shoot Out For Soldiers is sponsored by Jiranek and Company LLC, Roland Roofing & Home Solutions, Passanante’s Home Food Services, Mt. Washington Tavern, Leaf Fitter and Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt.
  Registration is now open to men’s and women’s teams of all ages can si
  
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• Police Say 6 Victims, 3 Suspects Killed In London Assaults

  04-06-2017 05:30
  
  LONDON (AP) — Terrorism struck at the heart of London, police said Sunday, after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and witnesses told of men with large knives stabbing passersby at nearby Borough Market.
  Police said six people died and 20 were injured in the attacks, while police shot dead three suspects. The Metropolitan Police head of counter-terrorism, Mark Rowley, said police believe all of the attackers were killed, but investigations are underw
  
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• Vigil Held For 72-Year-Old Woman Struck By SUV & Trash Truck

  04-06-2017 05:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The family of a 72-year-old woman killed after being hit by a SUV then a trash truck in West Baltimore gathered for a vigil Saturday.
  Bernadine Williams’ family described her as a kind woman with a good heart.
  Family and friends lit candles at the spot where tragedy struck Wednesday afternoon.
  Police say Williams was killed and two others injured in the crash involving an SUV and a trash truck.
  Investigators say the SUV  struck the woman, throwing her into the o
  
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• Orioles Radio Recap: Orioles Fall to Price, Lose 5-2

  04-06-2017 05:09
  
  The Orioles looked to continue their winning ways Saturday against the Red Sox in a matchup of star starting pitchers, Dylan Bundy and David Price. Unfortunately the Red Sox ace was on his game holding the Orioles to just one run. Hear all the action from Saturday’s game and an interview with Wayne Kirby 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 @JimOriole
  
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• Price Earns 1st Win Of Season As Red Sox Beat Orioles 5-2

  04-06-2017 04:59
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — David Price took a three-hitter into the eighth inning to earn his first win of the season, Hanley Ramirez homered and drove in three runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Saturday night.
  Price (1-0) allowed one run over seven-plus innings in his second start since coming off the disabled list with a strained left elbow. After belatedly launching his 2017 season with an uneven outing against the White Sox on Monday, Price looked every bit like a fiv
  
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• Trump Filed For An Extension On His 2016 Tax Return

  04-06-2017 01:45
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has filed for an extension on his 2016 tax return, a White House official said Saturday.
  The official did not provide information on when Trump sought the extension or why. The official was not authorized to discuss the president’s taxes and insisted on anonymity.
  Tax Day this year was on April 18. The Internal Revenue Service allows individuals and businesses to apply for a six-month extension to get more time to file a return. An extension d
  
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• Bill Maher Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During HBO Show

  04-06-2017 01:14
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Maher apologized Saturday for using a racial slur to describe himself as a house slave during a live segment for his HBO talk show.
  Maher’s comment during his discussion with Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, was quickly and broadly criticized after it aired on the comedian’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” show Friday night.
  HBO said the remark was “completely inexcusable and tasteless” and the segment would not be re-aired.
  “Friday
  
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• Noose Found On Construction Site Near D.C. Elementary School, 6th In Recent Weeks

  04-06-2017 00:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A noose was found at a construction site in Southeast D.C., Thursday evening, according to D.C. police.
  RELATED: Noose Found At Smithsonian’s NMAAHC Continues Disturbing Trend
  Police said the noose was found around 5 p.m. at the construction site located at 2115 36th Place. The site is near Beers Elementary School.
  The rope that was tied in a noose was found by the front door.
  According to authorities, the project manager said the noose was not present
  
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• Murdered Baltimore Teen Remembered On Would-Be Graduation Day

  04-06-2017 00:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A murdered Baltimore teenager was remembered on his would-be graduation day.
  The shooting death of Victorious Swift is still unsolved, but police say they are closer than ever to finding their suspect.
  Saturday would have started the next chapter of Swift’s life.
  The 19-year-old was noticeably missing among his high school classmates on graduation day. It was the first class to graduate from the Baltimore Design School.
  Victorious’ chance to receive his diploma
  
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• Wear Orange Rally: Stopping Gun Violence In Maryland

  04-06-2017 00:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  A nationwide campaign has brought together families, lawmakers, and gun violence survivors, who are taking action to end gun violence.
  Tracey Leong has details on the third annual event that spread to Maryland to make our communities safer.
  RELATED: Wear Orange Rally: Stopping Gun Violence In Baltimore City
  More than 250 rallies, including one held in Columbia, are being held across the country, standing united to end gun violence.
  Sounding their horn
  
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• London Bridge: Police Responding To Incident Amid Reports Of Several Injuries

  04-06-2017 00:02
  
  BALTIMORE (CBS News)– British police are responding to an incident on the London Bridge amid reports of a vehicle slamming into pedestrians.
  BBC reporter Holly Jones, who was on the bridge, said she saw a speeding van veer onto the pavement, striking as many as six people.
  “We are dealing with an incident on #LondonBridge, when we have more information we will update this twitter feed,” the Metropolitan Police Department tweeted late Saturday.We are dealing with an incident on
  
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