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• Police Seek Driver In Baltimore Co. Hit And Run That Killed Bicyclist - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  20-06-2017 23:56 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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  Police Seek Driver In Baltimore Co. Hit And Run That Killed Bicyclist
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The search is on for the driver who police say hit a 20-year-old cyclist and left him to die in the middle of a Towson road. 20-year-old Aaron Michael Laciny, who recently graduated from Baltimore City Community College, was ...
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• Debate Heats Up Over Teaching Climate Change In US Schools

  20-06-2017 23:31
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The struggle over what American students learn about global warming is heating up as conservative lawmakers, climate change doubters and others attempt to push rejected or debunked theories into the classroom.
  An overwhelming majority of climate scientists say manmade emissions drive global warming, but there’s no such consensus among educators over how climate change and its causes should be taught.
  Several U.S. states recently considered measures allowing or r
  
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• CBS News Poll: President Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low

  20-06-2017 23:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– President Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit a new low according to a new CBS News poll.
  Americans also believe that he’s been criticized more than recent presidents.
  President Trump said it himself: today’s political climate is beyond anything he’s ever seen.
  A CBS News poll shows the president’s approval rating is down to 36 percent, 57 percent of Americans polled disapprove of the job he’s doing.
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• Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Center Epitomizes Resilience During Abolitionist Movement

  20-06-2017 23:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– It took 5 years from when ground was broken until the new Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Center opened on the Eastern Shore.
  “Her resilience she always got knocked down so many times but she always got back up,” says Angela Crenshaw with the Harriett Tubman Underground Railroad Visitors Center. “So she had to know outdoor survival.”
  Tubman was born into slavery, as a child and worked in brutal conditions. That became a life saver at 27 whe
  
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• Gubernatorial candidates say state could do more to help Baltimore - WBAL Baltimore

  20-06-2017 23:11 via wbaltv.com
  
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  Gubernatorial candidates say state could do more to help Baltimore
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  Two declared challengers to Gov. Larry Hogan addressed a dominant and intractable issue in Baltimore: violent crime. Advertisement. Should the state be doing more to help? The Democratic field in the governor's race next year is likely to grow. Ben ...
  
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• Group looking to open video-rental store in Baltimore surpasses Kickstarter goal - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  20-06-2017 23:11 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Group looking to open video-rental store in Baltimore surpasses Kickstarter goal
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  A group of video enthusiasts entitled Baltimore Video Collective — BVC, for short — have vowed to open a membership-based video-rental store in the North Howard Street building that once housed Reptilian Records. There, they will feature an extensive ...
  
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• Md. State Police Investigating Fatal Tractor Trailer Crash In Mt. Airy

  20-06-2017 22:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police say a car driver has died after being involved in a serious crash with a tractor-trailer.
  Maryland State Police say the motorist, who was driving a Pontiac, crossed in front of the tractor trailer but was then hit by the trailer.
  The driver of the Pontiac died at the scene. The victim has not yet been identified.The tractor driver is 42-year-old Michael Garner of Churchill, Md. Investigators say Garner has non-life-threatening injuries.
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• Body Of Sailor Killed In Navy Ship Crash Due To Arrive Home

  20-06-2017 22:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The body of a Baltimore County sailor who died at sea is due to be brought home Tuesday evening.
  24-year-old Personnel Specialist First Class Xavier Alec Martin was one of the sailors killed when a cargo ship collided the USS Fitzgerald off the coast of Japan over the weekend.
  The dignified transfer is due to take place at Dover Air Force base.
  The Halethorpe sailor’s father described him to WJZ as a “total gentleman and a beautiful child.”
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• Siblings sue MTA following bus engine explosion last year - Baltimore Sun

  20-06-2017 22:40 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Siblings sue MTA following bus engine explosion last year
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  A pair of siblings in Northeast Baltimore are suing the Maryland Transit Administration, seeking $30,000 in medical expenses for injuries they said they sustained when the engine of a bus they were riding exploded in October, their attorney said Tuesday.
  
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• Baltimore City Council adopts resolution asking state to stop Clayworks sale - Baltimore Sun

  20-06-2017 22:39 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Baltimore City Council adopts resolution asking state to stop Clayworks sale
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  “For the purpose of requesting that the Governor of Maryland, and the Members of the Board of Public Works of Maryland, reject the proposed sale of two buildings owned by Baltimore Clayworks at 5706 and 5707 Smith Avenue in the Mt. Washington ...
  
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• Ravens’ Coach Greg Roman Is ‘Fine-Tuning’ The Run Game

  20-06-2017 21:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As soon as the Baltimore Ravens’ 2016 season ended in 8-8, the team began discussing their plans for the upcoming 2017 season, which would prioritize the running game.
  During the off season the Ravens hired veteran offensive coach Greg Roman as the senior offensive assistant and tight ends coach.
  RELATED: Ravens Hire Greg Roman To Help Improve ‘Run Game’ 
  Roman has dismissed the notion that the Ravens are “overhauling&rdquo
  
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• Baltimore health officials 'rationing' naloxone - EMS1.com

  20-06-2017 21:57 via ems1.com
  
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  BALTIMORE — Health officials said Baltimore is running low on naloxone due to the growing amount of overdoses. Dr. Leana Wen, the city's health commissioner, said the health department needs funding for more supplies since the demand has jumped ...
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• Brussels Station Explosion Being Treated As Terror Attack

  20-06-2017 21:49
  BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian authorities say soldiers “neutralized” a person at a main Brussels train station amid media reports of explosion-like noises there.
  Federal prosecutor Eric Van der Sypt said soldiers “neutralized” a suspect at the Central Station immediately after a small explosion there on Tuesday night and “we do not know if the man is still alive or that he is dead.”
  Van der Sypt added that “this incident is considered as a terrorist atta
  
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• Maryland Man Arrested On Child Porn Charge

  20-06-2017 21:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland man has been arrested after authorities report he was in possession of child pornography.
  49-year-old Daniel Schimming is charged with one count of possession of child pornography.
  Authorities say a Harford County Child Advocacy Center investigation led to the charges against Schimming, after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
  A search warrant was executed at Schimming’s home, and he was reportedl
  
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• Struggling Giraffe in Maryland Gets Plasma From Ohio Donor

  20-06-2017 21:17
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A struggling newborn giraffe in Maryland has received a plasma transfusion from a giraffe in Ohio.
  The Maryland Zoo says in a statement that the male giraffe, born on June 15, wasn’t nursing. Zookeepers were giving the unnamed calf colostrum supplements to get antibodies normally provided by mother’s milk.
  But zoo officials say the calf was still not getting enough antibodies and needed a plasma transfusion from an adult giraffe.
  On Friday, two Maryland zoo off
  
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• New Technology Coming To Help Make MARC Trains Safer

  20-06-2017 21:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Technology that can reduce train accidents is coming to Maryland’s commuter rail system, and it’s designed to take over when humans make mistakes.
  MARC is on a roll.
  Ridership on Maryland’s commuter rail system is up, and protecting those passengers is about to ramp up with positive train control.
  “Positive train control, or PTC, is like the air traffic control system for trains,” said Erich Kolig, with MTA. “What it does
  
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• Council president pitches Baltimore to White House as good choice for pilot programs - Baltimore Sun

  20-06-2017 21:04 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Council president pitches Baltimore to White House as good choice for pilot programs
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  Baltimore City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young met with a senior adviser to President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday, pitching the city as a place where the administration could pilot programs designed to help struggling cities. "My mouth and my ...and more »
  
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• Column: Relaxed rail regulations are key to the Port's success - Baltimore Business Journal

  20-06-2017 20:52 via bizjournals.com
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  Column: Relaxed rail regulations are key to the Port's success
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  The Port of Baltimore is busier than ever before, bringing major benefits to Maryland consumers and driving the state's economy. But this success could be threatened if regulators place unnecessary new rules on freight railroads — one of the Port's ...
  
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• Grade 'A' Student Night At Aquarium This Week - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  20-06-2017 20:45 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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  Grade 'A' Student Night At Aquarium This Week
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Grade “A” Student Night is coming up this week at the National Aquarium to honor stellar students in the Baltimore area. The first of two Grade “A” Student Nights is Thursday, June 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is the first year that the ...
  
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• Grade ‘A’ Student Night At Aquarium This Week

  20-06-2017 20:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Grade “A” Student Night is coming up this week at the National Aquarium to honor stellar students in the Baltimore area.
  The first of two Grade “A” Student Nights is Thursday, June 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is the first year that the aquarium has expanded to two nights instead of one. The second night will be Thursday, June 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
  Grade A Student Nights are for all Baltimore-area students (including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, a
  
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• Davis 'surprised' Baltimore not among cities to receive federal crime funding - WBAL Baltimore

  20-06-2017 20:35 via wbaltv.com
  
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  Davis 'surprised' Baltimore not among cities to receive federal crime funding
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  The department will help local authorities study crime patterns and create specially tailored plans to reduce gang and gun violence, he said. Federal authorities will help cities find "data-driven, evidence-based strategies" that can be measured overtime.
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• Maryland State Trooper Hospitalized After Being Hit By Drunk Driver

  20-06-2017 20:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland State Police trooper was hospitalized after being hit by a drunk driver Monday night.
  Michael Osley has been charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, negligent driving, and other traffic related violations. He was not injured in the wreck.
  Police say the incident happened just before 8 p.m., near Route 665 and Riva Rd., as the trooper was on the ramp to get onto eastbound Riva Rd.
  That’s when Osley, driving a red 2006 Hon
  
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• Giraffe Calf Born At Maryland Zoo Receives Plasma Transfusion - Patch.com

  20-06-2017 20:23 via patch.com
  
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  Giraffe Calf Born At Maryland Zoo Receives Plasma Transfusion
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  The Maryland Zoo's newest baby giraffe received assistance from Ohio to help jump-start his immune system. By Elizabeth Janney (Patch Staff) - Updated June 20, 2017 2:26 pm ET. Giraffe Calf Born At Maryland Zoo Receives Plasma Transfusion.
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• Summer Meal Program Offering Meals For Children In Need

  20-06-2017 20:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Just as learning does not end when school is let out for the summer, neither does a child’s need for good nutrition.
  The summer food service program provides free, nutritious breakfast and lunch to help children in low-income areas get the nutrition they need.
  Click here for the sites where children can get free meals for breakfast and lunch.
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• Police Arrest 16-Year-Old For Robbery And Assault

  20-06-2017 20:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police say a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery and assault on June 9, 2017, at the 300 block of E. Baltimore Street.
  Police say Quanel Randle of the 2600 block of Kirk Avenue is the second suspect arrested for the incident.
  Randle has been charged as an adult with robbery, 1st-degree assault, and 2nd-degree assault, police say.
  Investigators also add that they were able to identify Randle as a suspect based
  
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• Guide To Baltimore’s Best 2017 Independence Day Events

  20-06-2017 20:00
  
  By Joel FurchesIndependence Day is a time when people celebrate the birth of the United States of America. Where are the best parades and fireworks spectaculars near you? If you happen to live in or around Baltimore, we have some excellent recommendations for you. Check out any of the following really enjoy yourself while also showing pride in your nation this 4th of July.
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• Police: Man Drowns Rescuing 3 Children From River

  20-06-2017 19:19
  
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Police say a 19-year-old man drowned while trying to save three children from the Arkansas River.
  Crawford County Sheriff Ron Brown says Erik Rene Santiago-Antanio’s body was found Sunday in Van Buren, about 125 miles northwest of Little Rock.
  Brown says Santiago-Antanio was fishing Saturday evening when two 14-year-old girls and a 10-year-old boy who were with him began to have difficulties swimming against the strong river current.
  Santiago-Antanio, of Fort
  
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• Comcast plans to start offering gigabit internet service in Baltimore - Technical.ly Baltimore

  20-06-2017 19:02 via technical.ly
  
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  Comcast plans to start offering gigabit internet service in Baltimore
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  It's an upgrade of residential speeds, the company said. The service will start rolling out this summer. Comcast plans to start offering gigabit internet service in Baltimore. By Stephen Babcock / reporter. RELATED ARTICLES. 1. Maryland delegate's move ...and more »
  
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• Comcast plans to start offering gigabit internet service in Baltimore - Technical.ly

  20-06-2017 19:02 via technical.ly
  
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  Comcast plans to start offering gigabit internet service in Baltimore
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  It's an upgrade of residential speeds, the company said. The service will start rolling out this summer. Comcast plans to start offering gigabit internet service in Baltimore. By Stephen Babcock / reporter. RELATED ARTICLES. 1. Maryland delegate's move ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore needs more cops on the street - Baltimore Sun

  20-06-2017 19:00 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Baltimore needs more cops on the street
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  Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Kevin Davis comments on the six killings that occurred from late Monday night, June 12, into early Tuesday morning, June 13. (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun). It was with some satisfaction that I read the Sun ...and more »
  
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• Instacart is expanding its presence in Baltimore - Technical.ly Baltimore

  20-06-2017 18:46 via technical.ly
  
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  Instacart is expanding its presence in Baltimore
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  The news of Amazon's much-talked-about deal to acquire Whole Foods last week led to all kinds of questions about what that meant for food delivery. Instacart, which connects shoppers that gather an order and deliver it to users, was among the companies ...
  
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• Instacart is expanding its presence in Baltimore - Technical.ly

  20-06-2017 18:45 via technical.ly
  
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  The news of Amazon's much-talked-about deal to acquire Whole Foods last week led to all kinds of questions about what that meant for food delivery. Instacart, which connects shoppers that gather an order and deliver it to users, was among the companies ...
  
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• Mattel Releases Ken Dolls With New Body Types, Skin Tones, Hairstyles

  20-06-2017 18:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — More than a year after Mattel started making its iconic Barbie with more diverse body types, it’s doing the same for her main man, Ken.
  The “Next Gen Ken” line is made in “broad,” “slim” and “original” body types, the toy company said Tuesday, plus new hairstyles including cornrows and a man bun, and new skin tones.Our new Fashionistas feature even more skin tones, eye colors, and hairstyles. https://t.co/aZAerR32nU #T
  
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• Man, 53, dies after shooting in east Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  20-06-2017 18:42 via foxbaltimore.com
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  BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Police say a 53-year-old man has died after being shot in the head in east Baltimore Tuesday morning. Officers found the man on Ellsworth Street near N. Broadway shortly before 12:30 a.m. suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, ...
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• Baltimore needs a sustainable plan for stopping violence - Baltimore Sun

  20-06-2017 18:41 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Kevin Davis comments on the six killings that occurred from late Monday night, June 12, into early Tuesday morning, June 13. (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun). We don't know whether Police Commissioner Kevin ...and more »
  
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• John Legend Postpones MD Show Due To Illness

  20-06-2017 18:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — John Legend was slated to perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Tuesday, June 20, but has postponed the show due to illness.
  The singer wrote a note to his fans on his Facebook page, “I’ve gotten sick and need a few days to recover and rest my voice. We are postponing the shows at Merriweather Post in Maryland and BB&T Pavilion in Camden. We will announce the new dates very soon.”
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• John Legend Announces New Concert Date After Postponing Show Due To Illness

  20-06-2017 18:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Singer John Legend has announced a new date after postponing his scheduled appearance at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Tuesday night.
  Legend wrote on social media that concert has now been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 27.Once again, my apologies for postponing this week's shows.We have also postponed Foxwoods. Here are the new dates! pic.twitter.com/ojF5TLnBrf
  — John Legend (@johnlegend) June 20, 2017
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• No Charges After 3-Week-Old Girl Killed By Dog

  20-06-2017 18:33
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor says no charges will be brought after a 3-week-old girl was fatally attacked by a dog at a home in western Michigan while briefly left unattended.
  Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced the update Monday, calling the May 25 attack on Susannah Murray in Grand Rapids a “horrible tragedy for the family.” She died the next morning at a hospital.
  Authorities say there were three dogs in the home and the sleeping girl was left in the liv
  
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• John Legend postpones tonight's Merriweather Post Pavilion show - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  20-06-2017 18:31 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  John Legend, photographed here performing in Las Vegas last month, postponed his Merriweather Post Pavilion concert due to illness on Tuesday. (Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP). Wesley CaseContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Scheduled to perform tonight ...
  
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• Woman At Center Of Ocean City Toplessness Fight Hires Civil Rights Lawyer

  20-06-2017 18:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The Maryland woman who kicked off the Ocean City toplessness debate when she contacted the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s office about the legality of it last year has hired a lawyer.
  Chelsea Covington, a national advocate for the “topfreedom” movement, is now represented by Pennsylvania-based civil rights lawyer Devon M. Jacob, of the Jacob Litigation firm in Mechanicsburg.
  After Convington contacted Worcester County AG Beau Oglesby last year,
  
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• Baltimore Not Among 12 Cities To Receive Justice Department Aid To Lower Crime

  20-06-2017 18:02
  BETHESDA, Md. (AP/WJZ) — The Justice Department says it’s aiding 12 U.S. cities to decrease violent crime, but Baltimore is not on the list.
  The department said Tuesday it will help local authorities study crime patterns and develop plans to reduce violence. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says officials will find “data-driven, evidence-based strategies” that can be measured over time.
  The cities are: Birmingham, Alabama; Indianapolis, Indiana; Memphis, Tennessee; Toledo,
  
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• US Coroner Investigating Death Of Student Freed From N Korea

  20-06-2017 17:55
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — A coroner’s office in Ohio is investigating the death of a 22-year-old college student who died less than a week after his return to the U.S. after nearly a year and a half in North Korean detention, a spokesman said Tuesday.
  The spokesman for Hamilton County Coroner Dr. Lakshmi Sammaraco said the office “accepted the case” of Otto Warmbier, who died Monday in a Cincinnati hospital. Justin Weber told The Associated Press a press conference is expected la
  
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• Orioles Gulf Coast League Season Opens On June 27

  20-06-2017 17:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles Gulf Coast League (GCL) team will play its first home game of the 2017 season at the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Tuesday, June 27, at 12:00 p.m. against the GCL Twins. The GCL, which includes 17 teams, gives recently drafted or signed players their first experience in professional baseball.
  The Orioles are scheduled to play 30 GCL home games between June 27 and September 1. The games are open to the public at no cost. Parking is free and located in the East Lo
  
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• 1 Death At EDM Festival, Medical Treatment Soars

  20-06-2017 17:27
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — One man died and medical calls soared at the venue that hosted the Electric Daisy Carnival outside Las Vegas over the weekend, when a heat wave bringing triple-digit temperatures began to move through the area, officials said Monday. Authorities have not yet determined the man’s cause of death.
  Nearly 1,100 people sought medical help during the three days of the largest music festival in North America, which began Friday evening at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, south
  
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• Roger Goodell, Players Embrace The Newly “Relaxed” Celebration Rules

  20-06-2017 17:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Back in March, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was considering how to continue “balancing sportsmanship, avoiding taunting and trying to allow players the ability to express themselves in an exuberant way to celebrate.”
  Last month, the NFL and Goodell ultimately decided that the players can and will have a little more leeway to celebrate after a touchdown.
  RELATED:NFL Will Allow Group, Prop Touchdown Celebrations In 2017
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• Baltimore City Council Votes To Uphold Paris Climate Agreement - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  20-06-2017 17:02 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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  Baltimore City Council Votes To Uphold Paris Climate Agreement
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — At their meeting on Monday, the Baltimore City Council voted to support the Paris Climate Agreement. Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen introduced the resolution, which was co-sponsored by fourteen other members of the council.
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• Baltimore City Council Votes To Uphold Paris Climate Agreement

  20-06-2017 17:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — At their meeting on Monday, the Baltimore City Council voted to support the Paris Climate Agreement.
  Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen introduced the resolution, which was co-sponsored by fourteen other members of the council.
  The resolution was adopted during Monday night’s meeting by a unanimous vote.
  Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced he was withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement.
  The resolution states, “the recent d
  
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• It’s So Hot In The Southwest That Planes Can’t Take Off

  20-06-2017 16:54
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Airlines canceled flights in Phoenix and doctors urged people to be careful around concrete, playground equipment and vehicle interiors Monday as a punishing heat wave threatens to bring temperatures approaching 120 degrees to parts of the Southwestern U.S.
  Arizona is seeing the most stifling temperatures, but the wrath of the heat wave is being felt across Nevada and California as well. Las Vegas was forecast to hit 117 (47 Celsius) on Tuesday on the first day of summer, an
  
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• Tillman Looks For First Win Since May 7

  20-06-2017 16:42
  
  By GracenoteThe surging Cleveland Indians have ripped off six consecutive victories and look to remain perfect on their road trip when they continue a four-game series at the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. Fresh off a four-game sweep in Minnesota, the American League Central-leading Indians pounded Baltimore 12-0 in the series opener.
  Jose Ramirez is a blistering 19-for-33 during a streak of seven straight multiple-hit games and set a club record with at least one double in his seventh con
  
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• Sterling Brown: My Life As An NBA Draft Prospect

  20-06-2017 16:30
  
  The 2017 NBA Draft is set for Thursday, June 22nd. As the stars of the college game get ready to find out where they will begin their NBA journey, CBS Local Sports’ “My Life As” series will give them an opportunity to talk about how they got to this point and what they expect from the future in their own words.
  Today, we hear from SMU senior guard Sterling Brown. Brown spent all four seasons with the Mustangs and improved each season posting a career high 13.4 PPG 6.5
  
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