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• Group from West Baltimore's Sandtown neighborhood faces federal charges in 10 killings - Baltimore Sun

  07-07-2017 23:52
  
  Group from West Baltimore's Sandtown neighborhood faces federal charges in 10 killings
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  Reporter Justin Fenton on the group of men from West Baltimore have been charged in federal court with being part of a violent organization that committed 10 murders. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun video). Justin FentonContact ReporterThe Baltimore ...and more »
  
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• Group from West Baltimore's Sandtown neighborhood faces federal ... - Baltimore Sun

  07-07-2017 23:52
  
  Group from West Baltimore's Sandtown neighborhood faces federal ...
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  A group of men based in West Baltimore's Sandtown neighborhood have been indicted in U.S. District Court with being part of a criminal organization that.and more »
  
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• Howard County Latest In Maryland To Get Bikeshare Program

  07-07-2017 23:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With almost every major city in the U.S. having a bikeshare network, the idea is spreading to the suburbs.
  Now, you can grab a bike to go in Howard County.
  If it seems like you are seeing more bikes on the road, you are.
  Federal statistics show that over the past 15 years, the number of bike commuters has increased by more 100 percent.
  One reason is infrastructure. Bike lanes are now well marked in cities, and now, in our region, there are miles of dedicated bik
  
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• Phelps: After Struggle With Depression, Rehab: ‘I… Rebuilt Myself’

  07-07-2017 22:56
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —He’s the greatest Olympian of all time, and he’s speaking out for a second time about his struggle with depression.
  Michael Phelps first talked about his depression on National Children’s Health Awareness Day.He and fellow Olympic swimmer Allison Schmitt decided to go public with their struggles to help others feel less alone.Now, he says he’s talking about it again because it’s extremely important to him.
  He says nothing in his incredible swi
  
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• Funeral Held For Local Navy Sailor Killed On USS Fitzgerald

  07-07-2017 22:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A funeral was held Friday for the Maryland sailor killed on the USS Fitzgerald last month.
  Friends and family came together to honor local hero Xavier Martin, who made the ultimate sacrifice. He was among the seven sailors killed aboard a navy destroyer when it collided with a cargo ship off the coast of japan in June.
  The cause of the USS Fitzgerald crash remains under investigation.
  RELATED: Father Recalls Final Call Home From Maryland Sailor Killed On Navy Destroy
  
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• Baltimore Sun plans to close City Paper - Baltimore City Paper - Baltimore City Paper (blog)

  07-07-2017 22:39
  
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  The Baltimore Sun Media Group plans to close City Paper later this year. No official end date has been announced for the alt-weekly, now in its 40th year.
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• Stolen Construction Tool Containing Radioactive Material Recovered

  07-07-2017 22:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A construction tool that contained radioactive material has been recovered after it was stolen last week in Prince George’s County.
  The Troxler Model 3440 portable moisture density gauge was reported missing from a highway project site last week.
  It is used for measuring the density of soil at construction sites, and contains small amounts of cesium-137 and americium-241, according to the Maryland Department of Environment.
  It was found on a residenti
  
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• Best Advice For Coaches When Dealing With Trash Talking

  07-07-2017 22:18
  By Mark G. McLaughlin
  Coaching kids’ sports has its rewards but also its challenges, and dealing with trash talk is one of the most difficult of the latter. Players and their parents and friends sometimes get carried away in the heat of the moment. If the opposing team scores a goal or, worse, fouls or appears to foul one of their team’s players, that can often spark some very crass, rude or at-best unfriendly comments. These can be directed at the opposing coach, the opposing player
  
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• What’s Happening To The Orioles Halfway Through The Season?

  07-07-2017 22:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — What started as a promising season with a terrific 22-10 start, has turned into a troublesome tale for the struggling Baltimore Orioles.
  The Orioles have a record of 40-45 heading into the the All-Star break and are currently 8 games out of first place in the American League East behind the front-running Boston Red Sox, but even so, the Wild Card is still on the horizon.
  RELATED: Is The Orioles Glass Half Full Or All Empty?
  The two main issues facing the Or
  
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• Bobby Dickerson Says All-Star Schoop Is ‘One Of The Best People I Know’

  07-07-2017 22:09
  Orioles third base coach Bobby Dickerson joined Scott and Jeremy to talk about Jonathan Schoop being named to the All-Star team.
  Dickerson was the one to give the good news to Schoop. He said, “It was nice knowing where this kid has come from…it was really nice to give good news.”
  Dickerson talks about how Schoop has grown into “a monster out there” and how he helps Schoop keep his focus. He said Schoop has a lot of maturity.
  Schoop spends his money on th
  
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• Nutrition For Youth Sports: What Parents Need To Know

  07-07-2017 22:06
  
  By Alaina Brandenburger
  Children who play sports have different nutritional needs than those who are more sedentary. Different foods can help replenish nutrients and help your children perform at their best. Conversely, improper nutrition can wear children down and hamper their performance on the field. If your children play sports, follow these nutritional guidelines to help them maintain proper health and peak performance.
  Count Calories
  Most children have a higher metabolism than adults, and
  
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• Md. HS Band Director Pleads Guilty To Having Sex With Student

  07-07-2017 21:56
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The band director at a Maryland high school has pleaded guilty to charges related to him having a sexual relationship with a student.
  57-year-old Wilbur Jesse Hildebrand Jr. pleaded guilty to three counts of fourth-degree sex offense, according to Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams.
  He faces up to three years in prison. His sentencing is set for September 6.
  Hildebrand, who was the director of Severna Park High School’s jazz band, reportedly b
  
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• Effective Ways For Parents To Communicate With Youth Sports Coaches

  07-07-2017 21:56
  
  By Alaina Brandenburger
  Youth sports have long been popular extra-curricular activities for many families. Not only do sports such as soccer, gymnastics, baseball, volleyball and others allow children to get a healthy dose of physical activity, but they also build social skills, demonstrate teamwork and teach kids how to deal with pressure. When you enroll your children in sports programs, you will likely be communicating with their coach on a regular basis. By communicating effectively with coa
  
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• Keys To Keeping Your Young Athletes Focused

  07-07-2017 21:41
  By Gary Schwind
  So you’ve signed up to coach youth sports. That’s a good thing, but don’t expect it to be easy just because you’re not coaching a professional team. Youth sports poses an entirely different set of challenges. One of those challenges is keeping your players focused – particularly if you’re coaching a younger age group. It’s not unusual to see players sit down in the middle of a game, or look for bugs, or to do something that looks like yog
  
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• 5 Ways To Be An Awesome Sports Parent

  07-07-2017 21:34
  
   By Mark G. McLaughlin
  There are great sports parents and there are awful sports parents. Being the latter is so easy it almost seems to be the default setting.  Being the former, however, really isn’t very hard. Good sports parents show up at games, don’t make a scene and don’t nag the kids or the coaches. Most importantly, win or lose, they remember that after all it is just a game, and one that is more about having fun than scoring points. Here are five of the best
  
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• DeRay McKesson Named In Suit Filed Against ‘Black Lives Matter’

  07-07-2017 21:27
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A federal lawsuit accuses Black Lives Matter and several movement leaders of inciting violence that led to a gunman’s deadly ambush of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge last summer.
  DeRay Mckesson, a Baltimore activist who also serves a role with Baltimore City Public Schools, and four other Black Lives Matter leaders are named as defendants in the suit filed Friday on behalf of one of the officers wounded in the July 17 attack by a black military vetera
  
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• Ways To Be An Awesome Youth Sports Coach

  07-07-2017 21:07
  By Gary Schwind
  When you think about great coaches in professional sports, you probably think about those with a great career record who have won a lot of championships. However, coaching youth sports is an entirely different beast, and the things that make a great professional sports coach aren’t the same qualities that make for a great youth sports coach. If you’re coaching youth sports, here are some ways you can be more effective.
  Be Patient
  No matter what sport or age group you
  
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• $10K Reward Offered For Info In AA Co. Double Murder

  07-07-2017 21:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —After a man and a woman were found shot to death in Shady Side June 1 and more than a month has passed without an arrest, Anne Arundel County Police are offering a $10,000 reward for information.
  Police discovered 48-year-old Leslie Michael Smith and 44-year-old Linda Lynn McKenzie in the area of Scott Town Road and Nick Road around 12:30 a.m.
  They were in a relationship and lived together on a house boat in the Rock Hold Creek area, investigators say.
  Several patrol offic
  
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• After Dry Rain Delay, Nationals Fans Threaten To Switch Loyalty To Orioles

  07-07-2017 20:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) —The Washington Nationals told their fans to expect water Thursday night, and after three hours of waiting under storm-less skies, they finally delivered.
  The Nationals delayed their series opener against the Atlanta Braves for 3 hours, 5 minutes despite negligible rain. It showered for about 15 minutes.
  Atlanta eventually beat Washington 5-2 when play resumed. The game ended at 1:20 a.m.
  “For 15 minutes of rain, that’s unbelievable,” Nationals starter
  
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• Former Federal Officer Gets 4 Life Sentences For 2016 Shooting Rampage

  07-07-2017 19:56
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A former federal officer charged in the killings of three people in a two-day shooting rampage in May 2016 will serve four consecutive life sentences.
  Eulalio Tordil, 63, learned his fate today after pleading guilty in April to to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two strangers he shot in Montgomery County while running from police, the day after killing his estranged wife in a Prince George’s County school parking lot.
  Tordil also pleaded guilty in
  
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• Amtrak Service Resumes After BWI Suspicious Package Investigation

  07-07-2017 19:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Amtrak service has resumed between Baltimore and D.C. after it was delayed for a time due to a suspicious package investigation at the BWI airport station.Amtrak Northeast had announced this morning that it was holding traffic on all trains south of BWI. Buses into the station were also stopped.
  For a short while, there was robot on the tracks at the station.
  This story will be updated as more details become available.
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• Arrest made in stabbing after Fourth of July fireworks in downtown Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  07-07-2017 18:56
  
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  Arrest made in stabbing after Fourth of July fireworks in downtown Baltimore
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  Matai Lyons, 18, was charged Friday in the stabbing of a 19-year-old man after the July 4 fireworks in downtown Baltimore. The victim was injured at the intersection of Fayette and Howard streets around 10:45 p.m., police said. (Courtesy Baltimore ...
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• Teen Arrested In Baltimore 4th Of July Stabbing Following Fireworks

  07-07-2017 18:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A teen has been arrested in connection with the downtown Baltimore stabbing on Independence Day.
  It was around 10:45 p.m. when officers found a stabbing victim at the intersection of Fayette Street and Howard Street.The victim, a 19-year old man, was transported to an area hospital for treatment.Now, 18-year-old Matai Lyons has been arrested. A warrant was issued for his arrest charging him with attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, second degree assault, a
  
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• BWI Amtrak Station Shut Down For Suspicious Package Investigation

  07-07-2017 18:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There is a robot on the tracks at the AMTRAK station at BWI airport, which is shut down for a suspicious package investigation.
  Amtrak Northeast says it is holding traffic on all trains south of BWI. Customers may experience delays of up to 30 minutes.
  Buses into the station are also stopped until further notice.
  This story will be updated as more details become available.
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• Keidel: Is Aaron Rodgers The NFL’s Greatest QB Talent Ever?

  07-07-2017 18:16
  
  By Jason Keidel
  I found a fun piece on ProFootballTalk last night — a quick, statistical montage that really had more heft than intended.
  It noted that Green Bay Packer Aaron Rodgers is very close to tossing the 300th touchdown pass of his NFL career. Not shocking, of course, as Rodgers has been very good for quite some time.
  The shocking part was the fine print. And it speaks to why Rodgers is the QB nonpareil, why he’s not only the best quarterback in today’s NFL, but arguabl
  
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• Study: Cities With Large Black Populations Rely More On Fines For Revenue

  07-07-2017 18:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)— Electing more black people to local government can prevent police from disproportionately ticketing black communities, according to a new study.
  Cities with larger black populations rely more heavily on fines and court fees for revenue, the study says.
  Analyzing data from more than 9,000 cities, researchers discovered that the average collection was about $8 per person for all cities that obtain at least some revenue from fines and fees. But that figure rose to as hig
  
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• There Are Numerous Questions Surrounding Ravens Tight Ends

  07-07-2017 17:57
  Baltimore Ravens Columnist John Eisenberg talks with Ed and Rob about the tight end issues and defensive backfield problems.
  Eisenberg recently wrote an article called “Making Sense of Ravens’ Tight End Situation” as he breaks down what’s going on with the position. A few months ago the Ravens had more tight ends than they needed and now they’re down to four.
  Benjamin Watson, Nick Boyle, Crockett Gillmore and Maxx William
  
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• Laurel Woman Charged With Human Trafficking Of Teen Girl

  07-07-2017 17:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A third person has been charged with human trafficking after a Howard County Police investigation revealed that three suspects were working together to force a 16-year-old girl into prostitution.
  Jessica Lynn Smitherman, 31, of Brooklyn Bridge Road in Laurel, was involved in a case that occurred in late May and early June, police say.
  Andre Lamar Russell, 28, of Dulwick Court in Laurel, and Heather Lynn Harding, 23, of Woodbine Roadin Woodbine were previously arrested and
  
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• Mario Lopez On Candy Crush: “It Is Massive!”

  07-07-2017 17:42
  
  Candy Crush makes its CBS debut on Sunday, July 9th at 9/8c. The globally successful mobile game comes to life inside a giant arena with teams of two swiping their way to victory on larger-than-life interactive playing surfaces. Seasoned television personality Mario Lopez will serve as host while contestants battle it out over a $100,000 grand prize.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss caught up with Lopez to get the inside scoop on television’s sweetest game show.
  MW: Hey, good mo
  
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• 6 injured, 1 killed​ in shootings spanning hours in Baltimore - WBAL Baltimore

  07-07-2017 17:35
  
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  6 injured, 1 killed​ in shootings spanning hours in Baltimore
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  City police are investigating six shootings, five of which happened in less than two hours, Thursday night into Friday. Officers were called at 5:45 a.m. Friday to the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue where they found a man with gunshot wounds to the ...
  
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• Gonorrhea Becoming More Difficult To Treat With Antibiotics

  07-07-2017 16:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)— Gonorrhea is becoming more difficult to treat with antibiotics, and for some patients it’s become impossible, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
  Three forms of bacteria known as “superbugs,” that cannot be killed by the best available gonorrhea medicine, have been detected in Spain, France and Japan, according to the WHO.
  “The bacteria that cause gonorrhea are particularly smart,” said Teodora Wi, a human reproduction specialist for the
  
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• Report: Man Accused In Phylicia Barnes Murder Will Attempt To Block 3rd Trial

  07-07-2017 16:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A Maryland court ruled in April that Michael Maurice Johnson, the man accused of killing a North Carolina teen visiting Baltimore in 2010, could be tried again.
  Today, Johnson’s attorney says an appeal has been filed to the U.S. Supreme Court to block third trial, according to our media partners at The Baltimore Sun.
  Johnson remains free but will be placed on pretrial supervision, The Sun’s Justin Fenton reports. His trial date scheduled for March 2018.
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• Man Accused In Phylicia Barnes Murder Will Attempt To Block 3rd Trial

  07-07-2017 16:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A Maryland court ruled in April that Michael Maurice Johnson, the man accused of killing a North Carolina teen visiting Baltimore in 2010, could be tried again.
  Today, Johnson’s attorney says an appeal has been filed to the U.S. Supreme Court to block third trial, according to our media partners at The Baltimore Sun.
  Johnson remains free but will be placed on pretrial supervision, The Sun’s Justin Fenton reports. His trial date scheduled for March 2018.
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• 5 Most Memorable MLB All-Star Game Moments

  07-07-2017 16:39
  
  By Rich Arleo
  The 88th MLB All-Star Game is set to take place at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, July 11 (7:30 p.m. ET; FOX); and this time … it doesn’t count. For the first time since 2002, the All-Star Game will not determine home-field advantage in the World Series. What began as an experiment after the ’02 ASG ended in an 11-inning tie when both teams ran out of pitchers, the Midsummer Classic has helped the American League grab home-field in the Fall Classic in 11 of th
  
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• University of Maryland Seeing A Lot Of Recruits Committing

  07-07-2017 16:14
  
  Keith Cavanaugh from the Terrapin Times joins the show to discuss the heavy amount of recruits that are signing with the football and basketball teams for the University of Maryland. Find out why the optimism keeps growing at College Park.
  Maryland football had its 14th commit in the Class of 2018 with CB Noah Boykin. The Woodson High School (D.C.) product announced his decision Wednesday. He’ll join Woodson classmate Vincent Flythe III in the Terrapins’ secondary.&nbs
  
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• Garceau: Is The Orioles Glass Half Full Or All Empty?

  07-07-2017 15:53
  The Orioles are limping in their final series before the All-Star break having lost 6 of 7. Their 40-45 record has them tied with Toronto for last place in the A.L. East. They’ve gone 18-35 after their terrific 22-10 start so this hardly looks like a team poised for post-season play.
  The glass is empty and the 2017 season will be one to forget if the Orioles…
  Continue to carry a team ERA above 5 (5.07). The ERA ranks 29 among the 30 MLB teams only the Reds pitch worse. For a good st
  
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• Garceau: Is It Time For The Orioles To Consider Trading Machado?

  07-07-2017 15:53
  
  Manny Machado is having trouble finding his way this season. One of the game’s best is hitting .215 and at times, his hitting issues seem to invade his gold glove and desire on the base paths.
  So what does the Orioles brass do with the non-waiver trade deadline just 3 weeks away?
  Is it time to move a piece or two or three to help an organization that’s pitching poor on just about every level?
  Can the Orioles sign Manny Machado when his contract expires after the 2018 season, do
  
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• 19 AGs Sue DeVos For Delaying For-Profit College Rules

  07-07-2017 15:22
  
  (AP) – Democratic attorneys general from 18 states and the District of Columbia sued U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday over her decision to suspend rules that were meant to protect students from abuse by for-profit colleges.
  The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, says DeVos violated rule-making laws when she announced a June 14 decision to delay so-called borrower defense to repayment rules, which were finalized under President Barack Obama and scheduled to take
  
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• WEATHER BLOG: Weekend Looking Good As Humidity Fades

  07-07-2017 15:07
  
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  Hi Everyone!
  Yesterday we got quite a soaking. Generally speaking we received more rain than fell in all of June. Yep it was a dry month, and now nature has, (in her own way), begun to correct the deficit. As we mentioned yesterday, in this blog, that much needed rain will give way to a beautiful weekend. And the clearing forecast is on track!
  Humidity will SLOWLY begin to peel out of the area tonight. Tomorrow will still feel a bit humid but by tomorrow night, and Sunday, MUCH drier ai
  
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• Firefighters On Scene Of 2-Alarm Fire In Baltimore City

  07-07-2017 14:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – City firefighters are on the scene of a 2-alarm fire in Baltimore.Units still on scene of a 2-alarm in the 4300blk of Maine Ave. making #AgressiveAttacks #NoInjuries @MayorPugh50 @ChiefNilesRFord pic.twitter.com/yLuJtjLUGS
  — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) July 7, 2017
  Officials say the fire is in a 2-story vacant building in the 4300 block of Maine Avenue. No one was injured in the blaze.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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• Grins And Handshakes As Trump Encounters Putin For 1st Time

  07-07-2017 14:14
  HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — With broad grins and a warm handshake, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin warmed up for their historic encounter on Friday under the shadow of U.S. outrage about Russian election-meddling and nagging questions about potential Trump campaign collusion.
  Ahead of a formal, sit-down meeting, Trump and Putin were seen exchanging pleasantries as a leaders’ retreat got under way in Hamburg. As officials gathered around a table, Trump outstret
  
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• Funeral To Be Held For Local Navy Sailor Killed On USS Fitzgerald

  07-07-2017 13:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A funeral will be held today for the Maryland sailor killed on the USS Fitzgerald last month.
  Services for 24-year-old Personnel Specialist First Class Xavier Alec Martin are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at Vaughn C. Greene Randallstown Chapel located at 8728 Liberty Road in Randallstown.
  RELATED: Father Recalls Final Call Home From Maryland Sailor Killed On Navy Destroyer
  The Halethorpe native was among seven sailors killed when a cargo ship collided with the USS Fitzge
  
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• Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash On I-95

  07-07-2017 13:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal collision on Interstate 95 south of Mountain Road in Joppa.
  Police say 66-year-old Joseph Kapinos of Fallston lost control of his vehicle and struck the rear of a tractor trailer. Kapinos was transported to Upper Chesapeake hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
  The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured.
  Officials closed down the slow lane and adjacent shoulder as they investigated the crash.
  The investigation
  
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• Joan Lee, Wife Of Comics Legend Stan Lee, Dies At Age 93

  07-07-2017 11:28
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wife of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee died Thursday at age 93.Lee and his family released a statement saying Joan Lee died peacefully Thursday morning. The couple had been married 69 years.
  Lee’s longtime publicist Dawn Miller confirmed the statement’s authenticity when contacted by The Associated Press.
  No additional details were provided, and the statement requested privacy.
  Stan Lee co-created numerous Marvel Comics superheroes including Spider-Man, th
  
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• Amtrak Resumes Operations at NY Penn Station

  07-07-2017 11:22
  
  Baltimore (WJZ)– Amtrak has resumed regularly scheduled operations at New York Penn Station in time for this morning’s commute after a slow speed derailment with a NJ transit train last night.
  Customers can expect some minor congestion-related delays.
  Amtrak crews worked through the night to assess the damage to the infrastructure, thoroughly inspect the tracks and complete any necessary repairs.
  Amtrak passengers are encouraged to call 1-800-USA-RAIL for additional information.
  
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• Snake In A Substation: Critter Causes Power Outage For 4,000

  07-07-2017 08:23
  
  GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Utility officials say a snake caused a power outage that left more than 4,000 customers without electricity in northwestern South Carolina.
  Duke Energy spokesman Ryan Mosier told media outlets a snake that crawled into a substation disrupted service and left Greenville County residents in the dark about 5 a.m. Wednesday.
  It took about 90 minutes to completely restore service.
  Mosier says the utility constantly works to improve its barriers to prevent snakes, squirre
  
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• Escobar Leads Twins, Berrios To 6-4 Win Over Orioles

  07-07-2017 05:48
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eduardo Escobar’s two-run triple highlighted a six-run third inning as the Minnesota Twins rallied for 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
  Jose Berrios (8-2) gave up four runs and seven hits in six innings. Tyler Duffey, Taylor Rogers and Brandon Kintzler each pitched a scoreless inning with Kintzler getting his 23rd save.
  Escobar, Byron Buxton and Jason Castro each had two hits as Minnesota beat Baltimore for the fifth straight time dating back t
  
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• Trump’s Presidential Salary Donated To Help Maryland Battlefield Restoration

  07-07-2017 05:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Some presidential cash is coming to Maryland to help restore an historic battlefield.
  After vowing not to take the salary he earns as Commander-in-chief, President Donald Trump cut a check to Antietam Battlefield after his first quarter payday came through.
  That’s where WJZ’s Kimberly Eiten spoke with the National Park Service about what that sum of money — $73,333 — will go toward.
  Antietam is the site of America’s bloodiest single-day Civil
  
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• Md. Cyber Security Council Lists Recommendations To Stop Attacks

  07-07-2017 05:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Maryland’s top lawyer announces long-term recommendations aimed to fight back against online criminals. It’s part of ongoing efforts to stop attempts to swipe your personal information.
  Ava-joye Burnett explains the drastic moves being proposed are meant to protect businesses and the average citizen.
  Cyber attackers are becoming bolder when it comes to stealing your info, so the attorney general and a special Maryland Cybersecurity Council are tryin
  
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• Bolton Hill Cafe Closing, Made It Through Despite Crime Thanks To Community

  07-07-2017 05:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It appears to be shaping up to be a good year for shops and restaurants in Charm City. Even as one business closes, another is ready to take its place.
  George Solis shows us what’s behind the growth.
  Business owners say it’s a mixture of leadership and serious investors that are helping generate a lot of buzz, which in turn is translating into big bucks.
  Park Cafe and Coffee Bar was robbed five times earlier this year. But on Thursday, the popular spot in Bolt
  
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