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• Md. State Police Searching For Plane Down In Queen Anne’s Co.

  16-07-2017 23:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are searching for a small plane, following reports of a crash in Queen Anne’s County.
  The FAA is investigating.
  This story will be updated as details become available.
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• At Least 4 Dead In Flash Floods At Arizona Swimming Hole

  16-07-2017 21:38
  
  PAYSON, Ariz. (AP) — A rural fire chief says at least four people were found dead and about a dozen more are missing after flash flooding poured over a popular swimming area inside the Tonto National Forest in central Arizona.
  Water Wheel Fire and Medical District Fire Chief Ron Sattelmaier said more than a hundred people were in the Cold Springs swimming hole Saturday afternoon when a severe thunderstorm pounded down on a nearby remote area that had been burned over by a recent wildfire.
  
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• Flood Topples Statue At Iconic Fallingwater House

  16-07-2017 21:14
  
  MILL RUN, Pa. (AP) — An overflowing stream following heavy rain toppled a large bronze statue at architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater house in Pennsylvania, officials said.
  The flooding early Saturday from Bear Run, which flows beneath the National Historic Landmark in Fayette County, toppled a tree that hit a wall and apparently dislodged the “Mother and Child” statue from its place, said Director Lynda Waggoner, of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
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• Florida Driver Survives Crash When Metal Object Falls On Van

  16-07-2017 20:25
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has survived a harrowing drive after a large piece of scrap metal fell from a tractor-trailer and crushed his van.
  The Florida Highway Patrol says 36-year-old Jesus Armando Escobar of Orlando suffered only minor injuries on Saturday when the metal fell from an interstate overpass and landed on top of his Pontiac van, smashing the roof.
  The metal became loose when a truck lost control and struck a guardrail. The truck flipped over and caused the metal obje
  
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• New music? For Baltimore, yes, please. - Washington Post

  16-07-2017 20:21 via washingtonpost.com
  
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  New music? For Baltimore, yes, please.
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  Since taking the helm of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 10 years ago, music director Marin Alsop has continued to champion contemporary composers and their creations. By commissioning new works and performing them regularly, the maestra has also ...and more »
  
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• Rapper DMX Pleads Not Guilty To Dodging $1.7M Tax Debt

  16-07-2017 19:17
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper DMX walked free on Friday after pleading not guilty to what the Internal Revenue Service described as a brazen effort to evade $1.7 million in taxes, saying his faith and loyal fans would keep his career on track.
  “It’s allowed me to not be scared of the situation and face it head-on, you know what I’m saying?” the multi-platinum hip-hop artist, who’s real name is Earl Simmons, told reporters. “My life is in God’s hands.&rdqu
  
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• FBI: 'American League' bank robber caught after targeting Baltimore, DC, area - Fox Baltimore

  16-07-2017 18:38 via foxbaltimore.com
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  FBI: 'American League' bank robber caught after targeting Baltimore, DC, area
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  The FBI made the announcement July 14 but did not immediately release details of his identity. In each of the robberies, the suspect was wearing a black baseball hat with a Baltimore Orioles or New York Yankees logo and a sticker on the brim. He is ...
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• ‘War For The Planet Of The Apes’ Roars Past ‘Spider-Man’

  16-07-2017 17:59
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — “War for the Planet of the Apes” took down “Spider-Man: Homecoming” at the North American box office, opening with an estimated $56.5 million in ticket sales.
  Though some initially expected a closer race, “Spider-Man” dropped to second with $45.2 million after its No. 1 debut last weekend. Boosted by strong reviews, Fox’s “War for the Planet of the Apes” easily came out on top.
  That still put the third “Planet of t
  
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• Yankees VS Red Sox Goes To 16 Innings, Longest Game Since 1966

  16-07-2017 17:10
  
  BOSTON (AP) — In the long-storied history of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, this was among the longer ones — nearly six hours, more than 500 pitches.
  That is, if it’s officially over.
  Didi Gregorius lined a go-ahead single in the 16th inning and New York wound up winning 4-1 Saturday in a game Boston played under protest after a bizarre sequence on the bases. Not since 1966 had the Yankees and Red Sox gone so deep at Fenway Park.
  Matt Holliday hit a tying home run off Boston clos
  
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• From Small Crimes, Cousins Allegedly Move To Killing 4 Men

  16-07-2017 16:57
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two cousins charged in a gruesome crime spree that ended with police unearthing the bodies of four young men buried on a family farm started off committing small crimes.
  But authorities don’t know why the 20-year-old suspects escalated from offenses like break-ins and jewelry heists to allegedly killing their victims and burying them in two pits so deep beneath the ground that a backhoe and dozens of people were needed to sift through the dirt.
  Police found the mi
  
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• Sunday, July 16, 2017

  16-07-2017 16:19
  
  Corner Pastry and Miles That Matter 5K Run.
  
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• Weather Blog: Pleasant Sunday

  16-07-2017 16:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Weak high pressure over the Midwest will control the weather today. An upper level trough will affect the weather Monday and Tuesday. After another period of tranquil weather during the middle of the week, another cold front may approach the regionby the end of the week.
  Normal high & low: 88° & 67°
  Today
  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
  Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
  Tonight
  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
  South wind 3 t
  
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• Police Arrest Man Connected To Stealing More Than $34K Worth Of Property; Woman Also Arrested

  16-07-2017 15:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man suspected of stealing more than $34,000 worth of items since last month.
  On Friday around 7 a.m., officers arrested Aaron Carl Thomas, 23, from Westminster, for six incidents of burglaries, thefts and destruction of property in the area of the 200 block of Cranberry Road.
  Thomas and a woman, Melissa Ann Hartless, 25, allegedly broke into and have been living out of an abandoned town home on Alymer Court.
  Thomas was c
  
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• On Time: July 16, 2017

  16-07-2017 15:06
  
  The Office of Civil Rights.
  The NAACP Convention
  Artscape 2017.
   
  
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• The best Baltimore-area events this week: Artscape, Idina Menzel and The Who - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2017 15:02 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  The best Baltimore-area events this week: Artscape, Idina Menzel and The Who
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  For the 36th time, the nation's biggest free arts festival returns to Baltimore, with three days of music, performances, art and just about anything else arts related. Attractions include more than 150 artists, fashion designers and craftspeople, plus ...and more »
  
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• Police Search For Missing 12 Year Old; Could Cause Harm To Self

  16-07-2017 14:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl who they say could cause harm to herself.
  Officers say Alonna Alston was last seen Friday at her home in the 1700 block of Carswell Street.
  She is 5-foot-3 and weighs about 150 pounds.
  Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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• McConnell Delays Vote On Health Care After McCain Surgery

  16-07-2017 05:35
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he will delay consideration of health care legislation in the Senate, after Sen. John McCain’s announced absence following surgery left Republicans short of votes on their marquee legislation.
  McConnell’s announcement amounted to another setback for GOP efforts, promoted by President Donald Trump, to repeal and replace “Obamacare” after years of promises. McConnell issued his statement not long after Mc
  
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• Maryland Casinos Betting On Culinary Flair To Bring In Customers

  16-07-2017 05:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The Maryland gaming industry is flourishing.
  In June, the state’s six casinos generated $130.5 million dollars in revenue, which is a 40 percent jump from the same time last year.
  The gaming industry in Maryland is very competitive — so they are hoping to use the star power of their chefs to attract customers.
  Casinos are gambling on their celebrity chefs to boost their numbers.
  “We have a long standing partnership with Gordon, he has been operating Gordo
  
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• Maryland State Police Helicopter Airlifts Teen From Patapsco Park

  16-07-2017 05:18
  BALTIMORE(WJZ) — A 16-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after falling ill while participating in a youth program at Patapsco Valley State Park Friday.
  Maryland State Police say a helicopter crew assisted first responders from Baltimore County Fire and Rescue to get the teen medical attention.
  Maryland State Police say they responded to Patapsco Valley State Park after the ground rescue team encountered challenging conditions in their attempt to rescue the teen.
  Pilots were able t
  
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• Baltimore Civil Rights Activist Leaving City Schools Position

  16-07-2017 05:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson says he’s stepping down from his job at Baltimore City Public Schools.
  He has served as the school system’s chief human capital officer for more than a year. He helped lead city school’s staffing and oversaw retirement, health insurance, workers’ compensation and labor relations.
  Mckesson, a 32-year-old Baltimore native tells our media partner The Baltimore Sun his last day will be July 31.
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• Arrieta Beats Former Team, Pitches Cubs Over Orioles 10-3

  16-07-2017 05:03
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Making his first appearance at Camden Yards since he was traded by Baltimore four years ago, Jake Arrieta settled down after a wild start to hold the Orioles to four hits over 6 2/3 innings and lead the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 win Saturday night.
  Addison Russell homered for the second straight game, and Albert Almora and Anthony Rizzo also went deep for Chicago, which hit eight homers in winning the first two games of the series.
  Arrieta (9-7) walked three in the first two
  
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• Baltimore police investigating three Saturday evening shootings ... - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2017 04:38 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  A man was being treated for serious injuries following a shooting in Baltimore's Westport neighborhood Saturday evening. The incident was one of three ...and more »
  
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• Weather Blog: Clear and Sunny Sunday

  16-07-2017 04:34
  While most of Maryland saw a quiet first half of the weekend, that was not the case for folks near Kent Island.
  Just after 11:30 a.m., the Coast Guard reported a water spout near Love Point.
  The National Weather Service issued Tornado Warnings for several counties as the waterspout was so close to land.
  No damage was reported from the storm system.
  Skies will clear as we sleep with the sunshine and mid-60s greeting us Sunday morning.
  Afternoon temperatures will be right on target with our normal
  
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• Texas Police Capture Train Dragging Car Across Rail Road Tracks

  16-07-2017 03:53
  LA MARQUE, TX (WJZ) — A train in Texas drags a pinned SUV across the tracks, injuring two people trapped inside.
  Video from police body camera shows an officer at the scene. He was inside the car trying to get the people out when the train started moving. A fire truck alerted the conductor to stop.
  Police say the driver is in serious condition. The passenger’s injuries are non-life-threatening.
  Investigators say it appears the driver ignored the flashing lights Friday, went under the
  
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• Howard Co. Police Investigating Motorcycle Collision

  16-07-2017 03:52
  
  WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. (WJZ) — A man was seriously injured Saturday evening when his motorcycle collided with a car on southbound Rt 32.
  Howard County Police say they were called to Route 32 at Old Frederick Road at around 7:20 for reports of a crash.
  They say 58-year-old Kenneth Stalcup was riding on his motorcycle on southbound Route 32 when it struck a Honda CR-V, which was crossing the road at Old Frederick Road.
  Howard County Police say it appears the Honda had a green light at the time
  
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• Museum: John Waters Film Fest Hails Part Of Collector’s Gift

  16-07-2017 03:13
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Museum of Art is about to begin a John Waters film festival to celebrate a gift of photographs and a sculpture by the movie maker.
  Waters’ pieces include “Pig Latin,” a 6½-foot-long (2-meter) strip of photos showing eight movie scenes with a pig Latinized line from seven of them, starting with Marlon Brando in “On the Waterfront” and “I-way oulda-cay een-bay a-way ontender-cay.” Then the
  
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• Scientists say Conowingo dam no longer stopping pollution; Hogan seeks solutions - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2017 02:56 via baltimoresun.com
  
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  Scientists say Conowingo dam no longer stopping pollution; Hogan seeks solutions
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  Gov. Larry Hogan next month will seek a contractor to deal with sediment piled up behind the Conowingo dam, and his administration plans to deploy all the leverage it has to limit the pollution spilling into the Chesapeake Bay. Erin CoxContact ...and more »
  
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• Brazil Court Dismisses Ryan Lochte False Report Case

  16-07-2017 02:42
  
  SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian court has dismissed the criminal case against U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte, who had been charged with filing a false robbery report during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
  The court confirmed in a statement this week that it tossed out the case after determining that Lochte’s robbery claim made to NBC did not constitute the filing of a fake report, a crime punishable in Brazil by up to 18 months in prison.
  “We are pleased that the court has finally
  
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• Disney Fans Get Look At ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’

  16-07-2017 00:51
  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When it comes to Disney, they like to keep it in the family, whether it’s getting a football team’s worth of original Disney princesses to cameo in “Wreck-It Ralph 2,” reuniting “The Incredibles” fourteen years after the original film hit theaters, or securing a new director for “Toy Story 4.”
  John Lasseter, the chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, led a confetti, joke and song-filled prese
  
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• New bus system revives anger, frustration over lost light-rail in Baltimore - Washington Post

  16-07-2017 00:35 via washingtonpost.com
  
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  New bus system revives anger, frustration over lost light-rail in Baltimore
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  Samuel Jordan stood in the front row at a recent rally in downtown Silver Spring, waiting for his moment as about 100 transit advocates celebrated new federal money to build a light-rail Purple Line in the Washington suburbs. When the speeches ended ...
  
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