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• Homicide Charge For Man Accused Of Starting Fatal Fire

  24-07-2017 23:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 23-year-old man is set to be charged with homicide after police say he set a fire that led to the death of man back in June.
  Daquein McNeil currently faces charges of first and second-degree arson, but a homicide charge is set to be added.
  The deadly fire happened on June 4, at a vacant building in the 300 block of W. 27th St.
  Authorities found Daniel Brewer unconscious in a neighboring building.
  He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. An au
  
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• City Using Goats To Tame Vegetation At Closed Landfill

  24-07-2017 23:36
  KEENE, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire city has turned to a herd of hungry goats to tame the vegetation at its closed landfill.
  The public works department in Keene said Monday it brought in 30 goats in June to munch on the grass and shrubs at the fenced-in landfill. They are joined by Enzo, a dog tasked with protecting the goats from potential predators.
  Assistant Public Works Director Duncan Watson says the goats are working out so far, though he estimates the city probably will need up to 1
  
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• Md. Lt. Gov. Takes Tour Of Destruction Caused By EF-2 Tornado

  24-07-2017 23:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s lieutenant governor described what he saw as devastation after he viewed the damages caused by an EF-2 tornado on Kent Island from a helicopter and on the ground.
  One stretch on Route 8 had damages in numerous yards, and that’s just on one street.
  As daylight came following the storms overnight Sunday, it was evident the damage was widespread.
  Entire walls of buildings ripped off, exposing the private interiors of people’s homes.
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• EF-2 Tornado Causes Extensive Damage On Kent Island

  24-07-2017 23:01
  STEVENSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down near Stevensville in Queen Anne’s County around 1:30 a.m. Monday.
  Kent Island residents are reeling after the EF2 storm, with winds reaching 125 miles per hour, left behind extensive damage and power outages in its two-mile path.
  Officials say it began as a waterspout that developed over the Chesapeake Bay between Annapolis and Stevensville just south of the Bay Bridge, which then mo
  
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• A Look At How State Agencies Are Assisting Following EF-2 Tornado

  24-07-2017 23:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The damage from an EF-2 tornado that touched down on Kent Island early Monday morning has been widespread.
  There are multiple Maryland state agencies that are assisting in Queen Anne’s County after the severe storm hit the Bay City and Stevensville area.
  Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford toured the hardest hit areas on Monday.
  According to Governor Larry Hogan, these are the statewide agencies that had responded, and what they will be assisting with:
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• Former Public Enemy #1 Gets 45 Years In Jail

  24-07-2017 22:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office says a man who was a “Public Enemy No. 1,” of Baltimore City Police has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.Public Enemy #1 Charles Henson was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for the 2nd degree murder of Davon Johnson
  — Baltimore SA (@BaltimoreSAO) July 24, 2017
  In 2015, Charles Henson reportedly killed a man and then set his home on fire in northwest Baltimore, before running from
  
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• Police Seek Help Finding Missing Girl

  24-07-2017 22:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a missing 15-year-old girl from the Catonsville-area.
  Nicole Epitropoulos was last seen at 12:30 a.m. Monday, in her bedroom in the 2000 block of Pleasant Villa Ave.
  She was last seen wearing a multi-colored sweatshirt and shorts.
  Anyone with information about Epitropoulos is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department at (410) 307-2020.
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• 2017 Conference USA Football Preview: West Division

  24-07-2017 22:00
  Ryan Mayer
  College football season is almost here. As you prepare to root for your favorite team on Saturday, we’ll bring you previews of each conference, separating the teams into a couple categories: contenders, bowl teams, and rebuilding. The tiers are fairly self-explanatory. Contenders means these teams will push for the division/conference title. Bowl bidders are expected to be in the conversation for a bowl bid. Rebuilding teams are in the process of attempting to get into cont
  
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• Jonathan Schoop Named American League Player of the Week

  24-07-2017 21:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending July 23.
  Schoop batted .433 (13-for-30) with eight runs scored, two doubles, three home runs and 16 RBI over seven games played to earn his first career AL Player of the Week Award.  Among AL leaders, Jonathan finished the period first in RBI; tied for first in hits, home runs and total bases (24); second in runs scored; tied for third in extra
  
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• Assateague Horse Found Dead In Campground, Officials Blame Dog Food

  24-07-2017 21:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 7-year-old mare was found dead in an Assateague Island National Seashore campground Friday, officials say.
  According to their investigation, the horse had ingested large quantities of dog food a few days earlier, which caused a blockage and eventual rupture of the intestine.
  A post on the National Seashore Facebook page says “most dog food contains corn, soybean, and animal products with a very high carbohydrate, protein and fat content.”
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• Maryland Man Sentenced To 14 Years On Drug, Gun Charges

  24-07-2017 21:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland man was sentenced to 14 years behind bars on gun and drug charges.
  Whitney Michael Jefferson was sentenced after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute heroin and possession of a regulated firearm by a prohibited person.
  He was sentenced to 20 years, with all but nine years suspended, on the possession with the intent to distribute heroin charge, along with 10 years, with all but five years suspended on the handgun charg
  
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• EF2 Tornado Causes Extensive Damage On Kent Island

  24-07-2017 21:00
  STEVENSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down near Stevensville in Queen Anne’s County around 1:30 a.m. Monday.
  Kent Island residents are reeling after the EF2 storm, with winds reaching 125 miles per hour, left behind extensive damage and power outages in its two-mile path.
  Officials say it began as a waterspout that developed over the Chesapeake Bay between Annapolis and Stevensville just south of the Bay Bridge, which then mo
  
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• Officials: Man Killed In Crash At Maryland Raceway

  24-07-2017 20:11
  MECHANICSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a 60-year-old man died when his drag racing car crashed at a Maryland raceway.
  The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as Thomas Albert Dunford of Tazewell, Virginia.
  Officials say Dunford was participating in a race at the Maryland International Raceway on Sunday when he apparently failed to activate his breaks or parachute. The sheriff’s office says Dunford’s car traveled through the sandpit, water ba
  
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• Community Members Help Police Catch Teen Carjacking Suspects

  24-07-2017 20:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department is crediting several community members with helping them catch two teens who they say had just carjacked a 64-year-old man.
  The carjacking happened at 11 p.m. on Sunday, as the victim was in the 6200 block of Pearce Ave.
  Police say the man was approached by two suspects – one was armed with a gun – and they demanded his car keys. They also took his money before leaving in his vehicle.
  Several people nearby saw this happening, an
  
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• New York Restaurant Has One Drink Maximum For Parents With Kids

  24-07-2017 19:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Peddlers Bar & Bistro in Clifton Park, New York, has a unique alcohol policy. They refuse to serve more than one alcoholic beverage to adults who are with their children, with the hope of cutting down on drunk driving.
  The restaurant says they do it for the kids who don’t really have a say in the matter.
  “We love children,” said general manager Melisa Gravelle, via Daily Mail. “Everybody loves children and children don’t have a voice
  
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• Wisconsin Tech Company To Install Microchips In Employees

  24-07-2017 19:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three Square Market, a Wisconsin technology company, is offering to install microchips in its employees.It’s not a dystopian futuristic scenario, though. The decision is completely up to each individual employee.
  The microchip, no larger than a grain of rice, would allow workers to scan into the building and buy food in the breakroom, among other office duties. It would go between the thumb and forefinger and use Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) to work.At
  
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• Possible Tornado Causes Extensive Damage On Kent Island

  24-07-2017 19:15
  STEVENSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Kent Island residents are reeling after a strong storm, possibly a tornado, rolled through the Bay City area at about 1:30 a.m. Monday, bringing with it extensive damage and power outages.
  Authorities tell WJZ there are some injuries from the storm, but no fatalities. One person who was hospitalized has already been released.
  Authorities say calls for structural collapses, downed trees, gas leaks, and transformer failures flooded the 911 center.
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• WJZ, Orioles and MASN 2017 Food Drive Sees 32% Increase In Food Donations

  24-07-2017 19:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 2017 WJZ, Orioles and MASN food drive saw a 32 percent increase in food donations and a 20 percent increase in monetary donations over the 2016 drive.
  As part of WJZ’s Continuing Community Commitment, members of the news team were out in force collecting dollars and donations at Camden Yards the weekend of July 14.
  All told, $32,000 and 4,000 pounds of food were taken in.
  “This food and funds drive really allows us to increase the awareness of food insecur
  
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• Man Dies In ‘Accidental’ Shooting Over The Weekend

  24-07-2017 19:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Howard County Police Department is investigating an “accidental” shooting over the weekend that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man.
  Police say Wyatt Haggerty was fatally shot Saturday while at a friend’s house in the 8900 block of Good Harvest Rd. in Jessup.
  The investigation found that Haggerty, along with four friends, planned to go target shooting at a gun range.
  As they were preparing to put the guns into their vehicle, one of t
  
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• Bush’s Baked Beans Being Recalled Because Of Defective Cans

  24-07-2017 19:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Bush’s Baked Beans is recalling a number of their cans because of potentially defective side seams on the cans.
  There will be a voluntary recall of certain 28 ounce cans of Bush’s Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans, Country Style Baked Beans, and Original Baked Beans due to potentially defective side seams on the cans.
  Bush Brothers & Company reports there have been no reported illnesses because of this recall.
  Click here to view the affected cans.
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• Take A Look At The Baltimore Ravens Training Camp Capsule

  24-07-2017 18:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We’re less than a month away from the first preseason game. That means football is just around the corner.
  Here are some things to know as training camp continues.
  LAST YEAR: Opened with three straight wins, then faltered and finished .500 to miss playoffs for third time in four years. Though Ravens improved upon 5-11 record of 2015 and took second place in AFC North, that didn’t ease pain of unsatisfying finish to season in which offense and defense alternati
  
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• Who Is The Ravens’ Most Underrated Player Going Into 2017?

  24-07-2017 18:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — CBS Sports ranked the most underrated and overrated players for each NFL team. For the Baltimore Ravens, DT Michael Pierce was voted most underrated.
  Pierce played as a part-time player last season as a rookie, playing behind Brandon Williams. Even with Williams back on a free-agent deal, Pierce should be an even bigger part of their defense this season.
  Who’s the most overrated? That would be quarterback Joe Flacco.
  CBS Sports says, “In recent years
  
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• If You Need Saves In Fantasy Baseball, Look For High Strikeout Rates

  24-07-2017 18:33
  By Sam McPherson
  Perhaps the most volatile position in fantasy baseball is relief pitcher as team owners try to corner the market on saves. Remember back during your draft in March when some owners drafted New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman in the third round? Well, he has a 3.65 ERA right now with just ten saves, while an un-drafted player (Colorado’s Greg Holland) leads MLB with 31 saves, and his 1.72 ERA isn’t too bad, either. Almost half the teams in baseball have changed
  
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• Snooty, Oldest Manatee In Captivity, Dies At 69

  24-07-2017 18:02
  MIAMI (AP) — Snooty, the longest living manatee in captivity, died Sunday, a day after a huge party to celebrate his 69th birthday, according to the South Florida Museum.
  “Snooty was found in an underwater area only used to access plumbing for the exhibit life support system. Early indications are that an access panel door that is normally bolted shut had somehow been knocked loose and that Snooty was able to swim in,” the museum said in a press release. “Snooty’s h
  
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• 2017 Conference USA Football Preview: East Division

  24-07-2017 17:45
  Ryan Mayer
  College football season is almost here. As you prepare to root for your favorite team on Saturday, we’ll bring you previews of each conference, separating the teams into a couple categories: contenders, bowl teams, and rebuilding. The tiers are fairly self-explanatory. Contenders means these teams will push for the division/conference title. Bowl bidders are expected to be in the conversation for a bowl bid. Rebuilding teams are in the process of attempting to get into cont
  
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• Police: Man Sets Woman On Fire On Porch

  24-07-2017 17:30
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Police are seeking a man who they say lit a woman on fire as she slept on the porch of a home.
  Charleston Police Detective Lt. Steve Cooper says the woman was asleep on the porch Sunday morning when a man poured gasoline on her and lit her on fire.
  Media outlets report the woman suffered extensive burns and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
  A short time later, a man who matched the description of the suspect kicked in the door to another home and attemp
  
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• Death Toll Reaches 10 In Immigrant-Smuggling Case

  24-07-2017 17:12
  SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The death toll climbed to 10 in the case of a broiling tractor-trailer found packed with immigrants, federal authorities said Monday as a suspect in the smuggling case awaited a court appearance.
  Federal prosecutors said they planned to bring charges against James Mathew Bradley Jr., 60, of Clearwater, Florida. They would not immediately confirm he was the driver of the rig, though local authorities said over the weekend that the driver was arrested.
  Authorities discover
  
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• Keidel: Kyrie Can’t Do Any Better Than Cleveland

  24-07-2017 17:11
  By Jason Keidel
  Three years ago, LeBron James served up some chicken soup for the NBA’s soul. Despite his run of four straight NBA Finals with the Heat, he decided to leave, trading sun, sand and sandals for snow, slush and Timberlands. He fled 80 degrees and palm trees for the cold carcass of the Rust Belt.
  He came home — for real — back to his native Northeast Ohio.
  There was no incentive, no monetary or celebrity splash, only the charming desire to bring the title-starved ci
  
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• Girl’s HIV Infection Seems Under Control Without AIDS Drugs

  24-07-2017 17:04
  A South African girl born with the AIDS virus has kept her infection suppressed for more than eight years after stopping anti-HIV medicines — more evidence that early treatment can occasionally cause a long remission that, if it lasts, would be a form of cure.
  Her case was revealed Monday at an AIDS conference in Paris, where researchers also gave encouraging results from tests of shots every month or two instead of daily pills to treat HIV.
  “That’s very promising&rdq
  
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• US Student Freed After Week Held In China Over Taxi Dispute

  24-07-2017 16:55
  BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — An American university student is free following a weeklong detention in China for allegedly injuring a taxi driver who was roughing up his mother during a fare dispute, in a case that drew objections over the student’s treatment from U.S. lawmakers.
  Guthrie McLean, a student at the University of Montana, was released from a detention center in Zhengzhou early Monday, according to his mother, Jennifer McLean, a teacher who lives in the central Chinese city.
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• Possible Tornado Causes Lots Of Damage On Kent Island

  24-07-2017 16:30
  KENT ISLAND (WJZ) — There is extensive damage from storms and a possible tornado that hit Kent Island early Monday morning, around 1:30 a.m.
  Authorities tell WJZ there are some injuries from the storm, but no fatalities.
  It happened in the area of Bay City and calls for structural collapses, trees down, inside and outside gas leaks as well as transformer failures flooded the 911 center.In relation to the #BayBridge here's where the main area of damage is on #KentIsland. @cbsbaltimore pic.t
  
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• John Wall, Wizards Agree To $170M, 4-Year Extension

  24-07-2017 16:29
  WASHINGTON (AP) — All-Star point guard John Wall and the Washington Wizards have agreed to a $170 million, four-year contract extension that will start with the 2019 season, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday night.
  The people confirmed the terms of the agreement to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Wizards have not officially announced the deal.
  The extension includes a player option for the final season in 2023, and a 15 percent trade kic
  
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• Orioles VP Duquette Squashes Notion Of Trading Away Talent

  24-07-2017 16:25
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles apparently have no intention of dealing away veteran talent before the non-waiver trade deadline.
  At least for now.
  Although the Orioles were 46-50 and in fourth place in the AL East before Saturday’s game against Houston, vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette believes the team has the potential to make a playoff run.
  “The Orioles have had better ballclubs at this stage of the season, but I still have hope for this year’
  
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• Man On ATV Hit By Crop Duster In Maryland

  24-07-2017 16:25
  BERLIN, Md. (AP) — A man driving an all-terrain vehicle in Maryland escaped serious injury after being struck by a crop duster.
  Maryland state police say in a statement that 23-year-old Drew Eckman was taken by the pilot of the crop duster to Atlantic General Hospital on Sunday morning. He suffered minor injuries. The pilot, 25-year-old Christopher Bunting, was not injured.
  Eckman told police he had just completed an inspection of one of the crop dusting planes at Bunting’s
  
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• Mel Antonen Says Orioles Fans, Team Should ‘Be Concerned About Bundy’

  24-07-2017 16:17
  Mel Antonen from MASN Sports joined Ed and Rob to talk about the Baltimore Orioles and the pitching rotation.
  The Orioles’ top relievers have been involved in some trade rumors as of late, but Antonen believes Dylan Bundy could be worth trading as well.
  Bundy allowed seven runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four batters through 5.1 innings, including both Houston homers, during Sunday’s win over Houston.
  “Yep, I would be concerned if I were an Oriol
  
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• Orioles Release ‘Game Of Thrones’ Ticket Package

  24-07-2017 15:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ )– The Orioles are getting in the Game of Thrones spirit. The team just released a special ticket package for the game on Tuesday, August 22 to see the Orioles take on the Oakland Athletics.
  The package includes an exclusive bullpen pregame party, plus each fan will receive a limited Adam Jones: The Watcher on the Wall t-shirt and a chance to sit on the Iron Throne.#WinterIsHere August 22
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• Officials Investigating Possible Tornado On Kent Island

  24-07-2017 14:36
  KENT ISLAND, Md. (WJZ) — Officials in Queen Anne’s County say there is some damage from storms and a possible tornado that hit Kent Island early Monday morning.
  The weather event happened in the area of Bay City and there are wires down from storm damage.
  Schools on Kent Island will be closed today due to the storm. The Red Cross will be present at Centreville Middle School, which will be used as a shelter, and food services will provide breakfast and lunch to any community members t
  
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• Possible tornado causes extensive damage on Kent Island, 8000 without power - Baltimore Sun

  24-07-2017 14:05
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  Possible tornado causes extensive damage on Kent Island, 8000 without power
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  Homes were damaged and about 8,000 residents in Queen Anne's County are without power Monday morning after a severe storm — possibly a tornado — left a path of damage in the Stevensville area of Kent Island overnight. A line of severe storms brought ...
  Officials Investigating Possible Tornado On Kent IslandCBS Baltimore / WJZall 20 news articles »
  
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• Baltimore considering 6 teams for police reforms monitor - Maryland Daily Record (subscription)

  24-07-2017 13:59
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  Baltimore considering 6 teams for police reforms monitor
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  Six teams are vying to become an independent monitor over police reforms in Baltimore. The Baltimore Sun reports that the six teams were chosen as finalists from a list of more than two dozen applicants for the job. The team selected will oversee the ...
  
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• Baltimore Ravens, Joe Flacco need answers on offense in 2017 to return to playoffs - ESPN (blog)

  24-07-2017 13:06
  ESPN (blog)
  Baltimore Ravens, Joe Flacco need answers on offense in 2017 to return to playoffs
  ESPN (blog)
  Marshal Yanda, right, will be limited at the start of camp after having offseason shoulder surgery, and that might be the least of Joe Flacco's worries when it comes to the Ravens' offensive line. Shelley Lipton/Icon Sportswire. Facebook · Twitter ...
  Training camp positional preview: Offensive lineBaltimore Beatdown
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• Fund helps kids win Chincoteague ponies - Baltimore Sun

  24-07-2017 11:31
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  Fund helps kids win Chincoteague ponies
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  Alyssa Jastram won this year's Feather Fund contest. This annual competition allows one or two deserving girls to purchase a pony at the annual Chincoteague pony auction. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun video). Jonathan M. PittsContact Reporter.and more »
  
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• Severance pay for top Baltimore County officials questioned - Baltimore Sun

  24-07-2017 11:30
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  Severance pay for top Baltimore County officials questioned
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  Baltimore County's policy allowing severance packages for top officials has come under scrutiny in recent months. (Baltimore Sun / File). Pamela WoodContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Baltimore County has eliminated a provision for a severance package ...
  
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• Michael Phelps falls to great white shark in TV race - Baltimore Sun

  24-07-2017 11:01
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  Michael Phelps falls to great white shark in TV race
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  Michael Phelps lost his race against a great white shark to kick off Discovery Channel's “Shark Week” festivities Sunday night, falling by 2 seconds. The special culminated in 56-degree waters off the coast of South Africa, where Phelps, the 23-time ...and more »
  
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• Officials Investigating Possible Tornado In Queen Anne’s County

  24-07-2017 09:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officials in Queen Anne’s County say there is some damage from storms and a possible tornado that hit the Bay City area.
  Officials also say there are some injuries from the storm, but no fatalities.
  This story will be updated. 
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• Severe Weather, Flood Watch In Effect For Parts Of Md. Into Early Monday - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  24-07-2017 07:15
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  Severe Weather, Flood Watch In Effect For Parts Of Md. Into Early Monday
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Cecil County until 6:00 a.m. Monday. There is also an areal Flood Warning for Cecil County until 5:15 a.m., Baltimore County until 6:45 a.m., and Harford County until 7 a.m., as well as Montgomery ...and more »
  
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• Severe Weather, Flood Watch In Effect Overnight For Central Md.

  24-07-2017 05:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With pockets of rain and wind hitting the Baltimore area, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for central Maryland to 3 a.m. Monday.Flash Flood Watch in effect for central #Maryland until Monday at 3 a.m. We've already seen rounds of heavy rain with more expected! #WJZ pic.twitter.com/tHQUp9c4Xe
  — Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) July 23, 2017
  A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Frederick, Prince Georges Anne Arundel, Carroll and Baltimore County
  
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• Severe Weather, Flood Watch In Effect For Parts Of Md. Into Early Monday

  24-07-2017 05:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Cecil County until 6:00 a.m. Monday.
  There is also an areal Flood Warning for Cecil County until 5:15 a.m., Baltimore County until 6:45 a.m., and Harford County until 7 a.m., as well as Montgomery and Prince Georges County in until 5:45 a.m. Monday.
  There remains a threat for strong to severe storms as well as damaging winds, lightning, and possibly hail.
  As a result of storms throughout Sunday evening, there are reports of flood
  
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• Stranger Comes To Rescue Of Severely Abused, Starved Poodle Pup

  24-07-2017 05:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Rescuers say they found a starving dog blind, beaten, and left to die on the streets of Baltimore, suspected to be the victim of years of animal abuse.
  It’s a rescue mission that spans state lines. The dog saved from a Baltimore street is now recovering in Virginia. There are still no clues, however, as to who tortured the pup.
  He wears his injuries like battle scars. Though it was a battle one tiny dog almost didn’t survive on the streets of Baltimore.
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• Legal New Jersey Online Poker Pushes World Series Champion

  24-07-2017 05:00
  ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Scott Blumstein’s path to winning more than $8.1 million as the World Series of Poker champion started in the online poker rooms of New Jersey.
  While internet gambling has helped Atlantic City’s beleaguered casino industry begin to recover, Blumstein credited his online experience with helping him win the biggest prize in poker after he defeated more than 7,000 players to win the series’ marquee no-limit Texas Hold ’em main event early Sun
  
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• Possible tornado hit Eastern Shore after flooding in Harford County - Baltimore Sun

  24-07-2017 04:55
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  Possible tornado hit Eastern Shore after flooding in Harford County
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  Severe storms brought heavy rain to Harford County and damaging wind to the Eastern Shore, where officials are investigating the damage from what may have been a tornado Sunday night on Kent Island. The area of Bay City experienced “a weather event,” ...
  Flooding In Harford County As Heavy Storms Hit MarylandCBS Baltimore / WJZall 4 news articles »
  
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