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• Heavy rains cause flash flooding, power outages in Baltimore region ... - Baltimore Sun

  29-07-2017 23:40
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  Heavy rains cause flash flooding, power outages in Baltimore region ...
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• Advocates rally to oppose proposed federal housing budget cuts - Baltimore Sun

  29-07-2017 23:16
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  Advocates rally to oppose proposed federal housing budget cuts
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  Affordable-housing advocates gathered in Baltimore on Saturday to voice opposition to cuts proposed by President Trump. (Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun file). Ian DuncanContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Some 100 supporters of affordable housing gathered ...
  
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• Dog Finds Help For 2 Utah Girls Struck By Lightning

  29-07-2017 21:19
  BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Two girls are recovering from a lightning strike after their dog brought help to the mountainside scene in Utah.
  Authorities say the girls, ages 8 and 16, were crossing a meadow to explore during a family camping trip when the lightning hit Friday morning.
  The Beaver County Sheriff’s Office says the dog ran back to the campsite and alerted family members. They followed the dog back to the unconscious girls.
  The Deseret News reports that a Utah Department of P
  
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• Man Strikes MSP Vehicles While Officers Respond To Crash

  29-07-2017 20:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police were responding to a single car crash Saturday morning when a vehicle struck the two police vehicles responding to the scene in Montgomery County.
  Just before 5 a.m., troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on the westbound lane of I-495 east of Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase, when a Chevrolet Tahoe struck two State police vehicles at the scene of the crash.
  One car was empty and another car had a trooper inside but neither the driver or troope
  
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• Man Strikes 2 Maryland State Police Vehicles Whiles Officers Respond To Crash

  29-07-2017 20:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Maryland State Police were responding to a single car crash Saturday morning when a vehicle struck the two police vehicles responding to the scene in Montgomery County.
  Around 4:58 a.m. troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on the westbound lane of I-495 east of Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase, when a Chevrolet Tahoe struck two State police vehicles at the scene of the crash.
  One car was empty and another car had a trooper inside but neither the driver or troopers w
  
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• Ellicott City Marks 1-Year Anniversary Of Deadly Flood

  29-07-2017 20:18
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — Historic Ellicott City is marking the one-year anniversary of being ravaged by floodwaters, which killed two people and caused devastating damage to homes and businesses.
  State and local officials gathered Saturday for the unveiling of a new clock on the town plaza.
  Several other events were planned, including a memorial dedication of three cherry trees representing the two people who died in the flood as well as a shop owner who later died after falling from a la
  
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• Man Burned After Mystery Package Explodes On His Doorstep

  29-07-2017 19:59
  NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a 73-year-old man was badly burned after he opened a mysterious package the shape of an oatmeal container left on his doorstep and it exploded.
  Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce says the man had second- and third-degree burns to more than 80 percent of his torso and legs, and was hospitalized in critical condition.
  Boyce says the explosive was rigged to detonate when opened. He says the blast left behind “substantial evidence.”
  Neighbors told reporters
  
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• President Trump’s Weekly Address & Democratic Response: July 29

  29-07-2017 19:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Click the video player above to watch President Donald Trump’s weekly address for July 21.
  Below is the Democratic response to Trump’s addressFollow @CBSBaltimore on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook
  
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• Coroner: Blunt Force Trauma Killed Teen On State Fair Ride

  29-07-2017 18:54
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A coroner says preliminary findings show the man killed after a ride fell apart at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus died of blunt force trauma.
  Franklin County Coroner Anahi Ortiz said Friday that 18-year-old Tyler Jerrell suffered head, trunk and lower extremity injuries when he was thrown into the air after a ride called the Fire Ball ride malfunctioned Wednesday. Seven people were injured, several critically.
  Jerrell’s family has hired an attorney to possibly
  
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• Saturday, July 29, 2017

  29-07-2017 18:09
  The Greene Turtle has watermelon flavored drinks and jerk chicken recipes and Ellicott City has a list of events planned a year after a flood wrecked the city’s downtown area.
  
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• Chicago Giving Departing Inmates Overdose-Reversing Drug

  29-07-2017 17:55
  CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago now gives at-risk inmates the overdose-reversing drug naloxone upon their release from jail and Los Angeles is poised to follow suit, putting the antidote in as many hands as possible as part of a multifaceted approach to combatting the nation’s opioid epidemic.
  The Cook County Jail in Chicago, which is the largest single-site jail in the country, has trained about 900 inmates how to use naloxone nasal spray devices since last summer and has distributed 400 of
  
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• ATF: Fire At Popular Bar ‘Coconut Charlie’s’ Was Intentionally Set

  29-07-2017 17:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– ATF agents say a fire at a popular Pasadena bar is now being investigated as arson.
  RELATED: Fire Causes ‘Extensive Damage’ To Coconut Charlie’s In Pasadena
  The two-alarm fire caused “extensive damage” to Coconut Charlie’s on Fort Smallwood Road early Friday morning, according to Anne Arundel County fire officials.BREAKING: Fire at Coconut Charlie's, popular bar in AACO, was intentionally set. #WJZ was there when ATF agents were on
  
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• Weather Blog: Flood Watch

  29-07-2017 17:25
  Normal high & low: 87° & 67°
   
  Flood & Flash Flood alerts have been changing through the day. Will likely be extended until rain clears the area (tonight): http://www.weather.gov/lwx/
   
  Today
  Scattered showers, mainly after 5pm.
  Cloudy, with a high near 76.
  North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
  Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  Tonight
  Scattered showers before 8pm.
  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 62.
  North wind
  
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• Tesla Delivers First Lower-Cost Model 3 Cars

  29-07-2017 16:56
  FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — Tesla Inc. has finally made its long-promised affordable electric car. But it could take years to get it to all the people who want to buy it.
  Tesla delivered the Model 3 small car to its first 30 customers — all employees — at a company party Friday night. CEO Elon Musk said Tesla will build the cars as fast as it can, but acknowledged that supply issues and other complexities will make it tough to reach his goal of making 500,000 cars next year. Fourtee
  
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• Man Robbed Walking Near Campus Of Johns Hopkins

  29-07-2017 15:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A man was robbed by three suspects early Saturday morning near the campus of John Hopkins, according to campus police.
  Campus police say at 2:45 a.m., the man was walking home north on St. Paul Street when two black males, armed with knives and one black female approached the victim from behind, demanded property and took his phone, cash and keys.
  Detectives  say the suspects possibly fled North on St. Paul Street.
  The suspects are described as being between 16-20 yea
  
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• Flood Warnings Issued In Maryland Following Heavy Rains

  29-07-2017 14:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are Flood Watch Advisories in effect for various parts of Maryland until Saturday afternoon.
  Flood Warnings for Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Montgomery, Harford and Howard Counties expired Saturday morning but a Flood Warning is still in effect for Anne Arundel County until 2 p.m.Areal Flood Warning for Anne Arundel County in MD until 2:00pm Saturday. @cbsbaltimore #FIRSTWARNINGWX #mdwx
  — Tim Williams WJZ (@TimWilliamsWJZ) July 29, 2017A Flood Warning is
  
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• Why Trump discouraging officers from being 'too nice' matters in Baltimore - CNN

  29-07-2017 14:11
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  Why Trump discouraging officers from being 'too nice' matters in Baltimore
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  Baltimore (CNN) President Donald Trump on Friday openly encouraged police to be tougher with crime subjects as they're being arrested. Trump's statement before a crowd of law enforcement officials in Long Island pointed to no specific suspect or ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore man jailed on suspicion of drugged driving in Bloomfield Hills - The Oakland Press

  29-07-2017 07:42
  Baltimore man jailed on suspicion of drugged driving in Bloomfield Hills
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  A Baltimore, Md. man traveling in Bloomfield Hills landed in the Oakland County Jail on July 21 after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and driving with a suspended license. Bloomfield Hills public safety officers ...
  
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• Orioles Acquire Hellickson For Kim And Double-A Pitcher

  29-07-2017 06:30
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder Hyun Soo Kim and a Double-A left-hander.
  In the trade announced after the Orioles’ 8-2 loss in Texas on Friday night, Philadelphia will get international amateur signing bonus pool allocation, and the Phillies will send cash to Baltimore to cover part of the $6.1 million remaining of Hellickson’s $17.2 million salary.
  Hellickson is 6-5 with a
  
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• Flooding Alerts Continue Following Heavy Rains Across The State

  29-07-2017 06:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for most of Maryland until Saturday afternoon, following storms that came through the area Friday evening.
  According to the National Weather Service, there is a Flash Flood Warning until 4 a.m. Sunday for Montgomery and Prince George’s County. There is also a Flood Warning for Baltimore County until 6:45 a.m.
  A Flood Warning is also in effect for Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Baltimore County until 8:45 a.
  
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• Flood Alerts Continue Following Heavy Rains Across The State

  29-07-2017 06:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for most of Maryland until Saturday afternoon, following storms that came through the area Friday evening.
  According to the National Weather Service, there is a Flash Flood Warning until 4 a.m. Sunday for Montgomery and Prince George’s County. There is also a Flood Warning for Baltimore County until 6:45 a.m.
  A Flood Warning is also in effect for Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Baltimore County until 8:45
  
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• Phillies trade Jeremy Hellickson to Baltimore Orioles - Philly.com

  29-07-2017 06:08
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  Phillies trade Jeremy Hellickson to Baltimore Orioles
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  Friday night's game against Atlanta was scheduled to be Jeremy Hellickson's final start before the trade deadline, one last gasp for the righthander to prove his value ahead of Monday. Expand icon. Advertisment. of ...
  Schmuck: Jeremy Hellickson deal proves Dan Duquette is one stubborn fellowBaltimore Sun (blog)
  The Phillies are sending Jeremy Hellickson to Baltimore, per reportsSB Nation
  Phillies trade Howie Kendr
  
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• Baltimore reaches grim milestone with 200th homicide in 2017 - CBS News

  29-07-2017 05:51
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  Baltimore reaches grim milestone with 200th homicide in 2017
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  BALTIMORE -- Baltimore City has hit the dark benchmark of 200 homicides more than halfway into the year, officials said. Baltimore didn't reach the same mark in 2016 until September, and mid-August in 2015, CBS Baltimore reports. In 2011, there were ...
  Baltimore seeking answers as homicides reach 200WTOL.comall 2 news articles »
  
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• Flood Warnings, Watch Issued In Md. As Heavy Rains Move Through Area

  29-07-2017 05:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There are both Flood Warnings as well as Flood Watch Advisories in effect for various parts of Maryland through to Saturday morning.
  The National Weather Service has issued an Areal Flood Warning until 6:45 a.m. for Baltimore and Harford County.
  There is also a Flash Flood Warning for Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Howard, Montgomery, Northwestern Howard County, Montgomery County, and Southern Frederick County until 2:45 a.m.
  There is also a Flood Warning f
  
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• Drivers Cautioned As Heavy Rain, Flooding Hits Baltimore, Parts Of Md.

  29-07-2017 05:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All over Maryland, heavy and rising rain water saturated roads, people, and for a few unfortunate folks, their cars.
  In Fells Point and in Canton, people pushed through the deluge.
  Our media partner The Baltimore Sun shared a video flooding off Aliceanna and Caroline street. One driver appeared to get stuck.WOW: Car flooded at Aliceanna & Caroline. Video courtesy of @lightforall @cbsbaltimore pic.twitter.com/B33JD5ghiC
  — George Solis (@GeorgeSolisWJZ) July 29, 2
  
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• Beltre At 2,998 Hits After 2 More In 8-2 Texas Win Over O’s

  29-07-2017 05:25
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre had two RBI singles to increase his hit total to 2,998, Elvis Andrus homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Friday night.
  Nomar Mazara had three doubles, driving in two runs in the first to put the Rangers ahead to stay. He also doubled in the third and fifth innings, scoring both times on singles by Beltre.
  Andrew Cashner (6-8) allowed only a solo homer by Jonathan Schoop in his seven innings. The Rangers right-hander struck o
  
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• State’s Attorney Drops Dozens Of Cases After Body Cam Drug-Planting Allegations

  29-07-2017 05:19
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s office is forced to stop pursuing more than 30 gun and drug cases after a police officer’s questionable behavior.
  Ava-joye Burnett has more on the fallout after an officer was seen on camera, possibly planting evidence.
  The State’s Attorney announced they reviewed more than 100 cases and ultimately had to drop 34 cases which had felony drug and handgun charges attached to them.
  Police body camera video cap
  
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• The Phillies are sending Jeremy Hellickson to Baltimore, per reports - SB Nation

  29-07-2017 05:13
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  The Phillies are sending Jeremy Hellickson to Baltimore, per reports
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  Hellickson was scratched from his anticipated Friday start late in the day, beginning speculation about an impending trade. The Brewers were also rumored to be a trade destination for the righty at various points. Baltimore had been seen as sellers ...
  Phillies trade Jeremy Hellickson to Baltimore OriolesPhilly.com
  Orioles Acquire Hellickson For Kim And Double-A PitcherCBS Baltimore / WJZall 89 news article
  
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• 50-52 - Rangers get revenge on Baltimore with 8-2 beatdown - Lone Star Ball

  29-07-2017 05:13
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  50-52 - Rangers get revenge on Baltimore with 8-2 beatdown
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  The Rangers won 8-2 to stick it to the Orioles after they swept them in Baltimore last week. Andrew Cashner pitched a really good, efficient game to hopefully convince some team out there to trade the Rangers prospects for him. Jon Daniels called up ...
  Orioles, Rangers Begin Series In A Wild-Card ChaseCBS Baltimore / WJZ
  Rangers rip Orioles behind Andrew Cashner's strong startFort Worth Star Telegramall 40
  
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• Dallas-Area Boy, 4, Reunited With Lost Teddy Bear At Airport

  29-07-2017 04:46
  DALLAS (AP) — A 4-year-old North Texas boy has been reunited with his beloved teddy bear nearly a week after the furry friend was forgotten at Dallas Love Field.
  Luke Swofford of Rockwall got his favorite stuffed toy, appropriately named Teddy Bear, back on Wednesday after extensive efforts that included an airport search and online pleas for assistance.
  Family members say Luke and some relatives on July 20 flew home to Texas after a visit to Colorado, but the boy forgot his bear on a benc
  
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• Baltimore sergeant charged in federal racketeering case resigns from Police Department - Baltimore Sun

  29-07-2017 04:26
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  Baltimore sergeant charged in federal racketeering case resigns from Police Department
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  Sergeant Wayne Jenkins, the highest-ranking of the seven city police officers indicted on racketeering charges, is resigning from the force. (Baltimore Police Department). Kevin RectorContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. A Baltimore police sergeant ...
  
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• Md. Woman Returns Home After Battling Terminal Illness, Stranded In Alaska

  29-07-2017 03:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland woman is back home after months stranded in an Alaskan Hospital, battling a terminal illness.
  Her story has made headlines nationwide and she’s saying ‘thank you’ to the hundreds of strangers who made her medical flight happen.
  Her story has made headlines nationwide and she’s saying ‘thank you’ to the hundreds of strangers who made her medical flight happen.
  Nancy is in good spirits today and is doing better, now,  surr
  
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• After Drug-Planting Allegation, 34 Baltimore Cases Dropped

  29-07-2017 03:19
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s top prosecutor says her office is dismissing 34 cases that relied on the testimony of three officers who are under scrutiny after the release of body camera footage that defense attorneys say shows evidence being fabricated.
  Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby said at a news conference Friday that her office is still reviewing dozens of other cases involving the officers. The cases being dropped are drug- or firearm-related.
  Earlier this month,
  
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• Joe Flacco: Colin Kaepernick welcome in Baltimore, but not as starter - ESPN

  29-07-2017 02:48
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  Joe Flacco: Colin Kaepernick welcome in Baltimore, but not as starter
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  OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- They've competed against each other in a Super Bowl. They were in a nationally televised McDonald's commercial together. Now, could Joe Flacco and Colin Kaepernick become teammates? Flacco likes the idea of Kaepernick joining ...
  Mike Preston: Improved secondary gives Ravens a chance to pressure QBsBaltimore Sun
  Flacco Not A Fan Of Kaepernick To Ravens: “I Don't Want Him To Get Anothe
  
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• With officers' credibility in question, Baltimore dismisses 34 cases - CNN International

  29-07-2017 02:09
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  With officers' credibility in question, Baltimore dismisses 34 cases
  CNN International
  (CNN) More than 30 cases involving three Baltimore police officers who are the subjects of an evidence-planting investigation have been dismissed or are set to be dismissed, the Baltimore City State's Attorney said Friday. Body camera footage from an ...
  Baltimore prosecutor tosses 34 cases after officer seen planting evidenceWTOP
  After drug-planting allegation, 34 Baltimore cases droppedWas
  
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• 'Baltimore Rising' explores life after Freddie Gray - The Detroit News

  29-07-2017 01:37
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  'Baltimore Rising' explores life after Freddie Gray
  The Detroit News
  Beverly Hills, Calif. — The producers and participants in “Baltimore Rising” say national and local media sensationalized the protests that erupted after the death of Freddie Gray, but that their new documentary humanizes the narrative. Activists ...and more »
  
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• Flash Flooding Expected in Baltimore Area - U.S. News & World Report

  29-07-2017 00:56
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  Flash Flooding Expected in Baltimore Area
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  An unseasonably strong storm system is bringing heavy rain and the threat of severe flooding to the Baltimore area. July 28, 2017, at 6:49 p.m.. MORE. LinkedIn · StumbleUpon · Google +; Cancel. Flash Flooding Expected in Baltimore Area ...
  Motorists urged to delay travel with Baltimore area under flash flood watchBaltimore Sun
  Maryland Weekend Weather: Nasty Summer Storm Brings Flash Flood Wa
  
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• Mike Preston: Improved secondary gives Ravens a chance to pressure QBs - Baltimore Sun

  29-07-2017 00:35
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  Mike Preston: Improved secondary gives Ravens a chance to pressure QBs
  Baltimore Sun
  July 28, 2017 -- Sports columnist Peter Schmuck on the injury to tight end Crockett Gillmore and coach John Harbaugh on free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun video). Mike PrestonContact Reporter. Two days into training camp ...
  Flacco Not A Fan Of Kaepernick To Ravens: “I Don't Want Him To Get Another Shot Here”CBS Baltimore / WJZ
  Ravens indicate there'
  
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• Catching up with ... former Oriole Bob Milacki - Baltimore Sun

  29-07-2017 00:35
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  Catching up with ... former Oriole Bob Milacki
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  After Ben McDonald was removed in the third inning, Bob Milacki, just up from Hagerstown, came on in relief and threw five strong innings on April 28, 1991. (Gene Sweeney Jr. / Baltimore Sun). Mike KlingamanContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Was there ...
  
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• DC ‘Baby Box’ Proposal Aimed At Curbing Infant Mortality

  29-07-2017 00:21
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to reduce Washington, D.C.’s, infant mortality rate, local legislation has been proposed to make sure every new parent in the city has access to a free “baby box.”
  Local news outlets report city council member Brianne Nadeau, herself an expectant mother, introduced a bill this month that would provide all new parents with online training about safe sleep and a baby box to take home.
  Baby boxes contain a firm, foam mattress that can double as
  
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