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• Maybin’s Pinch-Hit RBI Single Lifts Angels Over Orioles 5-4

  20-08-2017 23:23
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Pinch-hitter Cameron Maybin singled in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, Kole Calhoun and Andrelton Simmons homered and the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Sunday.
  The Angels took advantage of nine walks to win the deciding matchup of a three-game series in which they hit 11 home runs.
  With the score 4-all in the eighth, Calhoun and Luis Valbuena drew walks from Brad Brach (3-4). With two outs, Maybin stepped in for Juan Graterol and deliv
  
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• Senator Who Hoped For Trump Assassination In Post Apologizes

  20-08-2017 23:20
  FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri lawmaker who temporarily posted a Facebook comment expressing hope that President Donald Trump would be assassinated is apologizing to Trump and his family, but the Democrat says she has no plans to resign over what she called “a mistake.”
  Numerous top Republicans and Democrats in Missouri have called upon Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal to step down after she wrote “I hope Trump is assassinated!” on her personal Facebook page Thursday. Sh
  
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• Sex Offenders Can Live Next Door To Victims In Many States

  20-08-2017 22:38
  EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — A convicted sex offender who molested his niece when she was 7 years old moved in next door to his victim nearly a dozen years after he was sent to prison for the crime.
  Outraged, the Oklahoma woman, now 21, called lawmakers, the police and advocacy groups to plead with them to take action. Danyelle Dyer soon discovered that what Harold Dwayne English did in June is perfectly legal in the state — as well as in 44 others that don’t specifically bar sex offen
  
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• Baltimore uses trauma research to improve life for poor parents and their children - Washington Post

  20-08-2017 22:33
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  Baltimore uses trauma research to improve life for poor parents and their children
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  One day, when she was 14 and feeling ill, Daylesha Brown's mother took her to a Baltimore hospital and did not return for her. Child Protective Services (CPS) placed her in a group home and she was forced to move to other homes for the next three years.
  
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• Officials: 26 Bulldog Puppies Found In Hot Van At Store

  20-08-2017 21:08
  GARFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Animal welfare officials say more than two dozen puppies were found inside a hot van parked at a New Jersey store.
  Officials say the 26 English and French bulldogs appeared to be dehydrated when they were found Saturday outside Walmart in Garfield. But they all appear to be doing well now.
  It’s not clear how long the animals had been in the van before they were discovered.
  Authorities haven’t said whether anyone will face charges in connection with the inc
  
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• Police: Two Missing Girls Found Safe

  20-08-2017 20:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — UPDATE: Police say Nigeria Waters and Terahjae Washington have been found safe.
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  Police are asking for the public’s help to find two missing girls.
  12-year-old Nigeria Waters and 6-year-old Terahjae Washington were last seen on Saturday, in the 100
  
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• Jerry Lewis, Comedy Legend, Dies At 91

  20-08-2017 20:16
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jerry Lewis, the rubber-faced comedian and director whose fundraising telethons became as famous as his hit movies, has died.
  Publicist Candi Cazau says Lewis passed away Sunday morning of natural causes at age 91 in Las Vegas with his family by his side.
  Lewis first became a star in a duo with Dean Martin, entertaining audiences in nightclubs, on television and in the movies. After their split in 1956, he starred in and directed a slew of hit films such as “The Nutt
  
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• Should You Worry About Your Pets During The Solar Eclipse?

  20-08-2017 19:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Are you worried that your pets will look at the solar eclipse on Monday? Well, experts say you don’t have to worry about that, and you can keep the eclipse glasses for yourself.
  “It’s no different than any other day,” said Angela Speck, co-chair of the National Solar Eclipse Task Force, in a NASA briefing. “On a normal day your pets don’t try to look at the sun and therefore don’t damage their eyes, so on this day they’
  
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• No Bond For Suspect In Florida Officers’ Fatal Shooting

  20-08-2017 18:45
  KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — A suspect in the fatal shooting of two police officers in Florida will be staying in jail after a judge denied him bond Sunday, saying there was probable cause for his first-degree murder charge
  Everett Miller wore handcuffs and shackles during a first-appearance hearing that lasted a minute and a half. When it was over, he said, “Thank you, your honor.”
  Miller, 45, also is facing charges of resisting arrest and carrying a concealed weapon. Other charges
  
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• Sunday, August 20, 2017

  20-08-2017 17:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Kayaking tours in Baltimore
   
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• On Time: August 20, 2017

  20-08-2017 17:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fund For Educational Excellency
   
  John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation
   
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  For Better For Worse
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• Burglary Suspect Caught After Jumping Through 3rd Floor Window

  20-08-2017 17:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A burglary suspect is now behind bars after police say he jumped through a third floor window to try and get away from police.
  The Annapolis Police Department was called at 4:16 a.m. Sunday, about an incident at a house in the 100 block of Duke of Gloucester Street.
  Responding officers met with a woman who lived there, and she said a man had forced himself inside the home, and was still inside.
  Officers searched the home and found the suspect on the third floor.
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• Officials: No Powerball Winner, Jackpot Swells To $650M

  20-08-2017 16:17
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball officials say there was no grand prize winner in the latest drawing, meaning one of the nation’s largest lottery jackpots will continue growing.
  Maura McCann of the New Hampshire Lottery says no ticket matched all six numbers following Saturday night’s drawing. The winning numbers are: 17, 19, 39, 43, 68 and Powerball 13.
  The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing is $650 million, which would be the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
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• Women, 2 Children Dead Following Morning Apartment Fire

  20-08-2017 15:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman and two children have died from their injuries after being rescued from a Baltimore County apartment fire Sunday morning.
  The fire was reported just after 4:30 a.m., at an apartment in the 6300 block of Holly Lane.
  People living in the building tell WJZ they saw heavy flames in the top floor of the apartment.
  “I got up, smelled smoke. I didn’t know where the smoke came from, but I knew it was serious for them to run back the way they did,” s
  
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• Mother, 2 Children Dead Following Morning Apartment Fire

  20-08-2017 15:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman and her two children have died from their injuries after being rescued from a Baltimore County apartment fire Sunday morning.
  The victims have been identified as 44-year-old Bra Angah-McCray, 4-year-old Aimee McCray, and 3-year-old Adriel McCray.
  The fire was reported just after 4:30 a.m., at an apartment in the 6300 block of Holly Lane.
  People living in the building tell WJZ they saw heavy flames in the top floor of the apartment.
  “I got up, smelled sm
  
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• Adult, 2 Children In Critical Condition Following Morning Apartment Fire

  20-08-2017 15:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An adult and two children are in critical condition after being rescued from a Baltimore County apartment fire Sunday morning.
  The fire was reported just after 4:30 a.m., at an apartment in the 6300 block of Holly Lane.
  People living in the building tell WJZ they saw heavy flames in the top floor of the apartment.
  “I got up, smelled smoke. I didn’t know where the smoke came from, but I knew it was serious for them to run back the way they did,” said
  
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• Baltimore, known for crime and controversial police videos, draws praise after overnight strike statues - Baltimore Sun

  20-08-2017 14:24
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  Baltimore, known for crime and controversial police videos, draws praise after overnight strike statues
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  Baltimore's Confederate monuments exited swiftly this week, but they might have left something behind: an image, however temporary it might turn out to be, of a city that got it done. “Ain't nobody got time for this white supremacist foolishness ...
  Coppin State Joins Plan To Offer Baltimore Students Free CollegeCBS Baltimore / WJZall 15 news articles &r
  
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• Trout, Valbuena Each Hit 2 HRs As Angels Beat Orioles 5-1

  20-08-2017 05:49
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Mike Trout and Luis Valbuena each hit two home runs off Kevin Gausman, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Saturday night for their eighth win in 10 games.
  Trout homered in the first and third innings, and Valbuena connected in the second and fourth to give Los Angeles a four-run lead.
  It marked the second straight night in which the Angels got all their runs via the long ball. In the series opener, Los Angeles homered five times in a 9-7 defeat.
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• Orioles Celebrate OPACY’s 25th Anniversary With Home Run Derby

  20-08-2017 05:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– There were plenty of big swings Saturday at Camden Yards as the Orioles celebrated 25 years in their home.
  There was a power display for fans as balls flew out of the park as Orioles Park at Camden Yards blew out the candles on 25 years.
  Fans at the ballpark not only got a chance to take home a replica of Camden Yards, they were also treated to a blast from the past as Brady Anderson, Mike Devereaux, Chris Hoiles, Sam Horn and Joe Orsulak swung for the fences as
  
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• Weather Blog: Quiet, Strong Storms

  20-08-2017 05:19
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Most of Saturday was quiet but strong storms moved in before the sun set.
  Any lingering storms should wrap up around midnight and skies will clear.
  Sunday looks gorgeous! We’ll wake up to the upper 60s and we can exxpect wall to wall blue skies through the day.
  Temps will top out in the mid to upper 80s.
  We’re watching  the forecast for Monday closely since it’s the solar eclipse!
  Central Maryand can expect to see the eclipse from about 1 p.m. to 3 p
  
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• Comedian, Civil Rights Activist Dick Gregory Dies At 84

  20-08-2017 05:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory has died at age 84, according to his family via social media.
  The Hollywood Reporter says he died Saturday in Washington.
  Gregory used his comedy to attack racism, had movie appearances and even ran for mayor of Chicago in 1967.
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• Marshawn Lynch Sits Once Again During National Anthem

  20-08-2017 04:23
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch once again sat during the national anthem.
  Lynch sat on the bench Saturday night while the anthem was played before Oakland’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Lynch also sat last week and told coach Jack Del Rio he has done that throughout his career. Lynch has not publicly said why he is sitting for the anthem.
  Raiders rookie safety Shalom Luani also kneeled during part of the anthem, while star quarterback Derek C
  
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• 2 Dead In Small Plane Crash Near Oregon Eclipse Viewing Site

  20-08-2017 02:55
  MADRAS, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say two people died in a small plane crash near a central Oregon airport where people are gathering to view the solar eclipse.
  The Central Oregon Emergency Information Network says the pilot and a passenger were killed in the crash about 2 p.m. Saturday about a mile south of Madras Municipal Airport. Authorities did not identify the victims.
  Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkin says the crash started a brushfire on a cliff.
  Campers have been gathering at the a
  
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• Evacuation Orders Affect Hundreds In California, Oregon

  20-08-2017 02:16
  SISTERS, Ore. (AP) — Evacuation orders affecting hundreds of people were issued in California and Oregon as wildfires neared small towns, including one that’s a prime location for viewing the eclipse.
  About 600 residents were told to leave the tourist town of Sisters, Oregon, and authorities said Saturday another 1,000 people had been told to be ready to leave if necessary.
  Sisters is located on the edge of a 70-mile swath of the state where the moon will completely blot out the sun.
  
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• CrossFit Community Comes Together To Help Those Impacted By Tornado

  20-08-2017 00:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The CrossFit community is helping families who lost everything in the Kent Island tornado.
  Last month, the tornado caused extensive damage when it ripped through the Stevensville area.
  More than 100 members from the CrossFit family came together for a workout with a mission to help out their own who were impacted by the tornado.
  “When CrossFit Kent Island had clients affected by it, we wanted to reach out and see how we could help,” said Shannon Engelking
  
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• MICA Faculty Member Pens Trump On Cover Of The New Yorker

  20-08-2017 00:31
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A faculty member at the Maryland Institute College of Art has penned an upcoming cover for The New Yorker magazine.
  It features President Donald Trump on a boat blowing into a sail that looks like a Klu Klux Klan hood.
  The Baltimore Sun reports that David Plunkert’s illustration is scheduled to be the magazine’s upcoming cover.
  It provides commentary in light of Trump’s response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weeken
  
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