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• In Baltimore's crime blame game, judges are the top target ... - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2017 23:54
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  In Baltimore's crime blame game, judges are the top target ...
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  With exceptional violence raging across Baltimore, many top officials have started pointing their fingers of blame in direction: The city's judges.and more »
  
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• Maryland Drivers Expected To Travel Labor Day Weekend Despite Rising Gas Prices

  01-09-2017 23:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The shortage of gasoline after Hurricane Harvey is about to have some Maryland drivers shelling out more cash.
  Gas prices are up 25 cents a gallon in Maryland and will keep climbing, but experts say people are paying the higher costs to travel for Labor Day.
  RELATED: Expert: Marylanders Should Expect To See Rise At Pumps In Wake Of Harvey
  The slowed flow of gasoline after Hurricane Harvey is hitting Maryland drivers right before they hit the road for the holiday.
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• Report Shows Security Concerns Ignored Before Deadly Prison Uprising

  01-09-2017 23:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Seven months after a prison riot claimed the life of a corrections officer in Delaware, a study singles out blame.
  Alex DeMetrick reports, it boils down to a state too slow to spend money for more staff.
  For 18 hours in February, inmates blocked the doors in a unit of Delaware’s James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.
  It took a backhoe for police to break in and free staff that had been taken hostage, and remove the body of Sgt. Steven Floyd, who was murdered during th
  
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• I-Team looks inside closing jail facility in Baltimore - WBAL Baltimore

  01-09-2017 23:25
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  I-Team looks inside closing jail facility in Baltimore
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  The 11 News I-Team has an exclusive look inside the latest jail facility to close in Baltimore. It is more evidence of the shrinking criminal caseload in the city and the need for detention space. With this latest closing, the big, sprawling prison and ...and more »
  
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• MTA Preparing For Students To Navigate New Bus System To School

  01-09-2017 23:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The first morning at the bus stop for thousands of city students is just a few days away. And now, they’ll be navigating the new BaltimoreLink bus system to get to school.
  Devin Bartolotta has more on how MTA is preparing to get kids where they need to be.
  It’s not the traditional school bus, but Maryland Transit officials say their drivers are ready — for the thousands of kids who depend on them every day to get to school.
  “They know that the scho
  
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• Ocean City Sees Boost In Tourism With Post-Labor Day School Start

  01-09-2017 22:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– With school now beginning after the holiday, thousands will spend Labor Day weekend in Ocean City.
  The extended Maryland Week allows families to enjoy a longer summer with extra deals and incentives for visitors.
  “Great way to wrap up the summer and relax and one last hooray before you get back into school,” Ocean City visitor Melissa Seavy.
  “Cherishing the last few days of summer like not rushing back to school is nice, go back to school shoppi
  
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• 2 Dogs, 3 Puppies Rescued From ‘Junkyard,’ Living On Trash

  01-09-2017 22:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Five dogs, including three newborn puppies were found in a trash-filled yard by Baltimore City Animal Control on Thursday and taken into care by Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).
  Animal Control found the dogs in a parking pad, which had become a “junkyard” full of trash and debris along a side street in Broadway East. The trash that was piled almost up to the roof of the home.
  The two dogs — named Goldilocks and Joe, were found with
  
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• Baltimore County police reviewing use of force in arrest of Woodlawn robbery suspects - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2017 22:16
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  Baltimore County police reviewing use of force in arrest of Woodlawn robbery suspects
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  Baltimore County police are reviewing the arrest of two men accused of robbing a Woodlawn bar during an officer's retirement party this week. Joseph McInnis III, 21, and Tyree McCoy, 22, suffered injuries while fighting with officers who attempted to ...
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• Reports: Serena Williams, Howard High Alum Alexis Ohanian Welcome Baby Girl

  01-09-2017 21:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Serena Williams has reportedly given birth to a baby girl at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.
  Williams was induced on Thursday night, according to local station CBS 12.
  Williams, 35, announced her pregnancy on Snapchat in April.
  She is engaged to Reddit founder and Howard High School graduate Alexis Ohanian.
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• Reynolds, Taliaferro, Zuttah Among Notable Baltimore Ravens Waived

  01-09-2017 21:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– It’s the time of year where NFL teams across the country have to shrink their rosters down to 53 players following the conclusion of the preseason.
  The Baltimore Ravens had some notable players waived Friday.
  Former Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds was cut after managing to make the team’s practice squad in his rookie year. Reynolds made the transition to being a wide receiver/return specialist for the Ravens but now has to look elsewhere for a roster spot.
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• Relatives Of Abused Boy Whose Body Was Fed To Pigs Sue Social Workers

  01-09-2017 21:31
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Relatives of a 7-year-old boy who suffered horrific abuse before being killed by his stepmother and father and fed to pigs have filed a lawsuit alleging social service workers in Kansas and Missouri knew the boy was being tortured and could have prevented his death.
  The maternal grandmother, biological mother and oldest sister of Adrian Jones claim in a lawsuit filed this week that social workers didn’t permanently remove the boy from his home despite document
  
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• Man Shot In Edgewood Thursday Dies, Suspect In Custody

  01-09-2017 21:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One man is dead and another in custody following a Thursday afternoon shooting in Edgewood.
  It was around 2:15 p.m. when Harford County deputies responded to the intersection of Harrpark Court and Cedar Drive for reports of shots fired.
  On their way there, they learned of a motor vehicle collision that was also in that area.
  Upon arrival, they found 48-year-old Charles Pugh in one of the vehicles involved in the crash. He was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
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• 15 Things You Didn’t Know About WWE Giant Braun Strowman

  01-09-2017 21:08
  Braun Strowman is a relatively new face in the WWE, and his star keeps rising. The WWE’s newest big man joins a long history of wrestling giants that includes The Undertaker, The Big Show, Mark Henry, King Kong Bundy and, of course, Andre The Giant.
  The 6-foot-8, 385-pound monstrosity of a man gained instant popularity as a member of the Wyatt Family, and has since electrified crowds with his feats of strength in and around the ring. He most recently helped headline WWE’s SummerSlam
  
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• Fantasy Football TE Breakout Candidates

  01-09-2017 20:55
  By Matt Citak
  With opening kickoff right around the corner, it’s time to prepare for your upcoming fantasy football draft. Most fantasy rosters consist of a majority of proven veterans, some young upside players with potential, and maybe a rookie or two. Finding and selecting potential breakout players before the rest of your league is one of the best parts about participating in fantasy football. It helps your team become stronger, and normally will come at an affordable price on draft da
  
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• Ravens Get Lineman Bergstrom From Arizona For Draft Pick

  01-09-2017 20:45
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have obtained offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals.
  Baltimore gave Arizona a conditional 2018 seventh-round draft pick for Bergstrom, who has played five NFL seasons.
  The deal was announced Friday and will become complete after Bergstrom passes a physical.
  Bergstrom entered the NFL as a 2012 third-round selection of the Oakland Raiders. He spent four seasons with Oakland before playing 15 games last season for
  
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• Beth Mowins To Become NFL On CBS’s First Female Play-By-Play Announcer

  01-09-2017 19:55
  By Matt Citak
  Beth Mowins is no stranger to making history. When she began calling college football games for ESPN in 2005, she became only the second woman to call nationally televised college football games for the network. Twelve years later, Mowins is ready to blaze a new trail. She will be in the booth for the second half of ESPN’s Monday Night Football doubleheader on September 11th, calling the matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos. Mowins will become just the
  
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• Cleaning Crew Finds Decomposed Body Inside Empty House

  01-09-2017 19:07
  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A cleaning crew removing and burning trash at a recently purchased home in Mississippi made a startling discovery — a body wrapped in a blue tarp.
  Authorities say the remains inside the empty house in Jackson were too decomposed to determine a gender.
  News outlets reported Thursday that police don’t know how long the remains were there and are investigating the case as a suspicious death.
  Hinds County coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart told police it appears t
  
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• In the midst of a police-led community clean-up in Baltimore, 'Shots fired!' comes over the radio - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2017 18:45
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  In the midst of a police-led community clean-up in Baltimore, 'Shots fired!' comes over the radio
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  As police and other city officials gathered for the community clean-up, a call came over the radio from a few blocks away: “Shots fired!” Many of the officers on the scene rushed off. Soon after, a man was arrested. (Baltimore Sun video). Kevin ...
  
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• Maine Fisherman Catches Magical-Looking, Iridescent Lobster

  01-09-2017 18:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maine Coast Fisherman’s Association has shared a picture of a unique-looking lobster that it says probably has a genetic condition called Leucism.
  It was caught by Alex Todd of Chebeague Island, Maine.“A normal lobster gets its color by mixing yellow, blue, and red protein pigments,” the Fisherman’s Association wrote on its Facebook page. “Through different genetic mutations you can get a blue, yellow, or red (uncooked) lobster. You can a
  
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• Garceau: 10 Looming Questions Before NFL Regular Season Begins

  01-09-2017 18:28
  Every team has questions before the NFL rolls out the 2017 season with Kansas City at New England Thursday night.
  Even New England with their all-world 40 year-old quarterback must be wondering about a season without Julian Edelman and the what if Gronk misses a big chunk of the season with his annual injuries. So no team is safe in the question mark category.
  Here are 10 questions starting with the Ravens…
  Will new Running Game Coordinator Greg Roman bring some sanity (and balance) to a
  
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• Police Recover 2 Loaded Handguns, 1 Reported Stolen

  01-09-2017 18:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police recovered two loaded handguns Thursday which resulted from a search warrant served in South Baltimore.
  Officers executed the warrant in the 500 block of Maude Avenue, where they arrested Walter Rogers, 25, and Brianna Grim, 20.
  Detectives recovered two loaded handguns, one of which was reported stolen, and ammo and drug packaging material.
  Courtesy of Baltimore Police.
  Both Rogers and Grim are prohibited from possessing a firearm.
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• Keidel: Matthew Stafford Deserves Record Contract

  01-09-2017 18:06
  By Jason Keidel
  NFL fans are more cynical than you might think. Case in point came this week, when the Detroit Lions signed Matthew Stafford to the richest contract in NFL history, which included $92 million in guaranteed cash. Those of us, or most of us, well beyond the city limits of Ford, Eminem or 8 Mile saw this as a prudent move, placating a franchise player on arguably the most forlorn franchise in the sport.
  We’ve heard the stats, how Stafford has not won the big game, or a big gam
  
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• Suspect Who Jumps In Ocean Fleeing Cops Ends Up Swimming With Shark

  01-09-2017 17:31
  SURF CITY, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in Surf City, North Carolina, say a fleeing suspect swam out to sea before being arrested more than three hours later at a neighboring town’s beachfront.
  Surf City police said in a news release that an officer stopped a driver Wednesday and spotted “illegal contraband.”
  They said the driver jumped into the ocean and police used a drone to follow the swimming suspect. It recorded video footage of a shark swimming about 60 feet (18 meters)
  
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• Maryland Attorney General Frosh Warns Of Charity Scams In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey

  01-09-2017 17:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh advises consumers to wisely pay attention to where they are donating money for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
  The Maryland attorney general says incidents like Hurricane Harvey in Texas introduces opportunities for scammers to prey on victims willing to donate to the cause.
  “Sometimes at the end of a storm, you get a rainbow; other times you get a scammer,” said Attorney General Frosh. “It is wise to resea
  
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• Baltimore organizers schedule second Ceasefire with momentum from first - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2017 17:22
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  Baltimore organizers schedule second Ceasefire with momentum from first
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  Erricka Bridgeford talks about the Baltimore Ceasefire Sunday morning at the Living Hope at Kingdom Life Church in Baltimore. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun video). Kevin RectorContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Organizers of last month's 72-hour “ceasefire” ...
  
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• ESPN Football Analyst Cites Player Safety As Reasons For Quitting

  01-09-2017 16:54
  BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Longtime ESPN college football analyst Ed Cunningham says he left the network in part out of concern over injuries to players, especially brain trauma.
  Cunningham tells The New York Times he stepped down following the April layoffs of dozens of ESPN on-air staffers. He says he told ESPN he was leaving to focus on his family and other work projects, not revealing initially that ethical concerns were another main reason for leaving.
  He tells the Times he doesn
  
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• Players Union Says NFL Could Have A Lockout in 2021

  01-09-2017 16:52
  The NFL will be back in just a few days, but you should enjoy it while you can.
  The head of the NFL Players Association, DeMaurice Smith, says there could be a lockout soon. “I think that the likelihood of either a strike or a lockout in ’21 is almost a virtual certainty,” Smith said. The current labor deal runs  until 2021. So why is Smith so certain the union can’t work out a deal in the next few years? There’s a lot of bad blood between the NFL and its playe
  
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• Gas prices spiking as refineries close following Hurricane Harvey - Baltimore Sun

  01-09-2017 16:38
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  Gas prices spiking as refineries close following Hurricane Harvey
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  Gas prices have been rising because of Hurricane Harvey. We talked to several people to get their thoughts on the price increase. (Baltimore Sun video). Sarah GantzContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Gas prices spiked in the Baltimore-area — and ...and more »
  
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• VIDEO: Cop Cuffs Nurse Refusing To Take Blood From Unconscious Patient

  01-09-2017 16:17
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah police officer’s body camera video shows a hospital nurse being handcuffed after refusing to draw blood on an unconscious patient.
  The video taken at University Hospital in Salt Lake City shows nurse Alex Wubbels calmly explaining to Salt Lake detective Jeff Payne that she couldn’t draw blood on a patient who had been injured in a car accident. She told the officer a patient was required to give consent for a blood sample or be under arres
  
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• NFL Players’ Union Sues Over Elliott’s 6-Game Domestic Ban

  01-09-2017 15:53
  The NFL players’ union sued the league on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott late Thursday night, seeking to vacate the upcoming ruling of an arbitrator on the appeal of the Dallas running back’s six-game suspension in a domestic violence case.
  The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas, accuses the NFL’s appeal process of being “fundamentally unfair” because arbitrator Harold Henderson denied a request to have his ex-girlfriend testify at a hearing that wrapped up earlier
  
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• Penn State Frat Brothers Await Key Ruling In Pledge’s Death

  01-09-2017 15:49
  BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A judge is to decide whether to keep alive charges against Penn State fraternity members linked to the death of a pledge whose agonizing night after a fall down stairs was captured by security cameras.
  District Justice Allen Sinclair must decide Friday whether prosecutors have put on enough evidence to send the charges against the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and 16 former members to county court for trial.
  His decision follows a hard-fought, unusually long, seven-day pr
  
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• Judge Drops Many Of Serious Charges Against Penn State Frat Brothers

  01-09-2017 15:49
  BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A judge on Friday threw out involuntary manslaughter and felony assault counts filed against members of a Penn State fraternity in a pledge’s alcohol hazing-related death, ordering 12 of the frat brothers to stand trial on lesser counts.
  District Justice Allen Sinclair dismissed charges altogether against four of the members of the now-shuttered Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Fourteen fraternity brothers are now headed to trial in the case. Two had previously agreed
  
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• Heavily Tattooed Escaped Inmate Found In Pennsylvania

  01-09-2017 15:15
  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire authorities say an escaped inmate with tattoos covering his shaved head, face, neck, chest, arm and hands has been arrested in Pennsylvania, three days after he failed to return to a halfway house.
  The U.S. Marshals’ New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force says 42-year-old Eric Judkins was found at a residence in Howard, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night. He was arrested without incident, as was another man wanted on a probation violation.
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• WEATHER BLOG: Labor Day Weekend Is Here

  01-09-2017 14:10
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  Hi Everyone!
  And now it’s September. Less than a month to Fall. But it is not over yet. Hello to, (albeit the last holiday weekend of the Summer), the Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Let the good times roll, again!    We are on pretty solid ground, right now, in the thinking that Harvey’s remnants will hit and run and be done by Sunday. “Pretty solid ground.” Variables still exist, but the amount of variables diminishes by the hour.
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• ‘Don’t Touch Me. I’m Dying.’ Harrowing Harvey Stories Emerge

  01-09-2017 13:51
  (AP) – One man used his last words to save a friend’s life, warning him away from a live electrical wire. Another died checking on his uncle. Several others were last seen helping people out of floodwaters.
  They’re among Harvey victims who lost their lives trying to save other people. Others died doing their best to survive the catastrophic disaster.
  They range from 6 years old to 89. Their stories are emerging as the death toll from the storm continues to mount.
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• The Orioles Are Hot, Hot, Hot, but Can They Sustain Their Run at the AL Wild Card? - Sports Illustrated

  01-09-2017 13:50
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  The Orioles Are Hot, Hot, Hot, but Can They Sustain Their Run at the AL Wild Card?
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  Their starting pitching is among the league's worst, but the Baltimore Orioles are using their bats and their bullpen to make an unlikely charge toward the second AL Wild Card spot. Share. Jack Dickey. Friday September 1st, 2017. How hot are the Orioles?and more »
  
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• Richard Anderson, Popular TV Actor, Dies At 91

  01-09-2017 13:22
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Anderson, the tall, handsome actor best known for costarring simultaneously in the popular 1970s television shows “The Six Million Dollar Man” and “The Bionic Woman,” has died at age 91.
  Anderson died of natural causes on Thursday, family spokesman Jonathan Taylor told The Associated Press.
  “The Six Million Dollar Man” brought a new wave of supernatural heroes to television. Based on the novel “Cyborg” by Martin Cai
  
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• Gas Prices Surge Higher As Drivers Rush To Fill Their Tanks

  01-09-2017 13:09
  ATLANTA (AP) — Gasoline prices rose several cents overnight amid continuing fears of shortages in Texas and several other states in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey’s strike on the Gulf Coast.
  The American Automobile Association said early Friday that the national average for a gallon of regular gas rose in one day from $2.45 Thursday to $2.52 Friday.
  At least two major pipelines — one that ships gasoline across the southern United States and to New York, and another that flow
  
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• Officials Raise Harvey-Related Death Toll To 39

  01-09-2017 06:23
  HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities are raising Harvey’s death toll to 39 almost a week after the storm slammed into the Texas coast.
  Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences spokeswoman Tricia Bentley said Thursday night that the office has confirmed seven more storm-related deaths.
  Harris County is home to Houston and has so far accounted for 25 deaths from the storm. Bentley said earlier in the day that their morgue was close to capacity because bodies were piling up from the storm and
  
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• Harford County Student Remembered Following Fatal Crash

  01-09-2017 06:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– There was a solemn gathering Thursday night at C. Milton Wright High School as a teenage student was remembered.
  Seventeen-year-old James Tyler Pope was about to start his senior year at the school.
  Police say Pope was killed Wednesday in a single car collision in Churchville.
  Thursday’s vigil was organized by the student government association.
  A GoFundMe page has been setup to help with funeral expenses.
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• Humphrey Productive As Ravens Down Saints 14-13

  01-09-2017 05:55
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens got a better look at what first-round draft choice Marlon Humphrey can do when he’s healthy. They had to like what they saw.
  Humphrey, drafted 16th overall out of Alabama last spring, forced a fumble, broke up a pass and made four tackles, and Baltimore beat the New Orleans Saints 14-13 in the preseason finale for both clubs Thursday night.
  Humphrey had missed two of the Ravens’ first three preseason games and practice time in his first t
  
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• Congressman Anthony Brown Leads Discussion On Race, Hate At Maryland College

  01-09-2017 05:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Race relations were the subject of a spirited discussion on the University of Maryland College Park campus Thursday night.
  The discussions come following an alarming number of race-related incidents on the campus and the tragic death of a student.
  RELATED: Md. University Comes Together For Slain College Student; Possible Hate Crime
  Congressman Anthony Brown spoke on campus to address both known and perceived hate crimes on campus.
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• Morales’ 3 HRs, 7 RBIs Carry Blue Jays Past Orioles 11-8

  01-09-2017 05:03
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles’ seven-game winning streak ended under a barrage of home runs by Kendrys Morales, who went deep three times and had a career-high seven RBIs to provide the Toronto Blue Jays with an 11-8 victory Thursday night.
  Looking to sustain its charge into the thick of the AL playoff picture, Baltimore bolted to a 5-2 lead in the third inning before the last-place Blue Jays stormed back behind Morales, who had four hits and scored four runs.
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• Weather Blog: Harvey Brings Rain To Maryland

  01-09-2017 04:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The remnants of once very powerful and catastrophic Hurricane Harvey will bring a bit of rain to Maryland starting later tomorrow.
  We expect about .50″ to one inch, before it ends on Sunday morning. It will be very cool until Sunday, as well. We expect the sun to reappear by later Sunday, and warm it up once again.
  On Monday, we do expect a nicer warmer, and mainly sunny day to cap off the Labor Day weekend!
  Enjoy and be safe.
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• From Bullock To DiCaprio, A Look At Stars’ Harvey Donations

  01-09-2017 03:45
  HOUSTON (AP) — A pair of Oscar winners, Sandra Bullock and Leonardo DiCaprio, are leading the way in stars’ donations to relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, but they’re not alone. Numerous other celebrities have pledged sizable amounts to charities.
  Here’s a list of stars who have publicly pledged to donate:
  — Sandra Bullock, $1 million to the American Red Cross
  — Leonardo DiCaprio, $1 million to the new United Way Har
  
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• White House Preparing $5.9B Request For Harvey Recovery Aid

  01-09-2017 03:27
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has prepared a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey recovery aid, a first down payment to make sure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.
  The Trump proposal, which is being finalized pending White House consultations with key Republicans, promises to represent just a fraction of an eventual Harvey recovery package that could rival the $100-billion-plus in taxpayer-financed help for victims of 2005&rsqu
  
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• Milwaukee Sheriff, Trump Supporter Clarke Resigns

  01-09-2017 03:13
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — The tough-talking sheriff of Milwaukee County, David Clarke, resigned without explanation Thursday, capping a tumultuous year for the divisive, provocative lawman whose unabashed support for President Donald Trump and in-your-face personality earned him a national following among some conservatives.
  Clarke submitted his resignation in a one-sentence letter to the county clerk that gave no reason for his departure more than a year before his term is up. In a brief statement
  
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• Premium Costs Are Set To Jump As State Approves Rates

  01-09-2017 02:22
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Premium costs for plans sold on Maryland’s health exchanges are set to rise as state regulators approve increased rates.
  The Baltimore Sun reports regulators announced average rate increases ranging between about 23 percent to nearly 50 percent Tuesday. The rates will vary depending on the plan and carrier.
  CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield CEO Chet Burrell says the rapid rise in premiums puts coverage out of reach for many, especially those who don’t qu
  
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• Gov. Hogan Proposes ‘Truth In Sentencing;’ Calls For Repeat Offenders To Serve Majority Of Sentence

  01-09-2017 02:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Gov. Larry Hogan is pushing for what he calls “Truth in Sentencing,” an attempt to make sure repeat, violent offenders actually serve most of their sentences behind bars.
  For Gov. Hogan, it will be a major issue in the General Assembly, but he faces obstacles in taking away judges’ discretion and balancing rehabilitation with a tough-on-crime approach.
  “I promised that I wouldn’t go back to jail, and I just came home,” said Gregg Thomas
  
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• New Dawson Family After School Teen Center Opens In East Baltimore

  01-09-2017 00:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A new center focused on teenagers in East Baltimore opened its doors Thursday. The center was named after the Dawson Family, who were killed in a firebombing attack almost 15 years ago.
  The hope is that the program will keep kids off the streets after school and help them with skills and self esteem.
  Kids in the Oliver neighborhood have gained a new chance to succeed.
  “It’s nice because it’s helping the kids do something instead of being on the stree
  
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