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• Baltimore Ravens to hand out free DNA test kits - New York Post

  14-09-2017 23:46
  New York Post
  Baltimore Ravens to hand out free DNA test kits
  New York Post
  The Ravens will be giving sports-giveaways a futuristic upgrade on Sunday for their game against the Browns — ditching the usual bobbleheads and T-shirts in favor of free DNA test kits, a report says. Fans who participate in the peculiar promotion ...
  Baltimore fans to get free DNA testing kits at stadiumKOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
  Ravens fans will get DNA test kits Sunday in unusual NFL promotionBal
  
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• Under Armour’s ‘We Will’ Campaign Renovates 2 More Baltimore City Schools

  14-09-2017 23:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Two Baltimore City schools are starting the year a bit brighter, thanks to a week of hard-work from Under Armour employees.
  The schools are the third and fourth schools Under Armour has had a major hand in renovating. It’s all aimed at giving back to their hometown in their “We Will” campaign.
  An army of Under Armour employee volunteers and the Heart of America Foundation swarmed and transformed George Washington Elementary School and Thomas Johnson
  
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• Teen shot during Reisterstown home invasion charged with murder - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2017 23:22
  Baltimore Sun
  Teen shot during Reisterstown home invasion charged with murder
  Baltimore Sun
  An 18-year-old Reisterstown teen who was one of two shot during a Lansdowne home invasion in February has been charged with murder, Baltimore County police said. Omar Hamilton, who was 17 at the time, was found shot along with Larry Lynch Jr., 28, ...
  Police Charge Injured Man With Murder Stemming From Robbery AttemptCBS Baltimore / WJZall 5 news articles »
  
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• Ravens Place Danny Woodhead On IR With Hamstring Injury

  14-09-2017 23:16
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Ravens placed running back Danny Woodhead on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Thursday.
  Woodhead injured his left leg in the first quarter of the season opener and did not return. He missed part of training camp with a hamstring injury to the same leg.
  Coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that the 32-year-old would miss “multiple weeks” and would be a candidate to return later in the season. He would be eligible to play again as soon as Week 11
  
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• Week 2 Fantasy Football Starts and Sits

  14-09-2017 23:14
  By Matt Citak
  Week 1 of the 2017 NFL season brought us some big surprises. Rookie running back Kareem Hunt put together the highest-scoring fantasy football debut in history, while fantasy stalwarts such as Le’Veon Bell and Rob Gronkowski started the season with poor performances. NFL’s opening weekend also saw consensus no. 1 pick David Johnson dislocate his wrist, an injury that will force him to miss most (if not all) of the fantasy season, while wide receiver Allen Robinson tore
  
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• Baltimore seeks developer for Brager-Gutman Building - Maryland Daily Record (subscription)

  14-09-2017 22:48
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  Baltimore seeks developer for Brager-Gutman Building
  Maryland Daily Record (subscription)
  Baltimore is seeking development proposals for the former Brager-Gutman Building in downtown's Westside in its continued attempt to breathe new life into the once-thriving retail district. Baltimore Development Corp., the city's quasi-public economic ...
  
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• Local Group Helps Johns Hopkins Patients Battle Gynecologic Cancer

  14-09-2017 22:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Hearing you have cancer is heart breaking. The group called Kelly’s Angels works to help women battling cancer and it comes ahead of the Johns Hopkins Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Conerence later this month.
  Paula Sillverman, co-founder of Kelly’s Angels, hosted a group of women to help them with treatment for gynecologic cancer.
  “My mom passed of ovarian cancer five years ago, and I also lost my father to cancer,”  Silverman said. &ldq
  
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• Lawmakers Ask FTC, DOJ, SEC To Investigate Equifax Data Breach

  14-09-2017 22:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– More than 143 million American may have been impacted by the Equifax data breach, which is considered the largest security breach ever.
  The massive breach happened sometime in mid May and again in July. Hackers stole personal information, including names, social security numbers and even credit loan balances.
  Baltimore firm Murphy, Falcon and Murphy joins the growing number of law firms to go after Equifax for failing to protect consumers sensitive information and exp
  
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• Orioles To Host LUNGevity 5K Walk In Honor Of Employee Who Died Of Lung Cancer

  14-09-2017 22:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —She was a beloved member of the Baltimore Orioles organization, but three years ago Monica Barlow, the team’s public relations director, lost her valiant fight against lung cancer at the age of 36.
  Ron Matz sat down with Monica’s husband to discuss her life and Saturday’s Lungevity Walk at Camden Yards, which will raise money for the fight against the deadly disease.
  Although Monica never smoked a cigarette, she was diagnosed in 2012 with what people ofte
  
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• Young Bucks: Ring Of Honor Champions, Pro Wrestling Sherpas

  14-09-2017 21:54
  By Chuck Carroll
  More than a few wrestling fans are fed up with the status quo. The PG-era has been and will continue to leave a vanilla taste in their mouth when they want chocolate, strawberry or heck, even rocky road. That is why on Monday or Tuesday night, when you flip on WWE Raw or SmackDown Live!, you’ll see the crowd populated by Bullet Club t-shirts. The faction that originated in New Japan Pro Wrestling represents a growing wrestling counterculture.
  Nick and Matt Jackson, better
  
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• Interview: Drew Carey On The New Season Of ‘The Price Is Right’

  14-09-2017 21:48
  The Price Is Right returns for a new season on Monday, September 18th at 8 AM PT/11 AM EST on CBS. This premier is particularly special as it marks the ten year anniversary for Drew Carey hosting the show.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss caught up with Carey to discuss his tenure on the show and even got some advice for future audience members interested in a shot at the big time!
  MW- Good morning Drew, how are you?
  DC- Great Matt, how are you?
  MW- Just fine! Congratulations on
  
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• The criminal tragedy of Baltimore schools - Amsterdam News

  14-09-2017 21:16
  Amsterdam News
  The criminal tragedy of Baltimore schools
  Amsterdam News
  In 2005, when the Emmy Award-winning television drama “The Wire” shined a harsh light on Baltimore City Schools, it proved to be an eye-opening experience for viewers who were not familiar with the tragic plight of students in Baltimore. The show ...and more »
  
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• 2nd Annual Touchdowns Against Cancer Begins Today

  14-09-2017 21:08
  By Matt Citak
  MaxPreps, the online high school sports leader and CBS Sports Digital property, and Pledge It, the country’s leading performance-based crowdfunding platform, are joining forces for the second consecutive year for an amazing cause. Touchdowns Against Cancer is a program that helps empower high school football teams around the country to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Its aim is to unify high school teams all across the country for a common cause:
  
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• When I Was Nominated: Emmy Awards Edition- Jim Parsons

  14-09-2017 21:00
  Being nominated for an Emmy Award is no small feat, winning four of them is beyond most actor’s wildest imaginations. Yet, Jim Parsons is on the short list of actors to achieve such an honor.
  Parsons, who has starred as the unique Sheldon Cooper on CBS’ Big Bang Theory since 2007, has a very unique story of his own when it comes to the first time he was nominated for one of television’s highest honors.
  “Well I actually first heard I was nomin
  
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• When I Was Nominated: Emmy Awards Edition- Bertram van Munster And Elise Doganieri

  14-09-2017 20:50
  The Amazing Race aired its first episode in 2001. Since then it has won 15 Emmy Awards and captivated audiences across the U.S. This year, the show has received another four Emmy nominations and looks to set the record for most Emmy Awards by a reality television show. Despite all of the show’s success, co-creators Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster still remember what it was like to find out they were Emmy Award nominees for the very first time.
  “It was early in the morning and
  
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• Former deputy attorney general, 'Serial' appeal prosecutor running for Baltimore state's attorney - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2017 20:32
  Baltimore Sun
  Former deputy attorney general, 'Serial' appeal prosecutor running for Baltimore state's attorney
  Baltimore Sun
  Thiru Vignarajah is entering next year's race for Baltimore state's attorney. He is a former Maryland deputy attorney general and a former federal and state prosecutor. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun). Justin FentonContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun.and more »
  
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• Jay Feely: Stanford Has To Play Sound, Assignment Defense To Stop Rashaad Penny

  14-09-2017 20:00
  Ryan Mayer
  The college football season enters its third week having already delivered us plenty of marquee match-ups. Last week, Stanford met USC in a Pac-12 conference game, and the Trojans dominated the Cardinal 42-24, while racking up over 600 yards of offense on the day. That’s not an effort we typically see out of a David Shaw-coached squad. Heading into this week, the Cardinal will face another physical offensive team when they head to San Diego to take on Rocky Long and the San Dieg
  
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• O Bluetiful: Crayola Announces Name Of New Blue Hue

  14-09-2017 19:55
  EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Hello, Bluetiful.
  Crayola announced the name of its new blue crayon Thursday. Bluetiful was the top pick of fans during two months of online voting, beating out Dreams Come Blue, Blue Moon Bliss, Reach for the Stars and Star Spangled Blue.
  The Easton, Pennsylvania-based crayon maker received nearly 90,000 name submissions before narrowing it down to five.
  Bluetiful will make its debut later this year. It’s replacing the recently retired dandelion.
  Scientists at Ore
  
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• Jurors acquit Baltimore County police officer accused of kicking, spitting on a suspect - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2017 19:47
  Baltimore Sun
  Jurors acquit Baltimore County police officer accused of kicking, spitting on a suspect
  Baltimore Sun
  Baltimore Police Foxtrot helicopter footage from Jan. 25 shows the arrest of 20-year-old Damontae Tyquan Farrar that involved Baltimore County police officer Christopher M. Spivey. Spivey is charged with four counts of second-degree assault stemming ...
  Baltimore County Officer Accused Of Assaulting Suspect Found Not GuiltyCBS Baltimore / WJZ
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• Police: Last Texts From Slain Teacher Said Boyfriend Was Taking Her On ‘Adventure’

  14-09-2017 19:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The day after a murdered Maryland teacher’s boyfriend was arrested and charged with her killing, police are releasing new details about why they came to suspect him.
  Laura Wallen, who was four months pregnant when she disappeared, was missing for more than a week. The 31-year-old lived in Olney and taught at Wilde Lake High School in Howard County. Her body was found in a shallow grave on Wednesday.
  Wallen’s sister reported her missing on the evening of Labor
  
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• Prayers for Marcus Edwards - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2017 19:24
  Baltimore Sun
  Prayers for Marcus Edwards
  Baltimore Sun
  Several hundred fellow students, faculty, friends and family of slain Morgan State University senior Marcus Edwards gathered at the Northeast Baltimore campus last year for a candlelight vigil. A similar event is scheduled for Sept. 19. (Kevin Rector ...
  
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• 69th Annual Emmy Awards: 69 Seconds With Stephen Colbert

  14-09-2017 19:01
  In honor of the 69th Emmy Awards, CBS sat down with Stephen Colbert, host of the Emmy nominated The Late Show With Stephen Colbert for a speed round of questions from his most memorable guest to his surprising answer for the funniest person he knows and more!
  Who has been the most memorable guest on your show?
  Josh Brolin was pretty great. I drew chest hair on him with a Sharpie because he was kind of bloated and hairless which was surprising because I think of him as being lean and hairy.
  
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• 69th Annual Emmy Awards: 69 Seconds With Phil Keoghan

  14-09-2017 19:01
  In honor of the 69th Emmy Awards, CBS sat down with Phil Keoghan, host of the Emmy nominated The Amazing Race for a speed round of questions from the last movie he saw to the best piece of advice he’s ever received and more!
  What’s the most beautiful place you have ever shot The Amazing Race?
  It’s almost impossible to pick the most beautiful place on Amazing Race because just when you think you’ve seen it all, just when you think you’ve had the perfect day on A
  
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• 69th Annual Emmy Awards: 69 Seconds With Jeff Probst

  14-09-2017 19:01
  In honor of the 69th Emmy Awards, CBS sat down with Jeff Probst, host of the Emmy Award winning show Survivor for a speed round of questions from his favorite place to shoot the show, where his iconic wardrobe came from and more!
  Do you get nervous during live finale shows?
  I definitely don’t get nervous. The minute that little red light goes on everything gets very calm and you’re back in control.
  Where was your favorite place to shoot Survivor?
  For Survivor we’ve tr
  
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• Baltimore County Officer Accused Of Assaulting Suspect Found Not Guilty

  14-09-2017 19:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore County officer accused of a dirty take-down has been found not guilty.
  Christopher Spivey, 29, was charged with assaulting a suspect during an incident on January 25. He was facing four counts of second degree assault.
  The investigation began when crew members of Baltimore City’s Foxtrot helicopter reported seeing a possible assault by an officer while they were helping with a vehicle turned foot pursuit on Liberty Road.
  The incident began after police
  
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• 69th Annual Emmy Awards: 69 Seconds With Bertram van Munster And Elise Doganieri

  14-09-2017 18:45
  In honor of the 69th Emmy Awards, CBS sat down with Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster, co-creators of 15 time Emmy Award winning The Amazing Race for a speed round of questions. Doganieri and van Munster were quizzed on
  What’s The Most Beautiful Place You Have Ever Shot The Amazing Race?
  ED- The first places that comes to mind is Mauritius, it was an unexpected surprise. When I got there it was so tropical and beautiful with white sand beaches and beautiful sail boats and a
  
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• No Use In Crying: Spilled Milk Turns Indiana Creek White

  14-09-2017 18:16
  TIPTON, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say an accidental milk spill at a food processing business ended up turning a central Indiana creek white.
  The Kokomo Tribune reports the change in the hue of Cicero Creek in Tipton was noticed on Tuesday and investigators determined that no more than 300 gallons (1,100 liters) of milk spilled from the Park 100 Foods plant.
  State environmental officials indicate the spill wasn’t dangerous.
  Crews used hay bales to help contain the milk and a c
  
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• Be wary of buying a home in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2017 18:11
  Be wary of buying a home in Baltimore
  Baltimore Sun
  Buried within all the positive news in the article, “Baltimore-area home sales and prices rose in August amid falling inventory” (Sept. 12), is an alarming fact for city residents who own homes. Baltimore is the only jurisdiction where the median sales ...
  
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• NFL Week 2 Picks: Trying To Avoid Overreactions To Week 1

  14-09-2017 18:00
  Ryan Mayer
  Well, that was a fun opening week. As always, the unexpected happened. For instance, the Rams racking up 46 points and outscoring the Colts offense with their defense. Or, the Chiefs spanking the Patriots at Gillette with Alex Smith having two touchdowns of 75+ yards in which the ball traveled more than five yards in the air.
  The opening week is when many of our preconceived notions about the season come crashing down around us and we re-evaluate (often overreacting) to where things s
  
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• Baltimore to suspend city bike-share program for one month, faulting rash of thefts: Report - Washington Times

  14-09-2017 17:51
  Washington Times
  Baltimore to suspend city bike-share program for one month, faulting rash of thefts: Report
  Washington Times
  A Baltimore Bike Share bicycle is shown at a docking station. On Sept. 13, 2017, BBS officials announced the service would be suspended from Sept. 17 until Oct. 15 while it works on security upgrades. (Baltimore Bike Share/Eventbrite) ...and more »
  
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• Former Carroll County ‘Teacher Of The Year’ Arrested, Faces Child Sex Charges

  14-09-2017 17:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 39-year-old Westminster West Middle School teacher has been arrested and faces child sex charges in Virginia.
  Kenneth Brian Fischer was formerly a teacher and/or administrator at multiple other Carroll County schools, as well, including North Carroll High School, Winters Mill High School Francis Scott Key High School, Manchester Valley High School, Sykesville Middle School and Mt. Airy Middle School since 2000.
  According to the Carroll County Times, Fischer is a former
  
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• Winfrey Joins ’60 Minutes’ For 50th Anniversary Year

  14-09-2017 17:35
  NEW YORK (AP) — CBS’ “60 Minutes,” the newsmagazine that can credit consistency for much of its success as it enters its 50th anniversary year, is about to see a major change with the addition of Oprah Winfrey.
  Winfrey will debut Sept. 24, reporting on a story about America’s political divisions.
  It’s a testament to the power of the Sunday-night newsmagazine that it seeks to absorb one of television’s biggest stars into its fabric instead of the other wa
  
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• Woman Admits Using County Cash To Buy Dog Tuxedo

  14-09-2017 17:18
  HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — A former administrative assistant to an Arkansas county official has pleaded guilty to fraudulent use of a credit card after prosecutors accused her of using public money to buy personal items, including a tuxedo for her pet pug.
  Kristi Goss was set for trial this week but pleaded guilty Monday. Authorities accused Goss of fraudulently charging $200,000 to a Garland County credit card on purchases including the dog tuxedo, a diamond bracelet, tickets to Arkansas Ra
  
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• Boyfriend Of Murdered Pregnant Teacher To Appear In Court

  14-09-2017 16:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — The boyfriend of a pregnant Maryland teacher who was missing for more than a week before being found dead in a shallow grave Wednesday will appear in court Thursday.
  Tyler Tessier is charged in Laura Wallen’s slaying. A bond review will be held at 1 p.m. in Rockville District Court.
  Montgomery County police Chief Thomas Manger said at a news conference Wednesday that investigators found Wallen’s body in a shallow grave in Damascus. She was four months pregn
  
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• Boyfriend Of Murdered Pregnant Teacher Held Without Bond

  14-09-2017 16:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — The boyfriend of a pregnant Maryland teacher who was missing for more than a week before being found dead in a shallow grave Wednesday appeared in court Thursday.
  Tyler Tessier, charged with first degree murder in Laura Wallen’s slaying, was ordered held without bond.
  Montgomery County police Chief Thomas Manger said at a news conference Wednesday that investigators found Wallen’s body in a shallow grave in Damascus. She was four months pregnant.
  Tessier wa
  
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• Thursday Night Football Breakdown: Undermanned Texans vs. Scoreless Bengals

  14-09-2017 16:15
  By Kevin McGuire
  The Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) and Houston Texans (0-1) each had forgettable season openers at home in Week 1, so a short turnaround to Week 2 may be just what the doctor ordered for both teams. The Cincinnati Bengals host the Houston Texans on Thursday night in Paul Brown Stadium (8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network), and there will be no shortage of drama for this week’s game.
  It’s Time For Deshaun Watson in Houston
  Rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson got some playing time in th
  
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• Flacco Feeling Good About The Results Of His Delayed Debut

  14-09-2017 16:09
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — In his 2017 debut, Joe Flacco put up numbers unworthy of flowery superlatives.
  Under other circumstances, the quarterback’s statistics in Baltimore’s 20-0 victory over Cincinnati would be considered downright awful: Nine for 17 for 121 yards, one touchdown and one interception. In the second half, with the Ravens nursing a secure lead, Flacco failed to complete a pass.
  So, when asked to assess Flacco’s performance, coach John Harbaugh was succinct
  
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• Thursday, September 14, 2017

  14-09-2017 16:01
  People Are Talking about The MDTA Tunnel Run.
  Linh and Marty have Coffee With David K. Hildebrand and Elizabeth M. Schaaf, authors of “Musical Maryland.”
  Linh and Marty have Coffee With David K. Hildebrand and Elizabeth M. Schaaf, authors of “Musical Maryland.”
  
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• Kahn: Reflecting On the Cleveland Indians’ Win Streak

  14-09-2017 16:00
  By Andrew Kahn
  The disparity between the impressiveness of the Cleveland Indians’ win streak and how impressed people are by it is, well, impressive. Not to press the point, but it just doesn’t impress upon people.
  Don’t get me wrong: I haven’t heard anyone say, “21 straight wins—so what?” But winning streaks are neither as revered nor as familiar as certain individual records. While we can debate the “true” single-season home run record, mos
  
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• Ravens To Give Out DNA Test Kits To Fans This Sunday

  14-09-2017 15:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Do you really bleed purple and black? Time to find out!
  The Baltimore Ravens have been cutting edge this 2017 season. The team installed brand new technology in the stadium, released a new facial recognition app and made some upgrades to the field. But now, the organization is stepping out onto the field of genetics.
  As the game day giveaway at the home opener, all fans will receive a free DNA test as they enter the stadium.
  Fans who choose to participate can learn more a
  
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• Baltimore natives lead relief effort for US Virgin Islands devastated by Irma - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2017 15:02
  Baltimore Sun
  Baltimore natives lead relief effort for US Virgin Islands devastated by Irma
  Baltimore Sun
  Jesse Vann, a Baltimore native now living in St. John, assembles supplies that will be sent to the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of Hurricane Irma relief efforts. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Vann). Talia RichmanContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. For days ...and more »
  
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• California School Warns ‘USA’ Chant Could Send ‘Unintended Message’

  14-09-2017 14:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – School officials at Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom, California are issuing a warning to students on when and when not to chant “USA” at sporting events.
  According to CBS Sacramento,  school and district officials are telling students that the popular chant could appear inappropriate and intolerant.
  At some schools across the country, the chants appeared to be used in derogatory ways toward opponents of different ethnicities. The California
  
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• DACA supporters rally in Baltimore - WBAL Baltimore

  14-09-2017 14:12
  WBAL Baltimore
  DACA supporters rally in Baltimore
  WBAL Baltimore
  Democrats Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi had dinner with President Donald Trump Wednesday night at the White House. They said the deal to replace Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals will be done quickly. While that was happening, DACA ...
  Baltimore archbishop calls for mercy for 'Dreamers' during Mass at Fells Point churchBaltimore Sunall 2,918 news articles »
  
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• NYPD: Homeless Man Dangled Toddler Off Fire Escape In Attack

  14-09-2017 14:08
  NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say good Samaritans rushed to the aid of a woman and her toddler daughter after they were attacked inside their New York City apartment by a homeless man who dangled the child over a third-floor fire escape.
  Police say a 28-year-old man forced his way into the 37-year-old woman’s Bronx apartment around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday. The woman grabbed her 3-year-old daughter and went onto the fire escape to get away from the man.
  Officials say the man followed her on
  
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• Port Covington Project Gets $233M From Goldman Sachs Group

  14-09-2017 13:39
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Officials say Goldman Sachs has agreed to provide $233 million in private equity funding to a waterfront redevelopment effort in south Baltimore led by a firm owned by Under Armour’s CEO.
  Sagamore Development Company announced Thursday that the contribution to the Port Covington redevelopment effort is the largest single private equity investment made to date by Goldman’s Urban Investment Group.
  Mayor Catherine Pugh said the financing is good news for the proje
  
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• Death Of 8 At Florida Nursing Home Sounds Alarms After Irma

  14-09-2017 13:28
  HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane-scarred Florida warily eyed the fate of its most vulnerable residents and emergency workers were urged to immediately check on those in nursing homes after eight people died in a scorching facility that lost its air conditioning in the storm.
  Even in the face of a storm that shrouded nearly the entire state and had officials still piecing together its destruction, the news Wednesday from the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills stood out, with victims a
  
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• Odds stacked against the Orioles as they head to Yankee Stadium - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  14-09-2017 13:15
  Baltimore Sun (blog)
  Odds stacked against the Orioles as they head to Yankee Stadium
  Baltimore Sun (blog)
  Orioles starter Jeremy Hellickson, right, is relieved by manager Buck Showalter, left, after pitching two and a third innings against the Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun). Eduardo A. EncinaContact ReporterThe ...and more »
  
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• Trump Denies Deal With Dems On Young Immigrants

  14-09-2017 13:01
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump denied Thursday an assertion by Congress’ top two Democrats that they reached an agreement with him that would preserve protections for young immigrants in the U.S. illegally while providing border security enhancements, but not the Southern wall he has coveted.
  “No deal was made last night on DACA,” known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Trump tweeted before daybreak Thursday, contracting a characterization of a priv
  
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• Trump Heads To Southwestern Florida To Survey Irma Recovery

  14-09-2017 12:38
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will hear directly from people affected by Irma’s fury as he makes his third visit in less than three weeks to the storm-wracked South.
  Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, was scheduled to visit Naples and Fort Myers on Florida’s southwestern coast Thursday to meet with those affected by the hurricane and learn more about relief efforts.
  He tweeted Wednesday that he planned to meet “with our great Coast Guard, FEMA and many
  
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• Fans Denounce Racism With Sign Above Green Monster

  14-09-2017 12:16
  BOSTON (AP) — A few fans seated above the Green Monster dropped down a sign denouncing racism during the fourth inning of Boston’s 7-3 loss to Oakland at Fenway Park on Wednesday night.
  The sign – draped over the top middle of the 37-foot Monster – had a black background with white letters that read: “Racism is as American as Baseball.”
  It was up for about one batter and the umpires asked it be removed because it was in fair territory. There was a spattering o
  
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