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• Members Of Congress Come To Baltimore To Battle Growing Opioid Crisis In U.S.

  28-11-2017 23:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Members of Congress were in Baltimore Tuesday seeking answers to America’s growing opioid crisis.
  It’s a public health emergency with no end in sight. 64,000 people in the U.S. died from overdose last year.
  This meeting was spearheaded by Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, as members of Congress looked for new weapons in the battle of opioid addiction.
  It’s a fight where the weapons are powerless. Opioids are taking lives and taking over communities,
  
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• Baltimore County bill would allow Tradepoint Atlantic to seek public financing help - Baltimore Sun

  28-11-2017 23:39 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore County bill would allow Tradepoint Atlantic to seek public financing help
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  The company redeveloping the former steel mill in Sparrows Point took the first step toward requesting a county subsidy to help to pay for needed roads and water and sewer lines. Tradepoint Atlantic asked the Baltimore County Council to pass ...and more »
  
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• Baltimore County Council members offer support for 'guntry club' - Baltimore Sun

  28-11-2017 23:28 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore County Council members offer support for 'guntry club'
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  A group of current and former Baltimore County police officers who already have a private security service are hoping to branch out with a new business: the Guntry Club of Maryland which will offer shooting ranges and self-defense classes amongst other ...
  
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• Doctors Say Smokers Should Get Screened For Lung Cancer Regularly, As It Could Save Their Lives

  28-11-2017 23:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s the number one cancer killer in America, and doctors say smokers are not being screened for lung cancer often enough.
  After 50 years of smoking, not long after her last day of work, doctors found a spot on Carol Roach’s left lung.
  This isn’t how she imagined spending retirement.
  “Petrified. Petrified. I wanted to just, sometimes I just wanted to run away,” she said. “It’s like, let’s just go take a vacation, becaus
  
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• Police Arrest Teen Accused Of Armed Carjacking In Baltimore

  28-11-2017 22:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have arrested a 17-year-old accused of carjacking a woman at gunpoint on Monday.
  Da’quan Johnson has been charged as an adult in the case. He is being held without bond on charges of armed carjacking, conspiracy to commit armed carjacking, armed robbery, handgun violations, and assault.
  The 51-year-old female victim told police that she was driving her 2016 BMW in the 1200 block of Key Highway, when she was hit from behind by another vehicle.
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• Volunteer Trainer For HS Team Accused Of Sending Nude Picture To Girl

  28-11-2017 22:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man who volunteered as a trainer for a girl’s high school basketball team has been arrested after police say he sent a nude picture of himself to a girl.
  26-year-old Carl Joseph faces charges of solicitation of a minor and displaying obscene nude pictures. He was arrested on Monday.
  Police say he worked as a volunteer trainer for one of the girl’s basketball teams at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine.
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• PLAYOFFS?! PLAYOFFS? Sure, Why Not?

  28-11-2017 22:08
  The Ravens beat the Texans on Monday night football but the victory hardly inspired enthusiasm and confidence in the Ravens fan base.
  Yes, the Ravens were expected to beat both Green Bay and Houston — each with back-up QB’s — and the Ravens did what was anticipated. With two straight wins they improved their record to 6-5, good enough for the 2nd AFC wild card spot right now.Yet listening to Baltimore sports talk radio and reading fan musings on social media- it’s almost
  
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• Maryland Officials Sign Agreement On Purple Line Development

  28-11-2017 22:00
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Community, public, and private stakeholders signed an agreement Tuesday promising responsible economic development, including affordable housing, along the pending Purple Line light rail project.
  Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker and Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett pledged to commit to responsible economic and social development along the route of the Purple Line. The 16.2-mile light-rail line is planned to cut through both counties, from
  
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• Ray Lewis: ‘Patriots And Steelers Regular Season Game Means More Than Playoff Game’

  28-11-2017 21:52
  By DJ Sixsmith
  Eleven weeks into the season, it’s clear that the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are the two best teams in the AFC. New England beat Pittsburgh last year in the AFC Championship game, 36-17, in Foxborough, and the two teams meet in Pittsburgh during Week 15. The Patriots are first in the NFL in total offense and passing yards per game, while the Steelers are top five in total defense and passing yards allowed per game. Mike Tomlin and the Steelers haven’t
  
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• Jared Kushner's Maryland apartment company asks court to shield investors' identities - Baltimore Sun

  28-11-2017 21:01 via baltimoresun.com
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  Jared Kushner's Maryland apartment company asks court to shield investors' identities
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  Baltimore-area tenants of the apartment company owned by Jared Kushner say they have filed a lawsuit today alleging the firm has been charging improper fees and threatening eviction to force payment. (Baltimore Sun video). Doug DonovanContact ...and more »
  
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• FERC Urged To Expedite Review Of Transmission Line Costs

  28-11-2017 21:00
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The governors of Maryland and Delaware are urging the Federal Regulatory Commission to expedite its review of the $278 million Artificial Island transmission line project.
  Govs. Larry Hogan and John Carney urged FERC on Tuesday to consider alternative cost methodologies presented in June by PJM’s Board of Managers. Under those, Delmarva ratepayers would pay about 7 to 10 percent of the project cost.
  Under a current financing proposal, residential and commercial
  
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• Victoria’s Secret Teams Up With Balmain For New Looks

  28-11-2017 20:55
  The Victoria’s Secret team heads to Paris to meet with Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing ahead of the 2017 Fashion Show.
  Watch the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 28 @ 10/7c on CBS. Learn more: CBS.com.
  
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• 7 #GivingTuesday campaigns backing Baltimore tech and innovation - Technical.ly Baltimore

  28-11-2017 20:49 via technical.ly
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  7 #GivingTuesday campaigns backing Baltimore tech and innovation
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  Following Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, it's Giving Tuesday. Plenty of Baltimore nonprofits have campaigns, and some strategies for raising money to make dollars go further. Here's a look at seven that emerged within the tech and innovation ...
  
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• Using Mouthwash Too Often Raises Diabetes Risk, Study Says

  28-11-2017 20:44
  BALTIMOERE (WJZ) —A new study is warning mouthwash users to take it easy on the commonly used dental hygiene routine. Researchers at Harvard say using mouthwash products more than once a day can greatly increase your risk of developing diabetes.
  Professor Kamudi Joshipura of Harvard’s School of Public Health says the fresh-tasting cleaners kill both harmful and helpful bacteria in the mouth; some of which protect the body against obesity and diabetes. “Most of these antiba
  
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• 1 arrested in series of south Baltimore carjackings, police say - WBAL Baltimore

  28-11-2017 20:32 via wbaltv.com
  1 arrested in series of south Baltimore carjackings, police say
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  Authorities said some fast-moving criminals may have been working together in three separate carjackings overnight. The crimes were all in south Baltimore and took place within an eight-hour period. A 20-year-old man has been arrested, but police said ...
  
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• North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile

  28-11-2017 20:23
  By Zachary Cohen and Taehoon Lee, CNN (CNN) — North Korea fired a ballistic missile early Wednesday local time, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. CNN confirmed the launch with the South Korean military leaders who said it was still flying.
  “North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile early this morning from Pyongsong, South Pyongan, to the east direction. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff is analyzing more details of the missile with the US side,
  
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• Baltimore DJ acquitted in killing of fellow local DJ after claiming self-defense - Baltimore Sun

  28-11-2017 20:05 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore DJ acquitted in killing of fellow local DJ after claiming self-defense
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  For months, Vincent “Vicious V” Curtis had taunted fellow local DJ Brandon Harris, known as DJ B-Eazy, threatening him and provoking him to fight. On May 12, Curtis' text messages contained a countdown: In two hours. Curtis said, he was going to beat ...
  
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• 3 stolen cars headed for Africa found in Baltimore - W*USA 9

  28-11-2017 20:04 via wusa9.com
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  3 stolen cars headed for Africa found in Baltimore
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  BALTIMORE, MD. (WUSA9) - Baltimore's Customs and Border Protections (CBP) made three big recoveries this November: three stolen vehicles headed for Africa. CBP recovered a 2017 Infiniti QX80, bound for Abidjan, Ivory Coast, a 2017 Chevrolet ...and more »
  
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• Scientists Call For Ban On Glitter, Say It’s A Global Hazard

  28-11-2017 19:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Arts and crafts enthusiasts have known for years that glitter tends to attach itself everywhere and never seems to come off. Scientists now say that the sticky decorations are also an ecological hazard that needs to be banned across the globe.
  Environmental scientists are arguing that the risk of pollution, specifically to the oceans, is too great to ignore and the tiny plastic particles need to be outlawed. “I think all glitter should be banned, because it’s m
  
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• Destination Shanghai: The Making Of The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

  28-11-2017 19:54
  Long before the Angels hit the runway in Shanghai, a lot of work went into making it happen. Watch how the team dreams big and plans accordingly for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion — coming to you from China.
  Watch the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 28 @ 10/7c on CBS. Learn more: CBS.com.
  
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• Bruno Mars: ‘The Apollo Theater Is A Magical Place’

  28-11-2017 19:48
  James Brown, Michael Jackson and Ella Fitzgerald. These are just a few legends to perform at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. You can now add Bruno Mars to the list. The 5x Grammy Award winner is coming to the Apollo for his first television special called “Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live At The Apollo.” Mars filmed the special during a few off days from his 24K Magic world tour and the electrifying primetime performance begins with him atop the Apollo’s land
  
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• Top Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 13

  28-11-2017 19:41
  By Matt Citak
  Week 13 of the NFL season is here, which means the fantasy football playoffs are set to kick off in just one week. While some of you may have the luxury of already clinching a spot in the playoffs, the rest of us will be sweating it out this week as we attempt our final push to the postseason. Whether you have sealed your position in the playoffs or not, it doesn’t hurt to improve your roster.
  With that in mind, here are some of CBS Local Sports’ top waiver wire pickups
  
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• Police Issue Safety Reminder After Apparently Pulling Over Clark Griswold

  28-11-2017 19:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Massachusetts police department is reminding people to be safe when taking home their Christmas trees.
  Officers in Sudbury pulled over a vehicle on Route 20 the day after Thanksgiving that had a tree tied to its roof. Judging by the picture posted on the Sudbury Police Facebook page, the enormous tree covers many of the cars windows.It’s unclear if the driver was cited, according to an Associated Press report. The department did not immediately respond to a reques
  
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• Meet The 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Models

  28-11-2017 19:14
  by Lori Melton
  A legion of beautiful ladies will hit the runway in Shanghai for the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which will air Nov. 28 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. on CBS. Here’s a closer look at the models who are strutting the catwalk this year.
   
  Adriana Lima
  This 36-year-old Brazilian beauty was named “the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel” by analytics company D’Marie in January 2017. She had the distinct honor of wearing the Fantasy Bra twi
  
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• Hogan vows 'compromise' alternative to paid sick leave bill he vetoed - Baltimore Sun

  28-11-2017 19:01 via baltimoresun.com
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  Hogan vows 'compromise' alternative to paid sick leave bill he vetoed
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  Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday he would introduce new compromise legislation on paid sick leave. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun). Michael DresserContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Gov. Larry Hogan moved Tuesday to avoid an override of ...
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• Maryland Governor Proposes Alternative Paid Sick Leave Bill

  28-11-2017 18:59
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is proposing a new paid sick leave bill.
  Hogan said Tuesday he’ll introduce it on the first day of the next legislative session in January.
  The Republican governor vetoed a bill passed earlier this year by the Democrat-controlled General Assembly. That bill requires businesses with 15 or more employees to provide five days of paid sick leave. But Hogan says the bill would hurt small businesses.
  Hogan is proposing to phase in sick leave
  
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• Governor Hogan Proposes Alternative Paid Sick Leave Bill

  28-11-2017 18:59
  BALTIMRE (WJZ) — Maryland lawmakers prepare for battle over who gets to call in sick.
  Governor Larry Hogan vetoed a paid sick days bill this year, and lawmakers have vowed to override it as soon as the session starts in January.
  The governor is now offering an alternative.
  This was a hard fought issue on a lot of fronts this session, and now it’s shaping up to be a headliner in the 2018 election year.
  Marylanders for whom taking a sick day means not getting paid were the heart of Hou
  
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• Upcoming nontender deadline will offer Orioles more offseason options - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  28-11-2017 18:00 via baltimoresun.com
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  Upcoming nontender deadline will offer Orioles more offseason options
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  Another important offseason deadline will approach at the end of this week as teams must tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players by Friday at 8 p.m., otherwise making them free agents. The Orioles are expected to tender contracts to all ...
  
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• Baltimore Police Search For Missing Man With Dementia

  28-11-2017 17:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are searching for a man who went missing Tuesday morning who is described as vulnerable because he has dementia.
  Wayne Jarboe is 5-foot-6 and 220 pounds. He was last seen in the 2800 block of Sunset Drive wearing a dark tan hooded coat, a gray Under Armour shirt, gray sweat pants, silver Nike sneakers and a straw hat.
  Anyone with information as to Wayne Jarboe’s whereabouts is asked to call detectives at (443) 984-7385 or dial 911.
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• 14-Year-Old Arrested Twice In 2 Weeks For Illegal Handgun Possession

  28-11-2017 17:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 14-year-old who was arrested two weeks ago for illegal possession of a handgun has been arrested again, in the same block, for illegally possessing a second gun, Baltimore Police say.
  At about 10:21 p.m. Monday, in the 24000 block of East Monument Street, officers were conducting an investigation that led to a handgun arrest of a 14-year-old boy.Officers say they seized a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun from the teen.
  Police said Tuesday that they arrested the sa
  
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• MTA chief frustrated Baltimore isn't being tougher on bus lane fines - Baltimore Business Journal

  28-11-2017 17:11 via bizjournals.com
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  MTA chief frustrated Baltimore isn't being tougher on bus lane fines
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  Maryland Transit Administration CEO Kevin Quinn said Baltimore City officials are sending a negative message by not enforcing larger fines for parking in bus-only lanes. While ridership remains flat, Quinn said the new BaltimoreLink bus system has ...
  
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• Normal Activities Resume At North County H.S. After Modified Lockdown

  28-11-2017 17:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — North County High School was on a modified lockdown this morning due to a threatening text message received by a student.
  Normal activities have since resumed at the school after the person who allegedly sent the text was located by police.
  The suspect was not near the school or even in Anne Arundel County, officials say.
  According to a statement from the school, the person who sent the message is not a student there.
  Classes are continuing on a normal schedule. Addi
  
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• Here Are The Performers For This Year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

  28-11-2017 17:00
  by Lori Melton
  The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2017 performer lineup has been announced and four talented artists are set to provide an explosive musical backdrop for this year’s world-renowned event. International music superstar Harry Styles, Grammy Award-winning artist Miguel, Tony Award-winning Broadway star Leslie Odom, Jr., and Chinese music sensation Jane Zhang will perform at the critically-acclaimed event, which takes place at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai. The show
  
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• 2017 Supermoon: Where To See, And What Time To Look For The Lunar Event

  28-11-2017 17:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Move over Great American Eclipse: a new stellar spectacle is coming into view and this one won’t require any special glasses to see it. On Dec. 3 Earth will view its only visible “supermoon” of the year, making the planet’s moon appear much larger and brighter than at any other point in 2017.
  According to NASA, a supermoon occurs when there is a full moon at or near the point where the moon reaches perigee (the closest point in its orbit around the
  
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• Md. Natural Resources Police Seek Info About Illegally Killed Black Bear

  28-11-2017 16:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A black bear was illegally killed in the Frederick area over the weekend, according to the Maryland Natural Resources Police.
  Now, officers are trying to find out who poached the animal.
  Bear hunting season was only open in Maryland Oct. 23 through Oct. 26 this year, and only to black bear hunting permit holders. The permits are awarded via a lottery that can be entered in July and August, and are only valid in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties.
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• Being Muslim is... - Baltimore Sun

  28-11-2017 16:42 via baltimoresun.com
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  Being Muslim is...
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  Lejla Korkutović is a Muslim Bosnian immigrant who came to America in the early 2000s escaping the war in Bosnia, she reflects on President Trump's executive order banning Muslim refugees and immigrants for 90 days. Maheen Haq. For the past year, I've ...
  
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• Reward Increased To $10,000 For Info About Murder Of Former UMD Coach’s Son

  28-11-2017 16:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are now offering a $10,000 reward for information about the fatal shooting of the son of former University of Maryland head interim football coach Mike Locksley.
  Meiko Anthony Locksley, 25, was found shot in the 5500 block of Harpers Farm Road September 3. He was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead.
  Investigators have been trying to figure out who murdered Locksley in the quiet Columbia neighborhood.
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• Trump, Honoring Navajos, Revives ‘Pocahontas’ Jab At Warren

  28-11-2017 16:12
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump returned to his own kind of code talking Monday by deriding Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” at a White House event honoring Native American war heroes.
  “You were here long before any of us were here,” Trump said as he honored three Navajo code talkers from World War II. And then he added, without naming Warren: “We have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Po
  
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• Mother Faces Felony Charge After Using Recorder To Thwart School Bullies

  28-11-2017 16:01
  By Darran Simon, CNN (CNN) — When Sarah Sims’ daughter complained she was being bullied in elementary school, the Virginia mother grew concerned.
  Sims reached out to administrators at Ocean View Elementary School in Norfolk, Virginia, where her daughter is in fourth grade, but she said she got no response. In September, Sims decided to investigate on her own. She sent her daughter to school with a digital audio recorder in her backpack, hoping to capture audio from the classroom. Sch
  
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• North County High School On A Modified Lockdown

  28-11-2017 15:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — North County High School is on a modified lockdown due to a threatening message received by a student.
  According to a statement from the Anne Arundel County school, the person who sent the message is not a student at North County High School. Officials say they have no evidence that the person is in the building, but the school is on a modified lockdown as a precaution.
  Parents will not be allowed to pick up their students while the lockdown is in place.
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• Trump Pushes Back, Says Wife ‘Truly Loves’ What She’s Doing

  28-11-2017 14:58
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is pushing back against a published report that his wife, Melania, didn’t want to be first lady and that he never thought he’d be elected.
  Trump tweets Tuesday that his wife is a “great and very hard working First Lady, who truly loves what she is doing.”
  He says she “always thought” he’d win if he ran for president. Trump says she’d tell everyone that “no doubt, he will win.”
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• No ‘Bone Treats’ For Your Dog

  28-11-2017 14:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — While you are looking for treats to give to your dog, you may want to think twice when you’re getting the “bone treats.”
  The FDA says they have received about 68 reports of pet illnesses related to “bone treats.” These differ from the uncooked butcher-type bones because they are processed and packaged for sale as dog treats.
  Many bone treats for dogs including treats described as “Ham Bones,” “Pork Femur Bones,” &
  
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• FDA: After Reports Of Illnesses And Deaths, Dog Owners Should Avoid ‘Bone Treats’

  28-11-2017 14:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — While you are looking for treats to give to your dog, you may want to think twice about “bone treats.”
  The FDA says they have received about 68 reports of pet illnesses, and even deaths, related to “bone treats.”
  These differ from the uncooked butcher-type bones because they are processed and packaged for sale as dog treats. The products may be dried through a smoking process or by baking, and may contain other ingredients such as preservative
  
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• Maryland Zoo To Cut Admission Prices As Temperatures Fall

  28-11-2017 14:02
  BALTIMORE (AP) — As temperatures drop this winter, so will ticket prices for the Maryland Zoo.Beginning Dec. 1 and continuing through Feb. 28, admission at the zoo will be $10 per person. That’s compared to the usual price of $19 for adults, $16 for senior citizens and $15 for children 2 to 11.Children under the age of 2 always get in free.Starting on Jan. 1, the zoo will be open four days a week — Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday — from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The zoo wi
  
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• Arby’s Buying Buffalo Wild Wings In Deal Valued At $2.4B

  28-11-2017 13:44
  ATLANTA (AP) — Arby’s is buying casual dining chain Buffalo Wild Wings in a deal worth about $2.4 billion.
  Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. said Tuesday that it will pay $157 per share. That’s a 7 percent premium to Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.’s Monday closing price of $146.40.
  The companies put the transaction’s value at $2.9 billion, including debt. Once the deal closes Buffalo Wild Wing will become a privately held subsidiary of Arby’s and will continue to op
  
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• Former Seattle officer admits running marijuana to Baltimore ... - Baltimore Sun

  28-11-2017 13:40 via baltimoresun.com
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  A former Seattle police officer has pleaded guilty for his role in smuggling hundreds of pounds of marijuana to Baltimore.and more »
  
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• Report: Many Clients Claim Sex Abuse At Massage Envy Spas

  28-11-2017 13:29
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 180 people across the United States have filed sexual assault lawsuits, police reports and other sexual misconduct complaints against Massage Envy spas, their employees and the national company, according to an investigative report by the website BuzzFeed News.
  The website reported that many of those who complained believed their claims were mishandled or ignored by employees and owners of individual Massage Envy spas and by the national company.
  Dozens o
  
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• Before Meghan Markle, there was Baltimore's Wallis Simpson - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  28-11-2017 13:00 via baltimoresun.com
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  Before Meghan Markle, there was Baltimore's Wallis Simpson
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  Not all British royal marriages are so celebrated, as Baltimorean Wallis Warfield Simpson could attest. When Edward VIII abdicated his throne in December 1936 to marry the twice-divorced Simpson, "the woman l love," England was scandalized. The couple ...and more »
  
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• University of Maryland, College Park Releases Protocol For Hate-Bias Incidents

  28-11-2017 12:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Months after a white former University of Maryland, College Park student was charged with fatally stabbing a black Bowie State student, a protocol has been released on how to handle hate-biased incidents.
  The school defines a hate-biased incident as an expression of hate or bias against a particular group, or towards an individual because of their membership in that group. These incidents range from acts considered to be offensive to actions that cause harm.
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• Baltimore School System Recommends School Closures

  28-11-2017 12:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Tuesday, the Baltimore school board will hold a special session to discuss recommendations on the closure of four city schools.
  According to our media partners at The Baltimore Sun, The school system is recommending Coldstream Park Elementary/Middle School, Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology, Knowledge and Success Academy, and William Pinderhughes Elementary/Middle School to close at the end of the academic year.
  This comes after the school board pre
  
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