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• Will Maryland See A White Christmas?

  21-12-2017 23:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The first day of winter has brought above average temperatures, and the next few days will follow suit, but what will Christmas bring?
  WJZ Meteorologist Tim Williams says cold air will move into the region late on Christmas Eve, and snow is possible Christmas morning.
  “By Monday, we’ll have temperatures cold enough to support maybe even some light snow showers across the area,” says Williams.
  A white Christmas is rare in Baltimore, with snow fa
  
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• Buff Bagwell, Controversial Pro Wrestler, To Retire

  21-12-2017 23:02
  By Chuck Carroll
  After nearly three decades in the ring, Buff Bagwell is retiring. “Buff Daddy” was a staple on World Championship Wrestling throughout the 1990s, including the most popular period in pro wrestling history. On a roster filled with legends that included the likes of Hulk Hogan, Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, Goldberg, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall, Bagwell was among the most recognizable faces. To this day, he is still one of the most talked-about figures from the Monday Nig
  
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• Trump Visiting Wounded Troops At Walter Reed

  21-12-2017 22:33
  BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump is at Walter Reed National Medical Center for a holiday season visit with wounded service members.
  Trump told reporters as he was leaving the White House that he wanted to “say hello to some of the bravest people anywhere in the world.”
  “We’re just going to wish them a merry Christmas, a happy New Year,” he said. “We love those people.”
  The president last visited the military hospital complex near Washing
  
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• Trump Pays Holiday Visit To Wounded Troops At Walter Reed

  21-12-2017 22:33
  BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump has paid a holiday visit to wounded service members at Walter Reed National Medical Center, hailing them as “some of the bravest people anywhere in the world.”
  During his visit Thursday, the president awarded the Purple Heart to a soldier wounded earlier this year. The White House did not immediately provide details about the soldier or others Trump met.
  Trump told reporters as he left the White House that he wanted to “say
  
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• 11 Awesome Holiday Gifts Under $100

  21-12-2017 22:31
  By Laurie Jo Miller Farr
  Search out great gift ideas that go beyond traditions like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer socks or a box of chocolates. All the holiday gifts on this list are under $100 and many of them are under $50. The internet makes gift giving easy, of course, and saves you time so you can enjoy shopping and dining on Main Street or at the local mall without the pressure and frenzy.
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• $100 Million Grant Sending Sesame Street To The Middle East

  21-12-2017 22:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — “Sesame Street” is headed to the Middle East with the mission of brightening the days of more than a million child refugees in the war-torn region.
  A $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation, a non-profit that “supports creative people and effective institutions,” is being given to the Sesame Workshop and International Rescue Committee (IRC) to bring childhood development programs to several countries.
  Along with providing toys and sup
  
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• Police: Woman Who Killed Mother, Abducted Infant Was Trying To Conceal Miscarriage

  21-12-2017 21:06
  DALLAS (AP) — A woman who was hiding a recent miscarriage from her family fatally stabbed a mother and abducted her infant daughter, Houston police said Thursday.
  Erika Jisela Miranda-Alvarez, 28, is charged with capital murder in the death of 33-year-old Carolina Flores, Police Chief Art Acevedo said at a news conference. He said Miranda-Alvarez had known Flores and Flores’ brother for about five years.
  Miranda-Alvarez concealed her miscarriage from family members and claimed that s
  
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• Parents Gift Son’s Teachers Wine Bottles With His Face On Them Since He’s ‘The Reason You Drink’

  21-12-2017 20:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Some parents may joke that their kids are the reason they drink, but one couple is remembering that their child’s teachers may feel the same way.
  A couple from Dayton, Ohio decided to get their son’s elementary school teachers a special Christmas gift this year. The boy’s parents purchased a bottle of wine for each of the educators and replaced the label with a picture of their son. Under the boy’s picture was the message, “our child mi
  
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• This Week In College Basketball: Trae Young Might Be Best Freshman In Country

  21-12-2017 20:44
  By Steve Silverman
  It is time to do some reassessing when it comes to the best freshman in the country – and perhaps the best player.
  Marvin Bagley III of Duke was the most highly sought after freshman at the start of the season, and he has not disappointed at all with a 21.1 points per game mark and a .617 shooting percentage. He probably has a brilliant future in the NBA, and he has done little to change that opinion.
  But it’s time to declare Trae Young of Oklahoma as the best fres
  
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• Towson Doctor Charged With Rape, Teen Says He Assaulted Her During Exam

  21-12-2017 20:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Towson doctor has been charged with second-degree rape, sexual abuse of a minor and other sex offenses after a teenager said he assaulted her during an exam.
  Alberto R. Yataco, the owner and operator of Get Well Immediate Care on York Road, is being held at the Baltimore County Department of Corrections on denied bail status.The investigation into Dr. Yataco began when the Baltimore County Police Crimes Against Children Unit received a complaint from the 16-year-old, wh
  
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• ‘Survivor’ Winner Ben Driebergen: ‘The Game’s Evolving And It’s Changing And It’s Fair To Everyone.’

  21-12-2017 20:15
  CBS Local – We have a winner of “Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers.” Call him what you want – Dictator Ben, Hero Ben – Ben Driebergen outwit, outplayed and outlasted his fellow castoffs and was crowned the ultimate survivor. But he wouldn’t have gotten to the finals – or even won – without the game’s newly created twist for the final-three vote. Here’s his unique perspective (as told by CBS Local’s Samantha Be
  
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• Suspicious Death Of Woman Investigated By Harford County Sheriff

  21-12-2017 20:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A 34-year-old woman was found dead Thursday morning off of Stafford Road with no signs of trauma, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office says.
  Her death is being investigated as suspicious.
  If you have information, you are asked to call 443-409-3256.
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• Christmas Brings Chocolate Poisoning Warning For Dogs

  21-12-2017 19:46
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The holiday season is here and veterinarians are warning pet owners that all the extra candy laying around this time of year can be fatal for their dogs and cats.
  Writing in the journal Veterinary Record, Vets say Christmas and Easter are the most dangerous times of the year for pets to fall ill from eating chocolate. Their study found hundreds of cases of dogs suffering from chocolate poisoning after stealing candy, eating out of open chocolate boxes, or even drinkin
  
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• 1 Man Dead In West Baltimore House Fire

  21-12-2017 19:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person is dead following an overnight fire in west Baltimore.
  The fire was reported shortly after midnight, and police and fire investigators spent the morning searching through the home in the 1700 block of Monroe Street.
  An adult man was found dead, but investigators have not said if his death was caused by the fire.
  No one else was injured, and investigators are trying to determine the cause of the blaze.
  There have been 29 fire fatalities this year in the city.
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• Lawsuit Says Companies Use Facebook To Exclude Older Workers From Jobs

  21-12-2017 19:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  A lawsuit filed against Amazon, T-Mobile, and hundreds of other groups is accusing those companies of using Facebook to discriminate against older Americans looking for jobs.
  The complaint, filed on Dec. 20 by the Communications Workers of America labor union, claims Facebook users over the age of 40 were excluded from seeing job ads from certain companies. Job postings were allegedly tailored for younger users and restricted visibility to people outside of pre
  
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• With Nearly 14 Times The Population Of Baltimore, NYC Has Less Homicides

  21-12-2017 18:38
  NEW YORK (AP) — Even after two terror attacks and a driver’s deadly rampage through Times Square, New York City is on track to smash its modern-era low for homicides in a year.
  Through Dec. 17, the city of 8.5 million people, once America’s murder capital, had recorded 278 killings. That puts it on pace to end this year with killings down 14 percent from last year, and well below the 333 in 2014, which was the year with the fewest homicides since the city began keeping accurate
  
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• Police: 14-Year-Old Attacked With Baseball Bat On Way Home From School

  21-12-2017 18:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A 14-year-old was attacked with a baseball bat in the 4700 block of Stellabrooke Lane, Baltimore County police say.
  It happened Wednesday when the boy was returning home from school with a relative.
  When he got out of the car, the suspect approached him and hit him several times with the bat, then ran.
  The teen is in serious condition at a local hospital.
  If anyone has information about this crime, please call Baltimore County Police at (410) 307-2020.Follow @CBSBaltimore
  
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• Stories That Made 2017 A Truly Bizarre Year

  21-12-2017 18:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —In a year that took “bizarreness” to a whole new level, it takes something special to stand out from the crowd and make our year-end “most bizarre” list. That said, we’re confident that these stories make the grade and then some.
  Here are the stories that made us laugh, cringe, and scratch our heads in 2017.
  Police Search For ‘Mad Pooper’ Who Dumps And Runs
  Thanks to CBS4 Denver, we can confirm that the family who witnessed a woman
  
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• National Stories That Made Headlines In 2017

  21-12-2017 18:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Destructive natural disasters and powerful men behaving badly are just some of the biggest national news stories of 2017. Here’s what else happened this year.
  Hurricane Season 2017This past year was the costliest hurricane season on record, thanks to three storms. In late August, Hurricane Harvey made landfall twice, bringing record flooding to parts of Texas and Louisiana. Soon after, Hurricane Irma slammed into Florida causing widespread destruction and power outag
  
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• Boy Taken To Hospital 323 Times, Given 13 Unneeded Surgeries By Mom Reunited With Dad

  21-12-2017 17:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)— An eight-year-old boy who was subjected to 13 unnecessary surgeries by his mother will be reunited with his father just in time for the holidays.
  Ryan Crawford has reportedly been granted temporary custody of his son, Christopher Bowen, after the boy’s mother was charged with injuring a minor this month. Kaylene Bowen-Wright was arrested after taking her son to hospitals a staggering 323 times, with claims that the eight-year-old had a variety of different illne
  
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• Morgan State Student Shot And Killed On Pelham Avenue

  21-12-2017 17:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Morgan State confirms that the 19-year-old who was shot and killed this week on Pelham Avenue was a student at the school.
  Police say officers responded to the 3500 block around 10:50 p.m. Monday and found Jonathan Tobash suffering from gunshot wounds to his torso. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.
  “The Morgan State University family is very saddened to have learned of the tragedy involving student Jonathan Tobash,” a spokesman tells WJZ. “The u
  
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• In Va., Court Rules Against One-Vote Victory For House Democrat

  21-12-2017 16:49
  NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — As election officials set about to break a tie in one Virginia House race and recount the votes in another, it’s far from clear yet whether Republicans or Democrats will have control of the chamber next year.
  Elections officials are expected to draw names at random on Dec. 27 to settle a declared tie in the 94th District in Newport News. Meanwhile, a recount and federal lawsuit may settle a crucial Fredericksburg-area district where many voters were given the
  
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• Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Reveal Official Engagement Photos

  21-12-2017 16:27
  (CNN) — Britain’s Prince Harry and American actor Meghan Markle published a set of official engagement photos Thursday, the latest milestone on the road to their wedding next year.
  The couple, who announced their engagement last month, are due to marry on May 19 in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, west of London. The photos, shot by Alex Lubomirski, were released a day after the pair joined the Queen and the rest of the royal family for Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palac
  
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• These Companies Promise To Pass On Some Of Their Tax Cut To Workers

  21-12-2017 16:15
  Jackie Wattles (CNN Money) — Companies wasted no time announcing plans to use some of their steep tax savings to boost their workers.
  Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bancorp said they plan to hike their company-wide minimum wages to $15 an hour. Other firms including Comcast and AT&T promised $1,000 bonuses.
  Congressional Republicans on Wednesday pushed sweeping tax reform legislation through both chambers, and it now heads to President Trump for his signature. Among other things, it will
  
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• Apple: Yes, We’re Slowing Down Older iPhones

  21-12-2017 16:10
  (CNN Money) — Apple has acknowledged what many iPhone owners long suspected: It has slowed older phones.
  The tech giant issued a rare statement of explanation on Thursday, saying that it has used software updates to limit the performance of older iPhones and prevent them from shutting down unexpectedly.
  Tech analysts and angry customers have reported in recent days that operating system updates had caused older iPhones to slow considerably, with some suggesting that Apple could be using th
  
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• Pope’s Role In Disgraced Cardinal’s Funeral Draws Outrage

  21-12-2017 16:07
  By Laura Smith-Spark and Delia Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis is expected to give the final blessing at the funeral Thursday of Cardinal Bernard Law, the former Boston archbishop who resigned in disgrace during the Catholic Church’s sex-abuse scandal, prompting outrage from abuse survivors.
  Francis’ prominent role in the ceremony has fueled the controversy over the decision to grant Law a full cardinal’s funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Law, who
  
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• Fantasy Football Week 16 Starts And Sits

  21-12-2017 15:30
  By Matt Citak
  It’s Week 16, which means we have reached Fantasy Football Championship Week. All of your hard work you have put in for the last four months comes down to one final showdown, where you will either leave with a fantasy championship, or be left pondering what you could have done differently. Don’t overthink your decisions this week. Stick with the guys that got you here.
  What that in mind, here are CBS Local Sports’ Week 16 Starts and Sits.
  Starts
  QB: Ben Roethlisbe
  
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• Driver Of SUV In Australian Attack Is Australian Citizen Of Afghan Descent

  21-12-2017 14:40
  SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police say the driver of a vehicle that rammed into pedestrians in Melbourne is an Australian citizen of Afghan descent who has a known history of drug use and mental health issues.
  Police said in news conference late Thursday that there was no evidence or intelligence to indicate that the incident was connected to terrorism, but they believe the act was deliberate. They said counter-terror officials would remain involved in the investigation to be sure there was n
  
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• Driver Of SUV In Australian Attack Is Australian Citizen Of Afghan Decent

  21-12-2017 14:40
  SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police say the driver of a vehicle that rammed into pedestrians in Melbourne is an Australian citizen of Afghan decent who has a known history of drug use and mental health issues.
  Police said in news conference late Thursday that there was no evidence or intelligence to indicate that the incident was connected to terrorism, but they believe the act was deliberate. They said counter-terror officials would remain involved in the investigation to be sure there was no
  
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• Confederate Statues Removed After Memphis Sells Public Parks

  21-12-2017 14:30
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Crews removed two Confederate statues from Memphis parks after the city sold them to a private entity.
  The City Council had earlier voted unanimously Wednesday to sell two parks where Confederate statues were located and crews began working right away to remove a statue of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. At the second park, a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis was later taken down.
  The parks were sold to Greenspace Inc. for $1,000 each, The Commercial Appeal
  
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• Weather Blog: A Big Change For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

  21-12-2017 13:50
  Hi Everyone!
  Sunny but chilly today. No surprise. Warmer, much warmer, tomorrow and Saturday. No surprise. A chance of showers Saturday. No surprise. Cooler and cloudy on Sunday, the day of Christmas Eve. No surprise.
  Time for a surprise though, and another reminder that it is called a “forecast’ not a “guarantee.”
  There has been a big change on Christmas eve, and Christmas day. The past couple of days  we have been discussing a Low moving our way. We have discussed
  
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• Killings Hit Record Low In New York, Despite Terror Attacks

  21-12-2017 13:07
  NEW YORK (AP) — Even after two terror attacks and a driver’s deadly rampage through Times Square, New York City is on track to smash its modern-era low for homicides in a year.
  Through Dec. 17, the city of 8.5 million people, once America’s murder capital, had recorded 278 killings. That puts it on pace to end this year with killings down 14 percent from last year, and well below the 333 in 2014, which was the year with the fewest homicides since the city began keeping accurate
  
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• Homicide Investigation Underway In West Baltimore, One Person Dead

  21-12-2017 12:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Homicide detectives are investigating a murder that took place Wednesday night in West Baltimore.
  According to Baltimore Police, officers heard several gunshots at 8:40 p.m. from the 800 block of West Lexington Street.  When police arrived to the scene, they found a 22-year-old man who was suffering from gunshot wounds. After being transported to Shock Trauma, he died.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to call (410) 396-2100
  
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• Santa Claus To Take A Dive Into The National Aquarium

  21-12-2017 12:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Starting on Thursday morning, you’ll be able to see St. Nick in a unique way.
  At the National Aquarium, Santa Claus will have his annual scuba dive into the Atlantic Coral Reef exhibit to entertain visitors and visit the exhibit’s 1,000 residents. The exhibit’s residents include tropical fish.
  The dives will happen on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at 10 a.m..
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• Crews On Scene Of Fatal Fire In West Baltimore

  21-12-2017 11:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fire crews are on the scene of a fatal fire in West Baltimore.
  The fire took place on the 1700 block of Monroe Street early Thursday morning at 12:20. The fire has been put out.
  One person was found dead in the two-story brick building.
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• Australia Car Rams Crowd, Injures 14 People

  21-12-2017 10:38
  SYDNEY (AP) — Two men have been arrested in Australia after the SUV in which they were traveling was driven into pedestrians on a busy central Melbourne street, leaving at least 14 people injured in what police believe was a deliberate act.
  Victoria state police said the driver of the vehicle and a second man are in custody after the incident, which occurred on Flinders Street in the city’s central business district just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday when the area was busy with Christmas
  
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• Judge Orders Baltimore City To Clarify Controversial Food Truck Law

  21-12-2017 05:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore food truck owner is celebrating a temporary victory over the city of Baltimore.
  Joey Vanoni and his attorneys challenged a law that stated food trucks weren’t allowed to operate within 300 feet of a restaurant that primarily sells the same foods. In Vanoni’s case, that’s pizza.
  [Reporter: “Could you technically operate right here?”]
  “Right here? No, I can’t,” the Pizza di Joey owner and operator said. &
  
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• Shooting Spree Suspect’s Brother: ‘He 100 Percent Was Not In His Right Mind’

  21-12-2017 05:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In his first television interview about his brother, Earl Carter, Jr. told WJZ that MauSean Carter was “not in his right mind” when he led police on a chase and allegedly went on a shooting spree through West Baltimore Friday.
  “Mental health issues played a major role in the events that took place,” Earl Carter told WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren.
  He revealed his brother first started exhibiting troubling signs about a decade ago.
  “He be
  
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• Weather Blog: Cold Overnight After Unseasonably Warm Weather

  21-12-2017 04:26
  A cooler afternoon than we had yesterday, but still managed to reach the 50 degree mark.
  Colder around the area overnight as we drop back to a normal 27.
  A cool but mainly clear Thursday is expected before more clouds move our way with some warmer air on Friday and Saturday. Showers seem likely then as well.
  By Sunday, cooler air will begin moving in, and there is a slight chance later Sunday night and early Monday of a few snow showers. Most likely only in far Western Maryland, but still a very
  
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• 2017’s Year In Health News: Medical Breakthroughs, Opioid Crisis And More

  21-12-2017 03:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s been plenty of progress in the medical world this year, and as a result, we now know that more Americans than ever have high blood pressure, but also that coffee everyday is actually good for you.
  Here’s a look back at the year in health.
  Opioid CrisisThe opioid crisis has dominated much of the health news cycle. President Trump declared the opioid crisis a national emergency earlier this year. Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for peop
  
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• Baltimore Officials Make Recommendations For Safer Art Workplaces

  21-12-2017 03:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s something that flew under the radar for years: The conditions of workplaces for artists in Baltimore.
  After a massive fire ripped through an Oakland, California, warehouse, killing more than 30 people, Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh knew something had to be done locally. A year after after the deadliest fire in Oakland’s history, Baltimore is finding artists new spaces and new homes.
  “We want the art community to feel more than welcom
  
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• Best Feel-Good Stories To End 2017 On A Bright Note

  21-12-2017 03:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – There has been a lot of negativity in 2017, and while many are more than ready to say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018, let’s take a look back at some news stories that made us smile.
  12-Year-Old Michigan Boy Rescues Toddler From PoolBrayden Armstrong was at a wrestling tournament when he went to the hotel pool to get some of his clothes. That’s when he saw a boy sinking under the water. He jumped in to grab the three-year-old. The toddler was given CPR, and
  
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• Anne Arundel County Police Chief Injured In Car Crash

  21-12-2017 02:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County’s police chief was taken to the hospital after his police vehicle was rear-ended Wednesday in Annapolis.
  Police say Chief Timothy Altomare was hit on Route 665 around 5:30 p.m.
  Altomare was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
  Officials say an adult passenger in the car that hit the chief’s vehicle was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  Altomare was released from the hospital hour
  
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• Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says Settlement Covered Up Sex Abuse

  21-12-2017 02:01
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney was forced to sign a confidential settlement with the group that trains U.S. Olympic gymnasts to keep allegations that she was sexually abused by team doctor Larry Nassar a secret, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
  Maroney, who won a team gold and an individual silver on vault as part of the “Fierce Five” U.S. women’s team at the 2012 Olympics in London, said Nassar’s abuse started in her early teens and
  
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• Grand Jury Indicts Man In Death Of Baltimore Pastor

  21-12-2017 01:52
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a Baltimore man in the death of an associate pastor gunned down on the street.
  Davon Carter is charged with conspiracy to murder a witness, witness tampering, and retaliation against a witness in the killing last year of 41-year-old Latrina Ashburne.
  According to the indictment announced Wednesday, Carter killed her “with intent to retaliate against a witness for providing a law enforcement officer with information relating to the co
  
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• Baltimore Health Official Endorsing Drug Affordability Plan

  21-12-2017 01:32
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s health commissioner endorsed plans to improve prescription drug affordability Wednesday.
  Dr. Leana Wen expressed her support for the proposal in Baltimore.
  The proposals are backed by the Maryland Health Care for All Coalition.
  The group is urging the Maryland General Assembly to require drug price transparency to help residents understand the reason for high-priced drugs. It’s also recommending a commission to be formed to assess what Marylanders s
  
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• Horse Rescued From Quicksand-Like Conditions In Maryland

  21-12-2017 00:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A horse near Hagerstown gets a second chance after a dramatic rescue at a boarding facility.
  Video from Herald-Mail Media shows crews in the throes of removing a huge horse stuck in the mud.
  “This was my first horse rescue I’ve ever been on,” Williamsport Fire Captain Wesley Shipley said.
  His crews were called out Sunday afternoon when someone driving by a boarding facility noticed the horse stuck in a murky, muddy stream.
  Firefighters say they are
  
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• Hogan Pledges Measure To Protect Residents From Tax Overhaul

  21-12-2017 00:00
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he will propose legislation next month to protect taxpayers in the state who stand to have their taxes go up because of the federal tax overhaul in Congress.
  The Republican governor made the announcement Wednesday, as the measure in Washington, D.C. headed toward final passage.
  Hogan says the exact impact on the state isn’t known yet. He says it’s clear some people will see their tax bill go up, and some will see it go down.
  
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