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• Hundreds Attend Christmas Mass At Baltimore Basilica

  25-12-2017 23:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thousands of Baltimoreans began their holiday inside churches around the city, including catholic mass at the Baltimore Basilica.
  Priests and parishioners prayed for peace in Baltimore this coming year. Archbishop William Lori delivered a message of peace to hundreds of Catholics packed into crowded pews.
  “Hope is renewed in our hearts. Hope that human dignity will be affirmed, hope that we will have peace in our city, in our country, and in our world,&rdq
  
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• Code Blue Alert Declared In Baltimore Through Thursday

  25-12-2017 22:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Code Blue alert has been issued for Baltimore beginning Monday night through Thursday morning as temperatures are expected to fall into the teens with wind chill, officials say.
  Code Blue is a multi-agency effort to reduce hypothermia deaths this winter by protecting vulnerable populations from extreme cold weather.
  “With dangerously cold temperatures expected in Baltimore, I am issuing a Code Blue Declaration beginning Christmas night through Thursday mornin
  
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• Trump Celebrates Christmas Like Most Of America, With Family

  25-12-2017 21:11
  PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is celebrating Christmas the way millions of Americans do: surrounded by family, the White House said.
  But unlike most Americans, he released a brief video in which his wife, Melania, joined him to “wish America and the entire world a very Merry Christmas.” The first lady says that at this time of year “we see the best of America and the soul of the American people” in children packing boxes to help brighten Christmas f
  
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• 10 People Hurt, 3 Seriously, In 3-Vehicle Crash On Christmas Eve

  25-12-2017 20:16
  CHURCHTON, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say 10 people were injured, three seriously, in a Christmas Eve crash near Baltimore.
  Anne Arundel County Police said in a news release that the three-vehicle crash occurred Sunday night in Churchton. Officers say a Volkswagen Golf was speeding when it drifted across the center line, sideswiping a Lincoln Navigator and striking a Ford pickup truck head on.
  Investigators say the driver of the Volkswagen, a 29-year-old man, was taken to Shock Trauma i
  
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• 10 People Hurt, 3 Seriously, In 3-Vehicle Crash

  25-12-2017 20:16
  CHURCHTON, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say 10 people were injured, three seriously, in a Christmas Eve crash near Baltimore.
  Anne Arundel County Police said in a news release that the three-vehicle crash occurred Sunday night in Churchton. Officers say a Volkswagen Golf was speeding when it drifted across the center line, sideswiping a Lincoln Navigator and striking a Ford pickup truck head on.
  Investigators say the driver of the Volkswagen, a 29-year-old man, was taken to Shock Trauma i
  
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• US Reduces Contribution To UN Budget By $285 Million

  25-12-2017 18:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The United States will reduce its contribution to the United Nations budget by $285 million for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
  In addition to the funding cut, this also “reduced the UN’s bloated management and support functions, bolstered support for key U.S. priorities throughout the world, and instilled more discipline and accountability throughout the UN system.”
  “The inefficiency and overspending of the United Nations are well known. We will no lon
  
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• Police In Maryland Say Shooting Death Is A Homicide

  25-12-2017 17:58
  SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Montgomery County Police say a shooting death in Silver Spring is a homicide.
  The department said in a news release that officers responded to reports of gunshots Sunday night. Officers found an 18-year-old man outside with apparent gunshot wounds.
  No suspects were located during a search of the area.
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• Wind Advisory In Effect For Christmas, Causing Power Outages

  25-12-2017 17:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A wind advisory is in effect for the entire state on Christmas until 2 p.m.
  The wind advisory caused power outages across the state, with more than 10,000 being without power Monday morning, according to the Maryland Emergency Management Agency.
  Power has been restored to most of those affected by noon on Monday.
  Hundreds without power due to windy weather pic.twitter.com/fBz0jZoMRL
  — Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) December 25, 2017Follow @CBSBaltimore on Twitter
  
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• Pedestrian Critically Injured In Crash Over The Weekend

  25-12-2017 17:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police say a 33-year-old is in critical condition at a hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday.
  The auto-pedestrian crash happened just before 5:30 p.m., near Crain Hwy and Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in Glen Burnie.
  Investigators found that the driver of a Chevrolet van went through a red light, and hit Crag L. Johnson.
  Johnson is said to have critical injuries, but is expected to survive.
  The investigation into the crash is continuing. There wi
  
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• Ravens-Bengals Week 17 Game Moved To 4:25 P.M.

  25-12-2017 15:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This week’s Ravens-Bengals game at M&T Bank Stadium has been moved from 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.
  The NFL announced the change Sunday night. All the games with AFC wild-card implications were moved to 4:25 p.m. to make sure that no team has an advantage by playing later in the day.
  The Buffalo-Miami, Jacksonville-Tennessee and Oakland-San Diego games will also all be at 4:25 p.m.
  The game will still air here on WJZ.
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• Woman Caught Carrying Baby Jesus Figurine Arrested For Theft

  25-12-2017 14:34
  WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) — A woman carrying a baby Jesus figurine that had gone missing from a Nativity scene at a park has been arrested for theft.
  Police in West Bend, Wisconsin, say an officer spotted a 21-year-old woman walking early Sunday with the figurine. When the officer attempted to stop and speak with her, she ran. The officer caught her and she was arrested on charges of theft and obstruction.
  The figurine she was carrying was from Old Settlers Park in West Bend, a town of about 30
  
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• Baltimore Coat Drive Provides Warmth For Hundreds Of Homeless

  25-12-2017 05:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As the region braces for brutally cold temperatures this Christmas week, people in need are keeping warm – thanks to the kindness of strangers.
  “I’ve learned through all my life that you gotta give to receive, no matter your status,” Robert Jones said.
  Jones, who used to be homeless, is now giving back to the many friends still struggling with personal demons.
  “It’s so much going on in Baltimore now, that if this can start somethin
  
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• Man Shot And Killed On Christmas Eve In Baltimore

  25-12-2017 04:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 41-year-old man was fatally shot on Christmas Eve in Baltimore, police say.
  Officers were responding to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of S. Monastery Avenue around 7 p.m. when they found the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body.
  The victim was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.
  Baltimore City Police say detectives are investigating the incident.
  Anyone with information is asked to detectives at 410-396-2100 or
  
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• Weather Blog: Cold And Blustery Christmas Eve

  25-12-2017 02:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Santa is in the air and headed for Maryland!
  At last check, Santa was cruising over the Atlantic, meaning all those under the age of 12 need to get the cookies and milk set up and hit the sack!
  It will be a blustery ride for Santa and his reindeer over Maryland!
  A Wind Advisory is in effect Monday from 3 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Expect west winds between 15 to 25 mph, with possible gusts up to 50 mph.
  In addition to whipping winds, snow is expected for certain areas. (No, not
  
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• Santa Claus and Friends Waterski On The Potomac Before Delivering Gifts

  25-12-2017 01:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Before taking to the skies to deliver all of the presents to the good girls and boys, Santa and his reindeer had to burn off a little Christmas stress.
  They did so by hitting the water.
  Santa traded in his sleigh for some waterskis and made his way down the Potomac River.
  Since 1986, volunteers have dressed up in holiday costumes and put on a 30-minute show on the Potomac on Christmas Eve.
  According to the Water Skiing Santa website, one of the reasons for the long-s
  
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• Maryland Police Increase Enforcement For Holidays To Deter Impaired Driving

  25-12-2017 01:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The end of the year holiday season is filled with celebrations, as well as road hazards.
  A record number of people are expected to travel during the holiday season, so police are stepping up security measures to make sure you make it safely to your destination.
  From now until New Year’s Day, millions of Americans will hit the road for their festive celebrations, along with extra law enforcement officers on patrol.
  “The Maryland Transportation Authority Police
  
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• 2 Loudoun County Deputies Shot in Sterling

  25-12-2017 00:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two Loudoun County sheriff’s deputies have been shot in Sterling, Virginia, authorities say.
  The shooting happened when deputies were responding to a “domestic incident” around 5:15 p.m. in the 46000 block of Hollow Mountain Place, according to the sheriff’s office.
  The deputies’ injuries are serious but not life-threatening.
  The sheriff’s office says a suspect is in custody.
  This story will be updated.
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