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• ACLU Calls Police Lockdown Of Neighborhood After Detective Was Shot ‘Constitutionally Suspect’

  27-12-2017 23:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The American Civil Liberties Union has called the Baltimore Police Department’s lockdown of an entire neighborhood after Detective Sean Suiter was shot in November “constitutionally suspect.”
  “For six days, police restricted all vehicles and pedestrians from entering, barred all non-residents, and forced residents to show ID and get permission at the cordon to enter or leave,” the ACLU said in a statement Wednesday.
  Det. Suiter was shot while
  
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• Police Release Surveillance Footage Of Morgan State Student Murder Suspects

  27-12-2017 23:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore police have released surveillance video of the suspects connected to the murder of a Morgan State student last Monday.Jonathan Tobash, 19, was walking to a corner store just after 10:30 p.m. when the store was in the process of being robbed. The two people holding up the store turned their attention toward him, police say. After a struggle, Jonathan was shot in the torso several times and later died at a hospital, according to authorities.
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• Price Of Cancer Drug Raised 1,400% By New Owners

  27-12-2017 23:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Florida-based drug maker is facing charges of price-gouging after hiking the price of a potentially life-saving cancer treatment by 1,400 percent since 2013.
  The 40-year-old medication, known as lomustine, has been used by patients suffering from brain tumors and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2013, the drug was reportedly sold to startup company NextSource. Prior to the sale, pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb sold the medicine for $50 per pill. Since NextSou
  
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• Joe Flacco Peaking At Right Time For Playoff-Hopeful Ravens

  27-12-2017 23:07
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Joe Flacco is already in playoff mode for the Baltimore Ravens, who hope to ride his hot streak well into January.
  After missing the entire preseason with a back injury, Flacco threw 10 interceptions and only eight touchdown passes over the first nine games. At that point, Baltimore stood at 4-5 and seemed destined to miss the playoffs for a third straight year.
  Since then, Flacco has tossed eight TD passes and been intercepted only twice. Baltimore is 5-1 over tha
  
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• New Netflix Series Details CIA Mind Control Experiment, A Md. Man’s Suicide

  27-12-2017 22:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A new Netflix miniseries, “Wormwood,” delves into the case of a Fort Detrick scientist who died in 1953 after falling from high rise hotel window in New York City.
  Frank Olson’s death came just days after the CIA had given him LSD as part of a mind-control experiment, according to a 2012 report in The Baltimore Sun.
  Family accounts obtained by the Frederick News-Post indicate that Frank was “uncharacteristically quiet and withdrawn” when he re
  
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• Maryland Organization Raises Money For The Surgery Of Bomb-Sniffing K-9

  27-12-2017 22:54
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ)– An Annapolis bomb-sniffing dog puts his life on the line working for the fire department, but this time around, the K-9 will get the help he needs.
  Rudy has been a part of the Annapolis Fire Department for eight of his nine years of life. Rudy was injured on the job and has been walking with a limp ever since.
  “The longer Rudy goes without being able to work effects us as citizens, but effects his well-being,” said Dr. Sherman Canapp, orthopedic surgeon at
  
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• Study Says Risky Behavior, Crime Down Among Teens

  27-12-2017 22:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — While today’s teens may have many odd habits their parents don’t understand, a recent study has found that American adolescents are getting into much less trouble than previous generations.
  A 12-year survey from 2003 to 2014 found that teens are less likely to start doing drugs, having underage sex, or committing crimes. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis looked at data on over 210,000 children between the ages of 12
  
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• BWI Has Record-Breaking Year For Confiscated Guns

  27-12-2017 22:17
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ)– Transportation Security Administration agents at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport say they found more guns this year than ever before.
  With a few days left in the year, officials say a lot of the guns they intercept are loaded.
  Tuesday, TSA agents stopped a man trying to bring a loaded gun through security in his carry-on luggage, a record-breaking 25th gun of the year.
  RELATED: 25th Gun This Year Found At BWI Airport Checkpoint, Man A
  
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• Baltimore’s Code Blue Alert Extended As Cold Weather Chills Region

  27-12-2017 21:46
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Baltimore’s Cold Blue Alert has been extended through Tuesday, Jan. 2.
  The year is coming to a close in our region with a burst of cold weather, and overnight temperatures are forecasted to fall into the teens.
  The Cold Blue Alert means it’s cold enough that hypothermia deaths are a concern. Last winter, 11 deaths were attributed to the cold. So far this season, one person has died of hypothermia.
  Residents are encouraged to contact 311 if a neighbor is
  
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• After 60 Years Of Friendship, They Learned They’re Biological Brothers

  27-12-2017 21:19
  By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Seventy-four-year-old Walter Macfarlane and 72-year-old Alan Robinson have been friends for more than 60 years. Born in Honolulu, they first met in elementary school, played high school football together and joke they could have married the same girl. They sent their children to the same schools they attended and vacationed together as families.
  But it wasn’t until Macfarlane recently began using DNA ancestry tests to search for his long-lost birth fath
  
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• Plane Returns To LA Because Passenger Was On Wrong Flight

  27-12-2017 20:51
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — An airline says a Tokyo-bound flight returned to Los Angeles hours into the journey after the crew discovered that one of the passengers had boarded the wrong plane.
  A statement from All Nippon Airways says the pilot decided to return to the originating airport as part of the airline’s security procedures.
  Flight 175 left Los Angeles International Airport at 11:36 a.m. Tuesday and returned to LAX at 7:33 p.m.
  Model Chrissy Teigen was aboard and live-tweeted the dev
  
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• Dad Interrupted By Children During BBC Interview Shares Family’s Holiday Photo

  27-12-2017 20:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —In March, political science professor Robert E. Kelly’s family stumbled upon an unexpected 15 minutes of fame when his children burst into the room while he was being interviewed live on BBC.
  You can watch the full video above. It features his daughter bursting into the room he was being interviewed in, followed shortly after by his son, who rolled in with the help of a walker seat.
  Then comes his wife, looking panicked and rushing to pull both children back into the
  
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• More Adults Living With Roommates As Rents Rise, Study Finds

  27-12-2017 20:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —While adulthood usually signals a certain amount of independence, a new study has found that more adults are living with roommates or parents than at any point in the last three decades.
  Online real estate database Zillow says that 30 percent of adults between ages 23 and 65 were living in “doubled-up households” in 2017. The government defines a “doubled-up” home as two or more adults (not counting spouses or partners) who live in the same house. Z
  
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• Mayor Plans Vigil To Honor Lives Lost To Baltimore Violence

  27-12-2017 19:56
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —This year is on track to be the deadliest year in Baltimore’s history.
  As of Dec. 27 at noon, there have been 342 homicides in the city. According to The Baltimore Sun, that’s the highest per capita homicide rate on record.
  Mayor Catherine Pugh will host a candlelight vigil in front of city hall Thursday night in honor of those whose lives have been lost to city violence.
  The vigil, which is open to all, is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pugh says she will be
  
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• ACLU appeals dismissal of lawsuit over Baltimore police settlement confidentiality clauses - Maryland Daily Record

  27-12-2017 19:37 via thedailyrecord.com
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  ACLU appeals dismissal of lawsuit over Baltimore police settlement confidentiality clauses
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  The plaintiffs challenging Baltimore's policy of including non-disparagement clauses in police misconduct settlements are appealing a federal judge's dismissal of their lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Marvin J. Garbis ruled last month the clauses do not ...
  
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• Code Blue Still In Effect For Baltimore As Cold Weather Chills Region

  27-12-2017 19:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Baltimore remains under a Code Blue Alert as 2017 closes with a burst of cold weather.
  Temperatures are expected to continue to drop this week. While Wednesday’s high will be 32 degrees, temperatures are expected to drop to 14 degrees at night. On Thursday, the high will only be in the upper 20s.
  The Cold Blue Alert means it’s cold enough that hypothermia deaths are a concern. Last year, 11 deaths were attributed to the cold.The alert is scheduled to las
  
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• FBI Rejects Baltimore PD Request To Take Over Det. Suiter Case

  27-12-2017 19:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The FBI has rejected the Baltimore Police Department’s request to take over the investigation into the murder of Detective Sean Suiter, The Baltimore Sun reports.
  Det. Suiter was a 15-year veteran of the force. He was shot while on the job in Harlem Park on Nov. 15 and he died the next day. Officials later revealed he was set to testify against the alleged ring leader of a police corruption case, Sgt. Wayne Jenkins.
  In a letter from FBI Assistant Director Stephen E.
  
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• Ravens have overcome major injuries this season - Baltimore Beatdown

  27-12-2017 18:52 via baltimorebeatdown.com
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  Ravens have overcome major injuries this season
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  Baltimore controls its own destiny on Sunday after being in a tough situation this season. By Kyle J Andrews Dec 27, 2017, 12:48pm EST. tweet · share · pin · Rec. Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images. Before the NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens were ...
  With Jeremy Maclin's uncertain status, Ravens work out Jeremy KerleyESPN (blog)
  Baltimore Ravens Work Out Wide Receiver Jeremy KerleyThe Ba
  
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• FBI rejects Baltimore police request it take over investigation of Det. Sean Suiter's death - Baltimore Sun

  27-12-2017 18:45 via baltimoresun.com
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  FBI rejects Baltimore police request it take over investigation of Det. Sean Suiter's death
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  The FBI has rejected calls for it to take over the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Baltimore homicide detective who was set to testify in a federal police corruption case, saying it has no evidence to suggest Det. Sean Suiter's death was ...
  FBI Rejects Baltimore PD Request To Take Over Det. Suiter CaseCBS Baltimore / WJZ
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• Pugh administration expects to announce new Baltimore inspector general to fill long-vacant position - Baltimore Sun

  27-12-2017 18:40 via baltimoresun.com
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  Pugh administration expects to announce new Baltimore inspector general to fill long-vacant position
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  The Pugh administration is expected to soon announce the hiring of a new city inspector general to fill the long-vacant position, Baltimore solicitor Andre M. Davis said Wednesday. Davis said he and Mayor Catherine Pugh have interviewed candidates for ...
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• Police: Md. Homeowner Fatally Shoots Man Who Was Breaking Into His Car

  27-12-2017 18:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —A man is dead after police say he was shot by the Prince George’s County homeowner whose car he was breaking into.
  The homeowner has not been identified or charged. Authorities say detectives are looking into whether his actions were justified and are consulting with the State’s Attorney’s Office. They are studying video from the home’s surveillance system as part of the investigation.
  The dead man has been identified as 32-year-old Deontae Parker.
  
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• Baltimore has now had 342 homicides in 2017, the highest per capita rate on record - Baltimore Sun

  27-12-2017 18:27 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore has now had 342 homicides in 2017, the highest per capita rate on record
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  With two fatal shootings Tuesday night and the recent reclassification of an decades-old shooting as a killing, Baltimore has hit 342 homicides in 2017 — a new per capita record. The previous per capita record was set in 2015, when there were 344 ...and more »
  
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• Shirley Phillips, founder of Phillips Seafood, dies - Baltimore Sun

  27-12-2017 18:15 via baltimoresun.com
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  Shirley Phillips, founder of Phillips Seafood, dies
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  Shirley Phillips and her husband, the late Brice R. Phillips, moved to Ocean City in the 1950s and launched their seafood restaurant. (Handout). Staff ReportsThe Baltimore Sun. Shirley Elizabeth Flowers Phillips, founder of Phillips Seafood, died ...and more »
  
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• Police: Video Shows 4 Suspects Carjacking 65-Year-Old Man On Christmas Eve

  27-12-2017 18:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City police say a 65-year-old man was robbed in the 4400 block of Park Heights Avenue on Christmas Eve, where four suspects took his car.
  Around 6 a.m., the 65-year-old man parked his car and when he exited, he was approached by four unknown suspects who announced a robbery and then stole the man’s car.
  The incident was captured on surveillance video, but the suspects have not yet been identified.
  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call detect
  
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• Baltimore's arts scene figured prominently in the conversations that galvanized America in 2017 - Baltimore Sun

  27-12-2017 18:01 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore's arts scene figured prominently in the conversations that galvanized America in 2017
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  House of Cards will return without Kevin Spacey. Robin Wright will star as U.S. President Claire Underwood. (See photo caption for proper cre / WP-Bloomberg). Mary Carole McCauleyContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. This was the year of observable change ...and more »
  
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• Starfish Making Comeback After Syndrome Killed Millions

  27-12-2017 17:43
  NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Starfish are making a comeback on the West Coast, four years after a mysterious syndrome killed millions of them.
  From 2013 to 2014, Sea Star Wasting Syndrome hit sea stars from British Columbia to Mexico. The starfish would develop lesions and then disintegrate, their arms turning into blobs of goo.
  The cause is unclear but researchers say it may be a virus.
  But now, the species is rebounding. Sea stars are being spotted in Southern California tide pools and e
  
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• Do Holiday Returns End Up In A Landfill? Study Says Yes

  27-12-2017 17:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With the holidays over and everyone’s gifts unwrapped, there’s a good chance many Americans are now headed back to the stores to make some returns. According to a new study, many of those unwanted gifts won’t be going back on the store shelf; they’re more likely to end up in a landfill.
  “Reverse logistics” company Optoro estimates that five billion pounds of returned items end up in the trash annually. Nearly $380 billion worth of goods
  
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• Excessive Video Gaming To Be Named Mental Disorder By World Health Organization

  27-12-2017 17:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —Playing video games excessively will soon be named a mental health disorder by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  In a draft of WHO’s 2018 International Classification of Diseases, “gaming disorder” is described as:
  “Gaming disorder is characterized by a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour (‘digital gaming’ or ‘video-gaming’), which may be online (i.e., over the internet) or offline, manifested by: 1) impair
  
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• More than a script for Lewis in Baltimore - Bengals.com

  27-12-2017 17:23 via bengals.com
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  More than a script for Lewis in Baltimore
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  John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance advocating diversity in the upper echelons of the NFL, knew what Lewis could mean to such an effort back in their days in Baltimore. Isn't it fitting Sunday's game (4:25 p.m..-Cincinnati's Channel 12 ...
  Ravens failing to clinch playoff spot would represent NFL's biggest shockerESPN (blog)
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• Could the Orioles' Manny Machado saga have been easily avoided? - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  27-12-2017 17:01 via baltimoresun.com
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  Could the Orioles' Manny Machado saga have been easily avoided?
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  Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette talks from the Winter Meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. about where the team stands on the possibility of trading Manny Machado. (Eduardo A. Encina, Baltimore Sun video). Jon MeoliContact ReporterThe ...and more »
  
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• Derek Hunter out at WBAL radio - Baltimore Sun

  27-12-2017 16:54 via baltimoresun.com
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  Derek Hunter out at WBAL radio
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  Derek Hunter, who hosted a weekday afternoon conservative talk show on WBAL radio, is no longer with the station, according to Cary Pahigian, president and general manager of WBAL-AM. Hunter's last day at the station was Friday, Pahigian wrote in an ...and more »
  
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• After ‘Happy Kwanzaa’ Tweet, O’s Say: ‘Kindly Unfollow Us’ If You Can’t Respect Others

  27-12-2017 16:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles are asking anyone who can’t respect their diverse fan base to unfollow them on Twitter.
  The team tweeted a “Happy Kwanzaa” message Tuesday, the start of the week-long holiday that honors African culture and traditions.
  Shortly afterwards, they tweeted again:
  A common love of the Orioles is what brings everyone together on this page. We’re happy to have a diverse fan base of the best fans in the world. If you cannot show respect for othe
  
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• Police: Infant Dies After Phoenix Father Bends Him In Two

  27-12-2017 15:51
  Phoenix, Arizona (KNXV) — An infant has died after his father allegedly bent him in two because he was crying.
  Phoenix police say on December 19 they were called to a home near 12th Street and Camelback Road where they found a 6-month-old child unresponsive and not breathing.
  An officer gave CPR to the child until paramedics arrived.
  Doctors at Phoenix Children’s Hospital reported to police that the infant had lacerations to his liver and pancreas, a broken wrist and bruising on his
  
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• Would-Be Robbers Tail Target From Casino To Police Station - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  27-12-2017 15:34 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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  Would-Be Robbers Tail Target From Casino To Police Station
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  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Authorities say two people followed a man they intended to rob from a casino to a police station nearly 20 miles away. News outlets report 23-year-old Breiya Evans and 25-year-old Patrick Palmer were arrested in the Annapolis ...
  Baltimore-area couple arrested after attempted robbery at Annapolis police stationFox Baltimoreall 5 news articles »
  
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• Best Places For Ice Fishing In The US

  27-12-2017 15:00
  By Laurie Jo Miller Farr
  Ice fishing is for the intrepid angler, a sport that combines skill with challenge with patience. It’s all about the adventure and the experience, significantly enhanced  by finding the best places for a generous catch. Be safe; obey regulations and take precautions seriously. Beginners should engage the services of an experienced guide.
  Higgins Lake, MI
  www.visithoughtonlake.com
  Home of the “other great lakes,” Houghton County in Northern Mic
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory Canceled, Code Blue Still In Effect

  27-12-2017 14:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  While the Baltimore area remains under a Code Blue Alert, the Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect.
  The statement from the National Weather Service says “the threat of accumulating snow has diminished and dry conditions are expected for the morning commute.” Initially, forecasters said there may be up to an inch of snow.
  Despite the Winter Weather Advisory being canceled, temperatures are expected to continue to drop this week. While Wednesday&
  
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• Poacher Gets Unique Sentence, Jailed Only In Hunting Season

  27-12-2017 14:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A convicted deer poacher has received a very unique prison sentence in Texas. The man, who pleaded guilty to poaching a white-tailed deer in October, will spend every weekend of hunting season in jail for the next five years.
  John Walker Drinnon of Whitesboro was found guilty of killing the 19-point buck while trespassing on private property. The 34-year-old reportedly used a rifle to kill the deer in the archery-only region of Grayson County, which makes t
  
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• Weather Blog: Flat Out Cold

  27-12-2017 13:53
  Hi Everyone!
  Every morning I send a note to the Noon producer. It is called, “Marty’s talking points.” It assures that the newsroom is in synch with the weather detent about what really needs to be discussed. (“The business of communications is communications” as we like to say.) Let me share with you what I just sent to the newsroom. I copied and pasted it here.
   
  *FLAT OUT COLD
  *Friday night into Saturday morning maybe some light snow, but the focus today MUS
  
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• American Sorry For Accusing Pro Basketball Players Of Theft

  27-12-2017 13:45
  DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines has apologized to two black professional basketball players who were kicked off a plane in Dallas after a flight attendant accused them of stealing blankets.
  Airline spokesman Joshua Freed said Tuesday that Memphis Hustle guard Marquis Teague and forward Trahson Burrell boarded the flight bound for Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sunday at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
  The flight was operated by Envoy Air.
  Two first-class passengers gave the players th
  
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• Kwanzaa Celebration At Matthew Henson Elementary School

  27-12-2017 13:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Wednesday night, there will be a way for the public to celebrate the second night of Kwanzaa.
  In Baltimore County, Matthew Henson Elementary School will hold their 4th Annual Kwanzaa celebration. The event will include food, activities, giveaways, and a lot more.
  The event is free and open to the public and it will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..
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• Some snow still possible for Baltimore morning commute, forecasters say - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  27-12-2017 13:01 via baltimoresun.com
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  Some snow still possible for Baltimore morning commute, forecasters say
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  The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore and Washington areas for overnight, noting that a coating to 1 inch of snow is likely, creating a disturbance for Wednesday morning commuters. Some areas in Western ...and more »
  
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• What To Do With Your Christmas Tree

  27-12-2017 12:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For people who are looking to get rid of their Christmas trees following the holiday season, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works says residents will be able to recycle their Christmas tree by turning it into mulch.
  This service will begin on January 6th. DPW will offer tree mulching services for city residents from Monday through Saturday through January 31, except for city holidays. Mulching services will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwest Citizens&r
  
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• Singer Files Sex Assault Complaint Against Former Trump Aide

  27-12-2017 12:17
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A singer and potential congressional candidate says she has filed a sexual assault complaint against President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager for hitting her twice on her buttocks during a Washington gathering in November.
  Joy Villa, a Trump backer who wore a “Make America Great Again” dress at the Grammys this year, said Tuesday she plans to meet with detectives in Washington next week about the complaint against Corey Lewandowski.
  In a phone in
  
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• Toddies, eggnog and more: Baltimore cocktails to keep you warm - Baltimore Sun (blog)

  27-12-2017 12:02 via baltimoresun.com
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  Toddies, eggnog and more: Baltimore cocktails to keep you warm
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  "Toddies for the Table" cocktail is made in a vacuum syphon at Minnow restaurant. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun video). Wesley CaseContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. Blankets, fuzzy socks, fireplaces, those weird hand-warming packets -- they all get ...
  
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• Baltimore County sets new rules for Christmas tree disposal - Baltimore Sun

  27-12-2017 12:00 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore County sets new rules for Christmas tree disposal
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  Customers buy Christmas trees from a north Baltimore County farm in 2014. (Brian Krista/BSMG file). Margarita CambestContact ReporterTowson Times. Baltimore County has changed its Christmas tree disposal procedures. Starting this season, the Baltimore ...
  What To Do With Your Christmas TreeCBS Baltimore / WJZ
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• #MyBmore seeks to tell Baltimore's 'authentic' stories - Baltimore Sun

  27-12-2017 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
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  #MyBmore seeks to tell Baltimore's 'authentic' stories
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  The #MyBmore campaign encourages Baltimoreans to highlight city neighborhoods and activities on social media. (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun). Jeff BarkerContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun. When Visit Baltimore kicked off #MyBmore — a social media campaign ...
  
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• Overturned Truck Spills Heating Oil Into Baltimore Stream - U.S. News & World Report

  27-12-2017 10:23 via usnews.com
  Overturned Truck Spills Heating Oil Into Baltimore Stream
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  An overturned fuel truck has spilled around 2,500 gallons of red-dyed heating oil into a Baltimore stream. Dec. 27, 2017, at 4:23 a.m.. Overturned Truck Spills Heating Oil Into Baltimore Stream. Share. ×. Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter · Post to ...and more »
  
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• Potential For Snow, Icy Conditions During Wednesday Morning Commute; Code Blue Remains In Effect

  27-12-2017 04:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The Baltimore area, which is under a Code Blue alert, may get up to an inch of snow Wednesday, which may effect the morning commute.
  A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Baltimore and most of its surrounding counties.
  WJZ’s First Warning Weather team says a light coating of snow could create hazardous, icy conditions during the morning commute.
  A few flurries to the west! #Baltimore has a 40% chance for snow through Wednesda
  
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• ‘The Last Jedi’ Collects Almost $100M At Holiday Box Office

  27-12-2017 04:05
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” claimed the biggest Christmas haul over the four-day holiday weekend, adding almost $100 million to its coffers, according to box office figures released Tuesday.
  Four new releases couldn’t catch the intergalactic juggernaut.
  Of the new films, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” fared best. The Sony adventure debuted in second place with $55.4 million.
  The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sun
  
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• Katie Ledecky Swims To AP Female Athlete Of The Year Honors

  27-12-2017 02:51
  BALTIMORE (AP)– Katie Ledecky got her start in swimming because she just wanted to make friends. Her brother was eager to join a team at a pool near their house and as a 6-year-old, she tagged along.
  By summer’s end, the Ledecky siblings had made 100 friends ranging in age from 6 to 18. Some of them remain good friends with Katie, who went on to become the world’s best swimmer in the post-Michael Phelps era.
  She earned five golds and a silver at this year’s world champion
  
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