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• Student To Baltimore Councilman: When Schools ‘Look Like Prisons, What Do You Expect Us To Become?’

  08-01-2018 23:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Councilman Zeke Cohen proposed an emergency resolution Monday in support of Baltimore City Public School students.
  When speaking about his proposal, Cohen said he spoke with students about the conditions at theirs schools.
  One student said he couldn’t tell the difference between the temperature in his classroom, and the temperature outside.
  He said another student asked him, “When you send us to schools that look like prisons, what do you expect
  
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• Police: Missing Teen Found Dead After House Party Had Fake ID’s

  08-01-2018 23:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Authorities say a 17-year-old boy who was found dead after attending a massive house party in Bethesda last month had fake driver’s licenses.
  Montgomery County Police were called to the 6500 block of Elgin Lane in Bethesda, Maryland, for a rowdy party with minors on Dec. 9, 2017. That was officers’ first encounter with Navid Sepehri.
  RELATED: No Charges Filed Against Homeowners Of Massive Party Where Air Tested Positive For Alcohol
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• No Charges Filed Against Homeowners Of Massive Party Where Air Tested Positive For Alcohol

  08-01-2018 23:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police say the homeowners of a house where the air inside tested positive for booze will not face charges for supplying alcohol to minors.
  Montgomery County Police said in a statement Monday that there were no signs that the homeowners furnished alcohol to the underage attendees.
  Six male residents, all 20-year-old American University students and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members, were initially charged with 126 counts each of supplying alcohol t
  
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• Mid-Atlantic Cold Snap May Affect Local Oyster Harvests

  08-01-2018 23:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —With shells as hard as rocks, oysters would seem safe from our long stretch of frigid weather.
  but it turns out even oysters are feeling the effects of extreme cold and powerful winds, which have created some of the lowest tides on record in some Chesapeake rivers and streams.
  “That’s really the worst case scenario, is when you have a really low tide, really low temperatures and really strong winds,” says Patrick Hudson. He grows oysters south of Solomon&
  
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• Millennials’ Quest For Perfection Causing Mental Health Issues, Study Says

  08-01-2018 23:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —“Close enough” apparently isn’t good enough for today’s young adults. A study looking at college students from 1989 to 2016 found that the personality traits that label someone a “perfectionist” have risen dramatically in recent years.
  Researchers at Britain’s University of Bath studied over 41,000 American, British, and Canadian students and administered a test known as the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale. The
  
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• Where Will The Top College QBs Land?

  08-01-2018 23:00
  By Matt Citak
  With the College Football Playoff title game set to take place tonight, the end of the college football season is finally upon us. The championship game between SEC rivals Alabama and Georgia should be a nail-biter, with Nick Saban battling against one of his coaching disciples in Kirby Smart. But the true excitement lies in what tonight’s game represents, which is the start of NFL Draft season.
  Numerous participants in tonight’s game will be shedding their collegiate j
  
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• On Time: January 8, 2018

  08-01-2018 22:39
  A look at what is being done to protect the elderly from scams.
  Tracey speaks with members of Everyman Theatre about their season.A look at the upcoming events from the Maryland Horse Industry Board.
   
  
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• ATM Skimmer Found At Carroll County Store

  08-01-2018 22:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police say an ATM skimmer has been found at a Wawa in Westminster, Maryland.
  Skimmers are illegal card readers that can be discretely attached to ATMs and gas pumps. The devices take data from credit or debit cards, including PIN numbers.
  Westminster Police say a skimmer was found at an ATM inside the convenience store at 805 Leidy Road on Monday. A technician found the device while servicing the machine and turned it over to police.
  It is not yet known what, if any,
  
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• $55K In Counterfeit Air Jordans Seized At Virginia Airport

  08-01-2018 22:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Authorities seized nearly $55,000 worth of counterfeit Nike Air Jordans that had been shipped from China.
  The sneakers arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport on December 15, and after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers examined them, it was suspected the shoes were counterfeit.
  There were reportedly 400 pairs of sneakers in seven parcels that were set to be shipped to Alexandria, Va. The suggested retail value for the shoes, if authentic, i
  
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• Police Chief Arrested In Undercover Child Sex Sting

  08-01-2018 21:53
  (CNN) — The online ad was pretty blunt: “Dominate [sic] male police officer seeks fun, discreet, sub playmate — m4w.”
  Before long, that officer got a response from a purported 14-year-old girl. And the age didn’t dissuade him, authorities said.
  “… everyone has to have a first time,” the officer responded, according to a criminal complaint. “… you will just have to get me naked tomorrow.”
  But the officer sending those crude messa
  
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• 10K Reward Offered For Info On Guns Stolen From Anne Arundel Co. Armory

  08-01-2018 21:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The owner of an Anne Arundel gun store spoke to WJZ after thieves broke into his store and stole more than a dozen guns over the weekend.
  He says his security prevented an even bigger problem, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is offering a $10,000 reward for information in the case.
  Investigators say the crooks smashed in the doors to get inside, but because the majority of the guns are locked, they could only get away with an estimated 13 guns, and many o
  
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• Travelers Prefer The Right Side Of The Plane, Study Claims

  08-01-2018 21:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — According to a new study, your next flight will likely have a lot more room on the left side of the plane. Researchers claim that people have a natural tendency to move to the right when choosing where they want to sit.
  The experiment, carried out by Edinburgh University in Scotland, found that travelers overwhelmingly prefer to sit on a plane’s right side regardless of how the seat chart or plane diagram is presented to them.
  “The result clearly showed t
  
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• Hogan Announces $2.5M To Help Heat Baltimore Schools

  08-01-2018 20:37
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan has announced $2.5 million in emergency funding to help fix problems with heating in Baltimore schools.
  Hogan also announced Monday he will submit legislation to create a new investigator general’s office to address mismanagement and a lack of accountability in school districts.
  The Republican governor says Maryland has been making record investments in schools for years. He says Baltimore city received more than $12,000 per student in aid from
  
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• 4 Teens Arrested For Armed Carjacking

  08-01-2018 20:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with the armed carjacking of a 69-year-old man last week in Baltimore County.
  Police say the crime occurred on January 3, at 10:30 p.m., in the 4200-block of Cardwell Ave.
  Responding officers found a man who had been attacked. Officers found that he had been attacked by six male suspects.
  The suspects reportedly told the victim they would shoot him, before taking his car, and driving over the victim with his own ve
  
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• Bitcoin Called ‘Unstable’ By Microsoft, Dropped As A Payment Method

  08-01-2018 20:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Bitcoin’s roller coaster ride has taken another turn as Microsoft has reportedly dropped the digital currency as a payment option. The tech giant is claiming that Bitcoin’s “unstable” nature prompted the company’s decision.
  Microsoft employees told reporters at Bleeping Computer that the cryptocurrency’s market was too volatile to keep using for online transactions. The company’s Windows store started accepting Bitcoin in 2014, bu
  
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• Wintry Mix Could Make For A Tricky Evening Commute

  08-01-2018 19:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for much of Maryland this afternoon and evening, with freezing rain and sleet expected.
  Advisories will expire between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., depending on the area.
  The advisory prompted several school systems to close three hours early.RELATED: FULL LIST OF SCHOOL CLOSINGS
  “We do have, likely, a messy commute home today,” says WJZ’s Meg McNamara.Ice will result in very slippery conditions on sidewalks, roads, and
  
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• Woman Dies Of Flesh-Eating Infection After Eating Raw Oysters

  08-01-2018 19:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman’s crabbing trip in Louisiana turned tragic after she died from a flesh-eating bacterial infection health officials say came from eating raw oysters.
  Jeanette LeBlanc of Texas reportedly purchased a sack of raw oysters in Westwego, Louisiana during a family vacation in September. The woman’s wife told local reporters that the trouble started after LeBlanc ate about two dozen of the oysters.
  “About 36 hours later she started having extrem
  
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• Oprah For President? Twitter Fans Make The Case

  08-01-2018 19:03
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s moving speech at the Golden Globes has some fans and fellow celebrities calling for her presidential run.
  The actress accepted the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award at Sunday’s ceremony, and it didn’t take long for Twitter to start lighting up with the hashtag #Oprah2020.
  Comedian Sarah Silverman tweeted “Oprah/Michelle 2020.” Leslie Odom, Jr., who played Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical “Hamilton” twe
  
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• Keidel: Another Chiefs Playoff Loss No Reason To Blow Up Team

  08-01-2018 19:02
  By Jason Keidel
  If there’s no joy in Mudville, how solemn is Kansas City?
  The Chiefs, the NFL’s morbid bridesmaids, lost again on Saturday — a shocking, galling loss to the Titans, in a game they led, 21-3, at halftime. The number not only reflected the score, but the chasm in talent between the two teams.
  So, of course, the Chiefs didn’t score again and let the injury-plagued, offensively-hobbled Titans to crawl back and win, 22-21. It was the Chiefs’ sixth straigh
  
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• Police Arrest Suspect For December 2017 Homicide

  08-01-2018 18:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An arrest has been made in a December murder in Baltimore.
  Police say 29 year-old Bryan Hannah was arrested on January 6, and has been charged with first degree murder.
  On December 26, homicide detectives responded to 38th Street at Old York Road after a report of a shooting.
  An unresponsive male was found in a car with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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• Baltimore County To Sue Drug Companies Over Opioid Crisis

  08-01-2018 18:30
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Following the example of many other counties afflicted by the opioid crisis across the country, Baltimore County intends to file a federal lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers and opioid distributors to recoup costs.
  The county government released a statement Monday morning announcing its intention to seek monetary damages. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz says they believe the pharmaceutical industry “pressured and cajoled” doctors into prescr
  
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• Wintry Mix Expected This Afternoon, Some Schools Closing Early

  08-01-2018 17:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for much of Maryland this afternoon and evening, with freezing rain and sleet expected.
  Advisories go into effect between 1 and 3 p.m. and expire between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., depending on the county.
  The advisory has prompted school systems — including Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Baltimore City Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools, Carroll County Public Schools, Harford County Public Schools and Howard Count
  
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• Maryland Hospital Rate System Gets 1-Year Federal Extension

  08-01-2018 17:17
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s unique rate-setting system for hospital services is getting a one-year extension from the federal government, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday.
  The state’s current all-payer hospital model contract will be extended from an expiration date of Dec. 31, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2019. The extension will give federal officials time to complete a review and consider four years of performance through the end of 2017.
  “We’re pushing to get it done,
  
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• Extension Of Maryland’s All-Payer Hospital Model Approved

  08-01-2018 17:17
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The federal government has approved a one-year extension of Maryland’s unique rate-setting system for hospital services.
  The extension announced Monday will give the federal government time to complete its review and consider four years of performance through the end of 2017.
  Maryland’s current all-payer hospital model contract will be extended from an expiration date of Dec. 31, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2019.
  Maryland modernized its one-of-a-kind Medicare waiver
  
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• Several Baltimore Schools Closed Again Monday Due To Heating Problems

  08-01-2018 17:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Amid an uproar about heating and plumbing problems in Baltimore City schools during a very cold couple of weeks, four schools were completely closed Monday and four others dismissed students before 10:30 a.m.
  Early Monday morning, the school system announced that Bay Brook Elementary-Middle School, Furley Elementary School, James Mchenry Elementary School and Calverton Elementary/Middle would be closed.
  School officials later said Lakewood Elementary School would be close
  
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• Maryland Officials Try To Raise Awareness On Financial Scams

  08-01-2018 17:10
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials are trying to raise awareness about financial scams against the elderly.
  Comptroller Peter Franchot and Attorney General Brian Frosh will kick off Protect Week at the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville on Monday.
  The presentation will include ways to safeguard finances and protect against tax fraud.
  Guidewell Financial Solutions, a Maryland nonprofit credit counseling agency, is leading a statewide campaign sponsored by Wells Fargo. I
  
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• Golden Globes Reaction With ET’s Nancy O’Dell

  08-01-2018 17:08
  The 75th Golden Globes was one of the most memorable shows in the history of the event. From Oprah Winfrey’s powerful speech while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award to some surprise winners, the 2018 edition of the Golden Globes didn’t disappoint.
  “Entertainment Tonight” host Nancy O’Dell was front and center at Sunday’s Golden Globes, talking with the stars on the red carpet and hanging out with the winners backstage. O’Dell chatted with CBS Local ab
  
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• IRS Could Complicate State Law Requiring Vasectomy Coverage

  08-01-2018 17:02
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A new Maryland law that requires health plans to cover vasectomies without co-pays has taken effect. But it may be problematic for men who use health savings accounts.
  The Baltimore Sun reported Friday that IRS rules do not allow for coverage of male sterilization with high-deductible insurance plans. Such plans are often combined with health savings accounts that cover out-of-pocket costs.
  High-deductible plans require that the deductible is met before coverage kicks
  
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• Scientists: Freezing Cold Winter Could Mean Fewer Bugs This Summer

  08-01-2018 17:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —As many states are still digging out from the frigid “bomb cyclone,” which delivered snow from Maine to Florida, some are looking for the possible bright side of a brutal winter: less bugs in the summer.
  While scientists say a long winter filled with freezing temperatures may kill off plenty of blood-sucking pests, others say there could be a drop in some insect populations, but it might not be very substantial.
  “They’re going to get through this. T
  
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• Man Burned After E-Cigarette Explodes

  08-01-2018 16:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland man is in the hospital after his e-cigarette exploded while he was changing the batteries.
  The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office reports the incident happened Sunday, just after 8:15 p.m., in the 800 block of Lee Ave. in Sykesville.
  Authorities report the e-cigarette exploded after the batteries were changed, and the victim, identified as Michael Henry, received burns on 18 percent of his body.
  Henry was taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview Burn Center
  
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• H&M Apologizes For Using Black Child To Sell ‘Coolest Monkey’ Shirt

  08-01-2018 16:42
  Ivana Kottasová (CNN Money) — H&M was forced to apologize Monday for using a black child to model a sweatshirt with a “coolest monkey in the jungle” slogan.
  The company removed the offending ad from its website after hundreds of social media users accused it of being racist. It continues to sell the hooded top online.
  “This image has now been removed from all H&M channels and we apologize to anyone this may have offended,” said H&M spokeswoman Ann
  
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• Father Stabs Family Dog To Death To Save 1-Year-Old Daughter

  08-01-2018 16:06
  FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Police say a father stabbed his family’s dog to death after it started mauling his one-year-old daughter.
  The Boston Herald reports that according to Falmouth, Massachusetts police the child was playing in the kitchen Sunday morning when the family pit-bull terrier attacked her, biting her in the face causing major trauma.
  The father tried to pull the dog off but couldn’t.
  Police said the father got a pistol from a nearby room, but realized it wasn’
  
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• Winter Weather Expected, Some Schools Closing Early

  08-01-2018 15:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for much of Maryland from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.
  The advisory has prompted school systems — including Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Baltimore City Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools, Carroll County Public Schools, Harford County Public Schools and Howard County Public Schools — to close three hours early due to bad weather heading towards the area.
  RELATED: FULL LIST OF SCHOOL CLOSINGS
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• J.D. Merrill Says He Will Run For State Senator

  08-01-2018 15:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — J.D. Merrill, the son-in-law of former Governor Martin O’Malley, will officially run for State Senator in Maryland’s 41st District.
  The 41st District includes parts of Baltimore County and Baltimore City.
  Merrill made the announcement via Twitter on Monday saying “We need leadership that is focused on improving our schools.”
  Over the last year, Merill was the special assistant to the Chief of Staff at Baltimore City Public Schools. Before that
  
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• J.D. Merrill, Martin O’Malley’s Son-In-Law, Says He’ll Run For State Senator

  08-01-2018 15:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — J.D. Merrill, the son-in-law of former Governor Martin O’Malley, will officially run for State Senator in Maryland’s 41st District.
  The 41st District includes parts of Baltimore County and Baltimore City.
  Merrill made the announcement via Twitter on Monday saying “We need leadership that is focused on improving our schools.”
  Over the last year, Merill was the special assistant to the Chief of Staff at Baltimore City Public Schools. Before that
  
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• NAACP Plans To Protest Trump’s Visit To Atlanta

  08-01-2018 14:45
  ATLANTA (AP) — The NAACP is urging people to wear white and hold anti-Trump signs on Monday. Another group says demonstrators will “take a knee” before the big game to protest President Donald Trump’s visit to Atlanta.
  Atlanta police say they worked with the Secret Service on preparations for months before the College Football Championship game between Alabama and Georgia.
  The NAACP said Sunday that wearing white is meant to mock the “snowflake” label Trump&rs
  
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• Oprah, ‘Three Billboards’ Triumph At Black-Draped Globes

  08-01-2018 14:26
  ASSOCIATED PRESS — With a red carpet dyed black by actresses dressed in a color-coordinated statement, the Golden Globes were transformed into an A-list expression of female empowerment in the post-Harvey Weinstein era. Oprah Winfrey led the charge.
  “For too long women have not been heard or believed if they dared to speak their truth to the power of those men,” said Winfrey, accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement. “But their time is up. Their time
  
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• Arundel Center Closed Due To Water Main Break

  08-01-2018 14:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Anne Arundel Government’s Arundel Center in Annapolis was forced to close on Monday due to a water main break.
  The water main break in Annapolis is one of many that have taken place across the region as cold temperatures continue to cause issues.
  On Sunday night in Baltimore, there was a water line break on Falls Road. On Monday morning, there was another main break along Greenspring Avenue.
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• Maryland Uses Second-Half Surge To Beat Iowa 91-73

  08-01-2018 13:54
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Long before Maryland proved it had far too much depth for Iowa, Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery was slapped with a pair of technical fouls and banished from the court.
  He was spared from watching his young team wither under a barrage of baskets from a variety of Terrapins.
  Freshman Bruno Fernando scored a career-high 21 points, Anthony Cowan Jr. added 15 and Maryland pulled away to a 91-73 victory Sunday night to keep the Hawkeyes winless in the Big Ten.
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• Sen. Ben Cardin To Discuss Human Trafficking

  08-01-2018 13:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Monday morning, a roundtable discussion will take place in Baltimore to talk about how to fight human trafficking in Maryland.
  Joining in on the discussion is U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. The Democrat will talk about the recent progress and the remaining challenges to reduce human trafficking.
  According to the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, officials have identified incidents of sex trafficking at Maryland truck stops and data. Officials say about 70 percent o
  
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• After Today’s Winter Weather Advisory, A Big Warm Up Is Coming

  08-01-2018 13:11
  Hi Everyone!
  It is over. Period. It is over. The thaw we have been looking forward to is here. Right now it is 32° in Oakland, 36° warmer than this time yesterday. Still 13°, though, in Baltimore as of this writing but just look West. That push of warm air is on our doorstep. As are problems. Possibly big problems.
  We have moisture coming East. The ground is frozen. That combination causes freezing rain. Add to that some sleet, or even snow likely, and you have a real mess during thi
  
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• Mayor Catherine Pugh To Provide Update On Repairs To City Schools

  08-01-2018 12:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Monday morning, Mayor Catherine Pugh is expected to provide an update on the status of the emergency repairs that have been made to Baltimore City Schools.
  The update comes as all but one Baltimore City School will open. It follows a week of outrage over heating problems in the school. The outrage came after photos of children wearing their coats in schools went viral.The only school that is closed in Baltimore City is Calverton Elementary-Middle School.
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• Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Until The Evening

  08-01-2018 12:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of the region until Monday evening.
  The advisory is expected to last until 9 p.m. in many parts of the Baltimore area.
  According to the National Weather Service, a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet is expected. Officials say ice will result in very slippery conditions on sidewalks, roads, and bridges. The ice will result in slippery conditions during the evening commute.
  A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect t
  
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• Firefighter Hospitalized After Sunday Morning Fire

  08-01-2018 04:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A firefighter was treated for cardiac-related issues after helping put out a fire in Joppa Sunday morning.
  The fire was at a home in the 300 block of Avedon Court.
  Responding crews arrived to find smoke showing from the one-story home.
  One firefighter was transported for cardiac issues, but fire crews were able to get the flames under control. The firefighter’s condition has not been released.
  CREWS REMAIN ON SCENE OF THE HOUSE FIRE ON AVEDON COURT IN #JOPPA &n
  
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• Weather Blog: Baltimore Sees Record-Breaking Cold

  08-01-2018 03:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore experienced record-breaking cold Sunday morning.
  The low of just one degree at BWI broke the record of three degrees set in 2014.
  After that bone-chilling start, afternoon temperatures rebounded into the low 20s.
  As frigid as that is, it’s a step in the right direction from the highs in the teens we’ve had lately.
  Temperatures tonight will dip to around 18 degrees in Baltimore.
  Our attention now turns to the wintry mix expected in Central Maryland Mo
  
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• Groups To Protest Trump In Atlanta Before College Football Championship

  08-01-2018 02:43
  ATLANTA (AP) — The NAACP is urging people to wear white and hold anti-Trump signs on Monday. Another group says demonstrators will “take a knee” before the big game to protest President Donald Trump’s visit to Atlanta.Atlanta police and the U.S. Secret Service say they worked with the Secret Service on preparations for months before the College Football Championship game between Alabama and Georgia.The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People said Sunday
  
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• More Than A Dozen Guns Stolen From Anne Arundel County Armory

  08-01-2018 02:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Authorities say more than a dozen guns were stolen from an armory in Hanover, Maryland, Sunday morning.
  The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives tweeted out a photo of the suspects Sunday night.
  ATF Baltimore, @NSSF offer up to $10,000 for information about 4 individuals who stole approx. 13 firearms, including rifles & handguns, from Hanover Armory in Hanover, Md. this morning. ATF, @AACOPD investigating.
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• Water Leak Floods JFK Airport Baggage Claim, Forces Evacuation

  08-01-2018 01:33
  (CNN) — A water leak flooded a baggage claim area at JFK International Airport in New York on Sunday afternoon, soaking stranded travelers’ luggage and shutting down international flights into Terminal 4.
  Officials ordered a partial evacuation of the terminal, the major arrival point for international travelers, according to a Sunday afternoon tweet from the airport.
  The water leak occurred at a bad time for the airport, which was jammed with frustrated travelers whose flights w
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Monday; Dangerous Road Conditions Possible

  08-01-2018 01:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for most of Maryland as a wintry mix is expected to move into the area Monday.
  A Winter Weather Advisory (blue shading) has been issued for Monday afternoon & evening. Hazard: a glaze of ice from sleet & freezing rain which will cause slippery conditions for the Monday PM commute. A few inches of snow is expected in the mountains. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/DJKuhGsxs2
  — NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_B
  
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• Nearly All Baltimore City Schools To Reopen After Repairs To Heating Systems

  08-01-2018 00:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City schools will reopen Monday following the unprecedented decision to close after classrooms were left with no heat as temperatures plummeted.
  Crews raced against the clock and cold inside Baltimore City schools this weekend after subfreezing temperatures and aging buildings led to unsettling images of children bundled up in their coats inside classrooms.The cold conditions sparked a national outcry, but perhaps the most outrage came from parents.
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