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• Elderly Man Found Dead In Salisbury Home

  17-03-2018 23:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating what they believe to be a homicide after a 67-year-old man was found dead inside his home in Wicomico County Saturday.
  Authorities say Pierre Louis was found inside the home in the 500 block of Priscilla Street in Salisbury with “obvious signs of trauma.”
  Police say Louis’ friend went to the home to check on him after he didn’t show up for church, and called 911 after finding him unresponsive.
  
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• Man’s Body Reportedly Pulled From Inner Harbor

  17-03-2018 23:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man’s body has been found floating in the Inner Harbor, according to our media partner The Baltimore Sun.
  The Baltimore City Fire Department responded to a call for a person floating in the water near the Harbor East Marina at 40 International Drive around 5:20 p.m.
  The body of the man was found floating by a water taxi, though it is unclear if he was on the water taxi before going into the water, The Sun reports.
  The cause of death has not yet been dete
  
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• Bettor Places $800 On UMBC Upset, Wins $16K

  17-03-2018 23:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You probably wish you bet on No. 16 seed UMBC upsetting No. 1 seed Virginia. One bettor did, and it paid off big time.
  The UMBC Retrievers made college basketball history Friday night, doing what 135 other 16th seeded teams couldn’t with a win over top-seeded Virginia.
  The fan placed an $800 moneyline bet on UMBC, which had a 20-1 odds, with CG Technology. The bet resulted in a $16,800 payout.
  Here is the $800ML that was placed on UMBC at the @CGTechnology
  
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• Upset-Minded UMBC Turns Attention To No. 9 Kansas State

  17-03-2018 21:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — After No. 16 seed UMBC defeated No. 1 seed UVA in historic fashion Friday night, the question on everyone’s mind is, can they do it again?
  The Retrievers will be underdogs again Sunday as they face off against No. 9 seed Kansas State.
  BOTTOM LINE: UMBC became the story of the NCAA Tournament when it stunned Virginia, routing the nation’s top-ranked team 74-54 in the biggest upset in college basketball history. The Retrievers, a 20 1/2-point u
  
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• Former NBA Player Glen Davis Arrested On Drug Charges

  17-03-2018 21:26
  ABERDEEN, Md. (AP) — Police say former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis was arrested in a Maryland hotel last month on drug possession and distribution charges.
  WMAR-TV in Baltimore reports that Davis was arrested Feb. 7 at a Hampton Inn in Aberdeen.
  According to court records, the hotel owner smelled marijuana coming from Davis’ room.
  Aberdeen police Lt. William Reiber told WMAR that police found 126 grams of marijuana and a briefcase containing $92,000 in cash
  
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• It’s Academic: March 17, 2018

  17-03-2018 20:17
  New Town 280
  South Carroll 535
  Baltimore City College 475
  
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• #16 UMBC Defeating #1 Virginia Means Free Little Ceasars Pizza For Everyone

  17-03-2018 19:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The UMBC Retrievers did what 135 other 16th seeded teams in men’s NCAA Tournament history couldn’t do, and they made it look easy. The only team from Maryland to make the big dance this year defeated the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, 74-54, in arguably the greatest upset in NCAA history.
  If the satisfaction of a 16-seed defeating a 1-seed isn’t enough for you; how about free pizza?
  Soooooo…your AMAZING history making win last night () has us
  
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• #16 UMBC Defeating #1 Virginia Means Free Little Caesars Pizza For Everyone

  17-03-2018 19:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The UMBC Retrievers did what 135 other 16th seeded teams in men’s NCAA Tournament history couldn’t do, and they made it look easy. The only team from Maryland to make the big dance this year defeated the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, 74-54, in arguably the greatest upset in NCAA history.
  If the satisfaction of a 16-seed defeating a 1-seed isn’t enough for you; how about free pizza?
  Soooooo…your AMAZING history making win last night () has us
  
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• Md. Governor, U.S. Senator Pick UMBC To Win NCAA Tournament

  17-03-2018 19:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Were you one of the very few to pick 16 seed UMBC to upset 1 seed Virginia? Two local politicians got it right.
  Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, agreed that the University of Maryland Baltimore County Retrievers would upset the University of Virginia Cavaliers.
  They say a 16 will never upset a 1, but we've been known to beat the odds around here from time to time. #MarchMadness #RetrieverNation pic.twitter.com/t4nu4quUlv
  
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• UMBC Students Stunned, Filled With Pride Over NCAA Victory

  17-03-2018 17:20
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County didn’t quite know what to do after their basketball team pulled off the biggest upset in NCAA history by beating No. 1 seed Virginia.
  The unexpected 74-54 victory Friday night left students at the No. 16 school stunned, but filled with pride.
  #UMBC WATCH PARTY: Quite the evolution over time. We were at thewatch party on campus. Students cautiously optimistic, but no one ever flat out admitted defeat. They came
  
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• UMBC’s Star Guard’s Parents Attended UVA; The School Their Son Defeated For Historic Upset

  17-03-2018 16:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The UMBC Retrievers did what 135 other 16th seeded teams in men’s NCAA Tournament history couldn’t do, and they made it look easy. In front of a raucous crowd at the Spectrum Center, the only team from Maryland to make the big dance this year defeated the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, 74-54, in arguably the greatest upset in NCAA history.
  How can this story become even wilder? Get this: UMBC star Jairus Lyles’ parents went to UVA,&nbs
  
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• UMBC’s Website Crashes After Pulling Off Biggest Upset In College Basketball History

  17-03-2018 16:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– After, arguably, the biggest college basketball upset of all time. UMBC’s website crashed after the Retrievers defeated the University of Virginia 74-54 Friday night.
  Congratulations, the Internet. You crashed the UMBC website.
  Well done? pic.twitter.com/gBKZtPtbu2
  — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) March 17, 2018UMBC, the No. 16 seed out of the South Regional, pulled off the biggest stunner in the history of the men’s NCAA tournament with a victory over the No. 1
  
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• UMBC Defeats #1 Seed Virginia In Greatest NCAA Tournament Upset Ever

  17-03-2018 12:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The UMBC Retrievers did what 135 other 16th seeded teams in NCAA Tournament history couldn’t do, and they made it look easy. In front of a raucous crowd at the Spectrum Center, the only team from Maryland to make the big dance this year defeated the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, 74-54, in arguably the greatest upset in NCAA history.
  The Retrievers are the first 16-seed to do what was widely deemed impossible by many: taking out a #1 seed, and in effect crushing mil
  
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• ID’s Sought Of 2 Believed To Be Connected To Baltimore Homicide

  17-03-2018 12:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities are attempting to identify two individuals believed to be connected to a Northeast Baltimore homicide.Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also text tips to 443-902-4824.
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• Child Porn Task Force Arrests 76 In 8 States, Including Maryland

  17-03-2018 10:29
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina authorities say 76 people have been arrested in eight southeastern states on charges of child pornography or otherwise exploiting children.
  The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation announced Friday that the operation involved more than 200 law enforcement agencies and took four months of planning. The task force included investigators in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
  Those arrest
  
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• UMBC Defeats #1 Seed UVA In Greatest NCAA Tournament Upset Ever

  17-03-2018 04:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — The UMBC Retrievers did what 135 other 16th seeded teams in NCAA Tournament history couldn’t do, and they made it look easy. In front of a raucous crowd at the Spectrum Center, the only team from Maryland to make the big dance this year defeated the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers, 74-54, in arguably the greatest upset in NCAA history.
  The Retrievers are the first 16-seed to do what was widely deemed impossible by many: taking out a #1 seed, and in effect crushing
  
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• Weather Blog: Chilly And Windy Start To Weekend

  17-03-2018 03:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A chilly and breezy end to the week once again with well below normal temperatures.
  Our high of 43 was a full 11 degrees below normal!
  This weekend will see a slight warmup tomorrow, but some light showers are also likely. In some areas, a touch of wet snow or sleet is still possible, if the precipitation arrives early enough.
  Drier and more pleasant conditions will return Sunday and we may reach the low 50’s.
  Enjoy the last weekend of winter, but more winter w
  
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• Baltimore Blast Beat Milwaukee Wave, Advance To Championship

  17-03-2018 03:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Blast have advanced to the Ron Newman Cup Championship after defeating the Milwaukee Wave 10-6 Friday night.
  In front of a crowd of 3,173, Jonatas Melo recorded two goals and three assists, and Vini Dantas recorded a hat trick for Baltimore.
  The Blast got the first two goals of the game. Juan Pereira scored 1:23 into the game and Jonatas Melo added a goal to give the Blast an early 2-0 lead.
  Daniel Mattos and Max Ferdinand scored for Milwaukee, with a D
  
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• FBI’s Andrew McCabe Fired, Effective Immediately, Before He Could Retire

  17-03-2018 03:18
  (CBSNews) — Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has been fired, effective immediately the Department of Justice said late Friday night. The decision comes as FBI officials recommended his firing, as they wait for a Department of Justice Inspector General report critical of him to be released.
  In a statement, the Department of Justice said “the OIG and FBI OPR reports concluded that Mr. McCabe had made an unauthorized disclosure to the news media and lacked candor &minu
  
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• State: Caller Reported Cracks In Florida Bridge Before Collapse

  17-03-2018 02:19
  MIAMI (AP) — An engineer left a voicemail two days before a catastrophic bridge failure in Miami to say some cracking had been found at one end of the concrete span, but the voicemail wasn’t picked up until after the collapse, Florida Department of Transportation officials said Friday.
  The voicemail left on a landline wasn’t heard by a state DOT employee until Friday because the employee was out of the office on an assignment, the agency said in an email.
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• Bald Eagle Rescued After Getting Trapped In Tree

  17-03-2018 00:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A bald eagle is recovering after getting stuck in a tree and suffering a broken leg in what one official is calling an “usual” incident.
  The Department of Natural Resources came to the bird’s rescue after a man spotted the bald eagle in a tree in his backyard in Rising Sun, Maryland, where it was caught between two branches.Matt Adams with DNR said the manor in which the bird was trapped was a “fairly unusual” incident. The bird was not
  
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