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• UMD Falls To NC State, Misses Women’s Sweet 16

  18-03-2018 21:56
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kiara Leslie shot her alma mater out of the women’s NCAA Tournament — and sent North Carolina State to its first Sweet 16 since Kay Yow’s inspirational run.
  Leslie had 21 points and 11 rebounds against her former team, and N.C. State beat Maryland 74-60 on Sunday in the second round.
  Leslie, who spent three seasons at Maryland before graduating and transferring to N.C. State, finished one point shy of a career high while also leading the defensiv
  
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• School Resource Officer Accidentally Fires Gun Inside Va. Middle School

  18-03-2018 21:21
  ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CBSNews) — Authorities say a resource officer at a Virginia middle school accidentally fired his weapon inside his office Tuesday, CBS News reports. No one was injured in the incident.
  The incident took place inside George Washington Middle School at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The Alexandria Police Department said they are investigating what went wrong.
  In a statement, the department said the officer “immediately checked for potential injuries in the area” and d
  
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• UMBC Called ‘Surgeon-General Approved’ After Upset

  18-03-2018 21:15
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Plenty of college basketball fans were happy that the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, pulled off a stunning upset of No. 1 seed Virginia, but one UMBC alumnus beamed about the win on Facebook.
  U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams posted a photo of himself wearing his old UMBC sweatshirt and grinning from ear to ear on the official surgeon general’s Facebook page.
  “Who has two thumbs and an un-busted NCAA bracket? This guy!!!” Adams wrote.
  Adams att
  
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• Winning $457 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania

  18-03-2018 21:06
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — If you bought a Powerball ticket in Pennsylvania for Saturday’s drawing, you may be holding a piece of paper worth $457 million.
  Powerball officials say a single winning ticket was sold in Pennsylvania that matches all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7. The jackpot from Saturday’s drawing is the eighth-largest ever for the Powerball game.
  The specific location where the winning ticket was sold has not been announced.
  Powerball is pla
  
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• Some Wanted Florida School Shooting Suspect Committed In 2016

  18-03-2018 21:01
  MIAMI (AP) — Officials were so concerned about the mental stability of the student accused of last month’s Florida school massacre that they decided he should be forcibly committed.
  But the recommendation was never acted upon.
  A commitment under the law would have made it more difficult, if not impossible, for Nikolas Cruz to obtain a gun legally.
  Cruz is accused of the shooting rampage that killed 14 students and three school employees at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Park
  
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• NTSB: Plane That Crashed In Maryland Was Destroyed On Impact

  18-03-2018 19:34
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — A preliminary report on a fatal plane crash last month off coastal Maryland has determined the Cessna 172S was destroyed on impact after hitting the water.
  RELATED: State Police: Pilot’s Body Recovered From Small Plane Crash
  The report issued Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board noted other details leading up to the Feb. 28 crash off Assateague Island, but investigators are still piecing together what caused the plane with two passengers to
  
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• Possible Animal Neglect After Dozens Of Dead Horses Found At Eastern Shore Farm

  18-03-2018 19:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Dozens of dead and decaying horses were found on a Hebron farm where the conditions were so bad, horses were reportedly eating aluminum siding from the house.
  From the air, dozens of horses are loaded onto trailers and out of the deplorable conditions in Wicomico County where investigators found them Friday.
  “Our goal right now is to get these horses taken care of and off the property, that’s what we’re doing,” Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lew
  
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• Dozens Of Dead Horses Found At Eastern Shore Farm

  18-03-2018 19:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– More than two dozen horses were found dead on Maryland farm, authorities said Friday.
  Wicomico County Sheriff Office said even a foal was found dead, lying just a few feet from the front doorstep of the home in Quantico.
  The Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Wicomico County Animal Control, launched an investigation Friday into the discovery.
  The property belongs to Clayton P. and Barbara L. Pilchard, according to Delmarva Now.
  According to authorities,
  
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• ‘Black Panther’ Tops Box Office For 5th Straight Weekend

  18-03-2018 17:33
  NEW YORK (AP) — “Black Panther” has become the first film since 2000’s “Avatar” to top the weekend box office five straight weekends.
  According to studio estimates Sunday, “Black Panther” grossed $27 million in ticket sales over the weekend, pushing its domestic haul to $605.4 million. Worldwide, “Black Panther” has grossed more than $1.1 billion.
  The rebooted “Tomb Raider,” starring Alicia Vikander, opened with $23.5 millio
  
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• Rain, Snow Mix Possible For Tuesday Morning

  18-03-2018 15:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A rain/snow mix is possible for the Baltimore region Tuesday morning.
  WJZ’s Tim Williams says rain and snow is expected before 8 a.m. and then just snow is predicted to fall between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  Williams says there’s an 80 percent chance of precipitation and advisories are expected to go into effect Monday. Central and northern parts of Maryland are expected to have the highest totals in the region.
  Williams says delays are likely and even though the roads
  
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• On Time: March 18, 2018

  18-03-2018 14:21
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• Dave Odom Tied To College Basketball’s Biggest Upsets

  18-03-2018 13:56
  BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Dave Odom sat in the stands as his son, Ryan, and the history-making UMBC Retrievers took down a giant.
  Thirty-six years earlier, Dave Odom witnessed another David conquer a Goliath from a bench in Hawaii.
  Father and son, linked to the two biggest upsets in the annals of college basketball — from opposite sides of history.
  “It’s a story that writers couldn’t dream up to write. You just couldn’t write it. If you did, nobody would buy it beca
  
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• UMBC Basks In 15 Minutes Of Fame As Cinderella Of The NCAA

  18-03-2018 13:31
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — As the sun rose on the Saturday morning celebration of their unprecedented NCAA Tournament upset, Ryan Odom implored his suddenly-famous basketball team to get some sleep.
  It was time for family and friends of UMBC to leave the hotel and for the Retrievers to return to their rooms. On any other night, they’d have started a “Fortnite” video game battle to unwind.
  The gamers sat this one out.
  The only devices the Retrievers were tethered to were their
  
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• Baltimore Church Gets Street Renamed After Pastor Who Helped Rebuild Following Fire

  18-03-2018 04:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A church in Northwest Baltimore is now on a brand new street — but it hasn’t moved. The community dedicated their street Saturday to the pastor who helped them trudge on after tragedy.
  If you’re looking for a sign that anything’s possible, perhaps Carl L. Washington Senior Way is it.
  The ever-energetic St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church is celebrating 45 years of community building.
  “When we were asked to come to this event, it
  
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• Weather Blog: Warmer Temps Ahead Of Snow

  18-03-2018 04:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a very gray St. Patrick’s Day, the luck of the Irish is on our side for Sunday!
  Skies will be clear and temperatures will climb in the mid-50s.
  The sun sticks around for Monday with highs near 50.
  Tuesday, we say goodbye to the sunshine and hello to spring and spring snow showers. Yes, we read that right.
  We may see rain to start but as a coastal low develops, the precipitation will likely turn over to snow.
  Northern and western areas of Maryland will likely s
  
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• UMBC Fans Across Maryland Cheering On Underdogs’ Historic NCAA Tournament Run

  18-03-2018 02:57
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — They say every dog has its day, and for the UMBC Retrievers, the day is golden.
  UMBC made history Friday night, knocking off Virginia, the nation’s No. 1 team, with a 74-54 win. The Retrievers did what 135 other 16th seeded teams in men’s NCAA Tournament history couldn’t do, and they made it look easy.
  RELATED: UMBC Defeats #1 Seed Virginia In Greatest NCAA Tournament Upset Ever
  The excitement continues to build across Maryland as a team that h
  
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• UMBC Retrievers Hungry For Win Against Kansas State

  18-03-2018 02:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The University of Maryland Baltimore County Retrievers made history Friday when they became the first 16th seed to knock off a No. 1 seed in men’s college basketball history. Now, the Cinderellas of the big dance are preparing for their next matchup.
  No. 16 UMBC pulled off a historic upset, knocking off top-ranked Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
  The team says they didn’t get much sleep after basking in Friday night’s 20-point blo
  
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• Orioles’ Machado Says Recruiting Pitch By Yanks’ Judge Was No Big Deal

  18-03-2018 01:37
  SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado says that recruiting pitch by Yankees star Aaron Judge was no big deal.
  “I think it was just blown out of proportion,” Machado said.
  Earlier this week, when the Orioles and Yankees played a spring training game, Judge told Machado that he’d look good in pinstripes. The star infielder is eligible for free agency after this season.
  The comment drew the interest of Major League Baseball, and Yankees general mana
  
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• Baltimore Fire Department Misses Goal For Smoke Alarms

  18-03-2018 01:33
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A new audit shows that the Baltimore fire department failed to meet its goals for installing smoke alarms and then retroactively altered the goals in budget books to look better.
  The Baltimore Sun reports that the audit found the department’s goal for installing free smoke alarms for city residents was 19,000 in 2016, but the department installed 15,889. The agency then changed the 2016 target in subsequent budget books from 19,000 to 16,500.
  Auditors recom
  
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• Former NFL Running Back Danny Woodhead Announces Retirement

  18-03-2018 01:28
  NEW YORK (AP) — Danny Woodhead went from undersized and undrafted to big-time playmaker in 10 NFL seasons.
  The versatile running back announced his retirement from playing in a humble and heartfelt post on Instagram early Saturday.
  “10 years!” Woodhead wrote. “Wow, God had crazy plans for a small little kid from North Platte, NE! It’s been a wild ride and feel so blessed He allowed me to do what I loved for so long. But now it’s time to say goodbye t
  
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• Bill Requires Neighborhood Input Into Baltimore Project

  18-03-2018 01:25
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Legislation that would require neighborhood participation in an effort to revive a stalled redevelopment project at State Center in midtown Baltimore is advancing in Maryland’s state legislature.
  The Baltimore Sun reports that delegates gave preliminary approval Saturday to the bill sponsored by Del. Cheryl Glenn. It spells out the General Assembly’s goals for the 28-acre parcel, now occupied by a state government office complex with 50-year-old
  
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• Grad Player, 5-Foot-8 Point Guard Comprise UMBC’s Tough Backcourt

  18-03-2018 01:19
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jairus Lyles says fellow UMBC guard K.J. Maura is “annoying” in practice.
  Kansas State coach Bruce Weber says the 5-foot-8, 140-pound Maura is “a little pest” after studying him on game film.
  RELATED: Upset-Minded UMBC Turns Attention To No. 9 Kansas State
  Maura breaks into a wide smile when relayed the comments — like he’s been paid the biggest compliment in the world.
  “Oh, I’m definitely a pest, but I have to do
  
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• Gunman Kills 1 At Southern California Mall, Wounds Himself

  18-03-2018 00:38
  THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Shoppers at a Southern California mall ran into stores and out the exits Saturday after authorities said a gunman shot and killed one person and then turned the gun on himself.
  The shooter was wounded and taken to a hospital, according to Ventura County fire Capt. Steve Swindle. He said there was no threat to the public. Shoppers had been locked down at The Oaks mall in the city of Thousand Oaks, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Los Angeles.
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• UMBC Wins On Social Media During NCAA Tournament Upset

  18-03-2018 00:17
  The University of Maryland-Baltimore County didn’t just beat Virginia in the first victory by a 16th seed over a top seed in the NCAA Tournament. The UMBC Athletics Twitter account put a friendly beating on CBS Sports analyst Seth Davis, too.
  While Jairus Lyles and his underdog Retriever teammates made history by knocking off the nation’s No. 1 team 74-54, a series of tweets jabbing skeptics like Davis and celebrating the biggest victory in school history helped put UMBC on
  
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