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• Man Arrested After Shootout With Police And Barricade Situation In Seat Pleasant

  01-04-2018 23:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was arrested after shooting at police in Prince George’s County Saturday night.
  Authorities say the suspect shot at Prince George’s County and Seat Pleasant police officers after they arrived at the area of Goldleaf Avenue and Seat Pleasant Drive in Seat Pleasant around 9:35 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
  Prince George’s County Police then fired back at the man.
  The area was shut down while the man barricaded himself in a building for about
  
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• Full Steam Ahead: Blue Crab Season Begins For Chesapeake Bay Area

  01-04-2018 23:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Strap on your boots and grab your baskets, Maryland’s blue crab season is officially underway. But before you hit the waters, officials are reminding people of the rules.
  The season started Sunday for the Chesapeake Bay area, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays.
  “The beginning of blue crab season is a Maryland tradition,” Fishing and Boating Services Director David Blazer said. “Crabbing is a unique and rewarding experience tha
  
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• #MeToo Movement Looms Over Jury Selection In Bill Cosby Case

  01-04-2018 22:23
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The #MeToo movement will be looming over the proceedings when jury selection gets underway Monday in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault retrial. But experts say that could cut both ways for the comedian.
  It could make some potential jurors more hostile toward him and others more likely to think men are being unfairly accused.
  “We really have had this explosion of awareness since that last trial, and it has changed the entire environment,” said Richard Gabriel
  
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• Orioles Shut Out In 7-0 Loss To Twins

  01-04-2018 22:13
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Jose Berrios pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game, and the Minnesota Twins got two home runs from Brian Dozier in a 7-0 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
  Only one batter reached against Berrios over the first eight innings — No. 9 hitter Chance Sisco, whose third-inning double whisked by the raised glove of left fielder Eddie Rosario at the wall.
  Berrios then retired 17 straight before Sisco bunted down the third-base line against the
  
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• Traffic Stop Leads To Recovery Of Items Stolen From Md. Store

  01-04-2018 22:00
  GEORGETOWN, Del. (AP) — Delaware State Police say a traffic stop led to the recovery of thousands of dollars of stolen merchandise and the arrest of a couple in connection with previous shoplifting incidents.
  Police issued a news release Sunday about the incident, which happened Wednesday.
  The release says a trooper stopped a vehicle for speeding in Georgetown and a search revealed electronic devices and miscellaneous merchandise worth more than $5,500.
  The release says troopers determined
  
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• Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ Tops Holiday Box Office

  01-04-2018 21:10
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Spielberg has found his way back to the top of the box office with the action-adventure “Ready Player One,” while Tyler Perry has scored again with “Acrimony.”
  Studio estimates on Sunday say Spielberg’s virtual reality-focused film earned a solid $53.2 million in its first four days in theaters from 4,234 locations since opening Wednesday night, with $41.2 million of that coming from the three-day weekend.
  Not adjusted for inflation,
  
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• On Time: April 1, 2018

  01-04-2018 20:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Money Power Day
   
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• Red Paint Splashed Across Trump Golf Club Sign In Florida

  01-04-2018 19:29
  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Red paint was splashed across the sign outside President Donald Trump’s golf club near his Florida estate.
  Images posted online by The Palm Beach Post show a worker cleaning red paint Sunday morning from the stone sign at the entrance to the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
  Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Therese Barbera said the U.S. Secret Service was investigating.
  Secret Service spokesman Joseph Casey referred quest
  
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• Muslims In Baltimore Rally Against Fatal Shooting Of Stephon Clark By Sacramento Police

  01-04-2018 18:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Muslim community rallied for justice in Baltimore in the wake of a police shooting of an unarmed black man in California.
  Stephon Clark was killed by Sacramento officers nearly two weeks ago. Hundreds from all over the country came together Sunday at the Inner Harbor to demand change.
  RELATED: Family Of Man Killed By Police Joins Rally For Reform
  The “Black Lives Matter” message was marched through the streets on Easter morning.
  Hundreds of Muslim lea
  
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• #Justice4Stephon Rally To Be Held In Baltimore

  01-04-2018 18:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A #Justice4Stephon rally for racial justice will be held in Baltimore on Sunday.
  Local groups will join others across the nation to demand justice for 22-year-old Stephon Clark, who was shot 20 times by police in Sacramento in March.
  The Council on American-Islamic Relations will take part in the local rally, which will start at noon at McKeldin Square, at the intersection of Pratt Street and Light Street at the Inner Harbor.
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• Family Of Man Killed By Police Joins Rally For Reform

  01-04-2018 18:03
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The family of Stephon Clark joined hundreds of people at a rally urging California’s capital city not to let his memory or calls for police reform fade nearly two weeks after the 22-year-old unarmed black man was killed by Sacramento officers.
  Clark’s fiancee, Salena Manni, stood on stage with his two young sons, grandmother and uncle for the gathering Saturday organized by Sacramento native and former NBA player Matt Barnes, who pledged to create a sc
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Northern Maryland Starting At Midnight

  01-04-2018 17:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of northern Maryland starting at midnight.
  The advisory is set to expire at 11 a.m. Monday.
  WJZ meteorologist Tim Williams says northern portions of the state could see between 1-2 inches of snow overnight, but nothing is expected to stick to the roadways.
  Snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible in Baltimore.
  Mostly cloudy but mainly dry. Stray sprinkles w/ a high near 60°. #Winter Weather Advisory
  
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• 3-Alarm Fire Destroys 3-Story Condo Building; Sends 4 To The Hospital

  01-04-2018 16:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Investigators are working to determine the cause of 3-alarm fire that destroyed a three-story condominium building in Perryville early Sunday morning.
  According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire was reported just before 3 a.m., at a building on Owens Landing Court.
  Responding firefighters found flames at a three and half story, 18-unit condominium building. The blaze was upgraded to a 3-alarm fire.
  Here is video from our 35’
  
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• Students Set To Soar With Handmade Drones For Light City

  01-04-2018 05:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some pint-sized pilots are getting ready to take to the skies during Light City in Baltimore. The kids will get a chance to have fun while learning some valuable skills they hope to use for the rest of their lives.
  In just a few weeks, an awesome display of lights will illuminate the sky during this year’s Light City. But the art, music and light show won’t be the only thing that has people buzzing.
  “We’re trying to teach these kids skills that the
  
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• Villanova, Michigan To Face Off In NCAA Tournament Championship

  01-04-2018 05:01
  SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Villanova is going to play for another national championship.
  Eric Paschall had 24 points, including four of the Wildcats’ record 18 3-pointers, in a 95-79 win over the Kansas Jayhawks. Jalen Brunson, the AP national player of the year added 18 points, while Omari Spellman and Donte DiVincenzo each had 15.
  The Wildcats set all kind of records while making all those long-range shots. They had the most ever made 3s in a Final Four game, and now have the most eve
  
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• Orioles Hitless Over 8 Innings, Fall To Twins 6-2

  01-04-2018 04:12
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson held the Baltimore Orioles hitless over six innings before being replaced by Ryan Pressly, who kept the no-hitter intact until the eighth in a 6-2 victory Saturday night.
  Gibson, Pressly and Gabriel Moya combined on a three-hitter to help Minnesota bounce back from an 11-inning, season-opening loss to Baltimore on Thursday.
  Gibson (1-0) struck out six and walked five. Although the 30-year-old did not allow a runner past first base,
  
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• Weather Blog: Hello, Spring (For Now)

  01-04-2018 03:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a beautiful day that actually looked and felt like spring, we’re tracking a chance for snow!
  Yes, you read that right.
  Church-goers and Easter egg hunters don’t have anything to worry about, though. Easter will be mostly cloudy with just a chance for sprinkles in the afternoon.
  Morning temperatures will be in the low-40s and we’ll make our way to 60 degrees in the afternoon.
  Rain moves in after midnight and may turn over to snow Monday morning
  
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• Cars Slams Into Store In Rockville, Injures 2

  01-04-2018 01:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A car crashed into a store in a Rockville shopping center Saturday afternoon, leaving two people injured.
  A Montgomery County Fire and Rescue official tweeted the accident in the 1600 block of Rockville Pike.
  MCFRS on scene of a collision with a vehicle into a building in the 1600 block of Rockville Pike.2 minor injuries being evaluated. pic.twitter.com/cF4b7isXzh
  — BC Steve Mann (@mcfrsPIO6) March 31, 2018The cause of the crash and further details have no
  
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• Cyber Attack Of Md. Insurer Could Impact Thousands Of Members

  01-04-2018 00:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s largest health insurer is in damage control as a cyber attack may have exposed the personal information of nearly 7,000 members.
  Just four years ago, more than one million CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield members had their information stolen. Now, the company is dealing with another attack, and they aren’t alone.
  The insurer revealed Friday that a phishing email opened by an employee could have revealed names, birthdays and member identification
  
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