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• Hearing Held On Baltimore Police Progress Under Consent Decree

  13-04-2018 23:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One year after the federal government intervened in Baltimore policing and ordered an overhaul of the department, city leaders appeared in court Friday to explain what policies and practices have changed, and what still needs to be fixed.
  During the first public hearing, city leaders and lawyers explained to a federal judge, a monitoring team and U.S. Justice Department representatives how the Baltimore City Police Department is changing to fall in line with a federal con
  
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• Massive Brush Fire Threatens Homes In College Park

  13-04-2018 23:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A brush fire burned through several acres in College Park on Friday, getting dangerously close to nearby homes.
  Chopper footage from the scene in Prince George’s County showed crews battling the fire.Officials say the fire started late Friday afternoon in the 2800 block of Metzerott Road, near a Pepco substation.
  Heavy and thick smoke blanketed several neighborhoods and the university, which prompted some road closures
  “Black smoke, black smoke all over,&
  
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• Firefighters Battle Massive Brush Fire In College Park

  13-04-2018 23:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fire officials say a brush fire is burning through several acres in College Park.
  The fire broke out Friday afternoon off of Metzerott Road near the University of Maryland. Chopper 13 is over the scene.Prince George’s County Fire spokesperson Mark Brady said in a tweet that the fire was spreading and is near homes in the College Park Woods community and near Cherokee Lane Elementary School.
  U/D College Park brush fire covers several acres and spreading. PG
  
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• Lindsay Ell On Brad Paisley, Keith Urban & Criminal

  13-04-2018 23:18
  Lindsay Ell has done it all in her country music career. She’s toured with Brad Paisley, performed alongside Carrie Underwood and had an album debut at #1. Ell’s new single “Criminal” is one of the hottest songs in country music right now.
  Ell recently stopped by the CBS Local Studios in New York to discuss her unique music style, touring with Brad Paisley and how she went from Canada to the top of the country music charts.
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• Final Preparations Underway As Light City Gets Ready To Light Up Charm City

  13-04-2018 23:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Light City is now just one day away, and artists are putting the finishing touches on their installments as they get ready to light up the city.
  Excited visitors were already checking out the exhibits in the beautiful weather Friday afternoon.
  WJZ’s Devin Bartolotta met visitors from as far away as Tennessee, who are excited to see all that Light City has to offer, even before the lights are turned on.
  The installations are up, and the excitement is building at Balt
  
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• On The Rise: Jordan Davis

  13-04-2018 22:33
  For country singer Jordan Davis, music isn’t just a passion project – it’s in his blood. Davis is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana where he was raised surrounded by music. The nephew of acclaimed songwriter, Stan Paul Davis, this former LSU Tiger recently released his debut album, Home State, and credits his upbringing for setting him along the path he walks today.
  “It was one of those things – I was just around music so much and country music in general,&rdqu
  
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• 10 Students Have Minor Injuries After School Bus Makes ‘Abrupt Stop’

  13-04-2018 22:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ten Harford County students suffered minor injuries after the bus they were on made an “abrupt stop” Friday afternoon.
  The Harford County Sheriff’s Office reports the incident happened just before 3:40 p.m., while the bus was on northbound Tollgate Rd. after leaving Emmonton Elementary.
  The bus driver made an “abrupt stop,” forcing 10 children to fall out of their seats.
  The 10 children suffered minor injuries.
  At 3:39 p.m. a school bus trave
  
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• Five NFL Draft Sleepers To Watch

  13-04-2018 22:20
  Ryan Mayer
  With just under two weeks to go before draft day, you’ve likely been inundated with mock drafts, as you try to figure out who your favorite team is leaning towards taking. The top names have been discussed, debated, and scrutinized to the point where you likely have a Pavlovian response to simply hearing their name (ex: Josh Rosen- Does he really care about football though? or Saquon Barkley — beast, but he’s a running back not worth the top pick).
  With that in mind,
  
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• Joe Flacco And Wife Welcome Their 5th Child

  13-04-2018 22:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Flacco flock just got a little bit bigger. Congratulations to Joe and Dana on the birth of their fifth child.
  Thomas Kevin Flacco was born on April 6.
  Last week we welcomed baby number 5 into the family. Say hello to Thomas Kevin Flacco, born 4/6/2018. pic.twitter.com/sfK9N64ijw
  — Joe Flacco (@JoeFlacco) April 13, 2018The Flacco’s have three other sons – Stephen, Daniel and Francis – and a daughter – Evelyn.
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• Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Maryland’s Drug Price-Gouging Law

  13-04-2018 22:01
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A federal appeals court has struck down Maryland’s first-in-the-nation law against pharmaceutical price gouging.
  A divided three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday the law is unconstitutional. The ruling says that’s because it regulates transactions that take place outside of Maryland and burdens interstate commerce in prescription drugs.
  The Maryland law was approved in last year. It enabled Maryland’s attorney general
  
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• As ‘House of Cards’ Ends, Maryland Aims To Stay Film Contender

  13-04-2018 21:57
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Eduardo Sanchez is sleeping in his own bed for once.
  He’s taking a short break from work, but the majority of his time over the course of the next few months will be spent in Dallas, where the filmmaker best known for “The Blair Witch Project” is able to work on film and TV productions with what he says are better state tax incentives than in his native state of Maryland.
  “I have a bunch of projects that I’d love to develop (in Maryland)
  
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• WJZ Takes A Look At The Primary Races For Baltimore County Executive

  13-04-2018 21:17
  WJZ Political Reporter Pat Warren is following the primary races for Baltimore County Executive.
  
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• Baltimore Co. Police Warn Of Telephone Scam Using Police Phone Numbers

  13-04-2018 21:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore County Police Department is warning the public about a telephone scam that may show their police precinct phone numbers on caller ID.
  Police were made aware of this scam after a man called one of their precincts to resolve an issue on his outstanding federal taxes owed to the Internal Revenue Service.
  The caller said he received a called from the precinct’s phone number, and the scammer was a man with a foreign accent advising that he had outstanding t
  
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• Waitress Takes Time To Cut Elderly Diner’s Ham; Kind Act Wins Her College Scholarship

  13-04-2018 20:47
  (CNN) — Waitress Evoni Williams worked the hectic morning shift at the Waffle House in La Marque, Texas, saving up for college. Amid clanking plates, a sizzling grill and customers on the go, an elderly man timidly asked Williams to cut his ham. She did. Someone snapped a photo that spread across social media. Now Williams has a college scholarship.
  “I was just like, ‘Sure! If you need help, that’s what I am here for,’ ” the 18-year-old waitress said. “M
  
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• The Maryland Zoo’s 1000th African Penguin Gets Her Name

  13-04-2018 20:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo needed some help naming its newest penguin chick, and following a public vote, the name has been chosen.
  The zoo’s 1000th African penguin is officially named Millie.
  The little girl arrived back in February and it’s the 1000th African penguin to hatch at the zoo.
  The big name reveal of one little. After a naming contest, the Zoo's 1000th African penguin is officially named…MILLIE! #AllForAnimals pic.twitter.com/lLsy0xNBwl
  — M
  
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• Sign Up For Student Newsroom Light City Lab

  13-04-2018 19:00
  CALLING ALL STUDENTS!!! Labs@LightCity 2018 is seeking high school and college students interested in social media, journalism, media, PR, and film to partner with professional WJZ  team members to help create content & distribute content during the Social Innovation conferences, April 18-April 21. You will have the opportunity to learn from professionals in the industry & meet over 140 speakers both locally and nationally!
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• Tax Day 2018: Deals And Free Stuff On April 17

  13-04-2018 18:13
  CBS Local – Tax Day is almost here, and while it’s never fun to owe money to the government, at least you can get some free stuff out of it. Here’s what some restaurants and other retailers are offering on or around April 17th.
  Boston Market: On Tax Day, take advantage of the $10.40 Tax Day Meal Special, which includes a Half Chicken Individual Meal with two sides, cornbread and a beverage at participating locations.
  Bruegger’s Bagels: This deal started on April 11th at p
  
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• Police: Babysitter Used Lidocaine To Administer Enema, Leading To 6-Month-Old’s Death

  13-04-2018 17:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 32-year-old babysitter is now behind bars after police say she gave a 6-month-old an enema, and the lubricant used to administer the enema led to the baby’s death.
  Lataya Hutchins was arrested Thursday, and charged with first-degree child abuse in the death of Indira Henderson.
  Back on November 18, 2017, police were called to the 5400 block of Plainfield Ave., just before 9 a.m., to investigate an unconscious baby.
  Responding officers found a 6-mont
  
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• Baltimore Babysitter Charged With Child Abuse In Death Of 6-Month-Old

  13-04-2018 17:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 32-year-old babysitter is now behind bars after police say she gave a 6-month-old an enema, and the lubricant used to administer the enema led to the baby’s death.
  Lataya Hutchins was arrested Thursday, and charged with first-degree child abuse in the death of Indira Henderson.
  Back on November 18, 2017, police were called to the 5400 block of Plainfield Ave., just before 9 a.m., to investigate an unconscious baby.
  Responding officers found a 6-mont
  
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• SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: NBA Playoff Time

  13-04-2018 17:33
  San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State WarriorsSaturday, April 14, 2018, 3:00 pm ET
  SAN ANTONIO +8
  The Spurs have a slight coaching edge, but they’ve lost eight straight on the road and failed to cover their last seven. We’re going to see if the Warriors’ recent pause in effort can be rebooted in the playoffs. They’ve only won seven of their last 17, and two of the wins were against NBA-worst Phoenix. Golden State is even worse against the spread, going 6-17 ATS since Februar
  
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• Baltimore School Placed On Lockdown Following Nearby Shooting

  13-04-2018 17:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore public school was placed on lockdown Friday morning following a nearby shooting.
  Police say the shooting happened just after 10 a.m., in the 300 block of N. Stricker St. A man was shot in the chest and leg, according to police, and his condition is unknown at this time.
  Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School was placed on a brief lockdown following the shooting.
  A school police officer heard the shots and the school was put on lockdown, according to Edi
  
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• Deaths Of Dad, Daughter, Baby, Other Man Tied To Incest Case

  13-04-2018 15:54
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man who had an incestuous relationship with his daughter and fathered a child with her shot and killed her and her adoptive father in a pickup truck on Thursday and then killed himself, police said. The child, a 7-month-old boy, was found slain in another state.
  The man, 45-year-old Steven Pladl, and his daughter, 20-year-old Katie Pladl, had been arrested on incest charges, and the baby boy, who was found dead in a home in Knightdale, North Carolina, was their bio
  
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• 911: Man Kills Daughter Who Was Also His Wife After Breakup

  13-04-2018 15:54
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man killed his wife — who was also his daughter — and their 7-month-old son before taking his own life after the woman broke up with him, according to a 911 call.
  Steven Pladl’s mother called police in North Carolina to say she’d had a disturbing call from her son and to ask officers to check on the well-being of her infant grandson.
  The mother told police Pladl said he’d killed his baby in Knightdale, North Carolina, as well as h
  
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• Heinz Tests Out Mayochup Idea On Twitter

  13-04-2018 15:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Would you like some mayochup with those fries? Heinz Ketchup is testing out an idea for a product that combines mayonnaise and ketchup in the same bottle.
  The company asked it’s followers in a Twitter poll if they thought it was a good idea. It says if 500,000 people vote yes, they’ll release the product in America. The product is already available in some countries in the Middle East.
  Want #mayochup in stores? 500,000 votes for “yes” and we’
  
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• Two Separate Baltimore Shootings On Thursday Leave Two Dead

  13-04-2018 14:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police investigate after two separate shootings Thursday leave two men dead.
  Officers responded to the the 1600 block of Moreland Avenue for a report of a shooting around 2:45 p.m.
  They say when they arrived they found Dominic Smith, 27, suffering from gunshot wounds to the body. Smith was transported to the hospital where he later died.
  Officers also responded to the 1000 block of Hollins Street for a report of a shooting later that night at 9:42
  
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• Maryland County Changes Attitude, Bars Students From Walkout

  13-04-2018 14:09
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) — A Maryland county school district that allowed students to walk out last month to protest gun violence has promised consequences for those that participate this month.
  Carroll County School Board Superintendent Stephen Guthrie said Thursday that the student-led protests have become increasingly political. He tells The Baltimore Sun that the upcoming walkout on April 20 has been hijacked by “adults and others to change the narrative” and tie their agendas
  
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• Carroll County Changes Attitude, Bars Students From Walkout

  13-04-2018 14:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A school district in Maryland that allowed students to walk out last month to call for gun control has warned of consequences for those who participate in this month’s planned protest.
  The nationwide school walkout last month was a historic day, and students are planning to walk out again next week on the anniversary of the Columbine shooting. But Carroll County Public School is already telling their students it’s not acceptable.
  Just weeks ago, students walke
  
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• National Park Fees Rise

  13-04-2018 13:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It will soon cost more to drive into some national parks.
  The Interior Department is increasing fees at the most popular parks to $35 per vehicle. This raises the price by about $5. There are plans for an additional increase in 2020.
  The @NatlParkService announces a modest increase in entrance fees at 117 national parks. The revenue from the fees will help improve the visitor experience and address park infrastructure. More than two-thirds of national parks will remain fr
  
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• Former FBI Director Comey’s New Book Takes Aim At President Trump

  13-04-2018 13:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Excerpts from former FBI Director James Comey’s new book are coming out and he is firing back at President Trump. He is taking aim at everything from the president’s actions to his appearance.
  Comey calls the president unethical in his new book, “A Higher Loyalty.” The former FBI Director blasts the president as “untethered to truth” and goes onto say his leadership is “ego driven and about personal loyalty.”
  Comey prev
  
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• Maryland Sen. Cardin To Discuss School Safety

  13-04-2018 12:39
  RIVERDALE, Md. (AP) — Sen. Ben Cardin will be discussing school safety and gun law reforms with high school students.
  The Maryland Democrat is scheduled to talk to students at Parkdale High School in Riverdale.
  After that, the senator will meet with first responders in Prince George’s County.
  He’ll also get an update on the status of public safety initiatives from leaders of the county’s Office of Homeland Security and fire and police departments.
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• Weather Blog: Summer-Like Temps

  13-04-2018 04:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thursday brought summer-like temperatures as we reached the mid to upper 70s across the region.
  With lots of sun tomorrow and most of Saturday, we should reach the low 80s, which will be the warmest we have seen since last October.
  By Sunday, a front and an area of low pressure will bring showers, some steady rain and possibly a thunderstorm by early Monday.
  Cooler and slow clearing will take hold by later on Monday, as we approach normal temperatures and below norma
  
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• Backpage.com, CEO Plead Guilty In Multiple States

  13-04-2018 02:49
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Backpage.com and its chief executive have pleaded guilty to charges in Arizona, California and Texas.
  The guilty pleas by the company and CEO Carl Ferrer were made on April 5, but were unsealed late Thursday afternoon.
  The online advertising site and Ferrer have pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges in Arizona.
  RELATED: Backpage.com Seized By Feds Amid Crackdown On Internet Sex Trafficking
  The acknowledgements of wrongdoing came shortly after Ferr
  
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• TV Producer Arrested In Baltimore, Charged With Murder Of Sister

  13-04-2018 01:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Jill Blackstone, a former “Jerry Springer” producer, has been arrested in Baltimore for the murder of her sister.
  Blackstone is facing extradition from Baltimore after being charged in the 2015 slaying in Los Angeles.
  In a release Thursday, the Los Angeles Police Department says Blackstone drugged her sister, Wendy Blackstone, and placed her and three dogs in the garage of their North Hollywood home. She then allegedly set the garage on fire, ki
  
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• Poll: Hogan Has Second Highest Approval Rating Among Governors Nationwide

  13-04-2018 00:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new national poll shows Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan as the second most popular governor in the country.
  For Gov. Hogan, there’s a political comfort zone, and he shared his approach as a Republican governor in a state steeped in Democrats.
  “In our state, most people are moderate, straight up in the middle. Or they’re somewhat left of center or somewhat right of center — and that’s where I am,” Hogan told a group of Towson University
  
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• Drivers’ Union President Calls For Harsher Punishments After Bus Driver Violently Attacked

  13-04-2018 00:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are searching for a man who they say assaulted an MTA bus driver and then fired several gunshots last week.
  WJZ was one of the only news stations there moments after police say the man viciously attacked the bus driver and then left the scene.
  The incident occurred on Bentalou Street on April 4 around 9:30 p.m.
  Police say a dispute on the bus quickly turned to an aggravated assault, leaving the driver battered and bruised while the suspe
  
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• Phillips Seafood Rebranding Ocean City Location As Mexican Restaurant

  13-04-2018 00:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Phillips Seafood is shaking things up with a new concept for one of its Ocean City restaurants: “tacos, tequila and more.”
  The Phillips Seafood House on 141st Street will reopen May 1 as Bayside Cantina, a Mexican restaurant. The iconic Eastern Shore seafood chain announced the change on Facebook on Wednesday.The eatery will serve tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, as well as specialty margaritas, mojitos, Mexican beers, tequila and more.
  The restaura
  
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