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• It’s Academic: April 21, 2018

  21-04-2018 23:51
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  Bryn Mawr 370
  Centennial 545
  
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• ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Assembling For Possible Historic Box Office

  21-04-2018 23:27
  (CNN Money) — Marvel has had some big numbers in its decade of blockbuster movies. 18 straight number one openings. Nearly $15 billion in total global box office. Now it has another one in its sights for when “Avengers: Infinity War” opens next week: $248 million.
  That’s the record for biggest domestic opening in history, a title currently held by 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Beating it will not be easy, but a week before its opening, “Infinity
  
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• Barbara Bush Funeral Held; Remembered As ‘First Lady Of The Greatest Generation’

  21-04-2018 23:05
  HOUSTON (AP) — Barbara Bush was remembered as the “first lady of the greatest generation” during a funeral Saturday attended by four former U.S. presidents and hundreds of other people who filled the church with laughter as much as tears, with many recalling her quick wit and devotion to family.
  Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush joked that his mother called her style of mothering him and his siblings “a benevolent dictatorship — but honestly, it wasn’t always benev
  
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• Actor Verne Troyer Dies At 49

  21-04-2018 22:54
  (CBSNEWS) — Verne Troyer, best known for his role in the “Austin Powers” movies, died Saturday, his family said in a statement. He was 49.
  “It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today,” the statement said.
  “Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible. Verne hoped he made a positive change with the platform he
  
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• Police: 2 Teens Accused Of Attacking, Carjacking Pregnant Teacher Arrested

  21-04-2018 22:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have arrested two of the four teenage girls who attacked and carjacked a pregnant teacher outside a Baltimore County school Friday.
  Steps outside the safety of her classroom, police say a pregnant teacher became the victim of a violent crime.
  “They took her purse. Her purse also had her car keys in it, so then they also took her car and they fled,” Baltimore County Police spokesperson Officer Jennifer Peach said.
  Peach says the carjacking in the mi
  
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• Officials: Maryland Boating Season Start Deadliest In Years

  21-04-2018 22:36
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Officials say 2018 has been the deadliest start to the Maryland boating season in six years.
  State Natural Resources Police and the U.S. Coast Guard told news outlets Friday that four boaters have died since April 4. Police superintendent Col. Ken Ziegler and Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Sara Wallace say none of the four was wearing a life jacket and one would have provided enough time until help could arrive.
  Boaters should wear the jackets because trying to put one on in a
  
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• Adviser To State’s Attorney Resigns Amid Criminal Charges

  21-04-2018 22:32
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A top campaign adviser to Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has resigned from his post as he faces criminal charges of harassment and assault involving two women he had dated.
  The Baltimore Sun reports that 43-year-old Quincey Gamble resigned Friday, saying he doesn’t want to be a distraction for Mosby in her re-election bid.
  Gamble is a former executive director of the Maryland Democratic Party and has advised several Democratic campaigns in t
  
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• Police Find 33 Pounds Of Marijuana After Traffic Stop

  21-04-2018 22:28
  HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — State Police say they found more than 33 pounds of marijuana in a man’s car after a traffic stop on Interstate 81 in western Maryland.
  Authorities say a trooper pulled over a car in Washington County early Friday afternoon for speeding and tailgating.
  The trooper used a drug-sniffing dog to scan the vehicle, which was searched after the dog indicated the presence of drugs.
  Authorities say 22-year-old Jin Ke Mai of Brooklyn, New York was charged with possession
  
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• Baltimore Police Investigate Overnight Fatal Shooting

  21-04-2018 14:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police were called to the 6100 block of Fairview Way at 1:50 a.m. for a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived they discovered a 19-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
  A medic was called to the scene but unfortunately the victim died before they arrived.
  During the initial investigation homicide detectives discovered the victim was in possession of a handgun.
  Anyone with Information about this fatal shooting is asked to contact Baltimo
  
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• Light, Music And Innovation Await Light City Visitors In Final Days

  21-04-2018 05:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Light City has attracted thousands to Baltimore, and if you haven’t had a chance to check it out, time is running out.
  For days, it has been all the buzz in Baltimore as Charm City has transformed into Light City.
  Dazzling displays are drawing out the crowds.
  #WJZ AT 11: @LightCityBmore Your chance to come and check out the Festival of Light, Music, and Innovation is running out! pic.twitter.com/CEwjyHfnF7
  — George Solis (@GeorgeSolisWJZ) April 21, 2018&l
  
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• In Court, Dems Allege Conspiracy Between Trump Camp, Russia

  21-04-2018 04:24
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Democratic Party sued Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, Russia, WikiLeaks and Trump’s son and son-in-law Friday, accusing them of an intricate conspiracy to undercut Democrats in the 2016 election by stealing tens of thousands of emails and documents.
  The lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court seeks unspecified damages and an order to prevent further interference with computer systems of the Democratic National Committee.
  “During the 2016 preside
  
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• Bundy Sharp As Orioles Beat Indians 3-1 To End 6-Game Skid

  21-04-2018 04:14
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Dylan Bundy pitched six innings of five-hit ball and struck out nine to secure his elusive first win of the season, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 3-1 Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.
  Manny Machado homered and Trey Mancini doubled in two runs for the Orioles, who were outscored 43-22 during an 0-6 trip through Boston and Detroit.
  Bundy (1-2) came in with a 1.40 ERA after allowing only four earned runs in four starts while being victimized
  
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• Syracuse University Suspends Fraternity Over ‘Extremely Racist’ Video

  21-04-2018 03:20
  (CNN) — Syracuse University has suspended a fraternity after video footage surfaced showing members exhibiting “extremely racist” behavior, according to the university’s chancellor.
  Videos purport to show members of Theta Tau, an engineering fraternity, repeatedly using racial slurs and simulating sex acts.
  Chancellor Kent Syverud called the behavior “offensive” in a statement to the campus community Wednesday.
  “They include words and behaviors
  
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• CDC Expands Warning In E. Coli Outbreak From Arizona Lettuce

  21-04-2018 02:30
  PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. Centers for Disease expanded its warning Friday surrounding a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to tainted romaine lettuce from Arizona, which has now sickened more than 50 people.
  The agency said information from new cases of illness prompted them to caution against eating any forms of romaine lettuce that may have come from Yuma. Previously, CDC officials had only warned against chopped romaine by itself or as part of salads and salad mixes. But they are now extend
  
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• Grandmother Accused Of Killing Husband, Woman To Steal Her Identity Arrested

  21-04-2018 02:15
  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — A tip-off in a Texas resort town led to the arrest of a woman who investigators believe killed her husband in Minnesota then fled to Florida, where she fatally shot her doppelganger with the intention of assuming her identity, police said Friday.
  Two federal deputy marshals arrested Lois Riess, 56, about 8:30 p.m. Thursday at a restaurant’s in South Padre Island, Texas, the U.S. Marshals Service said in a statement. South Padre Island is a beach resor
  
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• Student Wounded In Shooting At Florida High School

  21-04-2018 02:09
  (CNN) — A student was wounded in a shooting Friday morning at a high school in Ocala, Florida, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.
  The incident occurred shortly before students were to walk out as part of a national protest against gun violence.
  RELATED: Maryland Students Join National School Walkout Calling For Stricter Gun Control
  The 17-year-old Forest High School student, who was shot in the ankle, was in good condition at a hospital with a wound not considered life thr
  
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• Howard Co. Program Provides Funding For Low-Income Families To Afford Youth Sports

  21-04-2018 01:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A group in Howard County is making it more affordable for some children to play sports.
  If you’re a kid who wants to learn sports, Rob Ryerson is your man.
  He and his son run the Soccer League City.
  A ball, jersey, cleats, and some other gear along with travel costs add up. Between registration, gear and travel, it could cost a parent $500 to $1,000 — money some families can’t afford.
  For instance, the state says 42 percent of Deep Run Ele
  
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• Wells Fargo Fined $1 Billion For Insurance, Mortgage Abuses

  21-04-2018 01:36
  (CNN Money) — Two federal regulators are fining Wells Fargo $1 billion for forcing customers into car insurance and charging mortgage borrowers unfair fees.
  The penalty was announced Friday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
  It is the harshest action taken by the Trump administration against a Wall Street bank.
  Wells Fargo apologized last year for charging as many as 570,000 clients for car insurance they didn’t need.
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