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• Ohio Woman, 113, Is Now The Oldest Person In The US

  13-05-2018 23:45
  CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — A 113-year-old woman living in suburban Cleveland is believed to be the oldest person in the United States after the death of a 114-year-old Pennsylvania woman.
  Cleveland.com reports the 88-year-old daughter of Lessie Brown says her mother remarked, “that’s good” when told Friday she had become the country’s oldest person.
  Daughter Verline Wilson says Brown spends much of her days sleeping.
  Brown was born in 1904 in Atlanta and mo
  
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• Rickard Homers Twice, Orioles Rout Rays 17-1

  13-05-2018 22:54
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Joey Rickard had his first big league multihomer game and drove in four runs following his recall from the minor leagues, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs in three years in a 17-1 rout over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
  Danny Valencia and Trey Mancini also homered for the Orioles, who have scored 58 runs in their last seven games. Valencia tied career highs with four hits and four RBIs.
  Baltimore, last in the AL East at 13-28, has five victories in six game
  
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• Orioles offense erupts in 17-1 win over Rays - Camden Chat

  13-05-2018 22:51 via camdenchat.com
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  Orioles offense erupts in 17-1 win over Rays
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  Everyone knows that the number of runs scored on Mother's Day equates to how much that team's players love their moms. Apparently, the Orioles love their moms a whole lot while the Rays still aren't talking to theirs because of that one time they ...
  Orioles suddenly building momentum after 17-1 win over RaysBaltimore Sun (blog)
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• Court Upholds Conviction In Gang Rape Of Teen

  13-05-2018 22:46
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland court has upheld the convictions of one of five men charged in the videotaped sexual assault of a teenage girl in an Ocean City hotel room.
  A jury took only eight minutes last year to convict Erick Ramirez of rape, assault, sexual offenses and filming child pornography.
  He was sentenced that same day to 18 years in prison.
  On appeal, Ramirez argued that the judge erred in sentencing him immediately after conviction.
  The Court of Special Appeals disagreed Th
  
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• Woman Killed, Juvenile Injured In Frederick Double Shooting - CBS Baltimore / WJZ

  13-05-2018 21:03 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman is dead and a juvenile male is wounded after a double shooting in Frederick. Frederick Police responded to a report of a shooting inside a home in the 1800 block of Weybridge Road at about 1:46 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival ...and more »
  
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• Woman Killed, Juvenile Injured In Frederick Double Shooting

  13-05-2018 20:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman is dead and a juvenile male is wounded after a double shooting in Frederick.
  Frederick Police responded to a report of a shooting inside a home in the 1800 block of Weybridge Road at about 1:46 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found a woman with a gunshot wound in her upper body and a juvenile male with a gunshot wound in his leg.
  Officers and EMS attempted to save the woman’s life, but she was ultimately pronounced dead. Her identity has not been release
  
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• Rickard (2 HRs) drives in 5 after being recalled - MLB.com

  13-05-2018 20:18 via mlb.com
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  BALTIMORE -- Outfielder Joey Rickard, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Sunday's blowout 17-1 win in the series finale against the Rays, wasted no time making his mark on the Orioles, slugging his first two homers of the season in his ...
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• Fatal crash in Baltimore County | WBFF - Fox Baltimore

  13-05-2018 18:36 via foxbaltimore.com
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  A 22-year-old woman is dead after an overnight crash on Philadelphia Road near King Henry Circle in Baltimore County. Police say Breaira Johnson was ...
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  22-Year-Old Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash « CBS BaltimoreCBS Baltimore / WJZall 5 news articles »
  
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• 22-Year-Old Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash

  13-05-2018 18:19
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating a crash Sunday morning that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman.
  Investigators were called to the scene at around 3:47 a.m. when a 2017 Lexus QX60 the woman was driving crossed over the oncoming lane of traffic and collided with a guardrail. She was the only one in the vehicle.
  The driver has been identified as Breaira Whitney Johnson of the 8800 block of Golden Tree Lane.
  The crash is still under investigation.
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• Second Chances Program Develops Inmates’ Skills To Reenter Society

  13-05-2018 18:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A farm in Carroll County pairs retired or injured racehorses with inmates to develop skills for re-entry into society, as well as trust and unconditional love.
  The Second Chances Farm saves racehorses who might have gone to slaughter and matches them with offenders looking for a path to redemption.
  “The motto here is second chances, everyone deserves one… everybody needs somebody,” prison inmate Pablo Lancaster said.
  Lancaster, 35, has been inc
  
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• Baltimore Ravens: 5 interesting variables of the 2018 season - The Ebony Bird

  13-05-2018 15:32 via ebonybird.com
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  OWINGS MILLS, MD – MAY 05: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens speaks with general manager Ozzie Newsome after a practice during the Baltimore Ravens rookie camp on May 5, 2013 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick ...
  
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• Young Playwrights Festival, Dierks Bentley and the Preakness: the best of Batimore's arts and entertainment scene ... - Baltimore Sun

  13-05-2018 15:03 via baltimoresun.com
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  Young Playwrights Festival, Dierks Bentley and the Preakness: the best of Batimore's arts and entertainment scene ...
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  There's this horse race, every year the biggest sporting event in Maryland — such a big deal that people turn it into an all-day celebration. The gates at Pimlico, 5201 Park Heights Ave., open at 8 a.m. May 19, and the fun won't stop until well after ...
  
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• Police Searching For Missing 47-Year-Old Angel Watkins

  13-05-2018 15:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore City Detectives are looking for 47-year-old Angel Watkins.
  She was last seen on May 10 in the 2000 block of McCulloh Street.
  Watkins is described at 5-foot-4 and weighs 130 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, pink and white pants and black shoes. Police say she has several medical conditions and has not taken her medicine.Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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• 22-year-old shot in stomach during Baltimore's 4th CeaseFire campaign - Fox Baltimore

  13-05-2018 14:27 via foxbaltimore.com
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  22-year-old shot in stomach during Baltimore's 4th CeaseFire campaign
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  Baltimore Police are investigating a shooting that happened in West Baltimore Friday night. The shooting occurred during the city's 4th CeaseFire campaign that started early Friday. Police say, a 22-year-old man showed up at a local hospital with a ...and more »
  
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• Md. Teen Competing For Chance To Appear In National Singing Competition

  13-05-2018 11:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A Timonium teen is competing for a chance to appear on a national singing competition that will air on PBS this year.
  WUSA9 reports that Luke Sabracos, 17, sent in an audition tape for a chance to appear on the brand new talent series, Celebration of Music.
  The series showcases and celebrates the best young musical talent in America, and is hosted by teenage musical superstar Ethan Bortnick.
  Sabracos is competing for a chance to be flown to Los Angeles and perfor
  
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• City athlete laid to rest; Baltimore Ceasefire underway - WBAL-TV - WBAL Baltimore

  13-05-2018 06:09 via wbaltv.com
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  Family and friends gathered Saturday for the funeral of a teenager killed in a shooting a week ago, as another Baltimore Ceasefire gets underway.
  Slain Baltimore City College High School Student Laid To RestCBS Baltimore / WJZ
  City Athlete Laid To Rest, Baltimore Ceasefile Underwayerienewsnow.comall 4 news articles »
  
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• Rays Rebound To Beat Orioles 10-3 For Doubleheader Split

  13-05-2018 04:57
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Brad Miller and C.J. Cron homered off former teammate Alex Cobb, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 on Saturday night to earn a doubleheader split and snap a five-game losing streak.
  In the opener, Orioles right-hander David Hess pitched six effective innings in his major league debut and Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs in a 6-3 victory.
  Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to serve as the 26th man in the single-admission doubleheader, Hess (1-0) gave up th
  
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• Shootings Leave 2 Baltimore Men Injured During Ceasefire Weekend

  13-05-2018 03:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police are investigating two shootings that left two men injured during Baltimore’s Ceasefire weekend.
  The 72-hour event is an effort to reduce murders in a city riddled with violent crime.
  RELATED: Ceasefire Weekend Begins Amid Violent Streak In Baltimore
  Detectives say the first shooting occurred Friday at 11 p.m. in the 900 block of Bennett Place, where they were unable to find a victim. A short time later, a 22-year-old man walked into an area hospital
  
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• It’s Academic: May 12, 2018

  13-05-2018 02:58
  Walkersville, Baltimore Poly and Marriotts Ridge compete.
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• Baltimore's acting police commissioner submits incorrect information ... - Baltimore Brew

  13-05-2018 02:37 via baltimorebrew.com
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  Baltimore Police Chief De Sousa charged with failing to file taxes, but mayor expresses confidence in himBaltimore Sunall 33 news articles »
  
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• Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland

  13-05-2018 01:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A Tornado Watch and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Maryland Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service.
  WJZ’s Meg McNamara says the Tornado Watch is in effect for Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties and Baltimore City.
  The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick and Harford Counties until 8 p.m. and Baltimore City
  
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• Horseshoe Casino Gives West Baltimore School A Face-lift

  13-05-2018 01:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Some preschoolers in West Baltimore will return to a brighter, “blue-er” classroom on Monday morning.
  Employees from Horseshoe Casino spent the weekend giving back. and giving their school a face-lift.
  Horseshoe Casino employees teamed up with James McHenry Elementary School to give the portable classrooms for preschool students a fresh coat of paint.
  “We think it’s really important to make sure that that aesthetics match the spirit of the school. A
  
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• Slain Baltimore City College High School Student Laid To Rest

  13-05-2018 00:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The funeral for 17-year-old Ray Glasgow III was held Saturday.
  The Baltimore City College High School lacrosse captain was shot and killed a week ago.
  Family, friends and a community are mourning the death of Glasgow, who was shot and killed May 5 while sitting in a car with a friend.
  Friday police made an arrest.
  “Hopefully–day before the funeral–this brings about a little bit more peace and closure for the family to know that the person we believe
  
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• BGE Holds Annual Event Emphasizing Dangers Of Distracted Driving

  13-05-2018 00:19
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– BGE partnered with local safety organizations and the Baltimore County Police Department to drive home their message of safety.
  The Baltimore Gas and Electric Company hosted their 17th annual event Friday, where teens experienced the virtual consequences of distracted driving.
  “It’s pretty scary if it was real life and I hope I never try to text and drive in real life or hit a car,” said high school freshman Cole Norris.
  The high-tech simulator demonstrat
  
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• Hess Wins Debut, Orioles Beat Rays 6-3 In Twin Bill Opener

  13-05-2018 00:04
  BALTIMORE (AP) — David Hess pitched six effective innings in his big league debut, Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.
  Manny Machado also homered for the Orioles, who shook off an early deficit to extend their winning streak to four games — their longest run since last August.
  Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to serve as the 26th man in the single-admission doubleheader, Hess (1-0) gave up
  
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