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• Mayor Pugh Announces Plans To Keep Preakness At Pimlico

  17-05-2018 23:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s Preakness week and questions about Baltimore losing the second jewel of the Triple Crown are being answered with plans announced by the mayor for major long-term improvements.
  Mayor Catherine Pugh announced new schools, new housing and new parks and recreation coming to the northwest Baltimore community.
  Each year, the Preakness draws a national audience to Park Heights — a part of Baltimore that is long overdue for a makeover — and to Old Hilltop,
  
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• Researches Encouraged By Increased Number Of Dolphins Sightings In Chesapeake Bay

  17-05-2018 23:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a sign that summer is on its way. Dolphins, which were once a rare sighting in the Chesapeake Bay, are returning again.
  They made a surprisingly big appearance last year.
  Researchers at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science on Solomon’s Island seek out the Bay’s smallest life, and its largest.
  Last summer, they unexpectedly heard dolphins.
  That led other scientists to go looking, and counting, by studying their uni
  
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• Researchers Encouraged By Increased Number Of Dolphins Sightings In Chesapeake Bay

  17-05-2018 23:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a sign that summer is on its way. Dolphins, which were once a rare sighting in the Chesapeake Bay, are returning again.
  They made a surprisingly big appearance last year.
  Researchers at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science on Solomon’s Island seek out the Bay’s smallest life, and its largest.
  Last summer, they unexpectedly heard dolphins.
  That led other scientists to go looking, and counting, by studying their uni
  
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• Police: Woman Stabs, Assaults Husband Over Another Female

  17-05-2018 22:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A Maryland woman is in custody after police say she stabbed and assaulted her husband over another female.
  Harve de Grace police say Shanica Gibbs stabbed her husband’s hand after she grabbed his cell phone and yelled at him about another woman Wednesday.Officers responded to the 1600 block of Minqua Street in Harford County, where police saw the victim’s hand wrapped in a white shirt that was soaked with blood.
  The man told detectives that his wife stabbed his
  
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• Alex Russell And Kenny Johnson Talk Season Finale Of ‘S.W.A.T.’

  17-05-2018 22:17
  Tonight marks the season finale of “S.W.A.T.” Actors Alex Russell and Kenny Johnson spoke to CBS Local about what to expect on this season’s final episode, the show’s physically demanding shoots, and how they incorporate important themes, issues, and current events into the storylines.
   
  Tonight is the season finale of ‘S.W.A.T.’ Alex, everyone wants to know, how are things going to shake out between Hondo and Street?
  Alex: Obviously tensions have been br
  
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• Scientists Bring A Severed Brain Back To Life, Sparking Ethical Debate

  17-05-2018 21:52
  NEW HAVEN, CT (CBS Local) – Has science gone too far? That’s the question some experts are asking after Yale University researchers announced that they have successfully reanimated a pig’s brain, which had been severed from its body.
  The Details:Yale researchers say they have reanimated the decapitated brain of a pig
  Scientists were able to keep the brains active for up to 36 hours
  The research is raising ethical questions about restoring consciousness after deat
  
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• How To Pick A Hat For Preakness or The Royal Wedding

  17-05-2018 21:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Whether you’re headed to Preakness or a Royal Wedding party this weekend, you may be in the market for a fascinator or a hat for the special occasion.
  This year, the two special occasions land on the same day — May 19 — and it’s all about the hats at both events.
  MORE: All Things Royal Wedding
  Keith Pfeffer, the e-commerce general manager for Hats in the Belfry, talked about what’s in style and gave some tips for those shopping last minute.Ha
  
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• CDC: U.S. Birth Rate Hits 30-Year Low, Fertility Rate Falling

  17-05-2018 21:48
  NEW YORK (CBS Local) – U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years, according to a government report released Thursday.
  Experts said several factors may be combining to drive the declines, including shifting attitudes about motherhood and changing immigration patterns.
  The provisional report, based on a review of more than 99 percent of the birth certificates filed nationwide, co
  
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• Man Sentenced For Killing Loyola University Student, 3 Others

  17-05-2018 21:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Less than one year ago, he committed four cold-blooded killings. Now, a Pennsylvania man will spend his life behind bars.
  Cosmo DiNardo pleaded guilty Wednesday to the murders of four young men, including a Loyola University honor student.
  Attorney Fortunato Perri said DiNardo has undergone numerous mental health evaluations.
  “As we can see here from this situation, mental illness is real,” Perri said. “Mental illness is sad, and sometimes it can be trag
  
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• President Trump Donates First Quarter Salary To VA

  17-05-2018 21:21
  (CNN) — President Donald Trump has donated a quarter’s worth of his salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs, press secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday.
  Trump had committed to donating his $400,000 annual salary to worthy causes. He’s previously given donations to the Department of Transportation, the National Park Service, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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• Baltimore Mayor Announces Plans For Major Improvements Near Pimlico

  17-05-2018 21:15
  Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has announced plans for major improvements near Pimlico amid speculation that The Preakness Stakes could be leaving Baltimore.
  
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• What To Do In Baltimore: May 19-20

  17-05-2018 20:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s Preakness weekend in Maryland and there’s also this little thing called The Royal Wedding happening across the pond.
  Here’s some ideas for what you can do in the state — especially on Sunday when the sun should be out again.
  MORE: Royal Wedding News
  Click on the links for more information, locations, times and tickets.
  ALL WEEKEND:Audubon’s Spring Baltimore Birding Weekend
  Calvert Artists’ Guild May Awards Art Show
  Chesapeake Bay B
  
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• Baltimore County man charged with attempted murder of police ... - Baltimore Sun

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  A Baltimore County man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he shot at an officer in Woodlawn Monday night.and more »
  
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• Ravens Announce New, Lower Concessions Prices

  17-05-2018 20:48
  Ryan Mayer
  The Baltimore Ravens organization announced all-new concessions prices for the most popular menu items for the upcoming 2018 season on Thursday continuing their attempt to get back in fan’s good graces. Calling it their “Flock Friendly Fare”, it consists of the 21 most popular items on the team’s concessions, no single item will cost fans more than $9, while 13 of the items on the menu can be had for $5 or less.
  Introducing our new Flock Friendly Fare, dramatic
  
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• Orioles OF Adam Jones Buys Ripken’s $12.5M Estate

  17-05-2018 20:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Legendary Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. sold his 25-acre estate to a fellow Oriole: Adam Jones.
  The Athletic reports that Jones, 32, bought Ripken’s home – valued at $12.5 million – for a fraction of the price at an auction Saturday.
  Jones is in the final year of his six-year, $85.5 million contract and the purchase doesn’t guarantee that the outfielder will be back in black and orange next season, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athle
  
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• WATCH: U.S. Soldier Reunites With Stray Dog Rescued In Iraq

  17-05-2018 20:20
  TAMPA, FL (CBS Local) – A U.S. Army soldier has been reunited with a stray dog her unit rescued during their deployment to the Middle East.
  U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Tracy McKithern is a combat photographer who was serving in Iraq in 2017. During her unit’s assignment, a scratch-covered stray and its mother started sniffing around their base. “I fell in love with her immediately,” McKithern said, via military media service DVIDS. “She came up to me immed
  
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• Teen Develops ‘Wet Lung’ After Vaping For 3 Weeks, Doctors Say

  17-05-2018 20:16
  PITTSBURGH, PA (CBS Local) – A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed “wet lung” from vaping.
  The Details:Doctors say a teen developed “wet lung” after three weeks of vaping
  Wet Lung is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an allergic reaction
  The study says it’s the first case of wet lung reported in an adolescent using e-cigarettesA case study published in the medical journal Pediatrics,
  
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• Report: Kamenetz’s Running Mate Will Run In His Place After His Death

  17-05-2018 20:16
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The running mate of the late Maryland Gubernatorial candidate and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, will run in his place for the Democratic governor’s primary.
  The Washington Post reports former Montgomery County Council member Valerie Ervin will run for Maryland governor in place of Kamenetz who died last Thursday.
  RELATED: Valerie Ervin Urged To Replace Kevin Kamenetz In Governor’s Race 
  In February, Kamenetz announced Ervin as his ru
  
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• Kamenetz’s Running Mate Will Run In His Place After His Death

  17-05-2018 20:16
  ANNAPOLIS (AP) — The running mate of a Maryland gubernatorial candidate who died suddenly last week announced shortly before a Thursday deadline that she will run for governor in his place.
  Valerie Ervin had three options: Run herself in a crowded Democratic primary, choose someone else to lead the ticket or scrap the campaign altogether. With a 5 p.m. Thursday deadline looming, Ervin, a former member of the Montgomery County Council, chose to pick a running mate and compete herself.
  
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• Doctors Warn That Gel Manicures Using UV Lights Could Cause Cancer

  17-05-2018 19:58
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFTS) — Dermatology specialists are warning about the potential dangers of gel manicures saying that the UV lamps can put people at a higher risk for cancer.
  A woman in Illinois shared her story, claiming UV light exposure at the nail salon after she says it gave her cancer. Karolina Jasko, 20, told WFLD that she was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. Jasko says that her doctor said it was most likely caused by getting her nails done at the nail salon. Specifically, Jasko cl
  
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• Gov. Hogan, First Lady Adopt 2 New Dogs From BARCS

  17-05-2018 19:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan have added two new members to their family.
  The Hogans adopted two dogs from BARCS animal shelter on Thursday. The governor and first lady have not yet named their new fur babies, but will be “seeking input from family, friends, and Marylanders” to help them decide what to call them.The rescued shih tzus, a mother and one of her four puppies, visited the State House with BARCS when the governor
  
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• Police Searching For Suspect Who Attempted Bank Robbery

  17-05-2018 19:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a Baltimore bank last month.
  Baltimore investigators say on April 20, an African-American man attempted to rob a Wells Fargo bank, located in the 4800 block of Eastern Avenue.Detectives say the suspect handed the teller a note and indicated that he was armed.
  Officers say the man appeared to be between 25 to 30 years old, 5-feet-8-inches tall and weighs about 185 pounds.
  Anyone with info is asked to call police.
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• WWE’s SmackDown Moving; Cody Rhodes, Young Bucks’ ‘All In’ Sells Out

  17-05-2018 19:20
  By Chuck Carroll
  Normally, the biggest news week of the year for professional wrestling is the seven days leading up to WrestleMania. That’s when headlines speculating on what surprises are in store for the show are splashed across the internet. Meanwhile, WWE’s reach extends well outside of the internet wrestling community, as the company’s highest profile stars take over sports networks, the New York Stock Exchange, and dominate headlines in mainstream media. Even the economi
  
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• Meghan Markle Confirms Her Father Won’t Attend Royal Wedding

  17-05-2018 18:35
  (CNN) — The American actress Meghan Markle has confirmed that her father, Thomas Markle, will not attend her wedding to Britain’s Prince Harry on Saturday.
  Her statement ends days of speculation over the 73-year-old’s health, and a controversy over whether he staged a series of paparazzi-style photographs.
  “Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health,” Meghan
  
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• Man Accused Of Shooting At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder

  17-05-2018 18:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 25-year-old man has been arrested after police say he fired a shot at a Baltimore County Police Department officer Monday night.
  Kwaundaylo Deshawn Richardson has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, and several other firearm charges.
  Police say Richardson was arrested following an incident that started just before 10:30 p.m. An officers was called to the 2500 block of Poplar Dr. after reports of two suspicious
  
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• Every Twist And Turn Of The Last Few Days Of The Meghan Markle Family Drama, Explained

  17-05-2018 18:17
  (CNN) — There’s always some level of family drama before a wedding, but when you’re a major American celebrity about to marry into the British royal family, the stakes are levels of magnitude higher than normal.
  The last week has been a hellscape of speculation and accusations for Meghan Markle, 36, who is days away from marrying Prince Harry in Windsor Castle.
  READ MORE: Everything about the royal wedding in one placeMarkle’s father, Thomas Markle, was supposed to walk h
  
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• School Bus Collides With Truck, Killing Teacher And Student

  17-05-2018 18:16
  MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. (AP) — A school bus taking children on a field trip to a New Jersey historic site collided with a dump truck Thursday, ripping the bus apart and killing a teacher and student.
  The crash left the bus lying on its side on the guardrail of Interstate 80 in Mount Olive, its undercarriage and front end sheared off and its steering wheel exposed. Some of the victims crawled out of the emergency exit in the back of the bus and an escape hatch on the roof. More than 40 peopl
  
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• Multiple People Hurt After School Bus, Dump Truck Crash

  17-05-2018 18:16
  MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. (AP) — A school bus and dump truck collided on a New Jersey highway Thursday, ripping apart the bus, knocking it on its side and injuring multiple people, according to police.
  The school bus was on the median of Interstate 80 in Mount Olive and the front end of the bus appeared to be crushed or ripped off. It was also sheared off its undercarriage and a piece of the front end of the bus with the steering wheel visible was laying on top of the metal barrier separation the
  
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• The Royal Wedding: Who’s Picking Up The Tab?

  17-05-2018 17:45
  (CNN Money) — It’s a time of love, celebration and great expense.
  Saturday’s royal wedding between Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle could easily cost over £1 million ($1.4 million). Security for the event and a ceremonial escort and procession by the British Armed Forces will raise the bill significantly.
  So who pays for all this? It’s a sensitive issue in the United Kingdom because taxpayers will ultimately bear much of the cost, specifically for sec
  
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• Maryland College Evacuated Because Of Hazmat Situation

  17-05-2018 17:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Montgomery College Rockville Campus has been evacuated because of a leaking propane tank nearby.
  Authorities say a 1000 gallon propane tank at Suburban Propane is leaking after a valve was sheared off.
  Nearby train and subway rail traffic has been stopped, but most main streets are still open.
  MC ALERT: Rockville Campus Gas Odor: The evacuation order for the Rockville Campus is still active. DO NOT GO TO THE ROCKVILLE CAMPUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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• Oklahoma Woman Mauled To Death By Pack Of Wiener Dogs

  17-05-2018 17:30
  ARDMORE, OK (CBS Local) – An Oklahoma sheriff says a 52-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a group of small dogs on May 10.
  Tracy Garcia, 52, was killed by seven dogs that belonged to her neighbor, KXII reported.
  When deputies arrived, one of the dogs was shot and killed. The remaining dogs were taken to an animal shelter, where they were euthanized.
  According to the shelter’s euthanasia technician, Amanda Dinwiddie, six of the dogs are believed to be standard dachsh
  
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• CBS Sports To Air CrossFit Regionals Across Multiple Platforms

  17-05-2018 17:18
  Ryan Mayer
  CBS Sports announced Thursday that it is stepping up coverage of the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games. It is planning to air over 200 hours of programming, across multiple platforms during the upcoming Regionals competitions, starting this weekend. CBS Sports began its partnership with the CrossFit Games last year, airing live coverage of the finals. But this year, the coverage will be expanded across the CBS Sports television, streaming and digital platforms.
  The coverage begins live at 3
  
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• Missouri Firefighter Nurses Hummingbird Back To Health

  17-05-2018 17:14
  MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (KMOV) — A Maryland Heights firefighter nursed a hummingbird back to health after it was found unresponsive.
  The Maryland Heights Fire Protection District posted photos and the story to their Facebook page Tuesday night. They report that Firefighter Paramedic Schurwan saved the ruby-throated hummingbird after it was found unresponsive on the engine bay floor.Congress Hall’s Special Royal Wedding Engagement Package Includes 5.1 Carat Diamond Ring
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• Almost Half Of US Families Can’t Afford Basics Like Rent And Food

  17-05-2018 17:11
  (CNN Money) — The economy may be chugging along, but many Americans are still struggling to afford a basic middle class life.
  Nearly 51 million households don’t earn enough to afford a monthly budget that includes housing, food, child care, health care, transportation and a cell phone, according to a study released Thursday by the United Way ALICE Project. That’s 43% of households in the United States.
  The figure includes the 16.1 million households living in poverty, as well a
  
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• Search Underway For Missing Donkey In Maryland

  17-05-2018 17:05
  CECIL COUNTY (WJZ) — A group search has been set up to help find a donkey that got out during storms over the weekend in Cecil County.
  The donkey, May, reportedly ran away after becoming startled during a storm Saturday night.
  A search group has been created to help find May.Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook
  
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• MDOT Responding To Flooded Maryland Areas

  17-05-2018 16:37
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Transportation is responding to the Maryland neighborhoods effected by flooded to help clear roadways and drainage systems.
  Frederick County saw historic flooring Tuesday night as well as other parts of Maryland.MDOT crews are set to help clear downed trees and debris so that water can drain properly. Maryland is expected to see more rain this week.
  Some tips for drivers to keep in mind during heavy rain storms:“Turn Around-Don&r
  
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• Frederick County Prepares For More Rain After Flooding

  17-05-2018 16:37
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ/AP) — Frederick County is preparing for more rain, after already experiencing flooding and damage to roads.
  Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner said Thursday she is declaring a state of emergency to get ready for more flooding and any additional damage. She says it’s an administrative step to maximize the availability of resources.
  The massive amount of water in Frederick simply has nowhere to go and storm drains are overwhelmed.
  Residents here are pumping
  
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• Frederick County Braces For More Rain, Flooding

  17-05-2018 16:37
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Frederick County has joined the City of Frederick in declaring a State of Emergency after storms slammed the area, causing flooding and damage to roads.
  Residents pumped thousands of gallons of water from their basements. Streets were shut down as swelling creeks overflowed their banks.
  “This is worse than its ever been. It’s kind of crazy,” one woman told WJZ’s Devin Bartolotta.
  Carroll Creek raged, dumping thousands of gallons into a re
  
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• Exploding Vape Pen Killed Florida Man

  17-05-2018 16:17
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — An exploding vape pen hurled fragments into a Florida man’s head, killing him and starting a fire that burned most of his body, an autopsy report said.
  The Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner’s autopsy report released Tuesday confirms the vape pen was responsible for the May 5 death of Tallmadge D’Elia, 38, in St. Petersburg.
  Such accidents aren’t unheard of: According to a U.S. Fire Administration report , at least 195 electronic cigarettes
  
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• Victim Suffers Heart Attack And Dies After Balt. Co. Car Crash

  17-05-2018 15:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating after a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday proves fatal.
  Police say they responded to I-695, prior to I-795 shortly after 5 p.m. and found the crash.
  Investigators believe a red Chevrolet passenger car was traveling north on I-695 when traffic caused vehicles to slow own and the car hit the rear of a silver Volkswagen GTI.
  The passenger of the Chevrolet is identified as Leonid Shamis, 59, who was injured in the crash and went i
  
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• Oklahoma Woman Mauled To Death By Pack Of Small Dogs

  17-05-2018 15:00
  ARDMORE, OK (WCMH) – An Oklahoma sheriff says a 52-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a group of small dogs last week.
  Tracy Garcia, 52, was killed by seven dogs that belonged to her neighbor, KXII reported.
  When deputies arrived, one of the dogs was shot and killed. The remaining dogs were taken to an animal shelter, where they were euthanized.
  According to the shelter’s euthanasia technician, six of the dogs are believed to be standard dachshund and terrier mix. Another
  
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• WOW Airlines Offering Flights From Baltimore To India

  17-05-2018 14:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — WOW Airlines will offer flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Delhi, India starting Dec. 5.
  According to our media partner The Baltimore Sun, the flights will be routed through Iceland and will start at $199.
  Other airports are also gaining the new flight plan including Newark Liberty International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Pittsburgh International Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Airpor
  
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• Giuliani: Mueller’s Team Told Trump’s Lawyers They Can’t Indict Trump

  17-05-2018 14:26
  (CNN) — Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team has informed President Donald Trump’s attorneys that they have concluded that they cannot indict a sitting president, according to the President’s lawyer.
  “All they get to do is write a report,” Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani told CNN. “They can’t indict. At least they acknowledged that to us after some battling, they acknowledged that to us.”
  That conclusion is likely based on longstanding Justice De
  
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• Weather Blog: Heavy Rain Coming

  17-05-2018 14:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hunker down and get ready for more rain. Looking at our beauty shots of the Inner Harbor, misty-foggy-gray, all I can hear in my mind is that great Kris Kristofferson lyric from the song “Me and Bobby McGee, “Feelin near as faded as my jeans…” and there is more “fading” on the way. There is a slug of really heavy rain coming toward the Mid-Atlantic.
  Be aware that tonight, through Saturday morning, a couple of inches of rain will fall h
  
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• Mom Grieves From Hospital Bed Online – ‘Every Time I Close My Eyes, I See My Babies; I See Them Dead’

  17-05-2018 13:48
  PONDER, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A Texas mom grieved on Facebook Live Wednesday afternoon from her hospital bed after a shooting that left her injured and five other people dead including her three children and two men.  One of the men was the shooter.
  The Denton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting that happened at a home in Ponder, TX.
  Speaking to family and friends on a public Facebook Live from her hospital bed, the sole survivor and mother Amanda Simps
  
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• Some Baltimore Customers Of Utility Will See Bill Reduction

  17-05-2018 13:18
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Gas and Electric Company says their average residential customers who purchase electricity from the company will see a bill reduction of $11 a month.
  The company said in a statement Wednesday that the bill reduction will start June 1.
  The Baltimore Sun reports the bill reduction is due to the lowest electric commodity prices in a decade and distribution rate reductions spurred by federal tax reform.
  According to the statement, customers are realizing the benefit
  
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• Some Baltimore BGE Customers Will See Bill Reduction

  17-05-2018 13:18
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Gas and Electric Company says their average residential customers who purchase electricity from the company will see a bill reduction of $11 a month.
  The company said in a statement Wednesday that the bill reduction will start June 1.
  The Baltimore Sun reports the bill reduction is due to the lowest electric commodity prices in a decade and distribution rate reductions spurred by federal tax reform.
  According to the statement, customers are realizing the benefit
  
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• Flood Watch In Effect For Parts Of Md. Thurs. Afternoon

  17-05-2018 12:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Flood Watch is in effect for the Baltimore/Washington/Annapolis metro area from 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.
  The watch comes after days of rain has crossed the region. The National Weather Service says additional rainfall totals of 3-5 inches can be expected during the watch. The primary concern is for small streams and low-lying areas.
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• Trump Blames Democrats For Laws That Force Immigration Agents To Break Up Families

  17-05-2018 02:10
  (CNN) — President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for immigration laws that force federal immigration agents to break up families during a roundtable to discuss California sanctuary state policies.
  “I know what you’re going through right now with families is very tough. But those are the bad laws the Democrats gave us,” Trump said during the meeting with California officials.
  Earlier in May, CNN reported on a new Department of Homeland Security policy that would p
  
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