• For 2nd Straight Day, Naked Man Spotted Running Through Pittsburgh

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the second straight day, a man has run naked through the streets of Pittsburgh.
    Today, a man was spotted running naked along East Carson Street.
    Witnesses say that the man started taking his clothes off around 20th and Carson Street. At one point he was doing some sort of yoga on the sidewalk as people passed by.Video from a viewer shows officers with the man, ordering him to put his clothes back on.
    Witnesses tell KDKA-TV that the man continued up the street and re
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  • I-95 Reopened In Maryland After Crash Closes Interstate

    JOPPA, Mad, (Patch.com) — Some lanes have reopened after a medevac landed on Interstate 95 near Joppa Friday afternoon, resulting in a temporary shutdown of the highway. As of 3:40 p.m., I-95 north was clear.
    I-95 Northbound traffic released at mm 73.3 for multi-veh crash response; southbound two right lanes remain closed #mdtraffic pic.twitter.com/LvpsJ7kceM
    — MDTA (@TheMDTA) June 8, 2018Those headed toward Baltimore County still have major delays.
    Read more on Patch.com
  • Report: Calls To Suicide Prevention Hotline Rise In Days Following Spade, Bourdain Deaths

    Ryan Mayer
    This week, we lost two celebrities to suicide in television host Anthony Bourdain and designer Kate Spade. According to the USA Today, the deaths of Spade and Bourdain have led to a rise in the number of calls made to suicide prevention hotlines. Dan Reidenberg, the executive director of the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, said that inquiries to crisis lifelines have increased 25-30% in the wake of the two celebrity deaths. Reidenberg also stated that the increase in
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  • NFL Stars Who Could Be ‘Kevin Durant’ For These Super Bowl Contenders

    By Jared Dubin
    (CBS Sports) — Back in the summer of 2016, the Golden State Warriors were reeling, coming off an embarrassing seven-game defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers — the result of a blown 3-1 series lead. We all know what happened next: spurred by a parking-lot text message from Draymond Green and then a Hamptons meeting with Green, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, and Warriors brass, Kevin Durant 
  • Candidate Seeks To Dismiss ‘Politically Motivated’ Lawsuit

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A candidate in Maryland’s Democratic gubernatorial primary has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit over her eligibility.
    Douglas Horn filed the suit Tuesday, alleging Krish Vignarajah doesn’t meet a five-year residency requirement. Vignarajah registered to vote in Maryland in 2006, but voted in the state for the first time in 2016.
    She’s said Maryland has always been home, even when she worked in Washington, where she voted for four years.
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  • Capitals Victory Parade To Be Held Tuesday, June 12

    WASHINGTON D.C. (WJZ) — The Washington Capitals will be holding their parade for winning the Stanley Cup on Tuesday, June 12.
    The parade will be in downtown Washington, DC., beginning at 11 a.m. at Constitution Avenue and 17th Streets NW. The route will be along Constitution Avenue to 7th Street NW, where it will turn right and culminate in an ALLCAPS rally at 7th Street NW and the National Mall.
    Washington D.C.’s deputy mayor Kevin Donahue had hinted the victory parade for the
  • Police Seek Public’s Help To Find 2 Wanted For Shooting Inside Local Target

    OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — Police have identified two suspects wanted in connection with a shooting at the Owings Mills Target in March, and are asking the public to help find them.
    Warrants have been issued for 22-year-old Travonne Jamal Smith and 26-year-old Ronald Anthony Williams in connection with the shooting.
    RELATED: Police Release Photos Of Suspects In Shooting At Local Target
    Police say two men walked into the cafe area and got into a verbal fight with another man. As the two
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  • Hero Pit Bull Warns Family Of House Fire, Drags Baby To Safety

    STOCKTON, Calif. (WJZ) – A heroic dog in California is being credited with saving a woman and her baby after a fire broke out at their apartment.
    Sasha, an eight-month-old pit bull, was sitting outside of her Stockton home on Sunday when flames began to engulf the four-plex that her owner, Nana Chaichanhda, and her family live in. The quick-thinking pup jumped into action and alerted her owner.
    “I open it and she runs in and starts barking at me like crazy and I was like, &
  • Historic Francis Scott Key Buoy Placed For Season

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The national anthem has been in the news a lot recently, but every year the song and its connection to Baltimore is remembered on the water.
    In late spring, the U.S. Coast Guard places the Francis Scott Key bouy in the Patapsco River off Fort McHenry.
    According to Captain Linda Dahlkemper of the USCG Cutter James Rankin, “on a bouy tender, we’re out putting navigational aids all the time, and it’s nice to put a sort of memorial aid out.”
    Every
  • Belmont Stakes: How To Bet $100

    Ryan Mayer
    With my $200 of bets on the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes this year, I’ve cashed a grand total of $54.80. This Saturday’s Belmont Stakes is my last chance to turn a profit on the Triple Crown races. Justify will be the heavy favorite as he runs for the second Triple Crown sweep in three years for trainer Bob Baffert. He faces a talented bunch that includes the second and third place finishers from the Preakness and a few potential upsetters who last ran in the Kentuc
  • 2 People Pronounced Dead After Vehicle Overturns Into River

    HOWARD CO. Md. (WJZ) — Two people have died after their vehicle overturned into the Little Patuxent River Friday.
    Howard County police officials confirm the vehicle overturned in the river off of Route 108 in Ellicott City.
    Two unidentified people inside the vehicle have been pronounced dead.
    Investigators believe that the vehicle went off an overpass on Route 108, near Columbia Rd., and landed in the water.
    Authorities are not sure what time the accident happened, though they we
  • New Blood Test May Help Predict Premature Births For Pregnant Women

    STANFORD, CA (CBS Local) – A new blood test is showing promising results for helping pregnant women know if they are at risk of a premature birth.
    Researchers at Stanford University say the new technique will also calculate a woman’s due date and whether or not she will have a premature delivery. This is much less expensive than standard ultrasound procedures.
    “We found that a handful of genes are very highly predictive of which women are at risk for preterm delivery,&rdqu
  • How To Identify Maryland’s Venomous Snakes

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Warmer temperatures means that it’s not uncommon to come across some slithery creatures in Maryland.
    Most of the snakes found in Maryland are not venomous — like the Northern brown snakes, rat snakes and garter snakes.
    RELATED: Woman Bit By Venomous Snake In Maryland
    But there are two types of venomous snakes in Maryland — the Northern copperhead and the Timber rattlesnake.
    The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Herita
  • What To Do In Maryland: June 9-10

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s not only the Capitals’ Stanley Cup win that will be celebrated this weekend — but Pride and also something very Baltimore.
    The Capital Pride Parade is Saturday in DC and HonFest will also be this weekend in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood.
    But, there’s even more to do around the state.
    Click on the links for more information, locations, times and tickets.
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  • Man Finds ‘Giant Beast’ Spider That Walks On Water

    ELKHART, IN (CBS Local) – An Indiana boat builder found a very scary-looking guest checking out his work recently: a giant six-inch spider that can apparently walk on water.
    Jacob Collins shared images of the creepy encounter on Facebook and warned fellow Elkhart residents that “they are out there and they are real.”The spider, which has already been shared more than 10,000 times on Facebook, is reportedly a fishing spider. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources tells
  • More Members Of Corrupt Baltimore PD Task Force Sentenced

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two more former Baltimore City Police officers who were part of the disgraced Gun Trace Task Force are set for sentencing on Friday.
    Evodio Hendrix was sentenced 7 years in prison. He admitted to committing five robberies including one of a taxi driver near Mondawmin Mall and robbing another man of nearly $20,000.
    The judge was happy with his cooperation and gave him some leniency.
    Hendrix and Maurice Ward will be the fourth and fifth members of the GTTF to be sentence af
  • SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: Will The Warriors Wrap It Up?

    San Francisco Giants vs. Washington NationalsFriday, June 8, 2018, 7:05 pm ET
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    Washington has won seven of 10, though it isn’t due to the offense, which prior to Wednesday’s 11-run outburst was averaging 3.4 runs per game in that stretch. But the Nats get a favorable matchup against the Giants’ Andrew Suarez. He was masterful in his last outing, but the four starts prior he was 0-3 with an 8.05 ERA. On the road, he’s sporting a 6.38 ERA in four appearances.
  • How To Stay Safe During Your Summer Road Trip

    Driving down summer roadways may seem safer than crunching through winter ice and snow. But summer is the most dangerous time on the highway, with the highest fatality rates coming in July and August.The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said the average 116 traffic deaths a day in those months result partly from more cars on the road and vacation travelers driving in unfamiliar locations. If you’re among those hitting the road, you can boost your chances of getting the fami
  • Chilling School Shooting ‘Lockdown’ Nursery Rhyme Goes Viral

    SOMERVILLE, MA (CBS Local) – A “jarring” nursery rhyme posted in a Massachusetts classroom to help prepare young children for a lockdown has gone viral.
    Georgy Cohen tweeted a photo of the rhyme on June 6, saying “this should not be hanging in my soon-to-be-kindergartner’s classroom” at Arthur D. Healey Elementary School in Somerville.
    This should not be hanging in my soon-to-be-kindergartener’s classroom. pic.twitter.com/mWiJVdddpH
    — Georgy C
  • Dinosaur Stolen From Ocean City Mini-Golf Course Found

    OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Ocean City say a dinosaur prop stolen from a miniature golf course has been found.
    The thieves went on a dinosaur hunt at Nick’s Mini Golf location on Coastal Highway around 3:30 a.m. Thursday. The golf course says the group broke in and took off with one of its dinosaurs. Other props on the golf course were damaged.
    The dinosaur was found Friday morning on a lifeguard chair at the beach on 126th Street.Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-T
  • Trump Will Not Be Inviting NBA Champs To White House

    OAKLAND (CBS SF/AP) — After NBA stars LeBron James and Steph Curry criticized President Donald Trump over his cancellation of a Philadelphia Eagles White House visit, the President told reporters Friday whoever wins the NBA Championship will not be invited to Washington.
    The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. If the Warriors win, they will repeat as NBA champions.
    Trump told reporters on Friday: “I didn’t invite LeBron J
  • Study: Suicide Rates On The Rise Across The US

    PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — In the wake of Kate Spade’s suicide, a newly released study says suicide rates have increased nearly 30 percent in the U.S. in the last 20 years.
    Research shows suicides are up in almost every state across the country. In 2016, nearly 45,000 people took their lives. More than half did not have a known mental health diagnosis.
    “We found that many common life stressors were present in the period preceding the suicide, in relationship problems, financial and j
  • 16-Year-Old Had To Be Extricated After Crashing Into Local Home

    ANNE ARUNDEL CO. (WJZ) — A 16-year-old had to be extricated from a vehicle after he drove into an Anne Arundel County home Friday morning.
    Fire officials say the teen crashed into a home at the corner of Hortonia Point Dr. and Menteth Point Dr. in Millersville.
    The teen’s condition is unknown after crashing into the home.
    A firefighter was also injured while helping extricate the teen driver.
    Building inspectors are on scene.
    Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimor
  • CrossFit Games Two-Time Champion Mat Fraser: ‘I Know There’s A Timestamp On What I’m Doing’

    Ryan Mayer
    “I know there’s a timestamp on what I’m doing. So I want to take full advantage of what I’m capable of, so that when I’m at the end of my sports career, I’m not looking back and wondering: could I have been capable of doing more?”
    There are few titles in sports as cool as those that come with “in the world” at the tail end. The 100m champion at the Olympics is routinely crowned “fastest man in the world.” There’s
  • Musician, Actress Jewel Stars On Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition

    Jewel is one of the most recognizable faces in the music world, but you won’t be able to recognize her tonight. The four-time Grammy nominated musician is going undercover on tonight’s new episode of “Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition” on CBS and it’s an opportunity she’s been looking forward to.
    “The reason I was most excited to do this show is because I actually pretend I have multiple characters around the house with my son all the time and I’v
  • Pet Monkey Attacks Home Depot Employee After Owner Brought It Shopping

    OKEECHOBEE, FL (CBSMiami/CBS Local) – When shopping at a Home Depot you can end up leaving with just about anything.
    One thing that nobody expects to leave with are monkey bites.
    Last weekend in Okeechobee, a woman decided to bring her pet spider monkey along for a trip to Home Depot.
    The woman then left the monkey inside her truck, on a leash, while she went inside to shop.
    That’s when the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office says the monkey managed to escape the vehicle and beg
  • Worker Reportedly Falls Into Baltimore County Utility Shaft

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A male worker has reportedly fallen 30 feet into the bottom of a utility shaft in Baltimore County.
    Baltimore County Police say they responded to the unit block of Schilling Rd for the confined space rescue. They say the worker is seriously injured and the incident happened around 8:33 Friday morning.
    #BcoFD o/s, unit block Schilling Rd, 21031, for a confined space rescue. One adult male patient is seriously injured. More details to follow. DT 8:33 a.m.EA
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  • Worker Dies After Falling Into Baltimore County Utility Shaft

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A male worker has died after reportedly falling 30 feet into the bottom of a utility shaft in Baltimore County.
    Baltimore County Police Department officials say fire crews responded to the unit block of Schilling Rd. in Cockeysville for the confined space rescue just after 8:30 a.m.
    One of the workers, an adult male, has died following rescue efforts,
    #BCoFD is confirming that one patient from today's confined space rescue in #Cockeysville, an adult male, has died. More i
  • Worker Dies After Falling Into Baltimore County Elevator Shaft

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A male worker has died after reportedly falling about 20 feet to the bottom of an elevator shaft in Baltimore County.
    Baltimore County Police Department officials say fire crews responded to the unit block of Schilling Rd. in Cockeysville for the confined space rescue just after 8:30 a.m.
    Crews found a building that was being renovated, and 31-year-old Michael David Zeller, who was trapped in an elevator shaft.
    Rescue crews were able to get Zeller out from the shaft,
  • Oklahoma Thunderstorms Swamp Roadways, Strand Motorists

    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Heavy thunderstorms dropped more than 3 inches of rain in parts of central Oklahoma that left motorists stranded on freeways and surface streets.
    The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings Thursday after the storms knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities.
    No injuries were reported.
    Oklahoma City fire Lt. Ray Lujan says firefighters responded to 13 calls after drivers said they needed to be rescue
  • Weather Blog: Weekend Outlook Looks Rainy

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Yesterday turned out OK, so will today. OK, so now we look into the weekend and what has been a back and forth forecast, (one day in our favor-one day not). That outlook has now gone South on us. There is discussion of potential heavy downpours with any thunderstorms, or widespread pocket of rain in late tomorrow’s forecast. There is a possible shower in the forecast for later tonight, but the general feeling is we will not see “rain” until later tomorro
  • Mentally Disabled Inmate Held At Baltimore Jail Dies

    BALTIMORE (AP) — A mentally disabled man who had turned himself in on a traffic violation and was being held in a Baltimore jail has died.
    A corrections spokesman tells news outlets that 31-year-old Deniro Bellamy was in a holding cell with other inmates at the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Facility when a guard found him collapsed Wednesday night. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
    Bellamy’s brother, 27-year-old Zeke Bellamy, says he had a mental disability and lived in gr
  • Woman Shot In Face In Baltimore

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police report a woman was shot in the face at the cross section of Light and Baltimore Streets.
    Police reported to the area just after 6 a.m. Friday.
    Their preliminary investigation revealed the victim was walking when she was approached by an unidentified suspect. The suspect allegedly produced a gun and shot the victim in the face.
    The 22-year-old victim was transported to an area hospital where she is currently listed in stable condition.
    The suspect fle
  • CNN’s Anthony Bourdain Dies Of Apparent Suicide

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — CNN reports Anthony Bourdain, host of “Parts Unknown,” has died at age 61 of an apparent suicide.
    CNN released a statement saying Bourdain was in France workiing on an upcoming episode for the series when a close friend found him unresponsive in his hotel room Friday morning. CNN reports he died by hanging.
    BREAKING: Anthony Bourdain of CNN’s “Parts Unknown” is dead. The chef, storyteller and Emmy-winning host has committed suicide at age 61,
  • Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Found Dead In France At 61

    PARIS (AP) — Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef and citizen of the world who inspired millions to share his delight in food and the bonds it created, was found dead in his hotel room Friday in France while working on his CNN series on culinary traditions. He was 61.
    CNN confirmed the death, saying that Bourdain was found unresponsive Friday morning by friend and chef Eric Ripert, and the company called the death a suicide.
    A prosecutor in eastern France said Bourdain apparently hang
  • Anthony Bourdain, Host Of CNN’s “Parts Unknown”, Dies At Age 61

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — CNN reports Anthony Bourdain, host of “Parts Unknown” has died at age 61 of an apparent suicide.
    CNN released a statement saying Bourdain was in France workiing on an upcoming episode for the series when a close friend found him unresponsive in his hotel room Friday morning.
    BREAKING: Anthony Bourdain of CNN’s “Parts Unknown” is dead. The chef, storyteller and Emmy-winning host has committed suicide at age 61, CNN confirms https://t.co/kUSmSJ
  • Capitals Victory Parade Could Be Held Next Week

    WASHINGTON D.C. (WJZ) — Washington D.C.’s deputy mayor Kevin Donahue hinted the victory parade for the Washington Capitals will be held next week.
    Donahue took to Twitter to give fans an excuse for being late to work after the Washington Capitals won their first ever Stanley Cup.
    At the end of the note, he says “PS – Your employee will also be taking a sick day next week for a victory parade.”
    Attention #ALLCAPS & @Capitals fans:Some of you will likely be late t
  • Trump To Skip Climate Portion Of G7 After Twitter Spat With Macron And Trudeau

    (CNN) — President Donald Trump plans to depart from this weekend’s Group of 7 summit in Canada several hours early, the White House announced Thursday, punctuating an explosion of acrimony between Trump and his foreign counterparts on the eve of the talks.
    The White House said Trump would depart mid-morning on Saturday, skipping sessions on climate change and the environment. An aide will take his place, the White House said.
    The announcement came as Trump engaged in a bitter back-an
  • Caps’ TJ Oshie Shares Cup With Alzheimer’s-Afflicted Father

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — T.J. Oshie found his father on the ice amid the jubilant madness of the Washington Capitals’ postgame celebration and wrapped him in a fierce hug.
    Five years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Tim Oshie’s memory is inconsistent and cloudy.
    Anyone who saw the depth of emotion in his Stanley Cup-winning son’s eyes Thursday night will never forget it.
    Right after Oshie won his first NHL title in the Capitals’ 4-3 victory over the Ve
  • Verletta White Voted To Remain Baltimore County Interim Superintendent

    BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — With a deadline just three weeks away, the Baltimore County School Board has voted to keep the current interim superintendent in the position for another year. But their vote means nothing without higher approval.
    The school board pushed forward once again Thursday and voted for Dr. Verletta White to be the interim superintendent of schools for the upcoming year.
    RELATED: Verletta White Rejected Again In Push For Baltimore Co. Superintendent Approval
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  • Blue Jays Rally To Beat Orioles 5-4

    TORONTO (AP) — Aledmys Diaz hit a game-winning single in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a three-run deficit in the ninth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Thursday night.
    Teoscar Hernandez doubled off Miguel Castro (1-2) to begin the 10th and Justin Smoak was intentionally walked before Kendrys Morales and Luke Maile struck out. Diaz won it with a single to the wall in left, giving Toronto just its second win in its past 12 home games.
    Danny Barnes (2-1) pitched
  • Baltimore-Based Foundation Offering Relief Efforts To Guatemala Volcano Victims

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A foundation based in Baltimore is helping those in Guatemala impacted by one the region’s largest volcano eruptions in decades.
    The eruption of Volcan de Fuego, Spanish for “volcano of fire,” on Sunday is expected to have claim hundreds of lives and has left communities and lives in ruin.
    Rescue efforts have proven to be extensive and dangerous — so much so that the government called off searches Thursday due to toxic gases and
  • Weather Blog: Dry, Comfortable Thursday

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thursday was another dry and comfortable day, and Friday promises to be warmer and more humid.
    The Baltimore area will drop to a low near 62 degrees Thursday night, with partly cloudy skies.
    We’ll have a warm end to the week with a few showers on the way for the weekend.
    Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 83. Friday night is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 a.m., with a low around 68 deg
  • New Oprah Winfrey Exhibit In D.C. Features Media Mogul’s Time In Baltimore

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — A new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture has been dedicated to Oprah Winfrey, who worked as an anchor for WJZ at the beginning of her historic career.
    Lonnie G. Bunch iii, the founding director of Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture welcomed Winfrey and her best friend, CBS “This Morning” host Gayle King to the exhbit – filled with more than 2
  • Former Gov. O’Malley Endorses Baker In Governor’s Race

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former Gov. Martin O’Malley is endorsing Rushern Baker in Maryland’s Democratic primary for governor.
    O’Malley said Thursday the Prince George’s County executive has the integrity and ability to bring people together needed to be governor.
    O’Malley, who served two terms, says he believes Baker is the candidate who is best able to “restore Maryland’s leadership in public education and make our children winners in a changing eco

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