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• Health Risks Increasing For Flesh-Eating Bacteria

  12-06-2018 23:41
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Al Geisler was catching Rockfish off Sandy Point State Park last July when “this one fish poked me in the side of the calf. It just felt like a little bee sting.”
  Spines at the tips of Rockfish fins aren’t toxic, but the one that poked Geisler carried a microscopic bacteria called Vibrio. A few hours later, Geisler explains, “it was like someone flipping a light switch. I got deathly sick that quick.”
  He spent the next five weeks in Shock Tra
  
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• Safe Haven For Homeless Teens Gets Much-Needed Makeover

  12-06-2018 23:19
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A home that helps some of the cities most vulnerable children got a major makeover Tuesday.
  Seventy volunteers from around Baltimore helped spruce up a home that’s used to keep homeless children off the streets and out of area shelters.
  “I love to give back to the community so it really makes me happy that we can give to children that are in nee,” said Linda Wrinn, a volunteer. “I think it will make a huge difference in their lives.”
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• 3-Year-Old Struck By MTA Bus

  12-06-2018 23:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 3-year-old was struck by an MTA bus Tuesday afternoon.
  Police confirm that the victim has non-life threatening injuries after being hit by the bus.
  The crash happened near 33rd St and Greenmount Ave. in Baltimore.
  The preliminary investigation shows that the 3-year-old broke free from the mother, and ran onto the road.
  The bus driver tried to avoid the child, but could avoid hitting the child, who was taken to a local hospital.
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• Police Identify Maryland Officer Who Fatally Shot Man

  12-06-2018 23:08
  SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland have released the name of a police officer who fatally shot a man during a physical confrontation.
  The Montgomery County Police Department issued a statement Tuesday identifying the officer as Anand Badgujar. He has roughly two years with the department and has been placed on administrative leave.
  RELATED: Maryland Officer Fatally Shoots Man After Confrontation
  Badgujar on Monday fatally shot an unidentified black man who police Chief
  
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• Raccoon Scales Skyscraper, Becomes An Instant Social Media Star

  12-06-2018 23:07
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN (CBS Local) – A raccoon spotted in Minnesota Tuesday morning scaled a building and is now 20 stories up.
  The critter was first spotted at the Town Square building in St. Paul, huddled in a nook above the sidewalk.
  This poor raccoon apparently got itself stranded on a ledge of the Town Square office building in downtown St. Paul, likely on an errant mission to raid pigeon nests on the skyway over 7th Street. It's been there for two days now, without food
  
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• Where Do The Warriors Go From Here?

  12-06-2018 22:39
  By Matt Citak
  After an unpredictable offseason, a crazy regular season, and a wild ride of a postseason, the 2017-18 NBA season has ended how many believed it would — with the Golden State Warriors defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers to take home their third championship of the last four years.
  In fact, even the Conference Finals turned out exactly how most predicted they would. When the Houston Rockets dealt for Chris Paul and the Boston Celtics acquired Kyrie Irving last summer, the two fr
  
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• Woman Sues NASA To Keep Moon Dust Gift From Neil Armstrong

  12-06-2018 22:36
  WICHITA, KS (CBS Local) – A woman is suing NASA over a gift she claims was given to her by the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
  The Details:A woman is suing NASA to keep moon dust given to her by Neil Armstrong
  The moon dust was reportedly given to her as a gift in the 1970s
  NASA has previously tried to seize moon items from private citizensLaura Murray was 10 years old when her mother gave her a note and a small vial of dust while sitting in front of their Cincinnati ho
  
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• Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer Get Worst Ratings In Crash Test

  12-06-2018 22:26
  (CNN Money) — Two of America’s most popular SUVs earned performed badly in a crash test designed to show how well front-seat passengers are protected in a violent collision.
  The Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer were among eight SUVs the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently subjected to its small overlap front crash test, which mimics a particularly violent and dangerous type of collision. They were the only ones to earn the rating of “poor,” the worst of f
  
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• Body Found On Baltimore High School’s Bleachers

  12-06-2018 21:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A body was found on the bleachers at a Baltimore city high school Tuesday.
  According to police, the body was found just before 11 a.m. on Reginald F. Lewis High School’s football field in the 2400 block of Westfield Avenue in Northeast Baltimore.
  There are no signs of trauma to the body.
  .Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also text tips to 443-902-4824.
  This story is developing. 
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• Body Cam Footage Shows Baltimore Officer Running Toward Gunfire

  12-06-2018 21:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police released new body camera video showing an officer running toward gunfire to arrest a murder suspect in East Baltimore.
  The killing happened April 19 on North Regester Street in the Broadway East neighborhood, and police say they are still looking for other suspects in the case.
  The body camera video shows Officer Joseph Rodgers responding to a disagreement between a landlord and tenant when, suddenly, more than 20 shots were fired less than a bl
  
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• Body-Cam Footage Shows Baltimore Officer Run Toward Gunfire

  12-06-2018 21:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have released body-camera footage the shows a Baltimore PD officer arrest a shooting suspect after rushing toward the sound of gunfire just a half a block away.
  The shooting resulted in the death of 30-year-old Walter Baynes, and 69-year-old George Evans was also injured.
  The body-cam footage shows officer Joseph Rodgers talking to a tenant and landlord, before numerous shots broke out just down the street.
  Rodgers then ran toward the shots, and as he turned a
  
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• Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?

  12-06-2018 20:55
  ATLANTA, GA (CBS Local) – The dilemma is all too familiar: it’s Monday morning, you walk into your office and see that someone has left a big box of donuts in the break room. Then, your co-worker tells you there will be cake later for yet another birthday celebration.
  The Details:A new study finds that U.S. employees add 1,300 calories at work each week
  Pizza, sandwiches, and soda were the most common food choices at work
  Health officials say bringing your lunch is the
  
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• Officers Help Rescue Stranded Lamb

  12-06-2018 20:49
  HOWARD CO., Md. (WJZ) — Officers in Howard County helped rescue a lamb that was stranded in a creek.
  The lamb was found in Columbia Sunday morning, and was said to make quick friends with officers.
  For those that missed it on Insta: Officers gave this little lamb a hand after a passerby noticed she was stranded in a creek. PO Scanlon was quick to make friends. You really need to see (and hear) the video for max cuteness: https://t.co/my0PgteIgt pic.twitter.com/V98IidlWk9
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• Washington Redskins Honor 1987 Replacement Players With Super Bowl Rings

  12-06-2018 20:33
  Ryan Mayer
  1987 was a tumultuous year for the National Football League. The players went on strike two games into the season and after cancelling the Week 3 games, owners decided to play several games with replacement players. Tensions between the picketing players and the “scab” players were pretty high, so when the Washington Redskins ended the year by winning the Super Bowl, their replacements largely went forgotten in the aftermath. On Tuesday, the team decided to honor those pla
  
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• Police: Waitress Caught Skimming Credit Cards On Her First Day

  12-06-2018 20:29
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (CBS Local) – An Oklahoma waitress did not make a good first impression after being arrested for allegedly skimming credit cards on her first day at work.
  Police in Oklahoma City say Rachael Tyler was caught on surveillance cameras taking several customer credit cards and swiping them without permission. The brand new waitress was reported by a manager at Twin Peaks restaurant, who caught the suspicious behavior.
  “She noticed one of the waitresses, sh
  
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• Police Identify Body Of Man Found Dead Behind Dumpster At Local Mall

  12-06-2018 20:21
  BALTIMORE CO. (WJZ) — Police have identified the man whose body was found behind a dumpster at Eastpoint Mall Monday morning.
  The body of 51-year-old Ronald Rek Killmon was found behind the Kool Smiles Dental Office at 7839 Eastern Ave.
  Police say the preliminary investigation shows the death “may have been due to a non-criminal event that caused a fatal injury.”
  Killmon’s body has been sent for an autopsy at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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• Russian Workers Are Learning How To Smile Before World Cup Begins

  12-06-2018 19:54
  RUSSIA (CBS Local) – Russians working at this year’s World Cup are getting a little extra job training: they’re reportedly being taught how to smile.
  The BBC reports that certain groups of workers – many in the public transportation industry – are taking special courses on how to greet and behave around tourists arriving to see the soccer tournament. “Russian Railways, FIFA and the Moscow Metro are conducting special training to teach their staff to be mo
  
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• Ranking Top 25 Golfers In U.S. Open Field

  12-06-2018 19:53
  By Andrew Porter
  (CBS Sports) I’m sorry to those who came expecting me to rank the field from 1-156. I would have needed more coffee than any company can possibly produce in a single year, especially after blowing through the entire Masters field.
  However, I have ranked this 2018 U.S. Open field from the most obvious No. 1 in the last five years to No. 25. We start with slayer of souls (and World No. 1) Dustin Johnson at the top and walk through the other 24, from most likely to “lea
  
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• Fire Crews Rescue Mother, 3-Year-Old From Burning Home

  12-06-2018 19:26
  PRINCE GEORGE’S CO., Md. (WJZ) — A mother and her young child were rescued from their burning home in Prince George’s County.
  The fire broke out Monday morning and quickly spread to the home’s second floor.
  911 CALLER: “Help…Coughing…Help.”
  A mother’s frantic call for help.
  DISPATCHER: “Stay with me on the phone, don’t hang up.”
  911 CALLER: “Help.”
  DISPATCHER: “I have the fire department on the way.&rdquo
  
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• Alligator Stops Flight From Arriving At Florida Airport

  12-06-2018 18:59
  ORLANDO, FL (CBS Local) – Airline passengers are always prepared to hear about delays at the airport, but customers on a Spirit Airlines flight probably weren’t expecting to hear that an alligator was keeping them from getting to their destination.
  Passengers at Orlando International Airport were kept waiting as the massive road block camped out on the runway for a flight that was rolling in from Baltimore–Washington International Airport. “Believe it or not, we have
  
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• Annapolis Police Officers Rescue Mother Duck And Ducklings

  12-06-2018 18:48
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Two Annapolis police officers helped free a female duck and her ducklings over the weekend.
  Officers Inoni and Moore responded to a call and discovered a mother duck and six ducklings trapped in a dead space down multiple stairs. The ducklings were very young and unable to climb the stairs.
  The officers found an empty cooler and filled it with water and used it to rescue the ducklings. The mother duck, once freed, flew away and didn’t return.
  The officers took
  
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• Annapolis Police Officers Rescue Mother Duck & Ducklings

  12-06-2018 18:48
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Two Annapolis police officers helped free a female duck and her ducklings over the weekend.
  Officers Inoni and Moore responded to a call and discovered a mother duck and six ducklings trapped in a dead space down multiple stairs. The ducklings were very young and unable to climb the stairs.
  The officers found an empty cooler and filled it with water and used it to rescued the ducklings. The mother duck, once freed, flew away and didn’t return.
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• Hazmat Crews Called Out After Crash Between 2 Tractor-Trailers

  12-06-2018 18:26
  HARFORD CO., Md. (WJZ) — Hazmat crews had to be called out to a crash in Harford County overnight Monday, after a collision between two tractor-trailers.
  Authorities say the crash happened just after 12:30 a.m., on the southbound side of I-95, between exit 74 and the Baltimore County line.
  Two tractor-trailers had crashed on the slow shoulder and ended up in the woods. Neither of the driver were injured in the crash.
  The diesel tanks were found to have been damaged following the
  
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• Joe Flacco Among 10 NFL Quarterbacks Under The Most Pressure To Perform In 2018

  12-06-2018 18:02
  By Jason La Canfora
  (CBS Sports) — Pressure does different things to different people. It can bring out the absolute best in some, and it causes others to crumble.
  Whether driven by an individual trigger — a family matter, having to perform in a contract year, carrying the weight of personal expectations — or born of more collective factors (a team that can’t get over the hump; one that repeatedly fails in the postseason), there is no denying that not all situations are t
  
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• Orioles Sign Their 2018 1st Round Draft Pick

  12-06-2018 18:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Orioles have signed their 2018 1st round draft pick.
  With the 11th overall pick, the Orioles picked right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez from Central Heights High School in Texas.
  He was ranked as the No. 14 overall pitching prospect and the No. 24 overall draft prospect in Baseball America’s Top 200 Prospects, and the No. 22 overall draft prospect by MLB.com.
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• Spend An Evening With CBS Sunday Morning Live At Town Hall

  12-06-2018 17:46
  “CBS Sunday Morning,” America’s #1 Sunday morning news program, will expand from the screen to the stage with “An Evening with CBS Sunday Morning Live,” an immersive event to be held at The Town Hall in New York City on Monday evening, October 1, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
  The 90-minute ticketed event will capture the essence and spirit of “Sunday Morning” in an informative, engaging theater setting, hosted by Jane Pauley, and featuring the corresponden
  
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• Charitable Giving In US Tops $400 Billion For First Time

  12-06-2018 17:42
  NEW YORK (AP) — Fueled by a surging stock market and huge gifts from billionaires, charitable giving in the United States in 2017 topped the $400 billion mark for the first time, according to the latest comprehensive report on Americans’ giving patterns.
  The Giving USA report, released Tuesday, said giving from individuals, estates, foundations and corporations reached an estimated $410 billion in 2017 — more than the gross domestic product of countries such as Israel and Irela
  
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• Squirrel Caught On Camera Shoplifting From Store In Disney World

  12-06-2018 17:30
  ORLANDO, FL (CBS Local) – A shoplifter stealing from a store in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was caught on camera on Saturday. But this isn’t your average thief by any stretch.
  Brianna Bradshaw shared a video her friend Jessica Dornfried took of the quick-footed bandit. “Here’s the cute little shoplifter at Magic Kingdom,” reads the caption to the Facebook video.
  It wasn’t a human burglar, it was a squirrel.
  The video shows the f
  
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• Baby Moose ‘Adopts’ Family And Their Dog

  12-06-2018 17:07
  KENDUSKEAG, ME (CBS Local) – A week-old baby moose abandoned by its mother is warming hearts on social media after she “adopted” a new family that stepped in to help.
  Shannon Lugdon of Maine first saw the animal on the morning of June 2. While she helped her avoid the road, Lugdon otherwise left “Miss Maggie Moose” alone.Baby moose abandoned in Maine (Photo Courtesy: Shannon Lugdon)“The wardens asked us not to go near her for 24 hours, wild animals often
  
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• Several Students Pepper Sprayed Following Fight At Woodlawn High

  12-06-2018 16:47
  GWYNN OAK, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police responded to Woodlawn High School Tuesday morning for a report of pepper spray.
  According to police, a large fight broke out at the school and someone sprayed pepper spray.
  At this time police don’t know if that individual was a student or not.
  One arrest was made. Police remain on scene.
  This is a developing story.
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• Shoplifting Squirrel Caught On Camera Stealing From Store In Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

  12-06-2018 16:36
  ORLANDO, FL (CBS) — A shoplifter stealing from a store in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was caught on camera on Saturday. But this isn’t your average thief by any stretch.
  Brianna Bradshaw shared a video her friend, Jessica Dornfried, took of the quick-footed bandit. “Here’s the cute little shoplifter at Magic Kingdom,” reads the caption to the Facebook video.
  It wasn’t a human burglar, it was a squirrel.
  The video shows the furry shoplifter sitting
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Add Three Women To Coaching, Analytics Staffs As Apprentices

  12-06-2018 16:23
  Ryan Mayer
  The Baltimore Ravens released a statement Tuesday morning announcing that the team will add three women to it’s coaching and front office staff for the summer months. Lori Locust, and Elena Grigelevich will join the team when training camp opens on July 18th and stay through most of the pre-season while Erica Vinson-Ondecko will be with the team on the first day of mandatory minicamp.
  The three will be shadowing various Ravens team personnel as part of the apprenticeship, Locust
  
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• ‘Don’t Jump!’: 180-Pound St. Bernard Rescued From Rooftop

  12-06-2018 15:50
  SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. (WCCO) — Firefighters in the north metro say it was a call unlike any they’ve ever received.
  A dog was stranded on a Spring Lake Park roof Friday night. Firefighters didn’t know just how complicated the situation was until they got on scene.
  There are many words to describe 5-year-old Whisky.
  “He’s a big ole hairy, lovable, slobbery St. Bernard, but he’s a great dog,” said Renee Roth.
  Whisky is her grand-dog.
  She&rs
  
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• DC Honors Stanley Cup-Champion Capitals With Parade

  12-06-2018 15:48
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Stanley Cup-champion Capitals will celebrate the city’s first major four pro sports championship in 26 years with a parade down Constitution Avenue this morning.
  It’s the first sports parade in Washington since the NFL’s Redskins in 1992. Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and his teammates will travel from 17th to 7th on Constitution to a rally on the National Mall by the afternoon.
  They’ll be joined by four F-16 Fighting Falcons from the D.C. A
  
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• Supporters Of Clean Energy To Highlight Maryland Support

  12-06-2018 15:19
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Supporters of wind and solar energy are highlighting support among candidates for state legislative seats in Maryland.
  Supporters say they have support from more than 250 candidates for Senate and House seats in the state for the Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Initiative.
  It would double the use of wind and solar and other renewables in the state by 2030. It calls for Maryland to get 50 percent of the state’s electricity from renewable sources.
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• Domino’s Is Filling Potholes With ‘Paving For Pizza’ Program

  12-06-2018 14:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Domino’s Pizza is taking matters into it’s own hands and filling potholes in city streets.
  The company is asking customers to nominate their towns for pothole repairs at pavingforpizza.com.
  A press release states that “cracks, bumps, potholes and other road conditions can put good pizzas at risk after they leave the store,” so it wants to make sure all dinners make it to their destination in one piece.
  “Have you ever hit a pothole and in
  
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• Two Women Murdered In Baltimore Monday Night

  12-06-2018 14:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police reported two shootings Monday night that resulted in the death of two women.
  Police say they responded to the 4800 block of Pimlico Road around 10:07 p.m. after receiving a report of an injured person. Once there, they found a female on the ground with a gunshot wound in the head.
  She was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
  Later that night, around 10:49 p.m. officers responded to the 100 block of North Fremon
  
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• Weather Blog: No Rain!

  12-06-2018 14:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Finally. F-I-N-A-L-L-Y-! Today’s forecast-No rain, a lot of sun, and let the good times roll. FINALLY! Sunny and 76° this day. And more good news…though we are still looking for a couple of, non-severe, passing thundershowers tomorrow afternoon, we have improved Friday’s outlook by removing clouds and an isolated shower from it. Once we clear out skies tomorrow night they should remain so into the weekend.  By the end of the weekend we are goin
  
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• Gonzalez Poll Shows Who’s Leading Maryland’s Democratic Gubernatorial Race

  12-06-2018 13:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– With less than two weeks to go until Maryland’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, a new poll is out shows how the seven candidates are stacking up against each other.
  According to the latest Gonzales Poll, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker and former NAACP President Ben Jealous are neck and neck.
  Statewide, 25 percent of Democratic primary voters are backing Baker, while 23 percent say they’ll vote for Jealous.
  The remaining candidates are po
  
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• Police: Fatal Accident On I-95; Driver Fled On Foot

  12-06-2018 12:54
  PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A pedestrian was hit and killed on southbound Interstate 95 south of Maryland 200 (ICC).
  Police say the accident happened Monday night at 11:30. Their preliminary investigation revealed an unidentified Hispanic male was in a lane of travel on Interstate 95 when he was hit by a 2010 Honda Fit.
  Two passengers were in the vehicle at the time. They have been identified as Erlinda Ramirez, 19, and Mauricio Ramirez, 20.
  Police say the passenger
  
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• Man Kills 4 Kids He Held Hostage And Himself, Ending Standoff: Police

  12-06-2018 12:24
  ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS NEWS/AP) — A man who police say shot an officer before barricading himself in a Florida apartment killed the four children he had been holding hostage before killing himself, police said late Monday.
  Orlando police Chief John Mina told a news conference just before midnight that the suspect, who was identified as 35-year-old Gary Wayne Lindsey Jr., was found dead in a closet when officers entered the apartment nearly 24 hours after the standoff began.
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• U.S. Open 2018: 10 Stats To Know For Shinnecock Hills

  12-06-2018 12:17
  By Kyle Porter
  (CBS Sports) — With the 2018 U.S. Open starting this week, you’re going to see plenty of statistics and data flying around regarding this country’s national championship. Heck, the broadcast alone will have copious amounts of yardages and angles along with all manner of information to consume.
  As for what you need to know before the U.S. Open begins with first-round action on Thursday, we have you covered.
  Here are 10 figures you need to know about this year&rsqu
  
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• Key Moments From The Trump-Kim Summit

  12-06-2018 12:05
  (CNN) — Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un met Tuesday in front of the world’s cameras, against the backdrop of flags of the United States and North Korea.
  The leaders approached each other on a red carpet from separate outdoor hallways at the airy and luxurious Capella Hotel on Singapore’s Sentosa Island.
  When it came time to finally shake hands, the they both flashed guarded smiles. Trump briefly touched Kim’s right upper arm, then they turned to face the cameras. T
  
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• Red Sox Beat Punchless Orioles 2-0 In 12 innings

  12-06-2018 05:52
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Brock Holt and Jackie Bradley Jr. each delivered a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning, and the Boston Red Sox limited the Baltimore Orioles to five hits in a 2-0 victory Monday night.
  A pitching duel between Dylan Bundy and Steven Wright was ultimately decided long after both starters departed.
  Xander Bogaerts led off the 12th with a single against Mychal Givens (0-3), and the Red Sox went on to load the bases before Holt broke the scoreless deadlock with a fly to center. Br
  
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• Police Searching For Critically Missing 18-Year-Old Woman

  12-06-2018 04:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities are searching for a missing Annapolis woman who was last seen Monday morning.
  Annapolis police say A-Yannah Wallace, 18, was last seen in the unit block of Juliana Circle at 8:30 a.m.Detectives say there are factors that make Wallace a critically missing person.
  Wallace is described as a 5-foot-6 African American woman that weighs 170 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in a grey sweatshirt and sweatpants.
  Officers say she could possibl
  
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• Weather Blog: Cool High In June

  12-06-2018 04:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– After a cool high of 65°, we’ll be back in the mid 70s on Tuesday.
  Those clouds that were with us all day long will clear out overnight, leaving us with beautiful sunshine!
  We’ll stay dry on Tuesday before storms return Wednesday afternoon.
  There is a chance a few of those some could be strong to severe, with gusty winds and hail.
  Fortunately, rain doesn’t stay in the forecast.
  So far, Thursday through Sunday look partly sunny and dry, with temps in t
  
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• Trump And Kim Shake Hands Ahead Of Historic Summit

  12-06-2018 04:14
  BALTIMORE (CNN) — US President Donald Trump shook the hand of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Tuesday morning local time, an extraordinary display of diplomacy that reflects an unprecedented gamble for two brash leaders intent on making their mark on history.
  The men greeted each other with extended hands in front of a row of US and North Korean flags — a previously unthinkable sight that reflects a new chapter in the two countries’ acrimonious relationship.
  Trump patted Kim on
  
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• Kudlow Hospitalized For Heart Attack, Trump Tweets Ahead Of Kim Summit

  12-06-2018 02:51
  BALTIMORE (CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffered a heart attack, the President tweeted as he arrived for his summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
  “Our Great Larry Kudlow, who has been working so hard on trade and the economy, has just suffered a heart attack. He is now in Walter Reed Medical Center,” Trump tweeted, 25 minutes before he was set to meet with Kim for the first time.
  Kudlow was not traveling with the U
  
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• Britton Activated From DL By Orioles After 6-Month Recovery

  12-06-2018 01:40
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles left-hander Zach Britton has been activated from the disabled list, six months after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.
  Assuming he’s finally healthy enough to resume his role as one of the best closers in the big leagues, the question now is: How long will Britton be with the Orioles?
  Britton’s contract expires after this season, and Baltimore entered play Monday with the worst record in the major leagues (19-45).
  So, as
  
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• Authorities Respond To Bomb Threat At Md. Home Depot

  12-06-2018 00:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities in Maryland have responded to a Home Depot were a bomb threat was reported.
  The Harford County Sheriff’s Office says one person is in custody after a bomb threat was reported at an Edgewood Home Depot.
  HCSO deputies have responded to a report of a bomb threat at the Edgewood Home Depot. One person is in custody and the building has been evacuated and is being searched as a precaution. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has assumed
  
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