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• The Dog Who Played Duke In Bush’s Baked Beans Commercials Has Died

  03-07-2018 23:55
  One of the dogs that portrayed “Duke” in commercials for Bush’s Baked Beans has died. Sam lived in Apopka, Florida, with his owner, Susan, their neighbor David Odom says. Odom’s post about Sam’s death went viral on Facebook, and now Bush’s Baked Beans is responding.
  “We continue to be overwhelmed by fan interest and their love of Duke. The relationship between Jay and his beloved dog Duke is the embodiment of the BUSH’S brand, and has been a part o
  
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• Police: Anti-Semitic Pamphlets Circulate Around Laurel Neighborhoods

  03-07-2018 23:47
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a hate crime in Laurel after anti-Semitic pamphlets were found in several neighborhoods Monday.
  Residents started reporting the findings just after 8 a.m.
  Police say investigators recovered the documents, but there could be more out there that have not yet been turned in.
  Officials did not provide details about what was on the pamphlets or where the documents were found.
  Laurel Police are asking that anyone with information related to this
  
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• Muslim Family Alleges Hate Crimes, Harassment At Dundalk Home

  03-07-2018 23:40
  DUNDALK, Md (WJZ) — A refugee family that came to America to escape a war-torn Iraq two years ago says they are constantly being harassed at their new home in Dundalk.
  Baltimore County Police are investigating a series of alleged attacks on their home.
  A wine bottle was left in their yard, the home was egged on numerous occasions, even a battery and metal were thrown through a bedroom window, according to an Iraqi refugee family.
  Too afraid to show their faces, they said they’re havi
  
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• Trump Revokes Obama Policy Using Race In School Admissions

  03-07-2018 23:25
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is rescinding Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a student’s race into account to promote diversity in admissions.
  The shift gives schools and universities the federal government’s blessing to take a race-neutral approach in admissions and enrollment decisions.
  The affirmative action policies were among 24 documents rescinded by the Justice Department on Tuesday for being “unnecessary, outdated, inconsistent with
  
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• Police: Officers Who Shot Man At Clinic Showed Restraint

  03-07-2018 22:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are revealing more about an officer-involved shooting in downtown Baltimore Thursday.
  Body camera footage shows what happened in the minutes before a man was shot twice in a doctor’s office waiting room, however, police are not releasing the video to the public.
  Police allowed media to view the 14-minute video, but not to film or broadcast it because this is a medical situation.
  Authorities say a 27-year-old man came into the Universi
  
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• Avid Ballet Dancer Loses Legs In Bahamas Tour Boat Explosion

  03-07-2018 22:21
  RUTLAND, Vt. (AP/WJZ) — A woman who used to be an avid ballet dancer suffered serious injuries in a deadly Bahamas tour boat explosion and had her lower legs amputated.
  Stephanie Schaffer, a 22-year-old student at Castleton University, was among nine people injured when the boat exploded Saturday , killing a U.S. citizen.Schaffer also suffered broken arms, a fractured spine and internal injuries, The Rutland Herald reported. Her mother suffered a fractured lower right leg, a shattered left
  
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• Baltimore Preparing For Dazzling July 4th Celebration

  03-07-2018 22:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thousands are expected at the Inner Harbor Wednesday night for a massive fireworks display, and preparations are underway on a barge in the Curtis Bay section of Baltimore.
  “There’s about 5,000 shells that will come off of this barge. On top of that, we have another 2,500 to 3,000 shells that will come off the barge that’s in the Inner Harbor. This is probably one of the biggest shows in the country this week,” Shane Davis of Pyrotecnico said.
  
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• Bodycam Footage Shows What Led Up To Baltimore Co. Police Shooting

  03-07-2018 21:40
  ROSEDALE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police said a man was shot in the arm by one of its officers following a shoplifting incident in Parkville Tuesday.
  Bodycam footage was shown to the media Tuesday, but the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office will not be releasing the video at this time.
  The police-involved shooting occurred in the 7400 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale.
  Police involved shooting of a persuit that ends in the 7400 block of Pulaski. Officer OK, inju
  
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• Where To Watch July 4th Fireworks In Maryland

  03-07-2018 21:25
  For those who don't travel for the 4th of July holiday, one of the biggest questions every year is where to find the best fireworks close to home.
  
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• 3 More Memorial Services Announced For Annapolis Shooting Victims

  03-07-2018 21:19
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ/AP) — Three more memorial services for victims of the Capital Gazette shooting were announced Tuesday.
  According to WJZ media partner The Baltimore Sun, services for Gerald Fischman, Rebecca Smith and John McNamara will be help next week.
  A graveside service will be held for Fischman, the Capital’s editorial page editor on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens, 16245 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney.
  The family of sales assistant Smith will host a vi
  
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• AAA: Heat Wave Wreaks Havoc On Vehicles As Holiday Travel Gets Underway

  03-07-2018 20:52
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — As a record-breaking 993,000 Marylanders prepare to get away for the Fourth of July holiday, the excessive heat is playing havoc on vehicles, interfering with travel plans.
  AAA Mid-Atlantic helped 25,000 motorists from Friday through Monday across five states and Washington, D.C. —  a 12 percent increase over the same holiday period in 2017.
  “Summer heat takes a toll on vehicles, causing overheated engines, tire blowouts and dead batteries,” said
  
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• AAA: Heat Wave Playing Havoc With Vehicles, As Holiday Travel Gets Underway

  03-07-2018 20:52
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — As a record-breaking 993,000 Marylanders prepare to get away for the Fourth of July holiday, the excessive heat is playing havoc on vehicles, interfering with travel plans.
  AAA Mid-Atlantic helped 25,000 motorists from Friday through Monday across five states and Washington, D.C. —  a 12 percent increase over the same holiday period in 2017.
  “Summer heat takes a toll on vehicles, causing overheated engines, tire blowouts and dead batteries,” said
  
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• Excessive Heat Warning Issued For Several Counties In Maryland

  03-07-2018 20:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An excessive heat warning has been issued for Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Anne Arundel County.
  According to the National Weather Service, the warning will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
  A heat advisory is also in effect Tuesday.
  It’s the third day of a dangerous heat wave not just in Maryland but across much of the northeast.
  The heat index is expected to reach 100 degrees although the temperatures will be in the low 90s.
  The Nat
  
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• Nationwide Search For 3 Men Wanted For Rape, Kidnapping Of Teens

  03-07-2018 20:32
  BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WJZ) –– Nationwide warrants have been issued for three men accused of kidnapping and raping two teenage girls in Ohio.
  David Ramos Contreras, from Mexico, and two other suspect who identified themselves as Juan Garcia Rios Adiel and Arnulfo Ramos are wanted on two counts of kidnapping and rape.
  One suspect, identified as Simon Juan, from Guatemala, has already been arrested for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, but authorities are still searching for the
  
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• Police: Baltimore Co. Officer Shoots Shoplifting Suspect In Arm

  03-07-2018 20:20
  ROSEDALE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police said a man was shot in the arm by one of its officers following a shoplifting incident in Parkville Tuesday.
  The police-involved shooting occurred in the 7400 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale.
  Police involved shooting of a persuit that ends in the 7400 block of Pulaski. Officer OK, injured suspect at hospital, homicide detectives on scene. pic.twitter.com/lBjbYrjZRf
  — Mike Schuh WJZ (@MikeWJZ) July 3, 2018According to police, officers
  
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• Porch Collapses On Section Of Baltimore Rowhomes

  03-07-2018 20:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The roof covering a number of porches on a section of Baltimore rowhouses collapsed suddenly on Tuesday.
  Devin Curtis, who got video of the collapse, said he and a co-worker were in the 2700 block of W. Fairmount Ave. when they heard noises coming from the homes.
  They said it sounded like creaking, and they believed the roofs were going to collapse.
  Moments after Curtis pulled out his phone to record, the porch roof collapsed.
  Those living in the area said it had sou
  
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• Church Puts Jesus, Mary And Joseph In Cage To Protest ICE Detentions

  03-07-2018 19:50
  INDIANA (CBS NEWS) — A congregation in Indiana has placed Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus statues inside a cage on a church’s front lawn. Christ Church Cathedral says the Holy Family has been placed in “ICE detention,” a poignant statement on immigration that has gained widespread attention.
  The caged Holy Family is part of the church’s “Every Family is Holy” campaign. The church, located in Indianapolis, says just like immigrants crossing the border, M
  
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• Suspect Wrote He Aimed To Kill Everyone In Annapolis Newsroom

  03-07-2018 19:38
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A man charged with slaying five people at a Maryland newspaper sent three letters on the day of the attack, police said, including one that said he was on his way to the Capital Gazette newsroom with the aim “of killing every person present.”
  Sgt. Jacklyn Davis, a spokeswoman for Anne Arundel County police, said the letters were received Monday. They were mailed to an attorney for The Capital newspaper, a retired judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals a
  
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• Amazon Prime Day Starts July 16th

  03-07-2018 19:09
  (CNET)- Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale will be back in two weeks and include more deals, come to more countries and last longer than in past years. Plus, the company is giving away a new Lexus.
  The sale will kick off on Monday, July 16, at noon Pacific and go on for 36 hours, up from 30 hours last year. Australia, Singapore, Netherlands and Luxembourg will join in on Prime Day for the first time, along with the US, UK, Spain, Mexico, Japan, India, Italy, Germany, France, China, Canada, Bel
  
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• Walmart’s ‘Impeach 45’ Apparel Causing Backlash, Sparks Boycott Campaign

  03-07-2018 18:50
  (CBS News)- Walmart is selling “Impeach 45” apparel online, sparking outrage and a “boycott Walmart” campaign in support of the 45th president, Donald Trump. The retail giant is selling “Impeach 45” baby onesies and men’s T-shirts, both made by the apparel company Old Glory, on its website.
  Various items that echo the same anti-Trump sentiment are also available on Walmart’s website, including other T-shirts, bumper stickers and coffee mugs made by
  
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• Yankees, Red Sox Battle For A.L. East Crown Will Be Fun To Watch

  03-07-2018 18:10
  By Matt Citak
  There have been some amazing rivalries throughout the history of sports.
  Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics. Michigan vs. Ohio State. Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali.
  While those clashes have produced some wildly entertaining moments over the years, it’s tough to compare any of them to that of the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees.
  The bad blood between these two teams began almost 100 years ago, all the way back in 1920 when the Yankees acquired Babe Ruth from the Red Sox
  
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• Bear Enjoys Hot Tub, Margarita In California

  03-07-2018 17:38
  ALTADENA (CBSLA/AP) — Even bears need to unwind with a soak in a hot tub and a margarita after a tough week of roaming Southern California’s mountains.
  Altadena resident Mark Hough was enjoying a margarita in his backyard last Friday when a bear began climbing over his fence.
  Over the course of a few hours, the bear helped itself to Hough’s backyard, his hot tub, and the cocktail he had to abandon.
  After first spotting the bear, Hough retreated inside, only
  
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• Plane Tickets Are About To Get More Expensive

  03-07-2018 17:28
  (CNN Money) — Flying to the beach may be more expensive this summer.
  Rising fuel prices are pressuring airline profits. That means airlines will charge higher airfare.
  It’s difficult to predict how much more expensive seats will become or the timing of fare increases, but the message is the unanimous from the major carriers.
  “Consumers will pay more to travel because of higher fuel costs,” said Henry Harteveldt, a travel analyst and the founder of Atmosphere Research Grou
  
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• Top 5 USA Sports Moments

  03-07-2018 17:15
  By Ryan Mayer, CBS Local Sports
  The day we all take a moment to don our best red, white and blue, while cooking out in the backyard with family and friends is upon us: July 4th.  Sports have always been a large part of American life and over the years our national teams have given us plenty to be proud of. With that in mind, let’s take a look back at some of the best sports moments in US history.  First, let’s cue up some background music for you:And away we go.
  Bonus: Go G
  
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• How Does Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest Actually Work?

  03-07-2018 16:43
  By Norm Elrod
  The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, which takes place in Coney Island, on the edge of New York City, is competitive eating’s biggest event of the year. Joey Chestnut, who ate 72 hot dogs in 10 minutes, is the reigning male champion. The legendary competitive eater has won the event 10 times and holds the hot dog-eating world record (73). Miki Sudo, who ate 41 hot dogs last year, is the defending female champion.
  While the specta
  
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• Federal Funding Approved To Aid Flood-Impacted Maryland Area

  03-07-2018 16:42
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A disaster declaration allowing aid for the Baltimore area that storms and flooding impacted has been approved by President Donald Trump.
  The Howard County Times reports the declaration announced in a statement Monday covers areas affected by severe storms from May 27 to May 28 and includes parts of Ellicott City.
  Flooding in Ellicott City’s historic downtown destroyed property and led to the death of a National Guardsman who was swept away while trying to
  
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• Dozens Of Kids Die In Hot Cars Every Year And July Is The Deadliest Month

  03-07-2018 15:55
  (CNN) — Vehicular heatstroke. Hyperthermia. The devastating effects of a child being left in a hot car. It’s every parent’s unfathomable nightmare, yet it happens several times a year.
  The tragedy can happen almost anywhere, and while hotter months are always the riskiest, the circumstances surrounding child vehicular heatstroke are varied.
  Hot car deaths are a consistent problem
  According to the safety organization Kids and Cars, an average of 37 children die each year in
  
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• Missing Man In Baltimore City

  03-07-2018 15:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 30 year-old Mervyn Davis of the 2400 block of Madison Avenue.
  Police say Davis was last seen July 2 at approximately 10:00 a.m. wearing a ball cap, gray shirt and shorts.Family members say they are concerned or his well being.
  Police ask anyone with information to contact them at 443-984-7385 or dial 911.
  Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook
  
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• Nigerian Midfielder Played World Cup Match Hours After Learning His Father Was Kidnapped

  03-07-2018 15:17
  Ryan Mayer
  Mikel John Obi and the Super Eagles of Nigeria were knocked out of the 2018 World Cup when they fell to Argentina 2-1 in the final game of Group D play last week. John Obi revealed on Tuesday that he was struggling emotionally heading into the match because he learned just hours beforehand that his father, Pa Michael Obi, had been kidnapped.
  According to David Hytner of The Guardian, John Obi received a call hours before the match from a family member who told him that he had to call
  
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• American Woman Who Killed Giraffe Says It Was Part Of A Conservation Effort

  03-07-2018 15:00
  (CBS NEWS) — An American hunter is pushing back against her critics, after photos of her next to a giraffe she killed in South Africa triggered outrage. Tess Thompson Talley told CBS News in a statement she killed the old bull giraffe to prevent it from attacking younger giraffes. She said, “This is called conservation through game management.”
  This situation is being compared to Cecil the lion, the iconic big cat hunted down by a Minnesota dentist in 2015, reports CBS New
  
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• White House Reverses Decision, Allows U.S. Flags Lowered To Half Staff For Capital Gazette Victims

  03-07-2018 14:27
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The White House has reversed it’s previous decision and now will lower the United States flag in honor of the Capital Gazette shooting victims.
  The White House has reversed its decision and will permit Annapolis mayor Gavin Buckley to lower U.S. flags to half-staff in remembrance of the mass shooting at the Capital Gazette office last week. https://t.co/LCZEqzAq2i
  — Capital Gazette (@capgaznews) July 3, 2018RELATED: Maryland Flags Lowered To Half-Sta
  
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• President To Order U.S. Flags Lowered To Half Staff To Honor Capital Gazette Victims

  03-07-2018 14:27
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The White House has reversed it’s previous decision and now will lower the United States flag in honor of the Capital Gazette shooting victims.
  The White House has reversed its decision and will permit Annapolis mayor Gavin Buckley to lower U.S. flags to half-staff in remembrance of the mass shooting at the Capital Gazette office last week. https://t.co/LCZEqzAq2i
  — Capital Gazette (@capgaznews) July 3, 2018RELATED: Maryland Flags Lowered To Half-Sta
  
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• Weather Blog: Extreme Summer Heat

  03-07-2018 14:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One more day then we start the change. One more day with air as heavy as a blanket, and heat index numbers in the 103-4° range. One more day. Then we start a turnaround that, as has been discussed, will bring a refreshing, and sunny weekend to the Mid-Atlantic.
  Tomorrow will, actually, not be a bad day. With shade clouds the daytime high will be ONLY 90°. Only 90. Essentially 90° on Thursday with a mention of afternoon thunderstorms. But still not a bad day.
  T
  
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• Hissing Alligator Shot By Deputy After Chasing Girl Up A Tree

  03-07-2018 13:43
  ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida teenager who climbed into a tree to escape an aggressive alligator while swimming in a creek was rescued by a deputy who shot the giant reptile with a semi-automatic rifle. Jordan Broderick had been hanging in the tree for a half-hour on Friday when Deputy Mitch Blackmon arrived at the creek in Astor, Florida. The 15-year-old girl climbed into the tree after encountering the gator while rafting, according to an incident report released on Monday.
  “My da
  
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• Honduras’ First Lady Urges Would-Be Migrants To Stay In Her Country — For The Safety Of Their Children

  03-07-2018 13:18
  (CNN) — The first lady of Honduras discouraged citizens of her country from attempting to cross the US-Mexico border illegally and pledged to address the problems that led them to flee.
  “Stay in the country and let’s look for solutions to support you,” Ana García Carías, the wife of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández said on Monday.
  García Carías made the comments after touring an immigration processing center in McAllen, Texas, w
  
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• Capital Gazette Workers To March On July Fourth

  03-07-2018 12:31
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – A spokeswoman for the mayor of Annapolis, Maryland, says employees of the Capital Gazette will march in the city’s Fourth of July parade.
  Susan O’Brien, a spokeswoman for Mayor Gavin Buckley, said the newspaper on Monday accepted an invitation from the city.
  O’Brien says they will be near the front of the parade behind an honor guard for police and fire and the U.S. Naval Academy Band.
  The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
  Five
  
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• Police Involved Shooting After Shoplifting Attempt In Baltimore County

  03-07-2018 11:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police confirm there has been an officer-involved shooting in Rosedale. The shooting occurred in the 7400 block of Pulaski Highway.
  Police involved shooting of a persuit that ends in the 7400 block of Pulaski. Officer OK, injured suspect at hospital, homicide detectives on scene. pic.twitter.com/lBjbYrjZRf
  — Mike Schuh WJZ (@MikeWJZ) July 3, 2018Police say the officer was not injured but a suspect was shot and taken to the hospital. The extent
  
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• Police: Baltimore Co. Officer Shoots Passenger In SUV Driving At Him

  03-07-2018 11:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police confirm there has been an officer-involved shooting in Rosedale. The shooting occurred in the 7400 block of Pulaski Highway.
  Police involved shooting of a persuit that ends in the 7400 block of Pulaski. Officer OK, injured suspect at hospital, homicide detectives on scene. pic.twitter.com/lBjbYrjZRf
  — Mike Schuh WJZ (@MikeWJZ) July 3, 2018Police say the officer was not injured but a suspect was shot and taken to the hospital. The extent
  
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• Officer Involved Shooting In Baltimore County

  03-07-2018 11:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police confirm there has been an officer-involved shooting in Rosedale.
  Heading to #BaltimoteCounty police involved shooting at the city/co line in the 7400 block of Pulaski Highway.
  — Mike Schuh WJZ (@MikeWJZ) July 3, 2018The shooting occurred in the 7400 block of Pulaski Highway.
  WJZ Traffic reporter Sharon Gibala says all lanes are blocked on Pulaski Highway past 66th Street as the investigation continues. Alternate routes include Route 1, Belair
  
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• State Of Emergency Extended In Ellicott City; Business Owners Debate About Reopening Main Street

  03-07-2018 05:33
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) —  Open or closed? It’s just one of the questions being proposed in historic Ellicott City after severe flooding decimated main street for the second time in less than two years.
  A heated debate: whether or not to extend the state of emergency in the region.
  What’s interesting about this is that an apparent divide between the business owners of upper and lower main street has come to light. Those at the top are ready for business, while those at th
  
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• Orioles Slugger Chris Davis Can’t Shake Extended Slump

  03-07-2018 04:51
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Davis doesn’t blame the fans at Camden Yards for showering him with boos, especially when he’s walking back to the dugout after another strikeout.
  The Orioles slugger is enduring a nightmare season. Although his power numbers have improved slightly since a recently mandated layoff, Davis is batting .156 with seven homers, 24 RBIs and 99 strikeouts at the midpoint of the season.
  Not exactly what the Orioles were expecting when they signed the left-handed h
  
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• WEATHER BLOG: Another Hot & Humid Day Ahead

  03-07-2018 04:13
  Another hot and very humid day all across the region, the entire east coast and much of the midwest as well!
  Tomorrow another — and hopefully the final — heat advisory will be in effect from noon till 8 p.m. for almost the entire state.
  We should reach the mid 90s again and with the high dew points, our heat index will one again reach triple digits.
  There is a small chance of a popup shower or thunderstorm, but they will be very sparse.
  By Wednesday, we expect the heat to break down
  
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• Baltimore County Executive Race Narrows

  03-07-2018 03:53
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — The race for Baltimore County Executive narrows, according to WJZ media partner The Baltimore Sun.
  Former state delegate Johnny Olszewski’s lead is now just 42 votes after officials count absentee ballots.
  He’s ahead of Senator Jim Brochin for the party’s nomination.
  County Councilwoman Vicki Almond is in third place, more than 1,000 votes behind.
  County election officials are still counting provisional and absentee ballots.
  The result of the race migh
  
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• Charmery Opens New Baltimore Location

  03-07-2018 03:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When it gets this hot, one of the best ways to cool down is with a scoop or two of ice cream.
  And now there’s a new place to do that in Baltimore.
  The Charmery opened its newest location at the Union Collective in Medfield.
  The 5,000-square-foot space features a retail and production space.
  Getting ice cream here will be a little different than the other Charmery locations because this is where new flavors will be tested.
  The owners said this location will be more o
  
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• Judge Grants Trial Delay For Bowie State Student’s 2017 Slaying

  03-07-2018 03:43
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — A defense team was granted a six-month delay in the murder and hate crime trial of a former University of Maryland student.
  On Monday, a Prince George’s County judge granted the defense motion pushing Sean Urbanski’s trial to January of 2019.
  According to WTOP, Urbanski’s defense attorneys requested the delay citing the need for more time to prepare based on the large amount of evidence that must be reviewed.
  Urbanski is accused of stabbing Richa
  
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• Family: Priest Boots Funeral From Church, Casket And All

  03-07-2018 03:26
  CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. (AP) — A priest kicked a funeral out of a Maryland church and the family says he disrespected the deceased.
  Before a funeral Mass for Agnes Hicks could begin at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte Hall last week, WTTG-TV reports a guest knocked over a chalice, damaging it and angering the Rev. Michael Briese. Hicks’ daughter, Shanice Chisely, said Briese ordered everyone out and disrespected her mother, saying “‘get this thing out of my church! Every
  
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• Another Heat Advisory Issued For Tuesday

  03-07-2018 03:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another heat advisory was issued for Tuesday.
  According to the National Weather Service, the heat advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m.
  An excessive heat warning also remains in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday.The heat index is expected to reach 100 degrees although the temperatures will be in the low 90s.
  The National Weather Service is advising that residents watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  Ooof!Peak heat indices of 105-110 degrees this afte
  
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• 1,500 Still Without Power Monday Due To Heat

  03-07-2018 03:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — More than a thousand people are still without power Monday due to the heat.
  On Sunday, WJZ reported that hundreds were without power due to heat-related issues. BGE said is was due to underground wiring malfuctioning and said they sent crews to locations where the outages were reported.
  However on Monday, some BGE customers still reported outages in the Upper Fell’s Point, Little Italy and Patterson Park neighborhoods of Baltimore.
  Still out… @bge wya?
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• 4 Festive Fourth of July Recipe Ideas

  03-07-2018 02:44
  The Fourth of July may be on a Wednesday, but just means more parties to celebrate our nation’s independence.
  Here are some festive recipe ideas to help you celebrate this July 4th!7-Layer Flag Dip
  Red, White and Blue Cheese Burgers
  American Flag Pie
  Festive Jello CupsEnjoy your holiday week and be safe!
  
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• Overflow Crowd Gathers To Honor Slain Maryland Journalist Rob Hiaasen

  03-07-2018 02:20
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Days after newspaper editor Rob Hiaasen and four colleagues were shot to death by a gunman in the Capital Gazette’s newsroom, an overflow crowd gathered at a Maryland nature center on Monday evening to remember the man they loved in stories, poems, and songs.
  Hannah Hiaasen, his youngest daughter, said the family called him “Big Rob” — a nickname that perfectly fit the journalist who stood 6-foot-5. But it wasn’t just his height that m
  
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