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• July 4th Parade In Annapolis Pays Tribute To Capital Gazette Shooting Victims

  04-07-2018 23:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The annual Fourth of July parade in Annapolis paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the Capital Gazette shooting.
  This year, staff from the Capital Gazette was invited to walk the route, a parade they usually cover. Their answer, yes we will.
  Wednesday was a day the Annapolis community will never forget.
  The victim’s names are now known the world over: editorial page editor Gerald Fischman, editor Rob Hiassen, reporter John McNamara, sales assistant Rebecca S
  
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• Druid Hill Park Pool Closed July 4th For Cleaning

  04-07-2018 23:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As many were looking forward to cooling off in the pool on this July 4th holiday, one Baltimore neighborhood was deprived of that as their community pool was closed for cleaning.
  The Druid Hill Park Pool was closed July 4 because of water quality issues.No place to chill down for families in Druid Hill neighborhood. The pool is closed today for water quality issues. #WJZ pic.twitter.com/8htrDmG4d2
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• Protester Scales Statue Of Liberty’s Base, Forces Evacuation

  04-07-2018 22:54
  NEW YORK (AP) — A protest against U.S. immigration policy forced the evacuation of the Statue of Liberty on the Fourth of July, with a group unfurling a banner from the pedestal and a woman holding police at bay for hours after she climbed the base and sat by the statue’s robes.The woman and at least a half-dozen demonstrators who displayed the banner were arrested, while the climb forced thousands of visitors to leave the iconic American symbol on the nation’s birthday.
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• Police Reach Statue Of Liberty Base Climber

  04-07-2018 22:54
  NEW YORK (AP) — Police have reached a person who scaled the base of the Statue of Liberty on the Fourth of July and appear to be trying to escort her down.
  News helicopter video showed two New York Police Department officers, attached to tethers, climb up to the base around 6:15 p.m.As they approached, she initially moved away, took off her shoes and appeared to be starting to climb further.
  Then she sat against the statue’s foot, and the officers went up to her. They have since
  
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• Person Climbs Statue Of Liberty After Anti-ICE Protesters Arrested

  04-07-2018 22:54
  NEW YORK (CBSLA/AP) — Several people who hung a banner calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal on the Fourth of July have been arrested, and authorities say a person is scaling the statue’s base.
  National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says the climber was at the base beneath the statue’s foot Wednesday afternoon. Willis says police are atop the base, advising the climber to go down.It’s unclear whether t
  
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• Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer, 79, Hospitalized With Pneumonia

  04-07-2018 22:42
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokeswoman says Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly.
  Spokeswoman Katie Grant said Wednesday in an emailed statement that the congressman was being treated with antibiotics and resting after being admitted to The George Washington University Hospital a day earlier.
  Grant says the 79-year-old Hoyer was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.
  She says Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democ
  
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• Gov. Hogan Asks Why Capital Gazette Shooting Suspect Got Plea Deal Previously

  04-07-2018 22:21
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — One week after a gunman stormed into the Capital Gazette newsroom and opened fire, killing five people, Governor Larry Hogan wants answers on his last court case.
  Accused killer Jarrod Ramos pleaded guilty to harassment in 2011.
  Gov. Hogan told WTOP radio he doesn’t know why Ramos got a plea deal.
  A stalking charge was lessened to criminal harassment, but the tragic events that happened at the Capital Gazette seven years later center largely on that case.
  
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• Missing Swimmer Found Safe At Beaver Dam

  04-07-2018 21:59
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Authorities say a missing swimmer in the quarry of beaver Dam swim Club in Cockeysville has been found safe following an extensive search.
  According to BCFD Chief Jay Ringgold the call came in at 2:30 p.m. for an adult male who did not resurface.
  The man was later found safe.
  A dive team arrived at the scene to assist.
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• Hundreds Line Street For One Of The Oldest Fourth Of July Parades In Md.

  04-07-2018 21:41
  DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) —  There were Fourth of July parades in cities all across America — 10 alone in just Baltimore County.
  One of the oldest and biggest parades is in Dundalk.
  The parade comes at the end of Heritage days and if you look around at the crowd, everyone there has been showing up all their lives.
  “Oh, I’m just really excited to see everything that’s happening, It’s a great day to celebrate the birthday of America,” said 11-year-old Angel
  
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• 2 People Rescued From Patapsco River

  04-07-2018 20:58
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Two people were rescued from the Patapsco River Wednesday afternoon.
  According to Howard County Fire and EMS, the call came in around 1:38 p.m. for a water rescue near the Swinging Bridge in Ellicott City.
  EMS transported the two people to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
  Crews are still investigating the incident and are asking residents to avoid Ilchester and Bonnie Branch roads.
  This is a developing story and we’ll have more on WJZ at
  
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• Ocean City Businesses Reap Benefits Of Large Crowds During July 4th

  04-07-2018 20:44
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Thousands are celebrating the Fourth of July in Ocean City this week and businesses are banking on the holiday crowd to kick off their peak season.
  Ocean City is rolling out the red, white, blue carpet for tourists — it’s a crucial time for the beach town and has the biggest economic impact for the summer season.
  Hoping vacationers show their appreciation in dollars.
  “Generally July and August are 60 percent of our business for the year,” sai
  
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• Police Searching For Man Who Carjacked Van With Child Inside

  04-07-2018 20:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have released surveillance video and are hoping the public can help them identify the man who carjacked a van that had a 4-year-old inside.
  According to the Baltimore Police Department, the carjacking happened on June 25 when the suspect stole a FedEx van that was parked at the gas station located in the 4200 block of Erdman Ave.
  There was a 4-year-old inside the van at that time, and a short time after the carjacking, the suspect let the child out on Fed
  
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• Joey Chestnut Breaks Record Downing 74 Hot Dogs In Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

  04-07-2018 19:55
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Defending champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut chomped down a record 74 franks and buns to take home his 11th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
  The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed last year.
  Miki Sudo said after eating 37 dogs and buns that the heat may have slowed her down in winning the women&rs
  
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• Teen Killed, 4 Ejected From SUV In Garrett County Crash

  04-07-2018 19:32
  FRIENDSVILLE, MD (WJZ) – One teen was killed and another was critically injured after a car flipped over in Garrett County Tuesday.
  A 13-year-old died in transport to Ruby Memorial Hospital in West Virginia after the single vehicle crash just after 3 p.m. on I-68 in Friendsville.
  Out of the six people riding in the SUV, four of them were juveniles. Five of the six occupants were ejected from the vehicle on the scene. Four people were riding in the backseat that was only
  
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• Woman, 46, fatally shot in South Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood Wednesday, police say - Baltimore Sun

  04-07-2018 18:54 via baltimoresun.com
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  Woman, 46, fatally shot in South Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood Wednesday, police say
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  Separate shootings left a woman dead and a man wounded early Wednesday morning in Baltimore, police said. Officers responded about 5:18 a.m. to the 3700 block of W. 5th St. in South Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood, where they found a 46-year-old ...
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• Woman, 46, fatally shot in South Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood ... - Baltimore Sun

  04-07-2018 18:54 via baltimoresun.com
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  Woman, 46, fatally shot in South Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood ...
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  A woman was killed and a man was injured in separate shootings early Wednesday morning in Baltimore, police said.
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• Maryland Ranks 16th Most Patriotic State

  04-07-2018 18:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is the 16th most patriotic state in the nation, according to WalletHub.
  How can that be? The national anthem was written here when Francis Scott Key watched the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore.
  We didn’t even make the top 10.
  According to WalletHub, they rate each state against a number of factors like number of military enlistees, veterans per capita, number of peace Corps volunteers, percentage of people who voted in the 20
  
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• Pods Of Dolphins Spotted Near The Bay Bridge

  04-07-2018 17:56
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) –– Dolphins have been spotted swimming near the Bay Bridge by several people over the past week.
  Bryan Rosensteel says he and his uncle were out fishing near the Bay Bridge when they spotted two dolphins swimming in the bay.Brothers Donald and Keith Busick also spotted a pod of dolphins off of Love Point North of the Bay Bridge.
  Donald said they had never seen that many dolphins in the bay in the 30 years they had been working as commercial watermen in the bay.
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• Several State Parks Closed After Reaching Capacity

  04-07-2018 17:45
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maybe it’s because the Fourth of July fell on a Wednesday, but locals seem to be flocking to Maryland’s state parks to enjoy the day.
  However, several state parks have closed to new patrons after reaching capacity.
  @CunninghamFalls @RockyGapSP and @SandyPointSP all temporarily closed. Police will not allow vehicles to sit on the shoulder to wait it out. Watch individual @MDStateParks Twitter accounts for updates. pic.twitter.com/RbGkfDlJt5
  — Marylan
  
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• Where You Can Watch Fireworks on July 4th

  04-07-2018 17:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Cookouts, pool parties, family, friends, and something that never fails to make an appearance on the Fourth of July: FIREWORKS!
  Although several venues have celebrated with fireworks preceding July 4, there are several locations in Maryland that have taken the liberty of setting off day-of fireworks in celebration of America’s independence.
  Below is a list (by county) of where to watch the vibrant explosions on the Fourth of July:
  Allegany County
  Cumberland’s
  
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• Heat Advisory Issued On Fourth Of July

  04-07-2018 17:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another hot day, another heat advisory.
  The National Weather Service has issued an heat advisory from noon until 7 p.m. for Wednesday, July 4.
  The advisory includes Baltimore city, as well as Baltimore, Harford, St. Mary’s, Calvert and Anne Arundel counties.
  Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 90 — 95 in Baltimore — with a heat index of 105.
  The NWS posted a reminder Friday that heat kills more people each year than tornadoes, lightning and floo
  
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• After Fish Pedicure, Woman Loses Her Toenails

  04-07-2018 16:12
   (CNN) — After a young woman’s toenails started to separate from her toes, a doctor finally zeroed in on the reason: a fish pedicure, according to a report published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Dermatology.
  Six months prior, the woman had dunked her feet in a tub of water filled with tiny fish called Garra rufa that will eat dead human skin when no plankton are around. It wasn’t until later on that she noticed her nails beginning to shed.
  “I think that this is probab
  
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• Man Severely Injured By Illegal Fireworks

  04-07-2018 15:56
  MILLERSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A man suffered severe injuries to his hands due to fireworks Tuesday night.
  According to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, firefighters responded to a call in the 8300 block of Elvaton Road.
  They found a 21-year-old man who suffered injuries to both hands.
  He was transported to Curtis National Hand Center at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital for treatment of critical, but not life threatening injuries.
  According to investigators, the man was attending a large
  
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• Heat Wave Blamed For At Least 3 Deaths In Northeast

  04-07-2018 15:36
  (CBS News) — The dangerous heat wave scorching much of the country has turned deadly and more than 103 million Americans are under heat alerts.
  Three people have died due to the heat in the Northeast — two in New York and one person in Pennsylvania.
  The extreme heat will blanket a huge section of the country Wednesday, stretching from the Midwest into the Northeast. High temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s in many cities and it will feel like triple-digit heat in
  
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• Woman Arrested At Gunpoint On Video Part Of Trio Suspected In Kidnapping Of ‘Halloween’ Actress

  04-07-2018 14:46
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA/CBS News) — Three suspects were charged Tuesday with kidnapping two people from a Los Angeles home and holding one of them naked in a bathtub for 30 hours while demanding the other pay a $10,000 ransom, prosecutors said. Keith Andre Stewart, Johntae Jones and Amber Neal were charged with kidnapping, assault with a firearm and other offense in connection with the May 3, 2017 incident.
  It was not immediately clear whether they had attorneys who could comment
  
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• Multiple Drought-Fueled Wildfires Are Raging Across At Least 4 Western States

  04-07-2018 13:59
   (CNN) — Dozens of wildfires tore across wide swaths of Alaska, California, Colorado and other western states Tuesday, with meteorologists warning of more blazes due to strong winds and low humidity.
  Nearly 60 fires have consumed more than 703,000 acres, from Alaska — where 19 large blazes were reported — to California, Colorado and Utah, where at least six wildfires continue to burn in each state, according to the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho.
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• 2 Shootings, 1 Fatal, On 4th Of July Morning

  04-07-2018 13:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are investigating the early morning murder of a 46-year-old female.
  Police say around 5:18 a.m. Wednesday they responded to the 3700 block of West 5th Street to investigate a reported shooting. Once there they found the victim suffering gunshot wounds.
  She was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
  Police are also investigating a shooting in the 2200 block of Gre
  
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• Eflin Wins Again, Knapp Has Key Hit As Phillies Beat O’s

  04-07-2018 13:03
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Eflin and the Phillies are on a roll.
  Eflin pitched seven strong innings for his sixth straight victory, Andrew Knapp had the winning hit for the second straight game and Philadelphia beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Tuesday night for its 11th win in 16 games.
  Rhys Hoskins had a two-run double, rookie Seranthony Dominguez pitched four outs for his eighth save and Maikel Franco made a game-saving defensive play for the Phillies, who pulled within 2 ½ games o
  
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• Maryland Man Charged With Assaulting Secret Service Agent

  04-07-2018 12:45
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A Maryland man is accused of assaulting a uniformed U.S. Secret Service officer outside the White House while shouting for officers to kill him.
  The Washington Post reports 20-year-old Steven Carmona of Wheaton, Maryland, was released from jail Tuesday and charged with assault. Court documents say an officer told Carmona he couldn’t park in a crosswalk near the White House. They say Carmona then “squared-off” against an officer and was taken to the groun
  
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• “Bizarre”: Woman, 92, Shoots 72-Year-Old Son To Death, Police Say

  04-07-2018 11:54
  FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. (CBS NEWS) — A 92-year-old woman shot and killed her 72-year-old son because he wanted to put her in an assisted living facility, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
  In what MCSO described as a “bizarre turn of events,” Anna Mae Blessing is facing one charge each of first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping, reports CBS Phoenix affiliate KPHO-TV.
  Deputies were called out to Fountain Hills abo
  
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• AAA: Record-Breaking Travel Expected For July 4th

  04-07-2018 05:16
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If your bags are packed and ready to go, be prepared for a whole lot of company as you hit the roads for the Fourth of July.
  AAA Mid-Atlantic says nearly 40 million Americans will be driving 50 miles or more to their destination — the highest number ever recorded.
  “We’re going to go to the Jersey Shore. I don’t manage well with traffic. We will leave early and come back late and avoid all of that,” one traveler said.
  For some drivers, the roa
  
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• Weather Blog: Hot, Hot, Hot

  04-07-2018 04:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Today will mark the final day of heat advisories and excessive heat warnings for the region, at least for now!
  Some scattered storms and showers have come and gone but have cooled the atmosphere as well.
  Tomorrow, we should only reach the 90-degree mark, compared to 99 at BWI today!
  More scattered storms will come our way again tomorrow and perhaps Thursday, but the main impact of a nice strong cold front will come on Friday.
  Storms with heavy downpours are gusty winds ar
  
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• Lightning Causes House Fire; 3 Firefighters Suffer Heat Exhaustion

  04-07-2018 04:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lightning is being blamed for a house fire in Howard County Tuesday.
  Fire crews responded to the fire in the 5200 block of Sweet Meadow Lane in Clarksville around 6:50 p.m.
  Officials say the fire was discovered after a neighbor heard a loud noise and stepped outside to discover the fire on the roof.
  The fire, which Howard County Fire officials said was caused by lightning and had spread to the attic, was quickly brought under control.
  The residents were not at home a
  
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• Superintendent Named For Archdiocese Of Baltimore Schools

  04-07-2018 00:46
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A former Kentucky schools superintendent has been appointed as the head of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools.
  News outlets report 61-year-old Donna Hargens began her new role Monday. She replaces Barbara McGraw Edmondson, who resigned in July 2017. The Baltimore Sun reports Hargens will preside over around 17,000 students at 38 elementary schools and six high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s nine jurisdictions.
  Hargens previously served
  
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• ‘I Just Love America’: Man Transforms Front Lawn Into American Flag For July 4th

  04-07-2018 00:39
  Norwood, MA (WBZ) — The Fourth of July holiday is a time when many Americans like to break out the patriotic displays, but Arthur McCann takes it to another level.
  The Norwood resident has transformed his front lawn on Earle Street into a red, white and blue American flag complete with 50 stars and 13 stripes. He used field paint, stencils and measuring tape to get the job done.
  “If you’re going to do it, you have to do it right,” McCann said.
  He tells WBZ-TV that he come
  
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• Woman Confronts Scott Pruitt At A Restaurant, Urges Him To Resign

  04-07-2018 00:33
  (CNN) — A woman confronted Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt at a Washington restaurant on Monday and urged him to “resign before your scandals push you out.”
  Kristin Mink was having lunch with her son when she noticed Pruitt with a colleague at Teaism in Penn Quarter and decided to confront him, child in tow.
  In a video of the encounter, Mink cites Pruitt’s “slashing strong fuel standards for cars and trucks for the benefits of bi
  
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• Mom With Son On Life Support Shares Viral Post Of Boss Firing Her Over Text

  04-07-2018 00:12
  (CBS News) — A Michigan mom shared a conversation she had with her boss over text message, and the exchange has gone viral — with serious repercussions.
  Crystal Reynolds Fisher took screenshots of her text message conversation with her boss, identified only as Dawn. Fisher tells Dawn that she cannot come to work because her son is on life support. It is unclear why Fisher’s son is in the hospital or how long he will be in intensive care. She said she was notifying her manager 4
  
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