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• 4-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Baltimore

  16-08-2018 23:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 4-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle due to pedestrian error Thursday afternoon, but is currently not suffering any life-threatening injuries.
  Police responded to a call for a pedestrian struck at around 4:45 p.m. in the 5300 block of Wright Ave. The boy was alert and talking. He was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
  Police said this incident was not a hit and run.
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• Survivor Calls For Baltimore Catholic Leaders To Release Files

  16-08-2018 23:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Pennsylvania grand jury report released a 900-page report Tuesday, detailing decades of widespread sex abuse by priests.
  The report said Baltimore’s longtime Catholic leader, the late Cardinal William Keeler failed to report crimes against children. The investigation took place in Pennsylvania and uncovered hundreds of priests linked to sex abuse cases.
  The statute of limitations has run out on almost all of those crimes. But a survivor of sex abuse said the
  
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• Argument Over Aretha Franklin Leads To Va. Shooting, Witnesses Say

  16-08-2018 23:18
  SUFFOLK, Va (WTKR) — An argument over Aretha Franklin led to a shooting, witnesses told police in one Virginia town Thursday.
  Suffolk Police responded to a report of a gunshot victim Thursday morning around 10:45 a.m. in the 300 block of East Washington Street.
  CBS affiliate WTKR reports a witness said he heard the two people in the argument were fighting over whether or not Halle Berry played Aretha Franklin in a movie.
  Police said the fight turned physical and then one of the subjects pr
  
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• Maryland Man Gets Unknown Bite While Paddle Boarding

  16-08-2018 22:44
  Mayo, Md. (WJZ) — Sharks do cruise the bay, but did one rear up and bite a man in the Rhode River? If so, Christopher Bowen is going to need a bigger paddle board.
  Bowen was paddling into a beach Wednesday evening in the Anne Arundel County community of Mayo, Md., when he noticed something different about his leg.
  “I jumped off the paddle board in about three feet of water,” Bowen said. “As soon as I hit the water something hit my leg. I saw a tail splash, walked int
  
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• First Generic EpiPen Gets FDA Approval

  16-08-2018 22:40
  (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic competitor to EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions in adults and children.
  The company Teva Pharmaceuticals gained approval to market the new generic drug, according to an announcement from the FDA on Thursday.
  Brendan O’Grady, executive vice president who heads North America Commercial at Teva, noted in an emailed statement Thursday that the approval “marks an importan
  
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• Alert: Scam Caller Claiming To Be From IRS

  16-08-2018 22:37
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland officials are warning residents in Carroll County of a phone scam.
  Office of the State’s Attorney for Carroll County said residents received phone calls from the phone number 646-682-0913 on Aug. 2 around noon. The caller claimed to be from the IRS, and due to an audit, thousands of dollars are owed to the IRS.
  If the resident did not pay within 24 hours, the scammer said they would be arrested.
  Officials said those who receive these t
  
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• Man Charged With Murder After Pregnant Wife And 2 Daughters Go Missing

  16-08-2018 22:34
  (CNN) — A Colorado man faces three counts of murder after his pregnant wife and two young daughters disappeared this week, authorities said Thursday.
  Chris Watts was taken into custody Wednesday night and is being held in the Weld County Jail, north of Denver, the Frederick Police Department said in a statement. He’ll appear in court Thursday afternoon.
  Shanann Watts, who was 15-weeks pregnant, was reported missing on Monday along with her two daughters, Bella, 3, and Celeste, 4.
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• Goucher College Cutting Several Majors, Including Math Program

  16-08-2018 22:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A respected liberal arts college in Baltimore County will be getting rid of several majors, including mathematics.
  According to our media partner The Baltimore Sun, Goucher College will be eliminating math, physics and music majors as part of a cost-cutting measure.
  Goucher joins several other schools across the country removing majors to save money.
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• What To Do In Maryland: Aug 17-19

  16-08-2018 21:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s plenty to do in Maryland this weekend.
  Click on the links for more information, locations, times and tickets.
  ALL WEEKEND:
  Augustoberfest
  Caroline Summerfest
  Carroll County Restaurant Week
  Country Life Fest
  Key City Steampunk Festival
  Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
  Smokin’ on the Dock of the Bay BBQ Competition
  Wicomico County Fair
  Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City Ghost Tour
   
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  Billy Currington with Special Guests LOCASH
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• Two People Escape House Fire In Anne Arundel Co.

  16-08-2018 21:34
  PASADENA (WJZ) — Fire officials say two adults were able to escape a house fire in Pasadena Thursday afternoon.
  Anne Arundel County Fire crews were called to the 500 block of Cardinal Drive around 3 p.m. for the single-alarm fire.
  Credit: AACOFD
  The pair who was inside the home at the time was able to safely escape. No injuries were reported.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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• 7 Public Schools In Maryland Test High For Lead

  16-08-2018 21:02
  BOWIE, Md. (AP) — At least half of the 14 public schools near a Maryland city have tested high for lead concentrations in drinking water since last year.
  The Capital reports Prince George’s County has since taken steps to correct the elevated lead levels in the Bowie-area schools. An internal county school system report says water sources include fountains and food preparation areas, but not bathrooms or showers.
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends water sources be sh
  
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• Baltimore Police Withhold Internal Affairs Cases From Panels

  16-08-2018 20:58
  BALTIMORE (AP) — An independent review panel is considering subpoenaing the Baltimore Police Department for withheld cases.
  Civilian Review Board chair Bridal Pearson tells The Baltimore Sun the police department’s internal affairs division used to forward eight to 15 cases for review each month, but hasn’t sent any since members refused to sign confidentiality agreements last month.
  The board is now under Baltimore’s law department, led by City Solicitor Andre Davis. But
  
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• Official Says Trump’s Military Parade Would Cost About $92M

  16-08-2018 20:53
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump would cost about $92 million — more than three times the maximum initial estimate.
  The official — who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss plans that haven’t been released yet — says about $50 million would cover Pentagon costs for equipment, personnel and other support for the November parade in Washington. The remainder would be borne by other agencie
  
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• World’s Oldest Cheese Discovered In Egyptian Tomb

  16-08-2018 20:32
  EGYPT (CBS Local) – It’s believed that ancient Egyptians took their treasured possessions with them when they were mummified. What’s treasure to some, of course, may be something else to else. In one case, it looks like one Egyptian took a snack with him after archeologists say they’ve discovered the world’s oldest piece of cheese in an ancient tomb.
  According to a study, published in Analytical Chemistry, researchers found a jar containing a “solidified
  
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• US Newspapers To Trump: We’re Not Enemies Of The People

  16-08-2018 20:13
  NEW YORK (AP) — Newspapers from Maine to Hawaii pushed back against President Donald Trump’s attacks on “fake news” Thursday with a coordinated series of editorials speaking up for a free and vigorous press — and, not surprisingly, Trump didn’t take it silently.
  The Boston Globe, which set the campaign in motion by urging the unified voice, had estimated that some 350 newspapers would participate.
  They did across the breadth of the country. The Portland (Maine
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick SummerSlam

  16-08-2018 20:04
  By Chuck Carroll
  For WWE, this year’s SummerSlam is made up of four R’s: Ronda Rousey and Roman Reigns. One is a newcomer who set sports entertainment on fire since stepping out of the octagon and into the wrestling ring. The other remains perhaps the most controversial talent on the roster.
  For Rousey, the biggest pay-per-view of the summer brings with it a match against Alexa Bliss and a chance to capture her first title in WWE. For Reigns, it’s an opportunity to capture the
  
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• Teen Lost Contact Lens, Doctors Find It In Her Eyelid 28 Years Later

  16-08-2018 19:38
  UNITED KINGDOM (CBS Local) – Nearly three decades ago, a 14-year-old in the UK got hit in the eye during a game of badminton and lost her contact lens. No big deal, right? Well, 28 years later, doctors found the missing contact… embedded in a cyst in her left eyelid.Two brain scans (one from the top of the woman’s head, and one from the side) showing the small cyst in her eyelid. The red arrows indicate the cyst. (credit: BMJ Case Reports 2018)It’s not like the
  
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• Pet Adoption Fees Waived, Lowered Saturday For ‘Clear The Shelters’

  16-08-2018 19:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Looking for a new furry family member?
  This Saturday, August 18, marks the annual Clear The Shelters event across the country.
  For little or no adoption fee, you can adopt an animal from your local shelter and help clear the shelter.
  Maryland shelters are participating in the event, here are the details:The Baltimore Humane Society is waiving adoption fees and also offering spay or neuter, vaccinations and microchips. They will be open from noon to 6 p.m.
  The Maryland SPC
  
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• Baltimore Named ‘Coolest City On The East Coast’ By British Newspaper

  16-08-2018 19:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore is getting some international attention – and not for what you may think.
  Charm City received high praise from a British magazine for being the “coolest city on the east coast.”
  The Evening Standard called Baltimore the new “millennial hotspot.” The paper points to the growing arts scene, great restaurants and nightlife, and deep-rooted history.
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• Facts About Madonna

  16-08-2018 18:59
  (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Madonna, singer and actress.
  Personal:Birth date: August 16, 1958
  Birth place: Bay City, Michigan
  Birth name: Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone
  Father: Silvio Ciccone, an engineer
  Mother: Madonna (Fortin) Ciccone
  Marriages: Guy Ritchie (December 22, 2000-November 21, 2008, divorced); Sean Penn (August 16, 1985-September 14, 1989, divorced)
  Children: adopted: Mercy, Stella and Esther (twins); adopted with Guy Ritchie: David; with Guy Ritchie: Rocco; with
  
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• Melania Trump To Address Cyberbullying Summit In Maryland

  16-08-2018 18:22
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump plans to address a cyberbullying summit in Maryland next week.
  The White House says the first lady will deliver remarks “addressing the positive and negative effects of social media on youth.” She’ll also attend a panel discussion with representatives from various social media platforms participating in the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Cyberbullying Prevention Summit, which is being held Monday in Rockville.
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• Jordan McNair’s Dad: Maryland Should Fire Suspended Coach

  16-08-2018 18:16
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The parents of offensive lineman Jordan McNair say suspended University of Maryland coach DJ Durkin should be fired.
  McNair collapsed during a preseason conditioning drill May 29 and died two weeks later. Durkin was placed on administrative leave Saturday after ESPN reported that coaches had been bullying the players.
  On Tuesday, the university said it takes “legal and moral responsibility” for the death.
  Tanya Wilson and Martin McNair told ABC’s
  
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• Help MTA Police Identify Aggravated Assault Suspect

  16-08-2018 18:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration Police Force is hoping the public can help them identify a suspect in an aggravated assault on a city bus.
  The woman is seen on July 14, 2018 when she boarded a LocalLink 26 bus near the intersection of North Avenue and Bentalou Street.
  She allegedly assaulted the bus driver when the bus arrived at the Cherry Hill Light RailLink Station.
  Anyone with information on the identity of the subje
  
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• FDA Warns Of Pet Owners Using Animals To Get Opioids

  16-08-2018 17:30
   (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has raised alarm about one way people might access opioids to misuse and abuse: their pets.
  As America’s opioid epidemic rages, some pet owners could be stealing pain medications intended for their furry friends, according to a statement from FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
  “We recognize that opioids and other pain medications have a legitimate and important role in treating pain in animals — just as they do for peopl
  
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• Florida’s Toxic Algae Problem And Your Health: ‘Red Tide’ And ‘Green Slime’

  16-08-2018 17:26
  (CNN) — When Marcy Cornell’s toddler son “couldn’t breathe” on the first day of their recent Florida vacation, she took him straight to the emergency room.
  “Before they even asked me anything else … they said, ‘Did you go to the beach today?’ ” she recalled.
  Doctors said her son had upper airway inflammation “brought on by the red tide,” she said.
  Evan, almost 2 years old, is doing just fine now. But the warning signs were
  
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• A Contact Lens Was Embedded In Woman’s Eyelid For 28 Years

  16-08-2018 17:20
  (CNN) — Calling all contact lens users: Do not panic. (Shuddering is fine.)
  Imagine going to the eye doctor because your upper eyelid is swollen and painful. The doctor tells you it’s a cyst and operates. Inside the blister, the surgeon finds a contact lens: a rigid gas-permeable one.
  But you haven’t worn that type of contact in 28 years!
  That’s what happened to a 42-year-old British woman, according to a report recently published in the journal BMJ Case Reports.
  Starting
  
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• Life Expectancy Drops In The US And The UK, Rises In Australia, A New Study Finds

  16-08-2018 17:12
  (CNN) — Life expectancy fell across the majority of high-income countries, signaling a collective and simultaneous decline among affluent nations for the first time in decades, a new study finds.
  Among 18 high-income countries — including Spain, Sweden, Japan, Australia, the UK US — most countries saw declines in life expectancy between 2014 and 2015, found the study published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal.
  Australia, Japan, Denmark and Norway were the only countries
  
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• How Aretha Franklin Energized Two Social Movements With One Hit Song

  16-08-2018 17:08
  (CNN) — Nobody would call Aretha Franklin a central figure of the civil rights movement. And she was not an overt feminist.
  But the singer, who died Thursday at 76, shot to fame in 1967 with a hit song that inspired millions of women and African Americans during a turbulent period of social upheaval in America.
  Aretha Franklin, “Queen of Soul,” Is Dead At 76
  You know the tune, and you even know how to spell it: R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
  Franklin’s signature song and biggest hit, &ld
  
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• Manhunt For ‘Armed And Dangerous’ Suspect In Fatal Double Shooting

  16-08-2018 16:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are searching for the suspect in a double shooting in southwest Baltimore and he fled into a neighborhood.
  Police confirm one of the two people shot has died while the other has non-life threatening injuries
  According to police spokesman T.J. Smith, an officer was near the 1100 block of Desoto Road and witnessed the shooting occur.
  A vehicle was travelling down the street, when another vehicle rolled up and shot into the vehicle.
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• Aretha Franklin, “Queen of Soul,” Is Dead At 76

  16-08-2018 16:01
  DETROIT, Mich. (WJZ) — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died, her publicist confirmed to CBS News. She was 76 years old.
  Franklin’s prolific career spanned six decades and included hit songs like “Respect,” “A Natural Woman” and “I Say a Little Prayer.” Even in her 70s, she was still performing. In 2015, her performance of “A Natural Woman” at the Kennedy Center Honors brought President Barack Obama to tears.
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• Police: Man Killed His 58-Year-Old Uncle

  16-08-2018 15:42
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Police have charged Devin Peele, 26, with first degree murder and other related charges in the death of his uncle.
  Anne Arundel Police say officers responded to the 200 block of East Thompson Avenue in Glen Burnie for a report of a sick/injured subject around 8:12 p.m. Wednesday. Once they arrived, they say they found Stephen Peele, 58, dead on the kitchen floor.
  Devin Peele. (Photo Courtesy Anne Arundel County Police Department)
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• Baltimore Police Search For Suspect In Fatal Double Shooting

  16-08-2018 14:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are on the scene of a fatal double shooting in the 1100 block of Desoto Road. Police confirm one of the two people shot has died while the other has non-life threatening injuries.
  They do not have a suspect in custody but are continuing to search. Police say an officer in the area saw the suspect firing at victim. The officer then pursued the suspect, but lost him in the general area.Police Spokesman T.J. Smith asked people to avoid the area of Washington
  
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• Aldi Brings Wine Advent Calendar To The U.S., Adds Cheese Advent Calendar

  16-08-2018 14:42
  PHILADELPHIA. (CBS) – Cheers! Aldi is bringing it’s wine Advent calendar to the US and rolling out a cheese Advent calendar, too.
  It may seem to early to think about the holidays but these limited edition calendars go on sale November 7th and are available while supplies last.
  The retailer reminds everyone not all Aldi’s will have the wine calendar since they don’t all sell alcohol. Stores that do can be found on their website.
  The wine calendar features 24 mini bottles o
  
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• Weather Blog: Weekend Showers

  16-08-2018 14:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another hot and humid day today. As it should be in mid-August in the Mid-Atlantic. As a former employee of WJZ used to intone, “Easy-Pesy.” So let’s move on to the weekend, and an outlook that has shifted not in our favor. As of yesterday the problematic day was Sunday. This morning it is now Saturday.
  A lot of time I discuss with you “consistency” in the forecast and how important that is. And this is a perfect example. Consistency equals n
  
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• Assateague Park Herd Stallion Struck Last Week Euthanized

  16-08-2018 13:59
  BERLIN, Md. (AP) — A 2-year-old stallion struck by a car last week at a national park on Maryland’s Eastern Shore has been euthanized.
  Although the Assateague Island National Seashore said Adriana’s Yankee Prince was able to move around without much difficulty after being hit, he was found down in a salt marsh and unable to stand Wednesday morning. National Seashore spokeswoman Liz Davis tells news outlets the horse was euthanized that day.
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• ‘Believe In Yourself’: Group Of Teachers Painting Positive Messages In Student Bathrooms

  16-08-2018 13:58
  WEST GROVE, Pa. (CBS) — Teachers at Avon Grove Intermediate School are on a mission to push positive outlooks by beautifying the school’s bathrooms. The school wants to “focus more deeply on the positive impacts of social emotional learning.”
  A group of teachers known as the “SEL soldiers” are painting positive messages in all of the student bathrooms, giving their time over the summer to complete the project.Twelve of the 16 bathrooms have been painted so far
  
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• Trump Revokes Ex-CIA Director John Brennan’s Security Clearance

  16-08-2018 13:30
  (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he has revoked former CIA director John Brennan’s security clearance, marking an unprecedented use of a president’s authority over the classification system to strike back at one of his prominent critics.
  “I have a unique constitutional responsibility to protect the nation’s classified information, including by controlling access to it. Today, in fulfilling that responsibility, I have decided to revoke the
  
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• Overdose Total Hits 76 In Connecticut Park Near Yale

  16-08-2018 12:55
  NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The number of overdose victims linked to a suspected bad batch of synthetic marijuana has risen to 76 in New Haven, Connecticut, as officials try to determine exactly what sickened people.
  People on and around the historic New Haven Green near Yale University began falling ill shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, and the overdoses continued into Thursday morning. No deaths were reported, and most people brought to hospitals have been discharged, officials said.
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• Dozens Overdosed In One New Haven Park Wednesday

  16-08-2018 12:55
  (CNN) — As New Haven, Connecticut, Fire Chief John Alston Jr. spoke to reporters about a spate of drug overdoses on Wednesday, he heard shouting coming from behind him.
  “We’re getting another call of a person,” Alston said.
  He quickly helped coordinate the response, and then returned to the microphone.
  That scene came on the same day that as many as 71 people in the area of New Haven Green were believed to have overdosed on some form of K2, according to New Haven police s
  
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• Husband Arrested In Case Of Missing Pregnant Wife, 2 Young Daughters

  16-08-2018 12:30
  CBS NEWS — The husband of a missing, pregnant Colorado woman was arrested Wednesday evening in connection with her disappearance and that of their two young daughters, police in Frederick, Colorado say. He hasn’t been charged and is being held in the Weld County, Colorado jail.
  CBS Denver reports Chris Watts confessed to killing Shanann Watts, 34, who was 15 weeks pregnant, and daughters Bella, 4 and Celeste, 3. The station says investigators were seen removing items from t
  
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• Plawecki’s Slam Helps Power Mets To 16-5 Rout Of Orioles

  16-08-2018 04:51
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Kevin Plawecki hit his first career grand slam during a nine-run sixth inning, Brandon Nimmo went 5 for 5 with three RBIs and the New York Mets breezed past the Baltimore Orioles 16-5 on Wednesday night.
  Todd Frazier homered and drove in four runs to help the Mets earn a split of the two-game interleague series. New York finished 1-3 this season against the Orioles, who own the worst record in the majors.
  A home run by Wilmer Flores in the ninth enabled the Mets to reach a
  
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• 26-Year-Old Man Killed In Shooting

  16-08-2018 04:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 26-year-old man has died of gunshot wounds to the head after a reported shooting in South Baltimore.
  Officers responded to the 2900 block of Cherryland road for a report of a shooting Wednesday at around 8:22 p.m.
  Medics transported the man to an area hospital where he later died.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.\
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• Reagan National Airport Back On After Power Outage

  16-08-2018 04:19
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WJZ) — An airport-wide power outage at Reagan National Airport was reported Wednesday evening.
  A backup generator reportedly provided lighting to several areas of the terminal during the outage.
  UPDATE:
  Power has been restored and systems are coming back online at Reagan National. Some flights may be delayed, according to the airport.
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• Weather Blog: Rain-Free Until Friday

  16-08-2018 04:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A warm and rain-free day again in the area. Thursday will be much of the same, with slightly warmer temperatures and increased humidity, which will raise the heat index to the mid to upper 90s.
  The air quality may suffer as well until the area sees more of a chance of more gusty storms later in the day Friday.
  It will cool down into the weekend, with just a slight chance of more widely scattered showers, particularly on Saturday.
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• 29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Inside Anne Arundel Co. Home

  16-08-2018 03:58
  SEVERN, Md. — A 29-year-old woman was found dead inside her Anne Arundel County home Wednesday.
  Anne Arundel County police said an adult relative found the woman.
  “It’s shocking, and it hurts,” An unidentified neighbor said. “I didn’t know her very well but it hurts. It’s a woman. It would hurt if it was anybody,”
  Residents said the woman had twin nine-year-old girls. It is not clear at this time if the children were inside the house when their mot
  
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• Maryland Judge Blocks Effort To Shield Military Transgender Ban Info

  16-08-2018 00:47
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge in Maryland has denied an effort by President Donald J. Trump’s administration to shield information it used to implement a ban on transgender people in the military.
  The American Civil Liberties Union sued the administration on behalf of a dozen transgender people who are currently serving or want to serve in the armed forces.
  U.S. Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite ruled Tuesday that the documents are relevant to the administration’s i
  
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• New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Says America ‘Was Never That Great’

  16-08-2018 00:39
  NEW YORK (CBS Local) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has worked to portray himself as a major opponent of President Trump, offered a controversial alternative to the president’s famous campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” at a bill signing on Wednesday.
  “We are not going to make America great again. It was never that great,” he said. The audience, which was there to watch Cuomo sign a bill to make sex trafficking a felony in the state, reacted w
  
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• Md. Law Enforcement To Conduct Drunk Driving Checkpoints

  16-08-2018 00:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The last days of summer bring a crackdown on drunk driving, and officials have a zero-death campaign targeting impaired drivers.
  Bay to beach enforcement along Route 50 begins this weekend and runs through Labor Day.
  Col. Jerry Jones of Maryland Transportation Authority Police said in a news conference in Stevensville Wednesday that drivers who get behind the wheel drunk or drugged make a choice.
  “A choice that can injure or kill anyone on our roadways includin
  
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• CDC Monitoring Measles Outbreak In 21 States

  16-08-2018 00:25
  ATLANTA (CBS Local) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it’s monitoring an outbreak of measles in 21 states.
  From Jan. 1 to July 14, 2018, 107 people from 21 states (Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington) and the District of Columbia were reported to have mea
  
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• Baltimore Police Facing Backlash For Special Patrols Around Hopkins

  16-08-2018 00:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City Police Department is facing criticism for deploying some of its officers to help with security near Johns Hopkins facilities.
  From its hospital to the university, top to bottom, Johns Hopkins is world renowned. But in a city constantly battling a surge in violent crime, even the Hopkins area isn’t immune to the violence.
  For months, Baltimore City police have deployed officers near Hopkins to help with the crime.
  But City Council President Jack Yo
  
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