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• Maryland Joins Sex-Offender Registry Program

  26-08-2018 23:52
  HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — Maryland is joining a sex-offender registry program that law enforcement officials say will make it more efficient to share records.
  The Herald-Mail reported Sunday that Maryland became the 17th state to join OffenderWatch last week. A statewide contract will allow every sheriff’s office, participating police departments and the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to use the technology.
  Maryland residents will also be able to register online t
  
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• Hogan Orders Flags To Half-Staff To Honor Sen. John McCain

  26-08-2018 23:35
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered flags lowered to half-staff to honor U.S. Sen. John McCain, who has died after battling brain cancer for more than a year.
  A statement Sunday from the Maryland Secretary of State’s office said the flags will be lowered until McCain is buried.
  Hogan said in a statement that McCain “will forever remain one of most valiant heroes our country has ever known.”
  The Vietnam War hero, longtime Republican senator and pres
  
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• 2 Children Rescued From Water At North Point State Park

  26-08-2018 23:26
  EDGEMERE, Md. (WJZ) — Two children were rescued from the water at North Point State Park on Sunday morning.
  According to Baltimore County Fire, EMS was called to the scene around 10 a,m. after two children were yelling for help while on inner tubes.
  The children were rescued and transported to a local hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
  No other injuries were reported.
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• 2 Children Rescued From Water Ar North Point State Park

  26-08-2018 23:26
  EDGEMERE, Md. (WJZ) — Two children were rescued from the water at North Point State Park on Sunday morning.
  According to Baltimore County Fire, EMS was called to the scene around 10 a,m. after two children were yelling for help while on inner tubes.
  The children were rescued and transported to a local hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
  No other injuries were reported.
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• Neil Simon, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright, Dies At 91

  26-08-2018 22:49
  (CNN) — Neil Simon, the playwright and screenwriter whose indestructible comedies — including “The Odd Couple,” “Barefoot in the Park,” “The Sunshine Boys” and “Brighton Beach Memoirs” — made him one of the most successful writers in American history, has died. He was 91.
  The cause of death was complications with pneumonia, according to his publicist, Bill Evans. Simon died around 1 a.m. Sunday at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in
  
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• Mass Shooting At Video Game Tournament In Jacksonville Leaves Multiple Dead

  26-08-2018 22:10
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla (CNN) — Multiple people were killed in a mass shooting during a video game tournament at a shopping and dining complex in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Sunday afternoon.
  Preliminary reports say four people were killed of the 11 people who were shot, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the incident.
  The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said there were “multiple” fatalities and “many&rdq
  
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• Baltimore police officer rushed to hospital after having 'medical ... - Baltimore Sun

  26-08-2018 20:49 via baltimoresun.com
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  A city police officer was rushed to a hospital Sunday afternoon after experiencing a “medical emergency” in West Baltimore, police confirmed.
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• “Multiple Fatalities” At Mass Shooting In Jacksonville, Florida

  26-08-2018 20:45
  Jacksonville, Fla (AP) — Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirms there’s been a mass shooting and “multiple fatalities” at the Jacksonville Landing, a riverfront area.
  Police say one suspect is dead and “many transported” from the scene.
  People are being told to stay away from the area.
  It is still not clear how many people were shot.
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• Officials eye convention center as events leave Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  26-08-2018 16:08 via foxbaltimore.com
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  BALTIMORE (AP) — Yet another big convention is leaving Baltimore, and officials say that that's making it clear the city's convention center needs revamping. The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Convention Center, originally built in 1979 and ...
  
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• Save The Dates: BOPA Events And Exhibitions For Fall And Winter

  26-08-2018 15:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) announces its 2018 fall and winter schedule, featuring numerous events and exhibitions open to the public.
  Below is a list of several events.
  The Baltimore Book Festival will return for its 23rd year from Sept. 28-30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The annual festival will feature more than 200 celebrity and local authors, readings, workshops, children’s activities, discussions, booksellers, live music, food and mo
  
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• Baltimore Ravens: Edge rushers are ready to breakout in 2018 - The Ebony Bird

  26-08-2018 15:26 via ebonybird.com
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  Baltimore Ravens: Edge rushers are ready to breakout in 2018
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  The Ravens will host a dominant secondary and a massive defensive line in 2018, but it's the edge rushers who will steal the show this season. Baltimore has always been blessed with great edge rushers. Terrell Suggs and Peter Boulware are the obvious ...
  
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• Fairs, flicks and a record store anniversary: the best of Baltimore's arts and entertainment scene this week - Baltimore Sun

  26-08-2018 15:00 via baltimoresun.com
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  Fairs, flicks and a record store anniversary: the best of Baltimore's arts and entertainment scene this week
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  The 12 best days of summer run through Labor Day, which means you still have plenty of time to enjoy all the prize-winning cows, fleet-footed pigs, giant tomatoes, thrilling carnival rides and extremely difficult (but not impossible, we assure you ...
  
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• Hogan Announces Funding For Expansion Of Ocean City Convention Center

  26-08-2018 14:47
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) – Governor Larry Hogan announced that he authorized the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) and the town of Ocean City to move forward with funding the final phase of the renovation of the Roland E. Powell Ocean City Convention Center.
  The total for the addition and renovation is $34 million. The Maryland Stadium Authority contributed $20 million, and Ocean City contributed $14 million.
  “This facility has long been an important economic driver for Ocean City, bringi
  
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• Ravens Coach’s Daughter Dies Saturday

  26-08-2018 05:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Towson University is mourning the loss of its student, Bobbi Engram.
  Engram is the daughter of Ravens’ wide receivers coach Bobby Engram.
  The Ravens tweeted Saturday, “We lost an angel today,”
  The cause of death has not been released at this time.
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• Arrest Made In Connection With DC 10-Year-Old’s Death

  26-08-2018 04:55
  WASHINGTON, DC (WJZ) — An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of a 10-year-old girl in Washington, D.C.
  Police arrested 20-year-old Qujuan Thomas and issued a warrant for 21-year-old Quentin Michaels.
  This comes nearly a month after DC officials upped the reward for information in the child’s death to $45,000.
  Makiyah Wilson was shot and killed by a stray bullet during a quintuple shooting on July 16. Investigators said three other suspects have not yet been id
  
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• AACO Car Crash Leaves 2 People Dead

  26-08-2018 04:55
  ANNE ARUNDEL, CO., Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Fire said Saturday night a call came in for a crash with people stuck inside the car, but when crews arrived, they realized both people were already dead.
  Their identities or what led up to the crash have not been released.
  This story is developing. 
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• Pool Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out At Columbia Center

  26-08-2018 04:54
  COLUMBIA (WJZ) — A day at the pool takes a turn after a fire breaks out at a neighborhood center in Columbia.
  The incident happened at the Happy Sprouts Learning Center on Tamar Drive.
  Officials said that smoke was showing from the utility room and the pool was evacuated as a precaution.
  Crews said that the incident was possibly caused by an electrical fire.
  The cause is still under investigation, and no injuries were reported.
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• 18-Year-Old Man Shot Multiple Times In Fatal Shooting

  26-08-2018 04:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An investigation is underway in west Baltimore after a deadly shooting.
  Officers arrived at the 1400 block of North Mount Street just before 8 p.m., where they found an 18-year-old man who had been shot multiple times.
  He was rushed to the hospital where he died.
  Anyone with information should call police.
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• Rookie Lamar Jackson helps Ravens Rally Past Dolphins 27-10

  26-08-2018 04:41
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — First-round pick Lamar Jackson led touchdown possessions of 84, 62 and 73 yards against mostly deep reserves, and the Baltimore Ravens rallied past the Miami Dolphins 27-10 Saturday.
  Jackson entered the game at the start of the second half and had his best performance yet for the Ravens. He went 7 for 10 for 98 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 39 yards on three carries, including a 19-yard scoring run.
  Kenyan Drake sparked one scoring drive with a 30-yard run a
  
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• Gray Pitches Yankees Past Orioles 5-1 For Doubleheader Sweep

  26-08-2018 04:17
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Sonny Gray made the most of a foray into the starting rotation by taking a three-hitter into the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night for a doubleheader sweep.
  In the opener, rookie Miguel Andujar homered and had four RBIs, J.A. Happ won his fifth straight start and New York rolled to a 10-3 victory.
  Gray (10-8) gave up three hits, a walk and struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings. The right-hander had been exiled to the bullpen
  
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• Teen fatally shot in West Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  26-08-2018 03:55 via baltimoresun.com
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  A teenage male was fatally shot Saturday night near West Baltimore's Gilmor Homes complex, police said. The victim, 18, was found shot in the 1400 block of N. Mount St. just before 8 p.m., police said. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was ...
  
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• John McCain Wanted To Be Buried At U.S. Naval Academy In Maryland

  26-08-2018 03:53
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — After a long battle with brain cancer, Sen. John McCain died Saturday at the age of 81.
  His family had announced the day before that he would be discontinuing treatment. He spent his last few months out of the public eye in his adopted home state of Arizona, reflecting on the meaning of his life and accepting visits from a stream of friends and old political combatants.
  McCain attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., where he graduated in 1958. In an artic
  
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• After Fight With Brain Cancer, Sen. John McCain Dies At 81

  26-08-2018 02:29
  (CNN) — Whenever America was in a fight during his long lifetime, John McCain was in the thick of it.
  McCain, who has died at the age of 81, was a naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-beaten presidential candidate and an abrasive American hero with a twinkle in his eye.
  The Arizonan warrior politician, who survived plane crashes, several bouts of skin cancer and brushes with political oblivion, often seemed to be perpetually waging a race a
  
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• Photos: Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens, preseason game - Palm Beach Post

  26-08-2018 01:23 via palmbeachpost.com
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  Photos: Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens, preseason game
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  Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) scrambles out of the pocket against the Baltimore Ravens during a pre-season game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on August 25, 2018. (Allen Eyestone ...
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• Ravens notes: Tight end Hayden Hurst confirms surgery will delay debut - Baltimore Sun

  26-08-2018 01:20 via baltimoresun.com
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  Ravens notes: Tight end Hayden Hurst confirms surgery will delay debut
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  Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst confirmed Saturday that he will miss “a few short weeks” with an injury. On Friday, the 25th birthday of the No. 25 overall draft pick, NFL Network reported Hurst has a stress fracture in his foot and would undergo ...
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• Mario Batali Sued By Woman Who Claims He Groped Her

  26-08-2018 00:42
  (CNN) — Mario Batali is being sued by a woman who claims the celebrity chef kissed and groped her at a Boston restaurant and bar last year, according to court documents obtained by CNN.
  The suit comes several months after Batali first faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
  Natali Tene states in a suit filed this week that Batali rubbed her breasts, kissed her repeatedly and groped her buttocks and groin area during an encounter at a Boston-area restaurant in April 2017.
  Tene did not know
  
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• Baltimore Convention Center Is Losing Business, Officials Say It Needs An Upgrade

  26-08-2018 00:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Natural Products Expo is Baltimore’s biggest annual convention, and their reason for leaving is there’s just not enough space.
  In recent years, several large groups have decided to move to different facilities with more space.
  “So we’re a little outdated, we do a good job in that footprint, but there’s no question from a competitive standpoint we are losing our pace,” said Al Hutchinson, Visit Baltimore President, said.
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• DPW Teaches Water History With “Dam Jam”

  26-08-2018 00:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lake Montebello enjoyed a day of music, food and water history at the lake Saturday.
  The Department of Public Works’ “Dam Jam” had something for everyone as people had the chance to tour the Montebello Water Filtration Plant.
  Along with seeing the newest DPW building, visitors had the chance to kick back and listen to live music and take a look at pieces for sale by some local artists.
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• Community Music, Outdoor Event Asks For End To Violence

  26-08-2018 00:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A community came together Saturday to stop the violence.
  Earlier Saturday the Langston Hughes-Park Heights neighborhood was packed with vendors, food, live music and more as part of the “Community Day and Outdoor Concert”.
  Grammy-award winning singer, Regina Belle, Ray Lewis’ former personal fitness trainer Monte Sanders, along with local musicians were just some of the people featured during Saturday’s event.
  This was the 5th year for this communi
  
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