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• Aretha Franklin Funeral Eulogy Slammed; Pastor Stands Firm

  02-09-2018 23:15
  ATLANTA (AP) — A fiery, old-school pastor who is under fire for saying black America is losing “its soul” at Aretha Franklin’s funeral stands firm by his words with the hopes critics can understand his perspective.
  Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. told The Associated Press in a phone interview Sunday he felt his sermon was appropriate at Franklin’s funeral Friday in Detroit. He felt his timing was right, especially after other speakers spoke on the civil rights movement and
  
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• Private Service For McCain Before Burial At Naval Academy

  02-09-2018 22:57
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — John McCain’s final journey from his Arizona ranch is ending on a grassy hill at the U.S. Naval Academy within view of the Severn River and earshot of midshipmen present and future, and alongside a lifelong friend.
  A private memorial service at the academy’s chapel followed by a procession to the burial site was to mark the farewell Sunday to a man who lived a very public life. Invited along with family and friends were members of McCain’s Class of 1
  
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• McCain Buried At Naval Academy Alongside A Longtime Friend

  02-09-2018 22:57
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Sen. John McCain’s final journey ended Sunday on a grassy hill at the U.S. Naval Academy within view of the Severn River and earshot of midshipmen present and future, and alongside a lifelong friend.
  A horse-drawn caisson carrying the senator’s casket led a procession of mourners from the academy’s chapel to its cemetery following a private service. The senator’s widow, Cindy, and his children were among those who walked behind the caisson. Joi
  
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• Maryland Stuns No. 23 Texas 34-29 For Interim Coach Canada

  02-09-2018 22:55
  LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — It was one of those rare occurrences when the sequel proved even more impressive than the original.
  Maryland emerged from a trying offseason with an emotionally charged 34-29 upset of No. 23 Texas on Saturday, shaking off a lengthy weather delay to provide Matt Canada a satisfying victory in his debut at the Terrapins’ interim coach.
  After blowing a 24-7 lead, Maryland forced three turnovers in the final 6:09 and scored the game’s final 10 points
  
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• Flacco Wins In Towson Debut, 36-10 Over Morgan State

  02-09-2018 22:52
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Tom Flacco had two short touchdown passes in his first start, leading Towson to a 36-10 win over Morgan State on Saturday.
  The Rutgers transfer and younger brother of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco had two 1-yard touchdown passes to give the Tigers their 19th win in the 25-game Battle for Greater Baltimore series and spoil the debut of Ernest Jones in his first game as head coach of the Bears. It was the third straight win for Towson in the rivalry.
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• Code Red Extreme Heat Alert Issued For Labor Day, Tuesday

  02-09-2018 22:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen has issued a code red heat advisory for Labor Day.
  The heat advisory is for Monday and Tuesday as the heat index is expected to be over 100 degrees.
  The Mayor’s Office of Human Services’ Community Action Partnership will open the following cooling centers on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:Northern Community Action Partnership Center, 5225 York Road, (410) 396-6084
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• Authorities On Scene Of Drowning At Gunpowder State Park

  02-09-2018 22:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Crews are on scene of a drowning at the Gunpowder Falls State Park.
  The drowning happened in the Gunpowder River near the CSX railway near Jones Rd., according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company.
  Units from Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company, Middle River, Perry Hall and Back River Neck are assisting.
  The victim reportedly suffered a cardiac incident.
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• 27-Year-Old From Baltimore Drowns At Gunpowder State Park

  02-09-2018 22:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Authorities say a 27-year-old man from Baltimore drowned at the Gunpowder Falls State Park Sunday.
  The drowning happened in the Gunpowder River near the CSX railway near Jones Rd., according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company.
  The victim has been identified as Mohamad Ahmady Elgouhary.
  ID of swimmer in fatal accident @GunpowderSP today:
  Mohamad Ahmady Elgouhary, 27, of Baltimore.
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• Two Divers Injured During Search For Missing Flood Victim

  02-09-2018 20:57
  CRESWELL, MD (WJZ)– Maryland State Police say two Baltimore City search divers have been flown to Maryland Shock Trauma for treatment after being injured during a dive in Harford County.
  Maryland State Police spokesperson, Ron Snyder, says the divers were assisting Maryland State Police in the search for the second missing victim of Friday nights deadly floods when they were forced to immediately surface do to an unknown issue.
  Their conditions are not known at this time.
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• Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash In AACO

  02-09-2018 19:59
  ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland State Police are investigating a crash in which two people died early Sunday morning in Anne Arundel County.
  Investigators say the crash took place around 12:50 a.m. on eastbound U.S Route 50 at Ridgely Avenue and involved a silver Ford Expedition that crashed into a motorcycle.
  Two people were on the motorcycle at the time of the accident and both the male and female victims were declared deceased at the scene.
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• Body Found In Harford Co. Flooding, Search For Second Victim Underway

  02-09-2018 06:40
  HARFORD CO., Md. (WJZ) — A body has been recovered as the search continues following flooding in Harford County.  Maryland State Police say several victims may have been swept away by fast-moving floodwaters Friday night.
  The search for a second victim is underway.
  The body that was recovered has been identified as 67-year-old Daniel Samis of Abingdon, Md.
  They say around 6 p.m. a car got stuck on Route 136 and James Run Road. Police say one person was in the car were trapped in ragin
  
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• Merrifield’s 2-Run Shot Gives Royals 5-4 Win Over O’s

  02-09-2018 04:31
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a back-and-forth 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
  The Orioles went ahead off Jake Newberry (1-0) in the top of the ninth, when Trey Mancini homered to lead off and Tim Beckham added a two-run double, his fourth hit of the night.
  Mychael Givens (0-7) came on to close it out, but he walked Brett Phillips on four pitches to lead off the inning. C
  
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• Firefighter Dies Responding to Queen Anne Accident

  02-09-2018 04:02
  QUEEN ANNE, Md. (WJZ) — Queen Anne-Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Company released a statement that their assistant fire chief has died in the line of duty.
  Assistant Fire Chief Daniel “Danny” Lister was operating on the scene of a motor vehicle collision with multiple entrapped patients on Maryland Route 404 at Old Queen Anne Road and suffered a medical emergency.
  The Queens Anne-Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Company said that after the emergency, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful
  
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• Ocean City ‘Foodie Tours’ Give Glimpse Into ‘Hidden Gems’

  02-09-2018 02:13
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Ocean City will be packed this weekend for Labor Day holiday. For many families, it’s their last vacation before the school year starts.
  Sandy Gillis is sharing her knowledge of Ocean City in a walking tour.
  Foodie tours happen throughout the year, often featuring new locations. Gillis guides her guests through the coastal town to learn about the city’s vibrant history and sample the delicious food.
  “Trying to introduce guests to new places they ha
  
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• Apple Expected To Announce New iPhone, Gadgets September 12

  02-09-2018 01:15
  (CNN Money) — How will Apple follow up its biggest iPhone announcement since the original? Probably with the same device in more colors, but we’ll find out for sure on September 12, according to an invite reporters received Thursday morning.
  Most Apple watchers expect the company to unveil a number of new iPhone models and a release date for its next iOS operating system during the event, held at the company’s slick Apple Park headquarters. It could expand the iPhone X design a
  
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• Cyclist With Prosthetic Leg Aims To Set Cross-Country Ride Record

  02-09-2018 01:12
  SHREVEPORT, La. (KTBS) — A freak accident turned Niki Rellon’s world upside down but it didn’t stop the athlete and paramedic from pursuing her passions.
  Rellon passed through Shreveport-Bossier City last week on a journey to become the first woman with a prosthetic leg to bike coast to coast without any support. She started in San Francisco, California, and will end the ride in Key West, Florida.
  “Life is a journey and bicycling is a journey,” Rellon said.
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• What To Know About Passing A Stopped School Bus In Maryland

  02-09-2018 00:58
  BALTIMORE — Students across Maryland will return to school after the Labor Day holiday weekend, most on Tuesday, Sept. 4. That means drivers need to remember to follow a few rules of the road that might not be the first thing that comes to mind after having the summer off, along with students in the state. And forgetting those rules — and being caught doing so — could carry stiff penalties for drivers or, even worse, cause a serious accident.
  According to the National Highway T
  
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• Widow Of Slain Reporter Spreads His Ashes At National Park

  02-09-2018 00:54
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The widow of a slain Maryland newspaper reporter has spread his ashes at Nationals Park.
  The Baltimore Sun reported that Andrea Chamblee placed the ashes of John McNamara in a planter of begonias at the park on Saturday. The planter is located where the stands meet the left-field wall.
  The 56-year-old McNamara covered news and sports at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. He was one of five staff members killed when a gunman entered the newsroom in late June.
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• BPD Investigating Shooting In Southwest Baltimore

  02-09-2018 00:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A shooting was reported Saturday evening in Southwest Baltimore.
  Officers responded to the 4500 block of Edmondson Avenue at around 5:11 p.m. Saturday evening for the report of a shooting.
  When they arrived, they found a 17-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to the hand and leg.
  The man was taken to an area hospital where he is in stable condition.
  The victim was uncooperative with investigators, so no suspect information is known at this time.
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• California Close To Enacting Nation’s Strongest Net Neutrality Law

  02-09-2018 00:39
  (CNN Money) — California is taking net neutrality regulations into its own hands.
  State lawmakers voted to pass a bill restoring net neutrality protections Friday. If signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, it would ensure all California broadband customers have equal access to content on the internet.
  The law would be the strictest for internet providers in the United States and put California at odds with the federal government.The Republican-led Federal Communications Commission voted
  
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• Maryland Terrapins Honor Jordan McNair At Season Opener

  02-09-2018 00:20
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland Terrapins squared off with the Texas Longhorns in their season opener and first game since the death of Jordan McNair.
  The game started with a moment of silence for McNair, and Maryland players wore a #79 sticker on their helmet.On the Terps first offensive play, they took the field with only 10 players, leaving an open spot on the offensive line in honor of McNair.
  After a lengthy weather delay, the Terps went on to stun the Longhorns, coming out on
  
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