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• Man Shot After Nearly Running Over Bouncer Who Denied Entry Into Bar Party

  16-09-2018 23:45
  HALETHORPE, Md. (WJZ) — A 25-year-old man was shot after an altercation with a bouncer outside a Baltimore County bar.
  According to police, the man became angry after he was denied entry into a party at the 15 De Septembre Bar and Lounge at 3911 Hollins Ferry Road in Halethorpe around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
  The man allegedly threatened other party goers, then assaulted the security guards and was escorted from the property.
  Police say the man then got into his vehicle and drove at
  
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• 5 People, Including 16-Year-Old Boy, Shot Overnight In Baltimore

  16-09-2018 23:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Five people were injured in shootings across the city overnight.
  A 28-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot wound around 10:39 p.m. Saturday in the 4500 block of Edmonston Avenue after officers responded to the scene. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
  A little more than an hour later at 11:51 p.m., officers were called to a fire station in the 3900 block of Liberty Heights Avenue after a 21-year-old woman went to the fire station with a gunshot wound.
  
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• General Motors Recalls Some Pickups And SUVs Over Loose Brakes Pedals

  16-09-2018 23:00
  DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling about 41,000 pickup trucks and police sports utility vehicles because of loose brake pedals.
  The recall covers 2015 through 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 special service pickup trucks and some Chevrolet Tahoe sports utility vehicles made for police departments and other government agencies.
  GM says the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen. A driver could be unable to stop the vehicle if t
  
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• SCOTUS Nominee Brent Kavanaugh’s Accuser Says ‘”I Thought He Might Inadvertently Kill Me”

  16-09-2018 22:43
  (CNN) — A woman accusing Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct more than 30 years ago came forward publicly Sunday, detailing her allegations about the Supreme Court nominee in an interview with The Washington Post.
  The paper said Christine Blasey Ford, a professor in California, reached out to the Post in July as Kavanaugh’s name appeared on short lists to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, but she opted not to speak with the Post on the record for weeks. As her private outreach
  
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• US Border Patrol Agent Arrested In 4 Deaths Described As Serial Killer

  16-09-2018 22:37
   (CNN) — A US Border Patrol agent who authorities are calling a serial killer was arrested Saturday in the deaths of four people after a would-be fifth victim narrowly escaped harm and alerted a police officer.
  Juan David Ortiz, 35, confessed to killing four people between September 3 and September 15, according to a criminal complaint filed in Webb County, Texas. Ortiz was charged with four murder charges and one unlawful restraint with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, accord
  
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• Border Patrol Agent Confesses To Killing 4, Described As Serial Killer That Was ‘Hunting For Victims’

  16-09-2018 22:37
   (CNN) — A US Border Patrol agent who authorities are calling a serial killer was arrested Saturday in the deaths of four people after a would-be fifth victim narrowly escaped harm and alerted a police officer.
  Juan David Ortiz, 35, confessed to killing four people between September 3 and September 15, according to a criminal complaint filed in Webb County, Texas. Ortiz was charged with four murder charges and one unlawful restraint with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, accord
  
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• These Are The Staggering Numbers Behind Florence’s Wrath

  16-09-2018 22:34
   (CNN) — This nightmare called Tropical Depression Florence is far from over.
  “Many people who think that the storm has missed them have yet to see its threat,” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said. “This system is unloading epic amounts of rainfall — in some places measured in feet, not inches.”
  Here are the startling numbers behind Florence’s wrath — so far:
  15 deaths
  Ten of those deaths were in North Carolina, and five were in South Carolina
  
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• Hundreds Are Still Trapped From Florence’s Flooding, And ‘The Worst Is Still Yet To Come’

  16-09-2018 22:29
  (CNN) — Florence’s catastrophic encore could bring some of its worst destruction yet on Sunday.
  “We’re going to get hammered,” said Kevin Arata, spokesman for the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina. “The worst is still yet to come.”
  Never mind that Florence weakened to a tropical depression Sunday morning. That just means the wind speeds calmed down slightly. The real dangers are Florence’s relentless rainfall and historic flooding, which keep ge
  
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• ‘Another 300 to 500’ Trapped From Florence’s Flooding, And ‘The Worst Is Still Yet To Come’

  16-09-2018 22:29
  (CNN) — Florence’s catastrophic encore could bring some of its worst destruction yet on Sunday.
  “We’re going to get hammered,” said Kevin Arata, spokesman for the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina. “The worst is still yet to come.”
  Never mind that Florence weakened to a tropical depression Sunday morning. That just means the wind speeds calmed down slightly. The real dangers are Florence’s relentless rainfall and historic flooding, which keep ge
  
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• Anne Arundel County Considering ‘No-Discharge Zones’

  16-09-2018 17:01
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Anne Arundel County is considering a resolution that would prohibit boaters from letting treated waste flow into area waterways.
  The resolution would turn prominent rivers and creeks into “no-discharge zones.”
  Boaters are already prohibited from releasing raw sewage into U.S. waters.
  Most boats equipped with toilets hold their sewage in tanks and pump it out at designated locations on shore. But some vessels have systems that treat and then discharge the w
  
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• Lopez Shines Again As White Sox Beat Orioles 2-0

  16-09-2018 04:16
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Reynaldo Lopez was sharp over seven innings to continue his late-season surge and lift the Chicago White Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 on Saturday night.
  The 24-year-old Lopez (6-9) has a 1.10 ERA over his past five starts. He struck out six and allowed four hits and a walk this time to help Chicago to just its sixth winning streak of at least three games.
  Yolmer Sanchez broke a scoreless tie with an RBI double in the sixth, chasing rookie Yefry Ramirez (1-6) from his
  
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• UMD Grad Sets Up Nonprofit To Boost Fan Base

  16-09-2018 03:29
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) – A 2001 University of Maryland graduate wanted to get more fans in the stands for the team’s football games. So he decided to do something about it.
  Through his newly established nonprofit, Ben Page is bringing 500 young fans to Maryland’s home opener against Temple on Saturday.
  The youngsters are members of the Boys and Girls clubs in Prince George’s and Washington counties, as well as part of a sports organization in Queen Anne’s County.
  Pa
  
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• Joe Biden Attacks Trump’s Use Of Power During LGBTQ Dinner Speech

  16-09-2018 03:10
  (CNN) — When Joe Biden addressed the national dinner for the Human Rights Campaign on Saturday night, he found himself at a familiar juncture.
  Speaking at the same dinner three years ago, he was grappling with a decision to make a late entrance in the 2016 presidential race mere months after the passing of his son Beau.
  The circumstances are different this time around (it’s earlier in the process), but he is still mulling whether a third run for the White House could be the charm as
  
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• Maryland’s National Guard Deploys To Florence For Search, Rescue In Floods

  16-09-2018 02:58
  MARYLAND (WJZ) — Rain is inundating areas of the Carolinas that normally do not flood, quickly trapping those who did not expect it.
  Right now, most are being pulled out by boats, but for some, that isn’t an option.
  “In a matter of seconds, my house was flooded up to the waist, and now it’s up to the chest and we are stuck in the attic. There are four of us,” said Peggy Perry from New Bern, North Carolina.
  “We are there solely to rescue people. We’re loo
  
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• Boxer Mayweather Says He Will Fight Pacquiao Again

  16-09-2018 02:55
  (CNN) — Boxer Floyd Mayweather said Saturday a rematch of his famed 2015 fight with Manny Pacquiao will take place this year.
  Mayweather posted a message on Instagram on Saturday saying, “I’m coming back to fight Manny Pacquiao this year. Another 9 figure pay day on the way.”
  He also posted a picture of himself with Pacquiao at an event in Japan.
  The pair first fought in a much-hyped match three years ago, when the unbeaten Mayweather came out on top. The Philippines&rsqu
  
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• Hurricane Baby Born After Parents Flee North Carolina

  16-09-2018 02:53
  (CNN) — As North Carolinians were preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence earlier this week, Rachel and Levi English were anticipating another arrival. They were expecting a baby girl.
  The couple was evacuated from their home in New Bern, North Carolina, on Tuesday, according to CNN affiliate KYW, the day before English’s due date.
  “It was really scary knowing we were expecting a baby really any minute and potentially unable to get to the hospital or left without electr
  
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• U.S. Border Patrol Agent Arrested In Connections With 4 Killings, Kidnapping

  16-09-2018 02:52
  (CNN) — A US Border Patrol agent was taken into custody in Texas on Saturday morning in connection with the killings of four people and aggravated kidnapping, according to Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar.
  The agent was identified as Juan David Ortiz, 35.
  The bodies of three females and one male were found over the last two weeks, sheriff’s spokesperson Eduardo Chapa told CNN.
  “This case broke open yesterday with an aggravated kidnapping and then a lookout for a suspect, in t
  
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• Heading Into The Emmys, ‘Game Of Thrones’ And ‘This Is Us’ Carry Banner For Popular TV

  16-09-2018 02:51
  (CNN) — If you think of award shows as high school, the big problem is that the popular kids and the smart, cool kids often wind up sitting at different tables.
  Like the Oscars, the Emmys are hoping shows like “Game of Thrones” and “This is Us” can reverse that trend, as well as the at least partially related one of declining ratings.
  The Oscars tried to remedy the art-commerce gap by flirting with introducing a “popular film” category, only to retreat f
  
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• Fantasy Football Week 2: Start Jared Cook, Sit Amari Cooper

  16-09-2018 00:00
  Ryan Mayer
  It’s early. Those two words are key to remember not only for your favorite NFL team, but also for your fantasy team. One week in, maybe your lineup didn’t produce the way that you were expecting after drafting it. But, there’s still plenty of time to right the ship in the coming weeks.
  Or, if you won your opening week matchup, that’s great, but this is no time to sit back on your haunches proud of your accomplishment. Keeping track of matchups and injuries is k
  
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