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• BPD Investigating South Baltimore Shooting

  17-09-2018 23:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officers responded to a reported shooting in South Baltimore on Monday.
  At 4:33 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of S. Payson Street for a report of a shooting.
  When they arrived, they found a 34-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his body.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  This story will be updated as new information is available. 
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• Fishermen Worry Heavy Rains Could Affect Conowingo Dam Yet Again

  17-09-2018 23:49
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Last month, Annapolis found itself choked with debris, following record rains in July.
  A vast plume of trees, trash and sediment could be seen from space, as the Susquehanna River poured through the Conowingo Dam into the bay.
  Rob Newberry with the Delmarva Fisheries Association, is worried it could happen again.
  “The concern now is with the remains of Hurricane Florence going up the western shore and going up into Pennsylvania, there’s going to be
  
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• Federal Lawsuit Alleges UMBC, County Leaders Mishandled Sexual Assault Cases

  17-09-2018 23:44
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Two college students are claiming they reported rapes, only to have the cases covered up by University and county leaders in Baltimore County.
  From the center of campus Monday, University of Maryland Baltimore County students shouted a message intended to reach the school’s top offices, on the heels of a federal lawsuit.
  The lawsuit, obtained by WJZ, alleges that University leaders and Baltimore County officials protected students who had been accused of
  
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• Michael Phelps Encourages Discussions Of Water Conservation, Mental Health

  17-09-2018 23:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s Michael Phelps was on ‘CBS This Morning’ talking about what people can do in the critical fight to save water.
  There are those who still speculate Phelps will come back and swim in Tokyo in 2020, but as for now, he insists he’s retired from the sport.
  “Water has been a huge part of my life from the beginning, whether I’m in the pool or out of the pool,” Phelps said.
  But it’s in the pool water has clearly shaped P
  
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• The Heat Is On In The Race For Baltimore County Executive

  17-09-2018 23:18
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County voters will choose a new county executive this November.
  The race between Al Redmer Jr. (R) and Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D), has pitted the ideals of both candidates against each other in what the two consider their visions for a county that both men believe surpasses politics.
  Olszewski and Redmer are vying to lead in what is the third most populated jurisdiction in the state.
  Both came out of tough primaries, with Olszewski eking out a 17-vote victory
  
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• Ravens Not Counting On Having LB Mosley vs Broncos on Sunday

  17-09-2018 23:16
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Coming off a long weekend following their first loss of the season, the Baltimore Ravens have implemented a contingency plan for moving forward without three-time Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley.
  Mosley bruised his left knee Thursday night in a 34-23 defeat at Cincinnati. Although the fifth-year standout receives a few extra days to recover, it’s unlikely he will ready for Sunday’s game against unbeaten Denver.
  “It isn’t a structural issue. That&rsq
  
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• 3-Alarm Apartment Fire Reported In Lanham

  17-09-2018 22:56
  LANHAM, Md. (WJZ) — An apartment fire has been reported in Prince George’s County Monday afternoon.
  The fire broke out, according to PGFD, in the 5300 block of 85th Avenue in Lanham.The apartment building is a three-story front and 4 floors in the rear.
  PGFD showed the extent of the damage while they worked to put out the fire.Mark Brady, chief spokesperson for Fire/EMS in Prince George’s County said a little before 5 p.m. that the fire had extended through the roof of all four
  
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• BPD Investigating Shooting In NW Baltimore

  17-09-2018 22:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officers were called to the 4300 block of Kathland Avenue for a report of a shooting Monday at 3 p.m.
  When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his arm. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Detectives from the Citywide Shooting Unit are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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• AACO Considering Resolution To Prohibit Waste In Water

  17-09-2018 22:22
  ANNE ARUNDEL CO., Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County is considering a resolution to prohibit boaters from turning area waterways into bathrooms.
  The resolution would turn prominent rivers and creeks into “no-discharge zones”. The designation would ban boaters from letting treated waste flow into those waterways.
  Supporters of the proposal said the concern is on-board treatment devices remove all the bacteria from waste, but not nitrogen and phosphorous, both of which can cause lar
  
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• NFL Team Grades – Week 2: Is Patrick Mahomes This Good?

  17-09-2018 22:14
  By Steve Silverman
  AFC East
  Miami Dolphins, B+, (Beat Jets, 20-12) – 
  Adam Gase had the Dolphins well-prepared to play on the road. They dictated the pace and had the Jets on their heels throughout the first half.
  New England Patriots, C-, (Lost to Jaguars, 31-20) –
  The Pats were outplayed in the Florida heat, and the Jags were the better team – in Week 2. If these teams meet in the playoffs, Pats need to make sure they play in Foxboro.
  New York Jets, D+,&nb
  
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• Report: Postal Worker Stole More Than 6,000 Money-Filled Greeting Cards

  17-09-2018 21:54
  WAUWATOSA, Wisc. (CBS Local) — A postal worker has admitted to stealing thousands of greeting cards filled with cash or checks after authorities caught her red-handed.
  Residents in the Wisconsin city just outside Milwaukee complained to their local post office after they weren’t receiving expected graduation, birthday and wedding cards in the mail. The FBI stepped in to help figure out why.
  Ebony Lavonne Smith, 20, was caught after law enforcement placed a transmitter in a test
  
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• Baltimore Named 63rd Most Fun City in America

  17-09-2018 21:33
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — What makes a city “fun”? Some people like going to amusement parks, bar crawls, or playing sports. While others prefer fine-dining, playing games, or going to the movies.
  Personal finance website, Wallethub, defines a fun city as “one that packs a little bit of everything for everyone.”
  The website has compared and ranked nearly 200 U.S. cities by metrics such as “fitness centers per capita” or “movie costs to average open ho
  
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• What Is This? Jellyfish Or Portuguese Man o’ War Seen In OCMD

  17-09-2018 21:27
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — A debate is brewing on an Ocean City Facebook group where people are trying to identify the jellyfish-like creature spotted on the beach.
  Beachgoer Logan Gruber posted a video of the sea creature.
  “Took a walk on the beach tonight and found a blue jellyfish washed up on 6th street,” Gruber wrote.
  Jellyfish or Portuguese man o’ war? Credit: Logan gruber
  Some are saying it’s a blue jellyfish while others say it could be the more painful and pos
  
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• Ed Sheeran Visits Patients At Boston Children’s Hospital

  17-09-2018 21:25
  BOSTON, Mass. (CBS) — Singer Ed Sheeran spent some time at Boston Children’s Hospital this weekend after performing two shows at Gillette Stadium. The hospital shared photos of the award-winning singer/songwriter bonding with the kids on Facebook.
  Sheeran “answered questions from patients, posed for selfies, and sang his hit song ‘Perfect,'” the hospital wrote.
  Ed Sheeran visits Boston Children’s Hospital (Photo Courtesy: Boston Children’s Hospital)
  
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• Hugh Jackman, Jason Reitman And More Named As Featured Guests For ‘An Evening With CBS Sunday Morning Live’

  17-09-2018 20:50
  Actor Hugh Jackman and director Jason Reitman (of the new theatrical film “The Front Runner”); Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto and Grant Shaud (of the ground-breaking series Murphy Brown, which is returning to CBS), and David Yazbek (the Tony-winning composer of “The Band’s Visit”), have been named featured guests for An Evening With CBS Sunday Morning Live, an immersive event to be held at The Town Hall in New York City on Oct. 1 at 8:00 PM.
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• Too Many Children Injured By Baby Walkers, Study Finds

  17-09-2018 20:26
  (CBSNEWS.COM) – While some parents may think infant walkers are a way to give young children more independence, pediatricians are once again warning the public that they are a safety hazard.
  A new study, published online Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found that more than 230,000 children age 15 months or younger were treated in hospital emergency departments in the United States for infant walker-related injuries from 1990 through 2014.
  “Baby walkers give quick mobility — u
  
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• Maryland Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man During Struggle

  17-09-2018 20:15
  TEMPLE HILLS, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland say a police officer fatally shot a man who fired a gun during a struggle with officers.
  Prince George’s County police tweeted that a 911 caller reported a man stealing from his car Monday in Temple Hills. When an officer tried to talk to the man, he ran and officers found him hiding in an apartment building’s laundry room. During an ensuing struggle, police say an officer used a Taser, but it didn’t affect him.
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• Jealous Backs Prescription Drug Affordability Measures

  17-09-2018 19:58
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Democrat Ben Jealous is supporting proposals aimed at making prescription drugs more affordable in Maryland.
  Jealous, who is running for governor, announced his support for the measures Monday at a news conference.
  He is backing legislation to create a state board to focus on ensuring transparency and accountability in prescription drug pricing. He says companies would be required to provide advance notice before increasing prices and explain why.
  Jealous also wants to cre
  
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• Military Death Benefits Will No Longer Be Stopped By Government Shutdowns

  17-09-2018 19:46
  Washington, D.C. (CBS Local)- Military death gratuities are no longer going to be stopped in the case of a government shutdown thanks to a new provision that will be part of the defense appropriations deal set to be announced this week.
  According to the Military Times, the bill includes an exemption for families of troops killed on duty in order to allow them to receive the death benefits payouts even if other military benefits are placed on hold due to a shutdown.
  The issue of military death gr
  
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• Study Finds Cash Transfer More Beneficial Than Traditional Development Aid

  17-09-2018 19:41
  (CBS Local)– A new study found that traditional aid programs and large sums of money don’t significantly improve the health and financial standing of a country.
  However, the study concluded that large cash transfers could help bleak financial and health standings of people.
  The study, funded by Google and the US Agency for International Development, focused on a traditional malnutrition program called Gikuiro, which was funded by USAID and implemented by Catholic Relief Ser
  
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• Household Disinfectants Could Be Making Kids Overweight, Study Says

  17-09-2018 19:40
  (CNN) — Multi-surface cleaners and other commonly used household disinfectants could be making children overweight by altering the bacteria found in their guts, a new study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests.
  Infants living in households where antimicrobial disinfectants are used at least weekly were twice as likely to have higher levels of the bacteria Lachnospiraceae at ages 3 to 4 months than children whose homes did not frequently use disinfectants, t
  
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• Maryland Plans To Appeal EPA Denial Of Emissions Petition

  17-09-2018 19:02
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s attorney general says the state will appeal the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to deny the state’s efforts to reduce emissions from 36 power plants in five upwind states.
  Brian Frosh said Monday he plans to appeal the EPA decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
  The EPA signed a final agency decision denying Maryland’s petition for relief under the Clean Air Act late Friday.
  The Mar
  
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• Trial Starts For Alleged Members Of Violent Baltimore Gang

  17-09-2018 19:01
  BALTIMORE (AP) —A federal racketeering trial is getting under way for alleged members of a violent Baltimore gang who prosecutors assert are behind 10 unsolved killings going back to 2010.One of the defendants is Montana Barronette, once described by the city’s police force as Baltimore’s “number one trigger puller.”Prosecutors allege that Barronette and nine other men were members of a street gang called “Trained to Go” operating out of West Baltimore&r
  
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• Coca-Cola Could Make A Move Into CBD-Infused Drinks

  17-09-2018 17:49
  (CNN Money/CBS Local) — Coca-Cola is considering a move into the growing market for cannabis-infused drinks.
  Coke said in a statement Monday that it is “closely watching” the growth of CBD, a non-psychoactive component in marijuana, as an ingredient in what it called functional wellness beverages.
  “The space is evolving quickly,” Coke said. “No decisions have been made at this time.”
  CBD, which does not produce a high for the user, has been used for medi
  
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• Brett Kavanaugh Is Willing To Answer Questions On Allegations, Has Hired An Attorney

  17-09-2018 17:44
  (CNN) — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh said Monday that he would be willing to speak with lawmakers to refute an allegation of physical and sexual assault by a woman who has come forward publicly with the accusation.
  “This is a completely false allegation,” Kavanaugh said in a statement. “I have never done anything like what the accuser describes — to her or to anyone. Because this never happened, I had no idea who was making this accusation until she identif
  
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• Michael Phelps On Managing Depression: ‘It’s OK To Not Be OK’

  17-09-2018 17:39
  BALTIMORE (CBS) –– Swimmer Michael Phelps is the most-decorated Olympian in history.
  Phelps, from Baltimore, has gone to five Olympic Games and won consecutively.
  Phelps joined CBS This Morning to discuss his water conservation initiatives, fatherhood and how he learned to manage depression.
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• Pope Defrocks Chilean Priest Amid Sex Abuse Scandal

  17-09-2018 17:29
  (CNN) — Pope Francis has expelled the Reverend Cristian Precht Bañados of Chile, according to a statement from the Archdiocese of Santiago.
  This is the first formal resignation the Pope has decreed since every bishop in Chile offered to step down in May over the country’s sex abuse scandal. The Chilean bishops’ offer was thought to be unprecedented in the modern history of the Catholic Church.
  Precht had been suspended in 2012 from practicing within the ministry for five
  
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• Almost 1 In 11 Students Has Vaped Cannabis, Report Says

  17-09-2018 17:23
  (CNN) — Nearly 1 in 11 middle and high school students in the US has used cannabis in an e-cigarette, according to a new report.
  That breaks down to 12.4% of high schoolers and 4.5% of middle schoolers — 8.9% combined — who have ever vaped marijuana, which is on par with or higher than what previous studies have found. The data come from the 2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey, which includes more than 20,000 students nationwide.
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• Driving Practice Ends With Car In Community Pool

  17-09-2018 17:12
  MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md. (WJZ) — A driving lesson took an unexpected turn in Montgomery County over the weekend.
  A 60-year-old woman was practicing her parking at the North Creek Community Center Saturday afternoon when she lost control of her car.
  The woman wound up jumping the curb and running through a fence before ending up in the middle of a pool, authorities say.
  Both the woman and her passenger escaped the sinking sedan before emergency services arrived, and suffered no injuries.
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• Body Of 1-Year-Old Swept Away By Florence Floodwaters In North Carolina Found

  17-09-2018 16:50
  WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Authorities recover body of 1-year-old boy swept away by floodwaters in North Carolina; child slipped from mom’s grip.
  8:55 a.m.: Authorities are searching for a 1-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwaters in North Carolina after the boy’s mother lost her grip on him.
  Union County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Tony Underwood said a woman and her child were on their way to visit relatives when she drove past some barricades on highway 218 in
  
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• 5 Networking Tips to Achieve the Career You’ve Always Wanted

  17-09-2018 16:44
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  Jaclyn Johnson is the CEO of Create & Cultivate, the fastest growing online platform and offline conference for millennial women seeking to build the career of their dreams. Jaclyn has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Marketing and Advertising, a “Self-Made Woman” by the Los Angeles Times and “A Woman of Note” by The Wall Street Journal, among other accolades.
  This original essay by Jaclyn John
  
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• Twitter Goes After Wrong Zane Gonzalez After Browns Lose To Saints

  17-09-2018 16:40
  Ryan Mayer
  Cleveland Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez had a rough day at the office on Sunday afternoon, missing a pair of field goals, including a potential game-tying one with 18 seconds left. He also pushed two extra point attempts wide of the mark as the Browns lost to the Saints 21-18.
  Simple math will tell you that if he had made just one of those field goals and an extra point, the Browns may have captured their first win in close to two years. Instead, they continued their winless streak.
  As
  
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• 16-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Bike Crash

  17-09-2018 16:11
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A 16-year-old has sustained serious injuries in a bicycle crash early Monday morning in Catonsville.
  The crash caused part of Frederick Road to be closed off between Cedarwood Road and Nunnery Lane.
  Police have advised the use of Edmondson Ridge Rd as an alternative route.
  A juv ped (16 y.o. on bike) crash has Frederick Rd closed between Cedarwood Rd & Nunnery Ln. Use Edmondson Ridge Rd as alt route. Juv has serious injuries but expected to survive. ^jzp
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• Report: Tom Arnold, Mark Burnett Get Into Scuffle At Pre-Emmys Party

  17-09-2018 16:02
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The LAPD says it is not investigating any violence involving actor Tom Arnold and producer Mark Burnett despite accusations they scuffled at a pre-Emmys party.
  Arnold claimed on Twitter that Burnett tried to choke him, then ran away at the charity event.
  (credit: Twitter)
  Burnett’s wife, Roma Downey, countered that claim with a tweet of her hand and said it got bruised when the actor ambushed her and her husband.
  Got this bruise tonight when Tom Arnold trie
  
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• Maryland Officials Hold Hearing On Health Insurance Rates

  17-09-2018 15:59
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland officials are holding a hearing on proposed premium rates for next year’s health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act that are sold directly to individuals.
  Maryland Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer is holding the hearing Monday in Baltimore.
  Maryland’s two providers on the insurance exchange for individual plans in Maryland have proposed significant rate reductions. That’s after lawmakers and Gov. Larry Hogan approved a reinsurance plan
  
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• Ex-Virginia Tech Student Heads To Trial In Girl’s Death

  17-09-2018 15:53
  CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) — A former Virginia Tech student is headed to trial on an accessory charge in the 2016 killing of a 13-year-old girl.
  Natalie Keepers is charged with being an accessory before the fact to first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Nicole Lovell, a Blacksburg middle school student who had a relationship with Keepers’ friend, David Eisenhauer.
  Jury selection began Monday in Montgomery County Circuit Court.
  Keepers and Eisenhauer were both freshmen engineering
  
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• Marylanders Head To Carolinas To Help Florence Victims

  17-09-2018 15:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As the death toll rises from Florence, Marylanders are helping in the Carolinas.
  Keonta Houchens and Lystra Ali loaded up a flatbed trailer and headed south on Sunday.
  The Baltimore small business owners are bringing toilet paper, water, baby wipes and snacks.
  How To Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Florence
  “We’re trying to help the people in the Carolinas who are suffering from the storm,” Houchens told WJZ.
  He prepared the trailer for the journey on E
  
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• 7-Eleven Robbery Triggers Chase From Delaware To Maryland

  17-09-2018 15:00
  NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — Authorities say the robbery of a 7-Eleven in Delaware triggered a chase that ended in Maryland.
  Citing a Delaware State Police release, The News Journal reports that a multi-agency effort Saturday tracked and followed the suspect’s car, which was familiar to police. Authorities had active warrants on the suspect.
  The chase began in New Castle, and ended in Chesapeake, Maryland, when the suspect’s car ran into a trooper’s vehicle. Authorities say t
  
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• This Week In Golf: Tour Championship Preview And The Year In Review

  17-09-2018 14:56
  By Sam McPherson
  The 2017-18 PGA Tour season comes to a close this week with the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The best golfers in the world will play the final 72 holes of the year to determine an overall champion. Three FedExCup playoff tournaments have whittled down the field to just 30 players, and by the end of the day Sunday, the PGA Tour will crown one of them as the winner.
  Before looking at the Tour Championship, however, let’s review the last 12 months, and
  
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• Weather Blog: Dealing With Florence

  17-09-2018 14:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Today we will be dealing with Florence. A weakening Low that will still bring pretty good rains, (estimated totals of 2 to 5″ to our West, 1+” here locally, and about the same but more spotty on the DelMarVa). I’ve covered this days weather on another video here at wjz.com so let’s move along and talk about Joyce.
  She is out in the middle of the ocean and doing nothing,… but here is my point.  We were so focused on Florence that Gordon,
  
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• Hundreds Participate In 10th Annual Fort McHenry Tunnel Run

  17-09-2018 14:29
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) —  Runners and walkers of all ages joined together this past Sunday for the Fort McHenry Tunnel Run: A unique race that raises awareness and support for nearly 8,000 Special Olympics Maryland athletes, and gives runners the chance to see an iconic tunnel, from outside of their cars.
  An annual tradition that closes off part of I-95, the Fort McHenry Tunnel Run is the only underwater race in Baltimore. The Maryland Transportation Authority has hosted the iconic race
  
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• Spooked Camel Bucks While Being Ridden At Circus, Injuring 7

  17-09-2018 14:18
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seven people, most of them children, are recovering after a camel started bucking during a Pittsburgh circus.
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that two children and an adult were riding the camel during an intermission Sunday at the Shrine Circus at PPG Paints Arena when it got spooked. The newspaper says one child’s arm was broken. That appeared to be the most serious injury.
  The child was taken to a hospital along with five other children and one adul
  
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• Lawyer: Kavanaugh Accuser Willing To Testify Publicly

  17-09-2018 13:51
  (CNN) — Debra Katz, the lawyer for a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, said Monday that her client would be willing to testify in public to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  “The answer is yes,” Katz, who represents Christine Blasey Ford, said on CNN’s “New Day.”
  Christine Blasey Ford is the author of a private letter sent to California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein alleging that during a party in their high school yea
  
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• 78-Year-Old Man Dies After Car Crashes Into Tractor Trailer

  17-09-2018 13:34
  MIDDLETOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal car crash in Middletown, Md.
  Investigators say a 2016 Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound on I-70 east of Hollow Road. A 2018 Freightliner tractor trailer was stopped on the right shoulder in the same area due to a flat tire. According to police, the Fusion left the roadway and struck the back of the tractor trailer.
  The driver of the Fusion was Richard Allen Manlove, 78. He was pronounced dead at the sc
  
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• 5 Shot, Including 2 Children, In Suspected Murder-Suicide

  17-09-2018 11:17
  COLESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Montgomery County Police are investigating after five people were found shot at a home in the 100 block of Amberleigh Drive.
  Police say they responded to the home at approximately 12:06 Monday morning after receiving a report that multiple people had been shot.
  They found five people who they believe are family members. A 57-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman died due to their gunshot wounds. A 22-year-old woman and two children were taken to t
  
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• 5 Shot, Including 2 Children, In Domestic-Related Murder-Suicide

  17-09-2018 11:17
  COLESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Montgomery County Police are investigating after five people were found shot at a home in the 100 block of Amberleigh Drive.
  Police say they responded to the home at approximately 12:06 Monday morning after receiving a report that multiple people had been shot.
  They found five people who they believe are family members. A 57-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman died due to their gunshot wounds. A 22-year-old woman and two children were taken to t
  
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• ICE Officer Arrested On Multiple Sodomy Charges, Oregon State Police Say

  17-09-2018 05:04
  (CNN) — A deportation officer with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was arrested on multiple counts of sodomy last week, according to an Oregon State Police news release.
  Blake V. Northway, 55, was arrested Thursday after a joint investigation between state police and ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility. He was charged with 10 counts of sodomy and one count of incest, according to online records with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Northway is being hel
  
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• Man Who Died Fleeing Police, Seen ‘Dragging’ 12-Year-Old Boy He Allegedly Kidnapped

  17-09-2018 04:53
  GREENSBORO, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating a death of a 19-year-old man after he fled from police after officers attempted to arrest him for allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old boy.
  Officers were called to Sunset Avenue in the area of the Choptank River Bridge around 7 p.m. Saturday for a report of a man dragging a young boy down the street.
  When officers arrived, they saw the suspect, identified as Antone Black of Greensboro, forcibly holding the boy.
  Black was ordered
  
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• Help Rescue Or Foster Animals Displaced By Florence

  17-09-2018 04:17
  MOUNT AIRY, Md. (WJZ) — As water rescues continue for people trapped in flooded neighborhoods in the Carolinas after Florence’s fury, several animals that were rescued ahead of the storm need homes.
  The Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue, based in Mount Airy, posted on their Facebook page Sunday about some of the 9-week-old puppies they rescued from the path of the storm.
  “Our first intake of dogs will include 8 nine week old puppies, along with several others,” they pos
  
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• ‘Presidential Alert’: FEMA To Test Emergency Alert System This Week

  17-09-2018 03:05
  (CNN) — You’ll soon be getting a message on your phone from the President of the United States — whether you are a supporter or not.
  It’s not a political message, but an emergency test message sent from President Donald Trump as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s system to warn the public in cases of national emergencies.
  A majority of cell phone users will receive an alert on Thursday, September 20, with the header “Presidential Alert” an
  
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