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• Company Pulls Sexy ‘Red Maiden’ Costume After Getting Slammed By ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Fans

  22-09-2018 23:53
  DENVER (CBSLocal) — An online clothing company has pulled a Halloween costume from its website after being criticized on social media. Yandy.com sold the costume that it described as the “Yandy Brave Red Maiden Costume.”
  It’s a much more revealing version of the outfit worn by women subjugated by the authoritarian government in the dystopian Hulu series “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
  The description of the costume read: “An upsetting dystopi
  
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• Deck Collapses In Howard County, Injures 8

  22-09-2018 23:33
  HOWARD Co, Md. (WJZ) — Units from Howard County Fire and EMS are on the location of what they are calling a mass casualty incident, though at this time there are no life-threatening injuries, according to fire and emergency crews.
  Shortly after 4:30 p.m., a deck collapsed at the 4900 block Bernie Branch Road in Ellicott City.
  Callers reported about 20 people were on a 20′ x 40′ deck when it collapsed twelve feet onto the ground.
  “This is a fluid situation, crews are worki
  
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• Deck Collapses In Howard County

  22-09-2018 23:33
  HOWARD Co, Md. (WJZ) — Units from Howard County Fire and EMS are on the location of what they are calling a mass casualty incident, though at this time there are no life-threatening injuries, according to fire and emergency crews.
  A deck has collapsed at the 4900 block Bernie Branch Road in Ellicott City.
  Multiple patients have been taken to local hospitals.
  “This is a fluid situation, crews are working to package and transport ten patients,” Howard County Fire and EMS tweeted
  
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• Rite-Aid Shooting Victim’s Wife Writes: ‘Sunday Was A Special Person’

  22-09-2018 23:05
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — The wife of Sunday Aguda, one of the shooting victims in the Rite-Aid warehouse shooting this past week, wrote a note to the world about her husband.
  “This is a note from Aleina, the wife of Sunday Aguda who was the first victim of the Rite-Aid warehouse shooting. I want the world to know Sunday was a special person. He was a great husband and father who will be greatly missed. When we lost him, he was doing what he always did, working hard to take care of his f
  
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• 21-Year-Old Victim Started Working At Rite-Aid Warehouse Two Days Before The Shooting

  22-09-2018 22:36
  ABERDEEN, Md. (AP) — A 21-year-old woman who was killed when a shooter opened fire at a Maryland warehouse had just started working there two days before the shooting.
  The Baltimore Sun reports that Hayleen Reyes had moved to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic five months ago. She had just started a new job at the Rite Aid distribution center in Harford County.
  Police said Snochia Moseley, a temporary worker at the facility, fatally shot three people and injured three others before
  
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• MISSING| 28-year-old Baltimore man - Fox Baltimore

  22-09-2018 22:30 via foxbaltimore.com
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  BALTIMORE -- WBFF -- Baltimore Police say that they are asking for the public's help with finding a missing 28-year-old man. According to authorities, Charles Covington, was last seen in the 6500 block of Armstrong at 12:15 p.m. He was wearing a navy ...and more »
  
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• Kavanaugh’s Accuser Accepts Request To Speak To Judiciary Committee Next Week, Lawyers Say

  22-09-2018 22:29
  (CNN) — Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a past sexual assault, accepted the request to speak to the panel next week about the alleged incident, her lawyers told Senate Judiciary Committee staff on Saturday.
  “Dr. Ford accepts the Committee’s request to provide her first-hand knowledge of Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual misconduct next week,” Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, attorneys representing Ford, wrote in a message t
  
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• MISSING: 28-Year-Old Man Last Seen Saturday

  22-09-2018 22:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are looking for 28-year-old Charles Covington.
  Covington was last seen in the 6500 block of Armstrong at around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.
  He was wearing a navy t-shirt and black pants. He is 5’8″ and weighs about 135 lbs.
  Covington’s family is concerned of his well-being.
  If you have seen Charles Covington please notify detectives at 443-984-7385 or dial 911.
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• Delaware Police Say Rape Suspect Found Living In Car On Maryland Farm

  22-09-2018 22:18
  DOVER, Del. (AP) — Police in Delaware say a rape suspect has been found living out of his car on a farm in Maryland.
  Dover police said Saturday that federal marshals and the First State Fugitive Task Force arrested Isaac Pierce on Thursday on a farm in Princess Anne County in Maryland. Police had been looking for him since Sept. 16.
  Police allege that Pierce was with the victim when they stopped near basketball courts at Delaware Technical and Community College. They say he physically assa
  
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• Hawaii Authorities Find Body Of Missing Maryland Newlywed

  22-09-2018 22:14
  WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities say they found the body of a Maryland hiker who went missing while he was celebrating his honeymoon on Molokai island.
  Maui County officials say 27-year-old Stephen Kramar’s body was found Friday in an area called Pia Gulch, about a half-mile (805 meters) northeast of the Wavecrest Resort.
  The body was positively identified by Kramar’s family members.
  An autopsy will be conducted to determine his exact cause of death.
  Kramar and his wife, Jef
  
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• Ravens legend Ray Lewis honored with Hall of Fame parade in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  22-09-2018 20:01 via baltimoresun.com
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  Ravens legend Ray Lewis honored with Hall of Fame parade in Baltimore
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  The speeches were over, City Hall was starting to clear out, and Mayor Catherine Pugh had cued the music from the Ravens' marching band when the early-Saturday party in downtown Baltimore — Ray Lewis' party — played one of the hits. “Let me get my ...
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• Man killed, another injured in separate Baltimore shootings Saturday, police say - Baltimore Sun

  22-09-2018 19:28 via baltimoresun.com
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  Man killed, another injured in separate Baltimore shootings Saturday, police say
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  A man was killed and another was injured in separate shootings Saturday, Baltimore Police said. Police stated that officers responded to the 100 block of N. Monastery Ave. in the Allendale neighborhood around 1 a.m. Saturday for a report of a shooting.and more »
  
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• 3 Food Events Worth Seeking Out In Baltimore This Weekend

  22-09-2018 18:04
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Hungry for something new?
  If you love to eat and drink, the weekend ahead offers a great chance to explore the world of Baltimore food and beverage. From a food truck-style Oktoberfest to a networking garden party, here’s what to do on the local scene.
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  TrucktoberFest GatheringFirst up,
  
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• Dunbar-Mervo Game To Be Rescheduled After Several Fights Broke Out

  22-09-2018 17:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Public Schools have announced there will be a rescheduled game between the Dunbar Poets and Mervo Mustangs.
  The game which was scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday night began as planned but was interrupted after several fights broke out at the game. A representative for the Baltimore City Police department said the incidents began around 9 p.m in the area of the 3500 block of Hillen Road.Mervo and Dunbar football fans: We’re working to reschedule last night&r
  
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• College Park Crash Near MD 200 Leaves Woman With Life-Threatening Injuries

  22-09-2018 15:55
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ)  — Maryland State Police are investigating a two vehicle crash in Beltsville that left one woman severely injured.
  Around 3:21 a.m. Troopers of the College Park Barrack responded to I-95 north of MD 200 for a reported two vehicle crash.
  Investigators say a white GMC Yukon operated by Curtis Floyd, 45, struck a red Honda Civic driven by Rebecca Nicole Kampi, 25,  in the rear while both vehicles were in motion. The hit caused the Honda to run off the roadway
  
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• Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy

  22-09-2018 15:08
  Meteorologist Tim Williams has your forecast for Saturday September 22, 2018.  Some showers are expected later this evening continuing through the night. Off and on showers expected for Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Man barricades self inside apt after East Baltimore shooting, another killed in Southwest - Fox Baltimore

  22-09-2018 14:13 via foxbaltimore.com
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  Man barricades self inside apt after East Baltimore shooting, another killed in Southwest
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  BALTIMORE, Md (WBFF) — One man is dead, another is wounded after two separate overnight shootings in Baltimore City. The first shooting happened just after midnight in East Baltimore. Police were called to East 20th Street near Barclay Street. On ...
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• Former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis Honored With Hall Of Fame Parade

  22-09-2018 14:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis was honored with a parade in Baltimore Saturday morning.
  Hundreds of fans gathered along the route to watch Lewis make his way to City Hall where his Hall of Fame bust was there for all to see.
  Lewis waved to fans along the route, beaming and shaking their hands. He even gave one woman a kiss.Mayor Catherine Pugh proclaimed September 22 as Ray Lewis Day in Baltimore City.
  Lewis spoke to the crowd and promised to alwa
  
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• Baltimore Holds Hall Of Fame Parade For Ray Lewis

  22-09-2018 14:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The parade for Ravens Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis starts Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
  The parade comes the day before the Ravens take on the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23.
  The event is free and open to the public. The parade will start at 10 a.m. at Key Hwy. and Light St.
  The festivities will continue to Baltimore City Hall/War Memorial Plaza, where Mayor Pugh and Ray Lewis will speak before a fan fest begin
  
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• Suspect Arrested after Shooting a Man in East Baltimore

  22-09-2018 13:39
  BALTIMORE, MD –  Baltimore City Police are investigating a shooting in East Baltimore that caused a barricade situation and left one man injured.
  Police were called to the 400 block of East 20th Street for a reported shooting around 12:02 a.m. Saturday where they located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the shoulder and foot.
  Investigators believe the man was visiting a friend at the location when he was shot by a male suspect. The suspect then proceeded to barricade himself
  
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• At Baltimore Cemetery, tombstones recall an important World War I battle that took a local toll - Baltimore Sun

  22-09-2018 11:01 via baltimoresun.com
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  At Baltimore Cemetery, tombstones recall an important World War I battle that took a local toll
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  A limestone statue of a World War I warrior stands on high ground at Baltimore Cemetery. It's a memorial to Otto C. Phillips, a private who was killed in action 100 years ago during a little recalled battle.
  
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• Underwater Walls Could Stop Glaciers From Melting, Scientists Say

  22-09-2018 07:59
  (CNN) — Building walls on the seafloor could prevent glaciers from melting and sea levels rising due to global warming, scientists say.
  Barriers of sand and rock positioned at the base of glaciers would stop ice sheets sliding and collapsing, and prevent warm water from eroding the ice from beneath, according to research published this week in the Cryosphere journal, from the European Geosciences Union.
  The audacious idea centers on the construction of “extremely simple structures, m
  
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• In A 24-Hour Span There Were Three Workplace Shootings This Week

  22-09-2018 07:54
  (CNN) — An employee at a Wisconsin software company opens fire at the office, wounding three coworkers and forcing others to hide under desks.
  A gunman wounds four people at a Pennsylvania municipal building about an hour and half later, before he’s shot dead by police.
  The next morning a disgruntled employee fatally shoots three people and leaves three others wounded at a Rite Aid distribution center in Maryland.
  In a span of 24 hours this week three seemingly safe places of busines
  
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• Ravens Tailgaters: We Want To Meet You!

  22-09-2018 06:30
  During this season of Purple Preview, we will be featuring some of all-pro tailgaters at M&T Bank Stadium.
  On Saturday Sept. 13, we met a crew from Cecil County that grills up crab sausages and comes to the games in a converted MTA van.
  If you want your tailgate to be featured on Purple Preview or know someone with an awesome tailgate, email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook or Twitter.
  Purple Preview airs on Saturdays at 11:15 p.m. and Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
  
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• ‘If You Are Struggling Tonight, Reach Out And Ask For Help’: Vigil Remembers Shooting Victims

  22-09-2018 04:58
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — As night fell, a crowd began to congregate in front of Cranberry United Methodist Church near Aberdeen.
  The church was not far from Thursday’s deadly mass shooting at a Rite-Aid Distribution Center.
  “If you are struggling tonight, reach out and ask for help,” said Pastor Tiffany Patterson. “You have a community here that loves you and cares for you,”
  The candlelight vigil was meant to represent light in the midst of darkness. They remembe
  
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• Yankees Beat Orioles 10-8, Close On A Wild Card

  22-09-2018 04:57
  NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia won for just the second time since the All-Star break, Didi Gregorius and Aaron Hicks hit two-run homers as the New York Yankees built a six-run lead and beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-8 Friday night to close in on their second straight AL wild card.
  Luke Voit added a two-run single to give him 24 RBIs in 31 games with the Yankees, and Hicks scored four runs. After Baltimore closed to 9-8 in the eighth, Aaron Judge doubled in a run for his first RBI since returni
  
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• Weather Blog: Sunny Saturday, Rain Ahead Next Week

  22-09-2018 04:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Saturday appears there will be some drier north breezes, which will allow some sun to make an appearance.
  Expect a high in the mid-70s, clouds return at night and cooler but it will be cloudy Sunday.
  Some light rain or drizzle may develop on Sunday and the chance of rain will continue into Monday, with those cooler temperatures in the mid-60s.
  Some milder air along with the chance of more showers will dominate the forecast next week.
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• Community Wants To Send Girl Who Makes Cancer Prayer Bracelets To Dollywood

  22-09-2018 03:51
  Tampa, Fla. (WFTS) — A 10-year-old Hyde Park girl has spread hope and joy through her prayer beads since her mother, Joy McHugh, was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago.
  Sienna McHugh would leave notes and beads with messages in her mother’s purse when she would go to chemo treatments.
  8-year-old teaches classmates to make hope beads for cancer patients
  Joy was so touched, she told Sienna she should start doing it for other cancer patients.
  After that, Joy went into remission and b
  
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• Dunbar High School To Perform In Ray Lewis Parade Saturday

  22-09-2018 03:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A high school marching band and its dance team will perform in the Ray Lewis Parade Saturday morning.
  Dunbar High School, a high school in the Baltimore City Public Schools, will be a part of the festivities Saturday morning, performing in the parade through music and dance with their marching band and dance team.
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• Man Who Threatened To Shoot President Donald Trump Captured In Ohio

  22-09-2018 03:22
  (CNN) — A man who threatened to shoot President Donald Trump has been captured in Ohio, a law enforcement official told CNN Friday.
  Shawn Richard Christy, 27, of McAdoo, Pennsylvania, had been on the run since June after a federal warrant was taken out that accused him of posting threats on Facebook against Trump and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney John Morganelli. A US Marshals Service news release said Christy was found in a wooded area of Mifflin Township in northern
  
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• Police Look For Missing 15-Year-Old Aberdeen Teen

  22-09-2018 02:55
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Police are looking for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen Friday afternoon.
  15-year-old Destiny H. Madera was last seen around 3:45 p.m. Friday afternoon on Holloway Lane in Aberdeen, Md.
  Please call the Aberdeen Police Department with info at 410-272-2121. All tips are confidential.
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• Trump’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Placed Behind Bars By Repeat Offender

  22-09-2018 02:18
  (CNN) — It seems these vandals can’t give it “arrest.”
  President Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was defaced yet again this week, this time covered by wooden bars affixed with industrial, double-sided tape.
  A local street artist known as Plastic Jesus — who’s messed with Trump’s star in the past — explained his method to CNN’s Jeanne Moos, along with the logic behind the bars.
  “Well, ’cause (Trump’s)
  
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• Demi Lovato’s Mom Breaks Silence About Her Daughter’s Overdose

  22-09-2018 02:17
  (CNN) — Demi Lovato’s mother, Dianna De La Garza, says she didn’t even know at first that her daughter had suffered an overdose.
  “All of these texts started coming in,” De La Garza said in an interview Tuesday with Newsmax. “The first lines of these texts were saying, ‘I just heard the news, I’m so sorry, I’m praying for your family, I’m praying for Demi.’ I was in shock, like, what is going on?”
  She said her heart dropped,
  
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• Rihanna Appointed An Ambassador Of Barbados

  22-09-2018 02:16
  (CNN) — Rihanna just keeps adding more work, work, work to her plate.
  Not only is she a singer, actress and head of the Fenty brand, which includes cosmetics and lingerie, but now the star has been appointed “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary” to her home country of Barbados.
  According to a statement from the Barbados Government Information Office, the position gives the celeb “specific responsibility for promoting education, tourism and investment for the isla
  
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• Hagerstown Man Pleads Guilty In Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

  22-09-2018 00:32
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Antoine Jamel Henderson of Hagerstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiracy to distribute 40 or more grams of Fentanyl.
  In his plea agreement, the 35-year-old admitted to supervising a drug trafficking organization that sold Fentanyl that resulted in fatal and non-fatal overdoses, including the deaths of two Pennsylvania men.
  Henderson knew that the Fentanyl that was distributed through his organization resulted in the overdoses.
  Between August and Septem
  
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• Baltimoreans Get A Chance To See The International Space Station This Weekend

  22-09-2018 00:19
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This weekend comes with a bright spot for Charm City, provided you look up at the right time.
  The International Space Station is on course for a Baltimore fly-over.
  Even though it’s almost 200 miles up, its orbit will take the space station over Baltimore beginning Friday at 7:51 p.m.
  “If you’re outside at the time it’s passing overhead, it’s very bright, brighter than most planets,” said Jim O’Leary with the Maryland Science Cent
  
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• Maryland Is The Home To Worldwide Leaders In Thrill Ride Business

  22-09-2018 00:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s one of the leaders in the thrill ride and amusement park business, and it’s located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
  Ride Entertainment draws up plans for roller coasters and parks in the United States and around the world.
  “We’ve done projects pretty much everywhere. We have some ongoing projects in China, we’ve done work in Japan, we have a 240-foot tower ride there,” said Adam Sandy, chief development officer for Ride Ent
  
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