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• Indonesia Tsunami, Earthquake Kill 384, Leaves Hundreds Injured

  29-09-2018 23:54
  (CNN) — Rescue workers are hunting for survivors after a powerful earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and triggered a tsunami, killing at least 384 people.
  After the 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit Friday, water smashed into buildings and swept away homes in the coastal city of Palu, home to 350,000 people.
  More than 540 people are being treated in several local hospitals amid the massive destruction in Palu and 29 people are missing.
  The death toll could climb in the coming days
  
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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Company To Pay $40 Million To Settle SEC Case

  29-09-2018 23:48
  (CNN Money) — Elon Musk agreed Saturday to step down as chairman of Tesla and pay a $20 million fine in a deal to settle charges brought this week by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  Under the settlement, which requires court approval, Musk will be allowed to say as CEO but must leave his role as chairman of the board within 45 days. He cannot seek re-election for three years, according to court filings.
  He accepted the deal with the SEC “without admitting or denying the alleg
  
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• Company Wants To Start Work On Pipeline Under Potomac

  29-09-2018 23:44
  HANCOCK, Md. (AP) — Columbia Gas Transmission is asking federal regulators for permission to start building a natural gas pipeline that would run through part of western Maryland and cross under the Potomac River near Hancock.
  The Herald-Mail reports TransCanada, which owns Columbia Gas, filed a formal request for a “partial notice to proceed” with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Sept. 20.
  The commission signed off on the pipeline in July but hasn’t approved t
  
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• 2 Police Officers Killed In Shootout In Mississippi

  29-09-2018 23:41
  (CNN) — Two police officers were killed in a shootout early Saturday in Brookhaven, Mississippi, a state official said.
  The officers, identified as Cpl. Zach Moak, 31, and Patrolman James White, 35, were responding to a call about shots fired around 5 a.m., Mississippi Bureau of Investigation spokesman Warren Strain said.
  White was first at the scene, followed by Moak, an emotional Brookhaven Police Chief Kenneth Collins told reporters.
  “We answer those calls many times and nothing e
  
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• FBI Reaches Out To Kavanaugh Accuser Deborah Ramirez

  29-09-2018 22:52
  (CNN) — The FBI has reached out to Deborah Ramirez, who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of inappropriate sexual behavior when they were in college, in its background investigation of the Supreme Court nominee, her lawyer has confirmed to CNN.
  “We can confirm the FBI has reached out to interview Ms. Ramirez and she has agreed to cooperate with their investigation,” Ramirez’s attorney, John Clune, said in a statement. “Out of respect for the integrity of the process, we w
  
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• Maryland House Speaker Recovering After Bypass Surgery

  29-09-2018 22:30
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s House speaker says he plans to make campaign and other public appearances soon after recovering from an unscheduled bypass surgery.
  Speaker Michael Busch told The Capital of Annapolis Friday that he has been undergoing physical therapy at a Baltimore hospital to rebuild his strength since the procedure earlier this month. He says he expects to return home Monday.
  The 71-year-old was at the University of Maryland Medical Center Sept. 19 for a routine t
  
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• Finger-Pointing Over Dismissal Before 2017 Maryland Granite Company Shooting

  29-09-2018 22:25
  ELKTON, Md. (AP) — Officials are pointing fingers over the 2015 dismissal of charges against a man charged two years later in a fatal workplace shooting.
  In 2017, authorities say Radee Prince shot five co-workers at a Maryland granite company, killing three. A trial is pending in that case, but he’s been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting a man in Delaware the same day.
  Man Charged In Maryland Workplace Shooting Sentenced In Delaware
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• BPD Investigate Afternoon Shooting In SE Baltimore

  29-09-2018 22:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting reported in Southeast Baltimore Saturday afternoon.
  Officers were on patrol in the 400 block of N. Milton Avenue when they heard gunshots at around 12:45 p.m.
  A short time later, officers were called to an area hospital for a walk-in shooting victim. When they arrived, they found a 25-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his upper body.
  Investigators believe the victim was in the 2400 block of Jefferson Street when he was shot.
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• Baltimore County Firefighter Injured In Motorcycle Accident

  29-09-2018 18:36
  Woodlawn, MD (WJZ) — A career Baltimore County firefighter was critically injured this morning when his motorcycle crashed on his way to work at the Westview Fire Station.
  Officials say they were called to the crash at Woodlawn and Linus drives at 6:27a.m.
  The 26-year-old and seven-year veteran of the the Baltimore County Fire Department is currently listed in critical but stable condition at the R Adams Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.
  The firefighters name is being withheld at this time
  
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• Visual Arts Events And Deals Worth Seeking Out In Baltimore This Week

  29-09-2018 16:15
  Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
  We’ve rounded up three artsy events around Baltimore this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from the opening reception of an art exhibit to a night of painting.
  Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.Opening reception for ‘Children of War’ exhibitThis reception kicks off artist Michael Fischerk
  
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• Parts Of Federal Hill Closed Off Friday Night For Vigil For Shooting Victim

  29-09-2018 05:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Family and friends gathered to mourn the life of a 25-year-old man gunned down in Federal Hill.
  The turnout was large for Timothy Moriconi, so large in fact that police closed off part of the neighborhood.
  Victim Identified In Federal Hill Shooting
  Friday night, one of his relative’s said a year ago Moriconi was attacked previously in the same neighborhood.
  There was anger and sadness Friday night as they remembered him.
  “I wish everyone could know the Tim tha
  
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• Cole Tunes Up For Playoffs, Helps Astros Beat Orioles 2-1

  29-09-2018 04:15
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Gerrit Cole tuned up for the postseason by pitching six sharp innings for the Houston Astros, who got a home run from Josh Reddick in a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.
  The Astros close out the regular season at Camden Yards this weekend after clinching the AL West title on Tuesday night. Houston opens the playoffs at home against Cleveland on Oct. 5.
  Cole gave up one run, five hits and a walk. His four strikeouts gave him 276 for the season, and he
  
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• Weather Blog: Dry, Rainfree Weekend

  29-09-2018 04:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A dry, sunny and rain-free weekend ahead!
  Very pleasant conditions will dominate our entire region into the next week. Our temperatures will remain in the low to mid-70s with nights going back down in the 50s.
  A warmup will begin next week and it may touch 80-degrees once again.
  Enjoy the dry days!
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• 2 Shootings Reported In Baltimore Friday Night

  29-09-2018 04:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two shootings were reported by Baltimore Police on Friday night.
  Officers were called to the 400 block of Mosher Street for a report of a shooting at around 6:45 p.m. Friday night. When they arrived, they found a 22-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his body.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Officers were called to the 2200 block of Penrose Avenue for a shooting at around 8:26 p.m. When officers arrived, a man was on the scene with a gunshot wound
  
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• Towson University Starts Scholarship In Name Of Slain Baltimore County Police Officer

  29-09-2018 03:01
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Towson University is starting a new memorial scholarship in the name of slain Baltimore County police officer Amy Caprio.
  Community Still In Shock Following Killing Of Baltimore Co. Officer
  The scholarship is for Towson University students who are first responders or have first responders in their immediate family.
  Caprio met her husband, Tim, at Towson University.
  They both graduated in May 2010 with degrees in exercise science.
  Officer Caprio was struck and killed by
  
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• Virginia Bald Eagle To Be Released Back Into Wild After Injuries

  29-09-2018 02:58
  VIRGINIA (WJZ) — A bald eagle that was found in Virginia with serious injuries is set to be released.
  The eagle was discovered along the Potomac River last month with an injured wing from a possible fight with another eagle.
  It was treated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia where it was found to be dehydrated, infested with lice and suffering a deep puncture wound on its triceps.
  The center nursed the eagle back to health and is expected to be released into the wild this weekend.
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• The First Picture Of Tom Hanks As Mister Rogers Is What You Need Today

  29-09-2018 02:56
  (CNN) — Tom Hanks is ready to be your neighbor.
  Sony Pictures has released the first photo of the actor as Fred Rogers from the upcoming and as-yet-untitled film about the iconic children’s show host.
  The tweet that accompanied the photo said the movie is slated for release in October 2019.
  The film will follow the story of a reporter who develops an emotional bond with Rogers while profiling him for a magazine, according to director Marielle Heller, who spoke to Entertainment Weekly
  
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• 13-Year-Old Girl Shatters Glass Ceiling, Quarterbacks School’s Football Team

  29-09-2018 02:46
  North Kansas City, MO (WQAD) — Neveah Spillman loves sports. Her current position at Maple Park Middle School isn’t typical of girls her age – Neveah is the football team’s starting quarterback.
  “I was nervous in the beginning because I had never played for a school. I’ve always played in leagues,” the 13-year-old told WDAF.
  Neveah’s talent overtook her nerves when she joined Maple Park’s football team.
  “She does have a good arm,”
  
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• Montgomery County Will Not Open Investigation On Kavanaugh Allegations Without Accuser

  29-09-2018 01:19
  The Montgomery County Police Department announced Friday it will not be opening an investigation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh without the accuser.
  The department said in a letter response to the Montgomery County House Delegation’s request to open a criminal investigation that the decision to report the crime of sexual assault or rape to law enforcement must be made by the survivor.
  “To date, there have been no criminal reports filed with the Montgomery County Department of Police t
  
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• Family, Friends, Colleagues Unveil Late Baltimore County Executive’s Portrait

  29-09-2018 00:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Present and former Baltimore County executives joined the family of the late Kevin Kamenetz for the unveiling of his official portrait at the County executives office in Towson Friday.
  At the time of his death in May, Kamenetz had reached the term limit as Baltimore County executive and was running for governor.
  His sudden death on May 10 shocked the state and left grieving family and friends.
  Friday, the unveiling of his portrait brought many of them together again.
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• Man Found Guilty For Death Of BPD Spokesman’s Brother

  29-09-2018 00:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The man who killed Baltimore Police Chief Spokesman T.J. Smith’s brother has been found guilty Friday, according to Smith.
  Arrest Announced In Killing Of Baltimore PD Spokesman’s Brother
  Terrell Gibson was found guilty for the murder of Baltimore Chief Spokesman T.J. Smith’s little brother Dion Smith.
  “While I am pleased with the jury’s decision, it does not bring back Dion, a father, son brother, and friend,” Smith said.
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