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• Sailors, Marines Have A Field Day With Baltimore Students During Fleet Week

  05-10-2018 23:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some of the 2,300 sailors and marines in the city for Maryland Fleet Week have volunteered to get out and interact with the community.
  Work and play combined at the Under Armour house on Fayette Street Friday morning.
  These aren’t exactly military calisthenics.
  But those running the drill are Daniel Lee is a sailor aboard the USS Milwaukee.
  “We’ll show them what we do and how we serve our county and hopefully that can promote the same kind of p
  
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• Lawsuit Claims LaCroix Contains Insecticide Ingredient

  05-10-2018 23:43
  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A class action lawsuit has been filed against the parent company of the popular drink LaCroix for apparently falsely claiming the drink to be “100% natural.”
  The firm Beaumont Costales, who filed the suit on behalf of Lenora Rice, claimsthat testing reveals that LaCroix contains a number of artificial ingredients, including linalool, which is used in cockroach insecticide.
  “The plaintiff Rice, desiring a healthy, natural beverage,
  
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• Ex-Bishop Who Killed Cyclist Could Be Released Next Month

  05-10-2018 23:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The former Episcopal Bishop serving a seven-year sentence in a deadly drunk driving hit-and-run could be released as early as next month.
  According to our media partner the Baltimore Sun, Heather Cook has asked a Baltimore circuit judge to change two of her four sentences from consecutive to concurrent, which could cut two years off her sentence.
  Md. Bishop Charged In Death of Cyclist Tom Palermo
  Cook pleaded guilty in 2015 after she struck and killed 41-year-old Thomas P
  
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• No Intrusions So Far In Probe Of Maryland Election System

  05-10-2018 23:10
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland elections official says a U.S. Department of Homeland Security team has found “no evidence of any unauthorized intrusion” so far in an analysis of the state’s election system.
  Deputy Election Administrator Nikki Charlson says the analysis by the Hunt and Incident Response Team from the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center is ongoing.
  She says a final report is expected in five to seven weeks. She says the team has p
  
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• Heavy Rains, Flooding Could Affect Future Oyster Harvests

  05-10-2018 23:04
  CANTON, Md. (WJZ) — The start of oyster season brings boats and optimism to the bay.
  This is the harvest that carries many watermen through winter, and in the past few years, it has been increasing.
  But this year has seen more rain and fresh water flooding the Susquehanna River. In the North Bay, the effects were felt in mid-summer.
  “With the influx of fresh water, specifically from the Susquehanna, has started to kill clams at a rapid rate,” said Rob Newberry with Delmarva Fis
  
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• Stream #5 LSU Vs. #22 Florida

  05-10-2018 23:00
  The #5 LSU Tigers head to Gainesville to face the #22 Florida Gators in an important SEC matchup.
  
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• Serial Armed Robber Of Five 7-Eleven Stores Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison

  05-10-2018 22:56
  GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — A DC-area man was sentenced Friday to 9 years in prison for robbing five 7-Eleven convenience stores, followed by three years of supervised release.
  Kione Banks, 23, was charged with robbery, and other firearm-related charges during a crime of violence, according to the sentencing release.
  According to his plea agreement, Banks, along with his brother, 29-year-old Khiry Banks, 27-year-old Tyrone Murphy, and 32-year-old Leighton Williams, committed the robberies
  
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• Fantasy Football Week 5: Start Calvin Ridley Against Steelers

  05-10-2018 22:44
  Ryan Mayer
  One quarter of the NFL season is behind us (for most teams), and trends have begun to establish themselves with respect to both sides of the ball. First off, it’s been an historic year for offenses, with teams lighting up the scoreboard and raining passes all across the country.
  Some numbers from first quarter of the NFL season:
  *3,030 points scored is most through Week 4 in NFL history (2,986, 2012)
  *344 touchdowns are most through Week 4 in NFL history (332, 2015)
  *228 touchdo
  
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• 73-year-old Baltimore man fatally shot during road rage encounter, his son says - Baltimore Sun

  05-10-2018 22:42 via baltimoresun.com
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  A road rage encounter Wednesday led to the fatal shooting of 73-year-old Lawrence “Tony” Price in Northwest Baltimore, his son said. Lionel Price said his father was driving with another man on Liberty Heights Avenue when another car pulled alongside.
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• City Hall Now Has Baby Changing Tables In The Men’s Bathroom

  05-10-2018 22:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore fathers now have a place to change their baby’s diapers in public.
  Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer said he noticed there was no place for him to change his kids at City Hall.
  Baltimore City Council Considers Bill To Require Changing Tables In Men’s Bathrooms
  As a father, @CouncilmanYitzy said he noticedthere was no place for him to change his kids at City Hall. He sponsored a “Diaper Duty” bill to place changing tables
  
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• Kavanaugh Nomination: Collins, Flake Yes, Murkowski No, For Saturday’s Final Vote

  05-10-2018 21:55
  (CNN) — Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced she will vote for Brett Kavanaugh, essentially ensuring that the controversial Supreme Court nominee has enough support to be confirmed when a final vote takes place Saturday.
  Collins’ announcement in a lengthy floor speech came after Kavanaugh survived, 51-49, a dramatic procedural vote that could have effectively killed his nomination after sexual assault allegations were made against him.
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• Thunderbirds, F-16s Fly Over Baltimore During Fleet Week

  05-10-2018 21:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore residents and visitors could hear the thunderous swooshing of fighter jets over the city of Baltimore Friday afternoon.
  It’s all a part of Maryland Fleet Week.
  The U.S. Navy’s Thunderbirds and F-16s are flying over the city as a test ahead of the air show this weekend.
  What To Do During Maryland Fleet Week This Year
  The roar and rumble of the high-speed jets shake businesses and homes in the city and create quite the stir.
  WJZ’s Nicole Baker we
  
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• Cow Goes Viral As Backseat Passenger

  05-10-2018 21:40
  (CBS Local)–Tipp City, OH MOOve over!
  JD Blair captured Cory Morris this past Tuesday with a cow as his backseat passenger. Soon after, the video went viral. As of Thursday morning, the video accumulated 200K+ shares and over 8 million views.‘Annie’ is a rescue cow who Morris has had since she was a day old. After being rejected at birth, Morris and his family adopted Annie. The cow is now 18-months old, 800 pounds and a backseat regular.
  “I love that she’s now
  
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• Maryland Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Kavanaugh Debate

  05-10-2018 21:23
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s Democratic candidate for governor is urging Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to oppose Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but Hogan says he’s working hard as governor and has no role in the confirmation process.
  Ben Jealous said Friday he wished Hogan would join him in opposition and “use his stature as a leader of his party to urge his Republican peers in the U.S. Senate to place respect for women before the political interests” of t
  
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• Student Makes ‘Mass Violence’ Threat At Md. School Over Apple’s Air Drop

  05-10-2018 21:22
  WILLIAMSPORT, Md. (WJZ) — A Washington County student is in police custody after making a threat against his fellow classmates Thursday afternoon using Apple’s air drop functionality.
  Deputies responded to Williamsport High School around 3:45 p.m. Thursday after a school resource officer was made aware of a threat to the school.
  According to authorities, a threatening message was air dropped to students inside the school. Air drop is a function on Apple devices that allows you t
  
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• NFL Picks Week 5: Vikings Meet Eagles In NFC Championship Rematch

  05-10-2018 20:45
  Ryan Mayer
  A quarter of the NFL season is in the rearview mirror already as we hurtle down the path towards Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII. Through four weeks, the most dominant team in the league has resided in Kansas City, helmed by Andy Reid and quarterbacked by Patrick Mahomes. K.C. seems to be an unstoppable juggernaut on offense, averaging over 36 points per game this season, as Mahomes has thrown for 14 touchdowns and zero interceptions.
  But, this week, the league’s premiere defense ro
  
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• Community And Culture Events In Baltimore This Weekend

  05-10-2018 20:43
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to get out into the community this weekend?
  From a church tour to a film screening, there’s plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Baltimore this week. Read on for a rundown.
  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.Tour of Orchard Street ChurchRegister for this free tour of Orchard Str
  
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• Navy Sailors Visit Hospitalized Kids During Fleet Week

  05-10-2018 20:30
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Sailors from the USS Constitution celebrated Fleet Week by visiting young patients at the Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital on Thursday afternoon.
  Visiting bedside patients and taking a trip to “The Zone,” a common area for patients in the Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation, the sailors shared stories of their work aboard the USS Constitution, re-enacted a battle scene, and led the kids in other nautical activities.Mt. Washington Pedi
  
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• Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Sentenced To 8 Months In Prison

  05-10-2018 20:23
  NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) – “The Situation” is going from the “Jersey Shore” house to a jail cell.
  Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino was sentenced to eight months in prison on Friday, months after he pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion in January.
  The reality TV star had faced up to five years in federal prison. His attorney was hoping for probation, but the government had pushed for at least a 14-month prison term.
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• Police Believe Man’s Selfie Could Lead Them To Robbery Suspects

  05-10-2018 20:01
  HALETHORPE, Md. (WJZ) — Do you know the man in this selfie?
  He’s not wanted for a crime, but Baltimore County Police believe he could help them solve one.Baltimore County Police found this man’s selfie uploaded to the cloud account of a phone reported stolen. They believe this man may have bought the phone not realizing it was stolen.
  The phone was stolen in a robbery on Sept. 19. in a Wawa parking lot at 3716 Washington Boulevard in Halethorpe.
  Around 1 a.m., police said
  
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• Police: Driver Claims ‘Squeegee Kid’ Broke His Car’s Window

  05-10-2018 19:49
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say a driver has accused a window washer of smashing the rear glass of his car.
  Police spokesman T.J. Smith told news outlets on Thursday the act was destruction of property and potentially assault.
  He also said at the news conference police won’t tolerate such violence.
  The driver spoke to news outlets about the “squeegee kid” but didn’t want to be identified. He posted photos and video on Facebook saying his car’s back windo
  
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• SHOWTIME To Premiere ‘The Family Business: Trump And Taxes’ On Sunday

  05-10-2018 19:30
  SHOWTIME has announced they will premiere a new documentary short film called The Family Business: Trump And Taxes, on Sunday, October 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. Sunday night’s premiere was directed by Emmy nominee Jenny Carchman and produced by Oscar nominees Liz Garbus and Justin Wilkes.
  The film follows a team of investigative reporters as they attempt to uncover the information that led to this exclusive report. Embedded for over a year amon
  
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• Woman Angry At Ex-Boyfriend Sets Fire To His Apartment Building, Officials Say

  05-10-2018 19:24
  NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (WJZ) — A New Carrollton woman, upset with her ex-boyfriend, set his apartment building on fire, according to Prince George’s County fire officials, leaving 130 people without a home and causing millions in damages.
  Natasha Joyner, 32, has been charged with first and second degree arson, first degree malicious burning, reckless endangerment, and malicious destruction of property after allegedly causing an estimated $2.2 million in damages from a three-alarm f
  
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• 2 In Custody Following Police Pursuit In Baltimore County

  05-10-2018 19:06
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police have taken two people into custody after a police chase in Baltimore County.
  The suspect vehicle is a silver Scion and was seen speeding down area highways before hopping onto Eastern Avenue in Essex.
  Eyewitnesses reported seeing the pursuit on the highway, and seeing suspects throwing objects out of the vehicle.
  Police eventually surrounded the vehicle and two suspects, a woman and a man, were taken into custody by police.
  The suspects a
  
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• Jaguars-Chiefs Week 5 Matchup

  05-10-2018 18:40
  By Norm Elrod
  Coming into the season, the Jacksonville Jaguars looked poised to challenge for an AFC title. The Kansas City Chiefs, starting a rookie quarterback, carried a little more uncertainty. With four weeks of football behind us, expectations so far have been met and exceeded, respectively. The Jaguars at 3-1 and the Chiefs at 4-0, look to be the class of the Conference. Their matchup in Kansas City this Sunday could very easily be a preview of the AFC Championship in January.
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• ‘Madam Secretary’ Season 5 Premieres Sunday, October 7th On CBS

  05-10-2018 18:38
  Madam Secretary season 5 premieres this Sunday night at 10:00PM ET/PT, only CBS. Madam Secretary will feature several very special guests this season including three former secretaries of state in Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell.
  Check out the video above for a season preview and be sure to tune in Sunday night at 10:00PM ET/PT on CBS. Check your local listings for more information.
  
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• Police: Men Fire Shots At Cockeysville Couple After Unwelcome ‘Look’

  05-10-2018 18:27
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — An unwelcome “look” may be the reason why a group of men opened fire on a Cockysville couple Thursday night.
  Police are investigating a report of shots fired outside a convenience store at 8:48 p.m.
  A couple was walking in the 500 block of Cranbrook Road when police said they got into an argument with a group of men sitting in a parked car, after the couple “may have given one of the men a look.”
  During the argument, one of the men in the c
  
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• Maryland Sunflower Field Open For Business After Rainy Summer

  05-10-2018 18:10
  JARRETTSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A selfie lovers destination.
  A famous Harford County sunflower field is open for visitors after heavy rainfall this summer forced some Maryland farmers to replant their sunflowers.sunflower2The sunflower field in Jarrettsville, Md.(Credit: Sonia Dasgupta)sunflowerA man takes photos of a woman in the sunflower field in Jarrettsville, Md. Credit: Sonia DasguptaClear Meadow Farm at 3767 Norrisville Rd. in Jarrettsville opened its sunflower field
  
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• Unemployment Rate Falls To 49-Year Low

  05-10-2018 18:02
  (CNN) — The last time the American job market was this strong, astronauts were still going to the moon.
  The unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in September, the lowest level since December 1969.
  The US economy added 134,000 jobs last month, below expectations and the monthly average for the year. The Labor Department said Hurricane Florence may have impacted jobs results, with leisure and hospitality employment down slightly after trending upwards over the last several months.
  The good news is
  
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• Baltimore Officer Accused Of DUI In July Acquitted

  05-10-2018 17:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore Police officer has been acquitted of charges related to a DUI in July.
  Sgt. Larry Worsley was charged after he allegedly crashed in several parked vehicles.
  However, trial Judge David Aldouby of the Baltimore City District Court stated that the state could not meet the burden for establishing reasonable suspicion of a crime.
  “This was the weakest case I have seen in over ten years as a prosecutor and defense attorney.  The State did not pr
  
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• Protesters Throw Kegger Outside McConnell’s House

  05-10-2018 17:35
  (CNN) — Protesters gathered outside the home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and staged a “confirmation kegger,” in the final hours before the Senate prepares for a confirmation vote for Brett Kavanaugh’s embattled nomination to the Supreme Court.
  Bearing cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, signs with Kavanaugh’s fraternity letters DKE, sunglasses and straw hats, the protesters sang “what do we do with a drunken justice early in the morning” a
  
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• State Police Investigating Multiple Crashes After Report Of Oil Spill

  05-10-2018 17:23
  BETHESDA, Md. (WJZ) — Three people were injured Friday morning after four accidents were reporting on I-495.
  Police received reports of the crashes on the outer loop of the DC beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike around the same time that they received a report of an oil spill on the roadway at 6 a.m.
  But after investigating, police said there wasn’t an oil spill, however they are still trying to determine the cause of the crashes.
  The investigation is still ongoing.
  
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• Hugs Can Boost Your Mood, Say Researchers

  05-10-2018 17:17
  (CBS Local)– If you find yourself in a bit of a funk, new research suggests there’s a simple solution.
  Just go and hug it out!
  Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University say hugs can help boost people’s moods regardless of gender or age.
  They studied 400 people over two weeks and found hugs between friends are just as effective as hugs between people in a relationship.
  Behavior Psychologist Doctor Valerie Braunstein says that chemical has the same effect as a vitamin boost.
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• Americans Expected To Spend $721 Billion This Holiday Season

  05-10-2018 17:00
  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — With the holidays right around the corner, you may have already started your shopping, or at least started thinking about it.
  Well, get your wallet ready because holiday spending is expected to increase this year.
  The National Retail Federation is predicting that sales in November and December will increase between 4.3 and 4.8 percent from a year ago.
  Americans are expected to shell out as much as $721 billion on the holidays this year.
  
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• Senate Votes To Move Forward With Judge Brett Kavanaugh Nomination

  05-10-2018 16:53
  (CNN) — The US Senate voted narrowly to advance Brett Kavanaugh to the threshold of the Supreme Court, as President Donald Trump’s pick survived a dramatic procedural vote that could have effectively killed his nomination after sexual assault allegations were made against him.
  The vote was 51-49, after key swing Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Jeff Flake, along with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, voted to advance the nomination. The final vote is expected Saturday.
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• Maryland’s Favorite Halloween Candy Is…

  05-10-2018 16:47
  What’s your favorite Halloween candy?
  Candystore.com published a list of the most popular candies in each state and Maryland’s favorite Halloween is a Milky Way!
  Trailing Milky Way in Maryland was Reese’s Cups and Hershey’s Kisses.
  Folks in Delaware apparently like Life Savers.
  In Pennsylvania, Skittles are at the top of the list.
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• SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: Can The Ravens Hold Off The Browns?

  05-10-2018 16:44
  Texas Longhorns @ Oklahoma SoonersSaturday, October 6, 2018, 3:30 ET
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  Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger nearly led a comeback upset of the Sooners last year. It took him a while to get going this season, but the rugged dual-threat is now delivering on the promise he showed last season. But the biggest reason behind the Longhorns’ turnaround is a defense that gave up just 44 combined points in wins over USC, TCU and Kansas State. The powerful Sooners scored 66 last week in a rout of Ba
  
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• Patrick Mahomes’ Teammates Think He Sounds Like A Muppet

  05-10-2018 15:45
  Ryan Mayer
  Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been the talk of the NFL through the first quarter of the season. He’s led the Chiefs to a perfect 4-0 start with a dazzling array of incredible throws and athletic escapes from defenders. However, his teammates are making sure that all his success isn’t going to his head by constantly poking fun at how his voice sounds. A couple of teammates, such as tight end Travis Kelce and backup quarterback Chad Henne, seem to think
  
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• Amy Schumer And Emily Ratajkowski Were Arrested In Kavanaugh Protests

  05-10-2018 15:42
  (CNN) — Comedian Amy Schumer and model-actress Emily Ratajkowski were among more than 300 people arrested Thursday in protests over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.‏
  Hundreds of people turned up at a US Senate building in the nation’s capital to challenge Kavanaugh’s nomination after three women accused him of various forms of sexual misconduct. Schumer and Ratajkowski were among them.
  Capitol Police said they arrested 302 people during the demonstrations. Video from
  
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• Fire Scare At Patapsco High School Caused By Construction Project

  05-10-2018 15:30
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Fire officials say it wasn’t a fire that caused smoke to show from a building at Patapsco High School Friday morning.
  Credit: Gordon Nye
  After clearing the school, firefighters found that the smoke reportedly coming from the roof of the building was actually caused by a tar pot being used in a construction project.
  Contractors had already extinguished the pot-fire before firefighters arrived.
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• Baltimore high school student arrested after gun found in locker - Baltimore Sun

  05-10-2018 14:47 via baltimoresun.com
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  A Baltimore high school student was arrested after police found a gun in the student's locker — the third found in a city school so far this academic year, according to school system officials and police. Police were executing a search warrant on the ...and more »
  
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• Weather Blog: Got That Friday Feeling

  05-10-2018 12:31
  Hi Everyone!
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  Got that Friday vibe going on in here today. And why not? With this weather it is going to be easy to sneak in one more “summer feel” weekend. Gray today, and a gray start tomorrow, but as we have discussed not feel of Fall,…yet.
  Whether it is an early Saturday morning rec council ball practice, or a date night Saturday night, or just chillin’ on a Sunday morning, these mild thermometer readings are the scene setter. Tough to get too bent out of sha
  
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• On North Avenue, 'Made in Baltimore' store is the latest sign of resurgence - Baltimore Sun

  05-10-2018 12:02 via baltimoresun.com
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  On North Avenue, 'Made in Baltimore' store is the latest sign of resurgence
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  Some workers arranged crafts, clothes and toys on tables and racks as others put the final touches on the “Made in Baltimore” sign outside the pop-up shop that will open Friday on North Avenue. This is the sixth time the city-backed operators will ...
  
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• North Baltimore Apartments Affected By Legionnaires’ Disease

  05-10-2018 05:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Life has been rough at a North Baltimore apartment complex.
  “Just really inconvenient. I mean, I had to boil water,” said resident Stephanie Grant.
  For the last month, residents like Grant at the Metropolitan of Baltimore have been under strict water restrictions. All this comes on the heels of several cases of Legionnaires’ Disease, confirmed by the City Health Department.
  “As far as I know nobody else got sick or ill or anything like that,”
  
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• Baltimore DPW Reports Broken Water Main In Lutherville

  05-10-2018 05:10
  LUTHERVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A broken water main has been reported on W Seminary Ave and Summer Fields Court Thursday night.
  There is a 12-inch diameter broken water main, and 60 services are out, according to the Baltimore Department of Public Works.
  There is no estimated time for completion of fixing these services, and no word on how many people are being affected specifically.
  This story is developing. 
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• Viral Video Of Speeding School Bus Prompts Investigation From Baltimore County Schools

  05-10-2018 05:06
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — More than 82,000 people have seen a video of a school bus zipping through a neighborhood.
  The video is short, just five seconds. A school bus is captured zooming by on a narrow Baltimore County street.
  This video was obtained with the user’s parents’ permission.A mother yells, “Slow down,”
  “What we saw was disturbing,” said Paul Nye, a resident of the neighborhood.
  “There is no reason to be coming down the street in th
  
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• Weather Blog: High Temps, But Cold Front Approaches

  05-10-2018 03:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A very warm and near record-tying high of 88-degrees at BWI Thursday made it one of the warmest days in recent weeks.
  A cold front is approaching overnight and some prefrontal showers moved across the region after 6 p.m.
  On TV Hill, only .14-inches of rain was recorded but some isolated spots saw over half an inch or more.
  Friday has much cooler air moving in and will stay around for the start of the weekend, and warmer air will return for Sunday and all next week. We wil
  
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• More Than 300 Protesters Arrested As Kavanaugh Demonstrations Pack Capitol Hill

  05-10-2018 03:31
  (CNN) — Nearly 300 protesters were arrested at a US Senate building on Thursday afternoon as crowds of activists descended on Capitol Hill while lawmakers reviewed the FBI’s report on the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
  Protesters gathered in the Hart Senate Building atrium after US Capitol Police barricaded the front of the Capitol.
  In a statement, US Capitol Police communications director Eva Malecki said that at about 3:30 p.m., 293 people were arrested
  
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• Kavanaugh Writes Op-Ed Arguing He Is An ‘Independent, Impartial Judge’ After Emotional Testimony

  05-10-2018 02:28
  (CNN) — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday arguing he is an “independent, impartial judge” and conceding he “might have been too emotional” in his testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week.
  “I was very emotional last Thursday, more so than I have ever been,” Kavanaugh writes in the Journal. “I might have been too emotional at times. I know that my tone was s
  
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• Baltimore County Animal Services Responds To Report Alleging Neglect, Mishandling Of Cases

  05-10-2018 00:17
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County’s Animal Services is defending its programs after a report called into question how the division handles animal abuse investigations.
  The agency responded to the allegations saying they simply are not accurate. They invite Council County auditors to come in and conduct an independent review.
  Director Dr. Melissa Jones said she welcomes a review of their programs.
  “My question is, how could anyone question that and think that we wou
  
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