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• Jealous Attributes Gov. Of Virginia Speech Mistake To “Lifelong Stutter”

  09-10-2018 23:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Hogan for Governor campaign has taken aim at statements made by his opponent, Ben Jealous that contains errors.
  Jealous attributes those mistakes to his stutter.
  A clip on the Hogan for Governor Twitter account shows Democrat for governor Ben Jealous at a weekend campaign event in which he says, “Just give me your all for the next 31 days and you will be looking at the next governor of Virginia,”
  Jealous attributes saying Virginia instead of Maryland to a
  
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• Survivor Says Early Detection Key In Breast Cancer Treatment, Encourages People To Go To ‘Mammothon’

  09-10-2018 23:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  More than 260,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
  The death rate is down, and doctors are attributing that to early detection.
  LifeBridge Health is urging women to get screened. A special event will try to get women in- to get checked.
  Ms. Harlee said the Mammothon flyer saved her life.
  “I got this card in the mail and when I saw it, I was like, &lsquo
  
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• LifeBridge Health Says Early Detection Key In Breast Cancer Treatment, Offers ‘Mammathon’

  09-10-2018 23:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  More than 260,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
  The death rate is down, and doctors are attributing that to early detection.
  LifeBridge is urging women to get screened. A special event will try to get women in- to get checked.
  “I got this card in the mail and when I saw it, I was like, ‘Oh, Northwest Hospital is having a Mammathon,” said
  
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• BWI Thurgood Marshall Ranked Top 10 Airport In U.S.

  09-10-2018 23:33
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall has been ranked in the top ten for best airports in the U.S.
  BWI ranked as tenth best U.S. airport in the Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards this week.
  In their annual comprehensive survey, Condé Nast Traveler examined domestic and global destinations, airlines, hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airports, and other travel options.
  More than 429,000 surveys were submitted for the 2
  
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• Hurricane Michael Is Now A Category 3 Storm

  09-10-2018 23:14
  (CNN) — Hurricane Michael is poised to slam Florida’s Panhandle by Wednesday afternoon, threatening dangerous storm surges to low-lying areas ill-equipped to handle them — and officials are urging people to get out of the way now.
  Michael, spinning in the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 3 storm Tuesday afternoon, is expected to strengthen even more before making landfall 
  Gov. Rick Scott called Michael a “monstrous storm” that could bring “total devastation&
  
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• Police Search For Missing 15-Year-Old From Glen Burnie

  09-10-2018 22:39
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County need your help to find missing 15-year-old Izabel Preston.
  Izabel was reported missing from Glen Burnie on Sunday.
  She’s 5-foot-10, 110 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
  She may be in Baltimore City.If you have any information regarding Izabel or her whereabouts, please contact 911 or the Anne Arundel County Police Missing Persons Squad at 410-222-4731. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can call the Tip Line at 410-222
  
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• FOUND: Missing 15-Year-Old From Glen Burnie

  09-10-2018 22:39
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County have found missing 15-year-old Izabel Preston.
  Izabel was reported missing from Glen Burnie on Sunday.Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook
  
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• Ravens Tailgaters: Pasadena Party Bus

  09-10-2018 22:36
  This season on Purple Preview, we are spotlighting some of Baltimore’s all-pro tailgaters.
  Here is a group from Pasadena that has a diverse game day menu and a great party vehicle.
  Remember, if you would like your tailgate to be featured on Purple Preview, send us an email or a message on Facebook.
  
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• Baltimore Says Goodbye To Fleet Week

  09-10-2018 22:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fleet Week 2018 is wrapping up in Baltimore.
  The seven-day event brought big crowds to Baltimore, including the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Canton and Federal Hill, although no numbers are available yet, organizers said record crowds turned out.
  “We had some amazing crowds, record attendance on the ships themselves for visitation, so the Navy couldn’t be happier and I think everybody who came down really enjoyed themselves,” said Christopher Rowsom, execu
  
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• Harford County Gets Its First 24/7 Crisis Hotline

  09-10-2018 21:47
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — Harford County residents now have 24/7 access to a crisis hotline for behavioral and mental health, and addiction services.
  The hotline, 800-NEXT-STEP, came about through a partnership between the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH) and several Harford County health agencies.
  “The hotline is a way for individuals to find help in one convenient location,” said president and CEO of UMUCH, Lyle Sheldon. “Many people with behaviora
  
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• Phil Simms: ‘Eagles Offensive And Defensive Lines Need To Be Better’

  09-10-2018 21:34
  Ryan Mayer
  Five weeks into the season, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are struggling, sitting at 2-3 and tied for second place in the NFC East. The division as a whole has had its issues with the Eagles, Cowboys and Giants combining to post a 5-10 record so far. The Washington Redskins lead the division with a 2-2 record, but they were just blown out by Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on national TV Monday night.
  The point is, things aren’t going so well for th
  
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• Two School Buses Involved In Crash In Anne Arundel County

  09-10-2018 21:18
  ANNE ARUNDEL CO., Md. (WJZ) — Two school buses were involved in a wreck Tuesday afternoon in Anne Arundel County.
  The crash happened just after 3 p.m. in the 600 block of Generals Highway.
  16-Year-Old Trying To Catch School Bus Struck And Killed
  The Anne Arundel County Fire Department reports there were no injuries reported as a result of this crash.No further details have been released at this time.
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• Police Searching For Suspect Who May Have Burglarized Several Homes

  09-10-2018 21:00
  BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect who may be responsible for several burglaries in Essex.
  Surveillance video shows the burglar go into the garage of a home in the 1600 block of Williams Ave. at 12:35 p.m. on Oct. 2.
  Police say the suspect comes out of the garage with a sledge hammer, which he may have used to break into the home, and steal cash and jewelry.
  Several similar burglaries have
  
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• Fiancée Takes Wedding Photos Alone To Honor The Sudden Death Of Her Husband

  09-10-2018 20:52
  (Daviess County, IN)– Jessica Padgett and Kendall Murphy chose September 29, 2018 to be their special day. Unfortunately, on November 10, 2017, Murphy was killed and Padgetts’ best day became her worst nightmare.
  Murphy was a volunteer firefighter killed in the line of duty. While helping a car crash victim, he was struck by a drunk driver. Murphy’s passing was not only devastating to his fiancée, but to his community as well. Kendall was known as a man who “g
  
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• 2 Baltimore Hotels Listed Among Most Haunted In America

  09-10-2018 20:40
  BALTIMORE, MD (Patch.com) — With the Halloween season in full swing, thrill-seekers hoping for a ghostly encounter would be wise to head to Baltimore. Charm City is reportedly home to two of the most haunted hotels in America.
  Among Maryland’s most haunted hotels are the Admiral Fell Inn and Lord Baltimore Hotel.
  Learn more about what makes them haunted on Patch.com. 
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• Airlines Cancelling Flights, Airports Closing Ahead Of Hurricane Michael

  09-10-2018 20:38
  Florida (CBS Local)- Several airlines and multiple airports have announced changes in service ahead of Hurricane Michael which is expected to make landfall in the Florida panhandle on Wednesday.
  We have canceled all flights Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon at ECP, PNS and VPS in Florida in advance of #HurricaneMichael. Please continue to check our important notices page for operations & travel waiver updates: https://t.co/IF60HgPIKr pic.twitter.com/6MjhPWA2rE
  — United Airlin
  
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• School Employee Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Charges

  09-10-2018 20:31
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Police have arrested a school employee who they say sexually abused a child over a five month period.
  Mark Thoms, 38, faces several charges, including sexual abuse of a minor and sexual solicitation of a minor.
  The investigation into Thoms began in April, when authorities were told about the alleged abuse.
  The victim said the sexual abuse happened several times between November 2017 and March 2018 at a home in Annapolis.
  The alleged victim identified Thoms as th
  
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• Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks: When To See Them In Maryland

  09-10-2018 20:30
  MARYLAND (Patch.com) — The Draconid meteor shower is the sleepiest celestial show of the year, usually offering only a handful of shooting stars an hour. But it’s the one skygazers root and cheer for, perhaps in hopes of waking Draco the Dragon for a dazzling display. That’s rare — and there is only a sliver of a chance that will happen during the 2018 peak on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 7-8 — but a new moon on the 9th guarantees the skies over Maryland will be dark.
  Th
  
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• 77-Pack Of Natty Lite Being Sold Exclusively In College Park

  09-10-2018 20:16
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — It’s an honor, I guess.
  Anheuser-Busch’s Natural Light, better known as Natty Lite among undergrads, announced that it would be selling a 77-pack of Natty Light to honor its year of creation.
  LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, as a nod to the year of our creation, 1977, we give you………………….the 77 pack. Limited time only in College Park, MD. pic.twitter.com/jm19DHVmoG
  — Natural Light (@naturallight) October 5, 20
  
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• Police Find $174,000 Worth Of Illegal Narcotics In Man’s Home

  09-10-2018 20:10
  GAMBRILLS, Md. (WJZ) — An Anne Arundel County man has been charged after a search of his home produced more than $170,000 worth of illegal narcotics.
  Authorities executed a search warrant on the home of 31-year-old Kevin Goetz Friday morning. where they found large amounts of marijuana, wax, oil, and psilocybin mushrooms.
  Photo Credit – Anne Arundel Police Department
  Stickers resembling Maryland cannabis prescription stickers and a loaded 12 gauge shotgun were also discovered in
  
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• Spencer Paysinger On The CW’s ‘All American’: ‘Story Of An Outsider Trying To Figure Out Where He Fits’

  09-10-2018 19:57
  The CW will premiere a brand new series called All American on Wednesday, October 10th at 9:00PM ET/PT. All American stars Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, a talented high school football player and Taye Diggs as Billy Baker, head coach of the Beverly Hills High School football team. The series is based on the real life experience of former seven-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion Spencer Paysinger.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Paysinger before the show’s series premi
  
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• 16-Year-Old Trying To Catch School Bus Struck And Killed

  09-10-2018 19:50
  WHITE HALL, Md. (WJZ) — A 16-year-old died Tuesday after he tried to catch up to his school bus.
  Police and EMS responded the 4400 block of Norrisville Road shortly after 6:30 a.m. when the call came in for a pedestrian struck.
  Maryland State Police said Kyle Lynam of White Hall was running south in the northbound shoulder of Norrisville Road when he was struck by the driver of a 2015 Chevy Tahoe that was traveling north on the same roadway.
  The teen was taken to area hospital where he was
  
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• State Park Employee Rescues Snake Stuck In Glue Trap

  09-10-2018 19:03
  BIG POOL, Md. (WJZ) — A visitor to Fort Frederick State Park discovered a sticky situation when they found a young rat snake stuck in a mouse trap.
  The visitor delivered the stuck snake to a state park employee who, after some Googling, managed to release the snake from his sticky prison back into the wild.
  Ranger’s day is never dull. Visitor gave us a sticky mouse trap with a juvenile rat snake inside RangerKatie googled “snake stuck in glue trap”….A little b
  
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• Man Grazed By Bullet In Shooting Overnight

  09-10-2018 19:01
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — A man was grazed by a bullet overnight Tuesday in Southeast Baltimore.
  Baltimore Police officers arrived at 12:24 a.m. to the 400 block of North Linwood Avenue for a reported shooting.
  There they found a 29-year-old man with a grazed shoulder wound. The man was then taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Citywide Shooting detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP
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• Raise A Glass And Enjoy The Maryland Wine Festival This Weekend

  09-10-2018 19:00
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — Sample wines, enjoy a wide spread of assorted food and jam to live music this Saturday, October 13, at the Maryland Wine Festival.
  Whether you are wine enthusiasts or just like to casually enjoy a Friday night glass with some Netflix, attendees can come to the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster to take part in the festivities, rain or shine.
  RELATED: Maryland Wine Fest Postponed Due To Weather
  The festival will have over 150 distinct Maryland
  
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• Teen Found Guilty Of Murdering 14-Year-Old In Drug Deal Gone Wrong

  09-10-2018 18:39
  HYATTSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A Hyattsville teen has been convicted in the 2017 shooting death of a 14-year-old boy following a drug deal that went wrong.
  Melvin Jacome, 16, was found guilty of first-degree murder and additional charges in the death of Xavier Young, according to the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office. He is set to be sentenced on December 6.
  Jacome’s conviction is in relation to an incident on Oct. 28, 2017, when officers responded to the 9000 block
  
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• Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana In Pennsylvania Clears Hurdle

  09-10-2018 18:35
  (CBS Local) — A bill to decriminalize marijuana in Pennsylvania cleared a big hurdle Tuesday.
  The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill that would downgrade penalties for possession of under 30 grams of marijuana from a third-degree misdemeanor to a summary offense that would allow up to a $300 fine and no jail time.
  The bill will need to be approved in both the House and the Senate, before Gov. Tom Wolf will be able to sign it into law. Wolf has previously voiced
  
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• CBS Sports’ Friday Night Tailgate To Feature Food, Games And Entertainment

  09-10-2018 18:00
  CBS Sports Friday Night Tailgate is coming to the Playstation Theater on November 9, at 7:00 p.m. EST. This special live event will bring football fans and experts together in the heart of Times Square for a night of food, games and entertainment. Included in the price of admission for all four ticket tiers, every fan in attendance will enjoy gourmet tailgate food and drinks made by Cooking with Brandon from Trattoria dell’Arte, Bareburger, Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse, Tao and Mighty
  
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• Voter Registration Reportedly Spikes After Taylor Swift Post

  09-10-2018 17:41
   (CNN) — According to Vote.org, there was a significant increase in voter registration after Taylor Swift waded into politics.
  Kamari Guthrie, director of communications for the nonprofit Vote.org, told Buzzfeed that numbers had spiked both nationally and in Swift’s home state of Tennessee after the singer’s post Sunday on Instagram.
  Taylor Swift Endorses Democrats In Tennessee Midterm Races
  “We are up to 65,000 registrations in a single 24-hour period since T. Swift
  
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• Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 6

  09-10-2018 17:28
  By Matt Citak
  As we have learned through the first five weeks of the NFL season, fantasy football can be rather cruel.
  If you drafted Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones, you likely thought your team would cruise to the league championship. Yet, five weeks into the season, two of the league’s biggest and most talented stars have yet to put up the numbers we’ve come to expect from them.
  While several fantasy stars have underperformed, many contributors have fallen victim to the injury bug.
  
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• Interim Baltimore Police Commissioner Withdraws Application For Commissioner Job

  09-10-2018 16:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The interim Baltimore City police commissioner has withdrawn his application for the position.
  The Baltimore City Solicitor Andre Davis says Gary Tuggle, who has served as interim police commissioner since Darryl De Sousa resigned back in May, withdrew his application for the police commissioner job.
  Baltimore Police Commissioner Resigns After Tax Charges
  Davis also said the job will be filled before Halloween, and called it the “most difficult police job in th
  
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• George Taliaferro, First African American Selected In NFL Draft, Passes Away At 91

  09-10-2018 16:54
  Bloomington, IN (CBS Local)- Former Indiana Hoosiers All-American football player George Taliaferro died on Tuesday night at the age of 91. Taliaferro was the first African-American to be selected in the NFL Draft when the Chicago Bears took him in the 13th round of the 1949 NFL Draft.
  We regret to announce that our namesake of the organization has passed away. George Taliaferro was truly a role model in the Bloomington community. We will continue to make sure his legacy lives on here and throug
  
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• Police Reunite Lost 3-Year-Old With Family

  09-10-2018 16:46
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Aberdeen have reunited a three-year-old girl with her family after she was found alone.
  The girl was found along Lincoln Avenue and officers posted to social media looking for her guardians.Her family was located within the hour.
  At this time, police have not pressed any charges.
  This story is developing. 
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• UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Resigns

  09-10-2018 16:27
  (CNN) — US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley resigned Tuesday directly to President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources familiar with her decision.
  White House press secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted that “President Trump and Ambassador Nikki Haley will meet in the Oval Office at 10:30am this morning. This event will be open to the pool”.
  Teasing an announcement in the Oval Office this morning, Trump called Haley “my friend.”
  “Big announcement
  
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• Victim In Deadly Glen Burnie Shooting Identified As 19-Year-Old

  09-10-2018 16:20
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel Police are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Glen Burnie Monday afternoon.
  They have identified the victim as 19-year-old Prateek Kumar from Crownsville, Md.
  Prateek Kumar from Crownsville, Md.
  Police say they arrived at the Southgate Apartments in the 300 block of Highland Drive at approximately 3:57 p.m. Officers then saw citizens providing first aid to the victim. Fire department personnel pronounced the victim
  
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• These Virginia Towns Can Jail, Fine Children Over 12 Who Trick-Or-Treat

  09-10-2018 16:12
  CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WJZ) — There’s a town in Virginia that can fine children up to a $100 or jail them for six months, if they go trick-or-treating and are above the age of 12.
  What?! Children could be guilty of a misdemeanor.
  And, it’s actually a law in Chesapeake, Virginia.
  According to the city’s ordinance, “If any person over the age of 12 years shall engage in the activity commonly known as “trick ortreat” or any other activity of simila
  
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• Steelers’ WR Antonio Brown Sued, Accused Of Nearly Hitting Toddler With Furniture Thrown From Balcony

  09-10-2018 16:01
  PITTSBURGH (CBS Pittsburgh) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is facing two lawsuits in Florida.
  According to court documents, Brown is accused of throwing furniture from the 14th story balcony of a Florida apartment building, which nearly hit a 22-month-old child.
  The alleged incident happened in April.
  PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 07: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after a 47 yard touchdown reception in the second half during the game against th
  
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• Facebook Wants To Put A Camera In Your House

  09-10-2018 15:58
  (CBS Local)– Facebook is branching out to become more than just a social network. The company is introducing a new video chat device for your home. Facebook’s “Portal” is made specifically for making video calls.
  The Portal’s built-in camera automatically follows users as they move and even widens the shot if a second person enters the frame.
  But not everybody thinks it’s a good idea after Facebook admitted a security breach exposed personal information o
  
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• Questionable Death Of 9-Year-Old In Baltimore City

  09-10-2018 15:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating a questionable death of a 9-year-old.
  Police say they were called to the 2000 block of Kennedy Ave. for an unresponsive 9-year-old Monday morning.
  The child was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
  An autopsy is planned for Tuesday.
  This is a developing story. Stay with WJZ for updates.
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• Multiple Pedestrians, Including 4 Juveniles Struck In Montgomery County Crash

  09-10-2018 14:50
  MONTGOMERY Co., Md. (WJZ) — Montgomery County Police are investigating a crash where multiple pedestrians were struck Tuesday morning.
  The accident happened on Wendy Lane and Georgia Avenue, Aspen Hill. All northbound lanes of Georgia Avenue will remain closed for the investigation.
  Update – NB Georgia Av CLOSED, SB Georgia Av OPEN for now, PD investigating & directing, some lanes BLOCKED, EMS evaluated ~7 patients & transported at least 5, incl 1 Pri1 trauma pic.twitter.com/
  
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• 4 Students Waiting For School Bus Struck In Montgomery County Crash

  09-10-2018 14:50
  MONTGOMERY Co., Md. (WJZ) — Montgomery County police are investigating a crash where multiple pedestrians were struck Tuesday morning.
  According to police, there were two vehicles involved in the crash.
  Four John F. Kennedy High School students were waiting for the school bus, when they were struck by one of the vehicles that left the roadway.
  One of the students is said to have life threatening injuries from the crash.
  The accident happened on Wendy Lane and Georgia Avenue, Aspen Hill. Al
  
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• Not Dead, Just Annoyed: Bank Tells Alive Woman She’s Dead

  09-10-2018 14:27
  CROFTON, Md. (AP) — A Maryland woman learned of a death in the family through her bank. One problem: that death was supposed to be hers, and yet she was still alive.
  The Capital reports Ellen Baron got home Sept. 20 to learn both her accounts were frozen. The bank told her the Social Security Administration had notified them of her demise.
  The 75-year-old spent around two weeks making appearances at her bank and local Social Security office to offer proof of life. Baron says she got progre
  
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• Hurricane Michael Takes Aim At 300-Mile Gulf Coast Target

  09-10-2018 14:20
  (CNN) — Hurricane Michael is threatening more than 300 miles of the Gulf Coast, prompting emergency declarations in more than 100 counties from Mobile, Alabama through the Florida Panhandle and into the state’s Big Bend region.
  Residents in those areas are being warned to prepare for Michael to make landfall Wednesday as a “dangerous major hurricane,” bringing damaging winds, and life-threatening storm surge and flash flooding.
  “#HurricaneMichael isn’t heading
  
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• Trump Says Chicago Should Revisit “Stop-And-Frisk” Tactics

  09-10-2018 12:24
  CHICAGO (CBS) – President Donald Trump targeted Chicago again this week, calling for increased use of “the stop-and-frisk” practice, a law enforcement tactic that was taken out of practice years ago by the city due to criticism it encouraged racial profiling.
  The president has previously offered crime-fighting advice for Chicago. About nine months ago, an Ohio man claimed he had solutions for Chicago’s gang problem, and Trump gave him a seat at the tab
  
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• Animal Welfare Workers Save 71 Beagles Crammed In Small Home

  09-10-2018 12:22
  PENNSYLVANIA (AP) — Animal welfare workers removed 71 beagles from a cramped house in rural Pennsylvania, where officials say a woman had been breeding them without a license before she died last month.
  The Lehigh County Humane Society got a call late Saturday night from police who responded to noise complaints at a home outside Allentown, said Barbara Morgan, the Humane Society’s police officer.
  The officers estimated about 25 dogs were inside the home. Four animal welfare work
  
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• Maryland Search And Rescue Teams Deployed To Assist With Hurricane Michael

  09-10-2018 12:20
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Hurricane Michael is approaching the U.S. coastline and crews from Maryland are being deployed to assist local responders. The governors of Florida and Alabama declared states of emergency in anticipation of the life-threatening storm.
  A Swift Water Search and Rescue Team deployed out of Rockville in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. Officials said the team includes 16 to 20 members and headed to Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
  Members of the Montgomery County Fire D
  
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• Maryland Has Seen 38 Confirmed Cases Of West Nile So Far This Year

  09-10-2018 03:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland has seen a big increase in the number of confirmed West Nile cases so far this year.
  38 cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed here in Maryland.
  The Maryland Health Department tells WJZ that number is higher compared to the last couple of years.
  1st Case Of West Nile Virus Reported In Maryland This Year
  Officials say it’s not surprising given the high amounts of rain and increased mosquito populations we’ve seen this year.
  There were only 5
  
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• Fmr. Senator Joseph Tydings Has Passed Away

  09-10-2018 01:42
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Former U.S. Senator for Maryland Joseph Tydings has passed away, according to Governor Larry Hogan.
  Gov. Hogan tweeted out Monday night, “The First Lady and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Senator Joseph Tydings. In his many years serving Marylanders, Senator Tydings made an undeniable impact on our state’s history and future. Please join us in praying for his family.”
  The First Lady and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Senator
  
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• Maryland Fleet Week Wrapping Up After Seeing Record Crowds This Year

  09-10-2018 00:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Fleet Week is wrapping up here in Baltimore after seeing big crowds at the event this year.
  From the sea, to the sky, a record number of people came out for Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show.
  “Having the Navy here, the Canadian Navy, and the U.S. Coast Guard here has been absolutely amazing,” said Chris Rowsom, who is the general manager of Historic Ships in Baltimore. “This is an amazing opportunity for the young men and women who serv
  
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• Suspects In Baltimore Co. Police Chase Wanted For Murder, Home Invasion In Virginia

  09-10-2018 00:26
  BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — A murder investigation in Virginia crosses state lines and ends in a police chase when two arrests were made in Baltimore County.
  Police say Melissa Joyce Moen and Christopher Levar Cox will now be sent to face a judge in Virginia. Both were arrested in Essex on Friday after leading officers on a 30-minute chase.
  Baltimore County police say both suspects live in Essex, but on Friday, their department got a call from officers in Virginia saying the two w
  
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