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• New Ronald McDonald House To Open Next Spring, Area McDonalds’ Donate To ‘A Day Of Change’

  16-10-2018 23:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This Wednesday, McDonald’s locations throughout Baltimore will be making a donation to help families with sick children.
  The Ronald McDonald House hosts families while their children are being treated.
  Wednesday, Baltimore area McDonald’s will donate 25 percent of their proceeds for what’s called “A Day of Change”.
  The money will go toward the new Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore, which is set to open next spring.
  The new house will have 55
  
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• Two Baltimore Men Tried To Rob Undercover ATF Special Agents

  16-10-2018 23:41
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — One of the two men who tried to rob undercover ATF special agents in west Baltimore pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
  Menard Hazelwood, 29, was charged with the assault of a federal officer and brandishing a firearm in the course of a crime of violence.
  According to his plea agreement, Hazelwood and 33-year-old Donte Smith tried to rob two undercover ATF special agents on May 26, 2017.
  A confidential informant made plans to purchase $2,000 worth of heroin. The undercover ag
  
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• Police: Info Suggests Possible Issues Before Officer’s Alleged Sexual Assault

  16-10-2018 23:34
  PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A Prince George’s County Police officer is off the job and facing rape charges of sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop last week.
  Investigators said information leads them to believe there have been problems before.
  Police scheduled and then canceled a press conference Tuesday afternoon, leaving questions on whether or not the case had grown.
  Once Patrol Officer of the Month, Officer Ryan Macklin is accused of sexually assaulting
  
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• Jury Deliberating In Fraud Trial Of Ponzi Scheme Suspect

  16-10-2018 23:21
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal jury began deliberating Tuesday in the trial of an investment adviser charged with orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme to finance her lavish lifestyle, including spending more than $800,000 for prayers by Hindu priests in India.
  At the end of Dawn Bennett’s trial on fraud charges, a prosecutor said the 56-year-old Maryland woman defrauded her investors in a desperate attempt to save her failing business, a website selling luxury sports app
  
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• Heroin Dealer Linked To 9 Fatal Overdoses Given 10-Year Sentence

  16-10-2018 23:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 24-year-old man who authorities say is responsible for nine fatal overdoses, and 18 other overdoses, has been sentenced.
  Karon Elijah Peoples was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for a heroin distribution conspiracy.
  According to a release from the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, Peoples admitted that nine fatal overdose victims and 18 overdose survivors got their heroin from him.
  Peoples’ plea agre
  
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• Tuesday Body Count Rises To 3 People, 9 Shot Total After 5 Shootings

  16-10-2018 23:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man has died from gunshot injuries, bringing the total death count to three people with nine total people shot Tuesday.
  Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of North Carey Street to investigate a reported shooting.
  When they arrived they found a 52-year-old man with gunshot wounds. A medic was called to take the victim to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.
  Shortly after he arrived, he died from his injuries.
  This comes as a day of violence continues to
  
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• Tuesday Body Count Rises To 2 People, 8 Injured After 4 Shootings

  16-10-2018 23:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man has died from gunshot injuries, bringing the total death count to two people after eight people have been shot Tuesday afternoon.
  Officers were on patrol when they heard gunshots coming from the 1800 block of W. Fayette Street.
  Shortly after, they found a man with gunshot wounds to his body. He was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
  A total of two people have died in a series of shootings Tuesday. There have been eight people shot in four sho
  
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• 1 Dead In Triple Shooting Near Penn-North

  16-10-2018 21:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person has died following a triple shooting near Penn-North in Baltimore.
  The shots rang out at lunch hour near the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenues.
  A police officer on patrol heard the shots and responded to the scene, where three men were found with gunshot wounds.
  All were transported to the hospital, where one of the men died.
  It happened while a number of people were on the street:
  “I ran to the window, and everybody was scattering, and
  
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• Settle Down, A Skull-Shaped Asteroid Is Not Headed For Earth This Halloween

  16-10-2018 21:48
  (CNN) — Despite what your social media feeds are telling you, an asteroid shaped like a skull is not going to zip by Earth this Halloween.
  Asteroid 2015 TB145 looked like a skull when it passed by our planet three years ago on Halloween. But now the object may be a bit less “humerous,” because its shape may since have changed.
  In 2015, the asteroid missed Earth by just 300,000 miles and was visible to those with good telescopes. This year, the closest it will come is 25 million
  
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• ‘Leave The Mask At Home’: AMC Reminds Guests No Masks Or Weapons Allowed For ‘Halloween’ Premiere

  16-10-2018 21:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’re headed to see the sequel of “Halloween” this weekend, AMC Theaters wants to remind you of something.
  Although they love that guests get dressed up in costumes for movie premieres, you cannot wear a mask or bring weapons — real or fake — into their theaters.
  Settle Down, A Skull-Shaped Asteroid Is Not Headed For Earth This Halloween
  “In the spirit of “Halloween” and costumes, we at AMC love it when our guests dress
  
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• Baltimore Running Festival: Expect Delays, Road Closures Saturday

  16-10-2018 20:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hope you don’t have anywhere to go Saturday — or if you do that you can walk there.
  The Baltimore Running Festival is this weekend and those who live in Baltimore City know that it means the city is basically shut down for most of Saturday.
  Road closures can be expected from about 8 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. for various areas depending on the runners’ pace.
  The festival offers both a marathon and a half marathon for runners.
  Both elite runners and walkers
  
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• Doctors Suspect Man Died Of Extremely Rare Disease After Eating Squirrel Brains

  16-10-2018 20:20
  (CBS Local) — A 61-year-old New York man developed an extremely rare and fatal brain disorder after he ate squirrel brains, according to a new report.
  The unnamed victim was taken to a hospital in Rochester, New York in 2015 after his ability to think and was losing touch with reality. He also could no longer walk.
  His family described him as an avid hunter who had dined on squirrel brains. However, it was not clear if the man had consumed the entire squirrel brain or just squirrel meat th
  
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• Malcolm Jenkins: ‘Darnold Checks All The Boxes You Want From A Rookie’

  16-10-2018 20:12
  Ryan Mayer
  The two New York teams are at opposite ends of the spectrum with their quarterback situation. The Jets, with rookie Sam Darnold, look to be building what the franchise hopes will be a sustainable contender in the next few years. At 3-3, the young team is firmly in the midst of the playoff chase and just one game back in the division, though winning the AFC East seems much less likely with the Patriots and Tom Brady still clicking. Still, there is hope for the future building around Da
  
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• Delivery Driver Fatally Shot In Baltimore County During Robbery

  16-10-2018 19:53
  BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — A 46-year-old delivery man was fatally shot Monday night during a robbery attempt.
  Police say Idrissa Derme was killed in the 900 block of Vanderwood Rd. in Catonsville.
  Officers were called out to the scene at 8 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
  Derme was found in the street, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Investigators say Derme was shot while delivering food for a local restaurant.
  Detectives believe he was killed during a robbery.
  Police are
  
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• Obesity Surgery May Lower Heart Attack Danger In Diabetics

  16-10-2018 19:41
  SEATTLE (AP) — Obesity surgery may dramatically lower the danger of heart attacks and strokes in patients with diabetes, new research suggests, reinforcing evidence that benefits extend beyond weight loss.
  The study tracked about 20,000 severely obese patients with Type 2 diabetes. Those who had weight loss surgery had a 40 percent lower chance of developing a heart attack or stroke in the five years following surgery compared to those who got usual care with diabetes medicines or insulin.
  
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• Mom Slams School For Asking Fifth Graders About Their Sexual History

  16-10-2018 19:35
  WINDSOR, Vt. (CBS Local) — A Vermont woman is furious after her 10-year-old daughter was given a survey at school that asked her and her fifth-grade classmates about their sexual history, sexual orientation and gender identity.
  One question asked: “Have you been in a romantic relationship? By relationship, we mean more than friends, like having a partner for planned events, like a school dance, going to the movies, or having a sexual partner.”
  “My daughter is 10. So
  
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• Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps To Record $667 Million

  16-10-2018 19:23
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — The Mega Millions jackpot reached a new all-time high of $667 million on Tuesday.
  The jackpot has been climbing since late July to become the largest in the game’s history and third largest in U.S. lottery jackpot history.
  The estimated cash value of the jackpot is $380 million.
  Related: What To Do If You Win The Lottery
  The previous record for the Mega Millions jackpot was $656 million that was shared by winners from Kansas, Illinois, and Maryland in Marc
  
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• Gay Teen Asks Straight Football Captain To Homecoming On National Coming Out Day

  16-10-2018 19:19
  SANTA ANA, Calif. (CBS Local) — There are plenty of viral videos showing unique high school “promprosals” and similarly creative courtships for school dances, but this one may take the cake.
  On National Coming Out Day, Alexander Duarte, a gay senior at Valley High School in Santa Ana, California, staged an unforgettable proposal to this year’s homecoming dance. Duarte spent two weeks preparing to ask his friend, Erick Pineda, the straight captain of the football
  
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• Police Looking For Missing Glen Burnie Woman

  16-10-2018 19:13
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Police are looking for a missing 45-year-old woman last seen in Glen Burnie on October 11.
  Police describe Melanie Meleney as being 5-foot-3 and 120 pounds.
  She has blonde hair, blue eyes, and tattoos of a butterfly and hearts.Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the Anne Arundel County Police Dept. Missing Persons Squad at (410) 222-4731
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• Multiple People Injured In Baltimore Shooting

  16-10-2018 18:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Multiple injuries have been reported following a shooting in Baltimore.
  Police say the shooting happened near Pennsylvania Ave. and W. North Ave.
  Three men people were shot, according to police, but no further details have been released at this time.Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook
  
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• Crash In Cecil County Leaves 2 Dead, 4 Injured

  16-10-2018 18:22
  NORTH EAST, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed two people and injured four others in Cecil County Tuesday morning.
  Police say that 28-year-old Kimberly Morgan, of Chester, Pa., was driving on MD 213 at 5:30 a.m., when her white Mitsubishi Galant crossed the double yellow line into oncoming traffic.
  The Galant crashed into a Mazda pick-up truck that was towing a small boat on a trailer. A Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck then drov
  
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• Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 7

  16-10-2018 18:09
  By Matt Citak
  Unlike the previous weeks, the NFL did not see any of its key fantasy contributors get hurt in Week 6.
  While we appreciate not having to look for injury replacements, it does put a bit of a damper on this week’s waiver wire.
  However, Week 6 did see a few lesser-known players emerge as possible fantasy options. So whether you’re looking for a bye-week fill-in or some end-of-the-bench stashes, you have come to the right place.
  Here are some of the top waiver wire adds for
  
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• Mother Charged With Child Abuse Of 6-Month-Old Son

  16-10-2018 18:01
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — A Maryland woman has been indicted after authorities say her 6-month-old son was physically abused.
  Krista Johnson was indicted by the Carroll County Grand Jury on charges of first-degree child abuse and other related counts, according to the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office.
  Johnson is the second person charged in this case. Jared McAbee was arrested back in August and also indicted on charges of first-degree child abuse. Both ar
  
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• What To Do If You Win The Lottery

  16-10-2018 17:42
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – So you have your lottery ticket, you’ve checked the numbers a few hundred times, and sure enough, you are now a multi-millionaire.
  Now what? Don’t try to make decisions in the moment, plan to follow these steps for when you become the big winner.
  Step 1: Put the ticket in a safe place and sign it. Make sure you immediately sign the winning lottery ticket, as it is a “bearer” instrument. Legally, whoever holds the ticket is the winner.
  Step 2:
  
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• First Confirmed Cases Of Seasonal Flu In Maryland

  16-10-2018 16:39
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — If you haven’t already, it’s time to get your flu shots.
  The Maryland Department of Health announced Tuesday the first confirmed cases of seasonal flu.
  Two cases, one in an adult and one in a child, were confirmed by a laboratory test. The strains were type A (H1) and type B (Victoria).
  The cases were from people in the central and eastern regions of the state.
  “The influenza vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from becoming
  
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• Two People Shot On The Same Block In Baltimore Overnight

  16-10-2018 16:20
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating two overnight shootings on the same block in Baltimore.
  One of the victims was a 69-year-old woman, who police found with gunshot wounds to her body around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday in the 5300 block of  Cordelia Avenue.
  The woman was taken to an area hospital where she is currently in stable condition.
  Less than two hours later, at 3:13 a.m., police were told of a walk-in shooting victim at a Baltimore County hospital.
  When officers arrived the
  
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• Maryland Health Officials Confirm 5 Possible Cases Of Polio-Like Illness

  16-10-2018 16:07
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — There are currently five possible cases of a polio-like illness in Maryland, health officials confirm.
  It’s called acute-flaccid myelitis, or AFM. Symptoms are sudden arm or leg weakness, difficulty moving facial muscles, slurred speech and trouble swallowing.
  “A polio-like disease because in the sense that it does involve the same areas in the nervous system,” said Dr. Cristina L. Sadowsky, clinical director for the International Center for Sp
  
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• 5 Possible Cases Of Polio-Like Illness In Maryland Children, CDC Investigating

  16-10-2018 16:07
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — There are currently five possible cases of a polio-like illness in Maryland children, state health officials confirm.
  It’s called acute-flaccid myelitis, or AFM. Symptoms are sudden arm or leg weakness, difficulty moving facial muscles, slurred speech and trouble swallowing.
  “A polio-like disease because in the sense that it does involve the same areas in the nervous system,” said Dr. Cristina L. Sadowsky, clinical director for the Internationa
  
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• Rabid Raccoon Attacks 3 People In Washington Neighborhood

  16-10-2018 15:24
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say a rabid raccoon attacked three people in the nation’s capital before being captured.
  News outlets cite a Monday statement from the city’s health department saying the raccoon targeted victims in northwest Washington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood, adjacent to the Maryland suburb of the same name. Two pets were also exposed.
  The specific nature of the attacks and exposure weren’t specified. It’s unclear if anyone was bitten. The peop
  
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• Rabid Raccoon Attacks 3 People In DC Neighborhood

  16-10-2018 15:24
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say a rabid raccoon attacked three people in the nation’s capital before being captured.
  News outlets cite a Monday statement from the city’s health department saying the raccoon targeted victims in northwest Washington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood, adjacent to the Maryland suburb of the same name. Two pets were also exposed.
  The specific nature of the attacks and exposure weren’t specified. It’s unclear if anyone was bitten. The peop
  
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• Archdiocese Releases Names Of ‘Credibly’ Accused Clergy

  16-10-2018 15:14
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Archdiocese of Washington has released the names of more than two dozen clergy members it says have been “credibly accused” of sexually abusing minors.
  The archdiocese posted the list of priests on its website late Monday. All of the 31 priests were employed by the archdiocese, and many have already died. Three of the listed priests were religious order or non-diocesan priests who served in archdiocese parishes or schools.
  The list includes several priests
  
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• LAST CHANCE: Voter Registration Deadline In Maryland Is Today!

  16-10-2018 15:07
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The deadline to register to vote in Maryland is near.
  The deadline for paper voter registration applications is Tuesday. A hand-delivered application must be received by the local board of elections by 9 p.m.
  A mailed application must be postmarked Tuesday.
  Tuesday Is The Last Day For Voter Registration In Maryland
  It’s the deadline to register to vote, change party affiliation, update an address and request an alternative polling place.
  Early voting in Maryland
  
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• Cookies And Cremation? Student’s Recipe May Have Included Grandparent’s Ashes

  16-10-2018 15:04
  DAVIS, CA (CBS Sacramento) — Police are investigating a disturbing report that a high-school student made cookies mixed with human remains and gave them to unknowing classmates to eat.
  Several students ate the cookies at DaVinci High School that police suspect may have included the ashes of one of the student’s grandparents.
  There have been plenty of cases of students bringing pot-laced cookies to school, but cremated remain cookies is a new one.
  Police say the cookies in question we
  
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• Weather Blog: Cold Front Headed Our Way

  16-10-2018 05:11
  A few areas of light rain today and tonight will come to an end ,as a cold front will cross the region later tonight. Breezy and dry but sunny weather returns tomorrow. Another cold front will cross the region later on Wednesday and yet another one on Saturday.  Some very chilly air will move in and many areas north of the city will see the first frost of the fall by Friday morning and again on Monday morning.  Time to think about protecting those tender plants later this week, or brin
  
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• Police: Man Had 3-Year-Old In Vehicle While Shooting At, Fleeing From Officers

  16-10-2018 04:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore took a 32-year-old man into custody Monday evening after they say he shot at police multiple times while fleeing from officers. The man was reportedly holding a 3-year-old child when he was taken into custody.
  This incident began just before 7:40 p.m., when Baltimore Police Department officers near Mount Clare junction heard gunfire. The Shot Spotter alert system notified officers that the shots were fired on James St.
  Officers began searchin
  
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• Md. Police Officer Accused Of Raping Woman During Traffic Stop

  16-10-2018 04:12
  PRINCE GEORGE’S CO., Md. (WJZ) — A Prince George’s County Police Department officer is now behind bars after police say he raped a woman during a traffic stop.
  Ryan Macklin, a six-year veteran of the force, has been charged with first-degree rape, second-degree rape, and second-degree assault.
  According to police, Macklin pulled over a vehicle early Thursday morning on University Boulevard in Langley Park.
  During the traffic stop, Macklin reportedly forced the woman t
  
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• Saudi Government To Say Khashoggi Was Killed During Interrogation Gone Wrong

  16-10-2018 02:33
  (CBS NEWS) — The Saudi government is preparing to say that the death of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi was the result of an interrogation by Saudi operatives that went wrong, two sources close to the Saudi kingdom tell CBS News. Khashoggi vanished after entering a Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2, igniting a global firestorm over the circumstances of his disappearance.
  Saudi officials are expected to claim that the mission was initiated to interrogate Khashoggi, a frequent criti
  
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• Mo’s Seafood To Pay $1M To Fmr. Employees As Part Of Settlement

  16-10-2018 01:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mo’s Seafood will pay a $1 million settlement to 34 former employees for unpaid or underpaid wages.
  According to a release from the employees’ attorney, the wait staff and kitchen staff employees claimed there were “minimum wage and overtime violations, and unlawful deductions from their tips,” which violated federal and state wage and hour law.
  Also part of the settlement is that Mo’s Seafood will continue to deny liability.
  The lawsuit was
  
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• Neighbor Saw Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Get Out Before Leaving

  16-10-2018 00:42
  BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — Family and police are asking for the public’s help to find a hit-and-run driver who killed a 27-year-old in Baltimore County over the weekend.
  The victim, Garohn Green, was left to die on Liberty Rd.
  A neighbor who spotted the fleeing car right after the crash shares what he saw the night of the deadly hit-and-run.
  Family members remember Green as an affectionate, caring family member, and they vow they won’t give up on the search for who killed him.
  
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