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• Man Faces Groping Charge After Flight Said Trump ‘Says It’s OK’

  23-10-2018 23:49
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Florida man is accused of groping a woman on a Southwest plane, and used President Trump as an excuse for his behavior.
  The woman was seated in front of the 49-year-old on a flight from Houston to Albuquerque, and said he touched her inappropriately.
  Court documents say the suspect told police officers that President Trump says it’s okay to grab women by their private parts.
  He is charged with abusive sexual contact, and if convicted, he faces two years in prison.
  
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• UMD Football Community Waits For Decisions On Program Following Report Review

  23-10-2018 23:33
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland’s college football community anxiously awaits decisions about the future of the University’s College Park football program.
  The Board of Regents reviewed a report Tuesday by an independent commission stemming from the death of 19-year-old Jordan McNair.
  They announced later Tuesday they would also be holding a special meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday via conference call in closed session.
  The closed session would follow Open Meetings Act exceptions
  
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• Parent Group Works To Help Families Living With Down Syndrome

  23-10-2018 23:33
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — With October being Down Syndrome Awareness Month, it’s important to note that there are over 2,000 people in our area living with Down Syndrome.
  Thirty six years ago this month, a small group of parents came together and formed The Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group, which raised $100,000 from this weekend’s Buddy Walk.
  Melissa Silverman, 36, has Down Syndrome and she spent a part of her day giving back with her dad, Jay.
  “We were here at Gilman
  
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• Dodgers-Red Sox World Series Odds

  23-10-2018 23:16
  It’s World Series time. This year’s Fall Classic between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers could be one for the record books. After all, it’s been 102 years since these teams last met in a World Series. The 1916 matchup between the Red Sox and then-Brooklyn Robins featured a 13-inning shutout from Babe Ruth and the hitting exploits of Casey Stengel.
  Needless to say, the times have changed.
  The Red Sox won 108 games and the AL East title in the regular season, before di
  
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• Man Sentenced to Life Plus 35 Years for Daytime Execution

  23-10-2018 23:03
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — A man who shot another man in the head in front of a convenience store in 2015 was convicted of first-degree murder Tuesday.
  Police identified Derrick Rucker after seeing he was wearing the same clothes as the day of the murder in November 2015 of Trevor Joyner
  According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers responded at 11:33 a.m. to the 5400 block of Belair Road on Nov. 7, 2015, for a report of shooting.
  When officers arrived they found Joyner face down in f
  
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• Months After Fiery Accident On Maryland Bridge, Firefighters Practice Similar Rescue

  23-10-2018 23:00
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — First responders in Howard County spent Tuesday practicing a unique rescue operation — dangling over a 200 foot drop.
  The scenario: stepping off the Route 70 Bridge over the Patapsco River to reach people trapped beneath the bridge in the bucket of what’s called a snooper truck.
  According to Fire Battalion Chief Stephen Hardesty, “once he goes over the edge he’s all by himself. There’s not a whole lot of safety net built in. So
  
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• Harford County Man Indicted For Possession Of Child Pornography

  23-10-2018 22:54
  ABINGDON, Md. (WJZ) — An Abingdon man has been indicted for possession of child pornography.
  This comes after a Harford County Child Advocacy Center investigation developed evidence supporting charges of the man, identified as John Doran, 67, for possession of child pornography.
  Investigators became involved after a tip from a concerned citizen led to a search and seizure warrant at Doran’s home.
  During the search, investigators made contact with Doran, who admitted to possession of
  
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• Police: Help Identify Suspects Who Choked Walmart Employee During Robbery

  23-10-2018 22:39
  BALTIMORE COUNTY (WJZ) — Police are asking for help in identifying two suspects who assaulted a Walmart employee as they attempted to escape with a shopping cart of stolen goods.
  Baltimore County police say the suspects attempted to leave the store in the 3600 block of Washington Boulevard in Arbutus from the auto department around 2:37 p.m. on Monday when they were stopped by a woman who worked at the Walmart, who asked for a receipt for the items in the shopping cart.As the suspect in th
  
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• Lead Poisoning In Maryland Drops To Lowest Recorded Levels

  23-10-2018 22:30
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ)  — A report from the Maryland Department of the Environment shows that childhood lead poisoning cases in Maryland dropped to its lowest levels last year.
  Details in the 2017 Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance report released Tuesday showed that less than 0.3 percent of children tested across Maryland showed blood lead levels at or above the state law-defined level of 10 micro grams per deciliter.
  The low levels were reached even as blood lead testing rates increase
  
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• Security Protocol Was Key In Stopping Fox 5 DC Break-In Suspect

  23-10-2018 22:07
  TENLEYTOWN (WJZ) — Crime tape is still up after a security guard shot a man trying to break into Fox 5 DC Monday afternoon.
  The man, identified as George Oddemns, is still hospitalized Tuesday. He is expected to recover from a single gunshot wound.
  He is accused of breaking through two doors by kicking through the glass, and was stopped by two security guards, one spraying him with mace, and when that didn’t work, the other guard opening fire on him.
  “He forced his way in by ki
  
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• Phil Simms: ‘If You Think You’re A Playoff Team, You Have To Get (QB) Insurance’

  23-10-2018 21:56
  Ryan Mayer
  The Jacksonville Jaguars began the season feeling like Super Bowl contenders, coming off an appearance in the conference title game last year, while not losing many of their core guys. Things… haven’t exactly worked out in their favor so far. The Jags are 3-4 start and find themselves in the midst of a three-game losing streak after a 20-7 loss to the division-rival Houston Texans.
  Problems abound all over the roster, but a particular area of discomfort is the quarterback
  
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• Police: Man Points Gun At Girlfriend When Baby Shower Runs Late

  23-10-2018 21:54
  HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (CBS Local) — A Texas man who was apparently angered that his girlfriend’s baby shower was running late was arrested Monday after police say he the placed the barrel of a loaded gun between her eyes.
  Police say Raymond Allen Strange, 42, and his girlfriend apparently had an agreement that the party would end at 7 p.m. on Sunday. But when Strange returned to the home they share shortly after 7:30 p.m., the baby shower party was still going. The girlfriend went to
  
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• Good Samaritan Rescues Kitten Glued To Busy Road In Oregon

  23-10-2018 21:51
  SILVERTON, Oregon (CBS Local) – A man rescued a tiny, terrified kitten literally stuck to a busy road road after someone had slathered its paws with glue.
  In an angry, sad and sentimental Facebook post, Chuck Hawley said he was driving and noticed the cars ahead were driving over a black lump.“It’s going between their tires, so I’m guessing it’s a box.”
  As he neared it, he realized, “its just a kitten sitting upright shaking like a le
  
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• Suitland Parkway Remains Closed After Man Shot Following Altercation

  23-10-2018 21:50
  SUITLAND, Md. (WJZ) — An altercation between two people in vehicles ended in a shooting along a Prince George’s County highway Tuesday.
  The shooting happened in the area of Silverhall Road on Suitland Parkway around 9:31 a.m.
  Suitland Parkway is closed outbound (E/B) from Naylor Rd. to Forrestville Rd. and inbound (W/B) from Forrestville Rd. to Silver Hill Rd. for the investigation. Drivers should seek alternate routes.Officers with the U.S. Park Police and Prince George’s
  
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• Man Dies After Altercation On Suitland Parkway

  23-10-2018 21:50
  SUITLAND, Md. (WJZ) — An altercation between two people in vehicles ended in a shooting along a Prince George’s County highway Tuesday.
  The shooting happened in the area of Silverhall Road on Suitland Parkway around 9:31 a.m.
  The victim has been identified as Jerome Robinson, 23, of Southeast DC.
  He died from his injuries at Prince George’s Hospital Center at 10:07 a.m.
  Suitland Parkway is closed outbound (E/B) from Naylor Rd. to Forrestville Rd. and inbound (W/B) from For
  
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• Maryland School Cancels ‘Aladdin Jr.’ Over Arab Stereotypes

  23-10-2018 21:45
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Citing negative stereotyping of Arab culture, a Maryland elementary school has canceled its production of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”
  Danette Zaghari-Mask is an attorney with the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
  She told media outlets her son decided to drop out of the Westowne Elementary School play when he learned that “Arabs are described as barbaric” in it.
  She went to the school with his experience, and says her family is “
  
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• Honey Smacks Cereal Returning To Shelves With New Recipe After Recall

  23-10-2018 21:26
  BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (CBS Local/AP) — Kellogg’s Honey Smacks is returning to shelves following a voluntary recall after salmonella infected 100 people in 33 states.
  The company announced on Monday the cereal will return next month in limited quantities with “a simpler, updated recipe.” It says production was moved to a “trusted and tested Kellogg-owned facility that has been reliably producing cereal for decades.”
  Source: FDA/Twitter
  The recall was issued in Ju
  
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• Early Voting Starts Thursday In Maryland

  23-10-2018 21:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Early voting in Maryland starts Thursday.
  You can vote early through Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  LOCATIONS: 2018 Early Voting Centers In Maryland
  The general election is on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
  Up for election are the governor and lieutenant governor races, comptroller, attorney general, a U.S. Senate seat, and eight seats in Congress. There are also several state Senate seats, state delegate seats, judges and local jurisdiction offices.
  You can find a full list of can
  
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• 2018 Ballot Questions At The Maryland Polls

  23-10-2018 21:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Headed to the polls in Maryland?
  Beyond voting for a number of open seats, depending on where you live you’ll also have ballot questions.
  Read them below so you’re prepared at the polls.To see if you’re registered to vote, click here.
  If you’re looking for your polling place, click here.
  Request an absentee ballot, click here.Statewide Questions
  Question 1Non-Technical Summary (PDF)Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 357 of the 2018 Legislative Session)R
  
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• Monument City Brewing Co. Has A New Milk Stout Infused With Goetze’s Caramel Creams

  23-10-2018 20:09
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new milk stout by Monument City Brewing Company is infused with Goetz’s Caramel Creams.
  According the the Highlandtown brewery’s Facebook page, the stout will officially launch Friday at a release party.
  The stout, called Bulls-eyes, is a 5.7 percent milk stout inspired by the classic Baltimore treat — caramel creams.
  According to Baltimore Magazine, the idea came about last winter when Mitchelle Goetze of Goetze’s Candy Company, brothers Ke
  
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• Teen Convicted In Hit-And-Run Over Drugs Gets 25 Years

  23-10-2018 19:37
  EDGEWATER, Md. (AP) — A Maryland teen convicted of running over a fellow high school student has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
  News outlets report Nicholas Kyle Hoffman was 17 when he was charged as an adult with attempted murder in November. Charging documents say the 16-year-old victim was targeted for allegedly stealing marijuana from Hoffman’s friend.
  Police: Teen Charged After Purposefully Hitting Another Teen With Car
  Anne Arundel County prosecutors say Hoffman was film
  
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• 'Up-and-coming' Baltimore rapper Nick Breed fatally shot Sunday ... - Baltimore Sun

  23-10-2018 19:25 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore rapper Nick Breed — whose lyrics often reflect the pain and trauma he'd seen in the city — was fatally shot Sunday in the Allendale neighborhood.
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• Stepson Charged In 59-Year-Old Baltimore Man’s Murder

  23-10-2018 19:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A stepson was charged in the fatal stabbing of his stepfather in Baltimore over the weekend.
  Gregory Brown
  According to city police, 27-year-old Gregory Brown was seen with a knife in his hand when officers responded to a report of a stabbing around noon Sunday in the 2900 block of Brighton Street.
  Brown, who police said is homeless, was disarmed and taken into custody.
  Two Fatal Stabbings In Baltimore Sunday
  Fifty nine-year-old Preston Merritt was taken to Shock Tra
  
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• Our Bodies Are Polluted With Plastic, Scientists Warn

  23-10-2018 19:10
  VIENNA (CBS Local) — The ocean isn’t the only thing filled with plastic. Our bodies are also polluted with plastic, according to a new study from Austrian scientists.
  Hundreds of small plastic pieces known as microplastics were found in stool samples of each volunteer who participated in a small pilot study by the Environment Agency Austria and the Medical University of Vienna.
  “This is the first study of its kind and confirms what we have long suspected — that plastics u
  
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• Woman Shares Emotional Journey After Ex-Boyfriend Bit Off Her Lip

  23-10-2018 18:56
  SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (CBS Local) — A 19-year-old woman is speaking out about the ex-boyfriend who bit her lip off when she refused to get back together with him.
  Seth Aaron Fleury, 23, was sentenced to 12 years in prison last week after pleading guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature.
  Fluery was accused of biting off his ex-girlfriend’s lip on October 21, 2017, when she refused to kiss him and telling him she did not want to get back together.
  “He just
  
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• Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal Weekend Stabbing

  23-10-2018 18:50
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — A woman responsible for a fatal stabbing over the weekend has been charged with first-degree murder.Jasmin Thomas, 28, was arrested by police on Monday after a homicide investigation identified her as a suspect in the stabbing.
  Two Fatal Stabbings In Baltimore Sunday
  Police say that Thomas stabbed a 27-year-old man in the 1600 block of Bruce Court on Sunday. Officers responding to the area found the man suffering from stab wounds.
  The man died from his injuries after
  
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• Roman Reigns, Breaking Character, Reveals He Has Leukemia

  23-10-2018 18:48
  (GameSpot) — WWE fans were shocked and saddened to hear the news on the October 22 episode of RAW that Universal Champion Roman Reigns was leaving the company, after revealing he has leukemia. Before exiting the ring, he laid his Universal Championship in the middle of the ring.
  During the opening segment of the Monday night series, Reigns came down to the ring, with the title on his shoulder, and gave a heartfelt speech to the fans in attendance and those watching at home, breaking charac
  
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• Got Your Ticket For The World Record Mega Millions Jackpot Drawing?

  23-10-2018 18:29
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing marks another chance for many to get their hands on the now $1.6 billion jackpot prize.
  After no winners in Friday night’s drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot rocketed up to the estimated $1.6 billion, a world record that surpassed the previous $656 million jackpot that was won in 2012.
  Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot Is Record-Breaking, Expected To Grow By Tuesday’s Drawing
  “Mega Millions has already entered histo
  
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• Ford To Test Self-Driving Cars In Washington DC

  23-10-2018 18:24
  (CNN) — Self-driving cars are headed to their biggest stage yet: Washington DC.
  On Monday, Ford announced a partnership with the city’s government to begin testing self-driving cars in early 2019. Ford’s self-driving car startup, Argo AI, has already begun mapping the city. So far, self-driving cars have been tested mainly in suburbs and smaller cities.
  Ford officials told CNN Business they were drawn to Washington DC because of its progressive mayor and a young population, whi
  
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• Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 8

  23-10-2018 18:06
  By Matt Citak
  We’re officially past the midway point of the fantasy season, meaning now is the time to begin your push towards the fantasy postseason.
  It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a bye week fill-in, an injury replacement, or a bench stash that could eventually emerge as a strong fantasy contributor, as we have all of your top waiver wire adds for Week 8 right here.
  And here we go…
  Jalen Richard (Photo Credit: Harry How/Getty Images)
  RB Jalen Richard, Oakland
  
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• Suitland Parkway Closed Both Ways After Shooting

  23-10-2018 17:40
  SUITLAND, Md. (WJZ) — A Prince George’s County highway is closed in both directions after a shooting along the roadway.
  The shooting happened in the area of Silverhall Road on Suitland Parkway.The parkway is closed between Suitland Road and Branch Avenue.
  One person was taken to the hospital and they are in critical condition.
  No other details at this time.
  Stay with WJZ for the latest on this developing story. 
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• Rapper Whose Lyrics Reflected Baltimore’s Pain Fatally Shot

  23-10-2018 17:18
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A rising Baltimore rapper who advocated for nonviolence and whose lyrics often reflected the city’s trauma has been shot and killed.
  The Baltimore Sun reports that 24-year-old Dominic Grant, known professionally as Nick Breed, was found Sunday night with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at a hospital soon after.
  The newspaper characterized the artist as a street rapper with calm delivery, who had a melodic side. He collaborated with high-profile Baltimore artists l
  
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• Justice O’Connor Announces Dementia Diagnosis, ‘Probably Alzheimer’s’

  23-10-2018 17:14
  (CNN) — Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor revealed in a letter on Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with the “beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer’s disease.”
  “I will continue living in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by dear friends and family,” she wrote and added, “While the final chapter of my life with dementia may be trying, nothing has diminished my gratitude and deep appreciation for the countless blessings of my life.”
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• D.C. Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Catholic Church

  23-10-2018 17:13
  (CNN) — Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine announced Tuesday that he has launched a civil investigation into whether the Archdiocese of Washington violated the law by covering up the sexual abuse of minors.
  “While we generally don’t talk publicly about our confidential enforcement activity, I can report that our office has launched a civil investigation into whether the Archdiocese — which is a nonprofit institution — violated the District’s Nonpro
  
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• Mother Hoping For Birthday Wishes After Son’s Empty Party In Arizona

  23-10-2018 16:58
  Tucson, AZ (KPHO/KTVK) — An Arizona mother is hoping you can brighten her son’s day.
  Over the weekend, Sil Mazzini said she invited over 30 children from Teddy’s school to attend his birthday party at Peter Piper Pizza on Broadway Boulevard in Tucson.
  credit: Sil Mazzini
  The table was filled with pizza and drinks, but his fellow classmates did not show, Mazzini said.
  Teddy was pretty sad that no one showed up to his party, so his mother is now hoping you could wish hi
  
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• Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease Outbreak At Johns Hopkins’ Homewood Campus

  23-10-2018 16:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — At least 129 cases of hand, foot, mouth disease have been reported on Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus since September, according to a university official.
  The Maryland Department of Health now is classifying the situation as an outbreak, the HUB reports.
  The outbreak may be slowing though, as only four new cases were reported last week.
  The university has taken steps to help prevent the spread, according to a university spokesman, including broadcasting m
  
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• 155 Cases Of Polio-Like Illness Now Under Investigation, CDC Says

  23-10-2018 16:13
  (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday that there are 155 patients under investigation this year for acute flaccid myelitis, a condition that that can cause paralysis and mostly affects children.
  Of these, 62 have been confirmed by the CDC in 22 states, and the remainder continue to be investigated.
  There have been five cases of children with AFM reported in Maryland so far.
  5 Possible Cases Of Polio-Like Illness or AFM In Maryland Children, CDC
  
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• Second Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Under 10 Days In Cecil County

  23-10-2018 15:19
  CECIL Co. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating after a second pedestrian is struck and killed by a car in under 10 days in Cecil County.
  Troopers said around 745 p.m. Monday they responded to the area of northbound Elkton Road (MD 279) prior to Blue Ball Road for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
  They said their investigation revealed Dennis Duffy, of Elkton, was driving a black 2018 Nissan Rogue northbound on Elkton Road when it struck 30-year-old Kati Casey.
  Po
  
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• Rosie O’Donnell Is Engaged, No Wedding Date Set

  23-10-2018 14:50
  NEW YORK (AP) — Rosie O’Donnell is getting married.
  The 56-year-old confirmed to People magazine on Monday her engagement to 33-year-old Elizabeth Rooney.
  O’Donnell says their wedding date is “a long time in the future.” They’ve had a long-distance relationship because O’Donnell lives in New York and Rooney lives in Boston.
  O’Donnell says the Army veteran is “a wonderful woman.”
  The star married Kelli Carpenter in 2004, but they separat
  
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• Weather Blog: Slightly Wetter Winter Than Usual

  23-10-2018 14:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Is it just me or are there no Fall colors? Okay, maybe a smattering of very muted, trying to be fall colors, but so far nothing that is making any waves on social media. Usually by this time everyone is posting shots that get you to look twice.
  “Look twice” are key words. Years ago we had a legendary cameraman named Norm Vogel. I asked him once how he decided what to take a picture of. He simply said, “If I look twice I take the shot.” No one
  
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• Two People Shot And Killed Overnight In Baltimore City

  23-10-2018 14:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were shot and killed in unrelated incidents overnight in Baltimore.
  Baltimore police said officers responded to the 2800 block of Oswego Avenue for a report of a shooting around 11:45 p.m. Monday.
  They found a 28-year-old man who had been shot in the head. He later died at the hospital.
  About an hour later at 12:3 a.m. Tuesday, police arrived at 4000 block of Brendan Avenue for a report of another shooting.
  Once there he located a 27-year-old male wit
  
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• First American Sign Language Starbucks Opens In Washington, DC

  23-10-2018 13:55
  (CNN) — How do you say “frappuccino” in American Sign Language?
  That’s one of the many questions customers have at the latest branch of Starbucks, which opened on October 23 in Washington, DC.
  While this Starbucks looks like every other outlet of the coffee chain — mermaid logo, mugs for sale, baristas in bright green aprons — there’s one thing that makes it very special. Every single employee here is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
  Starbucks cho
  
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• The Baltimore Blast And The Baltimore Station Work To Help Veterans

  23-10-2018 13:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Blast partnered with The Baltimore Station for a good cause and in the process, the soccer team took on a different sport.
  The players played softball with veterans yesterday to help support them on their path to recovery.
  According to their website, The Baltimore Station is “an innovative therapeutic residential treatment program supporting veterans and others who are transitioning through the cycle of poverty, addiction, and homelessness to self-suff
  
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• “Titanic II” To Head From Dubai To New York

  23-10-2018 12:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The “Titanic II” will be casting off from Dubai to New York…Would you get aboard?
  The ship is set to make its two-week maiden voyage in 20-22.
  Construction of the replica is back up and running after a fight over money held up the $500 million project for several years.
  The ship features the same cabin lay-out as the original and will carry almost exactly the same number of passengers.
  Most importantly though, it will boast modern navigation and ha
  
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• Ravens Remain Confident In Kicker Justin Tucker After Miss

  23-10-2018 12:06
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the lessons his team learned losing improbable fashion will help his team the rest of the season.
  Harbaugh praised his team’s performance against New Orleans — with the possible exception of one missed kick.
  Playing without two starting offensive linemen and with standout cornerback Marlon Humphrey watching from the sideline on Sunday, the Ravens limited Drew Brees to 212 yards passing and scored the potential g
  
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• Weather Blog: Pleasant Tuesday Ahead

  23-10-2018 04:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a cold and frosty start, we warmed into the mid and upper 50s, under mainly sunny skies Monday.
  A milder night will be followed by a very pleasant Tuesday with highs in the mid-60s, which is normal for October 23.
  Colder air, however, will begin to move our way later in the day, and by Wednesday we will be back into the cooler 50s again, but dry.
  It will stay cool for the rest of the week, with a good chance of rain this weekend.
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• Mayor Pugh To Launch $2M Program Aimed To Get ‘Squeegee Boys’ Off The Streets

  23-10-2018 04:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In recent months, the boys and sometimes men who walk through busy street corners, spraying and wiping windshields for money, known as the “squeegee boys” have become a growing concern for some Baltimore.
  Mayor Catherine Pugh announced her vision to get kids off those street corners once and for all. It’s a plan she said will not only get them off the streets but provide them with a better future.
  An 11-year-old boy says he does it because he’
  
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• Man Shot In Face During Non-Fatal Shooting

  23-10-2018 02:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man is suffering non-life-threatening injuries after a report of a shooting Monday night.
  Officers responded to the 700 block of Ashburton for a report of a shooting at around 6:30 p.m.
  Once there, officers found a man with a gunshot wound to the face.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital.
  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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• Amy Schumer Expecting Her First Child

  23-10-2018 00:53
  (CNN) — While working to get out the vote, Amy Schumer revealed some exciting news on Monday.
  The actress is expecting her first child with husband, Chris Fischer.
  Schumer announced her pregnancy in an Instagram story about the upcoming midterm elections via journalist Jessica Yellin.
  Yellin shared some of Schumer’s candidate recommendations for voters and directed followers to read to the bottom of a list where Schumer wrote, “I’m pregnant.”
  Schumer, 37, teased the
  
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• Lioness Kills Father Of Her Three Cubs At Indianapolis Zoo

  23-10-2018 00:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An attack at the Indianapolis Zoo left their male lion dead last week.
  After hearing an unusual amount of roaring coming from the Lion Yard, animal care staff found 12-year-old lioness Zuri in a life and death fight with 10-year-old Nyack, who was also the father of her cubs.
  Zuri ended up killing Nyack.
  It happened before the zoo was open to the public, but zookeepers say they may never know what happened.
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