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• Mayor Pugh Stops By Lexington Market For Lunch To Hear Customers, Vendor Concerns

  24-10-2018 23:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One of Baltimore’s markets, with a bruised reputation, got a visit from City leaders Wednesday.
  Mayor Catherine Pugh, alongside Comptroller Joan Pratt, Council President Jack Young and Councilman Eric Costello met for a tour and lunch to meet with vendors and shoppers.
  “The food is outstanding. Best crab cakes in the world. I had the rockfish, the crab cakes, the beets. The cucumbers. Joan had the oysters,” Pugh said.
  It’s Baltimore tradition that
  
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• Fells Point Restaurants, Bars Will Stay Open Halloween Night

  24-10-2018 23:40
  FELLS POINT, Md. (WJZ) — Many Fells Point restaurants and bars have decided to give Halloween night another go.
  This comes one year after they decided to shut their doors early in response to a string of violent incidents in the area of the last couple of years.
  Our media partner the Baltimore Sun reports the decision comes after several business owners met in September and decided to remain open next Wednesday.
  But they warned if neighborhood activity appears to get too rowdy, they will c
  
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• Mayor Pugh ‘Won’t Be Rushed’ In Commissioner Search

  24-10-2018 23:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mayor Pugh said Wednesday she “won’t be rushed” into hiring someone in the police commissioner search by the end of the month.
  Pugh added she has whittled the candidates down to a shortlist, but she wouldn’t say how many people are in the running.
  Initially, the mayor said she would announce her pick by Halloween. The city has been without a permanent police commissioner since May.
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• 10th Annual Heather Hurd 5K Set For This Saturday

  24-10-2018 22:40
  HARFORD CO., (WJZ) — Heather Hurd was just 26 years old when she was killed by a distracted driver.
  The accident happened near Orlando, Fl. in January of 2008. She was working at her dream job at Disney World when she died. She was driving to meet her parents and a wedding planner at Disney World when the accident occurred.
  “The officer at the scene told us Heather was killed instantly,” said Kim Hurd, Heather’s mother. “So we went literally from planning a wedding
  
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• Baltimore Teacher Replaces Lesson Plans With Raps

  24-10-2018 22:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A local teacher is using an unconventional way to motivate her students.
  She is changing her lesson plans into raps.
  Physics teacher Maggie Mahmood said since changing her method, she has noticed her students are more engaged in the subject.
  “I realized students could remember a ton of lyrics from their favorite songs but when it came time to remember vocabulary for the course or course content it was really difficult to recall things,” Mahmood said.
  Using her
  
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• Md. Elementary School Celebrates ‘Unity Day’ For National Anti-Bullying Month

  24-10-2018 22:23
  BROOKLYN, Md. (WJZ) — On Wednesday, the people at Belle Grove Elementary were wearing orange.
  “We are going to create a third-grade unity chain,” said Miss Harris, a teacher at Belle Grove.
  Miss Harris wore orange, and so did Miss Granger, another teacher, and their principal Mark McCalpin.
  “It’s Unity Day for us, it’s an opportunity for us to come together to have a stand against bullying and just making sure that we’re being kind and caring individuals
  
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• ‘Tell Me A Story’ Red Carpet Premiere Recap

  24-10-2018 22:19
  CBS All Access subscribers are in for a spooky new series this Halloween. Tell Me A Story is the latest All Access exclusive set to premiere on the company’s streaming digital service and offers a dark, modern twist on classic fairy tales The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel And Gretel. Last night the cast of the show along with creator Kevin Williamson and Executive Producer Dana Honor descended upon The Metrograph in New York City for the show’s red carpet premi
  
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• CDC: Don’t Dress Up Your Pet Chickens For Halloween

  24-10-2018 22:09
  ATLANTA (CBS Local) — With Halloween right around the corner, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking owners of chickens to not dress up their domestic livestock this year.
  The warning may sound like a joke, but it is quite serious.
  The Atlanta-based CDC says costumed chickens out for a night of trick-or-treating run the risk of infecting people with a particular potent strain of salmonella.
  Since January, at least 92 people in 29 states have been infected after coming int
  
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• Capital Gazette Case Lawyer May Step Aside Due To Health

  24-10-2018 22:06
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A public defender representing the man accused of killing five employees at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Maryland may step aside due to health concerns.
  The director of victim services for the state’s attorney’s office told relatives of the five victims in an email Tuesday that recent delays in the case were due to health issues affecting the attorney.
  Bill Davis is representing Jarrod Ramos, who’s been charged with murder.
  Heather Amador wrote f
  
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• Assailant Faces Two Life Sentences For NW Baltimore Murder

  24-10-2018 22:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Malcolm Jordan was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder, conspiracy to murder, use of a firearm in a crime of violence and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm Wednesday.
  Baltimore police officers responded to the 3500 block of Woodland Avenue for a reported shooting on September 27, 2016, shortly before 1 p.m.
  When they arrived they found a person later identified as Tony Williams lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his bac
  
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• Police Looking For Missing Baltimore County Teen

  24-10-2018 21:53
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are looking for missing teen, 15-year-old Lanya Barber.
  Barber was last seen at Woodlawn High School on Oct. 12.Anyone with information on Barber’s whereabouts is asked to call the Crimes Against Children Unit at (410) 307-2020
  
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• Maryland Backs Off Allowing Non-Educators As Superintendents

  24-10-2018 21:53
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A vote by a professional standards board means Maryland will not permit non-educators to be appointed as schools superintendents, after all.
  Last year, the Maryland State Board of Education set up a task force to look at allowing local school boards to find “exceptional” leaders outside education circles.
  And last month, the board approved a new regulation authorizing non-traditional candidates, over the objections of state educators and the association r
  
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• Bill Cowher Gives His Thoughts On Key Matchup In Ravens-Panthers Game

  24-10-2018 21:51
  BALTIMORE (CBS LOCAL SPORTS) — One of the most intriguing matchups of week 8 in the NFL is the Ravens vs. the Carolina Panthers.
  We checked in with former Steelers coach and current NFL Today analyst Bill Cowher to get his thoughts on this cross-conference battle.
  You can watch Coach Cowher, along with Nate Burleson, Boomer Esiason, Phil Simms and host James Brown, every Sunday on The NFL Today beginning at 12 p.m. on CBS. (Editor’s Note: This conversation has been lightly
  
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• Repo Man Arrested After Chasing Down, Assaulting HaCo Woman

  24-10-2018 21:25
  DARLINGTON, Md. (WJZ) — A Delaware man was arrested on Monday after Harford County police say he assaulted the woman whose car he was trying to repossess.
  27-year-old Astii Dunnum was arrested after a police trooper arrived at a convenience store parking lot in the 1200 block of Main Street for a reported assault.
  The trooper saw a 53-year-old woman in her Dodge Journey SUV being lifted about six feet by a tow-truck operated by Dunnum.
  After an investigating, the trooper learned that
  
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• Audit Finds Widespread Overtime Abuse In Baltimore’s Police Department

  24-10-2018 21:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new audit finds widespread overtime abuse in the Baltimore City Police Department, and a lack of accountability by top brass.
  The uptick in crime comes as Baltimore’s mayor says she needs more officers on the streets, which would ultimately mean the department needs more money.
  A city audit reveals overtime abuses in the department, and it’s costing taxpayers millions.
  “The failure to maintain appropriate controls over overtime begins with the lac
  
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• Trump Says Political Violence Has No Place In US

  24-10-2018 20:49
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says “acts or threats of political violence have no place in the United States.” He’s addressing the suspicious packages sent to former President Barack Obama, the Clintons, CNN and others.
  Trump says he received a briefing from federal officials earlier Wednesday on what he called the “despicable acts.” He says that “a major federal investigation” is now underway.
  And he’s calling on the nation to com
  
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• Bill Cowher: Elimination Of Big Plays On Defense, Consistent Running Game Has Been Key For Steelers

  24-10-2018 20:37
  Ryan MayerThe Steelers and Browns rivalry opened this NFL season with the first tie. The Browns harassed the Steelers into six turnovers, five by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (3 interceptions, 2 fumbles), but their own kicking woes kept them from capitalizing. Now, the two teams meet again, this time in Heinz Field with their seasons heading in opposite directions.
  Pittsburgh enters Sunday on a two-game win streak, beating the Falcons and Bengals prior to their bye week. The Browns, meanwhile,
  
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• Latest state audit finds Baltimore school system didn't fix problems from 2012 audit - Baltimore Business Journal

  24-10-2018 20:12 via bizjournals.com
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  Latest state audit finds Baltimore school system didn't fix problems from 2012 audit
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  A newly released state audit found a number of problems with Baltimore City Public Schools bookkeeping, resulting in millions of dollars of continued overtime and overpayments to employees and contractors. The state Office of Legislative Audits audits ...
  
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• Police: Three Juveniles Use Gun To Bully Autistic Boy In Viral Video

  24-10-2018 19:48
  INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (CBS Local) — Three juveniles are in police custody after a video surfaced showing a 13-year-old with a gun pointed at his head before being punched several times.
  The video shows Derrin Weddle on his knees being taunted by a group of kids, demanding that he kisses a teen’s foot. Someone then pulls out a pistol and holds it against his head. The first teen then tells Weddle to stand up before repeatedly punching him in the face.
  “I didn’t know if th
  
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• 6th Grade Girl Tackles Barriers On Middle School’s Football Team

  24-10-2018 19:42
  ST. LOUIS (CBS Local) — A sixth grade girl in St. Louis is finding success on the football field.
  Taylor Ward, 11, plays on the offensive line for the Crunchtime Seminoles, a team organized by the non-profit North County Youth Association.
  Ward credits her family with her interest in football.
  “It started when my stepbrother tried football,” she told KOMV. “He convinced me to play football so I tried it.”
  Ward and her team were invited to play at the World Yout
  
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• Restaurant Offering Free Pizza For Losing Mega Millions Tickets

  24-10-2018 19:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Villa Italian Kitchen is offering a free pizza slice for anyone who brings in their losing Mega Millions ticket a day after the historic $1.6 billion drawing.
  There are five locations in the Baltimore-area: White Marsh Mall, Towson Town Center, the Mall in Columbia, Harford Mall, and TownMall at Westminster. Click here to see locations near you.
  The restaurant chain says the offer will only be available on Wednesday at participating locations with the purch
  
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• Top DFS Picks Week 8: Goff, Gurley Strong Plays Against Packers

  24-10-2018 19:19
  Here’s our look at the top Daily Fantasy Football players for Week 8, and as we scan the top five players at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end positions, you’ll see some familiar faces.
  The Chiefs — with Patrick Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and Travis Kelce — continue to put up points in bunches. They dropped 45 on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7 and head to Denver this Sunday.
  But only the Los Angeles Rams remain undefeated, and that’s thanks
  
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• Baltimore audit of rampant overtime spending by city police finds ... - Baltimore Sun

  24-10-2018 19:18 via baltimoresun.com
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  Baltimore officials have released their initial findings and recommendations from a long-awaited audit of rampant police overtime spending. The city finance ...
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• Early Voting In Maryland Starts Thursday

  24-10-2018 18:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We’re less than two weeks away from the November midterm election, and early voting starts Thursday in Maryland.
  All you have to do is go to an early voting center near you and bring a document that proves your residency.
  Early voting lasts through November 1, and will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
  The general election is on November 6.
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• Maryland County OKs Public Financing For Local Candidates

  24-10-2018 18:26
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Another Maryland county council has approved public financing for local political candidates.
  The Washington Post reports Tuesday’s Prince George’s County Council meeting stretched past midnight before the measure was passed 5-4.
  Advocates say by matching small donations, it increases opportunities for candidates to run without relying on big individual or corporate donors. Bill sponsor Councilmember Mary A. Lehman says public financing allows “
  
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• ‘Act Of Terror’: Suspicious Packages Sent To Obama’s DC Home

  24-10-2018 18:25
  WASHINGTON (CBS/WJZ) — A sprawling investigation unfolded Wednesday as authorities scrambled to respond to a series of suspicious packages addressed to the homes of two former presidents, the offices of CNN and a former chair of the Democratic National Committee.
  At least two of the packages contained crude explosive devices, and a massive police response shut down one of the busiest areas of midtown Manhattan for hours.
  ‘Clearly An Act Of Terror’: Apparent ‘Live Exp
  
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• Police Arrest Nephew In Murder Of 60-Year-Old Elkton Woman

  24-10-2018 18:08
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ) — A man identified as the nephew of Karen Colcough was charged in her murder, according to Maryland State Police.
  Jacob Johnston, 25, of Elkton, is being charged in the weekend murder of his aunt, 60-year-old Colcough.
  Elkton Woman Found Dead With ‘Trauma To Body’ Inside Her Home
  Police found Colcough in her home on Augustine Herman Highway after being called for a reported homicide. Colcough was unresponsive and had “obvious signs of trauma.”
  
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• National Aquarium Offering Free Admission For ‘Free Fall Friday Night’

  24-10-2018 17:55
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — The National Aquarium is giving Marylanders a chance to explore the aquarium for free during its “Free Fall Friday Night” event.
  The Free Fall Friday Night will be on October 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  This is part of the month-long Free Fall Baltimore event hosted by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, offering locals free access to hundreds of Baltimore’s arts and cultural events.
  Visitors can also enjoy a special performance by t
  
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• Window into Baltimore - WORLD News group (press release)

  24-10-2018 17:53 via world.wng.org
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  I've covered a few stories in Baltimore post-Freddie Gray, and police-community relations have, sadly, continued to suffer big setbacks. The city has seen a recent spike in violence, and the police department is reeling after a major corruption case ...
  
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• 18-Year-Old Student Found With Loaded Gun At Local School

  24-10-2018 17:41
  MILLERSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — An 18-year-old student was arrested after police say he brought a loaded gun to a local school.
  Maleek Benjamin has been charged with several weapons charges in this case.
  The Anne Arundel County Police Department reports their investigation began on Tuesday after getting reports of a video on social media that appeared to show someone with a gun at a school.
  Investigators were able to identify the armed person in the video as Benjamin, a student at Old
  
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• Suspicious Packages To Obama, Clinton Intercepted, Authorities Say

  24-10-2018 17:25
  WASHINGTON (CNN/CBS) — Authorities have intercepted devices intended former President Barack Obama and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
  The devices appear to be rudimentary but functional, the official said.
  Earlier Wednesday morning, the United States Secret Service said it had intercepted two “suspicious packages” addressed to Obama and Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, earlier this week.
  Neither Obama nor Clinton received the packages or
  
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• Teen Arrested For Murder Of 73-Year-Old In Baltimore

  24-10-2018 17:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police arrested a 17-year-old accused of a fatal shooting in Baltimore earlier this month.
  Mikayal Hendricks is charged with first degree murder in the death of 73-year-old Lawrence Price.
  According to the Baltimore Police Department, Price was killed on Oct. 4 in northwest Baltimore.
  Officers were called to a local hospital at 12:30 a.m. for a walk-in shooting victim. Responding officers found Price being treated for a gunshot wound, and he was later prono
  
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• Teacher’s Aide Fired After Allegedly Giving Special Needs Student A ‘Wedgie’

  24-10-2018 16:55
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CBS Local) — A teacher’s aide at an elementary school in St. Petersburg is out of a job, one month after she allegedly gave a special needs student a “wedgie” in front of a classroom of his peers.
  The Pinellas County School Board voted 7-0 to fire Dominique Diamond Armstrong, 25, during Tuesday’s meeting.
  “Pinellas County Schools expects staff to treat students with respect and dignity,” the district said in a statement. “The
  
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• Secret Service Intercepts 2 ‘Suspicious Packages’ Addressed To Obama, Clinton

  24-10-2018 15:45
  (CNN) — The United States Secret Service intercepted two “suspicious packages” addressed to former President Barack Obama and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton earlier this week, the agency said Wednesday.
  US Official: Explosive Device Found At Clintons’ NY Home
  Neither Obama nor Clinton received the packages or were at risk of receiving them, the Secret Service said. They were discovered during “routine mail screening procedures as potential expl
  
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• US Official: Explosive Device Found At Clintons’ NY Home

  24-10-2018 15:24
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official says a “functional explosive device” was found at Hillary and Bill Clinton’s suburban New York home.
  The official says investigators believe the explosive is linked to one found Monday at the compound of liberal billionaire George Soros.
  Secret Service Intercepts 2 ‘Suspicious Packages’ Addressed To Obama, Clinton
  The official wasn’t authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing investigation and spoke on condition of anonym
  
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• Body Discovered In Creek In Worcester County

  24-10-2018 15:09
  BERLIN, Md. (WJZ) — A male body was found floating face down under the Herring Creek Bridge in Worcester County early Wednesday morning.
  Maryland State Police say two people in a boat discovered the body while they were traveling along the Herring Creek. It was discovered shortly after 12:15 a.m.
  Police said the victim has not yet been positively identified. They said their preliminary investigation showed there were no signs of foul play.
  The victim was taken to the Office of th
  
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• Reports: Steve Carell Returning To TV In New Apple Drama

  24-10-2018 14:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — According to The Hollywood Reporter, Steve Carell is returning to television in his first regular TV role since he starred in the NBC comedy ‘The Office.’
  Carell would join Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in an untitled morning show drama by Apple.
  The Hollywood Reporter reports the show has already been picked up for a two-season, 20-episode order and that production is set to begin next week in Los Angeles. Carell will play Mitch Kessler, a morni
  
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• Dozens More Breakfast Foods Test Positive For Trace Amounts Of Weed Killer, Report Says

  24-10-2018 14:30
  (CNN) — Dozens of common breakfast cereals and snack bars have trace amounts of a controversial herbicide found in the weed killer Roundup, according to a report released today by an environmental advocacy group.
  The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that 26 of the 28 products it tested had levels of Roundup’s main ingredient, glyphosate, that were “higher than what EWG scientists consider protective of children’s health.” An earlier report 
  
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• Weather Blog: Enjoy The Sun

  24-10-2018 14:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Here is some truth in broadcasting and blogging . I write this for you at about 6:30 A.M. Earlier, while getting ready for work I usually start to think what I might be discussing with you. Then, and now, I am still torn between a discussion of the chill settling in, again, over the area. Or do we chat about another coastal storm that will punk our weekend forecast? Or do we discuss how warm the sun still feels?
  I am going with the latter. Yesterday was a warm one but it
  
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• The Baltimore Sun Endorses Hogan For Maryland Governor

  24-10-2018 13:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Sun endorsed Larry Hogan for Maryland Governor Wednesday.
  The Sun released an editorial article explaining what they see as the pro’s and con’s of re-electing Hogan.
  They begin the article explaining that they didn’t endorse Hogan four years ago because he had never held public office before and had to record they could approve of. It seems they feel Hogan has proven himself a worthy leader during his time in office.
  The staff did explain t
  
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• Megyn Kelly Apologizes For Defending Blackface Halloween Costumes

  24-10-2018 13:11
  (CNN) — NBC host Megyn Kelly apologized to colleagues on Tuesday after her comments defending racist Halloween gags prompted an immediate backlash.
  “One of the wonderful things about my job is that I get the chance to express and hear a lot of opinions,” Kelly said in the internal note, a copy of which was provided by a spokesperson for NBC. “Today is one of those days where listening carefully to other points of view, including from friends and colleagues, is leading me
  
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• Trial To Begin Over Deadly Attack On Maryland Police Station

  24-10-2018 12:25
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — More than two years after a gunman’s videotaped attack on a Maryland police station, a jury will hear testimony that a police officer mistakenly fired the bullet that killed an undercover detective who rushed to the scene of the shootout.
  But the jurors must decide whether the man accused of provoking the friendly-fire shooting is guilty of murder and other charges in the March 2016 killing of Prince George’s County police detective Jacai Colson. Open
  
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• Record Breaking Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold In South Carolina

  24-10-2018 11:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lottery officials said someone in South Carolina won the record $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot. The ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing.
  This marks the world’s largest ever lottery grand prize.
  BREAKING: There's a winner! Lottery officials say ticket sold in South Carolina wins estimated record $1.6B Mega Millions jackpot.
  — The Associated Press (@AP) October 24, 2018The winning numbers were 5, 28, 62, 65, 70 and Mega Ball 5.
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• Mega Millions Jackpot Numbers Are Out! Did You Win?

  24-10-2018 05:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Mega Millions Jackpot numbers were announced Tuesday night.
  The winning numbers were 5-28-62-65-70
  The #MegaMillions numbers for October 23rd are 5-28-62-65-70 and the Mega Ball is 5. the Megaplier was 3x. Have you won?https://t.co/OVMqSMKTiO pic.twitter.com/uYMvSisAM7
  — Mega Millions (@MegaMillionsUS) October 24, 2018The Megaball: 5.
  Did you win?
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• Two Shot In Separate Shootings Tuesday Night

  24-10-2018 04:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two other shootings were reported Tuesday night, bringing the total to five separate shootings Tuesday.
  The most recent one, two people were shot in West Baltimore with injuries they are expected to survive.
  Two People Injured From Shooting In West Baltimore
  Another shooting reported earlier in the day was one in Central Baltimore reported in the afternoon.
  Man Shot In The Hand In Central Baltimore
  Police responded to the 4700 block of Eastern Avenue for a shooting at aro
  
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• Weather Blog: Dry And Sunny!

  24-10-2018 03:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A perfect dry and sunny day all across the region.
  A dry cold front has crossed the area and a cooler northwest breeze is bringing more below normal temperatures for the remainder of the week.
  A developing low pressure will bring back rain into the region later Friday, which may continue in the weekend.
  Saturday and Sunday will be cool and damp, enjoy the dry and sunny weather for the next two days.
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• Two People Injured From Shooting In West Baltimore

  24-10-2018 03:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Tuesday night.
  At around 7:44 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Smallwood Street for a report of a shooting.
  When they arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and leg, and a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm.
  Both victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Citywide Shooting detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396
  
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• Homicide Suspect Shoots, Kills Himself Before His Arrest

  24-10-2018 02:34
  GERMANTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A suspect in a homicide case Tuesday shot himself inside a vehicle before his arrest.
  At around 7:02 p.m., Montgomery County police officers were attempting to arrest a suspect for the homicide of Stephen Frazier, who was shot and killed at around 12:32 a.m. Tuesday morning in the 12900 block of Churchill Ridge Circle.
  The suspect was in the area of Great Seneca Highway and Mateny Road when he shot himself.
  First responders located the 20-year-old man suffering from
  
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• 28-Year-Old Stevensville Woman Missing

  24-10-2018 02:28
  STEVENSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Police are looking for a missing 28-year-old woman last seen in Stevensville, who was reported missing Tuesday.
  Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff say that Amber Schmid, 28, was reported missing by her mother, who said she has not seen or heard from her since October 20.Schmid is 5’7″ and weighs around 170 lbs. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with white stripes over the left shoulder, a coral-colored t-shirt, navy blue
  
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• Man Shot In The Hand In Central Baltimore

  24-10-2018 01:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officers responded to a report of a walk-in shooting victim Tuesday.
  At 1:04 p.m., officers were called to an area hospital for a walk-in shooting victim, and when they arrived they found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his hand.
  Investigators believe the victim was shot in the 200 block of N. Eutaw Street at around 7 a.m. Tuesday morning.
  Detectives from the Citywide Shooting Unit are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396
  
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