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• ‘House of Cards’ Tries Making The Best Of A Bad Hand

  04-11-2018 23:47
  (CNN) — “House of Cards” and “Roseanne” don’t have much in common, but their new seasons both faced an unenviable situation — trying to forge ahead without the central character, whose departure was triggered by off-screen controversy. Dealt that bad hand, the “Cards” writers have responded with a truncated final season — one that elevates Robin Wright’s role her new Commander in Chief status, while still providing a window into t
  
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• Harbaugh Has ‘No Regrets’ After Ravens Fans Call For His Firing After Loss To Steelers

  04-11-2018 23:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Being at home didn’t help the Ravens against their rival Steelers.
  Baltimore lost to Pittsburgh, 23-16.
  Roethlisberger Guides Steelers Past Ravens 23-16
  The fallout — Ravens fans are not happy with the team’s leadership — blaming both the offensive coaches and the lack of defense for the loss.
  Ravens fans took to social media during the game calling for Coach John Harbaugh’s firing — saying the Ravens have no chance for playoffs and Har
  
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• Roethlisberger Guides Steelers Past Ravens 23-16

  04-11-2018 22:45
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes, ran for a score and put up an unexpected left-footed punt to help the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-16 Sunday.
  James Conner rushed for 107 yards and caught a TD pass for the Steelers (5-2-1), who have won four straight since falling to the Ravens at home on Sept. 30.
  Fans Call For Harbaugh Firing After Ravens Lose To Steelers
  Roethlisberger went 28 for 47 for 270 yards. His 1-yard run put Pittsburgh up 20-6
  
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• Fans Call For Harbaugh Firing After Ravens Lose To Steelers, 23-16

  04-11-2018 22:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Being at home didn’t help the Ravens against their rival Steelers.
  Baltimore lost to Pittsburgh, 23-16.
  The fallout — Ravens fans are not happy with the team’s leadership — blaming both the offensive coaches and the lack of defense for the loss.
  Ravens fans took to social media during the game calling for Coach John Harbaugh’s firing — saying the Ravens have no chance for playoffs and Harbaugh should go.
  For 10 years, I've avoided all t
  
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• Ariana Grande Drops Song About Her Exes, Pete Davidson Addresses Break Up On ‘SNL’

  04-11-2018 22:01
  (CNN) — Saturday night brought a few more answers for Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson fans.
  There’s been quite a bit of speculation as to what caused Grande and Davidson to call off their engagement. But Grande put to rest that she has any animosity towards Davidson in a new song called “Thank You, Next.”
  Grande dropped the song just a half an hour before Davidson hit the “Saturday Night Live” stage. In it, she thanks him for their relationship. She also sings
  
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• 3 Officers Hurt When Theft Suspect Fights To Prevent Arrest

  04-11-2018 21:48
  CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — Maryland police say three officers are recovering from injuries after a suspected thief resisted arrest.
  Cumberland police said Sunday that 34-year-old Sidney Charles of Edgewood faces charges of assault, resisting arrest and one count of theft under $100. A supervisor at the Allegany County Detention Center where Charles is being held without bond said there was no record showing whether he had an attorney.
  Police say officers responded early Saturday to a business
  
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• Former Maryland Teacher Named As Tallahassee Gunman Was Reported For Harassing Women

  04-11-2018 21:14
  (CNN) — The man suspected of shooting two women at a Tallahassee, Florida, yoga studio had been accused of harassing women in the area, according to police, and reportedly made misogynistic remarks on YouTube videos.
  In one instance, he was accused of slapping, grabbing and shaking a 19-year-old woman’s backside at a Tallahassee apartment complex’s swimming pool, but the case was not prosecuted.
  Scott Paul Beierle, 40, posed as a customer when he walked into Hot Yoga Tallahasse
  
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• ‘Baltimore Stands With Pittsburgh’ | Ravens Honor Synagogue Shooting Victims

  04-11-2018 19:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/KDKA) — The Baltimore Ravens honored the 11 victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting with a moment of silence at the start of the game Sunday.
  The Ravens posted to Twitter that although the two teams play today, some things are bigger than football.
  “Today, we face the Steelers but some things are bigger than football. Our thoughts and prayers are with the city of Pittsburgh,” the Ravens tweeted.
  Today, we face the @steelers, but some thin
  
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• Man Killed In Frederick Assault Outside Bar Identified

  04-11-2018 16:58
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Authorities in Frederick County have identified the man killed after he was assaulted outside a bar.
  Frederick County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Cactus Flats Bar & Grill around 10:41 p.m. on Friday for an assault in progress.
  When they arrived to the bar on Hansonville Road they found a man with serious injuries.
  Bystanders, deputies and EMS staff performed life-saving efforts, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Officials identified him
  
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• Woman Found Dead From Gunshot During Baltimore Ceasefire Weekend

  04-11-2018 16:55
  BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — Baltimore City police are investigating a shooting in the 2400 block of Francis Street that killed an adult female.
  Officers received a Shotspotter alert notification around 5:35 a.m. this morning and when they responded to the area they discovered the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
  A medic pronounced the unidentified woman dead at the scene and homicide detectives have assumed control of the investigation.
  This fatal shooting comes during the Baltimor
  
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• Baltimore Police Investigate Sunday Morning Homicide

  04-11-2018 16:55
  BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — Baltimore City police are investigating a shooting in the 2400 block of Francis Street that killed an adult female.
  Officers received a Shotspotter alert notification around 5:35 a.m. this morning and when they responded to the area they discovered the victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
  A Medic pronounced the unidentified woman dead at the scene and homicide detectives have assumed control of the investigation.
  This fatal shooting comes during the Baltimor
  
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• Baltimore’s Top Gyms

  04-11-2018 16:00
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to check out the best gyms in town?
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top gyms in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you’re looking to shake up your workout routine.
  1. Five X3 Training: A Starting Strength Gym
  PHOTO: FIVE X3 TRAINING: A STARTING STRENGTH GYM/YELP
  Topping the list is Five X3 Training: A Starting Strength Gym. It’s a locally owned trainin
  
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• AMBER Alert Cancelled For Two Missing Maryland Toddlers

  04-11-2018 11:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The AMBER Alert for 3-year-old Avi Smith and 1-year-old Semi Smith was cancelled at 5 a.m. Sunday.
  Both children were located unharmed and the suspect 28-year-old Jessica Preston was located in Howard County and arrested.
  Jessica Preston
  Original Post, 2 a.m.:  A nationwide AMBER Alert has been issued for two Baltimore area toddlers.
  Three-year-old Avi Smith and 1-year-old Semi Smith were last seen in Gwynn Oak on Saturday in the 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue at a
  
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• AMBER Alert Cancelled After Two Missing Maryland Toddlers Found Unharmed

  04-11-2018 11:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The AMBER Alert for 3-year-old Avi Smith and 1-year-old Semi Smith was cancelled at 5 a.m. Sunday.
  Both children were located unharmed and the suspect 28-year-old Jessica Preston was located in Howard County and arrested.
  Jessica Preston
  Original Post, 2 a.m.:  A nationwide AMBER Alert has been issued for two Baltimore area toddlers.
  Three-year-old Avi Smith and 1-year-old Semi Smith were last seen in Gwynn Oak on Saturday in the 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue at a
  
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• AMBER Alert Issued For Two Missing Maryland Toddlers

  04-11-2018 08:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A nationwide AMBER Alert has been issued for two Baltimore area toddlers.
  Three-year-old Avi Smith and 1-year-old Semi Smith were last seen in Gwynn Oak on Saturday in the 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue at approximately 10:25 p.m.
    Avi Smith
  Semi Smith
  Avi, a girl, was last seen with black pants, black shirt, silver jacket and silver shoes. Semi, a boy, was last seen wearing a gray coat, blue jeans and a plaid turquoise and navy shirt.
  According to the National Ce
  
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• 14-Year-Old Charged For Prank Calling 911

  04-11-2018 04:08
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — A 14-year-old Baltimore teen was charged after prank calling 911.
  According to Howard County Police, the teen was charged with nine counts of telephone misuse after investigators determined he made a series of prank calls in October — including reports of gunshots at two schools and numerous other public places.
  He also made false allegations about hostage situations and made an unnecessary request for an ambulance.
  Each of his calls resulted in police or EMT re
  
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• Woman Claims Teen Slapped Her, Stole Halloween Candy

  04-11-2018 03:43
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Howard County are investigating after a woman reported a teen slapped her and stole candy on Halloween.
  According to police, a woman said a group of teenagers came to her door in the 6300 block of Windharp Way around 6:38 p.m.
  When she opened her door to hand them candy thinking they were trick-or-treaters, one of the teens allegedly slapped her and stole candy.
  No other injuries were reported.
  Police did not have suspect descriptions.
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• Yoga Studio Shooter Posted Racist, Misogynistic Videos

  04-11-2018 03:01
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP/WJZ) — A brooding military veteran and former Maryland teacher who railed at women and blacks in a series of poorly lit videos shot two women to death and wounded five other people at a Florida yoga studio before killing himself.
  The Friday evening shooting at a busy upscale shopping plaza jolted the state capital and police said they were still searching for a motive that led to the deaths of a Florida State University student and a well-known local doctor who was a
  
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• Robinson’s 3 TDs, Merritt’s Late Pick, Lift Bethune-Cookman

  04-11-2018 02:54
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Jimmie Robinson rushed for 208 yards and three lightning-bolt touchdowns, and Trevor Merritt picked off a pass with less than a minute remaining as Bethune-Cookman edged Morgan State 30-28 on Saturday night.
  With starting quarterback Akevious Williams lost to injury two weeks ago, Bethune-Cookman (5-5, 3-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic) ramped up its ground game, rushing for 314 yards while throwing just 12 passes for 26 yards.
  Robinson burst 61 yards late in the first quarter, sco
  
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• Comedian Dave Chappelle Eats At Catonsville BBQ Restaurant

  04-11-2018 02:32
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Comedian Dave Chappelle stopped by a Baltimore County restaurant Friday night, according to the owner.
  Mark Wieland, owner of Wieland’s Barbeque in Catonsville, posted a picture of the comedian on Facebook and said: “We had our first celebrity tonight. Dave Chappelle and his bodyguard came in for a bite to eat.”Wieland said he didn’t recognize Chapelle at first.
  “I’m embarrassed to say I did not recognize him, so I missed the pho
  
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• Police: Man Shot Dead While Holding Knife To Woman’s Throat

  04-11-2018 02:07
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia authorities say police officers shot and killed a man after he threatened to harm a pregnant woman while holding a knife to her throat.
  Charleston Police Lt. Autumn Davis says 25-year-old Andrew Moore died Friday afternoon.
  Media outlets report no one else was injured in the shooting. Davis says criminal and internal investigations into the shooting are underway. Davis says that “by all indicators, it appears as though it’s a justifiable s
  
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• Officials ID two men killed when tornado hit Amazon center in Baltimore; second twister in Carroll County confirmed - Baltimore Sun

  04-11-2018 01:49 via baltimoresun.com
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  Officials ID two men killed when tornado hit Amazon center in Baltimore; second twister in Carroll County confirmed
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  The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck Baltimore City and County Friday night, resulting in the partial collapse of an Amazon warehouse where two people were killed, and causing heavy damage at a nearby Dundalk apartment ...
  Second body found in collapsed Baltimore warehouse after tornadoWashington Post
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• Businesses Condemned, Residents Recover After Tornado Hits Mt. Airy

  04-11-2018 01:49
  MT. AIRY, Md. (WJZ) — A Carroll County community is recovering after a tornado hit the area Friday night, damaging businesses and homes.
  The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit Mt. Airy Friday night.
  The Mt. Airy storm damage has been determined to be from an EF-1 tornado.. A full infographic with details will be released shortly.
  — NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) November 3, 20182 Tornadoes Caused Damage In Maryland, Reaching Peak Of 105 MPH
  Fortunately no one wa
  
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• Cincinnati’s Run Defense Throttles Navy’s Option In 42-0 Win

  04-11-2018 01:00
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Desmond Ridder led three touchdown drives before hurting his right leg, and the Cincinnati Bearcats overpowered Navy’s option-based offense while pulling away to a 42-0 victory on Saturday.
  The Bearcats (8-1, 4-1 American Athletic) controlled the game with the conference’s stingiest defense, limiting Navy to 57 first-half yards despite a quarterback change . The Midshipmen (2-7, 1-4) dropped their sixth straight and were blanked for the first time since 2012.
  
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• 10-Year-Old, 14-Year-Olds Charged In Armed Robbery At Columbia Park

  04-11-2018 00:04
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — A 10-year-old and two 14-year-old boys were arrested in the October armed robbery of a juvenile at Blandair Park in Columbia.
  According to Howard County Police, a juvenile boy reported he was robbed in the 5700 block of Oakland Mills Road on Oct. 22 around 4:17 p.m.
  The boy told police he was approached by three teenagers. One of the 14-year-old suspects pulled out a gun and demanded the boy’s backpack.
  The victim complied and the suspects fled.
  Police arrested
  
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