• Demand For Tiny Homes Growing In United States, Study Finds

    PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It looks like more people believe less is, in fact, more. The demand for tiny homes is growing in the U.S., with more than half of adults saying they would consider downsizing.
    That’s according to a recent poll by the National Association of Home Builders.
    The majority of people say they’d consider moving from a full-size home to one that’s a mere 600-square-feet.
    However, not all generations feel the same way. More than half of millennials and g
  • Live Election Results 2018

    Live elections results from around Maryland.
  • Ray Lewis: ‘These Rules Give To The Offenses’

    By Norm Elrod
    With all of the high scores flashing across NFL scoreboards, offenses seem to be reasserting themselves this season. The Kansas City Chiefs, behind second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes, are averaging over 36 points per game. Drew Brees’s New Orleans Saints, at almost 35, aren’t far behind. Through the first nine weeks of the season, four teams are putting at least 30 points per game, and 12 are good for at least 25. No team averaged more than 30 points per game last
  • For Maryland’s Interim Coach, The Future Is 1 Day At A Time

    COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland interim coach Matt Canada faces an uncertain future, despite keeping the football team together and forging a winning record amid the chaos surrounding the program.
    When this season ends, Maryland will be looking for a head coach to replace DJ Durkin, who was fired last week. Canada may be asked to apply, given that he’s juggled the job of interim coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach well enough to keep the Terrapins (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten)
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  • Gov. Hogan, Jealous Pushing For Victory In Final Hours On Election Day

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With just hours left to vote, both Gov. Hogan and Democratic challenger Ben Jealous are not ceasing in their efforts to get out their messages, and votes for their campaigns.
    Gov. Hogan started Election Day early with a traditional gubernatorial trip to Annapolis deli Chick and Ruth’s where he gave voters some advice.
    “I just say don’t take anything for granted because the polls don’t really mean much. It’s about who shows up and actually vot
  • Butterball, Alexa Team Up To Save You From Thanksgiving Turkey Disaster

    PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Now, making a turkey is easier than ever.
    The annual Butterball Turkey Talk-Line can now be used on your Amazon Alexa to offer tips and videos on Turkey cooking.
    The Turkey Talk-Line has helped over 50 million people cook their holiday turkeys to perfection since 1981.
    Just say “Alexa, ask Butterball” to access how-to’s, recipes and tips.
    According to Amazon, you can get answers to common questions like:How much turkey should I buy?
    How long will it t
  • Maryland Zoo Welcome 5 Penguin Chicks

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore welcomed five African penguin chicks in October.
    “We are thrilled to continue our breeding success every year, and so far have hatched out another five chicks to kick off the beginning of our breeding season,” said Jen Kottyan, avian collection and conservation manager. “We anticipate we’ll have more chicks hatch soon.”
    Courtesy: The Maryland Zoo
    Courtesy: The Maryland Zoo
    Penguin chicks will hatch 38 to 42
  • Tearful Veteran Reunited With Beloved Support Dog After Car Crash

    LAND O LAKES, Fla. (CBS Local) — An Air Force veteran who suffers from PTSD and depression and his support dog, Sandy, are back together again after a frantic three-week search.
    “I’ve been crying all morning,” Larry Peteet told WTSP.
    Video of the joyful reunion was posted on Instagram.Peteet was separated from the 8-year-old Labrador Retriever after a car accident that was brought on by Peteet’s heart condition.
    The crash sent Peteet to the ICU for three days. First
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  • Police Release Surveillance Photos Of Man Wanted For Burglary

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a burglary suspect.
    According to the Baltimore Police Department, the suspect stole tools and jewelry from a home in the 600 block of Melvin Dr. back on Oct. 2.
    Nearby surveillance cameras caught footage of the suspect.Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (410) 396-2499 and 410-396-2411. Those who wish to remain anonymous are urged to utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line, at 1-
  • Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 10

    By Matt Citak
    With the calendar flipping to November, we have officially reached the final stretch of the fantasy football regular season. Just four weeks remain until the start of the fantasy postseason, which means now is the time to make your push towards a playoff spot.
    It doesn’t matter if you’re cruising in first place or fighting for one of the final spots in the postseason, it is never a bad idea to shore up your roster for the final month of the season.
    With that said, here
  • Johns Hopkins Student Raises More Than $1M For Tree Of Life Synagogue

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Johns Hopkins University graduate student helped raise more than $1 million dollars for the Pittsburgh synagogue where a gunman killed 11 people on Oct. 27 while a group celebrated a baby’s bris.
    Shay Khatiri started a GoFundMe campaign for the Tree of Life synagogue just hours after the massacre to help support the survivors and the victims’ families.
    His initial goal was $50,000, but in just 24 hours that goal was met and by Wednesday he had raised more th
  • Georgia Marching Band Spells Racial Slur During Halftime Performance

    SNELLVILLE, Ga. (CBS Local) — It was apparently meant to be a joke, but nobody seems to be laughing. Members of a marching band at a Georgia high school spelled out a racial slur last Friday with their instrument covers, WGCL reports.
    Normally the band uses the instrument covers to spell out the mascot Broncos. But this time, the covers were used spell out a four-letter racial slur that starts with the letter “c.”
    Principal apologizes after school band spells out racial slur ht
  • Charges: 10-Year-Old Girl Killed Baby Boy By Stomping On His Head At Day Care

    CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (CBS Local)– A 10-year-old girl faces charges in the death of a 6-month-old baby after allegedly stomping on the boy’s head.
    The girl is accused of first-degree intentional homicide after allegedly killing the infant at an in-home day care in Tilden, Wisconsin.
    Accompanied by her parents, the girl buried her head in her mother’s arms, moaning and crying throughout a 10-minute bond hearing Monday in Chippewa County Circuit Court, according to the Star Tribun
  • With Monday and Tuesday rain, 2018 becomes Baltimore's third-wettest year on record - Baltimore Sun

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    With Monday and Tuesday rain, 2018 becomes Baltimore's third-wettest year on record
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    More than an inch of rain fell across the region Monday, and nearly another inch has come down on Election Day, pushing 2018 to the No. 3 spot among Baltimore's wettest years on record. There has now been more than 60 inches of precipitation this year ...
  • Officer Struck By Vehicle In Baltimore

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police officer was struck by a vehicle in Baltimore Tuesday afternoon.
    According to police the officer was struck near the intersection of N Charles Street and E 21st Street.
    The circumstances around how the officer was struck are unknown at this time.
    The officer has non life-threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
    Police say the officer is being evaluated for precautionary reasons.
    This story is developing, stay with WJZ for the
  • Keith Carradine On Madam Secretary & Téa Leoni

    Keith Carradine has been an actor since he was 18 and he knows how difficult it is to have a long run on network television.
    The 69-year-old is going into his fifth season as President Dalton on Madam Secretary. While Carradine has had long runs on the stage, his experience on the CBS hit drama has been a special one.
    “We’re in our fifth season and it gives everyone who is a regular the chance to settle into their characters. It makes the work a real pleasure” said Carradine in
  • Long Lines At Polls In Maryland, As People Vote On Election Day

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s Election Day and in Maryland polls have been packed.
    Opening at 7 a.m. Tuesday, many locations in Baltimore City had voters already waiting in long lines, weathering the rain.
    LOCATIONS: Find Your Polling Place In Maryland
    “It’s very, very busy today,” said Andrea Butts, the chief judge at Hampden Elementary School.
    Ducking in from heavy morning rain and lining up by the dozens, issues, candidates and political climate drove voters to the
  • Baltimore Police officer struck, juveniles taken into custody after reported assault in Charles North neighborhood - Baltimore Sun

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    Baltimore Police officer struck, juveniles taken into custody after reported assault in Charles North neighborhood
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    A Baltimore Police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a car while responding to an assault in North Baltimore Tuesday, police said. Police spokeswoman Detective Nicole Monroe said officers were called to a report of ...
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  • Long Lines At The Polls? Here’s How You Can Get Free Pizza While You Wait

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The biggest complaint on Election Day is the long lines, but one group is trying to help voters out by giving them free pizza while they wait in line to vote.
    “Pizza to the Polls” is doing their part to make sure no American performs their civic duty on an empty stomach.
    This started in only a few states, but has since spread across the country. The group accepts donations to deliver pizza to hungry voters waiting in long lines.
    “We send pizzas anywhere
  • Baltimore Gang Leaders Face Up To Life In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Federal Charges

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two Baltimore men who were high-ranking members of Black Guerilla Family (BGF) gang have pleaded guilty to federal charges.
    Ricky Evans, a/k/a Dorsey, and Shawn Thomas, a/k/a Bucky, both pleaded guilty to the federal charge of participating in a racketeering conspiracy.
    They each face a maximum of life in prison for the racketeering conspiracy. Evans is set for sentencing on Feb. 5, 2019, while Thomas’ sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2019.
    According to a r
  • Problems At Baltimore Polls On Election Day: Missing Page, Delays - Patch.com

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    Problems At Baltimore Polls On Election Day: Missing Page, Delays
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    BALTIMORE, MD — Vandalism, a missing page and delayed starts have been reported at polling places around Baltimore City. By 10 a.m., there were three locations that had experienced hiccups on Election Day.
  • 106-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Her Birthday At Taco Bell

    PHOENIX, Ariz. (CBS Local) — Myrtis Jewel Painter wanted to celebrate her 106th birthday at one of her favorite spots and she got her wish.
    Using a walker, Painter was greeted by cheers and applause as she stepped into a Phoenix Taco Bell Sunday.
    Friends and family showered Painter with gifts and employees decorated the restaurant in her honor.
    This now 106-year-old is celebrating with tacos and Mexican pizza! Be sure to watch #azfamily tonight for Myrtis’ story! @azfamily pic.twitte
  • John Harbaugh hopes no practice during bye helps Ravens 'get our legs back' - ESPN

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    OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens enter their bye week on a three-game losing streak, amid questions of coach John Harbaugh's job security and Joe Flacco's hold on the starting quarterback job. In an attempt to help turn around a season that is ...
    Ravens News 11/5: Grading Week 9, takeaways, decisions looming for Baltimore heading into the bye and more!Baltimore Beatdown
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  • Mail Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc To Face Judge Tuesday In Manhattan

    NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The man accused of mailing pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump will face a federal judge Tuesday in New York City.
    Cesar Sayoc was transferred from Miami overnight.
    credit: Cesar Sayoc
    The 56-year-old, born in Brooklyn, is accused of sending 15 pipe bombs to Democratic targets, including former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Some were sent to locations in New York City and Westchester County.
    None of
  • Cigar-Shaped Interstellar Object May Have Been Alien Probe, Harvard Paper Claims

    (CBS Local/CNN) — A mysterious cigar-shaped object spotted tumbling through our solar system last year may have been an alien spacecraft sent to investigate Earth, astronomers from Harvard University have suggested.
    The object, nicknamed ‘Oumuamua, meaning “a messenger that reaches out from the distant past” in Hawaiian, was first discovered in October 2017 by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii.
    Since its discovery, scientists have been at odds to explain its unusual fe
  • Anne Arundel Officials Name Officers In Police-Involved Shooting

    FERNDALE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Police have named the two officers in a police-involved shooting in Ferndale early Monday.
    Officers were trying to enforce Maryland’s new Extreme Risk Protective Order (Red Flag Law), a Maryland protective order to remove guns from a household after someone reports that the gun owner may be under distress.
    Man Fatally Shot By Police After He Refuses To Hand Officers His Gun
    Instead while trying to get the gun from 61-year-old Gary J. Willis,
  • Facebook Blocks 115 Accounts Ahead Of US Midterm Elections

    LONDON (AP) — Facebook said it blocked 115 accounts for suspected “coordinated inauthentic behavior” linked to foreign groups attempting to interfere in Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections.
    The social media company shut down 30 Facebook accounts and 85 Instagram accounts and is investigating them in more detail, it said in a blog post late Monday.
    The company took action after being tipped off Sunday evening by U.S. law enforcement officials, who notified the company about r
  • Election Day Deals: Show Your ‘I Voted’ Sticker For A Freebie

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Free cookies, fries and alcohol — plus other deals and discounts on Election Day.
    If you vote, you’ll eat well in Maryland. You can also get a free ride to and from the polls.
    MIDTERMS 2018: Everything You Need To Know About Election Day | Find Your Polling Place In Maryland
     
    Here are the offers at national chains: 
    7-Eleven: A free cup of coffee on Election Day through the 7-Eleven mobile app.
    Blaze Pizza: Free delivery for any
  • Under Armour Nixes Strip-Club Visits On The Company’s Dime: Report

    BALTIMORE (CBS News) — Under Armour faces its own #MeToo moment. Employees at the sports apparel maker were informed by email earlier this year that they may no longer charge visits to strip clubs on the company credit card, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
    The restriction reversed a long-time practice that included Kevin Plank, the company’s chairman and CEO, the newspaper said.
    A spokesperson for Under Armour told the Journal the company doesn’t con
  • Weather Blog: Rain Could Affect Voter Turnout

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It is Election Day 2018. The mid-term elections, and weather is a player in this, and every other election. In my job I get to meet a lot of interesting folks, especially those who study politics. They will tell you that rain keeps folks in. Not out at the polls.
    I call it the “my guy/gal is ahead in the polls so I will just chill as he/she will win anyway.” Just think back a couple of months to the Democratic primary for Baltimore County Executive. How many v
  • Toilet-Paper Noose Found In Maryland Middle School Bathroom

    PASADENA, Md. (AP) — A noose has been found in a bathroom stall at a middle school in a Maryland district where several racist incidents have been reported this calendar year.
    News outlets cite a letter from Chesapeake Middle School Principal Michael Dunn saying the noose made of toilet paper was found tied to a metal beam inside a boys’ bathroom stall on Nov. 1. Dunn says authorities believe the individual responsible has been identified, but an Anne Arundel County police investigat
  • Amazon Mum On Reports It Will Split New Headquarters

    NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon isn’t commenting on reports that it plans to split its new headquarters between facilities in two cities rather than choosing just one.
    DC is one of the finalists for the location.
    Report: Amazon In ‘Advanced Talks’ To Build New HQ Near DC
    Just last week, it was reported Amazon was in “advanced” talks about the location near DC
    The New York Times, citing unnamed people familiar with the decision-making process, said the company is nearin
  • Four Types Of Duncan Hines Cake Mix Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak

    (CNN) — A recall was issued for four types of Duncan Hines cake mix due to possible salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Monday.
    The voluntary recall was issued by Conagra Brands due to “a positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample of Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix that may be linked to a Salmonella outbreak that is currently being investigated by CDC (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and FDA,” Conagra said in a
  • Man Who Fell Onto Train Tracks Sues Eatery That Served Booze

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A man in the nation’s capital who fell onto Metro train tracks is suing the restaurant he says served him too much alcohol.
    News outlets report Patrick Augusma is suing Maggiano’s Little Italy for negligence, saying the eatery is to blame for facial fractures and head trauma suffered in the 2017 fall. The $2 million lawsuit filed last week says Maggiano’s served Augusma drinks even though he “visibly appeared to be intoxicated.”
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  • People Magazine Names Idris Elba 2018’s Sexiest Man Alive

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — People magazine has named Idris Elba as 2018’s Sexiest Man Alive, and the British actor says the honor has given him a boost of self-confidence.
    Elba, who starred in “The Wire” and “Luther,” was surprised after being crowned this year’s winner, the magazine said .
    “I was like, ‘Come on, no way. Really?'” he told the magazine. “Looked in the mirror, I checked myself out. I was like, ‘Yeah, you are
  • Police Shoot Suspect In Car Theft Ring Who Opened Fire

    CAMP SPRINGS, Md. (AP) — Police in Prince George’s County said officer investigating a car theft ring exchanged gunfire with a suspect, who was shot and wounded.
    Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski tells news outlets that officers on Monday afternoon tried to arrest a man who entered a stolen car they had under surveillance. Stawinski says the suspect opened fire, at which point police returned fire.
    A preliminary investigation found that around 10 shots were exc
  • Hung Jury Leads To Mistrial In Maryland Fatal Shooting Case

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A judge presiding over a fatal shooting trial in Maryland has declared a hung jury following three days of unsuccessful deliberation.
    The Capital reports the mistrial was declared Monday in the case of 24-year-old Brian Deonte Brunson, who’s charged with murder in the 2015 death of 20-year-old Tylique Proctor. A spokeswoman for the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office, Emily Morse, says another trial will be scheduled.
    It’s unclear why
  • Midterms 2018: Election Day In Maryland

    BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — It’s Election Day!
    In Maryland, voters can go to the polls to cast a ballot between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
    LOCATIONS: Find Your Polling Place In Maryland
    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.
    A number of ballot questions will also be up for vote.
    You can fi
  • Baltimore Co. Council Unanimously Approves Curfew For White Marsh Mall

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore County Council unanimously approved a resolution asking White Marsh Mall to adopt a curfew policy for minors.
    It’s in response to a major brawl involving a large group of teens back in August, when two 19 year olds and seven juveniles were arrested.
    A curfew would require anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult over 21 during weekend evenings, starting at 5 p.m.
    It’s now up to the mall to decide if they want to enforce a curfew or not.
    Foll
  • Maryland’s ‘Red Flag’ Law Turns Deadly: Officer Kills Man Who Refused To Turn In Gun

    FERNADALE, Md. (WJZ) — A 61-year-old man is dead after he was shot by an officer trying to enforce Maryland’s new ‘red flag’ law in Ferndale Monday morning.
    Anne Arundel County Police confirmed the police-involved shooting happened in the 100 block of Linwood Avenue around 5:17 a.m.
    Anne Arundel Officials Name Officers In Police-Involved Shooting
    According to police, two officers serving a new Extreme Risk Protective Order (Red Flag Law), a Maryland protective order
  • Weather Blog: Chance Of Severe Storms Tuesday

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A damp start to the week with over an inch of rain falling in several locations. Low clouds, with some fog and drizzle will linger into the morning hours on Tuesday.
    A cold front will cross the region after noon and create a line of showers and some thunderstorms, and some may become severe as well.
    Once the front moves east. skies will clear as drier air moves in. a pleasant and sunny Wednesday will be the result.
    As with any severe thunderstorm threat, even marginal. a
  • Baltimore Police Investigating Double Shooting Sunday Afternoon

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are working to find the person who injured two people in a shooting Sunday afternoon.
    The Baltimore Police Department reports the shooting happened at 2:53 p.m., in the 1800 block of Pennsylvania Ave.
    Responding officers found two men who had been shot.
    Both victims were taken to local hospitals. Their conditions have not been released.
    Anyone with information is asked to call Baltimore Police Department’s Citywide Shooting detectives, at 410-396-22
  • Bowie State University Suspends Band Activities Due To Hazing Allegations

    BOWIE, Md. (WJZ) — Bowie State University has suspended marching band activities while they investigate hazing allegations.
    The university received “serious” allegations of hazing in the Symphony of Soul Band.
    Band activities have been suspended to “ensure the continued safety” of students.
    The university released the following statement:
    “Bowie State University has become aware of serious allegations of hazing affecting the Symphony of Soul Band. In ligh
  • Woman Who Lost Husband In Friday Night Tornado Learning ‘To Live Without Him’

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Cleanup continues Monday from Friday’s deadly tornado in southeast Baltimore.
    Two men were killed there when an Amazon facility partially collapsed.
    One woman who was widowed by the storm had to wait for hours while crews searched for her husband underneath debris.
    It’s the heart-wrenching reality of a deadly tornado’s emotional aftermath.
    “We really need to learn how to live without him. I don’t know how we’re gonna do that,”&nbs
  • Gov. Hogan, Jealous Pulling Out All The Stops Ahead Of Election Day

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We’re just hours away from Election Day, and here in Maryland, all eyes will be on the state’s governor’s race, with both Governor Larry Hogan and Democratic challenger Ben Jealous making one final push on Monday.
    Both men spent part of their weekend in the battleground Baltimore region.
    Hogan was in Dundalk Monday morning, honing in on the success he’s had over the past four years.
    Meanwhile, Jealous has the backing of some Hollywood stars who are
  • $50 Million Redevelopment For Northwood Plaza Shopping Center

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s been a long time coming, but change is on the horizon for the old Northwood Plaza Shopping Center.
    Ground has been broken on a $50 million redevelopment project that will serve the community and the students at nearby Morgan State University.
    A bulldozer represents years of dreaming, hours of meetings, and tremendous cooperation between politicians, businesses, and community leaders.
    The tired, partially empty, and failing Northwood Shopping Plaza is going to b

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