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• Ravens Player Featured At Best Buddies Fundraiser

  10-11-2018 23:18
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A Ravens player was featured at a Best Buddies event in Cockeysville on Friday night.
  Ravens defensive lineman Brandon Williams was featured at the event, “Taste Buds”.
  The event was a fundraiser for Best Buddies Maryland, a non-profit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  Chefs from 20 area restaurants were there with their best dishes.
  Last year, the event raised $103,000.
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• Gazette Reporter Remembered During Veterans Classic

  10-11-2018 23:02
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — One of the victims of the Capital Gazette shooting was remembered during this year’s Veteran’s Day classic.
  A moment of silence was held Friday night during the Navy-Maryland college basketball game in Annapolis.
  Reporter John McNamara was one of the journalists killed back in June when a gunman opened fire inside the Capital Gazette newsroom.
  The Naval Academy paid tribute by leaving a vacant seat open for him.
  The Gazette said the 56-year-old was a huge
  
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• AACO Police Looking For Suspect Of Bike Theft

  10-11-2018 22:46
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Police are looking to identify a suspect in a possible bike theft.
  The pictured suspect allegedly stole a bicycle from the side of Honey Bee Liquors located at 7509 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, Md.Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect is asked to contact police at 410-222-4778.
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• Oystermen Fear Rain Is Hurting Maryland Harvest

  10-11-2018 22:35
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Representatives of Maryland’s oyster industry say they fear that heavier rains could hurt this year’s harvest.
  The Baltimore Sun reports that the rain makes water in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries less salty. Salt is essential to make oysters thrive.
  Jim Mullin is president of the Maryland Oystermen’s Association. He says that he has concerns about how the rain is going to affect the oyster population.
  Tal Petty is the owner of Hollywood Oyster Co
  
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• Officer Suspended Over Claims Of Soliciting Drivers’ Money

  10-11-2018 22:32
  PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (AP) — A Maryland police officer has been suspended over allegations the officer demanded money to let motorists avoid tickets during traffic stops.
  Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski announced the suspension Saturday.
  The first driver told the department Friday that the officer asked for cash to avoid giving the motorist a citation during a traffic stop.
  The complaint resulted in an internal probe. After the probe was started, a seco
  
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• 23-Year-Old Aberdeen Woman Missing

  10-11-2018 22:26
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Aberdeen Police are looking for a woman who was last seen in Aberdeen a few days ago.
  23-year-old Elsie Lugo-Cruz is described as 5’1″ tall with a thin build. She has a tattoo on her left collarbone.
  Police are asking the public to call 410-272-2121 with any information.
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• Man Dies In North Baltimore Shooting

  10-11-2018 22:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man has died from a gunshot to the head Saturday afternoon.
  Officers responded to the 4600 block of York Road at around 2:50 p.m. for the report of a shooting.
  When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital where he later died.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.
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• 3 Firefighters Injured In Lansdowne Fatal Fire

  10-11-2018 16:02
  Lansdowne, Baltimore Co. (WJZ) — An elderly woman was killed in an overnight fire that also injured three Baltimore County firefighters.
  Fire officials were called to the 3100 block of Aspen Court in Lansdowne around 10:45p.m. last night.   As fire crews arrived on scene they found heavy fire showing from a end-of-group townhouse.
  When firefighters made entry into the home they heard an explosion they believe may have been an oxygen tank.  An elderly woman was rescued from t
  
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• 2 Firefighters Injured In Lansdowne Fatal Fire

  10-11-2018 16:02
  Lansdowne, Baltimore Co. (WJZ) — An elderly woman was killed in an overnight fire that also injured two Baltimore County firefighters.
  Fire officials were called to the 3100 block of Aspen Court in Lansdowne around 10:45p.m. last night.   As fire crews arrived on scene they found heavy fire showing from a home.
  When firefighters made entry into the home they heard an explosion they believe may have been an oxygen tank.  An elderly woman was rescued from the home but died on
  
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• 1 Woman Dead, 3 Firefighters Injured In Lansdowne House Fire

  10-11-2018 16:02
  Lansdowne, Baltimore Co. (WJZ) — An elderly woman was killed in an overnight fire that also injured three Baltimore County firefighters.
  The victim has been identified as 69-year old Eleanor Jean Daniels.
  Fire officials said she was found dead on the first floor of the home.
  Fire officials were called to the 3100 block of Aspen Court in Lansdowne around 10:45p.m. last night. As fire crews arrived on scene they found heavy fire showing from an end-of-group townhouse.
  “Then we heard a
  
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• 1 Woman Dead, 3 Firefighters Injured In Lansdowne Fatal Fire

  10-11-2018 16:02
  Lansdowne, Baltimore Co. (WJZ) — An elderly woman was killed in an overnight fire that also injured three Baltimore County firefighters.
  Fire officials were called to the 3100 block of Aspen Court in Lansdowne around 10:45p.m. last night.   As fire crews arrived on scene they found heavy fire showing from a end-of-group townhouse.
  When firefighters made entry into the home they heard an explosion they believe may have been an oxygen tank.  An elderly woman was rescued from t
  
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• AACO Community Addresses Recent Racist Events In Schools

  10-11-2018 04:29
  PASADENA, MD. (WJZ) — Friday night, members of Anne Arundel County held a town hall to address what they say has been a spike in racism in their community.
  Though the crowd may have been small, the discussion being held inside a Pasadena church was anything but.
  “We are here to let our children know, that we would like them to be safe in the schools,” said Apostle Larry Lee Thomas, with United Black Clergy.
  The town hall inside Mount Zion United Methodist Church brought parents
  
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• Weather Blog: Freeze Warnings

  10-11-2018 04:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a wet Friday, with most areas seeing from one-half to three-quarters-an-inch of rain, colder air will be the rule this weekend.
  Tomorrow, winds will drag chilly air all across the region, and temperatures will struggle to reach the low 40s, but wind chills will be around freezing all day long, despite sunshine.
  A freeze warning will be in effect tomorrow night for all areas east and south of the city, as temperatures will drop to the upper 20s to around freezing.
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• Two Injured In Possible Double Shooting In SW Baltimore

  10-11-2018 03:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officers believe two victims were shot in the same area in Southwest Baltimore on Friday.
  Officers responded at around 7:35 p.m. to the 2200 block of Ramsey Street for a report of a shooting.
  When they arrived, they found a 17-year-old male teen suffering from a graze wound to the head.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
  A short time after, officers responded to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victi
  
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• Study: Those Who Weigh Daily May Be More Likely To Lose Weight

  10-11-2018 03:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For those struggling to lose those few extra pounds, some daily weigh-ins may actually help.
  Research from the University of Pittsburgh shows people who weigh themselves daily are more likely to lose weight compared to those who don’t weigh themselves at all or weigh themselves rarely.
  However, experts say some people should not weigh themselves every day if they tend to obsess about the scale, because it could increase the risk of an eating disorder.
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• Sears, Kmart Closing More Stores In February

  10-11-2018 03:10
  BETHESDA, Md. (WJZ) — The problems continue to mount for troubled retailers Sears and K-Mart.
  Sears Holdings announced Thursday that 11 K-Marts and 29 Sears locations will shut their doors in February.
  The latest list does not include any K-Mart locations in Maryland, but the Sears in Bethesda will close.
  The closings come in addition to the nearly 200 locations the company said it would shut down in the coming months.
  Sears is currently working to find a way forward after filing for bankr
  
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• School Board Seeks Clarification On Superintendent Hiring

  10-11-2018 03:09
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — The Baltimore County School Board will challenge the state superintendent’s authority to block the hiring of Verletta White as the next county leader.
  Our media partner the Baltimore Sun reports the board argues they have the right to know how much authority they have in selecting their superintendents, and whether the state superintendent can decide to turn someone down without reason.
  White was chosen in the spring to become the county’s next sup
  
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• ‘El Chapo’ Denied Request To Hug Wife During Trial

  10-11-2018 03:07
  NEW YORK (WJZ) — It looks like El Chapo won’t be getting his hug.
  A federal court judge in New York has denied the drug kingpin’s request to hug his wife before opening statements in his drug trafficking trial.
  That trial is set to begin next week.
  Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been held in solitary confinement in a high-security prison for nearly two years. He has had no contact with his wife.
  If convicted, Guzman could spend the rest of his life in prison.
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• CDC: Thaw Thanksgiving Turkey In Fridge, Not On Counter

  10-11-2018 03:06
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A warning about your Thanksgiving turkey might help you out, come Turkey Day.
  The CDC says you should thaw your turkey in the fridge, not on the counter, amid a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey.
  Since July, 164 people have gotten sick in 35 states- including Maryland.
  63 of those people had to be hospitalized, and one person in California died.
  Many of the people who got sick reported eating or preparing different types of turkey products purchased from multiple l
  
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• Baltimore County Police Communicating With ‘Person In Crisis’ In Cockeysville

  10-11-2018 02:42
  TIMONIUM, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are communicating with a person in crisis in the 100 block of Industry Lane, in the parking lot of the Home Depot near the areas of Cockeysville and Timonium, Md.
  The individual is considered to be possibly armed.
  Police are asking the public to avoid the area.
  This story is developing.
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• Baltimore Teacher Says She Forgives Student Who Hit Her

  10-11-2018 01:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore teacher who was punched by a student at Frederick Douglass High School is not in the classroom Friday after she was checked out by a doctor this week.
  The teacher also said she forgives the student that hit her.
  At the same time, the teachers union is calling for the student to be removed from the school.
  Teachers Union Calls Attack On Baltimore HS Teacher ‘Absolutely Deplorable’
  School representatives have not yet said if any charges have been f
  
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• California Wildfires Turn Deadly As Tens Of Thousands Evacuate

  10-11-2018 01:40
  (CBS NEWS) — A wildfire has destroyed most of a Northern California town of 27,000 people. Five people were found dead in vehicles overcome by the so-called “Camp Fire” in Paradise, authorities said. The victims have not been identified.
  
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• ‘Belway Bank Bandit’ Wanted By FBI

  10-11-2018 00:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The FBI is looking for a serial bank robbery suspect.
  The suspect is dubbed the “Beltway Bandit”.Investigators said he has robbed 13 banks and a department store in Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland between December 2017 and this past October.
  In each case, he wears different disguises.
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• Meg Ryan Gets Engaged To John Mellencamp

  10-11-2018 00:14
  (CNN) — Congratulations are in order for Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp.
  Ryan announced the pair’s engagement on Thursday via Instagram.
  “Engaged,” Ryan wrote simply.
  Her announcement included a quirky, hand-drawn photo of her and Mellencamp.
  The two have dated off and on since 2011, according to People.
  This will be Ryan’s second marriage. She was previously married to actor Dennis Quaid for ten years.
  Mellencamp has previously been married three times.
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• AACO Man Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing Minor, Producing Child Pornography

  10-11-2018 00:01
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — A Glen Burnie man pleaded guilty on Friday to producing child pornography in connection with his sexual abuse of a young boy.
  According to 56-year-old Glenn Ranger’s guilty plea, from no later than 2004, he coerced a 10-year-old boy to engage in sexually explicit conduct in order to produce videos and pictures.
  The boy was unaware that Ranger was recording the abuse.
  Ranger leased a storage unit in Pasadena in July 2014 to house computers, VHS tapes, framed pho
  
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