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• New Socialist Party Certified In Maryland

  17-01-2019 23:45
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is getting a new political party.
  The Maryland State Board of Elections has certified a new socialist party called Bread and Roses.
  The board verified that the party submitted the 10,000 voter signatures needed to be on the 2020 and 2022 ballots in Maryland.
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• ‘You Can’t Put A Band-Aid’ On Baltimore Police, Consent Decree Monitor Says Rebuild Needed

  17-01-2019 23:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — From planting evidence, to overtime schemes to the infamous Gun Trace Task Force, it’s no secret Baltimore City Police have been ravaged by corruption over the years.
  “There’s a culture and has been a culture of corruption in this department for a very long time,” said Kenneth Thompson, Monitor for Baltimore Consent Decree.
  2019 marks two years of the Baltimore Consent Decree- which will focus on the training of stops and searches along with the us
  
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• Baltimore approves $1.25 million to turn old movie theater into hub for growing Latino community - Baltimore Sun

  17-01-2019 23:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore approves $1.25 million to turn old movie theater into hub for growing Latino community  Baltimore SunBaltimore officials have approved $1.25 million to help turn an old movie theater in East Baltimore into a hub for the city's growing Latino community.
  
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• Man Visiting UMD For Athletic Event Dies, No Foul Play Suspected

  17-01-2019 23:28
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of  Maryland is investigating what they are calling an “unattended death,” on Thursday.
  On January 13, at around 1 p.m., UMPD received a call about a man who needed medical attention. Officers responded to the Physical Sciences Complex and began lifesaving efforts on the man.
  Medics arrived on the scene and continued lifesaving efforts. The man was later pronounced dead.
  He has been identified as Michael Kofi Adu, 37, from Columbia,
  
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• Maryland Small Businesses Struggle Amid Government Shutdown

  17-01-2019 23:19
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In a co-working space in the heart of downtown Baltimore, two of Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers listened to the spiking concerns of Charm City’s small business
  For them, it’s not just lost sales, some are losing staff. Others say they can’t get the permits they need to keep operating. They say all of these issues are a ripple effect of this nearly month-long shutdown.
  “We’ve already heard from small business owners in Maryland who
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory In Effect As First Storm System Heads To Maryland

  17-01-2019 23:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A winter weather advisory will be in effect Thursday from 6 p.m. through 4 a.m. Friday across parts of Maryland.
  Maryland is expected to see some winter weather this afternoon — snow, wintry mix and rain.
  TIMELINE: When Can You Expect Wintry Mix, Possibly Snow This Week?
  Western Maryland is the most likely to see snow and in Baltimore, we could see some wintry mix and then it’ll turn to rain.Total accumulations will be around 1 inch.
  Plan on slippery road cond
  
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• Former Baltimore Police Department major files complaint after she says false charges resulted in her suspension - Baltimore Sun

  17-01-2019 23:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Former Baltimore Police Department major files complaint after she says false charges resulted in her suspension  Baltimore SunA former Baltimore Police major who received an unpaid suspension after she was investigated by internal affairs for alleged theft, is now asking for a Baltimore ...
  
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• Van Crashes Into Prince George’s County Furniture Store After Colliding With Car

  17-01-2019 22:56
  PRINCE GEORGE”S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A mini-van crashed through a Prince George’s County furniture store Wednesday, creating a mess but fortunately no one was hurt.
  The crash happened Wednesday night at Price Buster Furniture in Adelphi.
  Investigators said it appears two cars collided on University Boulevard, causing the mini-van to go flying into the store front.
  Police are now trying to figure out if speed or alcohol played a role in the crash.
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• All I-95 Lanes Back Open Near Elkton After Tanker Overturns

  17-01-2019 22:55
  CECIL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — All I-95 lanes have reopened after the interstate was shut down when a tanker overturned in Cecil County.
  According to fire officials, the tanker overturned in the northbound side of I-95 near Elkton (exit 109).
  The highway was shut down for several hours, causing delays on one of the heaviest trafficked roadways along the East Coast.
  STATUS SAME: SB all open; NB I-95 right lane reopened at MD 279 (Ex109). Center and left lanes remain closed for overturned T/
  
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• Baltimore mayor orders security review after city employee found with hacking tools on his computer - Baltimore Sun

  17-01-2019 22:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore mayor orders security review after city employee found with hacking tools on his computer  Baltimore SunBaltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh ordered a security review of the city's computer systems after an employee at the water department was found with hacking ...
  
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• ‘God Put Me On That Road For A Reason’: Heroic Nurse Helps Save Trooper Who Was Shot

  17-01-2019 22:31
  ELM CITY, N.C (CBS Local) — A nurse is being credited for helping to save the life of a North Carolina trooper who was shot in the face Monday and left for dead.
  Sherice Richardson, 28, said she was headed to Rocky Mount to pick up her toddler.
  “I was going around a curve, saw some blue lights so I slowed down some more, then I got out of the car that’s when I seen the bullet holes in the windshield,” Richardson told WTVD.
  “I got to the car, he just had blood coming
  
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• Monitor: Deep dysfunction in Baltimore Police Department means reforms will take years longer than expected - Baltimore Sun

  17-01-2019 22:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Monitor: Deep dysfunction in Baltimore Police Department means reforms will take years longer than expected  Baltimore SunThe monitor overseeing reforms of the Baltimore Police Department said Thursday the dysfunction within the agency is so deep and widespread that it will take ...
  
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• Buzz Builds Around Gov. Hogan As He Takes More ‘National Role’ In Second Term

  17-01-2019 22:30
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Gov. Hogan’s inauguration speech yesterday is raising questions about his future on the national front.
  Hogan said the plan at this point is to serve his four years as governor, adding he believes he can play a role in charting a different path for the Republican Party.
  “I just got sworn in 24 hours ago, so I’m going to focus on that right now, and have no further interest in this point in time. I’m not ready to make any announcements let’s p
  
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• WWII Veteran Awarded Victory Medal 74 Years Later

  17-01-2019 22:27
  HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Friends gathered at Harmony Hill’s lobby, a residential care facility, along with 92-year-old Joe Cacioppo- only he had no idea that he was the reason they were all there.
  It had been kept a secret until Lisa Terry, the manager of Howard County’s Office of Veterans and Military Families announced it was “to honor World War II marine veteran Joseph Cacioppo with the World War II victory medal,”
  Like a lot of other World War II veterans, bur
  
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• Baltimore County Restaurant Week Starts Friday

  17-01-2019 22:14
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Restaurant Week begins Friday, Jan. 18.
  Area foodies can enjoy prix fixe meals and other deals through Feb. 2.
  Prix fixe menus range from $15 to $35.
  For more on restaurants participating, click here. 
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• Woman Claims Chili’s Denied Her Promotion Because She Didn’t Dress ‘Gender Appropriate’

  17-01-2019 21:45
  PHOENIX (CBS Local) — A woman says she was denied a promotion at Chili’s Grill & Bar after allegedly being told to “dress more gender appropriate.”
  Meagan Hunter, 35, worked at a Phoenix Chili’s restaurant for two years as a server. In that time, she said her bosses consistently praised her and even recommended her for a promotion.
  But after going to training for that new position, she said everything changed, Arizona’s Family reports.
  “If I wan
  
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• Armed Suspect Killed By Police Was Suspected In Earlier Bank Robbery

  17-01-2019 21:43
  SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a man who tried to rob a Maryland bank before a police officer shot and killed him also is suspected of robbing a different bank last month.
  The Montgomery County Police Department on Thursday identified 31-year-old Mikyas Mehary Tegegne as the suspect in Wednesday’s attempted robbery of a BB&T bank in Silver Spring. Police say Officer Christopher LaPointe shot him.Armed Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot By Police After Threatening To Bomb Ban
  
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• Former MTA Employee Paid Company Where Family Worked $4.5 Million, Audit Finds

  17-01-2019 21:29
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The state’s Office of Legislative Audits uncovered potential conflicts of interest among contracts made by a former Maryland Transit Administration employee, according to a report released Monday.
  The report presented evidence that the unnamed MTA management employee had, through the particular wording of these contracts, gotten around state regulation of subcontractor procurement in order to pay a total of $4.5 million to a vendor with whom they had close relat
  
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• Young Bucks On Turning Down WWE, Plans For All Elite Wrestling

  17-01-2019 20:59
  By Chuck Carroll
  (CBS Miami/CBS Local) — Staying at Ring of Honor was never an option. As The Young Bucks, Nick and Matt Jackson had become two the most highly sought-after free agents in pro wrestling history. And they knew it was time to leave and find out what they were truly worth.
  For one, there was nothing left for them to accomplish there. They had checked all the boxes, been involved in enormous matches, including epic battles against the Hardy Boyz, and tens of thousands of fans w
  
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• Havre De Grace Police K9 ‘Beny’ Dies At 10-Years-Old

  17-01-2019 20:55
  HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (WJZ) — Havre De Grace Police Department K9 Beny died Thursday after being admitted to the emergency veterinarian hospital.
  K9 Beny served the department for over a decade. He was the longest-serving K9 from his training academy, the department said.
  “K9 Beny was an outstanding patrol, and drug detection dog. His dedication and hard work led to many criminal arrests. K9 Beny will be missed by all officers at the Havre De Grace Police Department, but especially his
  
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• Baltimore start-up Zest Tea raises $1 million to caffeinate its business - Baltimore Sun

  17-01-2019 20:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore start-up Zest Tea raises $1 million to caffeinate its business  Baltimore SunZest Tea, a Baltimore start-up marketing a line of high-caffeine tea beverages, said Thursday that it's raised $1 million to fund its continued growth.
  
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• I-95 NB Remains Closed Near After Tanker Overturns

  17-01-2019 20:50
  CECIL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — The southbound side of I-95 are reopened after both sides of the interstate were shut down after a tanker overturned in Cecil County.
  According to fire officials, the tanker overturned in the northbound side of I-95 near Elkton (exit 109).
  UPDATE: SB I-95 lanes have reopened at MD 279 (Ex109). NB remains closed for overturned T/T crash response. #mdtraffic pic.twitter.com/zZVEXXDgLS
  — MDTA (@TheMDTA) January 17, 2019One person was trapped inside and crews to
  
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• Investigated Baltimore Police Commander Sues Department

  17-01-2019 20:38
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A ranking Baltimore police commander once investigated over the use of funds from a nonprofit she created is suing the department over its probe.
  Kimberly Burrus says Baltimore police violated her right to due process under the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights.
  She’s seeking an injunction from all punishment violating her procedural rights.
  Burrus founded the nonprofit to improve police-community relations after the highly publicized death of a black m
  
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• Nina Dobrev On New Show ‘FAM’: ‘Like Putting On A Play In Front Of 300 People Every Week’

  17-01-2019 20:36
  CBS added a whole new clan to Thursday nights last week with the premiere of FAM. FAM stars Nina Dobrev and Tone Bell in a sitcom about what happens when two polar opposite families suddenly become one.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Bell and Dobrev earlier today ahead of tonight’s second episode to discuss their on screen chemistry, what makes a good comedy and which one of them has been affectionately nicknamed – goofball.
  MW- Good morning Nina, good morning Tone &ndash
  
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• Man Skateboarding Injured After Crash Involving Patrol Officer In Woodlawn

  17-01-2019 20:33
  WOODLAWN, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a pedestrian-involved crash involving a Woodlawn Precinct patrol officer Thursday morning.
  Police say the officer was enroute to a call for service, traveling southbound on Whitehead Road near Whitestone Road around 3:50 a.m., when the officer struck a pedestrian, a 31-year-old man who was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Whitehead Road on a skateboard.
  The man suffered life-threatening wounds and was taken to an area hospital fo
  
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• Man Skateboarding Dies After Patrol Car Strikes Him In Woodlawn

  17-01-2019 20:33
  WOODLAWN, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash involving a Woodlawn Precinct patrol officer Thursday morning.
  Police say the officer was en route to a call for service, traveling southbound on Whitehead Road near Whitestone Road around 3:50 a.m., when the officer struck a pedestrian, 31-year-old Brandon Michael Williams,  who was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Whitehead Road on a skateboard.
  The man suffered life-threatening wounds and
  
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• ICE Ends Detainee Housing Agreement With AACO

  17-01-2019 19:03
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (AP) — Weeks after a Maryland county ended its contract with the federal government to screen detainees for immigration status, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is withdrawing from an agreement to house detainees in the county.
  The Capital reports the agency said in a letter Wednesday that within 90 days it will no longer house detainees in Anne Arundel County.
  In exchange for housing up to 130 detainees, the county receives $118 per person, adding up to around $4
  
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• Emotional Support Alligator Makes New Friends At Assisted-Living Facility

  17-01-2019 19:02
  YORK, Pa. (CBS Local) — Meet Wally, a four-and-a-half foot long emotional support alligator with razor-sharp teeth who likes to make new friends.
  Wally belongs to Joie Henney, host of Joie Henney’s Outdoors, a hunting and fishing show that ran from 1989 until 2000 on ESPN Outdoors, Fox and other outlets.
  Henney recently took Wally, on a leash, to the Glatfelter Community Center at the Village at Sprenkle Drive, an assisted-living development north of York, Pennsylvania. Henney t
  
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• Maryland Explores Quick Way To Approve Sports Betting

  17-01-2019 18:51
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are exploring a quick way to approve sports betting this year, but it’s unclear if they will be able to do it without voter approval in 2020.
  Voters endorsed a constitutional amendment allowing casinos in 2008, but any further commercial gambling expansion requires another voter referendum.
  And lawmakers failed to pass legislation to put sports betting on last November’s ballot.
  As neighboring states have added sports betting to lure ga
  
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• Suspect Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash Into Lochearn Home

  17-01-2019 18:48
  LOCHEARN, MD. (WJZ) — The suspect in what police say is a deliberate hit-and-run crash in Lochearn Wednesday morning has been arrested and charged with assault and other related criminal and vehicular charges.
  William Eugene Brown Jr., 24, of Craftswood Road, was arrested at his home around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning following multiple calls to 911 about a crash at Patterson and Wildwood Avenue at around 7:50 a.m., saying the drivers of the vehicles were fighting.
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• NFL Championship Picks: Rams, Patriots To Win On The Road

  17-01-2019 18:42
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBSLA/CBS Local) — In the NFC and AFC Championships this Sunday, four teams will vie for their respective conference titles, with a trip to Atlanta and Super Bowl LIII on the line.
  The NFC Championship pits the Los Angeles Rams against the New Orleans Saints. The two top seeds are both coming off impressive seasons and, of course, wins in the divisional round. The Rams dominated the Dallas Cowboys with a ground game that totaled 273 yards and three touchdowns. Drew Brees thr
  
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• City Leaders Criticize Fells Point Bar Murder Suspect’s Release, Citing Public Safety As An Issue

  17-01-2019 18:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A suspect in the Fells Point bar shooting from December posted bond Wednesday and has been released from custody- and city leaders spoke out in disappointment this week.
  Philip Stanley West, 48, is facing several charges, including first-degree murder.
  Police say he and another man got into an argument last month that started inside a Fells Point bar, then spilled out onto the street.
  At some point, the duo went back inside, that’s when police say West opened fire-
  
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• Baltimore City SOA Files Motion To Revoke Fells Point Bar Murder Suspect’s Bail

  17-01-2019 18:21
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A suspect in the Fells Point bar shooting from December posted bond Wednesday and has been released from custody- and the State’s Attorney’s Office followed suit with a motion to revoke his bail.
  Philip Stanley West, 48, is facing several charges, including first-degree murder.
  Police say he and another man got into an argument last month that started inside a Fells Point bar, then spilled out onto the street.
  At some point, the duo went back inside, that&rsqu
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Tonight As First Storm System Heads To Maryland

  17-01-2019 17:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A winter weather advisory will be in effect Thursday from 6 p.m. through 4 a.m. Friday across parts of Maryland.
  Maryland is expected to see some winter weather this afternoon — snow, wintry mix and rain.
  TIMELINE: When Can You Expect Wintry Mix, Possibly Snow This Week?
  Western Maryland is the most likely to see snow and in Baltimore, we could see some wintry mix and then it’ll turn to rain.
  Total accumulations will be around 1 inch.
  MDWX Current advisories.
  
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• Police Searching For Missing 63-Year-Old Baltimore Man With Dementia

  17-01-2019 17:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are hoping the public can help them find a missing vulnerable adult.
  Taliaferro Joyner, 63, was last seen on the 600 block of West Lexington Street on Jan. 16 around 5 p.m.He suffers from dementia and doesn’t know where he lives.
  He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black sweater and blue shoes. He is 5’11 and weighs approximately 170lbs.
  If you have seen Taliaferro Joyner please call 911.
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• Missing 63-Year-Old Baltimore Man With Dementia Found

  17-01-2019 17:18
  This article has been updated to reflect that Taliaferro Joyner was found safe and unharmed.BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are hoping the public can help them find a missing vulnerable adult.
  Taliaferro Joyner, 63, was last seen on the 600 block of West Lexington Street on Jan. 16 around 5 p.m.He suffers from dementia and doesn’t know where he lives.
  He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black sweater and blue shoes. He is 5’11 and weighs approximately 170lbs.
  If you have se
  
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• 61st Annual GRAMMY Award Performances To Include Camila Cabello, Cardi B And Shawn Mendes

  17-01-2019 17:01
  The 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place Sunday, February 10th from the Staples Center in Los Angeles and the first round of performers for this incredible event were finally announced earlier this morning. Taking the stage on Music’s Biggest Night will be current nominees Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe and Kacey Musgraves. Alicia Keys was also announced as the show’s host earlier this week.
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• Suspect’s Trial In Ofc. Amy Caprio’s Death Postponed

  17-01-2019 16:59
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — The trial for one of the four suspects in the death of Baltimore County police officer Amy Caprio was postponed after a hearing Thursday.
  The hearing for Eugene Genius was in Baltimore County Circuit Court.All 4 Teen Suspects Indicted In Death Of Baltimore Co. Ofc. Amy Caprio
  Police said the teens were burglarizing a home when Caprio responded to the neighborhood.
  Eugene Genius, along with Dawnta Harris, Derrick Matthews, and Darrell Ward, were indicted on 19 charges, i
  
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• New Foal Born On Assateague Island

  17-01-2019 16:47
  ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, Md. (WJZ) — A new wild pony was born on Assateague Island last week.
  Lori Martin, an Ocean City area photographer captures photos of the foal Wednesday.
  “Assateague has a new foal and today I got to see her!! She was born Friday and is absolutely precious!! Her mom was keeping a close eye on her sweet baby,” Martin shared on her Facebook page. foal9New foal born on Assateague Island. Photos by: Lori Martin Photographyfoal8New foal born on Assateague Isla
  
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• Man on skateboard hit, severely wounded by Baltimore County police vehicle in Woodlawn, police say - Baltimore Sun

  17-01-2019 16:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Man on skateboard hit, severely wounded by Baltimore County police vehicle in Woodlawn, police say  Baltimore SunA 31-year-old man riding a skateboard was struck by a police vehicle in Woodlawn early Thursday morning and went to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, ...
  
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• FBI Foils Georgia Man’s Plan To Attack The White House

  17-01-2019 16:21
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS NEWS) — A man who planned to attack the White House with explosives and an anti-tank rocket Thursday in DC is under arrest, federal prosecutors said. Hasher Jallal Taheb is charged with attempting to damage or destroy a building owned by the U.S. using fire or an explosive.
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• Hyundai, Kia Recall 168K Vehicles Due To Increased Fire Risk

  17-01-2019 16:00
  DETROIT (AP) — Despite a government shutdown, Hyundai and Kia are moving ahead with a recall of about 168,000 vehicles to fix a fuel pipe problem that can cause engine fires. The problem stems from improper repairs during previous recalls for engine failures.
   
  The affiliated Korean automakers have been dogged by fire and engine failure complaints from across the nation. They’re both under investigation by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has been t
  
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• Viral ’10-Year-Challenge’ Could Put Your Cyber Security At Risk, Experts Warn

  17-01-2019 15:40
  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) — The ‘Ten Year Challenge’ has been taking social media by storm of late, but some tech experts worry the meme could be putting users’ cyber security at risk.
  The fad seen on Facebook and Instagram has prompted people to post side-by-side selfies, one at their current age and one from ten years ago.
  Web analysts estimate it’s generated more than five million Facebook interactions in only three days, but experts are reminding people the more da
  
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• Maryland, Baltimore City among worst for 2018 foreclosures - WTOP

  17-01-2019 15:17 via wtop.com
  Maryland, Baltimore City among worst for 2018 foreclosures  WTOPMaryland remains among states with the highest foreclosure rate, and Baltimore City still ranks among cities with the highest foreclosure rates.
  
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• Gymboree’s Second Bankruptcy Will Kill The Brand

  17-01-2019 15:12
  (CNN) — It’s the end of the line for Gymboree.
  The children’s clothing retailer filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years late Wednesday. This bankruptcy will bring about the end of its flagship brand.
  Gymboree Group said it plans to start closing all of its Gymboree and Crazy 8 branded stores, according to the filing.
  “The Company has worked diligently in recent months to explore options for Gymboree Group and its brands, and we are saddened and hig
  
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• 2 Injured, Including Child After Car Crashes Into House - CBS Baltimore

  17-01-2019 15:05 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  2 Injured, Including Child After Car Crashes Into House  CBS BaltimoreWhat looked like one heck of a bad parking job was actually a crime scene after a sedan crashed into a home in Lochearn early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Maryland Gov. Hogan To Discuss His Budget Plan

  17-01-2019 14:59
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to discuss his budget proposal for the next fiscal year.
  A news conference has been scheduled for Thursday afternoon in Annapolis. The governor has a deadline of Friday to submit the budget plan.
  After Hogan submits the plan, the General Assembly will spend much of the legislative session working on it.
  Hogan already announced some initiatives he’s including in the budget. For example, he already has announced about $248 mi
  
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• Maryland Gov. Hogan Discusses $46.6B Budget Plan

  17-01-2019 14:59
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has given a preview of the state’s $46.6 billion budget plan for the next fiscal year.
  Hogan outlined his proposal Wednesday at a news conference. He says there’s $6.9 billion for K-12 education. He’s also proposing a new fund to create $3.5 billion for school construction over five years.
  Hogan is proposing about $248 million in general funds for prevention and treatment of drug addiction. That’s a 20 percent increase
  
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• Recalls Of Hazardous Meat And Poultry Up 83 Percent Since 2013, Report Finds

  17-01-2019 14:29
  Recalls of hazardous meat and poultry have gone up by more than 80 percent in the last six years, according to a new report.
  
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• Weather Blog: Storms Mostly Rain

  17-01-2019 14:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One day closer to Spring it is! So yesterday I am watching some video from Governor Larry Hogan’s first inauguration. It was snowing that day 4 years ago. Pretty messy. And this year’s weather was the calm before not one, but the two storms we have been discussing.
  The timing never fails. Once we get by the first week of January Winter shows it’s real personality in the Mid-Atlantic. Never fails. This time we are lucking out, for the most part, with just
  
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