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• Ruth Travis Inspires Breast Cancer Survivors, Dreams Of Opening Think Pink House

  21-02-2019 23:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore has seen Dr. Ruth Travis serve the community that she loves for many years, but she believes that her best work has yet to come.
  Travis has had a vision from the beginning. After retiring from being a Pastor for 25 years, she has a plan to build a Think Pink House for Breast Cancer survivors.
  “It was a calling because I found myself going to church for a passion for the Think Pink House,” she said. “Going to bed at night, thinking about th
  
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• Baltimore man convicted in 2017 shooting barrage headed to prison after jury finds him sane - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 23:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore man convicted in 2017 shooting barrage headed to prison after jury finds him sane  Baltimore SunA Northwest Baltimore man is headed for prison — not a mental hospital — after jurors found him sane while he drove through the city blasting an assault rifle ...
  
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• 2 Women Accuse R. Kelly Of Sexual Misconduct At Baltimore After-Party In 1990s

  21-02-2019 23:44
  NEW YORK (AP) — Two women say singer R. Kelly picked them out of a crowd at a Baltimore after-party in the mid-1990s when they were underage and had sex with one of the teens although she was under the influence of marijuana and alcohol and could not consent.
  The women joined lawyer Gloria Allred in New York City on Thursday.
  Their accusations come six weeks after a Lifetime documentary series, “Surviving R. Kelly,” looked at old sexual misconduct allegations against Kelly.
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• Josephine 'Jody' deButts, former Roland Park resident, dies - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 23:35 via baltimoresun.com
  Josephine 'Jody' deButts, former Roland Park resident, dies  Baltimore SunJosephine Dame “Jody” deButts, a former Roland Park resident and dog fancier, died of lung disease Feb. 16 at her Towson home. She was 78.
  
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• Roger Stone Gag Order Tightened Over Instagram Post

  21-02-2019 23:26
  The gag order imposed on longtime Trump confidante Roger Stone was tightened during a court hearing Thursday, a consequence of an image posted to Stone's Instagram account Monday depicting Judge Amy Berman Jackson with a symbol that resembled crosshairs behind her head. 
  
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• 1 Dead, 1 Injured After Shooting Near Pimlico - CBS Baltimore

  21-02-2019 23:17 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  1 Dead, 1 Injured After Shooting Near Pimlico  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City police have confirmed that one of two people who walked into an area hospital Thursday afternoon for treatment following a ...
  
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• 1 Dead, 1 Injured After Shooting Near Pimlico

  21-02-2019 23:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City police have confirmed that one of two people who walked into an area hospital Thursday afternoon for treatment following a shooting has died.
  Officers were called the hospital for a reported shooting victim.
  There, they found a man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
  The man died from his injuries. The 27-year-old woman is being treated for her own injuries.
  Investigators believe that both people were in the 5100 block of Chalgrove Ave. when they
  
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• Police Release Names Of Officers Who Fatally Shot Machete-Wielding Man In Aldi

  21-02-2019 23:16
  RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police have released the names of the officers who shot a machete-wielding man inside a Randallstown Aldi’s.
  Officer First Class Sands, a two and a half year veteran of the department, and Officer First Class Waugh, a three year veteran of the department, were the officials involved.
  Machete-Wielding Man Dies After Police-Involved Shooting At Aldi
  Neither officer had been involved in any previous shooting incidents in their careers.
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• Baltimore Sues Chemical Company Monsanto Over PCB Pollution - Insurance Journal

  21-02-2019 23:07 via insurancejournal.com
  Baltimore Sues Chemical Company Monsanto Over PCB Pollution  Insurance JournalBaltimore has filed a lawsuit against the agrochemical giant Monsanto and two other companies, accusing them of polluting city waterways and stormwater.
  
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• Baltimore County Police identify officers who fatally shot man in Randallstown grocery - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 22:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County Police identify officers who fatally shot man in Randallstown grocery  Baltimore SunBaltimore County Police on Thursday identified two officers who fatally shot a man who had a machete at a Randallstown grocery store this week. The officers ...
  
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• Peter Schmuck updates Baltimore Orioles news from Sarasota - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 22:47 via baltimoresun.com
  Peter Schmuck updates Baltimore Orioles news from Sarasota  Baltimore SunPeter Schmuck updates the middle infield position and where Jonathan Villar might end up playing. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun video)
  
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• Baltimore Community Organization Calls On Mayor Pugh To End Marijuana Arrests With New Billboard

  21-02-2019 22:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new rolling billboard rolled up to city hall, sponsored by a group that no one wants to belong to.
  Because membership costs everything.
  “My son Jaycee was murdered in 2017,” said Giselle Morch “So now I’m in the club, Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters.”
  What they’re asking the Mayor for is a change in policing, away from Marijuana busts, to increased murder investigations.
  “A lot of time and energy and resources are spent o
  
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• Parents of Slain Teacher Ask State Legislators To Change Laws Protecting Pregnant Women, Unborn Children

  21-02-2019 22:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the second time, the parents of a murdered teacher are asking state legislators to change laws aimed at protecting pregnant women and their unborn children.
  They want prosecutors to be able to charge for the murder of a child at any stage of development.
  “What we’re trying to do is be sure there are tools at the prosecutors’ disposal to have justice for both victims and their families,” said district 5 senator Justin Ready.
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• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Smith And William Shatner Guest Star On An All-New ‘The Big Bang Theory’

  21-02-2019 22:01
  The Big Bang Theory returns with an all-new episode tonight at 8:00 PM ET/PT, only on CBS. Tonight’s episode features a litany of guests stars including Joe Manganiello, Kevin Smith, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the show’s great white whale – William Shatner.
  Check out the clip above for a behind-the-scenes look at the series’ latest episode and be sure to tune in tonight to see Leonard, Sheldon, Penny and the gang mix it up on screen with these massive stars. Check you local
  
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• Mel Kiper Explains Why He Loves Josh Jacobs to Baltimore - BaltimoreRavens.com

  21-02-2019 21:29 via baltimoreravens.com
  Mel Kiper Explains Why He Loves Josh Jacobs to Baltimore  BaltimoreRavens.comThe buzz is growing around the Alabama running back, who could be an upgrade in Baltimore's backfield. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah also adores him.
  
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• Police: Man Wearing Gorilla Suit Accused Of Breaking Into Home

  21-02-2019 20:56
  SULPHUR, La. (CBS Local) — A Louisiana man allegedly broke into a home while wearing a gorilla suit and is under arrest, authorities said.
  Jeremie Moran was found Feb. 13 wearing a black gorilla suit and hiding under a mattress in a home in Sulpher, according to police.
  Officers had responded to a call about a suspicious person in an all-black costume, who was looking through windows of homes and sneaking through yards, KPLC reported.
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  — KNOE 8 News
  
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• Battle Over Comptroller’s Powers Centers On Regulation, Health

  21-02-2019 20:48
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — An ongoing battle between Maryland’s comptroller and lawmakers is focusing on the office’s regulatory powers over alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline and what’s best for the health of state residents.
  Comptroller Peter Franchot and sponsors of a measure to transfer regulatory powers to a commission held dueling news conferences Thursday.
  Franchot says the bill is political retribution for trying to help small craft brewers. He cited a Bureau of Revenue Es
  
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• Woman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Pet llama That Attacked Her

  21-02-2019 20:33
  OPELOUSAS, La. (CBS Local) — A woman in Louisiana charged with animal cruelty said she shot her pet llama three times in self-defense.
  Madeline Bourgeois of Opelousas said she was working in her pasture Feb. 15 when her pet llama, Earl, attacked her, CBS affiliate KLFY reported.“Bourgeois stated she hit the llama repeatedly in an attempt to stop the attack,” the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office said. “Once at the gate, she was finally able to exit the pasture, the
  
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• ‘The Twilight Zone’ Drops Official Trailer For New Series On CBS All Access

  21-02-2019 20:22
  Earlier today CBS All Access premiered the first official trailer for their new series, The Twilight Zone. This modern take on the classic series will feature Academy Award winner Jordan Peele as the host, filling the shoes of iconic original Rod Sterling. 
  See the trailer above for a sneak peak at the show and prepare to dive into the dimension of imagination when The Twilight Zone begins streaming April 1st, only on CBS All Access.
  
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• Customers Angry That Walmart Greeter With Cerebral Palsy May Lose His Job After Policy Change

  21-02-2019 20:11
  SELINSGROVE, Pa. (CBS Local) — A disabled Walmart employee in Pennsylvania fears he’ll soon be out of work after he was told his job description was changing to include tasks he is unable to do.
  Adam Catlin, who suffers from cerebral palsy, has been greeting customers at the Walmart in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania for about a decade. He loves his job and he is a customer favorite.
  “When the customers come in, I greet the customers. And then if they have a return, I scan it and put
  
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• Judge Orders Coast Guard Lt. Accused Of Terror Plot To Be Held, Gives 14 Days To File More Charges

  21-02-2019 19:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A judge has ordered the man accused of a domestic terror plot to be held, and has given prosecutors 14 days to file more charges that reflect terror plot allegations.
  The judge acknowledged the defense counsel’s argument that there is only one misdemeanor and felony charge, but no terror charges, but evidence currently weighs in favor of the government.
  The judge gave prosecutors 14 days to file more charges that reflect terror plot allegations.
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• Maryland State Government Hiring For Over 380 Job Openings

  21-02-2019 19:54
  MARYLAND (WJZ) — The Maryland State Government announced Thursday afternoon that it has over 380 job openings throughout the state in a wide variety of career fields.
  The positions range from administrative, to clerical, law enforcement to health care, and positions in automotive and human services.
  Those wishing to apply can visit the State of Maryland Job Openings webpage.
  Potential applicants can also create “interest cards” which will email them of openings in specific
  
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• 1 Injured In Essex Shooting

  21-02-2019 19:27
  ESSEX, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating after one person was brought to a local hospital with a gunshot wound Wednesday night.
  Police were dispatched to the hospital around 8:17 p.m.
  Police are working to determine the circumstances of the shooting, which was believed to have happened in a field near Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive in Essex.
  The victim suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity, police said
  
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• WWE Roster Changes, As NXT Takes Over Raw And SmackDown

  21-02-2019 19:18
  By Chuck Carroll
  (CBS NY/CBS Local) — WWE is in the midst of a major roster shakeup, the likes of which are typically only seen during the period shortly after WrestleMania. But in this new era of sports entertainment, Vince McMahon and company have pulled the trigger nearly two months early.
  Viewers of Monday Night RAW this week were surprised to see four of NXT’s biggest names hit the ring, including current NXT Champion, Tommaso Ciampa, and North American Champion, Johnny Gargano.
  
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• Olszewski Appoints New Baltimore County Administrative Officer

  21-02-2019 19:14
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — County executive Johnny Olszewski announced at a press conference that Stacy Rodgers would serve as County Administrative Officer, a position responsible for the day-to-day operations of Baltimore County.
  A graduate of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government Executive Leadership Institute, Rodgers has more than 28 years of experience in working with federal, state, and local government agencies and non-profit organizations.
  She also successf
  
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• Man found shot to death in car in Baltimore on Thursday morning - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 19:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Man found shot to death in car in Baltimore on Thursday morning  Baltimore SunA 20-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the neck in a car in Baltimore Thursday morning, police said.
  
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• Man Found Shot In The Neck In Southwest Baltimore Homicide

  21-02-2019 18:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a Thursday morning homicide after a man who had been shot in the neck was found in southwest Baltimore.
  Officers were called to the 1700 block of North Longwood St. at 8:30 a.m. for a non-responsive man inside of a car.
  There, the officers found the 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his neck.
  Medics who responded to the scene pronounced the man dead at the location.
  Detectives are urging anyone with information on the shooting to call t
  
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• Man Fatally Shot In The Neck In SW Baltimore

  21-02-2019 18:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a Thursday morning homicide after a man who had been shot in the neck was found in southwest Baltimore.
  Officers were called to the 1700 block of North Longwood St. at 8:30 a.m. for a non-responsive man inside of a car.
  There, the officers found the 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his neck.
  Medics who responded to the scene pronounced the man dead at the location.
  Detectives are urging anyone with information on the shooting to call t
  
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• Ninja Warrior returns to Baltimore for first time since season 5 - American Ninja Warrior Nation

  21-02-2019 18:14 via americanninjawarriornation.com
  Ninja Warrior returns to Baltimore for first time since season 5  American Ninja Warrior NationWhen American Ninja Warrior announced its season 11 cities and taping dates, a major throwback was included on the list. The show will return to Baltimore, ...
  
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• Margaret Brennan On Hosting Face The Nation, President Trump & 2020 Election

  21-02-2019 17:56
  (CBS Local)– 2018 was one of the craziest years of Margaret Brennan’s life.
  She became the host of Face The Nation, a new mother and found herself in the middle of one of the most action-packed presidencies in American history. Each Sunday morning, Brennan talks with the top newsmakers from around the country and has even been one of the few network news anchors to interview President Donald J. Trump. She is still trying to get the hang of balancing everything in her life.
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• Heart Attacks Are On The Rise Among Young Women, Study Shows

  21-02-2019 17:42
  (CNN) — The risk of having a heart attack appears to be rising among young women, according to a new study, and researchers are trying to figure out why.
  When analyzed across five-year intervals, the overall proportion of heart attack-related hospital admissions in the United States attributable to young patients, ages 35 to 54, steadily climbed from 27% in 1995-99 to 32% in 2010-14, with the largest increase observed in young women, according to the study, published recently in the journa
  
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• Reba McEntire On The ACM Awards: ‘Like A Big Old Family Reunion’

  21-02-2019 17:35
  Reba McEntire will celebrate her very own Sweet 16 this April as she hosts the ACM Awards for a record 16th time. This year’s awards will mark the show’s 54th anniversary and will feature performances from the biggest names in country music, including Ms. McEntire herself.
  CBS Local spoke with McEntire to discuss what makes Las Vegas such a special place for the awards to be held, her new album and what it means to her to be welcomed back to the ACMs stage year after year.
  CBS: This
  
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• High School Student Banned From Wearing MAGA Hat On Campus

  21-02-2019 17:35
  FRESNO, Calif. (CBS Local) — A high school student in California claims her school district violated her First Amendment constitutional rights by refusing to allow her to wear a “Make America Great Again” hat on campus.
  Maddie Mueller, a senior at Clovis North High School in Fresno, is a member of the conservative activist group Valley Patriots. The group asked their members to wear their MAGA hats on Wednesday, but she said school officials denied her permission.
  “How do
  
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• ‘Alarming’ Number Of People Received Restricted Fentanyl, Study Says

  21-02-2019 17:24
  (CNN) — An “alarming” number of US patients received a highly potent form of opioid that is 100 times more powerful than morphine and that they never should have been prescribed, according to a new study.
  The research, published Tuesday in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, found that the US Food and Drug Administration and opioid manufacturers failed at multiple levels to adequately monitor the restricted use of these types of fentanyl as part of a federal
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Gabriel Ynoa and His Role In 2019 - FanSided

  21-02-2019 17:16 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles: Gabriel Ynoa and His Role In 2019  FanSidedBaltimore Orioles RHP Gabriel Ynoa enters camp healthy and with long odds to break camp with the team. However, there is a role for him on this team.
  
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• NBA Playoff Picture: Western Conference

  21-02-2019 17:06
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS SF/CBS Local) — The stretch run for the NBA Playoffs begins tonight, with the Golden State Warriors sitting atop the standings. They’re the NBA Finals favorite out of the West, and seem almost destined to extend their streak of championships. But they’re not the only contender, as the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder continue to keep pace.
  The rest of the West includes plenty of familiar faces, the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers among them
  
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• 27-Year-Old Man Dies Walking Along Odenton Road During Winter Storm

  21-02-2019 16:08
  ODENTON, Md. (WJZ) — A 27-year-old man died Wednesday evening after walking along an Odenton road during a winter storm.
  Jonathan Huber of Odenton was pronounced dead at the scene after he was struck while walking along the eastbound lane of Conway Road with another person.
  The driver of a Honda Odyssey was driving along Conway Road headed to Crain Highway when it struck one of the two pedestrians walking along the edge of the road.
  The second pedestrian was uninjured as well as the driver
  
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• Johnson & Johnson Says U.S. Investigating Johnson’s Baby Powder

  21-02-2019 15:45
  (CBS NEWS) — Johnson & Johnson said the Justice Department and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating the company amid allegations Johnson’s Baby Powder is contaminated with asbestos, a mineral linked to cancer.
  The health care products company made the disclosure in a regulatory filing, noting that the two agencies have requested documents related to the allegations. “The company is cooperating with these government inquiries and will be producing docume
  
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• Weather Blog: A Mildish Winter

  21-02-2019 15:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — So here is an observation. I am standing in “The Outback” yesterday, (waiting to go on the air), and it dawned on me that it was the first “Snow Show” of the season. It took 20 days into February to have to deal with enough of a weather event to warrant a “Snow Show.” Not bad really. (But let’s not get too cocky, remember last year..it was the last day of Winter..and we had a big snow fall.) So what we have here IS the prediction
  
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• Frederick Police Searching For Missing Teenage Girl

  21-02-2019 13:54
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — 16-year-old Paola Sandra Barrientos-Melendrez was last seen by her family on Feb. 16, 2019.
  Please call FPD at 301-600-2102 if you know the whareabouts of Paola Sandra Barrientos-Melendrez.TYIA. pic.twitter.com/PRwSyGQuva
  — Frederick Police (@Fred_MD_Police) February 21, 2019Police ask anyone with information to contact the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2102.
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• Breakdancing Proposed As New Olympic Sport For Paris 2024

  21-02-2019 13:43
  (CNN) — Organizers of Paris 2024 have proposed that breakdancing should be included as a new sport in the Olympic program.
  It’s one of four sports suggested for inclusion in the Games — alongside surfing, climbing and skateboarding.
  The sports must now await final approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which has until December 2020 to make a final decision.
  An IOC spokesperson told CNN that the committee was pleased with the proposal as it was in line with its
  
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• ‘A Pathetic Situation’: Driver Revived With Narcan After School Bus Crashes With 12 Special Needs Kids Aboard

  21-02-2019 13:17
  A school bus driver with a busload of special needs kids on board crashed into a tree, apparently while under the influence of a drug Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Jussie Smollett Arrested, Suspected Of Filing False Police Report

  21-02-2019 12:54
  Chicago police said `Empire' actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in on the accusation of making false police report.
  
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• Maryland Doctor Accused Of Sex Misconduct Loses License

  21-02-2019 12:29
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A Maryland allergy doctor has lost his license over what the state Board of Physicians determined was immoral and sexual misconduct with three teenage girls.
  The Baltimore Sun reports the board says it began investigating Surender K. Vaswani in 2017 and made a final determination in January after reviewing the girl’s allegations.
  The board, which investigates allegations of wrongdoing by doctors in Maryland, says the teens accused Vaswani of touching them inappropria
  
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• Korryn Gaines case: Why and how Baltimore County judge overturned $38M verdict for woman killed by police - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Korryn Gaines case: Why and how Baltimore County judge overturned $38M verdict for woman killed by police  Baltimore SunAnswer to questions about last week's ruling by Baltimore County Circuit Judge Mickey Norman overturning the jury verdict awarding $38 million to the family of ...
  
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• Here is how the Preakness has moved closer to leaving Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Here is how the Preakness has moved closer to leaving Baltimore  Baltimore SunThe Preakness Stakes — which Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has called the city's "Super Bowl” — might be leaving town. Here is a primer on how that ...
  
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• Maryland weather: Warming up for a slushy Thursday - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 07:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Maryland weather: Warming up for a slushy Thursday  Baltimore SunParts of Maryland were under a winter weather advisory until 1 a.m. Thursday after a storm brought heavy snow to the region Wednesday. Here's how the storm ...
  
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• Man robbed, shot Wednesday night in Northwest Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  21-02-2019 04:35 via baltimoresun.com
  Man robbed, shot Wednesday night in Northwest Baltimore  Baltimore SunA man was shot during a robbery Wednesday night in Northwest Baltimore, according to Baltimore Police.
  
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• Weather Blog: Spring Like Weather Is On Its Way

  21-02-2019 04:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A snowy morning followed by a rather icy night pretty much describes this Wednesday in much of the region.
  At BWI-Marshall, an official 4.5 inches of snow as reported, followed by a glaze of ice has prompted the extension of our winter weather advisories until 1 a.m.
  However, big changes are on tap for tomorrow as the sun will return and will heat us up to the low 50’s!
  The weekend will begin cool, but more rain is likely by Saturday followed by a springlike Sunday!
  
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• Young Orioles Have Sights Set High Despite Early Projections

  21-02-2019 04:25
  SARASOTA, Fl. (WJZ) — A new manager and young prospects aren’t necessarily the formula for instant success, but that doesn’t matter to anyone on the new look Orioles.
  “We’re going out there to win,” Orioles left fielder, D.J. Stewart, said. “You never want to lose, so we’re not going to have that in our head. We want to win, every single game.”
  The focus for the Orioles is on the future, but the young Orioles believe that their future is
  
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