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• Babe Ruth’s Last Surviving Daughter Dies In Nevada At 102

  10-03-2019 22:59
  HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Julia Ruth Stevens, the last surviving daughter of Hall of Fame baseball slugger Babe Ruth and a decades-long champion of his legacy, has died at age 102, her family has announced.
  Tom Stevens said Sunday that his mother died Saturday morning at an assisted living facility in Henderson, Nevada, after a short illness.
  In keeping with her wishes, her remains will be cremated with burial sometime this spring in Conway, New Hampshire, where she used to live, Tom Stevens
  
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• Man Left In Critical Condition In Southwest Baltimore, Sunday Afternoon Shooting

  10-03-2019 22:46
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One man is in critical condition following a shooting in southwest Baltimore Sunday afternoon, according to police.
  Police were called to the 2900 block of Mosher Street for a reported shooting around 3:57 p.m.
  When police arrived, they found a 35-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later died.
  Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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• Man Killed In Southwest Baltimore, Sunday Afternoon Shooting

  10-03-2019 22:46
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One man died in a shooting in southwest Baltimore Sunday afternoon, according to police.
  Police were called to the 2900 block of Mosher Street for a reported shooting around 3:57 p.m.
  When police arrived, they found a 35-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later died.
  Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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• O’s Make Series Of Roster Moves, Opening Day Drawing Closer

  10-03-2019 22:39
  SARASOTA, Fl. (WJZ) — As Opening Day draws near, the Orioles continue their rebuild.
  Last season, Baltimore went 47-115, marking the team’s worst record in franchise history.
  Under the new leadership of General Manager Mike Elias, and Manager Brandon Hyde, the Orioles look to take a step forward in the winning direction.
  Sunday, the team optioned pitcher Dillon Tate to Double-A Bowie.
  Tate was one of three prospects acquired by the Orioles from the Yankees for closer Zach Britto
  
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• Orioles Make Series Of Roster Moves, Opening Day Drawing Closer

  10-03-2019 22:39
  SARASOTA, Fl. (WJZ) — As Opening Day draws near, the Orioles continue their rebuild.
  Last season, Baltimore went 47-115, marking the team’s worst record in franchise history.
  Under the new leadership of General Manager Mike Elias, and Manager Brandon Hyde, the Orioles look to take a step forward in the winning direction.
  Sunday, the team optioned pitcher Dillon Tate to Double-A Bowie.
  Tate was one of three prospects acquired by the Orioles from the Yankees for closer Zach Britto
  
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• Police Find Decomposing Body In Mount Vernon Apartment Complex

  10-03-2019 22:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A body was found partially decomposed inside a Mount Vernon apartment complex Tuesday, according to police.
  Police were called to the building in the unit block of East Read Street around 9:38 a.m. Tuesday morning.
  When police arrived, they found the body of a 64-year-old man.
  Police said that there were no signs of trauma to the body and that foul play is not suspected.
  An autopsy has been ordered.
  Neighbors said that they reached out to building management about a
  
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• Thousands gather in Baltimore for St. Patrick's Day parade - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2019 22:20
  Thousands gather in Baltimore for St. Patrick's Day parade  Baltimore SunThe Baltimore St. Patrick's Day parade is "a day when strangers come and talk," said one parade-goer.
  
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• 3 Billboards In Baltimore: Woman Tries To Solve Cold Case Of Sister's Murder - NPR

  10-03-2019 22:02
  3 Billboards In Baltimore: Woman Tries To Solve Cold Case Of Sister's Murder  NPRJennifer Carrieri's twin was shot and murdered in an empty parking lot in 1996, but nobody knows why. This year, Carrieri put up billboards in Baltimore, Md., ...
  
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• Westminster Man Charged With Rape, Abuse Of Vulnerable Adult At Carroll County Library

  10-03-2019 21:53
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — A Westminster man is under arrest for allegedly raping a woman at a Carroll County library, according to police.
  Nikolas Tasony is charged with second degree-rape and physical abuse of a vulnerable adult.
  Police were called to the Carroll County Library after surveillance footage captured Tasony coming out of a family restroom with a woman diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
  When he was confronted, Tasony told staff that it was consensual.
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• Baltimore Native Takes Home Bronze At U.S. Figure Skating World Junior Championships

  10-03-2019 21:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore native took home a bronze medal at the United States Figure Skating World Junior Championships.
  Congrats to Ting Cui who takes homefrom #WorldJFigure! She becomes the first American lady to medal at #WorldJFigure since 2012 (Gracie Gold, )!pic.twitter.com/3cmWEoM0Ma
  — U.S. Figure Skating (@USFigureSkating) March 9, 2019Ting Cui, 16, of Baltimore, becomes the first American lady to medal at the World Junior Championships since Gracie Gold won a silve
  
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• Shooting Leaves One Hospitalized, Found With Gunshot Wound To The Back

  10-03-2019 21:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting in northwest Baltimore that left one man hospitalized Sunday morning.
  At around 3:02 a.m., police responded to the 5300 block of Norwood Ave. for a reported shooting.
  When police arrived, they found a 30-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower back.
  He was transported to an area hospital where his condition is unknown at this time.
  An investigation revealed that the victim was in the 5300 block of Norwood Ave. when
  
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• William Eugene 'Gene' Bolin, Episcopal priest and passionate social advocate, dies - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2019 21:20
  William Eugene 'Gene' Bolin, Episcopal priest and passionate social advocate, dies  Baltimore SunThe Rev. William Eugene “Gene” Bolin, a “master of the pun” and spiritual man known for his compassion and skills as a public speaker, died Feb. 7 in Towson.
  
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• ‘I’m Really A Mom Who Cooks For Her Family,’ Ree Drummond Said Of Her Success

  10-03-2019 17:00
  CBS News — Ree Drummond is known to millions as TV’s “The Pioneer Woman,” but she told Alina Cho in a CBS Sunday Morning interview that she is just a mom who feeds her family.
  “I’m not a famous actress. I’m not a famous type,” Drummond said. “I’m really a mom who cooks for her family.”
  Drummond contributes her success to being a regular person making comfort food and talking with an audience, not down to them.
  “I’
  
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• 3 Billboards In Baltimore - NPR

  10-03-2019 13:11
  3 Billboards In Baltimore  NPRJennifer Carrieri's sister was murdered in 1996. The case was never solved. She talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about putting billboards up in Baltimore in ...
  
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• Md. Office Of Tourism Launches Crab And Oyster Trail

  10-03-2019 05:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Saturday is National Crab Meat Day, and the Maryland Office of Tourism is offering a new tool for seafood lovers.
  The Office of Tourism launched an online Crab and Oyster Trail to help those looking find restaurants, markets and state-wide events.
  “The state of Maryland, we’re known as a seafood destination,” Matthew Scales, of the Maryland Office of Tourism, said. “People coming here are going to come here for the crabs, and it’s a huge
  
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• Weather Blog: Dry, Pleasant Weather On The Way

  10-03-2019 04:27
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a little bit of sun early today, the clouds have returned and rain is on the way.
  We will stay above freezing in all areas except a few spots in far western Maryland where some freezing rain may occur for a few hours overnight.
  Rain can total as much as one inch in some areas before ending in the morning.
  Warmer conditions are on tap by the afternoon, and we might reach the mid-60’s!
  Breezy and slightly cooler air will move our way on Monday.
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• Man Shot In The Head, Killed In Southwest Baltimore Saturday Night

  10-03-2019 03:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Saturday night in southwest Baltimore.
  At around 8:25 p.m., police responded to the 700 block of Linnard Street for a reported shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the head.
  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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• Police Investigating Commercial Armed Robbery In Prince George’s County

  10-03-2019 03:25
  CLINTON, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Police are investigating a commercial armed robbery Saturday night in Clinton.
  According to police, two suspects entered a Sprint store on Old Branch Ave.
  The suspects forced the employee to open the safe and stole cell phones and currency before fleeing the scene.
  Anyone with information is asked to call police.
  This story is still developing. Continue to stay with WJZ for the latest. 
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• Police Looking For Missing, Vulnerable Adult

  10-03-2019 03:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are seeking the help of the public in finding a missing vulnerable adult.
  Gwendolyn Rooks, 83, was last seen on March 9, around 1 p.m. in the 500 block of Woodside Road.
  At the time she was last seen, Rooks was wearing a burgundy jacket, gray T-shirt and black pants.
  She was driving a 2009 blue Chrysler mini-van.
  Anyone with information on Rooks’ whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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• Kaylyn High Laid To Rest, Murdered Trying To Help Friend Escape Domestic Violence

  10-03-2019 02:41
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Kaylyn High was trying to help a friend escape domestic violence when she was shot to death in Baltimore, Feb. 27, according to charging documents.
  Kaylyn High Killed Helping Friend Flee From Domestic Assault 
  Saturday, friends and family said goodbye to the 21-year-old who was laid to rest.
  On the night of Feb. 27, in the 300 block of East 22nd Street, police responded to a shot spotter alert.
  “That’s a call for gunfire, and when police got there th
  
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• Baltimore man stabbed after discovering man, woman breaking into house, police say - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2019 02:15
  Baltimore man stabbed after discovering man, woman breaking into house, police say  Baltimore SunA Baltimore man was stabbed Saturday morning after allegedly catching two people attempting to breaking into his home in the Parkview-Woodbrook ...
  
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• Women’s National Soccer Team Players Sue For Equal Pay

  10-03-2019 02:12
  All 28 players of the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
  
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• No. 8 Maryland Slips By Michigan For Program’s 1,000th Win

  10-03-2019 01:46
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kaila Charles made two free throws with 10.3 seconds left to help No. 8 Maryland top Michigan 73-72 on Saturday for the program’s 1,000th victory.
  Charles finished with 22 points as the Terrapins (28-3) advanced to their fifth consecutive Big Ten Tournament title game. It was their 13th win in their last 14 games.
  Nicole Munger scored 20 points for Michigan (21-11), which fumbled away an inbounds pass and a chance for the win with 1.5 seconds left. Naz Hillmon had
  
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• Maryland man appears to attack federally protected pelican in viral video - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2019 01:15
  Maryland man appears to attack federally protected pelican in viral video  Baltimore SunHunter Hardesty of Anne Arundel County posted a video to social media Thursday that appears to show him allegedly attacking a federally protected brown ...
  
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• Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, 2 a.m.

  10-03-2019 00:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Don’t forget, Maryland. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. which means it’s time to move your clocks forward by one hour.Daylight Saving Time was created during World War I to decrease energy used for lights and help conserve energy supplies to help the war effort.
  With Daylight Saving Time, you will want to remember:Starts at 2 a.m. Sunday
  Set Clocks Ahead One Hour
  Change detector batteries
  Later sunrise
  Longer daylight hoursFollow @W
  
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• North Carolina man released on marijuana charges in Baltimore - WWAY NewsChannel 3

  10-03-2019 00:38
  North Carolina man released on marijuana charges in Baltimore  WWAY NewsChannel 3BALTIMORE (AP) — A North Carolina man who police say had 16 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle no longer faces drug charges in Maryland, where ...
  
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• Lexington Market's underground vaults hint at past secrets - Baltimore Sun

  10-03-2019 00:35
  Lexington Market's underground vaults hint at past secrets  Baltimore SunBaltimore Heritage conducts monthly tours of Lexington Market's post-Civil War catacombs.
  
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• Gov. Hogan Looking To Compromise On Fight For $15

  10-03-2019 00:20
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Governor Larry Hogan is trying to compromise when it comes to raising the minimum wage in Maryland.
  In a letter to the Senate, President and House Speaker, Governor Hogan pitched raising the minimum wage by $2, to $12.10 by 2022.
  Governor Hogan said a dramatic increase in minimum wage could be detrimental to Maryland’s economic future.
  Currently, the Maryland General Assembly is considering a bill to gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 20
  
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