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• Baltimore City Council elects Brandon Scott council president - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 23:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore City Council elects Brandon Scott council president  Baltimore SunThe Baltimore City Council unanimously voted Brandon Scott its president Monday, elevating a young, second-term councilman who quickly rose to prominence ...
  
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• Brandon Scott Named New Baltimore City Council President

  06-05-2019 23:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Brandon Scott was named the new Baltimore City County president Monday night.
  Scott was unanimously voted in by Baltimore City Council members, and minutes after he was sworn in, the former chair of the Public Safety Committee said the bloodshed has to stop.
  “We have to change, this isn’t about me, this is about Baltimore. We have a lot of work to do collectively and it’s our job to lead this council to focus on what we have to do,” Scott said.
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• Brandon Scott Named Baltimore City Council President

  06-05-2019 23:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Brandon Scott was named the new Baltimore City County president Monday night.
  This comes days after Jack Young took over as Baltimore city’s mayor following Catherine Pugh’s resignation.
  BREAKING: Councilman Brandon Scott (@CouncilmanBMS) is now Council President. He just received unanimous approval from his peers, as no other candidate received a vote. @wjz pic.twitter.com/wmgVCWdCa6
  — Avajoye Burnett (@AvajoyeWJZ) May 6, 2019Scott received unanimous ap
  
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• Southwest Flight Switched To Different Plane At BWI After Powdery Substance Packets Found On Plane Floor

  06-05-2019 23:31
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — BWI firefighter crews were investigating a Southwest Airlines flight after a Southwest crewmember observed two packets on the aircraft floor that appeared to contain powdery substances, Southwest said Monday.
  Out of caution, Southwest switched Flight 466, flying from BWI Airport to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport to a different aircraft.
  The Southwest team requested the support of BWI Fire and Rescue Department and a hazardous materials team whic
  
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• Southwest Flight Switched To Different Plane At BWI After Non-Hazardous Powdery Substance Found On Plane Floor

  06-05-2019 23:31
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — BWI firefighter crews were investigating a Southwest Airlines flight after a Southwest crewmember observed two packets on the aircraft floor that appeared to contain powdery substances, Southwest said Monday.
  Out of caution, Southwest switched Flight 466, flying from BWI Airport to Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport to a different aircraft.
  The Southwest team requested the support of BWI Fire and Rescue Department and a hazardous materials team whic
  
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• Ocean City Ranked 7th Best Place To Buy A Beach House By Rental Company - CBS Baltimore

  06-05-2019 23:28 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Ocean City Ranked 7th Best Place To Buy A Beach House By Rental Company  CBS BaltimoreThe shooting was in the 5400 block of York Road at Woodbourne Avenue. The shooting on the sidewalk outside a Family Dollar store. 1 hour ago ...
  
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• Someone Left A Coffee Cup In A ‘Game Of Thrones’ Shot, And Viewers Noticed

  06-05-2019 23:20
  (CNN) — What’s this? Oh, just a coffee cup. A coffee cup on a table in the great hall of Winterfell in the fictional, very coffee-less realm of Westeros.
  Sharp-eyed viewers noticed the anachronism during Sunday night’s episode of “Game of Thrones,” and, well, it’s going to be a long time before anyone lets this mistake go.
  Each Season 8 episode reportedly cost $15 million to make, so the fact that a grande mocha from Starbucks or whatever passed so many eyes a
  
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• First tenants move in to Baltimore Station 1 in Milwaukee Junction - Curbed Detroit

  06-05-2019 23:18 via detroit.curbed.com
  First tenants move in to Baltimore Station 1 in Milwaukee Junction  Curbed DetroitThe mixed-use building developed by the Platform has 23 units, five of which rent for 80 percent AMI.
  
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• Baltimore workforce participation rate mirrors national average - Maryland Daily Record

  06-05-2019 23:16 via thedailyrecord.com
  Baltimore workforce participation rate mirrors national average  Maryland Daily RecordThe number of Baltimore residents opting out of the labor market is at about the same level as the national average, despite lingering concerns that more city ...
  
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• Deals, Discounts And Freebies For Teacher Appreciation Week

  06-05-2019 23:13
  (CBS Local) — Teachers give it their all every day to help educate the next generation. During Teacher Appreciation Week businesses offer discounts and even completely free meals to teachers to show their appreciation.
  In 2019, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10 but the main celebration is on Teachers Appreciation Day, which is Tuesday, May 7.
  Food Discounts:
  Bruegger’s Bagels is offering a free medium cup of coffee with any purchase all week. Valid school ID is required.
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• Natty Boh representatives share new beer brands - WBAL TV Baltimore

  06-05-2019 22:53 via wbaltv.com
  Natty Boh representatives share new beer brands  WBAL TV BaltimoreBaltimore beer staple National Bohemian "Natty Boh" brand manager Chris Molloy talks about the new beer brands.
  
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• Two Men Shot Near Family Dollar In North Baltimore

  06-05-2019 22:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were injured in a shooting in North Baltimore Monday afternoon.
  The shooting was at around 4 p.m. in the 5400 block of York Road at Woodbourne Avenue. Police said it happened on the sidewalk outside a Family Dollar store.
  Two men, a 54-year-old and 21-year-old were found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds.
  Witnesses said they heard multiple gunshots and saw police congregating around the green bench where the two people were shot.
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• Two Men Shot By Family Dollar In North Baltimore

  06-05-2019 22:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were injured in a shooting in North Baltimore Monday afternoon.
  The shooting was at around 4 p.m. in the 5400 block of York Road at Woodbourne Avenue. The shooting on the sidewalk outside a Family Dollar store.
  Two men, a 54-year-old and 21-year-old were found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds.
  Witnesses said they heard multiple gunshots and saw police congregating around the green bench where the two people were shot.
  Police investigating a shooting o
  
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• 1 Adult, 1 Juvenile Shot In North Baltimore

  06-05-2019 22:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One adult and one juvenile were injured in a shooting in North Baltimore Monday afternoon.
  The shooting was in the 5400 block of York Road at Woodbourne Avenue.
  Police are on scene.
  Both victims are conscious and breathing.
  
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• One Dead In Mobile Home Fire In Garrett County

  06-05-2019 22:39
  SWANTON, MD. (WJZ) — A mobile house trailer fire killed one person in Swanton on Monday, fire marshal deputies said.
  Neighbors called 911 after hearing an explosion and seeing flames early Monday morning.
  The Garrett County Sheriff’s Department was the first on scene, shortly followed by the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department, who discovered the victim’s body inside the home.
  Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division is assisting with the death investigation. The vic
  
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• LifeBridge Health Lifts Measles Restrictions For Visitors Under 14

  06-05-2019 22:32
  OWINGS MILLS, MD. (WJZ) — LifeBridge Health has lifted its temporary restriction for visitors under age 14, after putting the ban in place following confirmation of several cases of measles in the Pikesville area.
  “As it has been more than 14 days since the last confirmed case and there is no evidence of further transmission in the area, we have decided to end the temporary visitor policy,” LifeBridge Health said in a press release Monday.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Security Increased At Baltimore Area Mosques For Ramadan

  06-05-2019 22:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Security has been increased at Baltimore area mosques as Ramadan gets underway.
  A CAIR spokesperson told WJZ some mosques area patrolled by area police, while others are patrolled by private security.
  Ramadan: A History
  Increased patrols are normal when the mosques expect larger crowds for prayer.
  Ramadan began Monday and will last one.
  It’s a time of fasting and reflection for Muslims across the world.
  Learn more about Ramadan’s history here. 
  
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• 17-Year-Old Arrested At US Route 50 Crash For Loaded Handgun, Drug Possession

  06-05-2019 22:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — MDTA arrested a Washington D.C. man who was in possession of a loaded handgun and drugs on Friday.
  Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on US Route 50 at the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge toll plaza.
  Officers said they smelled marijuana coming from the passenger compartment of the car. A search revealed a loaded 9MM handgun, hollow point bullets and drugs.
  A 17-year-old man from D.C. took ownership of the guns and drugs and was arrested.
  He
  
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• Betsy DeVos pushes for robust school choice at Baltimore conference - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 22:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Betsy DeVos pushes for robust school choice at Baltimore conference  Baltimore SunEducation secretary Betsy DeVos continued to advocate for robust school choice in front of a room of several hundred journalists attending the Education Writers ...
  
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• Mother, Son Wanted In Murder Case Of Man Found Inside Tarp At Bethesda Bus Stop

  06-05-2019 22:13
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The Prince George’s County Police Department is now investigating the murder of a man whose body was found in Bethesda in late February.
  Police said the victim was killed inside of a home in College Park and then was moved to behind a bus stop in the 10000 block of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda.
  He was identified as 25-year-old Francisco De La O De La Cruz, of Rhode Island Avenue in College Park.
  Police Investigating After Body Found Inside Tarp At Bethesd
  
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• Woman Shot, Man Injured After Fight In Salisbury Early Sunday

  06-05-2019 21:50
  SALISBURY, MD. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that left a man and a woman injured Sunday morning in Salisbury, Md.
  At around 2 a.m., police were called to the 200 block of E. Main Street for a report of a shooting. After interviewing witnesses on the scene, detectives were then directed to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where they met with a 27-year-old woman with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg.
  Detectives also met with a 28-year-old man who was being treat
  
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• Maryland Man John Norton Arrested In Late Wife Karen Norton’s Murder 33 Years After Her Death

  06-05-2019 21:48
  CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A Maryland man was arrested last week for the murder of his wife, more than 33 years ago.
  Karen Ann Norton was just 23 years old when suffered fatal stab wounds to her upper body in her Catonsville home shortly after returning home from work on Dec. 17, 1985.
  Karen Norton, 23, was killed on Dec. 17, 1985. Courtesy: Baltimore County Police
  Karen, a newlywed at the time, worked at JCPenney in Security Square Mall.
  At the time, police believed it to be a burglary and
  
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• Mother's Day fun: Top ways to celebrate around Baltimore - Hoodline

  06-05-2019 21:46 via hoodline.com
  Mother's Day fun: Top ways to celebrate around Baltimore  HoodlineHere are the top ways to celebrate Mother's Day around Baltimore.
  
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• Residents reticent to share information after shootings in Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  06-05-2019 21:32 via wbaltv.com
  Residents reticent to share information after shootings in Baltimore  WBAL TV BaltimoreWhile Baltimore's mayor and police commissioner continue to ask for the public's help to solve almost a dozen shootings over the weekend, many residents said ...
  
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• WATCH: Alligator Tries To Ring Doorbell Of Woman’s Home

  06-05-2019 21:29
  MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (CBS Local) — A woman who recently moved to South Carolina from New Jersey found a big surprise waiting at her front door one day recently.
  Karen Alfano recorded video of a six-and-a-half-foot alligator visiting her home in Myrtle Beach, appearing to try its best to ring the doorbell.
  The gator is seen reaching up, stretching on its hind legs as Alfano captured the moment on camera from across the street. She said she found the unwelcome visitor at her door after going f
  
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• 'Tough' upbringing should not excuse murder - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 21:25 via baltimoresun.com
  'Tough' upbringing should not excuse murder  Baltimore SunDon't shed tears for a young murderer who did not have to follow the path he did.
  
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• 25-Year-Old Man Missing For 2 Weeks In Baltimore County - CBS Baltimore

  06-05-2019 21:24 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  25-Year-Old Man Missing For 2 Weeks In Baltimore County  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A 25-year-old man has been missing in Baltimore County for two weeks and his family and friends are concerned.
  
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• 25-Year-Old Man Missing For 2 Weeks In Baltimore County

  06-05-2019 21:24
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A 25-year-old man has been missing in Baltimore County for two weeks and his family and friends are concerned.
  Kiel A. McDonald was last seen on April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at a bus stop on Liberty and Courtley roads.
  McDonald never arrived at work and has not been seen since.
  He has several visible tattoos that could help to identify him.
  If you see him call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or call 911.
  Additional photos of #MissingPerson Kiel A. McDonald. H
  
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• School Bus Crashes With Car In Bel Air, 1 Child Taken To Hospital

  06-05-2019 21:14
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — One child was hospitalized as a precaution after a school bus and car collided in Bel Air Monday afternoon.
  The four children on the school bus at the time of the crash were uninjured. But the child in the car was taken to an area hospital as a precaution.
  TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Prospect Mill Rd is closed between Wentworth Dr & Thomas Run Rd. Crash involves school bus and car. 4 students on bus, none being transported to the hospital at this time. Child in 2nd vehicle
  
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• Bring back beat cop to build trust with police - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 21:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Bring back beat cop to build trust with police  Baltimore SunBaltimore police officials should bring back beat cops who residents trust enough to share information about crime.
  
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• 2 Brothers Arrested In Lansdowne Shooting That Killed 78-Year-Old Woman

  06-05-2019 20:58
  LANSDOWNE, Md. (WJZ) — Two brothers are charged in the Lansdowne shooting that led to the death of a 78-year-old woman, who was an innocent bystander.
  Baltimore County Police arrested 27-year-old Deandre Larenzo Buckson of Lansdowne and 28-year-old Linwood Ronald Buckson of Baltimore Friday night.
  RELATED STORIES:78-Year-Old Woman Killed In Lansdowne Shooting Was Innocent Bystander
  78-Year-Old Woman Accidentally Shot And Killed At Lansdowne Shopping Center, Police SayThe Bucksons are charg
  
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• Man Walks Out Of Costco With 24 Bottles Of Hennessy Liquor

  06-05-2019 20:47
  MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS Local) — Police say they are trying to track down a man who walked into a Costco store, loaded his cart with 24 bottles of Hennessy liquor and walked out.
  The suspect, who was last seen wearing a white ball cap and a dark jacket and pants, also took a Lorex security system, investigators said.
  Surveillance cameras recorded Friday’s theft in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.The items are valued at $1,541.75, WITI reported.
  Police said the suspect got away in a 201
  
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• 4 Injured After Ambulance Flips Following MTA Van Collision In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  06-05-2019 20:30 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  4 Injured After Ambulance Flips Following MTA Van Collision In Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore city ambulance flipped over after it collided with an MTA mobility van Monday morning, injuring four people. According to city ...
  
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• 4 Injured After Ambulance Flips Following MTA Van Collision In Baltimore

  06-05-2019 20:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore city ambulance flipped over after it collided with an MTA mobility van Monday morning, injuring four people.
  According to city police, the accident happened at Sinclair Lane and Moravia Road around 9 a.m. The road was closed for the investigation.
  The ambulance, who was responding to a service call, flipped over after the collision.
  The Maryland Department of Transportation said Mobility Coach 3038 was headed southbound on Sinclair Lane as City Medic no.6 was
  
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• Mary Pat Clarke and Ed Reisinger, veteran Baltimore council members, won't seek reelection in 2020 - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 20:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Mary Pat Clarke and Ed Reisinger, veteran Baltimore council members, won't seek reelection in 2020  Baltimore SunBaltimore City Council members Mary Pat Clarke and Ed Reisinger told reporters Monday they won't seek reelection in 2020, ending two careers in Baltimore ...
  
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• Highlandtown Mediterranean restaurant Gnocco to close Saturday - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 20:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Highlandtown Mediterranean restaurant Gnocco to close Saturday  Baltimore SunGnocco, a well-regarded Highlandtown Mediterranean restaurant, is closing this Saturday after three years in operation.
  
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• David Ross, Baltimore City circuit judge and Marine Corps veteran, dies - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 20:15 via baltimoresun.com
  David Ross, Baltimore City circuit judge and Marine Corps veteran, dies  Baltimore SunDavid Ross, a former attorney and Baltimore City circuit judge remembered for his significant contributions to the state court's procedural rulebook and ...
  
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• Women Find Messages In A Bottle From Day Before 9/11

  06-05-2019 20:09
  FENNVILLE, Mich. (CBS Local) — A mother and daughter were walking along Lake Michigan a few weeks ago when they stumbled across an artifact from one day before the world changed forever.
  Gasaway and her daughter Amanda Butler frequently walk the beach at West Side County Park in Fennville in search of treasures. A couple weeks ago, they found something unusual — a Pepsi bottle with an “open me” sign and three letters inside.
  The first letter was written by an Honors Engli
  
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• Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles preview: TV schedule, pitching probables, key stories (May 6-8) - MassLive.com

  06-05-2019 19:35 via masslive.com
  Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles preview: TV schedule, pitching probables, key stories (May 6-8)  MassLive.comA preview of the three-game series between the Sox and Orioles at Camden Yards.
  
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• Baltimore hosted Venture for America's regional job fair connecting new fellows and startups - Technical.ly

  06-05-2019 19:26 via technical.ly
  Baltimore hosted Venture for America's regional job fair connecting new fellows and startups  Technical.lyDuring the May 3 event, incoming fellows graduating from universities across the country met with companies from Baltimore and and the northeast region.
  
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• Chesapeake Bay’s Blue Crab Population Increased By 60% From Last Year, Survey Says

  06-05-2019 19:20
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population increased by 60 percent in one year, a survey said, making the total population of blue crabs at 594 million.
  The 2019 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey results were announced by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, the chairman of the Chesapeake Executive Council.
  “We are proud of our administration’s strong record of skilled environmental stewardship, which begins with safeguarding the Chesapeake Bay,” said Hogan
  
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• Bach In Baltimore Announces 2019-2020 Season Of Baroque Greatest Hits - Broadway World

  06-05-2019 19:15 via broadwayworld.com
  Bach In Baltimore Announces 2019-2020 Season Of Baroque Greatest Hits  Broadway WorldBach in Baltimore announced today the 2019/2020 Season of First Sunday Concerts, its annual series featuring the music of Baroque master J.S. Bach and his ...
  
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• 4 injured in crash between ambulance, MTA Mobility shuttle in Northeast Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 19:10 via baltimoresun.com
  4 injured in crash between ambulance, MTA Mobility shuttle in Northeast Baltimore  Baltimore SunFour people were injured in a collision between a Maryland Transit Administration Mobility paratransit shuttle and a Baltimore City Fire Department ambulance ...
  
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• Center Chol Marial commits to Maryland men's basketball - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 18:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Center Chol Marial commits to Maryland men's basketball  Baltimore Sun"I've watched Chol the last three years and I can't say enough about him as both a person and a basketball player," Maryland coach Mark Turgeon said in a ...
  
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• Police: Father Accused Of Killing Infant Son After Losing Video Game

  06-05-2019 18:31
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CBS Local) — A Kentucky father frustrated over losing a video game was charged with murder after punching his infant son, investigators said.
  Anthony Trice, 26, was watching the child alone on Friday at a home in Louisville when he began losing a video game and threw the controller, according to an arrest citation. He then struck his 1-month-old son in the head with his fist, causing serious physical injury, police said.
  After striking the infant, Trice picked the child up
  
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• ATF Offers $15K Reward In Quintuple Shooting That Wounded 2-Year-Old, 1-Year-Old And Mother

  06-05-2019 18:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The search is underway for the two suspects wanted a quintuple shooting that left two toddlers and their mother wounded in Baltimore Friday night.
  To help get leads, the ATF is offering a $15,000 reward for information in the case.
  $15,000 REWARD | ATF Baltimore & Crime Stoppers are offering $15,000 for info leading to arrests, assisting our @BaltimorePolice partners with their investigation into last night’s shooting that injured 1-year-old, 2-year-old, their m
  
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• Baltimore Mayor and Police Commissioner asking the public to help locate gunman in weekend shooting - WEAA

  06-05-2019 17:30 via weaa.org
  Baltimore Mayor and Police Commissioner asking the public to help locate gunman in weekend shooting  WEAABaltimore Mayor Jack Young is urging the public to share any information about the shooting that wounded five people including two young children and their.
  
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• Annapolis man charged in fatal stabbing in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  06-05-2019 17:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Annapolis man charged in fatal stabbing in Baltimore  Baltimore SunAn Annapolis man has been charged in the killing of a 51-year-old man in South Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood last week, police said.
  
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• 53-Year-Old Annapolis Man Charged In Baltimore Murder

  06-05-2019 17:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 53-year-old Annapolis man was charged in the fatal stabbing of a Baltimore man last week.
  Police arrested Douglas Cantrell on May 1 and later charged him with first- and second-degree murder.
  Officers responded to the 3500 block of Helmstetter Street around 7 a.m. on May 1 and found Vernon Jacobs, of the 400 block of Maude Avenue, dead from stab wounds.
  Witnesses help police quickly identify a suspect — Cantrell.
  Cantrell remains held without bail.
  
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• Maximum Security Won’t Run In Preakness, Owner Says

  06-05-2019 17:00
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The owner of Maximum Security says the horse will not run in the Preakness and will appeal his disqualification as the Kentucky Derby winner.
  Gary West confirmed the decision by phone to The Associated Press. He says “there’s really no need, not having an opportunity to run for the Triple Crown to run a horse back in two weeks.”
  Maximum Security became the first Derby winner to be disqualified for interference on Saturday. After an objection, racing
  
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