• Does Chewing Gum Help You Lose Weight?

    (CNN) — Should you chew gum if you’re trying to lose weight?
    Possibly, though you certainly don’t have to start a gum habit if you don’t already chew gum.
    Here’s the lowdown: Chewing a stick or two of gum won’t magically help you shed pounds. Chewing certainly doesn’t burn many calories, and it won’t undo the calories you just packed away from, say, a large meal or a Thanksgiving feast. Still, for certain individuals, popping a piece of gum could b
  • Baltimore County corrections employee charged with rape of 13-year-old - Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore County corrections employee charged with rape of 13-year-old  Baltimore SunThomas Mannion, a 45-year-old Baltimore County corrections employee, is charged with multiple counts of rape after police say he was found having sex with a ...
  • Baltimore Teachers Union offers recommendations on school safety - WBAL TV Baltimore

    Baltimore Teachers Union offers recommendations on school safety  WBAL TV BaltimoreThe Baltimore City Teachers Union is adding to the conversation on how to head off school violence. It'll come in the form of recommendations from a safety task ...
  • Baltimore County Corrections Officer Thomas Mannion Charged In 13-Year-Old Boy’s Rape, Child Porn

    PARKVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — A Baltimore County corrections officer is facing charges after a 13-year-old boy reported he was raped by the officer at his Parkville home Monday.
    Thomas Mannion, 45, appeared in Baltimore County District Court Wednesday and was charged with rape and child porn. Mannion left in a gray Howard County Detention Center jumpsuit and his bail was denied.
    Mannion is seen here leaving court in Towson, wearing a Howard County Detention Center jumpsuit. pic.twitter.com/N5I2JP
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  • State Police Investigating Fatal Hit And Run Crash On I-795

    PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal suspected hit and run crash that happened just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday along northbound I-795 just south of the Franklin Boulevard exit in Baltimore County.
    The victim was taken to Northwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
    According to a preliminary investigation, witnesses at the scene told State Police that the crash may have been a result of a hit and run after the suspect’s vehicle was seen sid
  • State Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash On I-795

    PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal suspected hit and run crash that happened just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday along northbound I-795 just south of the Franklin Boulevard exit in Baltimore County.
    The victim was taken to Northwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
    According to a preliminary investigation, witnesses at the scene told State Police that the crash may have been a result of a hit and run after the suspect’s vehicle was seen sid
  • Hogan Praises Approval Of Additional 30K Visas To Support Crab Industry

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is praising federal approval for thousands of additional visas for foreign workers this summer to support the state’s crab industry.
    Hogan made the announcement Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security finalized allowing the additional visas through the H-2B Nonimmigrant Temporary Worker Program.
    Hogan says he spoke with Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan on Tuesday to underscore the importance of the
  • Convicted Child Rapist Vows To ‘Rape The First Woman He Sees’ After Release

    HEMPSTEAD COUNTY, Ark. (CBS Local) — Officials in Arkansas issued a warning Monday about a level 3 sex offender who threatened to “rape the first woman he sees” after he’s released from custody.
    John West, 38, convicted of raping a 4-year-old girl in 1996, was taken to a hospital in Little Rock last month after he was picked up for disorderly conduct.
    As West was released on Monday, the sheriff’s office in Hempstead County posted a warning on its Facebook page.
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  • Judge Orders Man Charged In Capital Gazette Shooting To Be Evaluated At Mental Health Institution

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for the man charged with fatally shooting five people at a Maryland newspaper.
    Judge Laura Ripken, in court papers filed Tuesday, ordered that Jarrod Ramos receive the evaluation at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center. The maximum security facility is Maryland’s forensic psychiatric hospital.
    Lawyers for Ramos pleaded last month that he was not criminally responsible by reason of insanity. The evaluation is to de
  • Yolonda Ross On ‘The Chi’, Lena Waithe & Denzel Washington

    (CBS Local)– There has never been a show on TV like “The Chi.”
    Created by Lena Waithe, “The Chi” is now in its second season on Showtime and recently it was announced that the program is coming back for another season. Yolonda Ross had never spent anytime in Chicago prior to “The Chi” and got a crash course in what life is really like in the Windy City. This was also the first time Ross became a series regular when she got the role of Jada.
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  • Shooter Sentenced 40 Years For Public Execution Of Baltimore Man In Broad Daylight

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Travon Harrington, 26, was sentenced to life in prison with all but 40 years of his sentence suspended followed by five years of probation for conspiracy to commit murder for the death of Antonio Madeam in November 2016.
    The 26-year-old violent repeat offender- also known as “Trigger”- was convicted in February 2019.
    On November 3, 2016, police arrived at the 1800 block of Ruxton Avenue and found Madeam, 34, shot and suffering from two gunshot wounds to his he
  • Mother’s Day Fun: Top Ways To Celebrate Around Baltimore

    BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — When it comes to honoring mothers — of all kinds — there’s no room for half-measures. Still looking for ways to celebrate on May 12? We’ve got you covered.
    Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top mom-approved outings around town, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of Baltimore’s best options.
    With midday food and drinks galore, there’s a reason brunch is a favorite Mother’s Day tradit
  • Judge Allows Frederick Pediatrician Indicted For Sexual Assault Case To Practice Medicine

    FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A Frederick pediatrician who now has 11 claims of sexual assault against him has been granted permission by a judge to practice medicine- but he must be supervised at all times.
    This comes after he was indicted for allegedly raping an 18-year-old patient during an examination.
    Dr. Ernesto Torres, 68, was seen in court for his bail hearing Wednesday where a judge granted him bail at $100,000.
    Frederick Pediatrician Indicted For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting 18-Year-Ol
  • Walmart To Raise Minimum Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes To 21

    (CNN) — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, will increase the minimum age to buy tobacco products, marking a big moment in the fight against teen nicotine addiction.
    The company announced Wednesday it will stop selling tobacco or e-cigarettes products to anyone under the age of 21 in the United States. The changes will take effect July 1 at all American Walmart and Sam’s Club locations.
    The company will stop selling sweet-flavored e-cigarettes, which have become popular amon
  • Gender Inclusive, Single Occupancy Restrooms To Be Focus Of Baltimore City Council Hearing

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A bill that would require all single-occupancy restrooms in the City of Baltimore to be gender-inclusive is the focus of an Education and Youth Committee hearing with the Baltimore City Council on Thursday.
    “This is about creating a more welcoming, inclusive city in our public accommodations, particularly for our trans community, our gender non-binary community—folks who would not feel welcome in a restroom labeled either ‘male’ or ‘female,'&
  • Adam Jones Sells Former Cal Ripken Jr. Estate For $3.5 Million

    REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Former Oriole Adam Jones sold the Reisterstown mansion formerly owned by Cal Ripken, Jr. Tuesday morning.
    According to Realtor Karen Hubble Bisbee, Jones and his wife Audie settled on their home at 13301 Dover Road. They sold it for $3.5 million.
    The more than 21,000-square-foot home featured six bedrooms and 14 bathrooms and sat on 24.38 acres.Adam Jones Home SaleAdam Jones sells former Cal Ripken Jr. estate. Courtesy: Hubble Bisbee Real EstateAdam Jones Home Sal
  • Battle Over 1965 Pickup Truck Could Lead To Foreclosure

    CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (CBS Local) — A battle between a Missouri man and his homeowner’s association over an old truck could lead to foreclosure.
    Andy Lipka of Chesterfield says his 1965 Ford F250 pickup truck is pretty close to perfect.
    “It reminds me of the truck I grew up in with my dad,” he told CBS affiliate KMOV.
    But Lipka’s homeowners association, the Woodfield Homes Association, hates the old truck and is suing him, citing bylaws that prohibit vehicles with moder
  • Chelsea Manning Says She’ll Never Testify, Seeks Release

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning said in a new legal motion that she will never testify to a grand jury in Virginia investigating the website Wikileaks, and it therefore makes no sense to continue to keep her in jail for refusing to do so.
    Manning has been jailed in Alexandria for two months for refusing to testify to the sitting grand jury. She appealed her incarceration to the federal appeals court in Richmond, but a three-judge panel unanimously re
  • New Under Armour Omni Distribution House Opens In Sparrow Point

    ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — The ribbon is officially cut on the new Under Armour Omni Distribution House on Tuesday.
    Gov. Larry Hogan spoke and cut the ribbon at the new location, a 1.3 million square foot distribution and warehouse at Sparrows Point in Baltimore County.
    Courtesy: Gov. Larry Hogan’s Office
    The new location has over 600 employees and equipment and systems to “enhance the company’s product distribution,” The governor’s office said in a release.
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  • Mr. Trash Wheel’s Birthday Celebrated With New Peabody Heights Brewery Beer

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a Classy Trashy Birthday Bashy. That’s how the Waterfront Partnership will celebrate Mr. Trash Wheel’s 5th birthday on Saturday.
    As a part of the celebration, a new beer will also debut at Peabody Heights Brewery — Mr. Trash Wheel’s Solar Power Sour, a 5% ABV gose brewed with salt, coriander, lemon peel and sweet orange peel. It’s the third beer collaboration between the brewery and the Healthy Harbor Initiative.
    Mr. Trash Wheel Cr
  • Maryland racing authority seeks to dismiss Baltimore lawsuit - WTOP

    Maryland racing authority seeks to dismiss Baltimore lawsuit  WTOPMaryland's horse racing authority has moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the city of Baltimore that seeks to condemn and confiscate the Preakness Stakes, ...
  • Elizabeth Warren, Elijah Cummings Unveil Plan To ‘End The Opioid Crisis’

    (CBS News) — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has joined with Rep. Elijah Cummings to reintroduce an ambitious plan they first proposed last year to “end the opioid crisis.” This time, the Massachusetts senator and longtime Maryland Democratic congressman would pay for it with a tax on the mega-rich.
    Warren has made what she calls an “ultra-millionaire” tax a central part of her platform on the stump, saying it could cover universal child care, pub
  • Why Uber And Lyft Drivers Are Striking

    (CNN) — Drivers in more than a dozen cities plan to strike on Wednesday ahead of Uber’s highly anticipated Wall Street debut.
    The strikes are expected to happen across major US cities, as well as parts of the United Kingdom, Australia and South America. The action kicked off in London at 7 a.m. local time and will last until 4 p.m.
    Participating drivers say they intend to send a message to Uber and its rivals: They want livable incomes, job security and regulated fares, among other d
  • Student Who Sued Over Chickenpox Policy Comes Down With The Illness

    WALTON, Ky. (CBS Local) — The high school senior who went to court after he was barred from playing basketball because he wasn’t vaccinated against chickenpox has come down with the illness, his lawyer said Tuesday.
    Jerome Kunkel, 18, got sick with chickenpox last week, nearly two months after the Northern Kentucky health department issued its order to control an outbreak at two small parochial schools in Boone County.
    “He’s fine. He’s a little itchy,” Wiest t
  • Hopkins in Action day of service makes an impact in Baltimore and beyond - The Hub at Johns Hopkins

    Hopkins in Action day of service makes an impact in Baltimore and beyond  The Hub at Johns HopkinsMembers of the Johns Hopkins community spread out across parts of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., on Saturday to take part in Johns Hopkins in Action, ...
  • Baltimore Will Not Prosecute The Johns Hopkins Students Who Were Arrested

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Five protesters were led out of Garland Hall, Johns Hopkins University’s main administration building, in handcuffs Wednesday morning.
    The students were given three exterior warnings by police on the bull horn, and then the fire department cut through the locks that were chaining the administration building shut.
    The Dean of Students read a note to the protesters that said they could leave then or face arrest. If they had left, they would be given amnesty. At least
  • Baltimore Will Not Prosecute The Johns Hopkins Student Who Were Arrested

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Five protesters were led out of Garland Hall, Johns Hopkins University’s main administration building, in handcuffs Wednesday morning.
    The students were given three exterior warnings by police on the bull horn, and then the fire department cut through the locks that were chaining the administration building shut.
    The Dean of Students read a note to the protesters that said they could leave then or face arrest. If they had left, they would be given amnesty. At least
  • Maryland Jockey Club Moves To Dismiss Baltimore City’s Lawsuit

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Jockey Club has filed a motion to dismiss Baltimore City’s lawsuit against the Club over the future of the Preakness Stakes.
    The lawsuit by the City seeks to seize the Preakness Stakes, Pimlico Race Course and all things related to the race.
    According to Alan Rifkin, the attorney representing the Maryland Jockey Club, the City has no legal right to take such action.
    In the motion to dismiss, it says the Maryland Racing Code has provided that the state h
  • “RobbinHood” ransomware takes down Baltimore City government networks - Ars Technica

    “RobbinHood” ransomware takes down Baltimore City government networks  Ars TechnicaSystems at a number of Baltimore's city government departments were taken offline on May 7 by a ransomware attack. As of 9:00am today, email and other ...
  • Carroll County Camper Fire Causes $25K In Damages

    NEW WINDSOR, MD. (WJZ) — Fire crews responded to a camper fire in Carroll County late Tuesday night.
    Courtesy: Office of the State Fire Marshal
    They said the fire started in the interior of the camper at 2546 Marston Road and they responded at around 9:49 p.m.
    Fire crews said it took 20 firefighters of the New Windsor Volunteer Fire Company and about 10 minutes to get the fire under control.
    The damages of the 2014 Goldrush Durango Camper totaled $25,000.
    No injuries were reported.
  • Talk to us: How has the shutdown of Baltimore government computer systems affected you? - Baltimore Sun

    Talk to us: How has the shutdown of Baltimore government computer systems affected you?  Baltimore SunA ransomware attack has forced many Baltimore government computers offline, affecting water billing, email, some phone systems, and the city's impound lot.
  • Maryland Zoo Giraffe ‘Caesar’ Explores New Habitat

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo’s male reticulated giraffe, Caesar, settled into his newly renovated habitat for the first time this week.
    The 12-year-old is the first of the herd of four to venture out of the barn into the expanded yard, the Zoo said Wednesday.Credit: Maryland ZooCredit: Maryland ZooCredit: Maryland ZooCredit: Maryland ZooCredit: Maryland ZooCredit: Maryland ZooCredit: Maryland ZooRenovations to the lion, giraffe and elephant habitats began in March 2018. While t
  • Gonzales Poll shows overall dissatisfaction with Baltimore City - WBAL TV Baltimore

    Gonzales Poll shows overall dissatisfaction with Baltimore City  WBAL TV BaltimoreThe latest Gonzales Baltimore City Poll was released Tuesday evening. The Gonzales Poll is a survey of likely-Democratic primary voters in Baltimore City.
  • Binge Drinking Expected To Rise As Alcohol Use Increases Around The World, Study Says

    (CNN) — People around the world are increasingly bending their elbows. Between 1990 and 2017, per capita adult alcohol consumption increased by nearly 0.7 liters (about the same in quarts) to 6.5 liters (6.9 quarts) annually, new research indicates. The number is predicted to reach 7.6 liters (8 quarts) by 2030.
    By 2030, then, half of the world’s adults will drink (up from 45% in 1990), while 40% will abstain (down from 46% in 1990), according to the study published Tuesday in the jo
  • Kraft Wants Moms To Relax On Mother’s Day

    (CBS Local) — Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend.
    Chances are that most moms will receive a card, some flowers, and maybe a dinner out with the family.
    But, according to Care.com, one of the things mom wants most is some time alone.
    So Kraft has a come up with a special offer for busy moms.
    The company says it will reimburse the cost of a babysitter, up to $100, so that mom can take the day off.
    For more information, visit KraftMothersDayAway.com.
  • Some Baltimore City Services Still Shut Down Due To Ransomware Attack

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore City Government continues to be affected by a ransomware attack that happened Tuesday.
    Councilman Leon Pinkett took to twitter Wednesday morning to say the city email servers and office phones were still shut down. He clarified that the numbers 311 and 911 were still operational.
    Baltimore City Hall Computer Network Infected With Ransomware Virus, Officials Say
    Pinkett advised anyone who needed assistance to email [email protected].
    Mayor Jack Young
  • Who will return to Baltimore first: Cedric Mullins or Chance Sisco? - Camden Chat

    Who will return to Baltimore first: Cedric Mullins or Chance Sisco?  Camden ChatBoth Mullins and Sisco have heated up at Triple-A Norfolk. Will we be seeing either of the two anytime soon? If so, who?
  • Road Rage Incident Ends In Baltimore Shooting

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police reported a 37-year-old male was shot in his car while at a red light.
    Officials said they responded to the 2700 block of West Cold Spring lane for a report of a shooting around 10:51 p.m. Tuesday. They found the victim with gunshot wounds to his leg and lower back. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
    A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had cut off the suspect at the intersection of Reisterstown Road and Park Heights Avenue. The tw
  • Man shot after what Baltimore Police describe as road rage incident - Baltimore Sun

    Man shot after what Baltimore Police describe as road rage incident  Baltimore SunTwo people were injured late Tuesday night in two separate shootings, Baltimore Police said Wednesday morning. Police said a 37-year-old man was shot in ...
  • Gonzales Poll Asks If Baltimore Is On The Right Track

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Is Baltimore on the right track? That is one of the questions voters react to in a new Gonzales poll.
    Baltimore voters have a lot to consider heading into 2020 following the resignation of former Mayor Catherine Pugh. The city’s mayoral race is expected to be hotly contested. New polling numbers showed support for several potential candidates.
    Among likely primary voters former Mayor Sheila Dixon lead the pack with 23 percent. Current Mayor Jack Young and City State
  • Weather Blog: Generally Gray

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Generally gray today, and sorry to say generally gray, now in the forecast, through the weekend. OUCH. There will be times of “some” sun, (as in a little here, a little there), and times when it’s just gray but not wet. However this is the hand we’ve been dealt over the next six days. Tuesday, the seventh day of the forecast, is the first day I’d applaud as OK.
    With Preakness coming up a good run of weather would be nice, and time will tell.
  • Royal Baby Introduced To The World By Meghan And Prince Harry

    London — The moment millions of people around the world have waited months for, the first glimpse of Britain’s newest royal, finally came on Wednesday. The Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, introduced their son to the media at a strictly-controlled event at Windsor Castle, but declined to quash several days of feverish speculation on the royal baby’s name.
    Meghan, who appeared happy and healthy, said her son has “been a dream” a
  • Baltimore Woman Shot In The Stomach

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police report a 26-year-old woman was shot in the stomach.
    Officers were called to the 400 block of Cummings Court around 9:52 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting.
    The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
    Police ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
  • DC-Area Radio Station Told To Register As Russian Agent

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The owner of a Washington, D.C., area radio station that broadcasts Sputnik International 24/7 has been ordered to register his Florida-based broadcasting company as a Russian federal agent.
    WTOP-FM reports Judge Robin Rosenburg ruled Tuesday that RM Broadcasting must register with the U.S. government. RM and a Russian government-owned news agency agreed in 2017 that the station would broadcast the agency’s communications continuously without edit until 2021.
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  • Johns Hopkins University Student Protesters Arrested

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Five protesters were led out of Garland Hall, Johns Hopkins University’s main administration building, in handcuffs Wednesday morning.
    The students were given three exterior warnings by police on the bull horn, and then the fire department cut through the locks that were chaining the administration building shut.
    The dean of students read a note to the protesters that said they could leave then or face arrest. If they had left, they would be given amnesty. At least
  • Baltimore County Board of Education delays vote on boundary study for northeast-area middle schools - Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore County Board of Education delays vote on boundary study for northeast-area middle schools  Baltimore SunThe Baltimore County Board of Education on Tuesday voted to postpone an order to start a boundary study for middle schools in the northeastern part of the ...
  • Upgrade or downgrade? Reviewing the Ravens' offseason moves on offense - Baltimore Sun

    Upgrade or downgrade? Reviewing the Ravens' offseason moves on offense  Baltimore SunAfter a chaotic few months, have the Ravens improved since last year? To get a sense for the big picture, start on a smaller scale.
  • Md. poll shows Baltimore’s scandal-weary voters ready for change - WTOP

    Md. poll shows Baltimore’s scandal-weary voters ready for change  WTOPA new survey of likely voters in Baltimore's next mayoral primary shows that 63% were ready to see former Mayor Catherine Pugh leave office and that when it ...
  • Woman Killed In Route 32 Crash, Drivers Identified

    WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. (WJZ) — A woman is dead following a two-car collision on Route 32 in Howard County.
    Howard County Police closed Route 32 northbound at Interstate 70 after the fatal crash. It reopened at 4:44 p.m.
    Police said around 12:37 p.m., a Mercedes C300 was traveling southbound on Route 32 when it was struck by a Ford F-250 traveling northbound on Route 32 as it tried to make a left turn onto the I-70 ramp.
    The female passenger was pronounced dead on the scene. Bohan Li, a 31-ye
  • ‘It’s Just A Tragedy,’ Family And Friends Remember 2 Maryland Men Killed In Helicopter Crash

    KENT ISLAND, Md. (WJZ) — The cause of a deadly helicopter crash in Maryland remains under investigation after two men died when their aircraft went down in the Chesapeake Bay.
    The fatal crash claimed the lives of two Maryland men; 38-year-old Charles Knight of Mount Airy, and 36-year-old Matt Clarke of Pasadena.
    Both Knight and Clarke’s bodies were recovered in the Chesapeake Bay after their helicopter crashed into the water just off of Bloody Point at the southernmost tip of Ke

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