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• Eat Well, Exercise More Among New Global Guidelines To Reduce Risk Of Dementia

  14-05-2019 23:50
  (CNN) — There’s no effective treatment for dementia, which affects 50 million people worldwide, but the World Health Organization says there’s much can be done to delay or slow the onset and progression of the disease.
  In guidelines released Tuesday, WHO issued its first recommendations to reduce the risk of dementia globally. They include regular physical exercise, not using tobacco, drinking less alcohol, maintaining healthy blood pressure and eating a healthy diet — pa
  
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• Baltimore County narrows search for superintendent amid challenges: late start, fractious school board - Baltimore Sun

  14-05-2019 23:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County narrows search for superintendent amid challenges: late start, fractious school board  Baltimore SunThe Baltimore County school board will interview six finalists for superintendent this month in a selection process challenged by a short timeline, discord.
  
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• These Common Health Problems Could Be Early Signs Of Parkinson’s

  14-05-2019 23:49
  (CNN) — Do you move around a lot during your sleep? Or have you lost your sense of smell? New insights into Parkinson’s disease suggest that these might be the early signs of changes in the brain that mean you are at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s.
  When people talk about Parkinson’s disease, the image that most often comes to mind is of an elderly person who shakes and has trouble moving. And, in the later stages of Parkinson’s, this is often true. Bradykine
  
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• Boeing Reported Zero New Orders For Jets In April

  14-05-2019 23:48
  (CNN) — Boeing had no new orders for planes in April.
  Not only did the troubled 737 Max receive zero new orders since it was grounded March 13. Boeing’s other jets, such as the 787 Dreamliner or the 777, also did not get any new orders last month, according to a company report released Tuesday.
  Boeing did report some orders for the other jets in late March, even in the wake of the March 10 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet and the grounding of the 737 Max that fo
  
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• Baltimore firefighters, BGE respond to 'manhole incident' in Mount Vernon - Baltimore Sun

  14-05-2019 23:40 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore firefighters, BGE respond to 'manhole incident' in Mount Vernon  Baltimore SunSmoke was coming out from a manhole and firefighters said it appeared to be an electrical issue. Neighbors say they thought it was an explosion.
  
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• Orioles-Yankees Rained Out For 2nd Straight Day

  14-05-2019 23:00
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have been rained out for the second straight day.
  The game scheduled for Tuesday night was called about 90 minutes before it was supposed to begin at Yankee Stadium.
  Baltimore and New York are set to play a single-admission doubleheader Wednesday beginning at 3:05 p.m. That twinbill was scheduled after Monday night’s game was postponed because of unplayable field conditions.
  The weather forecast is calling for clear skie
  
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• Edgewood Shooting Suspects Arrested, One Held Without Bail

  14-05-2019 22:54
  EDGEWOOD, Md. (WJZ) — One of the brothers charged in connection to a shooting in Edgewood is being held without bail.
  Walter Clark now faces attempted murder and other charges.
  Police said he shot another man Friday night along the 400 block of Silverside Road.
  2 Men Charged In Connection To Edgewood Shooting
  Clark’s brother Eric Mceady is also facing charges for the shooting, but he’s out on $50,000 bail.
  The victim remains in critical condition.
  
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• Hundreds Of Volunteers Continue Search For Amanda Eller, Missing Maui Hiker From Maryland

  14-05-2019 22:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Amanda Eller grew up in Saint Mary’s County before she moved to Hawaii.
  Her Mechanicsville family rushed to Maui, Hawaii, Sunday after she disappeared while on a solo hike Thursday.
  Hundreds of volunteers have been searching for Amanda Eller even though rescue crews called off their search.
  “Without the fire and rescue, and the continued coordination moving forward, we’re going to continue the search,” John Eller, Amanda Eller’s father,
  
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• Gathering Of Hope Vigil To Be Held For Missing Hiker Amanda Eller

  14-05-2019 22:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Amanda Eller grew up in Saint Mary’s County before she moved to Hawaii.
  Her Mechanicsville family rushed to Maui, Hawaii, Sunday after she disappeared while on a solo hike Thursday.
  Hundreds of volunteers have been searching for Amanda Eller even though rescue crews called off their search.
  “Without the fire and rescue, and the continued coordination moving forward, we’re going to continue the search,” John Eller, Amanda Eller’s father,
  
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• Tech Company CFO Accused Of Rape In Montgomery County

  14-05-2019 22:45
  BETHESDA, Md. (WJZ) — A tech company CFO is accused of raping a woman in Montgomery County.
  Jason Delano was at the Bethesda Country Club in December 2017 with the woman and two others, police said.
  They had dinner, where the woman became heavily intoxicated.
  After the group drove to her apartment, Delano walked her into her apartment in Friendship Heights, and took her into her bedroom.
  The woman then claims Delano took off her clothes and raped her.
  Delano was arrested last Wednesday and
  
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• Frederick Man Charged In Virginia Man’s Death

  14-05-2019 22:27
  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Police say a Maryland man has been charged in the death of a Virginia man whose body was found in West Virginia.
  The Jefferson County sheriff’s office says in a news release 43-year-old Ryan David Bretzfelder of Frederick, Maryland, was charged with first-degree murder Monday night in the death of Devon Jamel Wallace of Alexandria, Virginia.
  The statement says the 24-year-old Wallace was killed in Frederick and his body was driven to Jefferson County and fou
  
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• Man Shot On McKean Avenue In West Baltimore

  14-05-2019 22:01
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting on McKean Ave in West Baltimore earlier Tuesday.
  Police heard gunfire at around 1:20 p.m. while on car patrol. They immediately canvassed the area and saw a car speeding away from the 1600 block of McKean Avenue.
  The vehicle drove to an area hospital and the shooting victim, a man, went inside for treatment of gunshot wounds, police said.
  Citywide Shooting detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation. Anyon
  
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• Maryland Zoo Welcomes ‘Alex’, 21-Year-Old Chimpanzee

  14-05-2019 21:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo welcomes 21-year-old Alex the chimpanzee!
  Alex joins the zoo from the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana.
  Alex arrived in early April and just completed his standard 30-day quarantine, the Zoo said.Credit: Maryland ZooCredit: Maryland ZooCredit: Maryland ZooLast week, Alex began one-on-one introductions with the other troop chimpanzees of 11, including three males and eight females ranging from 12 to 47-years-old.
  “Alex came from a very small tro
  
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• PG County Man Charged With Child Porn Distribution, Possession

  14-05-2019 20:47
  DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD. (WJZ) — A Prince George’s County man was arrested and charged Tuesday with distribution and possession of child pornography, Maryland State Police said.
  James Garrison, 51, of District Heights, was charged with two counts of distribution of child pornography and seven counts of possession of child pornography.
  Courtesy: Maryland State Police
  Garrison was arrested at his home Tuesday morning without incident.
  In March, troopers began an online investigation invol
  
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• Nick Faldo: ‘Being Smart And Sensible Is Key At Bethpage Black’

  14-05-2019 20:47
  NEW YORK (CBS Local/CBS New York)- The 2019 PGA Championship tees off on Thursday at a new venue. Bethpage State Park’s Black Course hosts the tournament for the first time in its 101-year history. The course is famous for its difficulty, challenging players throughout its 7,459 yards of fairways and greens. It is maybe best known for the warning sign that greets players at the public course when stepping up to the first tee.
  Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
  The course has previously host
  
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• DuClaw Brewing Company To Release ‘Dad Bod’ Beer Before Father’s Day

  14-05-2019 20:28
  ROSEDALE, MD. (WJZ) — A brewing company in Rosedale is about to release a beer called “Dad Bod” right before Father’s Day.
  The beer will be in 16 oz can 4-packs and features a “Dad Bod” graphic on the can with hot dogs, beer, mowers, grills and a TV remote sticking out of the picket on the can- along with a hairy belly peeking out at the bottom of the can.
  Photo Credit: DuClaw Brewing Company
  Photo Credit: DuClaw Brewing Company
  The double IPA is gold in
  
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• Wine Storage Facility Owner Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Between $550K To $1.5M In Wine

  14-05-2019 20:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Hanover man has pled guilty to stealing between $550,000 and $1.5 million of wine from his clients, mainly private collectors and commercial establishments.
  William Lamont Holder, 54, of Hanover, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal wire fraud charge.
  Holder was the sole owner and operator of Safe Harbour Wine Storace, LLC. According to his plea agreement, he stored and moved upscale wines for private collectors and commercial establishments.
  In return for a monthly fee,
  
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• ‘Manhole Incident’ In Downtown Baltimore, BGE On The Scene

  14-05-2019 19:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A “manhole incident” is being investigated downtown in Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood.
  Baltimore fire and police are assisting Baltimore Gas and Electric who are on the scene investigating.The incident happened just after noon at North Charles and E. Hamilton streets.
  From Chopper 13, you can see a building under construction in the area.
  According to BGE there are no reported injuries.
  “We have crews on scene assessing the situation and makin
  
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• Areas Evacuated During ‘Manhole Incident’ In Mount Vernon

  14-05-2019 19:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A “manhole incident” gave those in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood a scare Tuesday.
  The incident happened just after noon at North Charles and E. Hamilton streets, where parts of the neighborhood were evacuated.
  “They said, ‘Get out of the building, we smell gas,’ and they didn’t have to say it twice.” said Marc Sklar, Gian Marco Menswear.
  Windows were blown out.
  “It felt like the ground shaking, kind of like an
  
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• Home sales are held up; Baltimore ransomware attack cripples systems vital to real estate deals - Baltimore Sun

  14-05-2019 19:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Home sales are held up; Baltimore ransomware attack cripples systems vital to real estate deals  Baltimore SunThe ransomware attack on Baltimore city's government computers has shut down systems essential for completing home sales, putting a halt to property deals ...
  
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• Sheriff: Carnival Worker From Virginia Shot, Linked To Slayings Of Missing Teen, 2 Other Women

  14-05-2019 18:24
  WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (AP) — Authorities in Virginia have linked the slayings of two missing women and a missing teenage girl to a carnival worker who met the victims through the traveling show.
  The sheriff’s office in rural Washington County announced Monday that 23-year-old James Michael Wright is charged with murder. He’s accused of fatally shooting the three in February and March.
  James Michael Wright is shown in an undated photo provided by the Washington County, Va., She
  
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• ‘War Of Will’ Arrives At 2:30 AM To Prepare For Preakness Stakes At Pimlico

  14-05-2019 18:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 144th Preakness Stakes is Saturday in Baltimore, and in the middle of the night, one of the horses scheduled to race arrived at Pimlico.
  “War of Will”, a 3-year-old, finished seventh in the Kentucky Derby.Two other horses are expected to arrive at Pimlico on Tuesday- “Market King” and “Another-Twist-A-Fate,”
  
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• Gov. Hogan Signs Bill Raising Legal Age To Buy Tobacco To 21

  14-05-2019 18:11
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — You will soon have to be 21 to buy tobacco products in Maryland.
  Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan signed a bill that raised the age from 18 to 21.
  The use of tobacco products has recently skyrocketed among teenagers- including vaping and e-cigarettes.
  The bill goes into effect this October and will apply to all types of tobacco products.
  It currently exempts members of the military.
  
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• Maryland Made $64M From Speeding Drivers Caught On Camera This Year

  14-05-2019 17:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland made $64 million from speeding motorists this year, thanks to speeding cameras.
  According to Triple-A, 1.5 million people paid speeding tickets during the fiscal year.
  The City of Baltimore collected $9.6 million in revenue from the speed cameras.
  New Red Light, Speed Cameras Installed Along Several Baltimore Roadways
  Drivers who speed in a school or work zone are sent a $40 ticket.
  School zone speed cameras operate Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
  
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• Baseball Report: Is Bryce Harper Worth The Money To The Phillies?

  14-05-2019 17:51
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Philadelphia/CBS Local) — The MLB season is still young, though not so young that we can’t take stock of where things stand. (And since when has a small sample set ever stopped anyone from making grand pronouncements?) Every team has about 40 games in the books, and a couple things starting to crystallizing: Philadelphia Phillies acquisition Bryce Harper still has issues at the plate, but the World Series-champion Boston Red Sox will be fine.
  Harper’s 2018 se
  
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• Maryland Ranks No. 6 Among ‘Best States’ In Nation

  14-05-2019 17:48
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is among the nation’s best states in a new report, making the top 10.
  Maryland is ranked no. 6 on U.S. News & World Report’s Best States list.
  Health care and opportunity were among the items that helped Maryland stay at the top of the list. U.S. News & World Report also ranked states across education, economy, infrastructure, fiscal stability, crimes and corrections, and natural environment. Maryland also ranked higher with education and fisc
  
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• Man’s Body Found At Savage River Dam After Going Missing From Work Site

  14-05-2019 17:47
  SWANTON, MD. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating after a man’s body was found Monday in the Savage River Dam in Garrett County.
  Dallas Ray Bittinger, 53, of Swanton, Md., was taken to Potomac Valley Hospital in West Virginia where he was pronounced dead.
  Police said there are no signs of foul play. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Charleston, West Virginia for autopsy.
  Shortly before 2 p.m. Monday, troopers from MSP responded to a call fro
  
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• Former Bishop Heather Cook Who Killed Cyclist Thomas Palmero Released From Jail

  14-05-2019 17:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Episcopal Bishop Heather Cook who struck and killed a cyclist in Roland Park was released from jail Tuesday.
  Cook, who was sentenced in 2015 who struck and killed Thomas Palmero while texting and driving drunk, was supposed to serve seven years behind bars. Instead, she was released Tuesday. She served under four years.
  RELATED STORIES: Former Bishop Heather Cook Who Killed Cyclist While Drunk Driving To Be Released From Jail Early
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• DC’s Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Will Acknowledge LGBT Alumnae Couples

  14-05-2019 17:16
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A 220-year-old Catholic girls’ school in Washington, D.C., will now allow news about same-sex unions in its alumnae magazine.
  News outlets report the president emerita of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Sister Mary Berchmans, announced the change this month. She says she was asked to reflect on what it means to “Live Jesus” when it comes to LGBTQ alumnae, and the policy change follows “the Gospel commandment of love.”
  She says the c
  
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• AACO Woman Charged With Setting Her Own Car On Fire

  14-05-2019 17:15
  CENTREVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — An Anne Arundel County woman was arrested Monday night in Annapolis for allegedly setting her own car on fire in  Centreville last May.
  Jazmine McGowan, 26, of Anne Arundel County, is charged with arson second-degree, conspiracy arson second-degree, malicious burning/fraud and conspiracy malicious burning first-degree.
  The car, a 2007 Lincoln sedan, was owned by McGowan.
  Courtesy: Office of the State Fire Marshal
  Investigators reported the vehicle fire on Ferr
  
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• Haagen Dazs Is Back With Annual Free Cone Day

  14-05-2019 16:58
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Haagen Dazs is back with its annual Free Cone Day!
  The offer is good at the ice cream store between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday.
  Customers can get one free scoop in a cone or cup.
  But if you can’t make it Tuesday, the chain will let you get a free mini-scoop another day if you download its app and sign up for its reward program.
  
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• Joe Flacco Doesn’t Have Time To Mentor Broncos Rookies Quarterback Drew Lock, Says ‘I Got So Many Things To Worry About’

  14-05-2019 16:52
  (CBS SPORTS) — For the second year in a row, Joe Flacco has to deal with having a rookie quarterback on his team, and for the second year in a row, it doesn’t sound like Flacco has any plans to take that quarterback under his wing.
  After watching the Ravens draft his eventual replacement last year (Lamar Jackson), Flacco might have been feeling a little déjà vu during this year’s draft and that’s because the Bronc
  
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• Joe Flacco Doesn’t Have Time To Mentor Broncos Rookie Quarterback Drew Lock, Says ‘I Got So Many Things To Worry About’

  14-05-2019 16:52
  (CBS SPORTS) — For the second year in a row, Joe Flacco has to deal with having a rookie quarterback on his team, and for the second year in a row, it doesn’t sound like Flacco has any plans to take that quarterback under his wing.
  After watching the Ravens draft his eventual replacement last year (Lamar Jackson), Flacco might have been feeling a little déjà vu during this year’s draft and that’s because the Bronc
  
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• 64-Year-Old Man Last Seen Monday In Temple Hills

  14-05-2019 16:39
  TEMPLE HILLS, MD. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Police are searching for a missing 64-year-old man in Temple Hills.
  Rodney Dorsey was last seen May 13 at around 6:15 p.m. in the 5400 block of Lorraine Drive.
  Courtesy: Prince George’s Police Department
  He is 6’1″, 170 pounds and was last seen driving a 2007 silver Corvette with Maryland tags 6AM9153.
  If you see Mr. Dorsey, please call 911 or 301-292-5399.
  
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• Video Shows Dog Forced To Drink Beer At Fraternity Party

  14-05-2019 16:35
  HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) — A Long Island fraternity has been suspended after a video from this weekend spread across the internet.
  Investigators say the alleged bad behavior involved a keg and a dog at an off-campus party.
  so apparently it’s okay to force dogs to drink beer even though it can kill them???? @HofstraU @AEPi pls do better @peta pic.twitter.com/u8Wx78MUfL
  — Kristina (@kristinaproscia) May 11, 2019Video shows two party goers hoisting a puppy in the air
  
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• 90-Year-Old Woman Identified In Crofton House Fire

  14-05-2019 16:27
  CROFTON, MD. (WJZ) — Fire officials have identified the victim in last week’s house fire in Crofton.
  90-year-old Rosa Dwarshuis died in the fire when it broke out last Thursday at the home in the 1800 block of Ralston Place.
  Body Found In Building After Dwelling Fire In Crofton
  When crews investigated, they initially found nothing but then saw the home’s windows stained with smoke and smoke throughout the home.
  They found the remains of the fire- which had extinguished its
  
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• Baltimore Politicians, Track Owners Duel Over Pimlico Future

  14-05-2019 16:25
  By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Aptly nicknamed Old Hilltop, antiquated Pimlico Race Course has finally reached the point where its illustrious past might not be enough to assure a vibrant future.
  The 144th Preakness will be run Saturday at Pimlico, and will be back next year, too. After that, well, nobody can predict the fate of a track where Man o’ War, Seabiscuit, Secretariat and many others pranced to the winner’s circle. There continues to be a push to
  
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• Ex-UMMS Board Member Leaves Board Of Regents Amid Probe

  14-05-2019 16:12
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A former board member of the University of Maryland Medical System who resigned amid a scandal involving former Mayor Catherine Pugh has now resigned from the university’s Board of Regents as well.
  The Baltimore Sun reports no reason was given for Robert L. Pevenstein’s departure.
  Pevenstein was one of several members to resign as details of the medical system’s book deal with Pugh came to light.
  She resigned last month amid an investigation into whe
  
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• Ransomware Attack To Delay Baltimore Home Buying And Selling As Deed Records, Water Bills Impacted

  14-05-2019 16:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As Baltimore city continues to battle a ransomware attack, homebuyers and sellers are facing delays as the city’s deed records were affected.
  The City’s Transfer Officer cannot process deeds or deeds of trust for recordation, according to the Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors.
  The city also is unable to issue lien certificates or generate water bills — or determine what city liens haven’t been paid.
  At this time, the city cannot say when they wil
  
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• Naval Academy Freshmen To Take Part In Sea Trials

  14-05-2019 15:51
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP/WJZ) — The U.S. Naval Academy’s freshmen class will be going through the annual Sea Trials training exercise.
  The 14-hour series of drills with physical and mental challenges is scheduled for Tuesday in Annapolis.
  WJZ’s Devin Bartolotta is there.It’s modeled after the Marine Corps’ Crucible and the Navy’s Battle Stations recruit programs. The exercise is considered a culmination of a midshipman’s first year at the academy. It is design
  
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• Naval Academy Freshmen Taking Part In Sea Trials

  14-05-2019 15:51
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP/WJZ) — The U.S. Naval Academy’s freshmen class will be going through the annual Sea Trials training exercise.
  The 14-hour series of drills with physical and mental challenges is scheduled for Tuesday in Annapolis.
  WJZ’s Devin Bartolotta is there.It’s modeled after the Marine Corps’ Crucible and the Navy’s Battle Stations recruit programs. The exercise is considered a culmination of a midshipman’s first year at the academy. It is design
  
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• Naval Academy Freshmen Cap Off First Year With Sea Trials

  14-05-2019 15:51
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Midshipmen got muddy in Annapolis on Tuesday as Sea Trials started in the middle of the night, capping off a grueling plebes year for first-year U.S. Naval Academy students.
  Sea Trials began at 2 a.m. and put plebes through 14 hours of obstacles and challenges that test strength, endurance and teamwork.
  “This is awesome. It’s like the culmination of plebe year,” said sophomore Tom Dias.
  It’s awesomeness may depend on you who ask, and
  
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• Police Seize More Than 5 Pounds Of Crystal Meth And 13 Other Drugs Worth $200K In Ellicott City Drug Bust

  14-05-2019 15:40
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — More than five pounds of crystal methamphetamine: along with 13 others drugs totalling more than $200,000 in value were found after a four-month-long investigation into an alleged drug dealer in Howard County.
  Joshua Weinberg, 25, of the 3000 block of Autumn Branch Lane in Ellicott City was charged with 32 counts related to drug possession with the intent to distribute. The months-long investigation began with a tip from a neighbor in January on the county police
  
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• PGA Championship: CBS Sports To Use Cutting-Edge Technology In Coverage

  14-05-2019 15:14
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS New York/CBS Local) — At the upcoming PGA Tournament, the best field to play a major will be covered by the most advanced technology to enhance a golf tournament.
  The 101st PGA Championship, the second major of the 2019 golf season, will tee off Thursday, May 16 from the Black Course at Bethpage State Park. The field, as of Friday, included all of the top 100 players in the Official World Golf Ranking — a first. Justin Thomas has since withdrawn with a lingering wr
  
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• Video Shows Dog Forced To Drink Beer At Fraternity Party On Long Island

  14-05-2019 14:58
  Video shows two party goers hoisting a puppy in the air and forcing the dog to drink beer from a keg.
  
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• ‘Arthur’ Character Mr. Ratburn Came Out As Gay And Got Married In The Season Premiere And Twitter Loved It

  14-05-2019 14:17
  (CNN) — The “Arthur” premiere gave us all the feelings — not just because the PBS animated series is back for its 22nd season, but because Mr. Ratburn finally got the happy ending he deserves.
  In the episode “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone,” the title character’s third grade teacher marries another male character — leaving us all in happy tears.
  “It’s a brand new world!” one of the students says during the wedding.
  Truly.
  Fan
  
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• Weather Blog: Goodbye Rain!

  14-05-2019 14:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Nah Nah Naaaah Naaah. Nah Nah Naaaah Naaah. Hey Hey, (rain), GOODBYE! That legendary song speaks the emotion. Perfectly, again. Other than a spotty shower today that multi-day deluge is gone. Miserable conditions now in our rear view mirror.
  Sunny and 73° tomorrow, the mid 70’s with sun on Thursday. This weekend, with sun, 80° both days.
  I am seeing rainfall totals around the Mid-Atlantic, on the low end since Friday, of multiple inches. Over and done. This
  
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• 8 Baltimore Citizens Accused Of Being Part Of Fentanyl Ring

  14-05-2019 13:36
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging eight Baltimore residents with participating in a fentanyl and heroin ring.
  If convicted, the defendants each face a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. Prosecutors say one of the accused also faces gun charges. All the defendants except one have been arrested and are in federal or state custody.
  In a Monday statement, U.S. Attorney Robert Hur in Baltimore says his office is tryin
  
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• Maryland weather: After latest rainy stretch, Baltimore sets another 365-day precipitation record - Baltimore Sun

  14-05-2019 13:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Maryland weather: After latest rainy stretch, Baltimore sets another 365-day precipitation record  Baltimore SunThere has been more than 76 inches of precipitation over the past 365 days at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, a new record hig.
  
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• Bill Nye Says “The Planet’s On F****ing Fire” And We Need To “Grow The F*** Up”

  14-05-2019 12:57
  Bill Nye deviated from his kid-friendly "Science Guy" persona on Sunday night to help John Oliver talk about the severity of climate change.
  
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