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• Carroll County Man Accused In Virginia Murder, Abduction

  27-05-2019 23:23
  CARROLL COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — A Carroll County man was arrested for murder over the weekend, but the woman he’s suspected of abducting is still missing.
  George Knisley was taken into custody after a police pursuit in North Carolina.
  Investigators said on Friday- officers were called to a home in Cumberland, Virginia for a homicide.
  They found the body of a man but Amy Fabian who lives at that address was nowhere to be found.
  Police believe she may be in danger, they haven’t revea
  
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• Ocean City Beach Patrol Ready To Keep Swimmers Safe This Summer

  27-05-2019 23:06
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Starting Memorial Day weekend, swimmers in Ocean City are under the watchful eye of dozens of lifeguards.
  The water is officially heating up, and for Ocean City Beach Patrol’s only year-round employee, Memorial Day Weekend is the best time of the year.
  “Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at 10 o’clock to be on the fishing pier, and I can look north and just watch all of the crews coming up on duty and everything, it’s a really exciting time,&rd
  
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• BGE Seeks Rate Hike For Electric, Gas Customers - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2019 22:59 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  BGE Seeks Rate Hike For Electric, Gas Customers  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — You could soon see an increase in your BGE bill. The utility company is asking the Maryland Public *Service* Commission to raise electric ...
  
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• BGE Seeks Rate Hike For Electric, Gas Customers

  27-05-2019 22:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You could soon see an increase in your BGE bill.
  The utility company is asking the Maryland Public Service Commission to raise electric and gas rates.
  Under the proposal, BGE is seeking $133 million for the cost of major safety and reliability improvements.
  If the rate hike is approved that would mean customers electric bills would increase by about $3.74.
  And the average gas bill would go up by $5.27.
  However, BGE said customers who receive both electric and gas would st
  
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• Car Flips Along Coastal Highway In Ocean City On Memorial Day

  27-05-2019 22:53
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — A car flipped over along Coastal Highway in Ocean City on Memorial Day.
  The Ocean City Fire Department posted photos of the Acura overturned at the intersection of 56th Street near Fractured Prune and Nick’s Maui Golf.
  Fire officials had to remove one person from the vehicle.
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  The person’s condition is not known at this time.
  
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• Sully The Service Dog Honors Former President George H.W. Bush On Memorial Day

  27-05-2019 22:41
  WASHINGTON, DC (WJZ) — President George H.W. Bush’s former service dog honored him this Memorial Day.
  The Instagram account for Sully the service dog posted a photo of Sully next to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.The post includes a quote from George H.W. Bush and a tribute that said,
  “Always thinking of my best friend and the bravest military in the world who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country for our freedoms,”
  
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• Maryland Mom Remembers Son Killed In The Line Of Duty; Baltimore County Ceremony Honors Fallen - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2019 22:38 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Mom Remembers Son Killed In The Line Of Duty; Baltimore County Ceremony Honors Fallen  CBS BaltimoreThe Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens is honoring *service* members this Memorial Day. It's the 52nd annual ceremony. 41 minutes ago ...
  
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• 100 years of gratitude: Veterans and families remember Baltimore World War I soldier on Memorial Day - Baltimore Sun

  27-05-2019 22:35 via baltimoresun.com
  100 years of gratitude: Veterans and families remember Baltimore World War I soldier on Memorial Day  Baltimore SunDuring a crucial offensive in France late in World War I, as a unit of the Maryland National Guard was being stalled by enemy machine-gun fire, a young soldier ...
  
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• Robert Allen Davis Jr., tax attorney and musician, dies - Baltimore Sun

  27-05-2019 22:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Robert Allen Davis Jr., tax attorney and musician, dies  Baltimore SunRobert Allen Davis, Jr., a tax attorney, a talented musician with perfect pitch and a man who searched for opportunities to help friends, neighbors and colleagues ...
  
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• Police Investigating Report Of Indecent Exposure Near Johns Hopkins University’s Campus

  27-05-2019 22:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are investigating after a woman reported that a man exposed himself to her while she was running on Johns Hopkins University’s campus.
  The woman said she was jogging in the 3300 block of San Martin Drive around 6 p.m. Thursday when a man approached her and pulled his pants down exposing himself. He then grabbed her by the wrist,
  She was able to pull away and ran north on San Martin Drive.
  The suspect is described as 5-foot-5, slim build, with long d
  
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• 6 Arrested At Baltimore's Inner Harbor After Fight, City Leaders Say 'It's Unacceptable' - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2019 22:20 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  6 Arrested At Baltimore's Inner Harbor After Fight, City Leaders Say 'It's Unacceptable'  CBS Baltimore6 Arrested At Baltimore's Inner Harbor After Fight, City Leaders Say 'It's Unacceptable'. Six people were arrested at the Inner Harbor Saturday night after police ...
  
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• E-Cig Flavors Can Damage Cardiovascular Cells, Study Finds

  27-05-2019 22:18
  (CNN) — E-cigarette flavors can damage the cells that line your blood vessels and perhaps your heart health down the line, according to a new study of human cells in the lab.
  The study, published Monday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, adds to growing evidence that the flavored “e-liquids” used in vapes can hinder human cells’ ability to survive and function. The authors say these changes, some observed in the absence of nicotine, are known to play a
  
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• 11-Year-Old Boy Pulled From Pool, Not Breathing At Joppa Home

  27-05-2019 21:58
  JOPPA, Md. (WJZ) — EMS are on the scene of a Joppa home where a boy was found not breathing in a pool.
  Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire were dispatched at 1:48 p.m. when the 11-year-old was pulled from the pool.
  He was taken to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.
  The incident happened at a home along Neptune Drive.
  No other details are available at this time.
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• 11-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Rescued From Pool At Joppa Home On Memorial Day

  27-05-2019 21:58
  JOPPA, Md. (WJZ) —  A child is in critical condition after being rescued from a pool at a Joppa home on Memorial Day.
  Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire were dispatched at 1:48 p.m. at a home along Neptune Drive when the 11-year-old was pulled from the pool, not breathing.
  A person on the scene called 911 and immediately the 911 call taker summoned fire and emergency medical units. The call taker then stayed on the phone and gave pre-arrival CPR instructions to the caller.
  At 1:51 p.m., a
  
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• 11-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Being Rescued From Pool At Joppa Home On Memorial Day

  27-05-2019 21:58
  JOPPA, Md. (WJZ) —  A child is in critical condition after being rescued from a pool at a Joppa home on Memorial Day.
  Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire were dispatched at 1:48 p.m. at a home along Neptune Drive when the 11-year-old was pulled from the pool, not breathing.
  A person on the scene called 911 and immediately the 911 call taker summoned fire and emergency medical units. The call taker then stayed on the phone and gave pre-arrival CPR instructions to the caller.
  At 1:51 p.m., a
  
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• 62-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck, Killed In RV Collision

  27-05-2019 21:51
  PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (WJZ) — A 62-year-old man is dead after a fatal accident in Princess Anne, Md. on Sunday, police said.
  Maryland State Police responded to U.S. Rt. 13 north of Somerset Avenue to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a bicyclist.
  Richard L. Schrock, 62, crossed into the path of a 2016 Ford RV while biking and was struck by the RV.
  Schrock was taken to PRMC where he was pronounced dead after arriving there.
  State Police are investigating.
  
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• City Leaders Look For Solution After 6 Arrested In Fight At Inner Harbor

  27-05-2019 21:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Six people were arrested at the Inner Harbor Saturday night after police say fights broke out among a crowd of juveniles.
  Witnesses said it was complete chaos at the Inner Harbor, hundreds of people were seen running with fights breaking out among the crowd.
  City officials said the mayhem needs to stop.
  It was chaos at the Inner Harbor Saturday night. Cell phone video shows crowds of people running in full force to get away.Others witnessed the mayhem from the ground.
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• Livestream: New peregrine falcon joins nest atop Baltimore's TransAmerica skyscraper - Baltimore Sun

  27-05-2019 21:35 via baltimoresun.com
  Livestream: New peregrine falcon joins nest atop Baltimore's TransAmerica skyscraper  Baltimore SunA new suitor has joined Barb the Peregrine Falcon in her nest atop Baltimore's TransAmerica skyscraper.
  
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• Man In Serious Condition After Being Shot In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2019 21:11 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Man In Serious Condition After Being Shot In Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was shot in Baltimore early Monday morning. Police said they responded to a home in the 3500 block of Esther Place around 2:50 ...
  
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• Police Investigating Report Of Indecent Exposure On Johns Hopkins University Campus

  27-05-2019 19:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are investigating after a woman reported that a man exposed himself to her while she was running on Johns Hopkins University’s campus.
  The woman said she was jogging in the 3300 block of San Martin Drive around 6 p.m. Thursday when a man approached her and pulled his pants down exposing himself. He then grabbed her by the wrist,
  She was able to pull away and ran north on San Martin Drive.
  The suspect is described as 5-foot-5, slim build, with long d
  
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• Several State Parks Close After Reaching Maximum Capacity - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2019 19:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Several State Parks Close After Reaching Maximum Capacity  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Several Maryland state parks are no longer admitting new people after reaching capacity on Memorial Day. According to Maryland State ...
  
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• Pence Pays Respects At Arlington National Cemetery

  27-05-2019 19:27
  (CBS NEWS) — Vice President Mike Pence, accompanied by Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, took part in the annual wreath-laying ceremony and delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day.
  “On behalf of a grateful nation, it is my profound privilege to be here,” Pence said.
  What You Need To Know About The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
  “To all of you here, and those looking on from afar, especially to the families of our fallen, we extend ou
  
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• Paul Heyman: ‘Brock Lesnar Is A Once-Ever Athlete’

  27-05-2019 19:00
  By Chuck Carroll
  (CBS New York/CBS Local) — WWE needed a boost, and they got one courtesy of a familiar face. Even though he had only been absent for six weeks, the surprise return of Brock Lesnar at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view felt as though The Beast had been away for ages.
  Nobody saw his return coming and certainly even if they had, they couldn’t have imagined that he would become the winner of the Money in the Bank contract. Until he walked through the curtain last Sunday,
  
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• Not-so-healthy 'Healthy Holly' lessons for Baltimore, Detroit | TheHill - The Hill

  27-05-2019 19:00 via thehill.com
  Not-so-healthy 'Healthy Holly' lessons for Baltimore, Detroit | TheHill  The HillMaryland and Michigan are very different states, but Baltimore and Detroit have a lot in common: high crime rates, high poverty rates, bad governance and ...
  
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• 3 Maryland Service Members Honored In Memorial Day Ceremony

  27-05-2019 18:44
  LUTHERVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — The Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens is honoring service members this Memorial Day. It’s the 52nd annual ceremony.
  People arrived early to salute the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country. Of course, there was music, speeches, and a 21-gun salute, but they also remembered the soldiers who lost their lives this past year.
  Memorial Day Service In Baltimore County Honors Fallen Md. Service MembersElkridge native and Captain John Grazi
  
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• Hagerstown Man Dies In Accident On I-70

  27-05-2019 17:17
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A Hagerstown man died in a crash along I-70 in Frederick County early Monday Morning.
  Maryland State Police responded to westbound I-70 around 4:46 a.m. and found an overturned 2001 Chevrolet Blazer west of exit 62.
  The driver, Scot Anthony Harris, was the sole occupant. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
  Police continue to investigate the fatal crash.
  
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• Several State Parks Close After Reaching Maximum Capacity

  27-05-2019 17:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Several Maryland state parks are no longer admitting new people after reaching capacity on Memorial Day.
  According to Maryland State Parks, North Point, Point Lookout  are filled to capacity as well as the Patapsco Avalon area.
  Point Lookout State Park is now closed and no more cars may enter. We will retweet when the Park is open. #pointlookout #pointlookoutsp
  Point Lookout ahora está llena y no pueden entrar más autos.Vamos a retwittear cuando el parq
  
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• Police Investigate Multiple Shootings In Baltimore Over The Weekend - WBAL Radio

  27-05-2019 16:43 via wbal.com
  Police Investigate Multiple Shootings In Baltimore Over The Weekend  WBAL RadioThe Baltimore Police Department is investigating a double and quadruple shooting that occurred in the city over the weekend. Late Saturday night, police were ...
  
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• ‘I Chose Life’ | Lost Maui Hiker Amanda Eller Reflects On Her 17-Day Fight For Survival

  27-05-2019 16:40
  (CBS News) — A yoga teacher who survived 17 days in a Hawaiian forest is back home with her family. More than two weeks ago, 35-year-old Maryland native Amanda Eller set out for what was supposed to be a three-mile jog. Instead, it turned into a fight for survival.
  “The last 17 days of my life have been the toughest days of my life,” Eller said from her hospital bed where she’s recovering from a broken shinbone and a skin infection on her legs. “It did come dow
  
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• What You Need To Know About The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

  27-05-2019 16:27
  (CNN) — The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is at Arlington National Cemetery. It stands on the top of a hill overlooking Washington DC. Congress approved the burial of an unidentified World War I soldier in the plaza of the then-new Memorial Amphitheater in 1921.
  The white marble sarcophagus has three Greek figures sculpted on the side representing Peace, Victory, and Valor. There are also six wreaths, three sculpted on each side, that represent the six major campaigns of World War I. On the
  
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• What Is The Murph Challenge And Why Is Everyone Doing It On Memorial Day

  27-05-2019 16:06
  (CNN) — It’s Memorial Day, it’s incredibly hot out, and instead of lounging by the pool, a bunch of your friends are talking about doing Murph.
  Murph is a popular workout created by CrossFit in memory of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy who died in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005.
  Lt. Murphy was killed during a reconnaissance mission to find a key Taliban leader in Afghanistan.
  Known as a Hero WOD (WOD = workout of the day), Murph was first posted on August 18, 2005, and is completed every
  
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• Man Crashes Pickup Truck Into Waffle House In Virginia

  27-05-2019 16:03
  NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A pickup truck has crashed into a Waffle House restaurant in Newport News, injuring an 8-year-old boy and four other people.
  The Daily Press reports that police received a call about the crash around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. When they arrived, officers found a Nissan Frontier smashed into the side of the Waffle House, where Sunday breakfast is typically a crowded time for the chain restaurant.
  The child was transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
  
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• A 5-Year-Old Utah Girl Is Missing. Police Have A Suspect But Won’t Say Why

  27-05-2019 15:09
  (CNN) — Police are searching for a 5-year-old Utah girl who went missing from her family’s home Saturday morning.
  Elizabeth Shelley was last seen with her uncle, 21-year-old Alex Whipple, who police arrested Saturday afternoon on unrelated probation violation charges.
  Police say he is the main suspect in the case, which will “not end well,” but they have not explained why.
  “We know there are many who want to help and there are some who think they are helpi
  
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• Spouses Of Fallen Service Members Lobby To Eliminate “Widow’s Tax”

  27-05-2019 14:54
  For every dollar a spouse gets from the VA, they lose a dollar of survivor benefits from the Pentagon.
  
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• Man In Serious Condition After Being Shot In Baltimore

  27-05-2019 14:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was shot in Baltimore early Monday morning.
  Police said they responded to a home in the 3500 block of Esther Place around 2:50 a.m. Once they arrived they found a 34-year-old man who had been shot.
  The victim was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.
  Investigators asked anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2422.
  
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• Trump Says Rolling Thunder Ride Will Return To DC, Organizers Say Not So Fast

  27-05-2019 13:53
  (CNN) — As hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists arrive in the nation’s capital Sunday to participate in the final Rolling Thunder, where they pay tribute to service members killed in action or taken as prisoners of war, President Donald Trump says the event will continue next year — even as the group’s president says the annual event is set to end.
  “The Great Patriots of Rolling Thunder WILL be coming back to Washington, D.C. next year, & hopefully for ma
  
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• Kids Shot, Girl Dead After Community Cookout In Richmond

  27-05-2019 13:22
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond police say a girl was fatally shot and a boy was wounded during a cookout in a public park on the city’s south side.
  News outlets are reporting that officers were called to Carter Jones Park at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, and two juveniles were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The girl died.
  Witnesses said the girl was hit while she was on a pony ride.
  Richmond Police spokesman James Mercante said the park was crowded at the time, so they&
  
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• Police: Missing Girl Ran Away Near Laurel Elementary School

  27-05-2019 12:32
  LAUREL (WJZ) — Police in Laurel are searching for a young girl they said ran away from her guardian in the area of Laurel Elementary School.
  Officials said Whittnay Atongnong was reported missing around 12:13 a.m. Monday.
  Courtesy: Laurel Police Department
  She was wearing a tan scarf, dark jacket, dark blue jeans and gray and white sneakers.
  She is about 5’6″ tall and 210 lbs.
  Anyone with information about Whittnay’s whereabouts should contact the Laurel Police Department
  
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• Tigers open 3-game series at Baltimore - FOXSports.com

  27-05-2019 09:06 via foxsports.com
  Tigers open 3-game series at Baltimore  FOXSports.comDetroit hits the road to begin a three-game series at Baltimore.
  
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• 2 Teens, 20-Year-Old Charged In Federal Hill Armed Carjacking, Police Say

  27-05-2019 05:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police have made three arrests in two robberies and one attempted robbery in South Baltimore on Saturday.
  At around 3:30 p.m., a 19-year-old man was in the 700 block of Battery Avenue when a car stopped in the block and two unknown suspects left the car.
  One of the suspects pulled a gun out and demanded the victim’s cell phone. They then took the man’s phone and left.
  About a half hour later, at 4 p.m., a 43-year-old woman was in the 1200 block of Ri
  
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• Man Shot In Dundalk, Police Say

  27-05-2019 04:50
  DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting late Sunday night that left one man injured.
  Police were called to the unit block of Waterview Road in Dundalk at 10:19 p.m., where they found a man with a gunshot wound to his upper body.
  A medic is on the scene.
  Anyone with information should call 410-307-2020.
  
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• Two Injured In SE Baltimore Shooting

  27-05-2019 04:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people are injured after a shooting earlier Sunday night in Southeast Baltimore, police said.
  Officers were called to the 400 block of N. Montford Avenue at around 8:30 p.m. for a ShotSpotter alert.
  When they arrived they found a woman shot in the upper body and a man with a gunshot wound to his body.
  Both were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
  Due to the severity of the first victim’s injuries, homicide detectives are investigating, but say there have been
  
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• More Than 100 Weapons, 35,000 Rounds Of Ammunition Confiscated Under Maryland’s Red Flag Law In PG County In Last Year

  27-05-2019 04:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — More than 100 weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition have been recovered in Prince George’s County under Maryland’s new red flag law- which temporarily bans people who are dangerous from having guns.
  The law allows only immediate family members or law enforcement to actually petition the court to take those weapons away from people who are either a threat to themselves or to others.
  It’s been less than a year since the new red flag law took effect
  
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• Pickup Truck Blocks Two Left SB I-95 Lanes Near Towson I-695 Exit

  27-05-2019 04:20
  TOWSON (WJZ) — Traffic is currently blocked on southbound I-95 by a pickup truck that spun to the side of the road near the I-695 Towson exit.
  It is currently blocking the two left lanes and part of the third.
  Drivers should be cautious in that area.
  This story is developing.
   
  
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• Pickup Truck Blocking Two Left SB I-95 Caused Delays Sunday

  27-05-2019 04:20
  TOWSON (WJZ) — Traffic at a standstill on southbound I-95 by a pickup truck that spun to the side of the road near the I-695 Towson exit Sunday night.
  The truck blocked the two left lanes and part of the third.
  Heavy downpours in the area made visibility low. The crash happened around the same time severe weather moved through the region.
  This story is developing.
   
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorms Roll Through State - CBS Baltimore

  27-05-2019 03:15 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorms Roll Through State  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is seeing a series of severe thunderstorms roll across the state Sunday night. Storms triggered multiple severe thunderstorm ...
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorms Roll Through State

  27-05-2019 03:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is seeing a series of severe thunderstorms roll across the state Sunday night.
  Storms have already triggered multiple severe thunderstorm warnings for northern Maryland, including the Baltimore area.  Currently, there are warnings in Harford County and Baltimore County until 9:30 p.m.
  National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. Monday morning in Baltimore City and the following areas.Anne Arundel County
  Baltimore County
  
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• Baltimore police: Man and woman shot in McElderry Park - Baltimore Sun

  27-05-2019 03:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore police: Man and woman shot in McElderry Park  Baltimore SunBaltimore police say a man and a woman were shot in McElderry Park Sunday — the second shooting reported in the neighborhood in two days.
  
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• Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Baltimore County shooting - WBAL TV Baltimore

  27-05-2019 02:28 via wbaltv.com
  Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Baltimore County shooting  WBAL TV BaltimoreA man was shot Saturday night in Baltimore County.
  
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• Arenado Homers, Rockies Score 2 In 9th To Beat Orioles 8-7

  27-05-2019 02:06
  DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado homered for the third straight game, pitcher German Marquez tripled and drove in three runs, and the Colorado Rockies scored twice in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally past the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 on Sunday.
  Ian Desmond drew a bases-loaded walk from Mychal Givens to tie it, and Tony Wolters hit a sacrifice fly to score pinch-running pitcher Jeff Hoffman with the winning run.
  Wolters finished with three hits for the Rockies, who took two of three in the i
  
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