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• Thousands Celebrate End Of ‘BronyCon’ In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  02-08-2019 23:38 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Thousands Celebrate End Of ‘BronyCon’ In Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Since 2013, BronyCon has called Baltimore home. The annual My Little Pony fan convention has drawn tens of thousands of people from ...
  
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• Thousands Celebrate End Of ‘BronyCon’ In Baltimore

  02-08-2019 23:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  Since 2013, BronyCon has called Baltimore home.
  The annual My Little Pony fan convention has drawn tens of thousands of people from around the world, but it is coming to an end- This is the last year for BronyCon.
  “It’s pretty standard stuff for a kids show,” Shir Goldberg, the convention chair, said. “But there’s something that’s really, really special about My Little Pony.”
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• ‘It’s Very Empowering’ | Synchronized Swimming Group ‘Fluid Movement’ To End Summer With Series Of Performances

  02-08-2019 23:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Only in Baltimore could you find something as quirky, artsy and fun as Fluid Movement.
  One-hundred swimmers dancers and actors perform in the deep end of the city’s public pools. This is their 20th Anniversary, and this weekend is your last chance this summer to catch them.
  “We call it water ballet, but it’s performance art,” Artistic Director Valarie Perez-Shere said. “It’s all of those things. Dancing, swimming, acting, art with
  
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• Endangered List Sought For Firefly With Double-Green Flash In Bethany Beach

  02-08-2019 22:26
  BETHANY BEACH, Del. (AP) — Peering through the darkness under the faint light of a peach-colored moon, wildlife biologist Jason Davis spots a telltale green flash in the bushes.
  Quick as a flash himself, Davis arcs a long-handled mesh net through the humid coastal air, ensnaring his tiny target.
  Ignoring the mosquitoes, Davis heads to the open bed of his pickup truck, opens up a notebook-size metal testing kit and begins examining his find. Two minutes later, he makes his pronouncement.
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• President Trump Says Tweet About Rep. Elijah Cummings Home Burglary Wasn’t A ‘Wise Guy’ Comment

  02-08-2019 22:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — President Donald Trump didn’t have much to say when he found Rep. Elijah Cummings home was burglarized.
  “Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed. Too bad!” Trump tweeted Friday morning.Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed. Too bad!
  — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 2, 2019RELATED COVERAGE:Rep. Elijah Cummings Confronted Suspected Burglar Inside Baltimore Home
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• Maryland’s 1st Camp Under Locksley Has A Positive Vibe

  02-08-2019 22:17
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Hours before Mike Locksley supervised a training camp practice for the first time since 2011, Maryland’s new head coach felt like a kid who had just been visited by Santa Claus.
  “As a coach, this is like Christmas in August for us,” Locksley said Friday morning. “This is an opportunity to kind of open up the gifts we’ve recruited and the team that we’ve inherited, and see what we get. Typically, you get what you earn.”
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• ‘This Charming City Is Anything But Full Of Rats’ | Oprah Magazine On Baltimore

  02-08-2019 22:14
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another celebrity is speaking out to defend Baltimore.
  Oprah’s Magazine published a list of 15 things why you should visit Baltimore — including a highlight of Oprah’s favorite crab cakes.
  “This charming city is anything but full of rats.” the piece highlights.
  “In late July, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to attack the city of Baltimore, calling it a “disgusting, rat and rodent-infested mess.” His ill
  
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• Early Morning Lightning Strike To Charles County Home Causes $250K Worth Of Damage

  02-08-2019 22:09
  HUGHESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A direct lightning strike to a home in Charles County caused $250,000 worth of damage, officials say.
  Firefighters were called to the 5600 block of Brandywine Road around 6:31 a.m. on Friday morning.
  When firefighters arrived, they found a fire breaking out from the roof of the home.
  It took officials about 15 minutes to contain the fire.
  Nobody was hurt in the incident.
  
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• Four people booted from Baltimore Orioles game after displaying pro-Donald Trump banner - USA TODAY

  02-08-2019 22:00 via usatoday.com
  Four people booted from Baltimore Orioles game after displaying pro-Donald Trump banner  USA TODAYIn first Baltimore home game since Donald Trump attacked the city, four people escorted from Camden Yards for "Trump 2020" banner at Orioles game.
  
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• Police Investigating Shooting On I-83 As Possible Road Rage Incident

  02-08-2019 21:57
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting on I-83 as a possible road rage incident.
  Maryland State Police are searching for a vehicle they say is involved in a highway shooting in Baltimore County on Wednesday night.
  Police Search For Car Involved I-83 Highway Shooting In Baltimore County
  The suspect vehicle is described as a dark color mid-size SUV or sedan with no hubcaps and tinted windows. The victim was not able to give police a tag number.
  The victim was not injured, poli
  
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• Direct Lightning Strike To Anne Arundel County Home Causes $100K Worth Of Damage

  02-08-2019 21:55
  RIVA, Md. (WJZ) — A lightning strike to an Anne Arundel County home Thursday afternoon caused $100,000 worth of damage, according to officials.
  Firefighters were called to the 3200 block of Pike Drive around 3:41 p.m. for a reported dwelling fire. When officials arrived, they found smoke coming from the roof of the home.
  Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In Anne Arundel County, NE Baltimore
  Firefighters had the fire under control in about 20 minutes.
  Officials said that no injuries w
  
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• Rep. Elijah Cummings ‘Scared The Intruder Away By Yelling’ Inside Baltimore Home, Police Report Says

  02-08-2019 21:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Rep. Elijah Cummings confronted the man who tried to burglarize his home Saturday, a police report said.
  The stranger broke into Cumming’s home around 3:40 a.m. Saturday, just hours before President Donald Trump began lashing out against Cummings and Baltimore in a series of tweets that have lasted all week.
  RELATED CONTENT:Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Baltimore Home Burglarized, Police Say
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• Man Charged For Impersonating ICE, Police While Targeting Hispanic-Owned Businesses For Money In Maryland

  02-08-2019 21:00
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police have arrested a man they say was impersonating public officials and extorting money.
  Investigators have found the suspect, Christopher Jefferson, posing as a ‘Christopher Tate’ and other aliases, who charged with targeting Hispanic owned businesses.
  In a press conference on Friday the Anne Arundel police chief posted the man’s picture along with a recovered fake ID the suspect allegedly made. They also showed pho
  
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• Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Explains Why He Won’t Let President Trump’s Tweets About Baltimore Make Him Angry

  02-08-2019 20:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appeared on Late Night with Seth Myers overnight and in addition to answering questions about his stance on climate change and his record, he also discussed why he didn’t let President Donald Trump tweets about Baltimore and Rep. Elijah Cummings make him react with anger.
  “So I have to bring up the fact that Donald Trump attacked a city that’s in your state and he referred to Baltimore as rodent-infested. Your initial statement
  
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• Scam Alert | Callers Claim To Be BGE, Then Ask For Payment

  02-08-2019 20:05
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County are alerting the public about a scam.
  Police say community members have reported receiving calls from people claiming to be BGE representatives looking for payment.
  Thet claim that if you don’t pay them your power will be turned off.
  “If you get calls of this nature, do not send money. Hang up and call the utility directly. Do not call the number on your caller ID. Look for a phone number on your bill or their websi
  
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• Visit Baltimore, BPD release video on safety in city - WBAL TV Baltimore

  02-08-2019 19:47 via wbaltv.com
  Visit Baltimore, BPD release video on safety in city  WBAL TV BaltimoreVisit Baltimore and the Baltimore Police Department hope to ease the concerns of visitors who come to the city. They released a three-minute video that outlines.
  
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• Maryland Book Bank Van Returned Vandalized, Named ‘Van Go’

  02-08-2019 19:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Book Bank van was returned to the group’s parking lot Friday, but it was vandalized.Maryland Book Bank Van 2Maryland Book Bank VanThe van was stolen from a warehouse on Union Avenue in north Baltimore sometime between late in the day July 22 and the early morning hours of July 23.
  Program manager Kimberly Crout came to work at the Maryland Book Bank that day and was surprised to find the van not there.
  “We noticed it was gone, so really within hou
  
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• Maryland Book Bank Van Returned Vandalized

  02-08-2019 19:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Book Bank van was returned to the group’s parking lot Friday, but it was vandalized.Maryland Book Bank Van 2Maryland Book Bank VanThe van was stolen from a warehouse on Union Avenue in north Baltimore sometime between late in the day July 22 and the early morning hours of July 23.
  Program manager Kimberly Crout came to work at the Maryland Book Bank that day and was surprised to find the van not there.
  “We noticed it was gone, so really within hou
  
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• Mad Fish Bar & Grill In Ocean City, Maryland Closed Indefinitely After Fire

  02-08-2019 19:15
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — An investigation is underway into the case of a fire that broke out at Mad Fish Bar and Grill restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland early Friday.
  Several 911 calls alerted Ocean City Fire Department to the 3-alarm fire at the restaurant shortly after 4 a.m.
  Heavy smoke and fire was visible when firefighters arrived on scene.
  “Fortunately, the restaurant was unoccupied at the time of the fire,” Ocean City Fire Department posted.Mad Fish Fire OCFDCredit: Ocea
  
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• Volunteers Searching For Missing 4-Year-Old In Baltimore

  02-08-2019 18:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Volunteers are out searching for a missing 4-year-old boy in Baltimore. The boy has a mild case of autism, according to police.
  Malachi Lawson was last seen on August 1, 2019 in the 4500 block of Rogers Avenue.Malachi was last seen wearing a white tank top, khaki shorts, and black flip flops. His hair was braided and he is missing a front tooth.
  Volunteers were out Friday looking for the boy.Search for Maryland 4 year oldCourtesy photoSearch for Maryldn 4 year oldCourtesy
  
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• FBI Joins Search For Missing 4-Year-Old In Baltimore

  02-08-2019 18:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The FBI is joining the search for missing 4-year-old Malachi Lawson.
  Volunteers are also out searching for a missing 4-year-old boy in Baltimore. The boy has a mild case of autism, according to police.The FBI has joined the search for Malachi Lawson.Help the FBI & the @BaltimorePolice find this four year old boy. If you have any information call 443-984-7388. Please share. https://t.co/LOyQlmSEYp pic.twitter.com/wsxLyfBGvY
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• Man Charged For Impersonating Police, ICE And Targeting Hispanic-Owned Businesses For Money In Maryland

  02-08-2019 18:30
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police have arrested a man they say was impersonating public officials and extorting money.
  Investigators have found the suspect, Christopher Jefferson, posing as a ‘Christopher Tate’ and other aliases, who charged with targeting Hispanic owned businesses.
  In a press conference on Friday the Anne Arundel police chief posted the mans picture along with a recovered fake ID the suspect allegedly made. They also showed the press
  
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• Marine Charged With Fatally Shooting Fellow Marine In DC

  02-08-2019 18:29
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Marine now faces a murder charge in the fatal shooting of a fellow Marine inside their barracks on Capitol Hill.
  News outlets report Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson is accused of shooting 20-year-old Lance Cpl. Riley Kuznia in the head on New Year’s Day. He’s also charged with negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter.
  Officials Say Cause Of Marine’s Shooting At DC Barrack ‘Accidental’
  A charge sheet obtained by The Marine Corps Times
  
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• Entenmann’s Little Bites Cookies Voluntarily Recalled Due To Choking Hazard

  02-08-2019 18:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —The company that makes Entenmann’s Little Bites Soft Baked Cookies has initiated a voluntary recall of the treats in 37 states including Maryland, DC, Virginia and Delaware. The recall is over concerns that plastic pieces may have gotten into the individual packaging.
  Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., said in the recall notice Thursday that the plastic was not baked into the product, but it could be inside the individual packaging of the 5-pack mini chocolate chip varie
  
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• FBI Baltimore Joining Search For Missing 4-Year-Old Malachi Lawson - CBS Baltimore

  02-08-2019 18:17 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  FBI Baltimore Joining Search For Missing 4-Year-Old Malachi Lawson  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The FBI is joining the search for missing 4-year-old Malachi Lawson. FBI Baltimore tweeted late Friday night that they are joining the ...
  
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• Women combat attacks on Baltimore with flowers - WBAL TV Baltimore

  02-08-2019 18:08 via wbaltv.com
  Women combat attacks on Baltimore with flowers  WBAL TV BaltimoreTwo women decorated a bus stop Friday morning in downtown Baltimore as a response to the negative press the city has received.
  
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• Rep. Elijah Cummings Confronted Suspected Burglar Inside Baltimore Home, Police Report Says

  02-08-2019 17:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Rep. Elijah Cummings confronted the man who tried to burglarize his home Saturday, a police report said.
  The stranger broke into Cumming’s home around 3:40 a.m. Saturday, just hours before President Donald Trump began lashing out against Cummings and Baltimore in a series of tweets that have lasted all week.
  RELATED CONTENT:Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Baltimore Home Burglarized, Police Say
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• Two men shot, one fatally, overnight in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  02-08-2019 17:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Two men shot, one fatally, overnight in Baltimore  Baltimore SunTwo men were shot, one fatally, overnight Thursday in separate shootings in Baltimore. Just after 10 p.m., Baltimore Police said officers were called to the 5300 ...
  
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• FOP needs to take a seat - Baltimore Sun

  02-08-2019 17:12 via baltimoresun.com
  FOP needs to take a seat  Baltimore SunAnother day, another chance for the unproductive, haphazard criticism by the Fraternal Order of Police of the Baltimore police commissioner.
  
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• Oprah Magazine on Baltimore: 'This charming city is anything but full of rats' - WBAL TV Baltimore

  02-08-2019 17:09 via wbaltv.com
  Oprah Magazine on Baltimore: 'This charming city is anything but full of rats'  WBAL TV BaltimoreThe greatness of Baltimore might go without saying, but when Oprah speaks, people listen.
  
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• Baltimore, DC Listed Among America’s ‘Hardest-Working’ Cities, Survey Says

  02-08-2019 17:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Looks like we live among some of the hardest-working people in America.
  A recent survey lists Washington D.C. and Baltimore among America’s top “hardest-working” cities. Dc ranks no. 1 on the list and Baltimore ranks no. 20 on the list.
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  In between the two cities are notably Dallas, Tx (3), Houston, Tx. (5), New York (10) and Virginia Beach (19).
  Chicago (22), Nashville (23) and Denver (25) also make the top 25.
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• Pro Wrestling News: Rock Thinks Drew McIntyre Could Be WWE’s Next Big Star

  02-08-2019 17:02
  (CBS New York/CBS Local) — With all the news surrounding WWE’s recent decline, not to mention Vince McMahon’s efforts to stem the tide (and his subsequent comments), it’s easy to forget all the other pro wrestling news. And there’s a lot of it. So let’s take a spin around the world of pro wrestling.
  Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (Photo Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
  Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson heaped praise on Drew McIntyre recently when
  
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• Trump Promised This Pastor He'd Help Save Baltimore. Almost a Year Later, He's Done 'Nothing' - The Daily Beast

  02-08-2019 16:59 via thedailybeast.com
  Trump Promised This Pastor He'd Help Save Baltimore. Almost a Year Later, He's Done 'Nothing'  The Daily BeastRev. Donté Hickman had reservations about the administration. Then he had high hopes. Now, he's looking for a little attention for his city.
  
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• Our Big Smart President Crowdsourced His Latest Insults for Baltimore - Esquire.com

  02-08-2019 16:45 via esquire.com
  Our Big Smart President Crowdsourced His Latest Insults for Baltimore  Esquire.comIt was a day that ends in 'Y', so the odds were always decent that the President of the United States could be found in an arena somewhere, whipping his fans ...
  
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• Fans With ‘Trump 2020’ Banner Escorted Out Of Orioles Game

  02-08-2019 16:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — Four fans who unfurled a banner in a baseball stadium supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection were escorted out of a Baltimore Orioles game by police and stadium officials.
  A photo taken by Nathan Ruiz at the game shows the fans hanging the red, white and blue banner with the words “Keep America Great!” and “Trump 2020″ during the eighth inning at Camden Yards.There are some people hanging a “Trump 2020” sign over the se
  
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• Don’t Touch Any Pig Ear Treats Or Feed Them To Your Dog, FDA And CDC Say

  02-08-2019 16:32
  (CNN) — Dog owners, if you’ve been waiting to give up your pet’s pig ears, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that now is the time. A warning about a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to the treats has been updated to include all pig ear products.
  “A total of 127 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 33 states,” the CDC said in its update Wednesday.
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  Twenty-six people have been hospitalized, and 2
  
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• 2 Shot, 1 Fatally, In Baltimore Overnight

  02-08-2019 16:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were shot in Baltimore overnight, one fatally.
  Officers responded to the 5300 block of Fernpark Avenue in NW Baltimore around 10 p.m. Thursday for a report of a shooting. There they found a 48-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshots wounds to his upper body. He was taken to an area hospital where he later died.
  Homicide Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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• Technical Rescue Underway After Man Trapped Under Baltimore Bridge For 2 Days

  02-08-2019 16:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A technical rescue is underway along Falls Road in Baltimore.
  Baltimore fire is trying to rescue a man who was stuck under the Maryland Street Bridge in the 1800 block of Falls Road.
  Someone heard him yelling for help. He said he’s been stuck since Wednesday.
  Crews are on scene trying to help free the man.
  Stay with WJZ on this developing story.
   
  
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• Man Transported After Claiming He Was Trapped Under Baltimore Bridge For 2 Days - CBS Baltimore

  02-08-2019 16:10 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Man Transported After Claiming He Was Trapped Under Baltimore Bridge For 2 Days  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was transported after he claimed he was stuck under a Baltimore area bridge since Wednesday. Baltimore fire responded Friday ...
  
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• Man Transported After Claiming He Was Trapped Under Baltimore Bridge For 2 Days

  02-08-2019 16:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was transported after he claimed he was stuck under a Baltimore area bridge since Wednesday.
  Baltimore fire responded Friday morning to the 1800 block of Falls Road to rescue a man who claimed he was stuck under the Maryland Street Bridge.
  Someone heard him yelling for help and called 911. He told the passerby he’d been stuck since Wednesday.
  The man was taken to an area hospital. No word on his condition.
   
   
  
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• ‘Too Bad’ | President Trump Tweets About Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Home Burglary

  02-08-2019 15:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — President Donald Trump didn’t have much to say when he found Rep. Elijah Cummings home was burglarized.
  “Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed. Too bad!” Trump tweeted Friday morning.Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed. Too bad!
  — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 2, 2019RELATED COVERAGE:Rep. Elijah Cummings Confronted Suspected Burglar Inside Baltimore Home
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• Baltimore - A city criticised by Trump hits back - BBC News

  02-08-2019 15:35 via bbc.com
  Baltimore - A city criticised by Trump hits back  BBC NewsReuters photographer Stephanie Keith documents a community working for change in the city criticised by the US President.
  
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• Johnny Damon echoes Trump: We didn't really enjoy going to Baltimore - New York Post

  02-08-2019 15:11 via nypost.com
  Johnny Damon echoes Trump: We didn't really enjoy going to Baltimore  New York Post Former MLB All-Star Johnny Damon corroborated the President's sentiment about the state of the city of Baltimore, saying it was a scary place to go to.
  
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• Fire Breaks Out At Mad Fish Bar & Grill In Ocean City, Maryland

  02-08-2019 15:00
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — A fire broke out overnight at Mad Fish Bar and Grill restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland.
  Several 911 calls alerted Ocean City Fire Department to the 3-alarm fire at the restaurant shortly after 4 a.m.
  Heavy smoke and fire was visible when firefighters arrived on scene.
  “Fortunately, the restaurant was unoccupied at the time of the fire,” Ocean City Fire Department posted.Mad Fish Fire OCFDCredit: Ocean City Fire DepartmentMad Fish Fire OCMDCredit: Ocean
  
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• ‘Too Bad’ | President Trump Tweets About Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Home Burglarized

  02-08-2019 14:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — President Donald Trump didn’t have much to say when he found Rep. Elijah Cummings home was burglarized.
  “Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed. Too bad!” Trump tweeted Friday morning.Really bad news! The Baltimore house of Elijah Cummings was robbed. Too bad!
  — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 2, 2019RELATED COVERAGE:Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Baltimore Home Burglarized, Police Say
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• Fire Breaks Out At Mad Fish Restaurant In Ocean City, Maryland

  02-08-2019 14:30
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — A fire broke out overnight at Mad Fish Bar and Grille restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland.
  Snow Hill VFD posted a picture of the 3-alarm fire.
  Credit: Snow Hill VFD
  The fire broke out around 4:45 a.m., according to WBOC-TV, at the West Ocean City restaurant.
  At this time no injuries are reported. No word yet on the cause.
  
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Missing 4-Year-Old Boy

  02-08-2019 14:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police need help to locate a missing 4 year-old boy.
  Malachi Lawson was last seen on August 1, 2019 in the 4500 block of Rogers Avenue.Malachi was last seen wearing a white tank top, khaki shorts, and black flip flops. His hair was braided and he is missing a front tooth.
  Anyone with information as to Malachi Lawson’s whereabouts is asked to call the Missing Person’s Unit at 443-984-7385.
  
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• 6 of our top opinion pieces this week: ICYMI - USA TODAY

  02-08-2019 13:00 via usatoday.com
  6 of our top opinion pieces this week: ICYMI  USA TODAYFrom Donald Trump's criticism of Baltimore to the Democrats' left turn to Carrie Fisher's legacy, here are some of our top columns of the week.
  
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• Baltimore could become the latest city to outlaw plastic bags — and impose a fee to discourage paper bags, too - Baltimore Sun

  02-08-2019 11:07 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore could become the latest city to outlaw plastic bags — and impose a fee to discourage paper bags, too  Baltimore SunHundreds of U.S. cities and counties and two states have outlawed plastic bags at checkout counters since the Baltimore City Council first considered a ban in ...
  
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• 2nd Teen Arrested In Filmed Beating Of Man Outside DC Hotel

  02-08-2019 10:54
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A second teen has been arrested and charged in an attack on two men outside a Washington, D.C., hotel.
  Citing a District police statement, news outlets report a 15-year-old girl was arrested Thursday and charged with simple assault in July attack, which was recorded by a surveillance camera. A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in the case last week. Authorities didn’t immediately release their identities.
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