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• Arrest Made In Murder Of Missing Man In Anne Arundel County

  03-08-2019 23:56
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County have arrested a man in connection to the murder of a missing person’s case.
  Inari Molina was charged with first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, armed robbery, robbery, and reckless endangerment.
  Molina was already in custody of the Anne Arundel County Detention Center after being arrested prior on unrelated crimes and violation of probation.
  On Saturday, July 27, the Anne Arundel County Police Depa
  
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• Elijah Cummings defends Baltimore in wake of Trump’s Twitter assault - The Washington Post

  03-08-2019 23:29 via washingtonpost.com
  Elijah Cummings defends Baltimore in wake of Trump’s Twitter assault  The Washington PostThe congressman spoke publicly for the first time about the president's declaration that the city is a “rodent infested mess.” Cummings also told reporters he ...
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes, Crosses Median On I-695

  03-08-2019 22:59
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A tractor-trailer jackknifed and crossed the median strip on I-695 Saturday afternoon, causing major traffic delays.
  The accident happened on I-695 north of exit 17 and MD 122.UPDATE – BA Co – I695 IL/OL N OF EXIT 17 MD 122 – outer loop two left lanes closed; inner loop 1 left lane closed for crash/ jackknifed tt #mdtraffic #MDOTnews kb pic.twitter.com/zZqCcFW59s
  — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) August 3, 2019The left lanes of both the i
  
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• 2 Men Facing Federal Indictment For Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud, Money Laundering

  03-08-2019 22:12
  GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — Two Maryland men are facing federal indictment for their roles in a scheme that allegedly stole government benefits, including more than $8 million, in federal emergency assistance.
  A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging John Irogho, 38, of Upper Marlboro, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and charging Irogho and Odinaka Ekeocha, 33, of Laurel, for conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal b
  
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• Man Killed In Pedestrian Involved Crash In Anne Arundel County

  03-08-2019 21:51
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that left one man dead Friday night.
  Police say that a man was hit while crossing Ritchie Highway near the entrance ramp to I-895 from east to west when he was struck by an unknown vehicle.
  The driver and vehicle left the scene after striking the pedestrian.
  The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy.
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: 2019 Draft Pick Toby Welk Is Making Quite A First Impression - Birds Watcher

  03-08-2019 21:24 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles: 2019 Draft Pick Toby Welk Is Making Quite A First Impression  Birds WatcherIn the 21st round of the 2019 MLB Draft the Baltimore Orioles drafted Toby Welk out of D3 Penn State Berks. Welk's play makes him the surprise of the draft.
  
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• Cummings: Here's what bothers me the most - CNN

  03-08-2019 19:16 via cnn.com
  Cummings: Here's what bothers me the most  CNNDemocratic Rep. Elijah Cummings responds to President Donald Trump's attacks on his Baltimore district.
  
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• ‘I Don’t Have Time For People Who Trash Our City’ | Rep. Elijah Cummings Addresses President Trump’s Tweets, Criticisms Of Baltimore

  03-08-2019 18:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Rep. Elijah Cummings spoke at a community park opening Saturday morning, addressing the comments made by President Donald Trump about Baltimore.
  Cummings, who was using a walker, spoke about why he loves Baltimore so much and encouraged people from around the country to come to Baltimore.
  The congressman shared stories he’s heard from people all week about why they love living and working in Baltimore.
  “Come to Baltimore,” Cummings said. “Do not ju
  
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• More bishops issue statement against Trump tweets on Baltimore - Crux: Covering all things Catholic

  03-08-2019 18:38 via cruxnow.com
  More bishops issue statement against Trump tweets on Baltimore  Crux: Covering all things CatholicThree more U.S. bishops spoke out Aug. 2 on a recent spate of tweets by President Donald Trump against the city of Baltimore.
  
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• Missing 4-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Baltimore Dumpster, Mother Charged

  03-08-2019 18:19
  Baltimore, MD (WJZ)– Baltimore City Police at a press conference today announced 4-year-old Malachi Lawson has been found dead.
  Police say the mother of the child admitted to investigators last night that her child was not missing but was dead.   She also told police where they could find is remains which were later located in a dumpster.
  The boy’s mother and her partner have charged with the death of the little boy.
  The body of 4-year-old Malachi Lawson has been transporte
  
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• Baltimore offers a unique take on an Italian spirit - MarketWatch

  03-08-2019 17:45 via marketwatch.com
  Baltimore offers a unique take on an Italian spirit  MarketWatch'It's an old city with deep rich history, but it's always breaking into new creative spaces.'
  
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• Weather Blog | Showers And Pop-Up Storms Possible This Weekend

  03-08-2019 04:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A pretty decent Friday for most all of the region.
  We did see a few showers and some thunderstorms in a few isolated spots, but they were few and far between.
  This weekend, especially on Saturday, we will again have a chance of more pop up showers and storms, any of which can cause heavy downpours.
  A better chance of less coverage on Sunday and Monday, and warm temperatures will be the rule.
  Have a nice weekend, and if you are headed for the beach, look for a mix of
  
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• Galvis, Drury HRs Help Streaking Blue Jays Beat Orioles 5-2

  03-08-2019 04:37
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Freddy Galvis had a home run among his three hits, Brandon Drury also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Friday night for their season-high fifth straight victory.
  Galvis hit his 17th homer in the fourth inning off Aaron Brooks (2-5) and Drury connected in the sixth for a 4-0 lead. Toronto has seven home runs in the first two games of the series and a major league-leading 81 since June 16.
  Not only have the Blue Jays won five straight for th
  
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• Man Seriously Injured In Shooting In Southwest Baltimore

  03-08-2019 04:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that left one man seriously injured Friday night in southwest Baltimore.
  Police were called to the 2200 block of Garrison Blvd. around 9:15 p.m. to investigate a reported shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital where he is in serious condition.
  Detectives are asking anyone with information about this shooting to call (410) 392-24
  
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• 18-Year-Old Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Jeep

  03-08-2019 04:07
  PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A man suffered injuries after crashing a stolen vehicle early Friday morning on Scotts Level Road in Pikesville.
  Baltimore County Police officers were initially called to the 100 block of Purvis Place at 2:14 a.m. for a call of a Jeep Cherokee being stolen.
  An officer responding to the area located the stolen Jeep and attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Scotts Level Road. The driver of the Jeep failed to stop and lost control of the vehicle just before Old
  
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• Truck Runs Off Road, Flips Over At The Alameda

  03-08-2019 03:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a crash at The Alameda near Northwood Drive.
  Police were called to the scene around 6:50 p.m. on Friday night.
  When officers arrived, they found a Ford F-150 had run off the road and flipped over.
  The driver received minor injuries.
  No further information is available at this time.
  
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• FBI Baltimore Joining Search For Missing 4-Year-Old Malachi Lawson

  03-08-2019 03:33
  BALTIMORE (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 search.
  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/LOyQ
  
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• ‘I’m Still Soaking That Up’ | Ed Reed Talks About His Excitement To Be Inducted Into The Hall Of Fame

  03-08-2019 03:31
  CANTON, Oh. (WJZ) — There is no disputing Ed Reed’s place in NFL history and there is no doubting that he is one of a kind.
  The descriptions of him include his unique style, blazing speed, and uncanny instincts.
  Reed is about to receive another superlative- Pro Football Hall of Famer.
  The Ravens great safety joined the other new inductees for a Hall of Fame photo on Friday- surrounded by the living legends already in.
  Related Coverage Ed Reed Hall Of Fame | A Look At The Former
  
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• ICE Removes Convicted Iranian Illegal Arms Dealer

  03-08-2019 03:24
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Deportation officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) removed a convicted Iranian illegal arms dealer July 29.
  Arash Sepehri departed the U.S. from Washington Dulles Airport, escorted by Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers, and transited through John F. Kennedy Airport in New York and Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, Azerbaijan.
  Sepehri arrived at the Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran on July 30.
  On May 16, 2016, th
  
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• Woman Suspects Porch Pirate Stole Package With 9 Tarantulas

  03-08-2019 03:10
  SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman says a porch pirate may have stolen a package containing nine tarantulas from her front porch.
  News outlets report the woman says she received a notification Friday morning that the FedEx shipment had been delivered. When she went to get the package, she says it wasn’t there. The Spartanburg County sheriff’s office spokesman Lt. Kevin Bobo says the package was still missing as of Tuesday.
  A report from the sheriff’s office s
  
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• Man Shot In Leg, Hip In North Baltimore Early Friday Evening

  03-08-2019 03:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured Friday afternoon in north Baltimore.
  Police were called to the 5200 block of York Road around 4:45 p.m. to investigate a reported shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to the leg and hip. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  Northern District Shooting Detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyon
  
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• 9-Year-Old Hailey Dawson Throws Out First Pitch At Camden Yards After Completing ‘Journey To 30’

  03-08-2019 02:57
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Orioles welcomed 9-year-old Hailey Dawson to throw out Friday’s ceremonial first pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays.
  Dawson, of Henderson, Nevada, who was born with Poland Syndrome, began her journey to throw out the first pitch at all 30 Major League ballparks in 2015 at Oriole Park.
  Using a 3-D printed robotic hand designed by the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dawson accomplished her “Journey to 30” when she t
  
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• Seven shootings reported this weekend in Baltimore amid ceasefire call - Baltimore Sun

  03-08-2019 02:43 via baltimoresun.com
  Seven shootings reported this weekend in Baltimore amid ceasefire call  Baltimore SunAs if in defiance of an organized plea against violence announced for this weekend, police reported four more shootings — including at least one homicide — in ...
  
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• The 5 Best Spots To Score Sandwiches In Baltimore

  03-08-2019 02:41
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Got a hankering for sandwiches?
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sandwich outlets in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
  1. Soup’s On
  Photo: A.C./Yelp
  Topping the list is Soup’s On. Located at 11 W. Preston St. in Midtown, the deli and vegetarian spot is the highest-rated sandwich spot in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 169 reviews on Yelp.
  2. Thames Stree
  
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• Ceasefire Weekend Underway In Baltimore

  03-08-2019 01:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s a call to end violence in Baltimore City.
  Another ceasefire weekend is being held.
  It’s organized by Baltimore Ceasefire. A group that calls for a three-day stop to violence.
  These weekends are held every three months and include events to bring the community together.
  The ceasefire weekend continues through Sunday.
  
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• Hombre Acusado De Hacerse Pasar Por Un Agente De Policía ICE Para Extorsionar Dinero De Tiendas Hispanas

  03-08-2019 01:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Policía del Condado Anne Arundel han arrestado un hombre que es acusado de hacerse pasar por funcionarios públicos y extorsionando dinero.
  Investigadores dice que Christopher Jefferson, que también va por el nombre “Christopher Tate,” buscó tiendas hispanas en Anne Arundel para extorsionar.
  Para Más Informacion 
  En Julio 23, 2019, detectives de la División de Seguridad Nacional de la Policía del Condado de
  
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• An ejection and a retirement make for an emotional day at Baltimore Ravens camp - The Washington Post

  03-08-2019 00:13 via washingtonpost.com
  An ejection and a retirement make for an emotional day at Baltimore Ravens camp  The Washington PostOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Practice ended early Friday for two Baltimore Ravens cornerbacks. After Cyrus Jones jumped offside near the end of practice, the third ...
  
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• Ed Reed Hall Of Fame | How To Watch His Induction Ceremony

  03-08-2019 00:07
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Saturday, Baltimore Ravens great Ed Reed will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
  The Enshrinement Ceremony takes place at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
  Related Coverage: Ed Reed Hall Of Fame | A Look At The Former Ravens Impressive Career
  Ed Reed Hall Of Fame | Top-4 Moments Of His Ravens CareerIt will be televised nationally by NFL Network and ESPN at 7 p.m.
  The newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame include cornerback Champ B
  
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• YouthWorks Honors Students With Academic Donations

  03-08-2019 00:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hard work pays off for fellows of the Summer YouthWorks Program here in Baltimore.
  Some talented young people received checks for $500,000 each- money that will go toward their academic goals.
  The funds were provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, in partnership with six other Baltimore organizations.
  Mayor Young and Congressman Elijah Cummings were there to cheer on those Baltimore teens.
  
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