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• Johns Hopkins Associate Research Professor Fired Over Confrontation With Protesting Students

  10-08-2019 23:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Johns Hopkins University fired an associate research professor over a confrontation he had with students participating in a sit-in on campus.
  According to a letter written for faculty, professor Daniel Povey was reportedly terminated for jeopardizing student safety.
  Povey was initially placed on administrative leave in May when he used bolt cutters to enter a building and access computer servers hosting his research.
  Students, who had occupied the building for weeks,
  
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• Universal Pictures Pulls Thriller ‘The Hunt’ In The Wake Of Two Mass Shootings

  10-08-2019 23:14
  (CNN) — Universal Pictures has pulled the release of satirical thriller “The Hunt,” which had been slated to hit theaters on September 27.
  “While Universal Pictures had already paused the marketing campaign for The Hunt, after thoughtful consideration, the studio has decided to cancel our plans to release the film,” A Universal spokesperson told CNN Business in a statement. “We stand by our filmmakers and will continue to distribute films in partnership w
  
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• NOAA Increases Chance For Above Normal Hurricane Season

  10-08-2019 23:08
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — NOAA forecasters monitoring oceanic and atmospheric patterns say conditions are now more favorable for above-normal hurricane activity since El Nino has ended.
  Two named storms have formed so far this year and the peak months of the hurricane season, August through October, are now underway.
  Seasonal forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center have increased the likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season to 45 percent.
  The likelihood of near-
  
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• Natural Light Hard Seltzer? Anheuser-Busch Is Leaning Into The Trend

  10-08-2019 22:46
  (CNN) — Hard seltzer is big. Anheuser-Busch InBev thinks it’s about to get bigger.
  The alcohol company is launching a new line of spiked seltzer under the Natural Light brand, an affordable product marketed to college-aged drinkers. Natty Light Seltzer is not the first hard seltzer product for AB InBev, which already sells Bon & Viv.
  There’s no question that hard seltzer is having a moment. Sales of White Claw, the category leader, grew 283% to $327.7 million
  
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• Baltimore’s 3 Favorite Dive Bars That Won’t Break The Bank

  10-08-2019 22:34
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to try the best dive bars in town?
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dive bars in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
  1. Mount Royal Tavern
  PHOTO: RUNAWAY B./YELP
  Topping the list is Mount Royal Tavern. Located at 1204 W. Mount Royal Ave. in Midtown, the dive bar is the highest-rated low-priced dive bar in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 50 revi
  
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• Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac Carrington Responsive To Shock Trauma Medical Staff Requests To Squeeze Their Hands

  10-08-2019 22:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police Sergeant Isaac Carrington is in critical but stable condition after he was shot Thursday afternoon outside of his home.
  The Baltimore City FOP tweeted Saturday that Sergeant Carrington has been responding to medical staff requests to squeeze their hands.
  Baltimore Police Sergeant Isaac Carrington went into surgery Friday after he was on life support Thursday in the ICU. Carrington was shot multiple times in the 5600 block of Summerfield Avenue around
  
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• Multiple People Injured In Separate Overnight Shootings Across Baltimore

  10-08-2019 21:56
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating multiple shootings across Baltimore that left multiple people injured late Friday night into early Saturday morning.
  The first incident happened on Friday night around 11:18 p.m. in southwest Baltimore when a citizen flagged down an officer and said someone was shooting a gun in the area of Mount Holly Street and Cranston Ave.
  Officers began searching the area for the gunmen as well as potential witnesses and victims. A short time later, a 34
  
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• 15-Year-Old Boy Injured In Triple Shooting In Southwest Baltimore

  10-08-2019 21:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a triple shooting in southwest Baltimore that left three people injured Friday night, including a 15-year old boy.
  Police were called to the 100 block of South Franklintown Road around 11:43 p.m.to investigate a reported shooting.
  When police arrived, they found a 44-year-old woman, 31-year-old man and 15-year-old boy suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
  The victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
  Investigators lear
  
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• 15-year-old boy on a porch in Southwest Baltimore is among six people shot overnight in city - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2019 21:25 via baltimoresun.com
  15-year-old boy on a porch in Southwest Baltimore is among six people shot overnight in city  Baltimore SunAt least six people were shot overnight — and survived — in Baltimore, including a 15-year-old boy who was on the porch of a home along two adults.
  
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• A Baltimore shop put Trump’s tweets on a best-selling mug. Some profits will go to help the city. - The Washington Post

  10-08-2019 16:54 via washingtonpost.com
  A Baltimore shop put Trump’s tweets on a best-selling mug. Some profits will go to help the city.  The Washington PostThe tweet-emblazoned mug was supposed to be an inside joke. When a Baltimore-based engraving shop pasted Trump's negative words about the city onto a ...
  
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• Baltimore Orchestra and others nationwide face challenges - San Francisco Chronicle

  10-08-2019 15:00 via sfchronicle.com
  Baltimore Orchestra and others nationwide face challenges  San Francisco ChronicleBALTIMORE (AP) — Eighty-one of the world's top classical musicians were locked out of symphony hall during a rancorous labor dispute. Donors deserted in ...
  
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• Baltimore Ravens snap counts: Thoughts on how playing time in the preseason opener shook out - PennLive

  10-08-2019 12:25 via pennlive.com
  Baltimore Ravens snap counts: Thoughts on how playing time in the preseason opener shook out  PennLiveBALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens played most of their offensive starters for three drives in Thursday's preseason-opening win over the Jaguars, which came ...
  
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• Fixing Baltimore: A plan by Cal Thomas - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2019 12:04 via baltimoresun.com
  Fixing Baltimore: A plan by Cal Thomas  Baltimore SunCal Thomas lays out his plan to save Baltimore. Spoiler: It also helps Republicans.
  
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• Ex-Baltimore cop gets probation after found drunk on duty - WTOP

  10-08-2019 12:01 via wtop.com
  Ex-Baltimore cop gets probation after found drunk on duty  WTOPBALTIMORE (AP) — Authorities say a former Baltimore police officer who was found drunk and slumped over at the wheel of his patrol vehicle has been ...
  
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• Betty Cooke recalls the comeback of a little Baltimore street named Tyson - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2019 11:03 via baltimoresun.com
  Betty Cooke recalls the comeback of a little Baltimore street named Tyson  Baltimore SunArtist and jewelry designer Betty Cooke, at age 95, recounts her role in the Tyson Street comeback of 1946.
  
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• Super Meetup Baltimore expanded the network on a summer night - Technical.ly

  10-08-2019 06:44 via technical.ly
  Super Meetup Baltimore expanded the network on a summer night  Technical.lyAround Baltimore, meetup groups gather about monthly (sometimes more) to learn and share resources around specific technical interests and languages, and ...
  
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• Miley Helps Astros Beat Orioles 3-2 For 7th Straight Victory

  10-08-2019 05:29
  BALTIMORE (AP) — If Wade Miley pitched this well for the Baltimore Orioles, they never would have let him get away.
  The resurgent left-hander extended his unbeaten streak to nine games, throwing impressively against his former team to help the surging Astros beat Baltimore 3-2 Friday night.
  Jose Altuve hit a pivotal RBI triple in the seventh inning and Alex Bregman keyed a two-run first for the Astros, who have won seven straight and 17 of 20 to open a 10-game lead over Oakland i
  
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• Former City Officer Sentenced In DUI Case - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 05:17 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Former City Officer Sentenced In DUI Case  CBS BaltimoreA former Baltimore Police Officer was sentenced to federal prison Friday after he pled guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol and misconduct in ...
  
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• Baltimore Police Officer Sentenced To Federal Prison For Assaulting Juvenile Victim In Front Of City Hall - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 05:15 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Police Officer Sentenced To Federal Prison For Assaulting Juvenile Victim In Front Of City Hall  CBS BaltimoreA Baltimore City Police Officer was sentenced to six months in prison, and two years fully suspended, with two years of supervised probation. 13 hours ago ...
  
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• Child Found In Baltimore County Stream Dies From Her Injuries - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 05:10 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Child Found In Baltimore County Stream Dies From Her Injuries  CBS BaltimoreA 6-year-old girl who was found in a small stream in Baltimore County on Friday afternoon has died as a result of her injuries. 13 hours ago ...
  
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• Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac Carrington In Stable Condition At Shock Trauma

  10-08-2019 04:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police sergeant who was shot outside his home during an alleged robbery Thursday is in stable condition.
  The Baltimore FOP tweeted Friday that, “Sgt. Carrington remains in stable condition.”
  “President Mancuso is currently at Shock Trauma and reports that Sgt. Carrington remains in stable condition. Thank you for your overwhelming concern and we ask that you continue to pray for our brother!” the tweet read.President Mancuso is currentl
  
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• Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac Carrington In Stable But Critical Condition At Shock Trauma

  10-08-2019 04:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police sergeant who was shot outside his home during an alleged robbery Thursday is in stable but critical condition.
  The Baltimore FOP tweeted Friday that, “Sgt. Carrington remains in stable condition.”
  “President Mancuso is currently at Shock Trauma and reports that Sgt. Carrington remains in stable condition. Thank you for your overwhelming concern and we ask that you continue to pray for our brother!” the tweet read.President Mancus
  
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• Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac Carrington In Critical But Stable Condition At Shock Trauma

  10-08-2019 04:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police sergeant who was shot outside his home during an alleged robbery Thursday is in critical but stable condition condition.
  The Baltimore FOP tweeted Friday that, “Sgt. Carrington remains in stable condition.”
  “President Mancuso is currently at Shock Trauma and reports that Sgt. Carrington remains in stable condition. Thank you for your overwhelming concern and we ask that you continue to pray for our brother!” the tweet read.Presid
  
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• 6-Year-Old Girl Found In Baltimore County Stream Dies From Her Injuries - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 04:30 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  6-Year-Old Girl Found In Baltimore County Stream Dies From Her Injuries  CBS BaltimoreDUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — A 6-year-old girl who was found in a small stream in Baltimore County on Friday afternoon has died as a result of her injuries.
  
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• 6-Year-Old Girl Found In Baltimore County Stream Dies From Her Injuries

  10-08-2019 04:30
  DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — A 6-year-old girl who was found in a small stream in Baltimore County on Friday afternoon has died as a result of her injuries.
  Police found the child behind the Merritt Park Baptist Church at 1799 Merritt Blvd. She was in cardiac arrest when police found her.UPDATE #bcofd DROWNING//#dundalk// The child was located in a pond to the rear of 1799 Merritt Blvd// Injuries are life-threatening and the child was transported by EMS. Our thoughts are with the family durin
  
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• 30-Year-Old Man Killed In Ellicott City Industrial Accident - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 04:30 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  30-Year-Old Man Killed In Ellicott City Industrial Accident  CBS BaltimoreELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Police are investigating after a man was killed Friday afternoon in an industrial accident. Police were called to the ...
  
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• 30-Year-Old Man Killed In Ellicott City Industrial Accident

  10-08-2019 04:30
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Police are investigating after a man was killed Friday afternoon in an industrial accident.
  Police were called to the 2000 block of Daniels Road in Ellicott City around 2:30 p.m. and found William Harkins, 30, of Glen Burnie, deceased.
  He was discovered by a worker at an adjacent business.
  Police believe Harkins was attempting to load a container onto a truck from a front-end loader when he became pinned.
  Harkins worked for Maryland Landscape S
  
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• 2 Men Arrested In Baltimore County Ruled Out As Suspects In Sgt. Isaac Carrington’s Shooting

  10-08-2019 04:30
  BALTIMORE, COUNTY. Md. (WJZ) — The two men taken into custody in Baltimore County on Friday afternoon have been ruled out as suspects in Sergeant Isaac Carrington’s shooting.
  They are being held on unrelated criminal charges, according to police.
  The two men were taken into custody after police saw them in a vehicle that looked like the suspect vehicle in the shooting of Sergeant Carrington.
  City police released a statement Friday night about the arrests:
  “Today two individuals
  
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• ‘It Was Like He Was Fighting For His Family’ | Witnesses Recall The Moment Sergeant Isaac Carrington Was Shot

  10-08-2019 04:28
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As the police helicopters and crime scene tape disappear in the northeast Baltimore neighborhood where Sergeant Isaac Carrington lives, the story of what happened is still what everybody is talking about.
  Sergeant Carrington was shot multiple times after a robbery attempt in his own neighborhood on Thursday afternoon.
  WHAT WE KNOW:Baltimore Police sergeant shot multiple times during an alleged robbery in northeast Baltimore.
  He was identified as Sgt. Isaac Carrington
  
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• Former City Officer Sentenced To Probation In DUI Case - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 04:25 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Former City Officer Sentenced To Probation In DUI Case  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A former Baltimore Police Officer was sentenced to probation after he pled guilty to a DUI case. Aaron Heilman was sentenced to one year ...
  
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• Former City Officer Sentenced To Probation In DUI Case

  10-08-2019 04:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A former Baltimore Police Officer was sentenced to probation after he pled guilty to a DUI case.
  Aaron Heilman was sentenced to one year of probation and 50 hours of community service.
  On Oct. 2, 2018, at around 1:09 p.m., a street surveillance camera captured Officer Heilman’s patrol car drive up and park in the 700 block of Washington Blvd.
  At around 1:30 p.m., two citizens working nearby noticed the car had been sitting for a while with its top lights flashi
  
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• Weather Blog | Nice, Summer Weather Ahead For Weekend - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 03:56 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Weather Blog | Nice, Summer Weather Ahead For Weekend  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Here it is in a nutshell! Saturday and Sunday will be no doubt some of the nicest summer days you could order up! Highs in the mid to ...
  
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• Weather Blog | Nice, Summer Weather Ahead For Weekend

  10-08-2019 03:56
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Here it is in a nutshell! Saturday and Sunday will be no doubt some of the nicest summer days you could order up!
  Highs in the mid to upper 80’s but with dewpoints in the 50’s, it will be very dry and comfortable! Sunscreen will be a must, as that August sun with dry air, can really cause a burn!
  Have a great weekend! Bob Turk
  
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• BPD To Host Annual Police Commissioner’s Basketball League Championship Games - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 03:02 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  BPD To Host Annual Police Commissioner’s Basketball League Championship Games  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department will host its Fifth-Annual Police Commissioner's Basketball League Championship Games on Saturday.
  
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• BPD To Host Annual Police Commissioner’s Basketball League Championship Games

  10-08-2019 03:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department will host its Fifth-Annual Police Commissioner’s Basketball League Championship Games on Saturday.
  The games will take place at Forest Park Senior High School throughout the course of the day.
  This summer, over 500 kids participated in the program. Starting in July, from Monday through Thursday, boys and girls from across Baltimore City from between the ages of seven and 19 played basketball from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
   
  
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• BPD Hosts Annual Police Commissioner’s Basketball League Championship Games

  10-08-2019 03:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department hosted its Fifth-Annual Police Commissioner’s Basketball League Championship Games on Saturday.
  This summer, over 500 kids participated in the program. Starting in July, from Monday through Thursday, boys and girls from across Baltimore City from between the ages of seven and 19 played basketball from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  The games took place at Forest Park Senior High School.
   
  
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• 3 Takeaways From The Ravens’ Preseason-Opening Victory Over The Jaguars

  10-08-2019 02:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It feels good to finally say it, football is back!
  Although it is only the preseason, the Ravens came away with a dominant 29-0 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium.
  Here are the three things that you need to know from the game:
  Trace McSorley Looked Like A Rookie: 
  Lamar Jackson didn’t see much playing time, as expected, it is only the first week of the preseason. With that being the case, the team got a look at
  
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• Royal Farms Arena, Live Nation To Donate Portion Of Proceeds From Mary J. Blige & Nas Concert To Liberty Rec And Tech Center

  10-08-2019 02:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Royal Farms Arena and Live Nation in conjunction with Mayor Jack Young announced a portion of the proceeds from the Mary J. Blige & Nas concert will be donated to the Liberty Rec and Tech Center in Baltimore.
  The donation plans to directly support a variety of music programs at the center.
  Liberty Rec and Tech Center’s mission is to provide and wrap around services that include academic enrichment and personal support to children, their families, and the co
  
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• Former BPD Officer Sentenced To Federal Prison For DUI, Misconduct In Office

  10-08-2019 01:53
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A former Baltimore Police Officer was sentenced to federal prison Friday after he pled guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol and misconduct in office.
  Aaron Heilman was sentenced to one year in prison, fully suspended, with one year of probation and 50 hours of community service.
  On Oct. 2, 2018, at around 1:09 p.m., a street surveillance camera captured Officer Heilman’s patrol car drive up and park in the 700 block of Washington Blvd.
  At arou
  
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• Baltimore social services promises ‘thorough, internal review’ of case of 4-year-old boy found dead - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2019 01:51 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore social services promises ‘thorough, internal review’ of case of 4-year-old boy found dead  Baltimore SunThe Baltimore City Department of Social Services confirmed it is conducting a “thorough, internal review” of its handling of Malachi Lawson, a 4-year-old boy ...
  
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• Baltimore Police Officer Sentenced To Prison For Assaulting Juvenile Victim In Front Of City Hall

  10-08-2019 01:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore City Police Officer was sentenced to six months in prison, and two years fully suspended, with two years of supervised probation.
  Officer Carlos Rivera-Martinez was sentenced for assaulting a juvenile victim in front of City Hall.
  On July 5, 2016, Officer Rivera-Martinez responded to a request for additional officers near the 400 block of Baltimore Street.
  Rivera-Martinez and other officers on the scene were instructed to clear the block.
  According to Riv
  
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• Baltimore Police Officer Sentenced To Federal Prison For Assaulting Juvenile Victim In Front Of City Hall

  10-08-2019 01:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore City Police Officer was sentenced to six months in prison, and two years fully suspended, with two years of supervised probation.
  Officer Carlos Rivera-Martinez was sentenced for assaulting a juvenile victim in front of City Hall.
  On July 5, 2016, Officer Rivera-Martinez responded to a request for additional officers near the 400 block of Baltimore Street.
  Rivera-Martinez and other officers on the scene were instructed to clear the block.
  According to Riv
  
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• Officials Investigating After House Fire In Baltimore County - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 01:11 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Officials Investigating After House Fire In Baltimore County  CBS BaltimoreFirefighters in Baltimore County are investigating after a house fire in Dundalk on Thursday afternoon. 16 hours ago. Next Video. Heavy Rains Contribute To ...
  
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• Heavy Rains Contribute To Sewer Overflows In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 01:10 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Heavy Rains Contribute To Sewer Overflows In Baltimore  CBS BaltimoreThis week's heavy rains contributed to three sewer overflows, discharging 1.87 million gallons of stormwater mixed with sewer water, according to the Baltimore ...
  
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• A young Baltimore cop heads to prison as the young man he attacked on tape works to get healthy - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2019 01:09 via baltimoresun.com
  A young Baltimore cop heads to prison as the young man he attacked on tape works to get healthy  Baltimore SunA former Baltimore police officer caught on tape beating an East Baltimore man last summer - breaking bones and sending him to the hospital for three days ...
  
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• Man Takes Golf Cart On Wild Ride Into Florida Walmart Store

  10-08-2019 01:04
  GIBSONTON, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a 56-year-old Florida man took his golf cart on a wild ride through a Walmart store, terrorizing shoppers and ignoring deputies’ orders to stop before crashing into a cash register.
  Hillsborough County Sheriff’s investigators say they were summoned to the store near Tampa on Thursday, where they found Michael Dale Hudson blocking the liquor store entrance with his golf cart. The Tampa Bay Times reports he was demanding to speak t
  
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• Baltimore Police officer in critical condition after shooting; investigation continues after Lansdowne search - Baltimore Sun

  10-08-2019 01:04 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Police officer in critical condition after shooting; investigation continues after Lansdowne search  Baltimore SunBaltimore police continued Friday to investigate Thursday's shooting of an off-duty sergeant, who remained in critical condition.
  
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• Walter Williams: Was Trump right about Baltimore? - TribLIVE

  10-08-2019 01:00 via triblive.com
  Walter Williams: Was Trump right about Baltimore?  TribLIVEHere's what President Trump tweeted about Baltimore's congressman and his city: “Rep. Elijah Cummings has been a brutal bully, shouting and screaming at ...
  
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• Child Suffering From Life-Threatening Injures After Being Located In Pond In Baltimore County

  10-08-2019 00:54
  DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — A child in Baltimore County is suffering from life-threatening injuries after she was located in a pond Friday afternoon.
  Officials said the child was located in a pond to the rear of 1799 Merritt Blvd.UPDATE #bcofd DROWNING//#dundalk// The child was located in a pond to the rear of 1799 Merritt Blvd// Injuries are life-threatening and the child was transported by EMS. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. DT1654 ^TF
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• Annual Baltimore Restaurant Week Extended An Extra Week - CBS Baltimore

  10-08-2019 00:46 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Annual Baltimore Restaurant Week Extended An Extra Week  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — There's more opportunity to enjoy some good eats and good deals! Baltimore City Restaurant Week has been extended until next Sunday.
  
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