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• West Baltimore Harlem Park Rec Center Reopens After Closing In 2012

  13-08-2019 23:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After closing its doors in 2012, the Harlem Park Rec Center in West Baltimore is officially back in business.
  There’s new lighting, books, games and sporting equipment and an upgraded multipurpose room. Officials are hoping this will help kickstart the revitalization of Harlem Park.
  “I fought this rec center closing because this rec center is an asset for the community,” Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young said.
  Now that asset has returned, renovat
  
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• Trial Delayed For Man Charged With Stealing WWII Dog Tags

  13-08-2019 22:57
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge has agreed to postpone a trial for a Virginia National Guard soldier charged with stealing World War II-era dog tags from the National Archives and Records Administration in Maryland.
  A trial was scheduled to start Wednesday for Robert Rumsby of Fredericksburg, Virginia, but his attorney asked for more time to prepare. Magistrate Judge Thomas DiGirolamo agreed Tuesday to move the trial date to Oct. 30.
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• ‘We Just Suspended Your Social Security Number’: Police Warn Of Phone Scam

  13-08-2019 22:00
  RICHMOND, Va. (CBS Local) — State troopers are warning residents in Virginia about a Social Security scam.
  In this case, the scammers, pretending to be an employee of the Social Security Administration, claim that a Social Security number was compromised.
  “This call is from the Department of Social Security Administration,” according to the transcription of a call received by a resident in Harrisonburg, WHSV reported. “The reason you have received this phone call from our
  
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• Monarchs Caught Up In Rewrite Of Endangered Species Rule

  13-08-2019 21:49
  GREENBELT, Maryland (AP) — Hand-raising monarch butterflies in the midst of a global extinction crisis, Laura Moore and her neighbors gather round in her suburban Maryland yard to launch a butterfly newly emerged from its chrysalis. Eager to play his part, 3-year-old Thomas Powell flaps his arms and exclaims, “I’m flying! I’m flying!”
  Moore moves to release the hours-old monarch onto the boy’s outstretched finger, but the butterfly, its wings a vivid orange an
  
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• Baltimore Detective Who Gave Conflicting Testimony In Taylor Hayes Murder Trial Charged With DUI - CBS Baltimore

  13-08-2019 21:45 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Detective Who Gave Conflicting Testimony In Taylor Hayes Murder Trial Charged With DUI  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police detective who testified in the Taylor Hayes' murder trial has a pending driving under the influence case, court records ...
  
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• Baltimore Detective Who Gave Conflicting Testimony In Taylor Hayes Murder Trial Charged With DUI

  13-08-2019 21:45
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  A Baltimore police detective who testified in the Taylor Hayes’ murder trial has a pending driving under the influence case, court records show.
  Sgt. Kevin T. Brown, 43, is charged with driving a Baltimore City-owned vehicle near Edgewood while under the influence after a crash on I-95 back on Oct. 22, 2018.
  Brown, of Aberdeen, was also charged with carrying a handgun while under the influence. When state police arrived at the scene around 9:45 p.m., Brown ide
  
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• IronBirds Throw Combined No-Hitter In Shutout Victory Over Lake Monsters

  13-08-2019 21:40
  NEW YORK (WJZ) —  The Aberdeen IornBirds made history Monday night.
  The team threw a combined no-hitter against the Vermont Lake Monsters.
  Jake Lyons, James Ryan, and Kyle Martin held Vermont hitless in Aberdeen’s 7-0 victory over Vermont.How many hits did the boys allow tonight?@Kyle57martin | @7JakeLyons7 | James Ryan pic.twitter.com/6AUSkbAv4F
  — Aberdeen IronBirds (@IronBirds) August 13, 2019O’s first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman caught the no-hitter.
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• Eating More Gluten Early In Life Is Tied To Children’s Higher Risk Of Celiac Disease, A Study Says

  13-08-2019 21:35
  (CNN) — Bad news for lovers of bread, pasta and baked goods: Eating lots of gluten-heavy foods from a young age could eventually lead to gluten intolerance.
  A study published Tuesday in the journal JAMA suggests that eating higher-than-normal levels of gluten during the first five years of life can increase a child’s likelihood of developing celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine.
  Higher gluten intake was associated with a 6.1% increased
  
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• Report: Man Accused Of Attacking Woman He Called ‘Grandma’ With Frying Pan

  13-08-2019 21:31
  CHARLOTTE, Mich. (CBS Local) — A Michigan woman is said to be “very lucky” to have survived after being beaten by a man who called her “grandma” with a cast iron frying pan.
  The 67-year-old Charlotte woman said she was struck her on the left side of her head while making dinner for two of her grandson’s friends, Ryan Goldsberry, 21, and a woman, in late May after hiring them to do some yard work. She had known Goldsberry for about 15 years.
  The victim said as
  
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• Missing Dentures Found Stuck In Man’s Throat 8 Days After Routine Surgery

  13-08-2019 21:23
  GORLESTON-ON-SEA, England (CBS Local)— A 72-year-old man who endured a harrowing eight days after his false teeth got stuck in his throat during surgery has finally recovered following additional surgery, doctors in Britain said.
  The man was having surgery to remove a benign lump in his abdominal wall. However, the operating team neglected to take out his dentures before the operation, according to one of his doctors, who wrote about the case in BMJ Case Reports on Monday.
  After the surger
  
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• CBS and Viacom Agree To $30 Billion Merger

  13-08-2019 20:52
  CBS Corp. and Viacom, once part of the same company, plan to again join forces in a merger to bolster their positions in a rapidly changing entertainment industry that’s pushing other media giants to consolidate their digital content for the streaming age.
  
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• ‘I’m Scared For Our Water’ | Protesters Rally Outside Courtroom During Potomac Pipeline Fight

  13-08-2019 20:32
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The fight over a controversial natural gas pipeline came to a Baltimore courtroom Tuesday morning.
  Protestors delivered a bold and blunt message, singing “No, no no no,” on the sidewalks just minutes before the years-long fight over the controversial Potomac Pipeline came to the courtroom.
  Columbia Gas Transmission is suing to use the state property to construct the pipeline in Western Maryland, despite pushback from environmental groups.
  “They had the a
  
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• 33-Year-Old Man Injured In Central Baltimore Shooting

  13-08-2019 20:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 33-year-old man was shot in central Baltimore earlier Tuesday.
  At around 10:46 a.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Division Street, where they found the man with gunshot wounds.
  He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Central district detectives were summoned to the location and assumed control of the investigation.
  Anyone with information is urged to contact Central District detectives at, 410-396-2411.
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• Aldi On Fayette Street Remodeled, Grand Reopening Friday, Aug. 23

  13-08-2019 19:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Aldi is hosting the grand reopening of its Baltimore store on Fayette Street Friday, Aug. 23 after spending most of the summer remodeling the store.
  On Wednesday, Aug. 13, the store located at 3250 East Fayette Street, opened its doors to customers again. The store was remodeled as a part of the $1.9 billion Aldi investigate to remodel and expand 1,300 stores nationwide by 2020.2017_ALDI_Commerce_3_4_Front_HighCredit: AldiALDI_Shopping_CartCredit: AldiALDI_Finds_SectionCr
  
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• State Police K-9s Find Two Suspects In Stolen ATV From Cecil County

  13-08-2019 19:42
  NORTH EAST, Md. (WJZ) — Two Maryland State Police K-9s helped troopers with the arrests of two suspects after recovering a stolen ATV in Cecil County on Monday.
  The accused suspects are Acie Tillman Boyce, Jr., 22 and Brittany Jade Russell, 23, both of North East.
  Credit: Maryland State Police
  Boyce was charged with motor vehicle theft, disorderly conduct along with several other charges related to the incident. Russell was charged with disorderly conduct.
  Shortly after 1 p.m. Monday after
  
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• Baltimore H.S. Principal Trying to Teach His Son a Lesson About Police Interactions Gets Verbally Abused by Cop - The Root

  13-08-2019 19:30 via theroot.com
  Baltimore H.S. Principal Trying to Teach His Son a Lesson About Police Interactions Gets Verbally Abused by Cop  The RootA Baltimore high school principal is speaking out about an incident with a white county cop in which the officer degraded and demeaned him in front of his son.
  
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• Baltimore Police looking for help solving hit-and-run crash that killed a 19-year-old - Baltimore Sun

  13-08-2019 19:22 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Police looking for help solving hit-and-run crash that killed a 19-year-old  Baltimore SunPolice are looking for help to identify a woman involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed 19-year-old man and injured three other individuals who were stopped ...
  
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• University Of Maryland Starts Anew Under Locksley, Who Returns To Roots

  13-08-2019 19:20
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Coming off the darkest season in the history of the Maryland football program, the Terrapins are poised to enter a new era under a coach who remembers what it was like when the team competed for conference titles and regularly played in bowl games.
  Mike Locksley, hired in December after a successful run as Alabama’s offensive coordinator, hopes his three years with the Crimson Tide will ultimately pay off at Maryland.
  “I got to see the inner workings of
  
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• TIMELINE | When And Where To Expect Severe Storms In Maryland Tuesday

  13-08-2019 19:20
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Severe storms are possible Tuesday afternoon in parts of Maryland.
  The focus of the strongest storms shifted south of Baltimore, but drenching downpours are possible in our area. Damaging winds, hail and a few tornadoes are possible in areas south of DC and southern Maryland.Risk potential for severe weather continues to push south. Details at 4/5/6pm on @WJZ. pic.twitter.com/hzhnkOb5RJ
  — Chelsea Ingram (@ChelseaWeather) August 13, 2019“Great news for Maryland
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Possible Tuesday In Parts Of State - CBS Baltimore

  13-08-2019 19:00 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Possible Tuesday In Parts Of State  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Severe storms are possible Tuesday afternoon in parts of Maryland. The good news is the potential for the strongest storm systems have ...
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Possible Tuesday In Parts Of State

  13-08-2019 19:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Severe storms are possible Tuesday afternoon in parts of Maryland.
  The good news is the potential for the strongest storm systems have moved south of Baltimore, but drenching downpours are possible in our area. Baltimore was downgraded from an “enhanced risk” for severe storms to a “marginal risk.”Risk potential for severe weather continues to push south. Details at 4/5/6pm on @WJZ. pic.twitter.com/hzhnkOb5RJ
  — Chelsea Ingram (@ChelseaWeather
  
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• Waldorf Man Killed In Md. Route 5 Hit-And-Run

  13-08-2019 18:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Charles County early Tuesday morning.
  Shortly before 4 a.m., troopers responded to southbound Maryland Route 5 in the area of Montgomery Lane in Waldorf, Md.
  The crash reportedly involved a pedestrian, identified as Aaron Markeith Rust, 34, of Waldorf. The man was standing or walking in the road when he was struck by a vehicle.
  The vehicle fled after the crash, police said. They believe it is a newer mod
  
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• Firefighter Injured Battling Cecil County Barn Fire

  13-08-2019 18:24
  PORT DEPOSIT, Md. (WJZ) — A firefighter was injured battling a barn fire in Cecil County Monday afternoon.
  The state fire marshal’s office said the blaze broke out just before 12:30 p.m. on Anchor Hope Lane in Port Deposit.
  One firefighter was taken to a local hospital, treated and released. No one else was hurt.
  It took crews about 90 minutes to bring the flames under control.
  The cause is under investigation but is believed to have started in the interior of a horse stall.
  The fire
  
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• SB Howard Street Reopens Tuesday Afternoon

  13-08-2019 18:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two lanes of southbound Howard Street reopened Tuesday at noon, Baltimore City Department of Transportation said earlier Tuesday morning.
  The remaining lanes of Pratt Street at the intersection of Howard Street were reopened to traffic Monday as well.
  Baltimore City DOT said repair work was completed overnight to allow two lanes of southbound Howard Street between Lombard and Conway Streets to reopen Tuesday afternoon.
  RELATED COVERAGE: Remaining Pratt Street Lanes O
  
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• Woman In Silver Sedan Wanted In Fatal Hit-And-Run Of Bowie State University Student Keshon Nowlin

  13-08-2019 18:12
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are looking for a woman driving a silver-colored sedan after it allegedly hit and killed a 19-year-old Bowie State student at around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night.
  Keshon Nowlin died in the crash, and three others were injured after their Nissan Altima was stopped in the 1200 block of Hilton Parkway, trying to change a tire, when the sedan struck the four people.
  The woman reportedly stopped at the scene briefly, but left before police arrived.
  Nowlin was a computer sc
  
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• Jury Deliberating In Trial Of 7-Year-Old Taylor Hayes’ Murder

  13-08-2019 18:11
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Jury deliberations are underway in the murder case of 7-year-old Taylor Hayes.
  The prosecution is asking the jury to find Keon Gray guilty of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Family Hoping For Justice As Murder Trial For 7-Year-Old Taylor Hayes Nears End
  Closing Arguments In Taylor Hayes’ Murder Trial Begin Monday
  Mom Of 7-Year-Old Shooting Victim Arrested At Courthouse During Accused Murderer’s Jury Selection
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• Baltimore Felon Sentenced To 7 Years In Federal Prison For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm

  13-08-2019 18:03
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 28-year-old man will spend seven years in prison after shooting an illegally possessed gun at the father of his girlfriend’s child- in front of the child.
  Justin Hopkins, of Baltimore, was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday, followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
  On February 22, 2018, Hopkins and his girlfriend were waiting for her son at their home in North Baltimore. But before the child arrived, Hopkin
  
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• 4-Year-Old Malachi Lawson Laid To Rest Tuesday

  13-08-2019 17:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hundreds gathered at Mount Zion Apostolic Faith Church Tuesday morning to say goodbye to 4-year-old Malachi Lawson.
  Malachi was found dead in a dumpster with signs of physical injury on August 3. His mother and her partner were charged in connection with the case.Over a hundred mourners pay their respects to Malachi Lawson, the 4 year old found in the trash in Northwest #Baltimore. His Mother and her Wife are charged in his death. #Malachi pic.twitter.com/q24W3Y3QYK
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• Port Of Baltimore Awarded $703K For Security Upgrade Funding By FEMA

  13-08-2019 17:23
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Port of Baltimore is getting some cash to strengthen their security, including stronger access control points and cybersecurity.
  The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration has been awarded $703,116 in the latest rounds of funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Port Security Grant Program.
  “As the Port of Baltimore continues to break cargo records and generate higher numbers of jobs, we want to make certain it
  
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• ‘She Was Throwing Up’: Mom Claims Baby Formula Was Replaced With Flour

  13-08-2019 17:00
  PHOENIX (CBS Local) — An Arizona woman is warning moms to be on high alert after her 9-month-old daughter got sick drinking formula that she believes was tampered with.
  Madeline Roque says she bought baby formula from a Walmart store in Phoenix last month. But when she prepared a bottle, her daughter, Adeline, didn’t want to drink it.
  “I just thought she was going through the teething process, which she gets cranky,” Rogue told KPNX.
  Rogue made a second and third bottle b
  
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• Samuel Cooper Gets Two Life Sentences Plus 38 Years In Shooting Death Of Baltimore Defense Attorney’s Stepson

  13-08-2019 16:54
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Samuel Cooper has been sentenced to two life sentences plus 38 years in the 2017 murder of Baltimore defense lawyer Warren Brown’s stepson.
  22-year-old Louis “Cody” Dorsey-Young was killed in the crossfire during a gas station shooting in July 2017. Police said he was not the intended target, but the only victim in the incident.
  Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of Local Defense Attorney’s Stepson
  Cooper had served time from an attempted murder convict
  
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• Baltimore’s big problem: It’s a small island - Baltimore Sun

  13-08-2019 16:43 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore’s big problem: It’s a small island  Baltimore SunNot all cities are created equal. And Baltimore may be one of the most unequally created major cities in the United States. I am referring to two factors that are ...
  
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• Vehicle Fire In Fort McHenry Tunnel Causes Delays On SB I-95

  13-08-2019 16:37
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All SB I-95 lanes at Fort McHenry Tunnel have reopened after a vehicle fire shut down parts of the tunnel earlier Tuesday morning.
  MDTA steadily updated the public as a vehicle fire response caused delays just before Eastern Ave on SB I-95 and US 40.REOPENED: ALL lanes on SB I-95 at the Fort McHenry Tunnel. Cleanup & inspection complete. #baltraffic #mdtraffic pic.twitter.com/0B8z99C2Hm
  — MDTA (@TheMDTA) August 13, 2019The right tube is open for traffic as well.
  
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• Police Officer Shoots Rottweiler After Woman Attacked In Prince George’s County

  13-08-2019 16:35
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — A Prince George’s County police officer shot a dog Friday after a construction worker was attacked by two Rottweilers.
  Prince George’s County Police reported the incident Tuesday. They said the dog that was shot was later euthanized by animal control.
  Police In Anne Arundel County Investigating After Report Child Bit By Dog
  A woman, who was working as a part of a construction crew, was bitten twice by two loose Rottweilers in the 700 block of Maury Avenue
  
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• SB Howard Street To Open At Noon Tuesday

  13-08-2019 16:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two lanes of southbound Howard Street are set to reopen Tuesday at noon, Baltimore City Department of Transportation said earlier Tuesday morning.
  The remaining lanes of Pratt Street at the intersection of Howard Street were reopened to traffic Monday as well.
  Baltimore City DOT said repair work was completed overnight to allow two lanes of southbound Howard Street between Lombard and Conway Streets to reopen Tuesday afternoon.
  RELATED COVERAGE: Remaining Pratt Stree
  
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• Elijah Cummings’ wife posts surveillance photos of Baltimore home burglary suspect - Fox News

  13-08-2019 15:46 via foxnews.com
  Elijah Cummings’ wife posts surveillance photos of Baltimore home burglary suspect  Fox NewsPresident Trump and Rep. Elijah Cummings' bitter Baltimore feud may be getting all the coverage as they argue about the Democrat's district, but Cummings' ...
  
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• ‘He saw me as the n-word’: Baltimore principal says he was verbally abused by Baltimore County police officer - Baltimore Sun

  13-08-2019 15:42 via baltimoresun.com
  ‘He saw me as the n-word’: Baltimore principal says he was verbally abused by Baltimore County police officer  Baltimore SunBaltimore County police are investigating a claim that a white county police officer insulted and demeaned an African-American city school principal in an ...
  
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• Suspect Robs 7-Eleven With Semi-Automatic Style Rifle

  13-08-2019 15:04
  NEW WINDSOR, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Carroll County are searching for a suspect they said robbed a 7-Eleven store.
  Officials said the incident happened Monday around 3:08 a.m. at 2899 New Windsor Road.
  When Deputies arrived on the scene, they were told a man entered the store with a semi-automatic style rifle and demanded money. The employee complied and the suspect left the store in what was believed to be a dark colored Pontiac sedan.
  No one was injured.
  The suspect was described as a blac
  
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• 2 Maryland Students Will Be Given $5,000 For Shopping During Tax-Free Week

  13-08-2019 14:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — How does free money sound? For two lucky students, that will become a reality this tax-free week.
  For the third year in a row the State Retailers Association is holding a $2,500 scholarship contest. But new this year, the University System of Maryland Foundation says it will match that. This raises the total winnings to $5,000.
  Maryland’s Tax-Free Week Starts Just In Time For Back To School Shopping
  To enter all you have to do is take a photo or video of you shoppin
  
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• Baltimore, DC Rank 2nd Highest In The Nation For Severe Storms This Year

  13-08-2019 14:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore and DC rank second highest in the nation for severe storms this year.
  Oklahoma ranks no. 1.
  Baltimore and DC have seen 524 severe storms so far in 2019, according to Iowa State University’s data.
  And on Tuesday, there’s potential for more.
  Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Possible In Baltimore Region Tuesday, Potential Of Tornadoes To Develop
  TIMELINE | When To Expect Severe Storms In Maryland Tuesday
  Tuesday’s severe weather could even be stron
  
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• Weather Blog: Thunderstorms Again

  13-08-2019 14:17
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thunderstorms, again, in the forecast today. Again. If it seems like we have had a lot of storms, severe weather this year, you are right. Meteorologist Chelsea Ingram was showing me some amazing stats yesterday. Look, numbers do not lie. Chelsea rolled out a graphic showing a portion of Oklahoma with close to 800 severe alerts since January 1st. No surprise. But we, WE, are second on the list with over 500. You read that correct, between the Washington metro, and Baltimo
  
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• Despite The Rumors, Orioles Will Almost Assuredly Remain In Baltimore - Forbes

  13-08-2019 14:00 via forbes.com
  Despite The Rumors, Orioles Will Almost Assuredly Remain In Baltimore  ForbesAccording to a report, the Baltimore Orioles could be up for sale or set to relocate. Here's why it would be difficult to move the club.
  
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• Police: Assault Suspect Used Lost Dog To Lure Victim

  13-08-2019 13:38
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Prince George’s County said an assault suspect used the idea of a lost dog to lure in his victim.
  18-year-old Vashann Robinson is facing several charges including attempted kidnapping and second degree assault.
  Investigators said he approached a woman in the 4400 block of Guilford Dr. on August 6. He then allegedly asked for help finding his dog.
  Police said she declined to help, and that Robinson approached her again 30 minutes later. They said he
  
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• Funeral Services For 4-Year-Old Malachi Lawson To Be Held Tuesday

  13-08-2019 12:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The funeral for Malachi Lawson, 4, will be held Tuesday. Services will be at Mount Zion Apostolic Faith Church.
  Malachi was found dead in a dumpster with signs of physical injury on August 3.
  He was originally reported missing by his mother, Alicia Lawson, 25, a few days prior. She told police Malachi disappeared from his grandmother’s home in the 4500 block of Rogers Avenue in northwest Baltimore.
  Alicia Lawson and her partner, Shakita Lawson, 40, were arrested and
  
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• Funeral Services For 4-Year-Old Malachi Lawson Held Tuesday

  13-08-2019 12:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The funeral for Malachi Lawson, 4, will be held Tuesday. Services will be at Mount Zion Apostolic Faith Church.
  Malachi was found dead in a dumpster with signs of physical injury on August 3.
  He was originally reported missing by his mother, Alicia Lawson, 25, a few days prior. She told police Malachi disappeared from his grandmother’s home in the 4500 block of Rogers Avenue in northwest Baltimore.
  Alicia Lawson and her partner, Shakita Lawson, 40, were arrested and
  
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• How To Pay Down Your Credit Card Debt

  13-08-2019 12:47
  The average U.S. household has credit card debt of about $5,700, according to an analysis of census and Federal Reserve data
  
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• Trump Called Baltimore “Vermin Infested” While the Federal Government Fails to Clean Up Rodents in Subsidized Housing - Mother Jones

  13-08-2019 12:00 via motherjones.com
  Trump Called Baltimore “Vermin Infested” While the Federal Government Fails to Clean Up Rodents in Subsidized Housing  Mother JonesThis story was originally published by ProPublica. President Donald Trump launched a multiday Twitter tirade last month directed at U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings ...
  
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• Greater Baltimore Urban League Denies BPD Request To Use Their Building To Monitor Crime

  13-08-2019 05:52
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Greater Baltimore Urban League said it will not allow the city’s police department to use their building to monitor crime in a west Baltimore neighborhood.
  Tiffany Majors, the group’s president and CEO, said councilman Eric Costello approached her with a request to allow police to use their building to keep an eye on criminal activity in the Seton Hill neighborhood.
  That request was denied.
  “My calling is to be a servant to the community and not to h
  
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• Police In Anne Arundel County Investigating After Report Child Bit By Dog

  13-08-2019 05:39
  SEVERN, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Police are investigating after a child was allegedly bitten by a dog in Severn Monday night.
  Police said the child was bitten in the area of Kilmory Court and Stillmeadows Drive around 7:30 p.m.
  Police Officer Shoots Rottweiler After Woman Attacked In Prince George’s County
  Officers searched for a black pitbull after the incident. They located the dog within the hour.
  The child suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital.Officers
  
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• First Responders’ Quick Actions Helped Save BPD Sergeant Isaac Carrington’s Life

  13-08-2019 05:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Wounded Baltimore City Police Sergeant Isaac Carrington is still recovering at the hospital—and promised “I’ll be back” in a video with Commissioner Michael Harrison over the weekend.
  “I’m Commissioner Mike Harrison and I’m with Sergeant Isaac Carrington who wants to go say something to you,” Harrison said in the video.
  Just days after being shot, Sgt. Carrington said “I love ya’ll. I’m 10-8. I’ll be
  
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