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• Trump Intends To Uphold Tradition Of Presidents And Baseball

  26-10-2019 23:44
  NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to attend Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday will continue a rich tradition of intertwining the American presidency with America’s pastime.
  Franklin D. Roosevelt’s limousine drove onto to the field ahead of the 1933 World Series, the last time the nation’s capital hosted the Fall Classic. Congressional hearings on the stock market collapse were postponed so senators could attend the game.
  Harry S. Truman tossed out a f
  
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• Baltimore fall cleanup finds Halloween theme in Reservoir Hill, swapping out debris with pumpkins - Capital Gazette

  26-10-2019 23:39 via capitalgazette.com
  Baltimore fall cleanup finds Halloween theme in Reservoir Hill, swapping out debris with pumpkins  Capital Gazette
  
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• Baltimore fall cleanup finds Halloween theme in Reservoir Hill, swapping out debris with pumpkins - Baltimore Sun

  26-10-2019 23:33 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore fall cleanup finds Halloween theme in Reservoir Hill, swapping out debris with pumpkins  Baltimore Sun
  
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• FBI Looking For Alleged Serial Bank Robber Fletcher Dorsett

  26-10-2019 23:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The FBI’s Baltimore office has joined local officials to find the alleged serial bank robber Fletcher Dorsett.
  According to the FBI, Dorsett may have robbed a bank in Baltimore on Friday.Help the FBI and our LE partners locate Fletcher Dorsett. We believe he robbed another bank yesterday in Baltimore – his 8th bank robbery since July. Call 410-265-8080 if you know his whereabouts. #5Kreward https://t.co/RkFsmGShcQ pic.twitter.com/PIJe6pjgbY
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• Newborns At Virginia Hospital Rock Nationals Gear

  26-10-2019 23:06
  FAIRFAX, Va, (WJZ) — Even newborn babies want the Washington Nationals to #FinishTheFight in the World Series.
  Inova Hospitals have decked all the newborns at their Birthing Inn in Nats gear.
  “Welcome to the World Inova babies! This Series of New fans make a great line up, don’t you think?” Inova Health System posted Friday.
  Credit: Inova Health System
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  The Nationals face the Houston Astros Saturday night for Game 4 o
  
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• Girl Tells Police Man Tried To Abduct Her While She Was Walking Home From School

  26-10-2019 22:54
  NEWPORT, Del. (AP) — Police in Delaware say a man may have tried to abduct a 12-year-old girl while she was walking home from school.
  A news release from Newport police says the girl said she was walking home from Richey Elementary School in Wilmington on Thursday afternoon when an unknown man grabbed her. Police say the girl was able to break free and contact police.
  Officers have talked to the girl and her mother. The department urged parents to speak to their children about the dangers
  
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• Spooky! Picture taken at historic building in Baltimore shows ... a ghost? - KMOV.com

  26-10-2019 22:45 via kmov.com
  Spooky! Picture taken at historic building in Baltimore shows ... a ghost?  KMOV.com
  
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• Astros, Nats Kids Crash World Series Warmups

  26-10-2019 22:25
  WASHINGTON (AP) — After Robinson Chirinos yanked a line drive off the foul pole in left field to give the Houston Astros a 4-1 lead in Game 3 of the World Series against the Washington Nationals, he huddled with his 12-year-old son, David, in the clubhouse.
  “I came inside and he was waiting for me, like, ‘Give me a hug, nice job, good swing,'” Chirinos said. “Stuff like that, you can’t put into words. There’s some memories you’re going to remember
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Jack Young Kicks Off Campaign

  26-10-2019 22:10
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young has officially started campaigning to secure a full four-year term as the city’s top elected official.
  Young told supporters Saturday he was dedicating his campaign kickoff to the memory of the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings.
  Catherine Pugh resigned as mayor in May amid multiple investigations into the lucrative sales of her self-published children’s books. Young automatically replaced Pugh after serving as ci
  
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• Oliver S. Travers Jr., business owner and philanthropist, dies - Baltimore Sun

  26-10-2019 21:11 via baltimoresun.com
  Oliver S. Travers Jr., business owner and philanthropist, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Says Goodbye to Its Greatest Champion - Afro American

  26-10-2019 20:02 via afro.com
  Baltimore Says Goodbye to Its Greatest Champion  Afro American
  
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• It’s Academic: Oct. 26, 2019

  26-10-2019 17:39
  Students from Glenelg, North County and Centennial faced off on It’s Academic on Oct. 26, 2019.
  Centennial won with 635 points
  
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• 3 reasons the Baltimore Ravens should scare their opponents - The Ebony Bird

  26-10-2019 17:06 via ebonybird.com
  3 reasons the Baltimore Ravens should scare their opponents  The Ebony Bird
  
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• BOPA Announces Baltimore-Based Artists And Authors Featured At Combined Baltimore Book Festival & Light City Celebration - Broadway World

  26-10-2019 15:24 via broadwayworld.com
  BOPA Announces Baltimore-Based Artists And Authors Featured At Combined Baltimore Book Festival & Light City Celebration  Broadway World
  
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• How will Baltimore’s mayor and council president run city government when they’re running against each other? - Baltimore Sun

  26-10-2019 14:35 via baltimoresun.com
  How will Baltimore’s mayor and council president run city government when they’re running against each other?  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Where Will We See The Most Improvement In 2020? - Birds Watcher

  26-10-2019 14:33 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles: Where Will We See The Most Improvement In 2020?  Birds Watcher
  
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• Baltimore Orioles 2019 Draft Highlight: OF Johnny Rizer - Birds Watcher

  26-10-2019 12:47 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles 2019 Draft Highlight: OF Johnny Rizer  Birds Watcher
  
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• Informal Baltimore neighborhood camera network helps fight crime - WTOP

  26-10-2019 11:48 via wtop.com
  Informal Baltimore neighborhood camera network helps fight crime  WTOP
  
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• 30-Year-Old Breast Cancer Survivor Opens Vegan Restaurant in Baltimore - VegNews

  26-10-2019 11:05 via vegnews.com
  30-Year-Old Breast Cancer Survivor Opens Vegan Restaurant in Baltimore  VegNews
  
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• East Baltimore’s Henderson School is getting new neighbors — with houses - Baltimore Sun

  26-10-2019 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  East Baltimore’s Henderson School is getting new neighbors — with houses  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Springing the 'rat' trap: how Baltimore fought back against Trump's insults - The Guardian

  26-10-2019 08:00 via theguardian.com
  Springing the 'rat' trap: how Baltimore fought back against Trump's insults  The Guardian
  
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• Altuve, Astros Show Up In World Series, Win Game 3 In DC 4-1

  26-10-2019 06:21
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Series finally showed up back in Washington, 86 years later — and, sparked by José Altuve, the Houston Astros finally showed up in this World Series.
  Altuve doubled twice and scored both times, Zack Greinke repeatedly worked out of trouble, and the Astros showed they were not going to go quietly despite looking listless while falling into a big hole at home, beating the Nationals 4-1 on Friday night to cut their deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-seven F
  
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• ‘Baby Shark’ Makes Its Debut At The World Series

  26-10-2019 06:10
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The popular children’s song Baby Shark made its debut at the World Series in Washington Friday when Nats outfielder Gerardo Parra stepped to the plate.
  Parra pinch-hit in the game which cued his walk-up song to play.
  He didn’t get a hit in his at-bat, but made history after Baby Shark came played over the speakers at Nationals Park.
  
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• 4 Children, 3 Adults Taken To Hospitals After Crash On Inner Loop Of I-695

  26-10-2019 05:59
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Four children and three adults were injured in a rollover crash on I-695 Friday night.
  The four children were taken to Johns Hopkins after a crash on the Inner Loop of I-695 between Perring Parkway and Harford Road in Parkville.
  A 40-year-old woman was also extricated from her vehicle after the roll-over crash and taken to a hospital.
  On Saturday morning, officials said two other adults were also injured in the crash.
  The Inner Loop of I-695 between Perring Parkway a
  
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• Parade Honors Hometown Boxing Champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis - CBS Baltimore

  26-10-2019 05:50 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Parade Honors Hometown Boxing Champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Parade Honors Hometown Boxing Champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis

  26-10-2019 05:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s own Gervonta “Tank” Davis was honored with a parade Saturday.
  The world champion boxer successfully defended his title at Royal Farms Arena back in July.
  The parade started at 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Preston Street.
  It will end with a fan festival across the street from Upton Gym where Davis trained.
  
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• Councilman Introduces Resolution To Fix Baltimore's 311 App - CBS Baltimore

  26-10-2019 05:26 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Councilman Introduces Resolution To Fix Baltimore's 311 App  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Three wounded in shootings Friday and Saturday in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  26-10-2019 04:40 via baltimoresun.com
  Three wounded in shootings Friday and Saturday in Baltimore  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Teresa Beilstein Named 2020 Maryland Teacher Of The Year

  26-10-2019 04:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 29th annual Teacher of The Year Gala was held Friday night where the 2020 Maryland Teacher of The Year was named.
  Teresa Beilstein won the prestigious award. She is a teacher at South Shore Elementary School in Anne Arundel County.
  Beilstein has taught elementary school students since 2013.
  As Maryland Teacher of The Year, she received cash awards, equipment and a 2020 Buick Encore donated by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association.
  Beilstein will go onto com
  
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• Anne Arundel elementary educator named Maryland Teacher of the Year - Baltimore Sun

  26-10-2019 04:13 via baltimoresun.com
  Anne Arundel elementary educator named Maryland Teacher of the Year  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Boy, 15, shot in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  26-10-2019 04:12 via foxbaltimore.com
  Boy, 15, shot in Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• ‘We Lost Our Champion For Social Justice’ | Md. Lawmakers Reflect On The Life Of Rep. Elijah Cummings

  26-10-2019 04:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thousands gathered at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore Friday at a funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings.
  The funeral brought former presidents and ordinary people alike to the Baltimore church where the congressman worshipped for four decades.
  Maryland lawmakers were also in attendance and reflected on the life of Rep. Cummings.
  Senator Ben Cardin was among the group of elected officials.
  “It’s a sad moment. We lost our champion for social justice,&rd
  
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• 4 Pediatric Patients, 3 Adults Taken To Hospitals After Crash On Inner Loop Of I-695

  26-10-2019 04:00
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Fire Department announced Saturday morning that a crash on I-695 Friday night resulted in the injury of four pediatric patients and three adult patients.
  Four pediatric patients were taken to Johns Hopkins after a crash on the Inner Loop of I-695 between Perring Parkway and Harford Road on Friday night.
  A 40-year-old woman was also extricated from her vehicle after the roll-over crash.
  The Inner Loop of I-695 between Perring Parkway and Harford
  
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• 4 Pediatric Patients, 1 Woman In Serious Condition After Crash On Inner Loop Of I-695

  26-10-2019 04:00
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Four pediatric patients were taken to Johns Hopkins after a crash on the Inner Loop of I-695 between Perring Parkway and Harford Road on Friday night.
  A 40-year-old woman was also extricated from her vehicle after the roll-over crash.
  The Inner Loop of I-695 between Perring Parkway and Harford Road has been shut down due to the accident.
  The victims are listen in serious condition.FFs from #pvfc29 used @HolmatroRescue special rescue tools to flap the roof down &
  
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• Baltimore Ranks 4th Most Dangerous City In America - CBS Baltimore

  26-10-2019 03:57 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Ranks 4th Most Dangerous City In America  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Ranks 4th Most Dangerous City In America

  26-10-2019 03:57
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore is the fourth “Most Dangerous City in America,” according to the financial news website 247wallst.com.
  Baltimore’s rank came from 2018 data:2018 violent crime rate: 1,833.4 per 100,000 people
  2018 homicides: 309
  2018 poverty rate: 22.4%
  2018 unemployment rate: 5.7Baltimore’s violent crime rate is reported nearly five times higher than the national violent crime rate of 369 per 100,000 people.
  The city’s robbery rate of 837 incidents
  
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• Gov. Hogan Writing Book About Time As Governor, Fight Against Cancer

  26-10-2019 03:37
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Governor Larry Hogan is writing a book about politics, turmoil, and his life.
  It’s titled Still Standing: Surviving Cancer, Riots, and The Toxic Politics That Divide America.
  The book is scheduled to be released in June.
  The summary says the governor will tell the story of a leader being touted as the anti-Trump Republican.
  The book is being co-written with author Ellis Henican.
  He co-wrote an autobiography with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
  
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• Teen Shot In The Leg In East Baltimore

  26-10-2019 03:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg in east Baltimore early Friday night.
  Police were called to the 1400 block of N. Collington Avenue around 7 p.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the left leg.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  The victim told detectives he was walking in the block with friends when an unknown person
  
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• Police Investigating After 51-Year-Old Woman Injured In Baltimore

  26-10-2019 03:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are investigating after a 51-year-old woman was injured early Friday evening.
  Police were called to the 5600 block of Knell Avenue around 5:45 p.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 51-year-old woman with an injury to her left calf.
  Medics took the victim to an area hospital for treatment.
  Northeast District shooting detectives investigating learned the victim was exiting her car when she felt a burning sensation in her
  
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• Celebrate World Vegan Day At Some Of Baltimore’s Popular Vegan Destinations - CBS Baltimore

  26-10-2019 02:43 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Celebrate World Vegan Day At Some Of Baltimore’s Popular Vegan Destinations  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Celebrate World Vegan Day At Some Of Baltimore’s Popular Vegan Destinations

  26-10-2019 02:43
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Whether you’re a strict vegan or simply exploring the ethical, health and environmental benefits of the lifestyle, Nov. 1, World Vegan Day, is a perfect time to enjoy Baltimore’s vegan fare.
  There are plenty of options. To help you in your search, Hoodline combed Yelp data and applied our own methodology to come up with the top vegan dining destinations in Baltimore.
  1. The Greener Kitchen
  PHOTO: ELSA M./YELP
  Topping the list is Pigtown’s 
  
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• TikTok Could Threaten National Security, US Lawmakers Say

  26-10-2019 02:32
  (CNN) — TikTok, the viral short video app where millions of teens post comedy skits set to snappy music hooks, is facing a growing backlash in the United States.
  US lawmakers on both sides of the aisle warn that the app could pose a national security risk, and are calling on regulators and intelligence agencies to investigate TikTok’s ties to China.
  Senators Chuck Schumer and Tom Cotton want the US intelligence community to assess the national security risks of TikTok and other
  
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• World Series Is Back In DC And It’s One Expensive Party

  26-10-2019 02:21
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The first World Series game in the nation’s capital since 1933 had all the trappings of a modern-day big event: exceedingly expensive tickets, massive traffic jams and long lines at the entrances and concession stands.
  No one seemed to care about all that, not with the Nationals holding a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series heading into the biggest baseball game this city has hosted this generation.
  “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!” declared 43-ye
  
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• Inner Loop Between Perring And Harford Road Shut Down Due To Accident

  26-10-2019 02:13
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — The Inner Loop of I-695 between Perring Parkway and Harford Road has been shut down due to an accident.
  The Baltimore County Fire Department said that it is currently working to rescue patients.
  Officials said that there are five patients at this time.#bcofd UPDATED LOCATION MVC w/Rescue I695 Inner-loop btwn Perring & Harford Rd// CMD advises working rescue// 695 has been shut down at location//5 patients at this time.DT1951^TF
  — Baltimore County Fire
  
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• Parade To Honor Hometown Boxing Champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis

  26-10-2019 01:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s own Gervonta “Tank” Davis will be honored with a parade Saturday.
  The two-time Super Feather Weight World Champion successfully defended his title at Royal Farms Arena back in July.
  The parade starts at 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Preston Street.
  It will end with a fan festival across the street from Upton Gym where Davis trained.
  
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• Vaping Devices To Be Accepted On National Drug Take Back Day

  26-10-2019 01:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
  For the first time, the DEA will accept vaping devices and cartridges at any drop-off location.
  Anyone can anonymously get rid of opioids and other medications at your home.
  The addition of vapes to Drug Take Back Day comes after a recent spike of concerns over severe lung illnesses and deaths.
  There are now 38 reported cases of illnesses linked to vaping here in Maryland.
  
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• AACO Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing Wallet, Using Credit Cards

  26-10-2019 01:32
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County need your help in identifying a man accused of theft.
  Police say earlier this month, the man stole a wallet from inside a car near the Rite Aid on Jones Station Road.
  They say he then used the victim’s credit card several times.
  Anyone who recognizes him should call police right away.
  
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• UMD Police Identify Suspect Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Student

  26-10-2019 01:20
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — University of Maryland Police have identified the man accused of inappropriately touching a student.
  The victim told police it happened Wednesday night while she was walking between the Patterson building and Jimenez Hall.
  Police haven’t released any other information about the suspect, or the incident.
  
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• Family, Friends Remember 17-Year-Old Kayla Perry, Killed In Towson Accident

  26-10-2019 01:14
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — A candlelight vigil was held for a 17-year-old George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology student who died in a freak accident during a Tuesday morning crash in Towson.
  Baltimore County Police said Kayla Perry was driving to school around 7:15 a.m. when she crashed her car along North Charles Street.
  The car came to rest on a guardrail after investigators said it broke a utility pole. The wires, still intact, were pulled across Charles Street and hit b
  
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• Congressman Elijah Cummings remembered in Baltimore - PBS NewsHour

  26-10-2019 00:45 via pbs.org
  Congressman Elijah Cummings remembered in Baltimore  PBS NewsHour
  
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