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• Family Of 4 Displaced After Fire Destroys Edgewater House

  27-10-2019 23:21
  EDGEWATER, MD. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Fire crews were on the scene of a fire in Edgewater Sunday afternoon.1027fire41027fire21027fireThe fire is located at 1629 Chesapeake Lane, Edgewater, Maryland.
  There were no civilian injuries, and it took around 40 minutes to extinguish the fire with 45 firefighters responding.
  The occupants of the house discovered the fire, and officials believe it was accidentally caused by a gas-powered generator.
  A resident of the home was working in the atta
  
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• Crews Investigating After Fire Destroys Edgewater House

  27-10-2019 23:21
  EDGEWATER, MD. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Fire crews were on the scene of a fire in Edgewood Sunday afternoon.1027fire41027fire21027fireThe fire is located at 1629 Chesapeake Lane, Edgewood, Maryland.
  There is no word on injuries or damage costs at this time.
  
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• Prince George’s County Police Officer Sentenced For Assault Of Handcuffed Suspect

  27-10-2019 23:14
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A white Maryland police officer has been sentenced to spend six months in jail after he was convicted of assault for repeatedly punching a black suspect who was handcuffed and seat-belted in a police vehicle.
  The Washington Post reports that a judge on Friday also ordered Prince George’s County Police Corporal Stephen Downey to attend anger management sessions and perform community service at a homeless shelter.
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• Woman Carjacked In Mount Vernon, Car, Companion Cat Are Still Missing

  27-10-2019 22:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a report of an unarmed carjacking in the parking lot of the Maryland Historical Society in Mount Vernon over the weekend.
  Officers responded to the parking lot at around 5 p.m. on Saturday where they found a 52-year-old woman who told them while she was in the parking lot, two unknown black men approached her vehicle on the driver side.
  The woman, identified as Faith Beck, was picking up her daughter from work when it happened on W. Monument Stree
  
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• Scherzer Scratched From Game 5, Ross To Start For Nationals

  27-10-2019 22:03
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start in Game 5 of the World Series because of spasms near his neck.
  Washington manager Dave Martinez made the announcement 3½ hours before the first pitch Sunday night.
  Joe Ross was scheduled to start in place of Scherzer. Gerrit Cole starts for Houston, with the Series tied 2-2.
  Martinez said Scherzer felt the spasm near his neck and trapezius muscle on his right side Saturday and woke up Sunday and
  
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• 2 Elderly Women Dead After Car Strikes Tree In Rockville

  27-10-2019 21:51
  ROCKVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — Two women are dead in Rockville after their car struck a tree Saturday morning, officials said.
  At around 11:36 a.m. Saturday morning, officers responded to the 200 block of North Washington Street for a report of a serious collision, where they found a gray 2016 Toyota Corolla that had struck a tree.
  The Corolla was driving eastbound on Beall Avenue when it turned right onto northbound North Washington Street. For reasons police still don’t know, the Corolla l
  
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• ‘A battle for the soul of Maryland’: Baltimore education advocates gear up for Kirwan funding fight - The Washington Post

  27-10-2019 21:50 via washingtonpost.com
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• Baltimore City Police Investigating After Man Shot During Argument - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 15:01 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore City Police Investigating After Man Shot During Argument

  27-10-2019 15:01
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night after an argument left a man shot.
  Police said around 9:00 p.m., officers were called to a local hospital for a walk-in shooting victim.
  When officers arrived they found a 31 year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his left hand.
  According to police, the victim stated the shooting happened on the 500 block of East 26th Street.
  The victim had gotten into an argument, which escalated
  
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• Fans, Players And Officials Took A Quick Break From The World Series To Stand Up To Cancer

  27-10-2019 05:07
  (CNN) — For a moment Saturday during the World Series, the Houston Astros, the Washington Nationals and their fans were united at Nationals Park.
  During the sixth inning of Game 4, fans and players stood for roughly a minute holding placards that read “I stand up for” with the name of a person, family or group of people affected by cancer written in the blank space.
  Some folks held up one placard, others held up two and even three.
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• With Series Suddenly Locked Up, Scherzer Ws. Cole For Game 5

  27-10-2019 05:05
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, Gerrit Cole is a top contender for this season’s AL honor, and their vaunted right arms could be responsible for whether Washington or Houston takes control of the World Series.
  The Fall Classic heads into Sunday’s pivotal Game 5 all even at two games apiece after the Astros beat the Nationals 8-1 on Saturday night for their second victory in a row in Washington. It’s the fifth time the road team has wo
  
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• With Series Suddenly Locked Up, Scherzer Vs. Cole For Game 5

  27-10-2019 05:05
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, Gerrit Cole is a top contender for this season’s AL honor, and their vaunted right arms could be responsible for whether Washington or Houston takes control of the World Series.
  The Fall Classic heads into Sunday’s pivotal Game 5 all even at two games apiece after the Astros beat the Nationals 8-1 on Saturday night for their second victory in a row in Washington. It’s the fifth time the road team has wo
  
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• Astros Tie Up The World Series Beating Nationals 8-1 In Game 4

  27-10-2019 04:59
  WASHINGTON (AP) — José Urquidy outpitched all those big-name aces who preceded him, the unheralded Houston rookie quieting Washington’s bats and the Nationals Park crowd, too.
  Houston and Washington are all even in a World Series that has been one big road show.
  Alex Bregman busted out of his slump with a go-ahead single in the first inning and a grand slam in the seventh, and the resurgent Astros routed the Nationals 8-1 Saturday night to tie the Series at two games apiece.
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• Jack Young Kicks Off Baltimore Mayoral Campaign

  27-10-2019 04:43
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) —  It’s official. Baltimore mayor Jack Young is running for mayor.
  His decision comes months after he took office to replace Catherine Pugh, who resigned in May.
  “I seek your vote to remain serving as your mayor,” Young told a crowd of supporters gathered to hear his announcement, which was met with an enthusiastic chant of “Jack! Jack! Jack!”
  Baltimore county executive Johnny Olszewski, Anne Arundel county executive Stuert Pittman and U.S
  
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• Maryland Weather | Heavy Rain Until Noon

  27-10-2019 04:40
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’ve got Sunday morning plans, expect rain to be a part of them.
  Meteorologist Meg McNamara said rain will begin overnight and continue into Sunday morning.Plan for downpours Sunday morning, with rain totals of up to two inches expected. The second half of the day should be dry with some breaks of sun through the afternoon. #WJZ #MDWX #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/LcLwFoVCKA
  — Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) October 27, 2019The heaviest rain should be expected betwee
  
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• Who Will Replace Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Seat? Gov. Larry Hogan Must Announce Date For Special Election

  27-10-2019 04:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Congressman Elijah Cummings was laid to rest Friday. Now the focus turns to who will replace him.
  By law, Gov. Larry Hogan has 10 days to set the date for a special election.
  Hogan has until Oct. 27 to announce when it’ll happen.
  Cummings was the chair of the powerful House Oversight and Reform Committee.
  Representative Carolyn Maloney of New York is serving as acting chair.
  
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• Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Ray Jenkins Dies At 89 - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 04:09 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Ray Jenkins Dies At 89

  27-10-2019 04:09
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Ray Jenkins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who worked as a special assistant for press affairs in President Jimmy Carter’s administration, has died. He was 89.
  Jenkins’ son Mark Jenkins says his father died Thursday at his home in Baltimore from congestive heart failure.
  Ray Jenkins was part of the reporting team at Georgia’s Columbus Ledger that won the 1955 Pulitzer Prize in public service journalism for covering corruption in nearby Phenix City,
  
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• Driver Identified In Frederick County Fatal Crash; Charges Pending - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 03:31 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Driver Identified In Frederick County Fatal Crash; Charges Pending

  27-10-2019 03:31
  NEW MARKET, Md. (WJZ) — The driver involved in a fatal crash in Frederick County has been identified, Maryland State Police report, saying charges are pending.
  State police identified 24-year-old Dalton Ritchey of Woodbury, Pennsylvania as the driver of the 2013 Heil Dry Bulk Tanker, a tractor-trailer, involved in the fatal accident.
  Matthew Emiliano Lautar, 45, of Baltimore was pronounced dead on the scene. Lautar was the driver and only occupant in a Honda Civic.
  Charges are now pending
  
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• At Some Drug Take Back Events, Vaping Devices Collected - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 03:13 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• At Some Drug Take Back Events, Vaping Devices Collected

  27-10-2019 03:13
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/CNN) — Saturday marked National Drug Take Back Day.
  But it wasn’t only prescription drugs that were collected. In some places, vaping devices were apart of the collection.
  Police agencies from around Maryland held drug take-back events.
  It’s a part of a national campaign for residents to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction.
  For the first time, vaping devices
  
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• ‘Baby Shark’ Song Makes Its Second World Series Appearance

  27-10-2019 03:11
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — It happened again. The song “Baby Shark doo doo doo doo doo” made its second World Series appearance.
  Fans joined in on the earworm turned good luck charm when Gerardo Parra went to bat on the bottom of the sixth.
  The outfielder got a walk.
  LATEST: World Series Game 4
  The Nats are leading the series 2-1, but lost at home Friday.
   
   
  
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• World Series Latest: Chirinos Homers Again, Astros Lead Nats 4-0

  27-10-2019 03:10
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Game 4 of the World Series (all times local):
  9:50 p.m.
  José Urquidy has retired the last nine batters he’s faced for the Houston Astros, who lead the Washington Nationals 4-0 after five innings of Game 4.
  Urquidy has allowed two hits and thrown 67 pitches, 45 for strikes.
  His strong start represents a dream scenario for Astros manager AJ Hinch, who was planning for the possibility of a bullpen day. Gerrit Cole will start Game 5 on full rest aga
  
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• 10-Year-Old Ailea Brown Disappeared In Baltimore County 5 Months Ago. Police Are Still Looking For Leads - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 02:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• 10-Year-Old Ailea Brown Disappeared In Baltimore County 5 Months Ago. Police Are Still Looking For Leads

  27-10-2019 02:40
  REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — It’s been five months since Ailea Brown went missing in Baltimore County.
  The 10-year-old was last seen at her Reisterstown home in the 300 block of Erin Russel Court on May 25. A white SUV was seen in the area at the same time.
  But there was never an AMBER Alert issued for the girl because detectives said they have no reason to believe this was a stranger abduction.
  Police reported her missing on June 3 after Ailea’s family contacted police.
  Although
  
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• It's Official: Jack Young Is Running For Baltimore Mayor - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 02:33 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Get Moving At Baltimore’s Top Yoga Studios

  27-10-2019 02:32
  (HOODLINE) — Want to know where to go when it comes to yoga in Baltimore?
  Luckily, there’s no shortage of high-caliber yoga options to consider in and around Baltimore.
  To find the top yoga studios in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.
  (Bonus: You can try them all out if you’re a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of diff
  
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• Here Are 6 Cute Kitties To Adopt Now In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 02:27 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Here Are 6 Cute Kitties To Adopt Now In Baltimore

  27-10-2019 02:27
  (HOOTSUITE) — Start your day off right with some pictures of cool kitties! There are dozens of cats up for adoption right here in Baltimore.
  Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online adoption site that lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups” to bring you this roundup of cats near you.
  (Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject t
  
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• FBI Looking For Alleged Serial Bank Robber Fletcher Dorsett - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 02:20 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Maryland Weather | Rain Expected Into Sunday Morning - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 02:16 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Maryland Weather | Rain Expected Into Sunday Morning

  27-10-2019 02:16
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’ve got Sunday morning plans, expect rain to be a part of them.
  Meteorologist Meg McNamara said rain will begin overnight and continue into Sunday morning.Plan for downpours Sunday morning, with rain totals of up to two inches expected. The second half of the day should be dry with some breaks of sun through the afternoon. #WJZ #MDWX #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/LcLwFoVCKA
  — Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) October 27, 2019The heaviest rain should be expected betwee
  
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• Proposed solar array near Walkersville subject of hearing in Baltimore - Frederick News Post

  27-10-2019 02:15 via fredericknewspost.com
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• No. 17 Minnesota Routs Maryland 52-10 To Stay Unbeaten

  27-10-2019 02:01
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coach P.J. Fleck had finished celebrating No. 17 Minnesota’s 52-10 victory over Maryland on Saturday and again echoed the familiar refrain to reporters that his Gophers concentrate only a week at a time.
  With the game behind him, and a potential matchup of undefeated Top 25 teams on the horizon, Fleck willingly went into pitch mode for ESPN’s “College Game Day” to come to Minnesota on Nov. 9 when the Gophers host Penn State.
  “I’m reall
  
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• Cal Ripken Jr, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Attending Nationals World Series Matchup With Astros

  27-10-2019 02:01
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Looks like everyone has a bit of Nats fever.
  Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. are cheering on the Nationals as they face the Astros in Game 4 of the World Series in DC Saturday.Even though we’re diehard O’s fans, Cal and I are both excited to see the @Nationals bringing together a divided Washington! #StayInTheFight pic.twitter.com/cWgVkohqQa
  — Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) October 27, 2019“Even though we’re
  
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• AMBER Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Virginia Teen Isabel Shae Hicks

  27-10-2019 01:50
  BUMPASS, Va. (WJZ) — Police in Virginia have issued an AMBER Alert for a 14-year-old girl from Louisa County. Authorities believe Isabel Shae Hicks may have been taken by 33-year-old Bruce Lynch.
  Isabel Hicks. Credit: Louisa County Sheriff’s Office
   
  Lynch is believed to be armed with a 9mm and had suicidal thoughts.
  Bruce Lynch. Credit: Louisa County Sheriff’s Office
  The pair could be traveling in a 2003 Toyota Matrix that’s blue/silver in color with VA tag VEM9071.
  
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• James Madison Pulls Away From Towson 27-10

  27-10-2019 01:47
  HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Ben DiNucci passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns and the James Madison defense held Towson to 77 yards after the half for a 27-10 win on Saturday.
  Percy Agyei-Obese ran 20 times for 111 yards and a TD, and Brandon Polk caught eight passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. DiNucci finished 14 of 25 with an interception for the Dukes (8-1, 5-0 Colonial Athletic Association), ranked second in the FCS Coaches Poll.
  James Madison scored the final 20 points of the game.
  
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• Nichols’ 48-Yard Field Goal Lifts Navy Past Tulane, 41-38

  27-10-2019 01:33
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) —  Bijan Nichols kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired, and Navy edged Tulane 41-38 on Saturday.
  Nichols’ kick — a yard shy of a career-long — capped a seven-play drive in the final 61 seconds to secure bowl eligibility for the Midshipmen (6-1, 4-1 American) for the 15th time in 17 years.
  Sophomore fullback Jamale Carothers rushed for a career-high 154 yards and accounted for four touchdowns and quarterback Malcolm Perry rushed for 142 yards
  
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• C Is For Cookie Monster House | Woman’s York County Home Features Sesame Street Character’s Mouth

  27-10-2019 01:20
  (CNN) — In the words of Cookie Monster: “Home is where heart is. Heart where cookie is. Math clear: Home is cookie.”
  For a Pennsylvania homeowner, Cookie Monster’s logic sounds just about right.
  Lisa Boll from York County turned the entrance of her house into Cookie Monster. Literally.
  Boll painted the vines growing around her front door bright blue. The shape of the vines naturally created a gaping mouth. She completed the look with plastic foam eyes and most importantly
  
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• Florida A&M Defeats Morgan State 24-12

  27-10-2019 00:54
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Terry Jefferson returned a fumble for a touchdown and Florida A&M scored all its points in the first half to defeat Morgan State 24-12 on Saturday.
  With Florida A&M (7-1, 5-0 Big South Conference) leading 10-7 in the second quarter, the Rattlers’ Eric Smith forced a fumble at midfield and Jefferson returned it 50 yards for a touchdown and a 17-7 lead. In the final minute of the half, Terrell Jennings caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Rasean McKay for a 24-
  
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• Parade held to honor featherweight champion and Baltimore native Gervonta Davis - Fox Baltimore

  27-10-2019 00:50 via foxbaltimore.com
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• Volunteers Gather For Baltimore Mayor’s Annual Fall Cleanup - CBS Baltimore

  27-10-2019 00:24 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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