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• Michigan Man Uses Battle Ax To Fight Off Intruder

  10-11-2019 23:36
  
  OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man whose hobbies include ritualized combat with replica weapons from the Middle Ages says he wielded a battle ax he calls “my baby” to fend off an intruder.
  Thirty-six-year-old Ben Ball tells WOOD-TV he was playing video games at his apartment in Oshtemo Township, about 130 miles (209 kilometers) west of Detroit, late Wednesday when someone who once dated his ex-roommate kicked in his door. He believed the attacker might be a
  
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• No. 8 South Carolina Easily Beats No. 4 Maryland 63-54

  10-11-2019 23:26
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Freshman Aliyah Boston scored 14 points and was an immovable force in the middle of the South Carolina defense, blocking five shots to help the No. 8 Gamecocks beat No. 4 Maryland 63-54 on Sunday in an early matchup between two of the nation’s premier women’s basketball programs.
  South Carolina (2-0) never trailed in its first road test.
  The Terrapins (1-1) return all five starters from a squad that went 29-5 and won the Big Ten regular-season title. Th
  
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• 2 Adults, Child Injured In Vehicle Collision In Parkville 

  10-11-2019 22:45
  
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — An investigation is underway after a vehicle collision involving two cars left two adults and one child injured in Parkville.
  Firefighters say a vehicle collision involving two cars occurred on Putty Hill Ave & Perring Pkwy around 3:50 p.m leaving two adults and one child injured.UPDATE: MVC W/RESCUE//Putty Hill Ave & Perring Pkwy, Parkville//3 patients. 2 adults and 1 child. Non life threatening injuries^NT
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFi
  
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• Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Joins Elite Club With Perfect Passer Rating, 2nd Player In NFL History With Multiple Games In One Season

  10-11-2019 22:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson has joined an elite club that has just one other member, in addition to delivering the longest touchdown run of his career.
  In Sunday’s 49-13 defeat against the winless Cincinnati Bengals, Jackson became the second player in NFL history to get a perfect passer rating (158.3) in multiple games within a single season.
  The only other player to hit that milestone was Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who had two in 2007.
  The 47-yard run gave Jackson
  
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• Allan E. Starkey, longtime English teacher and opera fan, dies - Baltimore Sun

  10-11-2019 22:26 via baltimoresun.com
  Allan E. Starkey, longtime English teacher and opera fan, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Jackson Dazzles As Ravens Rout Winless Bengals 49-13

  10-11-2019 21:52
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw for three touchdowns in a near-perfect passing performance and added a sensational 47-yard scoring run, Marcus Peters got his third pick-6 of the season — this one off rookie Ryan Finley — and the Baltimore Ravens won their fifth in a row, routing the winless Cincinnati Bengals 49-13 on Sunday.
  The Ravens (7-2) followed their eye-opening victory over the previously unbeaten Patriots by quickly pulling away from the NFL’s last winless
  
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• Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson 47-Yard Run Vs. Bengals Wows Fans, Gets Perfect Passing Day, 6th TD Of Season

  10-11-2019 21:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson has done it again, and again and will probably keep doing it again all season.
  The quarterback has kept giving fans a lot to talk about throughout the season, and this Sunday was no exception.
  On Sunday, Jackson made an unreal scoring play during the second half of the Ravens game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  The 47-yard run gave Jackson his sixth rushing touchdown of the season, and also secured the lead against the Bengals.LAMAR. JACKSON.That's it. That
  
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• Smith, Cowan Spark No. 7 Maryland’s Rally Past Rhode Island

  10-11-2019 20:10
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland switched its defense and steadied its offense in the second half Saturday to overcome a scare against Rhode Island.
  Jalen Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Anthony Cowan Jr. scored all 14 of his points in the second half and turnover-prone No. 7 Maryland overcame a sloppy start and a double-digit deficit, beating Rhode Island 73-55.
  Eric Ayala added 13 points and Aaron Wiggins (13 points, 13 rebounds) posted his first career double-double for the Terps,
  
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• Fire destroys vacant house in northwest Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  10-11-2019 19:42 via wbaltv.com
  Fire destroys vacant house in northwest Baltimore  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Teachers Choosing Among 13 To Join Maryland Education Board

  10-11-2019 19:28
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Public and private school teachers can now start voting on their choice to represent their interests on the Maryland State Board of Education.
  WBAL-TV reports that voting began Sunday to choose an active school teacher from among 13 teacher candidates to fill a board seat. A bill approved during this past legislative session directed the teacher election. Voting ends Nov. 17, with the results to be released Dec. 23. The winner will serve 2½ years
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Will The New York Yankees Come Calling Again? - Birds Watcher

  10-11-2019 18:06 via birdswatcher.com
  
  Baltimore Orioles: Will The New York Yankees Come Calling Again?  Birds Watcher
  
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• Baltimore Orioles Free Agent Shopping: RHP Jhoulys Chacin - Birds Watcher

  10-11-2019 14:00 via birdswatcher.com
  
  Baltimore Orioles Free Agent Shopping: RHP Jhoulys Chacin  Birds Watcher
  
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• Marriotts Ridge cheerleading wins first state championship in program history - Baltimore Sun

  10-11-2019 06:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Marriotts Ridge cheerleading wins first state championship in program history  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police: Teen Says Gunshot Self-Inflicted While Dancing Drunk

  10-11-2019 05:04
  
  LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Police in northern Utah are investigating a shooting in which a 17-year-old boy says a gunshot wound to one of his legs was self-inflicted when his gun accidentally discharged as he danced while intoxicated.
  The Deseret-News reports that North Park police say the teen sought treatment at a Logan hospital Oct. 5 and that witnesses told investigators that the shooting happened when the teen got out of a car at an apartment complex and started dancing.
  According t
  
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• Investigation Underway Into Massive Vacant House Fire In Northwest Baltimore

  10-11-2019 04:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An investigation is underway after a massive fire destroyed a vacant home in northwest Baltimore.
  Firefighters say a two-alarm fire broke out along Maine Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Saturday before engulfing the home.
  There’s no word on what caused the fire.
  No one was injured.
  
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• Republican Whose Posts Led To Trump Ire To Run For Cummings Seat

  10-11-2019 04:41
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Republican whose social media posts about trash in Baltimore ultimately led to President Donald Trump’s verbal attack of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings says she’ll run for Cummings’ seat.
  Kimberly Klacik said she’ll file next week as a candidate for the 7th Congressional District special election. Cummings died last month. Primaries will be in February, with an April general election.
  Klacik’s videos of West Baltimore —
  
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• Maryland Lawmaker | Legislation Being Considered To Resolve HBCU Case - CBS Baltimore

  10-11-2019 04:40 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Maryland Lawmaker | Legislation Being Considered To Resolve HBCU Case  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Lawmaker | Legislation Being Considered To Resolve HBCU Case

  10-11-2019 04:40
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore County lawmaker is trying to find a way to settle a dispute between historically black colleges and the State of Maryland.
  The federal lawsuit states that there are disparities between the four historically black colleges and traditionally white colleges in the state.
  Baltimore County Democrat Charles Sydnor says he’s working with other lawmakers on proposals for a settlement of at least $557 million.
  That is the amount that an attorney represe
  
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• Tigers Use 3 TD Run To Break Away From Stony Brook 31-14

  10-11-2019 04:10
  
  STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Tom Flacco passed for two touchdowns and Towson used a run of unanswered points to defeat Stony Brook 31-14 Saturday.
  The Tigers (6-4, 3-3 Colonial Athletic Association) trailed Stony Brook 7-3 in the second quarter before scoring 14 points to close out the first half and seven more to open the second half. The 21-0 run put the game away.
  Shane Leatherbury scored on a 12-yard run with 4:43 left in the second quarter and, after a Stony Brook three-and-out, Yeedee Th
  
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• The Ripley Race 5K Rolls Out Sunday

  10-11-2019 04:06
  
  ANNAPOLIS, MD (WJZ) — The Ripley Race 5K to raise awareness for war veterans will take place on November 10 in Annapolis.
  The race is expected to take one hour from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  Street closures are expected at 8:05 a.m. between the Main Street corridor and USNA Gate 1.
  Runners should be in the neighborhoods listed below at the following times:Main Street to Randall Street and out King George Street from 8:05 to 8:30 a.m
  Main Street from 8:05 to 8:25 a.m.
  West Annapolis at Baltimore &am
  
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• The Ripley Race 5K Rolled Out Sunday

  10-11-2019 04:06
  
  ANNAPOLIS, MD (WJZ) — The Ripley Race 5K to raise awareness for war veterans happened on November 10 in Annapolis.
  The race was set to take one hour from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  Street closures started 8:05 a.m. between the Main Street corridor and USNA Gate 1.
  Runners should be in the neighborhoods listed below at the following times:Main Street to Randall Street and out King George Street from 8:05 to 8:30 a.m
  Main Street from 8:05 to 8:25 a.m.
  West Annapolis at Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd a
  
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• NHL-Leading Capitals Beat Knights For 6th Consecutive Win

  10-11-2019 04:05
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov scored his sixth goal of the season, Jonas Siegenthaler added the first of his NHL career and the league-leading Washington Capitals beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Saturday night in a meeting of the 2018 Stanley Cup finalists.
  Kuznetsov revived his famous bird celebration, flapping his arms after scoring 58 seconds in, and added an assist in the Capitals’ sixth consecutive victory. Washington has won 10 of 11 and hasn’t lost in regulation s
  
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• Instagram Will Test Hiding US Users’ Likes

  10-11-2019 03:59
  
  (CNN) — Posting on Instagram can come with a rush of validation when likes from friends and strangers come pouring in. But those likes will soon be hidden for some US users.
  In an attempt to stamp down on competitive pressure on the platform, Instagram will hide likes for “some” users in the United States starting next week, its CEO Adam Mosseri said Friday. It’s a test that the Facebook-owned platform has already rolled out to seven countries: Canada, Ireland, Italy
  
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• Investigation Underway Into Massive Vacant House Fire In Northwest Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  10-11-2019 03:27 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Investigation Underway Into Massive Vacant House Fire In Northwest Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore On The Path To Top 300 Homicides For Fifth Straight Year - CBS Baltimore

  10-11-2019 02:58 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore On The Path To Top 300 Homicides For Fifth Straight Year  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore On The Path To Top 300 Homicides For Fifth Straight Year

  10-11-2019 02:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A fatal shooting in Baltimore Saturday morning brought the city homicide rate to 296, on the path to top 300 for the fifth year in a row.
  Police received a call for a shooting in the 700 block of Belle Terre Ave. just after 7 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a 30-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Another man was wounded in a separate shooting around 2 a.m. near Johns Hopkins Hospital.
  Police have not released any a
  
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• Kostecka Carries Loyola (Md.) Over Chicago St. 98-85 - CBS Baltimore

  10-11-2019 02:49 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Kostecka Carries Loyola (Md.) Over Chicago St. 98-85  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Kostecka Carries Loyola (Md.) Over Chicago St. 98-85

  10-11-2019 02:49
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Kostecka had 26 points as Loyola (Md.) defeated Chicago State 98-85 on Saturday.
  Cam Spencer and Jaylin Andrews had 14 points apiece for the Greyhounds (1-1). Isaiah Hart had 7 points and a career-high 10 assists. Kostecka reached 26 points for the 13th times in his last 30 games.
  Xavier Johnson had 19 points and six assists for the Cougars (1-1). Andrew Lewis added 14 points and six rebounds and Jace Colley had 11 points.
  Loyola shot 60% in the first half to lead 53-
  
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• Light City’s ‘Sparks Gallery’ Displays Masterpieces With A Message - CBS Baltimore

  10-11-2019 02:36 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Light City’s ‘Sparks Gallery’ Displays Masterpieces With A Message  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Light City’s ‘Sparks Gallery’ Displays Masterpieces With A Message

  10-11-2019 02:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Light City is almost over, but there is still time to get out and enjoy all the fun to be had.
  Many of the light installations around the Inner Harbor for Light City are interactive and educational. Local college students and staff took on the challenge to create masterpieces with a message.
  It’s all part of the art exhibit “Sparks.”
  “The tradition of Spark is to provide light inspired artwork from UMBC and Towson, from art faculty and students,&rd
  
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• Commissioner Harrison reacts to Baltimore's crime as city's homicide rate nears 300 - Fox Baltimore

  10-11-2019 02:35 via foxbaltimore.com
  Commissioner Harrison reacts to Baltimore's crime as city's homicide rate nears 300  Fox Baltimore
  
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• UMBC Catches Florida Gulf Coast Late, 65-61 - CBS Baltimore

  10-11-2019 01:09 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  UMBC Catches Florida Gulf Coast Late, 65-61  CBS Baltimore
  
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• UMBC Catches Florida Gulf Coast Late, 65-61

  10-11-2019 01:09
  
  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — L.J. Owens knocked down a 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to lift UMBC to a 65-61 win over Florida Gulf Coast in a battle of former NCAA tournament Cinderellas on Saturday.
  The Eagles, the 2013 tournament Cinderella that upset Georgetown and San Diego State before falling to Florida in the Sweet Sixteen, led by 10 points at halftime over the Retrievers, the 16th seed who knocked off No. 1-seeded Virginia in 2018.
  UMBC trailed by 12 with 16:06 left after Sam Gagliardi
  
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• Salisbury University President Unveils Initiatives To Address Campus Inclusiveness, Safety After Racist Graffiti Found

  10-11-2019 01:06
  
  SALISBURY, Md. (WJZ) — Staff members are working to address student concerns at Salisbury University after discovering hateful graffiti in a stairwell.
  The school says it will take steps to prevent future problems.
  Campus leaders plan to establish new social media accounts to communicate with students.
  They will also evaluate the curriculum to be more attentive to the growing diversity.
  A long-term plan includes adding more security cameras and upgrading existing ones.
  Right now, ther
  
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• It’s Academic | November 9, 2019

  10-11-2019 00:27
  
  Century: 420
  Queen Anne’s: 350
  Patapsco: 280
  
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• Morgan State Upsets North Carolina A&T With Late Touchdown - CBS Baltimore

  10-11-2019 00:02 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Morgan State Upsets North Carolina A&T With Late Touchdown  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Morgan State Upsets North Carolina A&T With Late Touchdown

  10-11-2019 00:02
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — DeAndre Harris passed for 218 yards and one touchdown and scored the game-winner on a keeper from the 1 as Morgan State upset North Carolina A&T Saturday, for the second year in a row.
  North Carolina A&T, tied for 15th in the FCS coaches poll, never led during the game but trailed just 16-13 through much of the fourth quarter. The loss keeps the Aggies (6-3, 4-2) in the three-team cluster chasing Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference leader Florida A&M as the playoff
  
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• Fields, No. 3 Ohio State Overwhelm Maryland 73-14

  10-11-2019 00:02
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State got its first taste of adversity this week when star defensive end Chase Young was suspended for the Maryland game for a possible NCAA infraction involving a personal loan.
  On Saturday the No. 3 Buckeyes set that to one side and took out their frustrations on beleaguered Maryland, a program heading in the wrong direction.
  Justin Fields threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in the first half Saturday as Ohio State rolled to a 73-14 win beh
  
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