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• ‘Express Lanes’ To Let Solo Drivers Pay To Use Carpool Lanes Expands In Northern Virginia

  17-11-2019 23:38
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Northern Virginia’s network of “Express Lanes” that allow solo drivers pay a toll to use carpool lanes is expanding.
  Carpool lanes on Interstate 395 in Arlington County up to the Potomac River boundary with the District of Columbia are converting Sunday to Express Lanes.
  The lanes had previously been reserved for carpools of three or more during rush hour. Now, solo drivers will be able to use the lanes if they pay a toll that varies depending on the
  
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• After staying while other congregations fled to Baltimore ’burbs, Beth Am synagogue celebrates $5.5M overhaul - Baltimore Sun

  17-11-2019 23:26 via baltimoresun.com
  After staying while other congregations fled to Baltimore ’burbs, Beth Am synagogue celebrates $5.5M overhaul  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Rapid Reaction: Texans fall 41-7 in Baltimore - HoustonTexans.com

  17-11-2019 23:22 via houstontexans.com
  
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• Tyrone White Gets Life Plus 35 Years In Prison For 2017 Murder In Baltimore

  17-11-2019 23:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 35-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison plus 35 years on Friday for the murder of Daniel Brinkley, 26, in October 2017.
  Tyrone White was convicted in July 2019 of first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony crime of violence and firearm possession after a disqualifying crime.
  The judge said five victim impact statement letters entered into the record were part of his reasoning in determining the appropriate sentence.
  Officers responded to a call on October 2, 2
  
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• For Heart Disease, Meds May Work As Well As Invasive Surgery, Major Trial Shows

  17-11-2019 23:03
  
  (CNN) — High-risk patients with stable heart disease may fare just as well on medications alone, versus having invasive heart operations such as stents and bypass surgeries, according to a major trial. The results were presented Saturday at the American Heart Association’s yearly conference.
  While the invasive procedures were found to improve chest pain and quality of life in some patients, a number of key outcomes did not differ significantly — namely, subsequent heart attack,
  
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• Mikesell Leads No. 8 Maryland To 99-55 Rout Of Delaware

  17-11-2019 22:53
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Taylor Mikesell matched her career high with 23 points, and No. 8 Maryland cruised to a 99-55 victory over Delaware on Sunday.
  Ashley Owusu and Blair Watson both had 12 points for the Terrapins (3-1), who didn’t need a comeback against the Blue Hens (0-3) in their first game since erasing a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 70-68 victory at James Madison.
  Maryland never trailed and quickly achieved separation in the first quarter. Mi
  
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• Baltimore Cruise Ship Delays Return Due To Storm - WBAL Radio

  17-11-2019 22:34 via wbal.com
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• Man Killed In Middle River Shooting, Police Say

  17-11-2019 22:32
  
  MIDDLE RIVER, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating a homicide in Middle River this Sunday.
  Officers responded at 11:40 a.m. to the 300 block of Farwind Drive for a shooting victim. When they arrived they found the victim in the parking lot suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
  The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  Homicide detectives are actively conducting their investigation at this time.
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• Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Passenger From Burning Car After Collision

  17-11-2019 22:15
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A Maryland State Trooper rescued a passenger from a burning vehicle after it was involved in a collision early Sunday morning, state police said.
  Troopers from the Frederick Barrack were called to the area of eastbound Interstate 70 at Braddock Mountain for a report of a single-vehicle collision.
  When they arrived they saw the vehicle had overturned and was on fire. Corporal Wagoner of the MSP also saw a man in the passenger side of the vehicle later identified as Je
  
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• Cat Food Sold Nationwide Recalled Over Risks To Pets, Humans

  17-11-2019 22:07
  
  (CNN) — A Utah company is recalling two-pound frozen bags of Quest beef cat food sold nationwide over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella.
  “Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products,” the US Food and Drug Administration said this week.The items affected wer
  
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• Ravens Harass Watson, Beat Texans 41-7 For 6th Straight Win

  17-11-2019 21:59
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Deshaun Watson couldn’t run, couldn’t hide and couldn’t keep up with the other quarterback on the field, the elusive and talented Lamar Jackson.
  Jackson threw four touchdown passes, ran for 86 yards and helped the Baltimore Ravens roll to their sixth straight victory, 41-7 over the Houston Texans on Sunday.
  The game was billed as a matchup between first-place AFC teams and two of the best double-threat quarterbacks in the NFL.
  Jackson and the Baltimore de
  
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• Man killed in Middle River shooting, Baltimore County police say - Baltimore Sun

  17-11-2019 21:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Man killed in Middle River shooting, Baltimore County police say  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Two shot in Essex early Sunday morning - Baltimore Sun

  17-11-2019 20:58 via baltimoresun.com
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• Police Investigate Early Sunday Morning Shooting In Essex

  17-11-2019 20:58
  
  ESSEX, MD. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.
  Baltimore County police officers responded to the 400 block of Eastern Boulevard for reports of a shooting at 1:40 a.m.
  When they arrived they found evidence of a shooting on the parking lot of the business. Two victims, both male, were later found at area hospitals, both suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
  The first victim is listed in serious condition, and the other was rele
  
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• Firefighter Injured In Fire That Damages Multiple Bel Air Townhouses

  17-11-2019 19:59
  
  Bel Air, MD (WJZ)– The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating after a firefighter is injured battling a fire at multiple townhouses in Bel Air.
  Firefighters were called to the 200-block of Hunters Run Terrace at around 8:30p.m. Saturday night where a fire at at townhouse spread to two other homes.
  One firefighter sustained a minor injury and refused medical care on the scene.
  A total of 6-adults and 4-kids were displaced from the three homes impacted by the fire but al
  
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• 6 Adults, 4 Kids Displaced In Fire That Damages Multiple Bel Air Townhouses

  17-11-2019 19:59
  
  Bel Air, MD (WJZ)– The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating after a firefighter is injured battling a fire at multiple townhouses in Bel Air.
  Firefighters were called to the 200-block of Hunters Run Terrace at around 8:30p.m. Saturday night where a fire at at townhouse spread to two other homes.
  One firefighter sustained a minor injury and refused medical care on the scene.
  A total of 6-adults and 4-kids were displaced from the three homes impacted by the fire but al
  
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• Ravens’ Justin Tucker Misses First Field Goal Of Season, Ending Streak

  17-11-2019 19:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens can’t boast a perfect kicker this season anymore.
  Justin Tucker’s 43-yard field goal attempt in the first quarter of the Ravens v. Texans matchup in Baltimore on Sunday was a miss.
  It broke a streak dating back to the 2018 season, with 22 makes.
  Tucker missed his first extra-point attempt of the season during a matchup against the New England Patriots two weeks ago.
  The game remained scoreless Sunday against the Houston Texans until the se
  
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• White House: President Trump Undergoes Exam At Walter Reed

  17-11-2019 19:06
  
  BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump spent more than two hours at Walter Reed National Medical Center on Saturday for what the White House said were medical tests as part of his annual physical.
  The appointment wasn’t on Trump’s weekend public schedule, and his last physical was in February.
  Press secretary Stephanie Grisham said the 73-year-old president was “anticipating a very busy 2020” and wanted to take advantage of “a free weekend” in Washi
  
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• Baltimore Firefighters Bring Mother & Son To Sunday's Ravens v. Texans Game - CBS Baltimore

  17-11-2019 18:41 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Gratitude Is Good For Your Health

  17-11-2019 17:03
  
  Gratitude is linked to well-being. Some studies suggest that people who practice gratitude appear to be more hopeful, pleased with their lives and connected to others. You also might find that gratitude may help decrease anger.
  If you find yourself thinking about how someone has wronged you, shift your attention to someone else who has been there to support you. Gratitude may also be linked to resilience, which is having an inner strength that helps you bounce back after stressful situations.
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• Baltimore mayor rejects blame for city's crime rate: 'I'm not committing the murders... so how can you fault leadership?' - TheBlaze

  17-11-2019 16:16 via theblaze.com
  
  Baltimore mayor rejects blame for city's crime rate: 'I'm not committing the murders... so how can you fault leadership?'  TheBlaze
  
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• Baltimore County Firefighters Battle Early Morning Fire In Jacksonville

  17-11-2019 16:16
  
  Jacksonville, MD (WJZ)– Baltimore County Fire crews were called to the 3500-block of Hampshire Glen Court in the Jacksonville area just after 6a.m. this morning for a 2-alarm house fire.
  When firefighters arrived they found a house with heavy flames showing and the fire was so intense that crews had to also respond to a neighboring shopping center for embers that were causing small fires.
  It took fire crews over two hours to bring the fire under control and one firefighter sustained minor
  
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• Northern Baltimore County home destroyed by fire - Baltimore Sun

  17-11-2019 15:26 via baltimoresun.com
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• Things to do in Baltimore this week: Hops & Vines, grand opera, a Drag Queen Christmas and the Christmas Villa - Baltimore Sun

  17-11-2019 11:04 via baltimoresun.com
  Things to do in Baltimore this week: Hops & Vines, grand opera, a Drag Queen Christmas and the Christmas Villa  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Oshie Ties It, Caps Beat Bruins 3-2 In Shootout

  17-11-2019 04:37
  
  BOSTON (AP) — T.J. Oshie tied it with 59 seconds left in regulation and Jakub Vrana scored the decisive goal in the shootout as the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 Saturday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference.
  Boston led 2-1 when the Capitals pulled goalie Braden Holtby for an extra skater with about 85 seconds left in the third period. They quickly established possession in the Bruins zone, then tied it when Oshie converted on Evgeny Kuznetsov&
  
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• Man shot in East Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  17-11-2019 04:04 via foxbaltimore.com
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• Two-alarm fire damages several Bel Air townhomes Saturday night - Baltimore Sun

  17-11-2019 03:55 via baltimoresun.com
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• Baltimore driver for car service company shot, wounded by angry customer, police say; two face attempted murde - Baltimore Sun

  17-11-2019 03:26 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore driver for car service company shot, wounded by angry customer, police say; two face attempted murde  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Ravens Tailgaters From The Eastern Shore Show Up In Style Every Home Game With 1973 RV

  17-11-2019 03:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Before each Ravens home game, WJZ spotlights some All-Star tailgaters on our Purple Preview show.
  This week, we feature a group of dedicated fans from the Fat Daddy Social Club on the Eastern Shore. They have been coming to Ravens home games since M&T Bank Stadium was built.
  They do their tailgating with the help of a 1973 RV.
  “The first season we were here at M&T Bank, we went out and bought the RV,” they said. “The group chipped in, did th
  
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• Ravens Tailgate Group From Eastern Shore Arrive In Style In 1973 RV

  17-11-2019 03:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Before each Ravens home game, WJZ spotlights some All-Star tailgaters on our Purple Preview show.
  This week, we feature a group of dedicated fans from the Fat Daddy Social Club on the Eastern Shore. They have been coming to Ravens home games since M&T Bank Stadium was built.
  They do their tailgating with the help of a 1973 RV.
  “The first season we were here at M&T Bank, we went out and bought the RV,” they said. “The group chipped in, did th
  
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• Baxter’s Double-Double Sends Morgan St. Past George Washington

  17-11-2019 03:06
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Troy Baxter Jr. scored 10 points with 10 rebounds to lead Morgan State to a 68-64 win over George Washington on Saturday.
  Stanley Davis added 17 points for the Bears (2-2). David Syfax scored 14 points and Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr. had 12 with nine rebounds. Isaiah Burke went scoreless despite leading the Bears in scoring coming into the contest with 12 points per game. He failed to make a shot from beyond the arc (0 of 4).
  Jameer Nelson Jr. had 14 points for the
  
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• Maya Rockeymoore Cummings Undergoes Successful Double Mastectomy Surgery - CBS Baltimore

  17-11-2019 03:05 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Maya Rockeymoore Cummings Undergoes Successful Double Mastectomy Surgery  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maya Rockeymoore Cummings Undergoes Successful Double Mastectomy Surgery

  17-11-2019 03:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The widow of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings underwent a successful double mastectomy at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
  She decided to have this preventative surgery after her mother passed away from breast cancer and her sister was recently diagnosed.
  Cummings will return to campaigning for her late husband’s seat in the 7th Congressional District in a couple of weeks after taking some time off to recover.
  She announced her candidacy and surgery the same day.
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• Maya Rockeymoore Cummings Undergoes Double Mastectomy Surgery - CBS Baltimore

  17-11-2019 03:05 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Maya Rockeymoore Cummings Undergoes Double Mastectomy Surgery  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Harris Passes For 5 TDs, Morgan St Beats Virginia Lynchburg

  17-11-2019 03:02
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — DeAndre Harris threw for 317 yards and five touchdowns, Manasseh Bailey had 177 receiving yards and four scores, and Morgan State beat Virginia Lynchburg 59-26 on Saturday.
  Morgan State led 14-12 at the end of the first quarter but scored 22 unanswered points in the second for a 36-12 lead at the break. The Bears had passing touchdowns of 11, 17, 44, 48, and 87 yards.
  Wesley Wolfolk added 124 receiving yards and two TDs for Morgan State (3-8). He also threw for a touchdown
  
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• Family Displaced After House Fire In Howard County - CBS Baltimore

  17-11-2019 02:54 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• Man Remains Jailed After Fatally Stabbing Popeyes Customer - CBS Baltimore

  17-11-2019 02:53 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Man Remains Jailed After Fatally Stabbing Popeyes Customer  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Largo High School Teacher Arrested After Classroom Fight With Student - CBS Baltimore

  17-11-2019 02:52 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Largo High School Teacher Arrested After Classroom Fight With Student  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 20-Year-Old Man Shot In The Elbow In East Baltimore

  17-11-2019 02:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in the elbow in east Baltimore Saturday.
  Police responded to an area hospital around 6:04 p.m. where a shooting victim had just walked in. When officers arrived, they found a 20-year-old man who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the right elbow.
  Eastern District shooting detectives are investigating this incident.
  The victim states he was somewhere on Linwood Avenue when someone walked up behind him and shot him.
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Missing 10-Year-Old Boy

  17-11-2019 02:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are searching for a missing 10-year-old boy.
  Jay’ontay Johnson was last seen at his foster mother’s house in the 2500 block of South Paca Street Saturday at approximately 1 p.m.
  The foster mother told police that Jay’ontay was in front of her home when she walked back into the house.  When she returned to the front of the house, Jay’ontay was gone.
  The foster mother also told police that Jay’ontay had been droppe
  
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• MISSING| 10-year-old boy in Baltimore City - Fox Baltimore

  17-11-2019 02:24 via foxbaltimore.com
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• ‘It Was My Love Letter To John’ | Wife Of Slain Capital Gazette Journalist John McNamara Publishes His Sports Book

  17-11-2019 02:13
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — John McNamara’s friends and colleagues stood beside his widow Saturday, thanking her for publishing 319 pages of his work.
  “This was John’s love letter to basketball, and finishing it was my love letter to John,” Andrea Chamblee, McNamara’s wife of 33 years, said.
  It was a work McNamara had devoted over a decade of his life to, and on the brink of finishing it, he and four others were shot and killed after a gunman opened fire on journal
  
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• Local Doctor Keeping Son’s Legacy Alive With Charity Helping Children Overseas

  17-11-2019 01:59
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — A local doctor is taking her own personal tragedy and turning it around to help others in need.
  Dr. Suzan Abdo lost her 22-year-old son, Rommy, three years ago in a deadly car crash. She had saved up money for the recent graduate to go to law school.
  Instead of keeping that money, however, she started a charity in Rommy’s name.
  “He had a lot of passion for education, a lot of passion for kids,” Abdo said. “And we just wanted to have a legacy fo
  
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• Lil Wayne, The Hot Boys Among Those On Lamar Jackson’s Game Day Playlist

  17-11-2019 01:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Behind every great athlete is a great game day playlist.
  Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is no different. He spoke during a Facebook live segment this week about what he listens to on game day.
  “[Music] put me in the mood to play,” Jackson said. “It wakes me up. It wakes my body up. Like, cranks me up. I just go out there and perform.”
  Jackson said that Lil Wayne and the Hot Boys are among some of his favorite artists to listen to on game day
  
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• Family Displaced After House Fire In Howard County

  17-11-2019 01:03
  
  SAVAGE, Md. (WJZ) — A fire in Howard County left one family without a home Saturday.
  Howard County firefighters were called to the 1600 block of Guilford Road in Savage, Maryland, just before 4 p.m. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire coming from the home.At approximately 1600 units reported to a house fire in the 1600 block of Guilford Rd in Savage Md. Heavy fire reported on arrival. 5 adults, 1 (3yrs old child) were assisted from the resident. The residents are currentl
  
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• 2 Dogs Rescued From House Fire In Howard County

  17-11-2019 01:03
  
  SAVAGE, Md. (WJZ) — A fire in Howard County left one family without a home Saturday.
  Howard County firefighters were called to the 1600 block of Guilford Road in Savage, Maryland, just before 4 p.m. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire coming from the home.At approximately 1600 units reported to a house fire in the 1600 block of Guilford Rd in Savage Md. Heavy fire reported on arrival. 5 adults, 1 (3yrs old child) were assisted from the resident. The residents are currentl
  
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• Baltimore State’s Attorney Mosby: Flawed criminal justice system is black Americans’ biggest civil rights issu - Baltimore Sun

  17-11-2019 00:48 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore State’s Attorney Mosby: Flawed criminal justice system is black Americans’ biggest civil rights issu  Baltimore Sun
  
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• ‘I Just Play Ball’ Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Says Of Staying Humble Through The Hype

  17-11-2019 00:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson is posting MVP-type numbers this season, yet, he has remained humble through each game.
  Jackson has thrown for 2,036 yards and 15 touchdowns. He has a passer rating of 101.7.
  Jackson completed 15 of 17 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns and added 65 yards and a touchdown on seven carries during Sunday’s 49-13 win over Cincinnati.
  He spoke during a Facebook live segment this week about how he has remained humble through all the hype.
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• Claypool Catches 4 TDs As No. 16 Notre Dame Rout Navy 52-20

  17-11-2019 00:16
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Chase Claypool caught four touchdown passes to match a school record and No. 16 Notre Dame shut down Navy’s triple-option in a 52-20 rout on the 21st-ranked Midshipmen on Saturday.
  The 17th straight home victory for Brian Kelly’s Fighting Irish did not sell out Notre Dame Stadium. It was the first time since 1973 Thanksgiving Day against Air Force, a string of 273 sold-out games. A crowd of 74,080, 3,542 below capacity, saw Notre Dame win for the 79th ti
  
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• Thaenrat, Flacco Lead Towson Past William & Mary, 31-10

  17-11-2019 00:00
  
  WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Yeedee Thaenrat rushed for a career-high 158 yards, Tom Flacco threw two touchdown passes and Towson defeated William & Mary 31-10 on Saturday.
  Thaenrat’s touchdown, a 3-yard run, capped a 7-play, 85-yard opening drive for the Tigers (7-4, 4-3 Colonial). William & Mary (4-7, 2-5) answered with a field goal before Towson scored the next 24 points, including TD passes of 6 and 9 yards from Flacco to Shane Leatherbury.
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