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• Howard County Man Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges

  19-11-2019 23:28
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — A Howard County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of child pornography.
  The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received a tip on January 2, 2019, that pornographic images were being downloaded by a computer belonging to Robert Awtrey, 71, of Ellicott City.
  A search warrant was executed on his house on May 29, 2019, by Howard County Police.
  During a thorough search of Awtrey’s home, police discovered three USB drives in a safe in the
  
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• Willard Turner-Williams Found Guilty In Murder, Abduction Of Tiffany Jones

  19-11-2019 23:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 36-year-old man charged in the murder and abduction of a Baltimore mother last year has been found guilty on a number of charges.
  Willard Turner-Williams was found guilty Tuesday of first-degree murder, arson, kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap and false imprisonment and conspiracy in 29-year-old Tiffany Jones’ death, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office said.
  Willard Turner-Williams
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• Baltimore City Council Members Take Up Anti-Crime Proposal

  19-11-2019 23:05
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — A group of Baltimore city council members is set to discuss a proposal to require the mayor’s office to outline a crime-reduction strategy that involves multiple agencies, not just the police department.
  A Baltimore City Council committee will take up the measure on Tuesday, days after the city exceeded 300 homicides for 2019.
  City Council President Brandon Scott introduced the measure. He is trying to unseat Mayor Bernard “Jack” Young.
  Young and Baltimor
  
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• Baltimore City Council Members Call For Comprehensive Crime Plan

  19-11-2019 23:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Accountability and a comprehensive crime plan is what Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott says is necessary to stop the violence plaguing the city.
  “We have many city agencies, and every single city agency must work toward reducing violence in Baltimore City,” Scott said.
  Inside City Hall Tuesday, city council members put pressure on the mayor’s office to present a plan to reduce crime every two years.
  They want the mayor to work with other ci
  
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• Capitals Brace For Hathaway To Be Suspended For Spitting

  19-11-2019 23:03
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Garnet Hathaway was ejected for spitting on an opponent and now the Washington Capitals winger may have to swallow more punishment from the NHL.
  Hathaway was given a match penalty for spitting on Anaheim defenseman Erik Gudbranson in a brawl during the Capitals’ 5-2 victory Monday. That carries with it an automatic suspension pending a review by the NHL, and it is likely the Capitals won’t have Hathaway in the lineup Wednesday night in New York agains
  
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• Auditors ‘Hindered’ In University Of Maryland Medical System Report

  19-11-2019 22:18
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ/AP) — An auditor for the state of Maryland says his office has been “hindered” repeatedly in an audit of the University of Maryland Medical System, which has been rocked by scandal and resignations of board members.
  Maryland Legislative Auditor Gregory Hook has asked state lawmakers for an extension of a December deadline to report. Legislative leaders granted the extension to March 13.
  Hook wrote in a letter late last month that the system has failed to mak
  
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• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 12: Deebo Samuel, Darius Slayton Emerging As Strong WR Options

  19-11-2019 22:11
  
  By Matt Citak
  (CBS Local/CBS Boston) Week 12 is here, which means only two weeks remain before the start of the fantasy postseason.
  This week also represents the final one with teams on bye, as the Chiefs, Chargers, Vikings and Cardinals will all get the week off.
  With bye-week replacements soon to be a thing of the past, let’s focus on players that have the potential to come up big for your team in the final stretch of the fantasy season.
  Here are the top waiver wire adds for Week 12.
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• 13-Year-Old Arrested And Charged In Dunfield Graffiti Cases

  19-11-2019 22:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County police arrested and charged a juvenile involved in multiple graffiti incidents in the Dunfield community, including graffiti damage of a stop sign Monday evening.
  Officers responded to a call by a resident who reported graffiti damage of a stop sign near a group of juveniles in the Dunfield community on November 18 around 5 p.m.
  When officers responded to the area they found witnesses who identified the teen as the one responsible for the graffiti damagin
  
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• Lone Baltimore Councilwoman To Vote Against Plastic Bag Ban Calls It ‘Unnecessary Tax’

  19-11-2019 21:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s city council Monday night signed off on legislation that would ban retailers from giving out plastic bags at checkouts and charge customers for other single-use bags.
  Similar bans have failed eight times in the city before the latest push, which began in June.
  Proponents of the ban said it will encourage residents to take reusable bags to stores and reduce plastic bag waste. Opponents, however, have decried the inconsistency of bans between cities and st
  
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• ‘The Audience That Tunes In Is Very Smart’: Actor Jeremy Sisto On CBS’s ‘FBI’ & ‘Clueless’

  19-11-2019 21:51
  
  (CBS Local)– Jeremy Sisto has played a lot of cool roles in his career, but playing Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine has earned him some serious brownie points with his kids.
  “FBI” is back Tuesday with an all new episode at 9pm EST/PST on CBS and Sisto loves this show because of its audience.
  “The audience that tunes in for this show is very smart,” said Sisto in an interview with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith. “They are tracking these my
  
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• ‘It’s In God’s Hands’: Couple Diagnosed With Lung Cancer Just Five Weeks Apart

  19-11-2019 21:27
  
  GLOUCESTER, Va. (CBS Local) — Lisa and Seth Doyle say they’ve had their share of hardships during their 35-year marriage, but few challenges compare to the devastating diagnosis they both received just weeks apart.
  Lisa was diagnosed with stage three lung cancer in July after several bouts of bronchitis that wouldn’t go away.
  Then, just five weeks later, her husband, Seth, was also diagnosed with lung cancer after his face started sagging and he suffered memory loss.
  “His
  
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• 19 Arrested In Baltimore Prostitution Sting Operation, BPD Commissioner Says

  19-11-2019 21:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police have arrested 19 men after a two-week prostitution sting operation that mainly focused on the Brooklyn community, with other arrests made in the Patapsco Ave corridor, Garrison neighborhood and the O’Donnell Heights neighborhood.BPD announce results of 2-week prostitution sting. @wjz pic.twitter.com/r8Hk3qFIvj
  — Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) November 19, 2019They said the operation in part came about based on complaints from residents they had
  
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• Are Ravens Team To Beat In AFC? Ray Lewis Says ‘I Really Do Think That’

  19-11-2019 21:05
  
  Baltimore, MD (WJZ)- Another Sunday, another test passed for the Baltimore Ravens. A 41-7 rout of the Houston Texans improved the team to 8-2 on the year, comfortably atop the AFC North division and currently a game behind the Patriots in the chase for homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
  The Ravens are by no means out of the woods yet, with matchups still to come against the Rams and 49ers along with divisional bouts against the Browns and Steelers. But, having already won the head-to-h
  
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• Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing Of A 19-Year-Old Man In Oxon Hill

  19-11-2019 20:56
  
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County police are investigating the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Erick Ruiz Reyes Monday afternoon in Oxon Hill.
  Officers responded to the 1100 block of Marcy Avenue for a reported stabbing where they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds on November 18 at 2:05 p.m.
  He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.A second person was injured in the assault but his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, according
  
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• Ex-Girlfriend Seeks To Avoid Testifying At Sean Urbanski Hate Crime Trial

  19-11-2019 20:47
  
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A California college student wants to be excused from testifying at the murder trial of an ex-boyfriend charged with a hate crime in a black student’s fatal stabbing on the University of Maryland’s campus.
  Sean Urbanski’s former girlfriend, Kim Stringer, says he mistakenly believes she would testify that Urbanski, a 24-year-old white man, had no racial animus that would motivate him to commit a hate crime.
  Stringer doesn’t have any relevan
  
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• Thief Steals FedEx Truck And Packages At Gunpoint

  19-11-2019 20:07
  
  BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland say they’re looking for a man who stole a FedEx truck at gunpoint.
  News outlets report the thief took the 20-foot (6-meter) FedEx Ground box truck Monday.
  The Bowie Police Department says the thief showed a handgun to the two employees inside the truck, told them to get out and took off.
  The thief was described in a police flier as tall, black and male.
  FedEx says they are fully cooperating with authorities to locate the stolen truck and pack
  
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• 1 Charged, Another Suspect Wanted For 16-Year-Old Shot After Early Morning Home Invasion In Carroll County

  19-11-2019 19:50
  
  TANEYTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A 16-year-old was shot during an early morning home invasion in Carroll County.
  Maryland State Police said the home invasion and shooting happened in the unit block of East Baltimore Street in Taneytown around 2 a.m..@MDSP troopers are investigating a home invasion and shooting in the unit block of E Baltimore St, Taneytown, that occurred about 2 am today. A 16 yr old was shot and is being treated at UMD Shock Trauma Center. One suspect is in custody.A search for a s
  
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• Woodlawn Sunoco Gas Station Sells $1.3M Multi-Match Jackpot Winner

  19-11-2019 19:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Lottery is searching for its newest Multi-Match millionaire, after a player won the $1.3 million jackpot for the Monday, November 18 drawing.
  The winner is the sixth player to hit the Multi-Match jackpot in 2019, can choose between the $1.3 million annuity or an estimated $1.075 million cash option (before taxes).
  The player bought the winning ticket with the numbers 2, 8, 14, 15, 18 and 26 at Woodlawn Sunoco at 6725 Dogwood Road in Woodlawn in Baltimore Coun
  
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• Baltimore County Police Need Help Identifying Pedestrian Involved In Serious Crash

  19-11-2019 19:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police need your help identifying a man involved in a serious crash Friday night in Baltimore County.
  Officers responded to a crash on Reisterstown Road at Caraway Road where a man was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road on November 15 at 9:30 p.m.
  The man was reported not inside a crosswalk at the time of the crash, but the driver of the car and occupants remained at the scene, according to police.
  He was sent to a local hospital and continues to receive
  
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• ‘I Am Jesus’: Man Charged With Attempting To Murder Two Police Officers Faces Judge

  19-11-2019 19:40
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (CBS Local) — An Iowa man who police say shot at them during a standoff early Sunday morning claims to be Jesus.
  Troy Ruggles, 25, appeared tense as six guards escorted him into a Des Moines courtroom Monday morning to face two counts of attempted murder of a police officer.
  “You’re Mr. Ruggles, is that correct?” a Polk County judge asked.
  “I am not,” Ruggles replied.
  Who Are you?” the judge asked.
  “I am Jesus,” Ruggles respo
  
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• The Y In Central Maryland To Host The Turkey Trot Charity 5K

  19-11-2019 19:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Thousands of people will trot together at the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K, located at seven sites in central Maryland, to raise money for children and families living in poverty.
  The event is expected to begin at the Orokawa Y located at 600 W. Chesapeake Avenue and all other locations on November 28 at 8:30 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: The YMCA of Central Maryland)
  (Photo Credit: The YMCA of Central Maryland)
  Funds will benefit families in the community who need help affording Y pro
  
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• 3 Arrested In Glen Burnie Home Invasion

  19-11-2019 19:03
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Three men were arrested in connection with a home invasion in Glen Burnie Monday evening, Anne Arundel County police said.
  Antonio Dean Simpson, 40, no fixed address; Parris Benjamin Chisholm III, 25, of Glen Burnie and Kameron Kyree Watkins, 21, of Annapolis, each face a number of charges in the home invasion, including burglary, assault and destruction of property.
  Left to Right: Antonio Deon Simpson, Parris Benjamin Chisholm III, Kameron Kyree Watkins. Courtesy:
  
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• Police Identify Man Killed In Glen Burnie Shooting, Suspect Wanted

  19-11-2019 18:53
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ)  — Police have identified a man who was shot and killed in Glen Burnie on Monday.
  Officers responded to the 300 block of Morris Hill Avenue at around 6 p.m. Monday evening, where they immediately began CPR o the victim until they were relieved by medical personnel.
  Xavier John Arthur Green, 28, of the same address above, was declared dead at the scene due to his injuries.
  Homicide detectives collected evidence at the scene and interviewed multiple witnesses. An
  
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• Maryland State Police Warn Of Cyber Flashing Through iPhone Airdrop

  19-11-2019 18:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s a new trend that you don’t want to get in on- cyber flashing.
  Maryland State Police are warning specifically Apple product users, in which a person will use the Airdrop function to share explicit content with other Apple product users within 30 feet of where they are.
  A preview of the image will pop up on your device, even if you don’t accept the image. It’s unavoidable. Unless you turn off the Airdrop function- or make it set to conta
  
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• Former Ravens OC Marty Mornhinweg Denies Wanting To Move Lamar Jackson To Wide Receiver

  19-11-2019 18:35
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/CBS Sports) — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is coming off a blowout win against the Texans and insiders say he may even be a candidate for the league MVP.
  But was he supposed to be a receiver? That’s what CBS Sports reported Monday.
  According to former NFL general manager Mike Lombardi, who hosts The GM Shuffle podcast, former Ravens offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg was among the crowd that wanted to move Jackson to receiver.
  “Here’s what
  
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• Experts: People Who Decorate For Christmas Early Are Happier

  19-11-2019 18:28
  
  (CBS Local) — How early is too early for Christmas decorations? It turns out people who decorate “prematurely” for Christmas tend to be happier, according to health experts.
  “In a world full of stress and anxiety, people like to associate to things that make them happy, and Christmas decorations evoke those strong feelings of the childhood,” said psychoanalyst Steve McKeown told Unilad
  Decking the halls early can also improve your social life, according to a study p
  
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• Falling For Maryland: Enjoying Outdoor Autumn Experiences Across The State

  19-11-2019 18:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Join Linh Bui and Tim Williams as they fall for Maryland. They travel the state to give WJZ viewers great ways to enjoy the state’s beauty.
  Up, up and away with Tim as he takes flight in a hot air balloon, Linh jumps in the bay and gets us up close and personal with oyster farming, soar above the trees with Tim as he searches for colorful fall foliage, climb a mountain with Linh as she hikes the Catoctin Mountains, and wake up at the crack of dawn with Tim as he sea
  
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• Traffic Alert: Overturned Fuel Truck Closed Lanes On Rt. 50 Near Annapolis, Now Reopened

  19-11-2019 18:10
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — An overturned fuel truck temporarily closed two lanes of Route 50 near Route 2 in Annapolis on Tuesday.
  Those lanes have since been reopened, and the accident scene is clear.
  Maryland State Police said there are no injuries to report, but motorists should expect delays.#TrafficAlert @MDSP on the scene of an overturned fuel truck at EB 50 and Rt. 2 near Annapolis. No injuries are reported. Right 2 lanes are closed. Expect delays. Follow https://t.co/jxqlSYUFnK for lat
  
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• Maryland State Police Sgt Charged After Allegedly Tipping Off Employee About Home Search

  19-11-2019 18:05
  
  MARYLAND (WJZ) — A Maryland State Police sergeant has been charged with misconduct in office, the Maryland State Prosecutor’s Office said Tuesday.
  Sergeant Michael McComas has been charged due to misconduct related to notifying a civilian employee of the Maryland State Police about a pending search and seizure warrant being executed by state police at the employee’s home.
  The charges allege that McComas notified the employee that they were a target of a search and seizure warra
  
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• Yashica Terry Charged In Abduction, Kidnapping Of 4-Year-Old In Bethesda; Allegedly Pushed 76-Year-Old Grandfather During Incident

  19-11-2019 17:53
  
  BETHESDA, Md. (WJZ) — A 39-year-old Bethesda woman was charged with the abduction and kidnapping of a 4-year-old girl Monday.
  Yashica Terry of the 7000 block of Woodmont Avenue was charged with child abduction, kidnapping, and first-degree assault.
  According to Montgomery County Police, a 76-year-old man was walking on Woodmont Avenue near Norfolk Avenue when a woman allegedly shoved him violently from behind, causing him to fall. The woman then forcibly took the man’s 4-year-old gra
  
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• Police Investigating Robbery Of 13-Year-Old Boy In Annapolis

  19-11-2019 17:22
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis police are investigating the robbery and assault of a 13-year-old boy Monday afternoon.
  Officers responded to the 200 block of Hilltop Lane for report of a robbery on November 18 at 3:45 p.m.
  The boy said he was walking in the area when five teen suspects approached him, began punching him, demanded his property, took his phone and fled the area on foot.
  Police said the crime was reported several hours after it occurred.
  If anyone has information, please ca
  
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• Some Petitioning For Recall Of DC Councilman Jack Evans In Ethics Scandal

  19-11-2019 17:05
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The D.C. Board of Elections has received a petition asking for the recall of a district councilman accused of violating ethics rules.
  News outlets report the petition was submitted Monday by the grassroots Committee to Hold Jack Evans Accountable.
  A council-hired law firm recently released the results of its investigation into allegations of ethics violations by Evans.
  It found he repeatedly violated ethics rules and used his office to benefit private clients whose paymen
  
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• 9,500 Cases Of Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Plastic, Metal

  19-11-2019 16:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Kraft Foods is voluntarily recalling some varieties of its Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese due to potential contamination of red plastic and metal.
  According to Kraft Foods, the contamination may have happened during production.
  “Consumption of the hard or sharp pieces could cause injury to teeth, mouth, throat, stomach or intestine tissues if swallowed,’ Kraft said in a statement.
  There have been six customer complaints, but no injuries.
  Here’s a list
  
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• Maryland Adds 10.7K Jobs, Unemployment Drops To 3.6 Percent, Labor Stats Say

  19-11-2019 16:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland has added nearly 11,000 jobs in the last month, the state announced Tuesday morning.
  The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released state jobs and unemployment data, citing that Maryland added 10,700 jobs in October.
  During the last three months, 27,400 jobs have been gained- the largest three-month gain since 2010, the data showed.
  The state is also boasting their lowest unemployment rate in over 11 years, dropping down to 3.6 percent.
  
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• 11-Year-Old Da’Kahri Eric Dawson Found Safe

  19-11-2019 16:20
  
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Police say a missing 11-year-old boy was found safe.
  Da’Kahri Eric Dawson was reported missing early Tuesday after he was last seen Monday around 5 p.m. in the 1100 block of Kennebec Street in Oxon Hill.
  He’s 4-foot-3 and 98 pounds. Last seen wearing tan pants and a white polo shirt, blue coat and black Jordan shoes.
  Please call 301-749-5064 if you see him.
  
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• Weather Blog: Seasonally Mild

  19-11-2019 15:37
  
  Hi Everyone!
  We start this day mild and the outlook keeps temps seasonally mild through the afternoon. The question about this afternoon’s forecast is how much sun we will have later? The forecast reads, “Clouds and some sun.” But some computer models are now trending toward more sun than “some.”  And that would be all the better for us.
  I just pointed out on the air that between now and the end of March every day we wake up to dawn not harsh, or “WIntery
  
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• 16-Year-Old Shot After Early Morning Home Invasion In Carroll County

  19-11-2019 15:32
  
  TANEYTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — A 16-year-old was shot during an early morning home invasion in Carroll County.
  Maryland State Police said the home invasion and shooting happened in the unit block of East Baltimore Street in Taneytown around 2 a.m..@MDSP troopers are investigating a home invasion and shooting in the unit block of E Baltimore St, Taneytown, that occurred about 2 am today. A 16 yr old was shot and is being treated at UMD Shock Trauma Center. One suspect is in custody.A search for a s
  
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• Traffic Alert: Overturned Fuel Truck Closes Lanes On Rt. 50 Near Annapolis

  19-11-2019 15:30
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — An overturned fuel truck has closed two lanes of Route 50 near Route 2 in Annapolis.
  Maryland State Police said there are no injuries to report, but motorists should expect delays.#TrafficAlert @MDSP on the scene of an overturned fuel truck at EB 50 and Rt. 2 near Annapolis. No injuries are reported. Right 2 lanes are closed. Expect delays. Follow https://t.co/jxqlSYUFnK for latest road conditions.
  — MD State Police (@MDSP) November 19, 2019Stay with WJZ on thi
  
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• 11-Year-Old Da’Kahri Eric Dawson Reported Missing In Oxon Hill

  19-11-2019 14:40
  
  OXON HILL, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Police search for a missing 11-year-old boy.
  Da’Kahri Eric Dawson was last seen Monday around 5 p.m. in the 1100 block of Kennebec Street in Oxon Hill.
  He’s 4-foot-3 and 98 pounds. Last seen wearing tan pants and a white polo shirt, blue coat and black Jordan shoes.
  Please call 301-749-5064 if you see him.
  
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• Anne Arundel County Man Sentenced For Threatening To Shoot Up Workplace

  19-11-2019 13:47
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man has been sentenced to 98 days in jail for threatening to shoot up the Honda dealership where he worked.
  The Capital reports 32-year-old Thomas Cudnik Jr., of Glen Burnie, pleaded guilty Friday to making a threat of mass violence. He was sentenced to 10 years in jail with all but 98 days suspended.
  Charging documents say the threat was reported in August and Cudnik told responding authorities that he had angrily told his manager he sometimes felt like
  
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• Maryland Man Charged With Raping Woman He Met On Dating App

  19-11-2019 13:32
  
  SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland have charged a man they say raped and robbed a woman he met on a dating app.
  Montgomery County Police said in a statement Friday that 24-year-old Demitrious Harriott has been charged with second-degree rape, robbery and assault.
  Police say he and the victim met at his Silver Spring apartment after exchanging messages on a dating app.
  The statement says the woman arrived at his apartment building around 2:30 a.m. Harriott is accused of then
  
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• Lawsuit Seeks To Prevent Prosecutor From Keeping Blacks Off Juries

  19-11-2019 13:01
  
  (CBS)– Four black voters and a branch of the NAACP sued a Mississippi prosecutor on Monday, asking a federal judge to order him to stop excluding African Americans from juries.
  
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• Jeffrey Epstein’s Guards Could Face Charges This Week, Source Says

  19-11-2019 12:53
  (CBS)– Charges are expected to be filed this week — likely as soon as Tuesday — against two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he took his own life, a person familiar with the matter told CBS News. The charges are likely to include falsifying prison records.
  
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• Taylor Swift Can Perform Her Old Songs At American Music Awards, Record Label Says

  19-11-2019 12:38
  
  (CBS)– Taylor Swift will be able to perform her old songs at the upcoming American Music Awards, Swift’s former record label said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight.
  
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• Medication And Lifestyle Changes Could Be As Effective As Surgery For Heart Disease, Trial Finds

  19-11-2019 12:34
  
  (CBS)– The results of a large heart disease trial could be a game changer for patients with coronary artery disease. Researchers found when it comes to preventing heart attack or stroke, getting a stent or bypass surgery is no better than consistent use of medication and lifestyle changes.
  
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• Chick-fil-A To Stop Donations To Some Charities After LGBT Protests

  19-11-2019 12:29
  
  (CBS)– Chick-fil-A is shifting its charitable donations in the new year as the fast-food chain looks to avoid the spotlight that came with its history of financing evangelical groups that opposed LGBTQ rights, including same-sex marriage.
  
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• Vegan Sues Burger King, Claims Impossible Whoppers “Contaminated”

  19-11-2019 12:26
  
  (CBS)– A self-described vegan has sued Burger King for allegedly misleading consumers by not informing consumers that its Impossible Whoppers are flame-broiled with the help of beef fat.
  
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• Maryland’s AG Warning People About Lottery Scam Letter

  19-11-2019 12:11
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The state Attorney General’s Office is warning residents about a lottery scam targeting Maryland residents.
  The state’s Consumer Protection Division on Monday said a fake letter being sent out with a counterfeit reproduction of the Maryland Mega Millions logo tells recipients they have won the “Mega Millions International Lottery 2019 Draw.”
  Officials say consumers should throw away any letter saying the recipient has won an international lottery.
  
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• 1 Killed, 3 Injured After MTA Bus, Pickup Truck Collide

  19-11-2019 05:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man is dead after the pickup truck he was driving collided into an MTA bus Monday evening.
  City officers responded to the 3100 block of Washington Boulevard for a report of a serious accident involving a city bus around 6 p.m.
  Officers saw a white 2005 Ford F250 that had struck an MTA bus and a light pole. The 40-year-old driver of the truck, Sven James Kirtz of the 300 block of S. Mount Street, was taken to Shock Trauma where he died a short time later.
  The b
  
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• Howard County School Board Votes On Preliminary Redistricting Plan Monday Night

  19-11-2019 05:00
  
  HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — After a ten-hour workshop, the Howard County School Board voted 5-2 Monday night to move forward with a controversial redistricting plan that would change where thousands of students attend classes.
  Board members voted in favor of moving forward with the plan in a straw poll ahead of a final vote scheduled for Thursday.
  The plan to address school overcrowding has drawn significant opposition from some students and parents.
  “It’s basically dividing our
  
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