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• Maryland Impacted By Salad Product Recall Over E. Coli Bacteria Concerns

  21-11-2019 23:37
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says thousands of pounds of salad products are being recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination.
  The department says Missa Bay, LLC from Swedesboro, New Jersey, is recalling more than 75,000 pounds (34,020 kilograms) of salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce may be contaminated with a strain of E. coli.
  The products were sold on Oct. 14 through Oct. 16 in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Ind
  
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• Towson Volleyball Riding 20 Match Win Streak Into Conference Tournament

  21-11-2019 23:06
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — The Towson University volleyball team is on a winning streak- its best ever.
  The Tigers have won 20 straight matches. They finished conference play undefeated and will head into the CAA Tournament this weekend as the top seed.
  “It’s definitely pressure, but it’s something we’ve been wanting since the beginning of the season,” senior outside hitter Oliva Finckel said. “I think that makes it even more important to take it one game
  
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• Some Boxes Of Cheese Nips Are Being Recalled

  21-11-2019 22:47
  
  (CNN) — Check your Cheese Nips — the cracker’s parent company has issued a voluntary recall.
  Mondelēz Global LLC issued the recall for a limited quantity of Cheese Nips in the United States due to the potential presence of plastic pieces from a food scraper. The company told the Food and Drug Administration that the particles were incorporated into the production process and impact a small amount of product.
  “The company became aware of this issue when yellow plastic
  
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• Baltimore Police Investigating Series Of ATM Thefts Across City

  21-11-2019 22:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are investigating 12 ATM thefts, or attempted thefts, in the city since Nov. 1.
  In two of the cases, three suspects used what is believed to be a stolen U-Haul pickup truck to carry the ATM away.
  In most of the other cases, either a white van or two vehicles, have been used with the suspect prying their way into all of the businesses.
  In each of these cases except for one, the suspects pried their way into the establishment and there have been thr
  
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• 145 Graves From Forgotten African-American Cemetery Found Under High School

  21-11-2019 22:41
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CBS Local) — 145 coffins have been detected on the grounds of a Florida high school, which once was the site of an African-American cemetery.
  Ground-penetrating radar located the caskets on the campus of C. Leon King High School in Tampa, Hillsborough County School Board officials announced on Wednesday.
  The coffins are buried three to five feet deep in about an acre of open land near a small building used by school’s agricultural program, the district said.
  Officials be
  
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• House Fire Causes Over $300K Worth Of Damage To Stevensville Home

  21-11-2019 22:31
  
  STEVENSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating after a house fire in Queen Anne’s County caused over $300,000 worth of damage.
  The fire broke out in the 100 block of Emory Circle in Stevensville around 6:05 a.m. Thursday.
  It took firefighters about one hour to control the flames.
  No injures were reported.
  
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• ‘Power Corrupts’ | Residents React To News Of Catherine Pugh’s Guilty Plea

  21-11-2019 22:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh pleaded guilty Thursday to several federal charges in the “Healthy Holly” scandal that ultimately led to her resignation.
  Outside of Pugh’s campaign office on Charles Street, citizens of Baltimore talked about the erosion of public trust.
  “She knew what she was doing and she didn’t think she was going to get caught doing it,” Ronald Day said.
  Related Coverage: Former Baltimore Mayor Cather
  
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• 3 Teens Charged In Brutal Beating Of Parkville Teen, Police Still Searching For Fourth Suspect

  21-11-2019 22:14
  
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Three teenagers were charged in the brutal beating another teen in Parkville last week.
  According to Baltimore County Police, 18-year-old Jaheim Daquan Taylor of Parkville, 17-year-old Kristen Joseph Johnson of Nottingham and 16-year-old Perez Antonio Barrett Jr of Parkville were charged with attempted homicide, assault, robbery and theft in two separate assaults of a 16-year-old boy.
  18-year-old Jaheim Daquan Taylor of Parkville, 17-year-old Kristen Joseph Johnson o
  
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• Howard County School Board Expected To Vote On Controversial Redistricting Plan

  21-11-2019 22:03
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — The Howard County Board of Education is expected to take a final vote on a controversial redistricting plan Thursday.
  It would affect more than 5,000 students.
  The goal is to reduce overcrowding in schools.
  Many parents and students are opposed to the plan.
  Earlier this week, there was a preliminary vote to move forward with the plan.
  WJZ will bring you details on the vote when it happens.
  
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• Howard County School Board Approves Redistricting Plan To Move Over 5K Students In 2020-21

  21-11-2019 22:03
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — The Howard County Board of Education voted Thursday to revise Howard County Public School System school attendance areas for the 2020–2021 school year.
  The decision to adjust school boundaries was prompted by the need to relieve crowded schools, more effectively balance capacity utilization among schools throughout the district, and address inequities in the distribution of students affected by poverty, school officials say.
  When the redistricting plan goes
  
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• Prince George’s County Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Capitol Heights

  21-11-2019 22:02
  
  CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 46-year-old man Wednesday night in Capitol Heights.
  Police later identified the man as Sean Spence of Capitol Heights.
  Officers reported to the 5700 block of Rollins Lane for a shooting where Spence was found outside of his home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on November 20 at 7:30 p.m.
  He was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced died.PGPD investigating fatal shooting in Capitol Heights
  
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• Kirwan Commission OKs Education Funding Plan; Goes To Lawmakers

  21-11-2019 22:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ/AP) — A Maryland commission on education has approved a plan to update the state’s funding formula to increase teacher pay and improve schools.
  The panel voted 19-3 Thursday for wide-ranging recommendations, which now go to the legislature.
  Under the plan, Maryland would phase in billions of dollars in additional spending. About $4 billion annually would be added annually a decade from now for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
  The recommendations cover five maj
  
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• Upward Of 30K Turkeys Being Raised This Holiday Season At Sho Nuf Turkey Farm

  21-11-2019 21:53
  
  FULTON, Md. (WJZ) — Thanksgiving is just one week away, and for one farm in Fulton, this is the busiest time of the year.
  46 million turkeys will be consumed on Thanksgiving, and while some go with the frozen verity, others opt for something a little fresher.
  Glenn Rothschild has been getting his fresh turkeys from the recently re-named Sho Nuf Turkey Farm since 1988.
  “This is the only place to buy turkey,” Rothschild said.
  The farm has been in the same family for over 80
  
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• Rosenbaum Leaves Astros, Follows Elias To Orioles

  21-11-2019 21:45
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Eve Rosenbaum is the latest member of the Houston Astros’ front office to leave, following Mike Elias to Baltimore and joining the Orioles as director of baseball development.
  The 29-year-old Rosenbaum becomes the Orioles’ highest-ranking female employee in the baseball operations department. Her responsibilities will include analytics, scouting and player development.
  Rosenbaum was hired by Houston in 2015 as international baseball operations coordinator and s
  
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• Woman Impaled By Fence In Prince George’s County

  21-11-2019 21:42
  
  TEMPLE HILLS, Md. (WJZ) — A woman was impaled by a fence in Temple Hills Thursday afternoon.
  According to Prince George’s County Fire, the woman was impaled through her thigh on top of a fence near Clair Drive and Covington Street.#pgfd Units currently clearing the scene at Claire Dr and Covington St in Suitland after extraction of female patient from top of fence. Patient was transported with serious but not life threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/WjhyfvBEUO
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• Man Billed $2,300 For Walking Into Emergency Room For Cat Scratch

  21-11-2019 21:42
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CBS Local) — A North Carolina man says he’s outraged that he was charged more than $2,300 after he went to the emergency room for a cat scratch.
  Shyam Patil of Charlotte said he was scratched by a cat outside his home in September. Since it drew blood, his doctor said he should to the ER to get a rabies shot just in case.
  While waiting at the ER, Patil said he googled the cost for rabies vaccinations and was stunned by the results. One article told a story similar to
  
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• Catherine Pugh Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion, Conspiracy To Defraud The U.S. In ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal

  21-11-2019 21:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has pleaded guilty to several federal charges in the “Healthy Holly” scandal that ultimately led to her resignation. Pugh, 69, pleaded guilty to four of the 11 charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and two counts of tax evasion.
  She was indicted on the charges last week; the indictment was unsealed Wednesday. The indictment alleges Pugh defrauded purchasers of her sel
  
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• ‘There Has Never Been A Better Time For Comedy’: Dan Soder On Showtime’s ‘Billions’ & New Comedy Special

  21-11-2019 21:20
  
  (CBS Local)– Dan Soder wants people to know that he is a personal comic and not a dark comic.
  The stand-up comedian has become known recently for playing Mafee on “Billions,” which is heading into its fifth season. While the 36-year-old has had many great moments as a comedian, “Billions” is still his favorite job ever.
  “Billions is the coolest job I’ve ever had in my life,” said Soder in an interview with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith. “The
  
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• CDC: How To Have A Safe Thanksgiving Turkey Meal

  21-11-2019 21:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The CDC has some food safety tips to help Marylanders prepare a safe holiday turkey meal and avoid harmful bacteria that could cause food poisoning.
  How To Thaw Your Turkey Safely
  Turkey should be thawed the following ways:Place turkey in the refrigerator in a container.
  Place turkey in leak-proof plastic bag in a sink of cold water.
  Place turkey in the microwave, following the microwave oven manufacturer’s instructions.Never thaw your turkey by leaving it out on th
  
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• Empty Car Pulled From Stansbury Park Pond In Dundalk Was Stolen Ten Years Ago, Police Say

  21-11-2019 21:05
  
  DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police say a car pulled from a pond at Stansbury Park in Dundalk Wednesday was stolen from Baltimore a decade ago.
  Police were tipped off by someone who saw what appeared to be a car on satellite images. A dive team pulled the empty vehicle from the pond and police checked the vehicle identification number.
  Courtesy: Baltimore County Police/Beverly Sullivan
  The algae-covered 2007 Chevrolet Malibu was reportedly stolen in 2009; police did not say how lo
  
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• Dozens Of Candidates Officially File In Special Election For Late Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Seat

  21-11-2019 21:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Dozens of candidates have officially filed to run in the special election to represent Maryland’s 7th congressional district in the wake of Rep. Elijah Cummings’ death last month.
  Eight Republicans and 24 Democrats will appear on the ballot in the primary election on February 4.
  Todd Eberly, a political science professor at St. Mary’s College, says an open seat is like an open invitation.
  “One of the things you have to keep in mind is open seats li
  
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• Sex Traffickers Don’t Just Target Runaways; They Could Be Talking To Your Child On Their Phone

  21-11-2019 20:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Several times a week, we share a story about a missing child, some whom may be runaways. Those posts get thousands of shares and many times the child is found safe. But even if the child is found, it doesn’t mean they weren’t harmed.
  Of the more than 23,500 runaways or missing children reported to the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children in 2018, one in seven were likely victims of child sex trafficking.
  If you watched WJZ’s investigation th
  
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• Woman Could Be Registered As Sex Offender For Being Topless In Front Of Stepchildren

  21-11-2019 20:41
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (CBS Local) — A Utah woman could be forced to register as a sex offender after her stepchildren saw her topless in her own home.
  Tilli Buchanan, 27, of West Valley City said she and her husband were installing insulation inside their garage more than a year ago when they stripped down to their underwear to get the itchy materials off their skin.
  Shortly after taking her top off, Buchanan’s three stepchildren, two boys, 9 and 13, and a 10-year-old girl, ran downstairs a
  
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• Catherine Pugh Pleads Guilty Tax Evasion, Conspiracy To Defraud The U.S. In ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal

  21-11-2019 20:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has pleaded guilty to several federal charges in the “Healthy Holly” scandal that ultimately led to her resignation. Pugh, 69, pleaded guilty to four of the 11 charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and two counts of tax evasion.
  Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh, left, arrives at U.S. District Court in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.  (AP Photo/Steve Ru
  
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• Baltimore County Police Identify Man Involved In Serious Crash

  21-11-2019 20:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have identified 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 for treatment.#BCoPD release composi
  
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Missing 39-Year-Old Melvin Bernard Lowry II

  21-11-2019 19:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 39-year-old man from Baltimore.
  Police said Melvin Bernard Lowry, II, was last seen Wednesday around 9 p.m. in the 1300 block of Stonewood Road.
  Courtesy: Baltimore Police
  He was wearing a blue and silver jacket, blue jeans and sneakers, police said. He’s five-foot-ten and weighs 180 pounds.
  Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7L
  
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• Catherine Pugh Pleads Guilty To Four Federal Charges In ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal

  21-11-2019 19:35
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has pleaded guilty to several federal charges in the “Healthy Holly” scandal that ultimately led to her resignation.
  Pugh, 69, pleaded guilty to four of the 11 charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and two counts of tax evasion.
  Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh, left, arrives at U.S. District Court in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.  (AP Photo/Steve Ru
  
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• MDTA Board Unanimously Approves Toll Modernization Plan

  21-11-2019 19:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Transportation Authority board Thursday unanimously approved a toll modernization plan the state says will save drivers more than $28 million over five years.
  The plan includes a new pay-by-plate option that will allow tolls to be billed to credit cards at cash rates by June 2020.
  By September, MDTA said new vehicle classes will take effect with lower rates for motorcyclists and vehicles towing one- and two-axle trailers.
  Drivers who use express lanes on Inte
  
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• Woman Found Dead On Interstate 95 Was Hit By Tractor-Trailer, Police Say

  21-11-2019 18:50
  
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — The woman whose body was found along Interstate 95 in Prince George’s County Thursday morning was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer, state police said.
  Police said a driver reported seeing the body on the shoulder of the northbound interstate near Route 198 in the Laurel area around 7:30 a.m.
  First responders were called to the scene and pronounced the woman dead.
  State police said a preliminary investigation showed the woman was a pedestrian and was struck
  
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• Man Charged With Watching ‘South Park’ While Driving High On Marijuana

  21-11-2019 18:48
  
  IOWA CITY, Iowa (CBS Local) — A Iowa man who was allegedly watching a TV show while driving under the influence of marijuana was pulled over Monday morning, according to a court filing.
  A Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy said he spotted Griffen Vogelgesang-Maurer, 18, of Iowa City, watching the animated television series “South Park” on his smartphone while driving a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero.
  The deputy stated in a criminal complaint that Vogelgesang-Maurer’s vehicle sm
  
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• GM Recalls 640K Pickups; Seat Belts Can Cause Carpet Fires

  21-11-2019 18:20
  
  DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling over 640,000 pickup trucks worldwide because hot gas from a high-tech seat belt can set the carpeting on fire.
  The recall covers certain 2019 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. Also included are some 2020 Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups. All have carpet as a floor covering, and most are in North America.
  GM says it uses a small explosion to move a piston that tightens the belts before a crash. The explos
  
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• Virginia Teacher Daniel Kim Charged With Indecent Liberties

  21-11-2019 18:19
  
  FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Another Fairfax County teacher has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a student.
  Fairfax County Police announced charges Thursday against 29-year-old Daniel Kim of Oakton. He was arrested Wednesday night at his home.
  Police say they investigated after a student disclosed information about illegal sexual conduct with Kim that had occurred in the last two months.
  Kim is listed as a math teacher at Fairfax High School. A spokeswoman for Fairfax County Public
  
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• Baltimore County Police Continue To Seek Help In Identifying Man Involved In Serious Crash

  21-11-2019 18:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police continue to seek help in identifying the man involved in the 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 for treatme
  
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• Police Arrested Man In Connection With Double Shooting Near NE Baltimore Shopping Center

  21-11-2019 17:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police arrested and charged 21-year-old Terrence Myers in connection with the double shooting that occurred near the northeast Baltimore shopping center back in late August.
  Officers reported to the 2300 block of Perring Manor Road where a 26 year-old man and a 20 year-old woman were shot on August 20 at 4:30 p.m.
  Both victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.21 year-old Shooter Arrested 11.21.2019 https://t.co/i3b8Qtix1M
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• Rochelle Aytes On Reuniting With Shemar Moore On ‘S.W.A.T’: ‘I Was Just So Excited To Be Working With Him Again’

  21-11-2019 17:28
  
  Rochelle Aytes is no stranger to working alongside S.W.A.T. leading man Shemar Moore having previously acted together as husband and wife on Criminal Minds and now the two are reunited as Hondo has a new love interest in the form of Nichelle. Nichelle was born and raised in an upper middle-class neighborhood in Baldwin Hills but developed a desire to give back and help those with fewer resources. She runs a neighborhood community center in South L.A. and bumps into Hondo during a chance encounte
  
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• Baltimore Correctional Officer Gets 18 Months In Prison For Bribery, Drug Smuggling

  21-11-2019 17:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 29-year-old correctional officer from Baltimore has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for bribery and drug smuggling, the city state’s attorney’s office said Thursday.
  Darryl Floyd pleaded guilty to bribery by a public official and possession with intent to distribute Buprenorphine — commonly known as suboxone — after a package with the drug fell from his person as he walked into the Metropolitan Transition Center on April 18, officials said.
  
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• 29 Candidates Officially File In Special Election For Late Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Seat

  21-11-2019 16:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Twenty-nine candidates have officially filed to run in the special election to represent Maryland’s 7th congressional district in the wake of Rep. Elijah Cummings’ death last month.
  Eight Republicans and 21 Democrats will appear on the ballot in the primary election on February 4.
  Among the candidates vying for the seat, which includes parts of Baltimore and Howard Counties and Baltimore City, are Cummings’ widow Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, former Rep. Kw
  
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• 2 Fatal Shootings Bring Baltimore’s Homicide Count To 309; Tying 2018’s Total

  21-11-2019 16:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating two fatal shootings overnight — bringing Baltimore’s homicide count to 309 for 2019, tying the city with 2018’s total number of murders.
  A 25-year-old man died late Tuesday in a fatal shooting in southwest Baltimore.
  Officers responded to the 3100 block of W. North around 11:16 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
  Corey Jones was found suffering with gunshot wounds to his body.
  Jones died at the scene.
  Then at 6:42 a.m., officers res
  
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• Woman’s Body Found Along Interstate 95 Near Laurel

  21-11-2019 16:07
  
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — State police are investigating after a woman’s body was found along Interstate 95 in Prince George’s County Thursday morning.
  Police said a driver reported seeing the body on the shoulder of the northbound interstate near Route 198 in the Laurel area around 7:30 a.m.
  First responders were called to the scene and pronounced the woman dead. Officials have not determined what led to the woman’s death.
  Two lanes of I-95 were closed while police responded t
  
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• Holidays Can Be Happy And Healthy With Diabetes

  21-11-2019 16:07
  
  Getting together with friends and relatives is a favorite part of the holidays.
  If you have diabetes, though, it’s best to add some caution to your holiday cheer. Sweets abound, and there is usually more food around than we need.
  Add too much alcohol and you could be headed for trouble. Usually, when your blood sugar level drops, your liver changes stored carbohydrates into glucose to raise the level again. But if the liver is busy breaking down alcohol, it can’t help when your blood
  
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• Weather Blog: 1 Month Until The Start Of Winter

  21-11-2019 15:41
  
  Hi Everyone!
  “It” is a lot of things today. First off it is Friday eve! Second, it is a week from Thanksgiving. And third, and maybe the biggest,…wait for it,….drum roll,…….ONE MONTH FROM THE START OF WINTER!
  Whoa, we are two-thirds of the way through Fall.
  I guess when the weather is pretty calm and normal, with very few bumps in the road, time just kinda cruises gently on by. Let’s hope the last third of Fall does the same.
  Today, tomorrow, then ne
  
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• Navy Vs. #25 SMU ‘A Great Contrast Of Styles,’ Says CBS Sports Network’s Rich Waltz

  21-11-2019 15:32
  
  Annapolis, MD (WJZ)- “Of all of the conferences in college football, the American has been the most competitive and the most entertaining by far,” according to Rich Waltz of CBS Sports Network.
  While much of the country’s attention will be focused on Columbus, Ohio on Saturday afternoon, where the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes face the #8 Penn State Nittany Lions, a battle in Annapolis will go a long way to determining the wild West division of the American Athletic Conference. The #2
  
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• Catherine Pugh Expected To Appear In Federal Court Thursday

  21-11-2019 15:31
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The ex-mayor of Baltimore, a city where law enforcement at all levels has long battled corruption and violent crime, is set to appear Thursday in federal court on fraud and tax evasion charges involving her self-published children’s books.
  Catherine Pugh, a Democrat, is scheduled to surrender to U.S. Marshals before her initial appearance on charges in an 11-count indictment that stem from her
  “Healthy Holly” children’s books — whose sales net
  
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• Fatal Shooting Late Wednesday Marks 308th Homicide In Baltimore, One More Murder Will Bring Tie City’s Total For 2018

  21-11-2019 15:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 25-year-old man died late Tuesday in a fatal shooting in southwest Baltimore.
  This marks the 308th homicide in the city so far this year. Last year, there were 309 homicides total in the city.
  Officers responded to the 3100 block of W. North around 11:16 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
  Corey Jones was found suffering with gunshot wounds to his body.
  Jones died at the scene.
  Homicide detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to ca
  
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• Captain, The Washington Capitals’ Puppy, Will Soon Get His Shot As A Service Dog

  21-11-2019 13:15
  
  Washington (CBS)— Captain the puppy is a new mainstay with the Washington Capitals. But he isn’t the team mascot.
  He’s training to become a service dog, eventually to be paired with a veteran or first responder. Having him spend time with a hockey team isn’t a gimmick. If a dog can handle being around loud arenas, he can handle anything.
  
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• Carroll County Mayor Reveals Plan To Address Town’s Power Outages

  21-11-2019 12:12
  
  NEW WINDSOR, Md. (AP) — The mayor of a Maryland town that frequently loses power has revealed a plan to address the issue.
  The Carroll County Times reports Mayor Neal Roop issued a statement Wednesday from Potomac Edison First Energy Company representative David Kline, who says the power outages are clearly due to animals.
  He said the “trend” of outages, which some residents have said happen multiple times a day, happen despite weather conditions being clear with little wind.
  
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• Panarin, Lundqvist Lead Rangers To 4-1 Win Over Capitals

  21-11-2019 05:04
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored twice, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the short-handed Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday night.
  Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and an assist, Brett Howden also scored, and Kaapo Kakko added two assists for the Rangers, who ended a two-game skid and improved to 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Lundqvist earned his 454th win, tying Curtis Joseph for fifth on the NHL’s career list.
  Evgeny Kuznetsov scored and Braden Holtb
  
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• This Baltimore Shelter Is Helping Survivors Of Sex Trafficking Heal From The Trauma, Find A New Life

  21-11-2019 04:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/CNN) — A one-of-a-kind shelter in Baltimore, Maryland is helping women heal after years of abuse. The women are all survivors of sex trafficking, a growing problem nationwide and right here in our neighborhoods.
  Their stories are real, their memories are haunting and reliving their old self can be agonizing.
  Despite the pain, they are finding a way to a new life — and learn to find strength in the pain they experienced.
  “There’s still a little piece of her
  
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• Weather Blog | Mild Temperatures To Close Out The Week

  21-11-2019 04:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A few clouds and still a breeze for a while, low around 34 Wednesday night.
  Thursday look for sunshine and a few clouds, with a pleasant high of 55.
  On Friday, a front will cross the region, with a chance of a shower, but a high in the early afternoon of around 58.
  Colder air will move our way Saturday, with rain breaking out by the afternoon and a cool high of only 46.
  Sunday should be much nicer with more sun and a high of 50.
  More on next week’s travel weath
  
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• Beal’s 33 Help Wiz Hand Pop, Spurs 7th Straight Loss

  21-11-2019 03:43
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal shot 9 for 9 in a 21-point third quarter en route to scoring 33 in all, and the Washington Wizards beat coach Gregg Popovich and the Spurs 138-132 Wednesday night for San Antonio’s seventh consecutive loss.
  It is the Spurs’ longest stretch without a victory since they had a pair of droughts that lasted seven and eight games in 1996-97, the season before they drafted Tim Duncan, who was on hand for this one as an assistant to Popovich.
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