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• Cowan Scores 30, No. 5 Maryland Rallies To Beat Temple 76-69

  28-11-2019 21:24
  
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Six games into the season, Mark Turgeon isn’t so sure No. 5 Maryland deserves its lofty ranking.
  Yes, the Terrapins (6-0) are unbeaten and have high expectations, however they’ve yet to put together the kind of complete performance their coach has been looking for.
  “Just because we have a number in front of our name, I don’t think we’ve really earned it to be honest with you. Hopefully we do at some point,” Turgeon said afte
  
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• Beal Scores 35 Points, Wizards Top Suns 140-132

  28-11-2019 20:14
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — A night after playing one of their worst games of the season, the Washington Wizards responded with one of their best.
  Players credited coach Scott Brooks with an impromptu breakfast meeting that led to a 140-132 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
  “It’s the first time he’s done it all year,” Washington guard Bradley Beal said. “It was definitely needed for everybody. It was a point of emphasis on just winning games and what it tak
  
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• Navy Has Chance To Win West Title Entering Houston Game

  28-11-2019 19:55
  
  ANNAPOLIS (AP) — No. 24 Navy (8-2, 6-1 AAC) at Houston (4-7, 2-5), Saturday at 7 p.m. EST (ESPN2).
  Line: Navy by 8.
  Series record: Houston leads 4-1.
  WHAT’S AT STAKE?
  The Midshipmen can earn a least a share of the American Athletic Conference West Division title with a win over Houston or a loss by Memphis on Friday against Cincinnati. A win by Navy combined with a loss by Memphis will put Navy in the conference championship game against Cincinnati on Dec. 7.
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• For 38 Years, Bea Gaddy Center Has Provided Holiday Meals For Those In Need

  28-11-2019 19:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Bea Gaddy Family Center continues its annual tradition of providing hot holiday meals for those in need on Thanksgiving.
  Bea Gaddy was an advocate for the homeless who started the annual dinner in 1981, using $250 of the money she won in the lottery to feed 49 of her neighbors on Thanksgiving.
  Since then, hundreds of volunteers have worked together to help feed thousands of people on Thanksgiving Day.
  (Bea Gaddy’s 38th Thanksgiving Dinner)
  The dinner was held at Pat
  
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• Thousands Attend The Y In Waverly’s Annual Turkey Trot Charity 5K

  28-11-2019 19:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Before they chowed down on their Thanksgiving feast, thousands of Baltimore area residents showed their support for the Y in Waverly by attending the annual turkey trot.
  The 5K raises money for children and families living in poverty.
  (Photo Credit: ymdturkeytrot.org)
  Walkers and runners trotted around the course, circling Lake Montebello and ending back at the Y.
  For more information about the 5K, click here.Written By WJZ Apprentice Ju’waun Morgan
  
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• 1 Man Shot, Woman Killed On Thanksgiving Day In Baltimore

  28-11-2019 17:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are investigating a shooting and a homicide in Baltimore on Thanksgiving.
  Around 9:36 a.m., officers were called to the 1900 block of Ramsey Street for a shooting. Officers found a 42-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to both legs.
  He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  A 20-year-old woman was found dead Thursday morning in West Baltimore. She had trauma to her head.
  20-Year-Old Woman Killed In West Baltimore Thanksgiving Morning
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• Weather Blog: How To Avoid A Storm At Your Thanksgiving Dinner

  28-11-2019 16:24
  
  Hi Everyone!
  I hope your day is going well. The holiday season has begun! Friends and families gather for dinner, drink, and lively conversation.
  Speaking of which, a quick shout out to President Barak Obama for a classic Thanksgiving tweet, “Before arguing with friends or family around the Thanksgiving table take a look at the science behind arguing better!”Before arguing with friends or family around the Thanksgiving table, take a look at the science behind arguing better. And it'l
  
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• Photos: Floats At The Thanksgiving Day Parade

  28-11-2019 16:12
  
  A look at the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  
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• Morgan State’s ‘Magnificent Marching Machine’ Makes Thanksgiving Day Parade Debut

  28-11-2019 16:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Morgan State University’s ‘Magnificent Marching Machine’ made its Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut.
  The marching band kicked off the parade Thursday.
  “M3 is about to bring you so much heat!” the university tweeted before they took the parade route.
  The band took to the street just ahead of the Green Giant float.Yes, it’s the windiest #MacysThanksgivingDayParade in history.
  However, the balloons will fly!
  In fact, since the par
  
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• WWE Makes Major Change To Top Star Seth Rollins

  28-11-2019 14:42
  
  (CBSNY/CBS Local) — It appears that WWE is making a dramatic change to one of its top stars, as Seth Rollins seems headed for the dark side once again.
  The top star’s heel turn comes following a rough showing for the Raw roster at Survivor Series, where the red brand managed to notch only a single victory against their counterparts from SmackDown and NXT. The latter owned the night with four wins while SmackDown took home two victories.
  Raw opened Monday with Rollins holding court in
  
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• 20-Year-Old Woman Killed In West Baltimore Thanksgiving Morning

  28-11-2019 14:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A 20-year-old woman was killed early Thanksgiving morning in Baltimore.
  Investigators responded to the 500 block of Fulton Avenue in West Baltimore at 1:41 a.m.
  They found a woman unresponsive at the scene with trauma to her head. Medics later declared her dead.
  The woman had signs of trauma on her head.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.
  
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• Woman Found Dead In West Baltimore; Homicide Investigation Underway

  28-11-2019 13:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Police are investigating a homicide in West Baltimore.
  Investigators responded to the 500 block of Fulton Avenue at 1:41 a.m.
  They found a woman unresponsive at the scene. Medics later declared her dead.
  The woman had signs of trauma on her head.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup
  
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• Cooking Equipment Blamed In Early Morning House Fire In Salisbury

  28-11-2019 12:26
  
  SALISBURY, Md. (WJZ)– The Salisbury Fire Department responds to a house engulfed in flames early Thanksgiving morning.
  It happened on Emerson Avenue.
  Two residents and a pet made it out of the house safely, thanks to a smoke detector.
  Crews say the cause of the fire is unattended cooking equipment.
  
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• T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods Selling Recalled Items, CPSC Officials Say

  28-11-2019 11:47
  
  (WJZ) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that retailers like T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods are selling some recalled products even after they were announced.
  The stores sold 19 different recalled products between 2014 and 2019.
  Consumers should stop using the products immediately.
  For a full list of the products, click here. 
  Contact directly the recalling companies listed below in the “Recall Details” section of this press release for the remedy. T.J. M
  
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• Maryland To Consider Banning Flavored Vaping Products As Concerns Over Illnesses Rise

  28-11-2019 04:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The controversy over vaping continues as Massachusetts and New York passed similar bills banning the sale of flavored vaping products- and Maryland could be next.
  State officials said the count of vape-related illnesses is up to 53 and state leaders are calling it a public health crisis.
  “Something needs to be done because its such an epidemic.” Baltimore resident Katie Douglas said.
  Massachusetts became the first state to sign a bill that will permanently ban
  
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• Maryland To Consider Banning Flavored Vaping Products As Concerns Among Communities Rise

  28-11-2019 04:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The controversy over vaping continues as Massachusetts and New York passed similar bills banning the sale of flavored vaping products- and Maryland could be next.
  State officials said the count of vape-related illnesses is up to 53 and state leaders are calling it a public health crisis.
  “Something needs to be done because its such an epidemic.” Baltimore resident Katie Douglas said.
  Massachusetts became the first state to sign a bill that will permanently ban
  
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• Townhouse Fire In Frederick Displaces 9 People

  28-11-2019 04:44
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A townhouse caught fire earlier Wednesday night in Frederick, spreading to a second townhouse and displacing nine people officials said later in the evening.
  Fire and rescue units were dispatched around 5:57 p.m. to a townhouse in the 500 block of Ellison Court in Frederick, where they found fire showing through the roof and rear of an end unit townhouse.
  Credit: Frederick County Fire
  Credit: Frederick County Fire
  The flames quickly spread across the roofline to a co
  
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• Weather Blog: Dry & Windy Day

  28-11-2019 04:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Happy almost-Thanksgiving and let’s give thanks to Mother Nature for a dry but windy day, but without the ice and snow other parts of the country are seeing!
  Our winds can cause issues tonight and tomorrow, as they may gust to over 40 mph at times. Sun and clouds will also be around through Friday, but no rain or snow will be around here.
  By Saturday night, more clouds will move our way and some rain will break out, which in some locations well north and west, may b
  
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• Maryland Weather | Wind Advisory In Effect Through Thanksgiving

  28-11-2019 02:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A wind advisory will be in effect throughout parts of the Thanksgiving holiday.
  In the Washington and Baltimore metropolitan areas, central Maryland and northern Virginia, the wind advisory began at 8 p.m. Wednesday night and will go until 1 p.m. Thursday.
  It is in effect in Baltimore, Carroll County, Frederick County, parts of Howard and Montgomery counties, and around central Maryland.#BalWx Wind Advisory issued November 27 at 8:39PM EST until November 28 at 1:00PM EST
  
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• Baltimore County Police Ner K9 ‘Miss Mutzy Rae Daisy’ Named After Fallen Officer Amy Caprio

  28-11-2019 02:52
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — The newest member of the Baltimore County Police Department has her name!
  Meet Miss Mutzy Rae Daisy- or K9 Rae for short.
  Credit: Baltimore County Police
  Baltimore County police said Daisy is her mother’s name and Rae comes from the lineage of Deep Hearted Bloodhounds, the kennel in Loudonville, Ohio where she was born.
  “Baltimore County” and “Mutzy” were both suggested by the family of POFC Amy Sorrells Caprio.
  “They wished
  
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• Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision In Elkridge

  28-11-2019 02:09
  
  ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Howard County.
  The crash happened in the area of Montgomery Road and Washington Boulevard.
  There are currently minor lane closures that are not impacting traffic, police said.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Police Investigating After Man Struck, Killed In Elkridge

  28-11-2019 02:09
  
  ELKRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Howard County.
  At around 5:46 p.m., a 2004 Toyota Sienna was driving southbound on Washington Boulevard just south of Montgomery Road when it struck a man in the roadway.
  He was pronounced dead at the scene. His name will be released once the family is notified.
  There are currently minor lane closures that are not impacting traffic, police said.
  Police are investigating to determine the circumstances
  
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• 12-Year-Old Baltimore Boy Missing

  28-11-2019 02:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police need the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old boy.
  Austin Taylor was last seen in the 4200 block of Parkmont Avenue at around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday night.
  Credit: Baltimore Police
  He is new to the area and has autism.
  Anyone who has seen and or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call Missing Persons detectives at (443) 984-7385 or dial 911.
  
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• 12-Year-Old Baltimore Boy Found Safe

  28-11-2019 02:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — UPDATE: Police have located the previously missing 12-year-old boy. He is safe, police say.
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  Austin Taylor was last seen in the 4200 block of Parkmont Avenue at around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday
  
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• 49ers Next Team Up to Try Slowing Lamar Jackson And Ravens

  28-11-2019 01:52
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers certainly appear capable of putting the brakes on Lamar Jackson and the high-powered Baltimore Ravens.
  Then again, that’s what some of the so-called experts said about Seattle, New England, Houston and the Los Angeles Rams.
  All four of those teams reached the playoffs last year, and each one of them lost by at least two touchdowns to the Ravens (9-2) during their current seven-game winning streak.
  Now it’s the 49ers’ turn to see if
  
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• Maryland Continues Funding For Protective Crop Plantings

  28-11-2019 01:43
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — About $5 million the state of Maryland has set aside for farmers to plant protective crops has gone wanting in recent years.
  For the second year in a row, the state has spent less than it set aside on a program that Maryland uses in its favor when tallying efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay.
  In 2010, under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency set the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load — called a “pollution diet” — f
  
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• Baltimore County Police Welcome Newest K9 ‘Miss Mutzy Rae Daisy’

  28-11-2019 00:52
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — The newest member of the Baltimore County Police Department has her name!
  Meet Miss Mutzy Rae Daisy- or K9 Rae for short.
  Credit: Baltimore County Police
  Baltimore County police said Daisy is her mother’s name and Rae comes from the lineage of Deep Hearted Bloodhounds, the kennel in Loudonville, Ohio where she was born.
  “Baltimore County” and “Mutzy” were both suggested by the family of POFC Amy Sorrells Caprio.
  “They wished
  
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• HVAC Or Schools? Baltimore Leaders At Odds Over Budget Surplus Spending On City Schools

  28-11-2019 00:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Top city leaders are both in agreement and at odds over what should be done with Baltimore’s surplus dollars.
  There’s a projected surplus of $34 million, and the mayor and council president agree the money should go to the school system, but for different purposes.
  Council President Brandon Scott would take around 20 million of that for capital improvements to heating and cooling systems.
  “It’s very clear to me that we have to make sure that all ou
  
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• Goodwill’s Thanksgiving Dinner Brought Smiles, Filled Stomachs For Those In Need In Baltimore

  28-11-2019 00:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hundreds of volunteers from across Maryland joined together Wednesday to serve up an early Thanksgiving dinner to people in need.
  But, Goodwill’s Thanksgiving dinner is doing more than just serving up a festive meal. It does it every year at the Baltimore Convention Center to about 2,500 people with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
  “It does help the people that can’t afford to have a Thanksgiving dinner.” said Dundalk resident William Mercer.
  It
  
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