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• 49ers Dominant Defense Prepares For Challenge Of Lamar Jackson

  29-11-2019 23:35
  
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With heavy pressure off the edge and lockdown coverage in the secondary, the San Francisco 49ers dominant defense forced Aaron Rodgers into the least efficient game of his career.
  Having similar success against the NFL’s most exciting quarterback will be a far different challenge this week. The 49ers (10-1) travel to Baltimore on Sunday to face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (9-2).
  Jackson is being talked up as an MVP candidate after accounting for 30 touchdo
  
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• Milestones In Reach For Lamar Jackson, Ravens Offense Ahead Of Sunday’s Game

  29-11-2019 23:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Ravens win at home against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday would set a franchise regular-season record for most consecutive wins.
  That is just one of many milestones in reach for the team this week.
  Lamar Jackson, Mark Ingram II, Marquise Brown and Mark Andrews have the chance to tie/set individual records. Take a quick look:
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  Three passing touchdowns by Lamar Jackson this week would tie the franchise record for most consecutive games with at least thre
  
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• 3 Safety Tips For Enjoying Those Thanksgiving Leftovers

  29-11-2019 22:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One thing you can count on the day after Thanksgiving is a fridge packed with leftovers!
  The Maryland Department of Health is reminding everyone to properly store Thanksgiving leftovers to prevent food poisoning.
  Officials are offering these tips to prevent food poisoning:Eat or freeze leftovers within three to four days — gravy within two days
  Bring gravy to a boil before re-serving
  Reheat leftovers to 165 degreesYou can find more information about holiday foo
  
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• Montgomery County Police Searching For Missing Germantown Man

  29-11-2019 21:42
  
  GERMANTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Montgomery County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Germantown man.
  Philip Mayes, 27, of Lullaby Court, was last seen at his residence at around 6 p.m. Thursday.
  Police and family are concerned about Mayes’ welfare.
  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Philip Mayes is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
  
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• Second Half Surge Carries No. 5 Terrapins Past Harvard

  29-11-2019 21:26
  
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Cowan Jr. scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half to help No. 5 Maryland remain unbeaten with an 80-73 victory over Harvard in the semifinals of the Orlando Invitational on Friday.
  The Terps will face the winner of Marquette/USC in the Orlando Invitational finals Sunday at 1:00 pm.
  It marks Maryland’s third 7-0 start under Turgeon and fourth overall since 2000.
  Cowan followed up on a 30-point performance in the previous day’s com
  
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• BWI Airport Experiencing LightRail Train Delays Due To Police Activity

  29-11-2019 20:10
  
  TIMONIUM, MD. (WJZ) — Service to the Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport on the Light RailLink train is experiencing delays due to police activity, MTA Maryland said Friday afternoon.
  “We are working diligently to restore normal service and appreciate your patience as work to do so,” MTA Maryland said.
  This story is developing.
  
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• BWI Airport Experienced LightRail Train Delays Due To Police Activity

  29-11-2019 20:10
  
  TIMONIUM, MD. (WJZ) — Service to the Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport on the Light RailLink train is experiencing delays due to police activity, MTA Maryland said Friday afternoon.
  “We are working diligently to restore normal service and appreciate your patience as work to do so,” MTA Maryland said.
  The alert expired at 2:30 p.m., MTA did not release any further information
  This story is developing.
  
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• Firefighters Battle House Fire In Glen Burnie

  29-11-2019 19:22
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County firefighters are working to determine what caused a house fire in Glen Burnie Friday morning.
  Firefighters responded to the 7500 block of E Howard Road for a reported fire in a second-floor bedroom of a two-story home on November 29 at 10:44 a.m.
  Occupants of the home reported smoke coming from the second-floor windows.
  Firefighters found the fire in a second-floor bedroom and extinguished it in less than five minutes, officials said.
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• Shoppers Storm Baltimore-Area Malls To Hit Up Black Friday Deals

  29-11-2019 18:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Black Friday shopping is well underway, and at the Towson Town Center, many stores opened Thursday night.
  The center’s Macy’s location opened at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, and many other stores opened at 6 p.m. to accommodate early shoppers.
  But Friday is still the busiest shopping day of the year.
  More than 165 million Americans are expected to shop from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, with more than a third of shoppers planning to do most of their shopping F
  
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• Ravens Pep Rally In Cockeysville Pumps Up Fans Ahead Of Sunday’s Game Against 49ers

  29-11-2019 18:27
  
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — It’s the day before, the day before in Baltimore.
  The Ravens host the 49ers this weekend and the gamesmanship is already starting!
  A pep rally at Orrstown Bank in Cockeysville got fans ready for the matchup, with snacks, drinks and Ravens staff leading the way.
   
  
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• Police Need Help Identifying Disoriented Man Found Standing In The Middle Of A Street In Baltimore

  29-11-2019 18:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police need your held identifying a disoriented man found standing in the middle of the street Friday morning.
  Officers responded to the 2300 block of Greenmount Avenue where a man was standing in the middle of the street having a crisis on November 29 at 10 a.m.
  An officer approached the man who appeared to be disoriented and would not speak, police said.
  (Photo Credit: Baltimore Police Department)
  He was taken to an area hospital where he will be evaluated.
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• Mother Killed, Toddler Injured In 5-Car Collision In Middle River

  29-11-2019 16:39
  
  WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating an early morning five-car collision that killed a woman and injured her three-year-old son.
  Police say the crash happened at around 12:30 a.m. on Eastern Boulevard near White Marsh Boulevard when a Honda Element driving westbound sideswiped another vehicle driving the same way, then veered across the grass median, striking the Toyota Corolla the woman and child were in head-on.
  The Honda struck two other vehicles before sto
  
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• Adoption Fees Waived This Weekend For BARCS Annual Black Fur-iday

  29-11-2019 16:22
  
  BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — Happy Black Fur-iday!
  The Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter is waiving adoption fees from Friday to Sunday with extended hours on Friday for you to come find your new best pal.
  The fees are waived for all pets in their shelter, foster care and store locations.
  Hours will be extended from 1-6 p.m. Friday and will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11-4 p.m.
  Adopters must bring a valid photo ID, and are responsible for a $10 microchip fee and $10 license fee for
  
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• Glen Burnie Man Threatens Exxon Clerk With Knife After Learning Store Didn’t Sell Lighters, Police Say

  29-11-2019 15:51
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — A man is being charged with assault and weapons charges after he allegedly threatened a gas station clerk with a knife late Thursday night.
  At around 11:55 p.m., officers responded to the Exxon located on the 6500 block of Ritchie Highway for an assault.
  The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Francis Taggart, of Glen Burnie, had entered the store and bought cigarettes, and then asked for a lighter.
  When he was told the store didn’t sell lighters, he brandishe
  
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• Baltimore Police Arrest Suspect In Home Invasion, 1 Still Wanted

  29-11-2019 15:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have arrested one of two suspects in a home invasion in the McCulloh Homes area.
  An officer responded to the 1000 block of Tiffany Court on November 26 at around 1:56 a.m., where he was met by a bystander who told him that two armed suspects were inside the home robbing the residents.
  The officer called for backup and when they arrived, shortly after, the suspects left the home through the front door.
  After a short foot chase, the officers caught one of the suspect
  
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• Man Arrested After He Allegedly Stole Items From Cars In Edgewater

  29-11-2019 15:34
  
  EDGEWATER, MD. (WJZ) — A Lothian man was arrested in Edgewater after he was allegedly caught stealing items from parked vehicles.
  At around 4 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to the area of Highland Drive in Edgewater for a report of someone tampering with parked vehicles.
  They found the suspect who was found with flashlights, gloves, a large amount of change, several pairs of sunglasses and a wallet with the driver’s license belonging to someone else.
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• Spartans Host Maryland With Bowl Eligibility On The Line

  29-11-2019 15:20
  
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mark Dantonio has been down this road before at Michigan State.
  In 2012, the Spartans needed to win their final regular-season game to become bowl eligible, and they beat Minnesota that day behind 266 yards rushing by Le’Veon Bell.
  This weekend, Michigan State is in the same spot, needing to beat Maryland on Saturday to reach six victories.
  “When you win your sixth game, you sort of meet the minimum in terms of accomplishment,” Dantonio said. &l
  
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• 23-Year-Old Shot In The Hip In North Baltimore

  29-11-2019 15:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are investigating an early morning shooting Friday that left one person injured.
  Officers responded to the 7000 block of Fieldcrest Road at around 3:15 a.m. where they found a 23-year-old man who had been shot in his right hip.
  The man was taken to an area hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
  Detectives learned the victim had been in a physical altercation with an unknown suspect, at the location, when that suspect pulled out a gun and shot the 23
  
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• 10 Transported After Early Morning Apartment Fire In Montgomery County

  29-11-2019 14:30
  
  MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md. (WJZ) — A fire official in Maryland says several injuries have been reported in an apartment fire.
  Fire tore through an apartment building on Lost Knife Circle on Friday morning in Montgomery Village.
  Montgomery County spokesman Pete Piringer said on Twitter that 10 patients were taken to a hospital, including two children.Update – Lost Knife Circle, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 2 more adults & 2 more children for smoke inhalation, all NLT – total 10 p
  
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• City: Wealthy Baltimore Area Got Extra Services Worth $100K

  29-11-2019 14:21
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The inspector general of Baltimore says a wealthy community in the city got an extra day of trash collection each week, costing the city about $100,000 over the last decade.
  News outlets report the office of Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming found that the Village of Cross Keys complex was serviced more frequently than city policy allows.
  Since 2009, residents have been limited to one day each of trash and recycling collection.
  An investigative report released by C
  
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• Raiders-Chiefs Preview: Battle For AFC West Lead Heats Up

  29-11-2019 13:51
  
  (CBS San Francisco) — The Oakland Raiders (6-5) remain one win out of the AFC West lead and in the thick of the AFC wildcard race. But their situation has changed, a lot.
  The Raiders endured a blowout loss to the New York Jets (4-7) last Sunday, and were dominated in every facet of the game. Dynamic rookie Josh Jacobs managed only 34 yards on 10 carries, as their productive running game stalled. Derek Carr, who seemed to come out sharp, completed only 15 passes for a mere 127 yards; he was
  
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• Multiple Injuries Reported At Apartment Fire In Montgomery County

  29-11-2019 13:20
  
  MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md. (AP) — A fire official in Maryland says several injuries have been reported in an apartment fire.
  News outlets report fire tore through an apartment building Friday morning in Montgomery Village.
  Montgomery County spokesman Pete Piringer said on Twitter that medics evaluated at least six people, including one burn patient.(~530a) Cider Mill Apts, 18000blk Lost Knife Circle,https://t.co/wZjPeUh7yf
  — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 29, 2019Residents were eva
  
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• Brad Gobright, Accomplished American Rock Climber, Dies In Fall Off Mexican Peak

  29-11-2019 12:40
  
  MEXICO CITY (WJZ)– Civil defense officials in northern Mexico reported Thursday that California mountain climber Brad Gobright died in a fall.
  
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• Trump Makes Surprise Thanksgiving Visit To Afghanistan

  29-11-2019 12:37
  
  (CBS)– President Trump showed up in Afghanistan on Thursday for a surprise Thanksgiving visit with troops engaged in America’s longest-ever military conflict.
  
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• UFC Star Walt Harris Pens Heart-Wrenching “Thank You” To Slain Stepdaughter

  29-11-2019 12:17
  
  (CBS)– Star UFC fighter Walt Harris has penned a heart-wrenching message one day after Alabama authorities confirmed that human remains discovered in a wooded area belonged to his stepdaughter.
  
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• “Thor” The Bulldog Wins Best In Show At 2019 National Dog Show

  29-11-2019 12:09
  
  (CBS)– A 2-year-old male bulldog named “Thor” nabbed the prestigious Best in Show title at the 2019 National Dog Show on Thursday.
  
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• The Disoriented Man Found Standing In The Middle Of A Street In Baltimore Has Been Identified

  29-11-2019 09:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police say they have identified the disoriented man found standing in the middle of the street Friday morning.
  Officers responded to the 2300 block of Greenmount Avenue where a man was standing in the middle of the street having a crisis on November 29 at 10 a.m.
  An officer approached the man who appeared to be disoriented and would not speak, police said.
  (Photo Credit: Baltimore Police Department)
  He was taken to an area hospital where he will be evaluated.
  An
  
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• Police Identify Disoriented Man Found Standing In Middle Of The Street In Baltimore

  29-11-2019 09:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police say they have identified the disoriented man found standing in the middle of the street Friday morning.
  Officers responded to the 2300 block of Greenmount Avenue where a man was standing in the middle of the street having a crisis on November 29 at 10 a.m.
  An officer approached the man who appeared to be disoriented and would not speak, police said.
  (Photo Credit: Baltimore Police Department)
  He was taken to an area hospital where he will be evaluated.
  An
  
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• Black Friday Starts Early As Baltimore Shoppers Hope To Beat Lines, Catch Special Deals

  29-11-2019 04:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After Thanksgiving meals, many people got a jump start on holiday shopping wish lists.
  Many stores in the area, including Best Buy are offering Black Friday deals, so shoppers lined up early so they don’t miss out.
  They’re also staying open late to accommodate shoppers looking to cash in.
  “We just wanted to beat the lines.” said shopper Evy Kohler.
  Shoppers had to get there early to get a spot toward the front of the line and ensure that their item
  
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• Baltimore Co. Police Reviewing Body Camera Footage After Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting on I-83

  29-11-2019 03:21
  
  SPARKS, Md. (WJZ) — A mother is still searching for answers in the death of her son after a Baltimore County officer shot him on Interstate 83 Tuesday night.
  Police say they are reviewing body camera footage from the shooting—but did not say whether it would be publicly released.
  Mother of Man Killed By Officer On I-83 Questions Baltimore Co. Police, Says Son Was Unarmed
  The volatile situation started around 9 Tuesday night. 48-year-old Eric Sopp—whose mother says suffered from
  
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• Police Investigating Latest In String Of ATM Thefts Around Baltimore

  29-11-2019 03:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Plywood now covers a gaping hole in a City Mart store near Allendale Street and Edmondson Avenue after a group of thieves allegedly crashed through the wall and stole an ATM in the early morning hours on Thanksgiving.
  Police are now investigating at least 12 similar thefts, all which have happened since November 1 at small stores.
  In some of the cases, a group of suspects have used a stolen U-Haul pickup truck to carry away the ATM.
  While at other times, they’ve arr
  
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• Americans Weigh More This Decade, But Fewer Adults want To Lose Weight, New Poll Says

  29-11-2019 02:58
  
  (CNN) — Americans weigh more this decade than they did last decade, but fewer adults say they want to lose weight.
  28% of Americans said they weighed 200 pounds or more between 2010 and 2019 — a four-point jump from a 2001 to 2009, according to a new Gallup poll. Still, fewer Americans now consider themselves overweight or obese.
  That might reflect changing attitudes toward weight, but the pollsters said it doesn’t bode well for health. Local and state programs to address obesi
  
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• FDA Issues Warnings For Products Marketed To Treat Opioid Withdrawal

  29-11-2019 01:35
  
  (CNN) — The FDA sent a warning letter to EPH Technologies, accusing it of marketing and selling unapproved drugs.
  The products are sold under the names Detoxoplex, Sinoplex and Migrenza, and are marketed for a number of conditions, including migraines and opioid withdrawal symptoms.
  According to EPH Technologies’ website, Detoxoplex can reduce “symptoms typically associated with withdrawal from opioid use.”
  In Tuesday’s letter, the FDA said the product has not been
  
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• 1 Person Trapped After Vehicle Strikes Pole In White Marsh

  29-11-2019 00:31
  
  WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Fire units are on the scene in White Marsh after a vehicle struck a pole.#bcofd/MVC with Rescue// Ebenezer Rd & Pulaski Hwy// Units on scene with a vehicle into a pole. One person trapped// Please use caution in the area as our first responders work. D/T 1809^ MJ
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) November 28, 2019One person is trapped. Use caution in the area.
   
  
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• 1 Person Rescued After Vehicle Strikes Pole In White Marsh

  29-11-2019 00:31
  
  WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Fire units was on the scene in White Marsh after a vehicle struck a pole earlier Thursday afternoon#bcofd/MVC with Rescue// Ebenezer Rd & Pulaski Hwy// Units on scene with a vehicle into a pole. One person trapped// Please use caution in the area as our first responders work. D/T 1809^ MJ
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) November 28, 2019One person was trapped in the car, but has been rescued.
  Rescue crews cleared the scen
  
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• The Latest: Baltimore’s Homicide Count And City Violence

  29-11-2019 00:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City violence continued into Thanksgiving day with 278 shootings and 312 homicides confirmed thus far.
  Baltimore police say a woman was killed around 1:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, making this the 312th homicide of the year.
  That’s nearly a 12 percent increase compared to last year’s 309 homicides.
  Families returned home with groceries thanksgiving morning to find their southwest Baltimore block surrounded with crime scene tape mixing in with holiday decorati
  
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• City Violence Continued Into Thanksgiving, Upping Homicide Count

  29-11-2019 00:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City violence continued into Thanksgiving Day with 706 nonfatal shootings and 312 homicides confirmed so far this year.
  Baltimore police say a woman was killed around 1:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, making this the 312th homicide of the year.
  That’s nearly a 12 percent increase compared to last year’s 309 homicides.
  Families returned home with groceries thanksgiving morning to find their southwest Baltimore block surrounded with crime scene tape mixing in with
  
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