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• Fire Rips Through Vacant Home In West Baltimore; No Injuries Reported

  15-12-2019 23:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Firefighters battled a blaze that ripped through a vacant home in west Baltimore early Sunday morning, the city’s fire department said.
  The fire broke out at a home in the 1300 block of West North Avenue. Firefighters found heavy flames throughout the three-story home.#BCFD battled an early morning fire in the 1300 blk of W. North Ave. Heavy fire was visible throughout a 3-story vacant dwelling. No injuries reported & cause is under investigation @ChiefNilesRFor
  
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• Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold At Rieve’s Deli In Odenton

  15-12-2019 23:30
  
  ODENTON, Md. (WJZ) — Someone in Maryland is a whole lot richer just in time for the holidays.
  The Maryland Lottery said someone bought a $1 million Powerball ticket at Rieve’s Deli, 8374 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, for Saturday’s drawing.
  The winning ticket matched all five white balls — 3, 6, 12, 32 and 64 — but did not match the Powerball number — 19.
  Lottery officials said there was no jackpot-winning ticket sold for Saturday’s drawing.
  
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• Federal Hill Building Demolished After Partially Collapsing Due To Sinkhole

  15-12-2019 23:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A building in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood that partially collapsed due to a sinkhole has been demolished.
  Emergency crews responded to the home in the unit block of East Fort Avenue Saturday morning. Debris was scattered on the sidewalk where the collapse happened.
  A building partially collapsed on East Fort Avenue Saturday morning due to a sinkhole.
  Sinkhole To Blame For Building Collapses In Federal Hill
  Several neighboring homes were evacuated as a prec
  
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• Person Found Dead Inside Porta-Potty Near M&T Bank Stadium

  15-12-2019 23:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a person was found dead inside a porta-potty near M&T Bank Stadium.
  The body was reportedly found in Lot G3 east of the stadium.Baltimore Police said more information will be released once an autopsy is performed.
  This story is developing; stay with WJZ for updates.
  
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• One Injured After Carbon Monoxide Leak At Baltimore County Senior Living Complex

  15-12-2019 22:35
  
  RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — One person was taken to a hospital after a gas leak led to exposure to carbon monoxide at a Baltimore County senior living facility Sunday morning, police said.
  Officials were called to the complex in the 5100 block of Old Court Road in Randallstown just after 11:15 a.m. The building was evacuated while crews shut off the leak and ventilated the building.
  Residents were allowed back inside a little more than a half-hour later, police said.
  
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• 49-Year-Old Stabbed In Gwynn Oak Saturday; One Arrested

  15-12-2019 22:22
  
  GWYNN OAK, Md. (WJZ) — A 49-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Gwynn Oak Saturday afternoon, Baltimore County police said.
  Officers were called to the unit block of Masefield Road around 2:25 p.m. for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they found the victim, Christopher Williams, suffering trauma to the body.
  Police said Williams was stabbed in the area of Coleridge Road and Channing Road and then drove himself home to call for help.
  He was taken to an
  
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• 18-Year-Old Dies After Police Find Him ‘Suffering Trauma’ In Middle River

  15-12-2019 22:11
  
  MIDDLE RIVER, Md. (WJZ) — An 18-year-old man died overnight after he was found suffering trauma to the body, Baltimore County Police said Sunday.
  Officers were called to the unit block of South Hawthorne Road in Middle River around 1:53 a.m. for a check location call. When they arrived, they found the man, Antonio Hudgins, suffering trauma to the body.
  Police did not specify the exact nature of his injuries.
  Medics were called to the scene and pronounced him dead.At 1:53 a.m. police r
  
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• Maryland Weather: Wintry Weather Expected Overnight Sunday

  15-12-2019 21:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some wintry weather will be moving into parts of the state overnight Sunday into Monday morning, which may affect the morning commute.
  A majority of Maryland will be affected by the wintry mix.
  A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of the state north and west of Baltimore overnight and into Monday. The National Weather Service said one to three inches of snow is possible along with as much as a tenth of an inch of ice.
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• Wintry Weather Expected Sunday Overnight

  15-12-2019 17:13
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) – Some wintry weather will be moving in overnight Sunday into Monday morning, which may affect some morning commutes.
  A majority of Maryland will be affected by the wintry mix, which is forecast to go as far south as Cambridge, Maryland.
  Clouds will increase later Sunday evening and around midnight there will be precipitation moving in. It will be cold enough that this precipitation will move in as snow, which will cause a light accumulation, before it will transition into
  
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• Weather Blog: Snow On Monday?

  15-12-2019 05:09
  
  The sun will be back on Sunday, with temps still a bit above average near 50 degrees.
  Temperatures will drop close to freezing by Monday morning, as a batch of light precipitation moves towards the region.
  For a few hours on Monday morning, some wet snow or some snow and sleet may fall across the region, but at this point, little to no accumulation is expected.
  Further north, mainly in Southern Pennsylvania, an inch of snow is possible before a change to rain by mid-morning.
  Rain and milder air
  
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• Possible ‘White Power’ Hand Signs At Army-Navy Game Probed

  15-12-2019 04:57
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Army and Navy academies are looking into hand signs flashed by students that can be associated with “white power” and were televised during the Army-Navy football game on Saturday, school officials said.
  Cadets at West Point and midshipmen at the Naval Academy in the stands both appeared to display the sign during the broadcast, officials with the two military academies told The Wall Street Journal. The gesture was seen during an ESPN broadcast segment.
  
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• How Md. Uses Surveillance, Data To Track Motorists, Traffic

  15-12-2019 04:50
  
  By Eric Myers, Capital News Service
  ANNAPOLIS, Md.— Motorists in Maryland may be aware of the cameras that enforce speed and red-light violations, but the state’s tracking practices include other layers to assist in law enforcement efforts and for traffic and planning purposes.
  Through the different practices, Maryland collects both anonymous and identifiable information — depending on the method — about driving patterns, raising concerns for privacy advocates.
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• More Than A Decade Later, Zoo Lights At Smithsonian National Zoo Remains Popular DC Attraction

  15-12-2019 04:36
  
  By JULIANNE HEBERLEIN, Capital News Service
  WASHINGTON – Each holiday season since 2007, after the animals go to sleep, the rest of the Smithsonian National Zoo comes to life as a colorful winter wonderland.
  More than half a million LED lights are transforming the zoo’s grounds into a bright holiday celebration this year, with a new outdoor art installation, 3D glowing animal sculptures, a laser light show and a virtual experience featuring the zoo’s pandas.
  Lion lanterns are o
  
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• Maryland Youth Needing Psychiatric Care Find Long Waits, Drives

  15-12-2019 04:28
  
  By Natalie Jones, Capital News Service
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The first time Jeannine LeMieux’s daughter was hospitalized for a psychotic episode, she was only 8 years old.
  LeMieux took her daughter to a hospital emergency room near her home on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where it was determined that she needed to be hospitalized. Her first admission was to Sheppard Pratt, a privately run psychiatric hospital with child and adolescent inpatient units in Towson, nearly a two-hour drive
  
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• Colder Temperatures Projected For Maryland Later In Winter

  15-12-2019 04:17
  
  By Greta Easthom, Capital News Service
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. — While many burrowed indoors the third week of November as extreme record-breaking cold impinged upon life across the Mid-Atlantic, the snow machines at Wisp Ski Resort were busy whirring and churning out a base layer of snow for the upcoming winter.
  The third week of November is the earliest the ski resort has started making snow in the past five years, said Lori Zaloga, director of marketing for Wisp, in McHenry, Maryland.
  Climate sc
  
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• Ellers, Hathaway Score 44 Apart, Capitals Beat Lightning 5-2

  15-12-2019 03:59
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lars Eller and Garnet Hathaway scored 44 seconds apart early in the third period and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Saturday night.
  Ellers scored from the left circle at 1:58 and Hathaway made it 3-1 from in-close.
  Nicklas Backstrom, T.J Oshie and Tom Wilson had the other Washington goals, and rookie goalie Ilya Samsonov stopped 26 shots.
  Tampa Bay got goals from Brayden Point and Jan Rutta. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves.
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• Sinkhole To Blame For Building Collapses In Federal Hill

  15-12-2019 03:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A sinkhole is to blame for a partial building collapse in Federal Hill.
  The Baltimore city Office of Emergency Management along with city firefighters responded to the building collapse in the unit block of East Forst Avenue Saturday morning.
  When firefighters arrived they found debris on the sidewalk where the collapse happened.
  DPW was called to the scene for a water main break and DOT handled the sinkhole.
  Adjacent homes were evacuated as officials inspected the buildi
  
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• Deas Scores 31 To Lead La Salle Over Morgan St. 85-68

  15-12-2019 03:50
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Isiah Deas had a career-high 31 points as La Salle topped Morgan State 85-68 on Saturday.
  David Beatty had 18 points for La Salle (6-3). Sherif Kenney added nine points and seven rebounds. Christian Ray had seven rebounds for the hosts.
  Troy Baxter Jr. had 15 points for the Bears (4-8). Stanley Davis added 14 points. Isaiah Burke had 12 points and six rebounds.
  La Salle faces Wagner at home on Wednesday. Morgan State plays Chestnut Hill at home on Monday
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• Marc Christopher Brown Charged In Robbery, Kidnapping Of Maryland Woman

  15-12-2019 03:33
  
  LA PLATA, Md. (AP) — Law enforcement authorities in Maryland say they have arrested a man accused of breaking into a woman’s home through a window and kidnapping her.
  The Charles County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday announced 26-year-old Marc Christopher Brown was arrested and charged with kidnapping, robbery, first-degree assault and home invasion.
  Credit: Charles County Sheriff’s Office
  Authorities say Brown broke into the property in Waldorf Wednesday and was in the pro
  
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• Could Terrell Suggs Have His Sights Set On Returning To Baltimore?

  15-12-2019 03:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Could linebacker Terrell Suggs be headed back to Baltimore?
  ESPN’s Adam Michaels reports that Suggs has his sights set on a reunion with the Ravens.Per sources, former Arizona Cardinal Terrell Suggs has his sights set on a reunion with the Baltimore Ravens. What seems like a win-win for each side, Baltimore would only have to pay Suggs $353,000 for the remainder of the season & get some much needed help in the LB department.
  — Adam Michaels (@AdamMikeESPN)
  
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• 2 Injured In Fallston Crash Saturday Evening

  15-12-2019 03:10
  
  FALLSTON, Md. (WJZ) — Two people, including a juvenile, were injured in a Fallston crash Saturday evening.
  The Harford County Sheriff’s Office tweeted it was investigating the single-vehicle collision off Connelly Road around 6:15 p.m.
  The driver was taken to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for treatment. The juvenile passenger was taken to Johns Hopkins Pediatrics via medivac.
  No word on the level of injury.
  Connely Road was closed until 7:25 p.m. as police investigated.
  
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• B-More Bags Trunk Show Helps Raise Funds For Domestic Violence Victims

  15-12-2019 02:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Shopping for a good cause.
  On Saturday, people were able to buy hand-made handbags sewn by several volunteers and all the proceeds will help women who in some instances are literally fighting for their lives.
  With less than two weeks before Christmas, Ruth’s Closet in Owings Mills was a place to be for people who love handbags.
  “We focus on luxury items. But we truly have a little bit of everything for everyone, including gifts like jewelry,” Kathle
  
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• The Annual Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Saturday Night

  15-12-2019 01:51
  
  BALTIMORE (CNN/WJZ) — Look up to the sky tonight in Baltimore for a show of lights.
  Bob Turk says it’ll be clear enough to see the Geminid meteor shower
  The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most active and dependable displays of the year, according to the American Meteor Society. This year, the shower will peak on the evening of December 13 and 14, so hope for clear skies that will let you see a beautiful show of green fireballs.
  Unfortunately, the meteor shower will have competit
  
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• 19-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot, Police Looking For Suspect

  15-12-2019 00:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are investigating the shooting of a 19-year-old man.
  Around 12:26 a.m., officers responded to Sinai Hospital to investigate after a shooting victim was dropped off by friends.
  Officers found the teen being treated for his gunshot wounds but he later died.
  Anyone with information is urged to contact Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives, at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866
  
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• 120th Army-Navy Game: Perry Rushes For 304 Yards, Leading Navy Past Army

  15-12-2019 00:40
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP/WJZ) —  Navy used a trick play to help reverse a rare losing streak against Army and Malcolm Perry ran for a career-high 304 yards and two touchdowns in front of President Donald Trump in the No. 21 Mids’ 31-7 victory Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
  Navy (9-2, No. 23, CFP) won the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy for the 16th time and snapped a three-game losing streak to Army in the 120th game between the service academies.NAVY DEFEATS ARMY!TO SING SECOND
  
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• Ravens TE Nick Boyle, Wife Welcome Baby

  15-12-2019 00:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens tight end Nick Boyle and his wife Kristina welcomed a new addition.
  The Baltimore Ravens announced the newest addition to the flock Saturday.Congrats to the Boyles on the newest addition to the #RavensFlock!Via @nickboyle86 pic.twitter.com/7U7RRuA7Yk
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 14, 2019Boyle made the announcement back in June.View this post on Instagram Boyle on the way …
  A post shared byNick Boyle (@nboyle86) on Jun 20, 2019 at 2:38pm PDT
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• Navy Defeats Army, 31-7 In 120th Army-Navy Game

  15-12-2019 00:15
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP/WJZ) — Navy beat Army, 31-7 in the 120th Army-Navy game held in Phliadelphia.
  Army’s sensational turnaround under coach Jeff Monken has been highlighted by 10-win seasons, bowl game victories and even a spot in the national rankings.
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• Sally Field Arrested While Attending Jane Fonda’s Weekly Climate Change Protest

  15-12-2019 00:01
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — Actress Sally Field was arrested Friday during Jane Fonda’s weekly climate change protest outside the U.S. Capitol.
  Field left with Capitol Police in handcuffs.
  “Time to get out and scream loud, ’cause if you don’t do it, nobody else will,” she said ahead of the protest.Join @sally_field and @WinonaLaduke in demanding a just transition with #firedrillfriday pic.twitter.com/JREMScWl6K
  — Fire Drill Fridays (@FireDrillFriday) Decemb
  
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