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• Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $750K For Veterans’ Housing

  18-12-2019 23:24
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger and John Sarbanes announced Wednesday the award of $748,976 for Baltimore’s Public Housing Agencies through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program.
  The HUD-VASH program combines rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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• Police: 3 Adults, 1 Teen, Charged In The Dickerson Homicide of Sara Gutierrez-Villatoro

  18-12-2019 23:22
  
  DICKERSON, Md. (WJZ) — Montgomery County police charged and arrested four suspects in the murder of Sara Gutierrez-Villatoro who was found deceased in a wooded area in Dickerson on November 29.
  Officers responded to a wooded area in the 25700 block of Old Hundred Road at 12:21 p.m. where a man found a deceased body with apparent gunshot wounds to the body.
  The victim was identified as 19-year-old Sara Gutierrez-Villatoro of Washington, D.C.
  Her body was taken to the Office of the Chief Med
  
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• Baltimore Ranked 30th-Best Place For Christmas Celebrations

  18-12-2019 23:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimoreans know how to deck the halls for a holly jolly Christmas, according to a new ranking from WalletHub.
  Charm City came in at number 30 on the financial site’s list of the best places to celebrate the holidays.
  WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities based on their holiday traditions, generosity, shopping, costs and the number of churches per capita, among other factors.
  Maryland Third-Most Charitable State In 2019, WalletHub Finds
  Atlanta came out on
  
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• Baltimore To Get Boost From Feds To Fight Violent Crime

  18-12-2019 22:45
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The Justice Department announced a crackdown Wednesday aimed at driving down violent crime in seven of the nation’s most violent cities, including Baltimore.
  Attorney General William Barr announced the initiative known as Operation Relentless Pursuit at a news conference in Detroit, Michigan, alongside leaders of the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and U.S. Marshals Service.
  As part of the initiative, the Ju
  
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• Mark Ingram Racks Up Stats, Shows Leadership As ‘Heart’ Of Ravens

  18-12-2019 22:42
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — As he draws closer to a milestone birthday, Ravens running back Mark Ingram wants everyone to know he’s still got what it takes to score a bunch of touchdowns, rush for 1,000 yards and earn an invite to the Pro Bowl.
  “I feel like people say when you’re 30 you’re dead,” Ingram said Wednesday. “I turn 30 at the end of this week, but my best football is ahead of me.”
  Though quarterback Lamar Jackson has received much of the cr
  
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• Justice Dept. Plans Crackdown On Violent Crime In 7 Cities

  18-12-2019 22:40
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The Justice Department announced a crackdown Wednesday aimed at driving down violent crime in seven of the nation’s most violent cities, including Baltimore.
  Attorney General William Barr announced the initiative known as Operation Relentless Pursuit at a news conference in Detroit, Michigan, alongside leaders of the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and U.S. Marshals Service.
  As part of the initiative, the Ju
  
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• No. 13 Maryland Women Made 15 3-Pointers, Beat Georgia State 114-41

  18-12-2019 22:38
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Taylor Mikesell and Blair Watson each scored 23 points, three other Maryland players had a double-double and the 13th-ranked Terrapins beat Georgia State 114-41 on Wednesday.
  Watson made six 3-pointers in the first half and scored 20 points to help Maryland lead 57-17 at the break. The Terrapins opened the game on a 20-2 run and added two 10-0 runs in the second quarter. Mikesell and Watson finished with seven 3-pointers apiece — career-highs for both — as Maryla
  
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• Catherine Pugh, Former Baltimore Mayor, Charged With Perjury In ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal

  18-12-2019 21:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has been charged with perjury for failing to disclose her business interest in Healthy Holly, LLC, while she served as a Maryland state senator, the state prosecutor’s office said Wednesday.
  Charging documents filed in circuit court in Anne Arundel County said Pugh did not disclose her business interest in the company between 2012 and 2016 or her partial ownership of another company — 2 Chic Boutique — in 2013.
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• Sean Urbanski Found Guilty In Richard Collins III’s Fatal Stabbing

  18-12-2019 21:45
  
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — A jury found Sean Urbanski guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in the killing of 23-year-old Richard Collins III back in May 2017. Collins was days from graduating from Bowie State University when he was killed.
  Urbanski, 24, fatally stabbed Collins at a bus stop on the University of Maryland’s campus.
  Jurors found the killing was premeditated.#BREAKING: Sean Urbanski GUILTY of 1st degree murder in death of Richard Collins III @wjz pic.twitter.com/nDsJ
  
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• ‘Remember The Titans’ Coach Herman Boone Dies At 84

  18-12-2019 21:37
  
  ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJZ) — Herman Boone, the former head football coach at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, has died.
  Boone, who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the movie “Remember the Titans,” was known for leading the integrated Titans to the state championship in 1971.
  Boone was 84.It is with great sadness that we share the sad news of the passing of former Head Football Coach Herman Boone who lead the Titans to the State Championship in 1971. #RIP@TCWil
  
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• Man Stabbed After His Granddaughter And Three Other Teens Enter, Rob His Home

  18-12-2019 21:30
  
  HAZEL DELL, Wash. (CBS Local) — A Washington state man was stabbed in the neck and robbed by a group of teenagers, including his granddaughter, on Monday night, police said.
  The victim, 66, told investigators he was inside his home in Hazel Dell, Washington, when his granddaughter and three other teens entered the house, assaulted him and left with his car, wallet and cellphone.
  He was treated at a nearby hospital for life-threatening injuries.
  Officers tracked down the stolen vehicle in S
  
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• Ravens: ‘Limited Amount’ Of Lamar Jackson Jerseys Will Be For Sale At Team’s Pop-Up Store

  18-12-2019 21:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens’ 10-game win streak has helped make it difficult to snap up a Lamar Jackson jersey this holiday season, but a team spokesperson told WJZ Wednesday a “limited amount” of the star quarterback’s jerseys will be available when the Ravens’ pop-up store opens Thursday morning.
  The spokesperson did not know how many jerseys or what sizes will be available.
  Fans have been clamoring to get their hands on Jackson merchandise as he continues
  
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• Ravens ‘Unity’ Shirts Available In Select Stores And Online

  18-12-2019 20:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens’ tight end, Nick Boyle, creates “unity” shirt for players and fans!
  While players have become a tight knit group this season on and off the field, Nick Boyle decided to create a shirt that would highlight the team’s bond.
  Boyle has created a “Unity” shirt that he believes unifies the team as the team unifies the city.
  His slogan for the shirt states, “Unity, Birds of a feather, We flock together.”
  The shirts were pass
  
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• Slanted Toilet Designed To Stop Workers From Taking Long Bathroom Breaks

  18-12-2019 20:28
  
  (CBS Local) — A new toilet has been designed to encourage employees to spend less time in the bathroom while at work and keep lines moving at public restrooms.
  A British startup called StandardToilet says its toilet is like the traditional toilet bowl design except for one key difference: the seat has been sloped by 13 degrees.
  Developers say the slope mimics squat thrusts, putting strain on the user’s legs and making them want to get up after about five minutes.
  “It is estimat
  
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• Frontier Adds Non-Stop Flights From BWI To Miami, Puerto Rico

  18-12-2019 19:54
  
  LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) — Frontier Airlines is adding non-stop service from Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to three new markets next year, the airline announced Wednesday.
  Beginning April 23, Frontier will offer daily non-stop flights from BWI to Miami International Airport in Miami and San Juan Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prices will start at $39 for Miami-bound flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and $69 for San Juan-bound flights on the
  
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• What Keeps Lamar Jackson Humble? Ravens QB Says It’s ‘The Lord’

  18-12-2019 19:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson continues to have an unprecedented season. But despite all the accolades, he continues to stay humble, always pointing out what he could have done better and where he’d like to help the Ravens go.
  During a press conference with the team Wednesday, WJZ’s Sports Director Mark Viviano asked Jackson what keeps him humble.
  Lamar Jackson Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week For The 5th Time This Season
  “Is there something or someone that keeps
  
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• Maryland Weather: Scattered Flurries, Snow Squalls Possible Wednesday

  18-12-2019 19:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Scattered flurries and some snow squalls are possible Wednesday afternoon.
  WJZ’s Weather Team is tracking the system moving into the Baltimore region.
  Meteorologist Chelsea Ingram said some clouds moving in this afternoon could bring some scattered flurries or snow squalls to the region. The high is around 40 degrees.
  Overnight it’s going to get cold. High pressure will bring in clear skies overnight and sunshine is expected over the next several days —
  
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• ‘This Is So Disgusting!’: School Experiment Shows Importance Of Hygiene

  18-12-2019 19:14
  
  IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (CBS Local) — A classroom science experiment in Idaho goes viral in more ways than one.
  With flu season in full swing, Dayna Robertson’s class at Discovery Elementary in Idaho Falls decided to see just how important it is to wash our hands.
  The experiment separated five pieces of plain white bread into different ziplock bags. One was touched with dirty hands, another with hands washed with soap and water, one touched with hands that used hand sanitizer, another sli
  
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• Kurt Warner: Lamar Jackson Could ‘Be In The Conversation For Best Season’ Ever By A Quarterback

  18-12-2019 19:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The plaudits have continued to roll in from around the football world for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. He has been named by multiple people to be the frontrunner for the league’s MVP award and has continued to push the limits of what the game has ever seen.
  After breaking Michael Vick’s single-season rushing record for a quarterback last week against the New York Jets, while tossing five touchdown passes to boot, NFL Network analyst and Hall of
  
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• Police Investigating Fatal Crash Of U.S. Navy Police Sergeant In Charles County

  18-12-2019 19:01
  
  INDIAN HEAD, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State police are investigating a crash that killed a U.S. Navy Police sergeant early Wednesday morning in Charles County.
  Troopers responded to the area of southbound Maryland Rt. 224 Chicamuxen Road and Sweden Point Road around 2:30 a.m. for reports of a vehicle that ran off the road.
  The victim was identified as 34-year-old Anthony Oglesby Jr. of Bowie.
  Oglesby was on duty driving a marked patrol car when he drove off the right side of the road and struc
  
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• Baltimore’s Health Department Declares First Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert This Winter

  18-12-2019 18:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s health commissioner has declared the city’s first Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for the 2019-2020 winter season.
  The alert begins Wednesday evening and runs through Thursday morning.
  Temperatures are expected to drop into the low 20s overnight and only topping out in the low 30s on Thursday.
  Last winter, the health department issued 13 cold alert days.
  For more information about the Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert designation and response efforts, clic
  
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• 118 Fugitives Arrested In Baltimore After Joint Police Operation

  18-12-2019 18:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced Wednesday the arrests of 118 people after a fugitive warrant roundup.
  Harrison said with the blessing of the mayor he initiated the roundup three weeks ago citywide.
  During the first two weeks of December, city police officers, along with the warrant apprehension task force, coordinated a warrant initiative with several neighboring police departments, state police, the FBI and marshals to pick up individuals wanted
  
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• US Marshals Capture Wanted Fugitive Deante Duckett In Southern Md.

  18-12-2019 18:30
  
  WALDORF, Md. (WJZ) — A fugitive who cut off his ankle bracelet in July and has been wanted ever since was captured in southern Maryland last week, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Wednesday.
  Deante Madel Duckett was arrested at a home in Waldorf on December 12 without incident, ATF said. He had been wanted since July 10 when he cut off his ankle monitoring device while on court-ordered supervised release.
  Deante Duckett. Credit: ATF
  Duckett was indicted in May o
  
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• Sean Urbanski Case: Jury Deliberating In Trial On Richard Collins III’s Fatal Stabbing

  18-12-2019 18:30
  
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ/AP) — A jury is now deliberating in the trial of a white man charged with fatally stabbing a black college student at a bus stop on the University of Maryland’s campus.
  Sean Urbanski, 24, is charged with murder in the May 2017 killing of 23-year-old Richard Collins III, who was days from graduating from Bowie State University when he was killed.Sean Urbanski’s fate is now in the hands of the jury. They can decide 1st or 2nd degree murder. @wjz
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• Man Found Dead In Wife’s Freezer After A Decade Left Note Saying She Didn’t Kill Him

  18-12-2019 18:08
  
  TOOELE, Utah (CBS Local) — A man found dead in a freezer may have planned to keep his death a secret to help his wife collect government benefits, police in Utah said.
  Officers found the body of Paul Edward Mathers, 69, in a chest-style freezer on Nov. 22, shortly after his wife died of natural causes in a retirement community in Tooele, about 35 miles southwest of Salt Lake City.
  Investigators believe his wife, Jeanne Souron-Mathers, 75, had put her husband in the freezer after he died be
  
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• Police Need Help Solving Parkville Murder Of Tavon Marshall

  18-12-2019 18:06
  
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are asking for the public’s help in the fatal shooting of Tavon Marshall that took place on November 26 in Parkville.
  Detectives believe Marshall, 37, had just arrived home to the 3500 block of Fieldcreek Way where he was shot after exiting his car and found lying on the parking lot near the car at 9:42 p.m.
  They also believe Marshall was the intended target and that the shooter must have been in the neighborhood waiting for him to arriv
  
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• 118 Arrested In Baltimore After Joint Police Operation

  18-12-2019 17:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced Wednesday the arrests of 118 people after a fugitive warrant roundup.
  Harrison said with the blessing of the mayor he initiated the roundup three weeks ago citywide.
  During the first two weeks of December, city police officers, along with the warrant apprehension task force, coordinated a warrant initiative with several neighboring police departments, state police, the FBI and marshals to pick up individuals wanted
  
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• 2019 CBS Sports Classic: Matchups, Key Players And How To Watch

  18-12-2019 17:24
  
  (CBS Local/CBS Los Angeles)- College basketball season is in full swing, and as the month of December nears its conclusion, teams across the country are getting their final few non-conference games and early-season showcase matchups out of the way. This Saturday, CBS will have a pair of premier games to watch with the 5th annual CBS Sports Classic.
  At the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the North Carolina Tar Heels will face the UCLA Bruins followed by a top-10 matchup between the #5 Ohio S
  
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• Police Investigating Shots Fired In Odenton

  18-12-2019 17:09
  
  ODENTON, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police are investigating after shots were heard overnight in Odenton on Tuesday.
  Officers responded to the area of Commodore Drive and Conquest Drive at 11:45 p.m. for a reported shooting.
  Residents said they heard multiple gun shots followed by the sound of a vehicle leaving the area.
  One witness described the vehicle as a dark colored sports car, police say.
  No injuries or property damage was reported.
  The investigation is ongoing.
  Anyone wit
  
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• Lamar Jackson Broke Another Record And He’s The 1st One To Do This In The NFL

  18-12-2019 17:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s not surprising but Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has broken another record.
  What’s unique about this one — is he’s the first player in NFL history to do so.
  ESPN reports Lamar Jackson has rushed 1,103 yards this season and thrown 33 touchdowns.
  He’s the first one to do both in a season. 649 players have rushed for 1,000 yards in a season.124 players have thrown 30 TDs in a season.Lamar Jackson is the 1st player in NFL history with bot
  
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• A Year After A Glen Burnie Man Was Shot To Death, Police Still Searching For Killer

  18-12-2019 16:49
  
  SEVERN, Md. (WJZ) — A year later, Anne Arundel County Police are still looking for a suspect or suspects involved in the fatal shooting of John Edward Price, Jr.
  Police said Price, 28, of Glen Burnie was shot and killed on Dec. 30, 2018 in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road in Severn. His death was ruled a homicide.Detectives are asking against for the public’s help to find Price’s killer.
  A reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the s
  
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• Police Investigating Armed Robbery In Annapolis

  18-12-2019 16:44
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis police are investigating after a man was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning.
  Officers responded to the 00-99 block of Silverwood Circle for a reported armed robbery at 1:50 a.m.
  The man said he was walking in the area when a man approached him from behind with a gun, demanded property, took his wallet and told him to walk away.
  Officers searched the area, but did not find the suspect.
  Anyone with information is asked to call 410-280-CLUE.Written By
  
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• 69-Year-Old Man Attacked Outside Golden Dragon Restaurant

  18-12-2019 16:34
  
  WOODLAWN, Md. (WJZ) — A 69-year-old man was attacked outside a Woodlawn restaurant Tuesday night.
  According to Baltimore County Police, officers were called to the Golden Dragon restaurant in the 8100 block of Liberty Road around 8:53 p.m. after a man was assaulted outside the restaurant.
  Police said when the man left the restaurant, he was approached by a suspect who assaulted him and took keys from the victim’s pocket.
  The victim was taken to a nearby hospital to treat serious inju
  
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• Lamar Jackson Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week For The 5th Time This Season

  18-12-2019 15:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another week, more Lamarmania! For the fifth time this season, Lamar Jackson was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
  Jackson has tied the NFL record for the most POW awards in a single season.ANOTHER AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for @Lj_era8Ties the NFL record for most offensive POW awards in a single season pic.twitter.com/icxF8eRNwT
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 18, 2019
  
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• Sean Urbanski Case: Jury Set To Deliberate In Richard Collins III’s Fatal Stabbing

  18-12-2019 15:39
  
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A jury is expected to hear attorneys’ closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of a white man charged with fatally stabbing a black college student at a bus stop on the University of Maryland’s campus.
  Sean Urbanski, 24, is charged with murder in the May 2017 killing of 23-year-old Richard Collins III, who was days from graduating from Bowie State University when he was killed.
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• Weather Blog: Blue Skies, Cold Front

  18-12-2019 15:34
  
  Hi Everyone!
  Look at that sun. Currently in my mind, the Electric Light Orchestra’s, “Mr. Blue Sky” is on autoplay.
  Finally clear skies! As for the celebration, not so fast. We do have a cold front that will slide by this afternoon.
  A pretty good shot of cold air coming. Guidance is pretty consistent on its discussion of probable snow flurries around for a couple of hours this afternoon. No big deal.
  What will get your attention is the 21° overnight low and temps tomorrow j
  
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• Violent 24 Hours: 12 Shot, 3 Fatally, In Baltimore

  18-12-2019 15:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a violent Tuesday, where 10 people were shot, 3 of whom were killed, there was a double shooting Wednesday morning.
  Officers responded to the 2400 block of Wilgrey Court around 8:15 a.m. for a reported shooting and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds to their torso and face. Both are in serious, but stable condition.
  10 People Shot Tuesday In Baltimore, 3 Fatally, Police Say
  According to police, Tuesday was a violent day with the last shooting reported at 9:
  
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• New AAA Study Says New Technology May Create Distractions While Driving

  18-12-2019 12:31
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ)– New technology designed to help drivers may be distracting them.
  Drivers with experience using advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, were nearly twice as likely to engage in distracted driving while using the systems compared to when they were driving without the systems, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
  Alternatively, drivers with less experience and familiarity using the
  
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• Nelson, Harris Lift American Over Mount St. Mary’s 82-76

  18-12-2019 04:08
  
  EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Sa’eed Nelson scored 19 points as American topped Mount St. Mary’s 82-76 on Tuesday night.
  Jamir Harris added 17 points for the Eagles, while Jacob Boonyasith chipped in 16.
  Nelson also committed seven turnovers.
  Ben Lubarsky had 10 points for American (4-5).
  Mount St. Mary’s put up 51 second-half points, a season high for the team.
  Omar Habwe had 17 points for the Mountaineers (3-8). Jalen Gibbs added 14 points and six rebounds. Nana Opoku had 11 p
  
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• 10 People Shot Tuesday In Baltimore, 3 Fatally, Police Say

  18-12-2019 03:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ten people were shot in Baltimore on Tuesday, of which two died, police said.
  Five shootings happened within hours Tuesday afternoon.
  A 26-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the 4600 block of Marble Hall Road around 1:45 p.m., one of three shootings in northeast Baltimore in under three hours.
  Violent 24 Hours: 12 Shot, 3 Fatally, In Baltimore
  Another shooting happened around 3:20 p.m. in the 3000 block of Southern Avenue in northeast
  
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• FedEx Truck Carjacked In Baltimore

  18-12-2019 03:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are investigating after a FedEx truck was carjacked Tuesday afternoon.
  Police say they received a call around 3:26 p.m. in the 700 block of Mt. Holly for the report of a carjacking of a FedEx truck.
  The vehicle was recovered around a short time later in the 4100 block of Mountwood.
  This comes a day after an Amazon truck was stolen in northeast Baltimore.
  Stolen Amazon Delivery Van Found In Baltimore Hours After Going Missing, Driver Unhurt
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• 30 People Sickened By Infection Linked To Contact With Petland Puppies, CDC Says

  18-12-2019 03:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Centers for Disease Control said Tuesday it is investigating an outbreak of a multi-drug resistant infection linked to contact with pet store puppies.
  According to the CDC, 30 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of Campylobacter jejuni across 13 states, including in Maryland.OUTBREAK NOTICE: 30 people in 13 states are infected with multidrug-resistant #Campylobacter linked to pet store puppies. Wash your hands after touching dogs or their food, or
  
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• Weather Blog | Sunshine On The Way!

  18-12-2019 03:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Clearing and drier overnight and colder as well.
  Wednesday will feature plenty of sunshine and a cool high of around 40. There is a slight chance of a stray flurry in the afternoon as even colder air moves in.
  Sunny but very cold air will dominate Thursday with a high of only 32. Slightly milder air is on tap for Friday and even milder air will move in this weekend. Bob Turk
  
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• Yurtseven Scores 22 To Lift Georgetown Past UMBC 81-55

  18-12-2019 03:22
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Omer Yurtseven had a season-high 22 points and 13 rebounds as Georgetown romped past Maryland-Baltimore County 81-55 on Tuesday night for its fourth straight victory.
  Jamorko Pickett and Jahvon Blair each had 15 points for Georgetown (8-3). Qudus Wahab posted career-highs with 10 points and nine rebounds. Yurtseven made 11 of 14 shots and blocked three shots.
  Georgetown led 42-24 at the break with 12 points and 10 rebounds from Yurtseven. He scored 10 points through the f
  
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• Excessive Cold Prompts Opening Of Warming Centers In Anne Arundel County

  18-12-2019 02:39
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County announced Tuesday that it will open its warming centers until Friday in response to extremely cold forecasted temperatures.
  Warming Centers will be open from 9 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Friday. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the low 20s with wind chill values in the teens.
  Anne Arundel County Public Libraries will designate the following libraries as warming centers from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
  
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• 12 Ravens Headed To The Pro Bowl, Ties NFL Record

  18-12-2019 02:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The NFL announced Tuesday that 12 Baltimore Ravens were voted to the Pro Bowl for their standout performances during the 2019 season.
  Twelve Ravens are headed to the Pro Bowl this season which ties the most ever for one team when the rosters are first announced!
  Those going to the Pro Bowl are:Quarterback Lamar Jackson
  Running Back Mark Ingram II
  Guard Marshal Yanda
  Tight End Mark Andrews
  Fullback Pat Ricard
  Tackle Ronnie Stanley
  Cornerback Marcus Peters
  Safety Earl Thoma
  
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• 12 Ravens Headed To The Pro Bowl This Season Barring Super Bowl Run, Ties NFL Record

  18-12-2019 02:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The NFL announced Tuesday that 12 Baltimore Ravens were voted to the Pro Bowl for their standout performances during the 2019 season.
  Twelve Ravens are headed to the Pro Bowl this season which ties the most ever for one team when the rosters are first announced!
  Those going to the Pro Bowl are:Quarterback Lamar Jackson
  Running Back Mark Ingram II
  Guard Marshal Yanda
  Tight End Mark Andrews
  Fullback Pat Ricard
  Tackle Ronnie Stanley
  Cornerback Marcus Peters
  Safety Earl Thoma
  
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• 12 Ravens Headed To The Pro Bowl This Season

  18-12-2019 02:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The NFL announced Tuesday that 12 Baltimore Ravens were voted to the Pro Bowl for their standout performances during the 2019 season.
  Twelve Ravens are headed to the Pro Bowl this season which ties the most ever for one team when the rosters are first announced!
  Those going to the Pro Bowl are:Quarterback Lamar Jackson
  Running Back Mark Ingram II
  Guard Marshal Yanda
  Tight End Mark Andrews
  Fullback Pat Ricard
  Tackle Ronnie Stanley
  Cornerback Marcus Peters
  Safety Earl Thoma
  
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• 30 People Sickened By Infection Linked To Contact With Pet Store Puppies, CDC Says

  18-12-2019 02:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Centers for Disease Control said Tuesday it is investigating an outbreak of a multi-drug resistant infection linked to contact with pet store puppies.
  According to the CDC, 30 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of Campylobacter jejuni across 13 states, including in Maryland.OUTBREAK NOTICE: 30 people in 13 states are infected with multidrug-resistant #Campylobacter linked to pet store puppies. Wash your hands after touching dogs or their food, or
  
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• World War II Veteran From Baltimore Celebrating 109th Birthday

  18-12-2019 01:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A World War II veteran from right here in Baltimore is celebrating his 109th birthday Thursday!
  Sergeant Ezra Hill said that he is thankful for everyone in his life.
  “I want to thank Dr. May whose one of the greatest, and I want to thank all of the doctors who prepared this day in making me 109,” Hill said.
  “It’s been my pleasure to be Mr. Hill’s doctor for a few years, and my basic idea was not to do anything to him,” May said.
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