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• Baltimore DPW Supervisor Indicted, Accused Of Using City Resources To Install Water, Sewer Lines For Personal Benefit

  19-12-2019 23:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted Wednesday on federal extortion and gun charges after officials said he used city resources to install services for private developers and residents without applying for city permits or paying city fees.
  Ronald Maurice Smith, 46, of Baltimore, is also accused of personally enriching himself by using city employees, equipment and materials to install water, sewer and fire lines for lower prices than city-approve
  
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• Ravens, Browns In Very Different Places Since First Meeting

  19-12-2019 23:46
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — When the Ravens and Browns played 12 weeks ago, Lamar Jackson was showing only hints of superstardom and the Browns looked like a legitimate team.
  Things have changed dramatically since then for Baltimore and Cleveland.
  After losing 40-25 loss to the Browns on Sept. 29, the Ravens (12-2) have ripped off 10 consecutive wins, Jackson has emerged as one of this season’s top MVP contenders, Baltimore has clinched a division title and can wrap up the No. 1 spot in the AFC
  
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• 50-Year-Old Woman Found Fatally Shot In Northeast Baltimore

  19-12-2019 23:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 50-year-old woman was found fatally shot Thursday in northeast Baltimore.
  Police responded to the 1200 block of East Belvedere Ave. just after 9:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a 50-year-old woman unresponsive with gunshot wounds to the body.
  Medics were called to the location and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Sto
  
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• 50-Year-Old Woman Found Fatally Dead In Northeast Baltimore

  19-12-2019 23:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 50-year-old woman was found fatally shot Thursday in northeast Baltimore.
  Police responded to the 1200 block of East Belvedere Ave. just after 9:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a 50-year-old woman unresponsive with gunshot wounds to the body.
  Medics were called to the location and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Sto
  
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• Police Looking For Suspect Who Allegedly Stole Woman’s Wallet Inside Aberdeen ShopRite

  19-12-2019 23:34
  
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Aberdeen need your help in identifying a suspect who they say stole a woman’s wallet at a ShopRite.
  Police say that the suspect was later caught on camera using the victim’s credit card at Macy’s in Bel Air.This man is suspected of stealing a wallet from an elderly woman at Shop Rite. He was later captured on camera using her credit card at Macy's in Bel Air. Call Ofc Lightner if you know who he is! All tips are confidential. #IDRequest #Ha
  
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• U.S. Navy Blue Angels To Highlight 2020 Maryland Fleet Week And Air Show

  19-12-2019 22:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, and Baltimore will mark the occasion with a huge celebration.
  The Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show will return to Baltimore in 2020.
  Two years ago, Fleet Week drew crowds in the hundreds of thousands, and next year’s festival promises to be even bigger.
  “We’ve got the U.S. Navy coming in,” Chris Rowsom, Executive Director of Historic Ships Baltimore, said. “We’ve got
  
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• Wawa Data Breach Dates Back To March, Company Says

  19-12-2019 22:40
  
  WAWA, Pa. (WJZ) — Wawa says it was the victim of a data breach dating back to earlier this year.
  The convenience store and food market chain, which has a number of locations in the Baltimore area, said it discovered the malware last week.
  The malware affected customer payment information at possibly all Wawa locations beginning at different points after March 4, 2019, the company said. By April 22, the malware was on most store payment systems.
  The company said credit and debit card number
  
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• Art Modell Among Finalists For Hall Of Fame Special Centennial Class

  19-12-2019 22:34
  
  CANTON, Oh. (AP/WJZ) — Late Ravens owner Art Modell is among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s special centennial class.
  A 25-member panel of pro football experts is charged with selecting 10 senior players, two coaches and three contributors who will be inducted into the shrine in Canton, Ohio, next year as part of the NFL’s celebration of its 100th season.
  Several Hall of Famers including John Madden, Ron Wolf and Bill Polian are on the committee that in Janua
  
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• Special Needs Students At Pizza Hut Allegedly Told To Hurry Up To Make Way For ‘Regular’ Customers

  19-12-2019 22:20
  
  RIPLEY, Tenn. (CBS Local) — Pizza Hut has issued an apology to a group of special needs students who were allegedly told to rush as they ate at a Tennessee restaurant so that “regular people” could come in.
  Keith Duncan says his stepdaughter was one of about 20 students from Hall High School attending a party at the restaurant Friday afternoon in Ripley.
  “She’s a very likable girl. Everybody in school likes her, very popular,” Duncan told CBS affiliate WREG. &
  
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• 2020 Maryland State Fair Dates Announced

  19-12-2019 22:20
  
  TIMONIUM, Md. (WJZ) — It may feel like winter, but the Maryland State Fair is already thinking about next summer.
  Fair officials Thursday announced the dates for the 139th state fair.
  The fair will run from Friday, August 28, to Monday, September 7, with a preview night on Thursday, August 27.
  More than 591,000 visitors and exhibitors headed to the fair in 2019.
  
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• Vaping-Related Lung Injuries Surpass 2,500 Cases Nationwide, CDC Says

  19-12-2019 22:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ/CNN) — The number of vaping-related lung injury cases has topped 2,500 nationwide.
  As of December 17, there were 2,506 hospitalized cases of lung injury linked to vaping in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.
  As of December 10, Maryland’s state health department has reported 47 hospitalizations and ten additional cases of vaping-related lung injuries.
  Vaping injuries have been reported in all 50 states, the District of
  
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• ‘Oh My Gosh!’: Family Finds Owl Hiding In Their Christmas Tree

  19-12-2019 21:59
  
  NEWNAN, Ga. (CBS Local) — A Georgia family got a big surprise last week after discovering an owl living in their Christmas tree.
  Katie McBride Newman said her 10-year-old daughter, India, had started to clear the table after dinner last Thursday and was in another room when she heard her exclaim, “Oh my gosh!”
  “She comes very dramatically into the dining room and goes, ‘Mama, that ornament scared me,'” Newman told CNN. “Then she bursts into tears.”
  
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• ‘Revenge Is A Factor’: SportsLine Analyst Larry Hartstein Breaks Down Ravens-Browns Matchup

  19-12-2019 21:52
  
  (WJZ)- The Baltimore Ravens are in the midst of a 10-game winning streak and have just one more accomplishment to check off their regular season checklist. Never before in franchise history has the team been the number-one-overall seed in the playoffs. This Sunday, they have the opportunity to earn the top seed with a nice bonus of getting revenge on the Cleveland Browns.
  “John Harbaugh never takes his foot off the gas. Revenge is a factor,” said SportsLine senior NFL analyst Larry H
  
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• Jimmy’s Restaurant In Fells Point Is Up For Auction

  19-12-2019 21:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A mainstay of Fells Point is heading to the auction block.
  Jimmy’s Restaurant at 801 South Broadway is set to be auctioned off at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21.
  The restaurant was the long-time home of WJZ’s “Manic Mondays” until Ron Matz’s retirement earlier this year.
  The Last Manic Monday: Ron Matz To Retire After 30 Years With WJZ
  A webpage for the auction lists the restaurant, furniture, fixtures and alcohol license as up for sale.
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• Off-Duty Deputies Save Choking Two-Year-Old Girl At Arundel Mills Mall

  19-12-2019 20:58
  
  HANOVER, Md. (WJZ) — Two off-duty Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office deputies are being credited with saving a choking two-year-old girl at Arundel Mills Mall earlier this month.
  The sheriff’s office said Cpl. Frank Blucher and Cpl. Doug Schwaab were working security at the mall — which they do separately from their employment with the sheriff’s office — around 3:15 p.m. on December 7 when they were called for an unknown disturbance at the Skechers store.
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• Police Identify 18-Year-Old Killed In Hampden As Kahleel Boston

  19-12-2019 20:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have identified the 18-year-old shot in the head and killed in Hampden Wednesday night as Kahleel Boston.
  Police are still hoping the public can help them find Boston’s killer.
  Officers responded to the 1400 block of Union Avenue around 9:50 p.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found Boston suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
  18-Year-Old Shot In The Head, Killed In Hampden
  He was taken to an area hospital where he died.
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• Dog Hit By Car Undergoes Surgery After Brother Stays By His Side Waiting For Help

  19-12-2019 20:33
  
  PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (CBS Local) — A Labrador Retriever is recovering nicely after undergoing reconstructive surgery for injuries suffered when he was hit by a car and left on the side of the road.
  Brennan, a yellow lab, was struck on Dec. 4 in Dade City. The driver who hit him did not stay at the scene and he was left helplessly waiting for someone to stop.
  But Brennan did not have to wait alone. His brother, a chocolate lab named Dale, stayed by his side the entire time.
  “That’
  
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• Caught On Camera: Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Into Aberdeen Police Car, Arrested

  19-12-2019 20:01
  
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — A 55-year-old Harford County man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly crashing into an Aberdeen police car while driving drunk, the police department said Thursday.
  Ralph Green, of Belcamp, was charged with DUI/DWI related offenses, reckless driving and negligent driving. He was also charged under Maryland’s Move Over law.
  WATCH: Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Aberdeen Police Car 
  Police said two of their officers were stopped on the shoulder of Route 40
  
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• Maryland State Legislator From Baltimore Resigns

  19-12-2019 19:57
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s House speaker says a lawmaker who chaired the Baltimore City delegation has resigned.
  Del. Cheryl Glenn was first elected in 2006. House Speaker Adrienne Jones says she received Glenn’s letter of resignation Wednesday night.
  Glenn, a 68-year-old Democrat, also is a former chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
  Glenn was a leading advocate for legalizing medical marijuana in Maryland. The state’s medical cannabis commission is n
  
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• Israeli Woman Gets 22 Years In Prison For Investment Fraud

  19-12-2019 19:32
  
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday sentenced an Israeli woman to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme that prosecutors said defrauded tens of thousands of investors across the globe out of tens of millions of dollars.
  U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang told Lee Elbaz, 38, that her actions cost vulnerable investors their life savings, homes and even their marriages.
  “This was a very significant crime with significant harm to victims,” the jud
  
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• Millions Of Americans Are Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana, CDC Says

  19-12-2019 19:01
  
  (CNN) — The most recent national estimates of drivers who operate a car under the influence of marijuana put the numbers in the millions, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  Thursday’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that in 2018, 12 million American adults said they had driven under the influence of weed in the 12 months prior to the survey. About 2.3 million said they had driven under the influence of illicit drugs such as c
  
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• ‘The Price Is Right At Night: A Holiday Extravaganza’ Welcomes David Boreanaz And Seth Rogen To ‘Come On Down’

  19-12-2019 18:54
  
  The Price Is Right, network television’s #1-rated daytime series and the longest-running game show in television history, celebrates the holidays this season with two celebrity-themed primetime specials to be hosted by Drew Carey; The Price Is Right At Night: A Holiday Extravaganza With The Cast Of SEAL Team, Sunday, December 22nd (8:00–9:00 PM, ET/PT) and The Price Is Right At Night: A Holiday Extravaganza With Seth Rogen, Monday, December 23rd (8:00–9:00 PM, ET/PT), only on C
  
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• Man Tells Police He Was Robbed While He Was Unconscious Along Annapolis Road

  19-12-2019 18:25
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis police are investigating after a man told police someone robbed him while he was unconscious Wednesday night.
  Officers responded to Chinquapin Round Road near Lincoln Drive in Annapolis for a reported robbery that took place sometime between 8:50 p.m. and 11:50 p.m.
  The man said he was walking in the area when he fell unconscious for reasons unknown and woke up several hours later to a bump and cut on the back of his head.
  His jewelry, wallet, vape device,
  
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• ‘A Home For The Holidays With Idina Menzel’ Comes To CBS This Sunday Night

  19-12-2019 18:24
  
  The 21st annual A Home For The Holidays will be hosted by Idina Menzel and broadcast this Sunday, Dec. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), only on CBS. Tony Award winner Menzel will perform songs from her new album, Christmas: A Season of Love, and introduce uplifting stories about adoption from foster care. Award-winning artists Adam Lambert, NE-YO and Kelly Rowland also perform.
  For the last two decades, the award-winning special has shined a light on the thousands of American children in foster care a
  
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• Al Pacino Calls Lamar Jackson ‘Inspiring’

  19-12-2019 18:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lamar Jackson has created a frenzy not only here in Baltimore, but around the country.
  Even legendary actor Al Pacino has taken note of the Ravens quarterback — and he called him “inspiring” in a recent interview with “The Ringer” about “Any Given Sunday.”
  “I watch this guy Lamar Jackson. There are occasionally these players that are inspiring because you can see the game that they play is a game, and you can actually sense
  
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• 17-Year-Old William Sewell Sentenced For Attempted First-Degree Murder

  19-12-2019 18:21
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A 17-year-old was sentenced for attempted first-degree murder after shooting it a group of teens at an apartment complex in Frederick earlier this year, the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office said.
  William James Sewell, II, of Frederick, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with all but 15 suspended. He pleaded guilty in October.
  William James Sewell, II. Credit: Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office
  The incident happened on April
  
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• Police Investigating Suspicious Death In Frederick, Possible Hit-And-Run

  19-12-2019 17:41
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Frederick Police are investigating after a man was found unresponsive Wednesday evening.
  Officers responded to the unit block of Hillcrest Drive at 8:51 p.m. for reports of an injured man.
  Bystanders on the scene said they provided CPR, but the man remained unresponsive.
  He was identified as 58-year-old Richard Shelton and was taken to a local area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  Crash reconstruction officers responded to the scene to handle the investigation.
  
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• How To Have A Stylish, Sustainable Christmas

  19-12-2019 17:06
  
  (CNN) — If you’re wondering whether to cut down a real tree this year or go buy a plastic reusable one, you’re not alone.
  The great Christmas tree debate: real vs plastic
  In fact, that’s one of the most Googled questions this holiday.
  Gregory Keoleian, a professor with the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, suggests either buying a tree you can later plant outdoors, or giving your business to a Christmas tree farm.
  “I do get a
  
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• Police Investigating After Man Allegedly Attempted To Rob Popeyes, With Bomb Threat Note

  19-12-2019 17:04
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police are investigating after a man allegedly made a bomb threat and attempted to rob a Popeye’s Wednesday morning.
  Officers responded to the Popeye’s located at 7009 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie at 11:10 a.m. for reports of a bomb threat.
  The employee said the man entered the restaurant, displayed a note indicating he had a bomb and demanded money.
  When the employee did not comply, the man left the restaurant on foot towards Crai
  
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• Man Attempts To Rob Popeyes With Note Threatening Bomb, Police Say

  19-12-2019 17:04
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police are investigating after a man allegedly made a bomb threat and attempted to rob a Popeyes Wednesday morning.
  Officers responded to the Popeyes located at 7009 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie at 11:10 a.m. for reports of a bomb threat.
  The employee said the man entered the restaurant, displayed a note indicating he had a bomb and demanded money.
  When the employee did not comply, the man left the restaurant on foot towards Crain Hwy, where h
  
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• Fallston School Evacuated After Odor Of Natural Gas

  19-12-2019 16:50
  
  FALLSTON, Md. (WJZ) — A Fallston elementary school was evacuated Thursday morning following a natural gas leak.
  Harford County Public Schools spokeswoman Jillian Lader attributed the gas smell to an issue with the gasket on the boiler.
  Youth’s Benefit Elementary School students and staff were safely evacuated until it was deemed safe to come back inside.
  Here’s the letter sent to parents and guardians:
  Good morning, this is Jillian Lader, Manager of Communications for Harford C
  
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• State Police Investigating 2 Carjackings, 3 Related Crashes On I-83 South

  19-12-2019 16:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating two carjackings and three related crashes that happened Thursday morning on I-83 south between Timonium Road and Northern Parkway.
  Although there were reports of a police pursuit, officials said there was no pursuit.
  According to police, a man driving a Honda Civic was involved in a crash at I-83S at Timonium road around 8:30 a.m.
  The driver of the Honda flagged down the driver of a Lexus and allegedly carjacked that driver.
  The sus
  
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• Evan Washburn: ‘Shock Value’ Of Ravens Speed On Offense Makes It So Tough To Stop

  19-12-2019 16:11
  
  (WJZ)- Two achievements down, one big one left for the Baltimore Ravens.
  As the team has continued its winning streak in the last two weeks, they have locked up a playoff berth and the AFC North division crown. Heading into Sunday’s rematch with the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens have the chance to check another accomplishment off the list. And it’s one that they have never reached before in franchise history.
  “More than anything, it’s about what is at stake for them. The c
  
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• Maryland Weather: Single-Digit Wind Chills Before Cold Temps Settle In Thursday

  19-12-2019 15:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It isn’t even officially winter yet, but it sure feels like it.
  Single-digit wind chills are expected Thursday before the cold settles in for tonight.#mdw 9 bells and the wind chill is FINALLY in double digits. 33° later on will, in a slight breeze feel a bit colder. pic.twitter.com/NjWwkFQOH0
  — Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) December 19, 2019Then on Friday, a gradual warm-up will begin.
  Expect it to be in the 50s by Christmas.
  
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• 1 Dead In Possible Stabbing In Rossville, Police Say

  19-12-2019 15:23
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating a man’s death in the Rossville area early Wednesday.
  According to Baltimore County Police, officers responded to the unit block of Capella Court around 6:32 a.m. for a report of a stabbing.
  People told police they heard an altercation and when they went outside they saw a man with traumatic injuries to his body.
  When officers arrived they found a man lying in the parking lot. He was taken to Franklin Square Hospital where he died
  
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• Ravens Fans Lined Up At Team Pop-Up Shop

  19-12-2019 14:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens are opening a pop-up shop Thursday for fans to get some last-minute holiday shopping done.
  And there’s a line already Thursday morning, as some hope to snag a coveted Lamar Jackson jersey.The line is growing at the official @Ravens Pop-Up Shop in Canton pic.twitter.com/KJkjnnqm7K
  — Sean Streicher (@SeanStreicher) December 19, 2019
  Here’s a peak inside the @Ravens Pop-Up Shop pic.twitter.com/5DDDqzGXAU
  — Sean Streicher (@SeanStreicher) De
  
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• J. Crew Recalls Boys’ Denim Pants, Aspiration and Choking Hazards

  19-12-2019 14:17
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — J. Crew is recalling more than 900 Crewcuts boy’s stone washed denim pants in the U.S., due to aspiration and choking hazards.
  Small stones can be found in the pockets or waistband of the pants from the stone washing manufacturing process, posing aspiration or choking hazards to young children, according to the company.
  J. Crew said the recall covers pants sold in sizes 2 and 3 from J. Crew and Crewcuts stores nationwide and online, that only includes pants that wer
  
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• GM Recalls 814K Pickups, Cars To Fix Brake, Battery Problems

  19-12-2019 13:25
  
  DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 814,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables.
  The first recall covers nearly 464,000 Cadillac CT6 sedans and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks from 2019. The company says in government documents that a software error can disable the electronic stability control and antilock brake systems. That can increase the risk of a crash.
  Dealers will reprogram
  
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• Packaged Hard-Boiled Eggs Linked To A Deadly Listeria Outbreak, CDC Says

  19-12-2019 12:04
  
  (CNN) — A deadly, multistate outbreak of Listeria infections has been linked to packaged hard-boiled eggs, and retailers and consumers are warned not to serve, sell, use or consume the products.
  The peeled eggs were packaged in plastic pails by Almark Foods in Gainesville, Georgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which along with the US Food and Drug Administration is investigating. They were sold nationwide to foodservice operators, so consumers likely would f
  
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• Speaker Nancy Pelosi Remembers Rep. Elijah Cummings After Impeachment Vote

  19-12-2019 05:09
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — After Wednesday’s historic vote to impeach President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took a moment to recognize late Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings.
  Pelosi said that while he wasn’t physically with them, he was present all day and called Cummings a “North Star.”
  The Congressman served as Chairman of the House of Oversight Committee and was a key figure in the impeachment inquiry.
  Cummings passed away back in October.
   
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• Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent Recommends $1.36 Billion FY 2021 Operating Budget

  19-12-2019 04:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools is asking for more than $1 billion to add more teaching positions, pay teachers more and cut class sizes.
  This is all for the budget for the next fiscal year.
  The recommendation also includes 20 teaching assistants and permanent substitute positions.
  The county is educating about 1,700 more students this year than last, the greatest year-to-year spike in about three decades.
  
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• 18-Year-Old Shot In The Head, Killed In North Baltimore

  19-12-2019 04:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a deadly shooting in north Baltimore late Wednesday night.
  Police were called to the 1400 block of Union Avenue around 9:50 p.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
  Medics transported the victim to an area hospital where he later died.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-86
  
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• 18-Year-Old Shot In The Head, Killed In Hampden

  19-12-2019 04:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a deadly shooting in north Baltimore late Wednesday night.
  Police were called to the 1400 block of Union Avenue around 9:50 p.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
  Medics transported the victim to an area hospital where he later died.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-86
  
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• Local Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Hosts Holiday Part For Baltimore Seniors

  19-12-2019 04:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As families prepare to get together for the holidays, some seniors may have no one to celebrate with. This is why members of a local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority Incorporated hosted a holiday party for seniors at the Penn North Plaza Senior Building. 
  The Alpha Zeta chapter of the sorority organized the holiday party through its Elder Care Initiative, which included dinner and presents for about 30 seniors. 
  “This helps to ensure the residents feel t
  
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• Snow Squall Warning Expires For Parts Of Maryland

  19-12-2019 02:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A snow squall warning in effect for Baltimore, Carroll and Harford Counties on Wednesday has since expired.
  The warning was in effect until 9:15 p.m.
  The snow squall was located seven miles north of Cockeysville at around 8:30 p.m.
  Stay up-to-date with the latest forecast by downloading the WJZ weather app.
  
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• Snow Squall Warning In Effect For Parts Of Maryland

  19-12-2019 02:50
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A snow squall warning is in effect for Baltimore, Carroll and Harford Counties until 9:15 p.m.
  A dangerous snow squall was located seven miles north of Cockeysville around 8:30 p.m.
  Drivers should exercise extreme caution while on the roads.
  
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• Majority Of House Votes To Impeach President Trump

  19-12-2019 02:45
  
  President Trump is just the third president in the 231-year history of the republic to be impeached.
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers Weigh In On Impeachment Of President Trump

  19-12-2019 02:20
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Maryland lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had a strong reaction to the House of Representatives’ decision to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
  The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, accusing him of betraying the country for his own political benefit and obstructing a congressional investigation into his actions.
  Democratic Rep. John Sarbanes spoke on the floor during the impeachment debate
  
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• Maryland Lawmakers Weigh In On President Trump Impeachment Debates

  19-12-2019 02:18
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Maryland lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had a strong reaction to the House impeachment debates held Wednesday in Washington.
  Democratic Rep. John Sarbanes spoke on the floor.
  “I rise today in support of the two articles of impeachment against President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress,” he said. “In this sober and historic moment, members of Congress are called upon to uphold our oath of office to the Constitution. Today w
  
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• 5-Star Wide Receiver Rakim Jarrett Highlights Terrapins Early Signing Period

  19-12-2019 01:49
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — University of Maryland Head Coach Michael Locksley announced that 23 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play football for the Terrapins during the early signing period, which began on Wednesday.
  The 2020 class is currently ranked No. 26 by Rivals, No. 27 by 247 Sports and No. 31 by ESPN.
  It’s highlighted by a pair of ESPN300 selections, five-star wide receiver Rakim Jarrett and four-star linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II. Jarrett is
  
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