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• 56-Year-Old Man Shot In The Torso In Broad Daylight In East Baltimore

  28-12-2019 23:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a 56-year-old man was shot in the torso Saturday afternoon in east Baltimore.
  Police were called to the 2500 block of E. Monument Street at 2 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 56-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his torso.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Detectives from the Eastern District are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-243
  
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• 100-Year-Old World War II Veteran Steve Melnikoff To Serve As Ravens Honorary Captain Sunday

  28-12-2019 22:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens will honor Steve Melnikoff, a 100-year-old World War II Veteran, as an honorary before Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  Melnikoff earned four Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts.
  Related Coverage: Lamar Jackson, Earl Thomas Among Ravens Who Won’t Play Against Steelers
  For Ravens, There Is No Meaningless Game Against Steelers
  Ravens, Saints, 49ers Are Top 3 Teams In AP Pro32 PollHe visited the with the team Thursday during prac
  
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• Hurry! Last Day To Score Gear At Ravens Official Pop-Up Shop

  28-12-2019 22:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The time is almost here- it’s the last day of the official Ravens pop-up shop in Canton!
  The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Canton Crossing.It's the last day of the official Ravens pop-up shop!The shop in Canton Crossing is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, and make sure to stop by to get custom gear like these shirts! pic.twitter.com/PpLqXN9oCj
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 28, 2019The shop offers custom Ravens gear.
  The Ravens pop-up shop
  
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• Reports: Ravens, Pro Bowl Corner Marcus Peters Reach 3-Year Deal

  28-12-2019 22:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens and their Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters have agreed to a three-year, $42 million extension, according to reports.
  Adam Schefter was first to report.Ravens and Pro Bowl CB Marcus Peters agreed to 3-year, $42 million extension that includes $32 million guaranteed, which is 76 percent of total contract, per source. Deal will pay Peters $20.5M in year 1. The 3-year deal would allow him to hit the free-agent market when he’s 29.
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• New Orleans Style Music With Maryland Flair Coming To Baltimore This New Year’s Eve

  28-12-2019 22:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — What is one of the best parts of any party? Live music, of course.
  This New Year’s Eve, New Orleans style music with some Maryland flair is coming to Baltimore.
  Rufus Roundtree and Da B’more Brass Factory are ready to celebrate.
  “We do an eclectic mix of R&B, Funk, Go-go, Jazz,” Roundtree said. “It’s got a lot of Old Bay on it.”
  The group will perform Tuesday night at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater starting at 9 p.m. as we
  
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• Ravens Roost 35 Bringing Energy, Passion To Home Football Games

  28-12-2019 21:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All season long on Purple Preview, WJZ spotlights some All-Star tailgaters.
  This week, we have a special group- it’s Ravens Roost 35 out of Annapolis. They started as a Colts Corral in the 1970s and have been tailgating in the same spot at the stadium for nearly 20 years.
  Related Coverage:
  Lamar Jackson, Earl Thomas Among Ravens Who Won’t Play Against Steelers
  For Ravens, There Is No Meaningless Game Against Steelers
  Ravens, Saints, 49ers Are Top 3 Teams
  
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• Ovechkin To Skip NHL All-Star Weekend For 2nd Straight Year

  28-12-2019 21:14
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has decided to skip NHL All-Star Weekend for the second consecutive year to get rested and ready for the second half of the regular season and playoffs.
  The Washington Capitals star was voted in as Metropolitan Division captain by fan vote each of the past two seasons.
  “I have to listen to my body,” Ovechkin said Friday night. “I have to get ready for the second half of the year. I have to be healthy and focus on different things. It’
  
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• 2 Howard County General Hospital Security Guards Injured After Altercation With Man In The ER

  28-12-2019 05:15
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Two security guards at Howard County General Hospital were injured Friday night after a man came into the emergency room and became involved in an altercation with hospital security.
  Police responded to Howard County General just after 9 p.m. to assist security personnel for a disturbance. When officers arrived, they learned a man had come into the emergency room and became involved in an altercation with hospital security.
  Police said the man injured two securit
  
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• Man Killed In Officer, FBI Agent Involved Shooting In Linthicum Heights

  28-12-2019 04:11
  
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — An officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon left one man dead and drew dozens of Anne Arundel County Police officers and FBI agents to a usually quiet corner in Linthicum Heights.
  The situation along Gloria Avenue started with a call from a woman reporting what sounded like a gunshot coming from inside her home. Responding officers arrived on scene to find a suicidal man armed with a handgun.
  “The man threatened to shoot himself multiple times,” of
  
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• Oshie Scores In OT, Capitals Snap Blue Jackets’ Win Streak

  28-12-2019 04:02
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Carl Hagelin found the net for the first time this season, T.J. Oshie scored in overtime and the Capitals beat the Blue Jackets 2-1 Friday night to snap Columbus’ winning streak at five.
  Hagelin’s tying goal in the third helped Washington remained the only team in the NHL without back-to-back regulation losses this season. Oshie scored the winner on the power play 3:13 into overtime to give the Capitals their first victory against Columbus in three tries this
  
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• Baltimore Breaks City Record For Killings Per Capita In 2019

  28-12-2019 03:35
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore broke its annual per capita homicide record after reaching 342 killings Friday.
  With just over 600,000 residents, the city hit a historically high homicide rate of about 57 per 100,000 people after recent relentless gunfire saw eight people shot — three fatally — in one day and nine others — one fatally — another day.
  The new rate eclipses that of 1993, when the city had a record 353 killings but was much more populous before years of popu
  
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• Baltimore’s 5 Top Bakeries That Won’t Break The Bank

  28-12-2019 02:07
  
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to try the best bakeries in town?
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
  1. Harmony Bakery
  PHOTO: NATALIA A./YELP
  Topping the list is Harmony Bakery. Located at 3446 Chestnut Ave. in Hampden, it is the highest-rated, low-priced bakery in Baltimore, boasting five stars out of 145 reviews on Yelp.
  The site has l
  
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• Flu Activity High And Widespread In Maryland

  28-12-2019 01:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Flu activity is higher than normal for this time of year, and that includes right here in Maryland.
  The virus is considered widespread with higher activity.
  There have been more than 4,600 cases statewide. That means nearly 1,300 people have gotten sick with the flu in just the past week.
  Four people have died in Maryland so far this flu season.
  
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• Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis Surprises Baltimore Kids With Trip To See Fight In Atlanta

  28-12-2019 01:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gervonta “Tank” Davis surprised a group of Baltimore youngsters from the Upton Boxing Gym with a trip to Atlanta to watch his fight with Yuriorkis Gamboa on Saturday night.
  Thanks to Davis and his sponsors, the kids were bused down and will be put up in a hotel.
  The kids also had the opportunity to wear Davis’ signature jumpsuits at his weigh-in on Friday.
  
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• Man Killed After Officer, FBI Agent Involved Shooting In Linthicum Heights

  28-12-2019 01:00
  
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — An officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon drew dozens of Anne Arundel County Police officers and FBI agents to a usually quiet corner in Linthicum Heights.
  The situation along Gloria Avenue started with a call from a woman reporting what sounded like a gunshot coming from inside her home. Responding officers arrived on scene to find a suicidal man armed with a handgun.
  “The man threatened to shoot himself multiple times,” officials said. “O
  
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• North Carolina Breezes Past Temple 55-13 In Military Bowl

  28-12-2019 00:54
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Having guided North Carolina to a winning season and a lopsided bowl victory in his first year back at the school, Mack Brown has raised expectations — for himself and the fans — moving forward.
  The veteran coach wouldn’t have it any other way.
  Freshman Sam Howell threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns in addition to catching a TD pass, and the Tar Heels blew out Temple 55-13 in the Military Bowl on Friday to cap a satisfying return season for thei
  
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• Family, Friends Remember David Collins, Maryland National Guard Soldier Killed Outside Baltimore County Nightclub

  28-12-2019 00:45
  
  KINGSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Family and friends are remembering a National Guard Soldier killed outside of a Baltimore County nightclub this weekend.
  Those who knew David Collins remember him as charismatic, a loving father and patriot.
  “He was the life of the party,” Chris Lang, Collins’ friend, said. “Brightened up the room.”
  Collins was stabbed to death outside Excape Nightclub in Baltimore County after an argument at the front door moved to the side of the buil
  
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• Baltimore Police Sgt. Bill Shiflett Recovering After Surgery

  28-12-2019 00:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City FOP President Michael Mancuso visited with Baltimore Police Sgt. Bill Shiflett who underwent surgery Friday morning.
  The Baltimore City FOP tweeted that Shiflett is in the recovery unit and reports that, “surgery went well.”President Mancuso was able to visit with Sgt. Bill Shiflett in the Recovery Unit this evening.He reports that surgery went well. Updates will be given as they become available. Thanks for everyone's support.
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