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• Baltimore Ravens Set NFL Record For Most Team Rushing Yards In Single Season, Passing 1978 Patriots

  29-12-2019 23:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The game isn’t over yet, but the Baltimore Ravens are going out with a bang in their last regular-season game, breaking an NFL record.
  The Ravens now hold the record for most team rushing yards in a single 16 game season, with 3,166 team rush yards. NEW NFL RECORD.MOST TEAM RUSHING YARDS IN A SINGLE 16-GAME SEASON. pic.twitter.com/wbTBsm6sz8
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 29, 2019They have now surpassed the 1978 New England Patriots, who had 3,165 rush
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Set New NFL Record For Most Team Rushing Yards In Single Season, Passing 1978 Patriots

  29-12-2019 23:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The game isn’t over yet, but the Baltimore Ravens are going out with a bang in their last regular-season game, breaking an NFL record.
  The Ravens now hold the record for most team rushing yards in a single 16 game season, with 3,166 team rush yards. NEW NFL RECORD.MOST TEAM RUSHING YARDS IN A SINGLE 16-GAME SEASON. pic.twitter.com/wbTBsm6sz8
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 29, 2019They have now surpassed the 1978 New England Patriots, who had 3,165 rush
  
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• Maryland Man Arrested In Robbery, Shooting At Virginia Denny’s

  29-12-2019 23:15
  
  MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — One man was arrested and charged Sunday in a fatal shooting and robbery at a northern Virginia restaurant, while a second suspect in the case remains at large, police said.
  Prince William County Police said that Jordan Anderson, 22, of Manassas, was charged with one count of murder, along with malicious wounding and firearm charges.
  He was located in adjoining Fairfax County and was jailed without bond, police said.
  Anderson is accused of killing a food delivery driver
  
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• 2 Md. Men Arrested In Robbery, Shooting At Virginia Denny’s

  29-12-2019 23:00
  
  MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — Two men were arrested separately Sunday in a fatal shooting and robbery at a northern Virginia restaurant, police said.
  Prince William County Police said that Jordan Anderson, 22, of Manassas, was charged with one count of murder, along with malicious wounding and firearm charges.
  He was located in adjoining Fairfax County and was jailed without bond, police said.
  Police said later the other suspect — identified as Ryan Thomas Walker, 22, of Chesapeake Beach, Mar
  
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• Pilot Dead After Plane Crashes Into Prince George’s County Home

  29-12-2019 22:33
  
  Lanham, MD (WJZ) — The pilot of a small plane is dead after the aircraft struck a home in Prince George’s County on Sunday.
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  Just before 3 p.m., a small aircraft struck an attached carport of a single family home in Auburn and Chestnut Avenues in the Lanham area.
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  The plane struck the automobile in the carport with both the plane and car catching fire, which caused a small fire in the house attic.
  Officials said the house was not oc
  
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• Passenger Killed After Plane Crashes Into Prince George’s County Home

  29-12-2019 22:33
  
  Lanham, MD (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Fire Department is responding after reports of a plane crashing into a home.
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  Just before 3 p.m., a small aircraft struck an attached carport of a single family home in Auburn and Chestnut Avenues in the Lanham area.
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  The plane struck the automobile in the carport with both the plane and car catching fire, which caused a small fire in the house attic.
  Officials said the house was not occupie
  
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• 1 Dead After Plane Crashes Into Prince George’s County Home

  29-12-2019 22:33
  
  Lanham, MD (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Fire Department is responding after reports of a plane crashing into a home.
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  Just before 3 p.m., a small aircraft struck an attached carport of a single family home in Auburn and Chestnut Avenues in the Lanham area.
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  Credit: Mike Hugg
  The plane struck the automobile in the carport with both the plane and car catching fire, which caused a small fire in the house attic.
  Officials said the house was not occupie
  
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• Reports Of Plane Crash Into Prince George’s County Home

  29-12-2019 21:33
  
  Lanham, MD (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Fire Department is responding after reports of a plane crashing into a home.The plane crash is reported to be in Auburn and Chestnut Avenues in the Lanham area.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Resident, Firefighter Injured in Frederick County Fire

  29-12-2019 17:41
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) — A Loudoun County firefighter and a Frederick County resident were injured during a dwelling fire early Sunday morning.
  Around 7:09 a.m. December 29, Frederick County Fire and Rescue were called for reports of a dwelling fire on East Main Street in Burkittsville. The call initially came in with reports of fire showing through the roof, according to Frederick County Fire and Rescue.
  Fire and rescue then called for a Tanker Task Force, Fire Task Force, and a Rapid Interventi
  
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• One Resident, One Firefighter Injured in Frederick County Fire

  29-12-2019 17:41
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) — A Frederick County firefighter and a resident were injured during a dwelling fire early Sunday morning, according to Frederick County Fire and Rescue.
  Around 7:09 a.m. December 29, Frederick County Fire and Rescue were called for reports of a dwelling fire on East Main Street in Burkittsville. The call initially came in with reports of fire showing through the roof.
  Fire and rescue then called for a Tanker Task Force, Fire Task Force, and a Rapid Intervention Dispatch to
  
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• Gervonta Davis Wins Against Yuriorkis Gamboa In TKO Victory

  29-12-2019 16:57
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) — Baltimore native Gervonta Davis wins in his lightweight boxing debut against Yuriorkis Gamboa.
  In a 12 round fight against 38 year-old Gamboa, Davis, 25, scored three knockdowns until a left uppercut caused the referee, Jack Reiss, to end the fight, according to CBS reporter Brian Campbell.
  This was the first fight in Davis’ pro career that he went past nine rounds.
  Davis’ victory has allowed him to capture the WBA secondary lightweight title, with champion Va
  
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• Late Night Shooting Leaves One Dead

  29-12-2019 15:16
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) — Baltimore City police are investigating after a shooting leaves one man dead Saturday night.
  Around 10:50 p.m. on December 28, officers responded to the 3400 block of Dudley Avenue for a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a 32 year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
  The victim was taken to a local area hospital where he later died.
  Detectives from the Homicide Unit are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked t
  
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• Late Night Shooting Kills 32-Year-Old Man In Baltimore

  29-12-2019 15:16
  
  Baltimore (WJZ) — Baltimore City police are investigating after a shooting leaves one man dead Saturday night.
  Around 10:50 p.m. on December 28, officers responded to the 3400 block of Dudley Avenue for a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a 32 year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
  The victim was taken to a local area hospital where he later died.
  Detectives from the Homicide Unit are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked t
  
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• Randle, Knicks Beat Wizards 107-100 For Second Straight Win

  29-12-2019 04:59
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Julius Randle scored 30 points and equaled a season high with 16 rebounds, Bobby Portis added 17 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 107-100 on Saturday night.
  It was the Knicks’ second straight victory, just the second time this season they’ve won two straight. Both wins have come on the road.
  Isaiah Thomas and Jordan McRae each scored 20 points for Washington. Gary Payton II, one of the two free agents the team signed this week who sta
  
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• Charles Leads No. 12 Maryland Women Over No. 23 Michigan

  29-12-2019 04:07
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kaila Charles had 23 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 12 Maryland beat No. 23 Michigan 70-55 in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday night.
  Charles moved into ninth place on Maryland’s all-time scoring list, passing Christy Winters Scott (1987-90, 1,679 points) and finishing the game at 1,685 career points.
  The Terrapins (10-2) led from late in the first quarter until the Wolverines (9-3) tied it at 34 on Kayla Robbins’ pair of free throws wi
  
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• Foegele, Hurricanes Stay Hot Against Capitals In 6-4 Win

  29-12-2019 04:02
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Warren Foegele continued his stellar play against Washington with two goals and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-4 over the Capitals on Saturday night.
  Lucas Wallmark, Jordan Staal, Martin Necas and Andrei Svechnikov also scored for the Hurricanes as they snapped a three-game losing streak on the opening night of a seven-game homestand. Petr Mrazek stopped 25 shots.
  Nic Dowd, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Radko Gudas scored and John Carlson had tw
  
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• Ceremony Held For Maryland National Guard Members Deployed To Europe

  29-12-2019 02:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — About 200 members of the Maryland National Guard deployed Saturday to Europe.
  The 729th Composite Supply Company packed the Armory in Baltimore for a deployment ceremony with family and friends. The company will spend nine months in Poland.
  That means families back at home will have their own duties, too.
  “We are going to be given the pleasure of watching both of her children while she is away,” retired Staff Sgt. Gregory Friend said. “That’s the f
  
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• Teen Arrested After Allegedly Crashing Stolen Jeep In North Baltimore

  29-12-2019 01:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 17-year-old was arrested Saturday after he allegedly crashed a stolen Jeep in north Baltimore.
  An officer was on patrol in the 4700 block of Old York Road around 11 a.m. when they were alerted by License Plate Reader technology that a stolen vehicle was in the area.
  The officer located a Jeep Cherokee that had been reported stolen during a carjacking on Christmas Day. The carjacking occurred in the 6000 block of Yorkwood Road.
  The officer attempted to conduct a tra
  
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• 3 Victims Of Recent Baltimore Gun Violence Laid To Rest Saturday

  29-12-2019 01:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three victims of Baltimore gun violence were laid to rest Saturday just a day after the city hit a historically high homicide rate.
  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.
  Family and friends gathered in the morning for the funeral of 21-year-old Destiny Harrison – a beauty salon owner who was killed at her business.
  A second ceremony was also held for 33-yea
  
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• Northeastern Wins 8th Straight CAA Opener, Tops Towson 61-45

  29-12-2019 00:26
  
  TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Tyson Walker scored 17 points and Northeastern won its eighth straight Colonial Athletic Association opener, beating Towson 61-45 on Saturday afternoon.
  The Huskies’ defense allowed Towson just 17 first-half points, the first time they have an opponent under 20 in a half since giving up just 18 points to Elon on January 5, 2018.
  Walker dished out four assists while Jordan Roland added 14 points and grabbed six rebounds and Maxime Boursiquot added 12 points for Nort
  
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• Ravens Clash With Steelers, What You Need To Know

  29-12-2019 00:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Can you believe it? It’s already here! The last regular-season game of the year!
  Baltimore will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers from M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Ravens have already locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will sit some of their big-name starters in the final week of the season.
  Related Coverage: Lamar Jackson, Earl Thomas Among Ravens Who Won’t Play Against Steelers
  For Ravens, There Is No Meaningless Game Against Ste
  
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• Baltimore County Public Schools Mourning The Loss Of Former Superintendent Joe Hairston

  29-12-2019 00:08
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Public Schools is mourning the death of former superintendent Joe Hairston, who passed away Friday at the age of 71.
  Hairston served as Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent for 12 years. During his time as superintendent, Hairston established a virtual learning environment at Chesapeake High School – believed to be the first of its kind in the nation – formed partnerships with the College Board and Advanced Via Individual Dete
  
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