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• Baltimore Area Schools Closing For Primary Election To Replace Rep. Elijah Cummings

  03-01-2020 23:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Numerous schools in Maryland’s 7th congressional district will be closed on February 4 as voters head to the polls for a primary election to replace the late Rep. Elijah Cummings.
  Baltimore County Schools said Friday that classes will be canceled county-wide since many schools serve as polling places. A district-wide closure is also scheduled for the general election on April 28.
  In Baltimore City, schools in the 7th congressional district that serve as polling plac
  
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• Residents Concerned About Repeated Sewage Backups In Baltimore

  03-01-2020 23:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When it rains in Baltimore, residents like Vernadine Kimball fear raw sewage seeping into their homes.
  Kimball is one of the thousands of people who reported sewage backups in their homes last year.
  “The sewage came up through here in the tub,” Kimball said, pointing to the fixtures in her bathroom. “The smell is so horrible.”
  Baltimore resident Vernadine Kimball shows WJZ her bathroom, which has seen numerous sewage backups.
  The problems caug
  
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• His Flu Fled, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson 100 Percent At Practice

  03-01-2020 23:11
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Going up against opposing NFL defenses was far easier for Lamar Jackson than fighting the flu, which got the best of the All-Pro quarterback as the Baltimore Ravens prepare for the playoffs.
  It’s a good thing the regular-season finale was essentially meaningless to the top-seeded Ravens, and that Baltimore (14-2) has a bye in the first round. Because Jackson was in no condition to play last Sunday or practice early this week.
  “I really don’t get s
  
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• Police Dog Sniffs Out 1,500 Pounds Of Marijuana During Routine Traffic Stop

  03-01-2020 22:39
  
  COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (CBS Local) — Police in Iowa seized approximately 1,500 pounds of marijuana during a routine traffic stop on New Year’s Day.
  Investigators say Dmitry Borisov, 35, was driving a yellow 2016 Penske moving truck full of 61 cardboard boxes packed with pot.
  Officers said they pulled over Borisov on eastbound I-80 in Council Bluffs for speeding, CBS affiliate KMTV reported.On New Year's Day, Council Bluffs Police say an officer initiated a traffic stop after observing
  
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• Deputies Investigating Warwick Church Rain Gutter Theft

  03-01-2020 22:32
  
  WARWICK, Md. (WJZ) — Cecil County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after suspects allegedly stole six rain gutters from a church in Warwick.
  On Thursday, deputies responded to Saint Francis Xavier Shrine Church in the 1600 block of Bohemia Church Road for a reported theft.
  The suspects went around the exterior of the church and removed six rain gutters while damaging the remaining rain gutters they attempted to remove, police said.
  Police said the estimated damage value associate
  
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• Crude Oil, Gas Prices Jump After US Airstrike Kills Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani

  03-01-2020 22:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A deadly airstrike halfway around the world that killed a top Iranian military official is leading to higher gas prices in Maryland and beyond, AAA Mid-Atlantic said Friday.
  Crude oil prices spiked more than $2 per barrel in the wake of the strike, which killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of an elite military force in that country, according to AAA, and the average price of a gallon of gas in Maryland is up three cents from last week.
  “Like motorists, AA
  
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• Maryland Zoo Dishes Up New Penguin Name

  03-01-2020 21:11
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo’s first penguin chick to hatch in the 2019-2020 season was officially named Friday by popular vote.
  Sage, a female penguin, hatched on October 19, 2019.
  The Zoo has been hatching penguin chicks for more than 50 years, celebrating the arrival of Mille, chick number 1000 in 2018 and naming the chicks each year with a new theme. This year, the Penguin Coast care team selected spices as the naming theme.
  The Zoo held a public online naming contest
  
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• Cassidy, Berube, Reirden, Gallant Named NHL All-Star Coaches

  03-01-2020 20:25
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Boston’s Bruce Cassidy, Craig Berube of the St. Louis Blues, Washington’s Todd Reirden and Gerard Gallant of the Vegas Golden Knights will be the head coaches at NHL All-Star Weekend later this month.
  Cassidy’s Bruins (.702, 24-7-11), Berube’s Blues (.690, 26-10-6), Reirden’s Capitals (.720, 27‑9‑5) and Gallant’s Golden Knights (.591, 23-15-6) all have the highest points percentages in their respective divisions through Thursd
  
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• Woman Says Ulta Beauty Worker Told Her She Was ‘Too Dark’ For Makeup In Store

  03-01-2020 20:24
  
  HOLMDEL, N.J. (CBS Local) — A black woman says an employee at an Ulta Beauty store in New Jersey told her that her skin was “too dark for most colors in the store” after she arrived for a makeover.
  Ebony Kankam London, who lives in Houston, was visiting her husband’s family in New Jersey and went to the Ulta store in Holmdel on Dec. 28 to get her makeup done for her baby shower.
  An Ulta Beauty consultant said they could do it and London scheduled an appointment.
  “I
  
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• Electrical Failure To Blame For RV, House Fire In Talbot County

  03-01-2020 20:18
  
  NEWCOMB, Md. (WJZ) — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating after an electrical failure caused $110,000 worth of damage to a home and RV in Talbot County.
  Firefighters were called to the 7000 block of Woodside Road in Newcomb, Maryland, shortly before 8:30 a.m. Friday. When crews arrived, they found a 2004 Winnebago engulfed in flames and fire alongside a home.
  It took crews about 37 minutes to control the fire.
  Nobody was injured, but the fire caused $60,000 w
  
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• Va. Gov. Northam Proposes Sweeping Criminal Justice Reforms

  03-01-2020 20:00
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is promising sweeping changes to the state’s criminal justice reforms that include decriminalizing marijuana, softening the penalties for people caught stealing smaller-dollar items, and reducing the number of Virginians whose driver’s licenses are suspended.
  Northam, a Democrat, said Friday at a news conference in Richmond that he wants Virginia to approach criminal justice with compassion, fairness and mercy.
  “Civilized s
  
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• Community College Offers Free Tuition To Those Who Want To Become Volunteer Firefighters

  03-01-2020 19:36
  
  ELKHART, Ind. (CBS Local) — A national shortage of volunteer firefighters and first responders has prompted a community college in Indiana to offer free tuition to get more people to join up.
  Ivy Tech Community College, with more than 40 locations statewide, will provide funding for students for two years and up to $250,000 for the program starting the 2020 spring semester. Students who are interested can apply now.
  “It’s kind of like a GI Bill for volunteer firefighters,&rdquo
  
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• Nearly 100 Establishments Ready To Kickoff Baltimore Restaurant Week

  03-01-2020 19:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Nearly 100 restaurants and delicious deals are on tap for this year’s Baltimore Restaurant Week!
  More than a dozen Baltimore restaurants are offering brunch menus with an option for bottomless drinks. There are also two-course $15 or $20 brunch and lunch menus, and three-course dinner menus for $25, $25 or $45.
  Those interested are encouraged to make reservations early as there will be no formal extension this year.
  For a complete list of restaurants participat
  
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• Lamar Jackson Among 5 Ravens To Earn AP All-Pro Honors

  03-01-2020 19:04
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Christian McCaffrey’s versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions.
  McCaffrey rushed for 1,387 yards and 15 touchdowns while catching a phenomenal 116 passes for 1,005 yards and four TDs. He became the third player in NFL history to finish with 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season, joining Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and Rog
  
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• Police: 42-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Inside Car In Capitol Heights

  03-01-2020 18:15
  
  CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside of a car Thursday morning in Capitol Heights.
  The victim has been identified as Nika Dorsey of Greenbelt.
  Officers responded to the 8700 block of Ritchie Drive at 5:30 a.m. for a welfare check.
  Dorsey was found inside her car suffering from trauma, according to police.
  She was pronounced dead on the scene.
  Detectives are working to develop a motive and identify suspect(s).
  
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• Police Investigating Homicide Of 42-Year-Old Woman In Capitol Heights

  03-01-2020 18:12
  
  CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found inside of a car Thursday morning in Capitol Heights.
  The victim is identified as Nika Dorsey of Greenbelt.
  Officers responded to the 8700 block of Ritchie Drive at 5:30 a.m. for a welfare check.
  Dorsey was found inside of a car suffering from trauma, according to police.
  She was pronounced dead on the scene.
  Detectives are working to develop a motive a
  
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• Sweeping Maryland Education Plan Seeks Equity, Improvement

  03-01-2020 17:16
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — At the heart of a sweeping plan to improve education in Maryland with billions in added funding is the goal of addressing inequities in schools that serve high numbers of children in poverty — a problem experts in education say is a fundamental one in the United States.
  A state commission that has spent three years studying how to make Maryland schools competitive with the world’s best found a common problem: the state invests more in schools serving afflu
  
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• Anne Arundel County Police Investigating After Shooting In Glen Burnie

  03-01-2020 17:14
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police are investigating after a man was shot during a dispute late Thursday night in Glen Burnie.
  Officers responded to Baltimore Washington Medical Center at 11:30 p.m. for a reported shooting.
  The man said he met with an unknown man an hour earlier on the B&A Trail between 5th Avenue and Aquahart Road to make an unspecified purchase when he and the suspect had a disagreement.
  Police said the disagreement resulted in the suspect firin
  
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• Police: 4 Juveniles Arrested In Possession Of Stolen Vehicle

  03-01-2020 16:55
  
  TIMONIUM, Md. (WJZ) — Police arrested four juveniles Thursday who were in a vehicle allegedly stolen from Baltimore County.
  Baltimore County Police arrested two 16-year-old males and two 14-year-old males in the 1100 block of Orleans Street shortly after 5 p.m.
  Police say the car was stolen Tuesday just before 6 p.m. in the 1800 block of York Road in Timonium.
  The investigation led Detectives to charge three of the juveniles with auto theft and one with carjacking.
  Detectives continue
  
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• Person Of Interest In Custody After ‘Non-Specified Threat’ To Harford Community College Campus

  03-01-2020 16:36
  
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — A person of interest has been taken into custody after a non-specified threat was made to the Harford Community College campus on Friday.
  The Harford County Sheriff’s Office was on scene investigating.Deputies currently on scene at Harford Community College investigating a threat.Person of interest in custody. Nothing further at this time.
  — Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) January 3, 2020Harford Community College closed its campus for the remainder
  
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• Harford Community College Closed After ‘Non-Specified Threat’ To Campus

  03-01-2020 16:36
  
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — Harford Community College has closed its campus for the remainder of Friday, January 3, due to a “non-specified threat” to the campus.
  “Out of an abundance of caution, we will be closed for the remainder of the day, Friday, January 3, 2020, while we investigate the matter,” the school said.
  All scheduled classes, events and programs scheduled are canceled.
  Anyone who is currently on campus should report to the first floor of the library for
  
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• Man Charged In Deadly Stabbing, Baltimore’s First Homicide Of 2020

  03-01-2020 16:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police have charged a man in connection to a deadly stabbing that marked the city’s first homicide of 2020.
  Marvin Vaughn has been charged with first-degree and second-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and dangerous weapon charges.
  Police were called to the 3500 block of Chesterfield Avenue on Thursday shortly before 2:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old woman and 18-year-old male suffering from stab wounds to the body.
  
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• A Glance At The Main Parts Of Maryland’s Education Funding Plan

  03-01-2020 16:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers will be considering a plan to improve the state’s K-12 schools in their upcoming legislative session.
  The entire proposal is estimated to cost about $4 billion annually a decade from now, and it would be phased in gradually over the next 10 years.
  The plan is focusing on five policy areas. They include expanding early childhood education like pre-K, teachers and increased teachers’ salaries, college and career readiness, aid for struggli
  
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• Ex-Maryland Lawmaker Sentenced To Prison For Misusing Funds

  03-01-2020 16:15
  
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland state lawmaker was sentenced Friday to six months in prison followed by two months of home detention for misusing campaign funds for her personal benefit.
  Tawanna Gaines, a Democrat who had served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2001, also must pay $22,565 in restitution.
  Gaines, of Berwyn Heights, pleaded guilty in October to one count of wire fraud. She faced a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, but federal sentencing guidelines calle
  
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• A Glance At Main Parts Of Maryland’s Education Funding Plan

  03-01-2020 16:10
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers will be considering a plan to improve the state’s K-12 schools in their upcoming legislative session.
  The entire proposal is estimated to cost about $4 billion annually a decade from now, and it would be phased in gradually over the next 10 years.
  The plan is focusing on five policy areas. They include expanding early childhood education like pre-K, teachers and increased teachers’ salaries, college and career readiness, aid for struggli
  
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• Ex-Maryland Lawmaker Faces Sentencing For Misusing Funds

  03-01-2020 16:08
  
  GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland state lawmaker is scheduled to be sentenced Friday for misusing campaign funds for her personal benefit.
  Tawanna Gaines, a Democrat who had served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2001, pleaded guilty in October to one count of wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang is scheduled to sentence her Friday morning at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt.
  The fraud charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, but Chuang said in
  
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• Reports: RP Will Harris To Join With Nats After Losing Game 7

  03-01-2020 15:55
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Relief pitcher Will Harris is joining the Washington Nationals after they beat him in Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros.
  Harris and the Nationals have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement has not been announced.
  The 35-year-old Harris dominated with Houston for much of the postseason, starting
  
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• Baltimore County Man Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Dog

  03-01-2020 15:24
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Police have charged a Windsor Mill man in the killing of a friend’s dog in Ellicott City.
  Corey Markus Jones, 26, is charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty for stabbing the dog and tying it to a tree.
  Police were called to the 8900 block of Town and Country Blvd. on December 30 for a report of blood in the area. When officers arrived, they located a deceased pit bull tied to a tree with its throat cut.
  Police said it appeared that the d
  
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• Baltimore Police: 24-Year-Old Injured In Early Morning Shooting

  03-01-2020 15:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are investigating after an early morning shooting left a 24-year-old man injured.
  Police were called to an area hospital shortly after 4:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a 24-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
  The victim was very uncooperative with investigators and refused to give them any information, according to police.
  Central District detectives are asking anyone with information
  
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• Why Abbreviating The Date In 2020 Could Be Risky

  03-01-2020 14:58
  
  (CBS Local) — Here’s something to add to your list of new year’s resolutions: don’t abbreviate the year 2020 when signing financial and legal documents.
  Why? Experts say the date could be easily changed and used against you.
  Usually when we write the dates of the year, most of us will chop off the first two numbers and write, for example, 3/23/19.
  But in the year 2020, the experts say everyone should write, for example, the date as 3/23/2020. That’s because if you w
  
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• Ravens Painting Baltimore Purple Ahead Of Playoffs

  03-01-2020 14:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As Ravens players and coaches prepare for their Divisional round playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, January 11, the rest of the organization is painting to town purple!
  Literally! In preparation for the big game, the team’s logo is being painted and popping up at landmarks all across the city.We’re painting the town purple for the playoffs. #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/nPrjYsbEwT
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 3, 2020The Ravens poste
  
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• PETA To Put Up Billboard After Nearly 16K Chickens Killed In Caroline County Barn Fire

  03-01-2020 14:30
  
  FEDERALSBURG, Md. (WJZ) — PETA is planning to put up a billboard in Caroline County after a poultry house fire in Federalsburg killed thousands of chickens.
  The flames broke out at a barn along Pepper Road on December 20. The fire caused roughly $200,000 worth of damage and killed 15,800 chickens, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
  PETA said in a statement:
  “In honor of the nearly 16,000 chickens who died when a barn on Pepper Road caught fire on Decemb
  
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• Maryland State Police Investigating Deadly Pedestrian Involved Crash In Carroll County

  03-01-2020 14:01
  
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating after a deadly pedestrian-involved crash Thursday night in Carroll County.
  Police responded to westbound Baltimore Boulevard between Malcolm Drive and Gorsuch Road around 10 p.m. for a report of a pedestrian-involved crash. When troopers arrived, they located a pedestrian unresponsive in the road.
  The pedestrian, Emily Kolb, 28, was pronounced dead on the scene.
  A preliminary investigation found that Kolb was following a
  
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• 4 People Hospitalized After Apartment Fire In Laurel

  03-01-2020 14:00
  
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ)– An apartment fire in Prince George’s County left multiple people injured early Friday morning.
  The Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to a report of an apartment building on fire in the 9100 block of Scott Adam Court just before 3 a.m.9100 Scott Adam Ct, con’t: Fire is out. 7 residents were rescued and 4 patients have been transported. 1 patient with life threatening injuries, 2 with non life threatening injuries & 1 for evaluatio
  
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• Cobb Leads Wagner Past Mount St. Mary’s 66-47 In NEC Opener

  03-01-2020 13:39
  
  EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Curtis Cobb III scored 25 points, including five 3-pointers, as Wagner topped Mount St. Mary’s 66-47 to open Northeast Conference play on Thursday night.
  Cobb scored the first five points of an 11-2 first-half run as Wagner rallied for a nine-point lead it never relinquished. Will Martinez added 11 points for Wagner (4-8). Alex Morales added nine points with six rebounds. Chase Freeman also had six rebounds for the Seahawks.
  Omar Habwe scored 13 points off the
  
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• Kostecka’s Career High Sends Loyola Past Holy Cross

  03-01-2020 13:36
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Kostecka had a career-high 37 points as Loyola (Md.) got past Holy Cross 80-70 on Thursday night in a Patriot League opener.
  Isaiah Hart had 15 points for Loyola (Md.), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Cameron Spencer added 11 points. Brent Holcombe had 10 rebounds for the hosts.
  Joe Pridgen had 26 points for the Crusaders, who have now lost six consecutive games. Drew Lowder added 17 points. Connor Niego had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
  Loyola (9-5) p
  
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• Apartment Fire Sends 4 People To Hospital In Laurel

  03-01-2020 10:54
  
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ)– An apartment fire leaves 7 people injured in Prince George’s county.
  Prince Geore’s county fire crews respond to an apartment building on fire in the 9100 block of Scott Adam Court around 2:50 Friday morning.9100 Scott Adam Ct, con’t: Fire is out. 7 residents were rescued and 4 patients have been transported. 1 patient with life threatening injuries, 2 with non life threatening injuries & 1 for evaluation. 3 patients refused transport.
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• Two People, Including Firefighter, Injured In Two-Alarm Fire In West Baltimore

  03-01-2020 05:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people, including a firefighter, were injured in a two-alarm fire in west Baltimore Thursday night, fire officials said.
  The fire broke out at a home in the 3700 block of Edmonson Avenue around 10 p.m. Flames then spread to a second home.
  Both peoples’ injuries were reportedly minor.
  The fire has been placed under control.
  
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• Baltimore-Area Animal Organizations Raising Money For Two Cats That Suffered Severe Burns

  03-01-2020 05:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two animal organizations in the Baltimore area are raising money to care for two cats who were found severely burned earlier this week.
  The first cat, which has been named Patsy, was dropped off at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter by an animal control officer.
  BARCS said the stray kitten had to be sent to a partner clinic because its injuries were so severe. A medical team later found Patsy had suffered what appeared to be chemical burns.
  Credit: BARCS
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• Hogan, Young Say Refugees Will Be Welcome In Maryland, Baltimore

  03-01-2020 05:10
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan said refugees will continue to be welcomed in Maryland as long as they are legally allowed in the country.
  Hogan sent a letter to the Trump administration Monday in response to a September executive order from President Trump that allowed states to block refugees.
  In the letter, which was sent to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Hogan wrote the state is “willing to accept people who are legally seeking refugee status and those that have been pro
  
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• Weather Blog: Drizzle Moves In

  03-01-2020 04:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Rain and drizzle will move in overnight along with mild temperatures due to a south wind over the region.
  For Friday, more light rain and morning drizzle and some fog will give way to cloudy skies and very mild air as well.
  Another batch of steady rain will arrive later in the day and more mild temperatures as well.
  By later Saturday night, slow clearing will be followed by a sunny, but breezy and cooler Sunday!
  Have a nice weekend!
  -Bob Turk
  
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• Riller Scores 28, Charleston Downs Towson 81-69

  03-01-2020 04:22
  
  CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Grant Riller scored 28 points with eight rebounds and Charleston beat Towson 81-69 on Thursday night to start Colonial Athletic Association play 3-0 for the first time since 2016-17.
  Sam Miller added 16 points with nine board and Zep Jasper made all 10 of his free throw attempts and scored 12 points for the Cougars (7-8), who committed just two turnovers in winning their fourth straight. Brevin Galloway scored 11 points and Jaylen McManus added 10.
  Nakye Sanders sco
  
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• Davis Leads Navy Past Lehigh, 64-58 In Patriot League Opener

  03-01-2020 04:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Cam Davis knocked down 7 of 10 from beyond the 3-point arc and scored a career-high 25 points as Navy topped Lehigh 64-58 in the Patriot League opener for both schools on Thursday night.
  The loss was Lehigh’s eighth straight.
  John Carter Jr. had 10 points for Navy (7-5), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory.
  Marques Wilson had 12 points for the Mountain Hawks (3-10). Jake Betlow added 11 points and Jeameril Wilson had 10.
  Jordan Cohen, who led the Mo
  
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• Violent New Year: Two Homicides Reported In First Two Days Of 2020 As Mayoral Candidates Call For Change

  03-01-2020 03:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police carried bags of evidence from a home in northeast Baltimore Thursday where a 37-year-old woman was stabbed to death in the city’s first homicide of 2020.
  It happened inside a rowhouse on Chesterfield Avenue in the Bel Air-Edison neighborhood around 2:30 a.m. An 18-year-old was also stabbed but survived.
  Police have announced an arrest in that case but have not provided details.
  RELATED COVERAGE:First Murder Victim In Baltimore Of 2020 Killed Following Overnig
  
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• Suspect Sought For Allegedly Stealing Elderly Woman’s Wallet While She Shopped

  03-01-2020 03:55
  
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Aberdeen are asking for help identifying a man they say stole an elderly woman’s wallet from her purse while she shopped.
  The theft happened at a ShopRite in Aberdeen Thursday morning or early afternoon.
  Credit: Aberdeen Police
  Police said anyone who recognizes the man should call them at 410-272-2121 or email [email protected].
  
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• Suspect Sought In Series Of Consignment Shop Burglaries In Baltimore

  03-01-2020 03:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are searching for a suspect in for separate consignment store burglaries in the city over the past month.
  The suspect is believed to be responsible for taking thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from several consignment stores after prying open the stores’ front doors, police said.
  Police are searching for a suspect in four consignment store burglaries in Baltimore over the past month. Credit: Baltimore Police
  The burglaries took place:Dece
  
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• Man Found Dead Inside Bullet-Riddled Car In West Baltimore

  03-01-2020 02:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man was found dead Thursday evening inside a vehicle that had multiple bullet holes in it, police said.
  Officers were called to the 3400 block of Duvall Avenue just before 6 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found a 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
  Police said he had been shot while inside the vehicle.
  Chopper 13 was over the scene and saw the car riddled with bullet holes.The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
  The
  
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• 4 Juveniles Arrested In Vehicle Stolen From Baltimore County, Police Say

  03-01-2020 02:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Four juveniles were arrested in east Baltimore Thursday evening in a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Baltimore County, police said.
  The arrest happened during the evening rush hour in the 1100 block of Orleans Street.County police said city police arrested the group for auto theft and handed the group over to them.
  No further details were immediately available.
   
  
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• Baltimore County Students Perform In 2020 London New Year’s Parade

  03-01-2020 01:54
  
  LONDON (WJZ) — Some students from Baltimore County rang in the new decade across the pond performing in the annual London New Year’s Day Parade.
  The Dulaney High School Marching Band was one of more than 20 U.S. groups to perform in front of an audience of more than 500,000 people for the parade.So proud of the @DulaneyHigh Marching Band, which kicked off 2020 by performing at the London New Year’s Day Parade. #TeamBCPS well represented in England! pic.twitter.com/Kwk6gMx1s6
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• Violent New Year: Arrest Made In First Baltimore Homicide Of 2020 As Mayoral Candidates Call For Change

  03-01-2020 01:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police carried bags of evidence from a home in northeast Baltimore Thursday where a 37-year-old woman was stabbed to death in the city’s first homicide of 2020.
  It happened inside a rowhouse on Chesterfield Avenue in the Bel Air-Edison neighborhood around 2:30 a.m. An 18-year-old was also stabbed but survived.
  Police have announced an arrest in that case but have not provided details.
  RELATED COVERAGE:First Murder Victim In Baltimore Of 2020 Killed Following Overnig
  
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