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• Northwest Hospital Offering Innovative Treatment To Eliminate Fibroids

  08-01-2020 23:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Doctors at Northwest Hospital in Baltimore are offering an innovative approach to get rid of fibroids.
  It’s called acessa and many patients said it has changed their lives.
  Fibroids are benign tumors in the uterus which can cause extreme pain and be very dangerous for women.
  Dr. Dee Shiller decided to explore acessa to find a newer and less invasive approach. During the procedure, a doctor inserts a needle and uses heat to destroy each fibroid.
  “This proc
  
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• Maryland’s Legislative Session Begins With New Leaders

  08-01-2020 23:15
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland’s annual legislative session kicked off Wednesday.
  The first day of the 90-day session included a vote for the Senate’s first new presiding officer in more than three decades.
  Maryland Legislature To Convene With Big Leadership Changes
  Sen. Bill Ferguson was elected Senate president by the chamber’s 47 senators.
  “I feel so honored to be able to continue to serve and learn from your leadership as we go through this journey together,&rd
  
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• Heisman Reunion: 5 Winners Suit Up For Ravens, Titans Matchup

  08-01-2020 23:15
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The top prize for individual excellence in college football is the Heisman Trophy. For the first time in the Super Bowl era, five winners of that prestigious keepsake are expected to suit up in the same game, each in pursuit of the NFL’s most coveted team award — the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
  Baltimore will bring three Heisman winners (Lamar Jackson, Mark Ingram, Robert Griffin III) into Saturday night’s playoff game against Tennessee, which has a pa
  
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• Ravens Flock Party Gets Fans Hyped For Saturday’s Playoff Matchup Against The Titans

  08-01-2020 23:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s been nearly two weeks since the Ravens last played and fans are getting antsy.
  “Can’t wait. Saturday night, have the party scheduled, we’re ready.” said Michelle O’Connor, Ravens fan.
  “I’m going to the game with my dad, and I’m just gonna party like there’s no tomorrow.” another fan, Jack Brinkley said.
  Local businesses are also gearing up for Saturday’s divisional-round matchup against the Tenne
  
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• Father Of Boys Killed In Essex Crash Sets Up GoFundMe For Funerals As Community Mourns Their Deaths

  08-01-2020 23:01
  
  ESSEX, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore County kindergartner and first-grader are among the victims of a fatal car crash along Eastern Boulevard this week.
  Their mother and nine-year-old sibling are being treated for life-threatening injuries, officials say.
  Jhalil and Jovanni Norris, five and six-year-old boys, were with their mom and sibling when a car struck all four of them along Eastern Boulevard and Orville Avenue on Monday. The driver stayed at the scene.
  Their father set up an online fundra
  
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• Stopping RB Derrick Henry Formula To Ravens Win Vs. Titans

  08-01-2020 23:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens will clash with the Titans in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.
  The Titans (10-7) are in this position after they upset Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the AFC Wild Card game.
  Ryan Tannehill is now running the Tennessee offense anchored by star running back Derrick Henry.
  In addition to leading the NFL with 1,540 yards rushing, Henry rushed for 211 yards against Houston on Dec. 29 before running through the Patriots.
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• 3 More Cold Deaths Reported In Maryland This Week; 2 People Were Likely Homeless

  08-01-2020 22:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three people died due to the cold weather in the past week in Maryland, bringing the season’s total number of cold-related deaths to nine, the state health department said Wednesday.
  The latest deaths happened in Baltimore, Baltimore County and Prince George’s County, officials said. Two of the victims were suspected to be or presumed to be homeless.
  The victims include:A man between the ages of 45-64 in Baltimore
  A man between the ages of 45-64 in Baltimore C
  
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• Hospital Worker Who Reads To Children Fighting For Life Seeks Book Donations

  08-01-2020 22:26
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (CBS Local) — A hospital employee who reads to the children during their most vulnerable moments is seeking donations of children’s books.
  On any given day, you’ll hear the calming voice of Dane Pratt from inside the pediatric unit at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Iowa.
  “They can still hear and sometimes it helps to let them know they’re not alone, that someone is there for them,” Pratt told CBS affiliate KCCI.
  Pratt is a cardiovascula
  
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• Baltimore Orioles Relief Pitcher ‘Lucky To Be Alive’ After Robbed At Gunpoint In Dominican Republic

  08-01-2020 22:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Miquel Castro said he is lucky to be alive after being robbed at gunpoint in the Dominican Republic.
  The 25-year-old wrote about the incident on his Instagram story, saying he had been robbed of his jewelry and the robbers had tried to shoot him but their gun jammed.
  Castro has been a valuable member of the Orioles bullpen for the past three seasons.
   
  
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• Bill Bateman’s Bistro North Plaza Location Closing

  08-01-2020 22:25
  
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Bill Bateman’s Bistro in North Plaza will be closing its doors in February after 20 years of business.
  The Parkville restaurant’s doors will close on Monday, Feb. 3rd.
  “We’d like to thank the community for its valued patronage and support. It has truly been a pleasure being a part of the ever-growing and always friendly neighborhood,” the restaurant posted on Facebook.They will be redeeming gift cards up until their last day.
  The restaur
  
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• Maryland Drivers Be Aware: Risk Of Re-Freezing, Ice On Area Roads Wednesday Night

  08-01-2020 22:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It was a messy commute Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, and officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for more troubles as they head home.
  There was rain and snow in some areas, a morning snow squall and more than 100 accidents on the road and even thundersnow.
  An Owings Mills viewer caught the thundersnow, a winter weather phenomena, just one of the many weather changes in the last 24 hours.
  “It was coming down worse than yesterday, just a few min
  
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• Spurned By Giants, Martindale Content To Remain Ravens DC

  08-01-2020 22:07
  
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Don Martindale’s interview for the New York Giants head coaching vacancy failed to yield his preferred result: He didn’t get the job.
  On the positive side, the longtime NFL assistant coach could think of worse things to do than remain defensive coordinator of a Baltimore Ravens team that stands two wins away from reaching the Super Bowl.
  Martindale visited the Giants last Friday with hopes of filling the post previously held by Pat Shurmur, who was fire
  
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• Ravens’ RB Mark Ingram Misses Practice Due To Lingering Calf Injury

  08-01-2020 22:01
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens are just days away from making their playoff debut against the Titans.
  Baltimore will host Tennessee in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.
  The Ravens are going into the playoffs relatively healthy, however, there has been one key injury worth note from practice this week.
  Running back Mark Ingram missed practice Tuesday and Wednesday due to a lingering calf injury.
  Ingram suffered the injury in Baltimore’s win over the Clev
  
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• Maryland Weather: Wind Advisories Throughout State Wednesday

  08-01-2020 21:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A wind advisory is in effect for parts of Maryland Wednesday after the state saw its first snowfall of 2020 the previous day.
  The wind advisory was in effect from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for much of the state, extending to 8 p.m. for much of the Eastern Shore excluding the southern tip.
  Winds of 20 to 25 mph are expected from the west with wind gusts of up to 50 mph.#mdwx 9 bells and the wind is amping up! pic.twitter.com/WUtaKjzJnn
  — Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) Januar
  
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• ‘Titans Will Be Lucky To Stop Baltimore’ SportsLine’s Larry Hartstein Breaks Down Ravens-Titans Divisional-Round Matchup

  08-01-2020 21:24
  
  (WJZ)- The Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans approach the game on offense in a similar fashion. Each is built around a punishing ground game designed to suck in opposing linebackers and safeties before beating them over the top with big pass plays off of play-action.
  The specifics of how each team goes about doing that vary. With the Titans, it’s built around the powerful running of Derrick Henry, who gets stronger as the game goes on and opponents tire of tackling him. With the Ravens
  
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• Early Detection System At Maryland’s Fort Meade Warned U.S Troops Of Iranian Missile Strike, Reports Say

  08-01-2020 20:59
  
  FORT MEADE, Md. (WJZ) — A real-time missile detection system based out of Maryland warned U.S. troops about the Iranian strike at two military bases in Iraq before it happened, according to several reports.
  The strikes were in retaliation of an airstrike that killed Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani last week.
  The early warning system detected the missile launches and sounded alarms, giving American personnel at the bases time to get to shelter.
  That system, called The Defense Special
  
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• Orioles Spring Training Tickets Go On Sale This Weekend

  08-01-2020 20:54
  
  SARASOTA, Fla. (WJZ) — Baseball season is nearing, and tickets to see the Baltimore Orioles during spring training will go on sale in just a few days.
  The team said pre-sale tickets will be available from 10 a.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Friday for fans who subscribe to the Sarasota 365 Newsletter or Warehouse Wire. General tickets will go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.
  Baltimore Orioles Spring Training in Sarasota, Fla. Credit: Orioles
  The Orioles will also offer a spring training travel package
  
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• Charles County Man Charged With Sex Offense Involving Abuse Of A Minor

  08-01-2020 20:38
  
  CHARLES COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — A Waldorf man who has worked in two school systems in Maryland has been charged with sex offenses, officials said Wednesday.
  George Andrew Taylor, 34, has been charged with sex abuse of a minor continued course of conduct, third-degree sex offense, fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault in connection with a sexual child abuse case that was reported in December 2019.
  Taylor, who the victim’s family knows, allegedly assaulted the child in both C
  
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• Md. Lawmakers Blast Trump’s ‘Bluster,’ ‘Impulsive Actions’ Regarding Iran, Say US Is Losing Influence In Region

  08-01-2020 20:28
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Two Maryland lawmakers decried President Donald Trump’s apparent lack of a long-term plan for the Middle East in the wake of Iran’s retaliatory airstrikes on U.S. troops in Iraq, saying the U.S. has had its influence in Iraq  and the region “undermined.”
  House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, both Democrats, made their comments on the same day Trump announced new economic sanctions on Iran in response to the airstrikes.
  
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• WATCH: 93-Year-Old Man Opens Fire On Apartment Manager Over Water Issue

  08-01-2020 19:58
  
  LAS VEGAS (CBS Local) — A 93-year-old man upset about water damage at his Las Vegas apartment was caught on camera shooting the manager of his residential complex, authorities said.
  Surveillance video released by police shows Robert Thomas pulled a Glock 9mm handgun out of his coat while talking to two employees inside an office at the Vista Del Valle complex.
  A female employee sitting at the front desk convinced Thomas to let her leave the building, police said.
  About 30 seconds after the
  
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• This Essex ZIPS Will Dry Clean Your Ravens Jersey For Free While The Team Stays In The Playoffs

  08-01-2020 19:39
  
  ESSEX, MD. (WJZ) — A local dry cleaner in Baltimore County is offering up a sweet deal for NFL playoff season.
  As long as the Ravens are in the playoffs, you can get your Ravens jersey dry cleaned for free!
  The local ZIPS Dry Cleaners invites all Ravens fans to come by and take advantage of the deal, allowing one jersey per customer.
  You can stop by 25 Eastern Boulevard in Essex starting now and as long as the Ravens are still dominating the field!
   
   
  
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• ‘Criminal Minds’ Airing Back-To-Back Episodes Tonight As Part Of 15th And Final Season Premiere

  08-01-2020 19:33
  
  The 15th and final season premiere of Criminal Minds airs tonight at 9:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS. In the first paragraph of the show’s final chapter “Under The Skin,” The BAU team investigates an UnSub with striking similarities to Rossi’s latest obsession, “The Chameleon,” a.k.a. Everett Lynch (Michael Mosley), who nearly killed him and then disappeared. Tonight’s second episode “Awakenings,” sees a member of the BAU in the hospital as the tea
  
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• Indian Head, Md Man Arrested After Allegedly Slashing Tires, Setting Car On Fire With Molotov Cocktail

  08-01-2020 18:46
  
  CHARLES COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — An Indian Head, Maryland man was arrested Tuesday after police say he sliced a vehicle’s tires and then set the car on fire with a Molotov cocktail.
  Police responded to the unit block of Glymont Road after someone discovered their car’s tires were slashed overnight and found the remains of the Molotov cocktail.
  Investigators learned through a neighborhood home surveillance system that the incident happened at around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning.
  Monte
  
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• Indian Head Man Arrested After Allegedly Slashing Tires, Setting Car On Fire With Molotov Cocktail

  08-01-2020 18:46
  
  CHARLES COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — An Indian Head man was arrested Tuesday after police say he sliced a vehicle’s tires and then set the car on fire with a Molotov cocktail.
  Police responded to the unit block of Glymont Road after someone discovered their car’s tires were slashed overnight and found the remains of the Molotov cocktail.
  Investigators learned through a neighborhood home surveillance system that the incident happened at around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning.
  Montell Ray Ell
  
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• O.A.R. Will Play At Halftime During The Ravens Playoff Game Saturday

  08-01-2020 18:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hey, girl come with me and cheer on the Ravens!
  Maryland band O.A.R. will be playing halftime at the Ravens playoff game on Saturday.“We’re excited to have O.A.R. performing at halftime of Saturday’s playoff game!” the Ravens posted Wednesday.
  O.A.R.
  The Ravens face the Titans Saturday during the divisional playoffs.
  Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. on WJZ.
  
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• U.S. Army Warns Public To Ignore Fake Military Draft Notices Via Text Message

  08-01-2020 18:26
  
  FORT KNOX, Ky. (CBS Local) — The U.S. Army is warning the public about fraudulent text messages alerting individuals that they have been selected for a military draft.
  The texts have been circulating this week amid fears of war with Iran after a U.S. airstrike killed the country’s top general Qasem Soleimani.
  “U.S. Army Recruiting Command has received multiple calls and emails about these fake text messages and wants to ensure Americans understand these texts are false and were
  
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• 2 Separate Drownings Reported In Annapolis

  08-01-2020 17:57
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A 54-year-old woman and a 72-year-old man drowned in two separate incidents in Annapolis over the weekend.
  Annapolis Police were called to the 300 block of Dewey Drive around 3:30 p.m. Sunday for a report of a body in the water.
  When officers arrived they located and recovered the body of Betty Koehlerschmidt of Crownsville.
  Her remains were taken to the medical examiner’s office for cause of death. Police said it currently appears to be an accidental drowning.
  
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• 3 Students Minorly Injured After 2 School Buses Collide In Carroll County

  08-01-2020 17:38
  
  WOODBINE, MD. (WJZ) — Two school buses collided in Carroll County earlier Wednesday morning, minorly injuring three students, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said.
  At around 9:06 a.m., crews responded to the 5200 block of Braddock Road. Crews learned a school bus was stopped to pick up a student when it was hit in the back by another school bus, causing the front bus to move forward- striking the pedestrian student, who was not injured.
  45 students were on the school busses headed to
  
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• 3 Students Injured After 2 School Buses Collide In Carroll County

  08-01-2020 17:38
  
  WOODBINE, MD. (WJZ) — Two school buses collided in Carroll County earlier Wednesday morning, minorly injuring three students, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said.
  At around 9:06 a.m., crews responded to the 5200 block of Braddock Road. Crews learned a school bus was stopped to pick up a student when it was hit in the back by another school bus, causing the front bus to move forward- striking the pedestrian student, who was not injured.
  45 students were on the school busses headed to
  
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• Lipari Foods Recalls Wedge Deli Sandwiches Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

  08-01-2020 17:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lipari Food is voluntarily recalling a couple of brands of wedge sandwiches sold in Maryland and 10 other states due to possible contamination of listeria.
  It’s their Fresh Grab and Premo wedge sandwiches.
  Credit: Limpari Foods
  The issue was found after environmental sampling returned a positive test result for listeria.
  The product was distributed exclusively by Lipari Foods in Warren, Michigan to food service and retail stores throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana
  
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• Aerosmith, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Set To Perform At The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

  08-01-2020 17:02
  
  CBS and the Recording Academy have confirmed the first slate of artists to perform on the 2020 GRAMMY Awards coming to America’s Most Watched Network January 26th at 8:00PM ET/5:00 PM PT. Acts set to take the stage on Music’s Biggest Night include Aerosmith, who will perform a medley of some of their legendary hits; first-time nominee breakout stars Billie Eilish and Lizzo, who will each make their GRAMMY stage debuts; and powerhouse artists Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will take t
  
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• Macy’s Closing 28 Stores And A Bloomingdale’s Store, Including One In Maryland

  08-01-2020 17:00
  
  (CNN) — Macy’s is closing roughly more than two dozen stores as troubles mount for the storied retailer.
  The company confirmed to CNN Business that it’s shuttering 28 Macy’s locations and one Bloomingdale’s location in the coming months. Closures affect locations in several states, including Florida, California and Georgia, according to lists compiled from various media reports.
  Macy’s reported Wednesday that sales in November and December declined only 0.6%,
  
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• Woman Struck By Snow Plow Near School In Harford County

  08-01-2020 16:37
  
  HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A woman was injured Wednesday morning after being struck by a snow plow, police say.
  Deputies responded to North Bend Elementary School at around 9:03 a.m. for the report, where they learned the woman had walked behind the snow plow while it was in reverse, and it struck her.
  The woman was taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview as a precaution for minor injuries.
  
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• 34-Year-Old Man Injured In NW Baltimore Shooting

  08-01-2020 16:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a man was injured in a shooting in northwest Baltimore later Tuesday night.
  Officers responded to the 5500 block of Lynview Avenue to investigate a reported shooting at around 8:18 p.m. where they found a 34-year-old man with gunshot wounds.
  He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  Anyone with information is urged to contact Northwest District detectives, at 410-396-2466.
  Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro C
  
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• Car Crashes Into Edgewood Apartment Complex

  08-01-2020 16:19
  
  HARFORD COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Harford County authorities are investigating after a car crashed into an apartment complex.
  Deputies responded to the complex in the 1900 block of Edgewater Drive for a report of a motor vehicle crash where a car went into the building at around 6 a.m.
  The driver and one person who lives in the apartment were taken to the hospital as a precaution for a minor injury, authorities said.
  The investigation is ongoing. Police said it is believed to be the result of a
  
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• Weather Blog: Ready For Spring?

  08-01-2020 15:48
  
  Hi Everyone!
  Ya ready for Spring? Yesterday was pretty, early on. Then pretty gnarly, later on. And frankly, road wise, pretty bad early this morning. The forecast totals were pretty close to the 3-4″ reality, but it was the wetness of the snow, and the temps falling night side, that have caused the icy issues of this day. Sunny skies and a strong wind will remove a lot of this. And then we move on.
  There will be a quick-moving arctic front slide by midday, today, with some clouds and a fe
  
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• Bill Would Require Student Athletes To Compete In Sports Based On Gender At Birth

  08-01-2020 15:38
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS Local) — Critics of a bill that would require student athletes in Tennessee to play on the sports team of their gender birth say it is an attack on transgender students.
  Republican Rep. Bruce Griffey introduced House Bill 1572, known as the Girls Athletic Protection Act. He says it’s designed to ensure fairness in sports competitions throughout the state.
  “We all know that traditionally males generally have bigger hearts, bigger upper body strength, and th
  
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• Larry David Told The Jets To Draft Lamar Jackson In 2018; Management Laughed At Him

  08-01-2020 15:35
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Could you imagine Lamar Jackson not playing for the Ravens?
  Well, according to Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David, Jackson could have been a New York Jet. If only the team’s management had listened to him.
  Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
  Larry David atte
  
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• Gun Control, Preakness And Education Key Topics As Maryland’s Legislative Session Begins Wednesday

  08-01-2020 15:14
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s annual legislative session is starting Wednesday.
  The first day of the 90-day session will include a vote for the Senate’s first new presiding officer in more than three decades.
  Sen. Bill Ferguson is expected to be elected Senate president by the chamber’s 47 senators.
  The Baltimore Democrat will succeed Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller, who is stepping down from the leadership post due to illness, but he will keep his seat.
  In the House, the c
  
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• Maryland Weather: Snow Squall Warning Creates Issues For Delayed Schools

  08-01-2020 15:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A snow squall warning was in effect for parts of Maryland Wednesday morning, creating issues for some area districts that chose to delay the school day due to ice and slick roads.
  The snow squall warning was in effect until 9 a.m. for I-83 near Baltimore and until 8:30 a.m. for I-270, I-370, US-15 near Washington, DC. The warning was in effect for Carroll County, Harford County, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, and Cecil County.
  FULL LIST | School closings & delay
  
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• Nationals Sign INF Starlin Castro For $12 Million, 2 Years

  08-01-2020 04:51
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Infielder Starlin Castro finalized a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, one of a flurry of recent moves by the World Series champions.
  Castro’s deal gives the club someone who can start at second base and maybe also play some at third, where Anthony Rendon left as a free agent. Castro gets $5 million next season and $7 million in 2021 plus the chance to earn award bonuses.
  Last season with the Miami Marlins, Castro batted .270 with career hi
  
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• State Police Get Over 300 Calls For Service In 2 Hours As First Snow Of 2020 Falls In Maryland

  08-01-2020 04:19
  
  REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — The inclement weather that moved through much of the region caused headaches for drivers across Maryland on Tuesday.
  Maryland State Police said — just before 5 p.m. — that they had received 200 calls for service due to inclement weather.
  In total, there were 365 calls between noon and 9 p.m. There were 82 crashes and 37 disabled/unattended vehicles, according to police.
  A winter weather advisory was issued around the state from noon until 7 p.m.
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• No. 12 Maryland Grinds Past No. 11 Ohio State 67-55

  08-01-2020 04:03
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Anthony Cowan Jr. scored 20 points, and No. 12 Maryland used an unyielding defensive performance to defeat 11th-ranked Ohio State 67-55 Tuesday night and remain unbeaten at home.
  Jalen Smith had 11 points and seven rebounds for the Terrapins (13-2, 3-1 Big Ten), who have won three straight. Maryland went up by 10 on a 3-pointer by Cowan with 12:58 left and cruised to the finish.
  Ohio State (11-4, 1-3) shot a miserable 31%, went 5 for 27 from 3-point range and commi
  
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• Ovechkin, Oshie’s 2-Goal Night Give Capitals 6-1 Win

  08-01-2020 03:50
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — T.J. Oshie and Alex Ovechkin each scored two goals as the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 6-1 on Tuesday night.
  Oshie, who scored the tying goal in Sunday’s wild comeback win over San Jose, tied the game at one as Washington, which has won three straight, scored six unanswered goals after Artem Anisimov gave the Senators a 1-0 lead at 5:40 of the first period.
  Ottawa has lost five straight, its second five-game skid of the season.
  Ilya Samsonov stopped
  
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• Weather Blog | Windy Wednesday Ahead

  08-01-2020 03:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sun and clouds and a windy Wednesday is on tap after a light snowfall Tuesday which has left frozen slush for the morning commute.
  A brief snow shower is possible Wednesday and a strong breeze that can gust past 30 mph is coming as well.
  Sunny but cold air will be around Thursday.
  A big warmup will ensue Friday, but clouds and rain may arrive at night and continue into early Sunday.
  Very warm air will dominate the weekend as we reach the low to mid 60’s both da
  
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• Marylanders Bothered Most By Robocalls In 2019, Study Finds

  08-01-2020 02:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you think you received a lot of robocalls last year, you’re right.
  It turns out Maryland was the state bothered most by robocalls in 2019. A new report conducted by LetsTalk found Marylanders received an average of 18 robocalls per-month.
  That’s quite a difference from the three robocalls that Alaska residents received.
  In the study, LetsTalk examined robocall complaints and assigned each state a score.
  
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• Judge Unseals Some Records In Fight For Transparency In Capital Gazette Murder Case

  08-01-2020 01:49
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The judge presiding over the Capital Gazette murder trial unsealed some documents in the case but ordered others still be kept from public view after the newspaper’s attorney demanded more transparency in the case. 
  Lawyer Nathan Siegel said a hearing Tuesday allowed the public to rightfully obtain more information about the proceedings.Nathan Siegel represents the Capital Gazette and argued before Judge Laura Ripken to make more records available to
  
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• Police Charge 3 Suspects In Connection To Fatal Shooting In Temple Hills

  08-01-2020 01:11
  
  TEMPLE HILLS, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Prince George’s County have arrested three suspects in connection with a fatal shooting in Temple Hills on Monday.
  Rashaud Richardson, 26, Cornell Washington, 30, and Terrence McNatt, 33, have been charged with the fatal shooting of Bryan Gibbs.
  Police responded to a report of a shooting around 4 p.m. in the 4200 block of 28th Ave. When officers arrived, they found Gibbs inside of an apartment building suffering from gunshot wounds.
  He was tak
  
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• Hogan Proposes Ethics Bill Citing Recent Political Corruption

  08-01-2020 01:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has proposed a new ethics bill, calling on state lawmakers to hold themselves accountable.
  The bill would increase fines for bribery by 1,000 percent, eliminate taxpayer-funded pensions for convicted lawmakers and would add direct intervention by the ethics commission.
  The bill comes after two delegates — Tawanna Gaines and Cheryl Glenn — resigned last year after being indicted for bribery.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Ex-Maryland Lawmaker S
  
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• Trial Begins For 2 Men Accused Of Killing Baltimore Teacher’s Aide In 2016 Case Of Mistaken Identity

  08-01-2020 00:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A murder trial is underway at federal court Tuesday in the 2016 death of a teacher’s aide.
  Prosecutors said two men wanted to kill a whistleblower and targeted the wrong woman, Latrina Ashburne, whose homicide case puzzled police at the time.
  “We don’t have a motive in this case. We don’t know why this took place,” then-Baltimore Police spokesman T.J. Smith said in 2016.
  Latrina Ashburne
  On May 27, 2016, Ashburne was shot and killed outside h
  
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