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• Missing 43-Year-Old Essex Man Last Seen Tuesday Morning

  14-01-2020 23:49
  
  ESSEX, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are searching for a missing 45-year-old man who was last seen earlier Tuesday morning.
  Shawn Phillips was last seen at home in the 900 block of Punjab Circle in Essex.
  Credit: Baltimore County Police
  He is 5’7″, 140 lbs, with a New York Yankees tattoo on his neck.
  Police said he was last seen wearing brown pajama pants and blue shoes. They said he has a cognitive impairment and is non-verbal.
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• Local Labor Union Calls On Gov. Hogan To Face ‘Staffing Crisis’ In Effort To Reduce Crime In Maryland

  14-01-2020 23:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A local labor union is calling on Governor Hogan to fill jobs that they say are damaging efforts to reduce crime and keep Marylanders safe.
  Labor groups said the state is facing what they call a staffing crisis, saying that’s hurting efforts to reduce crime and they want the governor to fund and fill more state positions.
  “Governor Hogan has not done enough,” a local labor union member said.
  The American Federation of State, County and Municipal employee
  
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• U.S. Census Bureau To Release Over 1K Ads Ahead Of 2020 Census

  14-01-2020 23:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In the next few weeks, the U.S. Census Bureau will release more than 1,000 advertisements leading up to the 2020 census.
  The U.S. Census Bureau said it is going to promote the census on TV, radio, digital platforms and also around town- on billboards and at bus stops.
  The ads are intended to reach 99 percent of households nationwide and reflect the diversity in culture, race, religion and language represented in the U.S.
  “We are especially focused on reaching groups
  
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• Aberdeen High School Teachers Accused Of Making Negative Social Posts About Former Student

  14-01-2020 23:21
  
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Teachers at Aberdeen High School are under investigation Tuesday night after a group of them are being accused of making negative public posts about a former student.
  In an exclusive interview with the student’s mother, she said she is disappointed with the lack of professionalism of the educators and heartbroken that her son was publicly humiliated via Facebook.
  The school is currently investigating the claim.
  Right now, the family can’t escape the r
  
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• More Seniors Turning To Roommates To Help Pay Bills

  14-01-2020 22:54
  
  (CBS News) — More than 33% of Americans ages 65 and over do not have any money saved for retirement, according to a survey from GoBankingRates. Now some seniors are making ends meet by getting a roommate.
  Since retiring about six years ago, Paul Covington has relied exclusively on Social Security without any savings. The 81-year-old needed help paying his mortgage, so Jim English, a perfect stranger, moved in.
  “We signed an agreement. So this was more of a formal process, which I lik
  
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• Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Making Threats To Injure And Kill Hispanics

  14-01-2020 22:50
  
  MIAMI (AP) — A Maryland man pleaded guilty Tuesday to posting threats on Facebook that he planned to kill Hispanics in Florida and elsewhere.
  Court records show 35-year-old Eric Lin of Clarksburg, Maryland, admitted in Miami federal court that he sent threatening communications in interstate commerce between May and August of last year.
  Lin faces up to five years in federal prison at his March 30 sentencing.
  Evidence shows Lin made several threatening Facebook posts, including plans to kil
  
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• Baltimore County Detective Suspended After DUI, Speeding Arrest

  14-01-2020 22:37
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — A Baltimore County detective has been suspended after he was arrested over the weekend.
  Detective William Johnson was arrested by an MDTA police officer early Sunday morning and is charged with driving while under the influence and exceeding maximum speed limit.
  Police said he was driving 105 mph in a 55 mph zone.
  This story is developing. 
  
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• Baltimore County Baker Jason Hisley Wins $25K Grand Prize At Food Network’s ‘Holiday Wars’

  14-01-2020 22:36
  
  TIMONIUM, Md. (WJZ) — There are Boston cream donuts, unicorn cake jars and cannoli cupcakes, but really, what’s sweeter than winning?
  For Food Network champion Jason Hisley, it’s all just icing on the cake.
  “Winning is definitely good but it’s really definitely all about sharing it with the community and bringing it back home,” Hisley said.
  The owner of CakeByJason in Timonium and the winner of Holiday Wars, his team the Bah-Hum-Bakers won the $25,000 grand pr
  
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• ‘It’s Just Amazing To Me’: Spaghetti Dinner Raises $18,000 For 95-Year-Old Scam Victim

  14-01-2020 22:29
  
  AUBURN, Maine (CBS Local) — A 95-year-old woman who lost her life savings to a con artist got it all back, and then some, when hundreds of people attended a fundraiser hosted by her state’s former governor.
  Barbara Hinckley of Auburn, Maine, was tricked into sending at least $16,000 to a scammer claiming to work at Publishers Clearing House in November. The scammer said she had won $2.5 million and new Mercedes.
  Hinckley went public about the scam in hopes that it would deter other p
  
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• ‘Unspeakable Act’: Puppy Thrown From 29-Foot Highway Overpass Rescued By Police Officer

  14-01-2020 22:10
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (CBS Local) — A puppy thrown more than 29 feet to the ground from a highway overpass in Tennessee Monday morning was rescued by a fast-acting police officer who just happened to be in the area at the time, authorities said.
  The officer said he was parked beneath the Alcoa Highway overpass near Tyson Park in Knoxville at around 3 a.m. when he heard “a deep male voice grunting and cursing.”
  The officer then heard a loud impact and a dog whining, CBS affiliate WVL
  
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• ‘My Mother Has Never Been Prouder Of Me’: Jay Hernandez On CBS’s ‘Magnum P.I.’

  14-01-2020 21:57
  
  (CBS Local)– “Magnum P.I.” returns to CBS for season two on January 31 and series lead Jay Hernandez still can’t believe he gets to play Thomas Magnum.
  The actor didn’t get into the Hollywood scene until a little later in his life and never imagined taking this acting journey.
  “I never thought I’d be playing this character and never thought there would be a reboot of this thing,” said Hernandez in an interview with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmit
  
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• Marilyn Mosby Attends Rally Supporting St. Louis Prosecutor Accusing City Of Blocking Reforms

  14-01-2020 21:30
  
  ST. LOUIS (WJZ) — Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was one of several prosecutors from around the country who attended a rally on Tuesday in support of St. Louis’ chief prosecutor, who has filed a lawsuit against city officials accusing them of a racist campaign to block criminal justice reform, CBS News reported.
  St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner filed the lawsuit Monday. In an appearance on CBS This Morning on Tuesday, Gardner said she’s being forced o
  
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• Nationals Finalize $11M Two-Year Deal With Daniel Hudson

  14-01-2020 21:22
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nationals finalized an $11 million, two-year deal with reliever Daniel Hudson on Tuesday that figures to shore up the reigning World Series champions’ bullpen.
  Hudson will be back with Washington after a successful half-season and more that ended with him striking out Houston’s Michael Brantley for the final out of the Nationals’ Game 7 World Series win. The right-hander went 4 for 4 in save opportunities during the postseason and allowed no runs in
  
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• 20-Year-Old Man Charged In December 2019 Rockville Homicide

  14-01-2020 21:18
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County police charged 20-year-old Tysheek Judkins in connection to the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Deshawn Ramsey of Cockeysville that happened in December 2019.
  Judkins recently turned himself in to the Prince George’s Corrections Department.
  Officers responded to the 3500 block of Dean Drive at 9:30 a.m. on December 27 for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found Ramsey inside of an apartment suffering from multiple gunshot w
  
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• Tips For A Healthy Tailgate Party

  14-01-2020 21:10
  
  In addition to back to school, cooler weather and shorter days, it’s football season! Whether you tailgate at the games or celebrate while watching at home, it’s often hard to maintain healthy eating habits with the typical football party offerings, and concession stand foods provide few healthy options.
  But you don’t have to sacrifice taste for healthier options. Most every tailgate dish can be made healthier. The key to satisfying tailgate snacks is all in the spice.
  Spices p
  
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• Sheila Dixon Set To Make Mayor Run Official Wednesday

  14-01-2020 20:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is set to make her next run for mayor official on Wednesday.
  Dixon announced her candidacy mid-December but still has yet to file over a month later.
  But, Wednesday at noon, she will show up to the Baltimore City Board of Elections and fill out the candidacy paperwork.
  This comes almost a decade after she was found guilty of embezzling gift cards and stepped down as mayor.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon To Announce
  
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• Woman Charged In Armed Theft Of Lobo The Dog

  14-01-2020 20:45
  
  LANDOVER, Md. (WJZ) — A 26-year-old woman has been charged in the armed theft of a dog from his owner in Prince George’s County last month.
  Police said Juanel Huff, of Washington, D.C., stole the dog named Lobo at gunpoint while he and his owner were walking in Landover on December 30.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Lobo, Dog Stolen At Gunpoint In Landover, Found In DC
  Police Searching For Suspects Who Stole Puppy At Gunpoint In Prince George’s CountyThe victim told police he and Lobo were w
  
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• Ray Lewis: Fans ‘Should Be Really Excited About What The Future Holds’ For Ravens

  14-01-2020 20:35
  
  (WJZ)- The Ravens’ hopes of a Super Bowl were ended unceremoniously on Saturday night with a 28-12 loss to the Tennessee Titans in the divisional round. The loss, in front of their home fans at M&T Bank Stadium as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, left fans and media alike wondering how to take stock of the 2019 season for the team.
  On the one hand, the Ravens broke multiple team and individual records on offense as Lamar Jackson flourished under the tutelage of offensive coordinator Greg Rom
  
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• Woman Charged In Armed Robbery Of Lobo The Dog

  14-01-2020 20:25
  
  LANDOVER, Md. (WJZ) — A 26-year-old woman has been charged in the armed robbery of a dog from his owner in Prince George’s County last month.
  Police said Juanel Huff, of Washington, D.C., stole the dog named Lobo at gunpoint while he and his owner were walking in Landover on December 30.
  Lobo was later found and returned to his family.
  This story is developing; stay with WJZ for updates.
  
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• Lidl To Hold Grand Opening Of First Food Markets In Baltimore County

  14-01-2020 20:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lidl will celebrate the grand opening of their first two food markets in Baltimore County on January 22.
  “We are delighted to bring Lidl to Catonsville and the team and I will work hard to deliver an outstanding shopping experience that makes Lidl the easy first choice for shoppers in the area,” said Catonsville Store Manager Cris Curtis. “High-quality groceries and great savings are coming to Baltimore County on January 22!”
  Lidl’s Catonsvil
  
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• Baltimore Ranks #6 In Best Cities For Newlyweds

  14-01-2020 19:56
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Destify is out with its 2020 List of Best Cities For Newlyweds, and Baltimore ranked #6.
  The study compared the cities based on data from more than 300 cities and compared them by their median household income, median home value, number of newlyweds, cost of raising a child and the number of restaurants and dining options available.
  When it comes to the best cities for newlyweds, Pittsburgh and St. Louis took the top spots, #1 and #2 respectively.
  Baltimore is ranked sixt
  
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• ‘It’s A Well Oiled Machine’: ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Stars Kellan Lutz And Roxy Sternberg On Dick Wolf’s Latest Creation

  14-01-2020 19:54
  
  There’s a new crime drama on the block this season airing on America’s Most Watched Network as FBI: Most Wanted hunts down the bad guys Tuesday nights at 10:00PM ET/PT. This new spin off from the hit show FBI was created by Dick Wolf and stars Kellan Lutz as Kenny Crosby and Roxy Sternberg as Sheryll Barnes.
  CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith caught up with Lutz and Sternberg ahead of this week’s episode to discuss the process of being an FBI agent, working on a Dick Wolf production
  
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• 68-Year-Old Woman Injured In Carjacking In Timonium

  14-01-2020 19:24
  
  TIMONIUM, Md. (WJZ) — A 68-year-old woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a carjacking in Timonium on Monday night, Baltimore County police said.
  The carjacking happened around 8:40 p.m. Monday in the 1800 block of York Road. Police said several suspects assaulted the woman and then took her car.
  The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.
  Police did not provide a description of the suspects or say how many were involved.
  
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• Baltimore Priest Removed From Parish For Inappropriate Behavior

  14-01-2020 19:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore priest at St. Agnes/St. William of York Parish has been removed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore after he was accused of touching three women inappropriately.
  Father Joseph O’Meara has been removed from active ministry and will no longer reside at St. Agnes/St. William of York, the Archdiocese said.
  “The Archdiocese of Baltimore is committed to ensuring safe environments not only for children in its care, but for adults as well. We urge anyone who h
  
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• Baltimore Priest Joseph O’Meara Removed From Parish For Inappropriate Behavior

  14-01-2020 19:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore priest at St. Agnes/St. William of York Parish has been removed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore after he was accused of touching three women inappropriately.
  Father Joseph O’Meara has been removed from active ministry and will no longer reside at St. Agnes/St. William of York, the Archdiocese said.
  “The Archdiocese of Baltimore is committed to ensuring safe environments not only for children in its care, but for adults as well. We urge anyone who h
  
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• Baltimore County Police Chief Orders Investigation Into ‘Unsettling’ Arrest Caught On Camera

  14-01-2020 19:09
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt has ordered an investigation into an incident last Friday involving multiple county police officers.
  In a statement, Hyatt said a bystander recorded video of an interaction between officers and two people that she said is “unsettling to watch and raises concerns.”A video that was recently released by a citizen has garnered concern by the public as well as the Baltimore County Police Department. Please rea
  
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• Weed Impairs Driving Skills Long After High Is Gone, Study Finds

  14-01-2020 18:28
  
  (CNN) — Running red lights. Driving at high speeds. Crossing center lines into the opposite lanes. Getting into accidents — even hitting pedestrians. A new study found these were some of the dangerous driving behaviors of regular, heavy users of recreational weed who began using before the age of 16.
  Here’s the catch: users drove this badly even when they were no longer high.
  The study, published Tuesday in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, asked chronic, heavy marijuana
  
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• 4 Inmates Injured After Transport Van Struck By Dump Truck In Frederick

  14-01-2020 18:21
  
  FREDERICK, MD. (WJZ) — Four Maryland Division of Corrections inmates were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Frederick County, state police said.
  State troopers responded to the area of Route 26 at Buffalo Road for a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a MDOC transport van and a dump truck.
  They learned that the van with four male inmates inside had tried to make a U-turn when it was struck by the dump truck.
  Three of the inmates were taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital
  
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• Study: 5 Healthy Habits In Middle Age Could Help You Live 10 Years Longer

  14-01-2020 18:16
  
  (CBS Local) — Healthy habits such as exercising for at least 30 minutes a day or drinking in moderation can help you stave off diseases for an extra decade, according to new research.
  The study, published last week in the British Medical Journal, found that those who led a healthy lifestyle are more likely to be free of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.
  A healthy lifestyle was defined by those with at least four of the following five factors: never smoki
  
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• Toyota Recalls Nearly 700K Vehicles To Fix Faulty Fuel Pumps

  14-01-2020 18:05
  
  PLANO, TX (WJZ) — Toyota is conducting a safety recall of certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles, saying that they are equipped with a fuel pump that may stop operating, the company said in a release
  certain 2018-2019 Model Year Lexus LS 500, LC 500, RC 350, RC 300, GS 350, IS 300, ES 350, LX 570, GX 460, and RX 350; certain 2019 Model Year Lexus NX 300, RX 350L, and GS 300; certain 2018-2019 Model Year Toyota 4Runner, Camry, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, and Tundra; and ce
  
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• Education, Combating Crime Among Big Ticket Items In Gov. Larry Hogan’s State Budget Proposal

  14-01-2020 17:20
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said crime was one of the biggest concerns across the state of Maryland Tuesday morning as he unveiled his state budget proposal.
  The Republican governor outlined his proposal for the next fiscal year, which begins in July.
  “The number one concern by far is crime,” Hogan said. “Citizens are demanding more accountability for violent criminals shooting and killing people on the streets of Baltimore.”Gov Hogan: “The
  
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• Warmer Temperatures Linked To Increase In US Injury Deaths, Study Says

  14-01-2020 17:04
  
  (CNN) — A temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit — as predicted under the Paris Climate Agreement without a mitigation plan — would cause an additional 1,600 injury deaths every year in the United States, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine. The majority of those deaths, 84%, would impact men, the study said.
  Using data from the National Center for Health Statistics, researchers studied death rates in the contiguou
  
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• Maryland Ranks #40 In Best States To Retire

  14-01-2020 16:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — WalletHub is out with its 2020 List of Best States To Retire, and no surprise- Florida tops the list.
  It was followed by Colorado and New Hampshire.
  Maryland ranked #40, but we’re not as bad as Kentucky- who ranked last.
  The personal finance site selected its ranking based on dozens of factors including affordability, state friendliness to elders, and overall quality of life.
  
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• Capitals Sign Nicklas Backstrom For 5-Year, $46M Deal

  14-01-2020 16:37
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitals have signed Nicklas Backstrom for the long term, agreeing to a $46 million, five-year contract extension on Tuesday.
  The deal through the 2024-25 season carries a $9.2 million salary-cap hit.
  Backstrom is the Capitals franchise leader in assists and has been an organizational cornerstone for more than a decade. Washington selected the Swedish center fourth overall in the 2006 draft. He’s put up 908 points in 934 regular-season games since making his NHL
  
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• WATCH LIVE | Gov. Larry Hogan Discussing State Budget Proposal

  14-01-2020 16:30
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is talking about his budget plan for the next fiscal year.
  The Republican governor has scheduled a news conference Tuesday in Annapolis, Maryland, to outline his proposal for the next fiscal year, which begins in July. He is expected to discuss some of his proposals to fight crime in Baltimore.
  The governor proposes a budget each year to fund the state’s government. The General Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats, has the rest of
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty, Another Convicted In December 2018 Baltimore Business Shooting

  14-01-2020 16:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Federal authorities said a man has pleaded guilty and another one has been convicted in a 2018 Baltimore warehouse shooting.
  The office of the U.S. Attorney in Maryland on Monday announced 34-year-old Alex Smith, of Halethorpe, Maryland, was convicted on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit a commercial robbery. Authorities say his co-defendant, 34-year-old Cornell Slater, of Odenton, Maryland, pleaded guilty to various charges, including using, carrying and d
  
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• Gov. Larry Hogan Scheduled To Discuss State Budget Proposal

  14-01-2020 16:30
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to talk about his budget plan for the next fiscal year.
  The Republican governor has scheduled a news conference Tuesday in Annapolis, Maryland, to outline his proposal for the next fiscal year, which begins in July. He is expected to discuss some of his proposals to fight crime in Baltimore.
  The governor proposes a budget each year to fund the state’s government. The General Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats, has t
  
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• Weather Blog: The Cold Is Coming

  14-01-2020 15:48
  
  Hi Everyone!
  Another mild one on tap today and this will never get old. But this will end, as all good things do, too soon.
  Thursday night the January chill down you knew was coming will arrive.
  Is it time to sing Auld Lang Syne to the mild season we’ve had so far?
  For the most part, it could be, only time will tell. But once you open up the door to the northwest, the gateway to the Canadian Rockies, life gets cold.
  Yeah, we will have some mild days for sure before the early Spring warm-up
  
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• 1 Killed, 3 Injured In Tuesday Morning Shootings Around Baltimore

  14-01-2020 15:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Four people were shot, 1 fatally, around Baltimore Tuesday morning.
  Around 2:49 a.m., officers responded to Johns Hopkins to investigate after a shooting victim was dropped off. The man, who was suffering from gunshot wounds, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
  Investigators determined the man was shot in the 1400 block of East Fayette Street.
  Then around 6:51 a.m. officers were called to the 1700 block of Ashburton Street to investigate a shooting. There they found a 32
  
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• Feces, Bottles Of Urine, Used Condoms And Unsanitary Conditions Found In DC Metro Garages, Audit Says

  14-01-2020 14:43
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Unsafe and filthy conditions at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority parking garages have prompted changes in how the structures are cleaned.
  Feces, bottles of urine, used condoms, overflowing trash and other unsanitary conditions were found at several Metrorail station garages, the transit authority’s Office of the Inspector General said in a summary of its report.
  The transit authority spent $2.2 million on contracted cleaning services, according to the
  
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• Cecil County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam Involving Spoofing Their Officers

  14-01-2020 12:47
  
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ)– The Cecil County Sheriff’s office is warning people about a scam in their area.
  The criminals are posing as deputies with their office, asking for donations.
  The scammers were using 1-888-375-7116 as their phone number in this scheme.
  They want to remind people that deputies will not call you on the phone asking for donations.
  If you have received one of the calls and made a donation you are urged to call 911 to file a report.
  
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• Astros Fire Manager And GM Amidst Sign Stealing Scandal

  14-01-2020 12:40
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros fired manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for a sign-stealing scheme during the Astros’ run to the 2017 World Series title.
  Commissioner Rob Manfred strongly hinted that current Boston manager Alex Cora will face equal or more severe punishment.
  Cora was the Astros bench coach in 2017 and Manfred said he developed the electronic sign-stealing system used by the team.
  The Red Sox are
  
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• Family Of Michael Kahler, Fan Who Died At Ravens Game, Concerned Over Response Time

  14-01-2020 05:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens officials identified the man who died at the Titans game as Michael Kahler.
  At the beginning of the third quarter of Saturday’s playoff game, fans in section 543 and 544 of M&T Bank Stadium watched in horror as Kahler tripped and fell walking up the stairs. Kahler stumbled on the steps leading to his seat, fatally injuring himself.
  Fan Falls, Dies During Ravens-Titans Game At M&T Bank Stadium
  “He hit his head on the concrete and he was knoc
  
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• Concerns Raised Over Response Time In Death Of Michael Kahler, Fan Who Fell At Ravens Game

  14-01-2020 05:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens officials identified the man who died at the Titans game as Michael Kahler.
  At the beginning of the third quarter of Saturday’s playoff game, fans in section 543 and 544 of M&T Bank Stadium watched in horror as Kahler tripped and fell walking up the stairs. Kahler stumbled on the steps leading to his seat, fatally injuring himself.
  Fan Falls, Dies During Ravens-Titans Game At M&T Bank Stadium
  “He hit his head on the concrete and he was knoc
  
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• Concerns Raised After Fan Dies At Ravens Game

  14-01-2020 05:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Ravens officials identified the man who died at the Titans game as Michael Kahler.
  At the beginning of the third quarter of Saturday’s playoff game, fans in section 543 and 544 of M&T Bank Stadium watched in horror as Kahler tripped and fell walking up the stairs. Kahler stumbled on the steps leading to his seat, fatally injuring himself.
  Fan Falls, Dies During Ravens-Titans Game At M&T Bank Stadium
  “He hit his head on the concrete and he was knoc
  
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• Randolph Powers Florida A&M Past Coppin State, 65-54

  14-01-2020 05:41
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla (AP) — MJ Randolph had 20 points and 15 rebounds as Florida A&M topped Coppin State 65-54 on Monday night.
  Evins Desir had 13 points for Florida A&M (4-11, 2-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). DJ Jones added 10 rebounds. Rod Melton Jr., who led the Rattlers in scoring entering the contest with 13 points per game, was just 1 of 5 from the field.
  Koby Thomas had 12 points for the Eagles (4-15, 0-4), whose losing streak reached nine games. Andrew Robinson added 12 po
  
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• NC Central Beats Md.-Eastern Shore 69-64 In OT

  14-01-2020 05:38
  
  PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Jordan Perkins scored four of his 10 points in overtime and North Carolina Central beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 69-64 on Monday night, snapping its 11-game road losing streak.
  Jibri Blount scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Eagles (6-11, 2-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who outscored the Hawks 10-5 in OT. Nicolas Fennell added 13 points and Perkins had nine of the Eagles’ 14 assists.
  AJ Cheeseman scored 19 points and had seven rebounds f
  
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• Pope Lifts Bethune-Cookman Past Morgan St. 85-78

  14-01-2020 05:35
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Cletrell Pope scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, Leon Redd scored a go-ahead 3-pointer and Bethune-Cookman finished on a 12-5 run to beat Morgan State 85-78 on Monday night.
  Pope shot 9 for 11 from the field.
  Malik Maitland scored 17 points and made six assists and his layup tied it at 73 with 2:34 left to play. Redd hit his 3-pointer and Wali Parks added a 3 in the winning run.
  Isaiah Bailey added 14 points for Bethune-Cookman (9-9, 3-1 Mid-
  
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• Baltimore Mayoral Candidates’ Crime Plans Call For Addressing Poverty, Increasing Surveillance

  14-01-2020 05:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another violent weekend in Baltimore forced the city’s police commissioner to address the public Sunday. Five people were killed and 10 people were injured in shootings across the city; 12 shootings reported on Saturday alone.
  Commissioner Michael Harrison called the violence “deeply disturbing” and said detectives are working to find suspects in the crimes.
  “I’ve been also working with our patrol division to redeploy our resources to include
  
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• Advocacy Group Concerned About Plan To Eliminate Baltimore Police Animal Abuse Unit

  14-01-2020 05:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An animal advocacy group is concerned by a proposal within the Baltimore Police Department’s staffing plan that calls for the elimination of the department’s animal abuse unit.
  A report from Alexander Weiss Consulting released last month says the police department has a number of specialized units that may be redundant, including the animal abuse unit.
  The report recommends closing the unit and reassigning its sole deputy to other needs as well as making other
  
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