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• ‘I Couldn’t Stop Crying’ | Celine Dion’s Surprise Trip To Canton Tanning Salon Leaves Owner Overwhelmed

  27-02-2020 23:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The owner of a Canton tanning salon got quite the surprise when Celine Dion stopped by before her performance in Baltimore on Monday night.
  Kalliopi Karamichalis estimates she’s greeted 40,000 people at Harbor Lights Tanning Studio, but none quite like the superstar recording artist who walked through the door.
  “Black Suburban pulls up, all these guys get out, someone was blocking the fans, and Celine Dion opens up the door and walks in,” Karamichal
  
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• What Maryland Leaders Are Saying About Catherine Pugh’s Sentencing In ‘Healthy Holly’ Book Scandal

  27-02-2020 23:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City leaders are reacting to former Mayor Catherine Pugh’s sentencing with disappointment toward her actions, but hope for the future of the city.
  Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott said that Pugh’s sentencing was a reminder for elected officials that they have a job to serve people — period.
  “I take my charge as a public servant seriously and I always have. I will continue fighting for you because you deserve leadership that you can tr
  
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• Woman, 31, dies after West Baltimore shooting, leaving two young children: ‘All I keep saying is Missy? Missy? - Baltimore Sun

  27-02-2020 23:11
  Woman, 31, dies after West Baltimore shooting, leaving two young children: ‘All I keep saying is Missy? Missy?  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Dorothy A. Barry, registered nurse and homemaker, dies - Baltimore Sun

  27-02-2020 22:42
  Dorothy A. Barry, registered nurse and homemaker, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Gov. Hogan Says $10M To Be Set Aside For Coronavirus Prep, Confirms 2 Marylanders Being Tested

  27-02-2020 22:37
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Maryland Governor Larry Hogan addressed the public Thursday, saying that while Marylanders should not panic, they should be taking the novel coronavirus COVID-19 seriously.
  The governor had just gotten off the phone with Vice President Mike Pence, who has been put in charge of the national coronavirus task force.
  He said that all state agencies are working to get ready for a possible spread across Maryland, and will set aside $10 million for preparedness actions.
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• ‘It’s Just Heartbreaking:’ Thieves Steal Medicine From Toddler Battling Cancer

  27-02-2020 22:26
  
  ATLANTA (CBS Local) — The family of a 1-year-old girl battling cancer is begging the person who stole their child’s cancer medicine to return it and other possessions taken from their vehicle.
  Hailey Holder and her family were in Atlanta for an oncology meeting early Wednesday morning. But when her parents returned their vehicle, they found everything inside missing.
  “It’s just heartbreaking. We have a little girl fighting for her life, and we’ve been in the hospita
  
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• Where to Take Advantage of Leap Day in Baltimore - Baltimore magazine

  27-02-2020 22:22
  
  Where to Take Advantage of Leap Day in Baltimore  Baltimore magazine
  
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• Baltimore County Police Release Body-Worn Camera Video Of I-83 Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting Of Eric Sopp

  27-02-2020 21:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police released body-worn camera video of the police-involved shooting on I-83 from November 2019 earlier Thursday.
  The video shows an officer stopping 48-year-old Eric Sopp on I-83 in northern Baltimore County, after his mother had called saying he was driving drunk and threatening to harm himself with an ice pick.
  When the officer approached the car, Sopp refused repeated orders and then started to get out of the vehicle. The officer opened fire, k
  
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• Baltimore County Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Eric Sopp On I-83 Traffic Stop Back On Active Duty

  27-02-2020 21:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore County police officer who fatally shot a man during a traffic stop on I-83 in Baltimore County is back on active duty, the department said Thursday.
  That officer is identified as Officer Page, a patrolman from the Cockeysville Precinct. He is a 21-year veteran and has returned to active duty.
  Police released body-worn camera video of the police-involved shooting on I-83 from November 2019 earlier Thursday.
  The video shows an officer stopping 48-year-old Eric S
  
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• Hospital Nurses Throw Surprise Birthday Party For Cancer Patient: ‘It Made Me Kind Of Tear Up A Bit’

  27-02-2020 21:50
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CBS Local) — A Kentucky woman who has been fighting a life-threatening blood disorder for more than a year got a big surprise for her 18th birthday.
  Angel Florian of Glasgow and her family traveled to Norton Children’s Cancer Institute in Louisville for what she thought was a check-up appointment, but soon turned into a surprise birthday celebration.
  Doctors and nurses gathered in a small room decorated with streamers, cake and a gift.
  “My nurses were singing h
  
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• ‘We’re Not All Friends Online’: Kathleen Barber On Simon & Schuster Book ‘Follow Me’ & Social Media

  27-02-2020 21:46
  
  (CBS Local)– A lot has changed in Kathleen Barber’s life since she quit her job as a lawyer.
  The author left behind the world of bankruptcy law to pursue a writing career and she just published her second novel called “Follow Me.” The book tells the story of a woman named Audrey Miller who learns about the positives and negatives of posting too much on social media.
  Barber said her second novel was much harder to write than her first.
  “The biggest challenge of
  
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• Baltimore, Prince George's Could See Relief in Amended Kirwan Plan - Josh Kurtz

  27-02-2020 21:34
  Baltimore, Prince George's Could See Relief in Amended Kirwan Plan  Josh Kurtz
  
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• Racist Graffiti Found In Restroom At Salisbury Restaurant, State Police Investigating

  27-02-2020 21:09
  
  SALISBURY, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating after multiple racial epithets were found inside a bathroom stall at a Salisbury restaurant Wednesday night.
  Police said the owner of the restaurant in the 1400 block of South Salisbury Boulevard called them around 9:30 p.m. after finding the racist comments scratched into the door and walls of a stall in the women’s bathroom.
  The discovery comes in the wake of two instances of racist graffiti being found at Salisbury Uni
  
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• Offset Guest Stars On An All-New Episode Of NCIS: Los Angeles, Sunday March 1st

  27-02-2020 20:36
  
  Rapper Offset from The Migos makes his acting debut as he guest stars on an all-new episode of NCIS: Los Angeles this Sunday night, March 1st at 9:00PM ET/PT. In Sunday night’s episode titled, “Alsiyadun,” Fatima is captured while on a mission and held for ransom, Callen and Sam enlist a deep undercover CIA agent, Kadri, portrayed by Offset, to help get her back. “Alsiyadun” will also feature the world premiere of Offset’s new song, “Danger.”
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• Catherine Pugh Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison In ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal

  27-02-2020 20:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison and three years of probation after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the “Healthy Holly” book scandal.
  Pugh walked into a federal courthouse Thursday morning for her sentencing in a lucrative, years-long scheme in which she sold her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.
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• You Can Buy One Of Catherine Pugh’s ‘Healthy Holly’ Books For Over $32K On Amazon

  27-02-2020 20:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh will spend three years in prison on charges stemming from her “Healthy Holly” book scandal.
  Now, someone has put up a used copy of one of her children’s books on Amazon for thousands of dollars.
  “Healthy Holly: Exercising is Fun” is up for sale on Amazon for $32,924.03.
  The price went up from $19,560.41.
  Credit: Amazon
  The copy is just one of the self-published children’s books she sold to nonprofit
  
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• You Can Buy One Of Catherine Pugh’s ‘Healthy Holly’ Books For Over $19K On Amazon

  27-02-2020 20:21
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh will spend three years in prison on charges stemming from her “Healthy Holly” book scandal.
  Now, someone has put up a used copy of one of her children’s books on Amazon for thousands of dollars.
  “Healthy Holly: Exercising is Fun” is up for sale on Amazon for $19,560.41.
  Credit: Amazon
  The copy is just one of the self-published children’s books she sold to nonprofits and foundations, including Kaiser
  
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• ‘This Is Not The Last You’ll See Of Catherine Pugh’ | Former Baltimore Mayor Apologizes To Citizens For ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal

  27-02-2020 20:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Disgraced former Mayor Catherine Pugh spoke outside the federal courthouse in Baltimore Thursday afternoon following her sentencing in the “Healthy Holly” children’s book scandal.
  Pugh was sentenced to three years in prison followed by 3 years of probation after pleading guilty to multiple charges in a federal fraud and tax evasion case.
  Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison In ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Missing 68-Year-Old Man Jaydee Bailey

  27-02-2020 19:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Detectives are searching for a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen earlier Thursday.
  68-year-old Jaydee Bailey was last seen in the 2100 block of Eagle Street.
  He is 6’6″ and weighs 220 lbs. Police said he was last seen wearing a red hat, black jacket and blue jeans.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jaydee Bailey is asked to call 911.
  
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• Former Baltimore mayor sentenced to 3 years in scheme involving sales of self-published children's books - WBNG-TV

  27-02-2020 19:17
  
  Former Baltimore mayor sentenced to 3 years in scheme involving sales of self-published children's books  WBNG-TV
  
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• Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh sentenced to 3 years for ‘Healthy Holly’ children’s book fraud scheme - Baltimore Sun

  27-02-2020 19:10
  Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh sentenced to 3 years for ‘Healthy Holly’ children’s book fraud scheme  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison In ‘Healthy Holly’ Scandal

  27-02-2020 19:02
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the “Healthy Holly” book scandal.
  Pugh walked into a federal courthouse Thursday morning for her sentencing in a lucrative, years-long scheme in which she sold her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.BREAKING: Catherine Pugh sentenced to 36
  
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• February 20, 2020 - North Baltimore Forward Levi Gazarek - 13abc Action News

  27-02-2020 18:55
  February 20, 2020 - North Baltimore Forward Levi Gazarek  13abc Action News
  
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• ‘I’m Really Upset’: Girl Scouts Cheated Out Of Cookie Proceeds With Fake Cash

  27-02-2020 18:53
  
  BRADENTON, Fla. (CBS Local) — Girl Scout cookies are big business this time of year and fraudsters from Florida to Oregon are taking advantage by passing along fake money.
  The Girl Scout Gulfcoast Florida council says it’s out $650 after being paid with counterfeit cash.
  The crooks used fake bills to receive real currency as change, according to police.
  “Just sadness — who would do this?” asked Kelly McGraw, the director of Member Experience at Girl Scouts of Gulfco
  
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• Catherine Pugh, Former Baltimore Mayor, Is Sentenced to 3 Years in Book Fraud - The New York Times

  27-02-2020 18:47
  
  Catherine Pugh, Former Baltimore Mayor, Is Sentenced to 3 Years in Book Fraud  The New York Times
  
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• Ravens Free Agents 2020 02/27/2020 | Baltimore Ravens News - russellstreetreport.com

  27-02-2020 18:06
  
  Ravens Free Agents 2020 02/27/2020 | Baltimore Ravens News  russellstreetreport.com
  
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• $3.2M Study To Help Baltimore’s Coastal Flooding Halted After Federal Funding Pulled - CBS Baltimore

  27-02-2020 18:03
  
  $3.2M Study To Help Baltimore’s Coastal Flooding Halted After Federal Funding Pulled  CBS Baltimore
  
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• $3.2M Study To Help Baltimore’s Coastal Flooding Halted After Federal Funding Pulled

  27-02-2020 18:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A $3.2 million study to help manage Baltimore’s coastal flooding has been halted after federal funding was not approved for the project.
  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Baltimore (USACE) made the announcement Tuesday saying, “We regret to inform you that we have to suspend further work on the study at this time.”
  The USACE did not receive the necessary federal funding for the “Baltimore Coastal Storm Risk Management Study” from President
  
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• 55th ACM Awards To Be Hosted By Keith Urban + Nominees Announced

  27-02-2020 17:36
  
  CBS and the Academy of Country Music announced earlier today that reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban will serve as host for the 55th Academy Of Country Music Awards. The awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5th (live 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT), only on CBS and streaming live and on demand with CBS All Access. This will be Urban’s first time hosting the ACM Awards.
  “As if having a new son
  
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• Terps Fans Lose Their Minds Over Darryl Morsell’s Thrilling Game-Winning 3-Pointer At Minnesota

  27-02-2020 17:24
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WJZ) — Maryland Terps fans are losing their minds after the team had its biggest comeback in 10 years Wednesday night during their game against Minnesota.
  Baltimore native Darryl Morsell’s 3-pointer helped the Terrapins make their comeback, 74-73, in the last seconds of the game.
  RELATED LINKS:Morsell’s Late 3 Lifts No. 9 Maryland Past Minnesota 74-73
  PHOTOS: Maryland Defeats Minnesota, 74-73Twitter erupted after Morsell made the game-winning shot.
  “Had t
  
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• Scout Custer, Driver In Peninsula Expressway Crash Dies From Injuries Weeks Later

  27-02-2020 17:01
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — The driver involved in a crash on Peninsula Expressway earlier this month has died, Baltimore County Police said Thursday.
  Scout Nelson Custer, of Martinsville, Virginia, died of his injuries Thursday morning at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center after he was critically injured in the crash on February 9.
  Police said Custer was driving a Chevrolet Corvette southbound on Peninsula Expressway south of the Bear Creak drawbridge when he stopped on the shoulder,
  
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• Baltimore Rebirth: A New Bloom Of Jazz In Charm City - NPR

  27-02-2020 16:45
  Baltimore Rebirth: A New Bloom Of Jazz In Charm City  NPR
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Early Spring Outfield Discussions - Birds Watcher

  27-02-2020 16:11
  
  Baltimore Orioles: Early Spring Outfield Discussions  Birds Watcher
  
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• 31-Year-Old Melissa Brown Shot In West Baltimore Dies From Injuries - CBS Baltimore

  27-02-2020 15:42
  
  31-Year-Old Melissa Brown Shot In West Baltimore Dies From Injuries  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 31-Year-Old Melissa Brown Shot In West Baltimore Dies From Injuries

  27-02-2020 15:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman who was rushed into surgery Wednesday night after being shot in the chest and neck has died, police said Thursday morning.
  Police were called to the 1600 block of W. North Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. where they found a 31-year-old woman nearby in the 1800 block of N. Carey Street.
  She’s been identified as Melissa Brown.
  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
   
  
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• Former Mayor Catherine Pugh ‘Healthy Holly’ Sentencing Hearing Underway

  27-02-2020 15:31
  
  BALTIMORE (AP/WJZ) — Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh walked into a federal courthouse Thursday morning for her sentencing in the “Healthy Holly” book scandal.
  Pugh is set to be sentenced in a lucrative, years-long scheme that sold her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.
  ‘I Really Messed Up’ | Catherine Pugh’s Team Shares Emotional Apology Video Ahead Of Sentencin
  
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• Where is the Bottom for Black Baltimore? - Afro American

  27-02-2020 15:22
  
  Where is the Bottom for Black Baltimore?  Afro American
  
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• Baltimore Weather Blog: Wind Chill - CBS Baltimore

  27-02-2020 15:01
  
  Baltimore Weather Blog: Wind Chill  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Weather Blog: Wind Chill

  27-02-2020 15:01
  
  Hi Everyone!
  Wind Chill: two words we have not had to deal with all that much this season. Three more words: a good thing. But toda,  I believe we will be dealing with temps 10-12° below the forecast high of 44°.
  But with the skies mostly clear, and with the sun getting high in the sky, (as in feeling a bit warm), the effect won’t be as jolting as what we’d feel in January.
  Re-read the last line it is a look at the general feeling of this Winter season. It is the end of
  
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• Neighborhood Gentrification And White Flight Maps In New York, Atlanta, Baltimore, Washington And Oakland - BuzzFeed News

  27-02-2020 14:49
  
  Neighborhood Gentrification And White Flight Maps In New York, Atlanta, Baltimore, Washington And Oakland  BuzzFeed News
  
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• Plein Air Painter Crystal Moll Finds Beauty on Baltimore Streets - Baltimore magazine

  27-02-2020 14:33
  
  Plein Air Painter Crystal Moll Finds Beauty on Baltimore Streets  Baltimore magazine
  
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• High Winds Expected Throughout The Region

  27-02-2020 13:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Gusty winds will be present throughout the day in the Maryland.
  The winds were causing road troubles early Thursday morning.BRIDGESTATUS: Bay & Key Bridges under limited restrictions (no house trailers or empty box trailers). Policy detailed here https://t.co/UuSaI8LP0S #mdwx #mdtraffic pic.twitter.com/t8GnVgeHm3
  — MDTA (@TheMDTA) February 27, 2020Winds are expected to be steady at around 15 to 20 mph. Gusts of up to 40 mph are possible.#mdwx Steady winds of 15-2
  
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• MISSING: 9-Year-Old Baltimore City Boy, Last Seen Wednesday Morning - Fox Baltimore

  27-02-2020 13:46
  MISSING: 9-Year-Old Baltimore City Boy, Last Seen Wednesday Morning  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Missing Baltimore 9-Year-Old Found

  27-02-2020 13:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore police say 9 year old Kahni Greene has been located safe.
  He went missing after been seen Wednesday morning in the 1500 block of Clifton Avenue.At that time he was wearing a Navy blue polo shirt, Navy blue khaki pants and white and gray Jordan sneakers.
  He is 4’0” and weighs 65 pounds.
  If you see him, you’re asked to call 911.
  
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• Missing 9-Year-Old Found

  27-02-2020 13:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore police say 9 year old Kahni Greene has been located safe.
  He went missing after been seen Wednesday morning in the 1500 block of Clifton Avenue.At that time he was wearing a Navy blue polo shirt, Navy blue khaki pants and white and gray Jordan sneakers.
  He is 4’0” and weighs 65 pounds.
  If you see him, you’re asked to call 911.
  
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• Baltimore Police Search For Missing 9-Year-Old

  27-02-2020 13:43
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 9-year-old boy.
  Khani Greene was last seen in the 1500 block of Clifton Avenue.At that time he was wearing a Navy blue polo shirt, Navy blue khaki pants and white and gray Jordan sneakers.
  He is 4’0” and weighs 65 pounds.
  If you see him, you’re asked to call 911.
  
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• So many Kuwaiti rescue dogs live in Baltimore that people now recognize them - The Washington Post

  27-02-2020 13:00
  So many Kuwaiti rescue dogs live in Baltimore that people now recognize them  The Washington Post
  
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• Former Mayor Catherine Pugh Scheduled To Be Sentenced Today

  27-02-2020 12:31
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The former mayor of Baltimore is set to sentenced in a lucrative, years long scheme that sold her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.
  Catherine Pugh is scheduled to appear Thursday in federal court in Baltimore.
  The 69-year-old pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and tax evasion charges in November.
  The veteran Democratic politician was elected mayor in 2016 and resigned in May af
  
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• Former Mayor Catherine Pugh Scheduled To Be Sentenced Thursday

  27-02-2020 12:31
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The former mayor of Baltimore is set to sentenced in a lucrative, years long scheme that sold her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for mayor.
  Catherine Pugh is scheduled to appear Thursday in federal court in Baltimore.
  The 69-year-old pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and tax evasion charges in November.
  The veteran Democratic politician was elected mayor in 2016 and resigned in May af
  
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• Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh sentenced to 3 years for ‘Healthy Holly’ children’s book fraud scheme - Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun

  27-02-2020 09:00
  Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh sentenced to 3 years for ‘Healthy Holly’ children’s book fraud scheme  Baltimore Sun's Midnight Sun
  
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