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• Baltimore Photographer Devin Allen’s Picture Of George Floyd Protests Makes It On TIME Cover

  11-06-2020 23:55
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A west Baltimore photographer’s work is being featured on the cover of TIME Magazine for the second time.
  Devin Allen’s picture shows people lying on the street in Baltimore during the Black Trans Lives Matter protest.For my peoplehttps://t.co/mCd59Pl0Ql
  — Devin | Allen (@byDVNLLN) June 11, 2020The headline, “The Overdue Awakening,” references the worldwide protests over the deaths of black people killed by police in the United States.
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• Wicked Sisters Closed Until Further Notice After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

  11-06-2020 23:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Wicked Sisters restaurant has been forced to close until further notice after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
  The rest of the staff will now be tested, and the restaurant will be professionally disinfected.
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  Latest coronavirus stories from WJZWicked Sisters said it will reopen when it is deemed safe.
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• Air Force Veteran Carjacked In NW Baltimore; 3 Alleged Suspects Killed After Crashing Car Into MTA Bus - CBS Baltimore

  11-06-2020 23:46
  
  Air Force Veteran Carjacked In NW Baltimore; 3 Alleged Suspects Killed After Crashing Car Into MTA Bus  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Gyms, Restaurants Prepare To Reopen Friday As More Coronavirus Restrictions Are Lifted

  11-06-2020 23:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — From indoor dining to gyms, several industries across the state are preparing to reopen at 5 p.m. on Friday, and next week.
  Gyms across Maryland have been empty the past three months.
  “March 16 was the day that Hogan said, ‘We’re out. We’re done.’ And it was kind of a fire drill getting out of here,” Hakeem Clark, Executive Director of LifeBridge Health & Fitness, said.
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• Air Force Veteran Carjacked In NW Baltimore; 3 Alleged Suspects Killed After Crashing Car Into MTA Bus

  11-06-2020 23:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three people were killed in a crash overnight that police now say happened during a carjacking in northwest Baltimore.
  Officers got a call about a carjacking involving a white BMW at around 9:41 p.m. Wednesday night. Detectives found the vehicle in the Northwest District. They called for marked police units to stop the vehicle.
  The person driving the BMW accelerated once he saw police and turned onto Wabash Avenue, driving up the 5200 block. An MTA bus driver told investi
  
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• Gov. Hogan Issues Emergency Order Allowing Liquor Board To Waive Fees For Licenses

  11-06-2020 23:02
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan issued Thursday an Emergency Order allowing local liquor boards to waive fees for liquor licenses.
  Gov. Hogan said the Emergency Order is meant to help local restaurants in Baltimore City expand outdoor dining services.Today, I issued an emergency order allowing local liquor boards to waive fees for liquor licenses. This will especially help local restaurants in Baltimore City expand outdoor dining, which we are strongly encouraging.
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• Howard County High School Graduate Shares Story Of Overcoming 2010 Haitian Earthquake

  11-06-2020 22:58
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Although many graduation ceremonies for students in Maryland have passed, WJZ continues to highlight all the hard work and dedication the Class of 2020 showed.
  18-year-old recent Oakland Mills High School graduate Lavila Jackson has big plans for her future.
  “What kept me pushing is first coming to America, because not everybody has the chance to come here and have a new life,” Lavila Jackson said.
  But looking back, Lavila Jackson said it’s her journ
  
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• Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh Announces Creation Of Coronavirus Access To Justice Task Force

  11-06-2020 22:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is announcing the creation of a new Coronavirus Access to Justice Task Force.
  The launch is in partnership with the Maryland Access to Justice Commission.
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  Latest coronavirus stories from WJZThe task force will aim to bring together leaders with expertise in a variety of areas, including health, disaster recovery, business, housing and others.
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• Rolling Stone Calls Governor Larry Hogan Most Popular Governor In U.S.

  11-06-2020 22:33
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Governor Larry Hogan remains one of the most popular governor’s in the United States, according to polls.
  But Rolling Stone Magazine is taking it even further, calling him America’s most popular governor, period.
  The magazine cited his early actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland.
  Rolling Stone also credited him for not being afraid to voice his opinion when he disagrees with President Donald Trump.
  
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• Tuesday Morning's 230-store closures include some in greater Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

  11-06-2020 22:05
  Tuesday Morning's 230-store closures include some in greater Baltimore  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Police Arrest Man For Alleged Past Sexual Abuse Of Former Bel Air Middle School Student

  11-06-2020 21:54
  
  FALLSTON, MD. (WJZ) — A man in Baltimore County is charged with several sexual abuse charges of a former student while he was a teacher at Bel Air Middle School between 1999 and 2000, police say.
  Police began to investigate John David Hobbs, 51, after he was accused of sexually abusing his former student who was a juvenile at the time.
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  The incident occurred multiple times between 1999 and 2000 at Hobbs’ former home in Parkville.
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• WEAA Radio Announcer Tyra Phillips Killed In Shooting In NE Baltimore, Station Says

  11-06-2020 21:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A longtime Baltimore radio announcer was killed in a shooting in northeast Baltimore Wednesday night.
  Tyra Phillips Womack, 57, who for years served as an announcer on WEAA’s “Gospel Grace Afternoon” on Sunday afternoons, died after being shot outside her home in the 2400 block of Albion Avenue, the radio station said.
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• Baltimore Police: Three dead after crashing stolen vehicle into MTA bus - Baltimore Sun

  11-06-2020 21:34
  Baltimore Police: Three dead after crashing stolen vehicle into MTA bus  Baltimore Sun
  
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• USM Board Of Regents Could Consider Tuition Freeze For Upcoming School Year

  11-06-2020 21:02
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — A committee of the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents is recommending freezing tuition across all of its universities for the upcoming school year.
  The regents’ Committee on Finance made the recommendation at a meeting Wednesday. It would need approval from the regents before becoming a reality.
  “The committee’s recommendation must be considered and voted on by the full USM Board of Regents before it goes into effect. The next
  
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• Missing 13-Year-Old Clarksville Girl Found Safe

  11-06-2020 20:58
  
  CLARKSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A missing 13-year-old girl from Clarksville has been found safe, police said Thursday evening.
  Police believe Jinyue Zhang left her home in the 12900 block of Kentbury Drive on foot sometime after midnight on Thursday.
  Credit: Howard County Police
  Her parents discovered she was missing at around 7 a.m. and called the police.
  She has since been found safe.
  Zhang hasn’t run away before and police said she does not have a cell phone on her.
  Police said they have
  
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• 13-Year-Old Clarksville Girl Jinyue Zhang Missing

  11-06-2020 20:58
  
  CLARKSVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — Howard County police are asking for help to find a missing 13-year-old girl from Clarksville.
  Police believe Jinyue Zhang left her home in the 12900 block of Kentbury Drive on foot sometime after midnight on Thursday.
  Credit: Howard County Police
  Her parents discovered she was missing at around 7 a.m. and called the police.
  Zhang hasn’t run away before and police said she does not have a cell phone on her.
  Police said they have made area checks around her hom
  
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• 3 Killed In Overnight Crash While Allegedly Carjacking BMW In NW Baltimore, Police Say

  11-06-2020 20:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three people were killed in a crash overnight in northwest Baltimore, police said.
  Officers got a call about a carjacking involving a white BMW at around 9:41 p.m. Wednesday night. Detectives found the vehicle in the Northwest District. They called for marked police units to stop the vehicle.
  The person driving the BMW accelerated once he saw police and turned onto Wabash Avenue, driving up the 5200 block. An MTA bus driver told investigators the BMW was driving “at
  
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• Ray Ciccarelli, NASCAR Driver From Ellicott City Who Quit In Wake Of Confederate Flag Ban, Insists ‘This Was Never About The Flag’

  11-06-2020 20:07
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Ray Ciccarelli, a NASCAR driver from Ellicott City, has announced his plans to retire from racing following a decision from the sport to ban Confederate flags from its properties.
  In a now-deleted Facebook post, Ciccarelli called the move “political BS” and said he won’t continue racing after the 2020 season ends, CBS Sports reports.
  “i don’t believe in kneeling during Anthem nor taken ppl right to fly what ever flag they love,&rdquo
  
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• 18-Year-Old Charged In 33-Year-Old Man’s 2019 East Baltimore Murder

  11-06-2020 19:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An 18-year-old man is arrested almost a full year after he allegedly shot and killed a 33-year-old man in east Baltimore last June.
  Credit: Baltimore Police
  Antonio Lamont Jackson was discovered suffering from gunshot wounds in the 800 block of North Bradford Street at 11:11 a.m. on June 22, 2019.
  He was pronounced dead on the scene by medics.
  As they investigated, homicide detectives got an arrest warrant for 18-year-old Kamar Robinson for first-degree murder.
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• 24-Year-Old Killed In SW Baltimore Shooting, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  11-06-2020 19:25
  
  24-Year-Old Killed In SW Baltimore Shooting, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County to partially reopen indoor dining, gyms and malls - Baltimore Sun

  11-06-2020 19:14
  Baltimore County to partially reopen indoor dining, gyms and malls  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 24-Year-Old Killed In SW Baltimore Shooting, Police Say

  11-06-2020 19:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 24-year-old man died in a shooting in southwest Baltimore Thursday morning, police said.
  The shooting happened around 10:20 a.m. in the 2100 block of Wilkens Avenue. Police said officers responded to the area after getting a Shot Spotter alert. When they arrived, they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
  The man died at the scene, police said.
  Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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• Jefferson Davis Statue Torn Down By Protestors In Richmond, Virginia

  11-06-2020 18:36
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Protesters tore down a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis along Richmond, Virginia’s famed Monument Avenue on Wednesday night.
  The statue in the former capital of the Confederacy was toppled shortly before 11 p.m., news outlets reported.
  Richmond police were on the scene and videos on social media showed the monument being towed away as a crowd cheered.
  About 80 miles (130 kilometers) away, protesters in Portsmouth beheaded and then pulled down four
  
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• Jefferson Davis Statue Torn Down By Protesters In Richmond, Virginia

  11-06-2020 18:36
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Protesters tore down a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis along Richmond, Virginia’s famed Monument Avenue on Wednesday night.
  The statue in the former capital of the Confederacy was toppled shortly before 11 p.m., news outlets reported.
  Richmond police were on the scene and videos on social media showed the monument being towed away as a crowd cheered.
  About 80 miles (130 kilometers) away, protesters in Portsmouth beheaded and then pulled down four
  
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• Ray Ciccarelli, NASCAR Driver From Ellicott City, Quits Racing Over Confederate Flag Ban

  11-06-2020 18:24
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Ray Ciccarelli, a NASCAR driver from Ellicott City, has decided to quit racing after officials with the sport decided to ban Confederate flags from its properties.
  In a now-deleted Facebook post, Ciccarelli called the move “political BS” and said he won’t continue racing after the 2020 season ends, CBS Sports reports.
  On Wednesday, NASCAR announced it would prohibit the Confederate flag “from all NASCAR events and properties,” callin
  
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• Baltimore area residential housing sales remain flat in May - Baltimore Business Journal

  11-06-2020 18:17
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• Reopening Maryland: Prince George’s County Eases Some Restrictions On Restaurants, Businesses Starting Monday

  11-06-2020 18:12
  
  PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced the county, which has the most cases of COVID-19 in the state, will ease some restrictions starting next week.
  As parts of the state are reopening, the county will move into a modified Phase 2 of reopening starting Monday, June 15.
  Restaurants can reopen at 50 percent capacity for indoor and outdoor dining. No more than six people can sit at a table and tables must be seated at leas
  
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• Ruppersberger Calls For Removal Of Names Of Confederate Officers On US Naval Academy Buildings

  11-06-2020 17:58
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger is calling for the names of two Confederate naval officers to be removed from buildings at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
  In a news release, Ruppersberger, who recently became the chairman of the academy’s Board of Visitors, called on the Pentagon to also remove the names of Confederates at U.S. military bases.
  At the academy, the superintendent’s residence is named after Franklin Buchanan, who joined the Confederat
  
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• Under Armour’s Sportsmask Sells Out In Under An Hour Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, CEO Says

  11-06-2020 17:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Under Armour’s new face mask for athletes sold out in under an hour, the company’s CEO said.
  The Baltimore-based fitness clothing company’s UA SPORTSMASK went up for sale Thursday morning. Customers quickly bought up the available stock.
  On Twitter, CEO Patrik Frisk wrote they sold out in under an hour, adding more will be available in July.We sold out in less than an hour. More will become available in July.
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• Amid Pandemic, Scores Of US Catholic Schools, Including Baltimore’s Institute Of Notre Dame, Face Closure

  11-06-2020 17:06
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Catholic schools have faced tough times for years, but the pace of closures is accelerating dramatically amid economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, sparking heartbreak and anger in scores of affected communities.
  “It’s not a pretty picture right now,” said Sister Dale McDonald, public policy director of the National Catholic Educational Association, which says about 100 schools have announced in recent weeks that they won’t reopen this fal
  
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• 3 Killed In Overnight Crash NW Baltimore, Police Say

  11-06-2020 16:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three people were killed in a crash overnight in northwest Baltimore, police said.
  The crash happened just before midnight in the 5200 block of Wabash Avenue.
  Police have not identified the victims.
  No further information was immediately available.
  This story is developing; stay with WJZ for updates.
  
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• 3 Killed In Overnight Crash In NW Baltimore, Police Say

  11-06-2020 16:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three people were killed in a crash overnight in northwest Baltimore, police said.
  The crash happened just before midnight in the 5200 block of Wabash Avenue.
  Police have not identified the victims.
  No further information was immediately available.
  This story is developing; stay with WJZ for updates.
  
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• Baltimore County Public Library Announces Book Drop Opening, Curbside Service

  11-06-2020 16:26
  
  TOWSON, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Public Library is revealing its next steps in reopening some library services.
  The phased reopening starts June 15, with a limited staff going back to library buildings to prepare work spaces, process 8,000 new books and resources for users, gather the 58,000 customer holds and plan for the return of the 400,000+ items borrowed before the library closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  Exterior book drops at branches will be opened on Tuesday, June 16 a
  
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• Unemployment Claims In Maryland Increase By More Than 10K Last Week; Nationwide Claims Decrease

  11-06-2020 16:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The number of unemployment claims filed in Maryland increased by more than 10,000 last week, data from the state’s labor department showed.
  For the week ending June 6, 53,464 Marylanders filed for unemployment benefits, compared with 43,095 during the week ending May 30.
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• Maryland COVID-19 Hospitalizations Go Down For 15th Consecutive Day, Over 60K Cases Reported

  11-06-2020 16:13
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Hospitalizations go down for the 15th consecutive day as the state passes 60,000 infections, state officials report Thursday morning.
  There are currently 902 people hospitalized for the coronavirus, including 544 in acute care and 358 in intensive care.
  Throughout the pandemic, 9,789 people have been hospitalized in total, with 4,365 people released from isolation.
  The total number of cases in the state has officially passed 60,000- with 60,197 cases confirmed as of Thurs
  
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• Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison Appointed To Police Reform Work Group

  11-06-2020 15:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The police commissioner in Maryland’s largest city has been appointed the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Police Reform and Racial Justice Working Group.
  Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison will be one of three law enforcement leaders working on the group, created by the organization of mayors.
  The task force comes after about two weeks of nationwide demonstrations sparked by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed and unarmed black man who died after a
  
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• Richmond Protestors Topple Christopher Columbus Statue, Throw It In Lake

  11-06-2020 14:34
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake.
  The figure was toppled less than two hours after protesters gathered in the city’s Byrd Park were chanting for the statue to be taken down, news outlets reported.
  After the figure was removed from its pedestal around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by protesters using several ropes, a sign that reads, “Columbus represents genocide” was placed on the sp
  
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• Richmond Protesters Topple Christopher Columbus Statue, Throw It In Lake

  11-06-2020 14:34
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake.
  The figure was toppled less than two hours after protesters gathered in the city’s Byrd Park were chanting for the statue to be taken down, news outlets reported.
  After the figure was removed from its pedestal around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by protesters using several ropes, a sign that reads, “Columbus represents genocide” was placed on the sp
  
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• 2 People Killed Across Baltimore In Separate Shootings, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  11-06-2020 06:06
  
  2 People Killed Across Baltimore In Separate Shootings, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Police: Two die, two others injured in Wednesday shootings - Baltimore Sun

  11-06-2020 05:36
  Baltimore Police: Two die, two others injured in Wednesday shootings  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Restaurant Owners Prepare To Welcome Customers For Indoor Dining With New Safety Measures In Place

  11-06-2020 05:19
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Indoor dining will be allowed to resume in Maryland at 50 percent capacity beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday.
  Restaurants like Slice in Towson are excited about the possibility of being able to serve customers inside for the first time in more than 11 weeks.
  “It was wonderful. We were hoping for this last week, but we understand that it has to be done at the right time,” Paul Rizas, Owner of Slice, said.
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• Maryland Weather: Thunderstorms Likely Overnight Throughout Much Of The Region

  11-06-2020 05:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Storms moved through parts of Maryland on Wednesday night as rain, wind and lightning impacted some areas of the state.
  There were some Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for parts of the region. They have since been canceled, as the storms weakened.
  There is, however, rain, lightning and wind that will continue to move through the area overnight. The main threats are gusty winds and heavy downpours.
  Throughout the overnight hours, activity will likely wane, accordi
  
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• "I FELT VIOLATED"|Police Search Baltimore County House Over BB Gun in Virtual Class - Fox Baltimore

  11-06-2020 04:56
  "I FELT VIOLATED"|Police Search Baltimore County House Over BB Gun in Virtual Class  Fox Baltimore
  
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• 2 People Killed Across Baltimore In Separate Shootings, Police Say

  11-06-2020 04:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were killed in separate shootings across Baltimore City on Wednesday night, according to police.
  The first happened shortly before 7 p.m. in west Baltimore. Police were called to the 1800 block of West North Avenue to investigate a report of a shooting.
  Responding officers found a 48 year-old woman and a 36 year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.
  The man was pronounced dead by medical personnel.
  The second shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. in nor
  
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• 2 killed in 2 separate shootings tonight in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  11-06-2020 04:38
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• Mississippi State infielder Jordan Westburg picked by Baltimore Orioles in MLB Draft - Clarion Ledger

  11-06-2020 04:33
  Mississippi State infielder Jordan Westburg picked by Baltimore Orioles in MLB Draft  Clarion Ledger
  
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• Johns Hopkins Neurosurgeons Perform First Augmented Reality Surgery - CBS Baltimore

  11-06-2020 03:44
  
  Johns Hopkins Neurosurgeons Perform First Augmented Reality Surgery  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh returns $860K to campaign donors - Baltimore Sun

  11-06-2020 03:34
  Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh returns $860K to campaign donors  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Johns Hopkins Neurosurgeons Perform First Augmented Reality Surgery

  11-06-2020 03:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A first-of-its kind surgery was performed at Johns Hopkins this week.
  Neurosurgeons performed an augmented reality surgery on a living patient.
  During the procedure, they placed six screws in someone’s spine for a spinal fusion surgery.
  This will help relieve that patient’s chronic pain.
  The technology used consisted of a headset with a see-through eye display that projects images of the patient’s internal anatomy, like bones and blood vessels.
  The
  
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• BGE Delivers Tree Trimmings To Maryland Zoo To Be Used As Animal Food

  11-06-2020 03:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo may be closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the animals there are eating well right now. It’s all thanks to a special donation from BGE.
  The company repurposed a portion of tree trimmings into fresh, free and diet-appropriate food for the gorillas, giraffes and more.
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  Latest coronavirus stories from WJZBGE proactively trims trees that pose a threat to the more than 10,000 mi
  
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