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• Police: One Person Killed After Suspect Fleeing Officers In East Baltimore Crashes Into Car

  16-07-2020 23:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One person was killed in east Baltimore on Thursday afternoon when a suspect fleeing officers crashed into their car, police said.
  Police said Northeast District officers requested the assistance of Foxtrot when they spotted a vehicle that was possibly wanted in reference to a recent crime.
  Officers attempted to initiate a stop, but the suspect’s vehicle fled the location, according to police.
  Police said Foxtrot was over top of the suspect’s vehicle, and
  
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• Police Investigating Fatal Car Crash In Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  16-07-2020 23:49
  
  Police Investigating Fatal Car Crash In Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Police: Civilian Killed After Suspect Fleeing Officers In East Baltimore Crashes Into Car

  16-07-2020 23:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A civilian was killed in east Baltimore on Thursday afternoon when a suspect fleeing officers crashed into their car, police said.
  Police said Northeast District officers requested the assistance of Foxtrot when they spotted a vehicle that was possibly wanted in reference to a recent crime.
  Officers attempted to initiate a stop, but the suspect’s vehicle fled the location, according to police.
  Police said Foxtrot was over top of the suspect’s vehicle, and
  
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• Police Investigating Fatal Car Crash In Baltimore

  16-07-2020 23:48
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a fatal crash in Baltimore on Thursday afternoon.
  Officers were called to N. Bond Street and E. Biddle Street just after 4 p.m. for a report of a crash.
  Police have not released anymore information.
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• ‘I Miss Everything About Her’ | Family, Friends Remember Woman Fatally Stabbed In Her SE Baltimore Home

  16-07-2020 23:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are searching for a 63-year-old man who they have identified as the suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old woman in southeast Baltimore on Monday.
  Michael Biscotti is wanted on a warrant for first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Freska Yerby. Biscotti may be driving a blue-green Chevrolet van with Maryland tag 4DT9472, police said.
  Freska Yerby. Photo contributed.
  Police Searching For Michael Biscotti, Suspect In Fatal Stabbing Of Freska Yerby In SE
  
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• Downtown Baltimore attractions hit hard by coronavirus pandemic - WBAL TV Baltimore

  16-07-2020 23:35
  Downtown Baltimore attractions hit hard by coronavirus pandemic  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Maryland reports 648 newly confirmed coronavirus cases, 6 new deaths - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2020 23:33
  Maryland reports 648 newly confirmed coronavirus cases, 6 new deaths  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Schools Across U.S. Will Need $15B To Implement Measures To Safely Reopen, Experts Say

  16-07-2020 23:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One of the world’s preeminent universities held a virtual townhall Thursday to discuss if it’s safe to reopen schools this fall.
  Revving up for the 2020-2021 school year will be a challenge because of the unknown variables caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  “Part of the challenge is you have to look at the number of different channels at once,” Dr. Josh Sharfstein said. “It’s not like a computer program that you can setup, push a button,
  
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• Family, Friends Remember Baltimore Stabbing Victim; Suspect Sought - CBS DC

  16-07-2020 23:29
  
  Family, Friends Remember Baltimore Stabbing Victim; Suspect Sought  CBS DC
  
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• Classic Cares Program Delivers Fresh Meals To Southwest Baltimore Community - CBS Baltimore

  16-07-2020 22:58
  
  Classic Cares Program Delivers Fresh Meals To Southwest Baltimore Community  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Classic Cares Program Delivers Fresh Meals To Southwest Baltimore Community

  16-07-2020 22:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Preparations are underway to deliver fresh, healthy meals to one Southwest Baltimore community in need, thanks to a new partnership with the Classic Catering People and the United Way of Central Maryland.
  “Right now more than ever for those particularly that can’t get out or don’t have the resources to prepare their own meal, need to know right now that they can get a nutritious meal,” said Larry Frank, partner and vice president of the Classic Cat
  
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• Report: Nationals Exploring Options Outside Of D.C. To Play Games Due To City’s Coronavirus Restrictions

  16-07-2020 22:47
  
  (WJZ)- Baseball’s Opening Day is just a week away and the defending champion Washington Nationals are supposed to host the New York Yankees to begin the season. Yet, a report from the Washington Post indicates that the team is looking into potential alternate sites to host their home games due to Washington D.C.’s coronavirus regulations.
  According to the report, the main reason for concern is that the city requires anyone exposed to coronavirus to quarantine for 14 days and D.C. is
  
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• Water Main Break Closes Part Of York Road In Hunt Valley; Delays Reported

  16-07-2020 22:01
  
  HUNT VALLEY, Md. (WJZ) — Part of York Road in Baltimore County is closed due to a water main break Thursday evening.
  According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, both southbound lanes and one of two northbound lanes of York Road are closed near Wight Avenue in Hunt Valley, several blocks south of the Hunt Valley Towne Centre.
  >>WJZ has a new news app! Download it now!<<Traffic delays are being reported in the area.
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• Coronavirus Latest: Nearly 58K Marylanders Gained Health Coverage During Special Enrollment Periods

  16-07-2020 21:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Nearly 58,000 Marylanders enrolled in health coverage during Maryland Health Connection’s two special enrollment periods, both of which began in February and March and ended Wednesday.
  The Maryland Health Insurance Easy Enrollment program launched February 26, with state tax filers being asked to check a box on their state tax return if they lacked health insurance and wished for that information to be shared with the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange.
  Since February
  
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• Virtual learning for schools is not the solution | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2020 21:55
  Virtual learning for schools is not the solution | READER COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore County pays man $30,000 who alleged boss at landfill used racial slurs - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2020 21:53
  Baltimore County pays man $30,000 who alleged boss at landfill used racial slurs  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Weather: Heat Wave Starts Friday, With 100-Degree High Expected Monday

  16-07-2020 21:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A six-day heat wave begins Friday across Maryland and temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees Monday.
  Although temperatures in the 90s are the norm for summer heat, the heat index could reach of up 107. Humidity is also going to be an issue.Anne Arundel County Opening Cooling Centers Ahead Of Heat Wave Starting Friday
  Some jurisdictions are opening cooling centers ahead of the heat wave. They will be following COVID-19 protocols to keep people safe.
  Thunderstorms a
  
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• New speed camera to be added in NW Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  16-07-2020 21:46
  New speed camera to be added in NW Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore’s rental assistance fund has room for hundreds more applicants before Sunday’s deadline - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2020 21:43
  Baltimore’s rental assistance fund has room for hundreds more applicants before Sunday’s deadline  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby defends her frequent travels - Fox Baltimore

  16-07-2020 21:34
  Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby defends her frequent travels  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Harris Teeter To Require Face Masks Nationwide

  16-07-2020 21:25
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As cases of the coronavirus continue to spike across the country, a grocery store chain will require masks in its locations nationwide.
  Harris Teeter will require all shoppers to wear masks effective July 22, they announced Thursday.
  “As an employer, grocery provider and community partner, we have a responsibility to help keep our associates, customers and communities safe. According to the CDC, wearing a facial covering, combined with physical distancing and freque
  
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• The pandemic didn't slow down Maryland's 2Q venture capital performance - Baltimore Business Journal

  16-07-2020 21:18
  The pandemic didn't slow down Maryland's 2Q venture capital performance  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Catonsville cooking school partnering with MainVest platform to launch - Baltimore Business Journal - Baltimore Business Journal

  16-07-2020 21:16
  Catonsville cooking school partnering with MainVest platform to launch - Baltimore Business Journal  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Baltimore artists look for light in the darkness of the pandemic | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2020 21:14
  Baltimore artists look for light in the darkness of the pandemic | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Anne Arundel County Opening Cooling Centers Ahead Of Heatwave Starting Friday

  16-07-2020 21:12
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County will open cooling centers starting Friday ahead of the heatwave.
  The cooling centers will be opened July 17 through July 21 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. as temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s with humidity and heat indexes reached 107.
  Here are the locations of the cooling centers:Northern District: 939 Hammonds Lane, Baltimore
  Eastern District: 204 Pasadena Rd, Pasadena
  Western District: 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton
  Southern District: 35 St
  
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• Anne Arundel County Opening Cooling Centers Ahead Of Heat Wave Starting Friday

  16-07-2020 21:12
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County will open cooling centers starting Friday ahead of the heat wave.
  The cooling centers will be opened July 17 through July 21 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. as temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s with humidity and heat indexes reached 107.
  Here are the locations of the cooling centers:Northern District: 939 Hammonds Lane, Baltimore
  Eastern District: 204 Pasadena Rd, Pasadena
  Western District: 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton
  Southern District: 35 S
  
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• Anne Arundel County Fair Canceled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

  16-07-2020 21:05
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The board of directors of a Maryland county fair has decided to cancel this year’s event because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  The board of the Anne Arundel County fair voted this week to call off the annual event. The cancellation includes the Halloween Happening Haunted Barn and Hayride event in October. The full fair will return in September 2021, according to the fair’s web page.
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• Ravens Tight End Mark Andrews Says He Will Play In 2020 Season Despite Having Type 1 Diabetes

  16-07-2020 20:46
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With NFL training camps expected to open in the coming weeks, the NFLPA has demanded that the league allow an opt out clause for any at-risk player to be able to sit out the season without penalty. While the league is likely to adopt some form of that opt out clause, similar to MLB and the NBA, it would like to impose a deadline by which players have to opt out.
  Either way, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews will not be among those deciding to opt out of the season.
  
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• US Authorities Move To Seize Ex-Gambia Dictator Yahya Jammeh’s Maryland Mansion

  16-07-2020 20:42
  
  SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh used bribery proceeds and stolen government funds to buy a mansion in a suburb of Washington, D.C., U.S. authorities allege in a lawsuit seeking to seize the property.
  The west African nation’s longtime dictator conspired to launder roughly $3.5 million in “corruption proceeds” through the purchase of a lavish home in Potomac, Maryland, the Justice Department said in a civil forfeiture complaint filed Wednesd
  
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• Gov. Hogan’s new book: Another chance to dump on Baltimore | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2020 20:40
  Gov. Hogan’s new book: Another chance to dump on Baltimore | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Gov. Hogan Declares July 18-26 ‘Maryland Buy Local Week’

  16-07-2020 20:34
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan names July 18-26 as “Maryland Buy Local Week” to encourage Marylanders to shop local.
  “Now more than ever, it is important that we continue to support Maryland farmers, growers, watermen, and producers who continue to provide fresh, nutritious food products for our state and beyond,” said Governor Hogan. “The food supply chain has been essential throughout our pandemic response, and we commend the industry’s commitment
  
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• Washington NFL Team Hires Law Firm To Review Culture

  16-07-2020 20:17
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Owner Dan Snyder has hired a District of Columbia law firm to review the Washington NFL team’s culture, policies and allegations of workplace misconduct.
  Beth Wilkinson of Wilkinson Walsh LLP confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the firm had been retained to conduct an independent review. ESPN was first to report Washington hiring the firm.
  It was not immediately clear what those misconduct allegations were.
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• 20-Year-Old Man Dead, 2 Injured In Northwest Baltimore Crash

  16-07-2020 20:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Detectives are investigating a crash that killed one person and injured two others Wednesday evening in northwest Baltimore.
  A 2008 Acura sedan was driving in the 3900 block of Liberty Heights Avenue at around 11:50 p.m. when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole, police said.
  The driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The passenger in the car, a 20-year-old man, was ejected from the car during the crash.
  He died from his inj
  
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• Prince George’s County Murder Suspect Arrested In Frederick, Police Say

  16-07-2020 20:03
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A 29-year-old man with outstanding warrants dating back to 2014, including one for murder, was arrested in Frederick on Wednesday, the city’s police department said.
  The Frederick Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit arrested Ever Interiano-Barahona in the 2400 block of Whittier Drive on Wednesday. He had two outstanding arrest warrants dating back to 2014, including one from Prince George’s County for first-degree murder and attempted first-degre
  
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• Joanne's Grill closes in Midtown-Belvedere - Baltimore Business Journal

  16-07-2020 19:54
  Joanne's Grill closes in Midtown-Belvedere  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Phillips Crab House In Ocean City, Maryland, Temporarily Closed After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

  16-07-2020 19:23
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — The Phillips Crab House in Ocean City, Maryland, has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus, the restaurant posted on Facebook.
  The restaurant said it will undergo a thorough cleaning. It’s unclear when the employee tested positive or whether they were showing symptoms.
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  In a reply on the post, the restaurant said the employee “serves in a support role and we believ
  
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• Frederick Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Boy

  16-07-2020 19:04
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Frederick are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen on Tuesday.
  The city’s police department said Elijah Maurice Barnes was last seen in the 2500 block of Emerson Drive sometime on Tuesday.
  Elijah Barnes. Credit: Frederick Police
  Barnes is five-foot-seven and weighs around 130 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair, police said.
  Anyone who sees him should call police at 301-600-2101 or leave an anonymous message at 301-600-TIPS.
  
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• Program Delivers Fresh Meals To Southwest Baltimore Community During Pandemic - CBS Baltimore

  16-07-2020 18:56
  
  Program Delivers Fresh Meals To Southwest Baltimore Community During Pandemic  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Starbucks, Royal Farms leases show Yard 56 'very much alive,' developer says - Baltimore Business Journal

  16-07-2020 18:33
  Starbucks, Royal Farms leases show Yard 56 'very much alive,' developer says  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Largest Corporate Philanthropists in Greater Baltimore - Baltimore Business Journal - New York Business Journal

  16-07-2020 18:28
  Largest Corporate Philanthropists in Greater Baltimore - Baltimore Business Journal  New York Business Journal
  
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• ‘Feels Like A Step Forward, But There Are Still A Lot Of Steps To Go’: Author Stephen Graham Jones On Washington’s Decision To Change Football Team Name

  16-07-2020 18:14
  
  (WJZ)- The Washington football team name is in the process of being changed. For Indigenous people, the changing of the name is a long overdue victory. For author Stephen Graham Jones, whose book The Only Good Indians, released the day after the team announced it would be changing its name it was an odd feeling and one that seemed like an intertwining of fate.
  “It felt weird that this book came out one day after the Washington Redskins said they were going to change their name, which I&rsq
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Harford County Public Schools Will Have Virtual Learning For First Semester

  16-07-2020 18:11
  
  HARFORD COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — Harford County Public Schools has updated its recovery plan as the coronavirus pandemic continues, announcing Thursday they will be doing virtual learning during the first semester in the fall.
  The system released their Draft Recovery Plan for opening the 2020-2021 school year, however, since the release of the plan they got “extensive feedback” from community stakeholders with the majority of messages falling to those who support in-person learning
  
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• Hogan: Trump Administration ‘Bungled’ Efforts To Prevent Spread, Detect Coronavirus Early

  16-07-2020 17:59
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — In a op-ed published in The Washington Post Thursday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan detailed how President Donald Trump’s administration “bungled” efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus early, leading states to fend for themselves with it came to COVID-19 testing.
  Hogan detailed how he and Maryland’s First Lady Yumi made a deal with South Korea to help bolster coronavirus testing in the state after the governor’s got no help from
  
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• ‘I Want To Show The World The American Indians They Don’t Expect’: Stephen Graham Jones On Book ‘The Only Good Indians’

  16-07-2020 17:45
  
  (CBS Local)– Author Stephen Graham Jones has been writing books for a long time and his new novel from Simon & Schuster called “The Only Good Indians” is getting a ton of buzz.
  The book blends horror and drama as readers follow four American Indian men as they deal with a disturbing event from their youth that puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. The author enjoyed writing this book because it was a little bit different than what he’s written in the
  
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• Harford-based ambulance firm attempted to hike rates to Baltimore due to coronavirus, inspector general finds - Baltimore Sun

  16-07-2020 17:42
  Harford-based ambulance firm attempted to hike rates to Baltimore due to coronavirus, inspector general finds  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 38-Year-Old Man Shot Overnight In Central Baltimore, Police Say

  16-07-2020 17:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 38-year-old man is hospitalized after he was shot overnight in central Baltimore, police say.
  Officers were called to the 1500 block of W. Mount Royal Avenue for a report of a shooting at around 1:20 a.m. Thursday morning. When they arrived they found the man with gunshot wounds to his body.
  He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
  Detectives from the Central District are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2411 or Metro Crime
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: National Aquarium Lost $12M While Closed Due To Pandemic

  16-07-2020 17:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, businesses have suffered major losses- including the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
  During their closure period from March 14 to June 30, the Aquarium lost approximately $12 million in revenue.
  “While this pandemic has been one of the most difficult challenges the National Aquarium has ever faced, we remain steadfast in our mission to inspire the next generation of hopeful conservationists,” the Aquarium said in a statem
  
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• Baltimore Orioles Roster and Schedule - Yahoo Sports

  16-07-2020 17:12
  
  Baltimore Orioles Roster and Schedule  Yahoo Sports
  
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• ACSH Advisor Prof. Katherine Seley-Radtke's War on COVID in Baltimore Sun - American Council on Science and Health

  16-07-2020 17:12
  
  ACSH Advisor Prof. Katherine Seley-Radtke's War on COVID in Baltimore Sun  American Council on Science and Health
  
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• Drug Overdose Deaths Jump In 2019 To Nearly 71K, A Record High, CDC Says

  16-07-2020 17:02
  
  (CNN) — Drug overdose deaths in the United States jumped last year by a projected 4.8%, wiping out a slight decline in 2018 and setting a new record high, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics.
  The CDC reported 70,980 projected overdose deaths in 2019, more than the previous record of 70,699 deaths set in 2017, and experts fear the numbers could be even worse next year, exacerbated
  
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