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• Smithsonian National Zoo Welcomes Back Visitors

  24-07-2020 23:37
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — If you’re looking for something fun to do outside this weekend, why not visit the Smithsonian National Zoo!
  Guests can now reserve a free, timed entry pass to see the animals. This is to help limit the number of people and to allow for social distancing.
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  Anyone over the age of five will need to wear a mask, but they are also strongly recommended for anyone from age two and up.
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• Baltimore youth activists demand solutions from city leaders to curb crime - Fox Baltimore

  24-07-2020 23:32
  Baltimore youth activists demand solutions from city leaders to curb crime  Fox Baltimore
  
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• "SLOW STREETS": 25 miles of Baltimore streets to be restricted to local traffic - Fox Baltimore

  24-07-2020 23:20
  "SLOW STREETS": 25 miles of Baltimore streets to be restricted to local traffic  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Faces Shortage Of Election Judges Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  24-07-2020 23:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With roughly 100 days until the November general election, some state election officials are issuing a major warning.
  The president of the Maryland Association of Election Officials says it’s becoming impossible to fill vacancies for nearly 14,000 election judges before November 3.
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  Election judges tend to be older which means they are at higher risk for coronavirus complications.
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• Federal agents sent to Baltimore will be 'prosecuted,' Mosby says - WBAL TV Baltimore

  24-07-2020 23:09
  Federal agents sent to Baltimore will be 'prosecuted,' Mosby says  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Ellicott City restaurateur Fernand Tersiguel dies - Baltimore Sun

  24-07-2020 22:49
  Ellicott City restaurateur Fernand Tersiguel dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• BPD: No word on any plans to have federal officers patrol Baltimore streets - Fox Baltimore

  24-07-2020 22:39
  BPD: No word on any plans to have federal officers patrol Baltimore streets  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Blue Jays To Play In Buffalo Minor League Park Amid COVID-19 Pandemic; Had Been In Talks With Orioles About Using Camden Yards

  24-07-2020 22:25
  
  TORONTO (AP) — The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in a minor league park in Buffalo, New York, this year after being turned down by the Canadian government and blocked to play in Pittsburgh by the state of Pennsylvania.
  The Blue Jays will play “home games” at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, home of the club’s Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. General manager Ross Atkins had previously said that if team could not find a major league park, Buffalo would be the most likely
  
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• A Baltimore Story: Seeking forgiveness for a false accusation that sent the wrong man to prison | COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun

  24-07-2020 22:16
  A Baltimore Story: Seeking forgiveness for a false accusation that sent the wrong man to prison | COMMENTARY  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland governor doubts Blue Jays will play in Baltimore | TheHill - The Hill

  24-07-2020 22:07
  
  Maryland governor doubts Blue Jays will play in Baltimore | TheHill  The Hill
  
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• Baltimore County police school resource officer wins national award - WBAL TV Baltimore

  24-07-2020 22:06
  Baltimore County police school resource officer wins national award  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Study: Wearing Mask Properly Over Nose Limits Risk Of Contracting COVID-19

  24-07-2020 21:54
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – New research from a team headed by University of North Carolina scientists show why you should properly wear your mask over your mouth and nose.
  The study published Thursday in the journal Cell finds the nose “is a fertile site for early SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus) infection.”
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  “It’s not surprising,” Johns Hopkins School of Public Health epidemiologist David Dowdy said. “We know that
  
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• Local Crab Picking Houses Could Be Cause Of Rising COVID-19 Positivity Rate In Dorchester County, State Officials Say

  24-07-2020 21:38
  
  DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Dorchester County has recently seen a rise in its COVID-19 positivity rate, which officials said could potentially be linked to local crab picking houses.
  The positivity rate in Dorchester County is 7.27 percent. The increase is potentially linked to local crab picking houses, where widespread testing is underway, officials said.
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  Maryland recorded more than 900 new coronavirus cases on Friday, brin
  
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• Renters Hit Hard By COVID-19 Who Live In State-Financed Properties Can Apply For Four Months Of Rent Assistance

  24-07-2020 21:22
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Renters hit hard by the coronavirus and who live in state-financed properties can now apply for a voucher that will cover four months of their rent, Gov. Larry Hogan’s office said Friday.
  Eligible renters will be able to apply through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Assisted Housing Relief Program.
  Funds will be credited directly to landlords to cover tenants’ rent debts and the threat of eviction, Hogan’s office
  
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• Most Catholic Schools In Baltimore Archdiocese Will Hold In-Person Classes This Fall - CBS Baltimore

  24-07-2020 21:00
  
  Most Catholic Schools In Baltimore Archdiocese Will Hold In-Person Classes This Fall  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Most Catholic Schools In Baltimore Archdiocese Will Hold In-Person Classes This Fall

  24-07-2020 21:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Most of the Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Baltimore will hold in-person classes for the 2020-21 school year, the archdiocese said Friday.
  Under the reopening plan, students and staff will be required to follow social distancing and face-covering requirements.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Maryland Back To School 2020 | County-By-County Decisions On School Reopenings Amid COVID-19
  New CDC Guidelines Come Down Hard In Favor Of Opening Schools“Under the plan, most Cath
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Leaving Mountcastle Off Roster Shows Wins Aren’t Priority - Birds Watcher

  24-07-2020 20:39
  
  Baltimore Orioles: Leaving Mountcastle Off Roster Shows Wins Aren’t Priority  Birds Watcher
  
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• Dr. Anthony Fauci’s First Pitch At Nationals Game Now On A Baseball Card

  24-07-2020 20:05
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — Dr. Anthony Fauci’s first pitch at the Washington Nationals’ opening day game Thursday night is now available as a trading card.
  Baseball card maker Topps is out with a limited-edition card showcasing Fauci’s pitch during the Nats’ game against the New York Yankees. The card is part of the Topps NOW collection that will show off “legendary moments throughout the 2020 season.”
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• Cedric The Entertainer On What Viewers Can Expect From ‘The Greatest #AtHomeVideos’: ‘Laugh, Cry, Become Inspired’

  24-07-2020 20:00
  
  Tonight at 8:00 PM ET/PT Cedric The Entertainer will be invading living rooms across the United States when he hosts The Greatest #AtHomeVideos, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. This special provides everyday Americans the chance to share their home recordings and also features some special appearances from celebrities like Tracee Ellis Ross, Tony Hawk, Smokey Robinson and Luke Bryan.
  CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke with Cedric The Entertainer about tonight’s special, his favorite
  
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• Coronavirus In Baltimore: Indoor Dining Set To Close Friday As Cases In City Top 10K

  24-07-2020 19:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Indoor dining will be banned in Baltimore beginning Friday evening as the number of coronavirus cases in the city tops 10,000.
  Beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, bars and restaurants will no longer be able to seat or serve customers indoors, though delivery, outdoor dining and carry-out will still be allowed under an executive order Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young signed on Wednesday.
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  As of Friday morning, Baltim
  
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• Coronavirus In Baltimore: Indoor Dining Closes Friday As Cases In City Top 10K - CBS Baltimore

  24-07-2020 19:42
  
  Coronavirus In Baltimore: Indoor Dining Closes Friday As Cases In City Top 10K  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus In Baltimore: Indoor Dining Closes Friday As Cases In City Top 10K

  24-07-2020 19:42
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City’s ban on indoor dining and bar service is now in effect. The health commissioner says it is necessary after the daily number of new cases has more than doubled since the beginning of the month.
  Out of health concerns, Max’s Taphouse in Fells Point never opened for indoor service—even when it was allowed— relying on outdoor service only.
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  “It’s a juggling act tha
  
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• V-NO Winebar In Fells Point Closed Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  24-07-2020 19:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another Fells Point bar has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.
  In a news release, V-NO Winebar and Shop said they learned Thursday night that an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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  “While this person has only worked a few hours in the past two weeks, out of an abundance of caution, we will be closing today, Friday July 24th until Thursday, July 30th,” the release
  
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• Donald Dutton, moving firm co-owner, dies - Baltimore Sun

  24-07-2020 19:04
  Donald Dutton, moving firm co-owner, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore County Police: Suspect charged in 2019 homicide - Fox Baltimore

  24-07-2020 18:35
  Baltimore County Police: Suspect charged in 2019 homicide  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Two Killed, One Injured In Baltimore County Crash Thursday Afternoon - CBS Baltimore

  24-07-2020 18:29
  
  Two Killed, One Injured In Baltimore County Crash Thursday Afternoon  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Two Killed, One Injured In Baltimore County Crash Thursday Afternoon

  24-07-2020 18:29
  
  MIDDLE RIVER, Md. (WJZ) — Two people were killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Baltimore County Thursday afternoon, police said.
  The crash happened just after 3 p.m. on Ebenezer Road near Meyers Lane between White Marsh and Middle River.
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  Police said the driver of a 2013 Buick Lacrosse was heading south on Ebenezer Road when she left the road, hit a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu and then crashed into an electric pole.
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• Virginia Evicts Confederate Monuments From Its State Capitol

  24-07-2020 17:51
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia has removed from its iconic state capitol the busts and a statue honoring Confederate generals and officials. That includes a bronze statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee positioned in the same spot where he stood to assume command of the state’s armed forces in the Civil War nearly 160 years ago.
  They are the latest Confederate symbols to be removed or retired in the weeks since the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked a nationwide pr
  
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• 25 People From 5 States, Including Maryland, Arrested On Drug Charges

  24-07-2020 17:43
  
  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WJZ/AP) — More than two dozen people from five states have been arrested on drug charges, a prosecutor said.
  U.S. Attorney Bill Powell said Thursday most of the suspects live in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Other suspects were from Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia.
  The charges involve distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and a PCP-laced substance, Powell said.
  Kevin Joseph Young, 54, of Baltimore, faces charges involving a conspiracy to distr
  
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• Michael Fisher Arrested In 2019 Homicide Of Maryland National Guard Member Jerry Eley

  24-07-2020 17:22
  
  REISTERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Police have arrested a 24-year-old Baltimore man in the fatal shooting of a Maryland National Guard member in December 2019.
  The Baltimore County Police Department arrested Michael Guy Fisher in the murder of Jerry Josiah Eley, 28, of Windsor Mill.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Police Investigating Weekend Homicide In Reisterstown
  Man Killed In Reisterstown Shooting Identified As Maryland National Guard MemberThe shooting happened around 8 p.m. on December 29 in the 12000 bloc
  
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• 18-Year-Old Missing From Gwynn Oak Since July 10, Officials Say

  24-07-2020 16:53
  
  GWYNN OAK, Md. (WJZ) — Officials are searching for an 18-year-old who went missing from Gwynn Oak two weeks ago.
  Tyler McCleary-Wilkes was last seen on July 10, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said. He’s six-foot-one, weighs 220 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.
  Tyler McCleary-Wilkes. Credit: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  Anyone who sees him or knows where he is should call Baltimore County Police, 911 or 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678).
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Total Cases Climb More Than 900 To 81.7K; Hospitalizations Nearly Flat

  24-07-2020 16:24
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland recorded more than 900 new coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the state’s total to nearly 82,000, data from the Maryland Department of Health shows.
  As of Friday, 81,766 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state, up 930 from Thursday. Baltimore City topped 10,000 total cases on Friday, joining Baltimore, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, all of which have more than 10,000 cases. Prince George’s County, which has the most cas
  
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• Washington Football Team Head Coach Ron Rivera: ‘We’re Not Close’ To Choosing New Name

  24-07-2020 16:12
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The head coach of Washington’s football team said Friday morning the team is not yet close to determining its permanent name.
  In an interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning, Head Coach Ron Rivera said the team’s review of possible new names has been harder than anticipated.“We’re not close to making a decision,” Rivera said. “The biggest thing that we’ve learned is that this is going to take steps; this can’t happen au
  
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• Discovery Of Unexploded WWI-Era Ordnance Shuts Down Part Of Park In DC

  24-07-2020 15:39
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — A portion of a park in northeast Washington, D.C., is closed after an unexploded World War I-era ordnance was found during construction work, the National Park Service said.
  The discovery happened Wednesday at Fort Totten Park after heavy rains revealed the ordnance, officials said. Construction on a nearby trail has been suspended.
  The park service said the area is roped off with caution tape, with signs and a fence set to go up. People are being asked to avoid the area
  
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• Houston Dash Head Coach James Clarkson On NWSL Challenge Cup Final: ‘Our Feet Are Definitely On The Ground, There’s A Real Focus In The Group’

  24-07-2020 15:10
  
  (CBS Local/CBSDFW.com)- Four weeks, 22 games, and now just two teams left vying for the title in the NWSL Challenge Cup. On Sunday, July 26, the Houston Dash will take on the Chicago Red Stars to determine who takes home the championship.
  For the Red Stars, it’s a familiar position. The team was runner-up to the North Carolina Courage just last year, falling in the final 4-0. For the Dash however, this is brand new. Since entering the league in 2014, the Dash hadn’t made the postseas
  
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• 90-Year-Old Man Reported Missing From Baltimore County Found Safe - CBS Baltimore

  24-07-2020 15:10
  
  90-Year-Old Man Reported Missing From Baltimore County Found Safe  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 90-Year-Old Man Reported Missing From Baltimore County Found Safe

  24-07-2020 15:10
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — A missing 90-year-old from Towson has been found safe, Baltimore County Police said.
  Joseph Johns had last been seen around 10 p.m. Thursday at his home in the 100 block of Kenilworth Park Drive.
  Joseph Johns. Credit: Baltimore County Police
  
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• COVID-19 Mask Safety: Two Or Three Layers Best To Protect Against Virus, Study Finds

  24-07-2020 14:59
  
  (CNN) — Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to prevent the dispersal of viral droplets from the nose and mouth that are associated with the spread of COVID-19, indicates a video case study published online in the journal Thorax.
  Viral droplets are generated during coughing, sneezing, or speaking. And face masks are thought to protect healthy people from inhaling infectious droplets as well as reducing the spread from those who are already i
  
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• Police Searching For Missing 75-Year-Old From Columbia

  24-07-2020 14:53
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Howard County are searching for a missing 75-year-old Columbia man.
  Raymond Earl Forney was last seen around 7 p.m. at his home in the 6500 block of Quilting way, police said. His family discovered him missing around 8:30 p.m.
  Raymond Earl Forney. Credit: Howard County Police
  Forney is believed to have left home on foot, police said. His family is concerned for his welfare due to unspecified age-related health issues.
  Police said Forney is five-foot-seven, w
  
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• Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles preview: TV schedule, pitching probables, key stories (July 24-26) - MassLive.com

  24-07-2020 14:11
  
  Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles preview: TV schedule, pitching probables, key stories (July 24-26)  MassLive.com
  
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• 3 Shot Overnight In Baltimore, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  24-07-2020 14:09
  
  3 Shot Overnight In Baltimore, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 3 Shot Overnight In Baltimore, Police Say

  24-07-2020 14:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three people, including a 17-year-old boy, were injured in shootings overnight, the Baltimore Police Department said.
  The 17-year-old was shot around 10:50 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Curley Street. Police said he suffered multiple gunshot wounds, for which he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
  Just after 11:15 p.m., officers were called to the 200 block of Douglas Court for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found a 36-year-old man and a 46-year-old man
  
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• 15-Year-Old Reported Missing In Aberdeen

  24-07-2020 13:37
  
  ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Aberdeen are searching for a missing 15-year-old.
  Aleathia Conner is four-foot-eight and weighs 115 pounds. The Aberdeen Police Department said she has blue hair and brown eyes.
  She was last seen wearing a black necklace with a wolf charm, a black shirt and green shorts.Police did not say how long Conner has been missing.
  Aleathia Conner. Credit: Harford County Sheriff’s Office
  Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-272-2121.
  
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• Baltimore Set To Reinstitute Indoor Dining Ban As COVID-19 Cases Surge In The City - Bay Net

  24-07-2020 13:28
  
  Baltimore Set To Reinstitute Indoor Dining Ban As COVID-19 Cases Surge In The City  Bay Net
  
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• Hampden's Baltimore Art Gallery looks toward a Covid-19-impacted future - Baltimore Business Journal

  24-07-2020 13:15
  Hampden's Baltimore Art Gallery looks toward a Covid-19-impacted future  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• In Baltimore, a struggling, black-owned nursing home keeps covid-19 at bay - The Washington Post

  24-07-2020 13:00
  
  In Baltimore, a struggling, black-owned nursing home keeps covid-19 at bay  The Washington Post
  
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• Better, worse or the same? Analyzing Lamar Jackson's supporting cast - Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN - ESPN

  24-07-2020 12:03
  
  Better, worse or the same? Analyzing Lamar Jackson's supporting cast - Baltimore Ravens Blog- ESPN  ESPN
  
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• 'Defund Police' Won't Happen in Baltimore, Judge Says - Crime Report

  24-07-2020 11:47
  'Defund Police' Won't Happen in Baltimore, Judge Says  Crime Report
  
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• Baltimore City Restaurant Week Is Now Underway Through August 2 - CBS Baltimore

  24-07-2020 09:00
  
  Baltimore City Restaurant Week Is Now Underway Through August 2  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Yankees, Nationals Kneel During Moment Of Silence Ahead Of MLB’s Season Opener

  24-07-2020 05:52
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic — including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony Fauci — and the home team’s 2019 championship.
  Players from both clubs wore T-shirts saying Black Lives Matter during batting practice at Nationals Park, and the letters “BLM
  
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