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• ‘It’s Been A Week Or More’ | Baltimore County Residents Frustrated By Recent USPS Mail Delays

  07-08-2020 23:52
  
  DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — For weeks, many Marylanders have been frustrated by mail delays, and some haven’t been getting their mail at all.
  “Me and my wife have been sitting here waiting for mail for the last five days,” said Dundalk resident William Ellison.
  Dozens of frustrated Dundalk residents said they can’t figure out why USPS isn’t delivering their mail.
  “It’s been a week or more that we haven’t received any mail in our mailbox,”
  
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• Counterfeit COVID-19 Medication, PPE Seized At Local Ports, Including Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  07-08-2020 23:29
  
  Counterfeit COVID-19 Medication, PPE Seized At Local Ports, Including Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Counterfeit COVID-19 Medication, PPE Seized At Local Ports, Including Baltimore

  07-08-2020 23:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents recently seized counterfeit or unapproved COVID-19 medication and PPE from ports in the region, including Baltimore.
  They found hydroxychloroquine, unapproved test kits and face masks with counterfeit logos on them.
  CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:TIMELINE: Coronavirus In Maryland, Tracking The Spread
  Latest coronavirus stories from WJZ
  Latest CDC GuidelinesSince June, CBP agents have seized 2,148 pills, such as Hydroxychloroquine sulfa
  
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• ‘Job Gains Have Slowed Considerably,’ Says Economic Policy Institute Economist

  07-08-2020 23:23
  
  (CBS New York) — In normal times, the economy adding 1.8 million jobs and dropping the unemployment rate by almost a full percentage point would be great news. But these are not normal times, these are pandemic times.
  The sizable jobs growth in July, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, actually shows a slowing economy. Even with job gains over the last three months — 2.7 million more in May, 4.8 million in June — the economy is still 12.9 million jobs below its Febru
  
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• Police Arrest, Charge Baltimore Man With Shooting Outside Mall - Anne Arundel, MD Patch

  07-08-2020 23:12
  
  Police Arrest, Charge Baltimore Man With Shooting Outside Mall  Anne Arundel, MD Patch
  
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• Baltimore police officer charged with misconduct over protecting former partner from charges - Baltimore Sun

  07-08-2020 23:08
  Baltimore police officer charged with misconduct over protecting former partner from charges  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Maryland Football Announces Taulia Tagovailoa Is Eligible For 2020 Season

  07-08-2020 23:04
  
  College Park, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland football team got some good news Friday when the NCAA ruled that transfer quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is eligible for the upcoming 2020 college football season. The program announced the news via their Twitter account Friday afternoon.Aloha means Eligible! @tauliaa12 is IN for 2020. pic.twitter.com/7rS5ZUJ9hr
  — Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) August 7, 2020The news comes in the wake of six other players, including presumed sta
  
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• Why Baltimore Ravens’ Calais Campbell is eager to play on ‘wise and old’ defensive line - PennLive

  07-08-2020 23:02
  
  Why Baltimore Ravens’ Calais Campbell is eager to play on ‘wise and old’ defensive line  PennLive
  
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• NWS: Tornado Confirmed In Queen Anne’s County, 7 Total, As Tropical Storm Isaias Moved Through Maryland

  07-08-2020 22:58
  
  QUEENSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Seven tornadoes have been confirmed in Maryland by the National Weather Service in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias.
  A tornado was reported by the National Weather Service on Friday.
  The most recent confirmed tornado was in Queen Anne’s County, according to the National Weather Service.
  The EF-0 tornado was 35 yards wide with a path just over half a mile. Wind speeds reached 70 miles an hour.
  Two more tornadoes were reported by the National Weather Servi
  
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• NWS: 5 More Tornadoes Confirmed, 11 Total, As Tropical Storm Isaias Moved Through Maryland

  07-08-2020 22:58
  
  QUEENSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Eleven tornadoes have been confirmed in Maryland by the National Weather Service in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias.
  Five tornadoes were reported by the National Weather Service on Friday.
  The National Weather Service also confirmed tornadoes from Tropical Storm Isaias in Worcester, Wicomico and Queen Anne’s counties.National Weather Service confirms multiple Eastern Shore tornadoes from #Isaias in Worcester and Wicomico Counties including in Berlin and
  
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• Summer Learning Program In Baltimore Aims To Make Meaningful Connections Through The Arts - CBS Baltimore

  07-08-2020 22:38
  
  Summer Learning Program In Baltimore Aims To Make Meaningful Connections Through The Arts  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Summer Learning Program In Baltimore Aims To Make Meaningful Connections Through The Arts

  07-08-2020 22:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, one summer learning program in Baltimore has figured out how to navigate the unexpected challenges successfully.
  Leaders say they’re planning to implement what they’ve learned over the past few months into the new school year.
  Young Audiences’ Summer Arts and Learning Academy, or SALA for short, has been keeping creative students’ minds engaged in learning during the summer for many years now.
  “We bel
  
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• U.S. Surgeon General says Baltimore still has time to ‘turn things around’ on coronavirus spread - Baltimore Sun

  07-08-2020 22:23
  U.S. Surgeon General says Baltimore still has time to ‘turn things around’ on coronavirus spread  Baltimore Sun
  
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• U.S. Surgeon General Explains Why Federal Health Experts Reversed COVID-19 Recommendations About Face Masks: ‘It’s Science’

  07-08-2020 22:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — During his visit to Baltimore, U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams addressed why federal health experts changed recommendations about face masks while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
  “It’s important for people to understand how science works — we look at the data, we make the best recommendation that we can at the time based on the data, but then science is about continuing to collect new data, and continuing to refine your recommend
  
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• Maryland State Trooper Injured After He Crashes While Pursuing Reported Stolen Vehicle On I-95 North; Suspect In Custody

  07-08-2020 22:10
  
  HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (WJZ) — A Maryland State Trooper was injured after his vehicle was struck and crashed during a pursuit of a reported stolen vehicle Friday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
  Maryland State Police said it happened shortly before 10:50 a.m. on I-95 in Havre de Grace.
  According to Maryland State Police, the suspect drove onto the shoulder to try and pass a tractor trailer. That’s when a truck swerved into the trooper’s car.A @mdsp was injured aft
  
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• Maryland QB Josh Jackson Opts Out, Along With 5 Others

  07-08-2020 21:52
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland senior quarterback Josh Jackson has opted out of the upcoming football season, leaving the Terrapins with very little depth and experience at the pivotal position.
  Jackson is the most prominent of six Maryland players who have decided not to play in 2020 for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic, coach Michael Locksley said during a teleconference Friday.
  Jackson played in 10 games last year for Maryland after transferring from Virginia Tech. He went 98
  
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• Maryland Health Insurance Exchange Reopens Special Enrollment

  07-08-2020 21:49
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials are reopening a coronavirus special enrollment period for people to enlist in the state’s health insurance exchange.
  Officials said Friday that the special enrollment period will run through Dec. 15.
  More than 54,000 Maryland residents enrolled for health coverage during an initial special enrollment period that began March 16 and concluded on July 15.
  Officials said that in allowing enrollment on the exchange through December, Maryland will o
  
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• Order Prohibiting Nonpublic Schools From Reopening Rescinded By Montgomery County Health Officer

  07-08-2020 21:43
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Montgomery County health officer Dr. Travis Gayles announced Friday that he has rescinded his health order that prohibited nonpublic schools from opening for in-person learning until after October 1.
  The decision was made due to the new policy announced Thursday by the State Department of Health prohibiting the blanket closure of nonpublic schools, Montgomery County officials said.
  Related Coverage: Private Schools In Montgomery County Required To Stay Clos
  
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• World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg To Make 2020 Debut Sunday

  07-08-2020 21:31
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his season debut for the Washington Nationals on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles after being sidelined by a nerve problem in his pitching hand.
  Strasburg missed what would have been his first two appearances of 2020 after making all 33 starts last year and then becoming the first pitcher to finish a postseason with a 5-0 record.
  “The tingling in his thumb is gone, and that’s a good sign. We watched h
  
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• Baltimore Police: Pedestrian struck, seriously injured in hit-and-run - Fox Baltimore

  07-08-2020 21:20
  Baltimore Police: Pedestrian struck, seriously injured in hit-and-run  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Weather: Flash Flood Warning In Effect For Much Of Eastern Shore

  07-08-2020 21:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A flash flood watch was issued for most of the state through early Saturday morning.
  The watch included Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s, Wicomico, Somerset, Talbot and Worcester counties through 2 a.m. Saturday.Flash Flood Watch in effect until 2 AM for most of Maryland (excluding far Western counties). Strong downpours are possible through the day in the forecast area. pic.twitter.com/QNUuDuc5al
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• Maryland Weather: Water Rescue Made In Harford County; Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Most Of State

  07-08-2020 21:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A flash flood watch was issued for most of the state through early Saturday morning.
  The watch includes Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot and Caroline counties through 2 a.m. Saturday.Flash Flood Watch in effect until 2 AM for most of Maryland (excluding far Western counties). Strong downpours are possible through the day
  
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• Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued, Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Most Of State

  07-08-2020 21:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A flash flood watch was issued for most of the state through early Saturday morning.
  The watch includes Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot and Caroline counties through 2 a.m. Saturday.Flash Flood Watch in effect until 2 AM for most of Maryland (excluding far Western counties). Strong downpours are possible through the day
  
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• Indoor dining in Baltimore City reopening at 25% capacity - WBAL TV Baltimore

  07-08-2020 21:07
  Indoor dining in Baltimore City reopening at 25% capacity  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• FBI Announces $25K Reward For Information In Unsolved Murder Of Bryan McKemy

  07-08-2020 21:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The FBI is now offering a $25,000 reward for information in the unsolved murder of Bryan McKemy two years after the contractor’s death.
  On Aug. 7, 2018, McKemy was killed while worked as a contractor on a Baltimore home.
  Bryan McKemy. Credit: FBI
  The 27-year-old was doing maintenance work on a home in the 4500 block of Woodlea Avenue in the early afternoon when he was shot several times at close range.
  Authorities said McKemy was not the intended target of the attac
  
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• USPS Mail Delivery Delays Upset Baltimore County Residents - Dundalk, MD Patch

  07-08-2020 20:51
  
  USPS Mail Delivery Delays Upset Baltimore County Residents  Dundalk, MD Patch
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Mayor Updates Guidance On Reopening For Restaurants, Businesses, Religious Institutions - CBS Baltimore

  07-08-2020 20:33
  
  Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Mayor Updates Guidance On Reopening For Restaurants, Businesses, Religious Institutions  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Baltimore Mayor Updates Guidance On Reopening For Restaurants, Businesses, Religious Institutions

  07-08-2020 20:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young released updated guidance for city businesses and religious institutions as restaurants will be allowed to reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity Friday evening. Some restrictions were also tightened for businesses.
  Young had closed indoor dining two weeks ago after a spike of coronavirus cases were reported in the city.
  Mayor Young’s updated executive order includes the following:Indoor dining: Restaurant dining rooms must close at 10:00 p.
  
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• ‘Any Time Jordan Peele Asks You To Do Something, You Feel Very Honored’: Gillian Jacobs Discusses ‘The Twilight Zone’ On CBS All Access

  07-08-2020 20:32
  
  (CBS Local)– Actor Gillian Jacobs is one of the many stars to make an appearance on season two of “The Twilight Zone” on CBS All Access.
  Jacobs in featured in the first episode of the season called “Meet In The Middle” with Jimmi Simpson, where a man named Phil connects telepathically with a complete stranger named Annie. Phil begins doing things for a woman he’s never met and Jacobs was honored to work with executive producer Jordan Peele for the second time
  
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• Baltimore County launches crime data dashboard; crime down 11% over three years - Baltimore Sun

  07-08-2020 20:19
  Baltimore County launches crime data dashboard; crime down 11% over three years  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Shop Maryland Tax Free Week Set Begin August 9

  07-08-2020 20:07
  
  (WJZ)- Beginning Sunday, August 9, Marylanders will be able to take advantage of Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week. Comptroller Peter Franchot says that the week is annually one of his favorites of the year as residents can experience big savings, scholarship opportunities for college and trade school students and business can hopefully see a rise in sales.
  “This is one of my favorite weeks of the year because it’s a win for shoppers and  businesses, while jolting Maryland’s eco
  
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• U.S. Surgeon General Tells Baltimore Stopping COVID-19 Is Possible Ahead Of Vaccine: ‘Power Is In Your Hands’

  07-08-2020 20:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams addressed Baltimoreans Friday about how they can stop the spread of COVID-19 and get back to normal life even before a vaccine is made available.
  Baltimore was recently listed among 10 coronavirus hot spots around the country by the White House’s Dr. Deborah Birx.
  “We don’t need to wait for a vaccine. We don’t need to wait for a miracle therapy,” Adams said. “New York City, and the s
  
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• The Ultimate Guide To Picking A Ripe Watermelon

  07-08-2020 19:40
  
  Summer is watermelon season, and just as there’s nothing like biting into a perfectly juicy, sweet slice, there’s no disappointment like finding it tasteless and mushy. Unlike many other types of fruit, watermelon will not ripen any further once it’s harvested. It also doesn’t readily announce its ripeness; the outside doesn’t turn soft like a peach and it doesn’t emit a sweet scent like a cantaloupe. So how do you pick a ripe watermel
  
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• Simple Cooking: Easy 3-Ingredient Recipes

  07-08-2020 19:40
  
  Five ingredient recipes are great, but if even that sounds daunting, don’t despair: you can cut it down to three ingredients and still have a delicious dessert, side, or even a three ingredient main dish for a truly easy meal.
  Three. It’s a magic number. The occupancy of Jack Tripper’s apartment (don’t tell Mr. Roper). The worst “Godfather” installment.
  But in this case, it’s the maximum ingredients (with exceptions for water, salt, and pepper
  
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• Baltimore releasing more youths of color from juvenile detention since coronavirus struck, bucking a national - Baltimore Sun

  07-08-2020 19:39
  Baltimore releasing more youths of color from juvenile detention since coronavirus struck, bucking a national  Baltimore Sun
  
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• U.S. Surgeon General Says He’s In Baltimore To Learn About Its COVID-19 Response

  07-08-2020 19:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams joins Baltimore city officials Mayor Jack Young and city health commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa Friday afternoon for an update about coronavirus in the city.
  Young announced earlier this week that indoor dining could reopen at 25% capacity, just as the White House’s Dr. Deborah Birx included Baltimore among 10 cities were COVID-19 cases were on the rise.Touring the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital, whi
  
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• Baltimore County Releases New Interactive Crime Data Dashboard, Reports Homicides Down 15 Percent Versus 2019

  07-08-2020 19:00
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Friday that the county has released a new interactive dashboard where residents can view detailed information about crime in the area. The dashboard is meant to increase both transparency and accountability in the county according to Olszewski.“Residents deserve to know exactly what’s happening in their communities, and this dashboard shines a light on crime statistics in Baltimore County,” Olszewsk
  
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• FBI Offers $25,000 Reward in Baltimore Murder - Fox Baltimore

  07-08-2020 18:57
  FBI Offers $25,000 Reward in Baltimore Murder  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Atlas Restaurant Group sets sights on Baltimore County for next expansion - Baltimore Business Journal

  07-08-2020 18:32
  Atlas Restaurant Group sets sights on Baltimore County for next expansion  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Maryland State Trooper Injured After He Crashes While Pursuing Reported Stolen Vehicle On I-95 North

  07-08-2020 18:30
  
  HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (WJZ) — Two lanes of I-95 north are now reopened after they closed prior to exit 89 after a police-involved crash was reported Friday morning.
  According to Maryland State Police, a trooper was injured after his vehicle was struck and crashed during a pursuit of a reported stolen vehicle Friday morning.
  The suspect fled into Delaware and is now being pursued there.A @mdsp was injured after his vehicle was struck & crashed during a pursuit of a reported stolen vehicle
  
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• Baltimore City counselor pleads guilty to felony Medicaid fraud - wmar2news.com

  07-08-2020 18:11
  
  Baltimore City counselor pleads guilty to felony Medicaid fraud  wmar2news.com
  
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• Maryland Traffic: I-95 North Closed Near Havre De Grace After State Trooper Crashes During Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle

  07-08-2020 17:50
  
  HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (WJZ) — All lanes of I-95 north are closed prior to exit 89 after a police-involved crash was reported Friday morning.
  According to Maryland State Police, a trooper was injured after his vehicle was struck and crashed during a pursuit of a reported stolen vehicle Friday morning.
  The suspect fled into Delaware and is now being pursued there.A @mdsp was injured after his vehicle was struck & crashed during a pursuit of a reported stolen vehicle this morning along NB I
  
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• Francis J. Le Mire, retired Towson University administrator, dies - Baltimore Sun

  07-08-2020 17:42
  Francis J. Le Mire, retired Towson University administrator, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• ‘It Is A Binge-Worthy Show’: Hermione Corfield On Showtime’s ‘We Hunt Together’

  07-08-2020 17:38
  
  (CBS Local)– On Sunday, August 9, Showtime debuts a new drama that will be sure to keep viewers on their edges of their seats.
  “We Hunt Together” is an hour long, six episode series from BBC Studios that explores the intoxication of sexual attraction and the dangerous power of emotional manipulation in a gripping twist on a classic cat-and-mouse story. Hermione Corfield is one of the stars of the show and she plays a woman named Freddy Lane, who is a killer on the run. The
  
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• Police: Arnold Man Shoots, Wounds Pasadena Woman In Attempted Murder-Suicide

  07-08-2020 17:27
  
  PASADENA, Md. (WJZ) — An attempted murder-suicide is under investigation in Pasadena Friday.
  Around 12:30 a.m., Anne Arundel County police and fire responded to the 300 block of Ridge Road for a reported shooting.
  When they arrived, first responders found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.
  A woman was taken to a local trauma center for treatment of her life-threatening injuries, while a 33-year-old Arnold man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on scene.
  
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• Angelo B. Clinkscales, Arnise A. Hart, One Other Suspect Arrested By Maryland State Police On Multiple Theft Charges

  07-08-2020 17:26
  
  (WJZ)- Maryland State Police announced Friday that they have arrested an charged three individuals in connection with multiple thefts from stores in Maryland and possible Virginia.
  48-year-old Angelo B. Clinkscales and 52-year-old Arnise A. Hart, along with a 51-year-old woman were arrested Friday in connection with thefts of televisions, generators and other items from several stores. Police say that they have charged Clinkscales and Hart each with two counts of theft over $1,500 and one count
  
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• Baltimore County crime data posted on new online dashboard - WBAL TV Baltimore

  07-08-2020 17:15
  Baltimore County crime data posted on new online dashboard  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Traffic: I-95 North Closed Near Havre De Grace After Crash

  07-08-2020 17:11
  
  HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (WJZ) — All lanes of I-95 north are closed prior to exit 89 after a crash was reported Friday morning.NB I-95 prior to exit 89 (Level Road), all lanes CLOSED due to crash. #mdtraffic
  — MDTA (@TheMDTA) August 7, 2020At this time, there are not many confirmed details, however Susquehanna Fire Company reported the crash involves a Maryland state trooper.Additional photos from the scene of the accident on northbound I-95. #SHCo #HavredeGrace #HdG pic.twitter.com/NzmAH
  
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• Boyd Rutherford On Why Baltimore Should Host 2026 World Cup Matches - Press Box

  07-08-2020 17:01
  Boyd Rutherford On Why Baltimore Should Host 2026 World Cup Matches  Press Box
  
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• ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Stars Tawny Newsom And Jack Quaid On Joining The Star Trek Universe: ‘It’s Just Such An Honor’: ‘

  07-08-2020 17:00
  
  Star Trek: Lower Decks is the latest installment into the Star Trek universe and is available now to stream on CBS All Access. Lower Decks is an animated series starring Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Noël Wells and Eugene Cordero as the crew of the Cerritos.
  CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke to series stars Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid about the new series, their characters and the special bond they share.
  MW: Hey Tawny, Jack, excited to talk to you both today. First off I just want to know for
  
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