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• Police Investigating After Deadly Double Shooting In Southwest Baltimore Friday Night

  22-08-2020 23:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in southwest Baltimore on Friday night.
  Police were called around 10:13 p.m. to the 3400 block of Violetville Lane for a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found two men suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body.
  Medics took the victims to area hospitals.
  According to police, one of the victims, a 20-year-old man, died as a result of his injures.
  There is no word yet on the other vi
  
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• Maryland reports 624 coronavirus cases and 10 deaths - Baltimore Sun

  22-08-2020 23:31
  Maryland reports 624 coronavirus cases and 10 deaths  Baltimore Sun
  
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• ‘I love the Post Office,’ Baltimore demonstrators chant as many rally in state and nation - Baltimore Sun

  22-08-2020 23:26
  ‘I love the Post Office,’ Baltimore demonstrators chant as many rally in state and nation  Baltimore Sun
  
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• FEMA Employee Indicted For Allegedly Preparing Fraudulent Tax Returns For Herself, 11 Clients

  22-08-2020 23:03
  
  GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency employee for allegedly preparing fraudulent tax returns for herself and 11 clients.
  Shanta Johnson, 43, of Germantown, Maryland, was indicted on the federal charges of aiding and assisting in the filing of false tax returns and subscribing to false tax returns.
  The indictment was returned on July 13, and was unsealed on Friday at Johnson’s initial appea
  
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• Nearly 70K Lives Could Be Saved In Next 3 Months If More Americans Wore Masks, Researchers Say

  22-08-2020 22:33
  
  BALTIMORE (CNN) — Another 134,000 people could die in the US from COVID-19 by December if no further safety measures are mandated — and the actual number probably would be much worse if mandates are relaxed, researchers say.
  The projection by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation comes with a silver lining: About 70,000 of those lives would be saved if many more Americans wore masks, the institute’s leader said.
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• Towson University Moves Classes Online For First Week Due To ‘Increase In Positive COVID-19 Results

  22-08-2020 22:10
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Towson University announced Saturday all classes will be remote only for the first week of the semester due to an increase in positive COVID-19 results from a testing sampling conduct by the school’s health center.
  The University said a PCR testing sample conducted by the University Health Center this past week revealed 55 positive results out of 627 people.
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• Rivera Wants ‘Business As Usual’ While Battling Skin Cancer

  22-08-2020 21:46
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Ron Rivera called his players together to deliver the “tough news” of his cancer diagnosis on Thursday night and by Saturday morning ripped into them for a practice that didn’t meet his standards.
  Washington’s coach knows he’ll struggle during treatment for squamous cell carcinoma but doesn’t want his health to be a focus. There’s a plan B in place for defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio to take over the coaching when necessary, bu
  
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• Nationals’ Strasburg Is Done For Season, Awaits Hand Surgery

  22-08-2020 21:42
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg’s season is over.
  The Washington Nationals transferred the star right-hander to the 60-day disabled list Saturday. Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Strasburg will undergo carpal tunnel surgery next week.
  Strasburg, last year’s World Series MVP, was first placed on the injured list Aug. 15 with carpal tunnel neuritis of the right hand.
  “Hopefully surgery goes well,” Martinez said. “The biggest thing is that surgery reliev
  
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• Baltimore County Police: Man Injured In Shooting In Windsor Mill

  22-08-2020 21:34
  
  WINDSOR MILL, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Windsor Mill that left one man injured on Saturday morning.
  Police were called just after 3:30 a.m. to the 3600 block of Rockdale Terrace for a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a man had been shot in the upper body.
  Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Windsor Mill this morning that left one man injured.
  The suspect was taken to an area hospital for treatment. No word
  
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• Man Injured In Shooting In White Marsh, Baltimore County Police Say

  22-08-2020 21:27
  
  WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating after a man was injured in a shooting in White Marsh on Friday night.
  Police were called just before midnight to the 5400 block of Kenwood Avenue for a report of a shooting.
  When officers arrived, they found a 20-year-old man had been shot in the upper body.
  The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released.
  Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing
  
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• Police say pregnant woman, 34, wounded by gunfire in West Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  22-08-2020 20:35
  Police say pregnant woman, 34, wounded by gunfire in West Baltimore  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore mayor fires city’s housing commissioner - WTOP

  22-08-2020 20:19
  
  Baltimore mayor fires city’s housing commissioner  WTOP
  
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• Pregnant Woman Shot Several Times Saturday Afternoon In Baltimore City

  22-08-2020 20:16
  
  Baltimore, MD (WJZ)– Baltimore City Police officers responded to the 1500 block of North Ellamont Street around 12:10p.m. Saturday afternoon after hearing several gunshots.
  Officers arriving on the scene found a 34-year-old pregnant woman suffering from gunshots to the arm, buttocks and a graze wound to the torso.
  Medics were called to the scene and transported the woman to an area hospital where her condition is not known at this time.
  Investigators believe the pregnant woman was walking
  
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• Pregnant Woman Shot Several Times In Southwest Baltimore, Police Say

  22-08-2020 20:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a pregnant woman was shot Saturday afternoon in southwest Baltimore.
  Police responded to the 1500 block of North Ellamont Street shortly past noon after hearing several gunshots.
  When officers arrived, they found a 34-year-old pregnant woman suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and buttocks, and a graze wound to the torso.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. No word yet on her condition.
  Investigators believe the
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Hospitalizations Down, Over 103.5K Cases Confirmed

  22-08-2020 16:01
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland decreased slightly as the state surpassed 103,000 confirmed cases, new data released by the Department of Health Saturday morning shows.
  According to state data, 441 people are currently hospitalized as a result of the virus, down 14 from Friday. 343 people are in acute care, while 98 are in intensive care.
  This story is developing. 
  For the latest information on coronavirus go to the Maryland Health
  
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• Demonstrators Gather In Baltimore City, Across Maryland For ‘Save The Post Office’ Rallies - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 09:00
  
  Demonstrators Gather In Baltimore City, Across Maryland For ‘Save The Post Office’ Rallies  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 19-Year-Old Shot In The Head In North Baltimore, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 09:00
  
  19-Year-Old Shot In The Head In North Baltimore, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Auto Thefts Spike In Baltimore County, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 05:10
  
  Auto Thefts Spike In Baltimore County, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Boston 8, Baltimore 5 - Federal News Network

  22-08-2020 05:02
  
  Boston 8, Baltimore 5  Federal News Network
  
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• Success stories on display with Black Lives Matter street painting - WBAL TV Baltimore

  22-08-2020 04:14
  Success stories on display with Black Lives Matter street painting  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Department Of Public Works Distributes Temporary Dumpsters Across Baltimore To Help With Collection Delays Caused By Coronavirus Pandemic - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 04:10
  
  Department Of Public Works Distributes Temporary Dumpsters Across Baltimore To Help With Collection Delays Caused By Coronavirus Pandemic  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Department Of Public Works Distributes Temporary Dumpsters Across Baltimore To Help With Collection Delays Caused By Coronavirus Pandemic

  22-08-2020 04:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Trash and recycling are not routinely being picked up because of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the Baltimore City Department of Public Works.
  But for now, there’s a temporary solution to the problem.
  Some Baltimore City Residents Forced To Bring Trash To Drop-Off Centers Due To Collection Delays Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic
  Several dumpsters were placed in the city at various intersections for recycling drop-offs. The dumpsters will stay until the sta
  
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• Baltimore Police To Increase Presence In Federal Hill After Complaints Of Illegal Dirt Bike Riding - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 03:26
  
  Baltimore Police To Increase Presence In Federal Hill After Complaints Of Illegal Dirt Bike Riding  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Police To Increase Presence In Federal Hill After Complaints Of Illegal Dirt Bike Riding

  22-08-2020 03:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello said there will be an increase in police presence in Federal Hill starting on Friday after complaints about illegal operations of dirt bikes.
  Costello said he met with Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and that a dirt bike task force, additional BPD resources and the BPD helicopter are being deployed on a nightly basis to “begin to address the issue moving forward.”UPDATE ON DIRT BIKE PRESENCE IN AND AR
  
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• World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg Might Require Surgery

  22-08-2020 02:36
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was diagnosed with carpal tunnel neuritis on his throwing hand after seeing a nerve specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday.
  Martinez said surgery could be an option but he has yet to talk with the 2019 World Series MVP. Strasburg was put on the injured list on Aug. 15, a day after he recorded just two outs at Baltimore. It was the 32-year-old’s first appearance on the IL since 2018.
  After going 18-6 with a 3.32 E
  
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• Baltimore’s Inspector General investigating Strong City over mismanaged grant funds - Baltimore Sun

  22-08-2020 02:32
  Baltimore’s Inspector General investigating Strong City over mismanaged grant funds  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore, Washington Area Airports Saw Travelers Leave Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars At Checkpoints In 2019 - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 02:28
  
  Baltimore, Washington Area Airports Saw Travelers Leave Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars At Checkpoints In 2019  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore, Washington Area Airports Saw Travelers Leave Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars At Checkpoints In 2019

  22-08-2020 02:28
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The Transportation Security Administration said it collected over $900,000 in unclaimed money that passengers left behind at airport security checkpoints during Fiscal Year 2019, including over $18,000 in foreign currency.
  The money consisted of loose change and paper currency that passengers removed from their pockets and left behind in a bin during the security screening process at TSA checkpoints.
  When passengers approach the checkpoint, all items from pockets must be
  
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• ‘Save The Post Office’ Rally Held In Baltimore Friday; More Planned Over Weekend

  22-08-2020 02:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — People rallied outside the post office in Baltimore’s Govans neighborhood Friday. Many say they have experienced delays getting their mail and are concerned about their ballots not being delivered in time for the upcoming presidential election.
  “We recognize the post office is one of the most sacred institutions in our country,” said Margaret Baldridge outside the Govans Post Office.
  She said she was “outraged” at the Trump Administratio
  
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• Paterakis family feud resurrected by appeals court - Baltimore Sun

  22-08-2020 01:58
  Paterakis family feud resurrected by appeals court  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Schools Shouldn’t Shut Everything Down, But Opt For Short-Term Suspensions During Pandemic, CDC Says

  22-08-2020 01:49
  
  WASHINGTON (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for schools Friday as children across the country return to the classroom.
  The new guidelines address how schools can work with public health officials if an infected person has been on campus.
  Rather than shut everything down immediately for a long period of time, the guidelines said one option is an initial short-term class suspension and cancellation of events and after-school activities.
  That w
  
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• Birth Of Panda Cub Brings ‘Joyous News’ To The National Zoo

  22-08-2020 01:44
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth Friday to a wiggling cub and immediately began cuddling her offspring, Washington’s National Zoo said.
  The cub was born at 6:35 p.m. Eastern Time, the zoo said in an Instagram post that announced the “joyous news.” It will take some time before the sex of the cub can be determined.
  “Mei Xiang picked the cub up immediately and began cradling and caring for it,” the zoo said in a statement. “The panda team
  
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• 74-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash In Timonium, Baltimore County Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 01:29
  
  74-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash In Timonium, Baltimore County Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 74-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash In Timonium, Baltimore County Police Say

  22-08-2020 01:29
  
  TIMONIUM, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are investigating after a 74-year-old man was killed in a crash in Timonium on Thursday.
  Police responded to Timonium Road near Greenspring Drive shortly before 7 p.m. for a report of a crash.
  Preliminary investigation found a Jeep Cherokee traveled west on Timonium Road near Greenspring Drive as a Hyundai Accent traveled east on Timonium Road.
  The Jeep crossed the double yellow lines and struck the Hyundai head-on. The Jeep then continued
  
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• Baltimore mayor fires housing commissioner amid global pandemic; Braverman said termination ‘a complete surpri - Baltimore Sun

  22-08-2020 01:26
  Baltimore mayor fires housing commissioner amid global pandemic; Braverman said termination ‘a complete surpri  Baltimore Sun
  
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• TikTok Star Bryce Hall, Ellicott City Native, Has Power Shut Off At Hollywood Hills Rental Home For Ignoring Coronavirus Protocols

  22-08-2020 01:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the past several months, health officials have said wear your mask, wash your hands and no large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Now, some officials are taking action against those rule breakers.
  Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti authorized the power to be shut off at Bryce Hall’s Hollywood Hills rental home after he allegedly ignored coronavirus protocols and continued hosting massive house parties despite repeated warnings.
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• Baltimore Police seek vehicle believed to be involved in fatal Cedarcroft/Lake Walker hit-and-run - Baltimore Sun

  22-08-2020 00:50
  Baltimore Police seek vehicle believed to be involved in fatal Cedarcroft/Lake Walker hit-and-run  Baltimore Sun
  
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• COVID-19 Vaccine Should Go To Essential Healthcare Workers First, Johns Hopkins University Experts Say

  22-08-2020 00:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As researchers across the world rush to develop a safe COVID-19 vaccine, questions are starting to emerge about who will get the vaccine first.
  A group from John’s Hopkins University released recommendations about who should be first in line.
  “There is certainly general consensus from my perspective that front line workers need to be part of the initial roll out, because it does the greatest good for everybody,” said Carleigh Krubiner an associate facult
  
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• ‘Save The Post Office’ Rally Held In Baltimore Friday; More Planned Over Weekend - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 00:36
  
  ‘Save The Post Office’ Rally Held In Baltimore Friday; More Planned Over Weekend  CBS Baltimore
  
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• In leadership shakeup at Baltimore’s Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Wanda Q. Draper to return as interim executive - Baltimore Sun

  22-08-2020 00:14
  In leadership shakeup at Baltimore’s Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Wanda Q. Draper to return as interim executive  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Mount Vernon’s An Die Musik Goes Virtual Amid Coronavirus Pandemic - CBS Baltimore

  22-08-2020 00:04
  
  Mount Vernon’s An Die Musik Goes Virtual Amid Coronavirus Pandemic  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Mount Vernon’s An Die Musik Goes Virtual Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  22-08-2020 00:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The coronavirus pandemic has meant countless live concerts and performances have had to be canceled, a blow to musicians and music lovers alike.
  One local venue, though, Mount Vernon’s celebrated An Die Musik, has a solution: it’s live-streaming concerts right into the comfort and safety of peoples’ living rooms.
  On the outside, it’s a rowhome on Charles Street. On the inside, Craig Alston on saxophone celebrates his birthday with his fellow musici
  
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