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• Colon, Rectal Cancer Cases Are Going Up Among People Younger Than 50, Researchers Say

  30-08-2020 23:37
  
  (CNN) — Cases of colon and rectal cancer are on the rise in young adults — and the median age of patients diagnosed is getting lower.
  Colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer among men and women in the United States — after lung and prostate in men and lung and breast in women.
  Actor Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer Friday at age 43 after battling the disease for years. Colorectal cancer cases among those under 50 have been increasing since the 1990s, according to a
  
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• Here Are Some Planet-Friendly Activities That Are Good For Your Body And Are Pandemic Possible

  30-08-2020 22:59
  
  (CNN) — What’s the perfect pandemic hobby? As people across the globe have adjusted their lives to Covid-19, activities as varied as bread baking and gaming have trended.
  But while carbs and screen time can bring a satisfying rush of endorphins, the ideal Covid pastime should offer more sustaining thrills. That means an activity that’s good for your body, mind and the planet.
  For some, it’s a first-time foray into gardening, a low-impact physical activity that has been sh
  
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• Baltimore Police Investigating After Man Shot In Shoulder Saturday Night

  30-08-2020 22:49
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in the shoulder in Baltimore Saturday night.
  Officers were called to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim at 11:55 p.m.
  They found a 28-year-old man being treated for a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
  At this time, investigators are working to determine where the shooting occurred. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2411.
  
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• Pitching-Desperate Braves Acquire LH Milone From Orioles

  30-08-2020 22:34
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Desperate for starting pitching as they pursue a third straight NL East title, the Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Tommy Milone from the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday for two players to be named.
  The division-leading Braves have struggled to put together a rotation behind Max Fried, who is 5-0 with a 1.35 ERA.
  Ian Anderson, who pitched one-hit ball over six innings in his major league debut last week, is the only other Atlanta starter to earn a win this season.
  The 33-year
  
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• Colorado Rockies Acquire Right-Hander Mychal Givens From Orioles

  30-08-2020 22:29
  
  DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies acquired right-handed reliever Mychal Givens from the Baltimore Orioles for prospects and cash considerations.
  As part of the deal Sunday, the Orioles received infielders Tyler Nevin and Terrin Vavra, along with a player to be named later and cash considerations.
  The 30-year-old Givens has allowed two runs over 13 innings this season for the Orioles. He has 19 strikeouts and two walks.
  Givens was a second-round pick by Baltimore in 2009. Over his career,
  
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• Early Morning Stabbing At Essex Bar Leaves Man Dead, Suspect Injured

  30-08-2020 22:25
  
  ESSEX, MD. (WJZ) — Police say an early morning fight at an establishment in Essex escalated to leave one man dead and another injured Sunday.
  Officers responded to Brewers Landing Bar & Grill in the 800 block of Woodrow Avenue at 1:41 a.m. after multiple fights broke out, they said.
  One man was stabbed and the suspect was injured. The victim was taken to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
  The suspect was taken to an area hospital for treatment and is i
  
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• Body found along golf course in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  30-08-2020 21:44
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• Students return to Baltimore despite University urgings - Johns Hopkins News-Letter

  30-08-2020 18:03
  
  Students return to Baltimore despite University urgings  Johns Hopkins News-Letter
  
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• City Police Investigating Overnight Fatal Crash In South Baltimore

  30-08-2020 17:20
  
  Baltimore, MD (WJZ)– Detectives from the Baltimore City Police CRASH Team are investigating a fatal single vehicle accident in the 6500 block of Fort Smallwood Road.
  Investigators say just after midnight the driver of a Subaru Impreza was traveling eastbound on Fort Smallwood road when they apparently lost control and crashed into the median of the roadway.
  The driver was transported to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.   Two other people were inside the veh
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down As Nearly 500 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Sunday

  30-08-2020 16:18
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — As of Sunday morning, a total of 107,791 positive coronavirus cases were reported over the span of the pandemic in Maryland. That’s nearly 500 more cases since Saturday.
  The state positivity rate is slightly down to 3.3% and hospitalizations are down by 29 from Saturday’s 387 to 358. ICU cases are flat doing up just one case to 107.
  A total of 3,609 Marylanders have died from the virus, the state reporting six more deaths Sunday.Good morning. The @MDHealt
  
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• Man dies, two injured in South Baltimore crash - Baltimore Sun

  30-08-2020 16:12
  Man dies, two injured in South Baltimore crash  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Man shot Saturday night in Baltimore City - Fox Baltimore

  30-08-2020 13:34
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• 8-Year-Old Columbia Girl Uses Birthday To Raise Money For COVID-19 Patients

  30-08-2020 05:17
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) —  A Columbia girl turned 8-years-old on Saturday.
  Ada Cottrell celebrated her birthday by raising money for people during the coronavirus pandemic.
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  Latest CDC GuidelinesAda lost her father two years ago to colon cancer.
  Robert Cottrell was an electrical engineer at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.
  He died of Stage IV colon cancer just days
  
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• Ravens Hold Scrimmage At Empty M&T Bank Stadium; Defense Sharp

  30-08-2020 04:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens held a scrimmage at an empty M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, something the team will have to adapt to for at least the initial part of this season.
  WJZ’s Mark Viviano reported that the scrimmage was initially dominated by the defense.
  Chuck Clark recorded an interception during the scrimmage.Observation from Ravens scrimmage at stadium: defense winning by far thru 1st 4 possessions. Lamar Jackson’s timing & accuracy on passes is
  
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• Two Arrested in Attacks on Police in 24 Hours in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  30-08-2020 03:56
  Two Arrested in Attacks on Police in 24 Hours in Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Ravens scrimmage recap: Offense sputters early, MVP comes alive late - PennLive

  30-08-2020 03:47
  
  Baltimore Ravens scrimmage recap: Offense sputters early, MVP comes alive late  PennLive
  
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• Walker Sharp In Blue Jays Debut, A 5-0 win Over Orioles

  30-08-2020 03:46
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Taijuan Walker pitched six shutout innings in his Toronto debut and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio each hit two-run singles as the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.
  Walker (3-2), acquired from the Seattle Mariners in a trade two days earlier, allowed four hits and three walks and struck out four.
  Walker pitched for the first time since learning that his father and siblings, who live in Lake Charles, Louisiana, lost their property and b
  
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• Nats Sign Longtime Red Sox Utility Player Brock Holt

  30-08-2020 03:20
  
  BOSTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have signed former longtime Red Sox utility player Brock Holt, adding him for the final month of the season.
  The 32-year-old Holt played for the Red Sox for seven years before signing a $3.25-million, one-year deal with Milwaukee as a free agent in February.
  Holt was released by the Brewers this week after hitting just .100 with nine strikeouts in 30 at-bats over 16 games.
  Holt, a popular player with Boston, was a member of its 2018 World Series champ
  
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• Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm And Armed Bank Robbery Charges - CBS Baltimore

  30-08-2020 02:57
  
  Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm And Armed Bank Robbery Charges  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm And Armed Bank Robbery Charges

  30-08-2020 02:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal firearm and armed bank robbery charges.
  David Gollahon, 58, pleaded guilty to the federal charges of armed bank robbery and brandishing of a firearm during a crime of violence.
  According to his plea agreement, on January 23, 2019 and February 1, 2019, Gollahon and his co-defendant, Richard Tingler, committed two armed bank robberies in Baltimore.
  In connection with both robberies, co-defendant Richard Adams served as
  
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• Baltimore County Man Charged With Arson Of Vehicle In Edgewood

  30-08-2020 02:48
  
  HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a Baltimore County man for allegedly setting another person’s vehicle on fire in Edgewood.
  Vernon Antwan Mosley, 41, was arrested after officials say it was determined he was responsible for intentionally igniting the vehicle on fire.
  The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company was called on June 17, 2020, just after 1:30 a.m. for a report of a vehicle fire in the 900 block of Olive Branch Court.
  When crews arrived, th
  
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• Baltimore Man Charged In Linthicum Gas Station Burglary, Anne Arundel County Police Say

  30-08-2020 02:38
  
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore man was charged Friday for allegedly burglarizing an Exxon gas station in Linthicum.
  Richard Murray, of the 5100 block of Bel Air Drive, was charged with second and fourth-degree burglary and theft of $100 to under $1,500.
  Police were called around 10:45 p.m. for a report of a commercial burglary in the 400 block of Camp Meade Road.
  Officers arrived as the suspect was leaving the gas station and placed him in custody.
  The investigation revealed the suspec
  
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• Man Injured In Shooting In Lansdowne, Baltimore County Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  30-08-2020 01:14
  
  Man Injured In Shooting In Lansdowne, Baltimore County Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Man Injured In Shooting In Lansdowne, Baltimore County Police Say

  30-08-2020 01:14
  
  LANSDOWNE, MD. (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County are investigating after a man was injured in a shooting on Saturday morning in Lansdowne.
  Officers responded to multiple calls for shots fired in the unit block of Babybird Court around 1:30 a.m. and found damage to vehicles in the area.
  A man later walked into an area hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. He told officials he was on Babybird Court when he was shot.
  Detectives from the Baltimore Cou
  
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• West Annapolis Pop Up Pantry Receives 40K Pound Donation Of Chicken From Perdue Farms

  30-08-2020 01:05
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The West Annapolis Pop Up Pantry was started by two moms looking to help families through the COVID-19 pandemic.
  40,000 pounds of chicken was donated on Saturday to the organization. It will help them feed nearly 600 families struggling during the pandemic.
  “It’s amazing. We’ll be able to feed [families] potentially until the end of the year of the food,” Amy Marshall, of West Annapolis Pop Up Pantry, said.
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• Boy, 7, dies after family vehicle struck on I-83 in Baltimore County - Baltimore Sun

  30-08-2020 00:57
  Boy, 7, dies after family vehicle struck on I-83 in Baltimore County  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Deputy In Hogan Administration Fired For Social Media Posts Related To Fatal Shootings At Kenosha, Wisconsin Protest

  30-08-2020 00:37
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP/WJZ) — A Deputy Director in Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration was fired on Saturday after criticism of social media posts that made light of fatal shootings that occurred during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  Hogan’s office on Saturday confirmed the firing of Arthur “Mac” Love IV, who had served as deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
  “These posts are obviously totally inappropriate,” said Shareese
  
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• Hogan Administration Official Fired For ‘Divisive’ Social Media Posts Related To Kenosha, Wisconsin Protests

  30-08-2020 00:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A member of the Hogan administration was fired Saturday for “divisive images and statements” posted to social media related to recent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  A spokesperson for Governor Larry Hogan’s office confirmed the firing of Arthur Love, IV, who had been the Deputy Director of the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
  “These divisive images and statements are inconsistent with the mission and core values of the Office
  
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• Hogan Administration Official Fired For Controversial Social Media Posts Related To Kenosha, Wisconsin Protests

  30-08-2020 00:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A member of the Hogan administration was fired Saturday for controversial posts on social media related to recent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  Montgomery County Delegate Eric Luedtke confirmed on Twitter the firing of Arthur Love, IV, who had been the Deputy Director of the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
  “Update: [Love’s] been fired, as he should have been,” Luedtke said.
  Luedtke took a screenshoot of one of Love’s post w
  
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• 7-Year-Old Boy Killed In Crash On I-83, Maryland State Police Say

  30-08-2020 00:16
  
  SPARKS, Md. (WJZ) — A 7-year-old boy was killed in a crash on I-83 in Baltimore County on Saturday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
  The victim has been identified as Brian Smith, III. He was taken to GBMC, and later to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, where he was pronounced dead.
  He was one of five passengers in a black Dodge Dart.
  A 32-year-old woman, a 9-year-old girl and a 9-month-old infant were also injured in the crash, according to Maryland State Police.
  
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• 27-Year-Old Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge - CBS Baltimore

  30-08-2020 00:00
  
  27-Year-Old Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 27-Year-Old Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge

  30-08-2020 00:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man pleaded guilty on Thursday to a federal drug conspiracy charge.
  Donte Bennett, 27, pleaded guilty to participating in a drug conspiracy that operated in and around the Baltimore metropolitan area, distributing heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine in Maryland and surrounding states.
  According to his guilty plea, from October 2018 through at least January 2019, Bennett was a street-level distributor in a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) t
  
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