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• Anne Arundel County Police Renew Call For Information In Cold Case Murder Of Charles Edward Crusoe

  19-09-2020 23:55
  
  PASADENA, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County are renewing their call for help from the public in solving the cold case murder of Charles Edward Crusoe.
  Police say Crusoe, 25, was found murdered around 4:30 p.m. in Pasadena on February 2, 1974.
  When detectives arrived on the scene, they were met by a 14-year-old boy who had said that he had found a body down a dirt path.
  The boy took detectives to a wooded area off of Bayside Beach Road where they found Crusoe. He was taken to the Of
  
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• In Baltimore, Harriet Tubman honored where Confederate statues once stood - The Washington Post

  19-09-2020 23:54 via washingtonpost.com
  
  In Baltimore, Harriet Tubman honored where Confederate statues once stood  The Washington Post
  
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• ‘Stubby’ The Rhino Leaving The Maryland Zoo After More Than 20 Years

  19-09-2020 23:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Zoo announced Friday that their 27-year-old southern white rhinoceros, Stubby, will be moving from Baltimore to a private facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
  Stubby has lived in the African Watering Hole at the Zoo for 23 years and is well known for rolling his massive 2,500-pound body in the mud wallow to the delight of Zoo visitors and staff.
  “Earlier this year, the SSP and the Zoo decided that Stubby would move to a private
  
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• Ravens Go Into Houston Winners Of Six-Straight Road Games; DC Wink Martindale Says Team Is ‘Not Overconfident’

  19-09-2020 23:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens have won six-straight road games and have outscored their opponents 205-90 in those matchups.
  Baltimore will look to make it seven-straight road wins as the team travels to Houston to take on the Texans.
  It will be a showdown between two of the league’s premier quarterbacks in the likes of Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson.
  In his last nine regular-season starts, Jackson has thrown for 1,752 yards and 28 touchdowns. He has also racked up 675 rushing y
  
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• Navy Erases 24-Point Deficit, Stuns Tulane 27-24

  19-09-2020 22:27
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jamale Carothers rushed for 125 yards, Daniel Davies kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired, and Navy rallied from a 24-0 third-quarter deficit to beat Tulane 27-24 on Saturday.
  Navy (1-1, 1-0 American), which lost its opener 55-3 to BYU, ran just two plays in Tulane territory in the first half and looked in danger of being blown out again late in the second quarter.
  Tulane (1-1, 0-1) was threatening to build on its 24-point lead before Cameron Kinley intercepted Tu
  
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• ‘It’s Unfortunate’ | LB Tyus Bowser’s Homecoming To Houston Will Look A Bit Different Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

  19-09-2020 22:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens are set to take on the Texans in Houston for their first road trip of the season.
  It is the first time the Ravens travel as a team during the COVID-19 pandemic, and like every NFL team, they must adhere to strict protocols put in place by the league.
  The rules include a virtual lockdown at the team hotel when they arrive in Houston.
  Linebacker Tyus Bowser is one of at least 10 Ravens with football roots in the State of Texas. The game would, in some ways,
  
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• Texans Defense Coordinator Anthony Weaver, Former Raven, Tasked With Stopping Reigning League MVP Lamar Jackson

  19-09-2020 22:03
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens have a history of defensive excellence, and the Houston Texans are borrowing from the Baltimore bloodline.
  Former Raven, Anthony Weaver, is the Texans defensive coordinator.
  Weaver was a defensive tackle with the Ravens for four years. He was drafted out of Notre Dame in 2002 and went on to finish his playing career in Houston, three years with the Texans.
  Weaver transitioned to coaching after his playing career. He worked with the Jets, Bills and Browns,
  
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• Terps Announce Updated 2020 Football Schedule

  19-09-2020 21:41
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The Maryland Terrapins will open up their season Saturday, October 24, on the road against Northwestern.
  The team released an updated schedule Saturday.
  The Terps’ schedule includes eight Big Ten games. The Terps will host Minnesota, Ohio State, Michigan State and Rutgers. On the road, the Terps will face Northwestern, Penn State, Indiana and Michigan.Third times a charmOur 2020 schedule is here! pic.twitter.com/EwnkewQNKe
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• Kentucky Derby Winner Authentic Works Out In Prep For Preakness - CBS Baltimore

  19-09-2020 21:21 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Kentucky Derby Winner Authentic Works Out In Prep For Preakness  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Kentucky Derby Winner Authentic Works Out In Prep For Preakness

  19-09-2020 21:21
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authentic had his first major workout since winning the Kentucky Derby as he prepares for the Preakness next month.
  The 3-year-old completed five furlongs in 59.20 seconds under jockey Martin Garcia on Saturday at Churchill Downs, where he has remained since his Derby victory on Sept. 5. Authentic’s time was the fastest of 38 horses at the distance.
  “Authentic is a big, strong horse and is handling things very well after the Derby,” trainer Bob Baff
  
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• Republican nominee for mayor outlines plans to lead Baltimore City - Fox Baltimore

  19-09-2020 19:47 via foxbaltimore.com
  Republican nominee for mayor outlines plans to lead Baltimore City  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Maryland reports 682 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths Saturday - Baltimore Sun

  19-09-2020 17:01 via baltimoresun.com
  Maryland reports 682 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths Saturday  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: Hospitalizations, Positivity Rate Down As State Adds 682 New Cases

  19-09-2020 16:09
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Maryland reports 682 new coronavirus cases since Friday morning, bringing the total to 119,744 total cases in the state since the pandemic began.
  Hospitalizations are down by over 20, with a total of 324 Marylanders hospitalized. Of those, 75 are in ICUs and 249 are in acute care.
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  The state positivity rate went down again, from 3.21 percent to 3.07 percent, state numbers show. A total of 2,361,383 tests have been admin
  
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• Maryland Weather: Fall Like Temperatures Here! - CBS Baltimore

  19-09-2020 14:15 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Maryland Weather: Fall Like Temperatures Here!  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Weather: Fall Like Temperatures Here!

  19-09-2020 14:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Get ready! It’s shaping up to be a very fall-like weekend here in Maryland!
  Expect highs in the mid-60s throughout the weekend.The calendar says summer but Mother Nature disagrees! Fall technically arrives on Tuesday but the chilly temps are here early. #WJZ #Baltimore #MDWX pic.twitter.com/BxG9sUinHE
  — Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) September 19, 2020You will likely need a light jacket on as you’re starting out your day.
  In Baltimore, the temperature will
  
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• Old burlap bag factory becoming loft housing in Baltimore’s Washington Hill - Baltimore Sun

  19-09-2020 14:07 via baltimoresun.com
  Old burlap bag factory becoming loft housing in Baltimore’s Washington Hill  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Colorado Rockies complete trades with Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox - Rox Pile

  19-09-2020 13:00 via roxpile.com
  
  Colorado Rockies complete trades with Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox  Rox Pile
  
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• Shofer’s Furniture, more than century old Federal Hill retailer, will close - Baltimore Sun

  19-09-2020 11:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Shofer’s Furniture, more than century old Federal Hill retailer, will close  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Gov. Hogan Announces Expanded Capacity For Indoor Dining - CBS Baltimore

  19-09-2020 05:59 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Coronavirus Latest: Gov. Hogan Announces Expanded Capacity For Indoor Dining  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County Teachers Want Superintendent To Rescind Reopening Announcement; City Schools Warn of Financial Problems - CBS Baltimore

  19-09-2020 05:30 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore County Teachers Want Superintendent To Rescind Reopening Announcement; City Schools Warn of Financial Problems  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore County Police Arrested Man Accused Of Raping Woman At Towson Restaurant - CBS Baltimore

  19-09-2020 05:25 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore County Police Arrested Man Accused Of Raping Woman At Towson Restaurant  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Weather: Fall Like Temperatures On The Way!

  19-09-2020 05:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Get ready! It’s shaping up to be a very fall-like weekend here in Maryland!
  You will likely need a light jacket on as you’re starting out your day.
  Overnight, temperatures will tumble down into the 40s for a lot of places. In Baltimore, the temperature will be right around 48, while north and west of the city will be in the low 40s.It will be significantly cooler tonight (10 to 15 degrees) than this morning with lows dropping into the low to mid 40s west
  
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• Glasnow Fans 10 In 5 Innings To Help Rays Beat Orioles 2-1

  19-09-2020 05:00
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 over five innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat Alex Cobb and the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Friday night.
  Glasnow (4-1) allowed one run, four hits and a pair of walks. The right-hander has won four straight decisions, a streak that began with a 13-strikeout performance against the Orioles on Aug. 25.
  The Rays clinched a postseason berth on Thursday night, and now the AL East leaders are looking to charge into the playoffs as division champions. Ta
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Pitching Changes and the Dedicated Closer - Birds Watcher

  19-09-2020 04:15 via birdswatcher.com
  
  Baltimore Orioles: Pitching Changes and the Dedicated Closer  Birds Watcher
  
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• Pregnant Women With COVID-19 May Be At Increased Risk Of Preterm Delivery, CDC Study Suggests

  19-09-2020 04:06
  
  (CNN) — Pregnant women with COVID-19 who are hospitalized may be at an increased risk of giving birth prematurely, a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
  Data showed that 12.6% of live births among hospitalized women with COVID-19 in the study were preterm compared with 10% of births that were observed in the general US population in 2018.
  “In this study, preterm births occurred approximately three times more frequently in symptomatic pregna
  
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• Mourners Gather Outside Supreme Court After Passing Of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  19-09-2020 03:55
  
  WASHINGTON (AP/WJZ) — Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court Friday night to mourn the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  Dozens in the crowd were lighting candles and sat somberly on the high court’s steps. Ginsburg died Friday of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87 after 27 years on the court.
  The crowd left candles, flowers, small American flags and handwritten condolence messages. Some wept as they placed the bouquets of flowers on the steps. “RBG&
  
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• Tributes From Maryland Lawmakers, Leaders Pour In For Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  19-09-2020 03:18
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Tributes from Maryland lawmakers and leaders are pouring in for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87.
  The Supreme Court said Justice Ginsburg died of metastatic pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  Senator Ben Cardin said, “Words are insufficient to describe the loss to our country.”Words are insufficient to describe the loss to our country. Justice Ginsburg was a trailbla
  
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• Baltimore County Teachers Want Superintendent To Rescind Reopening Announcement; City Schools Warn of Financial Problems

  19-09-2020 02:54
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Samantha Smith is the mother of two young students in the Baltimore County Public School system and she’s outraged over the superintendent’s sudden announcement this week that some children can go back for in-person instruction in November—months earlier than initially planned.Additionally, Dr. Williams announced the school system’s timeline for staff and student reentry for small groups.
  The plan calls for teachers and school-based staff to be b
  
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• Supreme Court Says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Died Of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer At Age 87

  19-09-2020 01:50
  
  WASHINGTON (AP/WJZ) — Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87.
  Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993. She was the second woman appointed to the court and served more than 27 years.
  She is survived by her two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  Ginsburg was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 15, 1933. She married Martin D. Ginsburg in 1954.
  She received her B.A. fro
  
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• Baltimore County Police Arrested Man Accused Of Raping Woman At Towson Restaurant

  19-09-2020 01:19
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County have arrested a man accused of raping a woman at a Towson restaurant overnight.
  Medhi Eghbal, 48, was arrested Friday and charged with second-degree rape, fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault. He was also served with an FTA warrant from 2017 for driving with a revoked out of state license.
  Baltimore County Police responded to Z-Burger along Allegheny Avenue just before 1 a.m.
  According to police, Eghbal, an employee of the
  
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• Safety Measures Taken as Jury Trials are Scheduled to Start in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  19-09-2020 01:06 via foxbaltimore.com
  Safety Measures Taken as Jury Trials are Scheduled to Start in Baltimore  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Baltimore man killed two women sitting on a porch on his block, then called 911 and confessed, records show - Baltimore Sun

  19-09-2020 01:02 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore man killed two women sitting on a porch on his block, then called 911 and confessed, records show  Baltimore Sun
  
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• University Of Maryland Lab In Baltimore Switching To New CDC COVID-19 Test

  19-09-2020 00:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The University of Maryland lab in Baltimore that processes thousands of coronavirus tests is no longer using the tests Gov. Larry Hogan acquired from South Korea in April.
  CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:TIMELINE: Coronavirus In Maryland, Tracking The Spread
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  Latest CDC GuidelinesThe lab said that’s because they’re switching to a new test from the Centers for Disease Control that tests for the coronavirus, as well as the regular se
  
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• Anne Arundel County Police Seize More Than 30 Pounds Of Suspected Marijuana Inside Linthicum Home

  19-09-2020 00:22
  
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — An Anne Arundel County man is facing drug charges after police seized more than 30 pounds of suspected marijuana from his Linthicum home.
  Anne Arundel County Police said officers carried out a search and seizure raid on Carlos Margarida’s home in the 700 block of East Maple Road.
  Police seized three large suspected marijuana plants, along with other drug paraphernalia used to grow marijuana.
  More than 30 pounds of suspected marijuana was seized, according to po
  
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• Baltimore County educator unions call on superintendent to rescind reopening plan for schools - Baltimore Sun

  19-09-2020 00:04 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore County educator unions call on superintendent to rescind reopening plan for schools  Baltimore Sun
  
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