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• 55-year-old man killed in Baltimore County crash Wednesday evening - Fox Baltimore

  19-05-2022 23:53 via foxbaltimore.com
  55-year-old man killed in Baltimore County crash Wednesday evening  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Orioles Walk Off With a Win Over Yankees in Baltimore - The New York Times

  19-05-2022 23:45 via nytimes.com
  
  Orioles Walk Off With a Win Over Yankees in Baltimore  The New York Times
  
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• Man Killed In Head-On Crash On York Road In Parkton

  19-05-2022 23:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man died in a head-on crash Wednesday evening on York Road in Parkton, Baltimore County Police said.
  Police said around 6:15 p.m., a Daimler Smart Car was traveling north on York Road approaching Coachmans Way when it crossed over the double yellow center line into oncoming traffic and hit a Chevrolet Tahoe head-on.
  The driver of the Smart Car, identified as 55-year-old Paul Roberts, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Tahoe was hospitalized with non-lif
  
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• Johns Hopkins University to award Baltimore Artist Joyce J. Scott honorary Doctor of Humane Letters - Afro American

  19-05-2022 23:30 via afro.com
  
  Johns Hopkins University to award Baltimore Artist Joyce J. Scott honorary Doctor of Humane Letters  Afro American
  
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• Baltimore-Odesa Sister City Committee Aims To Raise $500K For Ukraine In A Week

  19-05-2022 23:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore-Odesa Sister City Committee has launched a major fundraising effort to collect $500,000 for Ukraine in just a week.
  The fundraiser is a “sister city challenge” in partnership with Ukraine-based group Mission to Ukraine. The initiative started Wednesday, May 18, and runs through Wednesday, May 25.
  Last month, the organization partnered with the Cincinnati-Kharkiv Sister City Partnership to raise $250,000 in three days. The group is hoping Baltimor
  
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• Santander’s 3-Run HR In 9th Leads Orioles Past Yankees 9-6

  19-05-2022 23:06
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander lined a three-run homer in the ninth inning off Lucas Luetge and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a four-game sweep by beating the New York Yankees 9-6 on Thursday.
  New York lost for just the second time in 11 games and is still a major-league best 28-10. The Yankees fell to 18-1 when scoring five runs or more this season.
  The Yankees were down to their last out in the ninth when DJ LeMahieu hit an RBI single off closer Jorge Lopez that tied it at 6.
  The Ori
  
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• Punter Sam Koch, Baltimore Ravens' longest-tenured player in franchise history, announces his retirement - ESPN

  19-05-2022 22:33 via espn.com
  
  Punter Sam Koch, Baltimore Ravens' longest-tenured player in franchise history, announces his retirement  ESPN
  
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• CIAA Basketball Tournament Drew 36K Fans And Had $19.6M Economic Impact, Officials Say

  19-05-2022 22:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 2022 CIAA Basketball Tournament drew 36,390 fans and had a total economic impact of $19.6 million, falling short of earlier projections, according to an analysis from the tourism booster group Visit Baltimore.
  Many fans went to multiple games during the tournament. Overall attendance at the 22 games exceeded 66,000 spectators, organizers said in March, including a crowd of 13,207 for the two championship games.
  In January, with the the tournament about a month away, o
  
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• In Dorchester, candidate's saga as Baltimore prosecutor attracts little scrutiny - Maryland Daily Record

  19-05-2022 22:04 via thedailyrecord.com
  
  In Dorchester, candidate's saga as Baltimore prosecutor attracts little scrutiny  Maryland Daily Record
  
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• Calling crime in Baltimore 'unacceptable,' City Council members vow to force change - Fox Baltimore

  19-05-2022 22:03 via foxbaltimore.com
  Calling crime in Baltimore 'unacceptable,' City Council members vow to force change  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Dr. Fauci Urges UMD Baltimore Graduates To ‘Live A Life Of Service’

  19-05-2022 21:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The future is bright for hundreds of students at the University of Maryland Baltimore who graduated on Thursday.
  After two years of online celebrations, the graduations at the University of Maryland Baltimore graduations have returned to in-person ceremonies.
  At the height of the pandemic, some of these students stepped up and volunteered at vaccination clinics.
  Their graduation speaker, one of the leading voice in the fight against COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci told gradua
  
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• Nick Vespi brought his football with him from Norfolk to Baltimore. So an Orioles fan bought the Tides a new ball. - Baltimore Sun

  19-05-2022 21:33 via baltimoresun.com
  Nick Vespi brought his football with him from Norfolk to Baltimore. So an Orioles fan bought the Tides a new ball.  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 2 Hospitalized In West Baltimore Shooting, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  19-05-2022 21:27 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  2 Hospitalized In West Baltimore Shooting, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 2 Hospitalized In West Baltimore Shooting, Police Say

  19-05-2022 21:27
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two men were wounded Thursday in a shooting in West Baltimore, authorities said.
  Shortly after 2 p.m., officers were called to the 2400 block of Edmondson Avenue, where they found a 24-year-old man and another man shot, Baltimore Police said.
  Both victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment. The extent of their injuries wasn’t known.
  No details about a possible suspect or motive in the case were immediately released.
  Anyone with information about this case is
  
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• Longtime Ravens Punter Sam Koch Retires, Joins Team’s Coaching Staff

  19-05-2022 21:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Longtime Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch’s playing days might be over, but his coaching days are just beginning.
  Koch, who announced his retirement Thursday as an NFL player, is set to join the Ravens’ coaching staff as a special teams consultant, the franchise said.Sam Koch is announcing his retirement from the NFL.
  Congratulations, @Sam_Koch4, on a terrific career.pic.twitter.com/YF53cWLqTn
  — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 19, 2022A 16-year league vet
  
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• Court won't unseal document in case against Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby - Fox Baltimore

  19-05-2022 21:13 via foxbaltimore.com
  Court won't unseal document in case against Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Some Documents In Marilyn Mosby Case Will Be Unsealed, Federal Judge Rules

  19-05-2022 21:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A federal judge has unsealed four documents in Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s perjury case but ordered others remain out of public view.
  In response to a request from The Daily Record, The Baltimore Sun and The Baltimore Banner, Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby’s order filed Thursday makes public four documents containing “non-privileged, pre-trial correspondence between counsel” in Mosby’s case.
  Mosby’s attorney, A. Scot
  
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• Groundbreaking for new Summit Park Elementary School in Baltimore County - wmar2news.com

  19-05-2022 21:08 via wmar2news.com
  
  Groundbreaking for new Summit Park Elementary School in Baltimore County  wmar2news.com
  
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• 'Honored to lead': Board names Baltimore lawyer Natasha Dartigue as Maryland Public Defender, to serve 6 year term - Baltimore Sun

  19-05-2022 21:00 via baltimoresun.com
  'Honored to lead': Board names Baltimore lawyer Natasha Dartigue as Maryland Public Defender, to serve 6 year term  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police: Baltimore County teacher assaulted students, possibly more victims - Baltimore Sun

  19-05-2022 20:53 via baltimoresun.com
  Police: Baltimore County teacher assaulted students, possibly more victims  Baltimore Sun
  
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• WJZ & Baltimore Orioles Celebrate 13th Weather Day At Camden Yards

  19-05-2022 20:52
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — WJZ and the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday hosted the 13th Weather Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
  This popular event was canceled for the past two years in response to restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  But on Thursday morning, about 5,000 school children from around the area came to the ballpark for a science lesson from the First Alert Weather Team.
  Tim, Meg, Bob, Marty and Derek taught the kids about all kinds of weather, from snow to tornad
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Touchdown for Teachers | PHOTOS - Baltimore Sun

  19-05-2022 20:49 via baltimoresun.com
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• Maryland Weather: Warm & Sunny Friday, Alert Day On Saturday

  19-05-2022 20:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As predicted, the clouds have cleared out and let the sun shine through Thursday.
  We got off to a cloudy and rainy start, but the skies are now clear and we’re seeing temperatures in the upper 70s.
  It will likely get even warmer outside with a forecast afternoon high of roughly 84 degrees.
  Heading into the evening hours, our skies will remain clear and we’ll cool down to a low near 62 degrees.
  On Friday, we’ve got some serious heat and humidity in s
  
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• Frederick Co. Furniture Sellers Charged With Violating Consumer Protection Act, Frosh Says

  19-05-2022 20:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three Frederick County furniture sellers have been charged with violating the Consumer Protection Act after they allegedly took deposits on orders and failed to deliver goods, sometimes changing the name of their company to claim they didn’t owe customers a refund, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said.
  “Taking deposits for goods, failing to deliver the goods, and refusing to provide owed refunds are all violations of Maryland’s consumer protection
  
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• Preakness Tradition Alibi Breakfast Returns After 2-Year Hiatus

  19-05-2022 20:19
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Black-Eyed Susan cocktails were flowing, D. Wayne Lukas was telling jokes and things finally felt fully back to normal at Old Hilltop.
  While the Kentucky Derby winner isn’t at the Preakness, the tradition of the Alibi Breakfast returned Thursday to Pimlico Race Course after a two-year absence because of the pandemic. The event has evolved from its origins in the 1930s but still brings owners, trainers and other horsemen together for chicken and waffles in th
  
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• ‘Shame On You’: Pittman Blasts ‘Misleading’ Text Sent To Anne Arundel County Families About School Masks

  19-05-2022 20:06
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman issued a statement Thursday criticizing a mass text sent to parents that he said contained “disinformation about the status of masks” in public schools.
  The county executive said the text message was sent Tuesday evening to a “number of families” throughout the county. “The message contained intentionally inaccurate and misleading information designed to confuse parents and students,” he sai
  
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• 10 Miler is back in Baltimore - wmar2news.com

  19-05-2022 20:04 via wmar2news.com
  
  10 Miler is back in Baltimore  wmar2news.com
  
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• Van Hollen ‘On The Mend’ After Suffering Minor Stroke Last Weekend

  19-05-2022 19:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Sen. Chris Van Hollen is recovering after suffering a minor stroke over the weekend.
  In a statement, Van Hollen extended his gratitude to those who reached out to wish him well after the episode, which was described as a “small stroke.”
  “I’m on the mend and on track for a full recovery, and following my doctors’ orders, I’ll begin to ease back into my schedule,” the senator’s statement said in part.
  Van Hollen was admitted t
  
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• Council Members Call On BPD To Deliver Short-Term Crime Plan Responding To Recent Violence

  19-05-2022 19:30
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In the face of several high-profile homicides and an “unacceptable” level of violence, members of the Baltimore City Council’s budgeting committee called on the Baltimore Police Department to deliver a short-term crime plan and deploy more officers into neighborhoods.
  Councilman Eric Costello, chair of the Ways & Means Committee, pointed to the murders of 17-year-old Jasmine Brunson, killed on the night of his junior prom, and 38-year-old Angel Smith
  
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• Maryland To Spend Nearly $200 Million Supporting Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

  19-05-2022 19:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced a plan to spend up to $198 million in federal funding to support Maryland’s small businesses.
  The funding will be distributed to three state agencies—the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Maryland Department of Commerce and Maryland Technology Development Corporation—which will in turn invest in small businesses and entrepreneurs.
  In a statement, the governor touted Maryland’s efforts t
  
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• Baltimore Farmers Market Guide - Baltimore Magazine

  19-05-2022 19:06 via baltimoremagazine.com
  
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• SONAR sightings for May 19: Baltimore to Chicago, carrier update, more - FreightWaves

  19-05-2022 19:05 via freightwaves.com
  
  SONAR sightings for May 19: Baltimore to Chicago, carrier update, more  FreightWaves
  
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• Get to Know the Baltimore Native Behind Plant-Based Vegan Juiceology - Baltimore Magazine

  19-05-2022 19:02 via baltimoremagazine.com
  
  Get to Know the Baltimore Native Behind Plant-Based Vegan Juiceology  Baltimore Magazine
  
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• Mike Olesker's "Boogie" celebrates Baltimore's rags-to-riches legend - WYPR

  19-05-2022 18:36 via wypr.org
  
  Mike Olesker's "Boogie" celebrates Baltimore's rags-to-riches legend  WYPR
  
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• Here's what 'Top Chef' host Tom Colicchio and Baltimore restaurants are cooking up for Preakness - Baltimore Sun

  19-05-2022 18:05 via baltimoresun.com
  Here's what 'Top Chef' host Tom Colicchio and Baltimore restaurants are cooking up for Preakness  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Dundalk High School Teacher Charged With Assaulting 2 Students

  19-05-2022 17:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Dundalk High School teacher is accused of assaulting two students, authorities said Thursday.
  Andrew Lawrence Rader, 30, of Baltimore, was arrested Wednesday on assault charges in connection with the accusations, Baltimore County Police said.
  Police said detectives continue to investigate an unspecified incident and are looking to find out if there are other victims.
  Rader was taken into custody on a warrant charging him with two counts of second-degree assault, court r
  
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• Developer Looks To Round Out Lexington Market With Short-Term Vendors

  19-05-2022 17:37
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s iconic Lexington Market is looking for short-term vendors to fill its kiosk and pop-up spaces when its renovation is completed this fall.
  The 240-year-old market is in the midst of a $45 million endeavor to reimagine and breathe new life into the historic market, which has been a fixture of Baltimore since it first opened for business back in 1782.
  Besides welcoming new long-term vendors, the market is seeking merchants who want to rent a dozen new kiosk
  
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• Baltimore Ravens: Out to Lunch - Retirement(s) Incoming? - russellstreetreport.com

  19-05-2022 17:09 via russellstreetreport.com
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• Maryland Weather: Warm & Breezy Friday, Alert Day On Saturday

  19-05-2022 16:45
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Our Thursday is shaping up to be a warm and breezy transition to summer.
  Although we got off to a rainy and cloudy start, the clouds are breaking today to allow some sunshine to peek through.
  Temperatures are forecast to reach a high near the mid 80s, higher than our average this time of year.
  As we head into the evening hours, the skies will be clear and partly cloudy and we’ll cool down to a low of 62 degrees.
  On Friday, we’ve got some serious heat and
  
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• Baltimore Orioles star Trey Mancini agrees with Aaron Judge's criticism of Camden Yards' dimensions, says 'no hitters like it, myself included' - ESPN

  19-05-2022 16:18 via espn.com
  
  Baltimore Orioles star Trey Mancini agrees with Aaron Judge's criticism of Camden Yards' dimensions, says 'no hitters like it, myself included'  ESPN
  
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• Baltimore touts economic impact of 2022 CIAA Tournament - - HBCU Gameday

  19-05-2022 16:03 via hbcugameday.com
  
  Baltimore touts economic impact of 2022 CIAA Tournament -  HBCU Gameday
  
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• Man, 41, Charged With Attempted Murder In April Shooting, Baltimore Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  19-05-2022 15:29 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Man, 41, Charged With Attempted Murder In April Shooting, Baltimore Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Man, 41, Charged With Attempted Murder In April Shooting, Baltimore Police Say

  19-05-2022 15:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A man is under arrest in connection with a shooting in Baltimore last month, authorities said Thursday.
  Calvin Hemphill, Jr., 41, is charged with attempted first-degree murder in the shooting, which sent a 53-year-old man to the hospital, Baltimore Police said.
  The shooting unfolded shortly before 9 p.m. April 17 in the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, according to police.
  That’s where officers found the victim shot multiple times. He was taken to a hospital for t
  
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• Woman, 29, Wounded In Southern Baltimore Shooting, Police Say

  19-05-2022 15:19
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A shooting Wednesday night in southern Baltimore sent a woman to the hospital, authorities said.
  Officers were on patrol near Potee Street and Patapsco Avenue shortly after 9 p.m. when they heard gunfire nearby, Baltimore Police said.
  After searching the area, officers found a 29-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Riverside Road.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
  No additional de
  
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• Media company founded by former Raven Trevor Pryce plans Baltimore expansion - wmar2news.com

  19-05-2022 15:17 via wmar2news.com
  
  Media company founded by former Raven Trevor Pryce plans Baltimore expansion  wmar2news.com
  
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• Boy, 16, Reported Missing From Middle River, Baltimore County Police Say

  19-05-2022 15:12
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore County are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 16-year-old boy.
  Jerrel Griffin is believed to have left his Middle River home sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, Baltimore County Polic said.
  The 16-year-old is described as 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds.
  Anyone with information on Griffin’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or police at 410-307-2020.
  
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• The Baltimore Banner and WYPR Announce Partnership to Strengthen Local News In Maryland - WYPR

  19-05-2022 15:07 via wypr.org
  
  The Baltimore Banner and WYPR Announce Partnership to Strengthen Local News In Maryland  WYPR
  
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• Baltimore Police Looking For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl

  19-05-2022 15:05
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are asking for help locating a missing Baltimore teen.
  Amiara McNair, 14, was reported missing from the 5100 block of Cordelia Avenue, Baltimore Police said Thursday.
  McNair, who’s known to frequent Northwest Baltimore, was last seen in the 300 block of Gay Street, police said.
  Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
  
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• The Baltimore of ‘We Own This City’ with D. Watkins - The Ringer

  19-05-2022 15:03 via theringer.com
  
  The Baltimore of ‘We Own This City’ with D. Watkins  The Ringer
  
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• Another Triple Crown Long Shot? Fenwick Is 50-1 In Preakness

  19-05-2022 14:57
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Rich Strike winning the Kentucky Derby at 80-1 may not be the only big upset this Triple Crown season.
  Not if Fenwick has anything to do about it.
  Two weeks after Rich Strike became the second-biggest long shot to win the Derby, Fenwick could join him in the record books at the Preakness Stakes. The 50-1 shot also has as heartwarming a story and is as unlikely to be on the Triple Crown trail: named after owner Jeremia Rudan’s mother who died in a
  
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