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• School Apologizes After Girls Basketball Team Defeats Opponent 93-7

  03-03-2018 23:39
  EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (CBSNEWS) – The girls basketball team at East Bridgewater High School won its playoff opener by a score of 93-7, CBS Boston reports. The Vikings defeated the Madison Park girls in the first round of the tournament on Wednesday.
  Following the game, East Bridgewater Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth Legault apologized for the blowout win, The Enterprise in Brockton reports.
  “This is not a reflection of our student body or our athletic program,” Legault s
  
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• Florida Senate Passes, Immediately Reverses Temporary Ban On AR-15 Sales

  03-03-2018 22:53
  (CBSNEWS) – Florida’s upper chamber briefly approved a ban on AR-15-style rifles before immediately reversing that move Saturday. The Florida state Senate approved a two-year moratorium on the sale, delivery and transfer of AR-15-style rifles by a voice vote, the offices of the top Senate Democrat and Republican confirmed. But minutes later, that motion was reconsidered, and ultimately reversed by a roll call vote, with 17 votes in favor of the amendment and 21 against it.
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• More Flooding Expected As Deadly Nor’easter Moves Out To Sea

  03-03-2018 22:14
  BOSTON (AP) — People along the Northeast coast braced for more flooding during high tides Saturday even as the powerful storm that inundated roads, snapped trees and knocked out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses moved hundreds of miles out to sea.
  Areas from Maryland to Maine remained under flood warnings. Officials in eastern Massachusetts, where dozens of people were rescued from high waters overnight, warned of another round of flooding during high tides expected around
  
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• Razzie Awards Name ‘The Emoji Movie’ Worst Film Of 2017

  03-03-2018 21:39
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maybe it was destiny for a movie with a pile of poop as a central character.
  “The Emoji Movie” has received Hollywood’s most famous frown, the Razzie Award , for worst picture of 2017, making it the first animated feature in 38 years to earn the top dishonor.
  “Leading this year’s list of movie-misfires is the emoticon-based, talking poop opus,” the Razzies said in a statement announcing the recipients, saying the film came in
  
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• Authorities Say Man Shot Himself To Death Near White House

  03-03-2018 21:28
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House, the Secret Service said. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were in Florida at the time.
  The man was identified by the Secret Service and the city’s Metropolitan Police Department, but his name was not immediately released so authorities could notify his relatives.
  The incident began at about 11:46 a.m. when the man approach the fence, “rem
  
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• Grand Prairie Police Ram SUV to End Lengthy Chase

  03-03-2018 19:52
  
  Grand Prairie Police decided to use their own squad cars to ram an SUV ending a lengthy police chase Friday night.
  
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• Is your company one of the best in DFW? Prove it

  03-03-2018 18:36
  Is your workplace the best? We'd love to hear about organizations that make employees excited about heading into the office on Monday morning.Last year, the Dallas Business Journal celebrated 15 years of its Best Places to Work program with the biggest company picnic in North Texas at Dr Pepper Ballpark, home of the Frisco RoughRiders. Rankings for the 101 top workplaces were announced on-field amidst games, ballpark fare and colleagues from the across North Texas.In October, we're returning&hel
  
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• Fort Worth Police Investigating Suspicious Toddler Death

  03-03-2018 06:14
  
  Fort Worth police are investigating the suspicious death of a toddler. Sixteen-month-old Jayden Ledesma died on Tuesday after two days in the hospital.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Confusion Over New Electioneering Law in McKinney

  03-03-2018 06:02
  
  A new electioneering law in McKinney is causing confusion. Some claim it violates their First Amendment rights.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Atmos Warns Customers of Impostor Agents

  03-03-2018 06:00
  
  Atmos Energy is warning customers in Dallas to be aware of people posing as agents. The company said it has heard of a sharp uptick in people asking homeowners to hand over their keys.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Medical Debt Epidemic: Hospital Billing Explained

  03-03-2018 05:48
  
  We talked to the head of the hospital council about billing and why it works the way it does.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Body Found in Truck Submerged in Trinity River

  03-03-2018 05:45 via nbcdfw.com
  
  A body was recovered Friday from a vehicle found submerged in the Trinity River in south Dallas, officials say.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Apparent Explosive Device Found On Mexican Ferry Off Cozumel

  03-03-2018 03:43
  PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — What appeared to be undetonated explosives were found on a ferry that runs between the Caribbean resorts of Playa del Carmen and the island of Cozumel, authorities said Friday, less than two weeks after a blast shook another ferry plying the same route.
  Quintana Roo state prosecutor Miguel Angel Pech Cen said in interviews with Mexican media that the boat was anchored 500 yards (meters) from the Cozumel dock and was not in service when the object was discove
  
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• Trump Picks Dow Chemical Lawyer For Key Role At EPA

  03-03-2018 03:32
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday tapped a chemical industry insider to run the Environmental Protection Agency office that oversees emergency response to hazardous spills and cleanups of the nation’s most toxic sites.
  The White House announced that Trump has nominated Peter C. Wright to serve as EPA’s assistant administrator for Land and Emergency Management. Wright has worked as a corporate lawyer at Dow Chemical Co. since 1999.
  Despite Trump’s campaign
  
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• H-E-B Selena Bags Sell Out… Fast

  03-03-2018 03:01
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A shopping frenzy at H-E-B stores across Texas was not over food Friday, but a shopping bag.
  The limited-edition, reusable bag featuring late Tejano singer, Selena, went on sale Friday morning and quickly sold out.
  Selena H-E-B bag
  Many fans hoping to get the bag online were also disappointed when the H-E-B website crashed.
  The bags were being sold for $2 but later in the day some bags starting popping up on eBay for as much as $50.
  Proceeds from the shopping bags wil
  
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• Landscapers See Worker Shortage Under H2B Visa Program

  03-03-2018 02:57
  
  The month of March typically kicks off the busy season for landscapers, but a North Texas company is scrambling to fill jobs after finding out they likely won't get foreign migrant labor under the H2B visa...
  
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• Texas Primary Sets Midterm Cycle Voting Turnout Record

  03-03-2018 02:53
  AUSTIN (AP) — Early voting for the Texas primary isn’t yet over, but the state has already set a non-presidential cycle record for the number of people turning out.
  Through Thursday, more than 583,000 Texans in the 15 largest counties had cast in-person, early ballots, outpacing the then-record nearly 510,000 who did so during 2014’s midterm election.
  Democratic participation is up nearly 50 percent over four years ago. Republican turnout is up slightly from 2014.
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• Woman Sexually Assaulted After Taking Out Trash, Suspect At-Large

  03-03-2018 02:34
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Police are looking for a man who followed a woman into her home and sexually assaulted her.
  The victim had just taken out her trash, when the man, described by police as black, 20-30 years of age, 5’07” – 5’08” tall, with tiny bumps on his face attacked her.
  It happened on February 15, 2018 just after midnight, in the 6300 block of W. Camp Wisdom Road near Clark Road.
  The suspect is described as a Black male, 20-30 years of
  
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• Former Railroad Commissioner Pushed Inspections, Replacement

  03-03-2018 02:02
  
  Texas gas industry regulation is tougher than it used to be, according to a former official who oversaw the business.
  
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• Dallas Charity Uses Art, Education to Help Kids

  03-03-2018 01:40
  
  One Dallas organization works to lift kids up using education and art.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Toyota Wants to Develop Self-Driving Cars

  03-03-2018 01:38
  
  Toyota wants to develop a self-driving car. The automaker announced it's investing $2.8 million to develop the technology. Jill Cowan, economy reporter for The Dallas Morning News, discusses the company's...
  
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• Emails Tie Dwaine Caraway to Failed DCS Real Estate Deal

  03-03-2018 01:26
  
  Records obtained by NBC 5 Investigates raise new questions about Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway and his relationship with two men at the center of the FBI corruption investigation at Dallas County Schools.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• I-Team: Former US DOT Safety Administrator Says Atmos Slow To Replace Old Pipes

  03-03-2018 01:12
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – As thousands of Dallas homeowners prepare to be without gas for weeks, the CBS 11 I-Team uncovers warnings dating back years about Atmos Energy’s aging gas pipes.
  Atmos executives called the widespread gas leaks in the North Dallas neighborhood “unprecedented”, blaming the leaks on the heavy rains and the expansive soil in the area.
  However, the former head of pipeline safety for the U.S. Department of Transportation told the I-Team the situation in
  
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• New Worry For Homeowners In Gas Leak Evacuation Area

  03-03-2018 00:58
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – In Northwest Dallas, thousands of homeowners are heading into the weekend without natural gas service— and with a new worry.
  Atmos Energy is warning homeowners of imposters posing as Atmos workers and asking for keys.
  “If you are approached, please ask to see the technician’s badge. Under no circumstances would legitimate Atmos Energy employees or technicians request keys to your home,” reads an afternoon update from the company. “Please
  
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• Texas Grocery Store Sells Selena Bags

  03-03-2018 00:42
  
  Selena fans, get your wallets ready because the newest product that the HEB supermarket chain will debut will surely have you pumped.A limited edition line of bags inspired by the late Tejano singer will be on...Photo Credit: Getty Images/The LIFE Images CollectionThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• UPDATE: 1 Of 2 Suspected Teen Aggravated Robbery Suspects Turns Self In

  03-03-2018 00:38
  UPDATE: The Arlington Police Department said Friday night, Keyon Flynn surrendered to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office. Joseph Zerr-Meneses is still on the run.
  ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Arlington Police are trying to find a pair of young aggravated robbery suspects they consider armed and dangerous.
  The crime happened two weeks ago on Friday, February 16.
  Police said Joseph Zerr-Meneses and Keyon Flynn, met someone to buy their a phone in the 4000 block of Lacy Court.
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• Police: Suspected Teen Robbers Armed, Dangerous

  03-03-2018 00:38
  ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Arlington Police are trying to find a pair of young aggravated robbery suspects they consider armed and dangerous.
  The crime happened two weeks ago on Friday, February 16.
  Police said Joseph Zerr-Meneses and Keyon Flynn, met someone to buy their a phone in the 4000 block of Lacy Court.
  Joseph Zerr-Meneses and Keyon Flynn
  Police said the suspects fired multiple shots at the victim and stole the phone.
  The victim was not injured during the incident but the sus
  
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• 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans in Race for Dallas Co. Sheriff

  03-03-2018 00:36
  
  NBC 5 takes a look at the race for Dallas County sheriff after former Sheriff Lupe Valdez left office to run for governor.Photo Credit: NBC 5 News
  
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• Fort Worth, Other Cities Eye Aging Gas Lines

  03-03-2018 00:30
  
  The city of Fort Worth meets regularly with Atmos Energy crews about replacing older gas lines and problems are rare, the city said.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Their Gas Shut Off, Northeast Dallas Residents Mulling Over Leaving Homes

  03-03-2018 00:29
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – One week after a house explosion that killed a 12-year-old Dallas girl, nearby residents are still weighing whether to stay or leave while their gas is shut off.
  Atmos officials told them Thursday it could be off for up to three weeks, leaving raises concerns about theft, which is why law enforcement are making their presence known.
  Empty neighborhoods can invite trouble, which is what Deputy Marshals are working for around the clock.
  “We’re helping answer
  
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• Shooting Leaves One Dead Near Dallas Zoo: Police

  03-03-2018 00:02
  
  Dallas police say a shooting Friday near the Dallas Zoo killed one person.
  
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• Rowlett Officers Arrest Teen Found Near School With Rifle

  03-03-2018 00:02
  ROWLETT, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A Garland teen is behind bars after Rowlett police officers found a Halloween mask, a rifle, and 100 rounds of ammunition in his vehicle.
  mask found with teen (Rowlett Police)
  He was parked near the Rowlett Community Center and Rowlett High School.
  When officers found 17-year-old Diego Horta sitting in a van – with weapons, ammo, and drugs, they wanted to know why.
  Diego Horta (Rowlett Police)
  “What’s the mask for?” Officers asked.
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• Homeschooled Teen Arrested For Rifle, Ammo Possession Outside High School

  03-03-2018 00:02
  ROWLETT, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A Garland teen is behind bars after Rowlett police officers found a Halloween mask, a rifle, and 100 rounds of ammunition in his vehicle.
  mask found with teen (Rowlett Police)
  He was parked near the Rowlett Community Center and Rowlett High School.
  When officers found 17-year-old Diego Horta sitting in a van – with weapons, ammo, and drugs, they wanted to know why.
  Diego Horta (Rowlett Police)
  “What’s the mask for?” Officers asked.
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