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Motions Hearing, Trial Set For Glenelg Hate Crime Suspect

Four graduating Glenelg High School seniors were arrested after allegedly spray painting racist graffiti.




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Man Sought In Rape, Carjacking, Kidnapping Cases Arrested In Virginia

Authorities say details on his capture are forthcoming,




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Speed Camera Tickets, Red Light Cameras Coming Next Week

There are eight red light cameras around the city that will begin issuing warnings for violators for 30 days, before beginning to issue tickets.




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Pugh: State Help, Other Non-Law Enforcement Initiatives Part Of Crime Fight

Mayor Catherine Pugh says the state has agreed to restore 16 parole and probation officers to the city that were cut by the O’Malley administration. She also says there are other, non-law enforcement initiatives, in her plan to fight crime.




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No Special Session On Medical Cannabis This Summer

House Speaker Mike Busch and Senate President Mike Miller say they are waiting for the results of a disparity study of the state's medical cannabis program, and will consider emergency legislation when lawmakers return to Annapolis in January.




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Athletes Serving Athletes Share Bond At Running Festival

The program partners wheelchair bound athletes with able bodied athletes who train and compete in various races, from 5Ks to marathons.




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2 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open In Maryland

Two medical marijuana dispensaries opened Friday -- one in Montgomery County and another in Allegany County -- after five years of bureaucracy and delays.




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With Commander In Chief's Trophy On The Line, Navy Seeks Revenge in Army-Navy Game

The competition between the three service academies does not come down this matchup often and Navy will be looking for revenge as they lost to Army last season, 21-17.




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Amtrak Train On New Route Hurtles Off Bridge In Fatal Crash

Seventy-seven passengers and seven crew members were aboard when the train derailed and pulled 13 cars off the tracks.




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7 Maryland Stores Targeted In ICE 7-Eleven Crackdowns

The so-called employment audits and interviews with store workers could lead to criminal charges or fines. A top ICE officials calls the operation "the first of many."




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Poll: Hogan Approval High, Leading Democratic Rivals

While his approval rating among Democrats is above 60 percent, the poll shows Gov. Larry Hogan draws less than 50 percent of the vote, in head-to-head matchups with leading Democratic candidates.




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Snow Creates Traffic, School Closings On Wednesday

Snow continued into early Wednesday morning with a dusting to 1 inch around Baltimore, and higher amounts northwest of Baltimore City.




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National coronavirus updates: Hard-hit areas restrict testing as coronavirus death toll grows in US

In the U.S., there are at least 25,000 cases across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. At least 323 have died from the virus.




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Rand Paul Is 1st Senator To Report Positive Test For Virus

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Sunday that he had tested positive for the disease caused by the new coronavirus, becoming the first member of the Senate to report a case of COVID-19. He said in a tweet that he was feeling fine and was in quarantine.




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National Coronavirus Updates: President Trump Says He Intends To Reopen Country In Weeks, Not Months

The battle against coronavirus has intensified across the country as more workers are laid off, medical supplies dwindle, and states enact new rules to get Americans to stay home.




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Listen To WBAL Radio On Your Smart Speaker

This is the easiest way to listen to WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 on Amazon Alexa and Google Home.




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Baltimore Mayor Young Confirms City's First Two Coronavirus-Related Deaths

In a statement Saturday, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young said that two individuals had died, a woman in her 60s and another woman in her 80s.




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WATCH: Gov. Hogan Says COVID-19 Increases Are ‘Frightening’

A COVID-19 outbreak at a Maryland nursing home contributed to an increase in virus cases Sunday across the state that the governor described as “frightening.”




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President Trump Extends Coronavirus Guidelines, Braces US For Big Death Toll

Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April.




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MD Department Of Health: Five New Deaths Related To Coronavirus Confirmed On Sunday

The Maryland Department of Health on Sunday announced five new deaths as a result of COVID-19.




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Operation: Shop Local

WBAL NewsRadio, 98 Rock, WBAL-TV 11 and our partners at Howard Bank are proud to launch ‘Operation: Shop Local’ a community initiative to benefit small businesses in the Baltimore region.




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TRACKING: Coronavirus Cases In Maryland, See The Latest Numbers

The number of cases of coronavirus in Maryland continues to rise.




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NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON I-83, HANOVER STREET BRIDGE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND: Jim Russ' Weekend Traffic Advisory

The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.




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Pimlico To Be Renovated And Keep Preakness After Bill Passes

A bond bill critical to a deal brokered between city leaders and the track's operator is now law.




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Police Release Video Of Officer-Involved Shooting That Left Teen Hurt

The teen was waving around a replica gun.




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Bay Bridge To Go Cashless

The change made in response to COVID-19 is expected to stick.




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Young Reopens City-Owned Reservoirs For Recreational Activities

In addition, residents can expect to see water bills in the mail.




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Co-Founder Of The Beach Boys Writes Song To Remind Us That Better Days Are Yet To Come

Mike Love has released a new song and video titled, "This Too Shall Pass."




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Harrison Urges Witnesses To Reach Out After Violent Week In Baltimore

Baltimore City's non-fatal shootings have gone down from 232 this time last year to 195 now, but homicides have gone up from 102 in 2019 to 103 so far this year.




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TRACKING: Coronavirus Cases In Maryland, See The Latest Numbers

The number of cases of coronavirus in Maryland continues to rise.




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Weather: Cold, Windy Saturday

Meteorlogist Taylor Grenda has a look ahead to a chilly May weekend.




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Baltimore Ceasefire Weekend Goes Virtual

Baltimore City's annual ceasefire weekend goes virtual for the first time ever amid coronavirus concerns.




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Texting your vet? The future of pet care could be virtual visits

Texts, e-mails and video chats may become part of the future of pet care.




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Do you have enough time for the 4-second workout?

A study suggests short, high-intensity workouts may offset health risks caused by sitting.




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'Vida' and 'Never Have I Ever': shining examples of TV finally welcoming immigrants with open arms




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How Little Richard influenced Minnesota's biggest rock acts

Bob Dylan, Prince, the Time and even the Replacements all showed off his impressions on them.




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Ebola Patient Arrives In Maryland For Specialized Treatment

A Dallas nurse with Ebola has arrived in Maryland for treatment. Her plane landed Thursday night in Frederick.




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President Campaigns For Brown

It was a "Get Out the Vote" rally in Upper Marlboro on Sunday for Lt. Governor Anthony Brown.




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How You Could Join The Monopoly Millionaires Club

It's a new twist on the old jackpot game. Maryland Lottery Director Stephen Martino explains the key concept.




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NTSB: Trash Truck Driver Distracted In Rosedale Train Crash

The NTSB is now recommending that commercial drivers be banned from using hands-free devices when operating their vehicle.




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Baltimore Company To Develop Human Trials Of Ebola Vaccine

Prospectus BioScience of Baltimore announced they'll get $8.6 million from the Department of Health and Human Services.




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3 Hospitals Designated For Md. Ebola Patients

Three hospitals in Md. are working together to set a strategy for caring of Ebola patients.




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Cummings: Secret Service 'Worked Well' When Apprehending White House Fence Jumper

Cummings says on MSNBC that security will have to be upgraded at the White House, and it will have to strike a balance.




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Congressman Cummings Defends Ebola Response In NYC

Some members of Congress say the new Ebola infection in New York City is exposing flaws in the system and raising new concerns.




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Ebola Nurse: 'I Feel Fortunate And Blessed'

A nurse who caught Ebola while caring for the patient diagnosed in Dallas was released from a hospital Friday, free of the virus.




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Amber Alert Canceled After Missing Mom And Kids Are Found Unharmed

Police say they've located a 27-year-old woman who took off with her two children and threatened to harm them. They were found safe and unharmed.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: A Ravens Poem

Josh Spiegel shares a special poem for Ravens fans who are still dealing with the loss to the Titans.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The Coronavirus Blame Game

Josh Spiegel talks about the Coronavirus and unleashes a torrent of blame on China and its eating habits.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The State Of Our Union

While Democrats and Republicans have been divided for years, Josh Spiegel says, during the State of the Union speech, it was clear there's bipartisan support for despising each other.




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: The Final Word On The Pugh Scandal

In a week that saw the release of former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's apology video and Pugh being sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and tax evasion, Josh Spiegel offers his wrap up on the Healthy Holly saga.