WMAR-2 News
Another day, another storm chance
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- Another day, another storm chance
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Wednesday sees another chance at active weather for the afternoon hours
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- DHS memo outlines using National Guard for immigration arrests
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- A newly revealed Department of Homeland Security memo shows the Trump administration explored a legal pathway to use National Guard troops in immigration enforcement, prompting criticism from legal experts who say the effort pushes the boundaries of federal law and long-standing limits on military involvement in domestic policing.
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- House passes short-term funding bill to prevent a shutdown before midterms
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Congress on Tuesday voted to extend government funding until after the November midterm elections, averting a shutdown that would have begun if lawmakers failed to approve funding by Sept. 30.
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- Lindsay Clancy jury sent home without verdict after saying it was deadlocked
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Jurors in the criminal trial of Lindsay Clancy were sent home Tuesday without reaching a verdict after earlier telling the judge they could not reach a unanimous decision in the case of the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in 2023.
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- Project manager turned designer wins top prize at Runway Revolution fashion showcase
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- After 10 weeks of training, Shaunice McKelvy won the program's top prize and is setting her sights on opening a tailoring business.
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- Coppin State sees record enrollment increase while keeping tuition among Maryland's lowest
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Coppin State University is celebrating a milestone year after welcoming the largest incoming class in the school's history, a surge university leaders say is being driven by one key factor: affordability.
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- Randallstown Rams eye playoff return under new head coach
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The Randallstown Rams are entering the 2026 season with a new head coach, a younger roster, and a chip on their shoulder after being shut out at home in the first round of the playoffs last year.
First-year head coach Tim Brown is leading the team as it chases a fourth consecutive playoff appearance. Despite the roster's youth, Brown is not scaling back his expectations.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/randallstown-rams-eye-playoff-return-under-new-head-coach
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- Inside New Village Academy: A high school inside Annapolis Mall
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A former Lord & Taylor department store at Annapolis Mall has been transformed into New Village Academy, a free tuition Big Picture high school and the first of its kind in Anne Arundel County.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/what-a-former-lord-taylor-became-inside-anne-arundel-countys-first-big-picture-high-school
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- Dad, child on way to school witness Harford County police shooting
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Nick Morales, who lives in the Cokesbury Manor neighborhood, was heading with his family to drop off his children at school when he saw the entire scene unfold, with his 5-year-old in the back seat of his car.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/harford-county/suspect-in-custody-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-hartford-county
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- Hot and stormy for the next several days.
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, mainly between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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- 35-year-old Aberdeen man busted for guns and drugs
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The Harford County Task Force arrested a suspected higher-level drug dealer in Aberdeen and seized fentanyl-laced cocaine, an AR15 style rifle and ballistic body armor.
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- More Baltimore County OIG changes raise stability questions within county government
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- We now have the second report from the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General.
While it's comprehensive, some county officials are still calling the office's standing troubling.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/more-baltimore-county-oig-changes-raise-stability-questions-within-county-government
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- Dead puppies discovered in Edgewood
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A woman walking her dog along a path just off the 1600 block of Harford Square Drive first spotted the covered crate along Barbara Partin’s backyard fence on Saturday, August 22nd, and her son looked inside to find a pair of dead puppies.
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- Maryland launches paid family and medical leave program
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Maryland is launching a new Family and Medical Leave Insurance program that guarantees income for workers taking leave, with contributions beginning Jan. 1.
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- Ravens make roster cuts!
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The Baltimore Ravens trimmed their roster from 90 players to 53 over the weekend, making tough cuts while also adding some unlikely names to their initial roster.
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- Loose Horse!
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A Bureau of Land Management mustang has been roaming near Liberty Reservoir for weeks, raising safety concerns among neighbors as school traffic increases in the area.
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- Hot start to the month in Baltimore
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Hot start to the month in Baltimore
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- Veteran Spotlight: Commander Christopher Poulos
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- For Commander Christopher Poulos, service has never been limited to a single role or uniform.
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- US strikes Iran again as six-month war continues; Iran retaliates
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran for the first time in weeks, and Iran retaliated, as the war between the countries surpassed six months.
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- ICE's new shock gloves could increase risk of sudden death, docs show
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Democratic lawmakers from Capitol Hill to California are pushing back on a plan at ICE to equip agents with electric shock gloves. ICE approved a deal last week to buy 6,650 electric shock gloves that deliver a low voltage shock upon contact with skin.
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- Trump's foreign beef deal draws skepticism from Maryland cattle farmers
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- 4:40
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Jason Leavitt understands what Pres. Trump is trying to do with the foreign beef deal, importing 300,000 metric tons of ground beef and selling it 25% below market value, but Leavitt believes that move is just a band aid on a bigger problem.
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- Supreme Court allows Trump's $400 million White House ballroom to continue
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out. The decision replaces a temporary order from Chief Justice John Roberts previously issued hours before a lower-court decision halting the work would have gone into effect.
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- GBMC doctor running half marathon to support patients affected by CDLS
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- As runners prepare for the Baltimore Running Festival this fall, one participant will take on the half marathon race with a mission that extends far beyond the finish line.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/baltimore-doctor-running-half-marathon-to-raise-awareness-and-funds-for-the-patients-she-serves
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- Mystery Amazon packages have been showing up at Baltimore man's home for nearly 2 years
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A Baltimore homeowner is searching for answers after packages addressed to a stranger have been showing up at his door for around 2 years.
Frank McMillian has lived in his home for 26 years. But packages keep arriving addressed to someone named Skylar Baker, a person McMillian says he has never known and who has never lived at his address.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/matterformallory/mystery-amazon-packages-have-been-showing-up-at-baltimore-mans-home-for-nearly-2-years
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- Ravens make roster cuts, add kicker to practice squad
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The Baltimore Ravens trimmed their roster from 90 players to 53 over the weekend, making tough cuts while also adding some unlikely names to their initial roster.
The Ravens are carrying three quarterbacks on their initial roster for the first time since 2010. Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano earned a spot as Baltimore's third quarterback following a strong preseason — at one point this spring, he was one of five quarterbacks competing for a roster spot.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/ravens/ravens-make-roster-cuts-add-kicker-to-practice-squad
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- Maryland hits record weekly traffic deaths for second time in 2026
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Maryland recorded 16 traffic fatalities in a single week — the second time this year the state has hit that grim milestone — prompting the Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland State Police to urge drivers to exercise greater caution on the road. Twelve of the 16 deaths occurred over the weekend.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-sees-record-weekly-traffic-deaths-for-second-time-this-year
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- WMAR-2 News Matt Ritter Monday Night Weather
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The cloud cover helped temper the heat on Monday and kept our high temperatures in the 80s. The cloud cover will help again in coming days, but you wouldn't be able to tell as temperatures will max out well above average in the mid 90s on Tuesday with a slight chance of a storm. Then a cold front will increase clouds and storm chances on Wednesday and Thursday, once again keeping it from getting even hotter.
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- Maryland election officials address legal battle over Trump executive order on mail-in ballots
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Mail-in ballots have grown in popularity in Maryland since the pandemic, with more people opting for the convenience of voting from home. Now, a legal battle over a Trump executive order is raising questions about the future of mail-in voting.
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- Paid parking spots on temporary 'pause'
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- No more paid parking, at least for now. GGP, the owner and operator of the Columbia Mall, reports that its preferred paid program is temporarily on pause while it determines “the best location for” guests. Signs appeared to have been removed Friday.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/howard-county/paid-parking-spots-on-temporary-pause-according-to-columbia-mall-ownership
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- Dead puppies discovered in Edgewood
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A woman walking her dog along a path just off the 1600 block of Harford Square Drive first spotted the covered crate along Barbara Partin’s backyard fence on Saturday, August 22nd, and her son looked inside to find a pair of dead puppies.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/harford-county/dead-puppies-discovered-in-edgewood
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- Neighbors worry for loose horse near Liberty Reservoir
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A Bureau of Land Management mustang has been roaming near Liberty Reservoir for weeks, raising safety concerns among neighbors as school traffic increases in the area.
Baltimore City, which is responsible for Liberty Reservoir, confirmed the horse is a BLM mustang that was scared by a lawnmower and jumped a fence. A spokesperson told WMAR-2 News its first call for the missing horse was on June 29.
Multiple agencies in Maryland and Jefferson County, West Virginia, are involved in the response.
Full Story: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/carroll-county/neighbors-worry-for-loose-horse-near-liberty-reservoir
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- Special guest Buster the Bus greets students on first day at Bel Air Elementary
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The first day of school — we all remember those days. Saying hello to friends, teachers, and staff for the first time since summer break. Students at Bel Air Elementary School experienced that excitement Monday, along with a surprise special guest.
Buster the Bus stopped by to educate elementary school students about school bus safety.
Students interacted with Buster and were welcomed by a long line of faculty and staff, as well as Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly and Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler.
Full Story: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/harford-county/special-guest-buster-the-bus-greets-students-on-first-day-at-bel-air-elementary
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- Commuter bus route connects East Baltimore County to Tradepoint Atlantic
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A new commuter bus route is directly connecting Baltimore County residents to Tradepoint Atlantic in Edgemere, cutting commute times by an hour each way for thousands of workers.
The route, made possible by a $2 million state investment, began Monday. A one-way fare costs $4, a monthly pass costs $136, and service runs from 5 a.m. until just before 1 a.m.
Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson said the new route removes a critical barrier for job seekers.
Full Story: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/new-commuter-bus-route-connects-east-baltimore-county-residents-to-tradepoint-atlantic
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- Baltimore run club transforming former Charm City Meadworks taproom into community café
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A Baltimore run club is converting the former Charm City Meadworks taproom in East Baltimore into a community café, with plans to open by the end of 2026.
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- Vietnam veteran brothers find a new way to serve on the golf course
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- For brothers Alan and Charles Harris, getting golfers to the first tee on time is serious business.
After all, some habits from the Army are hard to break.
“In the army, if you're on time, you're probably late,” Alan Harris said. “Pretty much all the same thing here if you're on time. You're late.”
Today, the brothers are familiar faces at The Links at Challedon, where they work as starters; directing golfers, assigning carts, keeping tee times moving and making sure players know the rules before beginning their rounds.
READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/voiceforveterans/harris-brothers-links-at-challedon-aug-31-2026
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- 'She was so special'
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- When friends of Nikitha Godishala learned the man wanted for her murder was in custody, they initially didn’t believe it. False hope in the weeks following her murder came from overseas.
But this time, it was true.
On Thursday, the Howard County Police Department announced that the near nine-month-long search for Arjun Sharma was finally over. Indian authorities had taken the 27-year-old into custody, who is now awaiting extradition back to the United States.
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- Baltimore warms up with storm chances this week
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Meteorologist Abigail Degler says the 90s return in full force this week with on and off storm chances
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- New Baltimore County Public School superintendent welcomes students back for first day of school
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Thousands of Baltimore County Public Schools students headed back to class Monday as the district kicked off a new school year and welcomed its new superintendent.
More here: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/new-baltimore-county-public-school-superintendent-welcomes-students-back-for-first-day-of-school
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- Congress returns to Washington as lawmakers race to fund government before midterms
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Congress returns to Washington Monday for the first time in a month with a busy and condensed agenda as lawmakers make their final push to pass bills before the midterm elections.
On the top of the agenda is a short-term government funding bill to avert a pre-election government shutdown. Members of the House of Representatives, all up for re-election, are expected to act quickly on the stopgap funding bill.
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- Updated COVID-19 shots cleared as health groups urge vaccination
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The Food and Drug Administration approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the JN.1-lineage XFG variant of the virus.
The mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and BioNTech are approved for adults 65 and older and others with conditions that put them at risk for serious illness.
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- End of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti leaves 300,000 immigrants without work authorization
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- 5:12
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- At least 5,000 Haitian immigrants in New York City — and roughly 300,000 across the country — have lost their ability to work legally in the U.S. after the Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. Businesses that depended on those workers are now struggling to stay open.
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- Trump honors Artemis II astronauts with Congressional Space Medal
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- 7:00
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II astronauts while outlining the administration's vision for the future of space.
The awards were given Friday to NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen during a ceremony at the Johnson Space Center on Friday.
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- Eastpoint Mall to close after 70 years
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Eastpoint Mall has one day left until it closes for good.
We first told you about it in June. Known for large retail stores like JCPenney and Burlington,
Eastpoint has been a Baltimore County staple since 1956.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/eastpoint-mall-enters-last-couple-weeks-of-operation-warehouses-pitched-to-replace
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- Maryland State Fair closes out its first weekend with large crowds
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The Maryland State Fair closed out its first weekend with many satisfied fairgoers. With so many rides, games, food options, and more, the crowds of people on Sunday had a lot to enjoy.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/maryland-state-fair-closes-out-its-first-weekend-with-large-crowds
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- Fake MyChart emails target patients with frightening test results
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- An email telling you new medical test results are ready could be hiding a sophisticated scam. Health systems are warning patients about phishing scams using the MyChart name and logo to trick people into clicking malicious links, handing over personal information or even installing malware on their computers.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/matterformallory/fake-mychart-emails-can-show-alarming-test-results-trick-patients-into-installing-malware
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- WMAR-2 News Matt Ritter Sunday Night Weather
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- High pressure brought us the incredibly comfortable Saturday. However, as its center now drifts off the eastern seaboard, the circulation is pumping back in heat and humidity. In fact, as part of a total pattern change for North America, the extreme heat is shifting east toward us. Temperatures will be well above average and close to records this week, with only the occasional chance for an isolated thunderstorm as weak disturbances try to move over our area.
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- Warby Parker and Dave's Hot Chicken confirmed as tenants at Derby Place in Bel Air
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Warby Parker and Dave's Hot Chicken are confirmed tenants at Derby Place in Bel Air, the redevelopment of the former Harford Mall site anchored by Whole Foods.
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- Gov. Moore urges families to use Sun Bucks now: 'No child should go hungry'
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Gov. Moore urges families to use Sun Bucks now: 'No child should go hungry'
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- The Mall in Columbia removes paid preferred parking signs
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Shoppers at The Mall in Columbia are once again parking for free in spaces recently designated as paid "preferred parking."
WMAR-2 News Blair Sabol, your Howard County Reporter, first told you about the paid parking earlier this month.
FULL STORY: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/howard-county/columbia-mall-removes-paid-preferred-parking-signs
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- Helping families prepare for the new school year
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Baltimore County Public Library has a range of free resources available to help students and families prepare for the new school year, including expanded online tutoring, after-school snacks, and early literacy programs.
