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Cedric Mullins' game-winning double helps Baltimore Orioles avoid sweep with 6-5 win over Yankees
BALTIMORE — Cedric Mullins hit a two-run double in the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday — after an error by shortstop Anthony Volpe kept the two-out rally going.The Yankees actually made two defensive misplays in the ninth. Mullins' liner appeared catchable, but left fielder Alex Verdugo started in at first and couldn't recover well enough to prevent the ball from going over him.Ben Rice hit a three-run homer in the top of the ninth off Craig Kimbrel (6-2) to put the Yankees up 5-3, but New York's closer...
Pennsylvania State Police identify 3 victims shot at Trump rally
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Pennsylvania State Police have identified three victims who were shot during the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.The deceased victim was identified as Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, Pa. The second victim, who was wounded in the shooting, has been identified as 57-year-old David Dutch, of New Kensington, Pa. He is currently listed in stable condition. The third victim, who is also listed in stable condition, was identified as James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township, Pa., according to a media release from state police. Both wounded victims were...
Maps show location of Trump and gunman at Pennsylvania rally shooting
New details are emerging on the investigation after a gunman opened fire Saturday at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump was addressing a crowd of supporters. Trump was rushed from the stage after shots rang out and later said he was injured by a bullet that struck the upper part of his right ear. The gunman was killed by a Secret Service sniper, officials said. "U.S. Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased," the agency said in a statement. A man in the audience at the rally was killed in the shooting and two others were critically wounded.Early...
Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl champion, dies at 40
BALTIMORE -- Jacoby Jones, former wide receiver and kick return specialist who helped the Baltimore Ravens win their last Super Bowl, has died, the Baltimore Ravens confirmed on Sunday. He was 40 years old.The Jones family said in a statement that he died at his home in New Orleans. Jones celebrated his birthday on July 11. "We want to express our gratitude for all the kind thoughts and support you have shown us during this challenging time," the family shared in a statement through the NFL Players Association. "Your ongoing support and respecting our privacy means a lot to us."Jones...
14-year-old killed in MTA bus stabbing remembered at vigil: "He was everything to us"
BALTIMORE -- Dozens of family members and friends came together Saturday evening to remember a 14-year-old boy who died from a stabbing on an MTA bus on July 10 in Baltimore.A vigil was held for Cortez Lemon on Belair Road and Frankford Avenue.Cortez's heartbroken mother said her son was ambitious and he loved God and his family."He was smart, he was God-fearing, he was an athlete," said Angel White. "He was everything to us." Baltimore Police said Cortez was stabbed multiple times after getting into an argument on the bus with 18-year-old Brandon Adams Jr. Cortez ran off the bus and...
Late fitness guru Richard Simmons visited WJZ for Oprah's segment in 1980s
BALTIMORE- In the wake of Richard Simmons's death on Saturday, we are reminiscing about when the fitness guru visited the WJZ studio.Simmons died at his home in the Hollywood Hills community in California. He was 76 years old.In February, Simmons mentioned on X, formerly Twitter, his invitation by then WJZ reporter Oprah Winfrey to come on her "People Are Talking" segment in the early 1980s.Simmons devoted his life to keeping people in shape with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies.""In the 80s, [Oprah] flew me out to Baltimore, Maryland to do her local talk show," Simmons said. "She greeted me with a smile and a hug. She dressed so beautifully. She was a fashionista."
Trump says bullet "pierced the upper part of my right ear" at rally
Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday night to thank the law enforcement officials for their quick actions after was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear" during an incident at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier in the day.Multiple shots were fired during the former president's rally before the suspected shooter was neutralized by a Secret Service sniper, according to law enforcement officials. One spectator is dead, and two more were critically injured. The presumptive Republican nominee said he heard "a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the...
Trump rally attendees react to shooting: "I thought it was firecrackers"
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday as he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired. The Secret Service issued a statement that Trump is safe, while the campaign said the former president is "fine." Trump said in a social media post that a bullet struck his right ear.The gunman is dead after being shot by a Secret Service sniper, law enforcement sources said. One spectator was killed, and two spectators were critically injured, officials said.In a statement early Sunday morning, the FBI identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew...
Power outage throughout BWI Airport frustrates travelers: "Starting to get hot in here"
BALTIMORE -The power went out throughout BWI Airport causing many flight delays on Saturday, according to a BWI spokesperson.The spokesperson said the power was restored at 7:30 p.m. and all TSA security checkpoints and open and operational, and all flights are departing and arriving."Passengers went to social media to vent their frustrations."We've been sitting on a plane for over an hour. I'll probably miss my connecting flight home if this doesn't resolve soon," one traveler said on X, formerly Twitter.Travelers said they were in the airport when power was lost and the lights went out."At @BWI_Airport watching the @USWNT match when what seems like half the airport power went off….? Am I unwittingly in a Marvel movie or something?" a passenger said."Hi @BWI_Airport it's starting to get hot in here. What's up with this power situation," another traveler said. "@Delta do you have any information? We are just sitting here and nobody knows anything!"BWI officials issued an apology for the power outage."We apologize to our customers and appreciate their patience as we work to restore power throughout the airport terminal," a BWI spokesperson said.
Baltimore Orioles lose to NY Yankees, 6-1, for first AL East series defeat since early 2023
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles' offense once again failed to produce in their 6-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Saturday at Camden Yards.The Yankees became the first AL East team since April 2023 to win a series against the Orioles.In two games this series, the Orioles have scored just two runs.Ryan Mountcastle provided the O's lone RBI on Saturday.Juan Soto and Aaron Judge hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning — both over 425 feet — to lead the Yankees.Baltimore had been 16-0-6 in its last 22 series within the division, but New York (58-39) has taken...
Biden makes statement after Trump rally shooting: "It's sick"
President Biden delivered brief remarks after former President Donald Trump was seen with blood on his face and rushed off stage at a rally Saturday, referring to the former president by his first name, "Donald." The White House confirmed late Saturday night that Mr. Biden and Trump spoke by phone, but did not detail what was said on the call. A Trump adviser also confirmed the two spoke. Mr. Biden traveled back to the White House late Saturday from Delaware, where he had been spending the weekend. In his public remarks, the president said he believes Trump is doing well. Mr. Biden has been...
Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say
A suspected gunman who opened fire during a Trump rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot by a Secret Service sniper, authorities said. One rally attendee was killed and two more were critically wounded, the Secret Service said in a statement Saturday night. The suspect was shot and killed by a member of a Secret Service counter-assault team, two law enforcement sources told CBS News. The gunman was outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 to 300 feet from the rally, and was on top of an elevated structure, believed to be a shed, the two sources said. The shooter...
ALERT DAYS for dangerous heat in effect Monday - Wednesday
BALTIMORE-- Expect dangerous heat and humidity Monday through Wednesday. Isolated strong storms will be possible during the afternoon.Excessive heat warnings are in effect for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area on Monday from 11 a.m. through 8 pm. The following counties are included in the excessive heat warning:Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Caroline, Cecil, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties where the heat index will peak around 110°. A heat advisory is in effect for Carroll County Monday 11 AM through 8 PM for the heat index to peak around 105°.Temperatures climbed well into the upper 90s...
Angel Reese's WNBA-record double-double streak ends two points short
Angel Reese, who is from the Baltimore area, had her WNBA-record double-double streak at 15 games in the Chicago Sky's 81-67 loss to the New York Liberty.Reese, a front-runner for WNBA Rookie of the Year, finished with eight points and 16 rebounds for the Sky. The Liberty swarmed Reese with four defenders in the final seconds.Reese grew up in Randallstown and played her high school basketball at Baltimore's St. Frances Academy. She started her college career at Maryland before transferring to LSU where she won a national championship and earned All-American honors.Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points for New York.Jonquel Jones added 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for New York (20-4), which has won three games in a row, including a 91-76 win over the Sky on Thursday. New York, which committed five turnovers, scored 11 points off 14 Sky turnovers.
Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dies at age 76
Richard Simmons, the fitness guru who devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos, has died early Saturday morning, his representative confirmed to CBS News. He was 76. Simmons died a day after his birthday. He had posted a message on his social media accounts on Friday writing "Thank you…I never got so many messages about my birthday in my life! I am sitting here writing emails." On Saturday fans posted message after message saying they will miss him and thanking him for his positivity and encouragement. At 9:57 a.m. Saturday, the Los Angeles...
Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson earns ESPY for "Best Play" with self pass in AFC title game
BALTIMORE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won the "Best Play" at the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11.Jackson threw a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game last January that was batted in the air by a defender. Jackson ran under the ball, caught it and ran for a first down in the second quarter.It took a shoestring tackle to prevent Jackson from scoring a touchdown."I want to thank God," Jackson said in his acceptance speech. "I wasn't expecting this. I appreciate my teammates, my coaching staff, my beautiful mother here in the front."The Ravens lost to the Chiefs, 17-10, one game away from the Super Bowl.Jackson was named the league's Most Valuable Player,
Baltimore Orioles' Heston Kjerstad on injured list after struck in head by Yankees' pitch
BALTIMORE - Baltimore Orioles rookie Heston Kjerstad was placed on the 7-day injured list after being plunked in the head by a pitch Friday evening against the New York Yankees.Kjerstad was originally in Saturday's starting lineup before he was scratched with a concussion. Austin Hays replaced him in the lineup.The Orioles also called up outfielder Kyle Stowers.Kjerstad was struck in the head by a 97 mph fastball from Yankees closer Clay Holmes with one out in the ninth inning.Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was ejected after storming toward the Yankees' dugout, which led to the clearing of the benches and bullpens."I hope Heston's all right. Nobody ever wants to see that," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "Obviously, emotional moment, two teams playing for a lot. Glad it didn't escalate too much."
$25k reward offered in deadly shooting at vigil of NFL player, Maryland native Khyree Jackson
BALTIMORE -- A $25,000 reward is being offered for an arrest in a deadly shooting at a vigil for Minnesota Vikings cornerback and Maryland native Khyree Jackson, who died with two others in a car crash on July 6 in Prince George's County. Police said 24-year-old Shahid Omar Jr. died, and a woman was injured, from the shooting Friday night in the parking lot of Wise High School in Upper Marlboro, where Jackson, and the two others who died in the crash, Isaiah Hazel and AJ Lytton Jr., graduated and were star football players.Jackson was selected in April's NFL Draft by...
Yankees top Orioles to trim AL East lead to 1
BALTIMORE — Aaron Judge hit his 33rd homer for his first RBI in over a week, and the New York Yankees took the opener of their three-game set with AL East-leading Baltimore, beating the Orioles 4-1 on Friday night.Benches cleared and there was some pushing and shoving in the bottom of the ninth after Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was hit around the ear flap of his helmet by Clay Holmes' pitch.Gerrit Cole (2-1) pitched six solid innings for the Yankees, who pulled within a game of first place. Baltimore has dropped four in a row.The teams met for the first...
Savannah Bananas surprise Severna Park fan with free tickets to sold-out Nationals Park game
BALTIMORE -- The Savannah Bananas, the national baseball sensation, surprised an 8-year-old Severna Park fan with free tickets to their sold-out game on July 13 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.The surprise happened Friday during a meet and greet with fans at a Dunkin' in Alexandria, Virginia.Clyde Hicks, a child who is batting cancer and has been an inspiration for an Anne Arundel County Little League, was gifted with free tickets to the Banana's game.When presented with the tickets, as well as other Dunkin' and Bananas swag, Hicks couldn't believe it."It's like an experience I can't get out of my...
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