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Toddler Killer Identified, Nearly 3 Years Later: Baltimore Police
A man was arrested in the murder of a 3-year-old Baltimore girl outside her Waverly home in 2014, authorities announced Wednesday morning. U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod Rosenstein said he would take McKenzie Elliott's portrait with him to Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon to remind those in government of the "extraordinary work" from those on the front lines, including the Baltimore Police Department.

Rod Rosenstein Of Maryland Named Deputy Attorney General
The former U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland will now lead the probe into potential Russian involvement in the 2016 election, since Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from any investigation of the Trump campaign. He will also lead the day-to-day operations of the justice department.

Jewish Center To Hold 'Stop The Hate' Forum In Montgomery County
Bender Jewish Community Center will hold a Hate Crime Prevention Forum in response to acts of hate and violence toward Jewish communities.

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'Leave Cute, Cuddly Wildlife Alone,' Montgomery County Health Officials Say
Several times in recent weeks, individuals who handled young animals had to receive a series of rabies shots. Maryland law prohibits residents from possessing certain wild animals, including raccoons and foxes, because these and other animals can pose a significant risk to humans. “Wild baby animals may be cute and cuddly, but they should be left outside," health officials advised.

Pictured, McKenzie Elliott of Baltimore was killed in 2014. Photo Credit: Baltimore Police.