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Cycling community rides to honor one of its own

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

John 'Jack' Yates was killed in August

John 'Jack' Yates was killed in August

Slain Army nurse 'a woman to look up to'

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Iraq-bound Warman arrived at Fort Hood shortly before shootings

Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman arrived at Fort Hood less than 24 hours before a gunman opened fire. In the hours that followed, relatives tried to assure Warman's mother, Eva Waddle, that she was likely safe.

1st act of Dixon trial: jury selection

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Lawyers say race, income, empathy all could play role

Today begins the process of choosing 12 Baltimore residents who will decide whether or not their mayor is a criminal.

U.S. to tighten rules for bay cleanup

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Unease voiced about more controls on developers, farm waste

The Obama administration is to unveil today its plan for taking control of the lagging Chesapeake Bay cleanup, amid growing grumbling from developers, farmers and even state officials that Washington is overreaching in what has until recently been a largely cooperative effort among the bay states.

London police ride-alongs fairly quiet

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sun reporter sees little action

I knew going into this trip that any comparisons between Baltimore and London, and the United Kingdom as a whole, would have to be kept in proper context. They are very different places with very different challenges and very different ways of dealing with them.

Ballroom dancing competition draws throng to UM College Park

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

TV shows help make the pastime hot

Beyond the throng of sequin-covered dancers sashaying to the floor, Allison Dennis stood nervously in her modest-by-comparison flouncy polka dot miniskirt, eager for her group to be called.

Toiling to heal a Baltimore community

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ex-farmer receives fellowship for his work on spiritual center

Months ago, a homeless man entered Dwayne Hess' West Baltimore coffeehouse. He took in the scene for a few minutes, had a warm beverage, then headed for the door.

At what point does safety trounce the right to drive?

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

T here are people who simply should not be permitted to own or operate motor vehicles.

Long wait may soon end for appeals court nominee from Md.

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Federal judge in Baltimore could get confirmed today

It has been nine years since federal District Judge Andre M. Davis of Baltimore was first nominated to fill the so-called Maryland seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va.

Police dog shot by officer as both pursue a fleeing motorist

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A Baltimore police dog was shot Sunday evening by a police officer during a foot pursuit of a motorist who drove through a speed checkpoint in South Baltimore, said a Police Department spokesman.