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Tonight: Sun Newsmakers Forum with Gov. Martin O'Malley

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:51:00 GMT

For second year in a row, BWI sets passenger record

By Candus Thomson , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:35:56 GMT

Airport saw 22.39 million ticket holders pass through gates in 2011

For the second year in a row, passenger traffic set records at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, with 22.39 million ticket holders passing through the gates in 2011.

Maryland Politics: Del. Hogan a 'no' on same-sex marriage

by Annie Linskey — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:11:00 GMT

Western Maryland Del. Patrick Hogan, who was the target of an intense lobbying campaign over the past few days, announced this afternoon that he will not support Gov. Martin O'Malley's same-sex marriage bill.

Prosecution rests case against Huguely

Tricia Bishop , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:18:00 GMT

Defense files motions to drop charges; judge denies it

Prosecutors gave jurors a look at George Huguely V's actions on the last day of his ex-girlfriend's life through witness testimony Wednesday. Huguely got drunk and tried to hook up with at least three fellow University of Virginia students before — and possibly after — his confrontation with Yeardley Love, witnesses said.

Md. Politics: Federal workers take $15B hit in payroll tax deal

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:37:00 GMT

Federal employees will be required to contribute $15 billion toward the cost of extending federal unemployment insurance under a tentative agreement struck in Congress that would also maintain the 2010 payroll tax break, federal worker union officials said Wednesday.

O's official: 'Absolutely no truth' to rumors that Angelos will sell team

By Childs Walker — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:31:00 GMT

An Orioles official said today there is “absolutely no truth” to fresh rumors that owner Peter Angelos is shopping the club.

Exterior construction completed at Arundel Mills casino

By Nicole Fuller , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:10:00 GMT

Casino to open in June with 3,000 slot machines

Developers celebrated the completion of major construction at the $500 million Maryland Live! Casino at Arundel Mills mall Wednesday morning, urging the public to save their money for gambling.

O'Malley: Keeping Comfort a tough sell

By Yvonne Wenger, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:44:27 GMT

Navy could save $2 million a year by moving ship to Norfolk, Va.; governor says

A day after the U.S. Navy announced plans to move the hospital ship Comfort from Baltimore to Virginia, Gov. Martin O'Malley conceded it would be a "tough economic argument" to keep the vessel docked off Canton. The Navy has said it will save about $2 million per year by moving the ship, a fixture on the Baltimore waterfront for a quarter-century.

City proposes one school closure, scaling back grade levels at three

By Erica L. Green, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:40:35 GMT

Southside Academy High School would close this year under annual plan to restructure failing programs

Baltimore school officials proposed Tuesday night to close one school, Southside Academy, a Cherry Hill high school with about 274 students.

Another Grand Prix is in city's 'best interest,' Rawlings-Blake says

By Julie Scharper , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:21:00 GMT

Rawlings-Blake touts financial safeguards in brief remarks

Continuing race offers vendors, city best chance to make up last year's losses, Baltimore mayor says

Fire kills more than 350 inmates in overcrowded Honduras prison

Gustavo Palencia — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:29:02 GMT

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - A massive fire swept through an overcrowded prison in Honduras and killed more than 350 inmates, including many trapped inside their cells, officials said on Wednesday.

Preston: Randy Moss could help Ravens for a season or two

By Mike Preston — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:32:00 GMT

There is speculation the Ravens have interest in receiver Randy Moss, and I have no problems with the team trying to pursue him as long as they don't mortgage away the future. I can't see the Ravens doing that because that's not general manager Ozzie Newsome's style. Even though Moss has been away from the game for a short time, he's still probably one of the fastest receivers in the league, and all opposing defenses have to respect speed. At the right price, I wouldn't mind seeing him line up opposite Torrey Smith with Anquan Boldin in the slot. The Ravens had similar plans for Lee Evans last year, but he spent most of 2011 on the sideline with a high ankle sprain.

Baltimore Diner: Bang Bang Mongolian Grill opens in Canton

By Richard Gorelick — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:50:00 GMT

Bang Bang Mongolian Grill opens officially on Wednesday in the Can Company space that formerly housed the Austin Grill.

Traffic: Accident on Route 100 eastbound near I-95

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:08:25 GMT

No major delays reported on transit systems

As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, traffic was slow on Route 100 eastbound at I-95, due to an accident.

Crime Beat: Press association weighs in on photographing police

By Peter Hermann — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:31:00 GMT

Just hours after Baltimore police issued a directive telling its 3,100 officers that they can't arrest or seize cameras from people merely for photographing or videotaping them, officers were caught on tape seemingly doing just that.

Z on TV: First look at HBO's political drama 'Game Change'

By David Zurawik — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:07:00 GMT

And the Baltimore-made docudrama is likely to stir real political debate

Sun television critic David Zurawik, fresh off of spending two hours with the screener for "Game Change," HBO's film about the 2008 Republican presidential campaign of John McCain and Sarah Palin, says the Baltimore-made docudrama is likely to stir real political debate.

Forecast: Clouds then sun, high near 54

The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:28:00 GMT

Low around 36 Wednesday night

The National Weather Service is calling for Wednesday to start out cloudy and then become sunny in the Baltimore area, with a high near 54 and northwest winds between 8 and 14 miles per hour.

House panels send same-sex marriage bill to floor

By Annie Linskey , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:10:00 GMT

Legislation will be on floor Wednesday

Legislation will be on floor Wednesday

Baltimore reaches deal with new Grand Prix operator

By Julie Scharper and Luke Broadwater, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Safeguards will protect city from losses, officials say

Safeguards will protect city from losses in tax revenue, officials say

Owings Mills High alum accused of trying to kill Pakistani leader

Jane Sutton — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:17:00 GMT

MIAMI (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors in the Guantanamo war crimes tribunals filed charges on Tuesday against a Pakistani man who grew up outside Baltimore, alleging he plotted with al Qaeda to attack U.S. targets and assassinate former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.

Navy moving hospital ship Comfort to Va.

By Matthew Hay Brown and Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:19:00 GMT

Fixture of Baltimore waterfront to set sail in 2013

Fixture of Baltimore waterfront to set sail in 2013 for Norfolk

Attorneys prepare to defend Huguely as prosecution rests in murder trial

Staff reports — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:58:00 GMT

Former U.Va. student is charged with murder in girlfriend's death

Prosecutors plan to rest their case today against George Huguely V, a former U.Va. student they have portrayed as an abusive alcoholic who killed his ex-girlfriend. Defense attorneys will likely begin their portrayal with the image of a naive jock who never meant to hurt Yeardley Love.

Orioles agree with Adam Jones on a one-year, $6.15M contract

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:48:00 GMT

Center fielder signs for $6.15 million, avoiding arbitration

The Orioles came to terms with their final arbitration-eligible player on Tuesday night, agreeing to a one-year, $6.15 million deal with center fielder Adam Jones. Jones, 26, would have had his hearing Friday in Florida. He was asking for $7.4 million, and the Orioles had countered with $5 million. He basically agreed to the midpoint of $6.2 million, as there is $50,000 available to him in performance bonuses. He’ll get $25,000 if he reaches 620 plate appearances and $25,000 more if he gets to 635 plate appearances. Last year, he had 618.

O'Malley grilled on green agenda

By Michael Dresser , Annie Linskey and Tim Wheeler , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:55:42 GMT

Governor defends proposals on wind, septics, flush tax

Governor defends proposals on wind, septics, flush tax

Second place for Goucher's Sarah Bart means $50,000 on 'Jeopardy!'

By David Zurawik — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:33:00 GMT

Run at quiz show's college championship comes to an end

Sarah Bart's run at the college championship on 'Jeopardy!' ended Tuesday with the senior history major finishing second. But as runner-up, Bart left with $50,000 for her effort.