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Former Ravens quarterback Steve McNair shot and killed in Nashville

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:08:50 -0400

Former NFL MVP and Ravens quarterback Steve McNair has been shot and killed. Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams confirmed the quarterback's death in a brief statement released Saturday. McNair, the No. 3 overall draft pick out of Alcorn State in 1995, spent 13 seasons in the NFL, including his last two in Baltimore. McNair led the Ravens to a 13-3 record and the AFC North championship in 2006.

Police arrest 17-year-old, charged with shooting 5-year-old girl

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:51:00 -0400

Hit in head with stray bullet on Baltimore street, wound girl still in critical condition

Hit in head with stray bullet on Baltimore street, wound girl still in critical condition

'Yankee Doodle' 3 Marylanders' birthday tune

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Townsend, Shriver, Angelos doubly celebrate Fourth of July

As the nation turns 233 today, Peter Angelos is taking a rare day off. Pam Shriver (pictured) is leaving the television spotlight and making a dash from England to California to be with her three children. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend will spend a civilized day in Towson instead of enjoying the outdoors at some exotic locale. Even though being a year older isn't thrilling, each of them considers sharing their birthday with the nation an honor.

Governor Sarah Palin resigning from Alaska office

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Silent on presidential bid, governor says she's taking her fight 'in a new direction'

Silent on presidential bid, governor says she's taking her fight 'in a new direction'

Eyeing stimulus money for Westport development

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Bonds approved by city haven't been sold

Seven months after the Baltimore City Council gave the green light to borrowing $160 million for the planned Westport development, investors have shown no interest in the bonds, leading some city officials to fear that the ambitious project will be delayed.

Serena beats sister Venus to win third Wimbledon title

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:10:00 -0400

Younger Williams records 7-6 (3), 6-2 win for 11th Grand Slam championship

Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head.

Turnover fills Maryland school board with newcomers

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Seven of 12 members have left

More than half of the members of the Maryland State Board of Education will be new to the panel this summer, a result of an unusually high number of resignations combined with the staggered turnover of positions.

Hernandez delivers for Orioles in 6-4 victory over Angels

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 06:32:02 -0400