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Ritual marks plebe year end

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:04:00 -0400

Midshipmen take on the lard-coated Herndon Monument at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Greg Reichel of Hummelstown, Pa., reached the top of the obelisk, an annual rite of passage for academy freshmen. The cap at the top belonged to plebe Kristen Dickmann, 19, found dead in her dormitory room May 5.

Renters evicted without warning

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Mortgage crisis hits renters who must vacate houses when landlords default on loans

Mortgage crisis hits renters who must vacate when landlords default on loans

Teen charged in mother's death waives bail appearance

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:59:00 -0400

Grief counselors at McDonogh School today to help students, staff

Grief counselors were at McDonogh School this morning to help students and staff cope with news that an honor student has been charged with murder in the killing of his mother, a spokeswoman told reporters gathered at the entrance to the Owings Mills campus.

Family sues for $207M over teen's death at Bowling Brook

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:14:00 -0400

17-year-old died after he was restrained at Carroll County juvenile offenders school

Attorneys for the family of a teenager who died after a confrontation with counselors at a now-closed private school for juvenile offenders in Carroll County have filed a $207 million federal lawsuit.

Suspect charged in slaying of man as wife gave birth

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:36:00 -0400

17-year-old charged in fatal stabbing at Catonsville gas station

Baltimore County police have arrested a 17-year-old in the death of a man who was killed trying to take his pregnant wife to the hospital.

Big Brown has 1st workout at Pimlico after delayed arrival

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:04:00 -0400

Derby winner gallops for five minutes this morning after delayed arrival last night

Less than 24 hours after arriving at Pimlico Race Course, Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness favorite Big Brown took to the track this morning for a five minutes of galloping to prepare for Saturday's race.

City Catholic school defends sanctuary from drug dealers

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

St. Frances' 'buffer zone' is fading

Sealed off from the violence of East Baltimore by hydrangea bushes and a brick wall, the grotto at St. Frances Academy is a peaceful oasis for prayer and contemplation.