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MLB doesn't approve O's signing of Kim

By Eduardo A. Encina — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:44:00 EST

Major League Baseball has ruled it will not approve the Orioles' contract with 17-year-old South Korean Kim Seong-min, a move that caused much controversy in the pitcher's home country. The action comes five days after the Orioles apologized for an "unintentional breach of protocol" in signing Kim, regarded as the country's top left-handed high school pitcher.

Prosecution rests case against Huguely

By Tricia Bishop , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:47:00 EST

Defense begins case after prosecution questions friends of former University of Virginia student

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.

Counties oppose O'Malley's teacher pension plan

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:22:00 EST

Local officials say they can't absorb the retirement costs

Local officials say they can't absorb the retirement costs

Baltimore police praise training programs at city council hearing

By Justin Fenton , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:43:00 EST

Results are sharper skills, stronger bonds, officers say

A parade of Baltimore police officers, from rookies to a 30-year veteran, told City Council members Wednesday night that training programs developed by the department have sharpened their skills and helped build camaraderie among the ranks.

Grand Prix chief is racing fan and driver

By Julie Scharper , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:52:28 EST

Dale Dillon has built tracks, organized races

Construction magnate and self-described "gearhead" Dale Dillon has built offices for high-speed racing teams, laid tracks for IndyCar contests in two cities and, despite having only one leg, raced open-wheeled cars competitively. Now, he is poised to become the face of Baltimore's Grand Prix race.

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

By Luke Broadwater and Julie Scharper , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:56:39 EST

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

I-95 plaza bidder prompts questions

By Candus Thomson , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:42:08 EST

Fla. work reported late; losing Md. competitors complain

The state is poised to approve a 35-year deal with the U.S. unit of a Spanish hospitality company to rebuild and manage two travel plazas on Interstate 95 even as questions emerge about its track record and experience.

Perkins hospital workers rally for more jobs

By Andrea K. Walker, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:17:00 EST

Improvements sought after three slayings at state mental hospital

Workers at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup held a rally Wednesday to urge state lawmakers to add more jobs at the troubled mental facility where three patients were killed in a 14-month span.

Port workers, drinking buddies lament departure of USNS Comfort

By Jonathan Pitts , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:47:00 EST

Ship will now berth in Norfolk after more than 25 years in Baltimore

It was Happy Hour at the Poncabird Pub on Wednesday, and the South Baltimore tavern was as busy and bustling as usual, but as late-afternoon sunlight streaked through a side window, the expressions it caught on the faces at one table were decidedly grim.

O'Malley explains evolution of stance on same-sex marriage at Sun forum

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:59:58 EST

A rehash of his state-of-the-state address, one audience member said

Gov. Martin O'Malley gave his most detailed explanation to date for the evolution of his stance on gay marriage, at the inaugural Baltimore Sun Newsmaker Forum Wednesday evening.