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February 14, 2018

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After Baltimore police corruption trial, Maryland official proposes disbanding the department

Wednesday, Feb 14

A Maryland delegate from Baltimore has proposed legislation to disband the Baltimore Police Department, an idea that is generating unfavorable reaction.

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Baltimore Police corruption trial reveals deep reach of city's drug economy

The trial of two detectives was about police corruption, but it provided a window into just how pervasively drugs flow through Baltimore. From a homeless man's storage unit to a waterfront condo in Canton to an elite police unit, the drug trade reaches far and wide in Baltimore.

Man shot dead in Northeast Baltimore, ending 12-day stretch without a homicide in the city

A 22-year-old man was shot dead in Northeast Baltimore Tuesday afternoon, ending a 12-day stretch in which the city hadn’t seen a homicide.

Citing predatory lending in Baltimore, lawmakers question reduced consumer enforcement

Citing a history of predatory real estate practices in Baltimore, two Maryland lawmakers called on the Trump administration Wednesday to abandon plans to strip a division of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of its enforcement powers.

Baltimore archbishop's letter touts King's nonviolence principles as message for Lent

Archbishop William E. Lori has released a pastoral letter inviting the area’s half-million Catholics and others to reflect on — and to continue applying — the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s principles of nonviolence.

Baltimore school board votes to renew Banneker Blake Academy's contract for one year

The decision was in line with city schools CEO Sonja Santelises’ recommendation, who cited the school’s need to improve its finances and special education services.

Breaking down the Orioles' potential payroll for 2018: How much is left for upgrades?

If the Orioles are going to match last year's payroll, they have about $43 million to spend on upgrades.

Michael Phelps, family announce birth of baby boy Beckett

He joins young Boomer in the growing Phelps clan.

Shaun White earns gold medal with epic finish in halfpipe

Shaun White did it again. White scored a 97.75 in the third run to top Ayumu Horano of Japan who had set the ride to beat in the second run with a score of 95.25,

Olympic TV highlights for Wednesday: Mikaela Shiffrin (hopefully) begins her medal chase

Here’s what to watch and how to watch.