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December 9, 2017

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As violence mounts, trust in Baltimore police wavers

Saturday, Dec 9

Beset by corruption probes and civil rights oversight, the Baltimore Police Department struggles to rebuild trust with the community as crime spikes "out of control" and politicians bicker over how to reverse violence.

Maryland prosecutors pursue manslaughter, murder in overdose cases

As the opioid death toll mounts, some Maryland prosecutors are bringing charges of manslaughter and even murder against those who are supplying users with fatal doses.

Maryland cuts down turnovers and Gardner-Webb in 82-60 victory

Maryland commits just one turnover the first 10 minutes, 11 overall, in an 82-60 win over Gardner-Webb.

Maryland weather: First snowfall of season arrives, with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected

A light snowfall, moderate at times, is expected to continue "for most of the day, tapering off around or just after sunset," said Andrew Snyder, a meteorologist with the weather service.

Two law enforcement officers struck, killed on I-270 in Montgomery County, police say

Two law enforcement officers were struck and killed late Friday by a swerving vehicle on the shoulder of Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, Maryland State Police said Saturday.

Ravens’ fixes showing up in markedly improved run defense

The unit’s improvement against the run will get a severe test on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Maryland redistricting case

The Supreme Court said Friday it will hear a challenge to Maryland’s congressional districts brought by seven Republican voters who say the state’s 2011 redistricting violated their First Amendment rights.

U.S. health care spending growth slowed last year

U.S. spending on health care increased 4.3 percent last year to $3.3 trillion, or $10,348 per person, according to an annual report.

Rodricks: 'Flying straight' after crime and prison

It's hard for violent offenders to find jobs, but Darnell Fields is determined and on the right track.

MCVET offers shelter, services to the oft-overlooked: homeless female veterans

The nonprofit MCVET offers housing and a range of services for homeless female veterans. Serving these women often means addressing issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, unemployment, poor health, mental illness, domestic violence and military sexual trauma, or MST.