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December 12, 2017

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Domino Sugar is heading to space as part of interactive science project

Tuesday, Dec 12

Three pounds of Domino Sugar will head to the International Space Station on Wednesday — and it isn't for baking Christmas cookies.

Hopkins taps Duke executive to help head medical system

Kevin Sowers on Monday was named the new president of The Johns Hopkins Health System and executive vice president of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Baltimore children practice reading with dogs, learn compassion

"Pet ambassadors" travel to Westport Academy Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore every Tuesday to listen to students read as part of an effort to improve their reading skills and boost their self-esteem.

In advance of council discussion, residents question $43M assistance to Towson Row developers

The Baltimore County Council will hold a meeting Tuesday to discuss a proposal to give nearly $43 million in county support to the developers of the staled Towson Row project.

Surveillance video shows Harford Co. suspect enter fellow firefighter's Upper Fells home before killing, police say

Surveillance footage recovered after the killing of a firefighter in his Upper Fells Point home on Nov. 30 shows the Harford County suspect — also a firefighter — breaking into the home through a rear window, a police detective wrote in charging documents in the case.

Three active, one former member of Fallston fire company face harassment, sexual assault charges

Three active members and one former member of Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company are facing charges ranging from attempted rape to harassment, according to a news release from the fire company.

Sessions, Nielsen to discuss immigration in Baltimore

Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen will address immigration enforcement and international gangs at a news conference in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Mid faces discipline after scaling Naval Academy Chapel for traditional stunt

Naval Academy legend claims a midshipman who can get his cap, or cover, atop the chapel’s obelisk will earn relaxed restrictions, or carry-on. The midshipman who climbed more than 200 feet to plant his cover late Thursday night will receive the opposite of that, according to an academy spokesman.

Orioles go to work at winter meetings as Yankees draw the spotlight on Day 1

While the Yankees introduced Giancarlo Stanton, the Orioles looked at much less expensive ways to remain competitive in the AL East.

As Ravens pick up the pieces following bitter loss, they know that they win and they'll be in

As shocking and disappointing as Sunday night's loss to the Steelers was, the Ravens can punch their playoff ticket with three wins against teams playing out the string.

Preston: Ravens need to raise game against top opponents to make up for lack of playmakers

The Ravens don't have a Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger or Antonio Brown. So they need to be at their best when they face those types of talents.