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March 7, 2018

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FBI agent, estranged wife dead in apparent murder-suicide at Crownsville home

Wednesday, Mar 7

An FBI agent and his estranged wife were killed Wednesday morning in what Anne Arundel County police say was a murder-suicide at a home in Crownsville.

Free lunch program unintentionally cost some Baltimore schools thousands in federal funding

The district previously used a family’s eligibility for the Free and Reduced Meals program as a proxy for poverty. It’s now based on a family’s participation in federal aid programs, which immigrants are less likely to apply or qualify for.

A Maryland law lets violent convicts leave prison early for drug treatment. Prosecutors are pushing against it

Across the state, dozens of inmates convicted of violent crimes — carjackings, shootings and attempted murder — are using a state law intended to help addicted offenders get drug treatment to win early release.

For third time, prosecutors press case against man accused of killing of Phylicia Barnes

A third trial opened Wednesday for the man accused of killing 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes more than seven years ago. 

Maryland weather: After light coating of snow, no significant precipitation expected for the rest of the week

The storm that dropped a coating of snow and slush on the ground in Baltimore — and more snow in the northern suburbs — has left the region.

Tradepoint Atlantic granted $20M from federal government toward port upgrades

Tradepoint Atlantic — the massive redevelopment project at the former Sparrows Point steel mill in Baltimore County — will get $20 million from the federal government to upgrade its port facilities.

Baltimore to join lawsuit against U.S. health agency over cuts to programs that help prevent teen pregnancy

Baltimore is planning to join a lawsuit challenging a cut in funding for programs designed to drive down teen pregnancy rates, the city's top lawyer said Wednesday.

Baltimore ambulance struck by bullet, prompting police investigation

A Baltimore ambulance was struck by gunfire in Northwest Baltimore on Wednesday morning, prompting a police investigation that is ongoing, police and fire officials confirmed.

Baltimore man shot, then waited two days to seek treatment, police say

A 33-year-old Baltimore man was shot in the torso earlier this week but waited two days before showing up at a local hospital for care, according to Baltimore Police.

When does time change?

Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday as daylight saving time begins.