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December 15, 2018

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Federal judge in Texas rules entire Obama health care law unconstitutional

Saturday, Dec 15

A federal judge in Texas threw a dagger into the Affordable Care Act, ruling that the health-care law is unconstitutional because of a change in tax law.

What Texas ruling means for Obamacare in Maryland

So what does the Texas federal judge's ruling mean for people in Maryland?

Priest asks mourners at Jacquelyn Smith's funeral to respond 'with faith ... with forgiveness'

In a 16-minute homily to a gathering of more than 200 at St. Patrick Church in Providence, Rhode Island, the Rev. James T. Ruggieri said “some things don't make sense. They’re hard to fathom and understand.” The death of Aberdeen's Jacquelyn Smith is one of them.

With rates set to rise again, Baltimore water chief promotes new discount program

Baltimore Public Works director Rudy Chow visited a church hall early Saturday morning to make the case for continuing to charge customers more for water.

As first-time backup, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco set to enter new, uncertain phase of his career

As Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco prepares for a new phase in his career, others who've walked in similar shoes say he still has much to look forward to.

Ryan Zinke resigns as interior secretary amid multiple investigations

Ryan Zinke will resign as interior secretary, President Donald Trump said Saturday.

Annapolis man seriously injured after shooting

Annapolis police responded to a shots-fired incident near Bywater Road and Baywind Drive, where they found Dominique Pratt, 26, suffering from gunshot wounds. Pratt is in stable but serious condition, police said.

Firefighters battle Dundalk fire; two people are injured

Baltimore County firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in Dundalk on  Saturday morning, and two people with injuries were taken to local hospitals.

Two men found guilty in shooting death of Tyrone Ray, grandson of Baltimore state Del. Talmadge Branch

Two Baltimore men charged in the shooting death of the grandson of state Del. Talmadge Branch were found guilty of murder Friday, according to a spokeswoman for the city state’s attorney’s office.

How Patterson Park flies high

Photographer Middleton Evans has discovered that the park in the middle of the city has abundant wildlife.