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May 5, 2018

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From Tunisia to Baltimore to Washington, new Peace Corps director at home in the world

Saturday, May 5

Jody Olsen was a Peace Corps volunteer in Tunisia 50 years ago and earlier this year was named by President Trump to head the agency. She got her master's degree and later taught at the School of Social Work at the University of Maryland Baltimore, leaving to accept the Peace Corps directorship.

Orioles remain winless on West Coast trip with 6-4 loss to Athletics

Look no further than the sixth inning of Friday's 6-4 loss to the Oakland Athletics to see why the Orioles, at 8-24, are tied for the worst record in baseball with one-fifth of the season behind them.

School bus driver in fatal 2016 crash once blacked out while driving students on field trip, new report says

A new report on a fatal 2016 school bus crash reveals new details about the incident and the driver responsible for it — including that he once became unconscious while returning students from a field trip to the zoo.

Adam Jones: Orioles 'need to get back to the mindset of winning'

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said the team needs to get back to its winning ways, and laid out all the reasons why they're off to a league-worst 8-24 start.

Philadelphia cop charged in Gun Trace Task Force case asks for pre-trial release

Philadelphia police officer Eric Snell asks for pretrial release on charges related to Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force case.

Lemon sticks at FlowerMart through the years

Shots of Baltimoreans enjoying lemon sticks at FlowerMart have been a favorite subject of Baltimore Sun photographers through the years. Browse nostalgic images from The Sun's archive.

Trump administration will end protected status for Hondurans, affecting nearly 2,000 in Maryland

Trump administration will end protected status for Hondurans, affecting nearly 2,000 in Maryland.

Jill Carter resigns as head of Baltimore's Civil Rights office ahead of Senate swearing-in

Jill P. Carter has resigned her position as director of Baltimore’s Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement ahead of her swearing-in on Friday to the state Senate, she confirmed to The Baltimore Sun.

Jacques Kelly: One short block in Baltimore has run the gamut, from aspirin to alcohol

A commercial block in Charles Village has been home to physicians' offices and a liquor store

100 things every Marylander must do at least once

There are some things you have to see or do for yourself at least once -- and this state has no shortage of them. Start checking things off your list.