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March 7, 2019

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Amid tears, bowed heads, Maryland House of Delegates approves legalizing medically assisted suicide

The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a bill that would  allow terminally ill adults to obtain prescription drugs to end their lives. The vote was 74-66, three votes more than the 71 votes required for passage. A companion bill is pending in the state Senate.

Federal judge on alleged Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force victim: 'Who would've believed him?

Two years after federal prosecutors in the Gun Trace Task Force case took Keyon Paylor before a grand jury to testify against Det. Daniel Hersl, lawyers with the U.S. Attorney’s Office say they doubt his account and are fighting his effort to get his conviction overturned.

Man accused of staging Baltimore panhandler killing rented house, car in Florida before fleeing, officials say

The Baltimore Police Department learned Keith Smith had rented a 2019 Toyota Camry in Florida and drove it south through Texas, where a "be on the lookout" alert was issued.

Maryland revenue projections drop by $269 million over two years; comptroller urges 'caution' in spending

Maryland’s government now expects to receive hundreds of millions less in revenue than officials previously forecast, members of a state fiscal panel said. The Board of Revenue Estimates reports the state is expecting about $138 million less than anticipated for the fiscal year 2019 budget.

Democrats flex power by taking aim at money in politics in comprehensive bill from Maryland Rep. Sarbanes

Flexing their new majority, Democrats are moving to push through the House a comprehensive elections and ethics reform package they say will reduce the role of big money in politics, ensure fair elections and restore ethics and integrity to Washington.

Second man charged in 2016 killing of Baltimore teacher's aide in witness retaliation attempt, feds say

A federal grand jury indicted two men, Davon Carter and Clifton Mosley, in the May 2016 killing of Latrina Ashburne.

'My mother was a beautiful soul,' says daughter of woman killed in Dundalk

Janice Dipietrantonio was found dead Tuesday in her home in Dundalk. Her husband, Kevin Dipietrantonio, has been arrested in her shooting.

Decomposing body found in Mount Vernon apartment building; residents claim landlord ignored complaints

A 64-year-old man was found dead in an apartment building in Mount Vernon on Tuesday, Baltimore police said Thursday.

From 'pretty dumb' to stupid rich: How Ravens' Nick Boyle overcame suspensions to land $18 million deal

“I think Nick is a huge piece of our offense going forward from the standpoint of how he plays," coach John Harbaugh said of tight end Nick Boyle, who the Ravens signed to a three-year extension Thursday.

Who will come north with the Orioles? The Sun's Jon Meoli predicts the Opening Day roster.

The Sun's Jon Meoli predicts the Orioles' Opening Day roster with three weeks left before the games start to count on March 28 against the New York Yankees.