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February 4, 2019

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An asteroid could destroy humanity like it did dinosaurs. A Hopkins team has a plan to save the world.

Monday, Feb 4

DART is NASA’s first mission not to explore space, but to defend against it. Researchers at Johns Hopkins plan to launch a spacecraft and smash it into an asteroid. BOOM! The impact, they hope, will bump the big space rock off course.

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Baltimore City Council to question fire department after truck catches fire and stations shut down

The Baltimore City Council plans a hearing with fire department leaders after an aging truck caught fire and amid warnings from the firefighters' union about the agency's readiness. Councilman Brandon Scott says the hearing will be the first in a series to keep a closer watch on the department.

Cap casualties? Ten veterans who could go if Ravens look to save money for 2019

From safety Eric Weddle to wide receiver Michael Crabtree, here are 10 veterans the Ravens could cut to save salary-cap money as they rebuild their roster for 2019.

Chalk one up for the defense as the Patriots stifle the Rams in the lowest-scoring Super Bowl

The Patriots are now tied with the Steelers for the most Super Bowl titles. Tom Brady, 41, and Bill Belichick, 66, each won his sixth ring, becoming the oldest quarterback and coach, respectively, to win a Super Bowl.

2019 Super Bowl commercials ranked: Watch them all here

All the ads in this year’s Super Bowl reviewed by Chicago Tribune culture critic Steve Johnson.

Super Bowl music review: An empty-calorie display of corporate-pop competence from Maroon 5

Greg Kot reviews Gladys Knight and Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi, at the Super Bowl halftime show.

Chunky milk, Maroon 5 and SpongeBob: The best tweets we saw during the 2019 Super Bowl

Here are our favorite tweets we saw while watching the Super Bowl.

'People are deciding to change what they can': Baltimore Ceasefire organizer optimistic amid violent weekend

Despite two fatal shootings this week, Baltimore’s Ceasefire organizers say there is evidence their initiative is beginning to take hold across the city.

Thousands raised for family of man who died in Glen Burnie house fire

After a Glen Burnie father died in a house fire Wednesday night, the donations started pouring in.

UMBC men’s basketball’s Joshua Rosario thankful for father’s recovery from life-threatening accident

The sophomore guard has enjoyed the emotional lift provided by the presence of father Carlos Rosario Sr., who is nearly two years removed from getting struck by an out-of-control vehicle.

Valentine's Day specials at Baltimore-area restaurants

Roses are red, violets are blue: Check out these Valentine's Day deals for you and your boo. Whether you’re spending Feb. 14 alone, with that special someone or with a group of friends in search of a sweet deal, make it a date night to remember at any of these Baltimore-area restaurants.