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March 30, 2018

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Nathaniel Oaks is the latest Maryland politician to be convicted. Is enough being done to prevent corruption?

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Nearly 20 years ago, a federal judge declared the Maryland lawmakers and lobbyists tolerated a “culture of corruption,” and decried the State House as a “mess” in need of reform. Today, some say, not much has changed. 

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Adam Jones hits walk-off homer in 11th, Orioles top Twins, 3-2, on Opening Day

An Opening Day that seemed scripted for disaster Thursday at Camden Yards ended with the longest-tenured Oriole — center fielder Adam Jones — the hero.

Schmuck: Orioles' dramatic Opening Day victory delivers microcosm of 2017 season in reverse

Sure, the Orioles won, 3-2, in 11 innings on a walk-off homer, just as they did in last year's season opener. But Thursday's victory flipped the script.

Opening Day a mix of beginnings and possible endings for Orioles and their fans

Opening Day was the usual celebration of renewal for the Orioles and their fans, but it was also a time to reflect on those who might not be with the team next year.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s death changed lives — and Baltimore's civil rights movement

Martin Luther King was assassinated 50 years ago April 4, changing the course of the Civil Rights movement. Some Baltimoreans recall how it altered their directions.

New trial for 'Serial' subject Adnan Syed upheld by Maryland appeals court

Maryland’s second-highest court has upheld a judge’s ruling overturning the murder conviction of “Serial” podcast subject Adnan Syed.

'She was my girl': 16-year-old victim of Maryland high school shooting remembered during prayer service

Jaelynn Willey was a dedicated swimmer, a loving sister and was known for making the most delicious chocolate chip cookies. The 16-year-old was fatally wounded last week during a shooting at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland.

Maryland Senate panel approves House bill on serial sex offenders, making passage likely

A Maryland House of Delegates bill that would permit prosecutors to introduce evidence of past assaults in some trials for sex offenses was approved by a Senate committee Thursday, clearing the way for it to be enacted.

Maryland Senate passes school construction proposal that Gov. Hogan has promised to veto

The Maryland Senate voted Thursday to overhaul the way the state approves funding for school construction projects, ending a legislative flurry that has provoked Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot to direct sharp accusations of cronyism at the legislature.

Federal lawmakers question Maryland Gov. Hogan on Hyperloop permit

Five members of Maryland’s congressional delegation are pressing Gov. Larry Hogan to provide more information about the high-speed transit system called Hyperloop that entrepreneur Elon Musk wants to build between New York and Washington.