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May 24, 2018

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Juvenile services secretary says Baltimore County officer's killing shows youth justice system failed

Thursday, May 24

Maryland’s secretary of juvenile services says the justice system failed in handling the case of a troubled West Baltimore teen Dawnta Harris now charged with murder in the death of Baltimore County policewoman Amy Caprio.

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Democrat Alec Ross, tech expert and author, says as Maryland governor he'll focus on 'what's next'

Alec Ross, 46, is among seven serious candidates running for the Democratic nomination for governor. Ross says his varied experiences — teacher, janitor, author, tech innovator — have prepared him to lead Maryland.

A wider, deeper beach awaits Ocean City vacationers, but is it safe?

Vacationers returning to Ocean City could notice deeper, wider beaches this weekend, the product of a $282 million sand dredging project that protects the resort town from storm damage but also raises concerns about surf injuries and swimmer safety.

Hall of Famer Jim Palmer offers harsh criticism of Chris Davis on Orioles' postgame broadcast

Hall of Famer and Orioles legend Jim Palmer used his platform on the MASN postgame show, O's Xtra, to offer a sharp criticism of slumping slugger Chris Davis.

Viewing for slain Baltimore County officer to close part of Belair Road

The viewing for slain Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio will shut down a section of Belair Road Thursday. 

Three more teens charged with murder in death of Baltimore County police officer; all held without bail

Three more Baltimore teens were charged in the killing of Officer Amy Caprio; all are being held without bail.

Ovechkin, Holtby shine in Game 7, Capitals reach Stanley Cup final with 4-0 win over Lightning

Alex Ovechkin scored early and Andre Burakovsky added two second-period goals to help the Washington Capitals put a decade of playoff frustration behind them with a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final Wednesday night.

At 87, this Baltimore inventor has 250 patents to his name — and he’s still at it

Before becoming a lauded inventor of one of the most pivotal technological devices of our time, James “Jim” E. West said his journey started simply — with curiosity.

'Bodies on bodies:' Baltimore police increasingly accusing the dead of murder

The murder of popular student Victorious Swift is among a growing number of Baltimore homicides being “closed by exception" after police determine the suspect is also dead. Police say the practice reflects a hard reality, that so-called "street justice" often outpaces their own investigations.

Coalition pushes for Baltimore school police to adopt more youth-friendly Miranda warning

It would be a divergence from the traditional recitation often heard in TV cop shows, which begins: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”

Organized team activities will provide best glimpse yet at new-look Ravens roster

Mindset of quarterback Joe Flacco, new-look wide receiver corps among biggest storylines during OTA workouts.