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August 8, 2018

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Maryland firefighters head west to battle wildfires

Wednesday, Aug 8

Maryland firefighters are helping battle blazes in California, Montana, Texas and elsewhere.

Police and communities gather for National Night Out events across Baltimore region

Tuesday afternoon's storms failed to put a damper on most of the National Night Out events around the Baltimore region that are designed to improve relations between police and their communities.

Schmuck: Ravens appear to be making the most of their early-bird preseason

The Ravens have combined the Hall of Fame Game with two days of competitive practice against the Los Angeles Rams to make the most of their head start in training camp.

Maryland senators ask Treasury panel to investigate Russian oligarch's ties to state election contractor

Maryland's U.S. senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen on Tuesday asked Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin to investigate a Russian investor's ties to a company that manages the state's election technology.

Pennsylvania officials admit their state is behind in curbing Chesapeake pollution

Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday conceded to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and other state leaders in the Chesapeake Bay watershed that the commonwealth has not done its part to reduce pollution washing into waterways.

Flash floods hit Middle River, other parts of eastern Baltimore County

Flash floods hit Eastern Baltimore County on Tuesday evening.

Orioles blow two-run lead in eighth, lose to Rays, 4-3, on walk-off homer in ninth

The Orioles couldn't hold a two-run eighth-inning lead, allowing a walk-off homer to No. 9 hitter Willy Adames in the ninth in the series opener at Tropicana Field.

Ohio and Kansas races too close to call; Trump's picks lead

Two high-stakes elections that tested Trump's clout and cost both parties millions of dollars were too close to call early Wednesday.

With 'Boo'd Up,' Ella Mai brings rising star-power to AFRAM

Before headlining the weekend's AFRAM festival in Baltimore, R&B singer/songwriter Ella Mai discusses the mainstream success of "Boo'd Up," the follow-up single "Trip" and more.

Towson swimmer Jack Saunderson has a chance to be an Olympian — he's just not sure he wants to be

Towson University swimmer Jack Saunderson swam a blazing time of 51.48 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly preliminaries July 27 at the Phillips 66 National Championships, where the 21-year-old beat favorites such as Michael Andrews and Caeleb Dressel.