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December 19, 2017

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'This is not closure:' Navy families want answers on McCain, Fitzgerald deaths

Tuesday, Dec 19

Families who lost sons in a pair of collisions this year between Navy ships and commercial vessels are questioning the Navy's accounts of what happened

Baltimore mayor, City Council members to get pay raises

The City Council passed a law in 2007 that entitles elected officials to an automatic 2.5 percent raise.

Judge vacates conviction of man who feds say had drugs planted by Gun Trace Task Force officer

U.S. District Court judge is expected to vacate the convictions of two men in a case where federal prosecutors say drugs were planted by Sgt. Wayne Jenkins, who is charged in the sweeping Gun Trace Task Force racketeering case.

Baltimore County Council approves $43M package to aid Towson Row

Baltimore County Council members vote Monday on nearly $43 million of financial assistance to the developers of the stalled Towson Row project.

Judge orders mental evaluation for Baltimore 'shooting spree' suspect; police allege second killing

A Baltimore judge on Monday ordered a psychiatric evaluation for MauSean Carter, the 30-year-old Baltimore man accused by police of killing two people and wounding several others in a days-long “shooting spree” that culminated in a dramatic 30-minute car chase through the city Friday.

High-ranking Baltimore Police commander takes leave of absence to run for sheriff

A high-ranking commander in the Baltimore Police Department who oversees homicide and other criminal investigations and helped lead the department’s 2015 probe into the death of Freddie Gray has taken a leave of absence to run for Baltimore Sheriff.

Betsy DeVos speaks at University of Baltimore graduation, prompting protests

University President Kurt Schmoke's decision to invite DeVos launched protests and petitions.

Package theft gives rise to delivery alternatives

Package thefts have become an all-too-common byproduct of online shopping and delivery, especially around the holiday season. One Baltimore County entrepreneur has started a package rescue business.

Analysis: What potential trade partners could offer the Orioles for Manny Machado

Several teams have shown interest in the star slugger. What might they offer in return?

Preston: Old-school Jaguars will be the toughest out in the AFC

The Ravens will be better off if they can avoid being pitted against Jacksonville early in the postseason.