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December 8, 2017

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A Maryland paper mill burns a polluting sludge called black liquor. The state calls it clean energy.

Friday, Dec 8

Black liquor, a byproduct of the paper-making process that is burned to power paper mills, is Maryland's largest source of "renewable" energy, earning it millions of dollars in ratepayer subsidies.

Even newer forms of birth control can increase the risk of breast cancer, study says

A major new study has found that even birth control pills and other contraceptives that release low doses of hormones increase the risk of breast cancer in women, despite hope among doctors that it would not.

Seventh defendant pleads guilty in Baltimore police Gun Trace Task Force case

Thomas Robert Finnegan pleads guilty in U.S. District Court to carrying out a home invasion robbery while impersonating a police officer to help Det. Jemell Rayam steal $20,000

Newly unsealed documents detail FBI investigation of state Sen. Nathaniel Oaks

New details in FBI investigation of state Sen. Nathaniel Oaks identify a businessman who said he had paid bribes in the past

Congress passes spending bill to avoid shutdown, set up future funding fight

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers approved a short-term spending bill Thursday to avoid a weekend shutdown of the federal government even as they set up a potentially more stubborn battle that will fall just days before their Christmas recess.

Convicted Baltimore murderer, released from life sentence under ruling, arrested with guns, fentanyl, police say

A notorious Baltimore crime figure and convicted murderer who in 2015 struck a deal with prosecutors to be released from prison after more than 35 years behind bars is now back in jail, his latest shot at freedom on the line.

Baltimore City Council considers tax hikes to pay for affordable housing

Baltimore City Council considers tax hikes to pay for affordable housing

Staff picks for Sunday night's Ravens-Steelers game in Pittsburgh

One Baltimore Sun reporter or editor is picking the Ravens in Sunday night's game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. See who it is.

Fells Point Corner Theatre cancels 'A Christmas Carol,' citing 'troubling' circumstances

Baltimore's Fells Point Corner Theatre has cancelled its production of 'A Christmas Carol' a day before it was set to premiere, citing "a complex and troubling set of circumstances."

20 most popular dog names in Baltimore in 2017

In Baltimore, the top male and female dog names generally reflect those popular names the top names nationwide.