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October 28, 2018

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Police increase patrols near Baltimore-area synagogues and churches after Pittsburgh mass shooting

Sunday, Oct 28

After a mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, local police are increasing patrols near Baltimore-area synagogues and churches.

11 killed at Pittsburgh synagogue in one of the deadliest attacks on Jews in U.S. history

The 20-minute attack at Tree of Life Congregation left 11 people dead and six others wounded, including four police officers, authorities said.

Election officials say they're confident Maryland's voting system is secure

State and federal officials from Maryland are confident that the state's election system is ready for the Nov. 6 election after a series of management snags and security concerns involving Russians.

Maryland early voting: Comparing 2018 turnout with last midterm election

Tracking turnout over the eight days of early voting in Maryland's 2018 general election

'We're doing this so the kids don't start with what's at home': People collect meds and needles on drug take back day

Howard County families dropped off hundreds of pounds of pills and syringes on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Former Orioles manager Buck Showalter returns to Baltimore for KidsPeace charity event at Camden Yards

Former Orioles manager Buck Showalter was back in Baltimore for the first time since he was let go on Oct. 3 to serve as the starter for the KidsPeace Trick-or-Trot 5K at Camden Yards Saturday.

Dodgers react to President Trump's tweet criticizing Dave Roberts

“I’m happy he was tuning in and watching the game. I don’t know how many Dodger games he’s watched. I don’t think he was privy to the conversation. That’s one man’s opinion," Roberts said.

Steve Pearce comes through in clutch for Red Sox to put Dodgers on brink of World Series elimination

Steve Pearce hit a tying homer in the eighth inning and a three-run double in the ninth

Speedy Javon Leake leads offensive outburst in Maryland's 63-33 rout of Illinois

Javon Leake became the first Maryland football player since DJ Adams in 2010 to score four touchdowns in a game as the Terps beat Illinois.

'It can be done': Futuristic Japanese maglev train could revolutionize travel from DC to Baltimore, and beyond

Backers of a 311-mph Japanese maglev train say it could get travelers from DC to Baltimore in 15 minutes and from DC to New York in an hour. Does it have a chance?