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August 26, 2018

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John McCain, 'maverick' of Senate, war hero and Naval Academy graduate, dies at 81

Sunday, Aug 26

In more than three decades in Congress, McCain became known as a political maverick willing to stick to his convictions rather than go along with party leaders.

Maryland leaders react to the death of John McCain

Here’s what Maryland politicians are saying about the death of John McCain.

Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 27-10 preseason win over the Miami Dolphins

From Lamar Jackson's best game of the preseason to continued difficulties along the offensive line, here are five things we learned in the Ravens' victory over the Miami Dolphins.

With 'a lot at stake,' Ravens' bubble players get showcase in 27-10 win over Dolphins

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco did not play in Saturday’s 27-10 win at Hard Rock Stadium, and he was not alone.

Teen fatally shot in West Baltimore

An 18-year-old youth was found shot in the 1400 block of N. Mount St. just before 8 p.m. and died shortly afterward in a hospital.

A look back at John McCain's Naval Academy speeches

Sen. John McCain, a 1958 graduate of the Naval Academy, will return to the yard Monday to address the brigade of midshipmen in a lecture that will focus on leadership and service to the country.

Combative, complex and always seeking grace: Recollections of covering John McCain

A wild-swinging boxer at the Naval Academy in the 1950s, John McCain was willful and combative — a Senate scrapper.

Suspended Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith: 'I have the ultimate confidence in the defense'

“It’s going to be a challenge, but I’m definitely preparing for it,” suspended Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith said of his eventual return.

Bad blood between McCain, Trump lingered, even as Arizona Republican neared end of life

Donald Trump said the Vietnam POW was "not a war hero," while John McCain called Trump's summit performance with Putin "disgraceful."

Records: Fired Naval Academy professor sent picture of himself in Speedo to students

Fired Naval Academy professor Bruce Fleming says the photo of him in a Speedo was part of a lecture. In an investigation into Fleming's classroom, students said he could be crass and also would rub their backs and have students walk on his back to "crack" it.

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen and his artist wife mark 70 years of marriage in Baltimore

97-year-old Lemuel Lewie, one of the last surviving members of the Tuskegee Airmen flying corps, celebrates his and his wife's 70th anniversary.