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April 14, 2018

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U.S., allies launch airstrikes in Syria targeted at Assad's chemical weapons

Saturday, Apr 14

President Donald Trump said the U.S., France and Britain launched military strikes in Syria to punish President Bashar Assad for a suspected chemical attack.

After unconventional preparation process, Alex Cobb ready to make his Orioles debut

Twenty-four days after signing with the Orioles, right-hander Alex Cobb is ready to make his first start of the season for his new club.

Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman's early exit in 7-3 loss to Red Sox raises concerns

Chris Tillman failed to get an out in the third inning as the Orioles lost their series opener at Fenway Park.

Maryland proposal for free community college follows national trend. But results aren't clear.

“Free tuition” programs like the one Maryland lawmakers approved this week are gaining national momentum, but many of the statewide initiatives are still too new for experts to say how they will turn out in the long run.

Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson resigns at end of six-month 'sabbatical'

In a move that was expected from the day it was announced he was taking a six-month “professional development sabbatical,” Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson resigned, the school announced Friday.

As NFL draft approaches, Ravens near a potential crossroads at quarterback

With Joe Flacco going into what could be his last season as the Ravens' franchise quarterback, the team might use a high draft pick on the sport's most important position for the first time in a decade.

Baltimore Museum of Art to sell artworks by Andy Warhol, other 20th century masters

The Baltimore Museum of Art is selling seven artworks by such famous 20th century artists as Andy Warhol, Franz Kline and Robert Rauschenberg to make way for pieces by contemporary artists.

Three people shot in different Baltimore incidents Friday night

Three people were shot — one of them critically injured — in separate incidents on Baltimore’s west side Friday night.

Nearly 20 years after fall, steeplechase thoroughbred owner Irv Naylor lifted by passion for horses

It has been nearly 20 years since Irv Naylor fell from his horse during a steeplechase race and broke his neck. He returned to the sport and began corralling many of the 40 horses that have made him a mainstay on the timber circuit.

Maryland law against price-gouging by drug companies is unconstitutional, appeals court rules

A federal appeals court rules Friday that a Maryland law passed last year to stop drug companies sharply increasing the price of generic medicines violates the Constitution.

Jacques Kelly: New Cathedral is resting place for notable Baltimoreans, and small flock of Orioles greats

Some 110,000 rest among the hills and vales off a tributary of the Gwynns Falls, among them political leaders, captains of Baltimore industry and an interesting quartet of sports greats.