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December 19, 2018

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President Trump plans to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria immediately, officials say

Wednesday, Dec 19

President Trump has decided to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria, a defense official said on Wednesday.

Senate will vote to keep government running into 2019, with no wall funding in sight

Donald Trump appeared to back off his demand for $5 billion to build a border wall, signaling for the first time that he might be open to a deal.

Gilbert Sandler, story spinner of old Baltimore, dies at 95

Gilbert Sandler, whose nostalgic stories of old Baltimore were told in The Sun and on WYPR-FM, died Wednesday afternoon of cancer at Roland Park Place. He was 95.

Baltimore's Mayor Pugh says she wasn't aware ex-police commissioner De Sousa's tax issues were flagged in 2015

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh said Wednesday that she wasn't aware that tax authorities had flagged an issue with Darryl De Sousa's taxes more than two years before she named him police commissioner.

Baltimore County to launch 'transparent' police chief search, with public hearings and town hall meetings

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. announced Wednesday that he’ll hold public hearings and town hall meetings with police officers as part of his search for a new police chief.

A Baltimore official was paid twice over, netting $34,600 in unearned wages, inspector general finds

A Baltimore government official was paid both as a salaried and wage-earning employee, wrongly receiving $34,600 in his paychecks, and hid the issue from his bosses, the city's inspector general found.

Flood watch in effect across Baltimore region Thursday and Friday, with still more rain in forecast

Another round of heavy rain could produce more flooding Thursday night and Friday across Maryland. A flood watch is in effect across the Baltimore region from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. At least an inch or two of rain is forecast, with chances for 3-4 inches in some spots.

It's just like old times as Ravens safety Eric Weddle prepares for former Chargers teammate Philip Rivers

On Saturday, Ravens safety Eric Weddle will match up with one of his best friends in Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. That's just one of many colliding narratives in the life of the recent Pro Bowl selection.

Maryland football coach Michael Locksley satisfied with six recruits who sign letters of intent

Wide receiver Isaiah Hazel, who originally committed to West Virginia, became the first play to sign a national letter of intent at Maryland since Michael Locksley became the coach.

FAQ: What is the future of sports betting in Maryland now that D.C. has approved it?

Here’s what you need to know about the Supreme Court decision on sports betting and what it means for Marylanders.