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April 18, 2018

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The Morning Sun

Baltimore County school board votes to make Verletta White the next superintendent

Wednesday, Apr 18

The eight-to-four vote to give the interim superintendent the permanent job came after fierce debate by a deeply divided school board. 

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Hospital emergency rooms in Maryland struggle with flood of patients with mental health, substance-use issues

Behavioral health cases now make up roughly a quarter of all emergency visits in Maryland.

Prosecutors claim new DNA evidence boosts case against husband in 2006 death of Perry Hall woman

Nearly 12 years ago, Roxanne Amick left the house she shared with her husband in Perry Hall and went shopping. Two days later her body was found in a wooded area about four miles away. She had been killed by what an autopsy determined was blunt-force trauma.

Orioles' cold bats waste another quality start from Andrew Cashner in 4-2 loss to Tigers

The Orioles lost their fourth straight game and sixth of their past seven.

Under Armour investor sues Kevin Plank over Port Covington deal in South Baltimore

The lawsuit accuses plank of unjustly enriching himself through his $5.5 billion Port Covington development. 

Rodricks: For Baltimore's vacant homes, why not a buyer's club?

Our columnist proposes a "just about awesome" idea for renovating vacant rowhoses 10 at a time.

Maryland elementary students used razor blades from pencil sharpeners to cut themselves

An official says seven students at a Maryland elementary school have used razor blades from pencil sharpeners to cut their arms.

A guide to Baltimore's karaoke scene, from social leagues to rentable rooms

In 2018, it’s hard to imagine Meat Loaf’s 1977 operatic-rock epic “Bat Out of Hell” captivating a crowd — unless, of course, it’s karaoke, which remains a staple of Baltimore’s nightlife.

Andrew Cashner is off to a strong start as an Oriole, but is what he's best at sustainable?

Orioles starter Andrew Cashner has pitched well when it's counted this year. Can the Orioles count on that all year?

Former first lady Barbara Bush, known for humor and literacy work, dies at 92

On Sunday, family spokesman Jim McGrath said the former first lady had decided to decline further medical treatment for health problems and focus instead on "comfort care" at home in Houston.

Capitals beat Blue Jackets, 3-2, in second overtime to cut series deficit to 2-1

The Capitals blew a two-goal lead for the third straight game. They went to overtime for a third straight game. This time, they won.