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Thousands take Polar Bear Plunge

Temperatures were unseasonably warm and the crowds were big at this year's Polar Bear Plunge The event, put on by the Maryland State Police to benefit Special Olympics Maryland, brought out some colorful costumes and notable swimmers. Above, Valerie Kahla, 14, left, and Louis Lowenthal, 13, both of Towson, react to the cold water.

Towson basketball team ends slide

Towson men's basketball team ends record losing streak

The Towson men's basketball team's unprecedented losing streak is over. The Tigers, who had lost a Division I-record 41 consecutive games dating to last season, beat visiting UNC-Wilmington, 66-61, on Saturday. The victory was Towson's first under first-year coach Pat Skerry (left).

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Winter 2012 concerts

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A caller on a 911 recording released by Los Angeles fire officials says Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital Monday night. The woman on the call said the actress was having convulsions, shaking and 'burning up.' (Jan. 27)

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