When cancer hits early

Coping with cancer: Young adults find unique challenges, lack of resources

HealthKey: The majority of cancer patients are retirement age or older, but a study released this summer calculated for the first time the number of cancer survivors in the country who are raising children, and researchers hope more attention will be paid to helping them and their offspring. Amy Babst, shown above with her husband Craig and their two daughters, was diagnosed with cancer four days before having her first daughter and was pregnant with her second shortly after finishing chemotherapy.


Earl tracks closer to Ocean City coast

Hurricane Earl roared Thursday morning toward the East Coast, whipping seas with strong winds and prompting thousands to evacuate North Carolina beaches.

Powerful state senator indicted

Chairman of budget committee, Sen. Ulysses Currie, resigns post after indictment in federal bribery, fraud case

The Fashion 5

The Fashion 5

What's hot in Baltimore: 'Runway' and bling king in Towson, baguette bags, sport smells and more.

Fans rock for Bieber's locks

Rocking Bieber's locks

With the singer bringing his act — and hair — to fair, view a gallery of prominent locals sporting 'do.

Vintage advice

Vintage advice

The antique show at the Baltimore Convention Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

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Firing of Officer Rivieri

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