Polar Bear Plunge through the years

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).

Craziest Celebrity Twitter Pics

Celebrity Twitter Pics

Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, James Franco, Brooklyn Decker and more are at their silliest.

Pictures: Winter 2012 concerts, and beyond

Winter 2012 concerts

Get info. about area concerts: Bruce Springsteen, Brad Paisley, Lauryn Hill and more.

The Year in Movies: 101 films of 2012

The year in movies

Check out our picks for the 101 films to see 2012.
Oscars: Top nominees

Friend on 911 call: Demi Moore was convulsing

A caller on a 911 recording released by Los Angeles fire officials says Demi Moo...

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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