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Oklahoma lowers tornado death toll amid frantic search

Oklahoma lowers tornado death toll

Emergency workers searched for survivors in the rubble of homes, schools and a hospital in an Oklahoma town hit by a powerful tornado, but officials today sharply lowered the number of deaths caused by the storm.

Top 10 Baltimore crab decks [Pictures]

Top 10 Baltimore crab decks [Pictures]

Baltimore Diner: The days are longer, and the crabs are fatter. Get to know our favorite Baltimore-area crab decks and patios. Because crabs just taste better when you're sitting outside.

As OTAs begin, several Ravens still working their way back to health

Starting today and continuing over the next three weeks, Ravens rookies and veterans will come together for organized team activities.

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State workers ready to untangle Memorial Day traffic

AAA Mid-Atlantic projects slight drop in holiday travel

More poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in the city

Guns stolen from home of Ravens running back Ray Rice

City board approves $107 million Harbor Point TIF

Baltimore water bills could rise by 15% under proposal

Counties, city face potential loss of piggyback revenue

Buck Showalter, Orioles facing biggest test of young season

Md. Lottery fixes computer glitch

Athletic director Mike Waddell leaving Towson University

Anne Arundel County Council changes stormwater fee

Baltimore percentage of same-sex couples raising kids among highest in nation

'Dancing with the Stars' recap: Giving it their all in the finale

Md. aims to regularly bring NCAA lacrosse championships to city
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Scenes from the 2013 Preakness Stakes

Preakness scenes

Fans enjoyed racing, music and drinks, maybe not in that order.
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50 cheap summer events in Baltimore [Pictures]

Cheap summer events

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SUN COLUMNISTS

Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.

Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.

Benghazi: The Obama spin continues - May 12, 2013

Marta H. Mossburg

Marta H. Mossburg

After Gosnell, Maryland should reconsider late-term abortion - May 7, 2013

Susan Reimer

Susan Reimer

The seed from which an urban garden grew - May 20, 2013

Dan Rodricks

Dan Rodricks

In federal prison, ol' Bulldog faces sensual shock - May 18, 2013

Thomas F. Schaller

Thomas F. Schaller

Gun advocates should take aim at real scandals - May 14, 2013

BGE rate surcharge

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PHOTO GALLERIES

The Day in Pictures

The Day in Pictures
Replacing Plebe's Dixie Cup with Midshipman's cap

Herndon Monument climb
Notable deaths from 2013

Notable deaths from 2013

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BUSINESS

Md. looks to make city regular host of NCAA lacrosse championships

Md. looks to make city regular host of NCAA lacrosse championships

More poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in Baltimore

Casino site contamination prompts new lawsuit

City board approves $107 million Harbor Point TIF

Gun manufacturer Beretta has no plans to leave Maryland, yet

Maryland Lottery fixes computer problem

OPINION

The cost of BGE reliability

The cost of BGE reliability

Congress, the tea party and the IRS: Sentence first, then the trial

GOP can't help overreaching on Obama scandals

Top item on Obama's agenda: damage control

The high personal and economic cost of our broken immigration system

The Obama administration stabs itself in the back
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Wacky fashions at Preakness 2013 [Pictures]

Wacky fashions at Preakness 2013 [Pictures]

Preakness 2013 fashion trends [Pictures]

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50 objects that define Baltimore [Pictures]

25 spring day trips from Maryland [Pictures]

Adoptable pets at Baltimore-area shelters [Pictures]

Redesigned 'Baltimore Style' features Katie O'Malley cover

HEALTH

Kennedy Krieger researchers pinpoint cause of rare disease

Kennedy Krieger researchers pinpoint cause of rare disease

MyFitnessPal and me: Diary of an obsessive electronic relationship

Baltimore health experts share their picks for best fitness apps

Poop in pools more common than you may think, CDC warns

WHO reports first patient-to-nurse spread of new SARS-like virus

Fever reducers don't slow children's recovery: study

ENTERTAINMENT

'Dancing with the Stars,' Why Jacoby Jones should win [Pictures]

'Dancing with the Stars,' Why Jacoby Jones should win [Pictures]

Jacoby Jones on 'Dancing with the Stars' [Pictures]

Celebrities at Preakness 2013 [Pictures]

Preakness 2013 bikini contest [Pictures]

Billboard Music Awards best and worst [Pictures]

Preakness 2013 concerts [Pictures]

EVENTS

Event Info: Brew at the Zoo at Maryland Zoo

May 25-26: Brew at the Zoo at Maryland Zoo

May 23-June 2: Universoul Circus at Security Square Mall

May 21: Macy Gray at Rams Head Center Stage

May 22: Homeward Bound Heroes at Music Center at Strathmore

May 22-23: 10,000 Maniacs at Rams Head Center Stage

May 22-25: 'Spank the Fifty Shades Parody' at Fillmore Silver Spring
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

O's manager Showalter on closer Jim Johnson [Video]

O's manager Showalter on closer Jim Johnson [Video]
Tornado flattens Moore, Oklahoma [Video]

Tornado flattens Moore, Oklahoma [Video]
Herndon Monument climb time lapse [Video]

Herndon Monument climb time lapse [Video]

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'Real Housewives of Orange County' recap: Episode 8, 'Hot in Orange County'

'Real Housewives of Orange County' recap: Episode 8, 'Hot in Orange County'
10 ways to heckle Yankees fans [Pictures]

10 ways to heckle Yankees fans [Pictures]
'Mad Men' recap: 'The Crash'

'Mad Men' recap: 'The Crash'

The Darkroom

Retro photos from the Baltimore Outdoor Art Festival

Retro photos from the Baltimore Outdoor Art Festival
40 photos from the Wave and Goth Festival

40 photos from the Wave and Goth Festival
Infield Insanity: Preakness debauchery through the years

Infield Insanity: Preakness debauchery through the years

READERS RESPOND

Let BGE investors pay for higher costs

Home Depot hammers the little guy, again

Westowne needs help, too

At heart of IRS scandal: flawed 501(c)(4) rules

Olszewski can't plead ignorance

Fix city jail by tearing up officers' 'bill of rights'

ANNAPOLIS

Naval Academy graduation has to do without the Blue Angels

Annapolis accused of discrimination in Police Department

WESTMINSTER

Carroll meeting to discuss Route 140 bridge project

No. 8 Westminster, No. 10 South River boys to meet in rematch for Class 4A-3A state title

LAUREL

Jessica Wehle is Laurel Volunteer Fire Department's Member of the Month

Laurel Relay for Life is a walk through the night

NORTH BALTIMORE

Man fatally shot in Northeast Baltimore

Food Market to host first birthday party

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