DR. VICTOR A. McKUSICK: 1921-2008
Hopkins genetics pioneer dies
Dr. Victor A. McKusick, a Johns Hopkins professor who pioneered the field of medical genetics and spent his career exploring how a person's genes predisposed them to medical disorders, died of cancer today at his home in Towson. He was 86.
Hornsby guilty of 6 charges in corruption case
Former P.G. schools chief convicted in scheme to award contracts to his close friends; jury clears him of 2 counts, deadlocks on 14 others
Taste
When it's a scorching summer day, peach ice cream is a sweet way to cool down.
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Orioles' dashing figure
Camden Yards groundskeeper Mike Palulis is a fan favorite, racing across the field relief pitchers stroll in.
Underground sound
The in-your-face dance music promoted by DJ K-Swift thrives on dance floors in the city and around the world.
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Maryland
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City pushes cleanup effort
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Flash flood watch issued for region through this evening
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Baltimore woman dies after jumping into Jones Falls
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Man who had explosive near UMB campus is charged
Sports
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TRAINING CAMP
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Dan Connolly: Celebration of 1983 team brings memories of magic
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Tracking the Terps: Williams named to All-ACC team
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Clemson's Harper voted ACC preseason player of year
Nation
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Congress moves quickly to pass housing package
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Northeast rail service resumes after power problem
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Hurricane Dolly lashes Texas coast
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Obama defends plans for direct talks with Iran
World
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Beijing to set up Olympic protest zones
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Karadzic's fugitive life included mistress, fake family
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Rice presses top North Korean diplomat on nuclear program
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Zimbabwe power-sharing talks under way, negotiator says
Entertainment News
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Madame Tussauds in London unveils wax Amy Winehouse
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Forbes: Vince Vaughn is best value for the money
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Rapper DMX indicted on felony charges
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Estelle Getty was 'Golden' on TV
Lifestyle
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Overabundant zucchini crop?
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Baltimore's underground sound
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Test your knowledge of old school '90210'
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Table Talk: It isn't all about tradition at Teavolve
Health & Science
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Viagra may work for women, too
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Wider TB testing is urged
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Md. smoking ban exceptions are rare
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New drug shrinks prostate tumors
Business
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'Difficult times' at Legg Mason
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Federal minimum wage to increase
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New arena expected to be built at current spot
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Wall Street extends gains as oil continues decline
Opinion
Letters to the Editor
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Spying on protesters curbs basic rights
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Struggling broker wins little empathy
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No time to raise federal gas tax
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State is improving waterfront access
Weird News
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Men arrested in Wash. department store break-in found sleeping on stolen hammock, pillows
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California men behind bars after allegedly setting drinking buddy's crotch ablaze
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Ind. pastor breaks with convention, breaks his wrist by using dirt bike as prop during service
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The 'doctor fish' are in: Tiny carp nibble away at scaly feet of Va. spa's pedicure clients
Caption Call
Ravens training camp
