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Morgan State University president David J. Wilson attends a rally held by students and faculty to support him. (Lloyd Fox, The Baltimore Sun / December 13, 2012) |
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Morgan students, faculty support embattled president: Students, faculty and alumni rallied for Morgan State University's president Thursday, protesting the board of regents' abrupt decision to not renew David J. Wilson's contract weeks after a positive performance evaluation.
'Perfect storm' of errors led city speed camera to ticket motionless car: The case of a Baltimore speed camera issuing a citation to a stationary vehicle indicates multiple breakdowns in the ticket issuing process, the Police Department's chief spokesman said, beginning with the radar-equipped camera and continuing through a review by the city's speed camera contractor.
Sparrows Point steel mill to be razed, county exec says: The owners of the Sparrows Point steel mill plan to raze the closed plant, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said Thursday, as political leaders mourned the loss of a landmark that once employed tens of thousands.
U.S. defense chief orders missiles, personnel to Turkey: U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta signed an order to send two Patriot missile batteries to Turkey with 400 American personnel to operate them, in a move to bolster Turkey's defenses against the threat of Syrian missiles.
SPORTS
RAVENS: Set to call plays for the first time at the NFL level, new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell has to rapidly absorb the big-picture details that accompany his high-profile assignment.
Mike Preston: If the next three games are Jim Caldwell's audition to become the Ravens' permanent offensive coordinator, then the odds are stacked against him.
ORIOLES: "They were my first choice all along," outfielder Nate McLouth told reporters Thursday after his one-year, $2 million contract with the Orioles was finalized and announced.
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