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Ocean City hopeful for strong summer

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:14:00 EDT

Some think New Jersey's storm losses can be resort's gain

Merchants and others in Maryland's premier resort are hopeful that that an improving economy, stable gas prices, stepped-up marketing — and the lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy — will combine to produce a strong summer season.

President Obama to address Naval Academy commencement today

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:40:15 EDT

Speech comes a day after address on drones, Guantanamo

President Barack Obama will travel to Annapolis to speak at the Naval Academy commencement today, addressing the class at a time when the military faces complicated internal challenges the graduating midshipmen will soon inherit.

Kevin Gausman shows flashes in debut, but Orioles fall to Blue Jays, 12-6

By Eduardo A. Encina — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:09:00 EDT

Right-hander tops off at 99 mph but allows 4 runs in 5 innings

It didn't take long for Kevin Gausman to show why the Orioles have such high hopes for their prized right-hander.

After months of debate, Boy Scouts lift ban on gay youth

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Carrie Wells, Tribune Newspapers — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:47:00 EDT

61 percent of national council votes to change policy; ban on gay troop leaders remains

Ban on gay troop leaders remains

Harris calls for expanded audit of state education spending

By Scott Calvert and Erin Cox, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:06:56 EDT

Criticism of city schools mounts after critical findings

Criticism of city schools mounts after critical findings

Chance of showers, temperatures in 60s forecast Friday | VIDEO

By Scott Dance , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Clouds are expected to remain over the area with chances for showers Friday, with temperatures in the 60s in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service.

Corrections officials investigating Facebook, Instagram pictures

By Ian Duncan, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:30:23 EDT

Accounts in name of Michael Thomas claim to have posts from Baltimore jail

Corrections officials are investigating whether an inmate at the Baltimore City Detention Center has been using a contraband cellphone to post photos and updates on Facebook and Instagram online accounts.

Daughter, boyfriend indicted in Ellicott City blogger's killing

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:33:35 EDT

Morgan Arnold's attorney says he has 'grave concerns' about her mental state

A 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old boyfriend arrested in the killing her father in his Ellicott City home earlier this month were both indicted and charged as adults by a grand jury this week, according to court records.

Obama limits U.S. drone strikes in shift from constant war footing

Matt Spetalnick and Warren Strobel — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:51:03 EDT

President Barack Obama outlined plans on Thursday to limit the use of U.S. drone strikes and took steps aimed at breaking a deadlock on closing the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

One rescued from car after flash flood in Howard County

By Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:50:09 EDT

National Weather Service calls for flash-flood warning

Firefighters rescued a person trapped in a car in Howard County after heavy rain Thursday night led to flash flooding, fire officials said.