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Casino at Arundel Mills aims stand out with electronic table games

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:56:00 EDT

Sprawling complex set to open at night on June 6

Just beyond the entrance of the Maryland Live Casino, row and row of video slot machines clang and beep and flash, beckoning would-be gamblers to insert bills — or even a credit card. Next Wednesday's launch of the state's largest casino ends one chapter of the casino's story, a four-year fight to get the Hanover facility built. The grand opening starts another chapter, promising new tax revenue for the state and legislative battles to halt proposals for live dealers and for a gaming development in Prince George's County.

Orioles lose their fourth game in a row

Tue, 29 May 2012 22:55:00 EDT

The Orioles' failings in an 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday night were equal parts pitching, defense and offense. They came close to another late comeback win but were forced to regret their early-inning miscues in a fourth consecutive defeat.

Julius Henson ordered to pay $1 million for 2010 election robocall

By Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:39:00 EDT

Political consultant violated law

Political consultant faces sentencing June 13 on conspiracy conviction

Same-sex marriage opponents have twice the needed signatures

By Annie Linskey , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:36:00 EDT

Effort likely ensures new law will be on November ballot

Activists submit 113,000 signatures, far exceeding 55,736 required to put issue on ballot in November

'50 Shades of Grey' not being carried in Harford libraries

BY MARISSA GALLO, mgallo@theaegis.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:39:32 EDT

Don't go to any Harford County Public Library branch with hopes of checking out the popular new novel "50 Shades of Grey" unless you want them dashed.

More fish kills reported in area; conditions may be improving

By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:15:57 EDT

Conditions behind weeklong die-off may be easing

Dead fish continued to surface Tuesday in Baltimore-area waters, though the conditions that scientists believe have been causing the weeklong die-off may be moderating slightly.

Bill to place advertisements on city fire trucks moves forward

By Julie Scharper , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:50:00 EDT

Ad revenue could help keep Baltimore fire companies open

A Baltimore City Council committee approved a measure Tuesday that would allow advertisements to be placed on fire trucks to help support the department — and potentially prevent the closure of some fire companies.

Glenelg alum struck, killed by driver in Ocean City

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:37:00 EDT

Matt Cheswick remembered for his smile, love of life

Before Glenelg High School's graduation at Merriweather Post Pavilion Tuesday, May 29, a photo of Matthew Cheswick lit up large video screens on either side of the stage, framed with the words, "In Loving Memory."

In rare move, woman's heroin overdose in city ruled homicide

By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:23:00 EDT

The state medical examiner’s office has taken the rare step of classifying a 24-year-old woman’s recent drug overdose death as a homicide, one of several recent killings being investigated by Baltimore detectives.

Forecast: Cloudy, high near 84

The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 30 May 2012 06:34:00 EDT

Low around 63 Wednesday night

The National Weather Service is calling for Wednesday to be mostly cloudy in the Baltimore area, with a high near 84 and south winds between 4 and 7 miles per hour. There is a 30 percent chance of scattered showers.