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Nationwide manhunt ends as missing Maryland girl is found safe in S.C

Authorities finally caught up to a Dundalk father and daughter sought in a nationwide search when they inconspicuously checked in at a two-story brick South Carolina motel nearly 400 miles from where their journey began. Timothy Virts handed over $36 in...

Miguel Gonzalez 'sore,' but OK after being hit by comebacker

There was a sense of relief in the Orioles clubhouse Saturday when starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez proclaimed that his left shin was fine, if a little achy. Gonzalez had to leave Friday’s game in the fifth inning after being struck in the left...

Arthur Jones expected to leave Ravens, cash in via free agency

Veteran defensive tackle Arthur Jones is expected to emerge as a major commodity in free agency, where he'll command hefty contract offers that the Ravens won't attempt to compete with, according to sources. The Ravens are extremely high on Jones and...

Partly sunny, high around freezing Thursday

Temperatures were not forecast to break above freezing on Thursday, but that's not expected to last for long as warmer weather finally returns over the weekend. The National Weather Service called for a high of 32 degrees Thursday with a northeast...

Shortage of housing for poorest families grows

It's growing increasingly difficult for the poorest families in Baltimore to find affordable rental housing, and some housing advocates worry new housing policies such as privatization could make the problem worse. An analysis by the Urban Institute...

Maryland will face familiar foe in home farewell to ACC

COLLEGE PARK — More than six decades after playing its first Atlantic Coast Conference game at Ritchie Coliseum, Maryland will play its last ACC regular season game Sunday at Comcast Center against No. 5 Virginia. The Cavaliers were there for...

Shortage of housing for poorest families grows

It's growing increasingly difficult for the poorest families in Baltimore to find affordable rental housing, and some housing advocates worry new housing policies such as privatization could make the problem worse. An analysis by the Urban Institute...

TEST DSS STORY 8

SARASOTA, Fla. – Johan Santana met with the media Wednesday for the first time since he signed a minor league deal with the Orioles. Earlier Wednesday, Santana participated in his first spring workout with his new club, throwing long toss and...

Laurence O'Dwyer, Center Stage actor

Laurence "Larry" O'Dwyer, who delighted Center Stage audiences with his theatrical irreverence and memorable performances, died of cancer Feb. 28 at his home in Knox City, Texas. The former Mount Vernon resident was 77. A local favorite, he was often...