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

A nationwide hunt ended Friday night when Caitlyn Marie Virts, the 11-year-old girl missing since her mother was found killed in their Dundalk home on Thursday, was located in a motel room in Florence, S.C., with her father, Timothy Virts, who was taken...

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...

Joe Flacco-led workouts would be good first step for Ravens' offense

At some point over the next seven weeks, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is planning on getting together with Ravens wide receivers and tight ends for informal workouts to begin preparation for the 2014 season. Tight end Dennis Pitta acknowledged that...

El Niño watch issued, with global climate pattern possible by summer or fall

The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center on Thursday placed the globe on El Niño watch, with a 50 percent chance of the global climate pattern developing by summer or fall. El Nino is characterized by above-average Pacific Ocean...

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 forward Charles Mitchell won't be further punished, Turgeon says

COLLEGE PARK — Maryland coach Mark Turgeon said Saturday that sophomore forward Charles Mitchell served his punishment for having words with assistant coach Scott Spinelli on the bench Tuesday by sitting out the last 24 minutes of the team’s...

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...

Orioles notes on Suk-min Yoon, Darren O'Day and Kevin Gausman

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles will play their second straight night road game tonight when they travel to Fort Myers to play the Twins. Players who won’t make the trip will have a morning workout, which was scheduled a little later in the...

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...