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• Mike Preston

Preston: Ravens’ addition of cornerback Marcus Peters is a challenge for coach John Harbaugh

Cornerback Marcus Peters brings a troubled background to the Ravens defense.

By Mike Preston

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• Politics

Group recommends $4B in funding for Maryland’s public schools; Baltimore would need to double spending

The city of Baltimore would be required to nearly double its spending on public schools over the next decade under a statewide $4 billion education funding proposal that a work group advanced Tuesday.

• Ask Us

Why is it so hard for Baltimore to synchronize its traffic lights? Here’s what we found.

A perceived lack of synchronization of the city’s traffic lights, especially along the major downtown thoroughfares that carry most of the traffic, is perpetually among the top complaints of Baltimore drivers, and it has been the topic of more questions in this reader-inspired series than almost any other.

By Colin Campbell

7:44 AM

• Nation & World

Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders to face intense spotlight when 12 Democrats take debate stage in Ohio

The Democrats three leading candidates will face the most intense spotlight in the debate that could expose glaring liabilities in their quest for the White House.

• Featured

Famous people who got their start as teachers

Many of today's most famous and influential politicians, business leaders, musicians and Hollywood actors got their start in teaching, and the experience shaped them into the people they are today. Teaching allowed them to connect with students, build up their public speaking skills, use their creativity and give back to their communities before they embarked on the next stage of their lives. Here are 21 famous people you might be surprised to learn once worked as teachers. (This story originally appeared on The Active Times.)

• Crime

Baltimore man charged with ‘road rage’ shooting of 2-year-old is held without bail

At a bail review hearing Baltimore City District Court, Judge Katie O’Hara called Johnson “a tremendous risk to the alleged victim and to public safety.”

By Colin Campbell

2:16 PM

• Dan Rodricks

Dan Rodricks: Talk of a coup against Trump denigrates honorable public servants

The absurd claims of a coup against President Trump follow decades of right-wing denigration of the federal government and dark conspiracy theories about a 'deep state'

By Dan Rodricks

12:52 PM

• Baltimore Insider

TV pilot for Showtime series based on Bill Clinton’s ‘The President Is Missing’ to be shot in Baltimore

The pilot for a potential Showtime series based on Bill Clinton's novel 'The President Is Missing' to be filmed in Maryland in 2020.

By Chris Kaltenbach

1:21 PM

• Catonsville

Proposal to move Rolling Road Golf Club in Catonsville to Oella state parkland in early discussions

A proposal sent to Rolling Road Golf Club members would see a private golf course built on state-owned land, currently leased by the Patapsco Horse Center. Local and state lawmakers say the backlash it's sparked is premature.

• Obituaries

Adria Litrenta, Peabody-trained musician who co-owned Dundalk’s Pinland duckpin bowling center, dies

Adria Theresa Litrenta, a Peabody Conservatory-trained musician who co-owned Dundalk’s Pinland duckpin bowling lanes, has died.

By Jacques Kelly

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• Politics

Maryland Attorney General Frosh signs on to defend ban on high-capacity ammo magazines in Vermont

Maryland's Attorney General Brian Frosh joined a coalition of attorneys general in defending Vermont's right to ban high capacity ammunition magazines.

By Phil Davis

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• Weather

Maryland weather: Baltimore’s most significant rainfall in nearly two months is forecast Wednesday

Baltimore's most significant rainfall in nearly two months is forecast Wednesday, potentially providing some relief to a drought that has rapidly developed.

By Scott Dance

12:39 PM

• Terps

Maryland’s Anthony Cowan Jr. returns from concussion with winning still at forefront of mind

Maryland senior guard Anthony Cowan Jr. described Tuesday, the first day he was a full participant in the Terps’ practices in more than a week after suffering a concussion, as “a good day.” He hopes there are more to come.

By Nathan Ruiz

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