WORLD
Mourning attack victims in Iraq
Marching under blood-spattered banners, mourners carried coffins through streets still littered with pieces of flesh and debris, as the death toll from three consecutive days of attacks on Shiite Muslim pilgrims in Iraq climbed to 188. pg 11a
Elected House of Lords backed
The House of Commons in Britain took a historic step yesterday to endorse a fully elected House of Lords, a move that could eventually end the status of Parliament's upper house as a seat of privilege and patronage. pg 12a
MARYLAND
City to raise water, sewer rates
Baltimore officials are planning to increase sewer and water rates by 9 percent annually for each of the next three years, as they seek to pay for repairs to the region's aging sewer system. Some of the increases will also be passed along to residents in surrounding counties who rely on city water. pg 1a
Sports museum due city aid
The Board of Estimates agreed yesterday to transfer $125,000 intended for renovations to the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum into an operating grant -- helping the foundation that runs the museum and Sports Legends at Camden Yards. The foundation projects a $600,000 operating deficit this year. pg 1a
SPORTS
Setback for O's Benson
Orioles pitcher Kris Benson is experiencing soreness in his shoulder during his spring training rehabilitation program, a setback that could push the right-hander toward season-ending surgery. pg 3d
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Flour mill returning to basics
The Washington Quality Foods flour mill in Oella, Maryland's last commercial mill, is going back to the basic task of turning wheat and corn into flour and meal -- and laying off about 60 workers. pg 1e
BWI-Marshall goes wireless
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport said it has joined most other major airports in offering wireless Internet service. pg 1e
NATIONAL
Ga. man claims half of jackpot
A Georgia truck driver stepped forward yesterday to claim half of a $390 million jackpot, the richest lottery prize in U.S. history. pg 3a
TODAY
HBO movies stand above
HBO's Life Support, about AIDS in the African-American community, is the kind of film that separates HBO from the rest of commercial television. pg 1c
Cavemen have others to thank
The three cavemen in the Geico TV ads, who are to star in an ABC comedy pilot, aren't the first of their kind in prehistoric pop culture. pg 1c