MARYLAND
Coal mining resurgent
The state's coal mines are going full tilt, but this has brought complaints from neighboring residents about their homes being shaken by blasting or by passing trucks, and about grit and ash soiling their homes and making them choke. pg 1b
City police officer kills suspect
An 11-year veteran Baltimore police officer shot and killed a suspected gang member early yesterday morning after the man ran from police and pulled out a handgun. pg 2b
NATIONAL
Imported foods swamp FDA
Pet foods, green onions, spinach and seafood from foreign markets are all under the jurisdiction of the increasingly underfunded and understaffed Food and Drug Administration. pg 1a
Problems amid 'success'
In a troubling sign for the American-financed rebuilding program in Iraq, American inspectors have found that in a sampling of eight projects that the United States had declared successes, seven were no longer operating as designed because of plumbing and electrical failures, lack of proper maintenance, apparent looting and expensive equipment that lay idle. pg 3a
PBS delays documentary
PBS, which commissioned the project, is delaying airing the documentary film, Islam vs. Islamists: Voices from the Muslim Center, after protests that it is anti-Muslim. pg 8a
WORLD
Bomber kills 26 in Pakistan
A suicide bomber believed to have been targeting Pakistan's interior minister set off an explosion yesterday that killed at least 26 people and injured dozens of others including the minister, Pakistani authorities said. The blast, at a political gathering, represented what authorities said appeared to be a renewed challenge by Islamic insurgents to the government of President Pervez Musharraf. pg 17a
SPORTS
Ravens draft Auburn guard
The Ravens select Auburn's Ben Grubbs with the 29th overall pick, taking the NFL draft's top-rated guard after Central Michigan offensive tackle Joe Staley was taken by the 49ers. pg 1d
Orioles get disputed win
A bizarre set of circumstances in the Orioles' 7-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians led to a run that was waved off in the third inning being added to the Orioles' total three innings later. The Indians played the game under protest. pg 1d
MODERN LIFE
Interior decorating ideas
You don't have to live in a mansion to get some interior decorating tips at area show houses. pg 1n
TRAVEL
Dance for your supper
The steaks sizzle and the tango is hot in Buenos Aires, where the streets are dancing with excitement and restaurants are redolent with delicious Argentinian beef. pg 1r