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Onstage at a major computer security summit at Stanford University, President Barack Obama signed an executive order Friday to make it easier for private companies to dip into the government's deep reservoirs of data on cyberattacks.

It was a typical winter morning on the Twitter feed of Eastern Shore television station WBOC: a stream of messages about snowfall and a reminder to download the station's weather app for the latest updates.

They recently crafted their team logo, a blue and green battle shield with the words "UMUC Cyber Padawans" etched in black and white.

Billed as the first professional country a cappella band, Home Free performs on Saturday, June 28, at 8 p.m., at the Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake.

The big question facing Baltimore's National Aquarium — whether to keep Atlantic bottlenose dolphins inside the amphitheater pool or release them to an ocean-side sanctuary — is the latest evolution in American zoos and aquatic attractions from circus menagerie to portals into the natural environment.

Best Buy plans to overhaul its home theater section, carving out shops-within-a-shop for Sony and Samsung, the chain announced.

Nas, the veteran New York rapper, will perform on the main stage of May 17's Preakness InfieldFest, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today.

Students at Long Reach High School in Columbia are readying their attire for the upcoming prom night: tuxedos, evening gowns and corsages during the event and sweat shirts, hoodies and flip flops afterward.

In a lot of ways, tonight¿s episode of "Glee" was an entirely more touching tribute to Corey Monteith¿s character, Finn, than the actual tribute episode from September.

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Maryland and Marshall football players will be given PlayStation 4 systems and other gifts for playing in the Military Bowl.

It only took one hour, 3,500 students, a pool, two helicopters, one Rammy and state-of-the-art camera equipment for three Edgewood schools to produce one of the best lip dud videos Harford County has ever seen.

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As the Oct. 11 release date of the new movie "Captain Phillips" approaches, Baltimore-based officials with the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots hope to capitalize on the publicity to highlight the importance of the merchant marine — and full funding of their mission.

A Clarksville man has been charged by Howard County police in connection with the burglary of a church, a school and businesses in his community over the last few weeks.

Baltimore resident Nick Cienski hopes to create an online community and then engage them in conquering serious problems.

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WWE held a news conference in advance of Sunday's SummerSlam. This year marks the 26th edition of the event, with the past five held at the Staples Center.

At 85, Baltimore musician Leon Fleisher continues rigorous performing and mentoring schedule.

Leon Fleisher recordings include famed concertos with Szell, Cleveland Orchestra

"Breaking Bad," on AMC, is one of the most successful TV shows in recent memory. Sony Pictures Television grows worldwide, expanding channels into 840 million households.

Library users can now read books online and on e-readers like Kindle and Nook that they can check out of their branches.. But the technology is new and expensive for the library system.

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The following is compiled from police reports. It is the Baltimore Messenger's policy to include descriptions only when there is enough information to make identification possible.

For all the hype and all the "next big things" that have flashed across the screen and died small, it really does feel like the revolution in TV viewing has arrived.

Crimes reported in Towson, Timonium, Cockeysville, May 26 to June 2.

The Baltimore Sun has five questions for Toby Bozzuto, president of real estate developer The Bozzuto Group.

With Wham City Lights app, the Baltimore arts collective has found success in the mainstream.

Crimes reported in Towson, Timonium, Cockeysville, March 10-16.

Jeanine Cummins' best-selling memoir and two novels chronicle social injustices.

Dennis Rodman is back from a rather foggy Asia visit, Google is remembering a civil rights campaigner, and Mitt Romney wishes he were president. Welcome to your post-weekend online trends report for Monday, March 4.

Man exiting his vehicle in Towson robbed by men armed with machete, handgun.

Volvo Ocean Race officials will be in Baltimore Monday to evaluate a bid to be the U.S. port for the 2014-15 edition of the around-the-world contest known as the Super Bowl of sailing.

Crimes reported in Towson, Timonium, and Cockeysville

Screwdriver set stolen from truck recovered

Ray Lewis might not be that hard to replace as a guy running around the field making tackles. But as a leader? Teammates say no one man can fill his shoes.

Terry Musika, an accountant and expert witness who worked in business fraud and patent damages claims, died of pancreatic cancer Dec. 18 at his Hunt Valley home. He was 64.