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There are few anglers more revered than Frederick native Bernard "Lefty" Kreh. Kreh, who turned 90 last month, has fished for nearly 70 years with everyone from Ted Williams to Fidel Castro, and from President Jimmy Carter to Ernest Hemingway. Enshrined in numerous fishing Halls of Fame, he has been honored by the U.S. Postal Service, which issued a stamp commemorating a fly that Kreh made.

Today's popular musicians don't bring anything lunar-landingly new to the table, not like the Beatles

Although he's annually linked to general manager vacancies, Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta isn't expected to leave the AFC North franchise, according to sources.

Column unfairly criticizes Ben Carson's comparison of Obamacare and slavery

Neurosurgeon Ben Carson's claim that Obamacare is the worst thing since slavery lends racism a sheen of respectability.

An Ohio man's admission that he killed a man while driving drunk is dividing the Internet between those who see something admirable in his confession, and those who see something cynical.

Not all Christians equate their faith with homophobia, and they must stand up and be counted

A roundup of what national media outlets are saying about the Orioles at the All-Star break. The Orioles have five players, including three starters, in Tuesday¿s midsummer classic.

Leonard Pitts writes that football fans may not like to acknowledge it, but "Redskins" is a harmful racial epithet.

Leonard Pitts writes that those who trivialize mental illness are doing great harm.

Reactions to terrorism are understandable, but let's not forget that extremism knows no racial, ethnic or religious bounds.

Leonard Pitts explains why he won't watch the video of the terrorist who killed a British soldier.

Leonard Pitts asks: Could it possibly be the case that the state of Florida is not executing people quickly enough?

Leonard Pitts writes that singling out the tea party for tax scrutiny gives conspiracy-minded conservatives, for once, a real scandal.

Leonard Pitts writes that while the GOP denounces nonexistent "socialism," people are printing guns from 3-D computers.

Leonard Pitts writes that if Duane Buck is executed, it will be in part because he is black.

Can a nation survive that is so energetically pulling in opposite directions, even in a moment of tragedy?

Leonard Pitts says the senator's attempt at "outreach" shows how far the GOP has to go in appealing to blacks.

Leonard Pitts writes that it's insulting when whites assume they can't possibly understand what life is like for blacks.

Coaching carousel: Terps¿ Scott Spinelli could get his chance

Leonard Pitts writes that Rick Ross' misogynistic lyrics show how new generations have to relearn old lessons

Elwin Wilson, a former Klan supporter who died last week, repented and found forgiveness.

So much do we fetishize gun ownership that we cannot enact the barest restrictions to protect our children.

Can we please pay more to get a human being to answer the phone?

Leonard Pitts writes that the passage of time brings both sadness and sweetness.

Leonard Pitts says that far too often, "poor people's justice" is still an elusive concept in the United States.

Leonard Pitts says Michael Bloomberg was wrong to try to dictate to people what they should drink

Leonard Pitts says Brendon Ayanbadejo is wrong to advise gay athletes to lie about their sexuality.

Leonard Pitts writes that, contra Justice Antonin Scalia, the right to vote is not a "racial entitlement."

The Rev. M. Dion Thompson, new vicar at St. Andrew Episcopal Church on Loch Raven Boulevard, looks forward to his work at the church and "to strengthening the mission and spiritual life of the congregation." His service at St Andrew began on Jan. 1 of this year just nine years after he heard God's call to become a pastor.

Leonard Pitts writes that we should also be outraged by subtle, not just overt, forms of racism.

Leonard Pitts says the Obama administration is abusing the English language to justify an unreasonable policy.

Leonard Pitts says Republicans' talk of a party makeover should be treated with wariness.

Leonard Pitts says that on the occasion of Rosa Parks' birthday, we should put a stop to conservative misappropriation of the Civil Rights Movement.

Leonard Pitts asks, how is it possible to have an intimate relationship with someone you've never met?

Leonard Pitts says getting Democrats and Republicans to talk to each other again is a good start.

Leonard Pitts says making assumptions based on skin color is always wrong, whether whites or blacks are doing it.

Leonard Pitts Jr. asks: If we're going to put armed guards in all our schools, why stop there?

Leonard Pitts says that resolute action must replace grief and anguish in gun tragedies

Leonard Pitts says Republicans are violating their tax pledge because it now benefits them to do so

Leonard Pitts says the death of a Florida teen has a sadly familiar ring to it

A man with every right to shake is fist at heaven called on America to give thanks instead.

Leonard Pitts sees little hope that the flame-throwers of the right will change their ways

Leonard Pitts says the odds are against the party of angry, white men being able to change

Leonard Pitts regrets that reconciliation did not accompany Obama's presidency

The defending NCAA champion Loyola men¿s lacrosse team will open its 2013 season with a pair of road games before beginning its home schedule on Saturday, Feb. 23, with a rematch of the national title game against Maryland, Greyhounds coach Charley Toomey announced Thursday.

George McGovern and Lance Armstrong a study in contrasts

Leonard Pitts says extremists like those who shot a Pakistani girl are doomed to fail