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Baltimore City employees under investigation in copper theft scheme

by Stephen Janis
Two city employees were suspended Friday for allegedly stealing copper wire out of Baltimore City Hall and Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse, and then selling it for scrap, officials said.

Suspect in 9 rapes dies after shooting himself

by Staff Reports
A suspected serial rapist who police believe met his victims on Craigslist.com died after shooting himself during a two-hour standoff, Prince George’s police said Thursday.

Rules prevent residents from hanging clothes outside to dry

Teen who killed newborn released after eight months

City state’s attorney counters call for spokeswoman’s ouster

Convicted murderer ordered to be freed from prison after more than 12 years

Baltimore's Mayor Sheila Dixon hires high-powered defense attorney

Expect traffic delays on East Joppa Road

Melanoma concerns on the rise as rates climb for women, remain steady for men

New 18,500-seat venue to be built at location of 1st Mariner Arena

Panel: New arena could revive west side, handle pro team

Life goes on, even in the world of dolphins

State police come under Hill scrutiny

Baltimore selects 1st Mariner Arena site for new arena

The 3-minute interview: Klaus Philipsen

Suspect charged in killing of pregnant Jessup woman

Baltimore County mulls new zoning class for peninsula

Howard Community College opens new radiologic tech lab

Maryland National Guard gets new shop to maintain fleet in Dundalk

Law may inhibit student teachers, educators say

Shoreline building laws could be tightened in Anne Arundel County

Harford teen gives back to city that gave him life

The 3-minute interview: Kim Kennedy

Kidnapping, car chases this week in Harford

Environmental programs get $2.1 million infusion

Baltimore Washington Medical Center floods during torrential rain

Marine vessel to help protect Anne Arundel County against terrorist attacks

The battle for cheaper textbooks

Attorneys say some of Currie’s votes may not have violated ethics rules

Activists: Mercury pollution from cement kilns unchecked

Howard County looking to expand transit services, add hybrid buses to meet demand

Shoppers paid Currie at least $207,000, affidavit data shows

Edgewood slaying suspect has charges dropped

Harford County group evaluating MTBE situation, reviewing law

Officials: Military, Realtors need to know renters’ rights

Much more than a vacation: International students enjoy Baltimore work, life, culture

Currie deals private? No way

1 day ago
W hat about full dis-closure does Prince George’s Sen. Ulysses Currie not understand? He is no newcomer to elected office. The chair of the powerful Budget and Taxation Committee must know the rules after 21 years in the General Assembly, first as a delegate and since 1995 as a senator.

Ravens’ other Ray seeks greatness

Rookie Ray Rice will try to earn playing time as a kick returner and running back. -Examiner File Photo

by Ron Snyder
Ravens running back Ray Rice is Rutgers all-time leading rusher and a second-team All-American, but his collegiate accomplishments now mean nothing.

The best and worst of ... play-by-play announcers

by Jim Williams
The late Curt Gowdy once told me “That fans never watch a sporting event on television because of a broadcaster.”

It’s time to see how the Ravens answer their questions

Baltimore Ravens ready for a full workout

Baltimore Ravens star of the day: Dan Cody

Summer daze

Colonial Athletic Association: Looking forward to a stellar season

Orioles Notebook: Right-hander Penn gets a second look

O’s, Jays halted after six

Presidential game plan: Obama’s bid rooted to the rise of the black athlete

Baltimore Orioles remember 25th anniversary of organization’s third and most recent championship

Baltimore Orioles report card: How did we do against Toronto

CAA message to Tigers: Show some bite

Reeling in the top tackle of the past 75 years

Colonial Athletic Association Report:

Hurricane watch: Ravens roomies

Trembley: Baltimore Orioles' Olson not attacking hitters; Walker throws on side, nears return

Baltimore Ravens Notebook: Marcus Smith's quality catches

Smith, U.S. field hockey team making up for some lost time

Currie deals private? No way
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No surprises as Harris leads in his own poll

by Len Lazarick
Republican Andy Harris’ campaign for the First Congressional District released a poll Wednesday showing him ahead of Democratic nominee Frank Kratovil Jr. by 16 points — 44 percent to 28 percent — with Harris better known and viewed more favorably.

O’Malley promotes StateStat to Congress

by Len Lazarick
Gov. Martin O’Malley touted Maryland’s StateStat performance measures on Capitol Hill on Thursday to a U.S. Senate subcommittee that hopes to recommend similar management improvement programs to the new U.S. president.

T. Rowe Price earnings up; Legg Mason losses narrow

by Aaron Cahall
Both of Baltimore’s major investment firms reported earnings today, with T. Rowe posting a net income of $162 million, identical to the second quarter of 2007, and up from a net income of $151.5 million in the first quarter. Legg Mason narrowed its losses to $31.3 million last quarter from $255.5 million in the previous quarter.

Good Day Baltimore: Gang Gang Dance brings it to the Ottobar

by Staff Reports
With sweet, girly vocals and sexy percussion that teeters between bright and sunny and dark and sultry, Brooklyn, N.Y., trio Gang Gang Dance brings on the beat with interesting instrument combinations that’ll make you want to get up and get down. 10 p.m. $10. The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-662-0069.

Finally, political songs that pack a punch

Max and the Marginalized put politics first.

by Jessica Novak and Emily Campbell
[This summer, Katy Perry’s hit about “naughty” chicks locking cherry ChapStick-flavored lips in a forbidden lesbian kiss have grabbed more ears than Max and the Marginalized’s musical takes on Jesse Helms’ death (“It’s Awkward When Bad People Die”) and the lack of Iraq coverage on ABC and CBS evening news casts (“Waiting for the Blackout to End”). According to The New York Times, both outlets devoted only about two minutes a week to Iraq in 2008.

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Restoring a car; revisiting a boyhood

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