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Two-day shutdown second unplanned outage in two weeksCalvert Cliffs nuclear power plant in southern Maryland restarted one of its two reactors Thursday after fixing the mechanical problem that caused its shutdown two days earlier, a Constellation spokesman...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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The Friary on the Severn, the palatial Annapolis home of members of the Phillips Seafood family, has dropped in price after a year on the market, according to the property’s listing agent.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Steve Kilar | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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The Friary on the Severn, the palatial Annapolis home of members of the Phillips Seafood family, has dropped in price after a year on the market, according to the property¿s listing agent....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Steve Kilar | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Wieters, Davis and Markakis homer to support a strong start from HammelSuddenly, after the Orioles won two straight against the division-leading New York Yankees, there's no need for panic. For the moment, it's all Natty Bohs and roses at Camden Yards....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Dan Connolly | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Little science to show how jock itch spreads; how vitamin D impacts diabetes; and beta blockers can affect sleepQ: I have epilepsy and was well-controlled on Keppra and Topamax for years. When I was switched to generic Keppra (levetiracetam) without...
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Veteran scribe also wrote for News American, Evening Sun in 44-year careerJohn Richard "Dick" Irwin, a tough, accurate veteran police reporter with a heart of gold whose signature Police Blotter became required reading for both crime aficionados and...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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It won’t win an Oscar, but this movie could be useful if you’re in the market for a car.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: Eileen Ambrose | Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Former Ravens linebacker raising funds and awareness for East AfricaMore than three months after playing the final football game of a storied 17-year career, Ray Lewis has apparently found his next challenge....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Jeff Zrebiec , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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A Frederick man on his way to Jackson Hole, Wyo., was given a citation Wednesday afternoon for having a stun gun in his carry-on luggage at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Traffic is slow through downtown Baltimore as University of Maryland, Baltimore County holds graduation ceremonies at the 1st Mariner Arena .    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Pamela Wood, The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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A Coast Guard helicopter plucked an injured crewman off an oil tanker about 60 miles east of Ocean City Thursday morning and took him to an Atlantic City hospital for treatment of a head wound....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Kevin Gausman will make his major league debut for the Orioles tonight in Toronto. Here's a look at the first career starts by some other notable O's pitchers through the years, including Jim Palmer and Ben McDonald....
From: Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Volunteer lawyers will provide free legal advice to the public on June 1 in Baltimore.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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LONDON (Reuters) - Two British men of Nigerian descent accused of hacking a soldier to death on a London street in revenge for wars in Muslim countries were known to security services, a source close to the investigation said Thursday.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: Li-mei Hoang | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Maryland puts six players on first, second and third teams, including two on first teamThe United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association unveiled Thursday morning its list of Division I players who earned All-American honors. Local programs and...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Edward Lee , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Columbia's Slayton House has been turned into a strip club.
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Mike Giuliano | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Fresh off two wins over the New York Yankees, center fielder Adam Jones and the Orioles decided to have a little fun with fashion for their late-night trip to Canada, where they play the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Matt Vensel | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Patricia Hart rescued from Tuesday blaze, dies at hospitalA 52-year-old woman died a day after she was rescued from a burning home in Crofton, Anne Arundel County fire officials said Thursday....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Jessica Anderson , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Two winning Powerball tickets — one from Baltimore City, one from Calvert County, and each with a second-tier prize of $1 million — were pulled from Wednesday night's drawing, said the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency on Thursday.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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The Baltimore Development Corp.'s board on Thursday morning approved the sale of a warehouse site in the neighborhood just north of Little Italy and east of downtown so that a $45 million apartment complex can be built.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Steve Kilar | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Kevin Gausman made Orioles director of pitching development Rick Peterson look like a modern-day Nostradamus.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Kevin Cowherd | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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"Stiff Guy Yoga" may sound humorous, but these guys take their workout seriously. And they should. Because when done properly, yoga helps alleviate tightness, tones the body and relieves stress.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Zach Sparks, For The Baltimore Sun | Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Trained volunteers serve as 'emotional paramedics' to help strangers when crisis strikesHe was a wreck, this stranger sitting alone in front of the nurses' station at the hospital.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Samantha Dunn, The Orange County Register | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Victim identified suspect, police sayWhen Baltimore County police officers arrived at the scene of a reported shooting in Edgemere on Tuesday evening, 43-year-old Kevin Allen Himes, who had a gunshot wound in his chest, told them who had shot him.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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As I expected, there was a lot more made of who didn’t show up at this week’s organized team activities than who did. The absences of Terrell Suggs, Haloti Ngata and Vonta Leach in particular seemed to spur the most questions. Again, the workouts...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Jeff Zrebiec , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Chicago Bears middle linebacker retired Wednesday after 13 seasonsAs impressive a career Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher put together in 13 seasons before retiring Wednesday, the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year acknowledged his...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Aaron Wilson | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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As I expected, there was a lot more made of who didn’t show up at this week’s organized team activities than who did. The absences of Terrell Suggs , Haloti Ngata and Vonta Leach in particular seemed to spur the most questions. Again, the workouts...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Jeff Zrebiec , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Roddy Peters ’ plans to claim Maryland’s starting point guard job suffered a significant setback in December when the Suitland senior underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Matt Bracken | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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One of the attackers who hacked a soldier to death in London was British-born and of Nigerian descent, a source with knowledge of the investigation said....
From: Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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As top-seeded Orange and fourth-seeded Pioneers prepare for NCAA tournament semifinal tilt, both coaches have adapted their styles to fit their playersWhen Bill Tierney helmed Princeton to all six of its national championships during his tenure there,...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Edward Lee , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Matt Wieters and Brian Matusz had similarly high-profile debuts for the OriolesThe clamor for Orioles top prospect Kevin Gausman began weeks ago, with fans scrutinizing every one of his starts for Double-A Bowie and manager Buck Showalter facing regular...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Childs Walker | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Sometimes it helps to share your goals and setbacks with others in similar straits.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: Eileen Ambrose | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Scattered storms are expected throughout the day Thursday in the Baltimore area, with highs around 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Scott Dance , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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U.S. government meteorologists will unveil their forecast for the 2013 hurricane season today. Other outlets have suggested it could be another busy storm season....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Scott Dance , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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NFL is moving draft to May next year, mulling having combine prior to free agencyThe NFL plans to shift its annual draft into May next year due to a scheduling conflict at Radio City Music Hall, and the pending change could become a fixture in the...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Aaron Wilson | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Chicago Bears middle linebacker retired Wednesday after 13 seasonsAs grand a career as Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher manufactured in 13 seasons before retiring Wednesday, the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year acknowledged his accomplishments were...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Aaron Wilson | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Shootings follow recent string of violence in which seven people were shotA shooting that left a man in grave condition and a triple shooting that injured three people Wednesday night followed another recent stretch of violence in Baltimore....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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I never put a lot of stock in OTAs because the season is still a few months away and there could be some significant changes to the roster before the regular season opener. But here are a few casual observations from watching the first workout open to...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Mike Preston | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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State Republican leaders express outrage over city school spending on chicken dinners, cruises at Inner HarborState Republican leaders express outrage over city school spending on dinners, cruises at Inner Harbor...
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ORLANDO, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Chechen immigrant who was being questioned about his possible links to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was shot and killed by a federal agent in Florida on Wednesday after he suddenly turned violent,...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: Barbara Liston and Mark Hosenball | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Former Baltimore county executive James T. Smith is one of the final candidates in talks to become Gov. Martin O'Malley's new transportation secretary, according to several people familiar with the situation.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: Erin Cox and Michael Dresser | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Play will resume at 6 p.m. ThursdayThe Class 4A-3A boys lacrosse championship between defending champion South River and Westminster was suspended Wednesday due to lightning at UMBC.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Glenn Graham , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Right-hander set to make his major league debut for Orioles less than a year after being draftedReality didn't set in for Orioles pitching prospect Kevin Gausman that he was heading to the major leagues until the moment he boarded his connection flight...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Eduardo A. Encina | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Play will resume at 6 p.m. ThursdayThe Class 4A-3A boys lacrosse championship between defending champion South River and Westminster was suspended Wednesday due to lightning at UMBC.
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Glenn Graham , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Broadneck's No. 10 girls lacrosse team didn't need much time to assert its dominance in Wednesday night's Class 4A-3A state championship at UMBC.
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Katherine Dunn , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Right-hander set to make his major league debut for Orioles less than a year after being draftedAll along, the Orioles planned to call up Kevin Gausman at some point this season, but even Gausman couldn't have predicted making his first big league appearance...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Eduardo A. Encina | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Study finds amphibians in trouble even in protected areasSome of springtime's more notable heralds appear to be fading away, as a new study finds frogs, toads and salamanders disappearing at an alarming rate across the United States....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Officer Ron Starr, 67, walked streets of Southeastern District for nearly four decadesDuring a career spanning four decades, Baltimore police Officer Ron Starr says, he never really considered leaving the department's Southeastern District and moving...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Justin Fenton , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Facility features 558 slot machines, 10 table gamesThe Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency on Wednesday gave approval for the opening of the state's fourth casino — the Rocky Gap Casino Resort — in a rural area near Cumberland....
From: Baltimore Sun | By: By Jeff Barker , The Baltimore Sun | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government formally acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that it had killed four Americans, including militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who died in drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan.    ...
From: Baltimore Sun | By: Mark Hosenball and David Ingram | Thursday, May 23, 2013
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