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    Maryland AG sues software vendor, landlords for price-fixing rents
    The attorney general’s office blasted the defendants as a ‘cartel.’
    Maryland Attorney General applauds for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as he delivers his first State of the State address on 2/1/23 at the Maryland State House.
    Diontae Johnson is back with the Ravens (but not really)
    He won't be catching any passes.
    Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (#18) at practice (Oct. 30, 2024).
    Corbin Burnes says location played large role in decision to leave Orioles
    Baltimore was not a great fit for the ace pitcher’s family life.
    Corbin Burnes said playing in Arizona was attractive to him because that is where his family lives.
    Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company closes its open-door policy
    Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: A Starbucks store stands in Manhattan on January 30, 2024 in New York City. The global coffee chain officially introduced its extra virgin olive oil-infused drinks on Tuesday. Named Oleato, the drinks debuted in Italy in February 2023 and arrive in stores on the same day Starbucks will report fourth-quarter earnings. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
    Frostburg State University president steps down amid deficit, citing health issues
    Ronald Nowaczyk, who has been at the helm the university since 2016, announced the decision in an email to community members on Wednesday morning.
    Frostburg State University Ron Nowaczyk, shown here at Frostburg City Hall in 2022, will leave after nearly a decade at the Western Maryland institution.
    US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
    The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines.
    BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - JULY 25: A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California. Southwest Airlines has announced it will discontinue its 50 year policy of open seating and will assign seats including premium seating in an effort to broaden its appeal. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
    The Orioles revised their offer to reliever Jeff Hoffman. He says it will serve as motivation with Blue Jays.
    The pitcher rejected a contract offer from Baltimore after it had been revised because of injury concerns, a source said.
    Reliever Jeff Hoffman signed with the Toronto Blue Jays after the Orioles and Atlanta Braves expressed reservations about the results of his physical.
    Orioles add 22 players to open international signing period
    The Orioles’ top signing, shortstop José Luis Peña, is a 16-year-old from the Dominican Republic who was one of the youngest players eligible.
    The Orioles on Wednesday signed 22 international prospects, including three ranked in the top 100.
    Buckle (or bundle) up for ‘roller coaster’ weather
    Baltimoreans could see snow, sunny skies, rain and a cold front that drops temperatures to the single digits all within the next five days.
    Residents of South Baltimore brave the downpour on December 11, 2024.
    Ravens WR Zay Flowers missing at practice ahead of Bills game
    Flowers hasn’t practiced since suffering a minor knee injury in the Ravens’ regular-season finale Jan. 4.
    Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) is guarded by guard Patrick Mekari (65) as he tries to outrun Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) in a regular season game at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
    Baltimore’s light rail to survive cuts amid Maryland’s budget gap
    The state’s finalized six-year transportation spending plan includes previously deferred rehabilitation projects for the 32-year-old train line.
    Last year, officials announced a $213 million federal grant that the Maryland Transit Administration would put toward brand new light rail cars.
    Israel and Hamas agree to a Gaza ceasefire, mediators say
    A U.S. official said it was expected the ceasefire would be implemented in the coming days.
    Hanan Shaqoura embraces the body of her son, Mohammad, 7, who was killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, during his funeral in Deir al-Balah, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
    FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods over potential cancer risk
    FDA said it was taking the action as a “matter of law” because some studies have found that the dye caused cancer in lab rats.
    Easter candy Peeps, which contains red dye no. 3, is displayed on April 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
    California wildfires latest: Another round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions forecast
    The death toll from the fires has stayed steady at 21 while missing person cases dipped a bit to just over a couple dozen, officials said.
    A burned home in Altadena, California, on Tuesday, due to the Eaton fire.
    The Ravens ran wild against Buffalo in Week 4. Can they do it again in the playoffs?
    The Ravens' rushing attack finished the season as the NFL’s most efficient, according to FTN, but the Bills' run defense was No. 8.
    Running back Derrick Henry, left, quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens racked up 271 rushing yards against the Bills in Week 4.
    As international signing period begins, the Orioles mark how far their program has come
    For years, the Orioles’ top prospects were players that they drafted and developed and turned into major league players, such as Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman. But now, they are on the cusp of seeing a player they signed out of Latin America take that step.
    Koby Perez, Baltimore Orioles Director of International Scouting, observes the team’s spring training practice on Feb. 20, 2024.
    Kyle Goon: John Harbaugh has already done enough. The Ravens should give him an extension.
    Though the Ravens have their sights set on a Super Bowl, it’s clear that their long-tenured coach has done enough to earn job security through the Lamar Jackson era.
    Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti won’t find a better head coach than John Harbaugh, columnist Kyle Goon writes.
    And then there was one: Ravens are only remaining ‘Hard Knocks’ team in playoffs
    The Ravens-Steelers wild-card-round matchup dominated Episode 7. It was the third time the rivals played each other this season, and it had the highest stakes.
    Ravens running back Derrick Henry waves to the crowd after his second touchdown Saturday against the Steelers.
    Texans quickly decide they don’t want Ravens cast-off Diontae Johnson
    Johnson, a trade deadline pickup by Baltimore, refused to go into a game and was suspended, then released before heading to Houston.
    Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) catches a pass while warming up before a regular season game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
    IRS is sending out $2.4 billion in stimulus payments. Who is getting them?
    The IRS is distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn’t receive their COVID stimulus payments.
    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: The Internal Revenue Service headquarters building appeared to be mostly empty April 27, 2020 in the Federal Triangle section of Washington, DC.
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