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TWEAKING THE RAVENS: PART TWO Defense was Ravens' strongest unit in 2011, but now there are questions

By Matt Vensel, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:33:00 EST

Matt Vensel: The Ravens' defense was the team's best unit in 2011, ranking among the NFL's elite in sacks, scoring defense and yards allowed per game. But you could argue that the defense has the most question marks entering this offseason. The team will need to start planning for life after Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, find a pass rusher to pair with linebacker Terrell Suggs and make sure the defensive swagger doesn't leave with coordinator Chuck Pagano's departure.

Court sends Exxon spill case back to trial

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 23:30:00 EST

Jury's $147 million award from 2009 is in doubt

Jury's $147 million award from 2009 is in doubt

Fate of same-sex marriage bill rests with handful of delegates

By Annie Linskey , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 20:47:59 EST

Blockbuster hearing expected to stretch well into the night

Blockbuster hearing expected to stretch well into the night

Common Cause: Mayor's skybox should be 'people's skybox'

By Luke Broadwater and Julie Scharper , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Government watchdog group calls for more transparency

A government watchdog group said Thursday that Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has politicized invitations to her office's Ravens skybox, and urged her to include more working-class residents.

Mortgage settlement has shortcomings, critics say

By Hanah Cho , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 20:34:37 EST

$25 billion deal designed to address foreclosure problems

$25 billion deal designed to address foreclosure problems

Jury finds Stephens guilty in killing of Md. prison guard

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST

Convicted killer eligible for death penalty

Convicted killer eligible for death penalty after stabbing officer at now-closed House of Correction

Maryland to receive nearly $1B from mortgage settlement

By Hanah Cho , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:19:47 EST

Nearly $1 billion will help state residents

National deal expected to help 40K former or current Md. homeowners

Terrell Owens says Ravens could have used him in crucial catches

By Matt Vensel — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:42:00 EST

Terrell Owens didn’t play in the NFL in 2011, and the 38-year-old is currently playing for the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League. T.O. said Wednesday that there is no question he can still help an NFL team.

Senate panel considers indoor tanning ban for teens

Associated Press — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 20:14:00 EST

A state senator wants to prevent teenagers from using electric tanning beds.

Former mayoral candidate's wife target of city suit

By Julie Scharper , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 21:25:28 EST

Charline Rolley is sued for $26,100 for erroneously awarded leave time

The city of Baltimore has filed suit against the wife of former mayoral candidate Otis Rolley, demanding $26,100 for months of leave that were erroneously granted her because of a computer glitch.