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Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:54:00 -0400

Announcement stirs speculation she will focus on '12 presidential bid

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin hugs Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell after announcing her plans to resign from office at the end of the month. Her surprise announcement raised speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. "Once I decided not to run for re-election, I also felt that to embrace the conventional 'lame duck' status in this particular climate would just be another dose of politics as usual, something I campaigned against and will always oppose," Palin said in a statement released by her office.

Girl, 5, critically wounded in city shooting is on ventilator

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:01:00 -0400

Police have several 'persons of interest' in custody; Dixon expresses outrage

Police have several 'persons of interest' in custody; Dixon expresses outrage

Judge dismisses Constellation Energy Group's lawsuit

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

PSC review of nuclear energy deal to go forward

In a blow to Constellation Energy Group, a judge dismissed Thursday the company's lawsuit challenging the authority of Maryland regulators to investigate its deal to sell half its nuclear power business to a French utility.

Hernandez delivers for Orioles in 6-4 victory over Angels

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 02:42:00 -0400

Starter cements place in rotation with victory, quality start

There is nothing temporary about David Hernandez's spot in the Orioles' rotation anymore. With Koji Uehara not returning until at least September if at all this season, Hernandez will get the ball every five days and an opportunity to show he belongs in the organization's future plans.

Ex-official lists alleged abuses in Baltimore Police Department

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

JoAnn C. Woodson-Branche said she came to the Baltimore Police Department to work on internal disciplinary cases and hold officers accountable. But the former official and career prosecutor said it quickly became apparent that the system was broken.

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:50:00 -0400

The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday.

Orioles notebook: Tillman may be on the cusp of promotion

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:20:00 -0400

Triple-A pitcher appears to be next to reach majors if another starter is needed

In an ideal world, Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail would introduce the organization's top pitching prospects to the major leagues at different points of the season. However, with four of the five members of his Opening Day rotation no longer part of the starting staff because of either injuries or ineffectiveness, he has been left with little choice.

Ravens' Harbaugh inspired by U.S. troops during Iraq tour

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:05:00 -0400

Visit leaves coach with sense of pride; 'It's not just life-changing. It's life-affirming'

John Harbaugh is experiencing a different level of patriotism on this Fourth of July weekend.