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April 9, 2019

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2019 Maryland General Assembly: Here's what happened with the key issues

Here's a look at how state lawmakers handled key issues during the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session.

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Orioles pass an early test for manager Brandon Hyde's new style with Monday's win

Monday night's 12-4 win over the Oakland Athletics, in manager Brandon Hyde's mind, was the proper response to a sweep, one in which the Orioles defended well, ran like mad and collected 15 hits to pull back to .500 at 5-5.

General Assembly passes reform bill after University of Maryland Medical System, 'Healthy Holly' scandal

On the last day of Maryland's General Assembly session, lawmakers gave final approval to sweeping legislation that would reform the University of Maryland Medical System’s board of directors amid revelations of single-source contracts for some board members.

Orioles' Chris Davis sets major league record with 47 straight at-bats without a hit — and streak isn't over

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis set an ignominious major league record Monday with five more hitless at-bats, extending his hitless streak to 49 dating to the end of 2018.

In Maryland's General Assembly, 'Sine Die' tribute to late speaker Busch comes through words and votes

Maryland’s Senate opened its floor session with tearful words of tribune to House of Delegates Speaker Michael Busch — a pillar of state government who died after a bout with pneumonia. Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said he couldn't sleep or talk about Busch's death.

Uber launching JUMP scooters in Baltimore as Bird nearly doubles price per minute

Uber is launching a fleet of its JUMP electric rental scooters in Baltimore this week, becoming the latest company to join the city’s dockless scooter program, the company announced.

Maryland man inspired by Islamic State attack plotted to drive truck into National Harbor pedestrians, officials say

A Maryland man inspired by the Islamic State group plotted to ram a stolen U-Haul truck into as many pedestrians as possible at a popular convention and tourist destination just outside the nation’s capital, federal prosecutors said Monday.

Orioles draw lowest attendance for open-admission game in Camden Yards history Monday

Monday's Orioles-Athletics game had an announced attendance of 6,585, the lowest for an Orioles game at Camden Yards in which fans were admitted.

Three takeaways from Maryland forward Jalen Smith's decision to return for sophomore year

Jalen Smith's decision to return for his sophomore year at Maryland was not surprising, but his choice not to go to the NBA draft combine was unexpected.

Virginia holds off Texas Tech in OT to claim 1st national championship

Virginia clinched its first national title Monday, defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime of the NCAA Tournament title game in Minneapolis.

University of Maryland alumnus Eric Swalwell joins 2020 Democratic presidential field

University of Maryland alumnus Eric Swalwell, a four-term San Francisco Bay Area congressman who has grown into a cable TV fixture as a slashing and unremitting critic of President Donald Trump, formally announced Monday his long-shot bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination.