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Kent Island and Maryland News
Judge denies attempt to dismiss Henson case on free speech grounds
A Baltimore judge Tuesday rejected arguments by a defense lawyer representing Julius Henson to dismiss the election fraud case against the veteran political consultant on free speech grounds.
 Jury selection continues in Huguely trial
Former U. Va. student accused of killing girlfriend, Cockeysville native Yeardley Love
Jury selection continued Tuesday in the high-profile trial of George W. Huguely V, who's charged with murder in the death of his former University of Virginia girlfriend, Yeardley Love. Love's death in May 2010 shocked the Charlottesville community in the quiet college town and made national headlines, leaving few unaware of the case.
 Md. native at center of Komen controversy steps down
Analysts say Karen Handel's resignation a start, but not enough for full Komen recovery
Karen Handel resigns from breast cancer advocacy group
 O'Brien says Archdiocese of Baltimore won't offer birth control coverage
Health reform law requires coverage of contraception
Cardinal-designate Edwin F. O'Brien said in a strongly worded letter that the Archdiocese of Baltimore will not comply with federal law requiring churches to offer birth control coverage even it means dropping health insurance for its 3,500 employees.
 O'Malley: Calif. ruling could help Md. effort for gay marriage bill
9 t h Circuit Court rules Prop 8 unconstitutional
Gov.Martin O'Malley said a federal court's ruling that California's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional could buoy his push to legalize the unions in Maryland.
 Disgraced collector pleads guilty to stealing historical documents
Barry H. Landau admits to stealing thousands of historic papers from museums from Maryland to Vermont
Barry H. Landau, the once-esteemed collector of presidential memorabilia, admitted in federal court Tuesday that he stole thousands of documents regarded as cultural treasures from historical societies and libraries in Baltimore and up the East Coast.
 Judge approves Ocean City ordinance changes
Artist sued the town, claiming sales restrictions violated his rights
A federal court judge has approved a settlement between Ocean City and a spray paint artist, changing the town code so that it no longer violates the free-speech rights of street performers.
 Maryland Weather: Rain and snow in forecast Wednesday
 McCormick to open store at Inner Harbor this summer
McCormick World of Flavors is planned for Harborplace
More than 20 years after it left the Baltimore waterfront, McCormick and Co. plans to open a store this summer at the Inner Harbor that will sell spices as well as an updated image of the homegrown company.
 Large number of city teachers receive unsatisfactory evaluations
Teachers believe it is attempt to avoid pay raises, but system says it is effort to help them become more effective
A significant number of Baltimore teachers — in some schools as many as 60 percent of the staff — have received unsatisfactory ratings on their midyear evaluations as the system moves to implement a pay-for-performance contract that's considered a bellwether for a national movement.
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