‘These tragedies must end’ says President Obama as Connecticut community copes in aftermath of shooting

Dec 16, 2012

‘These tragedies must end’ says President Obama as Connecticut community copes in aftermath of shooting

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Memorials sprang up, and U.S. flags were flown at half-staff a day after 28 people, including 20 children, were killed in a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. On Sunday, President Barack Obama, Conn. Governor Dannel Malloy, and a united clergy spoke at an interfaith vigil to console a community and nation shaken by tragedy.

On the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, impersonators won’t be cruel

Aug 16, 2012

On the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, impersonators won’t be cruel

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To honor the King of Rock-n-Roll on the anniversary of his death, we’ve compiled a photo collection of recent Elvis memorials mixed with a variety of Elvis impersonators, many from within Maryland’s own hunka-hunka-burnin’ talent pool. So, if you’re lonesome tonight and looking to keep the King’s memory alive, there are plenty of impersonators willing to be your teddy bear.

Jul 5, 2012

4th of July Fireworks across the nation

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A look at fireworks displays across the country from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. and a U.S. military base in Baumholder, Germany.
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Remembering the Fallen: Scenes from the Memorial Day weekend

May 29, 2012

Remembering the Fallen: Scenes from the Memorial Day weekend

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For many, Memorial Day marks a day of remembrance, honoring military men and women who died while serving their country. It has been celebrated since the end of the Civil War. Here are scenes from around the country of Americans remembering the fallen.

26 years later: Remembering the Chernobyl nuclear disaster

Apr 26, 2012

26 years later: Remembering the Chernobyl nuclear disaster

Nick Tann 2 Comments The Baltimore Sun, World Belarus, Chernobyl, memorial, nuclear, Russia, Ukraine

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The direct environmental implications of last year’s Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan will not be known for some time, if at all. Those potentially exposed to the small amounts of radiation that escaped during the long struggle to contain the melting nuclear cores have only a few points of reference to draw from. On the anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, many are looking toward the people of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine as they continue to monitor the health and well-being of their loved ones with increasing concern.
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Mar 22, 2012

Daily Brief: March 22, 2012

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Inflation in India, Trayvon Martin memorial, marriage and the Pope in Cuba, Australian shark attack scars and more in today’s daily brief.