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Aging seniors will receive home fix-ups, nurse visits as part of new project

Aging seniors struggle to live independently — home repairs and medicine rituals are sometimes ignored or forgotten, and never on purpose. A new research project looks to help.
Decoder Wire July 4 trivia: Who sewed the star-spangled banner that inspired the song?

This July 4, the Maryland Historical Society is kicking off an effort to sew a reproduction of the star-spangled banner using materials as close as possible to those used by the original seamstress.
The Monitor's View Father's Day: a role for everyone

Father’s Day recognizes the importance of being a dad. Today 1 out of 3 children lives in a home with no father present on a regular basis. But anyone can lend a hand to kids without a dad in their lives.
Unusual new planet casts doubt on how planets form

A distant, baby planet is challenging the reigning theory about how planets are made.
Stocks fall as Dow drops below 15,000

Stocks closed lower Wednesday and the Dow Jones industrial average fell 126.79 points to close at 14,995.23. Video-game shops, restaurants, and retailers led stocks downward push.
Baltimore tornado? National Weather Service confirms 3 Maryland tornadoes

A tornado touched down in Baltimore, Fork (in Baltimore County), and Coltons Point today. The Baltimore-area tornadoes were all rated EF-0, the lowest-energy tornado.
Modern Parenthood Not all Seaboard communities are battling cicada infestations, but what if yours is?

Some areas, it seems, won't be witnessing any cicadas this year, while others are definitely hearing the horde's chorus. If you're subject to the swarm's din, here's what to do.
Royal Caribbean cruise fire sends passengers home early (+video)

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship caught fire Tuesday, and the ship's 2,200 passengers had to be flown home. This is the second time this year a fire has put a cruise ship's voyage on hold.
Cruise ship fire: Over 3,000 people on board cruise ship

Cruise ship fire: A fire on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship forced more than 3,000 people to report to evacuation stations before the cruise ship fire was extinguished.
Modern Parenthood Diaper-free babies and co-sleeping: Global parents use techniques we shun

In 'Parenting Without Borders: Surprising Lessons Parents Around the World Can Teach Us,' author Christine Gross-Loh reminds us that our ideas of parenting are products of local culture. What's nixed in one locale trumps in another.
Report reveals inmates suffer high levels of sexual abuse from guards

A new report by the Justice Department found prison inmates in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis, and Philadelphia suffered a higher-than-average rate of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.
Preakness 2013 preview: Orb hopes inside track will lead to victory

Eight other horses will try to take down Kentucky Derby winner Orb Saturday at the Preakness in Maryland.
For Amanda Berry and other Cleveland victims, recovery begins with patience (+video)

Amanda Berry and the two other victims of the Cleveland kidnappings are now reemerging into a different world from the one they left 10 years ago – and as different people. Experts' advice: Go slowly.
Change Agent Chris Bradshaw ships books to Africa to help make the impossible possible

The African Library Project has sent 1 million books overseas and built 1,000 libraries in nine different countries.
Despite slowing growth, shareholders' faith in Warren Buffett holds strong

At Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual meeting, investors acknowledged the company's fastest-growing days have probably passed. But shareholders say they are still confident with Warren Buffett and his hand-picked management team at the helm.
Teenagers, social media, and terrorism: a threat level hard to assess

Authorities are leaning more toward zero tolerance of teenagers who fling around online threats about acts of violence or terrorism. As a result, what might have once merited a slap on the wrist may today result in criminal charges.
A Kentucky double: Can trainer take home Oaks-Derby double?

After winning the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, trainer Todd Pletcher could be the first to win the Oaks-Derby double since 1952, if one of his five horses wins the Kentucky Derby Saturday.
Change Agent Joshua Williams found his purpose in life – at age 5

Middle-schooler Joshua Williams is the founder and president of Joshua's Heart Foundation, a Miami-based organization dedicated to combating hunger and helping individuals improve their quality of life.
Rare nickel – 40 years in closet – fetches $3.1 million (+video)

Rare nickel is one of only five 1913 Liberty head nickels. Before selling for more than $3.1 million Thursday, the rare nickel was involved in a car accident, forgotten for four decades, and declared a fake.
13 officers indicted: Baltimore prison officers on gang payroll?

13 corrections officers and 12 gang members were indicted with conspiracy, drug possession and distribution, and money laundering.
FBI releases photos of marathon suspects. Vindication for surveillance video?

FBI releases photos of striking clarity of two Boston Marathon bombing suspects, taken by closed-circuit television surveillance cameras. Government CCTV systems are used more widely in Europe than in the US.
Pat Summerall dies, leave TV sportscasting legacy (+video)

Pat Summerall dies: The former football player turned sportscaster, Pat Summerall delivered the details on 16 Super Bowls, the Masters, and the U.S. Open tennis tournament with a simple, understated style.
2 Navy divers drowned at Maryland test pond

Three divers died earlier this year at the Army installation about 20 miles northeast of Baltimore, spokesman Bruce Goldfarb said.
Cover Story School suspensions: Does racial bias feed the school-to-prison pipeline?

Rocketing school suspensions may feed the school-to-prison pipeline – and even violate civil rights.
Alex Smith to Chiefs. What happens to Matt Cassel?

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to acquire Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers. Will former Chiefs QB Matt Cassel go to the Arizona Cardinals?