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I believe that we should work to take the profit out of medical care and move toward a national cooperative effort, everybody who can participate, healthy or sick, old or young, is in. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama met privately with Senate Democrats on Tuesday and then declared they were "on the precipice" of enacting health care legislation that has eluded administrations and lawmakers for decades. Full Story »

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" led Golden Globe film contenders Tuesday with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. Full Story »

If you’re looking for work, Annapolis government is not the place to go unless you’re a firefighter or a police officer. Full Story »

ATLANTA (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday. Full Story »

It's supposed to be a new day in Annapolis. Mayor Josh Cohen entered office just eight days ago, pledging an "effective, efficient, transparent" government. Full Story »

GLEN BURNIE - A 12-year-old girl hid and text-messaged her mother for help yesterday morning after two burglars broke into their home, county police said. Full Story »

Ledo's Pizza opened its doors at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning to find a line full of families eager to take part in their first Breakfast with Santa. Santa and his elves kept busy as children shared their Christmas wish lists and received a candy cane in return. Full Story »

Guards Kourtney Salisbury and Tiara Bolden couldn't quite carry Old Mill to victory last night, but they were successful at showing they can lead the Patriots against quality competition. Full Story »

It must have been a helpless feeling for the Glen Burnie boys basketball team. Full Story »

Bryan Harris is doing his best to make Brandon Belt's departure a distant memory on the Southern High basketball court. A transfer from Bishop McNamara, Harris hit the court in full stride against Annapolis and hasn't slowed much, while emerging as Southern's go-to shooter. Full Story »

A Severn man was charged with assault after police said he barricaded himself in a Tyler Avenue home with a gun early Sunday morning, police said. Shortly after midnight on Sunday, city police received a call about 22-year-old Norman Frank Gross standing on Tyler Avenue with a long gun. Full Story »

An Annapolis man was sentenced to 15 years in prison yesterday for killing his wife's nephew while he was baby-sitting the toddler last year. William Warren Boyd, 37, of Captains Circle was allegedly trying to play a "helicopter game" with a 2-year-old boy when he got hurt. Full Story »

These days, Dr. Patricia Czapp can learn instantly if one of her patients is admitted to the emergency room at Anne Arundel Medical Center. By Joshua McKerrow — The Capital Mike Nevenfeldt works from two computer monitors and a laptop at Anne Arundel Medical Center’s command center support. Full Story »

The Cordish Cos. and the former president of the Maryland Jockey Club are among six bidders for the horse-racing assets of bankrupt Magna Entertainment Corp., including Laurel Park. Full Story »

As I draw nearer to the second semester of my junior year of college and thus nearer to the day my classmates and I (hopefully) enter the workforce, the jobs outlook is becoming more and more relevant to me. And that outlook is not promising. Full Story »

EIGHT STRAIGHT - Winning eight straight times is incredibly difficult against any opponent - let alone one that regards its matchups with you as the climax of its entire season. Full Story »

When hands shoot up in Nantucket Elementary School's advanced fifth-grade math class in Crofton, they go up in a flash of blue or green. By Shannon Lee Zirkle — The Capital Michael Scalza, a fifth-grader at Nantucket Elementary School in Crofton, wears a SMART bracelet on his right wrist. Full Story »

NEW ORLEANS - Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison and Lionel Richie are headlining next year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The annual outdoor music festival is marking its 41st year. Full Story »

A week after pledging a transparent government, Mayor Josh Cohen took the new City Council behind closed doors last night, holding a discussion that led to nearly a quarter of a million dollars in spending. Full Story »

The South River girls basketball team took out some frustration on St. Mary's with a 60-44 victory yesterday. A disappointing, 64-53 loss to Aberdeen on Saturday was the Seahawks' most recent memory, something that simmered for the past few days. Full Story »

As the federal government prepares to sends more troops to fight in Afghanistan, Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin said they are focusing on a different kind of battle: cyber warfare. Full Story »

Sen. Ed DeGrange Sr. and Del. Pam Beidle were wearing 3-D glasses inside one of Northrop Grumman's executive conference rooms at its new Innovation Institute in Linthicum. On a video screen, they watched, from a robot's view, how to disarm a bomb. Full Story »

Two county Circuit Court judges yesterday sentenced a convicted arsonist to more than eight additional years in prison - on top of the 15 years he received for arson last week. Full Story »

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines' most active volcano oozed lava and shot up plumes of ash today, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and face the possibility of a bleak Christmas in a shelter. Full Story »