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.

Former U. Va. student accused of killing girlfriend, Cockeysville native Yeardley LoveJury 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.

Analysts say Karen Handel's resignation a start, but not enough for full Komen recoveryKaren Handel resigns from breast cancer advocacy group

Barry H. Landau admits to stealing thousands of historic papers from museums from Maryland to VermontBarry 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.

Health reform law requires coverage of contraceptionCardinal-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.

Teachers believe it is attempt to avoid pay raises, but system says it is effort to help them become more effectiveA 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.

Operators say restoration and expansion of the historic movie house could be finished by ChristmasIf James "Buzz" Cusack and his daughter, Kathleen Lyon, have their way, they'll be cutting ribbons by Christmas for a restored Senator Theatre that will preserve the original cinema and add three screens and a small restaurant.

Cohen asks panel to review living situation, county requirementsAnnapolis Alderman Kenneth A. Kirby will appear Wednesday night before the city's election board as the panel investigates whether Kirby, who does not have a permanent home, is meeting residency requirements.

Actor/musician will be on campus April 18 to pick a winner for his 'Do Good' challengeHow many degrees of separation are there between actor Kevin Bacon and the University of Maryland?

Under new plan, city would take over maintenance of county-owned Whitmore ParkAnne Arundel County officials have scuttled a plan to sell a downtown Annapolis park for possible development, hoping that the city will be willing to take over management of the county-owned land.