Former stadium authority chief joins Baltimore law firm

Alison Asti, the former executive director and general counsel for the Maryland Stadium Authority, will join the Baltimore law firm of Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothmann, Hoffberger & Hollander on... Full story

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Columbia woman dies in Howard crash

Howard police are investigating a crash on Route 32, resulting in the death of a 71-year-old Columbia woman. Gladys Ordonez was pronounced dead Friday at Howard County General Hospital, police... Full story

Oldest gorilla in captivity dies in Dallas at 55

The oldest gorilla in captivity, a 55-year-old female named Jenny, has died at the Dallas Zoo _ her home for more than half a century, a spokesman said Friday. Zoo officials decided to euthanize... Full story

AP IMPACT: Afghans fed up with government, US

The bearded, turbaned men gather beneath a large, leafy tree in rural eastern Nangarhar province. When Malik Mohammed speaks on their behalf, his voice is soft but his words are harsh. Mohammed... Full story

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AL home run leader Carlos Quentin has broken wrist

American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken wrist, and the Chicago White Sox said the left fielder will have surgery next week. Quentin was removed from the lineup before Tuesday's... Full story

Business

Oil prices drop as jobs data add to demand worries

Oil prices sank to a five-month low Friday as a jump in the U.S. unemployment rate signaled to traders that Americans might keep paring back their energy use to save money. The Labor Department... Full story

Entertainment

Before there was Hollywood, there was Jacksonville

Before there was Hollywood, there was Jacksonville. Oliver Hardy made his debut film there in 1913's "Outwitting Daddy." The first feature-length color film produced in the U.S. _ the... Full story