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Md. University Works to Curb Alcohol Abuse

09/13/2014

The 22,500-student university, the largest in the Baltimore area, has grappled with the problem of students abusing alcohol, sometimes with deadly consequences

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09/13/2014

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Patient Dies in Fire at Maryland Hospital

11/09/2013

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The fire late Friday night was contained to one patient's room at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

The fire late Friday night was...

11/09/2013

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Baltimore Officer Kills Firefighter, Girlfriend in Murder-Suicide

10/27/2013

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Police say the Sunday incident stemmed from a love triangle.

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10/27/2013

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Baltimore Fire Department will again conduct `live burn` exercises

08/30/2013

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Aug. 30--More than six years after a cadet died in a botched training exercise in a vacant house, Baltimore firefighters will have a new "live burn" building at their academy to conduct such exercises under safer conditions.

Aug. 30--More than six...

08/30/2013

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Baltimore Labor Dispute Settled

08/22/2013

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FFs will work more hours; FFs and medics get more pay.

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08/22/2013

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Rise of Obstacle Course Races Brings Risk

05/26/2013

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Across the nation, participants have been paralyzed, suffered hypothermia and electric shocks, or come away with other serious injuries.

Across the nation, participants...

05/26/2013

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W.Va. `Tough Mudder` Injuries Overwhelmed ED

04/24/2013

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City Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va. took in a total of 20 patients from Tough Mudder on Saturday and Sunday, so many that regular trauma patients had to be sent to other area hospitals at one point.

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04/24/2013

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Md. Man Dies After Accident in `Tough Mudder` Race

04/23/2013

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During the obstacle course, the man did not resurface after jumping into a deep pool of muddy water.

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04/23/2013

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