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US Lacrosse to host first games at new Sparks...

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When US Lacrosse Inc. went looking for a location for its new headquarters, a field wasn’t part of the blueprint. However, after the organization detoured from plans of building the new facility at Harbor Point and instead chose a 12-acre property in Sparks, a field became part of the reality. This Saturday and Sunday, US Lacrosse will host the first games on the new William G. Tierney Field outside the organization’s new 45,000-square-foot facility. The United States men and women’s national…

Amazon to deliver tailgate supplies to 49ers...

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Tailgaters who run out of beer or ribs at the San Francisco 49ers game can get Amazon to deliver more starting this Monday.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/amazon-to-deliver-tailgate-supplies-to-49ers-parking-lot-spots/41583880

Facebook co-founder commits $20M to help beat...

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In a late and likely consequential move, a co-founder of Facebook is donating $20 million of his fortune to Democratic coffers in a bid to help defeat Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.



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Oil! Massive shale discovery in Texas

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An overlooked corner of West Texas is believed to contain billions of barrels of newly-discovered shale oil.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/oil-massive-shale-discovery-in-texas/41578830

Apple's headphone jack: all your angry questions...

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You don’t need special headphones to hear all the griping about Apple nixing the headphone jack.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/apples-headphone-jack-all-your-angry-questions-answered/41582004

Oil soars as glut shrinks by most since '99

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The epic oil glut just got smaller – thanks to Hurricane Hermine. U.S. crude oil stockpiles plummeted by an incredible 14.5 million barrels last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Thursday.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/oil-soars-as-glut-shrinks-by-most-since-99/41576956

Google will soon call out websites for not being...

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Google wants to make the Internet safer, and it won’t be shy about pointing fingers at sites that don’t meet its standards.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/google-will-soon-call-out-websites-for-not-being-secure/41582066

Passengers warned not to use Samsung Galaxy Note 7...

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Air travelers are being warned not to use their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on planes after the company recalled the devices over complaints the batteries can catch fire.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/passengers-warned-not-to-use-samsung-galaxy-note-7-on-planes/41586190

Proposals would address skyrocketing drug prices

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A health care advocacy group announced Thursday a prescription to address skyrocketing drug prices.



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Developers unveil early plans for redevelopment of...

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Developers showed off their plans to redevelop 16 acres in Baltimore’s Old Town for the first time Thursday, discussing plans to bring apartments, affordable housing, a grocery store and retail to the long vacant area. Local developers Beatty Development Group, Henson Development Group, Commercial Corp. and Philadelphia-based affordable housing management company Mission First Housing are working together to bring pedestrians and residents back to Old Town, which once housed a Kaufman’s department…