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OpenTable: These are Greater Baltimore and the...

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OpenTable has again crunched the numbers on new diner reviews to map out the top 10 restaurants across the Baltimore area and Eastern Shore in August. Each month, the online restaurant reservation and review site combs through 400,000 new online diner reviews to compile a list of the best spots for an overall dining experience. OpenTable also breaks down data to create separate lists for local restaurants with the best ambiance, service, value and by cuisine style. The website’s rankings encompass…

Fox News faces another sexual harassment lawsuit

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Former Fox News host Andrea Tantaros filed a lawsuit on Monday alleging that she was sexually harassed by former network chief Roger Ailes and host Bill O'Reilly.



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Report names Verizon best performing mobile...

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With its “Better Matters” campaign, Verizon likes to brag it’s the best. Now, a new report suggests those claims are mostly true.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/verizon-is-once-again-the-best-performing-mobile-carrier/41322492

Gawker.com's subdued finale

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Throughout its history, Gawker.com was a hive of activity – a frenetic source of gossip, venomous takedowns and, occasionally, some salacious footage.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/gawkercoms-subdued-finale/41314456

Wells Fargo to pay $4 million for illegal student...

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Wells Fargo will pay $4 million after the government found it charged some of its student loan borrowers illegal late fees.



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Clinton far better for economy than Trump:...

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Economists think Hillary Clinton in the White House would be far better for U.S. businesses than Donald Trump.



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Gas prices begin to rise again

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According to AAA, gas prices have increased for six days straight and 12 of the past 17 days.



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800 people donate to save Langston Hughes' house

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Soon poetry and music will fill the Harlem home of legendary poet Langston Hughes again.



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The rich beat others on investments too

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More good news for the country’s affluent: It literally pays to be rich.



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More details on the new Water Taxi stops under...

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More details have emerged on what the future of Baltimore’s Water Taxi will look like under the ownership of Sagamore Ventures, the private investment arm of Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank. The new ownership will spend $6.35 million on a new fleet of boats, while adding new stops at attractions like the Baltimore Museum of Industry and the Harbor Point development under construction near Fells Point. Sagamore announced last week it was acquiring Harbor Boating Inc., the Water Taxi’s operator. Details…