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8 things you need to know this morning

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Good morning, and happy Friday. After a long and crazy week, it’s finally time to wind down. In case you missed it yesterday — which you probably didn’t — Officer Caesar Goodson was acquitted of all six charges against him in the death of Freddie Gray. Here are eight things you need to know to get your day started. With Goodson’s acquittal, state prosecutors may consider dropping charges against the four officers who are still awaiting trial in Gray’s death. Goodson was facing the most serious…

Port Covington master plan wins approval from city...

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After two hours of testimony that ranged from favorable to critical and racially charged, the city Planning Commission unanimously gave its approval Thursday to a master plan for a $5.5 billion development in Port Covington by Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank. The action sets forth a working document for city officials to use for planning and zoning legislation at City Hall and members of the commission advised Plank’s Sagamore Development Co. to heed some of the comments as the group moves forward. “I…

Reaction to Officer Caesar Goodson's acquittal...

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Though protests were light around Baltimore City Circuit Court on Thursday after Officer Caesar Goodson was found not guilty on six counts in the death of Freddie Gray, activists on hand to hear the verdict expressed disappointment in Judge Barry Williams’ ruling. “Disappointed. I’m very disappointed,” Baltimore NAACP President Tessa Hill-Aston said. “With this being the most charges on any of the officers, we were hoping one of them would stick.” Goodson was driving the police van when Gray sustained…

Joe Biden warns of 'xenophobia, nationalism'

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Instability in Europe and beyond is providing “fertile terrain for reactionary politicians and demagogues,” Vice President Joe Biden will caution during remarks in Ireland on Friday.



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Senators: Cable TV users aren't refunded for...

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A Senate investigation of cable TV costs released Thursday criticized two major cable companies for consistently failing to provide refunds to customers they knew had been overcharged.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/senators-cable-tv-users-arent-refunded-for-overcharges/40208578

Can Donald Trump be a CEO and a president?

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Donald Trump’s trip to Scotland, where he’ll open a remodeled golf course Friday, showcases the business success and jetsetting lifestyle that appealed so strongly to many Republican primary voters.



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Want to buy pounds? Good luck with that ...

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Trying to buy some pounds? Good luck!



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British Millennials: You've stolen our future

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British youngsters are not happy. They voted overwhelmingly to remain in the EU, but were overruled by older voters who want a future outside the bloc.



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House Republicans call for postcard-simple tax...

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Simplify the tax code and whittle down the tax return to the size of a postcard.



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Brexit: Is this like the 2008 financial crisis?

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The unimaginable has happened. The U.K. has voted to leave the European Union … and investors around the world are in full-fledged panic mode.



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