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Officer Caesar Goodson found not guilty of 2nd...

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Officer Caesar Goodson has been acquitted of all charges — including second-degree murder — in the case of 25-year-old Freddie Gray’s death while in police custody, according to reports from the court house. Goodson was facing the most serious charges of any of the six officers charged in Gray’s death. He was the driver of the Baltimore City police van in which Gray sustained a lethal injury in April 2015. Goodson, 46, opted for a bench trial and had his fate decided by Judge Barry Williams…

Free Family Summer Camp at Bass Pro Shops kicks...

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Bass Pro Shops are offering a free month-long free Family Summer Camp starting Saturday.

The retailer will be offering fun outdoor-themed workshops and activities on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at more than participating stores nationwide through July 24.

No RSVP is necessary.

Kids…

Light City Baltimore organizers aim to raise $4.2M...

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Light City Baltimore organizers say they hope to raise at least $4.2 million for next year’s festival with one-third of that revenue from national and even international sponsors. Organizers of the spring event told city development officials Thursday that they are planning to expand next year’s light show from seven to nine nights — March 31 to April 8. The group will also add two additional themes to the Innovation Conference tied to the light show: Education and food innovation. “We are working…

Free baby sample box, free $20 gift card from...

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Get a free baby sample box from Sam’s Club.

Sign up to get the box filled with full-sized products and samples to welcome your new bundle of joy. No membership or purchase is required.

New parents and young families can save serious cash by purchasing in bulk at the warehouse club, which also offers…

8 things you need to know this morning

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Good morning, and happy Thursday. It’s going to be a washout for the first part of the day. Rain is expected to fall from this morning all the way through around noon, but the sun will come out by the commute home. The biggest news of the day today is obviously the trial of Officer Caesar Goodson. Judge Barry Williams will render a verdict in Goodson’s trial around 10 a.m. today. Here are eight things you need to know to get your day started. City police are preparing for possible protests after…

Everest Wealth Management owner vows to continue...

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Five months after an administrative judge heard his case, Philip Rousseaux and his company, Everest Wealth Management Inc., face stiff penalties from the Maryland Attorney General’s Office for alleged fraud and violations of state securities law, but he remains determined to fight for his future in what could be a lengthy legal battle. The securities division in the Attorney General’s Office first brought forth its allegations a year ago. Rousseaux, known for the “Money Guys” infomercials, could…

Watch out, Gatorade: Bethesda-based Honest Tea is...

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Honest Tea wants to keep you hydrated — and it’s introducing a new thirst-quencher just in time for summer. The Bethesda-based bottled tea company plans to launch Honest Sport, a new line of organic sports drinks, at the June 29 opening of Pentagon City, Va.’s new Whole Foods Market, before spreading to other locations. The product was created for athletes to consume during or after workouts. It delivers a combination of carbohydrates and electrolytes “designed to refresh, refuel and rehydrate…

McDonald's set to take over Oprah's old Chicago...

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McDonald’s is moving back to Chicago and taking over the old home of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Chicago-based real estate developer Sterling Bay unveiled a proposed design for McDonald’s new headquarters building Wednesday night.



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In or out? UK votes in referendum on EU membership

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Voters headed to the polls Thursday in a historic referendum on the United Kingdom’s future membership in the European Union. A record number of people – almost 46.5 million – are registered to take part in the once-in-a generation vote. The registe…



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Fix ready for Jeep gear shift problem that killed...

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There is a fix for the Jeep gear shift problem that killed actor Anton Yelchin. The problem is that most owners don’t know it yet.



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