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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON AUGUST 21, 2012

HEALTH

Which states don't cover circumcision? By Andrea K. Walker

NASA passes over two Md.-based projects for new Mars mission By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun

'Joker' suspect released into parents' custody By Erin Cox, The Baltimore Sun

NEWS

Is another federal bailout coming? By Christopher B. Summers

Baltimore city's 'School Readiness' plan features tweaks to transportation, dozens of 'managing' school leaders Erica L. Green | Erica L. Green

A better process for Solo Cup By Kenneth N. Oliver

Pratt seeks documents from Rawlings-Blake regarding phone deal By Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Sun

Have you seen this? By John E. McIntyre | The Baltimore Sun

Man, 35, dies after shooting in Southwest Baltimore The Baltimore Sun

Monday deluge brought August rainfall above normal By Scott Dance

Eugene H. Shaffer Sr., crane operator By Mary Gail Hare, The Baltimore Sun

No simple fix for power outages as state tackles grid reliability By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun

Two dead following CSX train derailment in Ellicott City By Edward Gunts, The Baltimore Sun

Ex-Arundel officer gets jail, probation before judgment for drug raid warning By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun

Michael Phelps headed to Harrah's in Atlantic City By Jill Rosen | The Baltimore Sun

Anne Arundel prosecutors drop charges against teen in fatally botched robbery case By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun

CSX has history of Maryland derailments By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

Barbara A. Hall, longtime GBMC volunteer By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

Cockeysville woman arrested in July 30 home invasion robbery, assault Staff reports

Five arrested in home invasion scheme By Ian Duncan, The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Co. to host back-to-school festival By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun

Sun reporter barred from City Hall while seeking CitiStat reports By Scott Calvert

The anal aperture and American culture By John E. McIntyre | The Baltimore Sun

Court partly backs off pit bull ruling By Michael Dresser and Jill Rosen, The Baltimore Sun

Police arrest roommate in Dundalk man's death By Jessica Anderson, The Baltimore Sun

Police make arrest in Cockeysville home invasion By Jessica Anderson, The Baltimore Sun

Todd Akin rape claim is the tip of the GOP wacko iceberg Thomas F. Schaller

Arne Duncan kicks off school year with visit to Balto. County By Erica L. Green

Maryland panel begins look at gun access by mentally ill By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun

Spencer T. Kelly, hairstylist By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

Akin rape comments 'offensive and wrong,' Bartlett says Matthew Hay Brown

SPORTS

Sports on TV Sports on TV

Orioles showing a confidence that had been missing in previous years By Dan Connolly

Freshmen QBs are key in Terps' success in 2012 By Jeff Barker | The Baltimore Sun

Dylan Bundy gives up a homer and two runs in second Bowie start By David Selig | The Baltimore Sun

Marshal Yanda missing from practice By Edward Lee

Jimmy Smith feels no pressure to overtake Cary Williams as starter By Edward Lee

More red-zone success is point of emphasis for Ravens By Matt Vensel, The Baltimore Sun

Gonzalez and Orioles lose, but Jones senses the right mood in clubhouse By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

Ravens practice highlights: Ngata, Kemoeatu shine on defense By Edward Lee | The Baltimore Sun

Jason Hammel takes fielding practice and throws off the mound again By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

Gilman ranked No. 2 in preseason state media football poll By Katherine Dunn

Ex-Terp Danny O'Brien ready to 'bounce back' as Wisconsin's starting quarterback By Connor Letourneau, The Baltimore Sun

Terps defensive end Andre Monroe out for the season By Jeff Barker | The Baltimore Sun

Duquette and Showalter keep pushing the right buttons to keep Orioles winning Peter Schmuck

Terps alum Zink named MLL Defensive Player of the Year From Sun staff reports

Towson tabs LaMonica as women's lacrosse assistant From Sun staff reports

Playing in Texas has become a homecoming for Orioles By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

It's official: Edsall names freshman Hills quarterback starter By Jeff Barker | The Baltimore Sun

Miguel Gonzalez acknowledges he's 'still learning' By Dan Connolly

LaQuan Williams enjoys visit by players from his alma mater, Poly By Edward Lee

Mark Reynolds has been fined by MLB, but won't be suspended By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

From his wheelchair, Larry Mitchell guides Patterson football team By Katherine Dunn, The Baltimore Sun

Digest: Ex-Loyola star Walker signs with Greek team Sports Digest

BUSINESS

SEC awards nearly $50,000 to whistle blower Eileen Ambrose

Foodem gets $75,000 investment from TEDCO to build online wholesale food portal Gus G. Sentementes

McCormick signs agreement to buy Chinese company The Baltimore Sun

EXPLORE

Letter: There for the dog owners Letter to The Aegis

Letter: Thankful for VFW, Legion slots OK Letter to The Aegis

Editorial: Their day is gone EDITORIAL FROM THE AEGIS

Editorial: Drinking and gambling EDIORIAL FROM THE AEGIS

Tollgate and MacPhail mini-roundabout work under way in Bel Air AEGIS STAFF REPORT

Letter: Havre de Grace High, Youth's Benefit Elementary in Fallston top executive's priority list Letter to The Aegis

ENTERTAINMENT

'Bachelor Pad' recap, episode 5, Lying -- it's all in the game By Sarah Haller and Chris Kinling

It's outrageous that Al Jazeera English is not on cable in most U.S. cities By David Zurawik | The Baltimore Sun

From the harvest: pickled okra By John Houser III, Special to The Baltimore Sun

'America' is the best of Deacon's different worlds By Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun

Here's the Al Jazeera film on Baltimore that cable TV doesn't want you to see [Video] By David Zurawik | The Baltimore Sun

Icebox pies go upper crust By Donna M. Owens, Special to The Baltimore Sun

Table Talk: Bourdain to return to the Hippodrome By Richard Gorelick, The Baltimore Sun

The food truck rally moves back to McHenry Row on Friday By Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun

Wine Find: Casal Garcia Rose Vinho Verde By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

Recipe Finder: Chicken Broccoli Divan By Julie Rothman, Special to The Baltimore Sun