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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON JANUARY 06, 2012

NEWS

New federal definition of rape formally approved By Steve Kilar and Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

Opera AACC celebrates a decade of performance, training By Mary Johnson, Special to The Baltimore Sun

Pope Benedict to elevate Archbishop O'Brien to cardinal By Mary Gail Hare, The Baltimore Sun

Top Democrats to address county leaders Friday morning by Annie Linskey

Friday forecast: Partly sunny, high near 60 The Baltimore Sun

McCain's faint praise, Gingrich's long knives greet Romney in New Hampshire By Jules Witcover

Miller, Busch warn counties to maintain school spending By Annie Linskey, The Baltimore Sun

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Friday The Baltimore Sun

Miller names special ethics panel By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

With injury behind her, Mincy is living up to Terps' hopes By Gene Wang | The Washington Post

Police investigate shooting in East Baltimore By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun

Military weapons wash ashore in St. Mary's state park By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun

Wegmans to begin hiring for new Columbia store By Lorraine Mirabella, The Baltimore Sun

Man sentenced to 30 years in killing of girl who was never found By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun

Raymond A. Benson, framer By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

Sex assault on transgendered teenager in Barclay investigated By Justin Fenton

Mfume endorses Cardin By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun

Several charges dropped against Skateworks rape defendant By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun

Obama proposes 'modest' federal pay raise By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun

For many parents, books that can be held are still the first choice By Liz Bowie, The Baltimore Sun

Morici: 8.5 percent unemployment may be as good as it gets By Peter Morici

Interest groups, lobbyists plan lavish welcomes By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

Bernadette Rouse, hospital volunteer By Jacques Kelly, The Baltimore Sun

Drunk-driving quota case may lead to similar efforts elsewhere By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun

Doctor arraigned in Maryland on murder charges in abortion case By Peter Hermann, The Baltimore Sun

Traffic: Accident cleanup on I-83 south near Belfast Road The Baltimore Sun

Obama proposes 'modest' federal pay raise By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun

Man, 36, dies after being shot in his driveway in Laurel By Dean Jones Jr., The Baltimore Sun

Woman, 84, who died in fire was stabbed first, police say By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

TRAVEL

Day Trip: Salute to the kings By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, The Baltimore Sun

Art is at the heart of downtown Lancaster By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, The Baltimore Sun

ENTERTAINMENT

Restaurant review: Cafe Hon is ready for prime time By Richard Gorelick, The Baltimore Sun

Heavy Seas Alehouse sets February opening date By Erik Maza | The Baltimore Sun

Weekend's best bet: Emperor X at Golden West Cafe By Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun

Ravens bye week menu: reviews of the post-makeover Cafe Hon and a new Towson Thai joint By Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun

Van Halen to perform at Verizon Center in DC By Erik Maza | The Baltimore Sun

Netflix, other Web networks vie to be new HBOs of TV drama By David Zurawik, The Baltimore Sun

SPORTS

Suggs, Ngata, Leach named first-team All-Pros By Matt Vensel

Markakis has surgery to repair torn abdominal muscle By Dan Connolly, The Baltimore Sun

No. 4 Spalding girls rout No. 7 Pallotti, 73-38 By Tom Worgo, Laurel Leader

Orioles announce autograph schedule for this year's FanFest By Eduardo A. Encina

Running for hope and gratitude, Ruxton native tackles first half marathon in Orlando Kevin Cowherd

Sports on TV Sports on TV

Loyola men win on Cormier's 3-pointer, 61-60 From Sun staff reports

Flacco proud of durability By Edward Lee

Wildcard round will draw Ravens' attention By Edward Lee

Duquette: Markakis injury no cause for concern By Eduardo A. Encina

Suggs still holding out for Super Bowl, not individual award By Edward Lee

Weekly Maryland recruiting roundup By Matt Bracken | The Baltimore Sun

Patterson, St. Frances boys hoop teams headed to Milwaukee Glenn Graham

Michael Phelps is back on the market Sun staff

Blast routs Syracuse, 21-6, to build on Eastern Division lead By Glenn Graham, The Baltimore Sun

Head scores 32, reaches milestone in Joppatowne's win Sports Digest

Early mornings lead to quick rise for Towson's West By Don Markus, The Baltimore Sun

Scouting the Ravens' three potential playoff opponents By Matt Vensel, The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Sun staff predictions for the NFL wild-card playoff round Baltimore Sun staff

Towson's Ambrose is FCS Coach of the Year By Don Markus | The Baltimore Sun

Did Aquille Carr announce his commitment to Seton Hall? By Glenn Graham

Ravens announce that Eric DeCosta is staying By Matt Vensel and Jeff Zrebiec

Notes on Cyrus Jones Jr.'s commitment By David Selig

Harrison powers Digital Harbor girls to 40-37 win over Dunbar By Katherine Dunn, The Baltimore Sun

EXPLORE

Swimming: Loyola cruises past Mount St. Joseph tworgo@tribune.com

BUSINESS

Another smart Powerball winner takes Hancock's advice Jay Hancock

Kiplinger: Baltimore one of the best cities for high-paying jobs Eileen Ambrose

The darker side of the jobs report Jay Hancock

FEATURES

Reward offered for info in shooting death of Maryland puppy By Jill Rosen | The Baltimore Sun

The most popular pet name of 2011? Bellaaaaaaaaa! By Jill Rosen | The Baltimore Sun

Tinker Tailor Solder Spy reviews By Dave Rosenthal

HEALTH

Top baby names at one local hospital Andrea K. Walker