MD Lab Stops Testing Cats, Adopts Them: Patch PM

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Cats Will No Longer Be Used At USDA's Research Lab In Maryland

USDA employees will be adopting 14 cats that are still at the laboratory in PG County.

Franchot Condemns Consulting Firm Examining UMMS Dealings

“This independent commission is independent in name only,” Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot told Capital News Service Wednesday morning.

One Baltimore Hospital Among 10 Best In World: Newsweek

Seven hospitals in Maryland were listed among the top 1,000 around the globe.

Riva Man In Florida Jail For Tackling Pelican In Viral Video

He is charged with animal cruelty and the intentional feeding of pelicans.

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• Officer's Fatal Shooting Of Robert White Was Justified: Police
• MPT To Air Documentary In Money We Trust? On Sunday, April 7
• Annapolis Man Sent To Prison, Deemed Lifelong Sex Offender
• Baltimore Speakers Series Announces Lineup for 2019-2020 Season
• MD Dream Homes: $22.5M Tudor, $950K Castle, $6.9M Manor House
• 3-Alarm Fire At Kensington Condo Building Displaces Dozens

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