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Russian Hacking Sanctions Target Maryland Compound

Punished meted out by President Obama for Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election by hacking the emails of Hillary Clinton staffers, among other things, was announced Thursday and includes economic sanctions and diplomatic ousters. The international brinksmanship will be directly felt in Maryland, where the president says an Eastern Shore compound used by Russian intelligence services will be closed. >>> Read more.

Bail Denied to 'Serial' Star Adnan Syed

A judge has denied the request for bail on behalf of Adnan Syed, whose case was made famous by the popular podcast "Serial." Syed, who has been in jail since 1999 in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend while they were both students at Woodlawn High School, requested to be released as his case moves through the appeals process. >>> Read more.

Deputy at Shock Trauma, Suspect Dead After Eastern Shore Shooting: Police

A deputy from the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office was critically injured in a shooting Thursday that left another man deceased, according to Maryland State Police. The incident occurred while the deputy was handling a domestic violence call on the Eastern Shore. >>> Read more.

Flags at Half Staff to Honor Slain Takoma Park Soldier

• Flags at half-staff in Maryland on Thursday to honor a Takoma Park soldier who died from injuries suffered in an Afghanistan attack.

Watch Live Eagle Cam: Florida Eaglet Staring to Hatch

• One of two Florida eaglets is starting to make its way out of its shell.

Dog Swims 6 Miles Home, Braces-Wearing Pup Spreads Smiles: Top Pet Stories on Patch in 2016

• Plus: Cat named Thomas Jefferson rescued on Election Day and a lost Brooklyn dog with a following around the world.

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