Massive storm system hitting Mid-Atlantic

WASHINGTON — A massive storm system that started in the Upper Midwest brought soaking rains and heavy winds to the Mid-Atlantic Thursday, causing widespread power outages, flash flooding and extensive flight delays, but largely failing to live up to its fierce billing.

NIT: Maryland 58, Alabama 57: Len's key block, 15 points send Terps to semis

Maryland center Alex Len goes up for a shot in front of Alabama center Moussa Gueye.

NIT: Maryland 58, Alabama 57: Len's key block, 15 points send Terps to semis

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alex Len finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds and had a key block in the final seconds to help Maryland escape with a 58-57 victory over Alabama on Tuesday night in the NIT quarterfinals.

Arizona football: Field at Arizona Stadium about to get cooler — literally

There’s not much that’s cool at Arizona Stadium in August and September when the desert sun is relentless and temperatures are hovering in the 90s and 100s.

Md. man ate dead roommate’s heart, part of brain

BALTIMORE — A 21-year-old college student accused of killing a housemate told police he ate the victim’s heart and part of his brain after he died.

College basketball: Stoglin declares for NBA draft after facing 1-year suspension

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland guard Terrell Stoglin has entered the NBA draft after receiving a one-year suspension from the school.

Romney sweeps primaries in Wis., Md., and D.C.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitt Romney tightened his grip on the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, sweeping primaries in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington D.C., with time left over to swap charges with President Barack Obama.

Maryland cops bust cursing ‘Frosty the Snowman’

CHESTERTOWN, Md. — Who says “Frosty the Snowman” has to be jolly?

Community colleges lead jump in push for higher education

Some are there because of the recession, and others despite it. Regardless, more young Americans than ever are in college — especially community college, according to a new report.

Community colleges lead jump in push for higher education

Gronkowski quietly making all the plays

You had to watch the replay to notice.

Gronkowski quietly making all the plays

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Insurers' profits not as big as claimed

WASHINGTON — Quick quiz: What do these enterprises have in common? Farm and construction machinery, Tupperware, the railroads, Hershey sweets, Yum food brands and Yahoo?