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Unbeaten Dominicans Win World Baseball Classic 3-0

The Dominican Republic has its World Baseball Classic crown, at last. Cheers of “Dominicana! Dominicana!” rang out through the rain at AT&T Park all the way to the lively streets of Santo Domingo.

2013/03/20

Md. Veterinarian Finds Mission In Chicken Coops

When Dan Franklin went to veterinary school in the Philippines, it opened his eyes to the poverty in that country and many other parts of the world.

2012/11/23

Md. Man Who Posed As Diplomat Pleads Guilty In N.Y. Scam

A Maryland man who posed as a diplomat from the Dominican Republic to solicit donations for a bogus charitable project admitted on Monday it was a scam.

2012/08/14

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Va. Man Sentenced In Drug Plot On Cruise Ship

A Virginia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in a plot to import heroin and cocaine aboard a cruise ship.

2012/03/06

Orioles Sign Free Agent Wilson Betemit

The Orioles announced Tuesday that they have signed infielder Wilson Betemit to a two-year contract with a vesting option for 2014.

2012/01/24

Orioles Reinstate Simon From Restricted List

The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated right-hander Alfredo Simon from the restricted list.

2011/05/21

Orioles Player Accused Of Fatal Shooting Returns To Baseball

Alfredo Simon says the past few months have been a nightmare for him and his family, but now he’s ready to focus on playing ball.

2011/05/05

Md. Man Charged In N.Y. With Dominican Charity Scam

Prosecutors say a Maryland man posed as a diplomat from the Dominican Republic in a fund-raising scam brought to light by a New York state senator.

2011/03/11

Police Say N.Y. Politician Bilked In Md. Man’s Phone Scam

Frederick city police say a New York state senator was among the victims of a telephone scam that purported to send emergency aid to the Dominican Republic.

2011/02/25

Neighborhood Looks To Shift The Majority Minority

Ed and Mary Williford had everything they ever wanted in a neighborhood when they moved with their two small children into the two-bedroom, one-bath house on Judson Road in Wheaton in 1974.

2011/02/21

5 Charged In Extortion Plot

Federal prosecutors say five people, two from the Dominican Republic, have been indicted in an alleged plot to extort money while pretending to be agents for the Food and Drug Administration.

2011/02/11

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