Dan Rodricks

Farm Subsidy Recipient Backs Food Stamp Cuts

nytimes.com — WASHINGTON - A Tennessee congressman who supports billion of dollars in cuts to the food stamp program is one of the largest recipients of federal farm subsides, according to new annual data released by a Washington environmental group.

BDC approves sale of Jonestown warehouse for apartment development

baltimoresun.com — The Commercial Group, based in Hanover, plans to build a $45 million apartment complex on the block bounded by E. Fayette, East, E. Baltimore and Aisquith streets. The Baltimore Development Corp.'s board on Thursday morning approved the sale of a warehouse site in the neighborhood just north of Little Italy and east of downtown so that a $45 million apartment complex can be built.

Orioles restore order at Camden Yards, taking series from Yankees with 6-3 win

baltimoresun.com — Earlier this week, the Orioles were freefalling out of the American League East race, couldn't win at home and their staunch bullpen was in tatters thanks to a rotation that routinely checked out early. Suddenly, after winning two straight against the division-leading New York Yankees - including Wednesday night's 6-3 victory - it's May again and there's no need for panic.

First Take: London in shock after brutal machete attack

usatoday.com — Police and forensic officers near the scene of an attack which has left one man dead and two people wounded near Woolwich barracks in London. (Photo: Alastair Grant, AP) LONDON - "You people will never be safe."