Pelican Man Jailed, Cat Testing Ends, Geese Attack: News Nearby

Here are some top headlines from the past 24 hours on Maryland Patches: A federal research facility based in Prince George's County will stop testing cats; Baltimore's ex-officio mayor steps up to challenge; and an Anne Arundel County man is behind bars in Florida after a recording he made with a pelican.

Those and more stories made the list:

• Riva Man In Florida Jail For Tackling Pelican In Viral Video
• Baltimore Hospital Among 10 Best In World: Newswee
• Cats Will No Longer Be Used At USDA's Research Lab In Maryland
• Officer's Fatal Shooting Of Robert White Was Justified: Police
• Flags To Be Lowered For Maryland Soldier Killed In Reisterstown
• Acting Baltimore Mayor Draws Lawmakers' Optimism, Support

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• Franchot Condemns Consulting Firm Examining UMMS Dealings
• MPT To Air Documentary In Money We Trust? On Sunday, April 7
• 3-Alarm Fire At Kensington Condo Building Displaces Dozens
• Food Trailer Is Missing From Bel Air Business: Sheriff