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Child Safety Group Names 2016's '10 Worst Toys'

Ahead of the holiday season, World Against Toys Causing Harm shared its annual list of nominees for “10 Worst Toys of 2016," including a baby doll that plays peek-a-boo, a "slimeball slinger" and a Flying Heroes Superman launcher. >>> Read more.

Annapolis Named One of America's Best Small Towns for Christmas

All of the holiday events Annapolis-area residents enjoy – the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, candlelight strolls of the State Capital and more – have gained national recognition. Country Living magazine has ranked Annapolis at No. 10 in its list of America's 20 Best Small Towns for Christmas.>>>Read More.

Baltimore Pirates Step Out of Character to Aid Ship in Distress

• 'We decided to...do something that pirates aren't usually known for...giving back.' —Urban Pirates on coming to aid of stranded sailors.

Construction Worker Buried in Trench in Greenbelt is 'Alive and is in Good Spirits'

• A frightening, hours-long ordeal for a construction worker is over after he was buried up to his chest in a 12-foot-deep trench that collapsed Wednesday afternoon, and authorities say he is recovering well at the hospital.

Post-It Note Kindness Catching On in Columbia

• Middle school students in Columbia were greeted with positivity this week, finding messages like "You are perfect just as you are" and "I believe in you!" posted on their lockers.

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