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Military officials have determined that Naval Academy students at the Army football game were engaging in a "sophomoric game" that had no racist intent.
Military officials have determined that Naval Academy students at the Army football game were engaging in a "sophomoric game" that had no racist intent. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Navy, Army Investigation Finds Hand Gestures Weren't Racist

Military officials have wrapped up their investigation into hand gestures flashed by West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen during the televised Army-Navy football game. Investigators concluded that students were engaging in a "sophomoric game" that had no racist intent.

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Delegate Charged In Bribery Scandal: Prosecutors

After a Baltimore delegate resigned from the Maryland General Assembly last week, federal prosecutors announced Monday they were unsealing federal charges filed against her.

Two Men Involved In Deadly Nightclub Fight

Two Harford County men were involved in a deadly fight over the weekend outside Excape Nightclub in Baltimore County, according to police.

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Fundraiser For Couple Caught In NZ Volcanic Eruption

The community is rallying around a Maryland couple who were injured in New Zealand's deadly volcanic eruption this month, according to multiple media outlets. Ivy Kohn Reed and Rick Reed "suffered severe burns" after getting caught in the volcanic eruption.

Capital Gazette Shooter Ramos Was Concerned About His Sanity

The justice system now has its eyes focused on whether Jarrod Ramos is sane — and therefore criminally responsible for the Capital Gazette murders. Ramos will face his plea of not criminally responsible at a trial now set to begin on March 4.

Extra Maryland State Police Target Drunk Drivers Over Holidays

Extra troopers will be on Maryland roads during the Christmas and New Year's holiday period looking for drunk and distracted drivers.

Best Holiday Lights In Maryland For 2019

Here's where to find the best holiday lights in the Maryland, according to Patch readers.

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