In the Orioles’ pursuit of a big-name starting pitcher, one major candidate just came off the board. Nippon Professional Baseball standout Tatsuya Imai reportedly will sign with the Houston Astros on ...

A ruling on a matter of coffee-shop etiquette. Ryan writes: I was standing in line at a coffee shop when I noticed the woman in front of me. A bird had pooped on her bare shoulder. I had seconds to ...

Sometimes the fountain of youth pours the putrid. In search of younger-looking skin, humans have turned to all manner of questionable treatments, from bodily fluids to animal guts. Here’s a rundown of ...

Gold Star Distribution, Inc. (Gold Star or “the Company”) is recalling all FDA regulated products listed in this press release because of the presence of rodent and avian contamination. Persons ...

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Good morning, Camden Chatters, and Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. For Orioles fans, it feels like Christmas has come early. For the first offseason in what feels like forever, the O’s have ...

The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant. From bird droppings to holiday kisses: How we ended up under the mistletoe ...

Stealing a smooch under the mistletoe is a time-honored holiday tradition — but the word itself has an origin that invokes the exact opposite of romance. As part of NPR's "Word of the Week" series, we ...