Maryland’s second slots casino opens – Washington Post
BERLIN, MD. – Maryland’s second slot-machine gambling casino opened its doors Tuesday, drawing a swarm of visitors, including Gov. Martin O’Malley, to the grounds of an aging horse track just outside of Ocean City. The launch of the 750-machine Casino at …

Raleigh woman killed in Leesville Road accident – Raleigh News & Observer
RALEIGH — A Raleigh woman was killed after the car she was driving lost control on Leesville Road and struck another Tuesday morning. Donna Nicole Wylie, 32, of Winners Edge Street was driving an estimated 79 mph in a 45 mph zone when she lost control at …

Man pleads guilty to Glassport killing – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A West Mifflin man pleaded guilty Monday to third-degree murder in the shooting death of a man who was celebrating his impending marriage. Garrett Sainiak, 28, was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for the slaying in April of James Hoover, 36, of …

Brother Calls 911, Confesses To Strangling Sister – NBC4 Columbus
MUNROE FALLS , Ohio — Authorities say a northeast Ohio man has been charged with murder after calling 911 from a police station lobby and confessing to strangling his sister over an argument about their mother. On the 911 call, Hanly calmly tells a …

Laid-off Gary firefighter panhandles for money – Indianapolis Star
GARY, Ind. A furloughed Gary firefighter has turned to panhandling to support his family. Jason Pickering is one of 34 firefighters the city laid off last week. The 34-year-old married father of four has been wearing his turnout gear while he solicits …

Manufacturing gains are highest since April – Philadelphia Daily News
WASHINGTON – Manufacturers produced more goods and booked more orders last month, leading to the fastest growth in factory activity since May. The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its index of manufacturing activity rose to 57 in December …

Young mother arraigned in New Haven murder-robbery (video) – New Haven Register
NEW HAVEN Hanging out on Derby Avenue last April, Mary Pearson allegedly chimed in and made a call after her cousin, Moe-Dizz, asked if anyone knew someone they could rob. The robbery went bad and the man ended up dead, and now Pearson, 20, a …