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Urgent: Maryland governor declares state of emergency in Baltimore amid escalating violence

Xinhua, April 28, 2015 Adjust font size:

Maryland governor Larry Hogan Monday evening declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard to address the escalating violence and unrest in Baltimore City following the funeral of a 25-year-old black man who died after he was injured in police custody. Endite