Hitler's Phone For Sale in Maryland | Patch PM

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Adolf Hitler's Phone — 'Mobile Device Of Destruction' — For Sale

A grim and battered reminder of the carnage of World War II — the chipped red telephone used by German dictator Adolf Hitler on his travels — will be sold at auction in Maryland this weekend. The Alexander Historical Auctions catalog lists hundreds of photos, posters, documents and more to be sold Feb. 18 and 19 at the Chesapeake City business. >>> Read more.

White House Denies Considering 100,000 National Guard Troops For Immigration Raids

The Trump administration is not considering a proposal to activate as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to boost the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's raids on undocumented immigrants, dismissing a report from the Associated Press on such a plan. >>> Read more.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'The Great Wall', 'A Cure for Wellness' and 'Fist Fight'

Here's what you need to know about this weekend's new movies "The Great Wall," "A Cure for Wellness," "Fist Fight" and more. Find out what to see and what to skip, plus check out the trailers. >>> Read more.

Former Star Athlete and Father Sentenced in 3-Month-Old's Death

• Adou Louis Kouadio of Silver Spring received the maximum prison sentence for brain injuries that killed his infant son.

Maryland Falls In Education Rankings Because Of Achievement Gaps

• Maryland schools fell to fifth in a national ranking, in part because of the achievement gaps in counties with the highest success rates.

Illicit Drug Use OK In ‘Safe’ Site Under Maryland Bill

• 'Let me be real clear, I’m not for substance abuse. It’s a bad thing,' says Maryland lawmaker proposing drug consumption area.

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