MARYLAND

BRIDGE TO CLOSE: The Harford Road Bridge over Herring Run in Northeast Baltimore will close Monday for the next three years, likely causing major traffic backups. HATE CRIMES INCREASE: The number of hate crimes rose 17 percent across the country in 2017, according to new data released by the FBI. It marks the third year in a row hate crimes have increased. APPEAL DENIED: The U.S. Supreme Court denied an appeal from five Baltimore police officers who alleged they were wrongfully prosecuted for the death of Freddie Gray by Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby.