. >>> beth-el's web site is reporting that longtime leader of the congregation rabbi mark loeb has died. he led the congregation for 32 years and retired last year. the web site said he passed away last night in milan, italy. he was widely known in the state and deeply involved in public affairs, fought for civil rights, an end to hunger and last year he served on the state commission that recommended the end of the death penalty. funeral plans have not yet been announced. governor martin o'malley issued this statement -- it reads in part, the rabbi's lobe and good works were an inspiration to our congregation and to our entire state. >>> a purse snatching ends with a car dragging a woman across the parking lot. it happened last night outside the wal-mart store in russet green east in laurel. police say the man grabbed the purse, jumped into a getaway car. the woman ran to the window, refused to release the bag until she had been dragged across the parking lot. >> we advise folks to give into the demands of your suspect, youred a very -- ed a very sear if you will and let police come ou