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Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth's office
Read full article: Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth's officeU.S. officials say the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegsethโs office to review and get rid of books that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
MiLaysia Fulwiley responds to tongue-lashing by coach and leads South Carolina into the Elite Eight
Read full article: MiLaysia Fulwiley responds to tongue-lashing by coach and leads South Carolina into the Elite EightDawn Staley has seen a lot of growth in South Carolina star guard MiLaysia Fulwiley over the last few months.
MiLaysia Fulwiley helps defending champion South Carolina outlast Maryland 71-67 in March Madness
Read full article: MiLaysia Fulwiley helps defending champion South Carolina outlast Maryland 71-67 in March MadnessMiLaysia Fulwiley scored 23 points, including a go-ahead layup with 2:22 left, and Chloe Kitts added 15 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 1 seed South Carolina beat fourth-seeded Maryland 71-67 in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament.
A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead
Read full article: A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is aheadA year after the catastrophic collapse of Baltimoreโs Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland leaders are honoring the six construction workers killed that night.
Derik Queen's buzzer-beating fadeaway gives Maryland a 72-71 March Madness win over Colorado State
Read full article: Derik Queen's buzzer-beating fadeaway gives Maryland a 72-71 March Madness win over Colorado StateDerik Queen banked in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer, and Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 in a thriller, beating Colorado State 72-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum
Read full article: Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sumArlando โTrayโ Jones is among thousands of people seeking accountability under a new state law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims.
States sue President Trumpโs administration over mass firings of probationary federal workers
Read full article: States sue President Trumpโs administration over mass firings of probationary federal workersMaryland and 19 other states are suing multiple federal agencies in a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trumpโs administration has illegally fired thousands of federal probationary workers.
Holloman from halfcourt! Buzzer-beater gives No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland
Read full article: Holloman from halfcourt! Buzzer-beater gives No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 MarylandTre Holloman made a buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt to give No. 8 Michigan State a 58-55 win over No. 16 Maryland in a sensational finish.
At CPAC, Argentinaโs Milei explains his chainsaw methods and likens them to Muskโs DOGE
Read full article: At CPAC, Argentinaโs Milei explains his chainsaw methods and likens them to Muskโs DOGEArgentinaโs President Javier Milei is urging conservatives to keep supporting measures to shrink the size of government.
Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings ordered held without bail in Maryland
Read full article: Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings ordered held without bail in MarylandThe leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians that is linked to six killings has been ordered held without bail, as were two others.
Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
Read full article: Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco productsThe Trump administrationโs effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend.
Baltimore sues Glock over handguns that can easily be converted to automatic weapons
Read full article: Baltimore sues Glock over handguns that can easily be converted to automatic weaponsBaltimore is suing Glock over design features that allow its handguns to be easily modified to become fully automatic weapons.
Justice Department appeals as second judge in 2 days blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
Read full article: Justice Department appeals as second judge in 2 days blocks Trump's birthright citizenship orderA second federal judge in two days has blocked President Donald Trumpโs executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
Designs unveiled for replacement of Baltimore bridge almost a year after deadly collapse
Read full article: Designs unveiled for replacement of Baltimore bridge almost a year after deadly collapseMaryland officials have unveiled their designs for replacing Baltimoreโs Francis Scott Key Bridge almost a year after it collapsed under the weight of a cargo ship that lost power and veered off course.
Auburn, Duke remain 1-2 atop latest AP Top 25; Maryland jumps in for 1st time since 2023
Read full article: Auburn, Duke remain 1-2 atop latest AP Top 25; Maryland jumps in for 1st time since 2023Auburn and Duke remain 1-2 atop The Associated Press Topo 25 menโs college basketball poll for the third straight week.
As Washington plane crash impacts Orlando travelers, local officials review emergency plans
Read full article: As Washington plane crash impacts Orlando travelers, local officials review emergency plansIn Orlando, several local officials came together for the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association Meeting, and Wednesday nightโs devastating plane crash was top of mind.
Lauren Betts scores a career-high 33 points as No. 1 UCLA handles No. 8 Maryland, 82-67
Read full article: Lauren Betts scores a career-high 33 points as No. 1 UCLA handles No. 8 Maryland, 82-67Lauren Betts scored a career-high 33 points, Kiki Rice added 19, and No. 1 UCLA defeated No. 8 Maryland 82-67.
Maryland going into key conference stretch potentially without two of its top scorers
Read full article: Maryland going into key conference stretch potentially without two of its top scorersMaryland is going into a key stretch of its conference season with games against No. 12 Ohio State and top-ranked UCLA this week.
Maryland beats No. 22 UCLA 79-61; Bruins coach Cronin ejected with 5:11 remaining
Read full article: Maryland beats No. 22 UCLA 79-61; Bruins coach Cronin ejected with 5:11 remainingJaโKobi Gillespie scored 27 points and Maryland topped No. 22 UCLA 79-61 after Bruins coach Mick Cronin was ejected with 5:11 remaining.
Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in Washington
Read full article: Biden signs RFK Stadium land bill into law, a step toward potential Commanders stadium in WashingtonPresident Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that transfers the land that includes the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to city control.
Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there's concern about possible job cuts under Trump
Read full article: Deal spares federal workers before Christmas but there's concern about possible job cuts under TrumpJohnny Zuagar says he tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighs how much to spend on Christmas presents.
RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFL
Read full article: RFK Stadium site provision included in federal spending bill, a win for the Commanders and NFLThe Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchiseโs old home in the nationโs capital.
Penn State backup QB Beau Pribula enters transfer portal days ahead of College Football Playoff
Read full article: Penn State backup QB Beau Pribula enters transfer portal days ahead of College Football PlayoffBeau Pribula is not sticking around for Penn Stateโs matchup with SMU in the College Football Playoff.
Man questioned in UnitedHealthcare CEOโs killing had writings critical of industry, source says
Read full article: Man questioned in UnitedHealthcare CEOโs killing had writings critical of industry, source saysPolice have arrested a suspect in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcareโs CEO after a quick-thinking McDonaldโs customer and an employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.
NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site
Read full article: NFL's Goodell and Commanders' Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium siteNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia.
No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title game
Read full article: No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title gameDrew Allar threw for a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 4 Penn State beat Maryland 44-7 and advanced to its first Big Ten championship game since 2016.
Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Read full article: Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracketOregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi.
Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control
Read full article: Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate controlRepublican and Democratic voters in Maryland largely agree on one thing: the state's U.S. Senate race between Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has unusually high stakes this year.
Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse seeks to blame others as liability case takes shape
Read full article: Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse seeks to blame others as liability case takes shapeThe owner and manager of the container ship Dali are seeking to minimize their responsibility for the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse.
QB Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Commanders against the Bears
Read full article: QB Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Commanders against the BearsJayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Washington Commanders against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.
Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse agrees to pay $102 million for cleanup
Read full article: Ship owner in Baltimore bridge collapse agrees to pay $102 million for cleanupThe owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department.
Maryland sues the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse
Read full article: Maryland sues the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Key Bridge collapseThe state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the massive vessel experienced an ill-timed electrical blackout and other failures.
Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments on child sex abuse lawsuits
Read full article: Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments on child sex abuse lawsuitsThe Supreme Court of Maryland is considering the constitutionality of a 2023 law that ended the stateโs statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits following a report that exposed widespread wrongdoing within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Man sentenced to over 1 year in prison for thousands of harassing calls to congressional offices
Read full article: Man sentenced to over 1 year in prison for thousands of harassing calls to congressional officesA former Maryland resident has been sentenced to more than one year behind bars for making thousands of threatening and harassing telephone calls to dozens of congressional offices across the country.
Gun shops that sold weapons trafficked into Washington, DC, sued by nation's capital and Maryland
Read full article: Gun shops that sold weapons trafficked into Washington, DC, sued by nation's capital and MarylandThree gun shops that sold dozens of firearms to a man who trafficked the weapons in and around Washington, D.
Traveling Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy coming to these 3 Central Florida cities
Read full article: Traveling Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy coming to these 3 Central Florida citiesThe Edgar Allan Poe Cocktail Experience, a โchilling cocktail experience dedicated to the storiesโ of the American writer, is coming to three Central Florida cities in September.
Maryland police officer convicted of tossing smoke bomb at police during Capitol riot
Read full article: Maryland police officer convicted of tossing smoke bomb at police during Capitol riotA Maryland police officer has been convicted of charges that he joined a mobโs Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and hurled a smoke bomb and other objects at police officers guarding a tunnel entrance.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke
Read full article: Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild strokeMaryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday.
Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris
Read full article: Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debrisA Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore has approved a $50.3 million emergency contract with a company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bid
Read full article: Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bidRepublican former Gov. Larry Hogan, one of former President Donald Trumpโs fiercest critics in the GOP, has received Trumpโs endorsement in his Maryland Senate bid.
Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
Read full article: Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaignFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running to flip a Senate seat that could determine control of the chamber, will once again skip the Republican National Convention.
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
Read full article: Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weaponsThe Supreme Court has declined, for now, to hear a challenge to a Maryland law banning certain semi-automatic firearms commonly referred to as assault weapons.
Former top Baltimore prosecutor applies for presidential pardon
Read full article: Former top Baltimore prosecutor applies for presidential pardonBaltimoreโs former top prosecutor Marilyn Mosby has applied for a presidential pardon ahead of sentencing on her recent perjury and mortgage fraud convictions.
Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes
Read full article: Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixesThis is the final running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course before long-awaited construction begins on a facility leaders hope will properly showcase the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
Read full article: Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West VirginiaRepublican voters have advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congressโ upper chamber.
Apple Store employees in Maryland vote to authorize a first strike over working conditions
Read full article: Apple Store employees in Maryland vote to authorize a first strike over working conditionsWorkers at the first Apple Store to unionize have now also authorized a first strike against the tech giantโs retail operations.
Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills
Read full article: Maryland governor signs online data privacy billsMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech. One of the bills signed Thursday will make Maryland the second state to create strong limits on information collected on children, though the first in California has been halted in court.
Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
Read full article: Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridgeA Maryland transportation official says the state plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion.
Anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contest
Read full article: Anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contestLarry Hogan has transformed Marylandโs sleepy Senate race into a top-tier contest in the fight for the Senate majority.
Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge
Read full article: Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridgeSalvage crews at the site of Baltimoreโs collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are using the largest crane on the eastern seaboard to remove sections of the wreckage and deposit them at a nearby processing yard.
Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says
Read full article: Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source saysSomeone with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical issues hours before it left the port.
Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues
Read full article: Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continuesA Maryland senator says a third channel will open this month at Baltimoreโs port after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two weeks ago.
Maryland lawmakers reach budget deal after debate influenced by fiscal uncertainty, US Senate race
Read full article: Maryland lawmakers reach budget deal after debate influenced by fiscal uncertainty, US Senate raceMaryland lawmakers have reached an agreement to resolve differences over proposed tax and fee increases.
Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say
Read full article: Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts sayExperts say rebuilding Baltimoreโs Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years.
As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning up
Read full article: As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning upA crane that can lift 1,000 tons has appeared near the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepare to begin clearing wreckage.
Who was Francis Scott Key, whose namesake bridge fell? His poem became 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
Read full article: Who was Francis Scott Key, whose namesake bridge fell? His poem became 'The Star-Spangled Banner'A major bridge that collapsed in Baltimore after getting hit by a ship is named for Francis Scott Key, who turned a wartime experience into the poem that became the national anthem of the United States.
Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis
Read full article: Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisisThe sexual abuse of children by Catholic sisters and nuns has been overshadowed by far more common reports of male clergy abuse.
Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semis
Read full article: Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semisShyanne Sellers had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead Marylandโs upset of fourth-ranked and regular-season champion Ohio State 82-61 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
El Salvador's president gets rock-star welcome at conservative gathering outside Washington
Read full article: El Salvador's president gets rock-star welcome at conservative gathering outside WashingtonEl Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has received a rock-star welcome at a conservative gathering outside Washington as he urged people to โunapologetically fightโ against what he called โdark forces.โ.
Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan's Senate bid in deep blue Maryland
Read full article: Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan's Senate bid in deep blue MarylandRepublicans hoping to pick up an open U.S. Senate seat in deep blue Maryland have the most competitive candidate theyโve had in decades.
Caitlin Clark drops 38 points for No. 3 Iowa vs upset-minded Maryland and sellout crowd of 17, 950
Read full article: Caitlin Clark drops 38 points for No. 3 Iowa vs upset-minded Maryland and sellout crowd of 17, 950Caitlin Clark had 38 points and 12 assists, and No. 3 Iowa withstood a gritty effort by Maryland, outlasting the Terrapins 93-85.
Crash involving multiple vehicles and injuries snarls traffic on Chesapeake Bay bridge in Maryland
Read full article: Crash involving multiple vehicles and injuries snarls traffic on Chesapeake Bay bridge in MarylandAuthorities say crash involving multiple vehicles and injuries closed all lanes on the heavily-traveled U.S. 50 Bay Bridge in Maryland, snarling traffic and causing major delays for about six hours.
Once in a 221-Year Buzzing Symphony: Rare Cicada Emergence Takes Center Stage This Spring!
Read full article: Once in a 221-Year Buzzing Symphony: Rare Cicada Emergence Takes Center Stage This Spring!Waves of two broods of cicadas will take over the Midwest and Southeastern United States this spring.
Maryland appeals court throws out murder conviction of former US intelligence director's daughter
Read full article: Maryland appeals court throws out murder conviction of former US intelligence director's daughterA Maryland appeals court has thrown out the murder conviction of a daughter of former U.S. intelligence director John Negroponte.
Jahmir Young, Julian Reese lead Maryland to 76-67 win over No. 10 Illinois
Read full article: Jahmir Young, Julian Reese lead Maryland to 76-67 win over No. 10 IllinoisJahmir Young scored 28 points and Julian Reese had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead Maryland to a 76-67 victory over No. 10 Illinois.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid
Read full article: Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bidFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan stepped down last month from the leadership of the third-party movement No Labels.
Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol rioting
Read full article: Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol riotingA Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections is resigning after being arrested by the FBI this week on felony and misdemeanor charges relating to his alleged conduct during the attack at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa enters transfer portal, but it's unclear if he'll have eligibility left
Read full article: Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa enters transfer portal, but it's unclear if he'll have eligibility leftMaryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has entered the transfer portal and is pursuing an additional year of eligibility at the college level.
Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland
Read full article: Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in MarylandA former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6 has announced he is running for Congress in Maryland.
Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino
Read full article: Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casinoAs casinos start to pop up on Virginiaโs southern border, some lawmakers are ready to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the action.
Inspector general investigating decision to relocate FBI headquarters to Maryland
Read full article: Inspector general investigating decision to relocate FBI headquarters to MarylandA federal watchdog is investigating how the Biden administration chose the site for a new FBI headquarters following a contentious competition marked by allegations of conflict of interest from the bureauโs director.
Maryland falls out of women's AP Top 25 for 1st time in 13 years, South Carolina now unanimous No. 1
Read full article: Maryland falls out of women's AP Top 25 for 1st time in 13 years, South Carolina now unanimous No. 1Marylandโs 13-year run in The Associated Press womenโs basketball poll has come to an end after a week that saw more chaos in the Top 25.
Biden administration picks Maryland for new FBI headquarters
Read full article: Biden administration picks Maryland for new FBI headquartersThe Biden administration has chosen a location for a new FBI headquarters in Maryland, selecting the site over one in Virginia following a sharp competition between the two states.