BREAKING NEWS
Anti-Trump resistance sees another leader in Van Hollen as Democrats' leadership carousel turns
Read full article: Anti-Trump resistance sees another leader in Van Hollen as Democrats' leadership carousel turnsChris Van Hollen has emerged, for now, as a leading figure in the resistance to President Donald Trump.
The Abrego Garcia case pulls Democrats into the immigration debate Trump wants to have
Read full article: The Abrego Garcia case pulls Democrats into the immigration debate Trump wants to haveFor Democrats, Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case is about fundamental American ideals, including due process, following court orders and preventing government overreach.
Maryland Man charged with reckless driving after overturning tractor trailer on Route 460 in Lynchburg
Read full article: Maryland Man charged with reckless driving after overturning tractor trailer on Route 460 in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department has charged a Maryland man with reckless driving after a tractor-trailer was overturned on Route 460 Tuesday.
'Extremely troubling' that US can't provide details on mistakenly deported man, judge says
Read full article: 'Extremely troubling' that US can't provide details on mistakenly deported man, judge saysLawyers for the Trump administration say they are unable to provide information on the location and status of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Judge says deportation of Maryland man to an El Salvador prison was 'wholly lawless'
Read full article: Judge says deportation of Maryland man to an El Salvador prison was 'wholly lawless'A federal judge says the U_S_ government’s decision to arrest a Maryland man and send him to a notorious prison in El Salvador appears to be “wholly lawless.”.
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to try to limit liabilities for thousands of claims of sexual abuse
Read full article: Maryland lawmakers pass bill to try to limit liabilities for thousands of claims of sexual abuseMaryland lawmakers have passed a measure to try to limit future liabilities from claims of sexual abuse at state and private institutions.
Trump administration argues judge cannot order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Read full article: Trump administration argues judge cannot order return of man mistakenly deported to El SalvadorThe Trump administration is asking an appeals court to suspend a judge's order for the government to broker the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. to a notorious El Salvador prison.
Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge
Read full article: Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purgeBooks on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou’s famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library this week.
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 Hegseth’s 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 Baltimore’s 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 “Tray” 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 Trump’s administration over mass firings of probationary federal workers
Read full article: States sue President Trump’s administration over mass firings of probationary federal workersMaryland and 19 other states are suing multiple federal agencies in a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump’s 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.
Judge weighs continued freedom for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' murder case
Read full article: Judge weighs continued freedom for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' murder caseA Baltimore judge is weighing whether to reduce Adnan Syed's murder sentence to time served, allowing him to remain free even though murder conviction still stands.
At CPAC, Argentina’s Milei explains his chainsaw methods and likens them to Musk’s DOGE
Read full article: At CPAC, Argentina’s Milei explains his chainsaw methods and likens them to Musk’s DOGEArgentina’s 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 administration’s 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 Trump’s 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 Baltimore’s 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 men’s college basketball poll for the third straight week.
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 remainingJa’Kobi 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 franchise’s old home in the nation’s 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 State’s matchup with SMU in the College Football Playoff.
Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 Army
Read full article: Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 ArmyBlake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to lead Navy to a 31-13 victory over No. 19 Army.
New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show
Read full article: New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records showPolice have arrested a suspect in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s 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 state’s 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.
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 mob’s 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 Trump’s fiercest critics in the GOP, has received Trump’s 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.
Man charged after allegedly trying to take Covington minor to Maryland to become a “daughter-wife”
Read full article: Man charged after allegedly trying to take Covington minor to Maryland to become a “daughter-wife”A 57-year-old man has been charged with child solicitation after attempting to take a minor back to Maryland to become a “daughter-wife,” according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
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 pardonBaltimore’s 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 Congress’ 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 giant’s 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 Maryland’s 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 Baltimore’s 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.
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 Baltimore’s 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 Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years.
WATCH: Maryland officials, U.S. Coast Guard hold press conference on Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: WATCH: Maryland officials, U.S. Coast Guard hold press conference on Baltimore bridge collapseMaryland Gov. Wes Moore, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Maryland State Police, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Maryland Department of Transportation held a press conference to provide updates on recovery efforts following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
WATCH LIVE: Maryland Gov. Moore, Secy. Buttigeig hold news conference on Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Maryland Gov. Moore, Secy. Buttigeig hold news conference on Baltimore bridge collapseAt about 3:30 p.m., Maryland Gov. Moore and Secretary Buttigeig are expected to hold a news conference on Baltimore bridge collapse.
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.
Researcher at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine uses AI to detect cancer in pets
Read full article: Researcher at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine uses AI to detect cancer in petsOne researcher at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is using AI technology to help detect lymphoma in our pets.
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 Maryland’s upset of fourth-ranked and regular-season champion Ohio State 82-61 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
‘Football officiating is a family:’ Injured Maryland police officer speaks at Blue Ridge Football Officials Clinic
Read full article: ‘Football officiating is a family:’ Injured Maryland police officer speaks at Blue Ridge Football Officials ClinicIn a remarkable display of resilience, Patrick Kepp, a Maryland police officer and football official takes center stage to speak here in Roanoke for the Blue Ridge Football Official's Clinic.
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 “unapologetically fight” against what he called “dark forces.”.
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 they’ve 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.