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CIAA: After swapping coaches, Fayetteville State beats Bluefield for men’s title
It wasn’t decided until Bluefield State’s game-tying attempt from 3-point range rattled off the rim, setting off the Fayetteville celebration. 
Fayetteville State’s Ezekiel Cannedy, right, embraces a teammate following the victory over Bluefield State in the CIAA men’s championship game in Baltimore on Saturday.
CIAA: Winston-Salem State completes dramatic turnaround with women’s title
On Saturday afternoon, on the strength of a 24-point, five-steal performance, Nevaeh Farmer led Winston-Salem to something else new to the program — a CIAA championship.
The Winston-Salem State women’s team dances to “Swag Surfin” next to their trophy after defeating Fayetteville State in the CIAA women’s championship game in Baltimore on Saturday.
Iran’s supreme leader killed in attack launched by US and Israel, officials say
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, Israeli officials said on Saturday.
People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.(AP Photo)
Marylanders take strong stances after US and Israel launch attack on Iran
The attacks have been anticipated for weeks as the Trump administration has made comments hinting at a campaign against the Iranian regime.
FEBRUARY 28, 2026 -  Crowds of people during the at the protest in McKeldin Plaza against the strikes on Iran.
Olivia Olson’s 28 points power No. 8 Michigan to an 87-69 win over No. 14 Maryland
Oluchi Okananwa’s 19 points topped Maryland (23-7, 11-7 Big Ten), which had won its previous six games.
Maryland’s Yarden Garzon, pictured against Wisconsin, scored 14 points against Michigan in the Terps’ last game of the regular season.
Hutzell: 50 years after I met an Iranian named Fred, Trump’s attack begins
COLUMN | As the U.S. and Israel hurled missiles and bombs at Iran on Saturday — and as the Islamic Republic retaliated — I wondered what the young exchange student I met a lifetime ago would say.
A group of demonstrators wave Iranian flags in support of the government and against U.S. and Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Adley Rutschman’s pair of extra-base hits build confidence for an Orioles bounce-back
The results in late February matter far less to Adley Rutschman than the refinement of his overall routine. But he won’t turn his nose up at Saturday’s performance.
Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman hits a home run against Atlanta Braves pitcher Martín Pérez during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Sarasota. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Joe Biden flies commercial from Reagan Airport, ends up stuck in delays like everyone else
Biden, who has rarely made public appearances since leaving office last year, sat, like many of his fellow passengers, awaiting a flight that would take him to Columbia, S.C.
President Joe Biden is seen on a plane before takeoff traveling from Washington to South Carolina, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
One person dead as small plane crashes in Southern Maryland
The operator, who was the sole occupant, of a small airplane died after it crashed into a wooded area of St. Mary’s County on Saturday morning.
The operator of a small airplane died in a crash in St. Mary’s County Saturday morning.
For sale: Beautiful 7-bed, 6-bath home in Owings Mills
The home has an impressive seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. The primary suite is conveniently located on the first floor in its own private wing. The bedroom is spacious, with two walk-in closets and an ensuite bath with a soaking tub, separate shower, and double vanities.
BARCS in ‘crisis’ after 100 animals dropped off in 2 days: ‘No more place to put our dogs’
The shelter said in a post on Friday evening that it has no space left for dogs, and it would need to make “heartbreaking choices for space” if people did not come to adopt or foster dogs this weekend.
Exterior of Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).
Peter Thomas of Bar One Baltimore and ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ is out of federal prison
Between 2017 and 2023, Thomas failed to pay more than $2.5 million in employment taxes at several businesses, including Bar One Baltimore on Lancaster Street in Harbor East.
Peter Thomas, a former reality TV star who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and used to own Bar One Baltimore, is out of federal prison.
Federal prosecutors won’t appeal death penalty ruling in Luigi Mangione case
Federal prosecutors won’t appeal a ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
FILE - Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for an evidence hearing, Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. (Shannon Stapleton/Pool Photo via AP, File)
He came to Baltimore for a better life. Police say he was shot and killed by a wanted man.
Brian Burrows is charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in the killing of Khaled Saleh Mohamed Alshariki on Feb. 13 at the Broadway Mart in East Baltimore.
Khaled Saleh Mohamed Alshariki, 36, was fatally shot while working as a cashier at Broadway Mart in the 1000 block of N. Broadway on February 13.
Elaine Johnson Coates, first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s from UMD, was an accomplished teacher
Elaine Johnson Coates, the first Black woman to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, died Feb. 14. She was 88.
Elaine Johnson Coates.
CIAA: Local storylines to watch on championship Saturday
There’s plenty of intrigue heading into the men’s and women’s championship games.
Fayetteville State’s Talia Trotter holds her MVP trophy following a win over Virginia Union University on Thursday.
Legislators introduce bill to exempt inspectors general from restrictions on records
The legislation would clarify in Maryland law that inspectors general are not subject to standard restrictions on Maryland Public Information Act requests.
Del. Vaughn Stewart, a Montgomery County Democrat, attends Gov. Wes Moore’s State of the State address in the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Howard County reinstates 55 librarian support staffers terminated days ago
Howard County’s library system said Friday it is reinstating dozens of librarian support staffers it terminated this week for budgetary reasons.
Miller Branch of the Howard County Public Library System in Ellicott City. The county is reviewing the library system’s budget request for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Moore requests federal aid for oyster industry shaken by storm, Potomac River sewage spill
Gov. Wes Moore requested federal disaster assistance for the Maryland oyster industry, which has been hit hard by a major winter storm and the Potomac Interceptor sewage spill.
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks to reporters at the State House in Annapolis about multiple subjects, including redistricting, immigration legislation, the state budget and President Trump.
Police release bodycam footage of Baltimore man’s death after family’s pleas, protest
Bodycam footage shows the final moments of 37-year-old Dwight Hawkins’ life before he was shot by two Baltimore Police officers steps away from his family home.
Bodycam footage from Baltimore Police officer Omar Rodriguez shows the final moments of 37-year-old Dwight Hawkins’ life before he was fatally shot by two officers steps away from his family home.
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