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Athletics’ series victory provides reality check for Orioles
The Orioles don’t have the luxury of missed opportunities, and the series against the Athletics was just that — a missed opportunity against a fellow struggling club.
Tomoyuki Sugano leaves the mound during the fifth inning of Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Athletics.
With council support for Madigan, Baltimore County IG search panel may be moot
A panel tasked to choose Baltimore County’s next inspector general needs its pick approved by at least four County Council members. They might not get the support.
Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county's charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena non-government records Nov. 28, 2023.
Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump’s immigration crackdown
In California alone, more than a dozen pro-immigrant bills passed either the Assembly or Senate this week.
A person holds up a sign during a news conference and rally by immigrant justice organizations and advocates protesting ICE arrests in San Francisco
After a lifetime in libraries, Carla Hayden was fired by Trump in two sentences
Hayden’s firing comes as libraries and archives are under siege nationwide by the Trump administration and factions of the Republican Party.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden was fired abruptly by Trump.
Sunday storms could bring damaging winds, hail and heavy rain
By midday, forecasters will be monitoring the potential for stronger storms and heavier rainfall across Maryland.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout the day.
Orioles adjust to minor league conditions on road. ‘It’s a place to play baseball, I guess.’
The Orioles will play their next road series in another minor league park when they face the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Athletics, formerly of Oakland, are playing at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif., a minor league park, until their new stadium in Las Vegas is finished.
Letter: Dear David Rubenstein — Orioles have a baseball problem, not a brand problem
Stan Heuisler of Baltimore says the Orioles don’t have a brand problem, they have a baseball problem.
Longtime Orioles fan Stan Heuisler of Baltimore says team owner David Rubenstein and the O’s don’t have a brand problem, they have a baseball problem.
Labubus are invading Maryland. What to know about the cute, creepy little monsters.
Labubus, a plush toy by the Chinese collectible company Pop Mart, have started popping up everywhere. Here’s what’s behind the craze.
Labubus, a plush toy by the Chinese collectible company Pop Mart, have grown in popularity since their launch in 2019.
Kids who escaped school by boat finally get a field day
Some of the children are frightened by rain now. Westernport counselor Tessa Fitzgerald invites them to talk about their fears.
Westernport Elementary School Principal Derek Horne leads a group of students to their bus at the end of the school day at Frostburg State University on Thursday.
Wes Moore insists he’s not running for president in ’28. So why is no one persuaded?
Why is no one persuaded when Gov. Wes Moore says again and again he isn't running for president? Because not running for president has a track record of success.
Wes Moore’s image on the foamy head of a Guinness pint in South Carolina last month was another reminder that he’s on everyone’s lips as a possible candidate for president, no matter how many times he says no.
Colton Cowser’s loud home run powers Orioles’ 7-4 win over Athletics
It traveled 455 feet — the longest hit of Cowser’s career — and sent fans scrambling either for cover or after the loose baseball that gave Baltimore a lead it wouldn’t lose.
Colton Cowser’s second home run since returning from the injured list put the Orioles ahead to stay Saturday night in a 7-4 win over the Athletics.
After skipping Preakness, Sovereignty adds Belmont to Kentucky Derby triumph
Sovereignty led off the first leg of the Triple Crown by winning the Derby in early May. The Bill Mott-trained colt also edged Journalism in that race.
Jockey Junior Alvarado points to the sky after riding Sovereignty to victory Saturday in the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.
McDonald’s is bringing back a fan favorite next month that was discontinued years ago
If McDonald’s ever doubted it needed to bring back the Snack Wrap, consider this: Nine years after the fast-food powerhouse discontinued the item in the U.S., customers have continued to order it at drive-thrus.
FILE - The McDonald's restaurant logo and golden arch is lit up, April 20, 2006, in Chicago. On Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, a federal judge in New York dismissed a lawsuit that accused McDonald’s and Wendy’s of misleading consumers with ads that show bigger, juicier burgers than their restaurants actually serve. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they’re ready for anything
June 7 and 8 brings the peak of the two-week World Pride celebration with two days of mass gatherings — a parade on Saturday and a rally and protest March Sunday.
People march during the World Pride Parade, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two victories Friday in cases involving the Department of Government Efficiency.
The Social Security Administration holds sensitive data on nearly everyone in the country, including school records, salary details and medical information.
Coco Gauff wins the French Open capturing her 2nd major title
Coco Gauff won the French Open defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka.
Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts as she plays against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their final match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
Letter: Banner readers deserve more coverage of Gaza
Dottye Burt-Markowitz of Baltimore says Banner readers deserve more coverage of local events aiming to end suffering in Gaza.
A demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and a safe return for all hostages held at Lawyers Mall in downtown Annapolis last March.
Beating the odds: 60 years of friendship bound by sticky buns and Baltimore memories
A group of 1965 Forest Park High School graduates is happy to dish on the secret to their remarkable, long-lasting connection.
Back row, left, Emory Bernard Woods and right, Paul King. Front row from left, Patricia Waddy,  Marsha “Bubbles” Logan, Cynthia Lambirth, Fredricka Williams, Joyce L. Gillard, and Denise Chappell pose for a portrait at Kelsey's Restaurant Irish Pub in Ellicott City, Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
With volunteer Jack Arnold’s death, Creative Alliance lost its biggest fan
Friends and family remember Jack Arnold, the former Creative Alliance volunteer who died in late May at age 86 due to complications related to COPD.
Jack Arnold in his Catonsville assisted living facility in August 2024.
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