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General Assembly settles on reforms to education ‘blueprint’ as session ends
Maryland’s state lawmakers began wrapping up their work for the year on Monday, tying up loose ends on the state budget, education reforms and energy policy.
Senate President Bill Ferguson prepares for a press conference in the Senate chamber at the Maryland State House during the final day of the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session on Monday.
Analysis: To prove they can hit lefties, Kjerstad and Holliday need more opportunities
The Orioles’ propensity for platoon matchups is well documented. At times, such as Sunday, it leads to frustration from a fan base hoping this season will lead to greater results.
Heston Kjerstad celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Kansas City Royals on April 5.
Orioles move Albert Suárez to 60-day IL, trade for Grant Wolfram
Last year, Suárez proved to be a valuable arm, filling in for an injury-riddled staff as a reliever or starter.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida Wednesday February 19, 2025.
Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after review
In a bitterly divided decision, the court said the administration must give Venezuelans it claims are gang members “reasonable time” to go to court.
TECOLUCA, EL SALVADOR - MARCH 16: In this handout photo provided by the Salvadoran government, view of the inmates allegedly linked to criminal organizations, getting off the buses at CECOT on March 16, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador. Trump's administration deported 238 alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organizations 'Tren De Aragua' and Mara Salvatrucha with only 23 being members of the Mara. Nayib Bukele president of El Salvador announced that his government will receive the alleged members of the gang to be taken to CECOT. On February of 2023 El Salvador inaugurated Latin America's largest prison as part of President Nayib Bukele's plan to fight gangs. (Photo by Salvadoran Government via Getty Images)
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with Lilt, an artificial intelligence company, has lapsed, NWS spokesman Michael Musher said.
In an aerial view, the flooded Buffalo Trace Distillery is seen on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky.
Howard County bus aide hit two nonverbal students, police say
Albert William Rice Jr. was arrested and charged last week with two counts of second-degree assault and one count of fourth-degree sex offense.
Albert William Rice Jr., a Laurel resident, has been charged with assaulting two students when he was a bus aide for the Linwood Center.
Witnesses testify at murder trial about discovering Rachel Morin’s body: ‘She’s in the tunnel’
Prosecutors continued presenting their case against Victor Martinez-Hernandez, who’s standing trial on charges of first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree rape, third-degree sex offense, and kidnapping.
Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, was killed on Aug. 5, 2023, while exercising on the Ma & Pa Heritage Trail in Bel Air.
A bigger boat: Carnival considering a larger cruise ship in Baltimore in 2027
The Port of Baltimore will lose one of its two year-round cruise ships in late 2026. It might get a larger ship, though, in 2027.
The Carnival Pride cruise ship arrives at PortMiami, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Miami.
Live coverage: A new committee will track what’s happening in D.C.
The budget is just about done, and lawmakers are looking to get a few other high-profile pieces of legislation finished before leaving Annapolis.
House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, middle left, celebrates with the other delegates in the House Chamber at the Maryland State House on Sine Die after midnight on Tuesday morning.
US Supreme Court declines to hear Baltimore County appeal in inmate pay case
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear Baltimore County’s appeal in a case involving jail inmates who had worked at a recycling center.
Inside the materials recovery facility (MRF) in Baltimore County on September 7, 2023.
Herb Belgrad, lawyer and first chairman of Maryland Stadium Authority, dies at 90
Herb Belgrad, the inaugural chair of the Maryland Stadium Authority who oversaw the construction of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, died Sunday. He was 90.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - September 08: Herbert “Herb” Belgrad, center, is presented with an honorary jersey before a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Surprise! Maryland Zoo gets a new (and unexpected) baby giraffe
Keepers at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore said no one knew that Kipi, a 4-year-old reticulated giraffe who arrived at the zoo in November, was pregnant.
Kipi, a 4-year-old reticulated giraffe at the Maryland Zoo, had a baby girl on March 27. Keepers said they didn't know Kipi was pregnant, but the new calf is a welcome surprise.
Maryland approves plan to fast-track power plants, override local solar bans
Maryland lawmakers passed an energy plan to get a handle on soaring utility prices and boost in-state power generation.
Senate President Bill Ferguson moderates floor debate at the Maryland State House on Monday as the General Assembly passed a trio of energy bills.
US stock market closes lower after Trump’s latest tariff threats
European and Asian shares saw dramatic losses, the leading U.S. index is flirting with bear market territory, and oil prices are sagging.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 04, 2025 in New York City.
Maryland passes legislation to boost transparency following child abuse deaths
The legislation would require officials to promptly release requested information about children in foster care who die from suspected maltreatment.
Del. Susan McComas, a Harford County Republican, is an author of legislation that would require officials to promptly release requested information about children in foster care who die from suspected maltreatment.
Chief Justice Roberts pauses deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Chief Justice John Roberts agreed Monday to pause a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
Laura Bonkosky, right, protests outside of the District Courthouse in Greenbelt, MD on April 4, 2025 for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration.
Ex-detention center employee, charged with sexually abusing boys, eligible for home detention
The former staff member at a state-run juvenile detention center accused of sexually abusing six boys was ruled eligible for home detention.
Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, run by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
‘The White Lotus’: What makes a villain?
What makes a villain on "The White Lotus"? Is it making enough cash to get far away so you won’t get killed? Nah.
Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey in Season 3, Episode 1 of "The White Lotus" on HBO.
Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Annapolis school bus stop
Following the shooting, residents of the close-knit community raised concerns in a meeting with public officials.
Annapolis Chief of Police Edward Jackson removes his cap during a listening session at First Baptist Church in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Here are the 5 departing Ravens whose absence will be felt the most
Here’s a list of the former Ravens who will leave the biggest holes in the roster.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) is guarded by guard Patrick Mekari (65) as he tries to outrun Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) in a regular season game at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
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