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    Federal workers face financial strain, fear layoffs as government shutdown drags on
    Little progress has been made to end the shutdown as it enters its third week, with Republicans and Democrats digging in and convinced their messaging is resonating with voters.
    FILE - A sign that reads "Closed due to federal government shutdown," is seen outside of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
    R&B legend D’Angelo dead at 51 after cancer battle
    D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice has died.
    FILE - This July 6, 2012 file photo D'Angelo performs at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. D’Angelo has added the Outside Lands music festival to the list of cancellations due to an unspecified medical emergency. The soul singer had been forced to cancel U.S. dates last week due the illness and will also miss shows in Chicago and San Diego this week. (
    Top Maryland prosecutors who investigated police-involved deaths will leave posts
    Allison Green, chief of the Maryland attorney general’s office’s Independent Investigations Division, and her deputy, Renee Joy, have resigned, office spokesperson Jennifer Donelan said in a statement. Both will leave the office after this week.
    Sources said last week that Allison Green had left as chief of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office’s Independent Investigations Division.
    Hagerstown nail salon owner freed after 5 months in ICE custody
    Melissa Tran, a Hagerstown mom and nail salon owner, was freed five months after being detained by ICE and jailed in Washington state. A federal judge ruled that U.S. officials had no basis for prolonging her detention.
    Hagerstown resident Mong "Melissa" Tuyen Thi Tran poses for a photo on Oct. 12, 2025, soon after being released from federal immigration detention facility in Tacoma, Washington.
    Maryland women’s basketball enters the season ranked No. 10 in AP poll
    Maryland nearly pulled off an upset against No. 1 South Carolina in last season’s Sweet 16, taking a halftime lead before ultimately falling to the Gamecocks 71-67.
    Maryland head coach Brenda Frese coaches against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
    Maryland Democrats want a candidate in every 2026 race
    An initiative dubbed “Contest Every Seat” aims to fill ballots across the state with Democratic candidates for the House of Delegates, state Senate, county councils and county commissions.
    Steuart Pittman, chair of the Maryland Democratic Party and Anne Arundel’s county executive, says it’s imperative for his party to field solid candidates to challenge Republicans in as many races as possible in 2026.
    That ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ song stuck in your head? A Marylander sings it.
    Before Rei Ami was the singing voice of Zoey, she was a kid from Montgomery County.
    THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 2196 -- Pictured: (l-r) Musical guests Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna of "KPop Demon Hunters" perform on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 -- (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC)
    3 women grads of the Naval Academy are running for office. Pete Hegseth should take notice.
    Mikie Sherrill. Amy McGrath. Eileen Laubacher. All Naval Academy graduates, all running for office. Fifty years after the first women entered the academy, they represent a generational moment of change.
    Democrat Mikie Sherrill responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli.
    Baltimore County police chief says $3 parking violation put him on Brady list
    Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said the only reason he’s included on a Brady list is a 1986 parking violation that cost the county $3.
    Robert O. McCullough, Chief of the Baltimore County Police, speaks to the media about a shooting that occurred on Breslin Court on December 24, 2024.
    Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns
    Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.
    WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters as he departs a news conference on Capitol Hill on October 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. The government remains shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding deal 13 days ago.
    John Harbaugh knows fans are frustrated, but still believes Ravens are ‘going to be great’
    John Harbaugh also noted his appreciation for owner Steve Bisciotti, who he said is “turning over every rock” to help the Ravens this season.
    Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks off the field after the Ravens lost 17-3 to the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
    Savannah Bananas’ brand of baseball heads to Bowie, with Oct. 31 lottery cutoff
    Next year, for two summer nights, the Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts will bring Banana Ball to Prince George’s Stadium. Here’s how to get tickets.
    The Indianapolis Clowns and Loco Beach Coconuts will make a stop in Maryland as part of the Banana Ball Championship League.
    Nor’easter exits Maryland with minor flooding before sunshine returns later this week
    While there was some moderate flooding in Ocean City, the impact of the storm along the Maryland coast was not as strong as initially forecast.
    Parts of Maryland remain under a high surf advisory and a coastal flood warning in low-lying areas.
    Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
    Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.
    People react as they gather to watch a live broadcast of Israeli hostages released from Gaza at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
    Childs Walker: The Ravens showed improvement against the Rams — but not nearly enough
    They’re 1-5, a chasm from which only four teams have climbed to make the playoffs. Here are five things we learned from the game.
    Ravens running back Derrick Henry gained 122 yards rushing in Sunday’s loss to the Rams.
    Maryland failed to document many deaths from suspected child abuse or neglect
    Maryland’s Department of Human Services repeatedly violated a policy mandating detailed reports on child deaths tied to suspected abuse or neglect. The Baltimore Banner uncovered the problem after requesting records for all such cases over five years and finding many reports didn’t exist.
    As Ravens head into bye week, how hot is Zach Orr’s seat? Depends on whom you ask.
    “I don’t really have any plans to do that,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of making staff changes.
    Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 — Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle John Jenkins (94) comes up with the ball after a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first quarter as the Ravens host the Rams at M&T Bank Stadium.
    Vance warns ‘deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
    Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on.
    The shutdown began on Oct. 1 after Democrats rejected a short-term funding fix and demanded that the bill include an extension of federal subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
    Trees down, roads flooded in Ocean City from powerful nor’easter
    Ocean City and other coastal areas of Maryland’s Eastern Shore faced strong winds and angry seas on Sunday, as a nor’easter sweeps up the coast.
    Ocean City is expecting rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph on Sunday.
    Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson suffers broken foot vs. Rams
    Both teams are dealing with significant injuries.
    Rams Safety Quentin Lake, bottom left,  tackles Ravens running back Derrick Henry, center, during the first quarter of the Ravens vs Rams football game at M&T Bank Stadium on October 12, 2025.
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