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    Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
    The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.
    Secretary of the Navy John Phelan greets Naval Academy midshipmen during a tour of the USS New York during Fleet Week New York in May.
    Streeter: Ravens fans are tempting fate and daring to hope this NFL draft
    COLUMN | Baltimore Ravens fans are approaching the upcoming NFL Draft with something wonderful and fleeting: hope.
    Ravens superfan Adrianna Ebon at Ravens Stadium.
    Ravens picking up fifth-year option on Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers
    Zay Flowers has made himself a prime extension candidate with his first three years in Baltimore.
    Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the team's Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
    NFL draft primer: Whom the Ravens should pick — and how it could all go wrong
    The NFL draft is expected to be unpredictable. The Ravens could add to the chaos. Here’s what reporters Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han and columnist Kyle Goon expect from a pivotal weekend.
    People rehearse ahead of the NFL football draft, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
    Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana in a historic shift
    President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana, shifting licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to the less strictly regulated Schedule III.
    FILE - In this Friday, March 22, 2019, file photo, a marijuana plant is visible at Compassionate Care Foundation's medical marijuana dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, N.J.  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the country. The DEA’s proposal still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget.
    Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
    The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House.
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal seen on a podium
    Tea time: Sold-out AFRO News event has become a must for Black Marylanders
    The AFRO Tea has grown to one of the most popular events of the season for African American women and one of the most difficult to acquire tickets in town.
    The crowd at a recent AFRO Tea event.
    NFL mock draft: Ravens find protection for Lamar Jackson in trade-filled first round
    With an unpredictable first round set to kick off in Pittsburgh, here’s a look at what the Ravens and the rest of the NFL could do in the draft Thursday night.
    Penn State guard Vega Ioane is a sensible pick for the Ravens with the 14th selection in the first round.
    Orioles defeat Royals 8-6 as Anthony Nunez gets his first save
    The series delivered plenty of drama, with the Orioles taking two of three from the Royals — including an extra-innings win Monday and a rubber-match victory Wednesday.
    KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 22: Pete Alonso #25 of the Baltimore Orioles is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the 1st inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
    The Y is closing pools in Dundalk and Randallstown, despite big county investments
    The Y of Central Maryland announced Wednesday that it will close its swim centers in Dundalk and Randallstown, despite the popularity of both pools and a recent significant public investment in fixing them up.
    Alysha Lea water fitness instructor leads a class of people  at the Y Swim in Randallstown, Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
    How Lamar Jackson’s contract talks could reshape Baltimore’s draft strategy
    It’s always wise to secure the future at the NFL’s prime position.
    Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is going to increase exponentially.
    Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
    Despite the ceasefire extension, President Donald Trump also seemed to dig in, saying the U.S. would continue to blockade Iranian ports.
    Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.
    Wine Bin owner to open restaurant, cocktail bar on Ellicott City’s Main Street
    Dave Carney, owner of The Wine Bin, is set to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Vesper at Pike & Main in Ellicott City.
    Dave Carney, left, owner of The Wine Bin, is set to open a new cocktail bar and restaurant called Vesper. He and head chef Rachel Bindel describe their vision of the space as it is under construction.
    Foster Griffin delivers, Nationals walk their way to an 11-4 victory over the Braves
    The Nationals have preached plate discipline from the beginning of spring training. On Tuesday, Washington walked 12 times.
    Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood celebrates with teammate Luis Garcia Jr. after hitting a home run in the second inning.
    How 9/11 and a cruise to Bermuda come together in ‘All the World Can Hold’
    Baltimore-based author Jung Yun will discuss “All The World Can Hold,” her third and most personal novel, Thursday at 6 p.m for The Banner Book Club.
    Jung Yun is the Baltimore-based author of "All The World Can Hold."
    Fake deeds, real money: New York investors accused of another Baltimore scam
    A February lawsuit alleges New York investors got $1.7 million using fabricated property records.
    A February lawsuit alleges New York investors got $1.7 million using fabricated property records for 11 rowhouses in Baltimore.
    The Dish: This Maryland ‘MasterChef’ contestant wants to be an ‘Afghan Ina Garten’
    An amateur chef in Mount Airy hopes her appearance on “MasterChef” teaches people about Afghan cuisine and the traditions that molded her.
    Iman Sediqe's cooking videos led to brand deals and a pop-up event in February 2021.
    Elite NFL prospects have left the Baltimore-DC region for years. Can the next generation stay home?
    Top NFL prospects have left the Baltimore and DMV region. Can the next generation stay?
    Fans watch during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis.
    Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
    Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide control of the narrowly divided Congress.
    RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 04: Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger celebrates as she takes the stage during her election-night rally at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on November 04, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. Spanberger defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first female governor in the commonwealth’s history in an election that was seen as a national political bellwether leading into the midterms.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
    After Artemis, NASA’s next big mission is a space telescope built and operated in Maryland
    The next-generation telescope will be sent nearly a million miles from Earth, roughly four times farther than the moon’s orbit.
    The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in NASA’s clean room at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt.
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