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    Judge finds probable cause Trump administration violated deportation court order
    The finding marks an escalation in a battle between the judicial and executive branches over a president’s powers to carry out key White House priorities.
    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)
    Van Hollen lands in El Salvador, hopes to see Maryland dad wrongly deported
    The senator said he plans to meet with government officials to discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release.
    Sen Chris Van Hollen posted a video to social media from the airport before boarding a flight to El Salvador on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
    Kyle Goon: Instead of an ace, the Orioles bought depth. That approach is hurting them.
    The Orioles struck out on Corbin Burnes but, instead of grabbing up another ace, they spent their free agency on uninspiring depth pieces. The shortcomings of that strategy show up especially when Baltimore needs to rely on that depth to win.
    Charlie Morton surrendered five earned runs in five innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.
    Ravens draft needs: Why the defense should be a priority — and where Eric DeCosta can find help
    The Ravens need to find impact players at outside linebacker, cornerback and defensive line next week.
    Baltimore Ravens general manager and executive vice president Eric DeCosta, right, and head coach John Harbaugh take questions from reporters at the team’s predraft news conference on Tuesday.
    Letter: Keeping students safe from antisemitism in Howard County schools
    Rabbi Yanky Baron, director of Chabad of Ellicott City, says more needs to be done to address antisemitism in Howard County Public Schools.
    Howard County’s Public School System was recently investigated by the Department of Education for antisemitic incidents. Now they need to figure out what to do about it.
    Stagnant Orioles offense shows signs of life, but it’s too little, too late
    Although the team has played only 16 games, there was a growing discontent that could be felt on a chilly night at Camden Yards.
    Jordan Westburg saw his batting average fall to .196 after going 0-for-4 Tuesday night against the Guardians.
    Maryland judge questions Trump officials’ refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to US
    A federal judge in Maryland questioned the Trump administration Tuesday about its continued refusal to retrieve Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison, even after the Supreme Court ordered his return to the U.S.
    Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, speaks during a news conference at CASA's Multicultural Center in Hyattsville
    Mike Elias still sees the Orioles as a playoff team, even with the sluggish start
    Elias also provided injury updates on pitchers Zach Eflin, Grayson Rodriguez, Albert Suárez, Andrew Kittredge, Kyle Bradish, Tyler Wells, Trevor Rogers and Chayce McDermott.
    General manager Mike Elias observes batting practice at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, in February.
    Orioles GM Mike Elias says long-term contracts are ‘going to happen over time’
    “There’s guys on this team that we would like to have on this team longer than they’re currently slated for,” Elias said. “It’s not a point-and-shoot thing. It’s case by case."
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias takes questions from reporters last October.
    37 Johns Hopkins students had visas revoked in nationwide crackdown
    The Johns Hopkins University revealed on Tuesday that 37 graduate students and recent graduates have been impacted by the federal government’s nationwide barrage of visa revocations.
    Johns Hopkins University campus
    Ravens expect Ar’Darius Washington to return in 2025; Eric DeCosta won’t commit to drafting a kicker
    Washington, a restricted free agent, has until Friday to sign an offer sheet with a new team.
    Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington (29) cheers after breaking up a pass during a Thursday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., November 7, 2024.
    Joe Biden will speak about Social Security in his return to the national stage
    Biden has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January, which is typically the tradition for immediate past presidents.
    U.S. President Joe Biden addresses attendees at the International African-American Museum on January 19, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.
    International students file legal challenges over widespread US visa revocations
    Actions by the federal government to terminate students’ legal status have left hundreds of scholars at risk of detention and deportation.
    Scenes of Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus
    Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells is a new dad, and his new glove reminds him who he plays for
    While Wells is working through the slog that is rehab from elbow reconstruction surgery, the time sidelined has a silver lining to it.
    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells is a proud new father.
    This Orioles rotation cannot survive | Banner Baseball Show
    Baltimore is in dangerous territory while they wait for Grayson Rodriguez and Zach Eflin to get healthy.
    More transmission line conflicts expected as US electricity demand booms
    A fight in Maryland may be a prelude to what lies ahead as artificial intelligence drives demand for more power — and more power lines.
    An existing set of transmission lines cuts through the landscape near the start of the proposed route of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) in northern Baltimore County.
    Maryland’s Shyanne Sellers selected 17th in WNBA draft by Golden State Valkyries
    Four-year Terps standout will head to a new franchise out west, taken in the second round by the expansion team.
    Shyanne Sellers poses for a photo with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the 17th pick.
    As Tax Day looms, getting IRS help may be harder than usual amid layoffs
    IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season were not allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until after the taxpayer filing deadline of April 15.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building is seen on February 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Internal Revenue Service will begin laying off roughly 6,000 employees in the middle of tax season as the Trump administration pushes to downsize the federal workforce through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
    Figures show how the CIAA tournament impacts Baltimore’s economy — and why officials want to keep it
    Baltimore saw $23.6 million in direct spending in 2024, part of $32.5 million in total economic impact, according to figures from Visit Baltimore.
    Bluefield State forward Shainen Carter (33) dunks the ball over Virginia State center Davian Coleman (24) during the CIAA tournament men’s final.
    El Salvador’s president says he won’t release Maryland man back to the US
    Trump administration officials emphasized that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was sent to a notorious gang prison in El Salvador, was a citizen of that country and that U.S. has no say in his future.
    President Donald Trump  meets with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador
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