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    Bri McDaniel, Shyanne Sellers pace No. 8 Maryland past Wisconsin 83-68
    The Terps bounced back from their first loss of the season to win on the road.
    Maryland guard Bri McDaniel, left in a game last season, scored 21 points Saturday against Wisconsin.
    Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump inauguration
    The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to move swiftly in reversing a judge’s order that had blocked the agency from releasing any part of special counsel Jack Smith’s investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump.
    Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns from the Department of Justice ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
    Death toll rises as California wildfires rage amid menacing winds, new evacuations and warnings
    Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return, pushing the flames toward the world-famous J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles.
    Firefighters watch water drops on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
    How to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV during winter surge
    In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds.
    Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available, as well as annual flu shots for people 6 months and older. For those 60 and older or for people who are pregnant, you may want to get the RSV vaccine.
    New Orleans attack raises debate about Bourbon Street safety: ‘This isn’t Disney World’
    As New Orleans seeks to recover from the deadly truck attack, leaders are confronting an existential question: Can Bourbon Street be protected in a way that preserves the round-the-clock revelry?
    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 4: The family of Bourbon Street terror attack victim Nicole Perez console one another as Jennifer Jones (L) dances to a brass band during a vigil on Canal Street near Bourbon Street on January 4, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fourteen people were killed and over 30 were injured when a driver intentionally drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year's Day in what police are calling a terrorist attack. (Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images)
    Scared to e-bike around Baltimore? Here are 6 tips for staying safe
    Taking two wheels into car traffic can be daunting — here are some pointers for how to do it safely.
    The Pedego Ridge Rider — a versatile, do-it-all, monster of a bike that can get up to 28 mph on fat, mountain-bike-like tires.
    Maryland beats No. 22 UCLA 79-61 behind 27 points from Ja’Kobi Gillespie
    Julian Reese had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Terrapins (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten).
    Ja’Kobi Gillespie (right) and DeShawn Harris-Smith bump chests during the second half of Maryland’s win over UCLA on Friday night.
    Jets interview Maryland’s Michael Locksley for head coaching job
    Locksley is 32-36 in six years at Maryland, which went 4-8 this year but had bowl victories in each of the last three seasons
    Michael Locksley is 32-36 in six seasons as Maryland’s head coach.
    Live coverage (week 1): Panel endorses pause on adding teacher collaboration time
    Maryland's annual 90-day legislative session began Wednesday with lawmakers facing a $3 billion budget shortfall.
    For the first few weeks of session, lawmakers streamline their floor sessions while bills work through committee.
    Supreme Court might let U.S. ban TikTok unless it’s sold. Here’s what to know.
    The Supreme Court seemed likely Friday to uphold the law that could ban TikTok, with most of the justices appearing to take seriously the national security risks posed by the wildly popular app whose parent company is based in China.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 13: In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is seen on a phone on March 13, 2024 in New York City. Congress is set to vote and pass a bill that could ban the popular app TikTok nationwide and be sent to the Senate for a vote. The bill would force the Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from TikTok and other applications that it owns within six months after passage of the bill or face a ban. Lawmakers argue that ByteDance is beholden to the Chinese government making the app a national security threat. (Photo Illustration by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
    Jon Meoli: Andrew Kittredge is another smart short-term Orioles signing. Are they leaving room for more?
    Even allowing for the year-over-year payroll increase the Orioles are expected to make from 2024 to 2025, the way the team is operating has an air of keeping one’s powder dry for something else.
    Andrew Kittredge will earn a reported $9 million in 2025. The Orioles have a club option for $9 million in 2026 that comes with a $1 million buyout.
    Baltimore’s Constellation buying Calpine in $26.6B deal that joins two huge US power companies
    Constellation is buying power natural gas and geothermal power provider Calpine for $16.4 billion, joining together two of the country’s biggest power companies.
    Turbines that are part of Constellation Energy's Criterion Wind Project stand along the ridge of Backbone Mountain on August 23, 2022 near Oakland, Maryland.
    Ravens QB Lamar Jackson named first-team All-Pro, moves closer to third NFL MVP
    Jackson became the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in a single season.
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson received 30 first-place votes in the Associated Press All-Pro selections, 12 more than Josh Allen of the Bills.
    Firefighters hope for a break from fierce winds fueling devastating blazes in Los Angeles
    Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds fueling massive blazes in the Los Angeles area that have killed 10 people, obliterated whole neighborhoods and set the nation’s second-largest city on edge.
    A resident inspects the remains of her home that was destroyed by the Eaton Fire on January 09, 2025 in Altadena, California.
    Who are the Ravens’ weakest links? 3 players under pressure, and why they could deliver in the playoffs.
    Brandon Stephens, Daniel Faalele and Justin Tucker are among the Ravens with something to prove this postseason. But, in the 4-0 stretch leading into the wild-card matchup with the Steelers, all three have shown signs they can be counted on Saturday night.
    Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been more reliable late in the season after a spate of misses.
    Ravens vs. Steelers: 5 things to watch, including Derrick Henry, slow starts and the pass rush
    The Ravens are 9.5-point favorites over Pittsburgh, according to DraftKings, but Saturday's game won't be easy.
    Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley could run out of the tunnel onto the field Saturday night for the last time as a Raven.
    Stiff arms, lip syncs and big runs: How Derrick Henry and Patrick Ricard became a ‘dangerous’ duo
    With Ricard on the field, Henry rushed for 1,324 yards and 15 scores this season. "He deserves all of the recognition,” Henry said.
    Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates with Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard (42) during a game against the Denver Broncos.
    Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Steelers: Will Lamar Jackson power playoff win vs. division rivals?
    The Ravens will face the Pittsburgh Steelers for the third time this season. Here are game predictions from The Baltimore Banner’s sports staff.
    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates his sack during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore, MD. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
    Orioles sign reliever Andrew Kittredge to 1-year deal
    Kittredge brings ample experience in the American League East, having played for the Tampa Bay Rays from 2017 to 2023.
    Relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge has a 3.44 ERA in 285 1/3 career innings.
    Court rules special counsel’s report on Trump Jan. 6 probe must be released
    A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump over the objections of the president-elect.
    A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump over the objections of the president-elect.
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