Data from 7,500 MoCo emergency workers leaked in June email
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It’s been a Ball: Howard County executive reflects on his years of service
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball held his last state of the county Wednesday evening, a...
Chronic absenteeism rate better, but no school district meets state goal
While the chronic absenteeism rate statewide is down to 22.8%, that number does not meet...
Cornell’s reckonings with fraternities haven’t prevented misconduct
A gang rape allegation brought fresh scrutiny to the Ivy League school’s history of misconduct.
Man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol, authorities say
Benny Caldera Jr. could face charges including felony terroristic threat against a public servant.
Judge keeps Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE in custody for alleged assault
Garces Perez is charged with one count of assaulting, resisting and impeding a federal officer.
Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
The report highlights concerns about global warming’s impact on Europe, the fastest-warming continent.
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections
The bill aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S.
3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states’ abortion ‘shield’ laws
A legal expert said it's the first lawsuit of it kind over shield laws.
What to know about the viral claim about Brazil’s patron saint jolting a tight presidential race
There are fears Bolsonaro might remove Our Lady of Aparecida as the country's patron saint.
Pennsylvania records a fifth measles death as the nation endures its worst year since 1991
The U.S. is now enduring its worst year for measles since 1991.
Senate GOP campaign chief says ‘cash is king’ as Trump team promises millions to keep majority
Trump’s team has assured senators “money will not be our problem” heading into the midterms.
Harford deputy won’t be charged in fatal June pursuit in Belcamp
An investigation by the attorney general's Independent Investigations Division found that Senior Deputy Allen Jennings...
MDOT plan includes $96M for Red Line, no dedicated BMORE Bus funding
Maryland Department of Transportation’s six-year plan does not fund the city’s need for reliable public...
Transcript shows woman told Cornell police 2 years ago she was 100% confident she was raped
The transcript raises new questions surrounding the decision not to prosecute anyone at the time.
High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election
Some states have suspended their fuel taxes. Others have temporarily reduced taxes.
Police say parents to face charges after a Michigan toddler displayed a gun at daycare
No one was injured Monday at Childrens World Early Learning Center.
Judge approves Paramount’s settlement with states over Warner buyout, allowing merger to soon close
Paramount previously called the antitrust challenge the last hurdle ahead of closing its Warner merger.
FOX45: Man assaulted, robbed by group in Columbia, police say
A man was assaulted and robbed by several suspects Tuesday night in Columbia, according to...
Annapolis man sentenced for sex offense against girl under 14
The 53-year-old was sentenced Wednesday to 21 years, with all but 18 months suspended. "I...
7News: Woolly Bear says mild? The science behind our winter watch
The folklore goes like this: more black is said to mean a harsher winter, while...
3 Towson University students among 17 facing firearms charges after shooting
Three of the 17 people facing firearms charges following a weekend shooting near Towson University...
Finksburg man sentenced to 18 months for distributing child pornography
William Christopher Scott pleaded guilty to promoting or distributing child pornography, after the messaging platform...
Annapolis Pride Parade: See the route, festival lineup, road closures
While most Pride parades are in June, Annapolis' parade is in its second year in...
FOX45: Prince George’s County leaders want to ensure labor unions are involved in Sphere project
Prince George's County Council still wants clarity as to who will be working at the...
Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law
Ukraine also wants tougher measures against ships believed to be part of Russia’s ghost fleet.
Maryland enforces new penalties for out-of-state plates
Starting Oct. 1, Maryland officials are increasing enforcement against residents who fail to properly register...
Works by van Gogh and Cézanne up for sale in Sotheby’s $450 million auction
The collection, unseen for decades, is likely to attract global attention from wealthy collectors.
Trash cans to treasured friends: Baltimore County girl reunites with beloved trash collector
A Baltimore County girl’s longtime fascination with her neighborhood trash truck became an emotional reunion...
Amazon deal with Calvert Cliffs would extend nuclear plant’s life, explore new reactors
Constellation and Amazon Web Services will explore new nuclear development at Calvert Cliffs, potentially including...
Motorcyclist, 69, killed in Baltimore crash with car reported stolen
A 69-year-old motorcyclist died after a car reported stolen struck him in West Baltimore. Police...
Baltimore goes back to court, asks for protective order in IG records dispute
Baltimore is asking the Appellate Court of Maryland to shield its attorneys’ communications from Inspector...
FOX45: Friends speak out after Fells Point couple brutally attacked, robbed
The victims have been identified by friends as Wade and Claudia. Baltimore Police have not...
Man fatally shoots 2 co-workers at a Virginia business before killing himself, police say
Police in Manassas say the suspect later took his own life during a standoff.
Proposed Annapolis outdoor dining rule would apply to just 2 restaurants
A proposed Annapolis ordinance allowing standing patrons in outdoor dining spaces would affect only two...
CareFirst adds rabbis, faith groups to $66M racketeering suit
CareFirst added more than 30 defendants to its $66 million racketeering lawsuit against two brothers...
FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers
The companies in recent months have disclosed examples of their AI agents going beyond instructions.
Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in ‘State of the Force’ speech
He spoke Wednesday as U.S. is seven months into a war with Iran.
Mixed reactions to Hegseth’s curb on tenure for civilians at Naval Academy
Skepticism has greeted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's directive to stop granting tenure to civilian...
Carroll County legal official named interim county attorney
Assistant Carroll County Attorney Elizabeth Moore will fill in as interim county attorney following Tim...
California couple charged with killing New York Times executive in planned ambush amid bitter family dispute
Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, faced arraignment Wednesday.
Potential human remains found in Truxtun Park, Annapolis Police say
Human remains were found in Truxtun Park, Annapolis Police said Wednesday. Officials said there is...
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
Bill would ensure data centers are forced to pay for the increased electricity they use.
31th Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Awards Honorees | PHOTOS
Chosen from across Anne Arundel County, 20 trailblazing women will be honored during the 31st...
Severn School opens newly built lower campus after $29M renovation
The private school opened its newly constructed $29 million building to students last month. "It's...
Justice Department files complaint against judges over immigration enforcement surge comments
The complaint escalates the department's battle with the federal judiciary.
This year’s decorator showhouse could be one of Howard County’s last
An 1830s mansion on Marriottsville Road is the centerpiece of Historic Ellicott City Inc.'s 35th...
What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight forced to land in Saudi Arabia
Here’s what we know — and don’t know — about what happened on the flight.
British royal Prince Edward visits Baltimore school as award program expands into city
Western High School students rolled out the royal treatment Wednesday as Prince Edward, the Duke...
Mount Airy man sentenced to 25 years in child sexual abuse case
Mount Airy resident Mark Travis Brigham was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for...
Senate committee advances surgeon general nominee Saphier along party lines
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday advance Nicole Saphier along party...
Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Kaliningrad, located between Poland and Lithuania, is home to Russia's main Baltic navy base.
Fed watchdog finds no crimes in $2.4B building renovation, only mismanagement
The renovation became a flashpoint in Trump’s efforts to pressure the Fed.
DOJ charges 10 in Minnesota illegal voting probe, also takes aim at judges
Attorney General Tood Blanche said the charges involve 10 foreign nationals allegedly illegally voting in...
Woman accused of firing at home of Rihanna indicted on attempted murder with assault weapon
The indictment was unsealed a day after Ortiz was deemed mentally competent to stand trial.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from her husband of 34 years
A filing cites “irreconcilable differences.”
Cramming for exams? Experts weigh in on how to study better
Rather than doing what comes easy, students learn better if they create “desirable difficulties.”
21-year-old man charged with attempted murder in Woodlawn hotel shooting
A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was shot during...
As heat becomes more extreme, inmates are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures
People who are incarcerated are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and death.
A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face
Recent episodes have highlighted the vulnerabilities in AI security.
South Korea embraces a huge shark slowly circling a canal in the country’s biggest port city
A huge gray shark named Bukangi has become an honorary mascot in Busan.
Country Calling 2026: Lineup, weather and guide to Ocean City event
“Everything’s looking good for this weekend,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “They’re out there working, and...
US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government
That step that is part of a monthslong process of easing sanctions on the new...
The world’s largest oat milk producer has joined an unusual climate journalism campaign
The effort treads a fine line between advocacy and reporting.
Ocean City Council briefs: Fire commission overhaul advances; Coca-Cola renewed
Here's a roundup of what was discussed at Ocean City Council's weekly meeting: Ocean City...
Iranians face soaring prices for medicine as the US blockade and sanctions hit hard
Some medicines have more than tripled in price.
Mark Carney’s stand against Trump leads to Nobel Peace Prize and Time Person of the Year buzz
Those happen to be two honors Trump has made no secret of wanting.
UK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at a US-run air base
Burnham said British and American officials are carrying out a “complex and serious” investigation.
Judge ends federal oversight for Oakland police
The department has been under federal court agreement since the Riders scandal in 2003.
US Supreme Court allows Christa Gail Pike’s execution in Tennessee to go forward
This would have been Tennessee's first execution of a woman in over 200 years.
Federal appeals court pauses execution of Tennessee’s only woman on death row
A U.S. court of appeals says it needs more time to decide whether Christa Pike’s...
Trump administration considers scaling back border project in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
The government also says it's preparing for court action against landowners who refuse access.
Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen
Democrats point to Republicans' overwhelming financial advantage.
Republican redistricting in Texas and Florida may not turn out as Trump had hoped
Dissatisfaction with Trump, the economy and the war with Iran have complicated gerrymandering efforts.
Salisbury rethinks special elections as projected costs triple
Salisbury officials are backing away from special elections to fill council vacancies after projected costs...
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn’t improved health of their communities, poll finds
Rural voters have been an important voting bloc for Trump and Republicans in recent elections.
Trump’s shift from ‘Housing First’ is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve
“It’s like psychological warfare the last two years," one shelter director said.
AP investigation: Warnings ignored as Venezuela coastal towers faced quake forces they couldn’t take
The quakes killed more than 6,500 people and left over 17,000 homeless.
NYT exec allegedly killed by in-laws had accused mother-in-law of anti-trans slurs
Jonathan McKinsey had previously accused his mother-in-law of using anti-transgender slurs against him and one...
Trayon White’s first trial is over. The political saga is not.
On Tuesday, for the first day in more than two weeks, D.C. Council member Trayon...
Maryland State Police rescue injured person from Allegany County tree stand
Maryland State Police aviation crews rescued a person who was injured after falling from a...
Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race
The Alaska investment comes from pledges made as part of a 2025 trade deal with...
Rubio urges Cuba to choose a different path or face the consequences
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity earlier this week,...
Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms
The measure had passed the House by a vote of 417-3.
NJ lawmaker announces she got pregnant despite facing 17 years in prison
“People might find it crazy that even though I’m facing 17 years in prison, I...
A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
Netanyahu said that Saudi Arabia had arrested a pilot of the flight.
3 common drugs older adults might be overusing
There's often a lag between medical practices catching up to the latest research.
Property owners say city ignored years of warnings about Seattle encampment
Emails show that neighbors have alerted Seattle officials of near-constant issues at the site, including...
WSSC says water system recovering but conditions are still critical
WSSC Water’s Potomac Water Filtration Plant made progress overnight in restoring water production and replenishing...
Police: Man waved gaming rifle on UMD campus before arrest
A man was arrested after University of Maryland police received reports of a driver behaving...
Northwest Florida sheriffs issue warning over kratom use after nine deaths
The Northwest Florida area has seen nine kratom-related overdose deaths this year, according to Florida's...
US can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque on national security grounds, judge rules
He is a legal resident of the U.S. who has spoken out against Israel.
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing 7 and targeting power grid, Zelenskyy says
An escalation since late August puts pressure on Ukraine as colder weather approaches.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 5, wound 19 and other Mideast developments
One strike hit a bus, killing four and wounding at least 14.
![Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Mexican authorities are helping to break up the caravan because they understand the migrants will cause a crisis at their border.
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DHS chief: Migrant caravan headed for US border has ‘zero chance’ of entering
About 300 migrants from Central America have been warned not to try to cross into...
Most US stocks fall after the bond market cranks the pressure even higher
The better-than-expected data helped Treasury yields pull back a bit.
Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
Ford CEO urges caution over Chinese automakers, cites influx into Europe
Ford CEO Jim Farley says about Chinese cars: “These vehicles can drive themselves. They can...
US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
The overall growth number was dragged down by imports.
Voters to decide fate of state taxes this fall
Voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes.