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Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control
Read full article: Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate controlRepublican and Democratic voters in Maryland largely agree on one thing: the state's U.S. Senate race between Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has unusually high stakes this year.
Maryland sues the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse
Read full article: Maryland sues the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Key Bridge collapseThe state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the massive vessel experienced an ill-timed electrical blackout and other failures.
Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments on child sex abuse lawsuits
Read full article: Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments on child sex abuse lawsuitsThe Supreme Court of Maryland is considering the constitutionality of a 2023 law that ended the state’s statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits following a report that exposed widespread wrongdoing within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Moore says he made an 'honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze Star
Read full article: Moore says he made an 'honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze StarMaryland Gov. Wes Moore says he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan that he never ended up receiving.
Kamala Harris' racial and cultural firsts were onstage throughout the Democratic convention
Read full article: Kamala Harris' racial and cultural firsts were onstage throughout the Democratic conventionOn the night she became the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to be a major party’s nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris didn’t explicitly mention the racial and gender firsts she would set if elected to the White House.
Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC's last night
Read full article: Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC's last nightVice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to seize a “precious, fleeting opportunity” to move beyond political divisions and the threat of Republican Donald Trump on Thursday as she closed out the Democratic National Convention.
Gavin Newsom works to bolster Biden in a swing-state tour that could boost both their ambitions
Read full article: Gavin Newsom works to bolster Biden in a swing-state tour that could boost both their ambitionsGavin Newsom has emerged as President Joe Biden’s most prominent battleground-state soldier.
Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris
Read full article: Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debrisA Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore has approved a $50.3 million emergency contract with a company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Biden's debate performance leaves down-ballot Democrats anxious — and quiet
Read full article: Biden's debate performance leaves down-ballot Democrats anxious — and quietPresident Joe Biden's debate performance spurred anxiety and silence among some Democrats running in competitive races across the country.
Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expected
Read full article: Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expectedAuthorities anticipate that commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore will soon return to normal levels after its main channel fully reopened earlier this week.
'Stepchild' of the Triple Crown? Debate lingers over restoring the prestige of the Preakness
Read full article: 'Stepchild' of the Triple Crown? Debate lingers over restoring the prestige of the PreaknessTalk of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan not running in the Preakness raised questions about the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, which has in recent years fallen on hard times.
Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
Read full article: Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West VirginiaRepublican voters have advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congress’ upper chamber.
Ex-GOP Gov. Hogan is popular with some Maryland Democrats who still don't want him in the Senate
Read full article: Ex-GOP Gov. Hogan is popular with some Maryland Democrats who still don't want him in the SenateMaryland Democrats are trying to decide which Senate candidate is best positioned to beat Republican Larry Hogan, a popular former governor.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland's presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland's presidential and state primariesPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump look to pad their delegate totals in Maryland as the presidential primary campaign enters its final weeks.
Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills
Read full article: Maryland governor signs online data privacy billsMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech. One of the bills signed Thursday will make Maryland the second state to create strong limits on information collected on children, though the first in California has been halted in court.
Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas
Read full article: Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' MayorkasThe CEOs of leading U_S_ technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.”.
Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship. They're banning the book ban
Read full article: Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship. They're banning the book banAt a time when book bans have soared to their highest levels in decades, a countertrend is emerging.
Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup
Read full article: Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanupSalvage crews at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are turning their focus to the thousands of tons of debris sitting atop the massive cargo ship that veered off course last month.
Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge
Read full article: Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridgeSalvage crews at the site of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are using the largest crane on the eastern seaboard to remove sections of the wreckage and deposit them at a nearby processing yard.
Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse
Read full article: Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapseFederal safety investigators are focusing on the electrical power system of the massive container ship that veered off course and crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge last month.
Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues
Read full article: Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continuesA Maryland senator says a third channel will open this month at Baltimore’s port after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two weeks ago.
Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge
Read full article: Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridgeMaryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to meet this week with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Engineers clearing collapsed Baltimore bridge say limited-access channel to port to open in 4 weeks
Read full article: Engineers clearing collapsed Baltimore bridge say limited-access channel to port to open in 4 weeksEngineers working to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore say they expect to be able to restore navigation in and out of the port by the end of this month.
Second channel opened allowing some vessels to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
Read full article: Second channel opened allowing some vessels to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse siteCrews have opened a second temporary channel allowing limited marine traffic to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which is blocking the vital port’s main shipping channel.
A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
Read full article: A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse siteOfficials say the U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary alternate channel for vessels clearing debris at the site of the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Aziaha James makes 7 3s with mismatched 3-point lines, leads NC State past Texas into Final Four
Read full article: Aziaha James makes 7 3s with mismatched 3-point lines, leads NC State past Texas into Final FourAziaha James made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points, and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its first trip to the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament since 1998, beating top-seeded Texas 76-66.
Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete
Read full article: Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concreteCrews continue the complicated and meticulous operation of removing the steel and concrete from the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
Read full article: Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridgeEngineers in Maryland are working on the daunting task of removing the remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the Patapsco River.
Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women's Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford
Read full article: Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women's Elite Eight with 77-67 win over StanfordAziaha James had 29 points and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its third trip to the women's Elite Eight with a 77-67 victory over second-seeded Stanford.
As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning up
Read full article: As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning upA crane that can lift 1,000 tons has appeared near the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepare to begin clearing wreckage.
A new era in Baltimore: Orioles eye bright future as David Rubenstein takes over as owner
Read full article: A new era in Baltimore: Orioles eye bright future as David Rubenstein takes over as ownerDavid Rubenstein took overr the Baltimore Orioles at a particularly optimistic moment for the franchise.
Biden OKs $60M in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of 'very long road ahead'
Read full article: Biden OKs $60M in aid after Baltimore bridge collapse as governor warns of 'very long road ahead'Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been granted $60 million in immediate federal aid but warns of a “very long road ahead” after the Baltimore bridge collapse.
The Latest | Ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge was carrying hazardous materials, officials say
Read full article: The Latest | Ship that collapsed Baltimore bridge was carrying hazardous materials, officials sayThe National Transportation Safety Board says the cargo ship that caused the bridge collapse in Baltimore was carrying hazardous materials.
SHOCKING VIDEO: Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead
Read full article: SHOCKING VIDEO: Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed deadA cargo ship has lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, destroying the span in seconds and plunging it into the river.
Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative AI
Read full article: Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative AIWashington state's governor has called for the state to develop best practices on how agencies use generative artificial intelligence as it continues to incorporate the technology into government operations.
Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol rioting
Read full article: Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol riotingA Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections is resigning after being arrested by the FBI this week on felony and misdemeanor charges relating to his alleged conduct during the attack at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Orioles lease at Camden Yards headed to a vote
Read full article: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Orioles lease at Camden Yards headed to a voteMaryland Gov. Wes Moore says a long-term agreement between the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority to extend a lease at Camden Yards is moving forward for a vote by state officials next week.
Saniya Rivers goes for a career-best 33 points as NC State stuns No. 2 UConn 92-81
Read full article: Saniya Rivers goes for a career-best 33 points as NC State stuns No. 2 UConn 92-81Saniya Rivers had a career-best 33 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists to help North Carolina State stun second-ranked Connecticut 92-81 on Sunday, earning the program’s first win against the Huskies in more than a quarter-century.
Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights
Read full article: Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rightsVirginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights have swept this year’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power.
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Kentucky's general election
Read full article: AP Election Brief | What to expect in Kentucky's general electionKentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear seeks a second term in the heavily Republican state on Tuesday in one of the most competitive and closely watched races on the ballot this year.
Orioles announce new 30-year deal to stay at Camden Yards on same night they clinch AL East
Read full article: Orioles announce new 30-year deal to stay at Camden Yards on same night they clinch AL EastThe Baltimore Orioles have reached a deal with the state of Maryland that keeps the team at Camden Yards for at least 30 years.
Maryland panel OKs $2.9M compensation for wrongfully convicted man who spent 32 years behind bars
Read full article: Maryland panel OKs $2.9M compensation for wrongfully convicted man who spent 32 years behind barsA Maryland board has approved $2.9 million in compensation for a man who was wrongly imprisoned for 32 years for two killings he did not commit.
Baltimore samaritan who bandaged a shooting victim from block party says 'All they know is guns'
Read full article: Baltimore samaritan who bandaged a shooting victim from block party says 'All they know is guns'Police are searching for suspects who opened fire during a holiday weekend block party in Baltimore that killed two people, wounded 28 others.
Police: Maryland fatal shooting of 3 happened after parking dispute
Read full article: Police: Maryland fatal shooting of 3 happened after parking disputePolice say a man has been charged in a shooting that killed three men — including a father and son — and wounded three others in a neighborhood dispute over parking during a party.
Maryland officials make pitch to GSA on new FBI headquarters
Read full article: Maryland officials make pitch to GSA on new FBI headquartersMaryland Gov. Wes Moore and members of the state’s congressional delegation are renewing their pitch to build a new FBI headquarters in Maryland instead of Virginia.
Despite Caitlin Clark’s 45 points, NC State tops No. 10 Iowa
Read full article: Despite Caitlin Clark’s 45 points, NC State tops No. 10 IowaDiamond Johnson and Saniya Rivers each scored 22 points to help No. 12 North Carolina State overcome a 45-point effort from Caitlin Clark and beat No. 10 Iowa 94-81 in an ACC/Big Ten Challenge game on Thursday night.
Hogan to gather with supporters amid White House speculation
Read full article: Hogan to gather with supporters amid White House speculationMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan is holding fundraisers for future political activity at events where the Republican is expected to talk about his eight years as governor, as well as plans for the future.
Fudd leads No. 5 UConn to 91-69 win over No. 10 NC State
Read full article: Fudd leads No. 5 UConn to 91-69 win over No. 10 NC StateAzzi Fudd scored 32 points and No. 5 UConn beat 10th-ranked North Carolina State 91-69 on Sunday in a game that started with a scary moment when longtime Huskies associate head coach Chris Dailey fainted after the national anthem.
Democrats carry close governor races on abortion, democracy
Read full article: Democrats carry close governor races on abortion, democracyDemocrats held onto a string of competitive governors’ seats in the midterm elections after making the case to voters that Republican challengers posed a threat to abortion rights and democracy in their states.
Biden's next 2 years: Changes afoot whatever midterms bring
Read full article: Biden's next 2 years: Changes afoot whatever midterms bringPresident Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks about the midterm election later Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength against Republicans in Tuesday's races.
Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wraps
Read full article: Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wrapsCoast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season, with Republicans excited about the prospect of winning back Congress.
Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland history
Read full article: Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland historyWes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general.
Biden rallies for Democrats, slams 'semi-fascism' in GOP
Read full article: Biden rallies for Democrats, slams 'semi-fascism' in GOPPresident Joe Biden is calling on Democrats “to vote to literally save democracy once again” in the midterm elections — and comparing Republican ideology to “semi-fascism” — as he leads a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland.
Pro-Trump wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November
Read full article: Pro-Trump wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in NovemberRepublicans have found success in Democratic strongholds such as Maryland and Massachusetts when they have fielded moderate candidates who could appeal to voters in both parties.
2022 midterms: What to watch in Maryland's primary elections
Read full article: 2022 midterms: What to watch in Maryland's primary electionsThe Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday’s primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.
Maryland Dems eager to break GOP's hold on governor's office
Read full article: Maryland Dems eager to break GOP's hold on governor's officeOne of the best opportunities for Democrats to regain a governor’s office this year is in Maryland, and the race to succeed term-limited Republican Larry Hogan has drawn a crowd of candidates.
Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16
Read full article: Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16Kayla Jones scored 18 points to help top-seeded North Carolina State beat Kansas State 89-57 in Monday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament, earning a fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16.
No. 3 NC State women top Miami for 3rd straight ACC title
Read full article: No. 3 NC State women top Miami for 3rd straight ACC titleThird-ranked North Carolina State completed its chase to a third straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship, ending Miami’s upset-filled run in a 60-47 victory.
Johnson rallies No. 4 NC State past No. 3 Louisville 68-59
Read full article: Johnson rallies No. 4 NC State past No. 3 Louisville 68-59Diamond Johnson scored 11 of her 16 points in a 4 1/2-minute stretch of the fourth quarter, and No. 4 North Carolina State wiped out a 16-point second-half deficit to beat No. 3 Louisville 68-59.
Staiti, No. 17 Georgia women stun No. 2 NC State 82-80 in OT
Read full article: Staiti, No. 17 Georgia women stun No. 2 NC State 82-80 in OTJenna Staiti had 21 points and 11 rebounds while coming up with a critical defensive stop in the final seconds of overtime to help No. 17 Georgia beat No. 2 North Carolina State 82-80.
Staal, Niederreiter lift Hurricanes past Predators 5-2
Read full article: Staal, Niederreiter lift Hurricanes past Predators 5-2Jordan Staal scored twice and Nino Niederreiter beat Juuse Saros for the go-ahead goal early in the third period, helping the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators in the first game of the teams' first-round playoff series.
Maryland's Brenda Frese is the AP women's coach of the year
Read full article: Maryland's Brenda Frese is the AP women's coach of the year(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)SAN ANTONIO – Maryland coach Brenda Frese was honored as The Associated Press women's basketball coach of the year Wednesday for the second time in her career. Frese received eight votes from the 30-member national media panel that votes on the weekly AP Top 25. Obviously its going to be one I never forget,” said Frese, who also was AP coach of the year 19 years ago when she was at Minnesota. When Maryland won the Big Ten Tournament, Frese's father and mother, Donna, were in the stands in Indianapolis. “It's a memory I’ll cherish for a lifetime.”___More AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/Womenscollegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Stanford tops NCAA women's field; NC State gets No. 1 seed
Read full article: Stanford tops NCAA women's field; NC State gets No. 1 seedNorth Carolina State head coach Wes Moore cuts down the net after his team defeated Louisville in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA women's college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 7, 2021. 1 seed for the women’s NCAA Tournament. 1 seed for the first time, joining Stanford, South Carolina and Connecticut on the top lines for the San Antonio-themed regions for the women's tourney. 1 teams in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll this year, including the Huskies, who finished the season at No. Tennessee continued its streak of making the NCAA Tournament all 39 years.
A handful of teams could be new women's basketball No. 1
Read full article: A handful of teams could be new women's basketball No. 1North Carolina State players celebrate with the coaching staff after an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)NEW YORK – It didn't take long for there to be a new No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll. Because it’s early in the season, there are a few teams that have a good shot to ascend to the top, including the Wolfpack. “That was a big win the other night but there's a lot of teams playing well,” N.C. State coach Wes Moore said. 1 in the women’s basketball poll, so history isn’t on their side.
No. 8 North Carolina State women beat No. 1 South Carolina
Read full article: No. 8 North Carolina State women beat No. 1 South CarolinaNorth Carolina State players celebrate with the coaching staff after an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)COLUMBIA, S.C. – North Carolina State coach Wes Moore channeled two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Parcells after the Wolfpack's landmark victory over No. “In my 21 years (coaching), I've never felt like I did during the game,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. But Zia Cooke's steal and layup drew South Carolina within a basket with 53.4 seconds to go. Expect North Carolina State, as long as they slip up in its next game Sunday, to move up in the rankings. UP NEXTNorth Carolina State: Hosts Coastal Carolina on Sunday.