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Thousands celebrate resilience in a shifting America as Baltimore Pride turns 50

Tamea Cobb poses for a portrait at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride Parade in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore on June 14, 2025.
The Latest: Military parade features helicopter flyover as LA police disperse protest
President Donald Trump’s military parade rolled through Washington, D.C., on Saturday, as opponents of the president’s agenda rallied in hundreds of cities nationwide
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stand together at the ending of the U.S Army parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Army is marking its 250th birthday with the military parade including roughly 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and over 50 aircraft.  The parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, is designed to tell the history of the Army.
Officials say they are searching for a 57-year-old man in shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers
Mayor Ryan Sabas of Champlin said state senator John Hoffman and state representative Melissa Hortman were shot, and that Hoffman’s wife was also shot.
BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA - JUNE 14: A Brooklyn Park police officer speaks with the driver of a vehicle entering a neighborhood on June 14, 2025 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Democratic-Farmer-Labor State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed this morning. Democratic-Farmer-Labor State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also shot and hospitalized in a separate incident. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said during a press conference that the shooting "appears to be a politically motivated assassination."
‘No Kings’ protests sweep Maryland with thousands attending peaceful events
Thousands of protesters filled streets and parks across Maryland on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations, one of the largest coordinated protest actions of the year against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Protesters march around Patterson Park in Baltimore on Saturday, during one of many "No Kings" protests being held around the country.
Orioles finally conquer a left-handed starter as they squeak out win vs. Angels
The Orioles, a team that entered with the worst on-base-plus-slugging percentage against southpaws in the majors, won 6-5 Saturday at Camden Yards.
Cedric Mullins hits the go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning of the Orioles’ 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday at Camden Yards.
Smoke from NJ and Canada wildfires triggers Code Orange air alert in Baltimore County
Baltimore County is under a Code Orange air quality alert through midnight as smoke from wildfires burning in New Jersey drifts into the region on Saturday.
A view of hazy conditions facing south on I-95 from the Abington Edgewood exit in Harford County.

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Maryland officials ‘devastated’ by shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in their homes
Maryland elected officials expressed shock and horror following the shooting of two Democratic state lawmakers from Minnesota and their spouses.
Mayor Ryan Sabas of Champlin said state senator John Hoffman, right, and state representative Melissa Hortman, left, were shot early Saturday, and that Hoffman's wife was also shot.
An assassination in Minnesota briefly silences ‘No Kings’ rally in Annapolis
Jessica Davis took a breath and looked down at her phone. She read out the news to the ‘No Kings’ rally in Annapolis that a former Minnesota House speaker and her husband had been assassinated.
Del. Heather Bagnall warms up the crowd on June 14, 2025 as it begins to fill in Lawyer's Mall at the State House in Annapolis. The crowd eventually overflowed onto the surrounding sidewalks and even across the street.
4 inches of rain, flash flooding possible as severe thunderstorms expected to hit region
Severe thunderstorms could dump up to 4 inches of rain per hour this evening in the nation’s capital and parts of Howard and Anne Arundel counties, the National Weather Service warned Saturday.
Forecast models are calling for 1 inch to possibly 3 inches of rainfall in Maryland on Saturday.
The USDA promised to pay farms hiring immigrant labor. So where’s the money?
A USDA program encouraged farmers to bring on immigrant workers legally. Now, it’s in limbo and farmers are stuck with workers they can’t afford.
Collard greens are cut and bundled at One Acre Farm for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) members.
21 cases left for Supreme Court to decide, including Maryland LGBTQ+ book dispute in schools
The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration’s emergency appeals of lower court orders.
The Supreme Court justices have 21 cases to resolve that were argued between December and mid-May.

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For sale: Charming center hall colonial revival in Towson
Known as Windy Knoll, it was built in 1908 for the Ridgley family and was part of the Hampton Estate, which today is a national historic site.
Charlie Morton produces resurgent effort, striking out 10 in Orioles win vs. Angels
This was Morton at his best — the sort of display rarely experienced this season.
Charlie Morton allowed five hits and a walk while striking out 10 in five innings Friday night at Camden Yards.
Wade Miley declines to address accusations in court documents about death of Tyler Skaggs
“I hate what happened to Tyler,” Miley told reporters ahead of the Reds’ game in Detroit on Friday. “... But I’m not going to sit here and talk about things that somebody might have said about me or whatnot.”
Wade Miley is not facing criminal charges related to the death of Tyler Skaggs.
Pharmacist’s license suspended amid claims he hacked hospital computers, spied on women
A former University of Maryland Medical Center pharmacist has had his license suspended after accusations of hacking hundreds of the hospital’s computers to spy on his female colleagues.
The University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore on November 8, 2024.
European budget airline to end flights to BWI
Play began services at BWI in 2022, providing budget-friendly tickets to Iceland and connecting flights across Europe.
A Fly Play Airbus A321 lands at Lisbon airport, as night falls Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

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European budget airline to end flights to BWI
Play began services at BWI in 2022, providing budget-friendly tickets to Iceland and connecting flights across Europe.
A Fly Play Airbus A321 lands at Lisbon airport, as night falls Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Amber Alert update: Missing 4-year-old and his mom found
A 4-year-old Maryland boy and his mother were safely located just hours after an Amber Alert was issued for the missing child, authorities said Friday.
Baltimore County Police released a critical missing alert for 33-year-old Erica Brooks and 4-year-old Antonio Jackson on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Grayson Rodriguez, unsure what’s causing lat injuries, hopeful he can pitch for Orioles this season
Rodriguez is throwing every day and hopes to pitch a bullpen session next week, but he will likely require a long rehab assignment, so a return is not imminent.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, right, watches from the dugout during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Trump administration tells immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela they have to leave
The termination notices are being sent by email to people who entered the country under the humanitarian parole program for the four countries, officials said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a news conference regarding the recent protests in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in Tennessee federal court
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, pleaded not guilty on Friday to human smuggling charges in a federal court in Tennessee.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia and one of his children in an undated photo provided by CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, in April 2025.
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