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    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 30: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters from the Resolute Desk after signing an executive order to appoint the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Oval Office at the White House on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump also signed a memorandum ordering an immediate assessment of aviation safety and ordering an elevation of what he called “competence” over “D.E.I.”
    The Associated Press sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
    The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the blocking of its journalists.
    From left, Mike Thomas, a member of the Gov. Wes Moore’s legislative team, Fagan Harris, Chief of Staff for Gov. Wes Moore, and Carmel M. Martin, Special Secretary for the Governor's Office for Children, at a joint bill hearing for the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act in Annapolis on Wednesday.
    Live coverage: Lawmakers can’t solve state budget hole until Congress acts first
    Gov. Wes Moore and his team will make their case Wednesday for scaling back parts of Maryland’s ambitious education improvement plan
    Anthony Levine Sr. celebrates as he leaves the field after the Ravens beat the Seattle Seahawks in 2019.
    Former Ravens standout Anthony Levine Sr. among new hires on John Harbaugh’s coaching staff
    Levine, a former special teams ace, is one of four new members of the team’s coaching staff.
    The NFL is in Baltimore investigating Justin Tucker accusations
    NFL investigators were in Baltimore this week interviewing massage therapists who have accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior.
    Michael Magee of Annapolis, a gay veteran, attented the rally in Annapolis after learning about it from his sister. He served 10 years in the Navy in DEI program jobs and saw the service turn from welcoming toward hostile LGBTQ+ sailors during Donald Trump's first term.
    Anti-Trump protestors look for purpose in a rapidly changing America
    This was Annapolis on Monday — part political protest, part group therapy. A crowd of more than 500 was searching for a response to Trump’s disorienting mutation of America. Finding it is the task facing organizers of protests like this one.
    Hospitals in Maryland are participating in a statewide program to keep costs in check, but some officials say the system needs updating to maintain access for patients.
    Maryland hospitals agreed to cost controls. Now they say they need more money.
    Hospitals say the system is on the verge of crisis, with access to care increasingly at stake.
    Guard Kaylene Smikle, pictured in an exhibition game, led Maryland with 23 points against Northwestern.
    Smikle, Poffenbarger spearhead No. 21 Maryland women past Northwestern 85-79
    Sarah Te-Biasu added 16 points and Shyanne Sellers 12 for Maryland (21-6, 11-5 Big Ten), which shot 9-for-26 from 3-point range.
    Julian Reese of Maryland dunks in the second half against USC on Thursday night in College Park.
    No. 20 Maryland wins its 13th straight at home, starting both halves strong to beat USC 88-71
    The Terrapins (21-6, 11-5 Big Ten) and Trojans (14-12, 6-9) met for the first time since 1990, when each was in a different conference.
    April Amaya-Luis, left, and her husband Tyler Schelts.
    Why the White House posted about an undocumented trans woman from Maryland
    The White House posted a picture of April Amaya-Luis on its X account as an example of crimes it claims were committed by immigrants.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore takes questions from reporters on the first day of the General Assembly session in the Maryland State House in Annapolis in January.
    President Trump appoints Gov. Moore to governor’s council
    The delegation advises on state and federal partnerships for the country’s disaster response efforts, support for military families, cybersecurity and federal budgetary decisions.
    A person walks in Fells Point, Baltimore, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Below freezing conditions persisted in Maryland Wednesday morning, accompanied by wind gusts making it feel close to zero degrees in parts of the state. The extreme cold warning for western Maryland and the cold weather advisory for the rest of the state — including Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford and Carroll counties — remain in effect until Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
    Bitter cold and high winds, but little snow expected Thursday
    Maryland continues battling brutal cold and high winds, but updated forecasts call for little to no snow in the Baltimore region Thursday.
    Rooster, our little rescue dog, was officially born on Valentine's Day, 2011.
    Letter: Rick Hutzell’s piece about his dog truly touched my heart
    Rebecca F. Gaffney of Oxford was moved by Rick Hutzell’s piece about his beloved dog, Rooster.
    Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) celebrates a defensive stop near the end of the first quarter during a game against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
    Ravens rookie review: How a promising 2024 draft class could affect the 2025 offseason
    Here’s where the Ravens' 2024 draft picks stand during their first offseason in Baltimore.
    The jobs being cut from the airline are about 15% of corporate positions and include eleven “senior leadership” positions.
    Southwest Airlines layoffs not expected to affect BWI
    Last week, BWI’s largest carrier said it was cutting about 1,750 jobs.
    Elon Musk, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, and his son X Musk, speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    What we know about DOGE firings and layoffs so far
    Thousands of federal government employees have been shown the door in the first month of President Donald Trump’s administration.
    A Montgomery County Police Department drone — with four blades and cameras — rests on top of a heavy plastic case.
    As Baltimore County Police eye drones, delegates consider restrictions
    Other jurisdictions in Maryland use drones to assist police work, but not as first responders.
    The child care industry struggles to attract educators.
    How Maryland legislators would fix the child care workforce shortage
    Since the pandemic, Maryland has hemorrhaged day care and preschool teachers. These are some of the ways the state can rebuild its early childhood workforce.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, shown at his State of the State speech this month, needs the buy-in of lawmakers for his plans to revamp the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan.
    Moore’s proposed education revamp faces key test
    On Wednesday, Maryland lawmakers will begin reviewing Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed revamp of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the state’s plan to improve public schools.
    From left, Michelle Zajko, Jack ‘Ziz’ LaSota, and Daniel Blank in booking photos provided by the Allegany County Sheriff's Office.
    Members of cult-like Zizian group to remain jailed in Maryland
    The Zizians are a dangerous, extremist group, Allegany County State’s Attorney James Elliott told the judge.
    The exterior of the Baltimore Banner office building located in the city's Inner Harbor. A sign says Inner Harbor, Waterfront Promenade.
    The Banner is seeking small businesses to highlight with ‘In Good Company’
    “In Good Company” is The Banner‘s occasional series on Maryland small-business owners.
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