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Judge says US government ‘unquestionably in violation’ of court order on deportations
A federal judge says the White House violated a court order on deportations to third countries with a flight linked to the chaotic nation of South Sudan.
Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns
Southwest is the first U.S. airline to restrict the use of portable chargers like this.
NFL owners vote down proposed ‘tush push’ ban; Ravens reportedly among teams supporting the play
Coach John Harbaugh said at the NFL owners’ meetings in March that he considered the “tush push” a “football play.”
First US utility seeks permit for a small nuclear reactor
The nation’s largest public power company submitted a construction permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a small nuclear reactor.
How to do ‘recession core’ — the Baltimore way
Americans are preparing for an economic downturn — a trend that’s evident on “recession core” social media.
Biden’s sudden diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer is unfortunately all too common
When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men.
Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protections from some Venezuelans; deportations could follow
The court’s order, with only one noted dissent, puts on hold a ruling from a federal judge in San Francisco.
WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese during Indiana game, AP source says
The Sky and Fever will play four more times during the regular season.
Mexican navy training vessel hits New York’s Brooklyn Bridge
The vessel then drifted toward the edge of the river as onlookers scrambled away from shore.
Maryland native Nik Juarez makes Preakness debut just in time
The 2011 Winters Mill graduate hopes to buy a farm in Maryland someday.
Caitlin Clark says flagrant foul for shoving Angel Reese was not malicious
After Reese grabbed an offensive rebound, Clark slapped her across the arm, knocking the ball away and Reese to the floor.
How to bet Preakness: River Thames offers value in an intriguing field
Following last-minute maneuvering, the shine’s back on the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
What to know about the Supreme Court arguments in the birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday in its first case stemming from the blitz of actions that have marked the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Jockey who broke 24 bones and spent 5 weeks in a coma from a 2011 fall to ride in Preakness
Mena will be aboard local long shot Pay Billy in the 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
Deportation suspended for two women held in ‘inhumane’ Baltimore holding room
Both women were sent by ICE to detention facilities in New Jersey and Colorado over the weekend.
Wrestling gold medalist and Maryland native Kyle Snyder charged in prostitution sting
Olympic gold medalist wrestler and Maryland native Kyle Snyder was arrested in a prostitution sting, according to police in Columbus.
Trump hush money trial lawyer named acting librarian of Congress, replacing Carla Hayden
Blanche replaces Carla Hayden, the longtime librarian whom the White House fired last week amid criticism from some conservatives that she was advancing a “woke” agenda.
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days
U.S. and Chinese officials said they had called a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving trade disputes.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day
In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Leo said, “Never again war!” from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to an estimated 100,000 people below.