Maryland Senate candidates Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in debate
By JACK BOWMAN OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan’s party allegiance took center stage
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Federal judge rules against University of Maryland’s Oct. 7 vigil cancellation
“The First Amendment does not allow campus officials to establish free-expression black-out days, even on occasions that may be emotional or politically polarizing,” said Gadeir Abbas, CAIR’s national deputy litigation director.
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AI could contribute to election misinformation with little federal government response,
As millions of Americans prepare to cast their ballots in the election, the federal government has done little to mitigate public fears surrounding the potential influence of artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes.
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Chesapeake Bay is cleaner but will miss 2025 pollution targets, Maryland lawmakers say
Chesapeake Bay is cleaner than it used to be but is falling short of 2025 targets for reducing pollution, federal and state officials and most of Maryland’s congressional delegation said on Wednesday.
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Maryland medic honored with Distinguished Service Cross for D-Day heroism
Before his landing craft reached Omaha Beach in Normandy on D-Day, 21-year-old Army Cpl. Waverly Woodson Jr., a combat medic, was injured by intense shell fire.
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Maryland sues ship owners for Baltimore bridge disaster
Atty. Gen. Anthony Brown said in a news conference that the state wants to hold Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited accountable for the tragic loss of life and undetermined economic and emotional damage to residents.
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Justice Department sues companies for more than $100 million in costs for Baltimore bridge collapse
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the owner and the operator of the ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, asking for more than $100 million to recoup the cost of extensive cleanup efforts to reopen the Fort McHenry Channel.
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Retiring Maryland Rep. Sarbanes says he will continue fighting for election reform
BY KATHARINE WILSON WASHINGTON – Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Maryland, is preparing to say goodbye to Capitol Hill, but he’s not
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Maryland legislative caucus criticizes Hogan’s record on LGBTQ+ issues
Members of the Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus are accusing former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan of not standing up for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Democratic Convention Notebook: Raskin’s mustard, Colbert in town
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, made sure Maryland delegates could savor the flavor of the Democratic National Convention well after they leave Chicago.
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