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Boeing Co. quality engineer Sam Salehpour on Wednesday raised concerns about manufacturing shortcuts taken by the company, warning a Senate panel that the flying public could be at risk.
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In February, Steve Kraske, a radio host at NPR’s Kansas City affiliate, was on air discussing the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting that left one woman dead and more than 20 others injured.
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House Republicans criticized the Biden administration Thursday for its temporary pause in liquified natural gas (LNG) export applications, citing negative impacts on the economy and international relationships.
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King George’s County is home to a legion of historic sites including a national trail and the birthplace marker of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States. But lesser-known is the final resting place of a vital figure in the development of gynecological science, an enslaved woman named Anarcha Jackson.
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After the accident, Biden was quick to pledge full support from the federal government. His administration has granted Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s request for $60 million in immediate federal aid for emergency work.
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April is alcohol awareness month, but some consumers are taking awareness one step further. The non-alcoholic drink movement is on the rise with sales increasing 20.6 percent between 2021 and 2022. Now, small businesses around the DMV are emerging, offering sober and sober-curious consumers a taste of the movement.
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A total solar eclipse is set to cover part of the United States on Monday. Residents of the DMV will be able to experience a partial eclipse with the moon covering 90 percent of the sun. Scientists recommend wearing solar eclipse glasses to limit sun exposure and see a clear image of the event. This will be the last solar eclipse over the United States until 2045.
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The Annapolis Film Festival is returning for its 12th year. This year’s festival features 70 films to be screened over four days. Fans can attend panels with actors and filmmakers, and a new LatinXperience Showcase along with the Black Experience Showcase and the Jewish Experience Showcase.
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Employees inside the former home of the National Women’s Party, now the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality Monument, switched from activists to National Park Service rangers in 2016.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore is requesting $60 million from the Biden administration as an initial emergency relief fund for the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. Two bodies were recovered yesterday from a truck under the water in the Patapsco River. Officials are focused on removing the collapsed structure to continue recovery efforts.
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