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The U.S. spends $500 per child annually on early childhood care, according to 2021 data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The average annual spending for the 38 member countries in the organization is $14,436.
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Delegates at the Republican National Convention certified Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance Monday afternoon as Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, a pick that stirred resounding endorsements from Maryland and other state delegations.
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After a shooting at a Pennsylvania campaign rally Saturday left one attendee and a gunman dead and former President Donald Trump injured, Maryland officials on both sides of the aisle expressed support for victims and outrage at the act of political violence.
Read moreThe suspect who fired multiple shots at former President Donald Trump on Saturday afternoon at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, the FBI said in a statement to multiple media outlets early Sunday morning.
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On top of a statewide shortage of child care providers — which the Local News Network at the University of Maryland documented earlier in this series — education officials face another significant challenge in creating that mixed delivery system. The Local News Network survey this spring found many remaining child care providers are either reluctant to participate in the pre-K expansion or are refusing to take part.
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Owings Mills, MD – Rosemary Woods has mixed feelings, when she looks back on her enlistment as an X-ray technician
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The Biden administration is refusing to assist in the defection of an Iranian cyber-terrorist on the FBI’s Most Wanted list who is involved in a disinformation operation against Donald Trump’s campaign, according to information provided by a retired decorated FBI special agent.
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Since January 2020, the number of level-5 providers in Maryland has increased by 9.6%, according to state statistics retrieved by the Local News Network. However, 15 of the state’s 24 jurisdictions have lost level-5 providers, and providers overall appear to have mixed feelings about the EXCELS program.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump has substantial immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while
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Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, is the iconic home of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and it’s no surprise it made top spot in the rankings. This sprawling estate offers fans an intimate look at Presley’s life and career. Visitors can tour the mansion’s opulent rooms, view his extensive collection of costumes and awards, and explore exhibits detailing his musical legacy. Graceland is a landmark for music lovers and a testament to Elvis’s enduring influence on popular culture.
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