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Virginia January 25, 2024

Northern Virginia could get casino as bill to allow Fairfax County referendum advances

A bill that would allow a referendum on a casino, convention center and concert hall in Tysons Corner, VA, was advanced by the state Senate's General Laws and Technology Committee.

Maryland January 24, 2024

Maryland county's gun safety pamphlet law upheld in federal appeals court

A federal appeals court upheld a MD county law requiring gun sellers to distribute pamphlets about suicide prevention and mental health resources.

Maryland January 23, 2024

Maryland appellate court tosses murder conviction against daughter of former US intelligence director: report

A murder conviction against a former US intelligence director was tossed after an appeals court in Maryland said material was presented to jury members that should not have been.

Maryland January 23, 2024

Maryland burglary suspects dragged police officer across highway in stolen church van: authorities

Two Maryland men suspected of burglary allegedly dragged an officer across four lanes of highway while attempting a getaway in a stolen church van.

US January 23, 2024

US Navy SEAL fell into Arabian Sea and another died trying to save him, officials confirm

Members of the U.S. Navy's SEAL Team 3 have released details about the two SEALs who were lost at sea during a raid on a boat carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen.

Maryland January 22, 2024

Baltimore police officers cleared of charges in fatal shooting of suspect during foot pursuit

Four Baltimore police officers who fired multiple shots at Hunter Jessup, 27, during a foot pursuit last November will not face criminal charges, officials say.

US January 19, 2024

Maryland police searching for suspect who fatally shot snowplow driver

Maryland police are searching for an unknown suspect who shot and killed a snowplow driver while he was working in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

Maryland January 19, 2024

Maryland Black Caucus releases legislative agenda, prioritizes health, housing and criminal justice reform

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland drew attention to measures they will prioritize in 2024 regarding health, housing access, education, and criminal justice reform.

Diversity January 18, 2024

Group calls on Johns Hopkins to eliminate DEI program after post on ‘privilege’ draws harsh criticism: report

The watchdog group Do No Harm is demanding that Johns Hopkins Medicine eliminate its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program after its leader posted about white privilege.

LIFESTYLE January 17, 2024

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' CD returns to Maryland library 35 years late

A patron dropped off a Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here" CD at Maryland's Prince George's County Memorial Library System more than three decades after checking it out, employees say.

Bahamas January 16, 2024

Maryland boy, 10, attacked by shark during 'shark tank' expedition at Bahamas resort: police

A 10-year-old boy from Maryland was bit by a shark during a Shark Tank expedition at a local resort in the Bahamas, police said.