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Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies

A federal appeals court is allowing billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to once again access people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management

Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trial begins for Salvadoran fugitive accused in deadly attack of Maryland hiker

A fugitive from El Salvador is on trial in the rape and murder of a Maryland woman who was attacked on a hiking trail in 2023

Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Political|US

Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit

Andrew Tate is facing a new lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and battery

Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit
Crime|Economy|Political|US

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead

A year after the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland leaders are honoring the six construction workers killed that night

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead
Education|Political|US

Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agencies

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management

Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive information at US agencies
Crime|Education|Political|US

Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum

Arlando “Tray” Jones is among thousands of people seeking accountability under a new state law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims

Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum
Political|US

Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security Administration systems that hold sensitive data on millions of Americans

Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Crime|US

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case

The man whose legal saga amassed a worldwide following of “Serial” podcast listeners will remain free even though his murder conviction still stands

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case
Crime|US

Judge weighs continued freedom for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' murder case

A Baltimore judge is weighing whether to reduce Adnan Syed's murder sentence to time served, allowing him to remain free even though murder conviction still stands

Judge weighs continued freedom for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' murder case
Crime|US

Adnan Syed's murder conviction still stands as he seeks sentence reduction in 'Serial' case

Baltimore prosecutors have announced their decision to withdraw a motion to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction even as they support his recent request for a sentence reduction

Adnan Syed's murder conviction still stands as he seeks sentence reduction in 'Serial' case
Political|US

Judge largely blocks Trump’s executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs

A federal judge has largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

Judge largely blocks Trump’s executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs
Crime|US

Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings ordered held without bail in Maryland

The leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians that is linked to six killings has been ordered held without bail, as were two others

Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings ordered held without bail in Maryland
Health|Political|US

Federal judge pauses President Trump's order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender youth

Federal judge pauses President Trump's order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth
Crime|Political|US

Baltimore sues Glock over handguns that can easily be converted to automatic weapons

Baltimore is suing Glock over design features that allow its handguns to be easily modified to become fully automatic weapons

Baltimore sues Glock over handguns that can easily be converted to automatic weapons
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|US

Designs unveiled for replacement of Baltimore bridge almost a year after deadly collapse

Maryland officials have unveiled their designs for replacing Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge almost a year after it collapsed under the weight of a cargo ship that lost power and veered off course

Designs unveiled for replacement of Baltimore bridge almost a year after deadly collapse
Crime|Political|US

Neo-Nazi group leader convicted of plotting Maryland power grid attack

The founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group has been convicted of conspiring with his former girlfriend to plan an attack on Maryland’s power grid in furtherance of their shared racist beliefs

Crime|Political|Travel|US|World

‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter's black box recovered

Investigators have announced that the black box from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a commercial jetliner has been recovered

‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter's black box recovered
Crime|Political|Travel|US|World

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century
Crime|Political|US

Trial begins for neo-Nazi group leader accused of plotting power grid attack

The founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group is on trial for conspiring to attack Maryland’s power grid

Business|Crime|Education|Political|US

How Baltimore is saving lives by offering young men resources when they put down the guns

Baltimore is seeing a sustained reduction in gun violence and city leaders believe investments in robust anti-violence efforts are finally paying off

How Baltimore is saving lives by offering young men resources when they put down the guns
Crime|News|US

FBI is investigating alleged abuse in Baton Rouge police warehouse known as the 'Brave Cave'

The FBI has opened a civil rights investigation into claims in recent lawsuits that Baton Rouge police assaulted and strip-searched drug suspects they detained in an obscure warehouse known as the “Brave Cave.”

FBI is investigating alleged abuse in Baton Rouge police warehouse known as the 'Brave Cave'
Crime|News|Technology|US

Man arrested in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere was released from prison in 2022

Baltimore police have arrested a man in the killing of a Baltimore tech entrepreneur last week as authorities alleged the suspect was in the midst of a violent rampage that also included a recent rape, arson and attempted murder

Man arrested in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere was released from prison in 2022
Crime|News|Technology|US

Suspect in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur held without bail

The man accused of killing Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere last week and a rape and arson days earlier will be held without bail pending trial in those cases

Suspect in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur held without bail
Crime|News|US

Baltimore Archdiocese files for bankruptcy before new law on abuse lawsuits takes effect

The Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore on Friday filed for Chapter 11 reorganization days before a new state law goes into effect removing the statute of limitations on child sex abuse claims and allowing victims to sue their abusers decades after the fact

Baltimore Archdiocese files for bankruptcy before new law on abuse lawsuits takes effect
Crime|News|US

New Baltimore police commissioner confirmed by City Council despite recent challenges

The Baltimore City Council has voted to confirm Richard Worley as the city's new police commissioner

New Baltimore police commissioner confirmed by City Council despite recent challenges

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