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Several 'No Kings' rallies make their mark throughout the Baltimore area
The local factions of Saturday's "No Kings" movement used the Baltimore Running Festival to make a political statement. They mixed in with the crowds who were cheering runners and are upset with President Trump's actions and policy decisions.No...
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Maryland at UCLA odds, picks and predictions
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The Topeka Capital-Journal - Kansas
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The Maryland Terrapins (4-2, 1-2 Big Ten) visit the UCLA Bruins (2-4, 2-1) Saturday evening. Kickoff from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the...
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Maryland Police Get ‘Overwhelming’ Number Of Volunteers To Smoke Marijuana And Eat Free Lunch At DUI Training For Officers
Police in Ocean City, Maryland say they received an “overwhelming” number people who want to volunteer to smoke marijuana and drive a vehicle in a controlled setting for DUI recognition training purposes—with the added promise of a free lunch for...
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Just seven clears – where were the problems on the Maryland 5 Star cross-country course?
Pierre Le Goupil was responsible for this year’s Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country course, a first time designing at the five-star level for the Paris 2024 Olympic designer, and his track certainly yielded a result today (Saturday, 18 October)....
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‘He’s a machine’ – super thoroughbred retains his lead on dramatic Maryland 5 Star cross-country day
Monica Spencer holds her lead at the conclusion of the Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country, after a dramatic couple of hours of five-star action today (Saturday, 18 October). The New Zealand rider and her experienced thoroughbred Artist put in one...
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Maryland 12-year-old brings knife to school, said it was for self-defense: Police
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FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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A knife allegedly found on a 12-year-old student at Theodore G. Davis Middle School in Waldorf. (Credit: Charles County Sheriff's Office) WALDORF, Md. - Deputies in Charles County say a 12-year-old brought a knife to school on Thursday. What we...
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‘No Kings’ protesters target Trump policies at Baltimore Running Festival
Protesters aligned with the “No Kings” movement used the Baltimore Running Festival to rally against Trump administration policies, highlighting job losses, public health cuts and immigration enforcement concerns. Originally Published: October 18,...
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University of Maryland, Baltimore and Axis Research & Technologies Announce Joint Venture to Build Nation's First AI-Powered Smart Surgical Performance Center
Newswise — Baltimore, MD & Irvine, CA – October 15, 2025 – The University of Maryland, Baltimore and Axis Research & Technologies today announced a groundbreaking joint venture to establish the nation’s first AI-powered smart surgical performance...
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Britain’s sole contender retires on Maryland 5 Star cross-country course
Britain’s sole contender Alex Bragg retired on the Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country course today (Saturday, 18 October). Alex and The Roe Family’s Quindiva looked to be having a super round until the 15-year-old mare refused at the big step down...
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Maryland Earns a Top Spot as One of America’s Most Crypto-Friendly States
Maryland just made a national list that few expected. Maryland now sits in the top five of crypto-friendly states. For Maryland, it’s a bit unexpected. Its reputation has always been steady: cautious rules, careful oversight, and very little...
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Undocumented residents’ access to Maryland health insurance marketplace delayed from 2026 to 2028
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange officials say delay in Access to Care Act is needed after new Trump immigration and health policies. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland...
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DC-area immigrants face challenges under Trump administration
WTOP spoke with members of the D.C. region’s immigrant community for their feedback on President Donald Trump’s moves against immigrants and how the community has responded. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought along a...
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AG Brown showed leadership in response to federal immigration enforcement | GUEST COMMENTARY
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has emerged as a national leader in proactively addressing the challenges posed by aggressive federal immigration enforcement operations. His comprehensive guidance to state and local law enforcement...
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Community College of Philadelphia is poised to select its next president Tuesday
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The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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The Community College of Philadelphia’s Board of Trustees is preparing to select a new president, possibly as soon as Tuesday morning. A special meeting has been scheduled for 8 a.m. on Zoom “to approve an offer of employment to a presidential...
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Lawfully present immigrants help stabilize ACA plans: Why does GOP want them out?
If you want to create a perfect storm at Covered California and other Affordable Care Act marketplaces, all you have to do is make enrollment more time-consuming, ratchet up the toll on consumers’ pocketbooks, and terminate financial aid for some...
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Chicago and New York set up legal clash over where ICE can arrest illegal immigrants
The Trump administration has made courthouses a popular location to arrest illegal immigrants, but as more local governments work to block those arrests from happening, a legal showdown is brewing.Cook County, Illinois, became the latest...
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Former Baltimore educator indicted in Iowa on false citizenship, firearms charges
DES MOINES, Iowa — The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen on a federal form and knowingly possessed several firearms illegally, according to a newly returned indictment that raises the...
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Amid overdoses, Maryland lawmaker proposes legislation for stiffer drug-dealing penalties
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FOX45 - Maryland
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MARYLAND (WBFF) — As opioid and fentanyl overdoses continue to be an issue in Baltimore and counties across the state, Republican Delegate Chris Tomlinson said he plans to once again propose legislation to impose stiffer penalties on drug dealers...
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LGBTQ+ community groups fill gaps in youth mental health care
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University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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Reading time: 2 minutes As LGBTQ+ youth across the U.S. continue to face higher rates of mental health challenges and substance use, community-based organizations (CBOs) are playing an increasingly vital role in providing safe, supportive spaces....
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Maryland faces $184 million freeze on federal energy grants amid shutdown standoff
Maryland faces a total freeze on about $184 million in federal grants for energy projects and research amid a political standoff in Washington. These funds, paid for by taxpayers across Maryland, are now on hold as the Trump administration targets...
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