Outside Supreme Court, protesters argue about immunity – and more
WASHINGTON — Protesters clashed outside of the Supreme Court Thursday following oral arguments over whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution. Atop a portable grand piano, traveling classical pianist Matthew Atwood wore a traditional colonial-era outfit, complete with…
Maryland governor hopeful of GOP support for Key Bridge clean-up
Gov. Wes Moore says several Republicans in Congress have been “incredibly encouraging” in discussions about federal support to respond to the Francis Scott Key Bridge and clean-up efforts.
Support for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is growing in 2024 race for Democratic mayoral candidate
A recent Goucher College Poll shows Mayor Brandon Scott’s job approval rating has significantly improved from October 2023.
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Annapolis
Activist mom turns son’s life into hopeful legacy
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. – Ja’Ka McKnight dances as she prepares to lead a procession to the street being named, on this April morning, after her late son, King Douglas. The crowd’s shouts rise in a gray morning that is slowly…
Gov. Moore confident in Maryland’s play to keep Commanders
Despite the jurisdictional dispute, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is confident the Commanders will remain in Prince George’s County.
Maryland governor hopeful of GOP support for Key Bridge clean-up
Gov. Wes Moore says several Republicans in Congress have been “incredibly encouraging” in discussions about federal support to respond to the Francis Scott Key Bridge and clean-up efforts.
After deadly work zone crashes, a push for change
After a pair of deadly work zone incidents cast attention on the dangers of road work, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore enacted a set of protections for workers and their families that his administration describes as “a moral imperative.”
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Washington
Outside Supreme Court, protesters argue about immunity – and more
WASHINGTON — Protesters clashed outside of the Supreme Court Thursday following oral arguments over whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution. Atop a portable grand piano, traveling classical pianist Matthew Atwood wore a traditional colonial-era outfit, complete with…
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s ‘absolute immunity’ claim
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court Thursday seemed skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claims of absolute presidential immunity from prosecution. Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election is at the center of the case, including his actions leading to…
Maryland team on NASA project to study oceans, atmosphere
WASHINGTON – To better understand the ocean surface, NASA scientists went to the stars. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite launched into orbit on Feb. 8 on a quest to better understand the microscopic content of Earth’s atmosphere…
Justices consider case involving visa denied to husband of U.S. citizen
Supreme Court justices seemed conflicted during oral arguments over whether a U.S. citizen can challenge the denial of a visa for a noncitizen spouse because the government expected that spouse to engage in unlawful activity.
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Boot scootin’ in the DMV: Why line dancing is so popular and how to get started
Line dancing spans cultures and ages. Here’s what people are saying about it and where you can go to give it a try.
Activist mom turns son’s life into hopeful legacy
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. – Ja’Ka McKnight dances as she prepares to lead a procession to the street being named, on this April morning, after her late son, King Douglas. The crowd’s shouts rise in a gray morning that is slowly…
Gov. Moore confident in Maryland’s play to keep Commanders
Despite the jurisdictional dispute, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is confident the Commanders will remain in Prince George’s County.
Maryland governor hopeful of GOP support for Key Bridge clean-up
Gov. Wes Moore says several Republicans in Congress have been “incredibly encouraging” in discussions about federal support to respond to the Francis Scott Key Bridge and clean-up efforts.
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Senegalese Journalist Maty Sarr Niang Finally Liberated
Maty Sarr Niang, a journalist for the independent news site Kéwoulo, was released on March 12 after being detained for nearly 10 months. Her case was considered to be a signal of Senegal’s democratic backsliding.
Silencing Truth: The Persecution of Russian Journalist Ivan Safronov
Less than two years before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ivan Safronov, a well-respected military correspondent, was arrested to show Russian journalists that they were no longer allowed to report on the military. Following his arrest, Putin tightened press restrictions in Russia, forcing Safronov’s fiancé to flee the country. Still, even after his appeal was denied and Safronov continues to serve his 22-year sentence in Siberia, his letters to friends remain optimistic.
The Nightmare before New Year’s: The Story of Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim
Egyptian journalist Bahaa Eldin Ibrahim was a man spending time with his family on vacation until he was suddenly detained for his association with his employer Al-Jazeera. After almost 6 years his family and colleagues are fighting for justice.
567 days and counting: Renowned Guatemalan journalist still behind bars
Despite hopes a new anti-corruption president would free José Rubén Zamora, his future remains uncertain ahead of a new trial scheduled for Feb. 20. The award-winning investigative journalist and publisher has been imprisoned for more than a year and a half in a high-profile case that has drawn attention from press freedom groups, U.S. government officials and Guatemala’s new president.