Churchill Downs moves to buy Preakness brand in major shakeup for horse racing
Churchill Downs is moving to acquire the Preakness Stakes brand, marking a major shift in control of one of horse racing’s biggest events.
Churchill Downs is moving to acquire the Preakness Stakes brand, marking a major shift in control of one of horse racing’s biggest events.
US still plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite Costa Rica agreement
U.S. government attorneys told a federal judge Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.
U.S. government attorneys told a federal judge Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.
Quadruple amputee, professional cornhole player faces murder charges
A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Charles County on March 22, 2026.
A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Charles County on March 22, 2026.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Former congressional aide accused of stealing 240 government phones, selling them at pawn shop
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia heading back to Maryland after judge orders his release from ICE custody
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from ICE custody after a federal judge in Maryland granted the order amid his legal fight over deportation.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from ICE custody after a federal judge in Maryland granted the order amid his legal fight over deportation.
Judge issues temporary order blocking ICE from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Arthur Jones, Jon and Chandler Jones’ brother, dead at 39
Former NFL player Arthur Jones has died at the age of 39.
Former NFL player Arthur Jones has died at the age of 39.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from federal custody paused by judge
A lengthy court battle has resulted in a legal victory for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who will be released from federal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.
A lengthy court battle has resulted in a legal victory for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who will be released from federal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.
20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV
At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.
At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.
Human remains found in Maryland identified as 3-year-old Nola Dinkins
Officials confirm the human remains discovered in North East, Maryland have been identified as three-year-old Nola Dinkins, a missing firm from Delaware.
Officials confirm the human remains discovered in North East, Maryland have been identified as three-year-old Nola Dinkins, a missing firm from Delaware.
Wind turbine blade crash shuts down traffic on I-70 in Maryland
Blade blocked highway
Blade blocked highway
Supreme Court pauses order to rehire probationary federal workers
The Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order for the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers.
The Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order for the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers.
Rachel Morin murder trial begins: Illegal immigrant from El Salvador charged with rape, murder
The trial for Rachel Morin’s murder begins this week, with jury selection on Monday and opening arguments on Friday.
The trial for Rachel Morin’s murder begins this week, with jury selection on Monday and opening arguments on Friday.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Leaders mark 1 year since Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster
Leaders and residents in the Baltimore region and across Maryland are marking one year since the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Leaders and residents in the Baltimore region and across Maryland are marking one year since the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.