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Baltimore man charged in child sex trafficking case
A 38-year-old Baltimore City man has been charged in connection with a local sex trafficking investigation involving multiple juvenile victims, Baltimore County Police announced Thursday. Detectives from the department’s Special Victims and Crimes...

John Bolton, Trump’s ex-NSA, charged with leaking classified government info
Maryland: John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, was charged on Thursday in a sweeping indictment that accuses him of sharing sensitive government information with two of his relatives for possible use in a book he...

Baltimore County police make arrest in connection with sex trafficking case
Baltimore County announced the arrest of a man whom they linked to a sex trafficking case involving multiple juveniles. Ricardo Sawyer, 38, was arrested and has been charged with multiple counts of rape, multiple counts of second-degree assault...

Maryland Comptroller’s Office Launches New System to Modernize Unclaimed Property Process
Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman announced today the launch of a modernized unclaimed property website and system that will make it easier for residents to reclaim their lost assets. The upgraded platform replaces a mainframe system that had...

ALKEME Acquires Maryland’s Gorges & Co.
National broker ALKEME Insurance reports it has acquired Gorges & Company, Inc., a full-service agency based in Timonium, Maryland. Founded in 1937, Gorges & Co. provides a full suite of insurance offerings, including employee benefits, business...

John Bolton indictment part of growing political pattern, Plymouth State associate professor says
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on 18 counts related to his handling of classified documents.The charges include unlawful transmission and retention of National Defense...
Virginia prepares to open Express Lanes extension, will Maryland make any changes?
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (7News) — As Virginia prepares to open an extension of the Beltway Express Lanes from the Dulles Toll Road area to the George Washington Parkway, 7News looked into whether Maryland plans to do the same for the Beltway on its...

UMD researchers map economic effects of federal health research cuts
By Dariana Guzman For The Diamondback Federal cuts to scientific and medical research could lead to massive job losses and economic setbacks. A team of researchers from several universities, including the University of Maryland, is mapping where...

Men gather in Baltimore to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Million Man March
BALTIMORE — Thirty years ago, African American men from around the country flocked to Washington D.C. with a common goal to better their lives and their communities. That's a mission men in Baltimore say is far from over. Fostering unity,...
Governors of 15 states announce new health alliance
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he is joining 14 other governors in forming a new nonpartisan public health hub, the Governors Public Health Alliance. The alliance is meant to improve public health efforts to help protect...

Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Oct. 15, 2025
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 15, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 15 drawing 10-13-28-34-47, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 3 Check Powerball payouts...

Zahir Mathis nearly quit football. Now he’s flourishing at Maryland.
Zahir Mathis couldn’t feel his neck supporting his body. The defensive lineman knocked helmets with a linebacker in his sophomore year. He briefly fell unconscious, and awoke panicked to coaches and players by his side. The collision left him...

Baltimore County state’s attorney backs police chief, despite inclusion on ‘Brady list’
In a 1958 Maryland death penalty trial, the defendant never learned that another man had actually confessed to the murder. The deception in that Anne Arundel County case ultimately reshaped how the government handles evidence across the country....

Baltimore’s education dynasty gathers around a Roland Park dinner table
Around a crowded, cozy dining table in Roland Park, laughter rises above the clatter of silverware dishing up corn, asparagus, tomatoes and burgers. There’s discussion of an upcoming family wedding: the last-minute dress alterations, the...

The Ian Roberts scandal should teach government boards four important lessons
contributed photo Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. The lesson of the hot stove emerged again. That is the lesson toddlers learn early and smart ones retain for a lifetime. Touch something hot and you know not to touch...

Maryland Immigration office lies in ruins.
A sub-office of the Liberian Immigration Service (LIS) in Maryland County, located in the southeast of Liberia, lies in ruins due to neglect. By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County Harper, Maryland-October 16, 2025 – The Liberia Immigration Service...

Delaware, 14 other governors join public health initiative
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has joined 14 fellow Democratic leaders in announcing the creation of the Governors’ Public Health Alliance on Oct. 15. This new coalition was developed to support state leaders in protecting the health and well-being of...

Trump Shows He’s No Longer Inhibited by Government Guardrails
President Donald Trump was telling a Rose Garden audience about his efforts to quell violence in the nation’s capital when, as if on cue, his words were drowned out by the wail of sirens from passing vehicles. “Listen to the beauty of that sound,”...

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Signs Tripartite Agreement With Two Foreign Firms To Establish Digital Economy's "Quantum Corridor"
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has signed a tripartite agreement with two foreign firms to establish a "Quantum Corridor", a move which will help strengthen the state's digital economy by harnessing new technologies, Chief Minister Devendra...

Business Business Insider MacKenzie Scott continues donating millions to diverse causes
MacKenzie Scott was married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for 25 years before their divorce in 2019. Scott received a 4% stake in Amazon after the divorce and has channeled much of that wealth toward charity. She has continued to donate to diverse...