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By MARK SHERMAN (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden. The case, to be argued Thursday, stems from Trump’s attempts to have charges against…

The family team behind Woodberry’s acclaimed Basque restaurant La Cuchara has launched a new project on The Avenue in Hampden. Brothers Ben and Jacob Lefenfeld, and Ben’s wife, Amy Lefenfeld, have purchased the historic Five and Dime building at the corner of Elm Avenue and 36th Street, along the North Baltimore neighborhood’s main dining and…

The past two seasons have not gone well when Catonsville’s girls lacrosse team played Towson. The Comets lost twice in each of those seasons, including being eliminated by them in the 2023 state quarterfinals. They were outscored 62-31 in those four games, but the losing streak ended on Friday when the Comets nipped the host…

By TIA GOLDENBERG (Associated Press) TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the military said, becoming the first senior figure to step down over his role in the deadliest assault in Israel’s history. Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s decision could…

A volunteer firefighter is in stable condition after being hospitalized Saturday night due to being injured while battling a fire that destroyed a cabin in Darlington. Firefighters responded at about 10 p.m. to the recreational cabin along the Susquehanna River in Harford County, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, which is investigating…

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen recently reversed a decision to forego summer grocery aid for low-income families in his state and admitted that “what’s best for our kids” is that they have enough food. Nice thinking, Governor. The Baltimore Sun’s article about how some states are choosing to reject Summer EBT, federal money that would buy…

A suspect is in custody Sunday morning after a 77-year-old man was fatally stabbed in North Baltimore, police said. Officers responded just before 8 a.m. to the 900 block of West University Parkway in Roland Park for a call reporting an “aggravated assault by cutting,” Baltimore Police said in a news release. The 77-year-old, who…

Adam Bowen is a local photographer living in Finksburg. “I became interested in drawing in elementary school. I traced photos on the computer and filled them in,” Bowen said. Then Bowen started taking studio art classes. He took a class at Staub’s Studios in Catonsville. He learned charcoal, watercolor and pastels. Adam Bowen is pictured…

Mount St. Mary’s announced Saturday that it has hired former assistant coach Donny Lind as head coach of its men’s basketball program. Lind, who will be introduced Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. inside Knott Arena, has been an assistant coach at UNC Greensboro since 2021. He becomes the school’s 23rd coach and succeeds Dan Engelstad, who…

Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts. This year’s edition provides an occasion for activists to reflect on how far their movement has come, with recreational pot now…

I would venture to say that most people, especially those in positions of great responsibility, have regular (often annual) performance reviews. The outcome usually provides feedback from those who have entrusted the employee to carry out their job with established performance goals. It is not clear whether persons in upper echelons of government (like cabinet…

By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend.…

https://www.baltimoresun.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LIZ-TRUSS-Video-with-BS-Logo.mp4 “She was such an admirable person.” Former Prime Minister to the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, reflected solemnly as she recounted her firsthand observations during the final days of Queen Elizabeth II’s life, giving a detailed account of the circumstances that hinted at the late Queen’s deteriorating health. For instance, Truss shared a particularly telling…

Traditionally Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22. As part of a growing global focus on environmental issues, the celebration has evolved into Earth Month, with observances and activities planned throughout April. Local festivities offer a number of opportunities to join in the efforts to promote sustainability and protect the planet. The Clarksville Commons…

Funeral services for Maynor Suazo Sandoval, one of the six construction workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, are scheduled for this weekend. A celebration of life and prayer service for Sandoval, a father of two who lived in Owings Mills, is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Friday at March Life Tribute…

By ALEXA ST. JOHN and LINLEY SANDERS (Associated Press) Like many Americans, Ron Theusch is getting more worried about climate change. A resident of Alden, Minnesota, Theusch has noticed increasingly dry and mild winters punctuated by short periods of severe cold — symptoms of a warming planet. As he thinks about that, future generations are…

On Sunday, April 14, the Maryland Transit Administration and Baltimore Light RailLink had an opportunity to shine. Many people attempted to use the light rail system to go down to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Unfortunately, someone was proverbially asleep at the switch (“A to-do list for upgrading public transit around Baltimore,” Feb. 29). Our…

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By TERRY TANG and LINLEY SANDERS (Associated Press) Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change, according to a new poll. It also suggests that partisanship may not have as much of an impact on this group’s environmental…

It doesn’t take an ancient mariner or even an engineer third class to recognize something is seriously amiss when FBI agents show up at the site of a devastating maritime collision. That’s what happened Monday when federal authorities raided the Dali, the giant container ship that struck and quickly collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge…

By JOHN RABY (Associated Press) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban, finding that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. The 2-1 ruling Tuesday from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocks a West Virginia…

By FATIMA HUSSEIN (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won’t hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran’s “malign and destabilizing activity” in the region. She made her remarks…