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Casper Taylor, former speaker of Maryland House, dies at 88

The veteran Maryland legislator had served in Annapolis for years as the speaker of the House of Delegates.

By Martin WeilApril 24, 2023

D.C. United acquires Cristian Dájome from Vancouver at MLS deadline

Colombian winger will help compensate for loss of Martín Rodríguez to an ACL injury.

By Steven GoffApril 24, 2023

Hawks’ Dejounte Murray suspended one game for making contact with referee

The versatile guard, in his first season with Atlanta, will miss what could be his team's final game of the season as it faces playoff elimination by Boston.

By Des BielerApril 24, 2023

Biden team plans television ads after Tuesday reelection announcement

President Biden is expected to release a video Tuesday announcing he is seeking a return to the White House at a tumultuous moment

By Tyler Pager and Michael SchererApril 24, 2023

Daines, head of powerful Senate GOP fundraising arm, endorses Trump

Daines made his endorsement during an interview on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast. The senator told Trump’s son — Daines’s longtime friend — that the “best four years” he had in the Senate were those he served during the Trump administration.

By Mariana Alfaro and Isaac ArnsdorfApril 24, 2023

Schumer announces Senate will vote on the Equal Rights Amendment this week

When Congress passed the measure in 1972, it gave the state ratification process seven years to be completed. The proposed legislation would remove that deadline and allow the Constitution to be amended.

By Mariana AlfaroApril 24, 2023

Rockets agree to hire Ime Udoka as coach

The former Celtics coach, who was suspended for the season because of an improper relationship with a team employee, is getting another shot at a bench job.

By Ben GolliverApril 24, 2023

University of Arkansas System board votes against University of Phoenix deal

The vote on the University of Phoenix affiliation is largely symbolic as the University of Arkansas system president can move forward with the acquisition with or without board support.

By Danielle Douglas-GabrielApril 24, 2023

Russia’s Lavrov spars with Western officials at U.N.

In a contentious meeting at the Security Council, the Russian foreign minister attempted to deflect criticism of his country’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Karen DeYoungApril 24, 2023

Jury selection to begin in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit against Donald Trump

Jury selection is scheduled to begin in a civil court lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Donald Trump of raping her years before he became president.

By Shayna Jacobs and Mark BermanApril 24, 2023

Moore signs Md. bill to transfer control of troubled 529 savings agency

A spate of legislative reforms of the troubled agency, including transferring control to the state treasurer, is underway, but account holders remain skeptical.

By Danielle Douglas-GabrielApril 24, 2023

Iran gained access to election results website in 2020, military reveals

U.S. officials disrupted the attack before the votes were tallied.

By Joseph MennApril 24, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond plans to liquidate. Here’s what it means for you.

Answers to your questions about coupons, returns, store closures and more, as well as how the Chapter 11 filing might play out for Buy Buy Baby.

By Jaclyn Peiser and Julian MarkApril 24, 2023
The FixAnalysis

Why Tucker Carlson was a problem for Fox News

We don’t yet know why he and Fox abruptly parted ways, but his fast-and-loose style and huge stature were a toxic mix in our new post-Dominion era.

By Aaron BlakeApril 24, 2023

Georgia DA says she will announce charging decision in Trump case this summer

In one of the letters, Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis said she would announce possible criminal indictments in the case between July 11 and Sept. 1.

By Holly BaileyApril 24, 2023

Successor to outgoing Maryland Del. Darryl Barnes to be named this week

Kent Roberson is poised to edge out four other nominees for the position, according to interested applicants who stepped aside after talks with committee leaders.

By Lateshia BeachumApril 24, 2023

As Sudan’s capital burns, the Darfur region negotiates a fragile truce

But fighting continues elsewhere in the country between forces backed by rival generals Burhan and Hemedti

By Katharine Houreld and Hafiz HarounApril 24, 2023
D.C., Md. & Va.Perspective

We’re a nation bristling with guns and no room for mistakes

More guns because of fear, fear because there are so many guns.

By Petula DvorakApril 24, 2023

Packers agree to trade Aaron Rodgers to Jets

Rodgers leaves the Packers after 18 seasons, four MVP awards and a Super Bowl title.

By Mark MaskeApril 24, 2023
PoliticsAnalysis

Ron Johnson takes Hunter Biden-laptop-whataboutism to new heights

Apparently a letter written in October 2020 was more influential than the interference of October 2016.

By Philip BumpApril 24, 2023