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 WeilD.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 GoffHawks’ 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 BielerBiden 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 SchererDaines, 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 ArnsdorfSchumer 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 AlfaroRockets 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 GolliverUniversity 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-GabrielRussia’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 DeYoungJury 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 BermanMoore 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-GabrielIran gained access to election results website in 2020, military reveals
U.S. officials disrupted the attack before the votes were tallied.
By Joseph MennBed 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 MarkWhy 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 BlakeGeorgia 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 BaileySuccessor 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 BeachumAs 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 HarounWe’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 DvorakPackers agree to trade Aaron Rodgers to Jets
Rodgers leaves the Packers after 18 seasons, four MVP awards and a Super Bowl title.
By Mark MaskeRon 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 Bump