The decision advances a U.S. aim to block any influence by China over the strategic waterway.

New Ravens coach Jesse Minter said that he has already had multiple conversations with Lamar Jackson as they build a relationship.

Does the Orioles' rotation need Framber Valdez? Jacob Calvin Meyer answers that question and more in an offseason mailbag.

As divers recovered bodies after the midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines regional jetover thePotomac River last January, another critical operation unfolded on land. The D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences shifted its priorities entirely to the case. All of the victims were recovered and identified within a week.

Many in the United States are growing more pessimistic about their chances of obtaining the American Dream of homeownership and being able to afford a middle-class lifestyle after years of inflation have eroded purchasing power.

The American Lung Association said sustained efforts to reduce tobacco use work, but Thomas Carr, the association's director of national policy, said the progress is in jeopardy, especially if the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health remains effectively closed.

Questions about lawmakers building substantial wealth while serving in Congress are nothing new. The Department of Justice and House Republicans have confirmed new investigative efforts related to the finances of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. At this point, the focus is on whether the disclosures comply with ethics and reporting rules. No criminal findings have ...

The new Pentagon strategy highlights a less confrontational approach to China as the U.S. tries to engage Beijing through diplomacy and trade deals while concerns about a possible invasion of Taiwan lurk. Whether the Chinese are willing to engage on discussions to de-escalate those strains remains to be seen.

Jesse Minter will handle the Ravens' play-calling duties on defense. What's the plan for the offense and Lamar Jackson?

The Ravens entered a new era with the introduction of coach Jesse Minter. Here are three takeaways from his first news conference.

Former Navy lacrosse player Xavier Arline, who has not played competitively since 2024, has signed with the California Redwoods of the PLL.

P.G. County residents could either pay more out of pocket or forgo essential services over tax breaks to build new sphere in National Harbor.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scotts taxpayer-funded SUV is the most expensive executive vehicle in Maryland, according to records obtained by Spotlight on Maryland.

On Jan. 30, 1948, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, 78, was shot and killed in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse (neh-too-RAHM gahd-SAY), a Hindu extremist.   Also on this date:   In 1649, Englands King Charles I was executed for high treason.   In 1835, in the first-known attempt to assassinate a […]

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Dear Eric: My husband and I are in our 70s and have never really been able to get close with our daughter-in-law. She and our son have been married for 13 years. She is nine years younger than him and this is his second marriage. They have one child, who is 11. She is always […]

Mansoor Shams, a Towson resident sometimes better known as the Muslim Marine, is running for Baltimore County executive as a Democrat.

Rising health care costs led one in three Maryland families to delay or skip necessary medical care last year, while 70% said their costs have gone up. Another 23% said they have unpaid medical debt.

Thetakeover of a $2.3 millionBethesdahome has renewed scrutiny in Annapolis, where lawmakers from both parties now acknowledge that Maryland law provides limited tools to remove squatters.

Foot spa machines can soothe more than enough of the aches and pains that come from a long shift spent on your feet or from the symptoms of medical issues.

A shower steamer releases essential oils when it comes into contact with water, resulting in a pleasing aromatherapeutic fizz.

The Harford County Sheriff's Union said a Department of Emergency Services employee threatened to kill deputies during a traffic stop, and is upset that County Executive Bob Cassillys administration continues to employ the worker.

Immigration policy remains front and center in Annapolis this week, as a bill that would ban cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities

Some of the president's boasts were off the mark.

Unexpected events will probably make more sense in hindsight. Today's quincunx between systematic Mercury and extravagant Jupiter at 3:58 PM EST could have us misreading the ideal scale or timing of today's actions. No matter how scatterbrained we're feeling, slowing down to recheck our assumptions and reshape our plans should help us make it through our ...