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Maryland judge declares US Education Department threats against DEI-enforcing schools illegal
Australasian Lawyer
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Maryland-based US district judge Stephanie Gallagher has ruled as illegal the US Education Department’s threats to cut federal funding from educational institutions implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, reported the Associated...
Maryland Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Aug. 19, 2025
Delmarvanow.com - Delaware
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The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 19, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Aug. 19 drawing 10-19-24-49-68, Mega Ball: 10 Check Mega Millions payouts and...
Baltimore restaurant employees say they were fired after protest over ban of pro-Palestine pin
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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More than half a dozen workers at a popular Fells Point restaurant say they were fired after protesting working conditions this past weekend. Several concerned employees at Bunny's Buckets and Bubbles organized a protest after they said a...
How a Maryland nonprofit handled $50+ million tax dollars, and what questions remain
FOX45 - Maryland
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — New details reveal how a little-known Maryland nonprofit helped manage more than $50 million federal taxpayer dollars allocated through the Baltimore City government, according to a Spotlight on Maryland investigation....
Maryland man moons, curses at Washington County Commission
FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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MARYLAND - A Maryland man has recently been caught mooning and cursing at local officials during public meetings. What we know: Although Shaun Porter touts his right to freedom of expression, which is protected by the First Amendment, there are...
Texas's redistricting effort sparks debate as Maryland lawmakers propose countermeasure
FOX45 - Maryland
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — As lawmakers in Texas move forward with an effort to redraw Congressional district boundaries mid-cycle – sparking a nationwide frenzy among state legislatures and local leaders alike – lawmakers in Maryland are gearing up...
Albertville Council holds last meeting before election
The Sand Mountain Reporter - Alabama
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The Albertville city council held a short session for their second August meeting on Monday, though there were several items on the agenda that were approved. With municipal elections taking place next week the council set a time for a special...
Liberia: Civil Law Court Affirms UMC Ownership, Voids Breakaway Faction’s Claim; House Launches Probe
Front Page Africa
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August 20, 2025
Monrovia – The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice has put an end to the ongoing fight over church properties between the United Methodist Church (UMC) Liberia Annual Conference and a group that broke away to form the Global Methodist Church...
Jarell Andre Speaks v. State of Maryland
The Daily Record - Maryland
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August 20, 2025
Criminal Law-Sufficiency of evidence-Reckless endangerment Appellant, Jarell Andre Speaks, was indicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland, on thirty counts including attempted first-degree murder, assault, and firearms offenses...
Kilmar Abrego Claims U.S. Government Pursued Vindictive Prosecution
StratNews Global
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August 20, 2025
Home Central America Kilmar Abrego Claims U.S. Government Pursued Vindictive Prosecution In a 35-page motion Abrego's lawyers asked a judge in Tennessee to dismiss federal charges accusing him of unlawfully transporting migrants living illegally...
Mario Alexander Claros Arias v. State of Maryland
The Daily Record - Maryland
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August 20, 2025
Criminal Law-Suppression motion-Sufficiency of evidence Following a jury trial in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, the appellant, Mario Alexander Claros Arias, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and...
Maryland Federal District Court Blocks Education Department’s Moves Against DEI Programs
JD Supra - California
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August 19, 2025
[co-author: Leah Shepherd] On August 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that the U.S. Department of Education violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the U.S. Constitution when it did not follow proper...
Fourth Circuit Strikes Down Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax “Pass-Through” Ban
National Law Review
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August 19, 2025
Maryland’s attempt to stop businesses from telling customers about a controversial tax has hit a constitutional wall. On August 15, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that the state’s “pass-through” provision in its Digital...
Maryland Army Guard Cyber Soldiers Lead Certification Exercise
US Army
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August 19, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Maryland Army National Guard’s Cyber Protection Team 169 led a certification exercise for other Army Guard cyber protection teams at the Virginia National Guard’s State Military Reservation, Aug. 3-16. During the Cyber...
New AI-powered cybersecurity training headquarters to create more than 200 jobs in Maryland
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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A new AI-powered cybersecurity training in Maryland is expected to create more than 200 jobs in the state. The global headquarters for IronCircle, a cybersecurity education provider, has relocated to Columbia, Maryland's Merriweather District....
Maryland Gov. Moore appeals White House's denial of disaster aid for May floods
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is appealing the White House's denial of funding assistance after severe flash flooding in May that damaged homes, infrastructure, and utilities across Western Maryland. Moore requested the declaration in June, to aid the...
Karma Comes A-Calling: Adam Schiff Creates Legal Defense Fund, Fumes Over Investigations
Red State
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August 19, 2025
By Bob Hoge | 9:23 PM on August 19, 2025 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Karma can bring harsh reality. California Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff, who for years has...
Government Sues Resale Sites for Allegedly Using Illegal Methods to Buy Concert Tickets
American Songwriter
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August 19, 2025
The government is taking a stand against ticket resale sites. On Aug.18 the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against a ticket broker operation. The FTC alleged that the company used unlawful tactics to exceed purchasing limits. In a press...
Elderly Woman Killed Over Witchcraft Accusation in Maryland County; Five Arrested
GNN Liberia
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August 19, 2025
By Christian Appleton Twansiebo Gbeken, Maryland County – August 19, 2025 — The Liberia National Police (LNP) have arrested five individuals in connection with the brutal mob killing of 77-year-old Josephine Sieh, who was accused of practicing...
Baltimore Police get state funding for sexual assault kit testing program
Baltimore Brew - Maryland
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Baltimore Police will receive $1.2 million from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy to continue its sexual assault kit testing program that, after years of dysfunction, is now portrayed as a notable success. In 2016, sexual...