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Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 18 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois, and leaving peop...

Help began pouring into one of the poorest regions of the U.S. after a deadly tornado tore a path of destruction for more than an hour across a long swath of Mississippi, even as furious new storms Sunday struck across the Deep South....

San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton in the South Region final....

A 22-year-old man was found shot dead in his car in Northeast Baltimore, and Baltimore Police said they arrested his roommate on murder charges Friday....

Vote for your favorite people, places and things to do in Capital Style Magazine's Best of Anne Arundel County Readers' Choice Contest 2023....

The Orioles on Sunday afternoon optioned left-hander DL Hall, the club's No. 2 pitching prospect, to minor league camp. Hall will continue to build up as a starting pitcher in Triple-A rather than in Baltimore's bullpen....

From Rule 5 pick Andrew Politi's roster case to Jorge Mateo playing center field to Keegan Akin's versatility in the bullpen, here's the latest from Orioles spring training as it nears an end....

The Maryland Attorney General's Office is investigating a pursuit that ended Saturday night when a vehicle crashed in North Baltimore, killing a 74-year-old woman riding in the passenger seat....

Shyanne Sellers and Diamond Miller combined for 30 points in the second half to propel Maryland women's basketball to a 76-59 win over Notre Dame and send the Terps to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015....

James McCann, the 32-year-old catcher the Orioles brought in to back up Adley Rutschman, knows what it takes for a pitcher of Grayson Rodriguez's talent to make it in the big leagues....

Now in the homestretch of the annual 90-day General Assembly session in Annapolis, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's first year is likely to show progress on his legislative priorities — just not at all the levels he wanted....

Carroll County's director of management and budget on Thursday presented a recommended $525.3 million county operating budget for fiscal 2024, which starts July 1....

The County Council voted to assume responsibility for the police accountability board, based on a clause in the Annotated Code of Maryland....

Angel Reese had 25 points, 24 rebounds, six blocks and three steals to help third-seeded LSU beat No. 6 seed Michigan, 66-42, on Sunday night in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament....

Sunday was the last day of business for Five & Dime Ale House, a popular pub on Hampden's Avenue, the restaurant posted on social media after closing time....

The Maryland House of Delegates pushed through a packed calendar Saturday, passing a series of local bills and statewide policies running the gamut from alcohol regulation to energy and the environment....

Coach Bill Self will miss top-seeded Kansas' second-round NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas on Saturday, the school announced....

A strong earthquake shook the region around Ecuador's second-largest city on Saturday, killing at least one person, damaging homes and buildings, and sending panicked residents into the streets....

The Memphis police supervisor on scene when Tyre Nichols was beaten to death by officers retired with his benefits the day before a hearing to fire him, according to documents filed to revoke his law enforcement certification....

The woman was crossing the 1600 block of Spruce Street when she was struck by the driver....

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is providing rideshare credits through Lyft to ensure a sober ride home during the St. Patrick's Day weekend....

The State Highway Administration will implement overnight lane closures at I-95/I-695 interchange starting Sunday in southwestern Baltimore County...

Officials say authorities are preparing in case of an indictment, so they are considering security, planning and the practicalities of a potential court appearance....

Orioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser blasted a 476-foot home run against the Minnesota Twins, and pitcher Dean Kremer said he enjoyed pitching for Israel at the World Baseball Classic but is ready to return and compete for a rotation spot....

With 828 animals, BARCS sets a record intake for the month of January....

Five Terps scored in double figures, led by Brinae Alexander with 18 points and Abby Meyers with 16, to lead No. 2 seed Maryland women's basketball to a dominant 93-61 win over No.15 seed Holy Cross in the first round of the NCAA Tournament....

The bills will now head to the Senate floor for a second reading. One of the bills met opposition from some large organizations at a hearing March 10....

Lance Reddick, a Baltimore native and character actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including "The Wire," "Fringe" and the "John Wick" franchise, has died. He was 60....

Biden is calling on Congress to grant the FDIC those powers after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sent shockwaves through the global banking industry....

Andrew Chase Ridge Canova, 18, took police on a 16-mile car chase before he was found with suspected marijuana, crack cocaine, oxycontin, and Xanax. He now faces 32 charges, including the attempted murder of his girlfriend....

A Baltimore man has been indicted on charges stemming from the killing of a 19-year-old man, the attempted murder of three people and a carjacking conspiracy, the Maryland Attorney General's Office said Thursday....

Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting, failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota for the years 2016 and 2017....

The International Criminal Court said it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes....

The NCAA March Madness Twitter account posted after Thursday's late games concluded that only 787 brackets of unspecified millions remained perfect....

New Zealand lawmakers and other workers inside the nation's Parliament will be banned from having the TikTok app on their government phones, officials said....

Lawyers for Prince Harry asked a judge to rule that a tabloid newspaper libeled him with an article about his quest for police protection when he and his family visit the U.K....

Last year, Marylanders spent an average of 228 minutes — nearly four hours — in emergency rooms before leaving, according to U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data. That's roughly half an hour more than residents of Delaware,...

Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to people in other states would be protected from prosecution under a new bill to be unveiled Friday in the state Legislature....

Here are some questions and answers about the cost of the bank collapses....

Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit Russia, an apparent show of support for Russian President Vladimir Putin....

Here's what you need to know for the 2023 high school boys lacrosse season in the Baltimore area....

The sudden collapse of two U.S. banks has left many people wondering about the safety of their own deposits, the health of the banking system and consequences down the road. Some experts say government intervention has stabilized the system, but others vi...

Of the 20 infielders and outfielders still on the Orioles' camp roster, seven are part of a roster battle for what appears to be two spots earmarked for left-handed hitters. Nearly all of them are performing well this spring....

Florida is plagued by more intensive and longer-lasting red tides, choking its residents and visitors, killing its marine life, fouling its beaches and hurting its economy....

Maryland lawmakers are considering dozens of proposals this year to add stability to elections in the state, while making other improvements for voters and those who count the ballots....

Carroll County Public Schools has submitted its preliminary plan to the state for the upcoming school year implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, a 10-year education reform program designed to promote equity in schools and produce more...

Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin bounced back from a rough first inning in his third spring start on Thursday, and DL Hall took the next step in his return from injury by pitching in a simulated game....

The Maryland Senate voted, 42-5, to pass Senate Bill 686, which would remove the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits and allow survivors to file lawsuits regardless of when their abuse happened....

Here's a roundup of high school varsity action from Thursday, March 16....

Junior attacker Leelee Denton scored a career-high six goals and sophomore goalkeeper Emma Richardell recorded a career-high 11 saves as Navy edged No. 20 Jacksonville, 13-12....