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Baltimore sues Trump administration over orders shuttering diversity programs
The mayor and city council, along with higher education groups, say Trump's executive orders are vague, stifle their freedom of speech and impinge on Congress' role.
Bank sues former Baltimore mayor for $2 million
The bank says Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who was mayor of Baltimore from 2010 to 2016, failed to respond to multiple demand letters to repay a business loan.
Maryland high schooler shot to death in bathroom by classmate
The shooting in Joppa, Maryland, comes just four days into the school year and two days after another deadly school shooting in Georgia.
Kratom’s overdose potential at issue in smuggling case
Sebastian Guthery pleaded guilty to mislabeling kratom to get it through customs. His sentencing could depend on whether the FDA is deemed to be part of the prosecution.
Baltimore city prosecutor convicted of federal charges
After being found guilty of lying to obtain city funds to purchase vacation homes in Florida, Marilyn Mosby faces up to five years in prison each for two counts of perjury.
After twists and turns, Baltimore’s former top prosecutor heads to federal court to face perjury charges
With intertwined elements of race, power and accusations of corruption, the case is a stunning illustration of the city's political and legal culture.
Kratom industry introduces legislation in Congress amid rise in overdose deaths
“The number of REPORTED kratom overdoses are increasing,” Mac Haddow, the American Kratom Association's lobbyist, said in an email, “but that has nothing to do with whether there are actual kratom overdose deaths occurring."
Once-disgraced Baltimore mayor wants a second chance at the job
Sheila Dixon, who held office from 2007-2010, resigned after facing embezzlement charges.