Gray’s death becomes a factor in presidential, Senate contests
In a sweeping address that explored the racial dynamics of the criminal justice system, Hillary Clinton called Wednesday for an end to "the era of mass incarceration" of black men...
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Former Iran hostages push lawmakers to secure restitution for their ordeal
Don Cooke remembers the protesters pouring over the wall of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran — some wearing images of the Ayatollah Khomeini on their chests — and his scrambled...
‘Free-for-all’ expected in wake of Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s retirement announcement
Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, a former social worker from Baltimore who became a leading liberal voice in Washington and the longest-serving woman in Congress, announced in an emotional press conference...
Senate considers deal to avoid partial Homeland Security shutdown
Senate leaders moved toward a deal Wednesday to avoid a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, sidestepping a fight over immigration policy. President Barack Obama, meanwhile, declared his administration...
Obama was ‘shocked’ by Rice video, chief of staff says
White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said Sunday that President Obama was "shocked" by the video of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice hitting his then fiancee and a...
5 from Maryland congressional delegation call for harsher punishment for Rice
Five members of Maryland's congressional delegation said for the first time Friday they believe the punishment handed down to Ravens running back Ray Rice by the NFL is insufficient, adding...
U.S. senators call on NFL, Ravens to revise ‘inadequate’ punishment for Rice
Three U.S. Senators sent letters to the Baltimore Ravens and the National Football League on Thursday criticizing what they called "plainly inadequate" punishment for star running back Ray Rice. Sens....
Obama tells Md. students health care law ‘here to stay’
President Barack Obama used a visit to Maryland on Thursday to push back against congressional Republicans who are working to delay provisions of his health care law set to take...
NAACP begins search to replace Jealous
The resignation of NAACP President Benjamin Jealous left the nation's most influential advocacy group for equality in search of a new leader at a particularly sensitive time in U.S. race...
Manning testifies: ‘I’m sorry that I hurt the United States’
Army Pfc. Bradley E. Manning, speaking for the first time since he was charged with espionage for leaking thousands of military and diplomatic documents, apologized that his actions hurt the...