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A 1951 alum dedicated $50 million to the Towson-based liberal arts college’s endowment, which will likely fund student scholarships.
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Lawmakers adjourned for the year April 8th
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Maryland automatically charges more teens as adults than almost any other state. An analysis of recent decisions found that some judges rely on what juvenile justice advocates say is unfair reasoning to keep those young people in adult court.
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Former President Donald Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
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The Kennedys have been critical of Robert F. Kennedy's third-party run, which has the potential to draw votes away from President Biden — who the family endorsed Thursday.
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The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversify what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat.
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Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a single day. Flooding has also disrupted travel at Dubai International Airport.
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The number of U.S. children dying from gunshot wounds has climbed in recent years. Keeping guns out of reach is one way to curb the trend — others argue to teach kids to handle guns responsibly.
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Guns are now the leading cause of death among American children. And many more children are injured in shootings, putting them at risk for life-altering disability, pain, and mental trauma.
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Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.
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More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them. Most don't even offer child care.
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Our sun was born in a cosmic cradle with thousands of other stars. Astrophysicists say they want to find these siblings in order to help answer the question: Are we alone out there?
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As the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of traditional media, O'Brien's renaissance provides an example for the future.