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Judge rules the FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, tosses out few state claims

Oct. 07, 2024 14:12 PM EDT

A federal judge said the Federal Trade Commission can proceed with its landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. But, he also gave the company a small victory by tossing out a few claims made by states involved in the legal fight. The order, issued last week by Judge John H. Chun...

Biden pledged to campaign hard for Harris. So far, he's been mostly a no-show

Oct. 05, 2024 10:49 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the last day of August, President Joe Biden was asked about his fall campaign plans. He promised a Labor Day appearance in Pittsburgh and said he would be “on the road from there on.” Biden did campaign with Vice President Kamala Harris on Labor Day, but he...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Oct. 04, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. ___ ...

Maryland cancels debt for parole release, drug testing fees

Oct. 04, 2024 15:51 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's corrections department will cancel the debt for mandatory, parole and administrative release fees, as well as drug testing fees, for people who are currently under the supervision of the agency's parole and probation division, Gov. Wes Moore said Friday. ...

No. 23 Indiana is 5-0 and looking to keep rolling at Northwestern

Oct. 03, 2024 06:13 AM EDT

Curt Cignetti envisioned big things for Indiana when he became the coach in late November. In a short span, he's orchestrated quite a turnaround. No. 23 Indiana comes into Saturday's game at Northwestern unbeaten and ranked for the first time in more than three years. ...

Maryland approves settlement in state police discrimination case

Oct. 02, 2024 15:45 PM EDT

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday to resolve a federal investigation into discriminatory hiring practices affecting Black and female applicants to the Maryland State Police. The settlement, approved by the Maryland Board of...

Maryland governor aims to cut number of vacant properties in Baltimore by 5,000

Oct. 01, 2024 19:54 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to transform 5,000 vacant properties in Baltimore into homeownership or other positive outcomes in five years. The order creates a program called Reinvest Baltimore. It will coordinate state, city,...

Maryland announces juvenile justice reforms and launch of commission

Oct. 01, 2024 12:59 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services announced reforms to its detention policies Tuesday, as well as the launch of a new commission on best practices. Under the new policies, youths who are referred to the department after being accused of a violent felony...

McCormick: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 01, 2024 06:41 AM EDT

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (AP) — HUNT VALLEY, Md. (AP) — McCormick & Co. (MKC) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $223.1 million. The Hunt Valley, Maryland-based company said it had profit of 83 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street...

Trump escalates attacks on Harris' mental fitness and suggests she should be prosecuted

Sep. 29, 2024 18:56 PM EDT

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was “mentally impaired” while also saying she should be “impeached and prosecuted." Trump's rally in...