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Teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers, and coaches among passengers killed in air crash

Jan. 30, 2025 14:36 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — A crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter has killed teen figure skaters returning from a national meet with their mothers and coaches, as well as a group of union steamfitters from the Washington, D.C. area. They were among 60 travelers and...

Maryland's 3-point resurgence was on display again in a victory over No. 17 Wisconsin

Jan. 29, 2025 22:40 PM EST

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland's big second-half run began with a 3-pointer from an unlikely source. DeShawn Harris-Smith, who was just 4 for 22 from long distance on the season, scored from beyond the arc with the Terrapins down five. It was the first of four straight 3s by...

Spadone's 14 lead Bucknell over Loyola Maryland 79-67

Jan. 29, 2025 21:38 PM EST

LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Achile Spadone's 14 points helped Bucknell defeat Loyola Maryland 79-67 on Wednesday night. Spadone added five rebounds and three steals for the Bison (9-13, 5-4 Patriot League). Noah Williamson scored 13 points while shooting 3 of 7 from the field and 6 for...

2nd-half run lifts Maryland to 4th straight win, 76-68 over No. 17 Wisconsin

Jan. 29, 2025 21:27 PM EST

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Rodney Rice and Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 16 points apiece, and Maryland won its fourth straight game, 76-68 over No. 17 Wisconsin on Wednesday night. The Terrapins (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) trailed 48-43 in the second half before taking the lead for good with a...

No. 14 Maryland women beat Penn State 82-73 despite turning it over 23 times

Jan. 29, 2025 20:26 PM EST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Sarah Te-Biasu scored 20 points, Kaylene Smikle added 17 and No. 14 Maryland held off Penn State's second-half rally to earn an 82-73 victory on Wednesday night. Maryland (17-4, 7-3 Big Ten Conference) entered on a three-game losing streak — all to...

What to know about Trump's buyout proposal for federal employees

Jan. 29, 2025 14:40 PM EST

President Donald Trump's administration is offering buyouts to federal employees to quickly reduce the government workforce. They don't have a long time to decide: The deadline is Feb. 6. The buyouts are for all full-time federal employees except for military personnel, employees of...

A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday

Jan. 29, 2025 07:14 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump's second presidency. Eight candidates have lined up to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison. The contest will be decided...

Penn State takes on No. 14 Maryland following Murray's 21-point outing

Jan. 29, 2025 04:14 AM EST

Maryland Terrapins (16-4, 6-3 Big Ten) at Penn State Lady Lions (10-11, 1-9 Big Ten) University Park, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Penn State plays No. 14 Maryland after Moriah Murray scored 21 points in Penn State's 77-73 loss to the Rutgers...

Maryland hosts No. 17 Wisconsin following Tonje's 27-point game

Jan. 29, 2025 03:25 AM EST

Wisconsin Badgers (16-4, 6-3 Big Ten) at Maryland Terrapins (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten) College Park, Maryland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -5.5; over/under is 153 BOTTOM LINE: No. 17 Wisconsin plays Maryland after John Tonje scored...

What Trump's funding freeze could mean for universities, nonprofits and more

Jan. 28, 2025 18:23 PM EST

A White House directive to pause federal grants and loans raised uncertainty and fears among many who depend on federal aid before a judge intervened Tuesday to temporarily block it from taking effect. President Donald Trump's administration said the freeze would not affect federal...