ATLANTA — A year ago, the Orioles’ application to land a future MLB All-Star Game was in “flux” because of their recent change in ownership. This season, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged Baltimore is back in the mix, along with the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox, to host a Midsummer Classic in the near future. “A really significant factor in terms of All-Star … [Read more...] about Rob Manfred says Orioles ‘in that conversation’ for future All-Star Game
Israeli strikes kill at least 31 in Gaza as UN agencies warn of fuel crisis
By WAFAA SHURAFA, FATMA KHALED and SALLY ABOU ALJOUD DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight killed at least 31 people, according to local hospitals, as United Nations agencies warned that critical fuel shortages put hospitals and other critical infrastructure at risk. The latest attacks came after U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli … [Read more...] about Israeli strikes kill at least 31 in Gaza as UN agencies warn of fuel crisis
Children on video handcuffed in federal custody in LA; it’s ‘barbaric,’ immigrant-rights group says
LOS ANGELES — In a scene that an immigrants-rights group spokesman described as “barbaric,” some two dozen children with their hands chained were videotaped shuffling single file in the parking garage of the 300 North Los Angeles Federal Building late Friday, July 11, apparently in federal custody. Jorge-Mario Cabrera, communications director for the Coalition for Humane … [Read more...] about Children on video handcuffed in federal custody in LA; it’s ‘barbaric,’ immigrant-rights group says
200+ swimmers sign up for Baltimore’s Harbor Splash. Will rain postpone again?
More than 200 participants signed up for the rescheduled Harbor Splash, a swimming event in Baltimore’s harbor on Saturday, but a rainy forecast could lead to another postponement. Taking place at Bond Street Wharf in Fells Point, the sold-out event is intended to display a “swimmable, fishable” harbor after a decade-plus-long cleanup effort, according to a Monday news release … [Read more...] about 200+ swimmers sign up for Baltimore’s Harbor Splash. Will rain postpone again?
Gov. Wes Moore selects Carroll County commissioner to head Veterans Department
Gov. Wes Moore tapped Ed Rothstein, a Carroll County commissioner and retired Army colonel, to lead the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. “Ed Rothstein has dedicated his career to serving this country and the people of Maryland,” Moore, a Democrat, said in a statement Monday. “I am honored that he has raised his hands once again to serve the state as … [Read more...] about Gov. Wes Moore selects Carroll County commissioner to head Veterans Department