By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN BARRY, Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff. The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall to chart the next steps before a … [Read more...] about Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The infighting and backstabbing that plagued President Donald Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty. The latest turmoil threatens to engulf the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has … [Read more...] about As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
Child welfare advocates ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new legislation: ‘There’s some accountability’
Maryland foster children placed in hotels or left to linger in hospitals for days or weeks when no other options are available may soon see some relief. Legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly has child welfare advocates cautiously optimistic about efforts to increase options for children housed in hotels, office buildings, hospitals and other temporary settings … [Read more...] about Child welfare advocates ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new legislation: ‘There’s some accountability’
Baltimore Juvenile Justice Center uses theater to empower incarcerated teens
When the 18-year-old watched two friends participating in a Baltimore Center Stage workshop of theater games for incarcerated teens, he became visibly uneasy. As one of the young performers in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center thrust a fist into the air to depict a power pose, the teen shifted from one foot to the other. When the other performer was asked to portray … [Read more...] about Baltimore Juvenile Justice Center uses theater to empower incarcerated teens
Carroll County high school sports week in review: A look at the top teams and players (April 14-20)
Each week, the Carroll County Times highlights a Team of the Week and names five standout players. Team of the Week Manchester Valley girls lacrosse In the past week, the Mavericks not only solidified their hold atop Carroll County but staked their claim to being the best public school team in Maryland. On Tuesday, what was supposed to be a clash for first place in the county … [Read more...] about Carroll County high school sports week in review: A look at the top teams and players (April 14-20)