Maryland governor exploring legislation to require mediation before foreclosure

Md. gov mulling foreclosure mediation legislation

Maryland panel approves slot machine license for Cecil County

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A state commission approved a license Wednesday for 1,500 slot machines in Cecil County — the second license awarded so far — and the panel also urged local officials in Anne Arundel County to resolve zoning issues on another site by December.

Navy will discipline former leader of dog handler unit investigated in hazing of gay sailor

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The former leader of a bomb-sniffing dog unit in Bahrain will be removed from his current position and forced to retire after the Navy reviewed years-old allegations of hazing and sexual harassment against a gay sailor and others.

Confronted with $2 billion shortfall, Md. governor tells superintendents to search for savings

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — With an ominous budget challenge looming again, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley called on school superintendents Tuesday to work together in hunting for ways to save money.

Del. Catholic diocese’s bankruptcy filing delays trial over priest accused of sex abuse

WILMINGTON, Del. — A bankruptcy filing by the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington was the best way to ensure reconciliation and compensation for all victims of clergy sexual abuse in the diocese, the bishop said Monday.

Catholic diocese in Del. files for bankruptcy on eve of trial over priest accused of sex abuse

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Delaware’s Catholic Diocese of Wilmington filed for federal bankruptcy protection on Sunday night, on the eve of a civil trial in a high-profile sex abuse case against the diocese and a former priest.

Magna Entertainment says in bankruptcy court filings it won’t consider bids to move Preakness

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In bold lettering in bankruptcy court filings, Magna Entertainment Corp. said it will not consider bids at auction that would move the Preakness Stakes horse race from Maryland, a decision cheered Tuesday by Gov. Martin O’Malley.

Former White House aide again drops out of the race for mayor of Md.’s capital city

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A former White House aide has dropped out of the race to be mayor of Maryland’s capital city — again — and apparently it’s for keeps this time.

Swirl of revelations has Dem candidate for mayor of Md. capital out of race, then back in

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — After narrowly winning her Democratic primary, former White House aide Zina Pierre seemed to have a good shot at becoming the first black mayor of Maryland’s capital city.

Navy taking closer look at hazing of gay dog handler, other personnel, in Bahrain for Iraq war

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Navy is reviewing how it handled the case of a gay sailor abused by fellow servicemen in Bahrain for two years until he sought a discharge by coming out to his commanding officer, a military spokesman said Tuesday.

Measure to allow states to jam cell phones in prison gets support from 20 governors

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Twenty governors have signed a letter to support legislation in Congress to allow states to jam contraband cell phones in prisons.

Corrections officials try out cell phone detection technology in closed Maryland prison

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Officials from five states observed tests on cell phone detection technology at a closed Maryland prison on Thursday, as states are taking a greater interest in finding ways to halt violence orchestrated by inmates behind prison walls.

Delegate reimburses Baltimore cops $300 for proposal stunt that involved officers, helicopter

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland lawmaker reimbursed the city of Baltimore $300 Thursday for a marriage proposal stunt that involved police, writing on his Web site he hopes officers won’t be blamed.

Stop! In the name of love: Md. lawmaker uses police helicopter, boat for marriage proposal

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Democratic Delegate Jon Cardin was intent on creating the perfect night to propose to his fiancee, and the evening is certainly one she won’t forget. Unfortunately, a fuss over his use of a Baltimore police helicopter and a police boat is likely to dog the couple long after the wedding.

Md. lawmaker apologizes for using police boat, helicopter while popping question to girlfriend

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland lawmaker has apologized for using a police boat and helicopter to create a diversion so he could surprise his girlfriend with a marriage proposal.

Most diverse ‘plebes’ arrive at US Naval Academy; officials hope to close racial gap

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Wave goodbye. Get in line. “Hurry up and wait” for your uniform, your medical exam and a crash course in saluting.

Military academies see applications jump as tough economy pairs with stepped-up recruiting

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Applications have surged at the nation’s three top military academies as tough economic times coincide with stepped-up recruiting efforts by the Army, Navy and Air Force schools, making the prospect of free college and a steady job look sweeter.

Man accused of Holocaust museum shooting spewed hate for decades, slain guard had opened door

WASHINGTON — James von Brunn carried a lifetime of hatred and an aging rifle to the entrance of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, authorities say, and was met with a simple act of kindness: a security guard opening the door for him.

Elderly man charged with murder left signed anti-Semitic screed in car outside Holocaust Museum

WASHINGTON — An 88-year-old white supremacist was charged with murder Thursday, a day after officials said he left a signed anti-Semitic screed in his car outside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, then gunned down a security guard who opened the door to let him in.

Officials: Anti-Semitic screed left in car of supremacist charged in Holocaust museum shooting

WASHINGTON — An 88-year-old white supremacist was charged with murder Thursday, a day after officials said he left a signed anti-Semitic screed in his car outside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, then gunned down a security guard who opened the door to let him in.

Officials: 88-year-old white supremacist charged with murder in Holocaust museum shooting

WASHINGTON — An 88-year-old white supremacist has been charged with murder for killing the security guard who had opened the door to let him into the U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum, officials said Thursday.

DC Holocaust museum closed to honor guard who died stopping gunman identified as anti-Semite

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum was shuttered Thursday with its flags at half-staff as it mourned a guard who died stopping a rifle attack by a gunman authorities identified as an 88-year-old white supremacist.