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Md. school board revives African American studies course 07/17/2024 07:59am • The Harford County Board of Education voted unanimously early Tuesday to restore an Advanced Placement course on African American studies, just weeks after canceling the class over concerns it lacked “positive narratives” and perpetuated “a narrative of victimhood.” The vote followed at l Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England's longest rail trail, a year after floods 07/17/2024 07:30am • HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England’s longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is open to cycl Trumpets, tiaras and tradition on display as King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament 07/17/2024 06:58am • LONDON (AP) — King Charles III arrived at Parliament to preside over the State Opening on Wednesday, donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state to deliver a speech laying out the legislative program of the U.K.’s first left-leaning government in 14 years. The state opening of Parliament Pointer Sisters are so excited — and they just can't hide it — to play MGM National Harbor 07/17/2024 04:06am • D.C. music fans are so excited — and we just can't hide it — for a triple dose of nostalgia next week. The Pointer Sisters will join The Commodores and The Spinners for a trio of legendary groups at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on July 26. "This is the first time I've wo Paul Skenes says `I feel like I’m one of them' after hitless inning against All-Stars 07/17/2024 12:37am • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Paul Skenes walked onto the Globe Life Field mound, 66 days after his major league debut, 13 months after he was pitching in college. The public-address system played Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” and he really was one. “I don’t think I blacked out when I was out ther Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn't mean he'll 'stop telling the truth' about Trump 07/16/2024 08:49pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, continuing his calls to calm the divisive rhetoric on both sides but also arguing that doing so "doesn’t mean we should stop telling the truth” a Ex-TV host Carlos Watson convicted in trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media 07/16/2024 08:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV personality Carlos Watson was convicted Tuesday in a federal financial conspiracy case about Ozy Media, an ambitious startup that collapsed after another executive impersonated a YouTube executive to hype the company’s success. Watson, 53, had been free on bail but was Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they're yet to agree on terms for a VP debate 07/16/2024 08:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican JD Vance on Tuesday had their first chat since the Ohio senator became the GOP vice presidential nominee, but the two sides are still working on terms for participating in a debate, according to three people familiar with the matter. Ha Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late rounds 07/16/2024 08:30pm • Major League Baseball's three-day amateur draft concluded on Tuesday, with the 30 teams blazing through 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours. There were some familiar last names selected on the final day, which consisted of rounds 11 through 20. The Los Angeles Angels took outfielder Lucas Ramirez in Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between two presidents 07/16/2024 08:04pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two presidents with unfinished business and an itch to get it done. Their track records and plans on abortion, immigration, taxes, wars abroad — you name it — leave no doubt that the man voters choose in November will seek to shape the landscap How to Advocate for an Older Loved One in the ER or Hospital 07/16/2024 08:00pm • Picture your 80-year-old father in the intensive care unit needing dialysis or your 76-year-old mother with severe dementia facing emergency surgery. 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