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Editorial Roundup: United States 05/02/2023 05:07pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: April 26 The Washington Post on a U.S. Supreme Court code of ethics It was never realistic to expect that Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. would go before Congress for a clobbering over Supreme Court ethics rules. But citizens are ent No cancer risk found at nuclear bases so far, Air Force says 05/02/2023 12:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A review of a Montana nuclear missile base where an unusual number of troops have been diagnosed with blood cancer has found no current risk factors that could explain it, the Air Force says. The service has been investigating the issue since reports surfaced in January of at lea US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week 05/01/2023 08:46pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends, the White House said Monday. Vaccine requirements for federal workers and federal contractors, as well Hawaii Digest, 1pm update 05/01/2023 07:00pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select Hawaii stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of Hawaii and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to t Democratic Sen. Cardin of Maryland retiring after 3 terms 05/01/2023 04:14pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland announced Monday that he plans to retire at the end of his third term, triggering what is likely to be a highly competitive primary to replace him in the blue-leaning state. The decision by Cardin, a longtime fixture of Maryland politics Americans fault news media for dividing nation: AP-NORC poll 05/01/2023 02:23pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to the news media and the impact it's having on democracy and political polarization in the United States, Americans are likelier to say it's doing more harm than good. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults say the news media is increasing political polarization in t Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 05/01/2023 01:44pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Md. nonprofit wants to destigmatize mental illness with support groups for families 05/01/2023 08:12am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a Maryland-based nonprofit says although the COVID-19 pandemic is over, it left behind a trail 10 Retirement Lifestyles Worth Trying 04/30/2023 08:00pm • Retirees finally have the freedom to choose how to spend their time. While some people want to relax after a lengthy and stressful career, others are ready to move on to the next adventure. Many people will cycle through periods of leisure and creation at various points in their retirement. While yo What's behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds? 04/30/2023 09:01am • Shortages of drugs like Adderall are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. For patients, that can mean treatment delays, medication switches and other hassles filling a prescription. In recent months, unexpected demand spikes, manufacturing problems and tigh Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 04/28/2023 01:24pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov The Pink Tax Costs Women Thousands of Dollars Over Their Lifetimes 04/27/2023 08:00pm • The "pink tax" refers to gender-based price discrimination. Originally used to describe the sales taxes women pay for feminine hygiene products, the term has expanded. Now it refers to the practice of charging women more than men for consumer items and services that are essentially the same -- altho Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 04/27/2023 01:21pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov After first 100 days, Lierman hopeful about modernization of Md. comptroller's office, possibilities for state policy changes 04/27/2023 05:27am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Wednesday marks the 100th day since Brooke Lierman (D) was sworn in as Maryland's 34th comptroller. The first woman to hold the positio Mid Atlantic Daybook 04/26/2023 04:31pm • Associated Press Mid Atlantic Daybook for Wednesday, Apr. 26. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Mid-Atlantic bureau is reachable at 202-641-9660