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In response to Supreme Court decision, bill proposes that Maryland���s colleges and universities guarantee admission 01/26/2024 10:48am • Maryland will consider joining a number of states that guarantee admission to certain first-year students at one of the state���s four-year public colleges and universities. Proposed legislation ��� Senate Bill 5, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm Augustine (D-Prince George���s) ��� w Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global. Here's how it happened 01/26/2024 09:39am • MEXICO CITY (AP) ��� Regional Mexican music ��� a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norte��o, sierre��o and other genres ��� has become a global phenomenon, topping music charts and reaching new audiences as it crosses borders. While it has been around the U.S. for decades, w DCPS teacher on leave for allegations of indecent exposure around apartment complex 01/26/2024 07:28am • A D.C. Public Schools teacher has been placed on leave after an apartment complex alleged they indecently exposed themselves to other residents in the building and posted these acts online. WTOP obtained a copy of a letter sent to Houston Elementary School parents and families from Assistant Prin South Korean police investigating 14-year-old boy as suspect of attack on lawmaker 01/26/2024 03:20am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) ��� An assailant who repeatedly struck a South Korean lawmaker with a rock as she tried to resist was a 14-year-old boy who was sent to a mental health facility Friday, Seoul police said as they continue to investigate the attack. The attack Thursday on Bae Hyunjin, a member A US scientist has brewed up a storm by offering Britain advice on making tea 01/26/2024 12:40am • LONDON (AP) ��� An American scientist has sparked a trans-Atlantic tempest in a teapot by offering Britain advice on its favorite hot beverage. Bryn Mawr College chemistry professor Michelle Francl says one of the keys to a perfect cup of tea is a pinch of salt. The tip is included in Francl���s boo Danish report underscores 'systematic illegal behavior' in adoptions of children from South Korea 01/25/2024 08:20pm • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) ��� A Danish report on Thursday said adoptions of children from South Korea to Denmark in the 1970s and 1980s was ���characterized by systematic illegal behavior��� in the Asian country. These violations, the report said, made it ���possible to change information about a chi 5 Best Bond Funds for Retirement 01/25/2024 07:00pm • Bonds make up the foundation of most successful retirement portfolios. These assets are debt-related instruments issued by governments and corporations that are looking to raise money. Think of them as the other side of the loan, where the "issuer" is the borrower and investors are collectively the Don't Overlook These Valuable Tax Write-Offs 01/25/2024 07:00pm • If you take time to learn about key tax breaks and keep up with the changes, you could save hundreds -- or thousands -- of dollars. Several popular tax breaks that were expanded during the pandemic have expired or returned to regular levels, but you still have many opportunities to save if you know Formula One new team name mocked as the worst in series history 01/25/2024 06:53pm • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) ��� Jenson Button, so entrenched in his preparation for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, seemed to miss the news that Red Bull's junior Formula One team had been rebranded. After climbing off the timing stand Thursday at Daytona International Speedway, he was asked his thoughts on t Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon 01/25/2024 05:48pm • A former WWE employee filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex. The graphic 67-page suit from Janel Grant, who worked in the company's legal and talent departments, a Prosecutor tells jury that mother of Michigan school shooter is at fault for 4 student deaths 01/25/2024 05:44pm • PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) ��� A school shooting that killed four students in Michigan could have been prevented if the mother of the armed teen had removed him after seeing his violent drawings that same day, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday in an uncommon trial about parental responsibility. Jennifer Cr Jill Biden tells school principals 'enough is enough' while promoting a gun safety initiative 01/25/2024 05:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Jill Biden on Thursday declared that ���enough is enough��� as she did her part to encourage school leaders to promote storing firearms safely to help protect children. Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. A new initiative was announced at a White House ev Messi to make his Super Bowl debut, set to appear in Michelob Ultra ad 01/25/2024 04:42pm • MIAMI (AP) ��� Lionel Messi has won global futbol���s biggest prize. He���ll now be part of American football���s biggest day. The Inter Miami star, World Cup champion and global soccer icon will headline a Super Bowl ad for Michelob Ultra, the brand announced Thursday. A teaser to what will be a 60 Temu is planning to open up its marketplace to U.S. and European sellers 01/25/2024 02:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Temu, the online retailer owned by the parent of Chinese e-commerce company Pinduoduo, is opening its platform to U.S. and European sellers. A Temu spokesperson on Thursday confirmed the company's plans, which was first reported in Chinese media. The company declined to provide add NextEra: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 01/25/2024 07:53am • JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) ��� JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) ��� NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.21 billion. The Juno Beach, Florida-based company said it had profit of 59 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 52 cents per share. The r