Family’s recovery sheds light on Afghanistan challenges

WASHINGTON – They were recovered after five years in Taliban captivity by Pakistani military forces using intelligence from the United States. Caitlin Coleman, an American citizen, and her husband, Joshua Boyle, a Canadian citizen, were kidnapped in 2012 in Afghanistan…

Howard County Creates Way to Dispose of Old American Flags

If you want to dispose of an old American flag properly, all you have to do is bring it to the dump. Howard County has become the first jurisdiction in Maryland to offer a flag retirement program. It’s the result of a joint project between the County and a local American Legion Post.

Maryland Minute Update: Nov 6, 2013

CNS reporter Ben Oldach talks about the latest headlines from the state of Maryland in this edition of Maryland Minute.

Maryland Artist Creates Black History Art Exhibit Inspired by Paper Dolls

Local African American museum combines poetry with visual art.

Smithsonian Zoo Opens New American Trail

The newly opened American Trail at the Smithsonian Zoo features sea lions, otters, and wolves while giving visitors an escape from city life.

Native American Tribes Struggle for State Recognition

There are more than 20,000 Native Americans living in Maryland, according to the most recent census, and there are eight indigenous tribes who form and operate communities just like any other group.