Maryland Takes Lead on $311 Million Space Project to Crash-Land on a Comet

COLLEGE PARK – University of Maryland scientists are confident that their new spacecraft is going to crash

Divided Appeals Court Ruling Allows Nigerian-Born Maryland Man to Remain

WASHINGTON – A Maryland man who faced deportation to his native Nigeria should be allowed to stay where he is, a divided panel of the 4th U

Low-Profile Campaign Makes Barely a Ripple in Sprawling 6th District

WASHINGTON – Heading west on Interstate 70 between Frederick and Hagerstown, it’s hard to miss the sign that there is a congressional campaign here: “Bartlett for Congress” is emblazoned across the roof of a roadside barn

Drive Cautiously in Deer Season: When Buck Meets Truck, Both Are Out of Luck

WASHINGTON – It happens every year: The leaves turn, the deer start moving and Jim Lizzio starts seeing two or three deer-related dents at his auto body shop in Glenn Dale

Possible D.C. Gun Ban Repeal Worries Maryland Police, Prosecutors

WASHINGTON – Maryland police and prosecutors are worried that a congressional plan to repeal some D

Former MedImmune VP Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading, Perjury

WASHINGTON – The former vice president of Gaithersburg-based MedImmune pleaded guilty Friday to one count each of securities fraud and perjury, admitting that he engaged in insider trading then lied to investigators

Gun Sellers Say Post-Ban Dash for Assault Weapons Has Not Developed

WASHINGTON – The rush was on at Valley Gun in Parkville following Monday’s expiration of the federal assault weapons ban

Death-Row Inmate Fights to Expand Use of DNA Evidence That Freed Him

WASHINGTON – Kirk Bloodsworth sat watching the Senate Judiciary Committee argue the merits of legislation bearing his name Thursday — a far cry from the inside of a Maryland prison where he was held until 1993

Gaithersburg Chief Pushes for Assault-Weapons Ban, Prepares for Alternative

WASHINGTON – Gaithersburg Police Chief Mary Ann Viverette said her department is ready for the worst if Congress does not renew the federal assault weapons ban before it expires Monday

When Comparing Convention Roles, Steele, Ehrlich Insist Size Doesn’t Matter

NEW YORK – With the spotlight focused on Lt