Maryland

Patriotic Fervor Takes Many Forms — Including Tattoos for Some

WASHINGTON – Patriotism is getting under Joe Lathe’s skin

Shock Likely to Give Way to Depression as Tragedy Settles In, Experts Say

WASHINGTON – As the dust settles over the scenes of last week’s horrific destruction and the shock subsides, the emotional recovery is just beginning for the rest of the nation, experts say

Maryland Lawmakers Back $40 Billion Relief, Military Authority for President

WASHINGTON – Maryland lawmakers joined a unified Congress Friday to approve $40 billion in emergency funds for relief efforts, to combat terrorism and strengthen national security after Tuesday’s attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

At Least Six Marylanders Listed Among Missing Pentagon Workers

WASHINGTON – At least six Maryland residents are among the 42 Navy personnel, civilians and contractors listed as missing from the Pentagon following Tuesday morning’s attack, the Department of Defense said Thursday

Schools Strive for Regular Day After Terrorist Attacks

ANNAPOLIS – Administrators tried to get state schools back to normal Thursday following Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, but no one could get it out of their minds

Dulles, BWI Reopen After Terrorist Attacks

ANNAPOLIS – Mary Wood, a veterinary librarian from Davis, Calif

Gun and Ammunition Sales Climb After Terrorist Attacks

ANNAPOLIS – Some gun shops in Maryland reported a significant increase not only in gun sales, but in ammunition purchases one day after terrorist attacks destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York and penetrated three rings of the fortress-like Pentagon in Washington

Donors Wait Hours to Give Blood, Officials Worry About Waning Interest

WASHINGTON – Steve Weiner, 17, had never donated blood before