Supreme Court Refuses Northrop Grumman Worker’s Sex Discrimination Appeal

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a Maryland woman’s claim that Northrop Grumman did not consider her for three job promotions because of her gender

House Panel Backs Monitor for Juvenile Justice Department

ANNAPOLIS – Lawmakers anxious to put an end to highly publicized instances of child abuse in Maryland’s juvenile justice system will likely require the Juvenile Justice Department to maintain an independent monitor

Court Says Police Did Not Coerce Suspect by Holding His Driver’s License

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court upheld a Maryland bank robber’s conviction, rejecting his claim that police violated his rights by keeping his driver’s license before arresting him

Analysts Predict $70 Million Deficit for Maryland’s Mental Health System

ANNAPOLIS – The state’s cash-strapped mental health system’s deficit is expected to triple initial estimates to more than $70 million by 2003, according to a new report

Some Stock Up, Others Hunker Down, in Face of Tighter Federal Hemp Rules

WASHINGTON – When Neil Moore cooks, he adds hemp to his pancakes, his salads — just about everything

Decorative Plate Could Fund Sept. 11 Scholarships

ANNAPOLIS – A new commemorative license plate would provide a tax-free revenue stream for scholarships to terror victims without making a tight budget year worse, says the bill’s sponsor

Cole Field House Future Uncertain; Some Worry a Bit of History Might Be Lost

COLLEGE PARK – The University of Maryland’s Cole Field House ends a nearly 50-year run when the last men’s basketball game is played there Sunday, with games moving to the new state-of-the-art Comcast Center this fall

University Officials, Police Brace for Last Men’s Basketball Game at Cole

COLLEGE PARK – Police will be prominent at Sunday’s final game at Cole Field House, in an effort to keep what should be a poignant farewell from turning into a raucous, or violent, one

Claims for `Slavery Reparations’ on Tax Returns Skyrocket; IRS Cracking Down

WASHINGTON – Charles Young knew instantly the offer was too good to be true