Maryland Fines Five HMOs $1.4 Million

ANNAPOLIS – Aetna U

Can the Straw that Stirs the Drink, Stir Trouble? College Park Cops Think So

COLLEGE PARK – Put down the straw and back away from the cup

Fatal Shark Attacks Pose No Threat on Delmarva Beaches, Experts Say

WASHINGTON – Delmarva beachgoers should be more concerned about dangers like surfing accidents and rip tides than sharks, even in the wake of two fatal attacks over the holiday weekend, experts said

White House Formally Taps DiBiagio as Nominee for U.S. Attorney for Maryland

WASHINGTON – The White House formally announced the nomination Tuesday of a former federal prosecutor who specializes in white-collar crime to be the next U

Census Says Maryland is Still One of Wealthiest States in Nation

WASHINGTON – Maryland had one of the lowest poverty rates in the country and one of the highest median household incomes in 1998, according to poverty estimates released Friday by the Census Bureau

Despite Teacher Shortage Fears, Most Schools Fully Staffed as Classes Begin

WASHINGTON – Maryland schools have filled almost all of the 8,100 teacher vacancies they faced for the 2001-2002 school year and most school systems will begin the year fully staffed, the Maryland State Department of Education said

Traffic Levels Inch Up, Gas Prices Inch Down for Labor Day Weekend

WASHINGTON — Maryland drivers should expect slightly higher numbers of motorists this holiday weekend than last Labor Day, when gas prices were an average of 13 cents higher in the state

Glendening To Make Smart Growth Next Legislative Priority

ANNAPOLIS – Smart Growth will top Gov

Hold the Mayo, but Don’t Hold Your Breath — Grills are No Pollution Threat

WASHINGTON – Break out the buns and fire up the grill without guilt this Labor Day weekend

Charges Dropped,856

COLLEGE PARK – Felony charges have been dropped for all four University of Maryland student athletes arrested in connection with the fires set in College Park following the Terps’ Final Four basketball loss