U.N.'s World Press Freedom Day's theme of "Journalism without Fear or Favour" is reflected in an array of award-winning work.

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) reported Thursday that work is ongoing with Government officials around an appropriate date for the resumption of racing in Ireland, as confirmation came from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that June 29th was the date outlined for racing to return behind closed doors. Races have not been held […]

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The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.

In the midst of school closures and a sudden need for child care among the families of medical professionals, a group of University of Minnesota students saw an opportunity to put their passion to work. The non-profit MN CovidSitters offers child care and assistive services for free of charge and has grown to over 300 volunteers since its inception in early March. The organization has since inspired others to do the same internationally and across the United States.

The quarterback says he's not worried about the Madden Curse.

Baltimore snagged Ohio State star running back J.K. Dobbins, wide receivers Devin Duvernay of Texas and James Proche of SMU and a pair of offensive linemen.

The Miaimi Dolphins announced Monday that coach Don Shula has died. He was 90 years old. 

Bob Dylan, Prince, the Time and even the Replacements all showed off his impressions on them.

Cummings says on MSNBC that security will have to be upgraded at the White House, and it will have to strike a balance.

A nurse who caught Ebola while caring for the patient diagnosed in Dallas was released from a hospital Friday, free of the virus.

Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America. “It was Jan. 22, a day after the first case of covid-19 was detected in the United States, and orders were pouring into Michael Bowen’s company outside Fort Worth, some from … Continue reading Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America

Channel 3000: 72 got COVID-19 after being at large event. “More than 70 people who tested positive for the coronavirus since an April 24 rally at the Wisconsin state Capitol indicated they had attended a large gathering, but the state Department of Health Services cant’ say if they were at the rally because it is … Continue reading Channel 3000: 72 got COVID-19 after being at large event

Science Magazine: ‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19. “Virologist Peter Piot, director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, fell ill with COVID-19 in mid-March. He spent a week in a hospital and has been recovering at his home in London since. … Continue reading ‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19 (Science Magazine)

Jory D. Wiebrand remains a suspect in a 2013 assault and robbery in Bunker Hills Park in Andover.

Marny Xiong, 31, joined the board in 2018 and is a graduate of St. Paul Public Schools.

The Hall of Fame defensive end also had his name on a chain of restaurants.

The mayor said he would like to see the complex town down and replaced with a development akin to Prince George's County's National Harbor.

Nurses worry about a lack of masks and gowns with more elective procedures.

More than 30 buildings, many dating to the 1880s or earlier, had to be torn down or have their front lopped off 20 feet.

Consumers will find the farmers market experience to be altered due to social distancing guidelines.

Anxiety is running high, along with the pollen count. A local allergist weighs in.

The pandemic has caused 558 deaths across Minnesota. Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities account for roughly four out of every five across the state. The confirmed case count grew to 10,790.

This Mother's Day, we salute four Twin Cities women who have risen to the challenge during chaotic times.

Planning pays off for creators of garden oasis in St. Bonifacius.

Minnesota high schools are manufacturing protective gear

An inventive spirit, and some naughtiness, has fueled actor Dean Holt for 25 years at CTC, the only acting job he's ever had.

Alydar,The Markeys, John Veitch and Jorge Velasquez. All Top class participants in the Sport of Horse Racing.

Dozens of residents and staff members have tested positive for the virus.

The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.

It takes a special football player to be a wide receiver in Navy's vaunted triple option offense, and senior Brandon Colon is that special player who fits the mold of a big blocking and pass catching MIdshipmen wide receiver.

An action-packed day of world-class racing and a multitude of activities on and off-track is in store when Laurel Park hosts the 32nd annual Jim McKay Maryland Million Saturday, Oct. 21. Listen to WBAL Radio interview with Country Life Farm's Mike Pons who describes as like Christmas in October for Maryland racing

What a few weeks it has been for Navy's Malcolm Perry as he has literally stood the college football world on its head for the Midshipmen. Hear Scott Wykoff's WBAL NewsRadio 1090 feature interview with Navy's Mr Everything on offense.

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney is a hero in more ways than one to some Baltimore City Public Schools students who attend the very same elementary school that he attended in northeast Baltimore.

Listen to Scott Wykoff's WBAL NewsRadio 1090 interview with Mike Pons of Country Life Farm as Md's top new stallion settles into his stall at Md's oldest continuous operating Thoroughbred breeding farm & birthplace of Cigar.

Kweisi Mfume returns to Washington in chaotic times.

The Daily Racing Form reported Thursday that trainer Todd Pletcher is sending strings of horses north to Churchill Downs and Belmont Park next week. Pletcher had pulled many of his horses from Belmont and sent them to Florida in late March as shutdowns and fears surrounding the coronavirus pandemic ramped up. Pletcher told the Form […]

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A COVID-19 outbreak at a Maryland nursing home contributed to an increase in virus cases Sunday across the state that the governor described as “frightening.”

Steo is taking steps to ensure the safety of buyers and sellers in an uncertain time.

The Min No Aya Win clinic on the Fond Du Lac reservation has seen a small amount of patients on a daily basis as they prepare for a wave of COVID-19 cases to hit their area. Dr. Vainio MD, a member of the Mille Lacs Band of the Ojibwe tribe has worked at the clinic for decades and has never seen anything like this pandemic. The week of May 4th, he worked the respiratory cases at the clinic. Only one doctor a week takes all the respiratory cases to minimize the amount of people potentially exposed to the virus.

COVID cases are surging in Stearns County, in large part due to three meat packing plants in the area. We photograph St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis as he broadcasts his daily COVID-19 update to constituents on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Cloud City Hall in St. Cloud, Minn.

What began in March as a small camp consisting of about a couple dozen homeless adults has now swelled to more than 100 residents in tents. Known as "Camp Quarantine," the fast-growing encampment has raised alarms over the health of the camp residents amid the coronavirus pandemic. Construction crews will begin installing a large metal fence around a homeless camp. Police are also expected to be on site too. The fence is being erected to contain the growth of the sprawling camp, which now has about 100 residents in rows of tents. The camp is located on Met Council property along the light-rail line near E. 28th Street and Hiawatha Avenue.

Since 1926, Howard's Point Marina in Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka has served up live bait, fishing accessories, refreshments and other necessities for enjoying time on the water.

Simas Kucinskas writes: I would like to share some recent research (pdf here). In this paper, I develop a new method for estimating R in real time, and apply it to track the dynamics of COVID-19. The method is based on standard epidemiological theory, but the approach itself is heavily inspired by time-series statistics. I […]

After closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offerings and services. Visitor centers and campgrounds remain largely shuttered at Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, but visitors are welcome at some of the sites.

A sheriff's deputy in North Carolina is facing criminal charges after authorities say he led a group of armed people to wrong home in a search for a missing girl.

Bruising convention battle calls into question party unity behind the Peterson challenger.

Bank runs should not be a concern, thanks to the system that protects your deposits.

Companies are rushing to readjust their office designs as they prepare to reopen workplaces amid the pandemic. Strategists and designers are putting aside past concerns about branding and flashy office amenities to focus on employee safety.

Pandemic expected to magnify differences between healthy retailers and those with big financial troubles.