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Israel’s Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks

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By MATTHEW LEE and JOSEF FEDERMAN (Associated Press) TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday once again left the Middle East empty-handed as Israel’s prime minister rejected American appeals to call off a promised ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which is overflowing with displaced civilians. The tough message from Prime … [Read more...] about Israel’s Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks

UMBC plans to set aside $4.14 million to settle sexual misconduct claims involving swim coach

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After a federal investigation found the University of Maryland, Baltimore County failed to protect students from sexual harassment by a former swim coach, the school plans to set aside $4.14 million for settlements for those impacted. The settlement money requires approval by the Maryland Board of Public Works, which will vote on the matter at its April 3 meeting, according to … [Read more...] about UMBC plans to set aside $4.14 million to settle sexual misconduct claims involving swim coach

Maryland Democrats endorse congressional spending package, Republican Andy Harris calls it ‘wasteful’

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Maryland congressional Democrats endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package to avert a partial government shutdown, while Republican Rep. Andy Harris of the 1st Congressional District said it contained wasteful spending. Maryland’s seven Democratic U.S. House members voted for the package of six federal funding bills that headed to the Senate earlier Friday in advance of a … [Read more...] about Maryland Democrats endorse congressional spending package, Republican Andy Harris calls it ‘wasteful’