By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and China held a second day of talks Tuesday in London aimed at easing their trade dispute, after President Donald Trump said China is “not easy” but the U.S. was “doing well” at the negotiations. A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier He Lifeng met U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott … [Read more...] about US-China trade talks in London enter their second day
Can $1,000 at birth change a child’s future? A Republican proposal aims to find out
By MORIAH BALINGIT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When children of wealthy families reach adulthood, they often benefit from the largesse of parents in the form of a trust fund. It’s another way they get a leg up on less affluent peers, who may receive nothing at all — or even be expected to support their families. But what if all children — regardless of their family’s … [Read more...] about Can $1,000 at birth change a child’s future? A Republican proposal aims to find out
READER POLL: Do you plan to attend Army’s 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday?
On Saturday, the nation’s capital will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Army with a festival and parade featuring hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. There’s an all-day festival along the National Mall. Then, the parade runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a concert and fireworks show. The celebration is set for June 14, which is also … [Read more...] about READER POLL: Do you plan to attend Army’s 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday?
This Maryland lacrosse champion ran 100 miles to honor his late uncle
In five years, Nick Manis Jr. completed two marathons, polished off a 2-mile swim and traversed a 100-mile route in one sitting. Would the former Maryland men’s lacrosse player now consider himself an endurance athlete? “More like an idiot,” he said with a laugh. Manis’ most recent athletic achievement was that 100-mile run that began in Centreville in Queen Anne’s County on … [Read more...] about This Maryland lacrosse champion ran 100 miles to honor his late uncle
After ‘soul-searching,’ Orioles’ Coby Mayo ready for his best opportunity yet
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The denial was there for Coby Mayo if he wanted to take it. The sample sizes were minuscule. He wasn’t playing regularly. He’d been shuttled up and down from Norfolk. All those valid reasons are a significant part of why the start to Mayo’s MLB career has been sour. The Orioles prospect went 5-for-53 at the plate with 28 strikeouts in his first three … [Read more...] about After ‘soul-searching,’ Orioles’ Coby Mayo ready for his best opportunity yet