By DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will take over policing the nation’s capital city in what the Republican said is an effort to bring down rising crime rates in Washington, D.C. But Trump exaggerated or misstated many of the facts surrounding public safety in Washington, where the crime rate has … [Read more...] about FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime
Police say 3 dead in a shooting at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect has been detained
By NADIA LATHAN. Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman opened fire Monday in the parking lot of a Target store in the Texas capital, killing at least three people, then stole two cars during a getaway that ended with police using a Taser to detain him on the other side of the city, authorities said. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the suspect is a man in his 30s … [Read more...] about Police say 3 dead in a shooting at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect has been detained
BGE blackouts put spotlight on Maryland’s fragile power grid as summer demand rises
Maryland’s power grid faced another stress test Monday as BGE warned of rolling blackouts that hit thousands of residents with outages — a sign that the state’s electricity supply remains vulnerable as summer demand increases. Some 7,400 Marylanders lost power during the peak of the blackouts after the Baltimore-area utility issued a warning about an “unplanned disconnection” … [Read more...] about BGE blackouts put spotlight on Maryland’s fragile power grid as summer demand rises
BMW Championship redirect
Find coverage of the BMW Championship, the second round of the three-event FedEx Cup Playoffs, held in Owings Mills at Caves Valley Golf Club here. … [Read more...] about BMW Championship redirect
Ravens observations: Developmental players flash upside; backup QBs improve
After two straight days in full pads, Ravens coach John Harbaugh went to lighter shells and shorts Monday in a 2-hour-and-15-minute practice. Nothing special occurred, and there wasn’t much hitting, but the Ravens spent a lot of time going through plays and preparing for Saturday’s second preseason game against the Cowboys in Dallas. Harbaugh said he liked the tone. “It was a … [Read more...] about Ravens observations: Developmental players flash upside; backup QBs improve