Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what do we know about the ship?
Authorities stopped people from using the bridge after the ship sent out a mayday call, which Maryland's governor said saved lives.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Gunman opens fire at Maryland factory, killing three
The assailant was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a Maryland state trooper while trying to flee in a car, the Sheriff told.
Fri Jun 10 2022
U.S. man with transplanted genetically modified pig heart dies, hospital says
A 57-year-old man with terminal heart disease who made history as the first person to receive a genetically modified pig's heart died on Tuesday.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Son calls father's pig-heart transplant a miracle of science
The surgery is among the first to demonstrate the feasibility of a pig-to-human heart transplant.
Fri Jan 14 2022
US awaits chorus of huge, 17-year cicada hatch
Billions of the red-eyed cicadas are beginning to crawl their way above ground again in portions of the eastern United States.
Tue May 18 2021
Bystander rescues child from Maryland bay after crash
The child was ejected from a car on the Route 90 bridge in Ocean City and landed in the Assawoman Bay.
Mon May 03 2021
'I don't want to come back:' As Trump trial opens, Democrat recalls daughter's fear during riot
When the mob breached the Capitol, Tabitha and other family members were left to huddle in an office.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden's inauguration
Trump will hold his own departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland before his final flight aboard Air Force One.
Fri Jan 15 2021
Man accused of threatening Biden, Harris in note to neighbour
A Maryland man was charged Wednesday with making death threats against Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and running mate U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris.
Thu Oct 22 2020
Najib arrives in U.S. ahead of meeting with Trump
Najib and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, were received on arrival by Malaysian Ambassador to the United States Tan Sri Zulhasnan Rafique at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Mon Sep 11 2017
HIV-positive school aide, coach in child sex abuse case
The case against Carlos Deangelo Bell, 30, began after a parent noticed sexually explicit text messages on her son's phone.
Tue Aug 01 2017
A white kitchen doesn't have to be plain vanilla: Advice from the designer of the Todorovs' space
Designer Erin Paige Pitts was careful to give a light and bright custom look to the Todorov family's kitchen in Bishopville, Maryland.
Thu Mar 30 2017
US Justice Dept appeals court ruling blocking Trump's revised travel ban
The US Justice Department on Friday filed a brief notice saying it would appeal a Maryland federal judge's ruling that halted a key portion of President Donald Trump's revised immigration order which
Sat Mar 18 2017
Trump vows to appeal against travel ban ruling to Supreme Court
A defiant Donald Trump has pledged to appeal against a federal judge's order placing an immediate halt on his revised travel ban.
Thu Mar 16 2017
Student beaten at anti-Trump march
Police said the injured student was from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville and had joined hundreds of students who poured into the streets to speak out against President-elect Donald Trump.
Thu Nov 17 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024