Category Archives: WMAL News Now

Tennessee Governor Signs NRA-Backed Metal Detector Gun Bill
NASHVILLE, TENN — (AP) Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill that requires cities and counties in Tennessee to buy metal detectors, hire security guards and check bags at many public buildings, par...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2017

After Homicide, Black U. of Maryland Students Demand Change — And Get It
COLLEGE PARK, MD — (CNN) For years, students complained, saying University of Maryland officials needed to do more to prevent or respond to racist incidents on campus. Then Richard Collins III w...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2017

Egypt: 23 Dead as Gunmen Fire on Bus Carrying Coptic Christians
EGYPT — (CNN) Unidentified gunmen in Egypt opened fire on a bus carrying Coptic Christians, killing 23 people, according to state-run media. The passengers were traveling to the St. Samue...
Syndicated Author May 26, 2017

Day Care Worker Charged in Infant’s Death
BALTIMORE (AP) – A day care worker in Maryland who police say fatally assaulted an 8-month-old girl during nap time has been charged with murder.Police announced in a statement Thursday that off...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2017

Lieberman Latest Person to Withdraw from FBI Director Search
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has withdrawn from consideration for the role of FBI director. Lieberman interviewed last week with President Donald Trump, who publicly identif...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2017

GOP Candidate Charged After Allegedly ‘Body Slamming’ Reporter
Republican candidate for Montana’s congressional seat, Greg Gianforte, slammed a Guardian reporter to the floor, according to sources familiar with the situation.Bozeman, MN — (CNN) Greg G...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2017

Queen Elizabeth Visits Victims of ‘Wicked’ Manchester Attack
Manchester, UK — (CNN) Queen Elizabeth described the terror attack that left 22 people dead in Manchester as “very wicked” during a visit to Royal Manchester Children’s ...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2017

Maryland Governor to Sign Bills to Fight Opioid Addiction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – A package of measures in Maryland to battle opioid overdoses are scheduled to be signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan. The governor has a bill signing ceremony scheduled Thu...
Syndicated Author May 25, 2017

Trump Hotels Won’t Ask If Stays Paid With Foreign Govt Money
NEW YORK — (AP) The Trump Organization says it will not ask guests at its hotels and resorts if they are using money from foreign governments to pay their bills, setting up a possible showdown w...
Syndicated Author May 24, 2017

Vermont Governor Vetoes Marijuana Bill
VERMONT — (AP) Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is vetoing a bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state and is sending it back to the legislature with suggestions for changes. The...
Syndicated Author May 24, 2017
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