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Gov. Wes Moore announced plans to cut the state's workforce in an email sent to state employees, citing a "historical fiscal challenge."
The 29-year-old Colorado man was fatally struck by lightning while on his honeymoon in New Smyrna Beach.
When crews arrived, they found heavy flames and smoke coming from the house's rear deck.
New York City remains under an extreme heat warning until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
In honor of National Food Truck Day, Yelp compiled a list of the top 100 food trucks in the U.S. See which NoVA spots made the list.
In honor of National Food Truck Day, Yelp compiled a list of the top 100 food trucks in the U.S. See which FL spots made the list.
The company said the Virginia stores will close over the next 18 months, according to an earnings report.
The company said the Georgia stores will close over the next 18 months, according to an earnings report.
Authorities said the incident occurred near mile marker 122 on southbound Interstate 95.
Authorities said the teens were last seen together on Monday and were believed to be in downtown Naperville.
The fire broke out shortly before 12:30 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.
The man was sentenced in Loudoun County Circuit Court after he pleaded guilty to several charges.
Places.Travel rounded up the top eight spots across the U.S. to grab the best slice of apple pie.
A recent study by gaming website Slot.Day determined the U.S. states where people are most into luxury living. See where MD ranked.
Maryland has some of the most promising job opportunities for young professionals just out of college.
Both the types of fireworks consumers can possess and when they can buy and use them vary by state. Here's what to know about Florida laws.
Both the types of fireworks consumers can possess and when they can buy and use them vary by state. Here's what to know about Georgia laws.
Both the types of fireworks consumers can possess and when they can buy and use them vary by state. Here's what to know about VA laws.
The Baltimore man was charged after he flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during a Ravens game and took photos, officials say.
This year's Allstate America's Best Drivers Report determined how likely drivers in America's 200 most populous cities are to be in a crash.
