UMD student Dilan Ashar, who went missing on Oct. 2, last seen inside Terrapin Trail Garage, has been found alive. Police described him as dehydrated, disoriented and hungry after spending six days in the woods. More from CNS's Samantha Cohen: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/08/u...

UMD missing student Dilan Ashar found and reunited with family

UMD student Dilan Ashar who went missing on Oct. 2, last seen inside Terrapin Trail Garage, has been found alive. Police described him as dehydrated, disoriented and hungry after spending six days …

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#Maryland Gov. Wes Moore faced Dan Cox in yesterday’s gubernatorial debate. Here are five big takeaways from CNS's Charlotte Ormond, Joe Wicke and Calista Sybrant: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/06/g...

Governor’s debate sparks tensions over higher costs, Trump policies and Key Bridge

Candidates sparred over key issues in Maryland, including tax cuts, data centers and affordability in Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate.

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CNS's Charlotte Ormond was there at today's debate between #Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and his Republican opponent Dan Cox. Here's her update. 👇️ 📺️ Watch the debate tonight at 7 p.m. on MPT, NBC4 and WBAL-TV. 🔗 Follow CNS or visit cnsmaryland.org for more.

Gov. Wes Moore and Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox will face off Tuesday in a televised debate four weeks ahead of Election Day. The one-hour debate will air at 7 p.m. on MPT and elsewhere. CNS's Joe Wicke has what you need to know: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/02/m...

Maryland candidates for governor set to debate: Here’s what you should know.

Gov. Wes Moore and his GOP opponent Dan Cox are expected to spar over issues, including affordability, redistricting and data centers, in Tuesday’s debate.

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State and business leaders promoted the growth of quantum computing companies in #Maryland at the opening of Microsoft’s new quantum center in Riverdale last week. Story by Charlotte Ormond: cnsmaryland.org/2026/09/29/q...

The House passed a Russia sanctions bill last week, giving President Trump expanded tariff powers targeting buyers of Russian energy. 58 Democrats joined Republicans in support. 📰 Story by Rhiannon Evans: cnsmaryland.org/2026/09/17/h...

House votes to give Trump broad Russia sanction powers — with the support of some Maryland Democrats

Maryland House Democrats vote in favor of a bill to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia.

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🗳️ With midterms weeks away, the fight for control over over voting regulations wages on. The Supreme Court blocked mail-ballot restrictions while the senate advanced a bill that would require valid photo identification. Story by Claire Huss: cnsmaryland.org/2026/09/17/t...

🚨 NEW INVESTIGATION As sports betting is normalized, college players have become targets of aggrieved bettors, according to a four-month investigation from The Shirley Povich Center and Howard Center @merrillcollege.bsky.social. 📱🏀 More here: cnsmaryland.org/sports-betti...

Sports Betting and Athlete Harassment: Wagers on players, not teams, are threatening safety in college sports

This four-month investigation explores the ubiquity of prop betting and betting on individual athletes and the ways that players are targets of aggrieved gamblers.

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A year ago, Western #Maryland faced the flood. Now it faces the cost. ✍️ 📸 Story and photos by William Hammann: cnsmaryland.org/2026/06/15/a...

A year ago, Western Maryland faced the flood. Now it faces the cost.

WESTERNPORT, Maryland– As floods ripped through parts of Western Maryland 13 months ago, cars floated down streets, sewer lines were torn open and people couldn’t get into their own homes. Allegany…

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NEW INVESTIGATION: When ICE arrests you, what happens to your car? CNS reporter Haley Parsley explores what happens to abandoned “ghost cars.” Full story here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/06/01/w...

When ICE arrests you, what happens to your car?

In Maryland, abandoned “ghost cars” become collateral damage in ICE’s deportation mission.

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#Maryland has the 11th most electric vehicle charging ports per 100,000 residents in the nation, but the lack of a truly widespread charging network still poses a challenge to the state’s climate goals. Story by Razak Diallo ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/27/m...

Maryland has more EV chargers than ever – but they’re not everywhere

Public electric vehicle charging in Maryland has expanded dramatically in the past decade, but those opportunities are not spread evenly across the state.

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President #Trump was never a stranger to religious messaging in his politics. But in his second term, he and his allies have wholly embraced it. Story by Stella Garner ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/28/h...

How religion has become a focal point of the second Trump administration

The president isn’t afraid to continue pushing the envelope when it comes to mixing politics and religion—sparking criticism from religious leaders, including the Pope.

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It's an honor to receive this recognition. At @cnsmd.bsky.social, we give emerging journalists hands-on experience and produce high-quality coverage of the issues that matter most. It's how we #DoGood and this funding will help us do more of it. Thank you #UMD.

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We're incredibly proud our Capital News Service has been named one of #UMD's six inaugural Do Good Campus Signature Initiatives! Thank you to the Do Good Institute for recognizing the impactful work of our students and faculty at CNS! MORE: today.umd.edu/umd-names-in...

U.S. lawmakers are questioning whether national forces are prepared to respond to growing cooperation between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. The collaborating nations have been informally labeled the “Axis of Autocracy.” Story by Ryan Bowie ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/27/a...

As “axis of autocracy” takes shape, U.S. faces strain on two fronts

Lawmakers questioned senior military officials on growing coordination among China, Russia and North Korea and the impact of the Iran conflict on Indo-Pacific strategy

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The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly Saturday when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees and sending them diving under tables for cover. CNSwas there and has the full story here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/25/s...

Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, Trump rushed to safety

WASHINGTON – The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly Saturday when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees and sending them diving und…

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The day after the Maryland legislative session ended, Gov. Wes Moore signed 146 bills into law. Read more about those bills here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/14/g...

Last Friday, the Maryland Transit Administration offered complimentary rides throughout Baltimore in honor of 410 Day, sponsored by the Orioles. As gas prices continue to climb, many residents made use of it. Story and photos by Ryan Bowie ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/12/b...

#Baltimore’s port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash? Check out this data story by Ijeoma Opara: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/b...

Baltimore’s port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash?

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Automobiles and light trucks alone accounted for about 30% of revenue that the Port of Baltimore generated in 2025. Although the port has consistently been a top U.S. automobile…

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Multiple national polls show most Americans oppose U.S military involvement in Iran, a stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s national address on April 1, which cast the conflict as progressing toward success.

#Maryland’s majority Democratic legislature braced for the federal ramp up of immigration enforcement this session, introducing a flurry of immigration and citizenship-related bills. Read the story by Aline Behar Kado: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/m...

Maryland braces for increased immigration enforcement with dozens of bills

In the midst of ICE crackdowns across the country, Maryland lawmakers introduced more immigration bills this session than in the past 15 years.

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U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats think they can beat him in 2026. Ben Messinger has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/u...

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats think they can beat him in 2026

(WASHINGTON)–Democrats running for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District are less focused on their primary opponents right now than on the incumbent they want to face in the fall – Republican U.S. Re…

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President Trump’s proposal for a 90,000 square foot ballroom will move to Congress after the National Capital Planning Commission gave its approval during a hearing last week. Read the story by Sanya Wason: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/02/c...

Commission sends White House ballroom project to Congress for consideration

(WASHINGTON)–President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 90,000 square foot ballroom will move to Congress after the National Capital Planning Commission gave its approval during a Thursday heari…

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Maryland House speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said there's still work to do in the days remaining in her first session. The 59-year-old made history as the first Afro-Latina and second woman in that role. Read the story by Rhiannon Evans: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/h...

House Speaker Peña-Melnyk says she’s aiming to “meet the moment.”

Peña-Melnyk said there’s more to do before the session ends: ‘We’re trying to make sure that when we leave here and adjourn, the people are in a better place.’

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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that changes the landscape of college sports. Max Schaeffer has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/06/p...

President Trump issues executive order to change the landscape of college sports

(WASHINGTON)–Major changes could be coming to American college sports after President Donald Trump issued an executive order allowing college athletes only a five-year-window to compete and limitin…

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Violent crimes in #Washington, D.C. and #Baltimore City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Service analysis. Read the data story by Stella Canino-Quiñones and Clay Ludwig: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/31/w...

Why is crime down in D.C. and Baltimore? The answer isn’t simple

Total violent crimes — homicide, rape, aggravated assault and robbery — in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Servic…

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Disability rights advocates have been traveling to Annapolis for weeks to rally against proposed DDA funding cuts included in the state’s $70.8 billion operating budget. Read the story by Irit Skulnik: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/02/a...

Advocates rally against disability services cuts as budget heads to Gov. Moore

Gov. Moore’s proposed budget would cut $126 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, a move advocates warn will harm thousands of Marylanders.

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#Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's job approval rating slipped below 50% for the first time since he was elected more than three years ago, according to a new UMBC poll. Read the story by Sam Gauntt: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/01/g...

Gov. Moore’s job performance approval dips below 50% in latest UMBC poll

Among the respondents, 48% approved of the job Moore is doing, 42% disapproved and 9% said they weren’t sure.

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#Maryland Del. Deni Taveras wants the state to require that some new school buses have lap and shoulder seat belts, a fight she’s been waging for years. Read the story by Alexander Taylor: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/27/w...

‘We could lose a life, God forbid:’ Lawmaker pushes to add seat belts to some new school buses

Del. Deni Taveras, D-Prince George’s, said the bill she reintroduced could better protect students on Maryland’s roads. Opponents worry about the cost.

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Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push for federal changes that would help athletes play longer – and make more money – at the collegiate level. #NCAA Read the story by Max Schaeffer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/30/i...

Inside the NCAA appeal to Trump on player eligibility

Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push this spring for federal changes that would help them deal with the growing crowd of athletes who want to play longer – and make more money…

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#Maryland lawmakers marked the second anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse this week, wearing orange ribbons, remembering victims on the House floor and visiting the site of the tragedy. Read the story by Andrew Mollenauer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/27/m...

Maryland lawmakers commemorate second anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse

Gov. Wes Moore and others laid a wreath Thursday at the site of the Key Bridge collapse to honor the six construction workers killed there two years ago.

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