Maryland lifts outdoor burn ban after rainstorm

Maryland officials lifted an outdoor burn ban Thursday after about 20 days in effect after just under an inch of rain fell in the Baltimore area during thunderstorms Wednesday night. Page 4

Judge orders Snyder held in contempt of court

A federal judge held medical malpractice attorney Stephen L. Snyder in contempt of court Thursday at the close of his attempted extortion trial and ordered him jailed overnight. Page 5

Report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth

A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to an investigative report. Page 5