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A new technology can take any DNA sample from a crime scene – from a drop of blood to bone tissue – and read tens of thousands of genetic variants to predict a facial image.

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ANNAPOLIS — Eduardo Sanchez is sleeping in his own bed for once. He’s taking a short break from work, but the majority of his time over the course of the next few months will be spent in Dallas, where the ...

ANNAPOLIS — Until two years ago in Maryland, filing a petition for a writ of actual innocence or petitioning to test newly discovered DNA evidence were two ways a defendant could seek post-conviction relief — and potentially win their freedom. ...

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The Maryland Transportation Authority is exploring phasing out all cash toll booths across the state.

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland General Assembly is working to enact a number of crucial bills that would counteract healthcare policy changes at the federal level. The measures generally fall into three categories: applying for a federal-funds waiver; creating a reinsurance ...

ANNAPOLIS — The state’s craft brewing community and its allies failed to convince the legislature this year to ease restrictions on the production and distribution of craft beer, but the industry expects to try again next session. “The battle has ...

ANNAPOLIS — Determined to pass meaningful legislation in the wake of the Parkland and Great Mills high school shootings, Maryland lawmakers are considering a measure to put an armed school resource officer in every public school. The bill comes as ...

ANNAPOLIS –– A clarification to Maryland’s 2015 “Good Samaritan Law,” to protect the victim of a drug or alcohol overdose from criminal prosecution, passed the House and is making its way through the state Senate. The way the law is ...

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ANNAPOLIS — A bill that aims to ensure young, undocumented Maryland students referred to as “Dreamers,” can pursue higher education by giving qualified individuals access to in-state tuition is advancing in the Maryland General Assembly. The circumstances under which Dreamers ...

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ANNAPOLIS —Hundreds of private school students, faculty, parents and supporters piled onto Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on Tuesday for a rally to support Gov. Larry Hogan’s funding for nonpublic schools. Hogan, legislators and education administrators spoke at the event, put ...