Much of Tuesday’s news cycle was dominated by stories about how Melania Trump’s GOP convention speech was far too similar to one given by Michelle Obama in 2008. But a cognitive computing company with an office in Rockville is floating an ...

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ANNAPOLIS — First lady Michelle Obama praised a Maryland bill that helps veterans and their spouses find jobs, describing it Wednesday as one of the best laws in the country aimed at helping military personnel and their families. The Veterans ...

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Two presumptive gubernatorial candidates next year will meet in Annapolis on Wednesday when Gov. Martin O'Malley signs into law legislation to enable veterans to get credit for their military experience when applying for occupational and professional licenses in Maryland.

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ANNAPOLIS — First lady Michelle Obama will visit the United States Naval Academy on Wednesday before attending a bill-signing at the Maryland State House. The first lady will be present as Gov. Martin O’Malley signs into law the Veterans Full ...

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With the Republican National Convention closed out and the Democratic National Convention right around the corner, here's a few election-related headlines to get you started this morning. ...

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WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is traveling to the electoral battleground of Florida on Wednesday to announce that 2,000 businesses around the country have hired or trained more than 125,000 military veterans and spouses in the past year, exceeding ...

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NEW YORK — Disney says its programming will no longer be sponsored by junk food. The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will become the first major media company to ban such ads for its TV channels, radio stations ...

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings — including the always popular pizza — will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection of fruits ...

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WASHINGTON — A man wanted in an investigation of shots fired near the White House was arrested Wednesday in Pennsylvania, a day after agents discovered two bullets had struck the executive mansion while President Barack Obama was away, the U.S. ...

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WASHINGTON — Organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival are expanding the festivities next year to five weeks, and first lady Michelle Obama will serve as honorary chair of the event marking the 100th anniversary of the gift of trees ...

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