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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he’s aiming for “the most full assault on child poverty” to ever happen in Maryland during his first legislative session.

By WI Web StaffThe NAACP supports Maryland’s bid for the new FBI headquarters and wants President Biden to intervene in the process to help make that happen. Two of the sites are in Prince George’s County — Greenbelt and Landover — and one is in Springfield, Virginia. The current FBI headquarters, located in D.C., is considered outdated by agency officials. “The NAACP strongly believes that choosing Prince George’s County as the FBI’s new home will do the most to advance your equity agenda,” Johnson wrote. Wes Moore and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, as well as Maryland lawmakers, thanked the NAACP for the support.

Virginia Gov. Genn Youngkin accepted a challenge from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who suggested the two play a basketball game to determine the FBI headquarters' new home.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and members of the state’s congressional delegation are renewing their pitch to build a new FBI headquarters in Maryland instead of Virginia.

By Deborah Bailey, Source: AFRO.comBowie State University student Kiara Ebron was exuberant upon learning Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Wes Moore would be visiting her campus to encourage home ownership– specifically in the Black community. “We know that when we increase home ownership it strengthens communities and it strengthens our economy,” Harris told a crowd of Bowie State students, community members and housing advocates. Moore, who addressed the gathering shortly before Harris, said that Maryland is ready to partner with the federal government to help Maryland residents achieve home ownership. According to U.S. census data there is close to a 30 percent gap between Blacks and Whites in home ownership.

The event allows House Democratic lawmakers to outline priorities for the new year and set a plan to try to retake the chamber after they lost power in 2022.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order that requires agencies to report data for the MBE program, which helps provide opportunities to minority-owned businesses.

The home, which at one time housed more than 40 enslaved people, is believed to have possibly belonged to enslaved overseer Jerry Manokey, officials said.

Maryland authorities discovered a home where slaves lived near the birthplace of Harriet Tubman. Officials believe the home belonged to Jerry Manokey, a slave overseer.

Baltimore resident Evie Harris and first vice chair of the BCRCC Kyna 'KJ' McKenzie slam Baltimore school officials and leadership over poor math scores.

Sen. Jon Tester, Rep. Michael McCaul and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

A news conference will be held with Maryland's governor and other state lawmakers to announce support for measures protecting abortion rights.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and state lawmakers are scheduled to announce support for measures protecting abortion rights.

No. 9 Duke, No. 14 North Carolina and No. 22 North Carolina State are all making things tougher than usual in their part of the state.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is emphasizing his commitment to service in his first State of the State speech.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has proposed a plan to expand state tax relief for veterans. His act would expand military tax exemption to $25,000 of income for this tax year.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been sworn in as the state’s first Black governor.

A former Army captain, bestselling author, anti-poverty advocate and first-time political candidate, Wes Moore will be sworn in this week as Maryland's first African American governor. Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talks with Moore about his unique career path to the governor's residence in Annapolis.

Heading into the new year, these rising political figures are expected to play a major role in shaping the future of American politics.

The November midterms broadened the party’s bench for potential presidential contenders, though none have said they would challenge Biden if he runs.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is holding fundraisers for future political activity at events where the Republican is expected to talk about his eight years as governor, as well as plans for the future.

Azzi Fudd scored 32 points and No. 5 UConn beat 10th-ranked North Carolina State 91-69 on Sunday in a game that started with a scary moment when longtime Huskies associate head coach Chris Dailey fainted after the national anthem.

Moore is just the third Black governor elected in U.S. history.

President Biden planned his campaign trips in largely blue states, which proved to be an effective strategy as his party won an extensive list of tight races without his help.

Democrats held onto a string of competitive governors’ seats in the midterm elections after making the case to voters that Republican challengers posed a threat to abortion rights and democracy in their states.

U.S. midterm elections are a rebuke of the party in office, but despite economic concerns and Biden's low approval rating, Democrats avoided major losses.

Control of Congress hangs in the balance as Democrats have shown surprising strength, defeating Republicans in a series of competitive races.

Republicans inched closer to a narrow House majority while control of the Senate hinges on tight Arizona, Nevada and Georgia races.

Wes Moore is the third Black governor to be elected in the country, and the first to serve in Maryland. He defeated Republican Dan Cox for the job, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks about the midterm election later Wednesday as Democrats showed surprising strength against Republicans in Tuesday's races.

Democrat Wes Moore has been elected Maryland’s first Black governor.

President Biden was ridiculed on Twitter for a clip of him saying HBCU’s are “just as smart” as other colleges at a Maryland campaign event on Monday night.

The majority of U.S. politicians are white men. This cycle, some states are poised to make history by electing female, LGBTQ, or Black governors for the first time.

President Biden stumbled his way through a rally in Maryland for gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, appearing to forget his name and patronize the mostly Black audience.

President Biden is dedicating his last night on the midterm trail to help elect a Maryland Democrat with a 30-point lead in the polls, continuing a trend of deep-blue state visits.

With just one day until Election Day, follow our live coverage to get the latest news and updates on the 2022 midterm elections.

The president was in Westchester County, a northern New York City suburb while Trump was in Miami.

Along with an otherwise historic Democratic ticket, Wes Moore, a businessman, philanthropist and political newcomer, has a chance to be Maryland's first Black governor.

Wes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general.

President Joe Biden has never been at his best in big events, where his delivery can be stilted, his stories meandering.

Democrat Wes Moore is leading Republican opponent Dan Cox by 22 points in the race to be Maryland’s next governor, according to a new poll released Monday. About 53 percent of Marylanders would currently back Moore and 31 percent would vote for Cox, according to the survey from Goucher College, The Baltimore Banner and WYPR.…

President Joe Biden is calling on Democrats “to vote to literally save democracy once again” in the midterm elections — and comparing Republican ideology to “semi-fascism” — as he leads a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland.

Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds like Maryland and Massachusetts when they have fielded moderate candidates who could appeal to voters in both parties.

President Biden will rally Democrats ahead of the midterms next week. He's set to headline a Democratic National Committee event in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.

Moore will face Republican Dan Cox in November, who is backed by former President Donald Trump.

Bestselling author Wes Moore has won the Democratic primary for Maryland governor.

Law and order has become a key issue for some voters as crime rates are on the rise within the state.

A far-right Maryland legislator endorsed by former President Donald Trump has won the Republican primary for governor.

The Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday’s primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.

One of the best opportunities for Democrats to regain a governor’s office this year is in Maryland, and the race to succeed term-limited Republican Larry Hogan has drawn a crowd of candidates.

Maryland gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore is planning to head to a private fundraiser at the Martha's Vineyard home of Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee.

Former President Donald Trump and Maryland's Republican governor, Larry Hogan, aren’t waiting until 2024 to fight over the future of the GOP.

The former superstar talk show host is a close friend and raised over $100,000 in a virtual fundraiser for him in June.

Kim Mulkey is The Associated Press women's basketball Coach of the Year in her first season at LSU.

It’s been 24 years since North Carolina State has reached a Final Four and during that time UConn has been to 18 of them, including the last 13 straight.

Kayla Jones scored 18 points to help top-seeded North Carolina State beat Kansas State 89-57 in Monday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament, earning a fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16.

Third-ranked North Carolina State completed its chase to a third straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship, ending Miami’s upset-filled run in a 60-47 victory.

Diamond Johnson scored 11 of her 16 points in a 4 1/2-minute stretch of the fourth quarter, and No. 4 North Carolina State wiped out a 16-point second-half deficit to beat No. 3 Louisville 68-59.

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Jenna Staiti had 21 points and 11 rebounds while coming up with a critical defensive stop in the final seconds of overtime to help No. 17 Georgia beat No. 2 North Carolina State 82-80.

The Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball race is headlined by contenders filled with experienced talent.

Jordan Staal scored twice and Nino Niederreiter beat Juuse Saros for the go-ahead goal early in the third period, helping the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators in the first game of the teams' first-round playoff series.

Robin Hood Foundation CEO Wes Moore, co-author of the book "Five Days," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the violent police encounter of Daunte Wright, and comparisons to the events surrounding the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore.

The NinetyToZero initiative, also backed by the Robin Hood foundation and other groups, is the latest corporate action focused on fighting racial inequality.

(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)SAN ANTONIO – Maryland coach Brenda Frese was honored as The Associated Press women's basketball coach of the year Wednesday for the second time in her career. Frese received eight votes from the 30-member national media panel that votes on the weekly AP Top 25. Obviously its going to be one I never forget,” said Frese, who also was AP coach of the year 19 years ago when she was at Minnesota. When Maryland won the Big Ten Tournament, Frese's father and mother, Donna, were in the stands in Indianapolis. “It's a memory I’ll cherish for a lifetime.”___More AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/Womenscollegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

North Carolina State head coach Wes Moore cuts down the net after his team defeated Louisville in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA women's college basketball game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, March 7, 2021. 1 seed for the women’s NCAA Tournament. 1 seed for the first time, joining Stanford, South Carolina and Connecticut on the top lines for the San Antonio-themed regions for the women's tourney. 1 seed is a is a great honor, obviously,” N.C. State coach Wes Moore said. Tennessee continued its streak of making the NCAA Tournament all 39 years.

Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore found himself being harangued on social media due to confusion between his organization and the no-fee brokerage popular with young investors. It has nothing to do with the @RobinhoodApp ... https://t.co/FCwaG11pAp — Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) January 28, 2021Interestingly, the Robin Hood charity was started by hedge-fund pioneer Paul Tudor Jones in 1988. Those interested in knowing more about the work of the organization and its response to the COVID-19 pandemic can check out its website at www.robinhood.org, the Robin Hood spokesperson noted. The World Wide Robin Hood Society in Nottingham, England, also found itself getting more eyeballs than usual in the wake of the Wall Street brouhaha. It then inquired: "Can we just check that you know that you're following the World Wide Robin Hood Society in Nottingham and not the Robin Hood App?"

North Carolina State players celebrate with the coaching staff after an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)NEW YORK – It didn't take long for there to be a new No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll. Because it’s early in the season, there are a few teams that have a good shot to ascend to the top, including the Wolfpack. “That was a big win the other night but there's a lot of teams playing well,” N.C. State coach Wes Moore said. 1 in the women’s basketball poll, so history isn’t on their side.

North Carolina State players celebrate with the coaching staff after an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)COLUMBIA, S.C. – North Carolina State coach Wes Moore channeled two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Parcells after the Wolfpack's landmark victory over No. “In my 21 years (coaching), I've never felt like I did during the game,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. But Zia Cooke's steal and layup drew South Carolina within a basket with 53.4 seconds to go. Expect North Carolina State, as long as they slip up in its next game Sunday, to move up in the rankings. UP NEXTNorth Carolina State: Hosts Coastal Carolina on Sunday.

CEO of The Robin Hood Foundation, Wes Moore, speaks during The Robin Hood Foundation's 2018 benefit at Jacob Javitz Center on May 14, 2018 in New York City. The Robin Hood foundation's Power Fund kicked off this summer as the coronavirus pandemic spread and amid nationwide protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd on Memorial Day. Robin Hood funds over 200 poverty-fighting programs in New York City. BlackRock, Capital One and Macquarie's foundation each gave $300,000 to $500,000 to the Power Fund, Robin Hood's team told CNBC. Moore said the foundation plans to give the nonprofits in the Power Fund the same benefits of any group Robin Hood backs.

How do soldiers transition back to civilian life after war? Wes Moore, Executive Producer of "Coming Back with Wes Moore," discusses his new PBS series and the challenges soldiers face when returning home from combat.