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The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Some Twitter accounts can help fans score last-minute tickets to the pop star's sold out shows, although consumers should beware of scams.
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
The NYPD says there were no "reported collisions, summonses, injuries, or arrests."
You throw a football, and knock down your opponent's bowling pins. And it's trickier than it sounds.
The woman Taylor Swift defended during a show in Philadelphia this weekend is from Maryland and she talked to WJZ about the viral moment.
Comedian and actor David Spade added more dates to his Catch Me Inside Comedy Tour, including a stop in Baltimore in December.
Caroline Bowman went to Glenelg High School, where she met "the best drama teacher in the entire world" Sue Miller. She then went to Penn State to pursue acting.
Attendees can expect food, music, hands-on activities and more on the self-guided walk.
Videos from the show at Lincoln Financial Field showed Swift interrupting her 2014 hit "Bad Blood" to defend a person in the crowd.
Maureen Gregory went viral on social media as she flipped through pages upon pages of lyrics during Taylor Swift's concert in Philadelphia last week.
This year, the main exhibition's theme is a look into how the community has faced struggles in the last few years, like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Make the whole place shimmer: We have your tips and tricks for Taylor Swift's takeover in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Lizzo said she hasn't tested positive for COVID-19, but did appear to have strep throat.
One of the largest Black culture festivals on the East Coast is marking its 50th anniversary with a lineup of talented performers, delicious food and unique vendors in Baltimore this weekend.
Weather will be good for outdoor plans across Maryland this weekend.
AFRAM will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Baltimore this weekend with an extended schedule.
Early voting in Maryland's 2026 primary election ended Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast across Maryland.
A Maryland woman is set to return to the U.S. in a medevac after she got stuck in Panama after a medical emergency, according to an online fundraiser.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Baltimore Banner reporter Jasmine Vaughn-Hall explains how her research and coverage of AFRAM has revealed the festival’s dedication to preserving Black culture and arts.
Ashley Bush, Baltimore recreation and parks chief of special events, describes the entertainment at AFRAM 2026 which includes music and dance performances and a fashion show.
The Greater Randallstown Community Development Organization’s summer concert series unites the region through music and connection.
New content village allows AFRAM attendees to take photos in front of themed installations.
Two-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter & author Eric Roberson talks about the inspiration and impact of his newest album and book release, Beautifully All Over The Place.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
Rodolfo Durán homered and drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. had two RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday.
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 6/19/2026
Baltimore will see beautiful and breezy weather Friday and Saturday, with chances for showers late Sunday.
AFRAM sees lower temperatures and humidity through the weekend in Baltimore, Maryland.
Weather will be good for outdoor plans across Maryland this weekend.
Showers are possible overnight Thursday in Maryland after a hot, windy day.
Mario talks about performing back in his hometown and the importance of unity in Baltimore ahead of his headlining night at AFRAM on Juneteenth.
The first day of AFRAM couldn't have been any more perfect as the weather held up for the 50th anniversary. Thousands of people came out for the festivities on Juneteenth.
The documentary "Beyond the Wire" breaks down the misrepresentations about Baltimore that were featured in the HBO series "The Wire."
The Walter P. Carter pool was closed on Friday after the City Department of Rec and Parks said staff found glass in the pool.
The fight is still on to keep the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys open. The school's charter wasn't renewed back in January, and school leaders are currently in the process of appealing that decision.