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When forensic investigator Linda Altizer isn't determining a cause of death, she's traveling the globe trying to help the living. Altizer recently returned from Liberia, a small country in West Africa. For nine days, she trained new nurses and administered malaria testing kits to residents in the most rural reaches of the country, which has been struggling to rebuild since its civil war ended in 2003.
A museum that holds the world's largest collections of brains and microscopes is preparing to close its doors at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington and move to Silver Spring.
The West Coast of the United States is some 5,000 miles away from the coast of Japan. Many residents want to know: Is it possible for the radiation to travel across the Pacific all the way to America?
Rancor over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul has largely overshadowed some states' efforts to use the law to help them move as fast as possible to insure more people and increase control over insurance companies.
Maryland's public health agency says it has found no statistically significant evidence of a cancer cluster near Fort Detrick in Frederick after expanding its investigation.
Music teacher Rachel Morgan and a kindergarten class at William Winchester Elementary School won the grand prize in the Lysol Blue Ribbon Classroom Hand Washing Song Contest. The contest was open to any classroom in grades pre-K through fifth grade in any public or private school in the country.
Maryland's health department is investigating why records documenting lead poisoning among children in the state were destroyed.
The city of Baltimore is getting healthy about food by launching the Healthy Food Initiative. It's an effort to get nutritious meals to those most in need.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first new drug to treat lupus in over 50 years, a milestone that medical experts say could prompt development of other drugs that are even more effective in treating the debilitating immune system disorder.
Nearly 100 people fell ill after attending a state swimming championship. Now we know more about what caused it all.
The Carroll County Health Department campus is getting ready to go tobacco free.
University of Maryland School of Medicine scientists have published the first paper based on their investigation into the anthrax attacks of 2001.
The movie "The King's Speech" is bringing attention to stuttering in a new way.
A fourth-grader from Frederick gets to shush the First Lady in a new public-service announcement promoting Michelle Obama's national fitness campaign, Let's Move.
There was another critical debate in Annapolis Wednesday. This one focused on protecting hearts in Maryland after many learned they were offered a stent procedure they did not need. Lawmakers are working to better regulate the surgery.
A 7-year-old girl died after an accidental shooting inside a home in Milford Mill, Maryland, according to Baltimore County police.
A Harford County family is reeling after their beloved rescue dog likely started a fire on July 10 that killed three of their other pets and left their home uninhabitable.
Tuesday's high temperatures will top out in the lower to middle 90s.
Help is on the way for businesses hurt by the sudden closure of the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
A 33-year-old man has been formally indicted on first-degree murder charges for the death of a Towson University student during an alleged road rage shooting.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to structural concerns.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
WJZ is live in Harford County at the creamery learning about their history, how they started making ice cream, and how you can get some delicious ice cream ahead of National Ice Cream day on July 19.
Chandler Blake with the Maryland SPCA joins us with Wacko, a 2-month-old pup looking for a his forever home.
Laura Gamble and Leanna Wetmore join us to talk about why Waterfront Partnership and PNC Bank decided to bring pickleball to the Inner Harbor and how people can reserve time on the new courts.
The greenhouse at Morgan State University is utilized to support education and help students understand the issue of food deserts in the community. Students grow various herbs and vegetables, including kale, thyme, sage, basil, and chamomile.
Sammy Pirrone from Girl Scouts of Central Maryland and Julie Hershman from Meals on Wheels sit down with us in studio to discuss their partnership and how it embodies Girl Scouts’ mission.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
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.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
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.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Blast of extreme heat returns to Maryland
Another intense heat wave to blast Maryland
Steve Sosna has your Tuesday afternoon forecast | 7/14/2026
Temperatures will peak near 100 midweek with storms returning by this weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Police say 7-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting in Baltimore County
Blast of extreme heat returns to Maryland
Students watch live fire demonstration while learning about aviation at BWI
Baltimore DPW testing supplemental water supply at reservoir
19-year-old killed, 18-year-old injured in West Baltimore shooting