Maryland votes to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution
Maryland ballot Question 1 asks voters if the state should protect abortion rights with a constitutional amendment.
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Maryland ballot Question 1 asks voters if the state should protect abortion rights with a constitutional amendment.
Abortion measures were on the ballot in 10 states, from Arizona to Florida, this Election Day.
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan's actions in office as evidence he isn't as supportive of abortion rights as he now claims to be.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Republicans hoping to pick up an open U.S. Senate seat in deep blue Maryland have the most competitive candidate they've had in decades.
June 24 marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
The FDA approved mifepristone more than 20 years ago.
Lawmakers are making a major move toward ensuring that reproductive rights are permanent in Maryland.
It has been two months since Roe v Wade was overturned and shockwaves are still rippling across the country.
Members of the Baltimore City Council held a hearing Wednesday to try to prepare for a potential influx of women seeking an abortion in Maryland.
A Maryland law taking effect Friday will enable nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physician assistants who receive special training to perform abortions, as some states seek to expand access to the procedure after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has raised fears that it could have "far-reaching ramifications" on people looking to get pregnant and the clinics providing services to help them.
Clinics operators are moving, doctors are counseling crying patients, donations are pouring into nonprofits and one group is dispatching vans to administer abortion pills.
The Baltimore City Council pledged on Tuesday to protect the women residing in the city and across the country.
With Maryland's July primary election just a few weeks out, three Democratic candidates for the state's highest elected office are running neck and neck, according to the results of a new poll.
Frosh and 21 other attorneys general -- almost all Democrats in jurisdictions with a Democrat executive -- declared: "Abortion care is healthcare. Period."
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Baltimore's Federal Courthouse Friday afternoon in support of abortion rights, knowing that people living in nearby states that could see abortion restricted or banned in the days to come.
In Maryland, Catholics will have to work harder to "convince everyone about the sanctity of life, and to love both the mother and the child," Archbishop William Lori said.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Two council members will introduce a resolution calling on Mayor Brandon Scott and the council to create a public fund supporting local reproductive health organizations.
The shockwave of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion about the possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade is still being felt across the country.
Maryland already has strong protections in place for abortion access and the General Assembly recently voted to expand that access. But analysts say the court's decision could have an impact far beyond abortion rights.
Pro-choice activists came together to make their anger known outside of the federal courthouse in Baltimore Tuesday.
High temperatures approach 100° and combined with high humidity, it will feel as warm as 105° Sunday afternoon
Large crowds of music enthusiasts attended the first day of AFRAM on Saturday. Festival-goers enjoyed their favorite artists, but were more excited about the positive atmosphere.
A Baltimore man was sentenced to life for brutally murdering former Loyola Basketball player Jamal Barney in October 2023.
Being a first responder can take a toll on anybody, but if you're also a part of the LGBTQ+ community, that toll can be even bigger to deal with.
JT Brubaker gave up a single to Gary Sánchez to open the eighth for the Orioles' only hit.
The 2025 AFRAM Festival launched Saturday at Druid Hill Park. You can watch live performances on CBS News Baltimore.
AFRAM will take place in Baltimore, bringing parking restrictions, road closures and a weekend of entertainment.
High temperatures approach 100° and combined with high humidity, it will feel as warm as 105° Sunday afternoon
The United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, President Trump said Saturday evening.
Large crowds of music enthusiasts attended the first day of AFRAM on Saturday. Festival-goers enjoyed their favorite artists, but were more excited about the positive atmosphere.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
Marty Bass is at the Hubert Simmons Museum of Negro League Baseball to learn about the history of Larry Doby.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore is celebrating Juneteenth and educating visitors on the significance of the holiday.
ANG Pottery in Baltimore, Maryland, teaches visitors how to make art from clay.
Did you know that the Maryland State Highway Department and the State itself have archaeologists working for them? Why the SHA? Easy. During initial construction work on highways, a lot of earth is moved, and sometimes historical artifacts are uncovered. That was the case in Greenspring Valley not too long ago. This morning, a state archeologist showed us items the team found in what is believed to have been a small quarry that date back to just after the last Ice Age. Really.
“Inviting Light” is a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge winner. Eight cities in America were chosen to receive $1,000,000 to pay for commissioned and installed artwork designed to enhance urban areas. Baltimore was one of the grant recipients for the “Inviting Light” project. So far, three out of five parts of our winning concept have been activated, and today we were along North Charles Street (just South of North Avenue) to view Tony Shore’s wall, an interactive painting called “Aurora.” It is the entire front of the old Gatsby’s nightclub. Look for it as you drive North on Charles, on the right, just past the Charles Theater.
JT Brubaker gave up a single to Gary Sánchez to open the eighth for the Orioles' only hit.
Weaver (1-2) returned from missing 17 games with a strained left hamstring and gave up his third homer this season.
Since football returned to Baltimore 30 years ago, the Ravens have won the Super Bowl twice.
A five-time Pro Bowl selection during an 11-year NFL career with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, Mosley announced Thursday, his 33rd birthday, that he's retiring.
Lamar Jackson said he never gets over losses. And he also dislikes fans criticizing one of his teammates online.
President Trump delivered remarks at the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration, an event he envisioned.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in error and returned to the U.S. last week, appeared in court to face human trafficking charges in Nashville.
The case could mark a turning point for due process rights in the U.S., Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorney says.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
A group of more than a dozen news outlets had asked U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis to make a group of documents filed in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case available to the public.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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 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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
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Hot weather and humidity are expected in Baltimore during the AFRAM Festival. The free event, which celebrates African American culture and art, will run from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. The weekend will stay dry, but attendees are urged to take precautions as temperatures rise in the Baltimore region.
Hot weather and humidity are expected in Baltimore during the AFRAM Festival.
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Large crowds of music enthusiasts attended the first day of AFRAM on Saturday. Festival-goers enjoyed their favorite artists, but were more excited about the positive atmosphere.
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UK rapper Stefflon Don joins WJZ's Rick Ritter and Nicky Zizazza after her first time performing in Baltimore for AFRAM 2025.
WJZ's Rick Ritter and Nicky Zizaza had an opportunity to interview the multi-platinum hip-hop rapper Juvenile just ahead of his 2025 AFRAM performance.