Obama Surprises Campaign Volunteers At Lunch In D.C.
Volunteers on President Barack Obama's re-election campaign have welcomed an unexpected lunch guest: Obama himself.
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Volunteers on President Barack Obama's re-election campaign have welcomed an unexpected lunch guest: Obama himself.
Assuming the grimmest role of his job, President Barack Obama on Tuesday prepared to privately honor the remains of the fallen returning home from war, this time the troops killed in a helicopter attack that claimed more American lives than any other incident of the Afghanistan war.
Fire trucks and concrete mixers, semis, heavy-duty pickups and all trucks in between will, for the first time, have to trim fuel consumption and emissions of heat-trapping gases under new efficiency standards being announced Tuesday by President Barack Obama.
President Barack Obama was counting on at least one birthday greeting when he turned 50 on Thursday.
The Senate emphatically passed emergency legislation Tuesday to avoid a first-ever government default, rushing the legislation to President Barack Obama for his signature just hours before the deadline. The vote was 74-26.
The House has voted on one plan regarding the debt crisis and raising the debt ceiling.
Six days and counting. The great U.S. debt debate continues to occupy Congress, the president and the folks at home.
Debt-deal drama as House Speaker John Boehner walks away from the negotiating table.
Three small airplanes have been intercepted by fighter jets this weekend after flying too close to the presidential retreat at Camp David.
The Episcopal Diocese of Washington says the dean of Washington National Cathedral is resigning his post.
Telling U.S. troops that "America is proud of all of you," President Barack Obama marked the Fourth of July holiday by hosting a barbecue and concert for military members and families on the South Lawn of the White House.
As American colleges and universities gear up to meet a presidential goal to deepen the nation's pool of college grads, historically black institutions face extra pressure from threats to the financial support that many of their students depend on, the presidents of some colleges said Thursday.
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner put partisanship aside, at least on the golf course, and teamed up to triumph on the final hole Saturday in their long-awaited links outing.
Dan Reardon at the U.S. Open. Hale Irwin was on hand to watch his son play. The top-three ranked players were the featured pairing on the first three days. President Obama, VP Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner and Ohio governor John Kasich tee off at Andrews Air Force base on Saturday.
President Barack Obama is observing Father's Day a bit ahead of schedule, hosting military fathers and their children for an early look at the Disney/Pixar movie "Cars 2" at the White House.
NORAD says two F-15 fighters had to intercept a small aircraft that had no radio communication and was flying near the presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland.
President Barack Obama will be taking a break from Washington's sweltering heat wave.
This week's bleak employment report could have a major impact on the outcome of next year's presidential election. The last president who was re-elected with unemployment above 7 percent was Franklin Roosevelt.
The government is cutting premiums by up to 40 percent in 17 states and implementing other changes to make it easier for people with pre-existing medical conditions to get health insurance.
Americans from Washington to California are marking Memorial Day with parades, barbecues and special tributes tied to the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris answers Medicare questions before his Maryland constituents even ask them. Clear across the country, fellow freshman GOP Rep. Paul Gosar does the asking, in very generic terms.
A GOP bid to expand and hasten offshore oil drilling in the face of $4-a-gallon gasoline prices suffered an overwhelming defeat in the Senate on Wednesday, four days after President Barack Obama directed his administration to ramp up U.S. oil production.
The White House says President Barack Obama will visit CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., on Friday to thank employees there for their work in tracking down Osama bin Laden.
Despite overwhelming evidence that President Obama was born in the U.S., some people refuse to believe it.
Faster rides and less congestion. That's what the federal government is hoping $2 billion can buy as Maryland becomes a crucial part of a major project to upgrade our Amtrak line.
Bitter cold takes over with lows in the teens and 20s and Feels Like temperatures in the single digits Monday morning.
Pete Alonso's arrival adds credibility to a franchise that pulled off an impressive rebuild, only to hit a snag after being somewhat passive in the free agent market.
Schools across the Baltimore area will have delayed openings on Monday, December 15, due to the dangerous cold that could cause icy and treacherous road conditions for the morning drive.
Baltimore's Jewish community and supporters celebrated the first day of Hanukkah with a heavy heart, on the day that at least 15 people were killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.
A 14-year-old boy died after a shooting in South Baltimore on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Schools across the Baltimore area will have delayed openings on Monday, December 15, due to the dangerous cold that could cause icy and treacherous road conditions for the morning drive.
Bitter cold takes over with lows in the teens and 20s and Feels Like temperatures in the single digits Monday morning.
Baltimore's Jewish community and supporters celebrated the first day of Hanukkah with a heavy heart, hours after at least 15 people were killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.
At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.
A 14-year-old boy died after a shooting in South Baltimore on Saturday afternoon, police said.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Homestead Gardens in Maryland shows off its holiday poinsettias.
Owner Kaitlin Radebaugh shares poinsettia upkeep tips, and how to create the perfect holiday floral arrangement and centerpieces.
WJZ visits Sweat Bmore in Baltimore to learn some healthy habits.
The Holly Jolly Trolley is back in Baltimore for the holiday season.
The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating this season with a delicious new appetizer that’s perfect for any holiday gathering.
Pete Alonso's arrival adds credibility to a franchise that pulled off an impressive rebuild, only to hit a snag after being somewhat passive in the free agent market.
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and Derrick Henry gained 100 yards to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 24-0 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
The annual showdown, known as "America's Game," put the eyes of the nation squarely on Baltimore.
Navy rallied to earn a win over rival Army in the signature game thanks to a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Army and Navy meet Saturday in Baltimore for their annual clash. It's the game players think about all season, and the one coaches have an eye on, too.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
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
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.
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.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
Frigid temperatures to start the week in Maryland
Bitter cold takes over with lows in the teens and 20s and Feels Like temperatures in the single digits Monday morning.
Bitter cold sticks around after snowfall
Here is a look at the forecast for the rest of the weekend, with snow expected to fall throughout the region.
The Baltimore City Health Department declared its first Code Blue warning for the 2025 winter season.
Frigid temperatures to start the week in Maryland
Baltimore Jewish community mourns victims of deadly Hanukkah shooting in Australia
Dangerously cold temperatures prompt school delays in Maryland
Bitter cold sticks around after snowfall
14-year-old killed after shooting in South Baltimore