North Carolina Women Charged With Helping Children Smoke
North Carolina police have charged two women with helping three children smoke an apparently drug-laced cigar on social media video.
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North Carolina police have charged two women with helping three children smoke an apparently drug-laced cigar on social media video.
Records say the girl had visible bruises on her forehead, and the parents' timeline of events don't match with the girl's potential time of death.
The girl suffered deep tissue injuries from her head down to her legs, including a ruptured liver, ruptured lung, and three broken ribs, according to the arrest report.
Police say a man kept his 2-month-old daughter from breathing and threw a firework at her head. He is set to serve 30 months in prison for third-degree assault.
"She just called me over and said there was a baby in the water. I called 911. At that point I thought it was a doll."
"The only food we saw were a few potatoes and a box of rice...We all gave the kids our water and what snacks we had -- it was the saddest living conditions and poverty I have seen,"
The couple allegedly made a girl drink dog urine, knocked out her brother and inflicted beatings that left visible injuries and required their hospitalization,
The boy's aunt noticed what appeared to be bite marks on his right thigh and left upper chest area, when she went to bathe him, according to authorities.
A 10–year-old boy who died after allegedly being abused for years may have come out as gay. Children and Family Services admitted that it had been aware of abuse allegations at the home for several years.
Law enforcement report Taheerah Ahmad duct taped and gagged her 3 children, stabbed her 11 year old daughter and set her house on fire.
Authorities said the kids suffered puncture wounds, burns, bruising and injuries consistent with being shot with a pellet gun.
Baltimore Police say they have arrested Tiffany Nutter, 35, for the homicide of her 2-month-old son.
A 63-year-old teacher has been charged for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student decades ago.
An Eastern Shore mother is locked up after authorities say she and her girlfriend tased, starved beat her kids.
A child care provider in Silver Spring has admitted to slapping a two-year-old girl in the face multiple times, pushing her to the ground and grabbing her by the head, police say.
A couple reportedly punished their young children by forcing one to eat and brush her teeth with cat feces.
A Florida man is charged with pouring scalding water on a 2-year-old girl under his care.
A mother is accused of trying to torch a car with her 11-year-old son bound and locked inside at a southeast Michigan cemetery.
A Los Angeles mother felt helpless as she watched her 2-year-old child be beaten live on camera.
Baltimore City Police have charged the mother of a murdered-5-month-old with child abuse Wednesday after the father was charged with murder earlier in the week.
A Pennsylvania father has been sentenced to a maximum of four years in state prison after his 13-year-old daughter was hospitalized after drinking 17 shots of vodka.
A Kansas man will be sentenced to life in prison Monday for the killing of his 7-year-old son, who authorities say was subjected to horrific abuse and was "essentially starved to death" before his remains were found in the family's pig sty.
A Pennsylvania woman who police say drove around with her newborn daughter's body has been jailed on abuse of a corpse and other charges.
A married man is accused of beating and abusing his two young children for years, even shocking them with an electric dog collar.
One Maryland group has a mission to save the lives of children affected by child abuse.
Along the Eastern Shore, where the storm hit harder, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is sending more resources to help out.
Twenty Maryland high school students showcased their writing and speech skills during WJZ's 2026 Black History Oratory Competition.
Paint chips that have been falling from the 28th Street Bridge in Baltimore onto Falls Road and into the Jones Falls stream tested positive for elevated amounts of lead, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown filed a lawsuit against DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE to prevent the construction of a detention facility in Washington County.
Maryland State Police received more than 1,190 calls for service during a winter storm that brought nearly 2 to 4 inches of snow across the state.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown filed a lawsuit against DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE to prevent the construction of a detention facility in Washington County.
Winds will gust o 40 MPH as colder weather blows in.
Much of Maryland was hit by a winter storm on Sunday, and it will continue to impact the state into Monday, with snow, rain, and dangerous road conditions.
Paint chips that have been falling from the 28th Street Bridge in Baltimore onto Falls Road and into the Jones Falls stream tested positive for elevated amounts of lead, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
A man was arrested Sunday after Howard County police said he fatally stabbed his roommate during an overnight altercation in Columbia.
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.
WJZ visits the B&O Railroad Museum in Maryland to see a restored 1949 train car.
The American Craft Show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center.
Notre Dame of Maryland University launched their Art Therapy bachelor's and master's programs in 2018. They stopped by the WJZ studio to share how their art hive sessions are helping the campus community.
WJZ hangs out with a Maryland horse who won top honors for steeplechase.
Sassanova boutique in Baltimore talks spring fashion trends.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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.
Maryland will continue to experience windy and cold weather on Monday after a winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow.
Windy and cold weather will continue in Maryland on Monday after snowfall ends around mid morning.
Snow continues across Maryland overnight
Winds will gust to 40 MPH as colder weather blows in.
Wintry mix continues into Monday in Maryland
Nick Reiner is set for an arraignment in the killing of parents Rob and Michele.
Some areas of Baltimore County saw downed power lines after a winter storm Sunday night.
A winter storm dumped 2 to 4 inches of snow across Maryland late Sunday, prompting messy road conditions in some areas.
Maryland will continue to experience windy and cold weather on Monday after a winter storm brought 2 to 4 inches of snow.
A 23-year-old was arrested in Howard County after police suspect he may have killed his 25-year-old roommate.