Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 94 as 3 people are arrested
A deadly blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding on a multi-tower housing estate in Hong Kong, killing dozens of people and leaving hundreds more missing.
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A deadly blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding on a multi-tower housing estate in Hong Kong, killing dozens of people and leaving hundreds more missing.
A pair of giant pandas arrived at the National Zoo less than a year after the Washington zoo sent Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji back to China.
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
One of the pandas being brought to the Smithsonian's National Zoo is the grandson of the pair that left the zoo in 2023.
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
"We endured," President Zelenksyy told his nation. "And we will do everything to gain victory this year."
Navy divers began pulling pieces of the downed Chinese spy balloon from the depths of the ocean floor on Tuesday, using sophisticated reconnaissance drones dubbed the Kingfish and the Swordfish to locate the debris.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Beginning Thursday, travelers from China will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test before entering the United States—regardless of their vaccination status.
The first vessel in a new shipping route connecting Baltimore to Southeast Asia is set to arrive at the Port of Baltimore this week.
A municipal government in China has donated 40,000 medical-grade face masks to Maryland's capital city amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The mysterious seeds from China showing up in mailboxes across the country, including in Maryland, are likely part of a "brushing scam," the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Marylanders should be on the lookout for suspicious packets of seeds from China after people across the country, including in Maryland, have gotten them unexpectedly, the state's agriculture department said Monday.
Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of swine flu that can infect humans and has the potential to cause a future pandemic, according to a study released on Monday, though scientists have cautioned that the virus does not pose an immediate global health threat.
Two people are being evaluated by medical personnel after opening a suspicious package from China Monday morning, officials in Annapolis said.
A coronavirus is a common infection that almost everyone gets at least once in their life. So is there a reason for residents here in the U.S. to be concerned about a new coronavirus from China? Here's what you need to know.
The commissioner of the National Basketball Association tried to walk a fine line on Tuesday, keen to defend the league's reputation as a progressive purveyor of free speech but also to limit the financial damage caused by a single tweet that China took as a direct insult.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 700 children's hair brushes from China that contained lead.
A U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency report says traffickers are turning to East Coast seaports because of increasing enforcement on the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Golden State Warriors guard will travel on his fifth Under Armour's fifth China basketball tour, according to Under Armour.
President Trump's renewed threat to hike tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imported goods sent markets reeling.
A former CIA case officer plead guilty Wednesday to conspiring to give national defense information to China.
A federal grand jury has indicted Xiaoying Xu, 34, and Yiwen Zhu, 34, both Chinese citizens and legal permanent residents of the U.S., on a federal conspiracy charge, mail fraud and trafficking in counterfeit goods.
Stocks tumbled Friday as trade tensions between the United States and China heated up.
President Donald Trump ratcheted up the trade war rhetoric with China on Thursday evening, saying he was considering another $100 billion in tariffs on the country.
Arjun Sharma, wanted in a deadly New Year's Eve stabbing of his ex-roommate in Howard County, Maryland, has been taken into custody after fleeing to India.
A Baltimore City police officer was arrested for allegedly raping a woman he encountered while on duty and was authorized to give a ride home in Harford County.
A suspect wanted in an investigation fled a traffic stop Wednesday in Prince George's County before striking another vehicle and killing the driver, police say.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
A woman is facing charges for driving her vehicle toward an officer who was attempting to issue her a traffic citation and striking the officer's bike.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland due to impacts from clusters of heavy rain and strong storms.
Baltimore City Public Schools is warning students that its code of conduct may extend to times when they are transiting to and from school.
A woman is facing charges for driving her vehicle toward an officer who was attempting to issue her a traffic citation and striking the officer's bike.
A water main break is causing traffic issues around Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Almost the entire lunar surface will be masked Thursday night into Friday, a whopping g 96%, making this an especially deep partial eclipse.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
An EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to the National Weather Service.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
WJZ is at Live! Casino Maryland ahead of the launch of the new Luk Fu menu in collaboration with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
Greg Padgett is checking out the upcoming Bromo Arts Walk scheduled for Thursday, September 10.
In celebration of National Dog Day, meet the four-legged guardians keeping geese off the green at Golf At CA. These pups have undergone intensive training to become working geese dogs.
Dr. Kurt Ela, licensed clinical psychologist with MedStar Health, discusses perfectionism and how that can increase stress and anxiety.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a tiebreaking RBI double, Leody Taveras and Pete Alonso homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night after squandering a five-run, first-inning lead.
Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels took a moment to chat on the field as the Ravens and Commanders held a joint practice on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs before leaving the game in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the swooning St. Louis Cardinals 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball; Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland due to impacts from clusters of heavy rain and strong storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered strong storms are possible on Thursday across Maryland
Rain and possible strong storms Thursday in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Video shows scooter crashing into Baltimore Cinnaholic during youth takeover
Baltimore City's State’s Attorney announces assault charges against woman for allegedly striking an officer on a bike who tried to issue a traffic citation.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
WJZ is at Live! Casino Maryland ahead of the launch of the new Luk Fu menu in collaboration with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
Hot dogs are having a moment in Baltimore — and not just at baseball games or corner stands. More and more of the city’s buzziest cocktail bars are putting the humble frankfurter on the menu. Christina Tkacik shares her latest piece with us on WJZ.