TikTok CEO faces intense questioning from House panel amid calls for ban
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.
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Ukraine's leader sees "victory" ahead after full year of Russia's war
"We endured," President Zelenksyy told his nation. "And we will do everything to gain victory this year."
Navy divers begin pulling up Chinese spy balloon debris
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.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Johns Hopkins Virologist: New COVID restrictions on people traveling from China won't stop virus
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.
Vessel From New Shipping Route Connecting Baltimore And Southeast Asia Set To Arrive This Week
The first vessel in a new shipping route connecting Baltimore to Southeast Asia is set to arrive at the Port of Baltimore this week.
Annapolis Gets 40,000 Mask Donations From Chinese City Changsha
A municipal government in China has donated 40,000 medical-grade face masks to Maryland's capital city amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mysterious Seeds To People Across US, Including Maryland, Likely Part Of 'Brushing Scam,' USDA Says
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.
Officials Warn Of Unsolicited Seeds Sent From China To Americans, Including Marylanders
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.
China Researchers Discover New Swine Flu With 'Pandemic Potential'
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 Being Evaluated After Opening Suspicious Package From China, Annapolis Officials Say
Two people are being evaluated by medical personnel after opening a suspicious package from China Monday morning, officials in Annapolis said.
What Is A Coronavirus?
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.
Daryl Morey's China Tweet Already Having 'Economic Impact,' NBA Chief Adam Silver Says
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 Seize 790 Children's Hair Brushes From China That Had Lead
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 700 children's hair brushes from China that contained lead.
What's Behind The Record-Breaking Cocaine Busts At Baltimore And Philadelphia Ports?
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.
Stephen Curry Joins Three Under Armour Athletes In Fifth China Basketball Tour
The Golden State Warriors guard will travel on his fifth Under Armour's fifth China basketball tour, according to Under Armour.
Higher China Tariffs Could Cost Americans $767 Per Year
President Trump's renewed threat to hike tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imported goods sent markets reeling.
Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Espionage
A former CIA case officer plead guilty Wednesday to conspiring to give national defense information to China.
2 Chinese Nationals Face Federal Indictment For Conspiracy To Traffick Counterfeit Ray Bans, Pandora Jewelry, Mail Fraud
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.
Dow Tumbles 572 Points As Trade War Fears Pummel Stocks
Stocks tumbled Friday as trade tensions between the United States and China heated up.
Trump Threatens To Slap $100 Billion In Additional Tariffs On China
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.
China Fires Back, Announcing Tariffs On US Planes, Cars And Soybeans
China is punching back in the escalating trade dispute with the United States, announcing plans for heavy new tariffs.
Chinese Anger After Terracotta Warrior's Thumb Stolen In US
Chinese authorities are livid over the theft of a thumb from a 2,000-year-old terracotta warrior on loan to a US museum.
Man Accused Of Selling Secrets To China Linked To CIA
A man accused of selling Top Secret information to China has been ordered held without bond after prosecutors revealed his links to the CIA.
NFL Hopes To Play In China In 2019
The NFL is looking to make 2019 the year they finally make it to China.portal
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Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight standoff in Carroll County
A man was shot and killed by a state trooper after an overnight barricade in Carroll County.
Military jets scrambled due to unresponsive plane over Washington that then crashed in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
First Alert Forecast: Sunny & warm stretch ahead
Expect clouds to blend in with sunshine Monday with highs in the lower 80s.
19-year-old killed in Baltimore shooting
A 19-year-old was shot and killed Sunday evening in Baltimore.
Jets intercept plane that flew over Washington and crashed in Virginia
The pilot of Cessna 560 Citation V remained unresponsive throughout attempts to establish contact before it crashed.
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Deputies: Three killed after car plummets to bottom of quarry in Frederick County
Two women and a man died after a car they were in plummeted to the bottom of a quarry in Frederick County Sunday morning, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.
Planned Parenthood responds after HonFest Baltimore denied vendor application, issued apology
Planned Parenthood says it will still impact the community next weekend despite being denied a vendor spot at HONFest, and then issued an apology.
Anne Arundel County leaders expected to take vote on plastic bag ban on Monday
Anne Arundel County officials are expected on Monday to vote on a plan to ban plastic bags.
Military jets scrambled due to unresponsive plane over Washington that then crashed in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
First Alert Forecast: Sunny Sunday ahead
Clouds will slowly decrease throughout the day allowing sunshine in
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Boxer Gervonta Davis to serve rest of sentence in Baltimore jail after violating house arrest, officials say
Davis was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for a hit-and-run crash that injured four people in 2020.
Judge gives Sahiou Kargbo, 19, maximum sentence in killing of Baltimore father of three James Blue
Sahiou Kargbo, 19, was found guilty in February of second-degree murder but was acquitted of first-degree murder.
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
First Maryland work zone safety group meeting held since I-695 crash that killed six workers
The crash happened in March when a driver crashed into a work zone. Investigators determined speed was a factor.
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University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to hold Compress and Shock Training
In recognition of CPR and AED Awareness Week, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will hold a Compress and Shock Training tomorrow.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Gordon Center for Performing Arts to hold Queer Jewish Arts Festival, community events
In honor of Pride Month this June, the Gordon Center for Performing Arts invites the community to join for a series of programs on the road, in the gallery, and at the Gordon.
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
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Johns Hopkins one win away from reaching championship series of Division III World Series
Johns Hopkins is one win away from the best-of-three championship series in the Division III baseball World Series.
Maryland eliminated from Winston-Salem Regional with 11-10 loss to George Mason
Maryland's baseball season ended on a walk-off sacrifice fly.
Orioles bounce back with 8-3 win over Giants
The Orioles scored six runs in the third inning and rolled to an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants Sunday afternoon.
Baltimore natives LaMonte Wade Jr., Bruce Zimmermann go head-to-head on MLB diamond
Completely across the country, two Baltimore natives stood 60 feet away from each other, staring each other down.
Frances Tiafoe's loss to Alexander Zverev leaves zero American men in the French Open
It is the second year in a row that zero men from the United States will participate in the fourth round at Roland Garros.
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Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
Peloton recalls 2.2M bikes because seat posts can break while in use
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
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AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
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First Alert Forecast: Sunny & warm stretch ahead
Expect clouds to blend in with sunshine Monday with highs in the lower 80s.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Saturday night forecast (6/3/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Saturday night forecast (6/3/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Friday night forecast (6/2/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Friday night forecast (6/2/2023)
Maryland doctors accused of sharing private medical records with Russia headed toward retrial
A letter states that the U.S. government "is prepared to proceed to retrial against both defendants as soon as the court's schedule permits.
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Anne Arundel County officials to vote on plastic bag ban
Anne Arundel County officials to vote on plastic bag ban
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
Wes Moore joins Democratic governors calling on textbook publishers to fight censorship
Wes Moore joins Democratic governors calling on textbook publishers to fight censorship
Police: Prince George's County woman, daughter charged with murdering elderly grandmother, disposing
Police: Prince George's County woman, daughter charged with murdering elderly grandmother, disposing body
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)