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The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
Springer's publicist confirmed his death to CBS News on Thursday.
Donations poured in within hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, with some donating thousands.
This season's Ravens have won five in a row after opening with a loss at Las Vegas. A win this weekend would give coach John Harbaugh's team a two-game cushion at the top of the division.
Authorities say the officer suspected the girl was using a backpack to shoplift when he approached her. Police say the girl resisted and fled before she was shocked.
Rosalyn Baldwin, 8, is on an important mission. She travels all across the United States, hugging as many police officers as she can.
Flacco is entering his 10th NFL season and has thrown for 32,639 yards with 182 touchdowns and 117 interceptions over his career. He led the Ravens to the playoffs six times and was the MVP of Super Bowl XLVII.
A Cincinnati Children's Hospital doctor who works with newborns addicted to heroin says the opiate epidemic is harming children born addicted and creating chaos for older kids who can't have normal childhoods because of their parents' drug problems.
With online declarations such as "Harambe Lives!" the Ohio zoo gorilla shot and killed after a 3-year-old boy got into his enclosure has taken on life after death.
Mid-Summer Classic. Plenty of orange and black on the American League squad.
A practical visitor guide for MLB All-Star Weekend, along with recommendations for lodging, dining and sightseeing in Cincinnati.
Visiting Cincinnati for the 2015 MLB All-Star game? Here are some can't-miss food stops to add into your travel itinerary.
The Ravens opened the season at home with their worst game. A few weeks later, the Ravens (5-2) have a chance to take control of the division.
Here is what you need to know about the College Football Playoff.
Is Andy Dalton worth it though? According to Lapham, "Andy Dalton can win games with them. He averaged 10 wins a season. Doesn't have the arm strength but he has good numbers." Dalton's game is more running than passing. With Dalton looking good what is going on with the other positions? The Bengals are looking good on defense but Lapham says that if there is anything to be worried about, it would be the offensive line. All the other positions all have great starters besides the o-line.
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley announced Thursday he has nominated a Baltimore city official for Cincinnati city manager.
"I think Cincinnati is the best team in the division, but for some reason the Ravens and Steelers have their number, and they seem to have a psychological advantage over the Bengals each time they play," Wilcots added. The Ravens may have that advantage on the field, but off it, there have been some issues. In regards to Ray Rice's situation, Wilcots made a point that most Ravens fans have expressed in the last several days.
Those kids from Harvard are getting a passing grade when it comes to the first game of the NCAA tournament.
If you ask many people around the NFL to give you a prediction for this weekend's San Diego-Cincinnati AFC Wild Card game, most folks would lean towards the Bengals.
With the post-season in front of them now, the San Diego Chargers are hoping to stick around for a while as the AFC playoffs kick off this coming weekend.
What seemed only like a pipe dream a few weeks ago became reality this past Sunday for the San Diego Chargers and their fans.
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in OT 20-17 at M&T Bank Stadium on November 10, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Giovani "Gio" Bernard is creating monster waves during training camp for the Cincinnati Bengals that may prove to be a "Haitian Hurricane" on the NFL field.
The conference announced the decision Wednesday after university presidents approved the new moniker earlier in the day.
Don't be surprised if Iona pushes Ohio State. If the Gaels make some shots early on, this one could very interesting.
Rachel Morin, a mother of five, was killed off the Ma & Pa Trail in August 2023 allegedly by a man who was in the country illegally.
The Miami-Dade Police Department released bodycam video of the detainment of Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday afternoon.
Anthony Santander belted his 40th home run but the Baltimore Orioles suffered a 12-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday in the first game of the three-game series in Fenway Park.
The Dali, the large container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, is expected to leave for China by Sept. 17, according to a letter by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A group of friends honored 15-year-old Warren Grant, who died after he was shot inside Joppatowne High School last week, with tattoos.
A group of friends honored 15-year-old Warren Grant, who died after he was shot inside Joppatowne High School last week, with tattoos.
As of January 2024, Maryland saw turnover in 11 voting jurisdictions.
The 16-year-old suspect accused of shooting his classmate at Joppatowne High School last Friday was denied bail Monday, WJZ has learned.
Rachel Morin, a mother of five, was killed off the Ma & Pa Trail in August 2023 allegedly by a man who was in the country illegally.
The Miami-Dade Police Department released bodycam video of the detainment of Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday afternoon.
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.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Maryland's largest Italian festival returns September 27th-29th and one local vendor demonstrates how to make their mortadella sandwich.
Dr. Jerome Adams tells us about this latest surge of COVID-19 and why getting an updated vaccine is important.
Co-Founder of Brutus Bone Broth, Sue Delegan, shares her “Beyond the Bowl” cookbook and demos how to make a Pupkin Latte.
Abby Zimmardi joins us to share how Monty fell, broke his leg, and was taken to the Owl Moon Raptor Center in Montgomery County where he was rehabilitated.
Since September is National Skincare Awareness Month, Dr. Kate Viola of Dermatology Partners discusses the most common skin conditions found in children and what parents can do to treat them
The Miami-Dade Police Department released bodycam video of the detainment of Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday afternoon.
Anthony Santander belted his 40th home run but the Baltimore Orioles suffered a 12-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday in the first game of the three-game series in Fenway Park.
Baker Mayfield threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 37-20 rout of the new-look Washington Commanders, spoiling the NFL debut of No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels on Sunday.
Jose Canseco, the 1988 Most Valuable Player and half of the Oakland Athletics' "Bash Brothers," was among the celebrities taking swings for charity in Baltimore on Sunday.
Quarterback Blake Horvath tallied 234 total yards and four touchdowns and Navy beat Temple 38-11 as the two teams commenced American Athletic Conference play on Saturday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
Federal prosecutors said members of Russia's military intelligence service engaged in "destructive" computer attacks targeting computer systems in Ukraine and around the world.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says federal pressure on his social media platforms to take down certain COVID-19 content in 2021 was "wrong," and he'd resist similar attempts in the future.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Anne Arundel County's Luka Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Officials say KP.2 has spread rapidly these past few months, highlighting the warning as we head into fall and its respiratory hotbed.
Doctors are warning that the increasing spread of monkeypox in Africa, also known as monkeypox might ultimately spill across international borders.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Incredible stretch of weather resumes in Maryland
Sunny skies continue in Maryland
Cool, brisk, morning with a warm up reaching the upper 70s Monday. Sunny skies remain for the majority of the week.
Sunny, beautiful start to Maryland's workweek
Fall chill overnight for Maryland
Mother of murdered Maryland mom Rachel Morin to testify on Capitol Hill
Incredible stretch of weather resumes in Maryland
Alleged gunman in deadly Parkville shooting left identification
Maryland elections officials warn of texting scams
Baltimore to receive $80 million in new opioid settlement