Colin Powell, Military Leader And First Black US Secretary Of State, Dies After Complications From COVID-19
He was 84.
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He was 84.
Starting December 8, more than 100 million federal employees and contractors are subject to the vaccine requirement ordered by the president.
Everyone who works for the city of Baltimore must now provide proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19, or else they'll be required to undergo routine testing under a new city policy.
Since the pandemic began, there were 550,550 total confirmed cases and 10,476 deaths.
It's the latest stringent approach to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and reaching the vaccine-hesitant population.
Maryland reported 871 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths, according to state health department data released Sunday morning.
Robby Walker is alive -- a feat some doctors didn't expect two months ago. And while the 52-year-old struggles to speak long sentences, he's now using his voice to try to prevent others from suffering the way he did.
The flu season is fast approaching and health officials are warning of a possible "Twindemic" of both COVID-19 and the flu, especially during the winter months, making vaccination against both diseases more important than ever.
Maryland reported 936 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths, according to state health department data released Saturday morning.
It is an attempt to delay the start of this mandate until they can get more clarity on the city's policy.
A month after an FDA panel approved a booster for the Pfizer vaccine, that panel late this week unanimously recommended the same for other vaccines--Thursday for Moderna and Friday the Johnson & Johnson single-shot.
A panel of U.S. health advisers endorsed booster doses of Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine Friday, saying they should be offered at least two months after immunization.
Maryland reported 1,068 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths, according to state health department data released Friday morning.
MIS-C is a serious medical condition that can cause inflammation in major organs like the lungs, kidney and brain.
Though the side effects of the flu are similar, sometimes identical to those of COVID-19, Dr. Thompson said they are indeed two very different viruses and therefore need their own protective vaccine.
This Delta variant could be the last major surge of the Covid-19 pandemic, but now is not the time for the US to grow complacent as it has yet to run its course, an expert said.
Maryland reported 1,113 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
How can protection wane against mild or asymptomatic infection while staying strong against severe disease?
With COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths dropping nationwide, doctors say trick-or-treating is one of the activities this fall that we can really engage in with lots of layers of protection against COVID-19.
Distributing Covid-19 vaccine booster shots in some countries while inoculations across Africa lag is "immoral," according to the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Maryland reported 411 new COVID-19 cases and 27 new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.
Only a third of people who are pregnant are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- A special thank you to our healthcare heroes from the Baltimore Ravens. The team donated 500 tickets to the University of Maryland Medical System's frontline healthcare workers.
The big picture for Covid-19 in the US is looking a little brighter as new infections and hospitalizations decline.
Winter marks one of the busiest times of year for the folks over at AAA in Abingdon, especially when a storm is on the way.
As Maryland prepares for a significant winter storm this weekend, the Maryland Department of Aging urges older adults, their caregivers, and their families to take immediate safety precautions.
State and local leaders are urging caution ahead of a winter storm that is expected to cause hazardous road conditions across Maryland this weekend.
A man and a woman were found shot to death inside an Anne Arundel County home on Thursday, police said.
The roommate of a man who was stabbed inside his Baltimore home spoke about the gruesome crime in a WJZ Investigates exclusive.
State and local leaders are urging caution ahead of a winter storm that is expected to cause hazardous road conditions across Maryland this weekend.
The most significant winter storm in years will sweep through Maryland this weekend. The heaviest snowfall is expected on Sunday.
Some Maryland schools and universities have already announced closures for Monday, Jan. 26, as the state prepares for a major snowstorm.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The search for answers is underway after a Maryland man visiting Mexico for a destination wedding was mysteriously found dead at a popular resort in Cancun.
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 got a look inside of the new tasting room of the black-owned wine company located in Savage, Md.
Miss Shirley’s Cafe is participating in the weeklong promotion with delicious breakfast and lunch offerings.
Marty Bass visits Display Craft Manufacturing in Baltimore.
David’s Restaurant & Bar talks Restaurant Week at Maryland LIVE! Casino and Hotel
Marty Bass gets a behind-the-scenes look at Mount Royal Soaps in Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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.
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.
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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/23/2026
Marylanders can expect to see significant snowfall and frigid temperatures this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Meg McNamara has your latest weather forecast.
Snow, ice, cold temperatures in Maryland this weekend
Major winter storm expected in Maryland this weekend
Elon Musk says humanoid robots could hit the market next year, helping with household chores
As Maryland prepares for a significant winter storm this weekend, the Maryland Department of Aging urges older adults, their caregivers, and their families to take immediate safety precautions.
Flights, trains already being impacted by incoming weekend winter storm
Attorney General Brown joins others seeking restraining order in Minneapolis ICE enforcement
Maryland native Luigi Mangione's federal murder trial set to begin Sept. 8