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A District of Columbia man has been arrested in the death of a Maryland teenager.
Baltimore's State's Attorney says a city police officer won't be charged for the blunt force trauma death of a man in police custody.
A man whose 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself has been found not guilty of manslaughter.
The killing of teenager Phylicia Barnes made worldwide headlines. The high-profile trial of her sister's boyfriend for the crime starts Tuesday.
Earl Weaver, the feisty Hall-of-Fame Baltimore Orioles manager, died early Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack while on an Orioles' fantasy cruise in the Caribbean. He was 82.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says Superstorm Sandy killed more than 7,000 trout at a western Maryland trout hatchery in October.
The Maryland Zoo says a female polar bear that arrived at the facility after being abandoned by a circus in Puerto Rico and became a visitor favorite despite being deaf has died.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office says fire-related deaths in the state fell by 22 percent last year.
Maryland State Police nab a man they believe is responsible for Carroll County's latest murder.
Ground cinnamon and marshmallows are increasingly being used by kids for dangerous games.
George Washington University says Lloyd Elliott, who served as university president from 1965 until 1988, has died.
A missing University of Maryland student is discovered dead.
A rowhouse fire in Prince George's County leaves one person dead and another injured.
State health officials say the first death due to hypothermia has been reported in Frederick County.
Court records show a woman who told police she found her boyfriend shot to death in an alley has been charged with murder in his slaying.
Metropolitan police are investigating the death of an owner of a popular sushi-style restaurant.
Baltimore police say an infant who was rescued from a fire that killed his two siblings died after being found unresponsive in his crib.
The meningitis outbreak that flared up at the beginning of fall has not gone away. A second person in Maryland has died.
Remember the passing of famous and otherwise notable people from this past year.
A Suitland., Md., man has pleaded guilty to his role in the shooting death of a Virginia handyman in 2010.
Defense lawyers are asking a judge to dismiss some charges against a Maryland jail worker accused of failing to seek medical attention for an inmate found hanging by a sheet while in custody for a police officer's death.
Montgomery County police say a man slain in a Gaithersburg apartment died of a stab wound.
An East Baltimore mother does the unthinkable. Police say she murdered her own 2-year-old boy and then apparently tried to take her own life.
Deadly road rage. Two people are killed and three others are hurt in a Harford County wreck. The accident could have been even more tragic if it wasn't for an off-duty Maryland State Trooper.
A 38-year-old inmate at a Maryland prison was found dead in his cell, prompting an investigation by State Police.
A Baltimore Police officer was involved in a shooting in the western part of the city, according to department officials.
Maryland recorded 41 flu-related deaths so far this season, a drastic increase from the seven deaths that were recorded in early January.
A Sphere Entertainment venue could be coming to Maryland under a proposal announced by the governor's office.
Brutally cold air arrives in Maryland Monday night into Tuesday. A winter storm may impact the area this weekend.
A Baltimore Police officer was involved in a shooting in the western part of the city, according to department officials.
Brutally cold air arrives in Maryland Monday night into Tuesday. A winter storm may impact the area this weekend.
A Sphere Entertainment venue could be coming to Maryland under a proposal announced by the governor's office.
A 38-year-old inmate at a Maryland prison was found dead in his cell, prompting an investigation by State Police.
Maryland recorded 41 flu-related deaths so far this season, a drastic increase from the seven deaths that were recorded in early January.
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.
The Fire Museum of Maryland talks about their Cabin Fever events, held on Monday's in January.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan 25.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
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.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
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.
Brutally cold air arrives in Maryland Monday night into Tuesday. A winter storm may impact the area this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Arctic cold temperatures this week in Maryland
Blast of arctic chill this week in Maryland
Watch out for icy spots Monday morning. Tuesday will be even colder around Maryland.
The Fire Museum of Maryland talks about their Cabin Fever events, held on Monday's in January.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan 25.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The fire truck collided with a tractor-trailer late Sunday night. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Arctic cold temperatures this week in Maryland