Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022, CDC says
Over the last two decades, the number of U.S. overdose deaths has risen almost every year and continued to break annual records.
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Over the last two decades, the number of U.S. overdose deaths has risen almost every year and continued to break annual records.
"He watched her deteriorate before his eyes," the prosecutor told jurors.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling the leading version of naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
A group of Maryland lawmakers is calling on the IRS to expedite federal tax refunds for individuals who are facing financial challenges.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is offering state workers incentives to resign from their jobs.
After a mass overdose in Baltimore City's Penn North community on Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott is launching a neighborhood stabilization response.
A stretch of hot and humid weather in Maryland will continue into the weekend with isolated afternoon heavy storms.
A great-grandmother from Maryland thought she was dying after doctors told her she had stage 4 cancer that had spread to her lungs and brain.
After a mass overdose in Baltimore City's Penn North community on Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott is launching a neighborhood stabilization response.
Judge Paula Xinis proposed a 48-hour hold on deporting Abrego Garcia from the United States again, but the government refused to agree to those terms.
Heat and high levels of humidity will be around across Maryland this weekend with isolated afternoon heavy storms.
More than two dozen suspected drug overdoses in West Baltimore on Thursday got the attention of state and city leaders.
ICE official Thomas Giles was asked in federal court Thursday about where Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be sent if released from pretrial detention.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
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 Irvine Nature Center in Baltimore County is celebrating World Snake Day.
Marty Bass was at Necessary Secrets in Maryland to learn all about the bathing suit style known as a tankini. They are popular and very popular to diss or defend depending on whose social you read. But one thing, we found out, is this women do not care what guys think of them, only what other women do.
Janay Reece is at BC Brewery as they prepare for Baltimore County restaurant week.
Marty Bass was on hand for the first canning of Union Craft Brewery’s limited run 13th anniversary beer. The company teamed up with WJZ to recognize our Baltimore legacy by naming the brew after one of our more famous monikers, “Eyewitness News." It is called 13 Eyewitness Brews, and they used the same typeface that we did those many years ago.
Janay Reece is at Sew Fabulous sewing camp in Maryland.
Jordan Westburg homered and drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Mets 7-3 on Thursday to sweep a doubleheader.
The Baltimore Orioles game on Wednesday against the New York Mets has been postponed because of strong storms moving through Maryland.
Juan Soto singled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets hit three home runs in a 7-6 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jackson Holliday had four hits, including the third-inning homer off Grant Holmes (4-8) that barely cleared the brick wall in right field.
Baltimore Orioles slugger Ryan O'Hearn is headed to his first Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
ICE official Thomas Giles was asked in federal court Thursday about where Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be sent if released from pretrial detention.
The Senate panel considering Emil Bove's nomination to be a judge has emails regarding allegations he advised DOJ to defy court orders.
The Justice Dept. argued Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia's suit over his mistaken deportation should be moot.
President Nayib Bukele, in a post on the social media platform X, wrote that Kilmar Abrego Garcia "wasn't tortured, nor did he lose weight," during his stint at a notorious El Salvador prison.
At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs warning that no lifeguards are on duty.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
A stretch of hot and humid weather in Maryland will continue into the weekend with isolated afternoon heavy storms.
Maryland will see hot and muggy weather through next week, with some isolated evening storms.
More rain as workweek ends in Maryland
Typical summertime mugginess expected through this weekend with occasional storm chances.
More wet weather in Maryland heading into the weekend
In Friday's Never Too Late segment, Angela Foster overcomes her nerves and performs a singing solo. Do you have a Never Too Late story? Share it with us at Pictures@wjz.com.
The Irvine Nature Center in Baltimore County is celebrating World Snake Day.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a buyout offer for state employees amid a hiring freeze on state jobs.
Testimony concluded in the ongoing case of a go-kart racetrack in Howard County after another hours-long hearing Thursday night.
The Senate Committee voted to keep $1.4 billion for the Greenbelt FBI headquarters.