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The single ticket was purchased at Publix in Newnan, Georgia, Mega Millions said.
Seven battleground states, any of which could swing to either the Democrats or Republicans, held the keys to the 2024 election contest between Trump and Harris.
Debby made a second landfall over South Carolina and weakened into a tropical depression as it headed slowly up the East Coast.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
The Georgia grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump returned the indictments on election fraud, racketeering and other charges.
The grand jury probed efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Officials announced that three men have been convicted for conspiracy and for transportation of stolen property taken during a series of burglaries committed in Maryland and Georgia.
Frontier Airlines announced they will be adding nonstop service from BWI Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta.
A Maryland-based energy firm says it has completed its acquisition of a pellet plant in southeast Georgia.
A man who was fatally shot outside a bar in coastal Georgia has been identified as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection trainee who had gotten into a shoving match with another man.
"There was a time where corporal punishment was kind of the norm in school and you didn't have the problems that you have," the superintendent said.
A Georgia waitress has become an online sensation after body-slamming a customer who was caught on camera groping her.
A Georgia teacher found a way to help needy students even after she was gone.
A school official in Georgia expressed both remorse and pride Saturday in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that followed a graduation ceremony.
A sheriff in georgia has erected a sign touting its resident's ability to carry concealed weapons and their alleged willingness to use them.
A police officer whose wife is expecting the couple's second baby was killed Friday and two deputies were seriously wounded in a shooting that also left a suspect dead south of Atlanta, authorities said.
Three cars on an Amtrak train carrying more than 300 passengers on a route from Miami to New York derailed in snow-covered Savannah after a fierce winter storm, but no injuries were reported.
Brutal winter weather that's brought subzero temperatures to parts of the U.S. is threatening to dump snow and ice across parts of the South that rarely see flurries, much less accumulation.
A Georgia theme park is offering guests a free ticket if they eat a cricket.
The Crimson Tide got the nod over Ohio State and will play Clemson in the College Football Playoff on Jan. 1
School officials say there will be no more Civil War-related student dress-up activities at a Georgia elementary school after its "Civil War Day" sparked conflict among students, parents and others.
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a temporary stay of execution for a Georgia inmate whose attorneys argue that the 59-year-old black man's death sentence was tainted by a juror's racial bias.
Irma weakened to a still-deadly tropical storm as it swirled beyond Florida Monday, killing at least three people in Georgia.
Everyone was asleep when Isabel Martinez began stabbing her children and then fatally stabbed her husband as he tried to seek help, her daughter told a child welfare caseworker.
A former guitarist for the Baltimore-based rock band Turnstile is facing second-degree attempted murder charges after he allegedly hit the lead singer's dad with a car near his Maryland home.
If passed, House Bill 938 would apply to Montgomery, Prince George's, and Anne Arundel counties, allowing local jurisdictions to install automated crosswalk cameras.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
Baltimore City leaders shared their frustration after a 14-year-old boy, a repeat offender, was arrested and released this week.
Log Cabin Homemade Chocolates, a Maryland family-owned business, is set to close after 66 years in business.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
An armed man was shot and injured by police after officers responded to a fight in West Baltimore that led to a foot chase Thursday afternoon.
Log Cabin Homemade Chocolates, a Maryland family-owned business, is set to close after 66 years in business.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, made a visit to an award-winning Baltimore restaurant this week.
A former guitarist for the Baltimore-based rock band Turnstile is facing second-degree attempted murder charges after he allegedly hit the lead singer's dad with a car near his Maryland home.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Ragina Ali, AAA, shares tips on how drivers can maximize their money at the pump.
Maryland's J.O. Spice shows how their crab spice is made.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is showing off its two new exhibits.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
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.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Big temperatures swings, rain chances this weekend in Maryland
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland ahead of potential Easter storms
Warming up in Maryland ahead of storm chances on Easter
Cooler weather returned to Maryland Thursday with rain in the forecast for Easter.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Baltimore Police said he had a knife and tried to grab an officer’s taser Thursday. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Big temperatures swings, rain chances this weekend in Maryland
A mother returns tips her son stole from Baltimore food truck
Armed man critically injured after fight, chase ends with police shooting in Baltimore