Katie Ledecky wins Olympic gold in 800 freestyle, makes more history
Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
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Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
Responding to reports that Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance just months before the 2021 Tokyo Games, Ledecky says, "Our faith in some of the systems is at an all-time low."
Preview: Following a New York Times report that Chinese swimmers tested positive for controlled substances seven months prior to the 2021 Tokyo Games, the American Olympian voices concerns ahead of the Games in Paris this summer.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
Few swimmers have made a splash as big as Katie Ledecky, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time winner of The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky were honored as male and female athletes of the year at USA Swimming's annual Golden Goggle awards on Tuesday night.
Katie Ledecky won her second gold in the Tokyo Olympics Saturday morning, Friday night for those on the east coast of America, where Ledecky calls home.
Maryland's Katie Ledecky will be the first to concede that her standards are almost impossible to meet, especially at this stage of her stellar swimming career.
Katie Ledecky, an Olympic swimmer from Bethesda, Maryland, won gold Wednesday morning at the Tokyo Olympics in the first-ever women's 1,500-meter freestyle.
Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky is making history in Tokyo -- this time she broke an Olympic record for the 1500M freestyle.
Maryland's Katie Ledecky is competing in the Tokyo Olympics.
Katie Ledecky of Bethesda won her first medal of the Tokyo games on Sunday.
Katie Ledecky is used to slaying her competition, winning not by hundredths but by full seconds. Usually lots of 'em.
On another memorable night for the American swimming star, Katie Ledecky won the 200-meter freestyle and the historic 1,500 free about 70 minutes apart at the U.S. Olympic trials Wednesday, locking up two more individual events for the Tokyo Games.
Katie Ledecky touched the wall far ahead of everyone else at the U.S. swimming trials.
Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Pro Swim Series meet with the world's fastest time this year.
Katie Ledecky won the 200-meter freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet with the world's fastest time this year.
Katie Ledecky cruised to a nearly 11-second victory in the 800-meter freestyle on the opening night of the U.S. national championships.
The five-time Olympic gold medalist announced on Twitter that she is giving up her final two years of eligibility at Stanford.
Her dominant performance in Hungary earned Katie Ledecky Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year honors.
Katie Ledecky is off to a golden start at the world championships.
Two years after becoming the first swimmer in history to win the 200, 400, 800 and 1,500 freestyle at worlds, the Stanford star could replicate the feat.
Katie Ledecky keeps makes winning look easy.
World record-holder Katie Ledecky swam the fifth-fastest time in history to win the 1,500-meter freestyle Thursday night at the Pro Swim Series meet.
Harford County residents rescued a 4-month-old pit bull after witnessing her get abandoned along Winters Run Road on Saturday, May 10.
A Rite Aid distribution center in Harford County, Maryland, is expected to lay off more than 300 workers and close its doors after the Pennsylvania-based pharmacy filed for bankruptcy for a second time.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen shared more details about his trip to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
A 26-year-old man was killed after a shootout with police Monday afternoon in North Baltimore, which blocked a portion of York Road, according to police.
A new program for graduate and undergraduate college students creates paid internships to work on the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild project.
A 26-year-old man was killed after a shootout with police Monday afternoon in North Baltimore, which blocked a portion of York Road, according to police.
A woman was killed after juveniles driving a stolen vehicle caused a four-vehicle crash in Howard County.
Rain chances return this week bringing beneficial rainfall to Maryland.
Body cam video captured the moments when a Maryland woman struck a police officer with her car and drove through a roadblock, into the Laurel Street Festival.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen shared more details about his trip to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
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.
How to become an animal ambassador with the Maryland Zoo.
Leslie Gray Streeter with the Baltimore Banner discusses the highs, lows and guilt associated with being a sports parent.
Mentalist and magician Daniel David shares unique tricks ahead of his show at Harbor East Cinemas.
Captain Jason Pinter of Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland, shares vacation ideas.
Stylist and fashion expert Lana Rae shares tips on putting together the perfect Preakness outfit.
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on Sunday in starting pitcher Zach Eflin's return to the rotation.
The Baltimore Orioles stranded nine runners on base and lost their fifth in a row with a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
The Baltimore Orioles dropped their fourth straight game with a 5-2 loss at the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Just a few days after winning the Kentucky Derby, Sovereignty was ruled out of running in the Preakness Stakes.
Justin Tucker, who was nearly automatic for most of his NFL career, was released by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, sending shockwaves across the fanbase.
Carla Hayden has been the Librarian of Congress since 2016. She was the first woman and African American to hold the position.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has ordered the Trump administration to turn over certain information to Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers.
Over a dozen states filed a lawsuit alleging RFK Jr. and the Trump administration are trying to "dismantle" the Department of Health and Human Services through sweeping cuts.
President Trump made the announcement Monday, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in attendance.
President Trump said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S., citizens or non-citizens, is entitled to due process.
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.
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.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Rain chances return this week bringing beneficial rainfall to Maryland.
Several rounds of rain and storms will sweep through during the workweek.
Rain increases across Maryland Monday
Rain to return to Maryland this week
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A 26-year-old man was killed after a shootout with police Monday afternoon in North Baltimore, which blocked a portion of York Road, according to police.
The Department of Justice's second-in-command can add "librarian" to his résumé. Todd Blanche has been appointed acting Librarian of Congress, the Justice Department confirmed Monday.
President Trump's new executive order is taking aim at high prescription drug prices and calls for Medicare to pay the lowest price paid by other countries. The action will likely end up in court.
Hamas released Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, Monday as President Trump departed Washington for a trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, officials said. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's government "will assist in his absorption and will accompany him and his family."
According to the Baltimore Department of Transportation (BCDOT), progressive fines for residential permit parking (RPP) violations in residential areas have been moved to a tiered system, with higher fines for more offenses in a 12-month period.