Escaped Md. Writer Will Stay In Libya Until Gadhafi's Gone
Instead of immediately heading home to the U.S. after breaking out of a Libyan prison, a Baltimore writer says he wants to stay until leader Moammar Gadhafi is gone.
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Instead of immediately heading home to the U.S. after breaking out of a Libyan prison, a Baltimore writer says he wants to stay until leader Moammar Gadhafi is gone.
A Maryland journalist held behind bars in Libya for nearly six months is free. Matthew VanDyke made contact with his mother for the first time Wednesday afternoon.
Revolution in Libya. Moammar Gadhafi loses his iron grip on his country as rebels fight their way into the capital city. But while the Libyans celebrate their revolution, it's been an agonizing 36 hours for a Maryland mother.
The company is bargaining with the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild over the terms of a voluntary buyout offer.
The Libyan government has acknowledged that a Baltimore writer who went missing in the early weeks of the conflict there is alive and in custody, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger said Tuesday.
A U.S. congressman says that a Baltimore writer missing in Libya has been seen in a prison in Tripoli.
The uprising in Libya is at the center of a local mother's search. Her son, a Baltimore journalist, disappeared during the first weeks of the struggle.
Two top senators on Tuesday unveiled a resolution giving President Barack Obama limited authority in the three-month-old war against Libya, warning that the drastic step of cutting off funds for the military operation would be a lifeline to a weakened Moammar Gadhafi.
A bipartisan group of 10 lawmakers is suing President Barack Obama for taking military action against Libya without war authorization from Congress.
As the uprisings of the "Arab Spring" began to unfold, writer Matthew VanDyke was at home in Baltimore, editing a book and film about his trips across the Middle East by motorcycle. An email from a friend in Libya convinced VanDyke dispatches from that country's war would make a perfect epilogue.
A senior Libyan official says he has no knowledge about the fate of an American journalist missing for more than nine weeks.
Maryland Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger says all means necessary must be used to find and safely bring home a Baltimore man who has been missing in Libya since March.
Fighting for her son. Another night and still no word from a Baltimore man missing amid the violence in Libya.
A journalist is missing in Libya. It's been 37 days and there's been no word from a Baltimore man after he went to see his friends in the embattled country.
Lost in Libya, a Baltimore man is missing after travelling to that Arab country as war breaks out.
Maryland Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett is critical of President Barack Obama for sending forces to Libya without congressional approval.
The U.S. on Sunday claimed initial success two days into an assault on Libya that included some of the heaviest firepower in the American arsenal -- long-range bombers designed for the Cold War -- but American officials said Sunday it was too early to define the international military campaign's endgame.
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The chaos in Libya has sent oil prices skyrocketing. Gas prices are now at a two-year high.
The crisis in Libya is causing oil prices to soar. And in turn, gas prices are skyrocketing.
The effects of the unrest in Libya can be seen in Maryland as gas prices continue to rise.
Violence escalates in Libya, prompting the State Department to prepare to get Americans out as soon as possible.
Wetter weather will stick around through much of the next week.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied again, this time to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
A Baltimore County school counselor, credited for tackling a school shooter at Perry Hall back in 2012, has been arrested on a misdemeanor count of attempting to patronize a prostitute.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts in the future.
A Harford County father desperate to honor his late son is pleading with the State Highway Administration to allow his roadside memorial to remain on Route 152.
Wetter weather will stick around through much of the next week.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied again, this time to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
A Harford County father desperate to honor his late son is pleading with the State Highway Administration to allow his roadside memorial to remain on Route 152.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts in the future.
Banner Neighborhoods says its rent has doubled on East Preston Street, meaning it has to move once summer camps are over.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
Become Spellbound founder Kari Dern showcases her newest collection, Starborn, which features Libyan Desert Glass, ancient fossils, crystals and gemstones.
The Preston Mitchum Jr Foundation, in partnership with AAA, is accepting backpacks, hygiene products, pencils, binders, lunch boxes, clothing and more for students ages 5-17 ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, and Infinite Legacy is holding a block party to connect families with health screenings, resources, food, activities and clear information about organ donation.
Gladys & John Springsteel stop by with 410 Empanadas to talk about how they started and display some of their popular flavors.
Coppin State University president Anthony Jenkins joins us in studio to discuss how the school is making college more affordable, growing its national recognition and continuing to invest in Baltimore.
Excitement was in the air at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday as fans got their first look at the 2026 Baltimore Ravens.
"The 69 thing," Jackson said. "The ratings, whatever it is. I've seen that. People were tagging me."
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike has passed his physical and has been removed from the physically unable to perform list.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
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.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
A cloudy, humid weekend is expected in Maryland
Wetter weather will stick around through much of the next week.
The first weekend of August in Maryland will be nice for outdoor activities. Humidity increases with a few isolated storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Nice weather in Maryland to end July
WJZ's Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ's Kaicey Baylor reports.
Howard County local on turning her hobby into two stores and a summer camp.
The University of Maryland hosts the Baltimore Ravens for the first-ever NFL practice at SECU Stadium.
A cloudy, humid weekend is expected in Maryland