Maryland girl finds "once-in-a-lifetime" megalodon shark tooth
The hand-sized tooth is believed to have belonged to an ancient "transoceanic superpredator" shark that was three times the size of a great white.
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The hand-sized tooth is believed to have belonged to an ancient "transoceanic superpredator" shark that was three times the size of a great white.
In the 1700s, the Jesuits founded a church and a plantation in Bowie, Maryland, where they kept enslaved people.
As Maryland's official state dessert, Smith Island Cake is a standout dish on any chef's table. Now, the famed cake is set to receive a new sign marker in recognition of its historical significance.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore released his $63 billion budget plan for the state Friday, outlining education and transportation as priorities amid a large budget surplus while maintaining an ample Rainy Day Fund to be prepared for an economic downturn.
Maryland researchers have identified areas in the state where childcare providers are scarce using new computer software.
Maryland's first Black governor will leave a mark on the state.
Around 12,000 people attended The People's Ball at the Baltimore Convention Center on Wednesday to celebrate the inauguration of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
Thousands of people packed the State House to watch Gov. Wes Moore's inauguration on Wednesday.
On election night when Miller joined Wes Moore on stage to celebrate their unprecedented win, her life story flashed before her.
The former Army captain, bestselling author, and anti-poverty advocate, who will be sworn in this week as Maryland's first African American governor, talks about his unique career path to the governor's residence in Annapolis.
As temperatures plunge and area waterways get icy, the Eddie Somers ice breaker is ready for action.
Governor-elect Wes Moore attended Christmas celebrations at Saint Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Southeast Baltimore on Saturday.
Cooper — a 5-year-old mini golden doodle — has been listening to children read him stories each month at the library as a part of a program that pairs young readers with therapy dogs.
The year 2023 comes with changes that center around marijuana and the minimum wage in Maryland.
Walkersville Elementary School student Liam Kalbskopf joked that he's ready for a life of fame after breaking the Guinness World Record for most cans stacked into a pyramid in less than 30 seconds.
Charles County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting at a motel in La Plata, Maryland, according to authorities.
New York City may hold claim to Spiderman, Gotham City the famed Batman, and Metropolis the one and only Superman, but the city of Salisbury is home to its own superhero: 11-year-old La'Prentis Doughty.
The operator of the mid-Atlantic electricity grid for 65 million people is calling for people to conserve electricity into Christmas morning, warning of rolling blackouts because power plants are having difficulty operating in the freezing cold.
Maryland attorney general is reviewing 100 cases of people who died in state custody after being physically restrained.
A sheriff's deputy in Maryland was shot and critically wounded on Saturday by a suspect who opened fire after a traffic stop led to a chase, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
A 70-year-old man is dead following an automobile crash in Sykesville on Sunday, according to the Howard County Police Department.
The public service industry is facing a crisis. State agencies are struggling to operate with limited staff.
Ballet Nouveau, a Black-owned conservatory in Essex, produces "A Nutcracker Suite" each winter season.
Weather teams across the state issued winter warnings ahead of a massive storm system that is expected to hit the East Coast overnight.
Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore will be the keynote speaker for the fall commencement ceremony at Morgan State University, according to school officials.
Financial literacy could become a graduation requirement for Anne Arundel County students, under a proposal from Superintendent Mark Bedell.
The Powerball jackpot leaped to an estimated $1.5 billion after no one won Wednesday night's pot of gold of approximately $1.25 billion.
The Baltimore Ravens can expect a playoff-type atmosphere this weekend when they host the New England Patriots under the lights on national television.
The State Department of Natural Resources says the Days Cove Rubble landfill in Baltimore County is set to close by 2033.
The chance of a white Christmas in Baltimore, central Maryland, and the Eastern Shore remains very low.
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board is moving ahead with a proposal that could expand capacity on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Friday is a WJZ First Alert Weather Day, due to weather's impact on the morning drive.
Financial literacy could become a graduation requirement for Anne Arundel County students, under a proposal from Superintendent Mark Bedell.
The Powerball jackpot leaped to an estimated $1.5 billion after no one won Wednesday night's pot of gold of approximately $1.25 billion.
The chance of a white Christmas in Baltimore, central Maryland, and the Eastern Shore remains very low.
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.
Vehicles for Change in Maryland is talking about its history and its holiday giveaway.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Harford County, Maryland is talking about its annual light display.
Marty Bass visits the Walter's Art Museum in Baltimore to look at their Ethiopian relics.
WJZ is at City Cruises in Baltimore to talk holiday events.
Homestead Gardens in Maryland shows off its holiday poinsettias.
The Baltimore Ravens can expect a playoff-type atmosphere this weekend when they host the New England Patriots under the lights on national television.
Biff Poggi is preparing the Michigan Wolverines for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against Texas on New Year's Eve as the team's interim head coach, less than a week after former head coach Sherrone Moore was fired.
Baltimore became the first team to shut out Cincinnati since Joe Burrow was drafted.
Pete Alonso's arrival adds credibility to a franchise that pulled off an impressive rebuild, only to hit a snag after being somewhat passive in the free agent market.
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and Derrick Henry gained 100 yards to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 24-0 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
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.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Storm system brings rain and wind to Maryland Thursday
Warmer temps Thursday in Maryland
Temperatures to climb in the 50s Thursday in Maryland
Maryland saw a slight warm-up on Wednesday after experiencing frigid temperatures.
Warmer, mild weather this week in Maryland
WJZ-TV's Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board is moving ahead with a potential design proposal for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Meg McNamara has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has a look at the critical vote Thursday about the future of the Bay Bridge.
The speech comes as many Americans say they're being squeezed by higher prices. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.