The Strangest Local Stories Of 2013
These are the strangest local stories of 2013.
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These are the strangest local stories of 2013.
In the summer of 1980, an 18-year-old professional soccer hopeful named Sasho Cirovski left his home in Canada to go on trial with Scotland's Aberdeen F.C.
Alyssa Thomas shook off early foul trouble to finish with 18 points and 10 rebounds, helping No. 8 Maryland rout Delaware State 93-44 Saturday night for its eighth straight victory.
When Maryland needed to make a key basket Saturday against Florida Atlantic, Terrapins coach Mark Turgeon wanted to get the ball into the hands of Jake Layman.
Patrick Mullins scored his 17th and 18th goals of the season to lead Maryland to a 2-1 victory over Virginia in the NCAA men's soccer semifinals Friday night at PPL Park.
Friday night in Baltimore, Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron will be presented the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Dez Wells scored 18 of his career-high 33 points in the closing seven minutes to carry Maryland to an 88-80 win over Boston College Thursday night in the Terrapins' final league-opener as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Despite a rocky start with health care reform, Gov. Martin O'Malley said Thursday he is still aiming to meet the goal of enrolling 260,000 people in private insurance and Medicaid through the state's health care exchange by the end of March.
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler is proposing a youth apprenticeship plan to help expand job opportunities.
Zoo Miami has sent the last surviving lion cub from a litter born in September to the Maryland Zoo to be raised with other cubs.
Maryland's health care exchange is still not serving the people of Maryland. Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown is charged with overseeing the state's affordable health care enrollment.
Maryland got hit with a little more winter weather Tuesday.
Alyssa Thomas had 12 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for her third career triple-double as No. 8 Maryland cruised to a 105-49 victory over Siena on Monday night.
More than 15,000 customers are without power in Maryland as winter weather moves through the region. But the number is down from earlier in the day.
Rain, sleet and snow. The Baltimore metro area was hit by an icy blast of winter weather. But more winter weather is coming our way. Most of the area is under a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Many counties in Maryland are under snow emergency plans and highway crews are focusing on cleaning up the roads after winter weather hit Maryland hard and fast.
Winter storm trifecta. Snow, ice and sleet strike the area, sending cars down ditches sand closing roads.
Maryland won't have to cross the state line for its first bowl appearance since 2010.
Maurice Creek's buzzer-beater pushed George Washington to a dramatic 77-75 victory over Maryland in Sunday's BB&T Classic.
Fourteen states and the District of Columbia told the federal government they could run their own health insurance exchanges, but three people leading their states' exchanges have now left following problem-plagued rollouts of the online marketplaces.
The nearly 100-year-old Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown needs more repairs to its ceiling.
The official in charge of Maryland's glitch-ridden health exchange is stepping down.
Across the country in 100 cities Thursday, thousands of fast food workers walked off the job demanding better wages. In Baltimore, a group of protestors joined the call for action.
She's Baltimore's iconic symbol. For nearly two centuries, the Lady Baltimore sat atop the Battle Monument.
It is graduation season, which can be a time of celebration, but experts are issuing a warning as there is also an increased risk for scams as new graduates navigate jobs, housing, and finances for the first time.
Much warmer - and slightly more humid - air settles in to end the weekend and the first half of the work week.
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
Thousands are marking a new chapter around the country, including two Marylanders, a mother and son who both received their degrees on the same day.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting in Arbutus late Friday, according to Baltimore County police.
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
Baltimore County police are searching for the person who opened fire on two teenagers in Baltimore County on Thursday.
A D.C. man has been convicted for his role in the 2023 mass shooting at Morgan State University.
It is graduation season, which can be a time of celebration, but experts are issuing a warning as there is also an increased risk for scams as new graduates navigate jobs, housing, and finances for the first time.
Thousands are marking a new chapter around the country, including two Marylanders, a mother and son who both received their degrees on the same day.
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.
Here’s what to expect with the 2026 Preakness Stakes being held at Laurel Park in Maryland.
Laurel Park in Maryland is kicking off the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, considered a ladies day out.
Horse racing expert Frank Vespe talks Thoroughbred horse racing ahead of the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Giant Food continues its annual tradition of making the Black Eyed Susan blanket ahead of Preakness.
Lohr’s Orchard in Maryland is preparing for the height of Strawberry season.
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Baltimore Ravens will play four primetime games and one international game during the 2026 regular season.
Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland.
Alyssa Chung, a sophomore on the Navy women's lacrosse team, is looking forward to playing Maryland on Thursday in the NCAA quarterfinals.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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.
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.
Much warmer - and slightly more humid - air settles in to end the weekend and the first half of the work week.
Temperatures across Maryland will peak in the 90s over the next few days
Warmer weather in Maryland for Preakness weekend
Afternoon temperatures will top out just below record high levels
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/15/2026
Protesters demand end to horse racing after colt's death at Laurel Park
Temperatures across Maryland will peak in the 90s over the next few days
Thousands packed Laurel Park to watch Napoleon Solo take the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Maryland. CBS News Baltimore's Mike Hellgren has more.
Jason Garcia and his mom, Lissette, graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus together on Thursday. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has the story.
Baltimore native, Arthur Lewis Jr., shares his journey to founding a local youth nonprofit, Team of We Happyville.