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An American imprisoned in Cuba settled a lawsuit Thursday against the company he was working for when arrested, a lawsuit that claimed he wasn't properly warned about or prepared for the risks of working in the communist nation.
O'Reilly vs. O'Malley. The governor is taking heat from the cable news host because of corruption in Maryland jails---and both men are fighting back.
Excitement is growing, and so is the Powerball jackpot. It's $360 million and people throughout the region are taking their chances on striking it rich.
A western Maryland man has had his hunting privileges suspended for two years to resolve charges that he shot two black bears out of season.
A little rain didn't stop thousands of runners from lacing up their sneakers for a great cause.
Maryland officials are concerned about a possible gypsy moth outbreak in parts of the state.
The 2014 race for governor of Maryland begins now. Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown announces his candidacy at a picnic in Prince George's County.
Connecticut officials are setting aside millions of dollars to address backlogs in background checks that have soared into the thousands since the December school shooting in the state, which is one of several struggling with bottlenecks as people rush to buy guns ahead of new restrictions.
Gov. Martin O'Malley has launched an initiative releasing a wide variety of state data to the public online.
Maryland's comprehensive gun-control measure is constitutional, Attorney General Doug Gansler wrote in a 25-page legal review made public on Wednesday.
Excitement builds for Preakness and the Derby-winning horse with strong ties to Maryland. Orb's sire---or father---grew up in Maryland and now the horse's bloodline grows in Baltimore County.
A renowned doctor from Maryland mysteriously dies, and then comes word she was poisoned with cyanide. Now the FBI is stepping in to help with the investigation.
Millions of dollars in online sales go untaxed every year in Maryland. Now the state wants Internet retailers to collect the taxes from online customers.
The state of Maryland will no longer execute criminals convicted of the most heinous crimes. Governor Martin O'Malley officially signed the death penalty repeal into law Thursday morning, along with dozens of other bills.
Maryland's state archivist is retiring after 38 years. Edward Papenfuse said this week that he will retire Nov. 1.
Maryland State Police say a woman was struck and killed by a car as she was walking her dog across a road in Downsville.
Maryland will become the 19th state to approve a medical marijuana program, but it's unclear when one will be up and running.
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters that permits are now required for large gatherings on the water.
Police in Washington say three Maryland men have been charged with an early morning robbery in Adams Morgan.
Prince George's County Fire Investigators have charged an 18-year-old man with arson after authorities say he set his mother's house on fire.
Maryland regulators say the state's fourth casino could open as early as May 22 at the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort near Cumberland.
Drugs, sex and money--all inside the Baltimore City jail. Now we're learning more about the inner workings of a massive smuggling ring behind bars.
A warning for people who suffer from allergies. Pollen levels are causing major problems in Maryland, and it may get worse in the days to come.
Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to sign a measure repealing capital punishment in Maryland into law.
Maryland launched an initiative on Thursday to help residents get health insurance under the federal health care law.
A total of $2 million is going to 69 nonprofits in Anne Arundel County.
The Maryland health department said that people who visited the Carroll Hospital Center Emergency Department waiting room in Westminster between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on July 13 may have been exposed.
The families of the two people killed during the mass shooting at a block party in South Baltimore three years ago are suing the Housing Authority of Baltimore City.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said ineffective responses to multiple calls about a suspected gas leak led to a 2024 house explosion in Harford County, which killed the homeowner and a contractor.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
A tractor-trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk, Maryland, on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day.
A man attempted to rob a Beltsville bank with a kitten he stole just minutes before.
While most people search for ways to beat the brutal heat, there are others who welcome it.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said ineffective responses to multiple calls about a suspected gas leak led to a 2024 house explosion in Harford County, which killed the homeowner and a contractor.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Maryland is under a "code orange" air quality alert today due to smoke from several wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
WJZ is live at The Milton Inn in Sparks, Maryland trying out their Restaurant Week menu, which features items like their husk roasted sweet corn bisque and crispy zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese.
Summer is wedding season. If you're looking for the ultimate gift for your bridesmaids and bride, here are a few items, plus a splurge-worthy experience for the newlyweds.
Magdalena, the signature restaurant at The Ivy Hotel, has just launched Hollywood in Baltimore — a cocktail collection created by mixologist Max Burge that pays homage to the iconic films that called our city home.
WJZ is live in Harford County at the creamery learning about their history, how they started making ice cream, and how you can get some delicious ice cream ahead of National Ice Cream day on July 19.
Chandler Blake with the Maryland SPCA joins us with Wacko, a 2-month-old pup looking for a his forever home.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
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.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
More intense heat, poor air quality in Maryland on Thursday
Heat, poor air quality linger in Maryland through Friday
Maryland is under a "code orange" air quality alert today due to smoke from several wildfires burning across Canada and the Midwest.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the tough combination of intense heat, humidity and poor air quality across much of Maryland.
More intense heat, poor air quality in Maryland on Thursday
Families sue Baltimore housing authority over Brooklyn Homes mass shooting
Tractor-trailer goes off road, slams into Dundalk homes
$2 million in grants to Anne Arundel nonprofits
Heat, poor air quality linger in Maryland through Friday