Panel: FBI Overstated Science Behind Anthrax Probe
The 2001 anthrax attack left five people dead. An accused Fort Detrick researcher eventually took his own life, but a panel of scientists is raising doubts about the case against him.
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The 2001 anthrax attack left five people dead. An accused Fort Detrick researcher eventually took his own life, but a panel of scientists is raising doubts about the case against him.
Too many Maryland drivers are still talking on handheld cell phones because a ban on using them while driving can only be enforced if they commit another violation, a lawmaker who supports a stronger law said Tuesday.
Prince George's County police say a man has been fatally shot in the Oxon Hill area, marking the county's 19th homicide of the year.
Maryland will launch its first season under coach Randy Edsall with a night game at home against Miami on Labor Day.
Maryland wildlife managers are reporting a slight decline in the deer harvest.
What a warmup! If you enjoy the warmer air, or at least a break from the Arctic chill we have had since December, you will like this week's forecast.
The greenhouse on the Maryland plantation where famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass spent part of his childhood was not as uniquely European as once thought: Its furnace was built by slaves, who hid distinctly African touches within it to ward off bad spirits, researchers said.
Coming off a rare 60-minute game, the last thing a weary Virginia squad needed was to go into overtime against No. 12 Maryland.
Egyptians in Maryland are celebrating after Hosni Mubarak stepped down as Egypt's president.
Chronic wasting disease is an illness lethal to deer that has surfaced for the first time in Maryland.
Most first-time gun offenders in Baltimore serve no time behind bars and top Baltimore City leaders are pushing to change that.
West Virginia officials say they've had no luck finding the source of a mysterious odor along the state's border with Maryland.
Maryland schools are number one when it comes to the number of students passing Advanced Placement exams.
Lawmakers in Rhode Island and Maryland are taking up bills to legalize gay marriage, advocates in New York are making a renewed push, and opponents are fighting for constitutional bans in Indiana and Wyoming and to re-impose bans in Iowa and Hampshire.
Head Coach of Longwood University, Mike Gillian
Maryland is delaying a dental literacy campaign designed to prevent deaths like that of the 12-year-old Prince George's County boy who died of a tooth abscess in 2007.
Maryland's largest county is approaching a population of 1 million, and the population of the state's largest city has fallen by nearly 5 percent in the last decade.
The U.S. Department of Energy said Monday it intends to spend $50 million to speed the development of offshore wind farms, with a goal of issuing leases off four Atlantic Coast states by the end of the year.
The Maryland Lottery says the state's two casinos generated nearly $10.8 million in January.
Playing against a Wake Forest team that has provided the opposition with plenty of positive moments this season, Maryland got a feel-good win for itself and a milestone victory for coach Gary Williams.
In his first year in office, Gov. Martin O'Malley successfully pushed for a major increase in transportation funding, despite facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion.
A new Maryland law that counts prison inmates as residents of where they last lived will delay when lawmakers will see updated census numbers for the purpose of redrawing legislative districts, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said Friday.
Maryland and California prison officials said Friday they have suspended youthful offender diversion programs featured on the television show "Beyond Scared Straight" after the U.S. Justice Department warned they could lose federal funding.
Kim Rodgers hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give No. 12 Maryland a 56-53 win over No. 24 Georgia Tech on Thursday night in a game interrupted by a power outage with just over 2 minutes to play.
A top Senate Democrat told lobbyists for wine vendors on Thursday that some form of direct wine shipping will be approved in Maryland this year.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a 2020 police chase in Maryland, according to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office.
A Harford County man is seizing his second chance after prison with the help of social media.
A 5-year-old Maryland dog named Peaches is approaching a heartbreaking milestone: 1,000 days without a permanent home.
With just days left in the 2026 Maryland legislative session, immigrant rights advocates rallied in support of a bill that they said should be a number one priority.
Maryland drivers are ready for change at the pump as the war in Iran continues to keep fuel costs high.
Maryland drivers are ready for change at the pump as the war in Iran continues to keep fuel costs high.
A warming trend begins on Thursday afternoon.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a 2020 police chase in Maryland, according to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and State House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said they reached an agreement to advance the Utility RELIEF Act, which aims to reduce energy costs.
A Harford County man is seizing his second chance after prison with the help of social media.
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.
WJZ is live with Founder Deja Richardson, who has opened Neon Paint Place in Downtown Baltimore talking about the range of creative painting experiences they offer, as well as team experiences for corporations, schools, churches and community groups.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
The White Sox scored a run in the fifth to go up 3-2 thanks to three walks and two errors on one play by Orioles starter Kyle Bradish.
The Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Tuesday for their eighth straight victory over the South Siders.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Nick Raquet in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Chicago White Sox have rescheduled the start of their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles from the evening to midday due to a cold forecast.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
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.
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.
Cold weather will stick around through Thursday in Maryland before a warm up ahead of the weekend.
Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your latest weather forecast.
A warming trend begins on Thursday afternoon.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Parts of Maryland will see frosty weather Wednesday morning before a mid-week warm up.
Advocates rallied in Annapolis, Maryland, Wednesday in support of a bill that would prevent local law enforcement from making arrests for ICE.
Cold weather will stick around through Thursday in Maryland before a warm up ahead of the weekend.
A mother and a girlfriend are desperately searching for 27-year-old Branson Oduor, who was last seen Saturday, April 4, in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood.
A Harford County man is making a comeback with his food reviews after prison.
The Kennedy Krieger Institute is preparing for its annual Roar for Kids 5k at The Maryland Zoo.