George Floyd Death: Maryland Leaders Condemn Deadly Arrest Caught On Video
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison released a video Friday sharing his thoughts on the video that captured the deadly arrest of George Floyd.
Minneapolis
'Inflammatory Rhetoric Isn't Going To Help': Gov. Hogan On President Trump's Tweets About George Floyd Protests
President Donald Trump's tweets about the protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in police custody drew some criticism Friday, after he called protestors "thugs" and tweeted "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Sun Country Airlines Joins BWI Airport To Add Nonstop Flights From Baltimore To Minneapolis In 2020
The airline is based in the Twin Cities.
Man Who Threw Boy From Balcony Went To Mall Planning To Kill, Authorities Say
The man charged with throwing a 5-year-old boy off a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America told police he was angry at being rejected by women at the Minnesota mall and was "looking for someone to kill."
Raccoon Reaches Top Of Minnesota Skyscraper
He made it! The raccoon that took social media by storm by climbing up a skyscraper finally reached the top.
Raccoon Scales Skyscraper, Becomes An Instant Social Media Star
A raccoon spotted in Minnesota Tuesday morning scaled a building and is now 20 stories up.
NTSB Says School Blast Investigation Could Take A Year
Workers may have been moving a gas meter when an explosion tore through a Minneapolis school building this week, killing two people and injuring at least nine others, according to federal investigators who arrived Thursday.
1 Dead, 1 Missing After Explosion At Minneapolis School
Firefighters were searching for a man believed to be buried in the rubble of a collapsed school building in Minneapolis on Wednesday after an explosion killed another school employee and injured several others.
Police: Baby Dead After Minneapolis Father Punches Baby for Making Noise
A Minneapolis man is now behind bars after authorities say he punched his 4-month-old daughter in the face because she was making too much noise.
Police Shooting During Traffic Stop Leaves Minnesota Man Dead
A 32-year-old man has died after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in the St. Paul suburb of Falcon Heights, authorities say.
Warrant: Minnesota Doctor Saw Prince, Prescribed Drugs
A Minnesota doctor saw Prince twice in the month before his death — including the day before he died — and prescribed him medication, according to contents of a search warrant that were revealed Tuesday as authorities returned to the musician's suburban Minneapolis estate as part of their investigation into what killed him.
Death Raises Questions: Did Prince Die of An Overdose?
Prince's final days and unexpected death at age 57 raise questions among experts familiar with prescription painkiller overdoses. It's possible the innovative musician's demise represents one of the most public tragedies in an overdose crisis now gripping America.
Complete City Guide To Minneapolis, Minnesota
Make plans to go explore Minneapolis, Minnesota. There, you can enjoy everything from fine dining to theater venues and museums to the great outdoors.
48 Hours In Minnesota's Twin Cities
Travel guide for visitors who only have 48 hours to visit Minnesota's Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Top Fishing Destinations In The US
A look at five of the best fishing destinations in America.
Preview: 2014 MLB All-Star Game
The Athletics have some incentive for an AL victory in the All-Star game; since 2003, the winner's league gets to start the World Series at home, and 23 of the last 28 titles were won by teams scheduled to host four of a possible seven games.
Best Cities For Black Friday Shopping
While many other consumers will simply avoid holiday crowds at shopping malls or even wait until Cyber Monday, retail stores across the nation will be buzzing with activity on the day after Thanksgiving. The following are five of the best American cities for Black Friday deals.
Md. Uses New Technology To Keep Drivers Safe
New technology designed to keep drivers safe by spotting weak bridges could be installed on Maryland roadways soon.
Texas Man Sentenced For Hacking Of NASA, Business
A Texas man has been sentenced for hacking into the computer systems of a Minnesota company and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.
WEATHER BLOG: What A Storm!
This storm has been pounding a lot of the country with everything from mountain snows across the west to a full out blizzard in the Upper Midwest to icing in the Appalachians and flurries even down in Georgia, to severe weather along the Gulf.
CBS News Baltimore — Watch Live 24/7
Latest News
Maryland braces for wet weather from remnants of Hurricane Ian
Central Maryland could see between 2-4 inches of rain through the weekend, and the southern part of the state may get more.
Orioles stifle Yankees and Judge in 2-1 win
Baltimore assured it will stop a streak of five consecutive losing seasons and must win its remaining five games and get some help from Seattle and Tampa Bay in order to reach the playoffs.
Spirit Airlines flight bound for Orlando returns to BWI due to 'suspected mechanical issue,' company says
"The plane landed safely at BWI, and Guests deplaned under normal procedures," Spirit Airlines said. "Safety is our top priority, and the plane will be removed from service and inspected by our maintenance department."
Historic Hooper Island Lighthouse is sold
A lighthouse built in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay just got a new owner.
Aging Infrastructure: Tracing the E. coli contamination in Baltimore's water
A massive sinkhole that opened along East North Avenue in early July is partially to blame for the E. coli water contamination over Labor Day weekend.
Latest News
More Latest News
Signing off: Bob Turk says farewell to viewers after 50 years with WJZ
Bob Turk, "The Sunshine Kid," has delivered weather for WJZ viewers for five decades.
Hurricane Ian - How to help
Join CBS News in supporting the American Red Cross.
Maryland braces for wet weather from remnants of Hurricane Ian
Central Maryland could see between 2-4 inches of rain through the weekend, and the southern part of the state may get more.
Orioles stifle Yankees and Judge in 2-1 win
Baltimore assured it will stop a streak of five consecutive losing seasons and must win its remaining five games and get some help from Seattle and Tampa Bay in order to reach the playoffs.
Spirit Airlines flight bound for Orlando returns to BWI due to 'suspected mechanical issue,' company says
"The plane landed safely at BWI, and Guests deplaned under normal procedures," Spirit Airlines said. "Safety is our top priority, and the plane will be removed from service and inspected by our maintenance department."
Maryland News
More Maryland News
Maryland braces for wet weather from remnants of Hurricane Ian
Central Maryland could see between 2-4 inches of rain through the weekend, and the southern part of the state may get more.
Historic Hooper Island Lighthouse is sold
A lighthouse built in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay just got a new owner.
Suspect in custody after officer shot in East Baltimore
Officers responded to a domestic dispute in the 1100 block of East Chase Street, police said.
Maryland court denies Cox appeal, says mail-in ballot count can start Saturday
While the ruling clears the way for counties to start processing ballots on Saturday, it's not clear how many will start that soon.
Maryland agencies brace for rain, high winds as Ian approaches
Several Maryland agencies are on high alert as the remnants of Hurricane Ian move up the coast.
WJZ At 9
More WJZ At 9
WJZ At 9
Historic Hooper Island Lighthouse is finally sold
The historic lighthouse was put on auction by the federal government in August.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday afternoon forecast
Can coffee really extend your life? Dr. Ankit Shah answers with Meg and Sina
Dr. Ankit Shah is a sports cardiologist at MedStar Health
AAA discusses 'Move over' law expansion set to take effect
The expansion takes effect Saturday, Oct. 1
Drink with the Dinos at the Maryland Zoo in October
The event will be held Oct. 7 at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Sports
More Sports
Orioles stifle Yankees and Judge in 2-1 win
Baltimore assured it will stop a streak of five consecutive losing seasons and must win its remaining five games and get some help from Seattle and Tampa Bay in order to reach the playoffs.
'Astonishing to see': John Harbaugh reacts to scary concussion for Tua Tagovailoa
In his nearly four decades of coaching, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said he's never seen anything like what happened to Tua Tagovailoa.
Ravens, Bills meet in matchup of 2 of NFL's top offenses
Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson was the last pick in the 2018 first round. Bills' quarterback Josh Allen was selected 25 picks sooner.
Tua Tagovailoa stretchered off field with head, neck injuries
The Dolphins said Tagovailoa was conscious, had movement in all his extremities and was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation.
'I'm definitely in a very good place mentally': Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley nearing comeback
Stanley has played one game since suffering an ankle injury midway through the 2020 season. This week, the left tackle moved up to full participation in practice.
Politics
More Politics
Maryland court denies Cox appeal, says mail-in ballot count can start Saturday
While the ruling clears the way for counties to start processing ballots on Saturday, it's not clear how many will start that soon.
Six GOP-led states suing Biden over student loan forgiveness
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
Maryland's politicians flock to Crisfield's clam bake
A Maryland political tradition has shifted to a fall timeslot just in time for the election.
U.S. announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
The U.S. will provide funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.
Virginia students protest governor's transgender policies
Students streamed out of their classrooms to decry the model policies unveiled earlier this month.
Best Of
More Best Of
Signing off: Bob Turk says farewell to viewers after 50 years with WJZ
Bob Turk, "The Sunshine Kid," has delivered weather for WJZ viewers for five decades.
Fell's Point Fun Festival postponed due to 'projected unsafe weather conditions' from Ian
The Fell's Point Fun Festival, scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed to later in October due to "projected unsafe weather conditions" from the remnants of Hurricane Ian.
Bob Turk is leaving WJZ after five decades
Weatherman Bob Turk, the "Sunshine Kid" and a presence in Baltimore homes for years, is leaving WJZ after five decades with the station.
Festival in Baltimore will celebrate Latin American heritage
As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month here in Baltimore, a festival is taking place in Baltimore's Highlandtown community this weekend.
Where's Marty? Learning about the honey-making operation at All Saints Sisters of the Poor in Catonsville
These nuns have learned the ins and outs of beekeeping world, and they yearly sell over 300 pounds of bottled honey.
Consumer News
More Consumer News
Southwest Airlines attendants protest outside BWI Airport for better pay, working conditions
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
Stephen Curry rumored to be nearing $1B deal with Under Armour
Curry's current deal with the Baltimore-based footwear and clothing company runs through 2024.
$73M in debt wiped out for Maryland's former ITT Tech students
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
Diapers cost families a fortune, but now some states will stop taxing them
Disposable diaper prices have jumped 20% over the past year, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ.
Wegmans is phasing out plastic bags at Maryland stores
Starting later this month, all Wegmans stores in Maryland are phasing out single-use plastic bags.
Business News
More Business News
Southwest Airlines attendants protest outside BWI Airport for better pay, working conditions
The airline workers are demanding better pay, safety on the job and improved quality of life through a new contract.
In letter to Biden, Hogan raises concerns about EV incentives he claims will hurt foreign automakers
Gov. Larry Hogan raised concerns about "well-intentioned but misguided provisions" in the Inflation Reduction Act he claims will damage foreign automakers in allied countries that produce some videos in America.
1-in-5 U.S. adults bet money on sports in past year, according to study
The report from the Pew Research Center shows that 19% of adults surveyed said they had wagered on sports.
Frosh, MDE announce settlement with Eastern Shore poultry processing plant
"Valley Proteins repeatedly discharged harmful pollutants - including nitrogen, phosphorus and fecal coliform - into a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay," said Attorney General Frosh.
MD's 7 sports wagering facilities contribute $477K to state in August
Five casinos and two other facilities handled $18.6 million last month, with $15.4 million in winnings going back to bettors.
Health
More Health
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
Maryland Department of Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
The state's health department is now allowing anyone at high risk of the infection to be vaccinated.
OIG report: Dead rodents, insects still found at Druid Sexual Health Clinic
There are still sanitary concerns at the Druid Sexual Health Clinic, according to a follow-up investigation by the Office of the Inspector General's Office.
Dr. Sanford J. Siegel Prostate Cancer Run draws hundreds of people, raises $270K
Towson University hosted the 2022 Dr. Sanford J. Siegel Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on Sunday, drawing attention to the deadly disease and those who have survived it.
Residents say they waited over an hour at one water distribution site
"We have more resources coming tomorrow," said James Wallace, director of the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management. "There will be more water here tomorrow the operation will be even bigger tomorrow."
Entertainment
More Entertainment
"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
Lottery opportunity for 'Hamilton' for just $10 for Baltimore shows
Broadway musical "Hamilton," which has hit the nation by storm, is coming to Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre.
Fell's Point Fun Festival postponed due to 'projected unsafe weather conditions' from Ian
The Fell's Point Fun Festival, scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed to later in October due to "projected unsafe weather conditions" from the remnants of Hurricane Ian.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
Weather
More Weather
Maryland braces for wet weather from remnants of Hurricane Ian
Central Maryland could see between 2-4 inches of rain through the weekend, and the southern part of the state may get more.
First Alert Meteorologist Tim Williams tracks Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian
Coastal Flood Advisories are in effect for southern Maryland and parts of the Western Shore.
Maryland agencies brace for rain, high winds as Ian approaches
Several Maryland agencies are on high alert as the remnants of Hurricane Ian move up the coast.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday afternoon forecast
Tropical Storm Ian remnants include downpours through weekend
Plan on incorporating some purple rain gear into your outfit if you're heading to the Ravens game on Sunday!
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Investigation underway after engine fire ignites on Spirit Airlines flight
Multiple people on the ground near the airport reported hearing loud booms as the plane flew overhead.
First Alert Meteorologist Tim Williams tracks Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian
Coastal Flood Advisories are in effect for southern Maryland and parts of the Western Shore.
Maryland braces for wet weather from remnants of Hurricane Ian
Central Maryland could see between 2-4 inches of rain through the weekend, and the southern part of the state may get more.
WJZ's Predictions for Ravens-Bills in Week 4
Mark Viviano, Qadry Ismail, Rick Ritter and Alex Glaze offer their picks for Ravens-Bills.
Lottery for $10 Hamilton tickets in Baltimore
Lottery for $10 Hamilton tickets in Baltimore