Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, defamation in E. Jean Carroll civil trial
The writer was awarded $5 million total in damages.
Read the full Trump indictment charging him with 34 felony counts
The former president pleaded not guilty to all charges in a court appearance Tuesday.
Will there be cameras in the courtroom for Trump's arraignment?
New York has one of the strictest policies in the country against cameras in the courtroom.
Trump indicted in Manhattan, becoming first ex-president charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Timeline: Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels and $130,000 to buy her silence
The former president has been charged after he was indicted by a New York grand jury investigating an alleged "hush money" payment of $130,000 to the adult film star in 2016.
Prince George's County Cop Arrested After 'Altercation' In Manhattan Nightclub, Charged With Gun Offense
A Prince George's County police officer was arrested Tuesday night following an altercation in a Manhattan nightclub and charged with a firearms offense, reckless endangerment and menacing, the department said.
'Urgent' Manhunt Underway To Find Suspect In Shootings Of 5 Homeless Men In New York City And DC
Three of the shootings took place last week in Washington. D.C., followed by two further shootings in New York this weekend.
'Wicked' Welcomes A Pioneering Good Witch, Marylander Brittney Johnson
"Wicked," based on Gregory Maguire's cult novel, tells the story of two young witches-to-be, one a green brooder who will be the Wicked Witch of the West and the other blond and bubbly, who will be Glinda the Good Witch.
Smithsonian Museums Adjust Hours, Implement Procedures Against COVID-19
The Smithsonian Museums in Washington have adjusted hours at some of their locations and implemented new procedures based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local governments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Year's Rockefeller Christmas Tree Is From Elkton, Maryland
The tree is topped with a Swarovski star designed by Daniel Libeskind in 2018. The center said the star has 70 spikes covered in 3 million crystals.
Maryland Woman Fatally Hit By Truck Near NYC's Times Square
A Maryland woman was fatally hit by a truck near Times Square in New York, police said.
'The Nurses Are Overwhelmed': Baltimore Nurse Heads To New York City To Treat Patients Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Baltimore nurses are stepping up here in the State of Maryland to help fight COVID-19, and also, in places hit hardest by the virus.
Coronavirus Latest: Gov. Hogan Says Any Marylanders, Visitors Who've Been In New York City Area Recently Must Quarantine For 14 Days
This action mirrors the White House's calls on Tuesday that anyone who has been to or recently left New York to self-quarantine for 14 days.
New York City Council Votes To Ban Selling Foie Gras
The New York City Council voted Wednesday to pass a bill banning the sale of foie gras — the fattened liver of a duck — served in fine restaurants and gourmet groceries across the city.
A Krispy Kreme In Times Square Will Have Stadium-Style Seats, A Glaze Waterfall
Krispy Kreme predicts the Times Square shop will serve more guests annually than any other of its locations in the world.
Protester Scales Statue Of Liberty's Base, Forces Evacuation
A woman protesting U.S. immigration policy climbed the Statue of Liberty's base and forced the monument's evacuation on the Fourth of July.
An Actress Lived For Decades In This NYC Apartment -- For $28 A Month
New York City is expensive. But until March of this year, one woman was lucky enough to occupy a two-bedroom apartment for $28.43 a month.
1 Dead, 4 Injured In Fire At Trump Tower In New York
One person was killed and four firefighters were injured in a four-alarm fire at Trump Tower on Saturday.
Metal Object In Fatal Police Shooting Was A Welding Torch
Police said the metal object Saheed Vassell was pointing at people was actually the head of a welding torch.
2 Killed, 3 Critically Injured In Helicopter Crash In New York City's East River
Authorities are responding to a helicopter crash in New York City's East River.
Killings Hit Record Low In New York, Despite Terror Attacks
Even after two terror attacks and a driver's deadly rampage through Times Square, New York City is on track to smash its modern-era low for homicides in a year.
Md. Transit Officials In 'Heightened State Of Awareness' Following NYC Terror Attack
Maryland Transit Administration Police are in a "heightened state of awareness" following a New York City terror attack Monday.
NYC Attack Took Toll On Belgian Family; Mom Lost Both Legs
It was a family vacation cycling outing in New York that changed their lives forever.
Prosecutors Say Attacker Was 'Consumed By Hate'
Federal prosecutors say a man who drove a truck down a bike path and killed eight people was "consumed by hate.
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No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight standoff in Carroll County
A man was shot and killed by a state trooper after an overnight barricade in Carroll County.
First Alert Forecast: Sunny & warm stretch ahead
Expect clouds to blend in with sunshine Monday with highs in the lower 80s.
19-year-old killed in Baltimore shooting
A 19-year-old was shot and killed Sunday evening in Baltimore.
Jets intercept plane that flew over Washington and crashed in Virginia
The pilot of Cessna 560 Citation V remained unresponsive throughout attempts to establish contact before it crashed.
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Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight standoff in Carroll County
A man was shot and killed by a state trooper after an overnight barricade in Carroll County.
Deputies: Three killed after car plummets to bottom of quarry in Frederick County
Two women and a man died after a car they were in plummeted to the bottom of a quarry in Frederick County Sunday morning, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.
Planned Parenthood responds after HonFest Baltimore denied vendor application, issued apology
Planned Parenthood says it will still impact the community next weekend despite being denied a vendor spot at HONFest, and then issued an apology.
Anne Arundel County leaders expected to take vote on plastic bag ban on Monday
Anne Arundel County officials are expected on Monday to vote on a plan to ban plastic bags.
No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Boxer Gervonta Davis to serve rest of sentence in Baltimore jail after violating house arrest, officials say
Davis was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for a hit-and-run crash that injured four people in 2020.
Judge gives Sahiou Kargbo, 19, maximum sentence in killing of Baltimore father of three James Blue
Sahiou Kargbo, 19, was found guilty in February of second-degree murder but was acquitted of first-degree murder.
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
First Maryland work zone safety group meeting held since I-695 crash that killed six workers
The crash happened in March when a driver crashed into a work zone. Investigators determined speed was a factor.
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University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to hold Compress and Shock Training
In recognition of CPR and AED Awareness Week, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will hold a Compress and Shock Training tomorrow.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Gordon Center for Performing Arts to hold Queer Jewish Arts Festival, community events
In honor of Pride Month this June, the Gordon Center for Performing Arts invites the community to join for a series of programs on the road, in the gallery, and at the Gordon.
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
A Friendly Bread shares tasty selections with WJZ
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Johns Hopkins one win away from reaching championship series of Division III World Series
Johns Hopkins is one win away from the best-of-three championship series in the Division III baseball World Series.
Maryland eliminated from Winston-Salem Regional with 11-10 loss to George Mason
Maryland's baseball season ended on a walk-off sacrifice fly.
Orioles bounce back with 8-3 win over Giants
The Orioles scored six runs in the third inning and rolled to an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants Sunday afternoon.
Baltimore natives LaMonte Wade Jr., Bruce Zimmermann go head-to-head on MLB diamond
Completely across the country, two Baltimore natives stood 60 feet away from each other, staring each other down.
Frances Tiafoe's loss to Alexander Zverev leaves zero American men in the French Open
It is the second year in a row that zero men from the United States will participate in the fourth round at Roland Garros.
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Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
Peloton recalls 2.2M bikes because seat posts can break while in use
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
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AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
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Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (6/4/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (6/4/2023)
First Alert Forecast: Sunny & warm stretch ahead
Expect clouds to blend in with sunshine Monday with highs in the lower 80s.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday evening forecast (6/4/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Saturday night forecast (6/3/2023)
Steve Sosna has your Saturday night forecast (6/3/2023)
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Steve Sosna has your Friday night forecast (6/2/2023)
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Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (6/4/2023)
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19-year-old killed in Baltimore shooting
19-year-old killed in Baltimore shooting
Military jets scrambled due to unresponsive plane over Washington that then crashed in Virginia
Military jets scrambled due to unresponsive plane over Washington that then crashed in Virginia
Deputies: Three killed after car plummets to bottom of quarry in Frederick County
Deputies: Three killed after car plummets to bottom of quarry in Frederick County
Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight barricade in Carroll County
Man shot and killed by state trooper following overnight barricade in Carroll County