Mom Of Abandoned Quadriplegic Found Competent For Trial
A woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods of a Philadelphia park for five days so she could visit her boyfriend in Maryland has been found competent to stand trial.
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A woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods of a Philadelphia park for five days so she could visit her boyfriend in Maryland has been found competent to stand trial.
A long-established but financially ailing Jewish weekly newspaper in Philadelphia is transferring editorial management and production to a Baltimore-Washington area media company and cutting jobs.
Eight people killed, including three with ties to Maryland, after a speeding Amtrak train goes off the tracks in Philadelphia. Now a month after the crash federal investigators release a preliminary report on the tragedy.
Amtrak will install inward-facing cameras on trains in order to improve safety following a deadly derailment in Philadelphia earlier this month.
Federal investigators say they're still trying to determine whether an Amtrak engineer used his cellphone at the controls of the train in a deadly derailment in Philadelphia.
Lawmakers raise questions on whether last week's deadly train derailment, could have been prevented. This as one of the victims with ties to Maryland is laid to rest.
Amtrak's Northeast Corridor trains will resume service Monday in "complete compliance" with federal safety orders following last week's deadly derailment, officials announced Sunday.
Dramatic developments in the investigation of that deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
A surprising twist in the investigation into Tuesday's deadly Amtrak crash. The FBI is now looking into reports that something hit the train's windshield before it derailed.
Federal investigators are still trying to find out what caused Amtrak 188 to crash on Tuesday—stating in a Thursday press conference that train technology may have prevented the derailment.
All public safety resources in Philadelphia--police fire, medical and civilian--were called to action.
As federal investigators try to find out why an Amtrak train that crashed in Philadelphia sped up in the last minute before it derailed, Amtrak's top official said the railroad takes full responsibility for the deadly wreck.
Three of the eight victims who died in the Amtrak train derailment have ties to Maryland.
A funeral will be held Friday for one of the victims killed in this week's Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia.
Brandon Bostian was obsessed with trains while growing up, talked about them constantly and wanted to be an engineer or a conductor.
Eight people were killed when an Amtrak train out of Washington crashed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
The engineer at the controls of the speeding Amtrak train that lurched off the tracks in Philadelphia, killing at least seven people -- two with Maryland ties, has no recollection of the crash, his attorney said.
The investigation into the deadly Amtrak derailment is zeroing in on speed. It's believed the train was going more than 100 miles per hour when it flew off the rails.
A family of a Baltimore man believed to be on Amtrak 188 is searching for answers following Tuesday night's deadly wreck.
A Naval Academy midshipman is among the dead after an Amtrak train traveling from Washington to New York derails in Philadelphia Tuesday night.
President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the deadly derailment of Amtrak Train 188 was "a tragedy that touches us all." He promised a thorough investigation.
An Amtrak train headed to New York City crashed and derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, and several people appeared to be injured.
A Philadelphia woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods so she could visit her boyfriend in Maryland has been released from a hospital and is facing extradition.
A woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods at a park so she could spend the week with her out-of-state boyfriend will face an attempted murder charge, police said Tuesday.
Pope Francis will address a joint meeting of Congress on Sept. 24. He'll be the first Pontiff to do so.
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.
Afternoon temperatures will top out just below record high levels
After the family and their attorney requested unedited footage of the police shooting that left Isaiah Kirby of Owings Mills dead, officials in Michigan released the videos Friday.
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
Baltimore County police are searching for the person who opened fire on two teenagers in Baltimore County on Thursday.
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
Despite the Preakness Stakes taking place in Laurel this year, Park Heights Renaissance aims to keep the Preakness spirit alive through a music and arts festival on Park Heights Avenue.
A D.C. man has been convicted for his role in the 2023 mass shooting at Morgan State University.
Afternoon temperatures will top out just below record high levels
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.
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.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
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.
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
Maryland will see some warm weather for the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
The forecast favors dry weather for Preakness events on Saturday.
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.
Warmer weather in Maryland for Preakness weekend
What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after the opening race on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Laurel Park.
The 102nd Black-Eyed Susan Day kicked off at Laurel Park in Maryland Friday. The race is considered ladies' day at the track.