Philando Castile Family Reaches $3M Settlement In Death
The mother of Philando Castile, a black motorist killed by a Minnesota police officer last year, has reached a nearly $3 million settlement in his death
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The mother of Philando Castile, a black motorist killed by a Minnesota police officer last year, has reached a nearly $3 million settlement in his death
In the moments after the shooting of Philando Castile, his handcuffed girlfriend began screaming in the back of a patrol car.
The Minnesota police officer who pulled over Philando Castile politely told the driver that his brake lights were out and calmly instructed him not to pull out his handgun before suddenly drawing his own
The world learned of Philando Castile's death through a grim livestream launched by his girlfriend seconds after Castile was shot five times by a police officer. Many were outraged by what they saw as Diamond Reynolds' outwardly calm voice described Castile being shot after reaching for his wallet.
A Minnesota police officer was cleared Friday in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a black motorist whose death captured national attention when his girlfriend streamed the grim aftermath on Facebook.
Prosecutors say that when Philando Castile was pulled over in July, he calmly told the officer he had a gun and was licensed to carry it.
Police arrested about 100 people in the Minnesota capital of St. Paul during protests over the recent police killings of black men, including one in a nearby suburb.
A suburban Minnesota police officer who killed a black driver reacted to the man's gun, not his race, his attorney said Saturday, giving the most detailed account so far of why the officer drew his own weapon.
Thousands have gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest recent police-involved shootings.
President Barack Obama says this week's deadly shootings by police officers illustrate a "serious problem."
A 32-year-old man has died after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in the St. Paul suburb of Falcon Heights, authorities say.
Multiple people were rescued after a three-alarm fire broke out on the third floor of a high-rise apartment complex on Monday in Baltimore County.
On TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, videos are surfacing with a focus on wireless earbuds and some users claiming they can emit dangerous radiation.
The president said on social media that he plans to sign an executive order making the military rivalry the only football game played at a specific time slot on the second Saturday of December.
The Trump administration last week reversed nearly $2 billion in grant cuts at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Some Baltimore-area schools will be on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Jan. 20, because of bitterly cold temperatures that could lead to icy conditions on roads.
Even during the afternoon Tuesday, it'll feel like it's in the mid-teens across Maryland.
Some Baltimore-area schools will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday because of bitterly cold temperatures.
A Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert is in effect for Baltimore until Wednesday, Jan. 21, with dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills expected across Maryland this week.
Multiple people were rescued after a three-alarm fire broke out on the third floor of a high-rise apartment complex on Monday in Baltimore County.
The president said on social media that he plans to sign an executive order making the military rivalry the only football game played at a specific time slot on the second Saturday of December.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
The Fire Museum of Maryland talks about their Cabin Fever events, held on Monday's in January.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan 25.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Bitterly cold temperatures in Maryland on Tuesday
Brutally cold temperatures on Tuesday in Maryland
Bitter cold temperatures to hit Maryland on Tuesday
Maryland will experience a slight warm-up at the end of the week, ahead of a potential winter storm this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has details on the Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert in Baltimore Tuesday.
Bitterly cold temperatures in Maryland on Tuesday
Marylanders brace for dangerously cold temperatures
People rescued from fire at Baltimore County apartment complex