NASA: Icy Object Past Pluto Looks Like Reddish Snowman
A NASA spacecraft traveling 4 billion miles from Earth has sent back its first close-up pictures of the most distant celestial object ever explored, and it looks like a reddish snowman.
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A NASA spacecraft traveling 4 billion miles from Earth has sent back its first close-up pictures of the most distant celestial object ever explored, and it looks like a reddish snowman.
Maryland police have found that a threat made against several schools is not credible.
A man and woman wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in suburban Maryland have been arrested in Delaware and face murder charges.
The NASA spacecraft that yielded the first close-up views of Pluto opened the new year at an even more distant world, a billion miles beyond.
A NASA spacecraft has gone into orbit around an ancient asteroid, setting a pair of records.
A crash along one of Maryland's most dangerous roads killed three siblings: five-year-old twins and their one-year-old brother.
A tiny, icy world a billion miles beyond Pluto is getting a New Year's Day visitor.
Multiple people including three children are critically injured following a three-vehicle crash Sunday night.
The fire broke out at a rental facility that holds seating, bleachers and scaffolding. It was so severe that parts of the building collapsed.
Firefighters from the Prince George's Fire Department along with assistance from the Howard County Fire Department responded to a report of a car in a pond near the inner loop of I-95/495 at Landover Road Saturday.
Newly elected Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has sent a letter to President Donald Trump calling on him to end the government shutdown.
A flood watch has been issued for a portion of Maryland on Friday.
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The police chief of a Maryland department where 11 officers were suspended after an accidental shooting at a holiday party says he's disappointed in their behavior.
Maintaining his innocence, a Maryland man found not guilty of setting his pregnant girlfriend on fire is still fighting to clear his name.
Forty students at the University of College Park have now tested positive for Adenovirus, which led to the death of a freshman in November.
A federal grand jury has indicted a Lexington Park man after he allegedly stole several guns from licensed firearm dealers.
Earlier this week, convicted serial killer, Samuel Little, sketched a drawing of a young woman he confessed to killing in Prince George's County in 1972.
Newly released video shows what happened as UMD football player, Jordan McNair fell ill during what would become his final practice at the College Park campus.
A man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter Tuesday. At the time of the crash he was speeding, had a blood-alcohol level of .12%, and was driving with a suspended license.
A female UMD student reported to police Monday at around 12:09 p.m. that she was walking back to her residence when the suspect approached her near the Chapel and began to walk with her.
Authorities say a man who was found dead at a Maryland train station walked the wrong way on an escalator.
An internet troll who harassed a black college student with racist messages on social media has agreed to a court settlement requiring him to get "anti-hate training," apologize in writing and on video and publicly renounce white supremacy.
Authorities in Maryland and Washington, D.C., say a second man accused in the kidnapping and rape of a Maryland woman has been arrested in North Carolina.
Eleven police officers in a suburb of Washington, D.C., have been suspended after two off-duty officers were wounded in what police believe to be an accidental shooting at a holiday party.
Clothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers' email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with a group of 33 other attorneys general, came together demanding regulations to prevent the AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual sexual content on the social media platform, X.
Winter marks one of the busiest times of year for the folks over at AAA in Abingdon, especially when a storm is on the way.
As Maryland prepares for a significant winter storm this weekend, the Maryland Department of Aging urges older adults, their caregivers, and their families to take immediate safety precautions.
State and local leaders are urging caution ahead of a winter storm that is expected to cause hazardous road conditions across Maryland this weekend.
The most significant winter storm in years will sweep through Maryland this weekend. The heaviest snowfall is expected on Sunday.
The search for answers is underway after a Maryland man visiting Mexico for a destination wedding was mysteriously found dead at a popular resort in Cancun.
Some Maryland schools and universities have already announced closures for Monday, Jan. 26, as the state prepares for a major snowstorm.
As Maryland prepares for a significant winter storm this weekend, the Maryland Department of Aging urges older adults, their caregivers, and their families to take immediate safety precautions.
Winter marks one of the busiest times of year for the folks over at AAA in Abingdon, especially when a storm is on the way.
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.
WJZ got a look inside of the new tasting room of the black-owned wine company located in Savage, Md.
Miss Shirley’s Cafe is participating in the weeklong promotion with delicious breakfast and lunch offerings.
Marty Bass visits Display Craft Manufacturing in Baltimore.
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The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
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.
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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/23/2026
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