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.
The U.S. Naval Academy football team was honored at the White House on Friday and presented with the 2025 Commander in Chief's trophy.
A driver fired a weapon during a road rage incident in Baltimore County on Friday, prompting a road closure and an investigation, according to police.
Much milder air returns to Maryland Friday through the weekend.
A Baltimore County bakery owner is calling for accountability after a group of teen girls were caught on video allegedly bullying a cashier and stealing several cakes.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West, who played college football at Towson University, has been charged with assault in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to charging documents obtained by WJZ.
A driver fired a weapon during a road rage incident in Baltimore County on Friday, prompting a road closure and an investigation, according to police.
Much milder air returns to Maryland Friday through the weekend.
The U.S. Naval Academy football team was honored at the White House on Friday and presented with the 2025 Commander in Chief's trophy.
A Baltimore County bakery owner is calling for accountability after a group of teen girls were caught on video allegedly bullying a cashier and stealing several cakes.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West, who played college football at Towson University, has been charged with assault in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to charging documents obtained by WJZ.
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.
Medspa and business owner, Keiarna Stewart, shares her journey on how she got into the beauty and wellness space.
F.W. Haxel is installing banners for the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming season.
Tipsy Scoop is preparing to open in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood.
Gilbert’s Premium Beef Jerky collaborated with Maryland’s J.O. Spices.
Explorers Restaurant & Lounge in Baltimore talks new menu items.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson hit a clutch home run in Team USA's 2-1 win over the Dominican Republican in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.
Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he'd have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
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.
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.
Much milder air returns to Maryland Friday through the weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warmer weather, chances of rain are in Maryland forecast
Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Weather is warming up this weekend in Maryland
The fallout from the failed Maxx Crosby trade continues. On this episode of Purple Playbook, two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith and WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze react to Crosby opening up about his experience in Baltimore on his podcast after the deal fell through. What really happened behind the scenes? Plus, former Ravens WR Marquise Brown reveals he nearly returned to Baltimore before ultimately signing with the Philadelphia Eagles. Did the Ravens miss a key opportunity? What type of receiver are the Ravens missing? And after a season-ending neck injury, Nnamdi Madubuike has fans talking after posting a new workout video. Is a comeback on the horizon, or is it too soon to tell?
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
It happened last weekend at a Nothing Bundt Cakes shop in Overlea, Maryland. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Warmer weather, chances of rain are in Maryland forecast
Owner of Baltimore County's Nothing Bundt Cakes says teens stole cakes, bullied employee