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Some students want colleges to divest from Israel. Here's what that means.
College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
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College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
Police ended pro-Palestinian protesters' occupation of a Columbia University building but violence erupted at UCLA and the University of Arizona as schools stepped up efforts to end demonstrations.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
Although the conflict between Israel and Hamas is thousands of miles away, its impact can be seen on the streets of Charm City.
A toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion.
Heightened concerns over the fear of violence breaking out triggered by the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion to potentially overturn federal protections of abortion rights has some churches, clinics and conservative Justices working with state and local law enforcement.
The Senate passed legislation Monday to beef up security for Supreme Court justices, ensuring they and their families are protected as the court deliberates abortion access and whether to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
The union representative says this is a big win for the employees of the Annapolis bus company but it's just the first leg of a long race
A Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville is set to come down Saturday, the city announced.
Mayor Brandon Scott continues to face criticism after he did not attend Town Hall meetings to address the violence in Fells Point last week. The mayor said he has previously commitments to other community meetings that were already on his schedule.
Baltimore Investigators are asking for the public's assistance in identifying several persons of interest in connection to the June 6 shooting in Fells Point.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the city will hold a virtual town hall for concerned community members and business owners in Fells Point.
Claudia Towles is one of 37 Fells Point business owners threatening to withhold tax payments to Baltimore City— saying leaders have turned their backs on the community—and they have reached their "breaking point."
Another Maryland man was charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
Maryland's Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford joined a chorus of calls for President Donald Trump to resign.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a citywide curfew starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Trump supporters clashed with police on the Capitol steps in DC Wednesday.
As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people lined up before sunrise Wednesday to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud.
Washington, D.C.'s mayor urged calm Monday as some 340 National Guard troops were being activated while the city prepared for potentially violent protests surrounding Congress' expected vote to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
While COVID-19 dominated the headlines in 2020, Americans also experienced a racial reckoning of sorts.
Demonstrations over President Donald Trump's loss at the polls have resulted in charges against nearly two dozen people in Washington, including a person accused of setting off a commercial firework and four people accused of an assault that left the victim unconscious on the street.
Federal authorities placed a "non-scalable" fence around the entire perimeter of the White House on Monday as law enforcement and other agencies prepare for possible protests surrounding the election, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to CNN.
Protests continued in Baltimore and around the country this weekend to express outrage over the grand jury decision in Louisville, Kentucky in the Breonna Taylor case.
Football is back in Baltimore and some Ravens players used the national spotlight to demonstrate against police brutality against people of color by kneeling during the national anthem.
Organizers said they're taking a stand against police brutality following the recent shooting of Jacob Blake.
Thousands gathered at the Glenarden Baptist Church in Prince George's County Friday to honor two of the three lives taken in a deadly crash that killed Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel on July 6.
Defense attorneys for a man charged with shooting two Baltimore County police officers last year accuse prosecutors of misconduct and want the state's attorney's office removed from leading the prosecution or the case dropped.
The United Food and Commercial Workers union Local 400 claims the Annapolis police department broke the law by suspending two officers who reported mismanagement in the department.
A long, painful saga coming to a close for the family of Efraim Gordon.
Howard County Council is looking for voters' help in creating an Office of Inspector General.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Some of the nicest weather of summer is on the way for this weekend. Heat and humidity will return next week.
A local woman has made over 200 pans of lasagna volunteering through a hunger-based charity named Lasagna Love.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not practice Friday due to an illness, and is undergoing an evaluation from the Ravens medical team, the team announced Friday.
The Key Bridge replacement is still on track to open in four years, and at a board meeting Thursday, Maryland Transportation Authority officials heard about concerns that trucks with hazardous chemicals are unlawfully traveling through the tunnels.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
In this week’s Furever Home, Deborah Stone introduces us to a young pup named Poppy who is full of energy and like so many other pets in rescue is looking for a family of her own.
Concertgoers can bring a picnic, grab a bite to eat from a local food truck, sip on local wines from the Boordy estate and enjoy an evening of Mozart Under the Stars.
Zoë Feldman volunteers here in the city through a hunger-based charity by making and delivering meals to those who need it most.
Marty Bass is on the Lightship Chesapeake at the Inner Harbor learning about the history of the ship.
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Artscape here in Baltimore. Rachel Graham joins us in studio to share what we can expect to see next week.
The Phillies on Friday sent relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache to the Baltimore Orioles in a trade for outfielder Austin Hays.
Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles rebounded after wasting a six-run lead to beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Thursday for their fourth win in 12 games.
Baltimore native Malik Hamm, back with the Ravens, shared what it means to him to play for his hometown team after spending last season on injured reserve.
Chayce McDermott allowed three runs in four innings in his major league debut, but the Baltimore Orioles lost their second straight to the Miami Marlins, 6-3, on Wednesday.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens after he missed the first three sessions of training camp because he was sick.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
First Alert Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast | 07/26/2024
Marty Bass has your Friday afternoon forecast | July 26, 2024
Clouds will persist for most of the day with peaks of sunshine at times. Less humid, with clear sunny skies Saturday and Sunday.
Picture perfect Maryland weekend is on the way
Fantastic weather weekend in Maryland
Thousands gather to celebrate life of Khyree Jackson and others killed in fatal car crash
Lawyers for man accused of shooting Baltimore County police officers allege prosecutor misconduct, want case dropped
First Alert Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Friday evening forecast | 07/26/2024
Fuel in the wrong tank may have caused a fatal plane crash in Easton last week and more
Labor union claims Annapolis Police Department retaliated against two workers for reporting mismanagement