Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter, claims he was "spying"
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
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Navy divers begin pulling up Chinese spy balloon debris
Navy divers began pulling pieces of the downed Chinese spy balloon from the depths of the ocean floor on Tuesday, using sophisticated reconnaissance drones dubbed the Kingfish and the Swordfish to locate the debris.
Submarine spy couple from Maryland receives harsher prison sentences after judge rejected plea deals
Diana Toebbe, who acted as a lookout for her husband, Jonathan Toebbe, during dead drops received a longer sentence than her husband.
Man Once Convicted Of Spying Pleads Guilty To Document Theft
A Maryland man whose espionage conviction made headlines in the 1980s acknowledged a more common crime Thursday: theft.
ACLU Sues NSA; Says They're Cyberspying
Text, Tweet or browse. Is the NSA following what you do on the internet?
Federal Judge Calls NSA Spying Lawful 'Counter-Punch' To Terrorism
A federal judge rules in favor of a program allowing the NSA to collect the phone records of millions of Americans. This, after another judge found the practice unconstitutional.
New Documents Reveal Government Storing Personal Info From Cell Phones
Stunning new revelations about wide-ranging surveillance by the NSA. The government is amassing a staggering amount of information from cell phones, and that's drawing sharp criticism from privacy advocates.
Ex-CIA Worker From Md. Revealed As Source Of Spy Agency Leaks
A 29-year-old contractor, who lived in Maryland and claims to have worked at the National Security Agency and the CIA, was revealed Sunday as the source of disclosures about the U.S. government's secret surveillance programs, risking prosecution by the U.S. government.
Prisoner Swap? Cuban Government Makes Proposal In Case Of Accused Md. Spy
The Cuban government breaks its silence. For the first time they propose talks with the United States, regarding a Maryland man accused of spying.
Cuba Says It May Release Alan Gross For 5 Cuban Spies Held By The U.S.
It appears Cuba may be proposing a prisoner swap that involves Maryland native Alan Gross. He's been held for two and a half years with all attempts to free him by the U.S. State Department rejected. But that may be changing.
Glenn Younes: Corruption In Sports
It may still come as a news flash to some of you but sports is just like any other business in that it's subject to corruption.
State Official Files $20M Lawsuit Against Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold
Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold is facing a $20 million lawsuit from one of the people he allegedly spied on.
Anne Arundel Co. Police Arrest Man Accused Of Spying On Women In Panera Restaurant
Anne Arundel County Police say they've caught the man who they say was spying on women at a Panera restaurant.
ACLU Says AA Co. Executive's Number Of Potential Spying Victims Growing
Silence from the Anne Arundel County police chief and county executive has not stopped the American Civil Liberties Union from pushing for critical information in the John Leopold case. They now represent more political figures whose information may have been illegally accessed.
Alan Gross' Family Appeals To The Pope For Help In Securing His Release
The family of a Maryland man jailed in Cuba for spying is appealing to the pope for help.
Alan Gross' Family Pleads With Cuban Government For His Release
Jailed in Cuba. The campaign to get a Maryland man set free moves in a new direction.
Bill Richardson Seeks Release Of Md. Man Imprisoned In Cuba
The State Department says the former New Mexico governor is traveling as a private citizen. But the department says it supports his efforts to obtain Alan Gross' freedom.
Cuba Upholds Prison Sentence For Md. Man Arrested For Spying
Alan Gross' family hopes to secure his release despite ruling.
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16-year-old girl injured after block party shooting in Silver Spring
A 16-year-old is recovering after being shot at a block party in Silver Spring, Montgomery County Police said Monday.
New '227' area code to arrive in Maryland
A new area code will appear on Maryland phones beginning in June.
Man strikes three pedestrians with car after fight outside Hanover bar
The three victims, who have not been identified, were hospitalized with what police called non-life-threatening injuries.
Police, schools respond to barricade situation in Essex
Officials said residents in the area of Thompson Boulevard in Essex can expect a police presence.
First Alert Forecast: Another stunner of a day ahead
Sunny skies and comfortable temps/humidity will continue through the week.
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No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
First Alert Forecast: Nice week of weather ahead
More sunshine and comfortable temperatures can be expected through the week.
16-year-old girl injured after block party shooting in Silver Spring
A 16-year-old is recovering after being shot at a block party in Silver Spring, Montgomery County Police said Monday.
Man strikes three pedestrians with car after fight outside Hanover bar
The three victims, who have not been identified, were hospitalized with what police called non-life-threatening injuries.
Police, schools respond to barricade situation in Essex
Officials said residents in the area of Thompson Boulevard in Essex can expect a police presence.
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Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Boxer Gervonta Davis to serve rest of sentence in Baltimore jail after violating house arrest, officials say
Davis was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for a hit-and-run crash that injured four people in 2020.
Judge gives Sahiou Kargbo, 19, maximum sentence in killing of Baltimore father of three James Blue
Sahiou Kargbo, 19, was found guilty in February of second-degree murder but was acquitted of first-degree murder.
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
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Entrepreneur Bryan Butler on finding and supporting Baltimore's LGBTQ owned businesses
Namascents Candle Co., Lidija, and A Day In June are just a few of the local businesses Baltimoreans could support this pride month
Chanda Cares: Y'Landa Burch of the Boys and Girls Club of Maryland shares her vision and story
Y'Landa Burch is the Executive Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to hold Compress and Shock Training
In recognition of CPR and AED Awareness Week, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will hold a Compress and Shock Training tomorrow.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
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Johns Hopkins one win away from reaching championship series of Division III World Series
Johns Hopkins is one win away from the best-of-three championship series in the Division III baseball World Series.
Maryland eliminated from Winston-Salem Regional with 11-10 loss to George Mason
Maryland's baseball season ended on a walk-off sacrifice fly.
Orioles bounce back with 8-3 win over Giants
The Orioles scored six runs in the third inning and rolled to an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants Sunday afternoon.
Baltimore natives LaMonte Wade Jr., Bruce Zimmermann go head-to-head on MLB diamond
Completely across the country, two Baltimore natives stood 60 feet away from each other, staring each other down.
Frances Tiafoe's loss to Alexander Zverev leaves zero American men in the French Open
It is the second year in a row that zero men from the United States will participate in the fourth round at Roland Garros.
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Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
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Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
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Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
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Maryland resident has confirmed case of measles, the first case in the state since 2019
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, which can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or shares germs by touching objects or surfaces.
Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
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AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
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Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday afternoon forecast 06/05/2023
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday afternoon forecast 06/05/2023
First Alert Forecast: Another stunner of a day ahead
Sunny skies and comfortable temps/humidity will continue through the week.
Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast 6/5/2023
Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast 6/5/2023
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast 6/5/2023
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast
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Three people killed when car goes off road into quarry in Frederick County
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