Fencer disqualified after refusing to face opponent she says is trans
USA Fencing disqualified a fencer from a women's tournament in Maryland after she refused to face an opponent whom she says is transgender.
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USA Fencing disqualified a fencer from a women's tournament in Maryland after she refused to face an opponent whom she says is transgender.
State authorities say that a federal district court granted the school district's motion to dismiss the parent's claims, and the parent appealed the ruling.
States that declared themselves refuges for transgender people have essentially issued an invitation: Get your gender-affirming health care here without fearing prosecution at home.
Under the ruling, people with gender dysphoria are entitled under the ADA to receive reasonable accommodations and are protected from discrimination.
Evey Winters was born in the wrong body. She struggled with identity issues, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. But a cutting-edge surgery performed here in Maryland saved her life.
One person was arrested and a second was cited for trespassing after Loudoun County's school board shut down public comment on proposed rules for the treatment of transgender students.
A judge on Tuesday ordered a northern Virginia school system to reinstate a suspended gym teacher who spoke out at a school board meeting against a proposal requiring that transgender students be addressed by their preferred pronouns.
A Virginia teacher has filed a lawsuit saying he was wrongfully fired for refusing to use male pronouns for a transgender student.
Transgender woman Muhlaysia Booker, who was at the center of a viral video where she was beaten near an apartment complex, was found fatally shot in east Dallas early Saturday morning.
Transgender and gender-nonbinary US teens -- those whose sexual identity falls outside the traditional male and female -- are at greater risk of sexual assault at schools that deny them access to bathrooms or locker rooms that match their sexual identity, according to a new study.
The U.S. Naval Academy will follow President Donald Trump's new policy regarding transgendered in the military, beginning with the 2020 school year.
Hallquist said her campaign would focus on improving the state's economy, yet she acknowledged the symbolism of being an openly transgender candidate.
Transgender activist Nicole Maines, who won a discrimination lawsuit after her school refused to let her use the girls' bathroom, will be TV's first transgender superhero.
An Ohio judge refused to allow Leigh and Kylen Whitaker's attempt to change their 15-year-old's name from Heidi to Elliott.
The Talbot County's board of education has settled a lawsuit with a transgender teen that it tried to block from using certain locker rooms.
The first large-scale, national study of transgender children, including some as young as 3, is poised to expand thanks to a five-year, $1 million grant.
The White House on Friday announced a policy to ban most transgender persons from serving in the US military.
A transgender student in Maryland has the right to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with his gender identity, a Maryland court ruled Monday.
A transgender woman is set to make history as the first openly transgender person elected and seated in a state legislature.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a statement Tuesday that the Pentagon will allow current service members who are transgender to continue serving, while a panel of experts will study the issue.
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's ban on transgender individuals joining the military.
In some ways, Rainbow Day Camp is very ordinary. Kids arrive with a packed lunch, make friendship bracelets, play basketball, sing songs and get silly
The U.S. Army soldier took a deep breath before hitting the button that sent the email to more than 200 fellow troops.
After a nearly 40 year hiatus, Johns Hopkins Hospital is once again working to lead the way for transgender health care.
Anti-transgender activists are being met with protests as they drive through cities in the northeastern United States.
A technical rescue is underway in Cockeysville afternoon after a worker became trapped in a sand hopper, Baltimore County Fire officials said.
A Maryland woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison in connection with a crash on I-695 in Baltimore County that left six people dead in 2023, according to court officials.
Overdose deaths in Maryland have reached a 10-year low after decreasing by 26% in 2025, according to the governor's office.
A Baltimore County softball coach was indicted in connection with sexual abuse charges, the Maryland State's Attorney said.
Maryland Congresswoman April McLain Delaney attempted to visit a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Baltimore, but failed to get a tour as ICE was transferring detainees.
Brutally cold weather and periods of gusty winds in Maryland have prompted Alert Days through the weekend.
A technical rescue is underway in Cockeysville afternoon after a worker became trapped in a sand hopper, Baltimore County Fire officials said.
Maryland Congresswoman April McLain Delaney attempted to tour a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Baltimore, but failed to visit as ICE was transferring detainees.
A Maryland woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison in connection with a crash on I-695 in Baltimore County that left six people dead in 2023, according to court officials.
Overdose deaths in Maryland have reached a 10-year low after decreasing by 26% in 2025, according to the governor's office.
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.
Marty Bass takes a tour of Baltimore's Mug Museum.
WJZ takes a trip to Twin Thrift Shop in Maryland.
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman shares important filing information and deadlines for Maryland taxpayers.
Marty Bass visits Baltimore Coffee and Tea to talk about the popularity of matcha.
WJZ visits the new THB location in Harford County.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
The Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken to be the team's head coach.
The Anne Arundel County native and guard with the Memphis Grizzlies will play in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, which includes the league's best first and second-year players, along with stars from the NBA's G League.
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.
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.
Freezing weather is expected to continue through the weekend in Maryland before a slight warm-up next week.
Brutally cold weather and periods of gusty winds in Maryland have prompted Alert Days through the weekend.
Frigid cold temperatures ramp up through Maryland's weekend
Brutal cold continues in Maryland this week
Brutally cold temperatures stick through the weekend in Maryland
Doctors say doing chores around the house can be good for your health.
The Justice Department has released 3 million documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump nominated former Morgan Stanley executive Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair.
Maryland Congresswoman April McLain Delany attempted to visit an ICE field office in Baltimore on Friday, but failed to get a tour as ICE was transferring detainees.
A verdict is expected in the trial for a 19-year-old charged with killing two teens outside a Howard County mall.