Man pushing through "tough" physical therapy after pig heart transplant
Lawrence Faucette, a 58-year-old Maryland man, is the second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig.
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Lawrence Faucette, a 58-year-old Maryland man, is the second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig.
Last year, University of Maryland surgeons made history by transplanting a gene-edited pig heart into a dying man who was out of other options. He survived only two months before the organ failed for reasons that aren't fully understood but that offer lessons for future attempts.
Krista Jacobs, 16, of Pasadena has had a new kidney for nearly three months.
An Army soldier who lost her ear has received a revolutionary transplant which saw doctors grow a brand new ear on the patient's own arm.
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
A Mississippi firefighter who received the world's most extensive face transplant after a burning building collapsed on him said Wednesday that he feels like "a normal guy" for the first time in 15 years.
An 8-year-old boy who became the youngest patient to receive a double-hand transplant has left the Philadelphia hospital where the procedure was done and was returning to his Maryland home.
A Baltimore County boy makes history, becoming the first child in the world to have a double hand transplant.
A heat stroke caused his organs to fail, requiring an emergency transplant.
Sweat beaded on Debra Long's brow and dripped down her face. She clutched her red Gatorade bottle, stepping out of the 90-degree heat and into the air-conditioned lobby of a building on the campus of St. John Catholic Church.
In North America, about 100 times a year, a heart is transplanted into a child four and younger. Now, a little girl from Baltimore is waiting for her chance.
His story is both tragic and amazing. A Virginia man who had a face transplant in Baltimore has a new outlook on life.
A Catonsville family is praying for a miracle. Their daughter, who just received her second heart transplant, is on life support.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is trying to understand why three of the four people who got organs from a rabies-infected donor in 2011 didn't develop the disease, the agency's top rabies expert said Wednesday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 23 people have been urged to get rabies shots following the disclosure that four patients received organs from an infected donor.
A North Carolina woman said Monday that her child's father is the Air Force aviation mechanic whose rabies-infected organs were transplanted into other recipients, including a Maryland man who died.
Two-thirds of American men experience hair loss by age 35.
The first soldier to survive after losing all four limbs in the Iraq war has received a double-arm transplant.
With more than 100,000 people waiting for organ transplants each year and only 30,000 getting them, the survivors and donor families find every opportunity they can to celebrate life.
The Prince George's Hospital Center is honoring more than 50 people whose organs were donated after they died with a new memorial.
People around the country, including those in Maryland, are waiting for transplants. A local group is rallying to help those in need by getting them the gift of life.
A family member says a Hagerstown woman has died 11 days after she was hurt in a collision with a hit-and-run tractor-trailer.
Baltimore County leaders are working to strengthen animal welfare laws with the introduction of three proposed bills.
A new program in Howard County public schools is aiming to make it safer for children with special needs.
A $1 million grant from the federal government will help Baltimore expand its 911 Diversion Program to support more mental health calls.
The Chicago White Sox have rescheduled the start of their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles from the evening to midday due to a cold forecast.
Four people were injured after a machine malfunctioned Monday afternoon at a McCormick & Co. plant in Hunt Valley, Maryland, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Four people were injured after a machine malfunctioned Monday afternoon at a McCormick & Co. plant in Hunt Valley, Maryland, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Widespread freeze conditions are likely Tuesday night into Wednesday morning
A $1 million grant from the federal government will help Baltimore expand its 911 Diversion Program to support more mental health calls.
Baltimore County leaders are working to strengthen animal welfare laws with the introduction of three proposed bills.
A new program in Howard County public schools is aiming to make it safer for children with special needs.
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.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
The Chicago White Sox have rescheduled the start of their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles from the evening to midday due to a cold forecast.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
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.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
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.
Parts of Maryland could experience an early morning freeze Tuesday following spring-like weather over the weekend.
A Freeze Watch is in effect for much of our area Tuesday night, into Wednesday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures in Maryland will cool down at the beginning of the week.
Temperatures will cool down in Maryland this week after a rainy Easter Sunday.
Maryland leaders unveiled a transit development strategy for the Baltimore region.
Baltimore County leaders are aiming to strengthen animal welfare laws.
President Trump gave Iran a new deadline of Tuesday night to reach a deal.
Parts of Maryland could experience an early morning freeze Tuesday following spring-like weather over the weekend.
A nationwide "teen takeover" trend is causing concerns for law enforcement.