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While Occupy D.C. protesters struggled to recover after their encampments were cleared in high-profile raids early this month, Prince George's resident Bertina Jones was fighting an eviction of her own.
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While Occupy D.C. protesters struggled to recover after their encampments were cleared in high-profile raids early this month, Prince George's resident Bertina Jones was fighting an eviction of her own.
Tina Fey's red suit, flag pin and eyeglasses worn to channel her Sarah Palin parodies of the 2008 presidential race are going on view at the Newseum, along with items from journalists and candidates who made history in presidential politics.
Authorities have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man outside a Dupont Circle restaurant over Thanksgiving weekend.
NORAD is planning an exercise in the Washington region
Nearly two months after launching a publicity campaign to catch a man suspected in a spate of sexual assaults and a slaying, the FBI says authorities have received multiple good leads and tips but have not identified any suspects yet.
The D.C. Council has approved a bill that would make it easier for gay and lesbian couples who marry in the nation's capital to get divorced.
Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff spent two hours dispensing advice in one of Washington's temples of good government Monday, telling soldiers in the cause of cleaning up corruption they have a lot of work ahead of them.
The Supreme Court says police must get a search warrant before using GPS technology to track criminal suspects.
Washington's mayor and the governors of Maryland and Virginia say they're pleased with the safety improvements the Metro transit system has made over the past year.
A man arrested after police found a 13-month-old baby alone in a McPherson Square tent has been released on personal recognizance but ordered to stay away from the child.
D.C. police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 54-year-old Maryland man.
Metro says it has finished inspecting more than 450 train cars as a result of an incident last week where a break part fell off an orange line train.
The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would make it easier for gay and lesbian couples who marry in the nation's capital to get divorced.
Three more people attempted suicide last year on Metro than the year before, and the agency says it is working to reduce suicides in the transit system.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray begins his second year in office with a federal investigation of his 2010 campaign still looming and more than half of city residents saying they disapprove of his job performance.
A D.C. councilmember charged with stealing more than $350,000 in government funds and filing false tax returns announced his resignation Thursday and plans to plead guilty, bringing an end to one of several recent scandals that have plagued District of Columbia government.
Events are being planned across Washington for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
A man who rang up $4 million for himself by rigging Washington-area pay phones he owned to robotically dial toll-free numbers so he could collect a 50-cent fee has been sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of $20,000.
The U.S. Capitol Police has a new assistant chief and chief of operations.
A published report says black students in the D.C. area are suspended and expelled two to five times as often as white students, and the trend can be seen in both the Maryland and Virginia suburbs and inner city Washington.
Air defense officials say two F-16 fighters intercepted a small plane that was out of radio contact in the area around Washington.
A local nonprofit group is offering people in the D.C. area who have had too much to drink a free ride home through the end of the year.
Read more about the process of restoring old recordings of Alexander Graham Bell.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's pproval ratings continue to suffer after a first year in office arked by scandals and questionable staffing decisions that led to federal investigation.
Metro will conduct precautionary inspections of its 5,000-series rail cars in response to an incident that caused the blue and orange lines to be shut down between busy downtown stations.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Howard County Circuit Court Judge Stephanie Porter sentenced Emmetson Zeah to two life sentences, plus 70 years, in the killings of Michael Robertson, 16, and Blake McCray, 15.
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
Baltimore County residents packed a public hearing Thursday night to voice support and concerns over the future of data centers in the county.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Howard County Circuit Court Judge Stephanie Porter sentenced Emmetson Zeah to two life sentences, plus 70 years, in the killings of Michael Robertson, 16, and Blake McCray, 15.
More than 850,000 Marylanders are hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, which is usually considered the kickoff to the summer travel season.
The three candidates for Baltimore County State's Attorney addressed public safety, the handling of sexual assault and juvenile crime cases, and the modernization of the office in a debate hosted by WJZ and The Banner.
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
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.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery talks history and what’s new.
The owner of Tiny Brick Oven in Baltimore’s Federal Hill shares how its business was saved by a Christmas miracle.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
Jackson Holliday had been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Greg Padgett has your Friday evening forecast | 5/22/2026
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
Cooler temps in Maryland, more rain this weekend
More rain is forecast in Maryland through the weekend
Waves of drought-denting rain will continue through Memorial Day.
Greg Padgett has your Friday evening forecast | 5/22/2026
The judge said the facts of the case showed Zeah had no remorse for the killings of Michael Robertson and Blake McCray at The Mall in Columbia.
Meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest forecast.
The U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2026's ceremony was held in the rain at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Millions of Americans are hitting the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend despite sky-high gas prices. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.