New Maryland law protects decades-old DNA evidence
The trove of samples will now be given the same protections as the modern-day kits under a new Maryland law that goes into effect on Sunday, Oct. 1.
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Birds fans rejoice as Baltimore Orioles win 100 games in a season for first time since 1980
More than 40 years have passed since the Orioles won 100 games in a season. That streak ended this week.
Maryland Weather: A few showers overnight into Friday
Clouds and light showers will return to the area to close out the week. The weekend looks better!
Maryland's Attorney General wants banking restrictions that impact weed dispensaries changed
These banking restrictions have caused issues when it comes to processing transactions, leaving many dispensaries only able to accept cash.
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3 Oakland police commissioners snub Thursday meeting
A town hall took the place of Thursday's scheduled police commission meeting in Oakland because three commissioners refused to show up.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
Warming planet's cold beer supply threatened by climate strain on hops, barley, water
Earth's changing climate is not just causing increasingly punishing droughts, intense wildfires, and extreme weather, it could disrupt the world's beer supply by as much as 16%. Now, California scientists are brewing up solutions to the dilemma.
Update: Utility worker killed in trench collapse in San Francisco's Lower Haight
A contractor died when a trench collapsed under a sidewalk in San Francisco's Lower Haight Thursday morning after a frantic, hours-long rescue effort.
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Car dealership robbed twice in Whitman, stolen car crashes in nearby Brockton
Temple Street in Whitman is home to a handful of car dealerships, yet one fell victim to thieves Thursday morning.
NTSB: 2021 Conn. plane crash that killed 2 Boston doctors caused by parking brake
Federal investigators have concluded that a Connecticut plane crash that killed four people, including two doctors from Boston, was caused by a parking brake.
Orioles clinch the AL East title with their 100th win, 2-0 over Red Sox
The Baltimore Orioles clinched the AL East title with a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
Massachusetts House and Senate pass tax relief bill
A massive tax relief bill passed both the Massachusetts House and Senate and now heads to Gov. Maura Healey's desk for her signature.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Advocacy group wants to use Chicago's Thompson Center as migrant shelter
More than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since last August. Shelters and police stations are at or near capacity.
Signature Room on 95th at former Hancock Center closes permanently
The closing was announced on a sign posted on the door of the restaurant on the 95th and 96th floors at 875 N. Michigan Av.
Colorado
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Neighbor's support helps Colorado artist realize his dreams
A supportive neighbor can change the course of someone's life. It happened to a Colorado man who was hesitant about taking the leap to pursue his dreams.
1 dead, man taken into custody after hitting 2 state parole officers
According to Colorado Springs police, one person is dead and a man was taken into custody after hitting two state parole officers with his vehicle in Colorado Springs Thursday evening.
Looming Federal Government shutdown could impact Estes Park business if Rocky Mountain National Park were to close
Congress's inability to reach a deal to continue to fund the federal government could once again impact the incomes of those living in the community of Estes Park. Estes Park, neighbor to Rocky Mountain National Park, heavily relies on the park's visitors to bring in boosts for the economy and sales tax.
Testimony for Elijah McClain murder trial focuses on use of carotid hold, controversial term
Testimony focused on the controversial term "excited delirium" and also the police use of a carotid hold on the 23-year-old.
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David Montgomery runs wild as Lions beat Packers 34-20 to take early command of NFC North
David Montgomery rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions asserted themselves as the team to beat in the NFC North, dominating the first half and beating the Green Bay Packers 34-20.
Detroit small grocers worried gov. shutdown impact on food stamps could put them out of business
Dave Gasso, the manager of King Cole Foods in Detroit, says 60-70% of business is reliant on SNAP or WIC-paying customers.
State officials in Michigan scratched from lawsuit over lead in Benton Harbor's water
A judge has dismissed state officials from a lawsuit related to past lead contamination in a small southwestern Michigan city's drinking water.
Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery
A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker is going to federal prison for nearly five years.
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Largest RV show on earth!
The Elkhart RV Dealer Open House is the largest RV dealer show on Earth, and it's going on RIGHT NOW in Elkhart, Indiana! Transportation expert Mike Caudill joins Dina to show us some of the hottest RV buys for Californians!
Question of the Day - If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?
We close out Thursday's show with Courtney's Question of the Day: If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?
Child's Play - football picks for Week 4!
John's back with his daughter to pick this weekend's NFL games, she's 5-1 so far this year! It's time for some more "Child's Play!"
Local Karate Kids!
Jordan Segundo is meeting two young karate athletes who brought home medals from a competition in Mexico!
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Apparent gravesite postpones plans to extend Metro to Lawndale
The Metro has halted its proposed plan to extend rail lines into Lawndale after residents discovered an apparent gravesite of a World War II soldier.
Search underway for 32-year-old woman who fatally stabbed man in Westminster
Ashley Dee-Anna Charnley, 32, fatally stabbed a man on Wednesday and her whereabouts remain unknown. They believe she was in a relationship with the victim.
Doyle drives in 4 runs as Rockies beat Dodgers 14-5
Brenton Doyle drove in four runs, Elehuris Montero finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 14-5 in a matchup of the first- and last-place teams in the NL West.
Residents on edge after vandals leave Ladera Heights neighborhood covered in hateful graffiti
Neighbors living in Ladera Heights are on edge Thursday, after waking up to find their neighborhood covered in hateful graffiti, leaving some residents with thousands of dollars worth of repairs.
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Practice of providing interpreters for asylum seekers ends, stirring anger, confusion
Critics are saying the end of a pandemic-era practice to provide interpreters for those seeking asylum is putting lives at risk.
VP Kamala Harris brings pro-democracy speech to FIU campus
Vice President Kamala Harris brought her "Fight for our Freedoms" college tour to Florida International University to speak directly to students.
Florida's Future conference hopes to address rising cost of living in the state
South Floridians are worrying that skyrocketing housing prices will force them out of the Sunshine State.
Federal agencies detail impacts of shutdown with deadline fast approaching
The Department of Homeland Security said nearly 72% of its workforce, or about 185,000 employees, would be kept on the job with their pay delayed.
Minnesota
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4 Minnesotans win lottery Wednesday night; Powerball reaches $925 million
The Minnesota Lottery says winning tickets were sold at stores in Glencoe, New Brighton, Woodbury and Nowthen.
At least 1 dead in crash involving semi in Sherburne County
At least one person is dead in a central Minnesota crash involving a semi Thursday afternoon.
WATCH: Driver grabs wine after it falls from truck on Highway 13
A box containing bottles of wine fell out onto Highway 13 near Lynn Avenue South around 7:48 p.m. One driver decided not to waste it.
North Loop Green signals a bright future ahead for downtown Minneapolis
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
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Blue Jays beat Yankees for key win in AL Wild Card race
Chris Bassitt reached 200 innings for the first time, Brandon Belt hit a three-run homer and the Blue Jays moved one step closer to a wild-card berth by beating the Yankees 6-0 on Thursday night.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
DEA: New York City is hub for drug cartels & fentanyl distribution
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Judge says NYC can raise minimum wage for app-based delivery workers
In a big win for deliver workers in New York City, a judge ruled that Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub cannot block the city's mandated pay raise.
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Settlement reached in shooting death of 8-year-old Fanta Bility, Sharon Hill says
The Borough of Sharon Hill and the family of Fanta Bility, the 8-year-old who was killed by police gunfire in 2021, have reached an agreement on a federal settlement.
Pastor charged in Gretchen Harrington cold case extradited back to Delco
A pastor charged with the killing of an 8-year-old girl in Delaware County decades ago is back in Pennsylvania Thursday night.
Philly store owner "heartbroken" after looters steal thousands of dollars of items
A state-run liquor store and a beauty supply store are among the stores looted in Philadelphia Wednesday night into Thursday.
Kyle Schwarber homers, Bryce Harper ejected but Phillies fall to Pirates
Phillies' Bryce Harper was ejected in the third inning against Pittsburgh on Thursday night following a furious outburst toward third base umpire Ángel Hernández on a checked strike three.
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Man arrested, facing charges for alleged assault of usher at Aerosmith concert in Pittsburgh
24-year-old Dereck Pritchard is charged with attempted homicide from the alleged assault at PPG Paints Arena earlier this month.
Residents sound off about Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department
The department covers East Pittsburgh, North Braddock and Rankin.
Possible shooting outside Pittsburgh school thwarted with help of alert citizens, police say
Pittsburgh police said citizens reported an SUV circling Westinghouse Academy with three masked people inside.
KDKA-TV hosts debate between Sara Innamorato and Joe Rockey
KDKA-TV hosted a debate between candidates Joe Rockey and Sara Innamorato for Allegheny County chief executive.
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Opponents, supporters comment on Roseville Joint Unified's proposed gender identity policy
Opponents of a controversial gender notification policy proposed by the Roseville Joint Unified High School District say it would hurt students. Supporters say parental rights are under attack.
2023 Walk To End Alzheimer's kicks off Saturday in Sacramento
The Walk To End Alzheimer's in Sacramento kicks off Saturday morning. Its goal is to raise money to fight Alzheimer's and dementia.
Bureaucratic blunder leads to bigger tax bills for West Sacramento homeowners
West Sacramento homeowners are getting an unexpected cost on their annual property tax bill arriving in the mail this month — and many people are not happy about it.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
Texas
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ATF Dallas offering up to $15K for information on the death of 2-year-old Zyah Lacy
Zyah died after a drive-by shooting last weekend in South Dallas, just outside Fair Park.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Anna family shares their story of hope
A local family from Anna says when you get this diagnosis, your world stops. And now, they're sharing their story in hopes it'll bring comfort to those battling this disease.
Migrants, advocates in El Paso call "mirrored patrols" an inhumane fix to the border crisis
Border officials credit what is called "mirrored patrols" with Mexican authorities for the small drop, yet migrant advocates CBS News Texas spoke with call it a temporary and inhumane fix.
North Texas artist Francisco Moreno explores unusual combinations
His paintings play with unusual combinations, like adding a touch of sci-fi to a Renaissance portrait or including imagery for the Americas in a scene set in Italy.