PHOTOS: Apollo 11 Launch Projected On Washington Monument
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On Saturday, a 17-minute show "Apollo 50: Go for the Moon" was on display with a full-motion projection-mapping artwork on the Washington Monument while archival footage recreated the launch of Apollo 11.
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 will be honored with a brand new special coming to CBS.
The Apollo program, which first took man to the moon, took a tremendous amount of resources. Now, public-private partnerships are helping move closer to the next moon landing.
The Apollo 11 crew consisted of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, but there was a crucial "fourth crew member" on board: the Apollo Guidance Computer.
For years, NASA has been creating technology for space that ends up enhancing our everyday lives.
NASA's Apollo space program was dedicated to putting American astronauts on the moon.
Fortunately, for Apollo 11 and all of mankind, a young, brilliant MIT software engineer saw a potentially mission-crippling error coming from nearly a million miles away.
Growing up in rural Georgia, Lewis Wooten felt light years away from the long, illustrious career he has built at NASA.
On July 20, 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong announced to NASA mission control, "the Eagle has landed."
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969 with a mission to land on the moon.
During the Cold War, one battlefront between the USA and USSR was in the sky, as the nations fought to be first to space.
The National Archives is displaying rarely seen documents and items showing milestones in manned spaceflight from President Richard Nixon's administration.
Harford County's Board of Education opened Monday's meeting with a moment of silence for a second student who died of gun violence in less than two months.
Christina Dalce scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and No. 18 Maryland clamped down on defense in the second half to defeat UMBC 74-32 in a season-opening game on Monday.
Already the owner of two MVPs, Lamar Jackson looks as good as ever. And his new sidekick in the Baltimore backfield has been outstanding, too.
The Orioles exercised $8 million options Monday on first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn and right-hander Seranthony Domínguez along with a $2.2 million option on left-hander Cionel Pérez.
Derik Queen scored 22 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 16 points and five assists and Maryland pulled away in the second half to beat Manhattan 79-49 Monday night in the season opener for both teams.
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Maryland polls will be open for the 2024 election between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The polls in Maryland are open on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Harford County's Board of Education opened Monday's meeting with a moment of silence for a second student who died of gun violence in less than two months.
The state of Maryland will pay $750,000 to Amber Canter, a transgender inmate who sued after she said she was beaten and discriminated against by correctional officers at Baltimore's Central Booking.
Each November, voters go to the polls to decide the leaders of our state, community and country.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Josh White joins us to talk about the restaurant collaboration and share some exciting news about their upcoming Open House November 22nd.
Meghan McCorkell is here in studio with her November Pratt Library book club top picks.
Director Ken-Matt Martin shares what we can expect from the limited performance and how Center Stage is creating a fresh twist on a classic story.
Emily Hunter joins us with a limited-time flavor and shares how customers can make their holidays special with Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Alexus Davilla and Kaicey Baylor are in the Saw-themed escape room. Will they escape before the time runs out?
Christina Dalce scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and No. 18 Maryland clamped down on defense in the second half to defeat UMBC 74-32 in a season-opening game on Monday.
Already the owner of two MVPs, Lamar Jackson looks as good as ever. And his new sidekick in the Baltimore backfield has been outstanding, too.
The Orioles exercised $8 million options Monday on first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn and right-hander Seranthony Domínguez along with a $2.2 million option on left-hander Cionel Pérez.
Derik Queen scored 22 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 16 points and five assists and Maryland pulled away in the second half to beat Manhattan 79-49 Monday night in the season opener for both teams.
Jackson threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns to finish with a perfect passer rating.
Maryland voters are casting ballots on important issues and leadership positions.
Maryland's U.S. Senate race is one of the most competitive in years, and despite recent polls showing Republican Larry Hogan trailing, he feels he is being underestimated.
Angela Alsobrooks is making her final campaign push before the crucial U.S. Senate race is decided by the voters.
As voters prepare to make their final decision in the 2024 presidential race, here's a breakdown of voter ID laws by state.
The polls in Maryland are open on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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 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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Election Day warmup in Maryland
Temperatures will reach the mid 70s for Election Day and near 80 on Wednesday ahead of rain chances & cooler weather.
Election Day warmup in Maryland
Temperatures will reach the mid 70s for Election Day and near 80 on Wednesday ahead of rain chances & cooler weather.
Chilly start with a mild finish around 60 degrees Monday. Temperatures expected to near 80 degrees by Wednesday.
Election Day warmup in Maryland
Harford County Board of Education holds moment of silence for another teen's death
Loaded gun found at children's indoor playground in Owings Mills
U.S. Senate candidate Larry Hogan makes final pitch to voters
Angela Alsobrooks makes final campaign rally ahead of Election Day