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The Maryland Office of the Public Defender is seriously considering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases involving rape convictions where DNA analysts' reports were used but the analysts themselves never testified.
About 60 years ago, a doctor at Johns Hopkins Hospital removed cancer cells from a poor, black patient named Henrietta Lacks without telling her. Those cells eventually led to many life-saving medical treatments.
Landmark decision. The Supreme Court rules to allow Maryland to continue taking DNA samples from people arrested for violent crimes--before they are convicted.
The Maryland Senate has voted to extend a state law that allows police to take DNA samples from arrestees for certain violent crimes.
The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to maintain a much-debated state law that allows police to take DNA samples from arrestees without a warrant.
After being challenged as unconstitutional, Maryland's DNA collection law is now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
With DNA testing becoming more common in criminal investigations, the Supreme Court will decide whether police can take genetic samples from people they arrest for crimes.
A Maryland DNA law being challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court helped lead to 43 convictions over the past four years, but state data shows the majority of the convictions could eventually have happened even without the new law.
Authorities say they've found the remains in Frederick of a man who disappeared from northern Virginia nearly two years ago.
The University of Maryland is seeking volunteers for a coast-to-coast study of trees and climate change.
A Connecticut man admitted Friday to two more rapes that authorities have attributed to a serial rapist who attacked at least 17 women along the East Coast for more than a decade.
Baltimore County Police say they've charged a Baltimore man with a rape that happened in 1997.
A man imprisoned in Maryland has been sentenced to 18-to-25 years for raping a teenage girl in 1995 as she worked in a Massachusetts church rectory.
The Supreme Court is now scheduled to review a controversial DNA law which allows police to take samples of suspected criminals before they're convicted. The law is expected to be reviewed next year and political figures are already weighing in
Prince George's County Police have arrested a man in the 2005 slaying of a Chillum resident.
A bipartisan group of 19 Maryland lawmakers is planning to file a legal brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Maryland ruling that struck down a law allowing police to collect DNA samples from people charged with violent crimes and burglaries.
"Junk DNA" may play a crucial role and the genome is more like a dance than a book.
A 25-year-old cold case has been solved. DNA has linked a serial rapist to another attack, this time in Montgomery County. Now police are pushing the importance of DNA collection.
A temporary ruling from the Supreme Court allows police officers to continue collecting DNA samples from suspected criminals. But that decision may be overturned soon.
Baltimore County's police chief has directed officers to resume DNA sample collections from people charged with crimes of violence.
Maryland State Police are charging a Delaware man with murder in the death of a church worker whose body was found in an embankment in Worcester County three weeks ago.
Montgomery County police say a Texas prisoner has been arrested in a 2003 sexual assault in Silver Spring.
A 52-year-old Washington, D.C.-area man is charged in an alleged 2004 indecent assault on a then-23-year-old woman on a Boston subway.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is developing its first major exhibit on the human genome with a $3 million pledge from the philanthropic foundation of Life Technologies Corp.
The Maryland Court of Appeals won't reconsider a ruling that effectively barred police from collecting DNA samples from people arrested on charges of committing a violent crime or attempting to commit one.
The Ed Reed Foundation sent more than 200 students, their families, and community members home with an entire meal for Thanksgiving on Friday afternoon.
As the highly anticipated film 'Wicked' premieres, WJZ is taking a trip down the 'yellow brick road' as there's a connection to the musical in Baltimore that you may not know.
The Justice Department's Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services has announced plans to conduct an Organizational Assessment of the Maryland Natural Resources Police as part of its Collaborative Reform Initiative.
A total of 12 people were evaluated by EMS personnel following a gas leak outside of a Baltimore County high school, according to the fire department.
Stephen L. Snyder, the flamboyant plaintiff's attorney who won hundreds of millions of dollars over a five-decade career, was convicted of attempted extortion and other violations by a federal jury Friday.
As the highly anticipated film 'Wicked' premieres, WJZ is taking a trip down the 'yellow brick road' as there's a connection to the musical in Baltimore that you may not know.
The Ed Reed Foundation sent more than 200 students, their families, and community members home with an entire meal for Thanksgiving on Friday afternoon.
Rain & snow end tonight followed by dry weather for the weekend.
The Justice Department's Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services has announced plans to conduct an Organizational Assessment of the Maryland Natural Resources Police as part of its Collaborative Reform Initiative.
A total of 12 people were evaluated by EMS personnel following a gas leak outside of a Baltimore County high school, according to the fire department.
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.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
Owner Kyle Algaze joins us in studio with a delicious spread that will make any holiday brunch plans a hit.
Dr. Tina Zhang joins us for a discussion on menopause and the effects of estrogen loss on a woman's body.
Owner Melanie Eggleston, OMN Shop, joins us with a few products that are must-haves for the cold winter months.
Exactly 62 years after Jack and Jackie Harbaugh tied the knot, their sons will be on opposing sidelines in Los Angeles for Monday Night Football.
Most of the attention surrounding Monday night's showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers has been centered on the first coaching matchup since 2012 between John and Jim Harbaugh.
Former long-time Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
George Beale's 23 points off of the bench led Hampton to a 78-68 victory against UMBC on Tuesday night.
Chad Venning had 17 points, Donald Hand Jr. scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Boston College beat Loyola Maryland 82-61 on Tuesday night.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
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.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 11/22/2024
Rain & snow end tonight followed by dry weather for the weekend.
Temperatures are cold across the area. Highs will reach the low 40's but winds will make it feel like the 30's. Western Maryland will experience snowy conditions while central Maryland will see rain this afternoon.
Blustery Friday with rain and snow showers in Maryland
Cold with snow chances in parts of Maryland
Maryland malpractice attorney convicted of attempted extortion in hospital organ transplant case
Controversial Maryland electrical grid project would impact ecosystem, water quality, CBF report says
Several Baltimore Catholic churches hold final Mass this weekend as archdiocese seeks to consolidate
73-year-old woman's body, car found at Baltimore County marina, Natural Resouces Police say
Ed Reed Foundation delivers over 200 Thanksgiving meals to local middle school students