Katie Ledecky wins Olympic gold in 800 freestyle, makes more history
Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
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Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
Responding to reports that Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance just months before the 2021 Tokyo Games, Ledecky says, "Our faith in some of the systems is at an all-time low."
Preview: Following a New York Times report that Chinese swimmers tested positive for controlled substances seven months prior to the 2021 Tokyo Games, the American Olympian voices concerns ahead of the Games in Paris this summer.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
Few swimmers have made a splash as big as Katie Ledecky, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time winner of The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky were honored as male and female athletes of the year at USA Swimming's annual Golden Goggle awards on Tuesday night.
Katie Ledecky won her second gold in the Tokyo Olympics Saturday morning, Friday night for those on the east coast of America, where Ledecky calls home.
Maryland's Katie Ledecky will be the first to concede that her standards are almost impossible to meet, especially at this stage of her stellar swimming career.
Katie Ledecky, an Olympic swimmer from Bethesda, Maryland, won gold Wednesday morning at the Tokyo Olympics in the first-ever women's 1,500-meter freestyle.
Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky is making history in Tokyo -- this time she broke an Olympic record for the 1500M freestyle.
Maryland's Katie Ledecky is competing in the Tokyo Olympics.
Katie Ledecky of Bethesda won her first medal of the Tokyo games on Sunday.
Katie Ledecky is used to slaying her competition, winning not by hundredths but by full seconds. Usually lots of 'em.
On another memorable night for the American swimming star, Katie Ledecky won the 200-meter freestyle and the historic 1,500 free about 70 minutes apart at the U.S. Olympic trials Wednesday, locking up two more individual events for the Tokyo Games.
Katie Ledecky touched the wall far ahead of everyone else at the U.S. swimming trials.
Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle at the Pro Swim Series meet with the world's fastest time this year.
Katie Ledecky won the 200-meter freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet with the world's fastest time this year.
Katie Ledecky cruised to a nearly 11-second victory in the 800-meter freestyle on the opening night of the U.S. national championships.
The five-time Olympic gold medalist announced on Twitter that she is giving up her final two years of eligibility at Stanford.
Her dominant performance in Hungary earned Katie Ledecky Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year honors.
Katie Ledecky is off to a golden start at the world championships.
Two years after becoming the first swimmer in history to win the 200, 400, 800 and 1,500 freestyle at worlds, the Stanford star could replicate the feat.
Katie Ledecky keeps makes winning look easy.
World record-holder Katie Ledecky swam the fifth-fastest time in history to win the 1,500-meter freestyle Thursday night at the Pro Swim Series meet.
The majority of Maryland voters surveyed in the new Gonzales poll approve of the job Gov. Wes Moore is doing and that he is leading the state in the right direction.
A former congressional staffer from Anne Arundel County is accused of stealing and selling 240 government cellphones, according to our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Maryland federal prosecutors have indicted six MS-13 members in recent months.
Baltimore Police released body-worn video that showed an officer shooting a man after he was dragged by a car during a traffic stop near downtown on January 7.
The Baltimore Orioles added Tupac Shakur and Pete Alonso bobbleheads to their 2026 promotional schedule, the team announced.
Maryland federal prosecutors have indicted six MS-13 members in recent months.
Maryland's Inspector General for Education (OIGE) completed its investigation into Harford County Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson. The report found there was no data breach after Bulson allegedly reported that school-owned property was stolen from him in 2024.
The Catonsville community was quick to offer support after several businesses were broken into over the weekend.
The chance of scattered rain and snow showers begins to climb on Wednesday.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after he allegedly stole seven puppies from a home in Maryland and sold them outside a mall, according to Aberdeen Police.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass visits Far and Dotter in Maryland to learn about how CBD products can help with dry January.
The Pendry in Baltimore discusses its Boozy Tea service.
Marty Bass is at Tochterman's Fishing Tackle in Baltimore to talk about its 110th birthday.
WJZ is at Life Time Columbia learning how personal trainers come up with specific workout routines that help people achieve their fitness goals.
Marty Bass makes a visit to Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex in Maryland to talk about their sports dome and former lacrosse star Pat Spencer’s rise to the NBA.
President Trump gave his stamp of approval for John Harbaugh, the former Baltimore Ravens head coach who was fired on Tuesday after 18 seasons.
The NFL is down one Harbaugh in its coaching ranks, although Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh doesn't expect his older brother to be out of a job for long.
Steelers fans have donated to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after his missed field goal on Sunday.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
A few months ago, the question was whether the Baltimore Ravens could finally perform in the playoffs like they had in the regular season. Instead, the heartache simply came earlier.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Pleasant winter weather continues in Maryland on Tuesday
Mild temperatures turn cold this week in Maryland
Sunny weather Tuesday, cold returns to Maryland later this week
Marylanders can expect sunshine and clouds to remain overhead for the next few days.
The chance of scattered rain and snow showers begins to climb on Wednesday.
Pleasant winter weather continues in Maryland on Tuesday
Illegal car rallies dismantled across Maryland over the weekend
Parents weigh in after Harford County superintendent's 2024 mishap comes to light
Mild temperatures turn cold this week in Maryland
Baltimore County businesses cleaning up after a string of weekend break-ins