Elizabeth Smart Speaks At Human Trafficking Forum In Baltimore
Rescued kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart said Wednesday she understands why some human trafficking victims don't run.
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Rescued kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart said Wednesday she understands why some human trafficking victims don't run.
Salisbury police have charged two men with kidnapping a woman from a hospital emergency room.
A western Maryland man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend last year.
Decades in prison. The sentence is in for the man convicted of kidnapping a woman and her 20-month-old son and driving them from Baltimore to Bethesda.
The office of attorney Dwight A. Petit confirms a half-million dollar settlement involving a Baltimore City police offer accused of kidnapping two Baltimore teens.
Prosecutors say a D.C. man has been convicted of posing as a cab driver and kidnapping and raping three female passengers.
Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a Glen Burnie man, who they say stabbed, raped and transported a woman against her will to a nearby grocery store.
In a new interview about the abduction of his mother, Cal Ripken reveals the tolls it has taken on his family. The suspect has still not been caught, four months after a terrifying 24 hours for the Ripkens.
Baltimore Police are looking for two men they believe abducted a 12-year-old boy.
Baltimore police are looking for a car they say was used in a kidnapping Friday night.
Hagerstown police are looking for a man they say robbed a computer repair shop.
The charges against a Baltimore father are causing controversy. He's accused of kidnapping another child after a fight at his son's elementary school.
A father has been charged with kidnapping after he confronted a student who was bullying his 8-year-old son. It all happened just steps from an elementary school. Now his family is fighting those charges.
New clues in the kidnapping of baseball legend Cal Ripken's mother. Nearly four months after Violet Ripken was abducted from her home, police release new surveillance photos of the armed kidnapper and they're on the lookout for a car that could lead to him.
There are new details in the case of the University of Maryland graduate turned New York City cop that's accused of plotting to kidnap, cook and then eat women.
Baltimore police say three people have been charged in the kidnapping and slaying of a man whose body was found in the Patapsco River.
A Delaware man has been indicted in the slaying of a Maryland church worker.
Tense video of a scary carjacking. A mother jumps from her car clutching her young son. Now, a year later, the suspect pleads guilty.
A Jessup man has pleaded guilty to two counts of kidnapping stemming from a case in which a woman was carjacked with her 20-month-old son inside the vehicle.
Maryland State Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 1-year-old boy.
Cal Ripken's mother says it's "too soon" to talk about her abduction two weeks ago, but fans of Ripken's minor-league Aberdeen IronBirds say they're happy to see her back in the stands for games.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in Prince George's County, and police believe it's not the first time he's committed such crimes.
A night of terror. Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. is speaking out for the first time about the kidnapping of his mother, and he's asking for the public's help.
Cal Ripken opens up about his mother's kidnapping last week. The Orioles legend believes his mom's abduction was premeditated and says she's no longer living at home.
Aberdeen police are still looking for help in identifying the man who kidnapped the mother of Cal Ripken Jr. Vi Ripken is now home safe, but her kidnapper is still on the loose.
Homeless advocates are calling for changes in Baltimore City's homeless shelters and hotels, stating in-house procedures and rules are further traumatizing those who are unhoused and putting them back on the streets.
Impero Foods & Meats Inc., a Baltimore-based establishment, has issued a recall for 7,485 pounds of raw pork sausage products after they were produced and distributed without the benefit of a federal inspection by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works plans to use a contraceptive, ContraPest, to reduce intrusive rat populations, the department said in a statement.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Ctiy of Baltimore over a 2022 fire that killed 3 Baltimore firefighters.
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has extended a moratorium on accepting new applications for certain behavioral health providers in the Medicaid program until July 2025, the department announced Friday.
Impero Foods & Meats Inc., a Baltimore-based establishment, has issued a recall for 7,485 pounds of raw pork sausage products after they were produced and distributed without the benefit of a federal inspection by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The new year will bring new changes for Maryland. Here's a break-down of some of the new legislation that will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Calm now, but eventually wet and warmer weather on the way
To take a look back at 2024, we've compiled a list of the top most read stories this year on CBS News Baltimore.
Homeless advocates are calling for changes in Baltimore City's homeless shelters and hotels, stating in-house procedures and rules are further traumatizing those who are unhoused and putting them back on the streets.
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.
Janay Reece is live from Chanukah House of Pikesville for a peak at its expanded holiday display.
John Shields, owner, talks about the evening events for the inaugural extravaganza and shares a few of the signature drinks that will be available for guests.
Deborah Stone introduces us to a pup named Berkeley in this week's Furever Home.
Tyrone Manning with Baltimore Center Stage shares details on ArtsCentric's Black Nativity show.
Sankofa Children's Museum of African Culture brings African art to life.
For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Ravens will be on the road, playing on Christmas Day.
Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore's biggest game of the season so far.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Marty Bass has your Friday evening forecast | 12/27/2024
All eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. A lot of people may be heading to airports or traveling by road from the holidays this week. We're seeing rain in the forecast for both Saturday and Sunday . . . and milder air on the way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
Temperatures remain chilly Friday, with cloud cover across most of Maryland. Rain arrives Saturday, but ushers in warmer temperatures.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Calm, and a bit milder tomorrow. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
Normal highs for late December are in the mid-40s and normally you'd expect low temperatures in the upper 20s. We are seeing guidance suggesting highs in *at least* the 50s starting this weekend. And overnight lows near our average daytime high most days. And there is more good news. Those temperatures will come with showers Saturday, Sunday, and into Monday. That is rain we still really need.
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Meteorologist Marty Bass has your Friday evening forecast | 12/27/2024
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