Escaped Md. Writer Will Stay In Libya Until Gadhafi's Gone
Instead of immediately heading home to the U.S. after breaking out of a Libyan prison, a Baltimore writer says he wants to stay until leader Moammar Gadhafi is gone.
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Instead of immediately heading home to the U.S. after breaking out of a Libyan prison, a Baltimore writer says he wants to stay until leader Moammar Gadhafi is gone.
A Maryland journalist held behind bars in Libya for nearly six months is free. Matthew VanDyke made contact with his mother for the first time Wednesday afternoon.
Revolution in Libya. Moammar Gadhafi loses his iron grip on his country as rebels fight their way into the capital city. But while the Libyans celebrate their revolution, it's been an agonizing 36 hours for a Maryland mother.
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The Libyan government has acknowledged that a Baltimore writer who went missing in the early weeks of the conflict there is alive and in custody, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger said Tuesday.
A U.S. congressman says that a Baltimore writer missing in Libya has been seen in a prison in Tripoli.
The uprising in Libya is at the center of a local mother's search. Her son, a Baltimore journalist, disappeared during the first weeks of the struggle.
Two top senators on Tuesday unveiled a resolution giving President Barack Obama limited authority in the three-month-old war against Libya, warning that the drastic step of cutting off funds for the military operation would be a lifeline to a weakened Moammar Gadhafi.
A bipartisan group of 10 lawmakers is suing President Barack Obama for taking military action against Libya without war authorization from Congress.
As the uprisings of the "Arab Spring" began to unfold, writer Matthew VanDyke was at home in Baltimore, editing a book and film about his trips across the Middle East by motorcycle. An email from a friend in Libya convinced VanDyke dispatches from that country's war would make a perfect epilogue.
A senior Libyan official says he has no knowledge about the fate of an American journalist missing for more than nine weeks.
Maryland Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger says all means necessary must be used to find and safely bring home a Baltimore man who has been missing in Libya since March.
Fighting for her son. Another night and still no word from a Baltimore man missing amid the violence in Libya.
A journalist is missing in Libya. It's been 37 days and there's been no word from a Baltimore man after he went to see his friends in the embattled country.
Lost in Libya, a Baltimore man is missing after travelling to that Arab country as war breaks out.
Maryland Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett is critical of President Barack Obama for sending forces to Libya without congressional approval.
The U.S. on Sunday claimed initial success two days into an assault on Libya that included some of the heaviest firepower in the American arsenal -- long-range bombers designed for the Cold War -- but American officials said Sunday it was too early to define the international military campaign's endgame.
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The chaos in Libya has sent oil prices skyrocketing. Gas prices are now at a two-year high.
The crisis in Libya is causing oil prices to soar. And in turn, gas prices are skyrocketing.
The effects of the unrest in Libya can be seen in Maryland as gas prices continue to rise.
Violence escalates in Libya, prompting the State Department to prepare to get Americans out as soon as possible.
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.
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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.
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Sankofa Children's Museum of African Culture brings African art to life.
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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.
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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.
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Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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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.
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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."
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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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