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The 25 Best Beaches In The World
After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
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After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
Many international destinations close to home may prove to be a better option than South Beach or Miami. Among the best international trips that can be done in a weekend are the Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Montreal and Vancouver.
Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center projection puts the storm in the form of a tropical depression in Maryland by Tuesday.
Starting Thursday, we should begin to notice clouds playing a much more prominent role. And, of course, this should be followed by a few showers and a thunderstorm or two.
Ever wanted to know how and when Mother's Day is celebrated around the world? We take a look at the annual traditions of five countries to find out.
Adam Jones desperately wants the Baltimore Orioles to reach the postseason again. First, he has something bigger in mind.
According to news reports, the allure of building a Wal-Mart near ancient pyramids in Mexico, and thus gaining access to global tourists nearby, was so strong that Wal-Mart circumvented democratic institutions and bribed the right people to get their way.
Attorney General Eric Holder continued to show contempt of Congress in his remarks following the House vote to hold him "in contempt" for refusing to hand over documents associated with the Fast and Furious operation.
After the Supreme Court decision on the Arizona immigration law, SB 1070, the Obama administration announced that it is revoking agreements with Arizona police over the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Practically parked off Florida's Gulf Coast since the weekend, Tropical Storm Debby raked the Tampa Bay area with high wind and heavy rain Monday in a drenching that could top 2 feet over the next few days and trigger widespread flooding.
Rain overspreads the area this morning and continues into the afternoon - most of the rain will be light-- totaling 0.20-0.40 in most places. Patchy fog will occur in the damp air.
More than 100 ancient artworks from Mexico, Central America and the Andes are on display at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
As millions of Americans cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal, the Smithsonian Institution offers some history about that food's origins.
People from El Salvador comprise a large portion of Maryland's growing Hispanic community, data shows.
How has restoration of large ecosystems like the Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico changed following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? That's what the head of the Environmental Protection Agency will be talking about in Baltimore on Friday.
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin says he won't be able to speak before an ecosystems conference in Baltimore because of an expected vote in Washington on the raising the nation's debt ceiling.
Federal authorities are stepping up their efforts to fight gun traffickers. The move comes after a controversial investigation by the ATF.
A suspect in the murder of an American University professor is refusing to return to the United States.
A spokeswoman for the Montgomery County police department says authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in the killing last year of an American University professor.
A GOP bid to expand and hasten offshore oil drilling in the face of $4-a-gallon gasoline prices suffered an overwhelming defeat in the Senate on Wednesday, four days after President Barack Obama directed his administration to ramp up U.S. oil production.
Sen. Ben Cardin says he disagrees with President Barack Obama about opening up new offshore oil and gas development, especially off the mid-Atlantic coast.
The Baltimore Orioles committed three errors in their 8-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of Monday's doubleheader at Camden Yards.
For just $20, you can get one of the new Chesapeake Bay Plates. The majority of the money from the purchase of the license plates will go toward the Chesapeake Bay Trust.
The group seeking to stop the nearly $1 billion Harborplace redevelopment along Baltimore's Inner Harbor failed to meet the deadline to qualify their initiative for November's ballot.
The two-time NFL MVP spoke on Monday about his illness and returning to the practice field.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga is out as the city's health commissioner after serving in the role for more than six months.
For just $20, you can get one of the new Chesapeake Bay Plates. The majority of the money from the purchase of the license plates will go toward the Chesapeake Bay Trust.
Howard County Police say investigators are still searching for answers on Monday, two days after a 17-year-old was shot and killed in The Mall in Columbia.
Incredible images show a large yacht that capsized near the Chesapeake Bay in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County over the weekend.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
The group seeking to stop the nearly $1 billion Harborplace redevelopment along Baltimore's Inner Harbor failed to meet the deadline to qualify their initiative for November's ballot.
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.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
In this week’s Furever Home, Deborah Stone introduces us to a young pup named Poppy who is full of energy and like so many other pets in rescue is looking for a family of her own.
Concertgoers can bring a picnic, grab a bite to eat from a local food truck, sip on local wines from the Boordy estate and enjoy an evening of Mozart Under the Stars.
Zoë Feldman volunteers here in the city through a hunger-based charity by making and delivering meals to those who need it most.
Marty Bass is on the Lightship Chesapeake at the Inner Harbor learning about the history of the ship.
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Artscape here in Baltimore. Rachel Graham joins us in studio to share what we can expect to see next week.
The Baltimore Orioles committed three errors in their 8-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of Monday's doubleheader at Camden Yards.
The two-time NFL MVP spoke on Monday about his illness and returning to the practice field.
Zach Eflin turned in a gritty pitching performance in his Orioles debut, Anthony Santander hit his 30th home run and Baltimore cruised past the Toronto Blue Jays 11-5 Monday in the opener of a doubleheader.
The Baltimore Orioles had an early scare when catcher James McCann was struck in the face with a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of Monday's doubleheader at Camden Yards.
Fittingly, Manny Machado reached a hitting milestone at Camden Yards.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Rising temperatures and humidity creep up in Maryland
Maryland heat ramps up with more storm chances
Hot Maryland temps with more storm chances
Hot temperatures return by mid-week along with a few chances for much needed rain.
First Alert Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Monday morning forecast | 07/29/2024
Rising temperatures and humidity creep up in Maryland
New Chesapeake Bay license plate gives nod to Maryland Coastal Bays
Baltimore City health commissioner out, nationwide search begins
Effort to block Harborplace redevelopment misses deadline for November ballot
Maryland man accused of "Gold Bar Scam" on senior citizens