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Woman Gets 15 Years In Johns Hopkins Researcher's Death
Lavelva Merritt will spend 15 years in prison -- a 30-year sentence, 15 of which were suspended -- for her role in the death of Stephen Pitcairn.
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Lavelva Merritt will spend 15 years in prison -- a 30-year sentence, 15 of which were suspended -- for her role in the death of Stephen Pitcairn.
Attorneys for a University of Virginia lacrosse player charged with killing a female lacrosse star will be allowed to examine her medical records, a judge ruled Monday.
Prosecutors say a man accused of killing his young stepson and his estranged wife did it for her SUV. Critical video emerges showing the weapon used to kill the little boy.
The Maryland Attorney General's Office is asking a Baltimore judge to cancel or reduce an $18.5 million damages award stemming from the murder of an inmate aboard a state prison bus.
An 11-year-old Maryland boy found dead in the woods last month was beaten in the head with a baseball bat that was left near the child's body, and the stepfather will be charged in the killing, prosecutors said Thursday.
A small measure of closure for the family of Jayna Murray, the popular young woman savagely murdered inside a clothing store. Her killer was found guilty of first-degree murder.
Late Wednesday evening, a jury found a Bethesda woman guilty of first-degree murder. She killed a Johns Hopkins grad student inside the upscale store where they worked.
Police are hoping for a breakthrough in a murder at a troubled carryout in Waverly.
The same jury that convicted Walter Bishop Jr. of capital murder has finally decided his fate. They've given the triggerman in a murder-for-hire plot a sentence of life with parole.
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 30 years in prison for stabbing his ex-wife to death and setting her Columbia apartment on fire.
A decision could come at any time as a jury weighs the fate of a man convicted of killing a Towson gas station owner in a murder-for-hire scheme. Walter Bishop wants the jury to decide if he should live or die.
Testimony has concluded for the week in the trial of a woman charged with killing a co-worker inside a Maryland yoga clothing shop.
A Burger King employee is murdered in Frederick. Now, police say the seven-month search for her killer is over.
His life is in a jury's hands. A Baltimore County man could be sentenced to die after he's convicted in a murder-for-hire plot.
The wait is over for a Baltimore family who wanted to know who killed their 70-year-old father. Police have a suspect behind bars.
A detective who interviewed a woman charged with killing a co-worker at a Maryland yoga clothing shop has taken the stand.
Prosecutors in Frederick say they will seek a sentence of life without parole for a man charged with murdering a local woman.
A multi-million-dollar victory for the family of a man murdered while in state custody. A jury found the state failed to protect him from a convicted murderer.
Police are on the hunt for a killer after a woman is found murdered inside her Northeast Baltimore home.
Police are investigating a homicide in Northeast Baltimore.
The crime stunned people throughout the region. A woman was brutally murdered inside a popular athletics shop and her co-worker was eventually charged. Now jury selection is underway.
A service has been scheduled for a Germantown woman and her son who were killed last week.
An Anne Arundel County cold case file receives some renewed attention. After three decades, the victim's family hopes more reward money will help find a killer.
A patient in the maximum security wing of a Maryland state psychiatric hospital has been charged with killing his roommate Friday. The slaying comes 13 months after another Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center patient was charged in the death of a fellow patient, the only other killing in the hospital's more than 50-year history.
Howard County Police are investigating a murder at the Clifton Perkins Hospital. The hospital houses people who are not mentally competent to face criminal charges.
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Travelers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport are split over Southwest Airlines' move to end its open seating policy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore reiterated in an exclusive interview with CBS News Baltimore that he has no intention of leaving his current role to join likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris's cabinet.
A Baltimore toddler who was reported missing. and possibly abducted was safely found on Thursday, Baltimore police said.
Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles rebounded after wasting a six-run lead to beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Thursday for their fourth win in 12 games.
The Key Bridge replacement is still on track to open in four years, and at a board meeting Thursday, Maryland Transportation Authority officials heard about concerns that trucks with hazardous chemicals are unlawfully traveling through the tunnels.
Travelers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport are split over Southwest Airlines' move to end its open seating policy.
Actor Kevin Spacey's waterfront home sold for $3.24 million at a public auction Thursday on the steps of a Baltimore Circuit Court.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore reiterated in an exclusive interview with CBS News Baltimore that he has no intention of leaving his current role to join likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris's cabinet.
A Baltimore toddler who was reported missing. and possibly abducted was safely found on Thursday, Baltimore police said.
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.
Award winning and local debut author, Stephanie Brick talks about her new fiction book and where you can find it.
Marty Bass is learning about local pioneer who was dubbed "the mother" of the Civil Rights Movement and Baltimore's involvement in the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Hair loss affects 1 in 4 women but is often under-discussed. Dr. Tola Oyesanya joins us to provide insight on causes, treatments and more.
Marty Bass in in Glen Arm learning all about Black-Eyed Susan's, their history as the official Maryland flower and more.
Participants will complete a 12 mile course down Baltimore's historic Charles Street and celebrate at the finish line with the post-race party.
Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles rebounded after wasting a six-run lead to beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Thursday for their fourth win in 12 games.
Baltimore native Malik Hamm, back with the Ravens, shared what it means to him to play for his hometown team after spending last season on injured reserve.
Chayce McDermott allowed three runs in four innings in his major league debut, but the Baltimore Orioles lost their second straight to the Miami Marlins, 6-3, on Wednesday.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens after he missed the first three sessions of training camp because he was sick.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suarez allowed six runs in two innings and left the game with an injury in their 6-3 loss Tuesday at the Miami Marlins.
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 look at President Biden's legacy after he became the first presumptive nominee to give up the nomination at this point in the campaign.
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.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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.
Picture perfect Maryland weekend is on the way
Fantastic weather weekend in Maryland
Tropical humidity continues with scattered showers in Maryland
More scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon and evening ahead of a strong cold front. Strong storms with isolated damaging winds are possible.
Fabulous Maryland weekend follows storm chances
Picture perfect Maryland weekend is on the way
New Maryland Health Department dashboard highlights opioid epidemic
BWI Airport travelers react to Southwest's end of open seating policy
Possibly abducted Baltimore toddler found safe
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks about Maryland job, supporting Biden