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Pluto is now in the bag. The New Horizons spacecraft made its closest approach today to the dwarf planet.
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Pluto is now in the bag. The New Horizons spacecraft made its closest approach today to the dwarf planet.
Nine and a half years is a long time to travel, but Tuesday morning, the New Horizons spacecraft will reach its destination.
Making a difference outer space. A Maryland woman answers an ad looking for a pattern maker, little did she know her work would be literally out of this world.
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is at Pluto's doorstep, following an incredible journey of nine years and 3 billion miles.
A three-person crew from the International Space Station has landed safely in Kazakhstan after a longer than expected orbital stint.
25-years-ago today, the Hubble Space Telescope rocketed into orbit, and has been re-writing science ever since.
During a panel discussion discussing water sources in the universe, NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan stated that she believes humans could come in contact with the first iterations of alien life by the year 2025.
In the western U.S., too little snow in the mountains means devastating drought. Now, a continent's worth of mountain snow can be measured.
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It's no surprise that many right wing conservatives have questioned the validity of climate change, and presidential hopeful Ted Cruz's position is no different.
The largest moon in the solar system harbors a salty ocean beneath its icy shell, the latest member to join a growing club of watery moons, NASA said Thursday.
Mission accomplished! Howard County native Terry Virts successfully completed his third walk outside the International Space Station---but it did not go off without a hitch!
A Maryland astronaut ended up with unwanted water in his helmet Wednesday after breezing through a cable and lube job outside the International Space Station.
The Maryland native and NASA Astronaut says the trip to space gave him a new perspective.
Mega droughts lasting decades. That's the future NASA scientists see coming, as climate change increases extreme weather events.
Taking hard science and making it into a memorable experience, isn't always possible, but not all science has the sun taking a star turn.
It may not feel like it today, but the earth has set a new high for heat. Alex DeMetrick reports on what scientists are calling the hottest year on record.
It's never happened before today. Alarms aboard the International Space Station force an evacuation by astronauts, from the American section of the station into the Russian compartment.
It exists only a few inches beneath our feet, but without it we wouldn't be here. It's moisture trapped in the soil, and unlocking its secrets means going into space.
Three high school graduates from Maryland were selected to work on NASA's Cloud-Aerosol Transport System, an instrument built to measure the atmosphere's clouds and particles from space and scheduled to be launched to the International Space Station on Tuesday.
While winter weather has gripped much of the nation, there's also a focus this week on space weather as NASA scientists look to make sunspots more predictable.
Maryland's own Reid Wiseman is adjusting to life back on Earth.
After nearly six months aboard the International Space Station, Baltimore County's own Reid Wiseman is back on Earth.
There's nothing like being at the right place at the right time. That includes the planet Mars.
Crews searched for scorched wreckage along the Virginia coast Wednesday in hopes of figuring out why an unmanned commercial rocket exploded in a blow to NASA's strategy of using private companies to fly supplies and, eventually, astronauts to the International Space Station.
Expect cloudy and unseasonably mild weather today. Showers & gusty thunderstorms will usher in chilly air tonight.
One person died, and two others, including a 13-year-old girl, were injured in a two-car crash Tuesday night in Northwest Baltimore, police said.
George Beale's 23 points off of the bench led Hampton to a 78-68 victory against UMBC on Tuesday night.
Chad Venning had 17 points, Donald Hand Jr. scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Boston College beat Loyola Maryland 82-61 on Tuesday night.
Julian Reese had a double-double by the end of the first half and seven Maryland players finished in double-figure scoring in the Terrapins' 108-37 rout over winless Canisius on Tuesday night.
A Maryland lawmaker is helping residents understand their rights when it comes to the controversial Piedmont Reliability Project.
A new report from Baltimore's Inspector General shows that the Mayor's Offices of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) employees told Safe Streets contractors to use fake names on contract proposals.
A new holistic initiative called Safe Growth aims to curb crime in neighborhoods across Baltimore, improving areas from lighting, adding cameras and stopping illegal dumping, even as several recent incidents involving juveniles have raised alarm.
A Naval Academy graduate is facing hate crime charges after Annapolis City police said he ripped a pride flag from a tattoo shop and threw it in the trash.
Expect cloudy and unseasonably mild weather today. Showers & gusty thunderstorms will usher in chilly air tonight.
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.
Dr. Dick Brown joins us in studio with a few pieces of his artwork to describe his process and share how he got started making art.
Caite Debevec joins us from the museum with a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit and shares how it builds STEM skills in younger children.
Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay to discuss America's newest favorite side dish, according to a recent survey.
Chef Mia Castro joins us with a delicious recipe for coquito french toast that can be served at any Thanksgiving brunch.
Darryl Collins, owner, stops by with some wine recommendations for your Thanksgiving or friendsgiving celebration.
George Beale's 23 points off of the bench led Hampton to a 78-68 victory against UMBC on Tuesday night.
Chad Venning had 17 points, Donald Hand Jr. scored all 15 of his points in the second half and Boston College beat Loyola Maryland 82-61 on Tuesday night.
Julian Reese had a double-double by the end of the first half and seven Maryland players finished in double-figure scoring in the Terrapins' 108-37 rout over winless Canisius on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday signed former All-Pro defensive back Desmond King to the practice squad.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens still haven't figured out how to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
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.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
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."
Clear and calm start with rain moving in around dinner time. Expect gusty winds and heavy downpours of rain at times.
Expect cloudy and unseasonably mild weather today. Showers & gusty thunderstorms will usher in chilly air tonight.
Breezy, wet and cooler by late week in Maryland
Major change in Maryland's forecast by week's end
Quiet Maryland weather becomes more active by week's end
Marty Bass is live in Middle River with the owner learning about the importance of proper holiday light installation and storage.
Dr. Dick Brown joins us in studio with a few pieces of his artwork to describe his process and share how he got started making art.
Paul Mancano is here to discuss the the Marching Ravens and its president, John Ziemann, who is quietly pondering the best way to keep the decades-old band going after he’s gone.
Caite Debevec joins us from the museum with a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit and shares how it builds STEM skills in younger children.
Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay to discuss America's newest favorite side dish, according to a recent survey.