Metal Object In Fatal Police Shooting Was A Welding Torch
Police said the metal object Saheed Vassell was pointing at people was actually the head of a welding torch.
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Police said the metal object Saheed Vassell was pointing at people was actually the head of a welding torch.
Authorities are responding to a helicopter crash in New York City's East River.
Even after two terror attacks and a driver's deadly rampage through Times Square, New York City is on track to smash its modern-era low for homicides in a year.
Maryland Transit Administration Police are in a "heightened state of awareness" following a New York City terror attack Monday.
It was a family vacation cycling outing in New York that changed their lives forever.
Federal prosecutors say a man who drove a truck down a bike path and killed eight people was "consumed by hate.
President Donald Trump is calling the suspect in the New York City truck attack an "animal."
Police say at least eight people are dead and multiple others are injured after a "cowardly act of terror" in New York City Tuesday afternoon.
Argentina's Foreign Ministry says five of the nation's citizens were among the eight people killed in the truck attack on a New York City bike path.
A charter bus owned by a company with a record of safety problems barreled through an intersection, slammed into a city bus and then plowed across a sidewalk into a building Monday, killing three people.
Jay-Z performed his first headlining concert in three years in his hometown of New York City on Friday, a show that featured his popular hits and a dedication to outspoken NFL player Colin Kaepernick.
A New York City couple who met on a bus 13 years ago have now gotten married on one.
Human remains have been found in a shopping cart in New York City.
New York City police say a 12-year-old girl poured boiling water on another girl during a sleepover, leaving her with severe burns.
A New York City subway train derailed Tuesday as it entered a station in Harlem, tossing people to the floor, forcing hundreds of shaken-up passengers to evacuate through darkened tunnels and delivering another jolt to a transit system plagued by aging equipment and reliability problems.
A man accused of steering his car onto one of the busiest sidewalks in the U.S. and mowing down pedestrians for three blocks before a row of steel security barriers finally stopped him told police he was "hearing voices," law enforcement officials said.
A man who appeared intoxicated drove his car the wrong way up a Times Square street Thursday and plowed into pedestrians.
The NFL Times Square experience will mark Cirque du Soleil's first official experiential sports venture.
Officials say around three dozen people suffered minor injuries when a Long Island Rail Road either hit something or derailed.
Thousands of people were surrounded by tight security Thursday as they lined the streets for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The mother of a set of conjoined twins who were attached at the head says they have been separated following a procedure at a New York City hospital.
New York police say a 6-week-old baby has died after a stroller crashed down a Brooklyn elevator shaft.
Authorities say firefighters responding to a report of a gas leak discovered what appeared to be a drug lab right before a New York City house exploded.
Donald Trump is again taking credit for predicting current events after he had announced that the cause of Saturday's explosion in New York was a bomb before authorities had publicly said so.
An explosion in a crowded Manhattan neighborhood on Saturday night left 29 people injured, and authorities said a second nearby site was also being investigated. Mayor Bill de Blasio called the blast an "intentional act," but said there was no terrorist connection.
A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges involving large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday.
Annapolis Police are searching for a suspect accused of fatally shooting a 38-year-old man Wednesday night.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired in the Twin Cities.
The Trump administration's plans to propose budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that could jeopardize efforts to restore the health of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Spotty rain is possible through dinner plans, followed by wetter weather early Saturday.
Katie Pumphrey, a Baltimore open-water ultra-marathon swimmer, is preparing for another long-distance challenge, her third English Channel crossing.
A resident in a Baltimore County community said bullets hit her house while a police officer shot and killed a man carrying a bow and arrow on Wednesday.
A CBS News investigation showed that more than 50 non-profit hospitals in Maryland are getting $700 million annually in tax breaks in exchange for providing free or discounted care to low-income patients.
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
The owners of Cafe Campli, a Baltimore restaurant, will be closing its doors at the end of June to open a new location in Italy.
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.
The Wetzel's Pretzels truck visited WJZ to share some delicious eats ahead of National Pretzel Day.
Alexus Davila checks out the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
The Second annual Taste of Harford event will take place Sunday, May 18 in Havre de Grace
Nicole Green joined WJZ at 9 to talk about what to expect at this year's AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park.
Top Golf is getting ready for its third annual "Take a Swing for Recovery" fundraiser to support veterans.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired in the Twin Cities.
The Baltimore Ravens selected safety Malaki Starks from the University of Georgia with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Cade Povich limited Washington to a run in 6 2/3 innings, Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins had RBI singles in the fifth and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Nationals 2-1 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak.
The Baltimore Ravens drafted safety Malaki Starks from the University of Georgia with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.
The Orioles were 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 12 runners on base.
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
Gang experts and researchers said that while tattoos could carry gang-related meaning, they aren't enough to prove gang membership.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia say DOJ has provided "nothing of substance" in response to the expedited discovery process ordered by the judge.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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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.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
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 unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Spotty rain is possible through dinner plans, followed by wetter weather early Saturday.
The weather rollercoaster continues across central Maryland as we move into the weekend and beyond, with a mix of sunshine, showers, and a notable warmup on the horizon.
Rain possible to end the workweek in Maryland
Rain chances return Friday night through a portion of Saturday.
Rain possible Friday evening in Maryland
Thomas the Tank Engine is celebrating his 80th birthday at the B&O Railroad Museum.
The Wetzel's Pretzels truck visited WJZ to share some delicious eats ahead of National Pretzel Day.
Alexus Davila checks out the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
The Second annual Taste of Harford event will take place Sunday, May 18 in Havre de Grace
Nicole Green joined WJZ at 9 to talk about what to expect at this year's AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park.