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Baltimore and Washington, D.C.'s bid to host the Olympics gets a little closer to reality. Two of our closest competitors have dropped their bids to represent the United States in the 2024 Summer Games.
Redskins President Bruce Allen says in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that the NFL team's nickname is "respectful" toward Native Americans.
"The bear is loose!" Those were President Barack Obama's words as he ditched his motorcade and left the White House on foot, favoring the fresh air in a walk toward the Interior Department.
The National Zoo is welcoming three new Asian elephants to its herd.
A Samoan woman who acknowledged killing her newborn son at a DC convent where she was studying to become a nun has been sentenced to four years in prison.
A renewed push to change the name of the Washington Redskins. Fifty U.S. senators sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, including some from Maryland. They say the name is a racist slur and now is the time to change it.
Severe weather is delaying train service between Baltimore and Washington.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture says cankerworms have eaten the leaves off of many trees in Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's and Washington counties.
That trademark falsetto behind "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and other hits from 50 years ago will usher in the July 4 celebration on the National Mall this year as Frankie Valli headlines the "Capitol Fourth" show in Washington.
Park Police officers are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck while trying to cross Suitland Parkway.
Major delays on the MARC train from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore hours after a man was fatally struck on the tracks.
The National Park Service is warning visitors that some parks in and around Washington may close because of flooding over the weekend.
A federal judge has upheld registration requirements that are part of the gun laws in the nation's capital, including making people re-register every three years, take a safety class and photographing and fingerprinting gun owners.
One of the nation's oldest museums, known for its daring contemporary art exhibitions next to the White House and its financial troubles, is being taken over by two larger institutions and will soon close for renovations.
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is getting some competition from the Smithsonian Institution in testing personal delivery drones for the future.
Nearly three years after an earthquake shook the nation's capital, the Washington Monument will finally reopen to the public.
A member of Congress is requesting a hearing on the Washington Redskins' name, calling it "another example of racial insensitivity in sports" in the wake of Donald Sterling's lifetime ban from the NBA.
Even though museums and memorials were shuttered last fall by a government shutdown, 2013 was another record-breaking year for attractions in the nation's capital with an increase in domestic visitors and spending, tourism officials said Tuesday.
D.C. police say they've arrested a 14-year-old boy who's believed to have been the gunman in a shooting outside the National Zoo that injured two young men.
Hundreds of churches gather on the steps of Capitol Hill, marking the annual "National Day of Prayer."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says it's time for the NFL's Washington Redskins to change their name, linking the issue to racist comments by a professional basketball team owner.
Relisha Rudd's mother breaks down as hundreds of strangers criticize her action over the two months her daughter's been missing. The mystery of what happened to the child is still unsolved.
A Washington man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing a taxicab driver in 2013.
Rape, drugs, alcohol, assault. Horrifying emails were apparently written by an underground fraternity at a major university.
An officer is injured in a police-involved crash on East Lafayette Street in East Baltimore.
Coaches normally don't go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they're trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half.
Baltimore Police are seeking to identify several individuals in connection to the murder of 28-year-old woman near Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Many Maryland travelers are taking trains to their Thanksgiving destination to avoid the high volume of holiday traffic.
A three-year-old female reticulated giraffe has joined the herd at The Maryland Zoo.
A federal agent is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting two women inside a Gathersburg Tattoo shop, according to Montgomery County Police.
A woman died and several people were displaced after a large fire spread through multiple rowhomes Monday evening in Baltimore's Greektown neighborhood.
Baltimore Police are seeking to identify several individuals in connection to the murder of 28-year-old woman near Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Three suspects have been charged in a shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead in Federal Hill on October 27.
Israel's Cabinet has approved the ceasefire after urging from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A Federal Hill man said he could lose vision in one eye after he was allegedly attacked by a group of teens as he was bringing home dinner.
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.
Allen Brewington and Dre Salley show us all the plank variations we need to know in order to stay fit this holiday season.
Dr. Ranee Mehra, a medical oncologist at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about the importance of lung cancer screening to detect cancer early on.
Mayor Brandon Scott and activist Erricka Bridgeford join us as they share their experience filming the documentary and seeing pivotal moments come alive on film.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
Coaches normally don't go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they're trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry made sure Ravens coach John Harbaugh could maintain bragging rights over his younger brother.
John and Jim Harbaugh hugged at midfield during pregame warmups Monday night as the Baltimore Ravens took on the Los Angeles Chargers.
Baltimore linebacker Roquan Smith has been declared inactive for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury.
Nendah Tarke's 24 points helped Towson defeat Morgan State 64-60 on Sunday night.
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.
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."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rain moves in for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
Wet weather will return to the area Thanksgiving Day, followed by the coldest air of the season this weekend.
Rain approaching for Thanksgiving Day in Maryland
Rain overnight, more rain on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Periods of sun with clouds at times. Temperatures will reach the high 50's across the region.
Rain moves in for Thanksgiving, followed by cold in Maryland
Three people were charged for a fatal shooting in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood and a woman died and several others were displaced after a fire ripped through rowhouses in Baltimore's Greektown.
A 7-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run after he fell out of a car window and into the roadway in Anne Arundel County.
A woman died and several people were displaced after a large fire spread through multiple rowhomes Monday evening in Baltimore's Greektown neighborhood, according to the Baltimore Fire Department.
Three people are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood that left a 19-year-old woman dead.