Justice Department Gives Up Washington Redskins Name Fight
The Justice Department is giving up the legal fight over the name of the Washington Redskins.
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The Justice Department is giving up the legal fight over the name of the Washington Redskins.
Washington's mayor says the District of Columbia has become the first jurisdiction in the country to offer a gender-neutral identifier on driver's licenses.
A kidnapping suspect from North Carolina was arrested in D.C. Sunday night, following a crash and chase near D.C. war memorials.
Attorneys for a man charged in the death of a Washington, D.C., actress and yoga teacher say the man suffers from mental illness and is innocent.
Metro has proposed reducing service, increasing fares and laying off 1,000 workers in an effort to balance its budget.
Trees and power lines snapped Saturday as a powerful storm bearing the remnants of a Pacific typhoon hit the Northwest.
Getting from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. in 15 minutes could be a reality, but there are still obstacles to overcome.
Donald Trump's new luxury hotel in downtown Washington has been vandalized.
The District of Columbia could join the states that have eliminated the so-called "tampon tax."
Police say a man stabbed a person who had cut the line at a Washington pizza restaurant.
The Washington Monument will be closed indefinitely because of ongoing problems with its elevator, the latest in a series of woes for one of the city's most enduring tourist attractions.
Metro's general manager is proposing that the Washington-area subway system should close at midnight on a permanent basis to allow for ongoing maintenance.
The FBI in Washington is offering up to $10,000 to help recover stole weapons.
'Pokemon Go', the new cell phone game that has turned into quite the craze is leaving some—like the Holocaust Museum, a little annoyed.
Thousands have gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest recent police-involved shootings.
Members of Congress from Maryland and the District of Columbia are continuing their push for gun-control legislation after last week's sit-in on the House floor.
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican proposal to provide $1.1 billion to fight the Zika virus, faulting the GOP for packing the measure with restrictions on Planned Parenthood money and changes to policies on pesticide spraying.
Metro is looking for dancers, musicians, poets and others to entertain at summer performances outside rail stations.
Accidents are killing more Americans each year, increasingly from overdoses and falls.
The nation's capital is poised to join the state of California and numerous other cities that have approved a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
Virginia State Police say a motorcyclist from Indiana who had participated in Sunday's Rolling Thunder event on behalf of veterans in Washington was killed in a crash shortly after the rally ended.
A District of Columbia man has been charged with sexual abuse after police say he forced a 17-year-old male to leave a Metro station and then assaulted him in a mall bathroom.
A recent national poll found that nine of 10 Native Americans aren't offended by the Washington Redskins name.
A man drove his pickup truck onto the grass at the National Mall on Tuesday. He told Capitol Police that he thought he had been exposed to anthrax.
Cell phone video captures the arrest of a man charged in a deadly hijacking in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
A 7-year-old boy died in a hit-and-run after he fell from a car window and into the road in Anne Arundel County, according to Maryland State Police.
The co-worker of a Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) employee who died from overheating while at work over the summer is expected to share details about that day during a news conference.
A Baltimore woman pleaded guilty to operating a sex trafficking ring in Maryland following a two-year investigation, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown.
Grace Grill is an Emmy-nominated sports reporter who joined WJZ in November 2024.
Early chill gives way to a nice afternoon with highs in the upper 50s. Showers return tonight into Tuesday morning.
A dozen Baltimore parishes, with decades of family milestones and memories, held their final Mass this weekend before the archdiocese starts consolidating.
Early chill gives way to a nice afternoon with highs in the upper 50s. Showers return tonight into Tuesday morning.
Baltimore Farmers' Market organizers say the Sunday before Thanksgiving is one of the market's busiest days.
An employee was seriously injured after a heavy fire erupted Saturday afternoon at an asphalt processing plant near Baltimore's Canton Industrial Area.
A 7-year-old boy died in a hit-and-run after he fell from a car window and into the road in Anne Arundel County, according to Maryland State Police.
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. Ranee Mehra, a medical oncologist, 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.
Owner Kyle Algaze joins us in studio with a delicious spread that will make any holiday brunch plans a hit.
Nendah Tarke's 24 points helped Towson defeat Morgan State 64-60 on Sunday night.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left.
Archie Manning can empathize with what Jack Harbaugh will be going through again on Monday night.
Derik Queen knocked down two free throws with 19 seconds left to complete a second-half Maryland comeback and the Terrapins beat Villanova 76-75 to win the Saatva Empire Classic on Sunday afternoon.
Kaylene Smikle scored 25 points and No. 11 Maryland won its sixth straight game to start the season, racing to a 107-35 win over St. Francis of Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Periods of sun with clouds at times. Temperatures will reach the high 50's across the region.
Early chill gives way to a nice afternoon with highs in the upper 50s. Showers return tonight into Tuesday morning.
Mild and sunny start to the workweek in Maryland
Mild and sunny Monday in Maryland
Mild days and chilly nights going into Thanksgiving
Dr. Ranee Mehra, a medical oncologist, 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.
Periods of sun with clouds at times. Temperatures will reach the high 50's across the region.
Mild and sunny start to the workweek in Maryland
Vincent Leggett, founder of Blacks of the Chesapeake, dies, officials say