Maryland-bound train derails, two cars fall into Potomac River
Two freight cars fell into the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, early Saturday morning when part of a Maryland-bound train derailed, according to a CSX spokesman.
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Judge throws out hate crime charge in Maryland stabbing
A white former University of Maryland student was convicted Wednesday of killing a black college student at a campus bus stop, prosecutors announced.
Suspect indicted in fatal stabbing at Maryland Popeyes after argument
A Maryland grand jury has indicted a man in a fatal stabbing of a customer outside a Popeyes restaurant last month.
Maryland firm gives $10M bonus to employees
A Maryland real estate firm surprised its employees by announcing it will pay a $10 million bonus to all 198 of them.
Facebook rumor about white vans spreading fear across US
Terrifying rumors initially propelled by Facebook's algorithms have sparked fears that men driving white vans are kidnapping women all across the United States for sex trafficking and to sell their body parts. While there is no evidence to suggest this is happening, much less on a national, coordinated scale, a series of viral Facebook posts created a domino effect that led to the mayor of a major American city
Baltimore corrections officers indicted: Excessive force, intimidation
More than two dozen Baltimore corrections officers have been indicted on charges related to using excessive force toward and intimidating detainees, officials announced Tuesday.
Trump announces G7 to be hosted at Camp David after Doral reversal
After a dramatic back and forth over where the next G7 will be hosted, Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the summit will be hosted at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland.
Tech firm finds talent in unexpected places
When Mike Norris graduated from Baltimore's Stevenson University with a degree in business information systems, he thought he'd quickly nab an entry-level tech job. Instead, he found himself working as a security guard patrolling parking lots, earning $7.50 an hour.
Cummings' daughters support former staffer instead of his widow
Two daughters of the late Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland on Tuesday endorsed their father's former staffer Harry Spikes, instead of Cummings' widow, in the race to fill the congressman's seat, The Washington Post reported.
Baltimore men freed after 36 years in prison on wrongful conviction
Three Baltimore men who spent 36 years in prison were released Monday after authorities say they were falsely convicted of a 1983 murder.
Baltimore Museum of Art to buy women's art only
The Baltimore Museum of Art unveiled plans that it will only buy art by women next year. Right now, only four percent of the museum's collection is by female artists.
Ex-Baltimore mayor pleads guilty to charges in book deal scandal
Former Democratic Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh pleaded guilty Thursday to federal conspiracy and tax evasion charges stemming from a book deal scandal that led to her resignation last May.
Maryland teacher arrested after fighting with student, police say
A Maryland high school teacher is facing assault charges following a fight with a 17-year-old student that was caught on camera, according to court documents.
Plea deal offered to prison worker at Epstein's death
At least one federal prison worker on duty the night before Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell was offered a plea deal in connection with the multimillionaire's death, two sources familiar with the case said.
Widow of Elijah Cummings to run for his seat in Congress
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, widow of US Rep. Elijah Cummings, announced Monday that she will run in the special election for her late husband's former seat in Congress.
Maryland PD caught up in flag debate
A Maryland police department is stuck in the middle of a heated debate between a local official and the state's governor over a wooden American flag with a thin blue line given to them by a resident.
Mass. man wins $1 million in lottery for second time
For many, winning a big lottery jackpot is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Judge postpones Capital Gazette shooting trial
A judge on Wednesday postponed the second phase of the trial for Capital Gazette shooter Jarrod Ramos at his defense's request, according to a spokesperson for the Maryland Judiciary.
Man accused of Capital Gazette killings admits guilt, reports say
Jarrod Ramos, the man accused of killing five employees at the Capital Gazette newspaper last year, pleaded guilty on Monday, days before his trial was to begin, a Maryland Judiciary spokeswoman told CNN.
Ivanka Trump, Kushner to host 10th anniversary at Camp David
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are having a "big party with friends" at Camp David to celebrate their 10th anniversary this weekend, a White House official confirmed to CNN on Friday.
Cummings' widow says attacks on Baltimore 'hurt' the late congressman
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, said on Friday that the congressman was "hurt" in the last months of his life by attacks against him and on the city of Baltimore -- an apparent response to President Donald Trump's earlier attacks on the congressman and his hometown.
Elijah Cummings' body to lie in state at Capitol
Congressional leaders honored the late Rep. Elijah Cummings on Thursday as his body laid in state in National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol.
Md. AG files lawsuit against Kushner Companies real estate company
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Kushner Companies Westminster Management LLC and 25 property owners alleging illegal and harmful rental practices, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Nancy Pelosi's brother Thomas D'Alesandro III dies
Thomas D'Alesandro III, a former Baltimore mayor who led the city during the 1968 riots and brother of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has died.
