San Jose's Norm Mineta, 1st Asian-American Cabinet secretary, dies at age 90
Norman Y. Mineta, who was born in San Jose, Calif., to Japanese immigrant parents, held in an internment camp during WWII and held high national government posts, has died at age 90, officials said Tuesday.
Norman Y. Mineta, who was born in San Jose, Calif., to Japanese immigrant parents, held in an internment camp during WWII and held high national government posts, has died at age 90, officials said Tuesday.
Stink bomb deployed at Anne Arundel County Council meeting by man in 'poop emoji' costume
A man dressed in a "poop emoji" costume deployed a stink bomb at an Anne Arundel County Council meeting Monday night, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
A man dressed in a "poop emoji" costume deployed a stink bomb at an Anne Arundel County Council meeting Monday night, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
Squatters found inside Maryland apartment after residents return from vacation
Two suspects are on the run after being found squatting in an apartment while the residents were on vacation, according to authorities.
Two suspects are on the run after being found squatting in an apartment while the residents were on vacation, according to authorities.
MTV reality star arrested on sex trafficking charges in Annapolis
A former MTV reality show star who was arrested in Annapolis has been booked into a Las Vegas jail on sex trafficking charges.
A former MTV reality show star who was arrested in Annapolis has been booked into a Las Vegas jail on sex trafficking charges.
Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officials
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
Maryland to expand abortion access after lawmakers override governor's veto
Maryland lawmakers have overridden GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state.
Maryland lawmakers have overridden GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state.
Maryland man sentenced for raping men after breaking into Capitol Hill homes
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for breaking into multiple homes in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., binding and gagging male victims and raping them, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and DC Police on Wednesday.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for breaking into multiple homes in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., binding and gagging male victims and raping them, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and DC Police on Wednesday.
Anne Arundel County officers save 4, including two small children from submerged car
Anne Arundel County police officers made a remarkable rescue over the weekend, saving four people – including two small children – from their sinking vehicle.
Anne Arundel County police officers made a remarkable rescue over the weekend, saving four people – including two small children – from their sinking vehicle.
These single moms needed support so they bought a house, raise kids together
Friends Holly Harper and Herrin Hopper launched the Siren House, a place for them and other women to live while they figure out the next chapter in their lives.
Friends Holly Harper and Herrin Hopper launched the Siren House, a place for them and other women to live while they figure out the next chapter in their lives.
Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
Cargo ship runs aground in Chesapeake Bay; efforts underway to refloat
Efforts were underway Monday to refloat a container vessel that ran aground in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Efforts were underway Monday to refloat a container vessel that ran aground in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Man who received 1st pig heart transplant dies after 2 months
The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
Silver Spring explosion: 14 hurt, all known residents accounted for, officials say
Authorities say all known residents have been contacted and accounted for as investigators and search crews resume operations at a Silver Spring apartment complex the morning after an explosion and fire left over a dozen injured.
Authorities say all known residents have been contacted and accounted for as investigators and search crews resume operations at a Silver Spring apartment complex the morning after an explosion and fire left over a dozen injured.
Silver Spring explosion: 10 transported in apartment building blast, several unaccounted for
UPDATE: During an afternoon press conference, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein said there are several tenants "unaccounted for." Officials do not have an exact number of how many people are missing. The search will continue through the night.
UPDATE: During an afternoon press conference, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein said there are several tenants "unaccounted for." Officials do not have an exact number of how many people are missing. The search will continue through the night.
Silver Spring explosion: Video shows moment blast destroys apartment building
A Silver Spring resident's security camera captured video of the moment an explosion tore through an apartment complex in Montgomery County sending 10 people to the hospital and leaving much of the building in ruins.
A Silver Spring resident's security camera captured video of the moment an explosion tore through an apartment complex in Montgomery County sending 10 people to the hospital and leaving much of the building in ruins.
Ukrainian cemetery headstones damaged in Maryland; reward offered for tips leading to arrest
While a Ukrainian community in Maryland watched the horror unfolding in their home country, worrying about their family members still there, vandals broke into their church cemetery and damaged dozens of headstones.
While a Ukrainian community in Maryland watched the horror unfolding in their home country, worrying about their family members still there, vandals broke into their church cemetery and damaged dozens of headstones.
Cecil County crossing guard hit by car, saves student
A crossing guard, who saved a student from being hit by a car on Friday, is being called a hero by the North East community.
A crossing guard, who saved a student from being hit by a car on Friday, is being called a hero by the North East community.
HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Baltimore firefighter injured in deadly blaze is awake, speaking
A firefighter who was injured in a deadly blaze that killed three of his colleagues is awake and speaking, according to the Baltimore Firefighters Union’s Twitter.
A firefighter who was injured in a deadly blaze that killed three of his colleagues is awake and speaking, according to the Baltimore Firefighters Union’s Twitter.
Magruder High School students tweeted about shooting instead of calling 911: police
A heightened police presence was on display at Magruder High School in Montgomery County Tuesday morning following Friday's shooting that left a 15-year-old student in critical condition.
A heightened police presence was on display at Magruder High School in Montgomery County Tuesday morning following Friday's shooting that left a 15-year-old student in critical condition.