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Baltimore police are searching for a 3-year-old toddler reportedly abducted by his mother near Leakin Park on Sunday afternoon.
Austin, Texas, experiences at least 10 random shootings over the weekend, including incidents at fire stations, resulting in four injuries, according to the mayor.
A driver in Oakland, California, crashes into multiple cars and pedestrians late Saturday night, resulting in three deaths and several injuries.
Maryland State Police arrest individuals involved in a senior prank that included 14 adult turkeys, resulting in the death of one turkey.
U.S. officials suspect Iranian hackers have breached systems that monitor fuel storage tanks at gas stations across multiple states, raising concerns about the security of critical energy infrastructure.
The U.S. Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, according to a report by The Associated Press.
Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are overturned, but the South Carolina attorney general intends to retry him because double jeopardy does not apply when convictions are reversed on appeal.
A judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial after the jury fails to reach a unanimous verdict.
A New Jersey man is arrested for arson and theft at the Elkton Walmart, according to authorities.
The FBI offers a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a former Air Force counterintelligence officer accused of spying for Iran, who remains at large.
The Justice Department's prosecution related to the Maryland Key Bridge case raises significant legal questions, particularly concerning jurisdictional issues.
Maryland state officials settle a $2.25 billion lawsuit related to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, while federal prosecutors indict the owners and operators of the cargo ship Dali involved in the incident.
Fifty-four years ago, Frederick County landowner C.B. Steele expresses frustration over repeated thefts on his property, though the culprits are neither poachers nor typical burglars.
Preliminary data from the Maryland Department of Health indicates that firearm suicides in Maryland surpass gun homicides in 2025. A recent incident in Chevy Chase involved a married couple found dead from gunshot wound…
An analysis reveals that the death rate at the House of Reformation for Colored Boys in Cheltenham was nine times higher than at the whites-only House of Refuge for Juvenile Delinquents, prompting a state investigation …
An appellate court rules that a Harford County Council member, removed from office after a nolo contendre plea to a 2024 felony theft charge, will not be reinstated.
Advocates express deep distress over the alleged rape and impregnation of a young woman with significant cognitive disabilities while under the care of a community provider in Baltimore, highlighting concerns about negl…
Fifty-four years ago, reports indicate that vandals using BB guns wounded or killed at least three ducks around Baker Park, according to City Police.
The Maryland Supreme Court rules that the Attorney General's Office cannot release the names of Archdiocese of Baltimore clergy and staff who were investigated but not charged in a grand jury probe of child sexual abuse.
Maryland's property ownership database resumes operation on Monday following a nearly two-week outage caused by a cybersecurity attack.
The U.S. Supreme Court considers the extent to which police can obtain cellphone location data with warrants during investigations, balancing law enforcement needs and privacy protections.
The US Justice Department issues an order reducing federal regulation on state-licensed medicinal marijuana products and initiates a process to potentially remove marijuana from the list of most dangerous drugs starting…
Five people, including three University of Iowa students, are wounded in a shooting during a fight in a nightlife district near the university campus early Sunday, according to police and university officials.
Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy declines to confirm if the 16-year-old suspect in the Wootton High School shooting was wearing an ankle monitor during a Tuesday press conference.
One person is shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, and the suspect is taken into custody.
On Election Day evening, Scripps News was inside the Maricopa County Sheriff’s command center when a hoax bomb threat targeting the County Recorder’s office was received in real time.
Special counsel Jack Smith is assessing how to conclude the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he assumes office, following established Justice Department procedures.
Journalists and media outlets worldwide express condolences and solidarity following an active shooter incident at the Capital Gazette.