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Maryland lawmakers react to U.S. bombings of Iran nuclear sites

Maryland lawmakers say Congress and other federal leaders were caught off guard by President Trump's order for the U.S. to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran​.

GALLERY: AFRAM Festival brings big-name musicians, cultural flair to Baltimore

Visitors flocked to Baltimore's Druid Hill Park this weekend for the 49th annual AFRAM Festival. It's one of the largest Black cultural festivals on the East Coast.

3 dead, 11 shot during violent weekend in Baltimore

Baltimore police were busy this weekend, responding to several shootings, including five younger than 21 years old.

Alert Days in effect as temperatures near triple digits

It will feel as hot as 110° at times across central Maryland this week.

AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year

Large crowds of music enthusiasts attended the first day of AFRAM on Saturday. Festival-goers enjoyed their favorite artists, but were more excited about the positive atmosphere.

Baltimore man sentenced to life for killing Jamal Barney, former Loyola basketball player

A Baltimore man was sentenced to life for brutally murdering former Loyola Basketball player Jamal Barney in October 2023.

How a Baltimore-based organization is supporting LGBTQ+ first responders

Being a first responder can take a toll on anybody, but if you're also a part of the LGBTQ+ community, that toll can be even bigger to deal with.

Watch live: AFRAM Baltimore 2025 kicks off at Druid Hill Park

Day 2 of the 2025 AFRAM Festival kicks off Sunday at Druid Hill Park. You can watch live performances on CBS News Baltimore.

Temperatures soar across Maryland Sunday, into the workweek

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are Alert Days due to extreme heat.

Parking, transportation and street closures for AFRAM 2025 in Baltimore

AFRAM will take place in Baltimore, bringing parking restrictions, road closures and a weekend of entertainment.

Community demands answers after West Baltimore arabber shot, killed by Baltimore City police

There are renewed calls for answers and for police to release body camera footage after a well-known West Baltimore arabber was shot and killed by police​ earlier this week.

AG identifies officers involved in fatal shooting of well-known Baltimore arabber

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland State Attorney General's Office (AG) has released the names of the officers and the man involved in Tuesday night's fatal shooting in Baltimore City's Upton neighborhood​.

Maryland tech executive's reset inspires broader message for Men's Mental Health Month

The President and CEO of Open Technology Group unplugged from his demanding corporate life, taking a 23-day reset in Cancun, focused on rest, reflection, and therapy.

Man charged in killing of Maryland business owner also accused of vandalizing school

One of two suspects charged in the murder of a Maryland business owner is also being accused of vandalizing a school, according to charging documents.