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04/07/2025

Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because of manufacturing defects that could cause the engine to lose power while in use.

Manufacturing defects in affected cars can cause the engine to lose power while in use, Nissan says.

04/07/2025

WJZ got a behind-the-scenes look to see how a pyrotechnic crew is planning for Baltimore's Fourth of July fireworks show.

Baltimore will celebrate the Fourth of July with its annual fireworks show at the Inner Harbor.

04/07/2025

An American teenager was detained on an Antarctic island while attempting to pilot his small plane to every continent, said Chilean authorities, who have charged him for allegedly submitting a false flight plan.

A 19-year-old pilot from the United States has been detained on an Antarctic island and charged by Chilean authorities, who say his flight to the frozen continent was unauthorized.

03/07/2025

Maryland reported eight heat-related deaths during a dangerous heat wave in late June, according to the state's Department of Health (MDH).

Maryland reported eight heat-related deaths during a dangerous heat wave in late June, according to the state's Department of Health.

03/07/2025

Baltimore's emergency dispatch system failed due to the heat during a mental health response that ended with a man dying while in police custody, Mayor Brandon Scott confirmed.

Baltimore's emergency dispatch system failed due to the heat during a response that ended with a man dying while in police custody, according to the mayor.

03/07/2025

A Maryland nurse is emphasizing the importance of properly installing a child's car seat, especially as families prepare for summer road trips and activities.

A Maryland nurse is emphasizing the importance of properly installing a child's car seat.

03/07/2025

A Maryland man was arrested for his role in an illegal car rally during a Super Bowl celebration in Philadelphia in February, Maryland State Police said.

03/07/2025

A 90-day freeze on sweeping U.S. tariffs is set to expire on July 9, sowing economic uncertainty as the Trump administration works to revamp the terms of global trade.

Trump administration faces pressure to clinch more trade deals, with a temporary tariff freeze on dozens of countries set to expire.

03/07/2025

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence arm plans to cut nearly three-quarters of its full-time employees, according to sources briefed on the matter.

DHS plans to reduce its Office of Intelligence & Analysis to just 275 personnel, four sources said.

03/07/2025

A former building service worker at a Baltimore County school has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to Baltimore County police.

03/07/2025

Michael Madsen, the actor known for appearances in several Quentin Tarantino films, including "Reservoir Dogs," "Kill Bill Vol. 2" and "The Hateful Eight," has died, his manager told CBS News. He was 67.

Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.

03/07/2025

The House passed President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" Thursday, approving trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts while ramping up funding for defense and implementing the administration's immigration agenda.

The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving his "big, beautiful bill" by a vote of 218 to 214.