A brand of infant formula sold across the United States has been recalled after a toxin was found in three batches of the product. The a2 Milk Company announced the voluntary recall May 2 of its a2 Platinum Premium infant formula for babies 0 to 12 months old. The company said testing found cereulide, a […]
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Why are flags in Maryland flying at half-staff?
The Maryland flag will fly at half-staff Monday in honor of a highway construction worker who died on the job last week. What’s happening: Gov. Wes Moore ordered the flag lowered from sunrise to sunset May 4 in honor of Dipakkumar R. Patel, a Maryland highway construction worker who died April 28. What’s important: Patel […]
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Spirit Airlines shuts down, stranding Maryland travelers
Spirit Airlines stopped flying at 3 a.m. Saturday, canceling every flight it had left and leaving passengers stranded at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and airports across the country. What happened: Spirit ran out of money after a $500 million federal rescue deal fell apart. Jet fuel prices have climbed about 80% because of the […]
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How to watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The 152nd Kentucky Derby runs Saturday, May 2, on NBC and Peacock. Coverage starts at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Spanish-language coverage airs on Universo at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. What’s Happening: NBC and Peacock both carry the race live starting at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Peacock streams all of Friday’s and Saturday’s coverage live. What’s Important: NBC Sports […]
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Maryland warns residents as wildfire season begins
Maryland officials are urging residents across the state to take precautions as wildfire season gets underway. What’s Happening: State and local authorities are reminding residents of open-air burning rules and fire safety steps as dry conditions increase wildfire risk statewide. Open-air burning is prohibited unless specific conditions are met. What’s Required: Anyone who wants to […]
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Trump’s FCC threatens ABC’s broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke
The Federal Communications Commission today ordered eight Disney-owned ABC television stations to file early license renewals within 30 days, a move that comes days after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump publicly called for ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. What’s happening: The FCC, in document DA 26-416 signed by Video Division […]
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Police find Glock and nearly 4 pounds of drugs after traffic stop in Severn
A routine traffic stop in Severn Monday evening ended with two Annapolis residents facing drug and weapons charges after police found a handgun, cocaine, marijuana, and cash inside their vehicle. What happened: Anne Arundel County Police pulled over a 2015 Ford Explorer around 7:25 p.m. Monday at Pioneer Drive and Richfield Drive. A police K-9 […]
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Former health official charged with hiding records during COVID pandemic
A former senior federal health official from Maryland is facing federal charges for allegedly hiding government records from public view during the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s happening: David M. Morens, a 78-year-old Chester resident, was indicted on charges of conspiracy against the United States, destruction or falsification of federal records, concealment of federal records, and aiding […]
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Baltimore man gets life in prison for Harbor East murder
A Baltimore man received a life sentence Monday for the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man during a robbery attempt outside a Harbor East restaurant. What’s Happening: Quontay Spinks was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, first-degree assault, […]
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Baltimore Police looking for missing man with autism
Baltimore Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing man last seen Monday afternoon in Northeast Baltimore. What’s Happening: Peter Lynch, 34, was last seen around 2:39 p.m. Monday in the 2400 block of Foster Avenue. Police describe him as a vulnerable adult with autism. What He Was Wearing: Lynch was last seen […]