Maryland’s Van Hollen drops White House plans to focus on Senate’s top job (original article; opens in a new tab)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, 67, has announced he will challenge New York Sen. Chuck Schumer to be majority leader in the next Congress.
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UMD students confront university leaders over classmate detained by ICE (original article; opens in a new tab)
Student activists at the University of Maryland are calling on the school to take action following a classmate’s detention by immigration officials.
From 'Pecker' to the BMA: Hampden photographer captures everyday Baltimore (original article; opens in a new tab)
The real professional photographer behind the main character's shots in John Waters' film 'Pecker' is a Baltimore native who's worked in Hampden for…
New Orleans cruise ship collision: All accounted for, 32 hospitalized (original article; opens in a new tab)
Multiple agencies are responding to a boat crash in the Mississippi River.
Baltimore County schools phase out AI reading program as parents call for less screen time (original article; opens in a new tab)
The artificial intelligence-powered Amira platform was once credited with raising test scores.
CBS News Baltimore and Wegmans launch Season of Giving Check Out Hunger drive (original article; opens in a new tab)
CBS News Baltimore is teaming up with Wegmans Food Markets and the Maryland Food Bank during our "Season of Giving Check Out Hunger"…
'Voters chose change': Sen. Chris Van Hollen explains bid for majority leader (original article; opens in a new tab)
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen explained why he wants to be majority leader.
Inmate fatally assaulted at Montgomery County jail (original article; opens in a new tab)
Carlos Marcano Becerra was fatally assaulted at a county jail this week, Montgomery County Police said on Friday.
Healthcare for the Homeless focuses on providing basic nutritional needs to people experiencing home (original article; opens in a new tab)
Healthcare for the Homeless teams up with Wegmans to provide basic nutritional needs to people experiencing homelessness.
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BWI-Marshall flights halted amid nationwide ground stop (original article; opens in a new tab)
Departing flights in Baltimore were halted late Friday afternoon amid a nationwide ground stop.
Baltimore Polar Explorers gear up for trip to Antarctica (original article; opens in a new tab)
A yearlong program focused on conservation and activism will soon culminate with a big trip — to Antarctica.
Nominate The Banner’s 2027 Emerging Leaders (original article; opens in a new tab)
In May, The Banner will hold its fifth Emerging Leaders event honoring people driving growth and positive change in Baltimore and throughout Maryland.
Ja Rule, José Andrés headline Ravens' Monday night game (original article; opens in a new tab)
Baltimore Ravens fans will have plenty of excitement in store even before the team takes the field Monday night.
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Van Hollen says he will challenge Schumer to be next Senate majority leader (original article; opens in a new tab)
After a week of “actively listening” to progressive Democrats who were calling on him to challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for Senate majority…
First-class mail on-time rate hits 89% as USPS warns of looming funding crisis (original article; opens in a new tab)
The Postal Service is seeing an increase in revenue and mail pieces delivered after years of declines, Postmaster General David Steiner said this…
Menhaden fishery cuts should have gone further, Marylanders say (original article; opens in a new tab)
An East Coast fisheries commission voted to cut the coastwide harvest of menhaden in each of the next two years and, for the…
Senators demand end to Iran war funding in any bill averting shutdown (original article; opens in a new tab)
The possibility of a government shutdown next month increased somewhat Thursday as a group of U.S. senators, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.),…
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Some airports beginning to run out of space for planes amid nationwide ground stop (original article; opens in a new tab)
A source with knowledge of the situation told NBC News that Reagan National Airport is at capacity and that Chicago O’Hare is nearing…
Trump administration delays Medicaid work requirements by six months (original article; opens in a new tab)
Work requirements were set to go into effect on Jan. 1 for many able-bodied adults who receive Medicaid, which could have left millions…
U.S. measles deaths rise to 10 after new reports in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin (original article; opens in a new tab)
Total measles deaths in the United States this year rose to 10 on Friday, a grim milestone in an outbreak that has seen…
Maryland environment secretary to step down, in latest shakeup to Moore’s Cabinet (original article; opens in a new tab)
Maryland Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain and Emergency Management Secretary Russell Strickland both announced their departures Thursday, as the Moore administration continues remaking its…
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Five Things to Know About the Los Angeles Chargers (original article; opens in a new tab)
The Chargers are the NFL’s only winless team left entering Week 10.
Late for Work: Pundits Look at Ravens' Potential Lineup Changes (original article; opens in a new tab)
Jeff Zrebiec lays out what needs to happen for the Ravens to make a run. Ravens’ wide receivers and linebackers earn high grades.
Jesse Minter's Statement on Lamar Jackson's Thumb Injury (original article; opens in a new tab)
Head Coach Jesse Minter confirmed that Lamar Jackson suffered a broken and dislocated thumb.
News & Notes: Riley Patterson 'Grateful' To Be Next Man Up at Kicker (original article; opens in a new tab)
The quest to avoid pre-snap penalties continues with a sense of urgency. Jacoby Brissett’s arrival could help the Ravens unlock more big plays.…
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Marylanders say menhaden fishery cuts should have gone further to protect osprey, rockfish (original article; opens in a new tab)
A fisheries commission vote to cut the harvest of menhaden did not go far enough for Maryland representatives on the panel, given menhaden’s…
Home Heating Costs Set to Surge: Here’s How to Save (original article; opens in a new tab)
As millions get set to face the coldest air of the season so far, they’ll be cranking up the heat — and they…
Trump cannot withhold highway funding from NY, court says (original article; opens in a new tab)
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it withheld $73.5 million in highway funding from New York.…
Microsoft services hit by major outage across the world (original article; opens in a new tab)
A widespread outage continued to hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Friday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts.
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Weekend Lineup: Nov. 13-15 (original article; opens in a new tab)
Eat Nov. 14: Apple Fest Union Collective. 1700 W. 41 St. 12-5 p.m. Free admission The Union Collective fam is back with its…
BmoreArt News: Luxury & Loss, Culture on Wheels, MICA Board of Trustees (original article; opens in a new tab)
This week’s news includes: Luxury & Loss at The Walters, Culture on Wheels exhibition at Eubie Blake, MICA appoints four new Board of…
As AI looms over Hollywood, Oscar hopefuls make the case for human craft (original article; opens in a new tab)
In this week’s ON THE LOT, we’re looking at Universal’s “Odyssey” Oscar push, Skydance’s next chapter and Sofia Franklyn’s “Daddy Issues.”
Movie Review: I Play Rocky (original article; opens in a new tab)
Is there a cinematic equivalent to stolen valor? Because I Play Rocky could definitely be accused of that. Peter Farrelly’s film is undeniably…
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Seven-day outlook
Saturday
52°F
Partly Sunny
2% precip.
Sunday
54°F
Mostly Sunny
0% precip.
Monday
56°F
Sunny
0% precip.
Tuesday
59°F
Sunny
0% precip.
Wednesday
63°F
Sunny
0% precip.
Thursday
64°F
Sunny
0% precip.
Friday
66°F
Mostly Sunny
2% precip.
Forecast: National Weather Service
Maryland fall foliage forecast: Colors surpass peak across most areas of the state (original article; opens in a new tab)
Fall foliage colors across most of Maryland are now past their peak as temperatures dip to their lowest levels of the season.
Freeze Warning issued November 13 at 12:43PM EST until November 14 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ (original article; opens in a new tab)
* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 32 expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey,…
Freeze Warning issued November 13 at 11:54AM EST until November 14 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC (original article; opens in a new tab)
* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE…In Maryland, Central and Southeast Howard, Northwest Howard, Carroll, Cecil, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford,…
New Orleans cruise line collision: What we know (original article; opens in a new tab)
Emergency crews are at the scene of a cruise ship crash in a frigid New Orleans river on Friday afternoon. Here's what we…