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In 1845, the U.S. needed a professional naval force to protect its interests. With no money from Congress, Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft transformed Fort Severn in Annapolis, Maryland, into the U.S. Naval Academy. The institution began with 50 midshipmen that year. But since then, the Naval Academy has trained thousands.
A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman was injured while security forces cleared a building during a campus lockdown, according to Naval Support Activity Annapolis.
The U.S. Naval Academy held a change of command ceremony in Maryland, where Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte became the first Marine Corps officer to be superintendent.
A proposal from Maryland Sen. Van Hollen that urged the return of nearly 400 banned books to the U.S. Naval Academy's library has been temporarily suspended with promises of further discussion among board members.
Vice President JD Vance will deliver a speech at the U.S. Naval Academy's 2025 graduation and commissioning ceremony in Maryland, leaders announced.
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, has named Capt. Gilbert Clark, Jr., as its 91st Commandant of Midshipmen, officials announced Monday.
Over 1,000 midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy's class of 2023 walked across the field Friday.
The Philadelphia Phillies took U.S. Navy aviator Noah Song in the Rule 5 draft Wednesday, hoping the former top pitching prospect can still be effective once he completes his military service.
A commission tasked with reviewing military property honoring members of the Confederacy has recommended the U.S. Naval Academy rename two buildings and a road on its Annapolis campus.
The Herndon Climb is a Naval Academy tradition that dates back to 1950.
The bell was discovered in 1988, 131 years after the ship sank.
Quarterback Tai Lavatai ran for two touchdowns and Navy's defense limited Army to 57-second-half yards and a season-low 232 overall in a 17-13 victory Saturday in a game played at the Meadowlands to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
It was a bittersweet reunion today at the Navy football home opener. Friends and family members came together to honor the life of Michelle Cummings on what would have been her first game as a Navy mom.
The U.S. Naval Academy is being recognized for having one of the best college mascots.
For six weeks, plebes at the U.S. Naval Academy are all but cut off from their parents. But this is Plebe Parents' Weekend, where loved ones are reunited after a grueling six weeks of basic training.
A judge denied bail Thursday for Angelo Harrod, the man accused of firing the stray bullet that killed Michelle Cummings in Annapolis.
Annapolis Police said an arrest has been made in the death of USNA mother Michelle Cummings. Police will make an announcement about the arrest Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Celebration of Life services will be held for Michelle Jordan Cummings in Houston, Texas over July 15-17.
It's Plebe Induction Day at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. However, the two-day event looks much different from its last one held during the middle of the pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris focused on the challenges of the pandemic, climate change and cybersecurity threats during her keynote speech to graduates at the U.S. Naval Academy on Friday, the first by a woman at the 175-year-old institution.
The U.S. Naval Academy's Glee Club recently released a recording of Dolly Parton's "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" and posted it to their YouTube channel.
Freshman midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis cap their first year by climbing the 20-foot Herndon Monument to replace their plebe hat with an upperclassman's hat.
The U.S. Naval Academy announced Friday that select Commissioning Week events for the Class of 2021 will be held in person, culminating with a graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on May 28.
The U.S. Naval Academy confirmed Tuesday that a midshipman died Monday night while on leave away from the Naval Academy.
The U.S. Naval Academy sailing team got quite the surprise Friday afternoon!
Baltimore firefighters are on the scene of a massive, 4-alarm fire in the city's Remington neighborhood Friday afternoon.
The lapse in funding due to the ongoing government shutdown had a ripple effect in Maryland, impacting residents and local farmers.
American Legion Post 130 in Baltimore County is raising awareness about veterans' mental health.
Paul Pinsky, the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, will retire at the end of November, state officials announced Thursday.
Monday and Tuesday are Alert Days, due to unusually cold weather and gusty winds.
Baltimore firefighters are on the scene of a massive, 4-alarm fire in the city's Remington neighborhood Friday afternoon.
Rainy weather will return to Maryland Friday night and Sunday before temperatures drop next week.
The lapse in funding due to the ongoing government shutdown had a ripple effect in Maryland, impacting residents and local farmers.
Baltimore Deputy Mayor Anthony Barksdale died on Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott said. He was 53 years old.
The Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport in Maryland is among 40 U.S. airports that will be impacted by flight cancellations, according to a list obtained by CBS News.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ is at the Maryland State Fairgrounds for the return of the Irish Festival on Nov. 7.
UniFIED Efforts is hosting the Next Tiger in the Woods kids golf event in Baltimore.
The Whitman Coin Expo is returning to the Baltimore Convention Center from November 6 to November 8.
The Inner Harbor Ice Rink in Baltimore will open on Friday, Nov. 7.
Marty Bass is at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility in Maryland to learn about their bike recycling and pumpkin composting programs.
The Ravens acquired Jones in a deadline deal with the Tennessee Titans, and now he'll try to provide his new team some much-needed help in the pass rush.
Notre Dame (6-2, No. 10 CFP) hosts rival Navy (7-1). on Saturday in South Bend.
Craig Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles.
Jake Paul's boxing match against lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, a Baltimore native, was scrapped Monday, with Paul planning a different bout before the end of 2025.
The Baltimore Ravens have traded for edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, the team announced.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Monday and Tuesday are Alert Days, due to unusually cold weather and gusty winds.
Rain moves into Maryland Friday night before a blast of cold weather next week
Rain expected in Maryland later this week
Brisk weather returned to Maryland Thursday after temperatures in the 70s on Wednesday.
Monday and Tuesday are WJZ First Alert Weather Days.
Maryland will see big temperature swings and two chances for wet weather through the weekend.
A video captured a woman trying to rescue a shark on an Oregon beach.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar is leading the Grammy nominations, with nine for his “GNX” album.
Baltimore is facing a Natty Boh shortage, according to our partners at The Baltimore Banner.
The death toll from a UPS plane crash in Kentucky rose to 13 as officials investigate the plane’s maintenance report.