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Public Safety
Siblings Aged 9 and 15 Fatally Shot in Gwynn Oak Home
Baltimore County Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two siblings found in their home on Talles Road.
Public Safety
Siblings Fatally Shot in Baltimore County Home
Two siblings, aged 9 and 15, were killed in a shooting at their residence in Woodlawn, according to police.
Public Safety
Idaho Mother Charged with Murder After Toddler Twins' Deaths Post-Vaccination
Andrea Shaw faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her twins, who she claimed died after vaccinations.
Public Safety
Siblings, Aged 9 and 15, Found Shot Dead in Woodlawn Home
Baltimore County Police are investigating the tragic shooting deaths of two siblings discovered in their Woodlawn residence.
Education
Vandalism Leads to Continued Closures of Baltimore Pools
Several public pools in Baltimore remain closed due to ongoing vandalism, impacting community access to summer recreation.
City Hall
Mamdani's Wife Absent from America 250 Celebrations for Spiritual Retreat
The wife of Baltimore's mayoral candidate opted for an Islamic spiritual retreat instead of attending the America 250 events.
Public Safety
Perry Hall Water Main Break Causes Sinkhole
A significant water main break in Perry Hall has resulted in the formation of a sinkhole, impacting local traffic and infrastructure.
Public Safety
Police Investigate Shooting on Talles Road in Gwynn Oak
Baltimore County Police are on the scene of a shooting in the 6100 block of Talles Road, providing updates as the investigation unfolds.
Courts
Surveillance Video Links Murder Suspect to Charlie Kirk's Death
Prosecutors presented key surveillance footage during the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing activist Charlie Kirk.
Public Safety
U.S. Military Strikes Iran Following Attacks on Merchant Ships
The U.S. launched military strikes against Iran after three ships were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations.
Horoscope
Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, July 8, 2026: All 12 Zodiac Signs
Your free daily horoscope for Wednesday, July 8 — what the stars have in store for every zodiac sign, from Aries to Pisces.
Public Safety
Baltimore Teacher Found Not Criminally Responsible for Shooting Officer During Crisis
Andrew Britt, who shot a police officer during a mental health crisis, has been committed for treatment after pleading not criminally responsible.
Courts
Guilford Park High School Staff Member Sentenced for Sexual Offense
William Nelson II, a former paraeducator, received a 10-year sentence, with most time suspended, for engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
Public Safety
Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped in Well in Crownsville
Anne Arundel County firefighters successfully rescued a dog named Andy from a well in Crownsville on Tuesday afternoon.
Public Safety
Venezuelan Cemetery Expands to Accommodate Earthquake Victims Amid Identification Challenges
In La Guaira, Venezuela, a cemetery is rapidly expanding to provide burial plots for hundreds of earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified.
Public Safety
Former Baltimore County Paramedic Faces Plea Deal Deadline in Contamination Case
Christopher Carroll, accused of causing coworkers to ingest bodily fluids, must decide on a plea deal by August 21.
Public Safety
In-Custody Death Under Investigation on Baltimore-Washington Parkway
The Maryland Attorney General's office is probing a death involving U.S. Park Police and Greenbelt Police along the B-W Parkway.
Public Safety
Baltimore Ranked Second-Most Stressed City in the U.S.
A new WalletHub analysis has identified Baltimore as the second-most stressed city in America, highlighting various contributing factors.
Courts
Judge Rules Towson Peeping Tom Case Not Covered by Maryland Law
A Baltimore County judge acquits a man of Peeping Tom charges, highlighting gaps in Maryland's privacy laws.