Shark Caught, Innovation City, Rollercoaster Closing: MD News

MARYLAND — A commercial fisherman in Maryland caught a 310-pound shark this week. Elsewhere, first lady Melania Trump announced a Montgomery County anti-bullying appearance, a Baltimore County student's plea captured the attention of former first lady Hillary Clinton, the University of Maryland apologized for the death of a football player, an Anne Arundel paddleboarder was bitten, a 7-year-old's suspected killer was arrested and more headlines made our news roundup.

310-Pound Shark Caught At Mouth Of Patuxent River

ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD — Cue the "Jaws" references and soundtrack, go get a bigger boat, because a Maryland waterman who recently caught a 310 pound bull shark has anglers swapping fish stories... Read more

Maryland's Best Hospitals: New Rankings Released By U.S. News

BALTIMORE, MD — U.S. News & World Report has released its rankings of the best hospitals in America for 2018-19... Read more

Student's Pledge Of Allegiance Protest Lauded By Hillary Clinton

CATONSVILLE, MD — A student at Catonsville Middle School has gained national attention for kneeling during the Pledge of Allegiance. Sixth grader Mariana Taylor said she did not stand for the pledge... Read more

First Lady Melania Trump Attending Rockville Bullying Summit

ROCKVILLE, MD — First lady Melania Trump will be in Rockville on Monday for an anti-bullying summit, according to multiple sources. She will address the issue of online bullying at the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Cyberbullying... Read more

Police ID Fatal Plane Crash Victims In Carroll County

CARROLL COUNTY, MD — Two people died in a plane crash near Westminster Saturday morning, according to police. The pilot and passenger were both pronounced deceased at the scene off... Read more

Six Flags America Shutting Down Major Roller Coaster

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Six Flags America will permanently shut down the "Apocalypse: The Last Stand" roller coaster on Saturday, Sept. 8. The stand-up roller coaster — the only one in Maryland... Read more

UMD President Apologizes To Family Of Football Player Who Died

COLLEGE PARK, MD — The University of Maryland accepts the "legal and moral responsibility" of the death of a 19-year-old school football player last spring — that's what the university's president is saying after apologizing the teen's family... Read more

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Fake Car Salesman May Have Hit Harford County: State's Attorney

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — After a fake car salesman has been linked to thefts at area car dealerships, prosecutors are asking potential victims in Harford County to come forward. The man, who identifies... Read more

'Small Shark' Bit His Leg, Annapolis Paddleboarder Says

EDGEWATER, MD — Chris Bowen's daily paddleboard excursion on the Rhode River near Edgewater took a dicey turn Wednesday when he felt something hit his leg as a tail fin appeared in the water and a gray object swam away... Read more

Two DUIs In One Day For Baltimore Woman: Police

ROSEDALE, MD — A Baltimore woman was charged with driving under the influence twice in the same day. Police said she was pulled over and arrested, only to be stopped by the same officer 20 minutes... Read more

Storm Causes Huge Mess In Prince George's County (Photos)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD -- Monday's sudden and fierce storm caused chaos in Prince George's County, including some damage to residential areas... Read more

Baltimore Ranked Among Most Innovative Cities

BALTIMORE, MD — The 11th annual Innovation Cities Index, which ranks the world's 500 most innovative cities, was recently released and identifies Baltimore as the most innovative city in Maryland... Read more

MS-13 Member From Silver Spring Gets 2 Life Sentences For Murder

SILVER SPRING, MD — An MS-13 gang member from Silver Spring was given two consecutive life sentences by a federal judge for murdering someone in the aid of racketeering, according to a statement from the Justice Department...Read more

Murder Of Taylor Hayes: Suspect Arrested, Police Say

BALTIMORE, MD — Police said a man was arrested and charged in the murder of 7-year-old Taylor Hayes, and his girlfriend was charged as an accessory. The child died on July 19 as the result of a gunshot... Read more

Severn Woman Stabbed To Death Had Feared For Her Life: Police

SEVERN, MD — A Severn woman found dead in the basement of her home was stabbed to death, and had previously said in court documents that she feared for her life from her ex-husband, Anne Arundel County... Read more

Ex Baltimore Officer Faces 3 Charges: State's Attorney

BALTIMORE, MD — A former Baltimore police officer has been criminally charged in connection with a beating that was captured on video by multiple citizens. The state's attorney announced the indictment...

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