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A juvenile standing in front of a liquor store was shot before running toward the Lansdowne High School campus, where he was shot multiple times outside. He died at a hospital. Follow updates in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/lansdowne-high-school-large-police-presence/64039591 

#BREAKING: Trump administration seeks to sell 83 federal properties in Maryland, including CMS in Woodlawn, 11 News Investigates has learned. Properties include buildings in Baltimore, Woodlawn, Silver Spring, Germantown, Bowie, Laurel, Salisbury, Frederick, Rockville www.wbaltv.com/article/fede...

SkyTeam 11 video shows a large police presence at Lansdowne High School Tuesday afternoon. Follow developing updates in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/lansdowne-high-school-large-police-presence/64039591 

A bus driver saved 15 middle school students in Ohio who all escaped safely amid flames engulfing their bus in the Cleveland area. See the video in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/cleveland-bus-fire-student-evacuation/64020376 

Happy birthday to legendary Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams!

Police found shell casings at a shopping center after receiving reports from people who say they heard gunshots. SkyTeam 11 video in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/gunshots-new-town-village-shopping-center-owings-mills/64020557 

A high chair sold online at Amazon, Walmart and Shein is subject to recall. We explain why, and how to get a refund, in the WBAL-TV app: http://www.wbaltv.com/article/costway-babyjoy-high-chair-recall/64020304 

Starbucks is cutting some less-popular drinks from its menu starting Tuesday. We explain in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/consumer-starbucks-menu-cuts-2025/63922997 

🎼 Oh, say can you see ... 🎵

What's your favorite book?

Happy birthday to our very own chief meteorologist, Tom Tasselmyer!

Another weekend of strong wind gusts: Fallen tree Saturday afternoon in the 4600 block of Bonnie Branch Road in Ellicott City. Share your photos: Tap “Upload” in the WBAL-TV app: wbaltv.com/upload

Every March, we look forward to taking the time to celebrate the power of women. Here's how it became a national movement: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/womens-history-month/26550665 

Ramadan Mubarak!

#NEW: In May 2023, two Maryland residents told 11 News Investigates they were victims of COVID test fraud. 11 stories later: -293 residents contacted us Now, HHS inspector general report reveals Medicare COVID test fraud may have hit $454 million nationwide. www.wbaltv.com/article/hhs-...

Still using Skype? Say so long: Microsoft says it will retire the video-call platform in May. See what they're transitioning to, in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/skype-shutting-down/63976050 

Emergency crews are responding to a rescue operation in Catonsville. Follow breaking updates from Barry Simms, in the WBAL-TV app: http://www.wbaltv.com/article/rescue-call-academy-road-catonsville/63976067 

What's your favorite thing to put in chili?

The judge hearing Adnan Syed's motion for a reduction of sentence under the Juvenile Restoration Act will release a written decision, but no timeline was given. Follow updates from Kate Amara on 11 News & in the WBAL-TV app.

Adnan Syed's story is one of the highest profile murder cases in America. Now, the Baltimore City state's attorney says he's abandoning a motion to throw out the conviction. Lester Holt sits down with Ivan Bates for an exclusive interview on NBC Nightly News, after 11 News at 6 p.m.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/michelle-trachtenberg-dead/63938231 

Baltimore's prosecutor withdraws the motion to vacate judgment in the case of Adnan Syed. See explanation why, in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/adnan-syed-prosecutor-withdraws-motion-to-vacate-judgment/63924996 

A proposed bill would test using a device to slow down excessive speeders in Maryland. David Collins explains how, in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/politics-speeding-drivers-bill-device-maryland/63923082 

UMBC Poll: The governor's approval rating is 52%; however, respondents are worried about the direction of the state. Sean Streicher explains the poll results, in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/umbc-poll-marylanders-approve-gov-moore-worried-direction-state/63915592 

PART 2: For years, HCPSS has funded new special ed positions but hasn't filled them. What happens to those unspent $$? We've learned it often goes back into the general fund, meaning money intended for special needs students gets diverted to other students. www.wbaltv.com/article/howa...

The driver of this delivery van will not face felony charges in a hit-and-run case. The prosecutor explains why, in the WBAL-TV app: http://www.wbaltv.com/article/amazon-delivery-van-hit-and-run-felony-charges-dropped/63904349 

After 10 years behind the anchor desk at "NBC Nightly News," Lester Holt is preparing to pass the torch. Follow updates in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/lester-holt-steps-down-nbc-nightly-news/63902729 

Happy birthday, Eddie Murray!!

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on many hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/roberta-flack-dies/63901906 

Salsa or guac??

Howard County police made an arrest in connection with a double shooting near the Mall in Columbia which left one person dead and another in critical condition. Follow updates in the WBAL-TV app; https://www.wbaltv.com/article/18-year-old-arrested-shooting-near-mall-columbia/63887655 

Salt or sugar rim?

OTD in 1732: Our first president was born!

This is what shut down I-97 Friday afternoon in Crownsville as a van fire spread to the wooded area alongside the highway. Check LIVE traffic map updates in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/i-97-van-fire-crownsville-traffic/63872376 

BPD identified the man killed in yesterday's double-shooting at a senior living facility as Clyde Barnes, 79, and a suspect is charged with first-degree murder. Follow updates in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/shooting-pleasant-view-gardens-senior-living-baltimore/63854160 

EXCLUSIVE: 4 HCPSS teachers in 2019 warned special ed staff shortages were leading to unsafe conditions for students and crushing workloads. Six years later, 69% of vacancies are in SE. And those 4 teachers left.🧵 www.wbaltv.com/article/howa...

BPD: A worker driving an Amazon delivery van turned himself in after a hit-and-run on woman was caught on video. Follow updates in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/video-amazon-delivery-van-hit-and-run-baltimore/63845439 

BPD: 65-year-old senior living facility resident in custody after double-shooting that left 79-year-old man dead. Follow updates from Barry Simms in the WBAL-TV app: http://www.wbaltv.com/article/shooting-pleasant-view-gardens-senior-living-baltimore/63854160 

Police investigate double-shooting at senior living facility. Follow updates from Barry Simms in the WBAL-TV app and on 11 News at Noon: http://www.wbaltv.com/article/shooting-pleasant-view-gardens-senior-living-baltimore/63854160 

The longest-serving Senate party leader in history will not seek reelection next year. https://www.wbaltv.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-retirement-announcement/63854133 

Make sure to show them some love today!! Once you do that, share pictures of your pets with us! Tap "Upload" in the WBAL-TV app.

#NEW: "We are going to wait until the conclusion of the trial," Council Pres Cohen tells me, postponing Councilman Conway's opioid hearing set for Tuesday. It's another win in a monthslong feud for @mayorbmscott.bsky.social, who says it could endanger billions of $$. www.wbaltv.com/article/balt...

Graphic video obtained by 11 News Investigates shows an Amazon delivery van hitting and dragging a woman before fleeing. What police say about the investigation, in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/video-amazon-delivery-van-hit-and-run-baltimore/63845439 

Winter Weather Advisory Thursday: Light snow Thursday could make for slippery travel. Alena Lee shows the when and where in app. Watch her latest forecast update in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-maryland-weather-light-snow-february-20-2025/63843785 

What happens when you die? Mindy Basara explores the science behind other-worldly experiences some people are feeling. See the compelling research underway, in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/near-death-experiences-science-research/63832322 

Wine Tuesday, anyone?

"Monopoly: Baltimore Edition" is coming! What should be on the board? We have the link to submit your ideas, in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/monopoly-baltimore-edition-submit-organizations/63829038