Omar Jimenez
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Baltimore, MD, United States
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Highland Park parade shooting suspect Robert E. Crimo III pleads not guilty to 117 criminal charges
Robert E. Crimo III, was also arraigned on 48 counts of attempted first-degree murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery, one for each victim who was struck by a bullet, bullet fragment or shrapnel. → Read More
Judge rules Tulsa Race Massacre reparations lawsuit will move forward
Three remaining survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre are all over 100 years old and were in the courtroom on Monday for the judge's ruling. → Read More
She helped rebuild Kyiv after World War II. Now, the 94-year-old had to flee it
She fled her home during World War II as her country was targeted by Adolf Hitler. She's now had to flee once more over an invasion prompted by Vladimir Putin. → Read More
'Help me find justice': Questions outweigh answers in the case of Jelani Day
The disappearance and death of Jelani Day left a mother heartbroken, a family grieving, and a community with more questions than answers. → Read More
More than a third of Chicago police officers defy city vaccine mandate
About 4,500 Chicago police officers didn't report their vaccination status by Oct. 15 as mandated by the city. → Read More
Body of Jelani Day, missing Illinois college student, identified
Day, a 25-year-old graduate student at Illinois State University whose mother said he aspired to become a speech pathologist, was reported missing on Aug. 25. → Read More
At least 150 people fatally shot, more than 400 shootings over Fourth of July weekend
There could be even more victims because data from the shooting incidents and gun violence victims is still evolving and updating. → Read More
Chicago officials shut down a 300-person party for violating coronavirus restrictions
Chicago officials say they shut down a 300-person party early Sunday for violating coronavirus restrictions as the city tries to get its COVID-19 surge under control. → Read More
Chicago issues stay-at-home advisory; tells residents to cancel traditional Thanksgiving celebrations
Chicago isn't alone. Across the country, COVID-19 numbers are continuing to reach record highs, as hospitalizations and deaths accelerate and alarming rates. → Read More
New police body camera footage reveals George Floyd's last words were 'I can't breathe'
The judge presiding over the case has made the body cam video available for public viewing, but, so far, has declined to allow news organizations to publish the footage. → Read More
'He was a good man': Mother of George Floyd's daughter says she wants justice for him
The mother of George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter is calling for justice over his death. → Read More
In this American town, guns are required by law
"People kind of get the image that it's the Wild West, where everybody walks around with a firearm strapped to their side, and it's not like that." → Read More
Photographer documents each Baltimore homicide
In 2015 there were 344 homicides in Baltimore, which is the highest per capita rate in the city's recorded history. It caught the attention of one photographer who decided to show the next year's 318 killings through a different lens. → Read More
Smith Island tries to stem losses from rising sea levels
In recent years, it's been called the disappearing island, but for centuries in Maryland, it's been a staple. Scientists said rising sea levels and coastal erosion are putting Smith Island at risk of sinking into the bay, but that's not how residents see it. → Read More
YouthWorks sets record for students employed for summer
This year stands out from the rest of the YouthWorks program's history, setting a record for the number of students employed for the summer. → Read More
Harbour School at Baltimore teaches students leadership
A special needs school in the Baltimore area is taking one of its student leadership programs to places across the world. → Read More
Expert offers cyber security tips for summer
Wednesday is the first official day of summer, which for many people means vacation and travel, but on social media, it could mean something different. → Read More
Drone workshop teaches students how to soar
BALTIMORE — Now that school's out in the city, there is another way education is taking off in Baltimore, and kids are happy to go along for the ride. Whether it's recreational or in the middle of a race, chances are people in Baltimore may have seen a drone or two flying around. But what they might not see is the opportunity it presents. "Drones are definitely taking off, no pun intended, but… → Read More
DEA taking extra safety precautions in dealings with opioids
Even small exposures to some drugs can be deadly, officials say → Read More
Maryland law firm, FBI seeking people who were prescribed Subsys
A Baltimore-based law firm and the FBI are asking anyone who may have been prescribed the painkiller Subsys in the past few years to contact them. → Read More