Brad Matthews

Don’t step on it: New speed cameras in work zone on Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Speed cameras were installed Monday in a new work zone on a Maryland portion of Route 295, also known as the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

March 7, 2023

CDC issues health warning about potential measles outbreak at religious revival

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert Friday about a potential measles outbreak linked to the recent religious revival at Kentucky's Asbury University.

March 4, 2023

Montgomery Co. police seize 250 fentanyl pills in traffic stop, find 1,800 more at suspect’s home

Police in Montgomery County, Maryland seized over 2,000 fentanyl pills during and after a traffic stop, the agency announced Friday.

March 4, 2023

Settlement with Texas oil company will remove thousands of pounds of pollutants from the air

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that a consent order between them and Texas oil company Permian Resources would remove smog compounds and methane from the air.

March 4, 2023

Airport security stop two travelers with guns in their carry-ons at Norfolk International Airport

Another two travelers were caught with guns in their carry-ons at security checkpoints at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia this week.

March 4, 2023

D.C.’s COVID-19 centers will close at the end of March

The COVID-19 centers operated by the D.C. Department of Health will have their final day of operation on March 31, 2023, the agency announced Friday.

March 4, 2023

Newly published Ford patent would allow company to shut down key features if driver misses payments

A prospective Ford technology would allow the company to remotely shut down features and otherwise lock down vehicles whose owners don't make their car payments.

March 3, 2023

Essential oils distributors fined by feds over claims of product efficacy against COVID-19

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have permanently enjoined three doTERRA distributors for their claims that their products could counteract COVID-19.

March 3, 2023

Columbia becomes the first Ivy League school to permanently nix standardized test mandate

Columbia University announced it will make permanent a pandemic-induced pause in standardized testing requirements for applicants, confirming Friday that the process would continue to be test-optional.

March 3, 2023

New Polynesian moai statue unearthed in dry volcanic lake bed on Chile’s Easter Island

Chile's Easter Island has added a new head after a buried moai statue was unearthed from a volcanic lake bed.

March 3, 2023

Nebraska cops arrest Hondurans for killing bald eagle with intention to eat it

Law enforcement in Stanton County, Nebraska, arrested two Hondurans Tuesday near a recreation area with a dead bald eagle in their possession.

March 3, 2023

Greenbrier firm and former CEO settle perks and payments charges with feds

Transportation manufacturer The Greenbrier Companies and founder William Furman will pay $1 million and $100,000, respectively, to settle federal charges over undisclosed perks, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday.

March 2, 2023

Animal sanctuaries in Mexico, India set to take 70 Colombian hippos

Animal sanctuary facilities in India and Mexico have agreed to take in 70 invasive African hippopotamuses that descend from those once owned by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

March 2, 2023

New Jersey woman blows up house, killing herself and her cats, rather than comply with eviction

A New Jersey woman destroyed her house, damaged that of a neighbor, and killed herself and dozens of cats by setting off an explosion in a standoff over her eviction.

March 2, 2023

Yosemite National Park closed indefinitely due to snow

Yosemite National Park remains closed amid heavy snowfall in California. The park had initially planned to reopen Wednesday.

March 2, 2023

Space romance: Jupiter, Venus kissed long distance last night

Despite their vast physical distance, the planets Jupiter and Venus appeared to kiss in the sky at 6:58 p.m. EST Wednesday.

March 2, 2023

Nissan recalls over 700,000 Rogue SUVs due to key issue

Nissan is recalling more than 700,000 Rogue SUV models to address an issue with key fobs that can cause the engine to shut down.

March 1, 2023

Rights to famous 1971 Earth Day ‘Crying Indian’ ad given to Native American group, ad to be retired

Environmental nonprofit Keep America Beautiful has transferred the rights of its famous "Crying Indian" anti-littering public service announcement to the National Congress of American Indians.

March 1, 2023

Great Smoky Mountains National Park starts charging parking fee

An increase in foot traffic in recent years has led Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which doesn't have an entrance fee, to charge visitors to park.

March 1, 2023

Cyberattack on Dish Network leads to stolen data, internal communications issues

A cyberattack on Dish Network has impacted the company's servers, customer call centers, online service desk, and other internal communications.

March 1, 2023