NIH to test potential of ‘repurposed drugs’ in COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms

The NIH is testing multiple drugs to see if they’re effective at treating mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. The drugs are already approved by the FDA for other conditions and are taken at home either orally or by an inhaler.

US Capitol rioter charged with 8 offenses jailed pre-trial after trying to flee to Switzerland

In the 64-page ruling, Jeffrey Sabol allegedly planned to travel from Boston to Switzerland to avoid extradition for any crimes arising from his conduct at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Family of teen shot to death by Maryland State Trooper ‘heartbroken’

The family of a Leonardtown teenager who was shot and killed by a Maryland State Trooper provided FOX 5 with a statement on Wednesday, saying they’re “heartbroken” in the wake of his death.

Active shooter, Navy medic shot and killed at Ft. Detrick identified; 1 victim in critical condition

A U.S. Navy medic, who authorities say shot and wounded two people at a Frederick, Maryland business park, was shot and killed at Ft. Detrick Tuesday morning during an incident that left the military installation and schools in the area on lockdown for several hours.

Man charged after video shows drivers doing donuts on Capital Beltway

Maryland State Police have confirmed at least one driver has received six traffic citations and fines totaling $1,800 after video showed drivers allegedly stopping traffic, driving recklessly and doing donuts, or burnouts, on the Capital Beltway on Sunday.

15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up

A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.

Baltimore-area student passed only 3 classes in 4 years, ranked near top half of class

A Baltimore-area high school is facing scrutiny after reports came out about a student who passed just three classes in four years, but moved ahead anyway. Now that he’s being sent back to the ninth grade, his mother says the school failed him.

Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.

Powerball jackpot winning ticket worth $731.1 Million sold in Maryland

A single Powerball ticket sold in Maryland is the winner of an estimated $731.1 million jackpot, the first to get the top prize in months.