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No visitor's visa for mother of brilliant Md. high school student Video included

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Parkdale High School in Prince George's County, Md., has an extraordinarily diverse student body. Students come to Parkdale from 93 different nations, and, in a hallway, the flags from all 93 of those countries are displayed. More>>

The Children's Inn at NIH opens new park and playground Video included

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The Children's Inn officially opened its new playground. There are swings and forts and fire trucks. Even a putting green. More>>

La Plata residents recall 2002 F-4 tornado that killed 5, injured over 100 Video included

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It was 11 years ago last April 28th that the worst tornado in Maryland's history tore through the tiny town of La Plata, Md. Seeing the death and destruction in Moore, Okla., is bringing back painful memories.

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Maryland Live! casino starts work on poker room

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Maryland Live! is starting to build a poker room. More>>

Fire breaks out inside Home Depot store in Capitol Heights

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Firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out inside a Home Depot store in Capitol Heights. More>>

Junior Burdynski's disappearance 20 years ago spurs FBI's effort to catch child predators Video included

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20 years ago this week, the FBI launched a new initiative aimed at catching child predators, using agents on computers to track pedophiles sharing pornography on the internet.
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Pedestrian struck by school bus in Rockville Video included

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Police say a pedestrian was struck by a school bus Tuesday afternoon in Rockville. More>>

Burglary crew arrested; police say they hit 50 homes Video included

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Prince George’s County Police have arrested three men in connection with a series of more than 50 burglaries over the past several months. Many of the break-ins were concentrated in Oxon Hill. More>>

Family holds out hope for return of Junior Burdynski on 20th anniversary of his disappearance Video included

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20 years ago this week, a 10-year-old boy got on his bike and rode away from his Prince George's County home never to return. His name was George Burdynski. He was known to all as "Junior."

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Car crashes into Kensington gym Video included

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A silver Acura smashed into the front window of the Retro Fitness gym on Nicholson Lane in Kensington. It happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. Monday.
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Navy plebes climb Herndon Monument Video included

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Navy plebes climbed the Herndon Monument in the traditional monument climb in Annapolis. The 21 foot monument is covered in lard. More>>

Fire departments recommending ten year smoke alarms Video included

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Some Maryland fire departments are suggesting homeowners start using a ten year smoke alarm.
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Sheriff's officer suspended after protective order filed Video included

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A Charles County Sheriff's officer has been suspended after a protective order was filed against him.
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Man convicted of beatings gets 60 year sentence Video included

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Victims of violent crimes came face to face with a man who kidnapped and beat them while he learned his sentence Friday. More>>

18-year-old charged with making school bomb threat Video included

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Anne Arundel County police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with making a bomb threat involving a Maryland high school. More>>

Naked man shot with taser after climbing on fire engine; charged in shooting of friend Video included

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At first, it seemed like a quirky incident involving a naked man sitting atop a parked fire truck. But police in Prince George's County say that naked man was involved in an unprovoked violent shooting a short while earlier. And police believe the drug PCP was involved. More>>

4 charged with killing man during robbery in Brandywine

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Prince George's County Police have arrested four Washington residents for the slaying of a man in his Brandywine home. More>>

Cuban prisoner Alan Gross settles lawsuit against Md. company

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An American imprisoned in Cuba settled a lawsuit Thursday against the company he was working for when arrested, a lawsuit that claimed he wasn't properly warned about or prepared for the risks of working in the communist nation. More>>

Metro to shut 5 stations for weekend work

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Metro says it will close a total of five stations on the green and orange lines for weekend work. More>>

Md. Gov. O'Malley signs gas tax, announces projects

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Gov. Martin O'Malley has announced the first round of highway and transit projects that will be paid for with Maryland's first gas tax increase in 20 years. More>>

2 dead in Clinton murder-suicide

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Two people have died in a domestic-related murder-suicide in Clinton, Md.
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O'Malley signs gun-control bill Video included

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Gov. Martin O'Malley has signed a comprehensive gun-control measure that supporters say makes Maryland's gun laws among the strictest in the nation. O'Malley signed the bill on Thursday.
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Wheaton

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Police say a pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Wheaton, Md.
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Meth lab busted in Capitol Heights neighborhood Video included

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A Capitol Heights neighborhood is a lot safer after a raid on a home there. A team of 15 agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) suited up in hazmat suits to go inside the house on Bayou Avenue. They found what is being described as a significant methamphetamine lab.

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College Park Metro station closing this weekend despite University of Maryland's commencement Video included

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We are Monitoring Metro with a development affecting potentially thousands of Maryland college students and their families. It is the decision by Metro to close its College Park station this weekend when the University of Maryland is having its commencement. Most intriguing about this is the matter of when the university found out this was going to happen.

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After massive police search, missing 9-year-old Laurel girl found at school Video included

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Jeanne Biog, a third grader at Scotchtown Hills Elementary School, is back home Wednesday after she didn't show up at her Laurel home Tuesday night. More>>

Army veteran fatally shot in Seat Pleasant Video included

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An Army veteran was found fatally shot in his Seat Pleasant home Tuesday night.

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Speed camera firm refunding $27K in Hagerstown

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Police in Hagerstown say a speed camera contractor will refund more than $27,000 for about 800 speeding tickets because it failed to get its equipment inspected as often as state law requires. More>>

Metro releases preliminary findings of Red Line train fire

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Metro has not found the main cause of the electrical fire that occurred under a Red Line train Tuesday, but investigators have eliminated track conditions as a factor. More>>

Md. governor O'Malley gets $271 unclaimed property check

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For once, Gov. Martin O'Malley got a pleasant surprise from Comptroller Peter Franchot at the start of a Board of Public Works meeting. Franchot presented the governor with a check for $271 from the comptroller's unclaimed properties division Wednesday.
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Metro train fire on Red Line Video included

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Metro train service between Takoma and Forest Glen stations on the Red Line has been restored Tuesday night after a train fire at the Silver Spring station. More>>

Md. Delegate Don Dwyer's attorney appeals 30-day jail sentence

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The attorney for a Maryland lawmaker sentenced to 30 days in jail for operating a motorboat under the influence of alcohol has filed an appeal. More>>

Candlelight tribute held for law enforcement officers who died in line of duty last year Video included

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Officers from around the country, family members and friends paid homage Monday night to those who last year paid the ultimate price. The 25th Annual Candlelight Vigil took place at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC.

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FOX 5 Investigates: Smart meters spark controversy Video included

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Power companies are swapping out old meters -- for newer "smart" versions. The devices allow utilities to read your meter wirelessly without sending a meter reader. But opposition is growing here and across the country warning of health and safety concerns. Some smart meters have overheated and caught fire.

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Police: Laurel man fatally shot wife, adult step-daughter Video included

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Prince George's County police say a Laurel man shot and killed his wife and his adult step-daughter. More>>

Lawyer: Md. delegate Don Dwyer to plead guilty in boat crash Video included

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An attorney says Delegate Don Dwyer will plead guilty to operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol. More>>

14-year-old girl, boyfriend charged in murder of teen's father remain held

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A teenage girl charged in her father's death remains in custody along with her boyfriend, who is also accused in the killing. More>>

Teen daughter, boyfriend arrested in fatal stabbing of Ellicott City man Video included

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Howard County police say a 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old boyfriend have been charged with murder in the stabbing of the girl's father. More>>

Howard County gang arrests and unsolved murder has neighbors on edge Video included

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After a raid involving more than 200 local, state and federal law enforcement officers, 18 members of the Howard County Bloods gang have been indicted on racketeering charges. This comes just days after a woman was gunned down in her car in Columbia.

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Md. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announces bid for governor Video included

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Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is seeking to become Maryland's next governor. Hundreds gathered on Friday at Prince George's County Community College to hear Brown make the official announcement for his gubernatorial bid.

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1 of 2 reactors at Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant shuts down

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Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says one of two nuclear reactors at its Calvert Cliffs power plant in Maryland shut down automatically after a malfunction.
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Woman fatally struck by SUV at Wheaton bus stop Video included

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Police say a woman was fatally struck by an SUV in Wheaton Thursday afternoon. More>>

Young child killed, 2 others injured in PG car accident

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Prince George’s County Police say a young child has died and two others were taken to the hospital after a car accident in Cottage City. More>>

MGM files for casino license at National Harbor Video included

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A subsidiary of MGM Resorts International has filed a proposal for a casino at National Harbor. More>>

Dalai Lama speaks to 15,000 students at University of Maryland Video included

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About 15,000 people came to the Comcast Center on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Tuesday, to listen to the Dalai Lama. From the moment he entered the arena, the Dalai Lama was playful, putting on a University of Maryland visor, sparking a loud cheer from the crowd.

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Police: 3 tried to steal Md. ATM with backhoe Video included

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Police in Montgomery County are looking for three people who they say tried to remove an ATM machine from a Potomac bank using a backhoe. More>>

University of Maryland student found dead in dorm

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University of Maryland police say a student has been found dead in a dormitory and it appears her death was accidental. More>>

Heart of Md. teen killed in hit-and-run crash donated to friend

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The heart of a Pasadena teen killed in a hit-and-run crash is giving an ailing friend a chance to live. More>>

2 firefighters injured in Capitol Heights house fire

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Two Prince George's County firefighters received minor burns when they battled a house fire in Capitol Heights. More>>

Postal worker sexually assaulted near Silver Spring post office Video included

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A postal worker taking a walk on her lunch break was sexually assaulted Thursday afternoon just after 2:30. More>>

Md. death penalty supporters aim to reverse repeal

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Maryland death penalty supporters plan a petition drive aimed at overturning the state's newly signed death penalty repeal. More>>

3 killed in late night traffic accidents Video included

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Two late night deadly accidents closed roads in the D.C. area.
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Police investigating double homicide in Laurel Video included

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Prince George's County police say a disabled woman was found unharmed in a Laurel apartment where the woman's mother and a man died. More>>

19-year-old charged with building, possessing 2 pipe bombs Video included

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A Maryland man has been charged with building and possessing pipe bombs. More>>

O'Malley signs Md. death penalty repeal Video included

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Opponents of capital punishment marked a milestone Thursday as Maryland became the first state south of the Mason-Dixon line to abolish the death penalty. More>>

Maryland governor to sign medical marijuana bill

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Gov. Martin O'Malley will sign legislation to make Maryland the 19th state to approve a medical marijuana program, his spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday, but it remains unclear when the program will be up and running. More>>

Mont. Co.: Metro must take troubled Silver Spring Transit Center Video included

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Officials in Montgomery County said, today, that Metro eventually has to take possession of the long-delayed transit center in Silver Spring. Metro disagrees. More>>

Police investigating smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery in Chevy Chase Video included

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Montgomery County police are investigating the robbery of a high-end jewelry store in Chevy Chase. More>>

Pedestrian killed crossing street in Waldorf Video included

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A man was hit and killed overnight in southern Maryland.
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Md. mother accused of offering daughter up for sex to pay off debt Video included

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A Maryland mother is accused of offering her 15-year-old daughter up for sex to pay off a $5,000 debt. More>>

TV anchor Wolf Blitzer becomes latest target of 'swatting' hoax Video included

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CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer has joined a growing list of people in the public eye who are being targeted in swatting pranks. More>>

Man dies after stabbing, car accident in Suitland

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Prince George's County Police say a man has died after a stabbing and a car accident when a friend tried to drive him to a hospital. More>>

Police officer recovers after crash in Laurel Video included

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A police officer is recovering in the hospital after a crash in Laurel.
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Maltese puppy theft captured on video at Rockville pet store Video included

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Police in Rockville, Md. have released security video showing a woman stealing a puppy by putting it in her purse.
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Teen charged with setting family's Oxon Hill house on fire Video included

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Prince George's County Fire Investigators have charged an 18-year-old man with arson after authorities say he set his mother's house on fire. More>>

Prince George's County interim schools superintendent resigns

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The interim superintendent of Prince George's County schools is stepping down following the county executive's school system takeover. More>>

After soldier becomes wounded in Afghanistan, couple displays endless perseverance Video included

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The University of Maryland University College, Yellow Ribbon Fund and the Blewitt Foundation honored the first recipients of a new national scholarship for caregivers of wounded warriors. Three caregivers, including Danielle Kelly, were awarded full scholarships to UMUC from the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Fund.

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Gaithersburg man charged in sexual abuse of children at day care

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A Gaithersburg man has been charged in the sexual abuse of two children at a day care in Montgomery Village. More>>

Sketch released of possible suspect in Gaithersburg attempted kidnapping Video included

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Gaithersburg Police have released a composite sketch in hopes of identifying a possible suspect in an attempted kidnapping last Monday. More>>

Group threatens to sue over gun-control laws in Maryland

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A gun owners' rights group is threatening to sue 35 Maryland local governments unless they repeal gun regulations that the group says violate state law. More>>

Rapper 2 Chainz acquitted of Md. drug charge

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Rapper 2 Chainz has been acquitted of drug charges he faced after a traffic stop on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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Firefighters battle mulch fire at Md. landfill Video included

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Scores of firefighters have been working overnight to extinguish a massive burning pile of mulch at a landfill in Prince George's County.
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Massive mulch fire in Upper Marlboro Video included

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Firefighters are battling a large mulch fire in the 2000 block of Ritchie Marlboro Road in Upper Marlboro. More>>

Child pornography charge against Md. teacher dropped

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Prosecutors have dropped a child pornography charge against a former teacher accused of exchanging sexually explicit photos with a 17-year-old male student. More>>

Frederick woman's death ruled a homicide

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The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says a 61-year-old woman found dead in her Frederick apartment was a homicide victim. More>>

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley considering White House run

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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a rising star in Democratic politics, said Wednesday that he is considering making a run for the White House in 2016 and will likely make a decision later this year. More>>

Amazing video: 3 years of the Sun in 3 minutes from NASA Video included

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NASA has released video that shows those three years of the sun at a pace of two images per day.
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Police respond to barricade situation in Rockville Video included

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Authorities have one in custody after a barricade situation resulting from a domestic incident in Rockville, Md. More>>

Stepson charged in shooting death of DC officer turns himself in Video included

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Police in Maryland said Tuesday that a 27-year-old man accused in the fatal shooting of his stepfather, a District of Columbia police detective, has surrendered to authorities. More>>

Down syndrome groups seek probe of Md. death

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National advocates for people with Down syndrome said Tuesday they are pressing for an independent investigation into the death of a man who suffocated while three security officers were trying to forcibly remove him from a movie theater. More>>

25 charged in Md. plot to bring contraband to jail Video included

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Federal prosecutors say 13 female correctional officers, seven inmates and five others with gang ties have been charged with plotting to smuggle drugs, cellphones and other contraband into the Baltimore jail and other corrections facilities. More>>

DC police officer fatally shot in domestic dispute in Upper Marlboro Video included

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Prince George’s County Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a D.C. police officer at a home in Upper Marlboro. More>>

14-year-old boy escapes attempted abduction in Gaithersburg Video included

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Gaithersburg Police are investigating a possible abduction attempt on a 14-year-old boy. More>>

Montgomery County Police investigate Taser death Video included

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Montgomery County Police are investigating the death of a man after two officers used their tasers on him in Gaithersburg. More>>

Maryland Del. Don Dwyer raffling off 2 assault rifles for fundraiser Video included

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A Maryland delegate is holding a fundraiser next month to support guns rights and his re-election efforts. A part of his event includes a raffle. If you win, you get assault style guns: an AR-15 and an AK-47.

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School resource officer uses taser on student at Montgomery Blair High School Video included

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A school resource officer at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring used a taser to subdue a 16-year-old female student after a confrontation outside the school Thursday morning. Now that student is facing charges. More>>

Police: Slain Md. man took part in robbery Video included

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Montgomery County Police say a man found fatally shot in Silver Spring had taken part in a robbery the same day he was found dead. More>>

Bay Bridge safety measures to be taken

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The Maryland Transportation Authority on Thursday announced plans to install added safety measures for two-way traffic operations on the Bay Bridge based on a study the agency made last year. More>>

Vigil held at Md. church where bombing victim teaches Video included

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A Baltimore-area church where one of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings teaches held a prayer vigil for the more than 170 victims of the explosions. More>>

Police: Placing of bathroom camera at Glen Burnie High School not a crime

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Anne Arundel County Police say no crime was committed when an officer put a device that was believed to be a camera in the men's restroom of a high school. More>>

Md. landlord pleads guilty to using hidden camera to spy on female tenants

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A Montgomery County landlord has pleaded guilty to using a hidden surveillance camera to spy on female tenants engaged in sexual acts. More>>

Md. woman, teammates describe experience after competing in wheelchair division at Boston Marathon Video included

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They are four elite athletes. They have finished at least 100 marathons combined. Howard County's Tatyana McFadden and her teammates from the University of Illinois completed the Boston Marathon on Monday. Tatyana won the wheelchair division. They were back at the hotel when they got the sense that something was wrong. More>>

Laurel deploys decoy speed cameras to slow drivers Video included

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There are two new speed cameras in Laurel, but they're not quite like the other six already in place. More>>

Thefts from vehicles continue to rise in Montgomery County Video included

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The number of people being targeted by a ring of purse snatching thieves continues to rise in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. More>>

Purse snatching ring targeting Montgomery County women Video included

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Police in Montgomery County are warning women about a group of thieves targeting victims at parks, schools, gyms and daycare centers -- any place where they might leave their purses behind in a vehicle. More>>

P.G. County fundraiser basketball game held in hopes to 'Silence The Violence' Video included

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Hundreds of people came together to take on violence in Prince George’s County. They packed Suitland High School's gym for a fundraising basketball game called "Silence the Violence." More>>

Worker rescued from 30-foot vault at WSSC treatment plant in Upper Marlboro Video included

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A construction worker has been rescued after being unable to get out of a 30-foot underground treatment vault in Upper Marlboro. More>>

Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold released from jail

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Former Anne Arundel County executive John Leopold is out of jail. More>>

Md. man wins civil lawsuit against Prince George's County Police Video included

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"The video doesn't lie." That is what a Maryland man is declaring after a jury awarded him some big time cash in a civil suit against the Prince George's County Police Department.

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4 teens killed in Queen Anne's County crash remembered at candlelight vigil Video included

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Hundreds of people from the Kent Island community in Queen Anne's County, Md., gathered for a candlelight vigil to remember four teenagers killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash. More>>

Table games now open at Maryland casino Video included

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The table games are now open at the Maryland Live casino. More>>

Teens charged with trespassing, having knives in backpack at Old Mill High School Video included

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Two teenagers are facing charges after taking knives inside an Anne Arundel County High School. More>>

Memorial held at Rockville High School to remember 17-year-old student Michelle Miller Video included

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It was a very emotional night at Rockville High School as hundreds of students, administrators and loved ones gathered to remember 17-year-old Michelle Miller, who was killed in what police describe as a murder-suicide. More>>

Military recruiter in murder-suicide was 9-year veteran Video included

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A military recruiter who police say fatally shot a teenage girl he signed up for the Army Reserves before committing suicide was a nine-year veteran who had served overseas, the Army said Tuesday. More>>

Fixes at Silver Spring Transit Center will begin soon Video included

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County officials assured members of the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday that the troubled Silver Spring Transit Center can be made safe. Remediation work on the three-story bus building could begin within several weeks. More>>

Rockville High School student, Army Staff Sergeant found dead in apparent murder-suicide Video included

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Montgomery County Police say the deaths of a man and a teenage girl who were found in a Germantown home are an apparent murder-suicide. More>>

Maryland lawmakers pass medical marijuana bill

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The Maryland General Assembly on Monday approved a measure allowing medical marijuana programs at research centers that choose to participate. More>>

Medical marijuana looms on Md. session's last day Video included

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Medical marijuana and a measure addressing legal responsibilities related to dog bites are some of the remaining issues before Maryland lawmakers on the last day of the legislative session.
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Man, 20, struck and killed by car in Arnold

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Police say a 20-year-old man was struck and killed by a car in Arnold. More>>

Md. General Assembly OKs school overhaul plan

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The House of Delegates has given final approval to a bill giving the Prince George's County executive more control over the county's school system. More>>

Child killed after being crushed by garage door Video included

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A three-year-old girl died after being crushed by a garage door in Waldorf Friday afternoon. It happened around 4 p.m. in the 2900 block of Eutaw Forest Drive.The girl's mother found her pinned beneath the door.
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Concerns over Beretta factory moving due to new Maryland gun laws Video included

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Is Maryland’s gun control bill putting Maryland jobs on the firing line? There are fresh concerns tonight that a major gun maker could move its factory out of Maryland in the wake of the state's new gun control rules.
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Theft at Rockville boutique caught on video Video included

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Style Etoile in the Congressional Plaza in Rockville is the go to place for local fashionistas and now it's become a favorite target of a thief and his female accomplices. For the second time in eight months, a man and woman tag team have stolen thousands of dollars of merchandise from the store while it was open. More>>

Md. General Assembly passes gun-control bill Video included

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The Maryland General Assembly has passed a measure to make the state's gun laws among the strongest in the nation. More>>

5-year-old girl critically injured in dog attack Video included

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A 5-year-old girl was critically injured after she wandered into the back yard of her home in the Waldorf area and was attacked by dogs. More>>

Laurel officials expanding investigation in series of fires Video included

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A suspected arsonist in Laurel seems to be upping the ante by expanding their target from playgrounds to businesses. Now Laurel City officials are doubling their reward to $10,000 as the danger grows. More>>

Miller says Maryland Senate will take up gun bill

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Maryland's Senate president says the Senate is planning to get to work on a gun-control measure. More>>

Leggett proposes higher parking rates for Bethesda Video included

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Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is calling for higher parking rates in Bethesda. More>>

Maryland House approves gun-control bill Video included

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The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a gun-control measure proposed by Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley. More>>

Mother: 2-year-old son missing for hours after being left behind by daycare at Chuck E. Cheese's Video included

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A mother was reunited with her son at his daycare Wednesday evening after she says staffers at the Early Childhood Learning Center in Southeast D.C. left her 2-year-old son alone at a Chuck E. Cheese’s in Laurel for hours. More>>

Young child seriously injured after dog attack in Waldorf

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A child has been taken to the hospital after a dog attack in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. More>>

Prince George's County Senators approve schools plan Video included

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Prince George's County Senators have approved a measure that would allow County Executive Rushern Baker to select the county's new schools superintendent and choose the chairman and vice chairman of an expanded Board of Education. More>>

15-year-old student charged for bringing loaded gun to Glen Burnie High School Video included

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Anne Arundel County police say a high school student has been charged with weapons violations after he allegedly brought a handgun to school. More>>

63-year-old man dies after Silver Spring apartment building fire Video included

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A 63-year-old man has died from a fire at a Silver Spring apartment building. Three other people were also injured. More>>

2-alarm brush fire at Charles County Fairgrounds Video included

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Fire officials say five barns were burned in a two-alarm brush fire in Charles County. More>>

Woman killed in Cheverly fire on Easter identified Video included

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Prince George's County fire officials have identified a woman who died in a Cheverly house fire in a home filled with hoarded items. More>>

Md. lawmakers work on gun control in last week

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While Maryland lawmakers will have plenty to do in the last week of the state's legislative session, most of the high-profile measures backed by Gov. Martin O'Malley already have been approved by the General Assembly. More>>

Md. lawmakers hold public hearing on Rushern Baker's plan to take over P.G. County schools Video included

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Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker says he is pleased with progress the state legislature has made in considering legislation that would grant him more control of the county school system. More>>

3 dead in Odenton car accident Video included

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Police are investigating an accident that left three people dead in Anne Arundel County.
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3 killed in single-vehicle crash in Odenton

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Police say three people were killed and a fourth was critically injured when a car ran off the road in Odenton and hit a light pole and two trees. More>>

Hundreds of guns turned in at Prince George's County gun buyback program Video included

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Dozens of guns that could have fallen into the wrong hands are off the street in Prince George's County. The Collective Empowerment Group organized a gun buyback program -- offering gifts cards for weapons.

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Md. Senate gives final approval to gas tax hike

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The Maryland Senate has given final approval to the state's first gas tax in just over 20 years. More>>

Family mourns Md. Marine at funeral services

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The family and hundreds of mourners remembered a Maryland Marine who was one of seven killed last week when a mortar shell exploded during a training exercise in Nevada. More>>

Teen rescued after getting stuck in mud in Anne Arundel County

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This is something you don't see every day -- a teenager getting stuck in the mud. More>>

Discovery Community Park in Laurel will be rebuilt after arson fire Video included

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They are as much a part of growing up as baseball and apple pie. So when thieves torched some playgrounds in Laurel, the community was devastated. But now three weeks later, something good is emerging from the ashes. Laurel Mayor Craig Moe says Discovery Community Park will be rebuilt, bigger and better than ever before.

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University of Maryland student arrested during online child sex sting Video included

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Police have arrested a University of Maryland student after they say he arranged to meet and have sex with someone he thought was a 12-year-old girl. More>>

Major contractor on much-delayed Silver Spring Transit Center speaks out Video included

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It's been five years since construction started on a new transit hub for downtown Silver Spring. A new report, commissioned by Montgomery County, raises serious questions about its safety and design. More>>

Ravens to bring Lombardi Trophy to Annapolis

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The Lombardi Trophy is coming to Annapolis, even if just for a visit with some Baltimore Ravens.They are scheduled to bring the Super Bowl trophy to the Legislature on Thursday. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers in last month's Super Bowl.The presiding officers of the House of Delegates and the Senate announced the planned visit after session on Wednesday.Who exactly will be coming was a tight-lipped secret in the Maryland State House on Wednesday. Senate President Thomas V. Mike Mi... More>>

Lockdown lifted at DuVal High School

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A lockdown has been lifted at a Prince George's County high school. More>>

Man arrested after attempting to steal money from Girl Scouts troop Video included

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Would-be thieves targeted a Girl Scouts cookie booth in Waldorf, Md. on Sunday. On Tuesday, one man is facing charges and police are looking for a woman connected to the case. More>>

PG County Executive Rushern Baker holding town hall meeting on plan to take over schools Video included

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Residents of Prince George's County have mixed feelings about Rushern Baker's plan to take control of the county school system. More>>

Man in East Coast rapes case indicted in Maryland

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A Connecticut man already serving life sentences for a series of rapes and sex crimes has been indicted in Maryland. More>>

Man with Down syndrome who died in custody had heart problem

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A man with Down syndrome who died of asphyxia after he was restrained by deputies at a movie theater had anger issues and health problems that made him susceptible to sudden death, according to an autopsy report made public Tuesday. More>>

Driver charged with homicide by motor vehicle in Glenn Dale crash

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A driver in a two-car crash that killed two men in Glenn Dale has been charged with two counts of homicide by motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. More>>

FBI investigating suspicious cruise ship death

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An FBI spokesman says a death aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has been classified as suspicious. More>>

VIDEO: Cooking oil siphoned in theft from Oxon Hill restaurant Video included

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Prince George’s County Police are investigating the theft of cooking oil that was siphoned from a restaurant in Oxon Hill. More>>

2 killed in car crash in Glenn Dale Video included

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Prince George's County police say two men are dead and two injured in a two-car crash in Glenn Dale. More>>

Fire forces hundreds of guests to be evacuated from Bethesda hotel Video included

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Montgomery County fire officials say a fire forced more than 400 people to be evacuated from a Bethesda hotel. More>>

Md. House passes medical marijuana measure

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The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a measure to allow medical marijuana in the state. More>>

3-year-old girl injured in fall from 4th floor apartment in Aspen Hill

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Montgomery County Police say a 3-year-old girl was seriously injured in a fall from a fourth-floor apartment. More>>

Body found on Kent Island identified as Robin L. Pope Video included

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A body found on the Kent Island shoreline has been identified as that of a Queen Anne's County woman who went missing earlier this month. More>>

Several reports of possible meteor sighting in area Friday night Video included

Did you see something streaking through the evening sky Friday night? Apparently, you weren't alone. Social media sites were buzzing Friday night with reports of a brief but bright flash of light that streaked across the sky along the East Coast.

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Vehicle built out of abandoned Cessna aircraft catching many eyes Video included

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It sounds like a car and moves like a car, but this thing used to fly. It's a 1956 Cessna 310 put on a 1987 Toyota van chassis.

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No charges in death of Md. man with Down syndrome Video included

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A Frederick County grand jury on Friday declined to indict three sheriff's deputies involved in the asphyxiation death of a man with Down syndrome, prompting the man's family to question the thoroughness of the investigation by the officers' co-workers. More>>

Anne Arundel County Police investigating suspicious deaths of woman, dog Video included

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Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman in Davidsonville, Md. More>>

Md. House passes gas tax increase

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The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to raise taxes on gasoline in the state for the first time in more than two decades. More>>

Carjacker convicted in Montgomery County; victim details incident to FOX 5 Video included

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"All I could think of was: ‘I am surely going to die.'” That is how Gus Goldberger remembers a shopping trip around Thanksgiving back in 2011.

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Officer alleged of placing video camera in men's restroom at Glen Burnie High School

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Anne Arundel County Police say an officer has been put on administrative leave after he allegedly installed a video camera in a men's restroom at a high school. More>>

Pedestrian struck and killed by school bus in Gaithersburg Video included

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Police say a man has died after being struck by a school bus in Gaithersburg. More>>

2 shot in home invasion in Montgomery County Video included

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Two people, including a teenage girl, were shot during a home invasion in Montgomery County. More>>

Md. Marine, Lance Cpl. William Taylor Wild IV, among 7 killed in Nevada explosion Video included

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The mother of a Severna Park Marine says her son was among seven killed when a mortar shell exploded during a training exercise. More>>

Concrete 'unacceptable' at expensive Silver Spring Transit Center Video included

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An engineering analysis of the nearly-complete Silver Spring Transit Center has concluded the huge project was incorrectly designed, insufficiently built and was not properly inspected during construction. More>>

From guarding NBA players to guarding lives, Adrian Dantley has new starring role as crossing guard Video included

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Not long after the sun rises, Adrian Dantley suits up. If the name rings a bell, it should. Dantley is a D.C. native who was a standout at DeMatha Catholic High School and at the University of Notre Dame before scoring NBA Rookie of the Year honors. In September, Dantley stepped into the role of crossing guard in Montgomery County.

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New trial ordered in death of Phylicia Barnes

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Baltimore State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein says his office plans to retry Michael Johnson for the death of a North Carolina honor student who was missing for months before her body was found in a river. More>>

Repairs continue after Connecticut Avenue water main break

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Repairs are being made to a water main that broke in Chevy Chase and resulted in water use restrictions. More>>

Chevy Chase water main break causes traffic issues; mandatory water restrictions in place Video included

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A massive water main break in Chevy Chase is still causing problems along a major commuter route. More>>

4 Oakland Mills High School students charged in attempted murder of cab driver

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Howard County police say four Oakland Mills High School students have been charged in the attempted murder and robbery of a cab driver in Columbia. More>>

Maryland Senate OKs fine for small amounts of marijuana

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The Maryland Senate has voted to eliminate potential jail time for people who possess less than 10 grams of marijuana. More>>

Glenarden man dies in burning car despite rescue attempt by police Video included

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Three Prince George's county police officers were the first responders to arrive on the scene. When they arrived, a Mercury Mountaineer that had been traveling westbound on Route 704, Martin Luther King Highway, was engulfed in flames.
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Water main break on Connecticut Ave in Chevy Chase Video included

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A water main break on Connecticut Avenue happened after 8:30 Monday night. The break closed all lanes to traffic north and south bound north of East-West Highway between Manor Road and Dunlop Street in Chevy Chase. More>>

Woman killed in stabbing in Camp Springs

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Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in Camp Springs, Md. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. Monday at a home in the 5200 block of Morris Avenue. A woman was stabbed inside of the home. She was hospitalized but later died of her injuries. A man also inside the home was injured. Investigators say a man was apprehended by police a short time late. More>>

Md. lawmakers vote to repeal death penalty Video included

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Maryland lawmakers approved a measure abolishing the death penalty on Friday and sent the bill to Gov. Martin O'Malley, who has long supported banning capital punishment. More>>

Off-duty officer fires at subject during attempted car theft Video included

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An off-duty D.C. police officer was involved in a shooting outside of his own home Friday. More>>

1-year-old boy killed, father injured after struck by pickup truck in Temple Hills Video included

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Authorities say an 18-month-old boy has died after he and his father were struck by a pickup truck in Temple Hills. More>>

Man dies after contracting rabies from kidney transplant

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The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a rabies death in Maryland was caused by an organ transplant. More>>

Biden's office apologizes to UMD student reporter for forcing him to delete photos

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The vice president's office has apologized to a University of Maryland journalism student after he was forced to delete photos of a Joe Biden event. More>>

Hobo Gives Back Video included

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An Annapolis-based company all about making luxury bags and wallets is celebrating a new season by giving back. FOX 5 Consumer Reporter Laura Evans has more on this story. More>>

Md. Catholic school students paying close attention to selection of new pope Video included

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The students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Bethesda are watching closely as cardinals select a new pope. Right now, what they are learning in their lessons makes the nightly news. More>>

Homeless family receives tickets to H.O.P.E. Inaugural Youth Ball Video included

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At the moment, Shepherd's Cove Women's Shelter in Capitol Heights, Md. is the place Artina Mcrae and her family calls home. She worked security for 10 years. When the company folded, she lost her job and ended up in a shelter with her five kids. More>>

The pain of losing a family member, your pet

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Our cat is dying. I'm finally able to admit that to myself. For several days he hasn't eaten. He's lost weight and grown weaker. More>>

Montgomery County Firefighter shot, wife killed in Waldorf

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A Montgomery County firefighter is involved in a very different kind of battle tonight--a fight to recover from a double shooting that claimed the life of his wife. More>>

Newspaper: Malvo felt like 'worst piece of scum' Video included

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Convicted D.C. sniper Lee Boyd Malvo says in a newspaper interview that seeing the reaction of a victim's husband made him feel like "scum." More>>

Alligator captured in Fruitland, Md. Video included

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Authorities captured an alligator who was caught hanging out at a nearby retention pond in Fruitland, Maryland. More>>

Md. Rep. Bartlett apologizes for Holocaust remark

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WASHINGTON Rep. Roscoe Bartlett is apologizing for invoking the Holocaust during a discussion about federally subsidized student loans. More>>

Earthquake Hits Areas of DC, Maryland and Virginia

Earthquakes are so rare in the Washington area that even a geology student wasn't quite sure what was going on when a minor one hit early Friday. Was it a truck passing by? A low-flying plane? More>>

Maryland DNR Scales Back Proposed Hunting Fee Increase

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is scaling back a proposed hunting fee increase that would have more than doubled the cost for avid hunters.
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