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Overnight Capital Beltway lane closures planned
Expect overnight delays on sections of the Capital Beltway this week.
Fort Washington man sentenced in $163K credit card fraud
A Fort Washington man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in a credit card fraud scheme that cost merchants more than $163,000.
Laurel police investigate rash of slashed tires
Laurel City Police say the tires on more than a dozen cars were found slashed last night in the Maryland suburb.
Armed men shoot security guard in Laurel
Prince George's County police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that sent a security guard to the hospital in serious condition.
29 arrested on federal drug charges
The U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia has announced that 29 people have been arrested on federal drug charges.
Lining up for the winning ticket (VIDEO)
There are big dreams among millionaire hopefuls with nearly half-a-billion dollars on the line for Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.
Body found after fire in Prince George's County
Authorities in Prince George's County say they're investigating after discovering a body while putting out a fire at an apparently abandoned home in Upper Marlboro.
New Carrollton apartment fire causes $750K in damage
A fire at a New Carrollton apartment building caused approximately $750,000 in damage and left nearly a dozen units uninhabitable.
Name released in fatal Oxon Hill fire
A man who suffered serious injuries in a house fire in Oxon Hill died early Sunday afternoon.
Largo subdivision to lose water again for repair work
The residents of a Largo subdivision who lost their water after a Thanksgiving Day water main break will be losing service again Monday night.
Boil water advisory lifted for Largo neighborhood
The boil water advisory issued by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission on Thursday, Nov. 22 was lifted on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 9:15 p.m.
North Carolina beats Maryland 45-38 to end season
Bryn Renner tied a school record with five touchdown passes, while Gio Bernard ran for 163 yards and a score to help North Carolina beat Maryland 45-38 in the finale for both teams Saturday.
Local police crack down on drunk drivers this holiday season
Local police are on the lookout for drunk drivers this weekend and are spreading the message that drunk driving will not be tolerated during the holiday season.
2 men shot near Metro station
Police are investigating a double shooting near the Addison Road Metro station in Seat Pleasant.
Prince George's new technology chief is ex-Clinton aide
A former aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton is now working for Prince George's County, where he has the task of modernizing the county's information- technology network.
Maryland officials tout academics of Big Ten
University of Maryland officials are touting the academic benefits of joining the Big Ten.
Md. house fire sparked during turkey preparation
Prince George's County firefighters say a house was heavily damaged by a fire that began when residents were smoking a turkey on a propane grill on the rear deck.
Pr. George's police to hand out Thanksgiving meals
Prince George's County police are partnering with a church to provide Thanksgiving Day meals to the community.
Rushern Baker opens up about wife's illness
There were signs that something was wrong long before the diagnosis was made. But Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker and his family initially dealt with his wife Christa Beverly's illness on their own.
2 Pr. George's cops on administrative duty
The police powers of two Prince George's County police officers remain suspended with pay for their alleged roles in a video that depicts racially stereotypical actions and was posted on the Internet.
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