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Police find 6th body after Md. apartment fire, explosion
A sixth body has been found after a devastating fire and explosion at a Silver Spring apartment complex last week, Montgomery County police said Monday. Another missing person was found safe.
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Photos of residents missing in Silver Spring explosion
Police released photos of those who were unaccounted for after the fire and explosion.
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1 dead after multi-vehicle I-66 crash
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Va. teen brings home silver medal in chemistry Olympics
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Trump calls for ‘extreme vetting’ of immigration applicants
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DC businessman to be sentenced for illegal campaign funding
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The Latest: Sixth body found in explosion debris
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The Latest on the search for victims of an apartment building explosion last week (all times local): 3 p.m. The death toll has risen as searchers sift through the rubble…
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Police find sixth body after Silver Spring apartment fire, explosion
A sixth body has been found after a devastating fire and explosion at a Silver Spring apartment complex last week, Montgomery County police said Monday. Another missing person was found safe.
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Suggs returns to Ravens practice for 1st time since injury
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs has returned to practice for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon last September. The six-time Pro Bowl selection participated in Monday’s…
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How to help victims of the Silver Spring apartment explosion, fire
Montgomery County and the Red Cross have established a temporary shelter for displaced residents and ways for residents to access medications and reunite with family members. Here’s what you can do to help.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Tempers are rising in America, along with the temperatures. Two decades ago, the issue of climate change wasn’t as contentious. The leading U.S. Senate proponent of taking action on global warming was…
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Marion Barry’s son dies of an overdose
The son of former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, has died of a drug overdose, NBC Washington reports. He was 36 years old.
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Argument over chairs ends with caterer getting stabbed to death
A local chef was stabbed to death at a wedding in Chantilly following a lengthy argument with a park worker over chairs late Saturday night.
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How to help victims of the Silver Spring apartment explosion, fire
Montgomery County and the Red Cross have established a temporary shelter for displaced residents and ways for residents to access medications and reunite with family members. Here’s what you can do to help.
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DC-area athletes compete in Rio Olympics: Events and results
While the Olympic Games are a global event, some of its participants are from the District’s own backyard.
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Md. driver devises a $5 solution for ‘wind throb’
Charles Brownstein experienced the sometimes-painful problem on a car that can cost around $100,000; his fix ran about five bucks, plus some creativity.
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$5 solution for ‘wind throb’
A Maryland driver experienced the sometimes-painful problem on a car that can cost around $100,000; his fix ran about five bucks, plus some creativity.
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North Bethesda Porsche owner devises $5 fix for wind throb
Charles Brownstein experienced the sometimes-painful problem on a car that can cost around $100,000; his fix ran about five bucks, plus some creativity.
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Marines turn to girls high school sports teams for recruits
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Rising floodwater leaves thousands homeless in La.
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