Cause of Annapolis mansion fire determined
Investigators have determined what started the Annapolis mansion fire that killed six on Jan. 19. They're waiting on the medical examiner to rule on cause of death.
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Billy Joel coming to play at M&T Bank Stadium
The concert will be his first in Baltimore. The show falls between his 65th performance at Madison Square Garden and a show in Philadelphia.
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Super Bowl advertisers aim not to offend
Advertisers have to find a balance between grabbing people’s attention and not going too far to shock a broad base of viewers.
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Former Marine from N. Va. killed in Libya attack
A northern Virginia security contractor is the American killed in the terrorist attack in Libya on Tuesday.
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Take a tour of a former NFL commissioner’s D.C. home
Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has put his D.C. home on the market. Take a tour.
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What advice would you have for someone who’s newly diagnosed with cancer?
As scary and devastating as it may be, it is important to remember the reasons to remain hopeful.
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Electrical fire ignited Christmas tree in fatal Md. fire
MILLERSVILLE, Md. (AP) — An electrical fire that spread to a 15-foot Christmas tree prompted a blaze that reduced a 16,000-square-foot riverfront mansion near Maryland’s capital to ruins, killing a couple and four of their…
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Virginia’s Brogdon steadying force for No. 2 Cavaliers
The player who teammates call ‘Uncle Malcolm’ is usually right in the middle of No. 2 Virginia’s success. He’s rarely the guy who winds up on the highlight shows, but Malcolm Brogdon has helped the…
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Fire expert: What could have saved an Annapolis family
WASHINGTON – We learned early in the investigation into an Annapolis mansion fire that the home didn’t have sprinklers, which is required of every new home built in Maryland. But experts say it’s a feature,…
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2 people die in Baltimore from exposure to cold
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s health commissioner says there have been two deaths in the city this month attributed to cold temperatures. The health commissioner, Dr. Leana Wen, says a homeless man died from exposure to…
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Md. diocese calls for bishop who killed cyclist to resign
BALTIMORE (AP) — An Episcopal Diocese of Maryland panel is calling for the resignation of a bishop charged with killing a cyclist in Baltimore while driving drunk. The diocese said in a statement Wednesday that…
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A sweet gig: 16-year-old opens Md. bakery
WASHINGTON — Most teenagers spend their free time engrossed in social media and selfies, but 16-year-old Bree Britt isn’t like most teenagers. Every day at 3:50 p.m., Bree gets off the school bus at a…
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WARL, Uber team up to deliver puppies around D.C.
WASHINGTON — Want to play with a puppy without the long-term obligation? The Washington Animal Rescue League is teaming up with Uber and Animal Planet to deliver dogs to your doorstep for a good cause…
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APS to Students: Stop Being Mean to Us on Twitter
Arlington Public Schools wants students to stop launching expletive-filled tirades at its Twitter account. Yesterday @APSVirginia tweeted a “friendly reminder” for those mentioning it in tweets to “be respectful.” “We remove followers who don’t,” the…
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Bart the cat hit by car, buried and then crawls from grave
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bart the cat was hit by a car, buried and seemingly crawled back from the dead. Earlier this month, a car hit the 1 ½-year-old cat in Tampa. Bart’s owner was…
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Leesburg’s The Beer Joint — formerly Vintage 50 — files for Ch. 7 bankruptcy
Last week’s bankruptcy court docket brought what looks to be bad news for The Beer Joint Brewery in Leesburg. The Beer Joint — formal name, The Beer Joint Brewing Leesburg, LLC — filed a Chapter…
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Guide to government claims for pothole damage
In the days and weeks ahead, potholes will bloom on area roads as predictably as flowers in spring. Here's how to get reimbursed for the damage they cause.
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