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Officials release cause of Silver Spring blast; ID 3 victims

A natural gas explosion in a basement meter room was the cause of a three-alarm fire that engulfed a Silver Spring apartment complex last week and killed seven people, officials confirmed Friday. Three of the victims have been identified by DNA testing, according to Montgomery County police.

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Colombian rebel leader calls on US to free jailed comrade

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Washington Monument closed for 'top-to-bottom' inspection

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After apology, questions about future loom for Lochte

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Officials say Zika spraying in South Beach not practical

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Families wait as challenge continues in identifying Silver Spring fire victims

Desperate to hear about their loved ones feared dead in a Silver Spring apartment explosion and fire, some family members are frustrated with the time it is taking to identify the victims.

Metro safety agency set to run out of public view

A draft bill would create a Metro Safety Commission but would let the panel operate largely behind closed doors, according to some open government groups.

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