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.
NASA’s newest space mission is seeking to offer more details about the history of the solar system and the origin of life.
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Clint Robinson hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth and the Washington Nationals recovered after giving up a three-run lead to beat the Atlanta Braves.
Wildlife officials indefinitely closed a 183-mile stretch of the Yellowstone River and hundreds of miles of other waterways Friday, barring all fishing, rafting and other activities to prevent the spread of a parasite believed to have killed tens of thousands of fish.
More than 400 energy-efficient LED lights were installed on the Case Bridge, highlighting its piers and stonework, with the blue light reflected in the water.
Montgomery County fire officials say the blaze that engulfed three cars in the King Farm neighborhood of Rockville, Maryland was accidental. See photos.
University of Virginia officials are urging students to stay away from an annual alcohol-fueled block party.
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The wireless industry has become increasingly competitive over the past few years. Carriers have had to reduce prices to lure customers from rivals and have tried to make up the revenue by selling larger data plans.
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.
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles set a major league record by hitting four home runs in the first inning before making an out. Unfortunately, they still had eight innings left to play. Wade Miley…
BALTIMORE (AP) — Stunned by an early barrage of home runs, the Houston Astros put on an offensive show of their own to emphatically end a five-game losing streak. Jose Altuve homered and had five…
A youth pastor and a youth director are being accused of inappropriately touching 16-year-old girls at two different churches.
A group of hepatitis A cases in Virginia may be linked to imported strawberries used in smoothies at Tropical Smoothie Cafe stores. The company said strawberries imported from Egypt have been pulled from its stores.
State police are warning Maryland residents about a new scam involving calls that appear to come from a high-ranking state police official demanding hundreds of dollars in fines and threatening arrest.
The Washington Monument will remain closed for at least the next 10 days so technicians can repair elevator problems, the National Park Service announced Friday.
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