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This interactive section lists the most popular stories on WTOP.com. Popularity is determined by a combination of elements including how many times a story is viewed, Facebook "Likes" and user comments. You can also sort by section using the NewsQ Filter in the right column. Note: Stories won't necessarily be in chronological order and there may be older stories in the list.

Sun May 19, 2013

Pair of Md. brothers may have ties to terror groups

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Pair of Md. brothers may have ties to terror groups

Sun May 19, 2013

Police think two local brothers, both accused of leading a cigarette-smuggling ring, may have ties to terror groups. Full Story

Sun May 19, 2013

UMBC student found stabbed in residence hall

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UMBC student found stabbed in residence hall

Sun May 19, 2013

A University of Maryland Baltimore County student was found stabbed in his residence hall, and a student who had withdrawn from the school has been arrested. Full Story

Sun May 19, 2013

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

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No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

Sun May 19, 2013

- Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes. Full Story

Sun May 19, 2013

Montgomery Co. math failure rates spark outrage, plans

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Montgomery Co. math failure rates spark outrage, plans

Sun May 19, 2013

Montgomery County Public Schools are shedding more light on a big problem -- high failure rates on the math final exams. Full Story

Sun May 19, 2013

Alleged jail-gang leader to be transferred

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Alleged jail-gang leader to be transferred

Sun May 19, 2013

Tavon White, the alleged leader of a jailhouse gang at the Baltimore City Detention Center, will reportedly await trial in federal custody outside Maryland. And there's more bad news about the Baltimore jail. Full Story

Sun May 19, 2013

Family of man killed by undercover cop gets $100k

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Family of man killed by undercover cop gets $100k

Sun May 19, 2013

- The family of a man shot and killed by an undercover Baltimore police officer in 2009 has settled a lawsuit against the city for $100,000. Full Story

Sun May 19, 2013

O's Johnson takes blame for Rays' rally in 9th

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O's Johnson takes blame for Rays' rally in 9th

Sun May 19, 2013

The only finger-pointing Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson did after blowing his second straight save after converting a club-record 35 in a row was at himself. Full Story