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1 dead, 1 injured in collapse at Montgomery Mall

Fri May 24, 2013

A construction worker was killed and another was severely injured after being trapped for about four hours under a 50,000-pound piece of concrete following a partial parking garage collapse at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Full Story

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Swim coach sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

Fri May 24, 2013

- A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed. Full Story

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Memorial Day weekend one of the most dangers for drivers

Fri May 24, 2013

Memorial Day weekend can be a dangerous time of year on the roads with more people traveling and attending parties and barbecues. Full Story

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Son of Bush White House aide charged in hatchet killing

Fri May 24, 2013

The son of a former aide to President George W. Bush is charged in Maryland with killing a man with a hatchet. Full Story

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Md. fire volunteer hit by car while clearing wreck

Fri May 24, 2013

- Maryland State Police say a Washington County Fire Police volunteer was hit by a car while helping to clear a wreak on Interstate 68. Full Story

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2 teens arrested in Seat Pleasant shooting death

Fri May 24, 2013

Two teenagers have been arrested in the shooting death of a Seat Pleasant man earlier this month. Full Story

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Metro worker charged with stealing 13 defibrillators

Fri May 24, 2013

A Metro maintenance worker was charged on Thursday for stealing 13 defibrillators from WMATA facilities and selling them on eBay for a fraction of their worth, according to a news release. Full Story

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MTA proposes route cuts to commuter buses

Fri May 24, 2013

Traffic gets bad enough as it is. What will happen if some commuter bus routes are cancelled? Full Story

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Mid-Atlantic beaches ready for post-Sandy summer

Fri May 24, 2013

- Officials in Maryland and Delaware beach towns are ready to usher in what they hope is a strong summer beach season. Full Story