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U. Md. apologizes to McNair family, orders probe of bullying allegations
The president of the University of Maryland said the school’s accepts “legal and moral responsibility” for the death last spring of a 19-year-old offensive lineman on the school’s football team and has formally apologized to the player’s family.
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Md. MS-13 member gets 2 life sentences for murder, violent crimes
A member of the MS-13 gang has been sentenced for his role in several violent crimes, including the murder of a man in 2013.
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No injuries in Montgomery Co. high-rise fire
A fire on the 19th floor of a Silver Spring, Maryland, high-rise apartment building forced residents to evacuate early Monday morning.
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Pellet, BB gun used to damage cars in Germantown: Police
Montgomery County Police are investigating reports of vandalism to multiple vehicles in Germantown, Maryland. Nine vehicles were reportedly vandalized late Monday night or early Tuesday morning in the Dairymaid Drive area.
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App links Md. nonprofit with donors to help domestic violence victims
Safe Night connects donors directly with charities that can help those suffering from domestic violence find a safe place to stay. When someone is able to get out of a dangerous situation, those who have signed up get an alert from the app and can send money right away.
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Poll: Hogan would win Md. governor race if election were held today
Incumbent Maryland Governor Larry Hogan would win re-election if the vote were held today, according to a recent poll. That’s due, in part, to Hogan’s strong support from registered Democrats and women in the state.
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College Park residents displaced after storms, fallen trees damage homes
Strong storms downed trees and damaged homes in College Park on Monday evening. Three homes are currently considered uninhabitable, prompting city officials to help the residents of those homes find “alternate shelter.” See photos.
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Maryland man sentenced in South Dakota for ID theft scheme
A Maryland man has been sentenced in South Dakota to two years in federal prison for his role in an identity theft scheme.
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Summer traffic backups toward Bay Bridge could worsen
Drivers headed to the Eastern Shore on U.S. Route 50 were caught in long backups last Friday, and it turns out that traffic pattern was no mistake and could become the new norm.
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Md. fishing tournament founder on hook after tie-breaker rule
A ruling to determine the winner in a Maryland fishing tournament has cast the event president in a tough spot.
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4 indicted in Md. carjacking ring
The office of Maryland’s attorney general said the four would cause fender-benders and use the exchange of information to steal wallets, cellphones and cars — and they didn’t stop there.
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Under Armour, Kevin Plank silent amid University of Maryland football scandal
Kevin Plank, a Maryland alum and significant donor to the university, and his Baltimore-based Under Armour, a major sponsor, declined to comment on the ESPN report.
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2 dead in Prince George’s Co. murder-suicide
Police said a Mitchellville man turned a gun on his ex-girlfriend and then himself during a domestic dispute in Upper Marlboro.
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Dave’s Take: Following McNair’s death, U.Md. football must do the right thing
WTOP’s Senior Sports Director Dave Johnson says all the carefully worded statements from University of Maryland officials regarding the death of Jordan McNair won’t bring the 19-year-old offensive lineman back to life.
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‘Hot bed’ for a cool treat: Exploring Maryland’s celebrated snowball
A juicy peach, an heirloom tomato and a soft serve ice cream cone are all foods that signify summer. But ask any Baltimore native about the most iconic food of the season, and you’ll likely find yourself in a conversation about snowballs.
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