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University System of Maryland announces selection of next chancellor University System of Maryland announces selection of next chancellor 11/07/2019 09:23pm • The University System of Maryland has announced who will be taking the reins of the system after the departure of its previous chancellor. University of Maryland Baltimore President Jay A. Perman will become the system’s fifth chancellor next summer. Doctor Jay Perman will take over as the Meet the Paralympic swimmer changing perceptions of disability 11/05/2019 05:32am • Théo Curin is no ordinary teenager. At the age of six, he contracted meningococcal meningitis, a rare bacterial disease that can sometimes lead to clotting in the blood, causing tissue to die. To save his life, doctors had to amputate the ends of his limbs. Because he was so young when the Lena Dunham says she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Here's what it is 11/04/2019 02:34am • Responding to a paparazzi photo that captured her walking with her cane, Lena Dunham explained she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome -- a group of disorders affecting the joints and skin. "An Ehler-Danlos syndrome flare means that I need support from more than just my friends.. Former Montgomery County doctor gets prison for collecting dead mother's benefits Former Montgomery County doctor gets prison for collecting dead mother's benefits 11/01/2019 11:59pm • A Montgomery County, Maryland, woman will spend two years behind bars after admitting to claiming her dead mother's benefits. Crystal Mebane McGinty, 59, of Silver Spring, was sentenced in federal court Friday, for mail fraud and theft of government property, in connection with a scheme to obtain Maryland pediatrician convicted of sex abuse charges, acquitted of rape Maryland pediatrician convicted of sex abuse charges, acquitted of rape 11/01/2019 04:44pm • A Frederick, Maryland, pediatrician has been convicted of sexually abusing a teenage patient in April. After a two-day bench trial in Frederick County Circuit Court, Judge William Nicklas found Dr. Ernesto Torres, 69, guilty on second-degree assault and fourth-degree sex offense charges that were Data Doctors: Are free password managers safe? Data Doctors: Are free password managers safe? 11/01/2019 04:40am • Q: Are free password managers safe to use? A: Everyone has heard the advice that you need to use long, complex passwords, unique to every account that you use. Unless you have just one or two online accounts, the only way to adhere to these security measures is to use some form of password manager. 'No trust' with Redskins: Trent Williams reveals reason for hold out 10/31/2019 11:15pm • Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams spoke Thursday for the first time since ending his holdout that lasted over five months. The seven-time Pro Bowler discussed how his contract status, and playing with no guarantees, both factored into his decision to stay away from the team. 50 years since its birth, the internet has meant the death of ... 50 years since its birth, the internet has meant the death of ... 10/29/2019 02:28pm • On the 50th anniversary of the first message sent over the ARPANET — the Department of Defense's predecessor to the internet — a lot has changed since the night of Oct. 29, 1969. "Think back to all the things you used to do on a regular basis that you no longer do," said Ken Colburn, founder Rabid cat found in Manassas Park; health officials seek more information Rabid cat found in Manassas Park; health officials seek more information 10/25/2019 08:06am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Prince William County health officials are warning residents of a cat in the City of Manassas Park that tested positive for rabies. Th Data Doctors: How can the 'O.MG' cable be legal? Data Doctors: How can the 'O.MG' cable be legal? 10/25/2019 05:13am • Q: I just learned about the O.MG cable and can’t understand how something like this is legal! A: Security researchers are in the business of constantly tinkering with commonly used technology to see if they can discover new exploits, and the "O.MG cable" is another example of this type of work. Headache locations and their meanings Headache locations and their meanings 10/24/2019 08:00pm • That stabbing pain near your eye. A throbbing pain on one side of the head. The vise-like pressure around the top third of the head. A dull ache at the base of the skull. All of these pains are referred to as headaches, but where the pain is situated may actually signal different types of headaches Arrest made in deadly February shooting at DC day laborer firm Arrest made in deadly February shooting at DC day laborer firm 10/24/2019 06:15pm • More than eight months after a masked gunman walked into a day laborer agency in Northeast D.C. and opened fire on two employees, killing one, a man has now been arrested and charged with murder. Matthew Walker, 21, of D.C., has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed in th Maryland Senate President Mike Miller stepping down from leadership post; successor named Maryland Senate President Mike Miller stepping down from leadership post; successor named 10/24/2019 12:05pm • Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, the longest-serving Senate president in the state's history, is stepping down from his leadership post as he battles cancer, he announced Thursday. "My mind is still strong, but my body's weak," Miller said in an afternoon news conference. His a WTOP's Dave Johnson on multiple sclerosis diagnosis: Acceptance, fear, determination WTOP's Dave Johnson on multiple sclerosis diagnosis: Acceptance, fear, determination 10/24/2019 05:24am • WTOP Sports Director Dave Johnson was recently diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. (Courtesy Facebook/Dave Johnson/Matt Mathai) WTOP Sports Director Dave Johnson had more than a hunch he had multiple sclerosis — he'd watched his mother develop the same symptoms when he was a Q&A: Washington West Film Fest brings cinematic altruism to Reston Q&A: Washington West Film Fest brings cinematic altruism to Reston 10/24/2019 01:20am • Cinematic altruism is alive and well this year in Reston, Virginia. The ninth annual Washington West Film Festival, which returns to Reston Town Center this Thursday through Sunday, allows audiences to watch exclusive new releases, with all proceeds going to charity. "We screen all types o
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