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Maryland law requires helmets, eye protection for mopeds and motor scooters
The law, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, also requires that motor scooters and mopeds be titled and insured.
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Man wants D.C. to answer handicap parking spot request
The District gave Ken Jackson approval for a designated handicap parking spot right in front of his home, but his car keeps getting towed or hit.
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D.C. taxicab meters unveiled amid funding fight
As D.C. officials showed off a new taxicab meter that allows riders to pay by credit card, Councilman Marion Barry filed a disapproval resolution, which could change the terms of the contract and delay the start of the program.
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Bullying Prevention and Self-Defense Camp
A local summer camp is helping students properly stand up to--and stop bullying.
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Ellicott City train derailment kills Elizabeth Nass, Rose Mayr
Investigators probing a deadly train derailment in downtown Ellicott City have begun watching videos and studying track conditions as they trying to figure out if two young women killed while hanging out on the tracks had played any role in the crash - or if their presence was just a tragic coincidence.
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Floyd Corkins indicted
Floyd Corkins had a backpack full of Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a box of ammunition when he said words to the effect of "I don't like your politics" and shot a staffer at the Family Research Council, authorities said.
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Amber alert canceled after Cesar Steven Martinez, 1, found safe, Father in custody
Julio Arriaza Moya has been charged Wednesday after allegedly abducting his 1-year-old son from District Heights.
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Donald Trump to speak at Liberty University's convocation
Liberty University announced Wednesday that billionaire real estate mogul and TV personality Donald Trump will speak at Liberty's convocation on Sept. 24.
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George Huguely seeks new trial in U.Va. murder case
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is asking a judge to grant him a new trial.
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Tim Kaine, former Virginia governor, talks positive campaign spin, key issues
Appearing on ABC7’s Good Morning Washington, Tim Kaine talked about what Virginians care about most, and how he plans to run a positive race for Virginia's U.S. Senate seat.
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Pedestrians struck on 14th Street NW
Four people were struck and injured by an SUV in an alley near 14th Street in Northwest Washington late Wednesday morning while they were lined up at a food bank, police say.
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Americans waste the most food
The Natural Resources Defense Council study found Americans waste up to 40 percent of the country's food supply each year. The average family throws out $2,275 each year.
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David Apraham arrested for 12th DUI
A Spotsylvania man was arrested for his 12th DUI after a Spotsylvania County sheriff's deputy spotted him swerving.
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George Huguely bid for new trial rejected
A judge on Wednesday rejected a defense motion to set aside George Huguely V's second-degree murder conviction and order a new trial in the May 2010 killing of Yeardley Love.
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Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan differ on abortion
"I'm proud of my pro-life record. And I stand by my pro-life record in Congress. But Mitt Romney is the top of the ticket and Mitt Romney will be president and he will set the policy of the Romney administration," Paul Ryan said.
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Barbara Mikulski will speak at Democratic National Convention.
Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski's office said Wednesday that the senator will lead the podium program highlighting Democratic women candidates for Senate in 2012.
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NewsChannel 8 HD channels available on Cox, Comcast, RCN, Verizon
Good news! NewsChannel 8 can now be seen in stunning high definition throughout the greater D.C. region.
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Neil Prescott released from mental hospital after allegedly threatening shooting
Authorities say a man who referred to himself as "a joker" and allegedly threatened to shoot up his workplace has been released from a psychiatric facility in Maryland.
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