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Carbon monoxide fumes sicken family in Upper Marlboro
7/1/12 8:37 PM
Prince George's County fire officials say residents of two homes were sickened by carbon monoxide fumes released by generators.

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Jan-Nae Woodard, 7, killed in Charles County collision
7/1/12 1:53 PM
Marquetta Rochelle McGee died Thursday from her injuries in the three-car collision in Charles County that killed her 7-year-old daughter on Sunday, police say. Police say a Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Jackson Tutt, 73, crossed the median and hit two other vehicles.
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D.C. storm coverage 2012
7/1/12 10:26 AM
Watch ABC7's coverage of Friday's storms and the damage it caused.

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Dr. William R. Hite Jr. selected as new Philadelphia school superintendent
6/30/12 7:23 AM
Dr. William R. Hite Jr., head of the Prince George's County Public Schools has been selected to become the new superintendent of the Philadelphia School District.
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Some small business owners fear impact of Affordable Care Act
6/29/12 6:46 PM
While many are pleased with the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the bulk of the president's health care bill, many small business owners are concerned the ruling could hurt them.
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FTA to get oversight over rail safety
6/29/12 6:33 PM
Maryland Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin championed the legislation sought by the Obama administration.
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Autism early detection study says brain scan could catch signs earlier
6/29/12 6:14 PM
An estimated one out of every 88 children is now being diagnosed with autism, but experts are hoping to improve their chances of early detection with a new, non-invasive test.

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Swaim-Staley steps down as Maryland transportation head
6/29/12 6:00 PM
Beverley Swaim-Staley oversaw BWI Airport on September 11, 2001 and was appointed by Governor O'Malley as head of the Department of Transportation. Now, she has decided to step down to spend more time with her family.
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Landover warehouse collapse: Officials search for worker
6/29/12 5:54 PM
Rescue crews are continuing to actively search for a worker who is believed to be trapped inside a Landover warehouse that collapsed late Thursday night.
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Worker's body found at collapsed Landover building
7/1/12 2:41 PM
The body was recovered about 8 a.m. Sunday at the warehouse. The victim's identity will not be released until an autopsy is completed.
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Water restrictions lifted for Montgomery and Prince George's counties
7/1/12 12:09 PM
The water restrictions for two Maryland counties have been lifted.
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D.C.-area cooling centers: Get out of the heat at these locations
6/30/12 12:02 PM
A number of cooling centers will be open in areas throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to assist people in getting out of the searing heat.
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K'Vaughn Hines, Sheldon Sneed rape charges dropped
6/29/12 6:55 PM
After being jailed for four months and on home incarceration for another month, DNA tests allowed K'Vaughn Hines and Sheldon Sneed to finally walk free Friday.
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MPD Chief Cathy Lanier, City Council discuss ending hate crimes
6/29/12 6:39 PM
Members of the gay community and MPD Chief Cathy Lanier discussed the city's strategy for curbing hate crime.
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Congress lifts restrictions on Southwest Waterfront fish market
6/29/12 6:15 PM
The Maine Avenue Fish Market is one of the oldest continuously operating fish markets in the country, dating back to 1805. In the early 1900s, Congress limited vendors to only selling seafood. This week Congress lifted that restriction.
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Debbie Hobar trapped in eviction nightmare
6/29/12 6:09 PM
Debbie Hobar was diagnosed with cancer, was in a car accident and couldn't work. Then, she lost her house, setting up a drawn-out legal battle.
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Northern Virginia authorities caution residents about replica guns
6/29/12 5:55 PM
Can you tell the difference between the real gun and the replica in the photo? That's something that a coalition of Northern Virginia law enforcement agencies says is paramount.

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Lee Boyd Malvo's attorney says sentence reduction may apply
6/29/12 5:31 PM
Defense attorney Craig S. Cooley said that if the ruling is applied retroactively, Convicted sniper shooter Lee Boyd Malvo would be entitled to at least one new sentencing hearing.

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