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Stress lead to forgetfulness, researchers say
It's called the "busy life syndrome": Some people are so stressed they forget the car keys, or where they meant to go. Researchers are working with companies to find ways for employees to de-stress.
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Mississippi flooding: Hundreds flee from Mississippi waters
Floodgates were opened in Louisiana Monday to relief the waters of the Mississippi, which is expected to crest tonight at Memphis. Officials expect the levees around the city to hold. Hundreds of residents are affected already.
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Study suggests autism more prevalent than thought
The U.S. estimates about 1 in 100 children has traits of autism, but a study of South Korean children suggests the number may be much higher.
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Surfing the web for victims
Be careful when posting ads for expensive devices on Craigslist.org. Police say thieves use the website to search for potential victims.
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Frankenfish invading local waterways
"The snakeheads have pretty much almost taken over here."
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Memphis flooding within an inch of historic 1937 flood
Will Graceland survive this historic flood?
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Silver Alert: Adela Shephard-Barett found
Adela Shephard-Barett, missing since Friday night, has been found. She took a weekend vacation without telling her children.
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Nesting birds disrupt construction on Anacostia River Trail
An osprey family has started nesting in one of the construction cranes along the Anacostia River Trail.
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Money from Maryland speed cameras goes to contractor
Maryland's state highway administration got $15.8 million from speed camera tickets since 2009. Most assume that money goes back to the state -- but that's not the case, ABC7 found.
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Metro workers overtime: Employees earn thousands overtime pay
A number of Metro employees made $20,000 to $30,000 in overtime pay in just the first two months of the year. Metro has been spending so much on extra pay that it has already exhausted its overtime budget for the entire year.
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A friendship formed from pain
A pair has bonded over a shared pain.
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Students protest move to Ballou
A group of students Monday walked out of their classes to protest recent budget cuts and a plan to move them out of their school and into Ballou High School.
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Three flight scares in one day
Fear of retaliation for the killing of Osama bin Laden has many Americans on alert. This weekend saw three scares on different flights, adding to anxiety.
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Lawrence Eric Lucchetti, Beville Middle School teacher, arrested
A teacher at Beville Middle School in Woodbridge was arrested for allegedly touching a female student inappropriately.
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Oil prices fall to two-year low
AAA Mid-Atlantic’s latest report shows the national average for a gallon of regular is now just $0.02 shy of the four gallon mark. But there could be a light at the end of the tunnel as oil prices have slid to a two-year low.
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Osama bin Laden dead: Obama says risky approach was best
President Barack Obama says he knew that sending special forces in helicopters to get Osama bin Laden at his Pakistan compound was risky, but he felt it was the best way to make sure they had their man.
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Gary Williams: Maryland Terrapins head basketball coach to retire
Candidates to take over for retiring Maryland head coach Gary Williams include Arizona head coach Sean Miller and Notre Dame's Mike Brey, sources tell ABC7.
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Oil prices falling, strong job growth
There are signs of hope for the economy: Experts say gas prices may have peaked for this summer, and businesses have boosted their payrolls by adding 268,000 jobs in April.
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