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High school graduates are supposed to be celebrating this time of the year as classes finish up and prom approaches. But for one group of students from Gaithersburg there is one last lesson to learn. 7 On Your Side's Ross McLaughlin explains.
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Now is the time to buy for those not completely impacted by the recession because the economic downward spiral has caused prices to drop as well.
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The swine flu panic is starting to grow among travelers. Flights to Mexico are nearly empty, and Continental has canceled half its flights to the country. That's why ABC 7's Ross McLaughlin is here with the big question people are now asking, should I stay or should I go?
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Some new boasting rights for our area tonight. According to Consumer Reports, we have some of the best supermarkets in the country.
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If your car ever breaks down by the side of the road and police offer assistance, you just might want to say, "no!" 7 On Your Side explains why.
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Looking for work? The unemployed could be hindered in their search by something our 7 On Your Side team discovered.
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