Lightning
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Caps blow 4-goal lead, then strike Lightning 6-5 in OT
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The Caps blew a four-goal lead Saturday night before Mike Green scored in overtime, extending the team's winning streak to seven games. Alex Ovechkin scored his 27th goal to move ahead in the NHL's goal-scoring race for the first time this season,
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Washington Capitals: Ovechkin scores 2 more; Caps win 4-2 over Lightning
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Alex Ovechkin scored twice on Sunday to make it five goals in a little over 24 hours and the Caps beat the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ovechkin scored his 24th and 25th goal - giving him 16 in 14 games - to pull even with the Lightning's Steven Stamkos for the top spot in the NHL.
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Lightning kills 1 and injures 9 at Pocono Raceway
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A deadly end to a race shortened day of racing at Pocono Raceway last Sunday as lighting claims the life of one man.
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Lightning: Awareness and Safety
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With so many people outside in the summer months, it's important to reiterate the importance of lightning safety.
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Ball Lightning: A mysterious phenomenon!
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We've all experienced lightning in our lives. We're familiar with its flash, its boom, and its potential harm, but have you heard of the very rare phenomenon called "ball lightning"?
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D.C. Thunderstorm: Arlington Timelapse - Awesome Lightning Bolt!
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Check out this timelapse from atop our ABC7 Studio in Arlington. As a strong storm cell moved over the area, you can catch a glimse of a large lightning bolt!
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Best 2011 weather photos, from Weatherwise Magazine (GALLERY)
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Cows in hail, a rainbow-wrapped tornado: Weatherwise has announced the winners of its annual photo competition, and they are spectacular.
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Take a joy ride over Earth inside the Space Station (VIDEO)
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Anybody who's ever wanted to fly over the planet at night and ogle all the lit-up cities will love this time-lapse video from the International Space Station.
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Lightning kills construction worker at casino in Atlantic City
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Lightning struck three construction workers in Atlantic City yesterday, killing one. Meanwhile, the nationwide lightning-fatality count has grown to 25.
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Lightning at SeaWorld injures 8; nationwide fatalities at 19
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Visitors and employees were blasted with lightning on Wednesday at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove water park, but seem to be doing OK now. What about those who aren't?
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Lightning crosses a double rainbow in Fairfax (VIDEO)
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A local skywatcher caught this unusual footage of lightning bisecting a double rainbow during stormy weather earlier this month.
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One way to predict killer tornadoes: Follow the lightning (VIDEO)
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Thousands of lightning bolts glimmer like fireflies in this fascinating model of Alabama's all-time deadliest tornado outbreak.
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Lightning blamed in fatal Chinese bullet train collision (VIDEO)
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Helicopter footage shows how an alleged thunderbolt can wreak havoc on humankind's transportation systems.
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Lightning demolishes two sheds, car in St. Mary's County
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Lightning lashes out at its mortal enemy, sheds.
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U.S. lightning deaths up to 10; Dad, son killed 48 years apart
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July is historically the most active month for lightning injuries, and 2011 isn't bucking that trend.
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Pictures of last night's storm
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Here are some great shots of lightning from Alexandria last night and a few pictures of the clouds rolling through.
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Lightning facts and myths for Lightning Safety Awareness Week
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Want to know more about lightning? You should, as it is Lightning Safety Awareness Week and will be in our area the rest of the week.
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Survivors of lightning strikes recount their horrible ordeals
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Shoes blown off. Ear drums busted. Red "ferns" burned into skin. A new ESP ability. Celebrate Lightning Safety Week with these tales from strike survivors.
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