Storms batter region
The front lawn of this home in Stafford County is littered with debris. (Channel 7 image)

Storms batter region

Heavy rain, hail and strong winds slammed the area Thursday night, destroying homes and leaving trails of damage in Maryland and Virginia. "Entire second stories of some homes here have been sheared off," WTOP's Kristi King reports from Stafford County.
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Obama picks up 3 superdelegates, union endorsement
Obama's endorsements from superdelegates has picked sharply since Tuesday. (AP)

Obama picks up 3 superdelegates, union endorsement

The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and two congressmen, including one who switched his backing from rival Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Report sheds light on teens, marijuana
Overall, marijuana use among teens has decreased 25 percent since 2001. (AP)

Report sheds light on teens, marijuana

Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.
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Harris and Mackowiak homer as Nats win
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Harris and Mackowiak homer as Nats win

Willie Harris and Rob Mackowiak homered to help the Washington Nationals beat Houston 8-3 Thursday night and end the Astros' five-game winning streak.
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Will Uma, Lancome Make Up?
Lancome and Uma Thurman signed a two-year contract in April 2000. (AP)

Will Uma, Lancome Make Up?

French cosmetics giant Lancome and Uma Thurman are wrangling over the use of her name and image in an advertising campaign.
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