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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.24 minutes ago | Read More [ 12 Comments ]
Video: Strong storms rip through Va. 
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.22 minutes ago | Read More [ 5 Comments ]
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.49 minutes ago | Read More [ 19 Comments ]
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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.May 8th - 9:23pm | Read More
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.1 hour, 54 minutes ago | Read More
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