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Md. early voting center loses power
The early voting center at the College Park Community Center has lost power.
Court appearance for Md. cop charged in shooting
A Maryland police officer charged with shooting and wounding a handcuffed man is due in court on an attempted murder charge.
MGM describes its vision for Maryland casino
Officials from MGM Resorts are describing the casino they'd like to build at Maryland's National Harbor if voters approve an expansion of gambling.
Md. voters face long lines at early polling sites (VIDEO)
At early voting centers in Maryland, the wait has been as long as 5 hours. WTOP's Kate Ryan visited one in Landover to find out how voters are spending that time.
District man faces 110 years for double murder conviction
A District man was convicted of two counts of 2nd degree murder in the deaths of his mother and step-brother.
Silver Alert canceled for 82-year-old Md. man
Prince George's police need help locating an 82- year-old man last seen Tuesday afternoon.
Ask the Executives: Question B and Question 7 spark heated debate
Executives from Prince George's and Montgomery counties are guests on Wednesday's "Ask the Executives" show.
Maryland pro wins World Series of Poker, $8.53M
A Maryland poker professional won the World Series of Poker main event, outlasting his final opponents in a marathon card session of nearly 12 hours for the $8.53 million title on Wednesday.
Flooding in Prince George's County (VIDEO)
WTOP's Kate Ryan visits the approach to Route 4 in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County.
Md. mother charged after false abduction report
Deborah Fashakin has been charged with making a false report to a law enforcement officer.
Prince George's County opening a shelter for storm
Prince George's County is opening a shelter at a Springdale high school, and says it's prepared to set up more shelters if necessary.
9 vehicles set afire in Prince George's County
Fire officials say a serial arsonist set nine vehicles on fire in a 24-hour period in the Upper Marlboro area of Prince George's County.
2 men indicted after crash that killed PG officer
Two men have been indicted in a pursuit and car crash that killed a Prince George's County police officer two months ago.
Ex-Md. student gets probation in shooting threat
A former University of Maryland student has been spared prison time after he admitted to making online threats of a campus shooting rampage.
Details in Maryland's gambling expansion proposal
A casino could be built in Prince George's County with table games and 3,000 slot machines, if approved by voters statewide as well as voters in the county. The allowable area includes National Harbor and Rosecroft Raceway. Applicant proposals could include bids to keep up to 38 percent of the money generated by the casino. It could not open until 2016.
Kitchen fire displaces students in College Park
A kitchen fire in College Park Wednesday night has displaced four students.
Boy, 13, placed in therapeutic care after manslaughter conviction
A 13-year-old boy has been placed in therapeutic foster care after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his foster sister.
Pr. George's bill calls for employee robbery training
Prince George's County is proposing a bill that would force convenience stores and gas stations to train their employees on what to do during a robbery.
PG bill would deter new fast food businesses
The Prince George's County Council is considering giving itself and the public the chance to weigh in before a business owner decides to open a fast- food restaurant, nightclub or liquor store.
Pr. George's agrees to settlements in assault case
Prince George's County has agreed to pay about $3.6 million to 10 people who were either falsely arrested or injured by police during a post-game celebration at the University of Maryland.
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