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8-year-old dies after being struck by mother's SUV
One of the five children struck by an SUV in Lewisdale, Md. Thursday night has died.
California girl captures National Spelling Bee
The story of this spelling bee champion begins in the car, on the daily commute to kindergarten with father at the wheel.
National Spelling Bee down to 9 finalists
The most experienced speller remaining in the National Spelling Bee breezed through most of two semifinal rounds with his usual confidence. But with one word separating him from his first time in the finals, he was flustered.
Board approves tuition hikes for Maryland colleges
The Board of Regents for Maryland's university system has approved a 3 percent tuition increase for most in-state students.
Car hits telephone pole in Pr. George's, killing 1
Prince George's County police say a driver has been killed in a fiery crash in Forestville.
LIVE TWEETS: 6-year-old talks about spelling bee
She spells well, but 6-year-old Lori Anne Madison, the youngest speller in the history of the National Spelling Bee, did not make the semifinals.
Md. roundtable discussion on domestic violence
A roundtable discussion in Prince George's County is addressing domestic violence in the area.
One person dead in coinciding fire and suicide
One person was found shot to death inside a burning house in Temple Hills in what police are calling a suicide.
Former Pr. George's charity administrator charged
A former administrator of a nonprofit group in Prince George's County has been charged with stealing more than $100,000 from the organization.
Police to do search-and-rescue exercise
Police in Montgomery County are doing a search and rescue exercise this week.
Body of man found on sidewalk in Bladensburg
Authorities say they are investigating as a homicide the discovery of a body found on a sidewalk in Bladensburg.
Drink plenty of fluids, get some shade and limit activity
Mark Brady, spokesman for Prince George's County Fire & EMS
Driver in Chillum pedestrian hit-and-run in custody
A man is in custody following a pedestrian hit-and-run collision Saturday night in Chillum.
Md. woman found guilty in U.S. Senate candidate's death
The woman charged with hitting and dragging U.S. Senate candidate Natasha Pettigrew to her death in September 2010 has been found guilty.
Pedestrians, children hit at busy intersection
A group of pedestrians have minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle on the border of D.C. and Prince George's County, Md., according to Prince George's County police.
Highway sign to be unveiled for slain Md. trooper
A highway sign is being dedicated in honor of a Maryland state trooper who was killed while off duty two years ago.
3 harness race drivers hurt at Rosecroft Raceway
Rescue officials say three harness race drivers have been hurt in an incident during a race at Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill.
Pr. George's Co. clubs face tax, alcohol violations
Seven club owners in Prince George's County are facing 16 indictments after allegedly violating tax, alcohol and licensing regulations.
Carjacking suspect caught in Takoma Park
Authorities say a witness to an attempted carjacking in Prince George's County chased a suspect into Takoma Park, where the suspect was later arrested.
Armed robbery, abduction near the University of Maryland
Police are looking for three men after a frightening armed robbery and abduction early Sunday morning near the University of Maryland.
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