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Driver James Sikes talks about the accident in his Prius during a news conference last week. (AP)

Did Prius owner drive up a hoax?

Toyota Motor Corp. dismissed the story of a man who claimed his Prius sped out of control on the California freeway, saying Monday that its own tests found the car's gas pedal and backup safety system were working just fine.
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Video: Lawyer Rebuts Doubts About Runaway Prius Driver

Maryland's Gary Williams says he has a mature team headed into the NCAA Tourney. (AP)

Hoyas, Terps ready for Madness

Georgetown and Maryland play this week. With March Madness underway, WTOP.com wants your input. Should March Madness office pools be banned? Take the poll.
Mar 15th - 1:52pm | Read More [ 5 Comments ]

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About one third of all smoking-related deaths in the United States are due to heart disease.

Can quitting smoking turn back time?

A year after kicking the habit, smokers' arteries showed signs of reversing a problem that can set the stage for heart disease, according to the first big study devoted to the subject.
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The couples' laywers said the split was "entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement." (AP)

Kate Winslet splits from husband

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has split from her film director husband Sam Mendes, a British law firm said Monday.
Mar 15th - 3:31pm | Read More [ 7 Comments ]

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Men with snow shovels wait to cross Broad Street during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP)

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