Pregnant Woman Barred from Bathroom, Dog Left to Die, Gas Tax Hike and Other New Laws: News Nearby

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• Owner Leaves Dog To Die from Maggot-Infested Wounds: Authorities
• No Powdered Alcohol, More Judges, Gas Tax Increase: Maryland Laws Effective July 1
• Michael Phelps Turns 31 Thursday, Makes U.S. Olympic History

Adnan Syed, Star of ‘Serial’ Podcast, Gets New Trial

The man featured on the hit podcastSerial has been granted a new trial.

Adnan Syed, 36, was sentenced to life in prison in 2000 for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee in January 1999. He was 18 at the time he was accused of killing her, and he is 36 now. »»»Read more.

BWI Airport Adds Checkpoint to Avoid TSA Screening Backlogs

Good news for fliers traveling throughBaltimore/Washington International Airport: Another lane of passenger security screening has been installed to speed up the process.

The Transportation Security Administration said Thursday that the new Concourse D checkpoint – which is temporary -- increases capacity from five to six lanes and accommodates TSA Pre-Check passengers during peak travel periods, starting with 4th of July visitors. »»»Read more.

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• 4th of July Drunk Drivers Target of State Crackdown
• Joint Base Andrews Lockdown Was Part of Drill, 'Miscommunication'
• 4th of July Fireworks Terrifying for Pets, Safety Tips to Follow
• Man Charged in Annapolis Armed Robbery, 2nd Suspect Escapes
• Odenton Teen Robbers Armed With Gun, Plastic Bat: Police
• Walls Contain Bel Air House Fire, Officials Say
• Tips Lead to Triple Homicide Suspect's Arrest: Police
• Thieves Drive Stolen BMW to Chevy Chase School Burglary: Police
• BWI Airport Adds Checkpoint to Avoid TSA Screening Backlogs
• Pregnant Woman Kept Out of Metro Bathroom
• Child Burned by Hot Water is Flown for Treatment