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Wife And Her Lover Charged For Murder Of Husband In Takoma Park
During the investigation, police found online searches for things such as "What drinks cause heart failure" and "death by burning." The couple allegedly beat the woman's husband to death in the backyard.

Trooper Involved In Crash Requiring Medevac In Harford County
A crash involving a state trooper caused a complete shutdown of Interstate 95 Monday afternoon in Harford County. The crash reportedly required two people to be airlifted for treatment.

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Columbia Store Sells $1 Million Scratch-Off
Two friends in Columbia recently won $1 million from a scratch-off that they purchased together, according to the Maryland Lottery. The players — 30 and 33 years old — are both single and told lottery officials they planned to invest their winnings, as well as travel and use the funds for leisure.

Funeral Services Set For Montgomery County Firefighter Who Died On Duty

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Gov. Larry Hogan ordered the state flag to be lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the 52-year-old firefighter from Bowie, who was found unresponsive in the fire station by co-workers Friday afternoon.

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Woman In Critical Condition Following Arrest: Commissioner
The detainee was in life-threatening condition at the hospital, officials reported Monday afternoon. The 52-year-old woman was arrested on a warrant for a misdemeanor in another jurisdiction. Police said no force was used in her arrest in southwest Baltimore but a lieutenant was suspended during the investigation.

Man Eats 255 Peeps in New World Record at National Harbor
A man plowed through 255 Peeps in just 5 minutes for a $1,750 cash prize at National Harbor during the World Peeps Eating Championship over the weekend. The 130-pound man shattered his previous record of 200 Peeps in the process.

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