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The case of Adnan Syed, star of the podcast "Serial," will be heard in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Syed was sentenced to life in prison in 2000 for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee while they were students at Woodlawn High School. A judge overturned his conviction last year: Appeal Of Adnan Syed Returns To Court.

Nearly 200 national monuments across the country will turn orange to honor the victims of gun violence. Among them are the Empire State Building, Niagara Falls and Golden Gate Bridge: Gun Violence Prevention Rally To Be Held In Takoma Park.

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Cicadas drink from the trees, and as nature takes its course, they urinate. While the "cicada rain" won't hurt anyone, experts have tips to keep outdoor lovers from receiving a shower as the insects let loose from their perches: Maryland Cicada Invasion 2017: Avoid Getting Peed On This Summer.

Chesapeake Bay Magazine readers ranked the best of the best destinations on the bay, from dog friendly marinas to best foodie towns on the Chesapeake: Havre de Grace Among Best Of The Bay 2017 For Marina, Food, Town, Survey Says.

A federal judge has dismissed environmental concerns about the Purple Line, but said ridership numbers for the light rail system need study. The 16-mile Purple Line would run through Silver Spring and College Park: Most Purple Line Objections Dismissed, Ridership Study Stands: Judge.

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