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Sea Creature's Bite Ruins Annapolis Woman's Hawaii Vacation

Experts speculate the culprit was a giant eel, although bites by those marine animals are rare.

White Marsh Mall Mob: Two Adults, Seven Juveniles Charged

More than 30 officers, pepper spray and a helicopter were needed to control the crowd, police said.

Is Gov. Larry Hogan Mulling 2020 Presidential Run: Reports

"You never say never," Hogan said when pressed for comment at a business summit last week.

Police Arrest PG County Woman For Toddler In Hot Car In New York: Report

The 2-year-old boy was "sweating profusely" while the area was under a heat advisory, police said.

Baltimore-Washington Parkway Bus Crash Injures 14

The bus had been carrying a group of musicians.

Officer Killed Pedestrian In Crash On Liberty Road: Police

Police said a Baltimore County officer was involved in a fatal crash near Windsor Mill.

STI Rates Increasing In Montgomery County: Officials

Montgomery County's rate of sexually transmitted infections was nearly double that of the state.

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• Four Maryland Companies Among Best Employers For Women: Forbes
• Reward Offered After Teen Girl Hit By Stray Bullet: Howard County Police
• Best Schools: Maryland Public Education Ranks In Top 10
• Fatal Abingdon Crash Involved Two Houses: Sheriff
• Almond Milk Recalled In Maryland For Containing Real Milk
• Montgomery County School Bus Driver Charged In Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl
• Weekend Beach Closures Because Of High Bacteria Levels
• Father Dead, Son Wounded In Apparent Murder-Suicide Attempt: Cops
• Perseid Meteor Shower: How To See It In Maryland
• Bail Bondsman Sentenced In Gun Trace Task Force Case
• Maryland WOW Houses: Log Home, Villa On Creek, Renovated Rectory
• Tax-Free Savings, Events, Activities At Clarksburg Outlets

Weather-Related Stories

• Anne Arundel Cooling Facilities Open As Heat, Humidity Soar
• Air Quality Alert Issued For Baltimore Metro Area
• Hyperthermia Alert Issued In Montgomery County: Officials
• Baltimore Area Storm Is Accompanied By Cloud-To-Ground Lightning: National Weather Service
• Cascade Lake Work Prompts Notice From Carroll County To Residents

Across America

• Charlotte Rae, "Mrs. Garrett,' Dies at 92
• Trump's Walk Of Fame Star Might Be Removed
• Hurricane Hector Barreling Toward Hawaii
• Boy Ingests Meth, Dies After Dad Didn't Call 911
• Goofy Animals From Decisive Rhino To Hitchhiking Pooch

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