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Navy, Army Investigation Finds Hand Gestures Weren't Racist

Military officials have wrapped up their investigation into hand gestures flashed by West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen during the televised Army-Navy football game and determined that students were engaging in a "sophomoric game" that had no racist intent.

Fundraiser For MD Couple Caught In NZ Volcanic Eruption

Marylanders are rallying around a Gaithersburg couple who were severely injured in New Zealand's deadly volcanic eruption this month.

Judge Permits House Arrest For Man Charged With Murder

Gregory Korwek, 40, of Pasadena who has been charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter has been released on house arrest by Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Mark Crooks. On Monday, the judge overruled the previous mandate of a district court judge.

Lamar Jackson Buys Offensive Line Rolex Watches As Holiday Gift

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has made it clear that his success is not his alone. To show his teammates his gratitude for their protection this season, he treated the offensive line to Rolex watches for Christmas.

Holiday Gift Return Policies At Retailers: Kohl's, Macy's, Apple

Did you receive a gift that just isn't you? Read the return policies for Kohl's, Amazon, Nordstrom, Macy's, Old Navy and more Maryland retailers.

Donations Pour In For Teen Struck By SUV Near School Bus Stop

A GoFundMe page has been established for a Walter Johnson High School senior who was hit by a car in Rockville earlier this month. The 12th grader "suffered a serious head injury" and needed surgery, the GoFundMe organizer said. Hadad is reportedly still fighting for his life in the Intensive Care Unit.

Annapolis Waitress Surprised With $1K Tip

Just before Christmas, a big group of people tumbled into the Double T Diner for breakfast. The 21 guests were on a Secret Santa mission. Each of the guests put $50 in a pot to go to their waitress. When they presented her with the $1,050 tip, she was stunned.

Education Expected To Dominate 2020 MD Legislative Session

Reforming Maryland's public education system. Building new schools. Addressing gun safety. Funding the state's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These are some of the issues that Maryland state lawmakers expect to dominate the 2020 General Assembly session.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Boss, Oldest Penguin At Maryland Zoo, Dies At 34
• Hanover Man On FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List For Murdering Wife
• Husband, Wife Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide On Christmas
• Domestic Dispute Leads To Christmas Day Fatal Stabbing: Police
• National Guardsman Mourned After Nightclub Stabbing
• Holiday Activities For Families Abound In DC, NoVA Region
• Man Fatally Struck On I-270 May Have Been Changing Tire: Police
• Woman Slips Pricey Jewelry Into MD Salvation Army Kettle Bucket
• Chesapeake Bay Restoration Gets A Boost In Federal Funding
• Delegate Cheryl Glenn Charged In Bribery Scandal: Prosecutors
• Two Harford County Men IDed As Those Involved In Deadly Nightclub Fight
• Lothian Woman Killed After Being Struck By SUV: Police
• Annapolis Man Arrested, Charged With Murder: Police
• Capital Gazette Shooter Ramos Was Concerned About His Sanity
• Realtor Drums Up Food Donations At His Beautiful Light Display
• Former Bel Air Mayor James M. Decker Dies At 90
• 2019 Ties For Second Deadliest Year In Baltimore: Report
• Baltimore Orioles Chaplain Dies Of Cancer: Report
• Father, Sister Charged With Smuggling Drugs Into Jessup Prison

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