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Children Taken, Olympic Comeback, Bridge Fall: News Nearby
Tax day bank heist, Ellen show goes to school and other headlines of the week from Maryland Patches.

Here are some of the top stories on Maryland Patches this week:
- Police Take Children Allowed to Play Alone in Park
- Michael Phelps Confirms Plan to Compete at 2016 Olympics
- Pedestrian Bridge Falls on Green Line Tracks; Service Shut Down
- Robbers Dress in HazMat Suits for Bowie Bank Heist on Tax Day
- Man Accused of Killing Wife in Dunkin’ Donuts Remains on the Lam
- Surprise! Carroll County Teacher Gets Call from Ellen Degeneres
- Weapon Accidentally Discharges, Killing Man Showing Gun to Friend
- Police Search for Thief Who Stole 4-Year-Old’s Wheelchair
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Rodgers Forge native Michael Phelps signs autographs in Arizona, where he announced his goal of swimming in the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Screenshot from Swimming World/YouTube.
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