Maryland KKK Victims Speak Out: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the Maryland Patch network to talk about tonight:

Cross-Burning Victims From College Park Confront Priest Who Was KKK Member

A KKK-member turned-priest has asked for forgiveness from the black family in College Park whose front lawn he used for a cross burning in 1977. The couple spoke out at a press conference this week.

$1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Gaithersburg

Someone who bought a ticket for the Aug. 23 Powerball game in Gaithersburg has won a million dollars, officials say.

FBI Raids In Animal Cruelty Case Target 2 Prince George's County Homes

A raid on two Prince George's County homes early Thursday morning revealed indications of animal cruelty, along with six to seven dogs.

Ocean City Beach Death Was Caused By Sand Collapse, Alcohol A Factor: Police

Ashley O'Connor, 30, climbed into a hole on the beach, sat down and never came out, according to the Ocean City Police Department, which provided an update Thursday in the death investigation.

Two Maryland Sailors Missing From USS John McCain

A 23 and 26-year-old from Maryland were among those unaccounted for after a war ship collided with a tanker in the South China Sea, the Navy says.

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