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Funeral for Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey: ‘He Cared About Everyone’

Thousands converged in Joppa Wednesday morning to pay tribute to one of two Harford deputies killed in the line of duty a week ago. Gov. Larry Hogan said the turnout was testament to Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey’s character.

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“All of us can easily see the kind of man that Pat Dailey was by the show of solidarity we see here today among our proud members of the thin blue line, those who also bring honor to their badges every day, who have come together to lay their brother to rest,” Hogan said. >>> Read more.

DCEagleCam: Watch Pair of American Bald Eagles Nesting

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Technology is allowing the public to watch a pair of American bald eagles nesting at the National Arboretum that are expected to welcome two eaglets in about 35 days, according to the American Eagle Foundation.

The eagle foundation says the pair of eagles is the first to nest in this particular spot since 1947. The spot sits high in a Tulip Poplar tree amongst the Azalea Collection, the foundation reports. >>> Read more.

IMAGE from Tuesday morning published with permission of © 2016 American Eagle Foundation, EAGLES.ORG. from live video feed

Child Porn, Sex Abuse Victim Count Reaches 17: Police

Detectives continue interviews in the Prince George’s County child sex abuse and porn case, but said Wednesday they have now confirmed 17 young victims.

As authorities have said since they first announced the arrest of former teacher’s aide Deonte Carraway on charges of sex abuse and making child pornography in school classrooms, more victims are likely to contact police as word spreads. >>> Read more.

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