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A 22-year-old Maryland woman died after a strange sequence of events that is under investigation in Miami, Florida. Cariann Denise Hithon, 22, of Bowie, allegedly crashed a BWM into several vehicles, then pulled away from a crowd and ran over an officer before she was shot by police, according to reports: Bowie Woman Shot, Killed By Police In Miami Beach.

During spirit week, students had "scrabble day" at Bel Air High School, when each wore a letter and could spell out words with one another. Seven students are being taught a lesson in discipline after they allegedly spelled out a racial slur in the library and snapped a photo for the record: Racial Slur At Bel Air High Leads To Discipline.

Tina Frost, the 27-year-old Las Vegas shooting victim from Maryland, was able to take several steps on Friday. Her family reported the news on the GoFundMe account created to raise donations through the recovery process: Arundel High Grad Shot In Vegas Takes First Steps After Coma.

Two men were arguing over who was next in line at PetSmart when a spitting match turned into something more violent, Baltimore County police said. One man punched the other, who is accused of stabbing him in return: Stabbing In PetSmart Fish Aisle Nets 1 Arrest.

Five people were charged with the murder of Jenni B. Rivera Lopez, who went missing in June. It's being considered gang-related: 5 Charged In 'Gang-Related' Homicide, Police Say.

People magazine teamed up with the dining experts at Zagat to create a list of the most popular restaurants in the U.S. The magazine said the choices range from "local staples to renowned destinations." The most popular entree at Maryland's favorite restaurant, according to the latest survey, is blue crab: This Is Maryland's Most Popular Restaurant, Survey Says.

After he said a bottle was thrown from a school bus onto his vehicle, a Nottingham man reportedly sprang into action and got arrested: Nottingham Man Charged After Jumping On Front Of School Bus.

Is Maryland a good place to get old? U.S. News & World Report evaluated the Free State based on a set of rankings to see how it stacked up when it comes to places for seniors to live: Best States For Older Americans: Here’s How Maryland Ranks.

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