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• BWI Opens First-Of-Its Kind Airport Gym
• $1M Powerball Ticket Sold in Maryland: Check the Winning Numbers
• 2017 Oscar Nominees: Bethesda Native's Film Touches Denzel Washington

Maryland Assault Weapons Ban Upheld, Court Rules
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 10-4 to uphold Maryland's ban on assault weapons, overturning the ruling of a three-judge panel that had ruled against it a year ago. Legislators in Maryland passed the ban on semiautomatic, military-style guns after the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012. >>>Read more.
Donald Trump is Coming to Prince George's County This Week

President Donald Trump will be paying a visit to Prince George's County later this week, as he has been confirmed to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference being held at the Gaylord National Harbor Hotel. >>>Read more.

2017 Maryland Flu Season Reaches 'High Level'
The flu has infected all of Maryland, and at least one hospital says it is limiting visitors to help stop the spread of the disease. The most recent update from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, compiled on Feb. 11, says that influenza-like illness intensity was high and flu cases were widespread across the state. >>>Read more.

Name That Giraffe: Maryland Zoo Sticks Neck Out for Baby-Naming Contest
The Maryland Zoo is hosting an online poll to determine the name of its new baby giraffe. Six names are in the running for the calf, who was born on Feb. 6. Online voting is open until 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23. >>> Read more.

• ATM Skimmer Suspect Photos Released By Police
• Annapolis Restaurant Week 2017 Starts Feb. 20: Venues, Parking And More
• HdG Restaurant Week: Full List of Participating Businesses
• Vandal Strikes Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument

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• Body Found in Reisterstown Was Missing Woman: Police
• When Will DC Cherry Blossoms Bloom in 2017?
• Lawmakers Seek To Protect Bee Colonies From Bears
• Columbia Man Exposed Himself to Officers During Transport: Police
• HdG Family Wins $100,000 from Scratchoff: Maryland Lottery
• Nottingham Driver Charged With Attempted Murder After Ramming Man With SUV: Police
• $1 Million Total Damage To 6 Homes In 2 Fires
• Pedestrian Killed in Dundalk on Presidents Day: Police

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