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Code Red Issued For First Time In Years

WASHINGTON, DC -- A Code Red was issued for D.C. this week, the first time such an alert has been issued in years.

Man Pulled From Burning Vehicle On I-66

Police had to pull a man from a burning vehicle after the driver drove the wrong way on Interstate 66 while allegedly attempting to flee Secret Service.

Truck Strikes Plane At Dulles Airport

A Boeing 777 was struck by a fuel truck at Dulles Airport this week.

NoVa Man Follows Girl Into Bathroom, Tries To Kiss Her: Police

A NoVa man has been arrested after police say he followed a young girl into a bathroom and then tried to kiss her.

Other headlines:

Sketch Of Suspect Released In Rockville Rape, Murder Cold Cases
Teens Ask Ocean City Cops For Directions, Arrested For Pot Smell
Mom Beaten To Death Over Son's KKK Attack Claim: Police
Recount Requested In Howard County Council Race: Report
ADHD Is Maryland's Most-Googled Health Condition
Gaithersburg Man Pleads Guilty In Drug Overdose Death
Ocean City Topless Ban Fought By Women Awaits Judge's Ruling
Rescues Surge In Ocean City Due To Rip Currents
Bel Air Firefighters Come To The Rescue Off Macphail Road

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