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Checkpoint X-ray showed 'image of the dog's moving skeleton' | Video shows man sprint from fatal stabbing | More of Ellicott City reopening

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Baltimore Airport TSA Officers Find Two Surprising (And Illegal) Items in Man's Carry-On Bags

A man was arrested Wednesday morning after he placed his two carry-on bags on the X-ray belt at a security checkpoint at Baltimore Washington International Airport. The man had a roller bag and what appeared to be a duffel bag when he approached the the Transportation Safety Administration checkpoint, authorities said.

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The scanner found a loaded handgun and a life dog. "It's difficult to say which of the two was more surprising -- the X-ray image of the gun, or the image of the dog's moving skeleton," according to a statement. >>> Read more.

Video Shows Suspect Fleeing After Brutal Stabbing in Langley Park: Police

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Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man in a video who is wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in Langley Park in July.

Police were called to the 2000 block of University Boulevard at around 5 p.m. July 27 and found 33-year-old Marvin Diaz-Marin of Hyattsville suffering from stab wounds to his body. They declared him dead at the scene. >>> Read more.

After Floods, More Main Street Reopening in Ellicott City
  • County officials announce a new stretch of Main Street will reopen in historic Ellicott City in the days ahead.

Severna Park Woman's $50K Lottery Win a 'Once in a Blue Moon' Event

  • A Severna Park woman nicknamed “The Queen” won a $50,000 top prize in the Aug. 25 Bonus Match 5 drawing.

The Latest People Stiffed By Donald Trump — His Own Advisers: Report

  • The Washington Post spoke with former campaign policy workers who never received payment they said was promised.

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