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Stories worth talking about tonight:

Just How Bad Is Interstate Congestion in Maryland?

Maryland’s interstate highways are clogged, and most residents in the state are trapped on those busy roads every day, giving us the dubious honor of second-most congested interstates in the country.

The new report by TRIP, a Washington, DC-based national transportation organization, says 75 percent of Maryland’s urban Interstate highways are congested during peak hours, the second-highest rate in the nation. >>> Read more.

Sparkler Blows Up, Burns User's Eyes: Report

A man suffered injuries to both eyes Monday night when a sparkler apparently blew up on a pier, emergency officials said.

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department's Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit is investigating the mishap that injured a 19-year-old man after they were notified that the emergency department at Baltimore Washington Medical Center was treating someone injured by fireworks. >>> Read more.

IKEA Recalls 29 Million Dressers After Child Deaths

• IKEA will refund all or part of the cost of certain dressers after the deaths of three toddlers caused by dressers that may tip over.

Silver Spring Groundskeeper Digs $50K Powerball Win

• Maryland Lottery officials say a Silver Spring man won $50,000 recently in the Powerball drawing.

Families of Two Slain Deputies Say Thanks for $750K in Donations, Want Others to Benefit

• Families of slain Harford County Sheriff Deputies remain incredibly grateful for community’s generosity, but want others to benefit.

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