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Weeping West Point Cadet Captures Hearts, Calls Maryland Home

The American dream for Haitian immigrant Alix Idrache was to serve his new country in the military.

When he graduated May 21 from West Point, the U.S. Military Academy, Idrache was overcome with emotion. An Army photographer captured the dream realized: a somber cadet in his gray uniform, standing at attention as tears ran down Idrache's face. >>> Read more.

»Photo of Cadet Alix Idrache at West Point graduation by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Vito T. Bryant

Suicidal Man Rescued from Bay Bridge: Police

A man threatening to jump off eastbound Chesapeake Bay Bridge was rescued from a rail Thursday morning by Anne Arundel County firefighters. Traffic was backed up while all traffic was shut down heading east for about two hours.

Authorities found a parked pickup truck on the bridge span, then located the man hanging on a rail, media reports say. Firefighters climbed over the side of the bridge to bring the man back to safety using a harness. >>> Read more.

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Molotov Cocktails, Graffiti, Property Damage: Police Offer Reward

• The pranks took place between April and May at and near River Hill High School in Howard County.

MDTA Officer Charged With Theft, Misappropriation of Fraternal Order of Police Funds

• Shane Shapiro is a former president of FOP Lodge 34 in Middle River, which represents MDTA officers.

25 Injuries Reported in Crash of Two 15-Passenger Vans

• Montgomery County emergency crews have taken 23 juveniles to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries from crash on Columbia Pike.

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