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Stories to talk about this evening:

Best, Worst Times to Travel Maryland Highways for Christmas 2016

With mild temperatures forecast and record numbers of travelers taking to the skies and highways, when should you time your Christmas trip to avoid traffic delays and aggravation? >>> Read more.

2.2 Million Maryland Residents to Set Christmas 2016 Travel Record: AAA

Even with one less travel day in the 2016 Christmas through New Year's period, a record number of more than 103 million Americans and nearly 2.2 million Marylanders are expected to travel for the year-end holidays, says AAA. This represents a 1.5 percent and 1.4 percent increase, respectively. >>> Read more.

Father Died After Sledding Crash, Son Hospitalized: Sheriff

A man died over the weekend after he and his son sledded out of a driveway and into the road, where they were hit by an SUV. >>> Read more.

Nottingham Man Admits to $3.5M in Food Stamp and Wire Fraud

• A man who lives in Nottingham faces five years in prison after admitting to exploiting the food stamp program.

22 Rescued After Squall Flips 15 Sailboats on Severn River

• Wind gusts during a Severn Sailing Association overturned 15 boats, tossing 22 people into the water off Annapolis, the Coast Guard says.

Troopers Responded to 377 Crashes in Maryland Saturday: Police

• Maryland State Police said more than 100 vehicles were disabled on icy roads Saturday.

Christian Rapper Who Ran Down Friend Sentenced for 2nd-Degree Murder

• A Germantown rapper and music producer who ran down his music producer during a dispute over gospel/rap CDs was sentenced to prison.

Drug Dog Finds Heroin, Crack Cocaine Hidden in Wipes: Police

• Two Baltimore men face charges of allegedly selling crack cocaine and heroin found in their car by an Anne Arundel County drug dog.

Post Office Truck Crashes into Pond in PG County

• Two people were taken to the hospital, and Maryland State Police are investigating.

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