2 Children Die in Rowhouse Fire | Confession in Love Triangle Murders | 'Porch Pirates' Busted: News Nearby

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• 2 Children Killed in Rowhouse Fire in East Baltimore: Reports
• Lothian Love Triangle Murders: Wife Pleads Guilty in 2 Deaths
• Man Poses As Doctor, Then Steals from 'Friends': Police

'Porch Pirates' Busted with 77 Packages: Howard County Police

Police officers will be playing Santa in Columbia Thursday night, attempting to deliver some of the 77 boxes that they recovered after an observant resident called authorities and led them to a pair of alleged porch pirates. >>> Read more.

Havre de Grace Duck Drop to Ring in 2017

The duck that has earned Havre de Grace national recognition will be dropping once again from its perch atop a Susquehanna Hose Company ladder truck. The 2017 Duck Drop is planned for midnight. Don't worry: It's a manmade duck. >>> Read more.

5 Restaurants at MGM National Harbor to Look Forward To

MGM National Harbor will be opening its doors on Thursday night, and while everyone is looking forward to the world-class casino that will serve as its centerpiece as well as a theater that will host some top musical acts, don't forget about the new restaurants opening as part of the experience. >>> Read more.

• Target Recalls Melting Menorahs Because of Fire Danger
• Mikulski Urges Bipartisanship, Issues Warning in Senate Farewell
• Takoma Park Soldier Dies from Suicide Attack Injuries: Army
• PG County Firefighters Indicted for Assault After Attacking Female Firefighters: Prosecutors

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• Murder Charge Filed in Fatal Stabbing of Glen Burnie Woman
• Missing Frederick County Girl Last Seen in Rockville
• Perry Hall Paint Store Burglary Part of Trend: Police
• MGM National Harbor Grand Opens Thursday

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