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• $1.5 Million 'Snake House' Lawsuit Settled for Unknown Sum
• Mother, Boyfriend Charged in Starvation, Beating Death of 1-Year-Old
• Where to Expect Extra Police Patrols on Maryland Roads Thanksgiving 2016

Family to Use $10K Lottery Win on Toys for Tots Drive

The elated winner of a $10,000 top prize in the 10x Cash scratch-0ff game says he plans to continue that tradition and share his winnings with a local Toys for Tots drive. “We’re already very involved with the holiday campaign, but this will allow us to be extra generous and contribute a bunch of bikes this year,” said the winner. >>> Read More.

Swastika Painted on Trump Supporter's Door in Silver Spring

A Vietnam War veteran and supporter of President-Elect Donald Trump awoke Sunday morning to find a Nazi swastika spray-painted on his home's front door in the Four Corners area of Silver Spring, police say. >>> Read more.

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• BWI Airport Opens Expansion Just in Time for Holiday Flights
• Bumbling Bladensburg Robber Caught, Convicted After Strong Wind Blows Money Everywhere at Gas Station
• Former Top Flight Gymnastics Coach Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography Case
• Wife Murdered, Husband Arrested: Baltimore Police

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