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Maryland Apartment Explosion: Search for Dead Continues, 5 Missing Identified

Work by investigators sifting through the burned remnants of an apartment building to find the bodies of those who didn’t survive an explosion and fire continues slowly, authorities said Friday afternoon, while the tally of those missing and killed remains unconfirmed and displaced residents were again urged to contact authorities as they try to account for all residents.>>> Read more.

• How to Help Silver Spring Apartment Blast Victims

Bethesda Powerball Winner Cashes $1M Ticket

Powerball's latest millionaire has stepped forward with his winning ticket, worth $1 million, according to Virginia Lottery officials. Larry Elpiner, of Bethesda, purchased the lucky ticket in Arlington, Va. because of a nasty storm rolling in before the July 27 drawing. >>> Read more.

Dangerous Heat This Weekend: Maryland Weather Forecast

Baltimore Ravens Pause Game to Watch Michael Phelps Swim in Olympics 2016

• Michael Phelps Makes Olympic History

• Man Targeted Homeless Women, Addicts for Prostitution Business: Court
• Crash Snarls Interstate 95 in Howard County
• Maryland BBQ Bash Heats Up in Bel Air
• Sex Assault Alleged in Catonsville High School Stairway: Police
• Fallen Deputies Remembered: Memorial Bench Dedicated to Harford Heroes