Speeding Motorcyclist Killed; Flash Flood Concerns; Mother Guilty in Child's Murder: News Nearby

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• Speeding Glen Burnie Motorcyclist Killed in Accident: Police
• Upper Marlboro Man Dies in Forestville Shooting
• Flash Flood Watch Through Friday Morning

Mother Admits Poisoning 5-Year-Old Son, Setting Car on Fire

A Gaithersburg mother has pleaded guilty to murder for poisoning her son with an allergy medicine before a fiery car crash that she caused in an attempt to hide her crime, authorities say.

Narges Shafeirad, 34, pleaded guilty to the 2015 murder, arson and child abuse in Montgomery County Circuit Court, according to Maryland online court records. >>> Read more.

Mall Sees Uptick in Business Amid Heat Wave

Soaring temperatures over the past week have meant many have stayed inside and soaked in the air conditioning. And in Columbia, crowds were flocking to The Mall in Columbia.

Analysts say that hot summer weather drives spending on two fronts; retailers at indoor malls and air conditioning businesses both reap the rewards of elevated temperatures. >>> Read more.

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• Man Steals $30K Worth of Hair in Largo: Police

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