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State: Incidents of Drivers Illegally Passing School Buses Up Roughly 50 Percent in Last Year

More drivers are ignoring state laws on what to do when approaching a stopped school bus in surprising numbers, according to a new survey released by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Buses use a "stop" arm and flashing lights to alarm motorists around them that they are dropping off or picking up students at a bus stop. But the state report indicates the number of drivers passing these stopped buses has increased by roughly 50 percent in the last year. >>> Read more.

Baby Dies After Ingesting Methadone, Parents Charged: Baltimore Police

The parents of a 2-year-old girl who died from ingesting methadone have been charged with manslaughter, according to the Baltimore Police Department.

Korri Thompson, 2, was unconscious and unresponsive when she was brought to the University of Maryland Medical Center's Pediatrics Unit on Aug. 13 and died on Aug. 24 after she was brought in for treatment 11 days earlier. Homicide detectives learned that the girl had ingested methadone, which caused her system to fail, police reported on Wednesday. >>> Read more.

Amazon — And Apple — Accidentally Leak iPhone 7 Details Before Announcement

• The good news: You can get a head start on shopping for your new iPhone!

Harford Sheriff Drives Change in Maryland Driver’s Ed Program

• The Harford County Sheriff's Office released four videos to educate drivers about how to interact with police during traffic stops.

Hillary Clinton Gets Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's Endorsement, Customers Threaten Boycott

• Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying it's "obvious" she should be the first woman in the White House.

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