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LAPD officers executed a search at the warehouse and detained four people, including CEO Adeel Shams, according to police and a report.
Victor Salov was last seen on July 15, when he was released from a hospital in New Lenox.
The shooting is the second in less than a month that involved federal agents in Chicago.
A woman was killed and multiple people were injured in the September crash, according to police.
The crash closed a portion of Route 190, and a detour was put in place, according to police.
The Simi Valley resident was arrested in June 2022 near Kavanaugh's Maryland home.
The Simi Valley resident was arrested in June 2022 near Kavanaugh's Bethesda home.
Pennsylvania State Police said the shooting took place around 9 p.m. in McDonald.
Before his death he played for the Ravens from 2010-13 and was a key part of their Super Bowl XLVII win against the San Francisco 49ers.
For the 2026 Best Private High Schools in America ranking released Monday, Niche evaluated 30,000 private schools on several measures.
Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home. Here's what Virginians picked.
WalletHub analyzed 182 towns to determine the best foodie cities in the U.S. this year. See which cities in the Commonwealth made the cut.
For the 2026 Best Private High Schools in America ranking released Monday, Niche evaluated 30,000 private schools on several measures.
Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home. Here's what Marylanders picked.
WalletHub analyzed 182 towns to determine the best foodie cities in the U.S. this year.
Here is a look at some of the agencies and services open and closed in Maryland and Virginia while the federal government is shuttered.
The shooting happened on July 7 in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road in Severn. Charges were just announced Thursday.
The drivers work for Zum Services, the largest employer of school bus drivers and monitors in Howard County, according to the company.
AccuWeather recently released its winter weather outlook for the 2025-26 season. See what's in store for Virginia this year.
AccuWeather recently released its winter weather outlook for the 2025-26 season. See what's in store for Maryland this year.