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A Culpeper police officer is on administrative leave after a deadly shooting of a woman.

Seems Michael Vick’s reputation rehab still has a ways to go. [Vick] has been named “America’s Most Disliked Athlete” by Forbes. The polling conducted by Neilsen and partner E-Poll Market Research says 60 percent described Vick as an athlete they “dislike,” “dislike somewhat” or “dislike a lot.” It is certainly not the first time that […]

A proposed 5-cent bag tax for Prince George’s County died in a General Assembly committee Wednesday morning, a day after it won broad support from the Prince George’s County Council. State Sen. Paul Pinsky (D-Prince George’s), a co-sponsor of the measure with House Del. Barbara Frush (D-Prince George’s), said the vote was a major setback […]

Takoma Park police Lt. Tyrone Collington yelled to the masked bank robber to drop his gun and loosen his grip on the teller’s neck. It’s not worth it, man. Let the girl go, he shouted. In an instant, as television cameras rolled, the robber slipped on a patch of ice, the hostage broke free, the […]

Since 9/11 the big hassle for air travelers is airport security, where hustling through slow lines and getting frisked frays nerves and raises blood pressure. But, for those who travel a lot, there’s an easier way: A fast pass to your seat. TO READ MORE ON PRE-SCREENINGS – CLICK HERE

Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren’t always completely honest with their patients. More than half admitted describing someone’s prognosis in a way they knew was too rosy. Nearly 20 percent said they hadn’t fully disclosed a medical mistake for fear of being sued. And 1 in 10 of those surveyed said […]

A DC Police lieutenant, who already faces a charge of DWI, could soon be facing more serious charges.

Eight Maryland religious leaders are supporting same-sex marriage in a new web video.

Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Deputy Mayor for Education De’Shawn Wright, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Beatriz “BB”Oteroand the Honorable Zoe Bush, Associate Judge, D.C. Superior Court will unveil a new citywide ad campaign that reinforces the link between consistent school attendance and academic success

A former pastor at Barnesville Baptist Church in upper Montgomery County has admitted that he sexually abused a child.