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Man convicted of killing advocate who fought against gun violence
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- Man convicted of killing advocate who fought against gun violence
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- 12:17
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A Prince George’s County jury convicted Terrelle Bailey of second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of community activist and youth mental health advocate Cornelius Neal McDonald.
Bailey, 37, was also found guilty of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. McDonald, 33, was killed at Jasper’s Restaurant in Largo after devoting his life to youth mental health and preventing gun violence through his nonprofit organization, Stay Solid Youth Mental Health.
McDonald’s mother, Maria Butler, thanked prosecutors and investigators following the verdict and urged young people to put down their guns and talk through conflicts. Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara H. Jackson said prosecutors will seek the maximum sentence when Bailey is sentenced Dec. 2.
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- Police chief discusses school safety, recruitment and new station
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- 4:44
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Montgomery County police issued 269 citations during the first week of school as officers targeted drivers passing stopped school buses, speeding, distracted driving and other dangerous behavior near students.
Police Chief Marc Yamada told 7News anchor Michelle Marsh that officers are proactively patrolling school zones across the county. He urged drivers to slow down, remain alert and stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights.
Yamada also discussed plans to move the department’s 4th District station from 2300 Randolph Road to 2425 Reedy Drive near Westfield Wheaton Mall. The new station is expected to open by October.
The chief also highlighted recruitment incentives, including a $20,000 signing bonus, a starting salary above $72,000 and an opportunity to earn as many as 60 college credits through the police academy.
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- 🔴LIVE: DOLLYWOOD HONORS DOLLY PARTON
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- 10:54
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Dollywood’s president announces plans to honor the late country music star across its parks and resorts.
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- 🔴LIVE: Shooting at elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia
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- 34:48
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Police are investigating a shooting at an elementary school in Waynesboro, Virginia, on Wednesday morning.
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#schoolshootings #virginia #waynesboro #breaking
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- Is this Miami website selling US citizenship!? Brandon Gill demands answers
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- House lawmakers are putting "birth tourism" under the microscope as a congressional committee investigates companies accused of turning birthright citizenship into a commercial business.
The practice, which involves foreign nationals traveling to the US to give birth so their children gain American citizenship, has sparked intense debate over visa fraud and national security concerns.
#politics #congress #brandongill #birthtourism #birthrightcitizenship
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- 'CITIZENSHIP FOR SALE': Rep. Brandon Gill exposes massive 'BIRTH TOURISM' scheme on Capitol Hill
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- House lawmakers are putting "birth tourism" under the microscope as a congressional committee investigates companies accused of turning birthright citizenship into a commercial business.
The practice, which involves foreign nationals traveling to the US to give birth so their children gain American citizenship, has sparked intense debate over visa fraud and national security concerns.
#politics #congress #brandongill #birthtourism #birthrightcitizenship
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- Trump’s East Potomac golf plan: Trees removed as lawsuit continues
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- More than 60 trees have been removed at East Potomac Park as the Trump administration pushes toward a proposed overhaul of the historic golf course. ⛳🌳 The National Park Service said the tree removal is routine maintenance -- but opponents of the larger project are watching closely as a federal lawsuit continues.
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- Why is the Kennedy Center removing its iconic Blue statue?
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The “Blue” statue is being removed from the Kennedy Center, and drivers should expect a temporary lane closure on the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
The Kennedy Center has not publicly explained why the sculpture is being taken down.
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- Woman SLAPS moose after surprise encounter outside her Montana home
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- She just wanted to let her dogs outside -- Instead, a Montana woman found herself face-to-face with a moose and her baby. She SLAPPED the animal before using bear spray to get them to leave.
Her dogs all made it safely back inside. 🫎🐶
📹: Shelly Thorburn
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- Air conditioning issues plague Maryland schools
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Schools in Maryland are already facing many challenges in the new school year, from bus issues to air conditioning. One school in Prince George's County was forced to close early Tuesday due to a broken AC, while some classrooms in Montgomery County have reached as high as 85 degrees.
#maryland #montgomerycounty #princegeorgescounty #schools
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- 60+ trees cut down at East Potomac Park — What happens next?
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- More than 60 trees have been removed at East Potomac Park as the Trump administration pushes toward a proposed overhaul of the historic golf course. ⛳🌳 The National Park Service said the tree removal is routine maintenance -- but opponents of the larger project are watching closely as a federal lawsuit continues.
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- Flock cameras, DC golf course work, bobcat break-in | Morning Minute
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- This is your Morning Minute:
📸 Dumfries officials voted to remove controversial license plate-reading cameras, but they could return after more community feedback
⛳ Work is underway at D.C.’s East Potomac Golf Links as legal challenges continue over plans for a new championship-level course
🐾 A Washington state homeowner called 911 after hearing banging, only to discover a bobcat inside the house
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- 🔴LIVE: Charlie Kirk's accused killer in court
- Runtime
- 26:40
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Charlie Kirk’s shooter, Tyler Robinson, appears for a final preliminary hearing. The judge is expected to rule from the bench on whether there is probable cause to proceed to trial.
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- Dumfries will take down Flock cameras, for now
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Following a last-minute motion, the Dumfries, Virginia, Town Council approved taking down their Flock cameras, but they could re-install them following additional community feedback.
These cameras capture license plates and vehicle characteristics, allowing law enforcement agencies to store that data as part of investigations. They do not capture people's faces.
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- Dumfries will take down Flock cameras, for now
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Following a last-minute motion, the Dumfries, Virginia, Town Council approved taking down their Flock cameras, but they could re-install them following additional community feedback.
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- 🔴LIVE: Washington Commanders assistant GM talks roster moves
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- 19:44
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Washington Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark speaks to reporters at 10 a.m. about the team’s roster.
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- Bobcat breaks into home in Washington State, later sedated and released
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A burglary call in a Washington state home ended with police and wildlife officials pulling out a rogue bobcat that found it's way in, according to police in Kirkland, Washington on Monday. Authorities released a drone into the house upon discovering the animal and lured it into a corner of the home before wildlife officials could get to it, officials said.
The bobcat was sedated and later released, officials said.
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- Prince George's County high school closing early Tuesday over AC problems
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Parkdale High School in Maryland closed early Tuesday because of issues with the school’s air conditioning, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) announced. The school dismissed students at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 1.
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- Popular Ride-On shuttle could continue after Red Line reopens
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Temporary bus lanes and a new express shuttle introduced during Metro’s summer Red Line shutdown could become lasting transportation options in Montgomery County.
Seven-and-a-half miles of bus-only lanes were established along Maryland Route 355 to help shuttle buses avoid traffic while the Bethesda, Medical Center and Grosvenor-Strathmore stations were closed. Maryland transportation officials are considering whether to keep lanes north of the Capital Beltway.
Montgomery County’s Ride-On system is also considering extending its free Glenmont Express shuttle, which connects the Milestone Park-and-Ride Lot, Shady Grove Metro station and Glenmont Metro station during morning and evening rush hours.
More than 82% of 140 survey respondents said they would likely continue using the shuttle after the shutdown, according to Ride-On official Deanna Archey. Officials could initially extend the service for a one-month trial.
The three close...
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- Temporary bus shuttle and lanes to help Metro Red Line shutdown could become permanent
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Two major changes made in Montgomery County to help during a Metro summer shutdown – bus-only lanes and a new shuttle service between Glenmont and Shady Grove – may not be going away once the shutdown ends after this coming Sunday.
#wjla #transit #metro
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- Parkdale students sent home as air conditioning fails
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Parkdale High School dismissed students at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday because of problems with the building’s air-conditioning system as extreme heat gripped the Washington, D.C. region.
Prince George’s County Public Schools spokesperson Brian Fischer said crews were working to repair the system. The early dismissal was ordered “out of an abundance of caution” for student safety.
Temperatures were forecast to reach approximately 95 degrees, with afternoon heat index values potentially climbing between 100 and 105 degrees.
School officials said Parkdale High School was expected to reopen Wednesday.
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#ParkdaleHighSchool #PGCPS #PrinceGeorgesCounty #EarlyDismissal #SchoolClosure #AirConditioning #ACProblems #E...
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- Prince George’s County leaders clash over data center development
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- 3:55
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Prince George’s County leaders are debating the future of data centers amid strong public opposition and a two-year moratorium on new projects.
Councilmember Wanika Fisher has introduced legislation establishing requirements for where and how data centers could be built. The proposal could create a path to lift the moratorium by setting minimum acreage and requiring setbacks from residential communities.
Fisher said the county should consider the potential economic benefits as it confronts budget challenges. County Executive Aisha Braveboy and former Council Chair Ed Burroughs have also pointed to possible revenue from the industry.
Council Chair Krystal Oriadha opposes lifting the moratorium, citing unanswered questions about infrastructure, the environment and potential long-term health effects. Residents who spoke before the council also urged lawmakers to keep new data centers out of the county.
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- Montgomery County police defend decision to disband DUI unit
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Montgomery County police are defending their decision to disband a specialized DUI enforcement unit as the department faces approximately 200 officer vacancies.
The Alcohol Initiatives Unit, which had operated for at least 25 years, was down to three officers, one corporal and one sergeant. Police said the positions will be reassigned to traffic safety, crisis response, emergency services and school coverage.
Assistant Chief David McBain said patrol officers already make most of the department’s DUI arrests. District officers accounted for 342 of the 437 DUI arrests made so far in 2026, while the specialized unit made 95.
The decision faces new scrutiny following a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 270 that killed a mother and daughter. Police said the unit was still operating when that crash occurred.
MCPD says DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols and its summer and holiday alcohol task forces will continue.
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- 🔴LIVE: Charlie Kirk's accused killer in court
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- 2:55:11
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Charlie Kirk’s shooter, Tyler Robinson, appears for a final preliminary hearing. The judge is expected to rule from the bench on whether there is probable cause to proceed to trial.
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- Report: Impaired drivers caused nearly a quarter of DC-area traffic deaths
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Impaired drivers were responsible for nearly one-quarter of all traffic deaths in the Washington metropolitan area in 2024, according to the Washington Regional Alcohol Program.
The group’s latest “How Safe Are Our Roads?” report found that 74 of the region’s 319 traffic deaths involved a driver impaired by alcohol, drugs or both. Law enforcement agencies also averaged approximately 9,300 DUI or DWI arrests annually from 2020 through 2024.
In Maryland, vehicular homicide while impaired is a felony but is not legally classified as a crime of violence. St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling told 7News that she plans to lobby lawmakers for stronger penalties for impaired drivers who kill people.
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- Prince George’s County debates data center regulations amid moratorium, public opposition
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A Prince George’s County council member is urging county leaders to consider future data center development despite strong public opposition and an existing moratorium on new projects.
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- U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran responds with missiles and drones
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- 6:43
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The United States launched new strikes against Iranian military sites as Iran responded with missiles and drones, marking another escalation in the regional war.
WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green joined 7News anchor Megan Clarke to examine the strategy behind the U.S. operation. Green said the strikes targeted radar, surveillance and other military capabilities near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Konarak along Iran’s southern and eastern coasts.
Green also discussed how Iran could target U.S. military bases in the region or attempt to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz using sea mines, fast boats and other weapons. He said additional U.S. strikes, including nighttime operations, could follow as both sides seek military and diplomatic leverage.
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- Mullin slams Mamdani's policies, previous comments on ICE enforcement
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 2,100 people living in the U.S. illegally across New York during the past 30 days as part of Operation Rotten Apple, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced Tuesday.
Mullin criticized New York sanctuary politicians, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and claimed the state had released more than 13,000 criminal defendants despite ICE detainer requests.
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- 'Operation Rotten Apple' arrests 2,100 illegal immigrants across New York in 30 days
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- 35:05
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 2,100 people living in the U.S. illegally across New York during the past 30 days as part of Operation Rotten Apple, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced Tuesday.
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#ice #immigration #immigrationenforcement #illegalimmigration
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- Commanders back on the practice field as season opener nears
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The Washington Commanders are getting back to work as they prepare for the start of the regular season and their home opener.
#commanders #football #nfl #washingtondc
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- JD Vance rallies Michigan Republicans ahead of critical 2026 midterms
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- 28:36
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance came back to Michigan Monday at a MAGA super PAC event with the state's key Republican nominees, a few months ahead of the critical November midterm elections.
Supporters packed into a Sterling Heights warehouse, cheering on the Vice President, but also the men looking to flip seats in Michigan and in Congress.
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- 'Keep my wife’s name out of your mouth': JD Vance blasts Abdul El-Sayed
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance took aim at Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign speech Monday, firing back over recent comments El-Sayed made about Vance’s wife, Usha.
Vance told El-Sayed to “keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth” and called him “evil.”
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- Illegal immigrant who groped high school girls is now in ICE custody
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A 19-year-old illegal immigrant who was convicted of assaulting nine girls in the hallways of Fairfax High School was released from jail to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office told 7News.
In a statement to 7News, a spokesperson for ICE confirmed they had Flores Ortiz in their custody, and they were moving through the legal process to deport him.
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#ice #virginia #fairfaxcounty
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- WEED AFTER 65? Virginia marijuana sales are coming -- will seniors be lighting up too?
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Virginia is preparing for legal marijuana sales in 2027 -- and a new study is raising an unexpected question: Could seniors become a bigger part of the cannabis market? Researchers found many older adults are using marijuana for fun rather than medical reasons. 🚬
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- Marylanders, your Pepco bill is going up -- here's how much you’ll pay
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- 4:54
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Pepco customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties will see higher electric bills -- but not nearly as high as the utility originally requested. Maryland regulators approved a $50.9 million annual revenue increase, compared with Pepco’s nearly $119.9 million request.
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- More Americans turn to side hustles as costs keep rising
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- 12 days ago
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- For millions of Americans, a side hustle is becoming more than a way to make extra cash — it’s a way to help pay the bills.
A recent survey finds 72% of Americans either have a side hustle or are considering starting one, while 71% say the extra income is necessary just to get by.
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- 'They feel tired, they feel dizzy': Maryland students battle extremely hot classrooms
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Montgomery County teachers are sounding the alarm over sweltering classrooms as broken and aging HVAC systems leave some students trying to learn in temperatures reaching 85 degrees.
The issue comes as Montgomery County Public Schools faces a $3 billion and growing maintenance backlog, with two-thirds of its facilities requiring major renovations.
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- PGCPS bus crisis: Parent details years of transportation concerns
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- 1:50
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- 12 days ago
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- The PGCPS bus crisis may have improved on paper, but some parents say the problems are still very real.
Families are reporting long waits and missing buses, while one parent says her son’s transportation issues began long before this school year.
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- Maryland mom says school transportation problems have followed her son for years
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- The PGCPS bus crisis may have improved on paper, but some parents say the problems are still very real.
Families are reporting long waits and missing buses, while one parent says her son’s transportation issues began long before this school year.
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- Title
- Too hot to learn? Maryland teachers sound alarm over broken AC
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- 2:18
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- 12 days ago
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- Montgomery County teachers are sounding the alarm over sweltering classrooms as broken and aging HVAC systems leave some students trying to learn in temperatures reaching 85 degrees.
The issue comes as Montgomery County Public Schools faces a $3 billion and growing maintenance backlog, with two-thirds of its facilities requiring major renovations.
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- Grand Canyon flooding, new DMV airport, rescued bear family | Morning Minute
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- 0:49
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- 12 days ago
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- This is your Morning Minute:
🌧️ New video shows a massive storm cloud over the Grand Canyon before deadly flash flooding swept through the area
✈️ Washington Manassas is now the region’s fourth commercial airport and officials hope to launch flights by Thanksgiving next year
🐻 A family of bears is safe after getting trapped inside a water tank in California.
- Title
- Pepco rate hike cut: What Maryland customers need to know
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- 1:24
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- 12 days ago
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- Pepco customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties will see higher electric bills -- but not nearly as high as the utility originally requested. Maryland regulators approved a $50.9 million annual revenue increase, compared with Pepco’s nearly $119.9 million request.
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- 🔴LIVE: Washington Commanders hold news conference
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- 12 days ago
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- The Washington Commanders are holding a news conference at their Ashburn, Va., practice facility after finalizing rosters.
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- 🔴LIVE: TRUMP SPEAKS NEW DRUG-PRICING AGREEMENTS
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- 46:20
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- 12 days ago
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- President Donald Trump announces new drug-pricing agreements.
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- 🔴LIVE: FAA officials present Manassas airport with commercial-flight certification
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- 1:36:48
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- 12 days ago
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- FAA officials will present Washington Manassas Airport with its Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, opening the door for the airport to accommodate certain commercial passenger airlines.
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- Illegal immigrant who groped girls at Fairfax High School released to ICE
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A 19-year-old illegal immigrant who was convicted of assaulting nine girls in the hallways of Fairfax High School was released from jail to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office told 7News.
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- Mother, daughter killed in wrong-way crash on I-270 in Maryland; driver arrested
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A mother and daughter were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Saturday night, and the other driver now faces multiple criminal charges.
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- School bus backlog cleared, but major questions remain
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Documents obtained by 7News are raising new questions about conditions inside the Prince George’s County Public Schools transportation department before widespread bus problems disrupted the first week of classes.
An internal PGCPS investigation found, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a supervisor engaged in workplace bullying. The investigation also found discrimination or harassment based on sex and age.
The findings come as PGCPS works to recover from transportation problems that affected approximately 10,000 students. The district says every student in the original backlog now has a bus route, but officials expect it could take about a month to resolve routing errors, long rides, stop locations and other problems.
Sources told 7News that the software used to create routes and assign students was not working properly and administrators knew about problems as the school year began. Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph said he was not told a...
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- Preseason no more; Commanders get ready for the upcoming regular season
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- 2:21
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- 13 days ago
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- Training camp is done. Preseason is done. And the Commanders are ready.
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- Driver had 7 prior DUI offenses before deadly crash, records show
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- 8:32
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A Maryland mother is demanding tougher laws for repeat impaired drivers after her 26-year-old daughter was killed in a head-on crash.
Raphaela Weinsweig died April 18, more than a month after police say Jorge Moran Hernandez crossed the center line on Woodfield Road in Gaithersburg and struck her Jeep. Investigators said Hernandez was traveling more than 80 mph and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.28%—more than three times the legal limit. He also died in the crash.
Court and police records reviewed by the 7News I-Team show Hernandez had a lengthy history of impaired-driving offenses. After his seventh offense, he received a 10-year sentence with nine years suspended and was released after serving 91 days.
Hernandez was arrested again in January 2026 for what authorities described as his eighth impaired-driving offense. He failed to appear for a hearing and did not report the new case to his probation officer. A judge signed an arrest warr...
