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Prosecutor: Women called themselves ‘demon assassins’

(Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post)

A Germantown mother and another woman are accused of killing two toddlers during an exorcism.

Evening commute uncrowded, but still tricky

Light traffic is both a blessing and a curse for those who were not granted a snow day.

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Why Kitty is ruffling a few feathers

(Courtland Milloy / The Washington Post)

Bird lovers and some others are bothered that Courtland Milloy allows his pet to go outside and act like a cat.

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Rep. Delaney voices frustration over Md. health exchange

(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)

Maryland Democrat renews call for state to use federal marketplace instead of its own troubled exchange.

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Md. senator’s reelection bid opposed by O’Malley, Ehrlich

The two governors are supporting candidates other than Sen. James Brochin of Baltimore County.

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Man dies after jumping off freeway ramp, is hit by truck

Man attempting to run from Maryland State Troopers jumps off a freeway ramp and gets hit by a truck, police say.

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Md. GOP gubernatorial hopeful postpones announcement

Because of snow, Larry Hogan will hold a rally on Jan. 29 instead of Tuesday night.

Driving conditions change rapidly

As snow and wind intensify and temperature drops, safety can vary from block to block and lane to lane.

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Floreen leads at-large incumbents in campaign cash

The Montgomery County Council member is in the strongest financial position of the four.

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2 men dead after fatal head-on crash near Landover metro

(Prince George’s County Fire Department / Prince George's County Fire Department)

Cab and another vehicle collide, splitting one car in two; cab driver taken to hospital with serious injuries

 

Drone startup with D.C. area roots introduces ‘The Pocket Drone’

At under $500, the personal drone comes ready-to-fly. The company sees 2014 as the “Year of the Drone.“

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Michael S. Rosenwald

Smartphones get more sophisticated; their owners don’t

For many, the features of their fancy phones go unused because they’re too confusing or intimidating.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Michael S. Rosenwald

Plant workers want what they had, but times have changed

Wall Street is booming, but for many blue-collar workers the economic recovery has yet to materialize.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Michael S. Rosenwald

Multiple-car crash on I-270 injures two, snarls traffic

Three cars were involved in the early afternoon collision; injured taken to local hospitals.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

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Snowfall hits D.C. region

A winter storm sweeps into the area, bringing cold temperatures and gusty winds.

Snow falls on D.C. area

Although the sleet and snow didn’t quite stick in the urban core, snow accumulated in the suburbs.

Teens find hope at International Burn Camp

Forty-four young burn survivors were selected to attend the event, now in its 18th year, in Anne Arundel County.

‘Ghost bike’ and rally pay tribute to bicyclist, mom

A stark, all-white bicycle and a safety-awareness ride attended by hundreds honor a woman who was struck and killed in August.

A therapeutic experience on ice

Special-needs children and their families find support through the Montgomery Cheetahs hockey program.

‘American Milkshake’: Life in ’90s Takoma Park

This little film project, opening in limited release Friday, found the limelight, thanks in part to indie filmmaker Kevin Smith.

Prince George’s County students return to school

More than 123,000 kids return to class, making the school system the first in the D.C. area to reopen after summer break.

All’s fair in Prince William County

Fun seekers flock to Manassas for the rides, food and games. On the final day, visitors enjoy a monster of a show.

Maryland Fly In

A group of personal-drone enthusiasts gather at an airport in Montgomery County to fly their aircraft.

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