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Those storms were fierce over the northeast side of town especially. But everyone got a taste of the lightning and even some rain. Hail and gusty we could still see a shower before this area of low pressure completely moves out today. There is still plenty of moisture out there and a little trailing energy to trigger a shower or even a thunderstorm early this morning then getting on with some sunshine this afternoon. Humidity is very high and away, but the humidity will not disappear that quickl...

Come as the girl was walking to the back of the bus, one of the boys slept are on the buttocks, then continue to grab her inappropriately for 10 to 12 minutes. Both boys held her down and straddled her even though she yelled stop. One held her feet down while the second one try to force her head into his crotch. Im disturbed this happened. Witness told her mother, who told the school officials. Tonight, the School Principal sent a letter saying that an investigation began immediately after the a...

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Rescues and the investigation happening now. Richard talking about right place, right time, the officers were just walking through the neighborhood, just happened to be there when an alert citizen ran up and told them about the fire. They ran to the building and began making rescues. There were smiles of relief and words of thanks at this fire scene. The smoke was really black. Richard it broke out on the third floor of this minnesota avenue apartment building. The glass was popping and the smok...

Subway here. What we know right now that is around 10 p. M. A call went out for shots fired along mlk avenue and mellon street southeast. Police tell us at least one person was shot. That person has nonlife threatening injuries. This all comes on the heel of a weekend where six people were shot. Homicide detectives are investigating at least three new cases. On friday one person was killed in northeast right along 25th street. On saturday a body was found burning in a car in southeast. Police de...

There. Theres been heavy rains at times. See the yellows, the oranges, the red. This whole area is moving northeast. This is why i had to raise the yellow alert flag. The bulk of the heavier stuff is south of 64 but getting closer to charlottesville, richmond. Petersburg is seeing it. These lighter showers have lifted to the Northern Neck. Now were seeing these light to occasionally darker green colors. You see them in charles county, st. Marys, across the Eastern Shore and even into senior prin...

And democrats across the country are battling an enthusiasm gap. Even in deep blue, maryland, democrats are turning out the base in a surprisingly close governors race. Michelle obama is campaigning for anthony brown. Thats where we find our bruce leshan. Both republicans and democrats doing everything they can to get their voters off the couch and into the voting booth tomorrow. For democrats, it is crucial the drive turnout in places like here in baltimore city, as well as in montgomery county...

The son of d. C. Council member and former mayor marion barry in jail. Court documents show the 34 yearold Christopher Barry was caught driving on a revoked license. Chris barry has had several brushes with the law including an arrest in may for driving under the influence of drugs near the white house. A judge ordered barry to stay behind bars until a hearing next week. More breaking news now this time from the middle east where israel and hamas agreed to a 72 hour humanitarian ceasefire. The u...

Being engaged in their democracy. Its a part of citizenship, for people to make their voices heard on election day. This Midterm Election comes as president obamas Approval Ratings are at an alltime low and americans have deep concerns about the economy, ebola, and on going threats from the militant islamic state. This administration is going to continue to strongly advocate for policies that benefit middle class families across the country, and the administration that will retain a willingness ...

Still, a lot of activity here. A number of these triage stations set up around me in the blocks around here and theres Fire Equipment down here at water street just ahead of us here a couple of blocks. What we dont know so far is the origin of all of this and what started it. But again, a number of fire and e. M. S. Folks here paramedics mass casualty buses here. So take the folks on to the hospital. We talked to some of them who have gone to the hospital. Difficulty breathing again and the naus...