Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Maryland After Testing Positive Near Homes Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Maryland After Testing Positive Near Homes Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Maryland After Testing Positive Near Homes
Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Maryland After Testing Positive Near Homes A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Maryland, prompting a warning from health officials for anyone who may have come into contact with the infected animal. The Charles County Department of Health confirmed that the raccoon tested positive on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the area of Poplar Hill Road and Breconridge Drive in Waldorf. Health officials are urging anyone who recently had contact with a raccoon in that area, or whose pet may have encountered one, to contact the department immediately at 301-609-6768. Rabies is a potentially fatal viral disease that can spread to humans and anima…

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Look Up: Police Drones Are Coming To Busy Maryland Shopping District Just In Time For Holidays Look Up: Police Drones Are Coming To Busy Maryland Shopping District Just In Time For Holidays Look Up: Police Drones Are Coming To Busy Maryland Shopping District Just In Time For Holidays
Look Up: Police Drones Are Coming To Busy Maryland Shopping District Just In Time For Holidays Shoppers in one Maryland community may soon notice something unusual flying overhead as police prepare to deploy a new crime-fighting tool just in time for the holiday rush. The Anne Arundel County Police Department will launch a drone pilot program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, providing aerial support around Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, the Route 3 commercial corridor, and nearby neighborhoods in Gambrills, Odenton, and Crofton. The compact, unmanned aircraft will operate from an automated docking station near Evergreen Road and Waugh Chapel Way, where it can launch in response to emergency calls …
From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: Maryland Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: Maryland Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: Maryland Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future
From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: Maryland Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future A Maryland teenager who graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a full scholarship to college is now facing a future far different from the one she spent years working toward. Maria Flores Garcia, 19, was detained alongside her mother during a scheduled immigration check-in in Baltimore before both were transferred to an ICE facility in Louisiana, according to loved ones. Flores Garcia, the 2026 valedictorian at Parkdale High School in Prince George’s County, is now a freshman at the University of Maryland, pursuing a future in public health. Her boyfriend, Cesar Saavedra,…
Burglar Hits Wrong Note After Breaking Into DC Elementary School To Steal Violins: Police Burglar Hits Wrong Note After Breaking Into DC Elementary School To Steal Violins: Police Burglar Hits Wrong Note After Breaking Into DC Elementary School To Steal Violins: Police
Burglar Hits Wrong Note After Breaking Into DC Elementary School To Steal Violins: Police A burglar broke into a DC elementary school in the middle of the night, damaged property to reach a classroom, and made off with violins, police say. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect, who was caught on surveillance cameras during the break-in at John Burroughs Elementary School in Northeast DC. The burglary happened at approximately 1:18 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at the school in the 1900 block of Newton Street NE, according to investigators. Police said the suspect damaged property to force their way into the building, then caused ad…
Virginia E-Bike Rider Killed In Crash With Suspected Drunk Driver ID'd By Police (UPDATED) Virginia E-Bike Rider Killed In Crash With Suspected Drunk Driver ID'd By Police (UPDATED) Virginia E-Bike Rider Killed In Crash With Suspected Drunk Driver ID'd By Police (UPDATED)
Virginia E-Bike Rider Killed In Crash With Suspected Drunk Driver ID'd By Police (Updated) A Virginia man killed while riding an electric bicycle in an overnight crash involving a pickup truck driven by a suspected drunk driver has been identified, authorities announced. Orlando Castaneda Henriquez, 38, of Leesburg, was identified as the victim of the fatal crash on Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Henriquez was riding an e-bike shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 10, when he was involved in a collision with a pickup truck near the intersection of East Market Street and Prosperity Avenue. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 12:06 …

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Virginia's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Maryland House Fire Sends Flames Shooting Through Roof, Displaces Six (Photos) Flames lit up the night sky as a raging fire tore through a Maryland home, sending thick smoke pouring from the roof. Six people, including a child, were displaced by the blaze, which broke out in the 2500 block of Red Cedar Drive in Woodmore at approximately 7:17 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department. Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting through the roof of the two-story, single-family home, prompting crews to battle the blaze as it spread through the structure. Photos shared by the department show towering flames engulfing a portion…

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Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota is bringing back its Scion brand after a decade off the market with a tiny new pickup truck. The Japanese automaker announced Scion's return in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Toyota unveiled a compact utility truck called the KEI-01, which will be manufactured in Indiana starting in the second half of 2027. The truck is based on Japan's popular "kei" vehicles, which are much smaller than traditional American pickups. At just over 11 feet long and less than five feet wide, the KEI-01 will be smaller than a modern Mini Cooper, Road & Track reported. Despite its small siz…

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Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle
Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota is bringing back its Scion brand after a decade off the market with a tiny new pickup truck. The Japanese automaker announced Scion's return in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Toyota unveiled a compact utility truck called the KEI-01, which will be manufactured in Indiana starting in the second half of 2027. The truck is based on Japan's popular "kei" vehicles, which are much smaller than traditional American pickups. At just over 11 feet long and less than five feet wide, the KEI-01 will be smaller than a modern Mini Cooper, Road & Track reported. Despite its small siz…

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Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia
Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia A senior US Army soldier entrusted with sensitive information is now suspected of spying for Russia, triggering an investigation involving British authorities, the US military, and the FBI. The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester, England, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to the Metropolitan Police. Authorities have not released his name. He remained in custody at a London police station while investigators searched two locations in Gloucestershire, police said. The soldier was stationed at Imjin Barracks, which houses the headquarters of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, accordin…