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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to soon-to-be graduates of Bowie State University during the 2013 commencement exercises at the University of Maryland's Comcast Center on May 17, 2013.

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The quarter-mile extension of Watkins Mill Road across Rte. 355 ends before reaching Interstate 270. A project to construct a new interchange at the Watkins Mill Road Extended would provide access from I-270 to the MARC Metropolitan Grove Road Station. Partial engineering is underway, with the right-of-way construction to begin this summer. File photo.

Corridor Cities Transitway, Traffic Relief in the Distance for Commuters

On average, less than one-tenth of one percent of ACT test takers earn a top score of 36, but three students at Nicolet made the grade.

Report: High School Math Failures Not 'Massive, Widespread Issue'

Airlines Collect Record Baggage Fees, Some Passengers Increasingly OK with Them

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Montgomery County Death Notices through May 17

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Police say Mohamed Bah, left, was high on PCP when he climbed on a fire truck in a Calverton parking lot. He is facing attempted murder and assault charges.

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Gary Stevens rides Oxbow to victory in Saturday's Preakness Stakes.

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Longshot Oxbow Wins Preakness Stakes

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Is Irony out of Style? Americans Down on Hipsters

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Route 202 is one of three routes the MTA is considering cancelling.

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State of Maryland to Cancel 3 ICC Bus Routes?

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Nonprofit Village's Annual 'It Takes a Village Awards' Honors Work of Montgomery County Nonprofit Groups

By Matthew Freeman | Friday, May 17

The Nonprofit Village presented its annual "It Takes a Village Awards" this week, honoring Montgomery County organizations and individuals for their work with nonprofits and the people they…

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Arming Our Troops With the Military Ration

By Colleen Walsh Fong | Friday, May 17

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Armed Forces Day is May 18th. Ever wonder what we feed our soldiers?

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5 Myths About the SAT or How to Guarantee Higher Critical Reading Scores

By Harriet Broder | Friday, May 17

Understand the 5 Biggest Myths About the SAT!

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Khalifa of Islam concludes a successful visit to Los Angeles, California

By Shahina Bashir | Thursday, May 16

Khalifa of Islam, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, concludes a successful trip to Southern California. His Holiness is a leading advocate for world peace and unequivocally condemns terrorism.

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