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Fire Breaks Out At Prestigious Phillips Art Gallery

Right now firefighters are cleaning up and are working with the museum's curator to remove artwork from the building.

Forecast: Hurricane Earl Closes in on The Mid-Atlantic

Tracking Hurricane Earl. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING is now in effect for the Delmarva.

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Standoff At Discovery Channel Over; Gunman Dead

The hostage situation at the Discovery Channel is over. Gunman James Jay Lee was shot at 4:48pm by police and later died. The hostages were all let go and are safe.

Who Was James Jay Lee?

Those that knew James Jay Lee say he was passionate about animals. But his manifesto tells a different story.

Montgomery County Police Meet With Hostages From Stand-Off

The hostages at the dangerous center of a 4-hour stand-off at the corporate headquarters of the Discovery Channel, spent much of the evening Wednesday telling their stories to Montgomery County Police.

No Evacuation Anticipated from Delmarva Beaches

Ocean City Emergency Manager Joe Theobold told city leaders and staff said Earl is predicted to pass quickly more than 200 miles offshore.

Virginia Gov. To Declare Emergency Ahead Of Earl

Gov. McDonnell will make the announcement Wednesday ahead of the hurricane which could affect the Delmarva.

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Maryland Man Being Evaluated After Walkersville Stand-Off

The stand-off ended just after midnight, over seven hours after it began.

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George Mason Attempts to Break Dodge Ball World Record

Angie Goff reports on George Mason University's attempt to break the record for the world's largest game of dodge ball and you can play too.

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The Beatles, Pig Roasts, Cruises... Labor Day Events Around Town

Angie Goff reports there's no excuse to have nothing to do this Labor Day Weekend.

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SPORTS HEADLINES

Bench-Clearing Brawl As Marlins Beat Nationals

Nyjer Morgan charged the mound after a pitch sailed behind him, triggering a bench-clearing brawl Wednesday night.

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College Textbook Rentals Among Many Options For Cutting Costs

Returning college students have many new textbook options that won't bust the bank.

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Woman Who Dropped Cat In Trash Bin: It Was Fun

When his missing cat, Lola, was found in a trash bin, howling in distress, Darryl Mann, of Coventry, England, checked the surveillance video from a security camera outside his house.

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Obama: US Combat In Iraq Over, 'Time To Turn Page'

He also sought both to assure his own nation that the war was finally winding down and yet also promise Iraq and those watching across the Middle East that the U.S. was not simply walking away.