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Sugary and salty foods could trigger food addiction

Foods packed with sugar, salt and fat -- you know, the ones you crave -- might trigger overeating in people with the predisposition for addiction, new research finds.

Tags: food addiction , alcoholism , addiction , Colleen Kelleher

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Suspect arrested in reported assault at Md. hospital

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault after attacking his ex-girlfriend in the parking lot of a Calvert County hospital, Maryland State Police say.

Tags: Calvert County sheriff's office , Calvert Memorial Hospital , Maryland State Police ,

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Waves of construction due at area beaches

The winter may not be known for sand and surf, but some regional beaches are about to get busy in the coming months.

Tags: Delaware , Bethany Beach , Dewey Beach , Rehoboth Beach , Fenwick Island , Army Corps of Engineers ,

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New Year's Day is Christmas for car thieves

Find out whether you own one of the area's most stolen cars.

Tags: car thefts , New Year's Day , National Insurance Crime Bureau , most stolen cars , Colleen Kelleher

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Driving in shoulder lanes may soon be allowed

The Federal Highway Administration is looking at how converting shoulder lanes into regular lanes can cut highway congestion. It's a practice already being done in parts of our area.

Tags: shoulder lanes , Federal Highway Administration , John Mica , House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ,

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Study shows how weight factors in to fatal car crashes

What are your chances of surviving a severe car crash? A new study finds how much you weigh has something to do with it.

Tags: University of Buffalo , overweight , obese , car crash ,

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Group: Colleges will primarly be online in future

The World Future Society predicts the next generation of college students will live where they want, taking most - if not all - of their classes online.

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Social Distortion

Facebook is part of the lives of many people. WTOP takes an in-depth look at the social media site and its impact on your life.

Tags: WTOP Series , Facebook , Social Distortion

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Bronze vases stolen from Waldorf cemetery

The Charles County Sheriff's Office is still searching for suspects in connection with the 30 vases stolen from a Waldorf cemetery in recent weeks.

Tags: vase , Charles County , cemetery , theft , Charles County Sheriff's Office , Diane Richardson

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Md. man arrested after pouring gas at apartment building

A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted arson after police say he spread gasoline at a Frederick, Md. apartment building where his car was towed.

Tags: Frederick Police , fire , gasoline , Heather Ridge Drive , apartment building , evacuated ,

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