U-Haul traffic stop in Md. leads to discovery of kidnapped woman - Sunday, May 14, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 14, 2023 [Web version](   [Traffic stop of U-Haul in Prince George's Co. leads to discovery of kidnapped woman]( The victim told police the man removed all her clothing and used a pocket knife to stab her fingers after pushing her into the U-Haul. A 62-year-old Prince George's County has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and assault. [READ MORE](   [Mother's Day forecast: What's on tap today?]( Expect a dry and less humid Mother's Day with a mix of sun and clouds. But how high will temperatures get? 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[READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Building a more inclusive STEM pipeline with Melwood's Camp Accomplish]( This year, CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting firms worldwide, is powering Camp Accomplish's first science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) specialty camp, which will be offered July 31 to Aug. 4.   [PHOTOS: Construction festival puts some big equipment on display in DC]( Huge excavators, cranes and asphalt pavers are on display on the National Mall. "First of all, all kids, big and small, love big equipment," one of the organizers says. [READ MORE](   [85-year-old woman becomes oldest graduate of Virginia Tech]( One Virginia Tech student in the class of 2023 made history Friday as she crossed the stage to get her bachelor's degree in music from the School of Performing Arts. 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