TOP NEWS | February 25, 2024 [Web version]( â [Fairfax Co. police arrest man accused of stealing medical transport vehicle after crash in stolen car]( The man accused of stealing a medical transport vehicle after leaving a hospital where he was being treated for injuries sustained during an earlier crash was arrested Friday, according to police. [READ MORE]( â [4 injured during 3-vehicle crash, Montgomery Co. officials say]( It happened just before 6:30 a.m. on Sunday near the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Lockwood Drive in White Oak, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. [READ MORE]( â ADVERTISEMENT [Enjoy exclusive savings on every item in store at our upcoming Trunk Show!]( Register for Mervis Diamond Importer's Tacori trunk show, Feb 23rd to Feb 25th. Immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty as we unveil our latest Tacori collection. â [Trump wins South Carolina, beating Haley in her home state and closing in on GOP nomination]( Donald Trump won South Carolina's Republican primary on Saturday, easily beating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state and further consolidating his path to a third straight GOP nomination. [READ MORE]( â [As election season heats up, Md. state lawmakers tackle deepfake political ads]( âThis is the first time we're going to be facing these deepfake misinformation campaigns,â said Craig Holman, a registered lobbyist who focuses on ethics, lobbying and campaign finance rules for watchdog group Public Citizen. âThere's very little regulation and disclosure happening.â [READ MORE]( â Event - Webinar [AI & Data Exchange 2024 | Register now!]( During Federal News Network's inaugural AI & Data Exchange, presented by Guidehouse, government and industry experts will share insights and progress on AI work and discuss how to address the related challenges that all agencies face. â [Arlington Co. approves plan to maintain critical sewer infrastructure]( By unanimous vote, the Arlington County Board approved a plan Saturday to keep a critical infrastructure system running beneath the feet of present and future residents. [READ MORE]( â [Fairfax Connector bus continues strike with suspended service through weekend]( âWe understand the inconvenience this poses to our passengers and sincerely apologize for the disruption in service,â the bus service said in a statement. [READ MORE]( â SPONSORED CONTENT [How MedStar Health can treat pericardial effusion]( Although well tolerated for some patients, fluid buildup around the heart, particularly in excess, can cause other complications like heart failure and even death. MedStar Washington Hospital Center dives into how pericardial effusion can be diagnosed and managed. â [WTOP Book Report: After a Civil Rights icon was assassinated in 1963, his wife carried on his work and cemented his legacy]( In an interview with WTOP Book Report, author and MSNBC host Joy Reid unveils the layers of the remarkable love story of Medgar and Myrlie Evers, set against the backdrop of the violent and tumultuous Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s Mississippi. [READ MORE]( â [2 men arrested after over 70 pounds of marijuana found in suitcases at Dulles Airport]( According to a release from CBP, 33-year-old Kaliq Talib McCallister and 28-year-old Christian Tyler Knight, both of Las Vegas, Nevada, were arrested by Virginia State Police troopers at the airport. [READ MORE]( â Sponsored by Maximus [Cybersecurity starts in the Security Operations Center]( The experts behind the Security Operations Centers in the federal government vary by agency, technology and include both federal employees and contractors. â [Concern over student mental health and drug use draws attendance to Montgomery Co. school forum]( Students and parents turned out at Springbrook High School to learn more about the issues of mental health and substance use. [READ MORE]( â [Maryland considers more juvenile justice bills, and they may be included in bigger legislative package]( As Maryland's top Democratic leaders continue to assess legislation to tweak the state's juvenile justice system, all or portions of other juvenile-related bills could be incorporated in the bigger legislative package backed by the governor and key committee chairs. [READ MORE]( â SPONSORED CONTENT [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield advances health equity by addressing âsocial drivers of health']( Factors such as income, education, employment, housing and social support networks collectively contribute to health outcomes. "They are basically the non-clinical factors that impact overall health," said Kimberly Harris, the director of community health and social impact at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. â [15-year-old charged in armed carjacking, attempted robberies involving other teens, DC police say]( Three teenagers were arrested and charged on Wednesday after D.C. police say they carjacked a victim at gunpoint and attempted to rob businesses while armed earlier this month. 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